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Bristol B. deBrum, 60

Bristol B. deBrum, 60, of Kihei, Maui, passed away on January 29, 2018 at the Island Hospice Facility in Kahului. He was born on October 15, 1957 in Ailinglaplap on the Marshall Islands. Visitation will be held on Friday February 23, 2018 from 3p.m and Burial to follow at 12 noon on February 24, 2018 at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. He is survived by his sons, Bernard Ingram, Herdon Benjamin, Percy Benjamin and Fred Benjamin; daughters, Clothilda (Helmer) Tawos, Mathilda Capelle, Yellowrose (Watil) Mejjen, Dinah (Tylan) Calep, Notwe Benjamin, and Elsana Abner; siblings, ...

Dean Kealoha Frendo, 44

Dean Kealoha Frendo, 44, of Kahului, Maui passed away on January 9, 2018. He was born on July 3, 1973 in Honolulu. Dean was a Mechanic for Automotive Repair for several companies. He was a very humble, loveable, hardworking man who loves his two children, girlfriend, God, football and trucks. He always made sure his family was well taken care of. We are going to miss his presence but will remember all the good memories that were shared in his time here. Those memories will be cherished in our hearts. He was predeceased by his father George De La Nux Frendo. He is survived by his ...

Walter “Walla” Gabin Jr., 72

Walter “Walla” Gabin Jr., 72 of Kihei, passed away on February 1, 2018 in Kihei. He was born on October 3, 1945 in Oahu. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Faith Family Fellowship Church in Wailuku, (formerly Rose of Sharon Church) with service starting at 11:30 a.m. He is survived by his companion, Millie Wietecha; daughters, Demari Rittenour and Charmaine Gabin; sons, Chris Kona Gabin, Luke Kaleo Gabin; sisters, Evan Rodrigues and Vivian Gabin; brothers, Stanley Faustino and Manuel Faustino; grandchildren, Makana Gabin, Malama ...

Willie Goo, 97

Willie Goo, 97, of Waihee, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on May 12, 1920 in Olowalu, Maui. Willie retired from the County of Maui. He was a proud member of the decorated 100th Infantry Battalion. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing as well as attending and watching sporting events. Family was important to Willie and he especially looked forward to parties and gatherings with family and friends. A celebration of Willie’s life will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary, on February 23, 2018. Visitation ...

Maria Milika’a Holbron (Makekau), 80

Maria Milika’a Holbron, 80, of Hoolehua, Molokai passed away on December 27, 2017 at Kula Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1937 in Hoolehua, Molokai. Celebration of Life over urn will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 24, 2018 at Ka Hale La’a O Ierusalema Hou Church (across from Coconut Grove) in Molokai. She is survived by her daughters, Maraea K. (Joe) Nekaifes, Jo (Herman Olaitiman) Holbron, and Liz Iginoef, sisters, Ruth “Tiny” Domingo; Aunty, Yolanda “Kealoha” Uahinui. 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is pre deceased by her husband Joseph ...

John Kaluna Kaauwai, 66

John “Big John” Kaluna Kaauwai, passed peacefully in his Wailuku home surrounded by his loved ones on January 31, 2018 at the age of 66. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on December 25, 1951 and retired as a Heavy Equipment operator for HC&S after his time as a Fisherman on the Orion, and former Waimea River Boat Captain. He was preceded in death by Mother, Carmen, Daligdig, Father, Isaiah Kaauwai, Son, Keo Kalaniopuu Kaauwai. He is survived by brothers, Billy Lopes, Dorin Kaauwai, sisters Brenda Viado, Betty-Jean Contrades, sons Kaluna and Keoni Kaauwai, daughter and son-in law ...