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Tomie Nagasako, 99

Tomie Nagasako, 99, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2018 under the care of Islands Hospice with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Nagasako will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Lahaina Hongwanji. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm, and service at 4:00 pm. Tomie was born on April 26, 1919 to Mr. Giyotaro and Mrs. Katsu Morinaga in Lahaina, HI. Along with her husband, Tomie worked diligently to support their growing business and family. When she wasn't working she enjoyed painting, tending to her plants, and making flower arrangements, ...

Geraldine Kalawaia, 70

Geraldine Kalawaia, 70, of Kanaio passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born on August 7, 1948 in Pu‘uneven. She retired as a laundry attendant at Majestic Laundry and Dry Cleaning. She also worked for a sales clerk at Lowe’s and was also a Nurse. Geraldine is survived by her children, Leihua (Nohea) Kalawaia, Kaleio (Blaize) Kalawaia, Kawehi (April) Kalawaia, Keola (Myleen) Kalawaia, Leimomi (leo) Santana; hanai daughters, Mili Kelepolo, Jonna (John) Lyons, Karen Wong; brothers, Allen (Nancy) Poaipuni, Chogie (Terri) Poaipuni; 14 grandchildren and ...

Grace Tsuruko Saito, 94

Grace Tsuruko Saito, 94, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 under the care of Hale Makua-Kahului with loving family by her side. Services honoring Ms. Saito will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Kahului Union Church. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm, and Service at 4:00 pm. Grace Saito will be laid to eternal rest on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Makawao Veterans Cemetery at 9:00 am. Grace was born on July 12, 1924 to Mr. Bunzo and Mrs. Gin Hamashige in Maui, HI. Grace worked part time at Maui Palms, Suda Snack Shop, and Ooka Supermarket, but ...

Victoria Ruiz Acoba

The time of service was changed from the original display obituary that ran on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Services will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018, viewing 5:00 - 8:30 pm at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church with vigil prayer service at 6:30 pm. Saturday, December 15, 2018, viewing 8:00 am - 9:30 am at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Mass at 10:00 am. Burial at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation in Wailuku at 12:30 pm. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Philemon Coleon Jr., 70

Philemon Coleon Jr., 70, passed away on November 29, 2018 with his loving family and relatives by his side. A celebration of life for Phil will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11:30 a.m. Phil was born on March 9,1948 to Philemon Sr. and Candida Coleon on Oahu. Before retiring, he worked as a technician at Maui Soda and Ice Works. He took pride in caring for his family. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed playing tennis, riding his Harley, socializing and sharing his stories with others, and doing some ...

Brian Joseph De Ahl, 41

Brian Joseph De Ahl, 41 of Lahaina, passed away on November 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born on July 9, 1977 in San Francisco, California. Brian worked in various restaurants. He is survived by his son, Dante Kamehanaokekukunaokalaehulalimainei De Ahl; parents, Edwin and M. Renee De Ahl-Nakata; sister, Tyra (Shin) Ilo; nephew, Ren Ilo; numerous cousins, and many friends. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com