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Shoye Katena, 90

There was missing siblings in the obituary that ran on Sunday, February 11, 2018 in The Maui News. Also added The family also requests NO FLOWERS. Mr. Katena was predeceased by his brothers, Akira & James Katena; and sisters, Doris Urasaki & Akiko Matsuda. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Lucille Katena; daughters, Julie Akemi Katena & Jennie (Daryn) Lau; step-children, Russell Nakama, Jeffrey (Keiko) Nakama, Doreen (Isaac) White & Lee Nakama; siblings; Yoshinori Katena, Elaine F. Rodrigues, and Aileen Nagamine; 11 grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. ...

Amos Melvin Carvalho, 90

Amos Melvin Carvalho, 90 of Wailuku, passed away on January 23, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1927 in Wailuku. Amos was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 15 2018, at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Stephen Carvalho; sister, Louise Ruiz; hanai grandson, Alan Gascon; nieces and nephews. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Thomas Emmsley JR., 85

Thomas Emmsley JR.,85 of Hana, Maui passed away under the care of his loving family on February 29, 2018, He was born Oct 5, 1932 in Kalaoa, north Kona toThomas Kaelemakule Emmsley and Ellen Alena Kuhaiki, Services will be held at the Mormon church in Hana. Viewing for family at 7:30 AM, with general viewing from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM followed by a memorial service ending at 12 PM. He is predeceased by his brother James Emmsley and sister Ethel Sakamoto. He is survived by his spouse, Caroline Emmsley, and siblings Rebecca Walker, Stanley Emmsley, and Ellen Fong; by his children ...

Lawrence Goo, 89

Lawrence Goo, 89, of Waihee, passed away on January 23, 2018 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 16, 1928 in Waihee, Maui. Visitation will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday, February 15, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Service will be at 10:00 a.m., followed by Burial at Maui Veterans Cemetary in Makawao at 1:00 p.m. The family requests casual attire. Lawrence retired as Head Custodian for Baldwin High School. He was predeceased by his son, Avery Goo. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Diannah Goo; son, Nelson Goo and daughter April Goo (Curt Ibara). He ...

Matsuko Haruguchi, 107

Matsuko Haruguchi, 107, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua Kahului on December 26, 2017, Services honoring Mrs. Haruguchi will be held privately at a later date. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Matsuko was born in Lahaina on November 4, 1910 to Taichi & Yukano Hara. She was the eldest of 4 children. She worked at Baldwin Packers in Lahaina. In 1932, she married Richard Haruguchi, and together they raised 5 children. Matsuko enjoyed growing her flowers and ferns in her yard. She will be fondly remembered as a sociable person with dry humor and a ...

George Takaharu Ishii, 89

George Takaharu Ishii, 89, of Kahului, Maui, formerly of Molokai, passed away on January 24, 2018, at Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born on March 27, 1928, in Wailuku, Maui. Private family services were held. George was a retired Carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Ishii; sons, Guy (Jessie) Ishii, Rodney Ishii, George M. Ishii; daughter, Misa (Kimo Reeves) Ishii; sister, Alika Bello; and grandchildren, Andrew Ishii, Jeffrey Ishii, Eric Ishii, Kaipo’i Reeves, Charlie Reeves and Bentley Reeves. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com