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Ward Winchell Baker, 94

Ward Winchell Baker passed away peacefully at Hospice Hale in Wailuku on March 14th, 2019. He was born on November 11th, 1924 in Manhattan Beach, California. Ward is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Jacqueline Baker. Along with their two Sons; Brad (Ann) Baker and David (Susan) Baker. Ward also is survived by his 4 Grandchildren; Davis, Jacob, Aaron and Emily. Private services in honor of Ward will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Orlando Gratacos, 76

Orlando Gratacos, 76, of Las Vegas passed away on February 8, 2018. He was born on March 27, 1941 in Puerto Rico and retired as a truck driver from Paradise Beverages. Orlando is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Gratacos (J.P); brother, Carlos Gratacos from New Jersey; sisters, Elba Migliore from Arizona, Lourdes Bonnett from Arizona, Carmen Ferreira from California, Gloria Arbelo from California; grandchildren, Kalena Gratacos and Jordan Namauu. He is predeceased by his wife, Diana Gratacos and sister, Lydia Gratacos from California. Inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, ...

Gorgonio “Gonio” Guillermo, 92

Gorgonio “Gonio” Guillermo, 92, was born on June 30th, 1926 in Keanae Maui. He passed away on March 12th, 2019 peacefully at his home in Paia. He served in the US Army from 1945-1947. Upon returning was employed at Maui Pineapple Company as a carpenter and retired after 42 years. Gonio being restless as a retiree found employment at the Department of Agriculture as a Plant Protection Aid for 25 years until retirement in 2018 at the age of 91. Gonio is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Momoe Elizabeth Guillermo. Along with their children, Sons; Jackie K. (Naomi S.) ...

Lance Hayami Jo, 80

Lance Hayami Jo, 80, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019 with his loving family by his side at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, California. He was born on March 4, 1938 in Puunene, Maui. Lance was a music teacher and band director at the Old Maui High School for 3 years and at H.P. Baldwin High School for 36 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Donnie Jo; children, Kurt Jo, Brent (Sophia) Jo, and Keli (Nolan) Wada; grandchildren, Kayla and Ava Wada, Allison and Jordan Jo; and sister, Rumi C. Shoda. Lance was predeceased by his ...

Barney Bonifacio Lagbas, Sr., 97

Barney B. Lagbas, Sr., 97 of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on March 6, 2019, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1922 in the Philippines. Barney retired in maintenance at the Kaanapali Beach Resort. He was predeceased by his wife, Toshiko Lagbas; daughter, Laura Kam; and brother, Edward Lagbas. He is survived by his sons, Barney (Louise) Lagbas, Jr., Barry (Dianne) Lagbas; daughter, Corinne (Allen) Baybado; sister, Pauline Quinsaat; 10 grandchildren, John, Tina, Melissa, Greg, Laurie, Brian, Ross, Leneen, Mychael, Elizabeth; and 17 great-grandchildren. Private family services ...

Rosa Estabillo Pagaduan, 63

Rosa Estabillo Pagaduan, 63, of Kihei, passed away on March 11, 2019 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1955 in Rimos #4, Luna, La Union, Philippines. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Christ the King Church, mass 11 a.m., and burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Rosa worked as a housekeeper for Kapalua Bay Hotel. She also worked for King Kamehameha Golf Course. She is survived by her husband, Avelino Pagaduan; sons, Renante (Melody) Megallon, Michael (Joni) Megallon, Rafael (Marlena) Pascua, Sherwin (Aali) Pagaduan, and ...