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Earl Franklin Snyder, 85

Earl Franklin Snyder, 85 of Kula, Maui, had peacefully passed away on Monday, December 24th, 2018 under the care of Islands Hospice. He was born in Washington, D.C. on July 11th, 1933 to the late Hary & Ada Burke Snyder. He is survived by his son, Michael Cohen; 2 Grandchildren, Emelina Cohen, Pearl Cohen & his loving cat Diesel. Burial will be held at Maui Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Dong Gi Han, 77

Dong Gi Han, 77, of Wailuku passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui Hale on December 20, 2018.  Mr. Han is the owner of the Aloha Gift Shop in Lahaina. He is survived by his wife, Sun Ok Han, Daughter Haejin (Hyon), son, Doug and grandson, Hayden. Services will be held at the Maui Full Gospel Korean Church, located at 390 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului, on December 27, 2018 at 5 pm.   Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Dong Gi Han, 77

Dong Gi Han, 77, of Wailuku passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui Hale on December 20, 2018.  Mr. Han is the owner of the Aloha Gift Shop in Lahaina. He is survived by his wife, Sun Ok Han, Daughter Haejin (Hyon), son, Doug and grandson, Hayden. Services will be held at the Maui Full Gospel Korean Church, located at 390 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului, on December 27, 2018 at 5 pm.   Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Edith F. Aoki, 83

Edith F. Aoki, 83 of Wailuku, Maui had peacefully passed at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018. She was born in Honolulu on December 13th, 1934. Edith dedicated the last 25 years to help raise her 3 grandchildren and to help at Party Paradise. Edith is survived by her son, Naron Aoki; daughter, Jamie Sato; sister, Joan Yoshino; grandchildren, Jared Sato, Royce Sato, Niki Sato, and Melissa Aoki. She was predeceased by her brothers Hideo "Blackie" Yamura and Patrick "Gabby" (Edwina) Yamura; and granddaughter Bobbie Aoki. Services will be held on Saturday ...

Kristine Lee Arakawa, 42

Kristine Lee Arakawa, 42 of Las Vegas, passed away on December 11, 2018 in Las Vegas. She was born on February 5, 1976 in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 5:30 p.m., and cremation will follow. Kristine is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Woods; parents, Rodney and Brenda Arakawa; sister, Samantha (Guy) Nishimura; Nieces, Taylor, Kiyana, and Lily-Rose Nishimura; grandmother, Helen Lee; uncle, Brian Arakawa; uncle and aunty, Dennis & Vivian Lee; cousin, Jeinine (Brett) ...

Kevin Pono De Lima, 68

Kevin Pono De Lima, 68, of Kihei, passed away on December 15, 2018 at Hospice Hale Maui in Wailuku. He was born on July 29, 1950 in Ulupalakua, Maui. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, service will begin at 7 p.m. and cremation will follow. Kevin was a graduate of Castle High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, Air Born Ranger. He worked for the City and County Refuse in Honolulu, and was a groundskeeper in Hana and Kula. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann De Lima; children, Bianca Fergerstrom, ...