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Rose Marie Saito, 72

Rose Marie Saito (Louis), 72, of Wailuku, passed away on September 11, 2018. She was born on June 4, 1946 in Puunene, Maui. Rose and her family moved to Waikapu before they moved to Puukolii Camp in Lahaina where she lived until she got married. She is survived by her sons Eric Saito and Brian Saito; brothers, Anthony Louis, James (Janet) Louis and Robert Louis. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary with service at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent ...

Elizabeth Catherine Sheades, 86

Elizabeth Catherine Sheades, 86, of Kahului, Maui passed away peacefully on September 22, 2018 surrounded by loving family. She was born in New York City on April 01, 1932. Elizabeth spent most of her adult life in East Haven, Connecticut. She attended Eli Whitney Technical School where she was certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She practiced geriatric nursing for many years before retiring. After retirement, she moved to Maui, where she spent many happy years at Hale Mahaolu Place. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband, Herbert Sheades and her brother, Frederick Levy. She ...

Mataki Yamamoto, 90

Mataki Yamamoto, 90, of Kula, Maui passed away September 18, 2018 at Kula Hospital. He was born in Pu’unene, Maui. Mr. Yamamoto is survived by his wife, Amy Yamamoto; children, Claire (Dwight) Min, Benny (Gayle) Yamamoto, George (Denise) Yamamoto, Jan Yamamoto, Kelly (Gary) Oba and Ruth Manibog. Survivors also include sisters, Tamayae “Daisy” Nishida, Sueki Yamamoto, Sadako “Dorothy” Nishida and 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by brothers, Kazuo Yamamoto, Tatsuo Yamamoto; sisters, Masami Otsubo and Fujie “Betsy” Watanabe. Mr. Yamamoto ...

Flaviana Reeves South, 79

Flaviana Reeves South of Kuli‘ou‘ou was born on June 25, 1939 and ascended to Heaven on September 12, 2018. Funeral services to be held on Monday October 8, 2018 at Oahu Mortuary Chapel with visitation at 9:00am; Services 10:00am.

Carlos “Carding” Alambra, 68

Carlos “Carding” Alambra, 68, passed peacefully on September 17, 2018. Services will be held at Maria Lanakila Church on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m.; with Mass at 7:00 p.m. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Alambra was born December 7, 1950 in the Philippines. He is known to be a hardworking father and a good provider to his family. Mr. Alambra leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 43 years, Teresita Alambra; daughters, Sylvia (Felipe) Carino and Zainy (William) Gacayan; 4 grandchildren; 8 sisters and ...

Ernest Sanchez Borge, 73

Ernest Sanchez Borge, 73, known as Ernie Sanchez growing up in Wailuku, Ernie, currently of Henderson, Nevada passed away September 1, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday September 24 at St. Anthony Church with a prayer service at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary (440 Ala Makani St. Kahului), Lanai Room. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday September 25 at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Ernie was born August 27, 1945 in Wailuku. He is survived by his wife, Denise Rubin; a son, Jonathan Tanji; a ...