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Mary Ululani Kalua, 65

Mary Ululani Kalua 65, of Napili, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2019 at Hale Makua in Wailuku. She was born on February 16, 1954 in Honolulu and retired as a night auditor at the Royal Lahaina Resort. She was preceded in death by sister Lehua Kalua and survived by Brothers: Frank (Sherry) Nunes, John Kanani (Lisa) Nunes, and Sisters: Ulu L. Kalua, Shirnette Luela Brandt-Kalua, Kaili (Eric Hirose) Bonifacio and a Hanai Son: Alika Kalua along with numerous Nieces and Nephews. The family would like thank the staff of Hale Makua Wailuku -Lanai wing and Kelly for all the love and care ...

Francis Kamakawiwoole Jr., 61          

 It is with great love and sadness that the family of, Francis “Kimmie” Kealoha Kamakawiwo’ole Jr. announces his passing at his home in Lahaina surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, April 11th, 2019, at the age of 61.  He will be remembered by his loving wife, Lynne and their children, Francis III (Millicent) and Mychael (ArielMae). Francis will also be fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren, Camille, Carlyanne, Francis IV “Caleb”, Mitchell, and Matthew, his brother Jason, his 2 sisters, Yvonne “Kau’i” and Yvette “Noe”, his step-mother, Patricia, and his ...

Stephanie Ann Kratzman, 63         

Stephanie Ann Kratzman was born on September 26th, 1955. She passed of this earth to be with our Lord on April 20th, 2019. while in Maui Gen. Wailuki. She is survived by her God Parents Bill and Linda Steingass. Predeceased by both of her Parents; Vinny and Bernice Kratzman. Stephany is remembered by her many friends at the Lahaina Group Home, that her father Vinnie was instrumental in starting. Stephany was also blessed to have the loving kindness given to her by Anja Shields who continues to care for Gods needy children at the home. Stephanie worked at the Hyatt regency Hotel for ...

Lawrence Makaaha Pua, 65

Lawrence Makaaha Pua, 65, of Hana, Maui, passed away on April 18, 2019, at Hana Medical Center. He was born on March 18, 1954, in Hana. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 2:00 p.m., at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with funeral arrangements. Lawrence recently retired from Travaasa Hana, formerly known as Hotel Hana Maui. He enjoyed playing music with family and friends, playing golf, going on around the ...

Zayna Vnnette Stoycoff, 49         

Zayna Vnnette Stoycoff was born on June 3rd, 1969 in California. She passed away on April 21st, 2019. She was an educator at Lokelani Intermediate School. Zayna is survived by her Husband, Rory Stoycoff. Daughters; Chelsea Paslay and Holland Okegbeduru. Her Mother and Step Father; Linda and Stephen Gemelos. Father, Thomas Paslay. Sisters and Sister-in-law; Johnna, Jacki, and Nicole Gemelos. Zayna loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed her job as a teacher and was interested in science and technology. During the last and best five years of her life, she found her purpose ...

Wayne Hakaru Tokunaga, 66

Wayne Hakaru Tokunaga, 66 of Kahului passed away on April 5, 2019. He was born to Hiroshi and Tomoko Tokunaga on December 8, 1952 in Wailuku, Maui. Wayne worked at Long's Drug Store as a Shift Manager for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife Amy; children Andrew, Christopher and Damon; granddaughter Alyssa; brothers Alan (Cheryl) Tokunaga, Roy (Nora) Tokunaga, Michael (Patricia) Tokunaga and Kenneth Tokunaga. Private services were held. Condolences may be sent to: 100 Kono Place, Kahului, HI 96732. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com