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Helen G. Gazmen, 63

Helen G. Gazmen, 63, of Kahului, passed away on December 17, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 10, 1953 in Banna Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at 8 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Norman’s Mortuary in Wailuku, service 10 a.m., and burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Helen was a housekeeper at Napili Shores. She is survived by her husband, Rolando Gazmen; sons, Edwin ...

Jonah J Kawika Aldon Latu

Jonah J Kawika Aldon Latu, our little angel was called to the Lord and gained his wings on December 15, 2016, born peacefully sleeping at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by his parents, Sione and Gina Latu; brothers, Ryan and Rayden Ursua; sisters, Pulemau and Myracle Latu; also survived by his name sake and God fathers Jonah “slim” Roberts, Folau Finau, and Shane Kahalehau; God mothers Mandy Boteilho, Sarah Almeida, and Maile Otsuka and loved by many aunties, uncles and cousins. We will be gathering to lay our precious angel to rest on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at ...

Rogelio B. Sabalo, 63

Rogelio Beria Sabalo, 63, of Kahului, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016, with his loving family by his side. Services honoring Mr. Sabalo will be held at Nakamura Mortuary on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  Visitation will begin at 5:00pm with prayer service beginning at 6:00pm. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Rogelio was born on August 25, 1953 in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Phils. to Jacinto & Trinidad Sabalo.  He married his love, Cristeta and together they had two wonderful children.  Mr. Sabalo retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. as a field ...

Marvin En Pin Shim, 71

Marvin En Pin Shim, 71, of Kula, Maui, passed away on December 13, 2016, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on May 13, 1945, in Kula. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary; service will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Visitation will also be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at St. John’s Episcopal Church; service will begin at 10:00 a.m.; burial will follow at the church cemetery. Marvin retired from Hawaiian Telephone Company and Costco.  He was predeceased by his parents, ...

Ruby H. Yoshisato, 85

Ruby H. Yoshisato, 85 of Wailuku passed away on December 12, 2016, with her family by her side and under the care of Island Hospice.  Ruby was born on April 24, 1931 in Pu’unene, Maui. Ruby worked for Maui Pineapple Cannery for over 50 years.  After retiring she enjoyed going to Las Vegas and spending time with her family and friends.  She was very active in the ILWU and the Democratic Party helping all the candidates. She is survived by her niece/caregiver, Suzette (Steve) Joaquin; sisters, Kay Walden of Arizona, Mildred Rodrigues of Wailuku and Diane (Joven Pico) Yamanoha of ...

Mary Harriet S. Amaral, 89

Harriet Amaral, 89 of Wailuku passed away peacefully November 24, 2016 at Hale Makua Kahului surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born in Wailuku on June 12, 1927. Visitation will be held at St Anthony Church in Wailuku on Friday, December 23, 2016 from 9:30am-11:00am, mass will be celebrated at 11:00am.  Burial to follow at Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Harriet is predeceased by her husband, Herman P. Amaral Sr.  She is survived by daughters, Eileen McFarland, Zandra (Gregory) Crouse, Stella (Alan) Souki; sons, Milton (Pat – deceased) Amaral, Allan (Terri) Marciel, ...