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Edna Sachiko Yoshida, 98

Edna Sachiko Yoshida, 98, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on February 9, 2017, under the care of Hospice Maui. She was born on July 18, 1918, in California. A memorial for Edna will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Norman’s Mortuary. Edna is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Michael Dale) Napora, Barbara Yoshida Potts; grandchild, Ethan (Angeline) Napora; and great-grandchild, Hailey Jade Napora. Condolences may be sent to: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Ronald Malacas Pagdilao, 43

There was an error of the year of the Visitation in the obituary that ran in The Maui News on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Visitation will be held at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Ballard Family Mortuary from 9:00am-12noon. Burial will follow at 12:30pm at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Melvin A. Andrade, Sr., 82

Melvin A. Andrade, Sr., 82 of Haiku, passed away on February 7, 2017 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 16, 1934 in Paia, Maui. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku; mass will begin at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Melvin was a Supervisor and Mechanic with Maui Land & Pine, Hawaiian Equipment and was a CDL instructor. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Andrade; sons, Melvin A. (Gina) Andrade Jr., George R. (Ruby) Andrade Sr., Timothy P. ...

John McCauslin, 68

“Umbrella Johnny” or “Boots” McCauslin, 68, passed away February 13, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his many bar friends through the Maui community. Johnny was born in the mainland on August 15, 1948. For the past ten years he has lived homeless on Lower Main Street in Wailuku. Services are on your own. Raise a glass and say “Good-Bye”. Condolences may be sent at: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Alfonsa “Goring” Arao Lopez, 83

Alfonsa “Goring” Arao Lopez of Lana‘i City passed on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 on Oahu surrounded by her family. She was born in Lahaina on August 2, 1933 and raised on the Island of Lana‘i. Mom will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Alfred, Sr; sons, Alfred, Jr. (Valentina), Edward, Michael (Brenda), Darren (Heathre); daughter, Lori (Derrick)Arruda; brother, Alehandro (Sharon)Arao; sister in law, Margaret Hubin; daughter in-laws, Genoa, Tamashi and Hyon Sun; 15 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. ...

John McCauslin, 68

“Umbrella Johnny” or “Boots” McCauslin, 68, passed away February 13, 2017, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his many bar friends through the Maui community. Johnny was born in the mainland on August 15, 1948. For the past ten years he has lived homeless on Lower Main Street in Wailuku. Services are on your own. Raise a glass and say “Good-Bye”. Online condolences: www.nakamuramortuary.com