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Obituaries

Larry Shoichi Yamamoto, 77

Larry Shoichi Yamamoto, 77, of Lahaina, Maui, passed away on July 31, 2016 surrounded by his loving family, under the care of Islands Hospice. Private services will be held at a later date.Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.Larry was born on July 25, 1939 to George & ...

Kenneth Kalei “Superstar” Hoopai Sr., 74

Kenneth Kalei "Superstar" Hoopai Sr. of Wailuku passed away peacefully at his home on July 27, 2016. He was born on July 21, 1942 in Hana Maui.He is survived by his Children, Nick (Cheryl) Hoopai, Steven (Noelani) Hoopai, David (Denise) Hoopai, Dayna Kaia, Beatrice (Norman) Hoopai, George ...

Lillian Shizue Watanabe Maeda, 96

Lillian Shizue Watanabe Maeda, 96, a retired teacher at Wailuku Elementary School, loyal member of Iao United Church of Christ, and an active member of various community organizations, took her last breath on July 27th, 2016 in her home in Wailuku. She was a trail blazer for women taking a ...

Kenneth Louis Bissen, Sr. 90

Kenneth Louis Bissen, Sr., 90 of Kihei, passed away on July 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 18, 1925 in Puunene, Maui.Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary, service will begin at 7 p.m.Visitation will continue at ...

Kale Mars Gilbert, 46

Kale Mars Gilbert, 46, passed away at his residence in Napili on July 16, 2016. Kale was born on Lanai, HI on September 28, 1969, lived most of his life on Maui, HI, and graduated from Lahainaluna High School in May 1987.Although Kale was born with a serious life-threatening health issue, it ...

Janet Y. Goo, 89

Janet Goo, 89, of Waihee, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2016, at Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born on May 16, 1927, in Wailuku, Maui. Janet was a retired billing clerk for the Maui Medical Group in Wailuku.She is survived by her husband, Willie; son, ...