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Roland Ahi “Bulla” Logan, 50

Roland Ahi “Bulla” Logan, 50, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on March 7, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on January 26, 1968, in Puerto Rico. The Logan ‘Ohana wants to officially announce that the OFFICIAL Funeral Services for their brother, Roland Ahi “Bulla” Logan will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the LDS Church, Laie Hawaii Stake Center, 55-145 Iosepa St, Laie, Oahu 96762, with visitation from 8am to 9am; services from 9am to 10am, followed by a gathering at Hamana (Hukilau) Beach for scattering of ashes from 10:30am to 11:30am. Lunch will ...

Alan Yoshiharu Morishige, 77

Alan Yoshikaru Morishige, 77, of Wailuku, passed away on April 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February17,1941 in Paia, Maui. He is survived by his wife, Margarete Morishige; stepsons, Peter and Detlef Woetzel; 3 cousins; 1 aunt; best friend, Jonny Rodrigues; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Christine, and Senja. A memorial service will be held at Norman’s mortuary in Wailuku on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, public visitation at 9 a.m. with service at 9:30 a.m., and burial to follow at 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Hiroshi Oishi, 91

Hiroshi Oishi, 91, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on April 3, 2018, with his loving family by his side and under the care of Hospice Maui. Hiroshi was born on August 1, 1926 to Seichi and Yukino Oishi. He retired as an Estimator for Furomoto Services. Hiroshi served in the 442nd Infantry Regiment; 100th Battalion, Company A. Private family services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Hiroshi is survived by his wife, Caroline Oishi; son, Craig (Carol) Oishi; daughters, Dale Oishi, Cheryl (Dale) Sato; brother, Kenneth Oishi; ...

Kaname Okamoto, 92

Kaname Okamoto, 92, of Wailuku, Maui passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1926 in Maui, Hawaii. He was a retired Operations Manager of Maui Vegetable Growers Association (Farmer’s Cooperative). He is predeceased by his loving wife, Patsy Mikie. He is survived by his children; Gerald (Naomi) Okamoto; Cyra Okamoto; Lance (Virginia) Okamoto; Neal Okamoto; Sandra (Alton) Ramos; four grandchildren – Kaine Okamoto, Lowen Okamoto, Tiffany and Tasia Ramos, 1 great grandchild – Ryder Okamoto. He is also survived by sisters, ...

Betty Ritsuko Oura, 89

Betty Ritsuko Oura, 89, of Kahului passed away at home under the care of Island Hospice on March 28, 2018. Private services honoring Mrs. Oura was held at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Mrs. Oura was born in Puunene on December 1, 1928 to Hisashi and Shizuko Hashimoto. In her youth Mrs. Oura was a avid swimmer and was a member of the famed Three-Year Swim Club. She graduated from St. Anthony High school. Mrs. Oura retired from Ah Fooks Supermarket. Previous to that she was employed at the family business Hashi ...

Jorge Arnulfo Velez, 46

Jorge Arnulfo Velez passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2018. Jorge was born in Napa, California on January 28, 1972. He moved to Maui nearly thirty years ago, starting out at the Hard Rock Café in Lahaina. Jorge grew up in the food business, with his great-grandparents opening the first Mexican restaurant in the Napa area. His incredible work ethic and dedication to making the best food with simple ingredients led Jorge and his wife Jenna to open Taqueria Cruz in 2008. Taqueria Cruz grew from a modest hole-in-the-wall to one of the most celebrated Mexican restaurants on ...