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Andrew “Andy” R. Villanueva Sr., 80

Andrew "Andy" R. Villanueva Sr., 80 of Kahului, Maui passed away on July 23, 2016 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Haiku, Maui.He retired from being a Harvester Driver for Maui Land and Pineapple and later retired from Roberts Hawaii as a School Bus Driver. His greatest joy was spending time with his precious grandchildren Daniel, Kayla and Shayla and his passion for Fishing and Bowling with the Old Timers League.A Celebration of Life will be held on August 14, 2016 from 1pm to 6pm at Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes Community Center.(655 Kaumualii Dr., ...

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 & Marian Yamamoto. Upon graduating, Larry served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, diving, traveling and talking story with friends and family. He will be fondly remembered as a gentleman who was always willing to help others, kindhearted and good natured.Mr. Yamamoto is predeceased by his parents ...

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 Hoopai, Bruce (Kai) Hoopai, and Starlet Hoopai; Siblings: Catherine "Lina" Tanoue, Virginia "Blondie" Kuaana, Joseph Manaois Sr. (Maizie - Deceased), Solomon (Kathleen) Hoopai Jr., Melanie-Jean Hoopai, Louis "Anson" (Jojo) Hoopai Sr., Lynette Malaikini, Barbara Ann Benton, Robin (Harold) Sylva, ...

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 more active role in the church, a longtime practitioner of the Japanese art of tea ceremony and poetry, and loved food and music.She was survived by her son, Alan (Bonnie), daughter, Amy, grand sons Luke Maeda and Kai Yamashita and great grand daughter, Aubry and great grand son, Kaiden.A memorial ...

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 Christ the King Church on Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. and burial will follow at 1 p.m. at the Maui Veteran's Cemetery.Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Maui.Kenneth was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force ...

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 never stopped him from loving God, living a good life, being the best brother anyone could have, or from blessing everyone with laughter and friendship. Paraphrasing one of our favorite characters; "the spirit of aloha is strong with this one." Kale will be missed by all, especially his Napili and ...