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Richard Carmine Januzzi, 57

Richard Carmine Januzzi, 57, of Kihei died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1960 in Selma, Alabama to Richard Carmine Januzzi, and Mariel Macomber and raised in California. A celebration of life will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului. Rick was the CEO of All In One Construction Inc., having worked in the construction business his whole life. Rick was a devoted husband and caring friend, who was passionate about the ocean, scuba, fishing, motorcycles and drums. Interests ...

Donna Marie Hoopii, 56

Donna Marie Hoopii, 56, of Wailuku, Maui passed away under the care of Islands Hospice on November 17, 2017. She was born on March 1, 1961 in Wailuku. A private scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. Donna worked at Iao Intermediate School. She was predeceased by her mother, Bernadette “Cookie” Hoopii; brother, Maui “Jr” Hawaii. She is survived by her father, Norman Hoopii; sons, Michael Hoopii, Lucas “Bud” Hoopii, Rylan Kamaunu-Hoopii; daughters, Mazi Tuionetoa (Siiva), Tisha Hoopii, Napua Hoopii (Ikaika Martin); brothers, Malcom Hoopii (Serena Freitas); 11 ...

Frances R. Kikumoto, 86

Frances R. Kikumoto, 86, of Makawao, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2017, under the compassionate care of her loving daughters and Hospice Maui. Services honoring Mrs. Kikumoto were held privately. Frances was born in Ovett, Mississippi to Marion & Celia Pitts. She was the 9th of 12 children. After moving to Nevada, she met and married her lifetime love, Mr. Sam Kikumoto, and together they raised four children, David, Rebecca, James and Jeanette. Frances worked for the Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club, where she worked as a waitress in the Los Angeles ...

Ming Woo Mullen, 94

Ming Woo Mullen, 94 of Makawao, Hawaii passed away on November 16, 2017 at Hale Makua in Kahului. Ming Woo Mullen was born in Canton, China. Before settling in Maui, Ming spent extensive time in Guam, California, Hong Kong and Vietnam. Ming Woo is survived by her daughter, Lisa (John Malek) Mullen; 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Justine and Paxton; 2 great grandchildren, Elina and Artemis. Family will hold a private memorial service. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Jean Yoneko Omori Murakami

Jean Yoneko Omori Murakami passed away on November 17, 2017. She was born on August 19, 1924 in Puunene, Maui. Services will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Friday, December 8 at 4:30 p.m. She is survived by her sister, Myrtle Toda (Johnson) and son John Murakami (Mahie), eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Jean is predeceased by her husband, Keigo Murakami, son, Leslie Jonah Murakami, sister Ichie Matsuoka, and brothers Rikio, Masaru, Itaru, Mitsuru and Morio. Jean graduated from the Old Maui High School, Hamakuapoko Campus and worked as office manager at Maui ...

Annette Asae Nakashima, 72

Annette Asae Nakashima, 72, of Pearl City, died November 8, 2017, on Oahu. Private services were held. Mrs. Nakashima was born in Puunene, Maui. She was the daughter of Tadashi and Florence Miyamoto. She worked at Verizon Hawaiian Tel as a general office clerk before retiring. She is survived by daughters, Tracey and Sharon of Honolulu; brother, Robert (Beverly) Miyamoto of Maui; and sisters, Joyce (Richard) Chinen of Maui and JoAnn (Lester) Orikasa of Maui; and two grandchildren. No monetary gifts.