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Manu Tu’ifua, 45

Manu Tu’ifua, 45, of Kahului, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2016. Services honoring Mr. Tu’ifua will be held at Kihei Tongan United Methodist Mission Church (Kihei Lutheran Church: 220 Moi Pl., Kihei) on Thursday, October 20, 2016.  Services will begin at 6:00pm.  Mr. Tu’ifua will be laid to eternal rest on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Maui Memorial Park at 10:30am. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Manu was born on April 4, 1971 in Kolofoou, Tonga to Sione & Lesieli Tu’ifua.  He graduated from Tupou College, and went on to earn degrees in ...

Charles Villalon, 61

Charles Villalon, 61, of Kula, passed away on September 27, 2016 on Maui. He was born on October 13, 1954 in Honolulu. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului; services will begin at 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes. Charles was a former Maui Police Officer, State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Enforcement Officer, and retired Zoning Inspector for the County of Maui. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Villalon; children, Day (Steven) Mau, Lanui (Kim) and Chawn (Kahea) Villalon; ...

Noah Duque Paz (Infant)

Noah Duque Paz (infant), passed away on October 6, 2016, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  He was born on October 6, 2016, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17 2016, at St. Theresa Catholic Church; mass will begin at 11:00 a.m.; burial will follow, 12:30 p.m., at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery in Haiku. Noah is survived by his Mother, Shirley Duque Paz; father, Norman Paz; and grandparents, Nereo Paz, Macrina Paz, and Amado Duque, Sr. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

Alfredo V. Cudal, 69

Alfredo V. Cudal, 69, of Lahaina, passed away on September 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 26, 1947 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina, Mass will begin at 7 p.m., and burial will be in the Philippines at a later date. Alfredo worked at the Sheraton Hotel as a landscaper. He is survived by his wife, Estela Cudal of Lahaina; son, Ronie (Marissa) Cudal of the Philippines; daughters, Gudencia (Herminio) Simon of Lahaina, Michelle (Mario) Cudal, and Marie (Artemio) ...

Rufina Sagayaga Dela Cruz, 71

Rufina Sagayaga Dela Cruz, 71, of Makawao, passed away on September 29, 2016 at her residence, under the care of her loving family and Hospice Maui. She was born on November 16, 1944 in the Philippines. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Norman’s Mortuary; service will begin at 7:00 pm. Visitation will also be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Norman’s Mortuary; prayer service at 11:30 am; followed by burial, 12:30 pm at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Rogelio Dela Cruz; son, ...

Roseline Marie Estrella, 87

Roseline Marie Estrella, 87, of Makawao, passed away on October 4, 2016, at her home under the care of Islands Hospice.  She was born on January 19, 1929, in Hawaii. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass will begin at 12:00 p.m.; burial will follow, 1:00 p.m., at the Maui Veteran’s Cemetery in Makawao. Roseline was a retired business owner.  She was predeceased by her husband, Herman R. Estrella, and daughter, Judy Pahukoa.  She is survived by her son, Herman H. (Ernestine) Estrella; daughter, ...