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Bienvenido “Bien” Corpuz, 76

Bienvenido "Bien" Corpuz, 76 of Wailuku, passed away on January 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 25, 1941 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 7 p.m. Visitation again from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku; Mass will begin at 11 a.m. and burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Bien worked in the construction business. He is survived by his wife, Elena Corpuz; children, Gemma (Paul) Maguddayao, ...

Kiyono Endo, 98

Kiyono Endo, 98, of Kahului, passed away peacefully under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui and her loving family at Hale Makua-Kahului on January 16,2018. Services honoring Mrs. Endo will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Thursday, February 1,2018. Visitation will begin at 7:30am, with services beginning at 8:00am. Mrs. Endo will be laid to eternal rest with her beloved husband, Mr. Eichi Endo at Maui Veterans Cemetery at 11 :OOam. Kiyono was born in Wailuku on June 26, 1919 to Okimatsu & Rin Sato. She was the 2nd child, and eldest daughter of a family of 17 children. Kiyono was ...

Joseph Kealoha Jr., 77

Joseph Kealoha Jr., 77 of Wailuku, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Wailukij. He was born on January 24, 1940 in Monolulu. Visitation will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary, with service starting at 5 p.m. A celebration of life, scattering of ashes will follow at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Kahana reef located at 4471 Lower Honoapiilani Road, ocean side. He is survived by his lifelong friend Priscilla; daughter, Tanya Kealoha-Schafer (Steven); siblings, Ellen Ramos (Frank), Jennifer Kapur (Kris), ...

Jane Tsutae Kurisu, 89

Jane Tsutae Kurisu, 89, of Wailuku, passed away on January 13, 2018 at Kula Hospital. She was born on December 24, 1928 in Spreckels ville, Maui. Private services were held. She is pre-deceased by spouse Nobuo CObon) Kurisu; survived by sons Nathan and Jay Kurisu; daughter, Carol Mae Kurisu; four granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of monetary offerings, donations in her name may be made to: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Glenn Kamalani McLean, 66

Glenn Kamalani McLean (Chuckie Boy) of Waikapu & Hana, Maui passed away on December 1, 2017 of pneumonia. He was born on June 25, 1951 in Honolulu. After retiring as a fish wholesaler, he returned to school and earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies with a deep interest in preserving the mana'o of Maui's kupuna. He lived everyday to the fullest surfing, fishing, playing music, travelling, caretaking older family members and enjoying his community and his family. He is survived by his partner Kathryn Underwood; brothers, Jerry (Vickie) McLean, Grant (Marge) Akana and ...

Benjamin Kimo Morton, 58

Benjamin Kimo Morton, 58 of Wailuku, passed away on December 24,2017 at his residence. He was born on March 18, 1959 in Wailuku. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Benjamin was a construction laborer. He is survived by his mother, Luana Santos; brothers, Vance Morton, Steve (Roxanne) Morton, Jonnie (Ulu) Ah Sam, Scott Morton, Wayne Morton, and James Morton; and sister, Leilani Killian. He was predeceased by his father, Mahealani Ah Sam, and grandparents, Benjamin Morton Jr. ...