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George Hashizaki Jr., 53

George Hashizaki Jr., 53, of Pukalani passed away on September 19, 2018. He was born in Wailuku on February 9, 1965. A service honoring his life will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with service to begin at 11:00 am. A private scattering of his ashes will be held at a later date. George was a dedicated husband and father, always giving of himself to ensure his family’s happiness. Making his daughters smile brought him the greatest joy! His selfless nature extended to his wide circle of ...

Jesse Kekoa Rodrigues, 33

Jesse Kekoa Rodrigues, 33, of Kahului, Maui passed away on September 8, 2018. He was born on July 26, 1985 in Wailuku, Hawaii. Jesse is survived by his mother, Ramona Rodrigues; father, Bryant Yap; sister, Harley, (Marcus) O’campo; brother Noah Yap; nephew, Keanu; and niece, Marley. Services will be held at Living Way Church in Wailuku on October 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Shoma Hotta, 88

Shoma Hotta, 88, of Reno, Nevada, died on July 9, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. As he had wished, a small private service for the immediate family was held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. The family requests no (koden) monetary donations. Mr. Hotta was born on February 16, 1930 in Wailuku. He started out as a civil engineer and later became a real estate broker on Maui. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie Hotta; sisters, Chiyoko Hotta, Frances Emura, Peggy Oda, Ritsuko Ohara and Agnes Hotta; brothers, Hideo Hotta, Kihachiro Hotta and Kiyoshi ...

Yoshimitsu Hozaki, 90

Yoshimitsu Hozaki, 90 of Kahului passed away on September 9, 2018. Born on October 4, 1927 in Pu'unene, Maui, to the late parents of Yosaku and Misano Hozaki. Retired from HC&S. and Enjoyed traveling. Predeceased by Akiko Hozaki (wife). Survived by son Gerald (Sheldene) Hozaki, Daughters Cheryl (George ) Valdez, Faye Hozaki, Sandra (Ryan Kalani) Abarra, and Leilani Hozaki. Predeceased by Siblings Fumiyo Shishido, Mildred (Miyoko) Oishi, Miriam (Mitsue) Nakamura, Yoshito Hozaki, Sueharu Hozaki, and Yukio Hozaki. Survived by Sisters, Ethel Tanaka and Mary Shishido. Survived by ...

Krystlene Welina Kaina Kupahu, 33

Krystlene Welina Kaina Kupahu, 33, of Kihei, Maui, was a loving daughter, sister, aunty, niece and grand-daughter, passed away on September 24, 2018. She was born on January 23, 1985 in Honolulu, Oahu. She is survived by her parents, Kincaid and Darlene Kupahu; sister, Kyrie-Ann Kupahu (La‘akea Cravalho); brother, Kincaid Kupahu Jr. (Cheyenne Thompson); nephews, Iokua and Iomaka Cravalho-Kupahu; and numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will follow on November 3, 2018 at Wahikuli Beach Park One Way. More information will be posted at a later ...

Harry J. Perreira, 57

Harry J. Perreira, 57, of Makawao, passed away on August 31, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 21, 1961 on O’ahu. A celebration of life will be held at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Pukalani on Sunday, October 21, 2018 beginning at 11am. Harry is survived by his daughters Sherelle (Corey) Lum and Havenlee Perreira; grandson Kyten; granddaughter Kylena; sisters Lilah (Edmund) Amoy and Brenda (Robert) Waikiki; brother Oliver (Ipo) Perreira; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by mother Viola Perreira; father Oliver Perreira; brother Edmund ...