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Janelle L. Robis, 48

Janelle Lynn Robis, 48, of Haiku, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2017 at her home with her loving husband, Kaloi by her side. She is survived by Kaloi Robis, her daughters, Kaulana Kualaau & Kili’ohu Robis, her grandson, Lopaka Lee, her mom, Mahina of Wailuku, and her mom and dad, Jeannie & Keith Feigel of Napa Valley, brothers John & Joe Molina, and devoted sister, Jayleen Koski.  Special thanks to Allen & Robin. Janelle’s remains are cremated and will be scattered later. The family will gather on Sunday, February 12th at Kamaole I Beach Park in Kihei, ...

Timothy Mark Tranilla, 53

Timothy Mark Tranilla, 53 of Lahaina, passed away on January 21, 2017.  He was born on December 28, 1963 in Wailuku, Maui. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku, service at 9 a.m., and burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao. Timothy served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a loving and kindhearted man who brought joy to everyone he met, especially new found friends from around the world while enjoying his career in the food industry.  He will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit and ...

Candance “ Lani” Ha’aha’a Akre, 73

Candance “Lani” Ha’aha’a Akre, 73, of Makawao, Maui, passed away on January 20, 2017. She was born on May 4, 1943, in Hana, Maui. Lani is survived by her husband, Del-Roy “Ron” Akre; son, Thor Akre; daughters, Kaulana Merrill, Evika (Darrin) Amadeo; Stepson, Michael (Lorene) Hocking; brother, George (Aida) Kaauamo; sister, Adrien “Noelani” (Ely) Alconcel; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and 2 hanai grandsons. Private services will be held. Online condolences:www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

James Wesley Boonstra, 86

James Wesley Boonstra, 86, of Lahaina, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and wife. “Jack” was born on August 27, 1930 in Chicago to a hard-working family, he was the middle of 12 children.  Jim married his love, Verna and together they raised an extended family. Friends of Lahaina Para-Sail, Arabesque, Boonstra Concrete, Old Lahaina House all companies of which Jim was an integral part are invited to a celebration of his life at 1423 Front Street, Lahaina on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 5:30pm (sunset) for pupu’s and talk ...

Ricardo Joseph “Ricky” “Boysing” Carpio

Ricardo Joseph “Ricky” “Boysing” Carpio, 75 of Kaneohe, Oahu passed away January 9, 2017 at Island Hospice in Kahului.  Ricky was born March 27, 1941 on Oahu and raised on Maui.  He retired from Miyake Concrete and later worked for Valley Isle Building Supply. Ricky is survived by his wife, Charlene Chang Carpio; daughter, Renette Ann Leimomi Carpio; sons, Edwin Michael Kimo Carpio (Debbie Muth), Robert Kaleo Nobriga (Joyce), Ryan Kaipo Nobriga (Julie Iinuma); sister, Betty Ann Nakanelua; brother, Albert “Dede” Carpio (Myrna); grandchildren, Danica Nalani Carpio, Amber ...

Betty Jane Dickerhoof, 82

Betty Jane Dickerhoof, 82, of Kihei, passed away on January 25, 2017 at Hospice Maui Hale in Wailuku. She was born on July 21, 1934 in Ravenna, Ohio. Betty is survived by her children, Linda Scott, Jane (Joseph) Butcher, Darlene Stone-Flores, Thomas (Cindy) Pettit, and Drenda Ann Wilcox; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald “Donnie” Dickerhoof, and daughter Susan. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to either ...