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Philip Adrian Genobia, 59

Philip Adrian Genobia, 59, of Waiehu, Hawaii, passed away at home on May 12, 2017. He was born in Lahaina on April 21, 1958, and raised in Honolulu before returning to Maui. Philip retired from the State of Hawaii - H.P. Baldwin High School as a Campus Security Officer. He is survived by his parents, Fortunato and Natividad; sisters, Delphine Martinez (late Ponch), Donna Kuewa, Dorene Genobia; his brother, Lawrence (Tammy), and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunties, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Ballard Mortuary in Kahului. Visitation ...

Kaylon K. Keomaka, 30

Kaylon K. Keomaka, 30, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on May 18, 2017. He was born on July 9, 1986, in Wailuku. Private family services will be held. Kaylon is survived by his mother, Trina Teruya (Stewart) Pinsky; son, Lopaka J. Keomaka; brother, Talon Keomaka; sisters, Le’aalani (Keith) Freitas and Elizabeth Pinsky. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Patricia Ulumealani Layton, 81

Patricia Ulumealani Layton, 81, of Wailuku, passed away on May 18, 2017 at her home with Hospice Care. She was born on November 8, 1935 in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Family request casual aloha attire. Patricia was a graduate of Farrington High School. She raised four children as a single parent through the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. She volunteered often throughout her life always looking out for ...

Betty Jane Lord, 80

Betty Jane Lord, 80 of Makawao, passed away on May 13, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 20, 1936 in Flint, Michigan. Private services were held. Betty was a Social Worker for a Private Adult Care Facility. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Lord, Kevin Lord, Andrew Lord (Paul Nielsen); daughter, Amy Lord; and grandson, Kieran Lord. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Ramona “Bay” Keonaonalaulani Mahalo, 57

Ramona “Bay” Keonaonalaulani Mahalo, 57 of Wailuku, Maui passed away on April 22, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1959 in Wailuku, Maui. Ramona worked for Roberts Hawaii. Visitations will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary Kahului from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; with service to begin at 7:00pm. Ramona is predeceased by her parents, Campwood and Rose Mahalo; brother, Campwood Mahalo III; survived by her spouse, John Santos Jr.; daughters, Starlet (Hunee) Santos-Kaina, Roxanne (Brandon) Lara-Santos; brother, Clinton Mahalo; ...

Sumiko Nakashima, 91

Sumiko Nakashima, 91, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 at Roselani Place, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation for Sumiko Nakashima, 91, of Kahului will begin at 2 p.m., June 4 at Makawao Hongwanji. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Sumiko was born on April 21, 1926 in Puunene to Takeo & Kome Tanizaki. After graduating from Maui High School, Sumiko married her love, Mr. Moriaki Nakashima and together they raised two sons. With Moriaki’s help and the dedication and hard work of a handful of young ladies, Sumiko navigated the course of the ...