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Fredrick “Kakun” Calep, 35

Fredrick “Kukun” Calep, of Wailuku passed away on August 26, 2018 in Wailuku. He was born on November 1, 1982 in Ebeye, Marshall Islands. Fredrick is survived by his wife, Charryl Calep; daughters, Jelinda and Jemina Calep; sons, Moses and Ken Calep; mother, Emila Calep; brothers, Jealson, Denny and Lucky Calep; sisters, Chiyako Calep, Tilna C. Heam, Meriana Calep. He is predeceased by his father, Jebo Calep. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Overnight vigil will continue through Saturday with burial to follow at 10:30 ...

George Sueo Abe, 84

George Sueo Abe, 84, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at his residence with loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Abe will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Wailuku. Visitation will begin at 9:00am, and service at 10:00am. Mr. Abe will be laid to eternal rest at a later date. George was born on November 29, 1933 to Mr. Shinzo and Mrs. Mura Abe, in Kula, HI. George enjoyed being employed at Kubo Services, Global Construction, Endo Painting, Pineapple Express and Maui Land and Pineapple, where he ...

Juana (Jane) Rivera Almeida, 84

Juana (Jane) Rivera Almeida, 84, of Kahului passed away peacefully on August 27, 2018 under the care of Hospice Maui with loving family by her side. Services honoring Jane will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Nakamura Mortuary. Public visitation will begin at 10:00am, service at 11:00am and a reception to follow. Jane was born on June 11, 1934 in Kaupakalua, HI, to Mr. John and Mrs. Emily Rivera. Jane worked extremely hard to provide for her family and took great pride in doing so. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed listening to music, playing her ukulele, but most ...

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 ...

Elaine Yukiyo Kurosawa, 89

Elaine Yukio Kurosawa, 89, of Kula passed away on July 26, 2018 in Kahului. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Shigeshi Kurosawa; brother, Alan (Rhoda); 3 children, Linda (Francis), Earl (Donna), and Joy; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Elaine is predeceased by brothers, Walter (Jean), Glen (Ione) and sister, Kimie (Chuck). The family sends their heartfelt thanks to Islands Hospice for their support and care. Private services were held. The family requests no koden. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com

Obed Lum Ho, 83

Obed Lum Ho, of Makawao passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1934 in Wailuku. He retired as a warehouse worker from Ah Fooks store as well as a Korean War Veteran. Obed is survived by his son, Steven (Debbie) Lum Ho; daughters, Stephanie (Willie) Lum Ho, Georgia (Kaleo) Lum Ho; sister, Karen (Royal Jr.) Vida; grandchildren, Charles CJ Sato, Nainoa Lum Ho, Camryn Sato, Alia Lum Ho, Caleb Sato and Carter Sato. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary with service at 7 ...