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Victor Campos Tomas, Jr., 72

Victor C. Tomas, Jr., 72, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on February 7, 2019, at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 3, 1946 in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:30p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Christ the King Church; mass will begin at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Christ the King Church; prayer service starts at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery ...

Tony Vierra, Sr., 60

Tony Vierra, Sr., 60, of Kahului, passed away on January 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 21, 1958 in Wailuku. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Tony worked for many years in the funeral industry. He was an apprentice embalmer, and funeral director for Ballard Family Mortuary. He later worked as a tour bus driver for Roberts Hawaii. He is survived by his children, Diana Vierra, Christina (Craig) Ramos, Shayna-Jean Vierra, and Llewellyn “Tony” ...

Abraham Stanley Canha, 74

Abraham Stanley Canha, 74 of Haiku, Maui, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 14th, 2019 under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born in Puunene, Maui on March 25th, 1944 to the late Augustine & Grace Leval Canha. Abraham was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for construction and automotive industries. He will continue to live in the hearts of his loving wife, Alberta Canha; son, Michael S. (Chelsie) Canha; daughter, Charlene M. (Keith) Burgess; 4 grandchildren, Emma Burgess, Evan Burgess, Jonathon Canha, and Jaesha Mata; sisters, Sylvia (McCoy) Perreira and Anita Sing. He was ...

Troy Ibara, 57

Troy Ibara, 57, of Kahului, Maui passed away at Maui Medical Center on January 28,2019. Troy was born on December 21,1961 in Wailuku. He was close to his maternal grandparents, Harold and Martha Ibara. He loved working at Makena Golf Course as a mechanic for over thirty years. He is survived by his mother, Jane Crabb of AZ, brother Randy (Sharon) Ibara and three nephews: Jeremy, Justin and Jason. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Mae Narumi Skyles, 87

Mae Narumi Skyles, 87 of Paia passed away on January 24,2019. Mae was born on May 3,1931 in Paia to George and Miulang Mukogawa. A private service was held at the Holy Rosary Church and she was laid to rest at Maui Memorial Park. Mae is survived by her only daughter, Wendy Skyles, Grandsons, Tyler-Reed Kealoha and Teyler-Reed Kealoha, Niece, Vassilia (Dean) Ishihara and their son Matthew and Nephew Elwyn(Evelyn) "Miko" Mukogawa. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Rosalina R. Braceros, 89

Rosalina R. Braceros, 89, of Kahului passed away on December 28, 2018 at Hale Makua. She was born on February 27th, 1927 in the Philippines. She was a Field Laborer for Maui Land & Pine in Haliimaile. Rosalina is survived by her Sons; Daniel Jr., Albert and Joseph Braceros. Daughters; Gertrude Braceros and Otelia “Lani” Bailey. She is also survived by her Sister; Juanita Ramos Guittap; Grandchildren; Eric, Matthew, Alexandria, Daniel, Paige, Mason, Evan, Shy-Ann and Joseph Jr. Along with Great-Great Grandchild; Taylor-Jane. Rosalina is predeceased by her parents Petrinilo and ...