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Lahela Constantino

Lahela Nahalauokalani Yun Hwa Constantino, 44 Lahela Constantino, 44, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Maui Hospice Hale, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1980, in Wailuku, Maui. She loved dancing hula, playing the ukulele, and paddling canoe for Lae’ula O Kai. Funeral services will be on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Public visitation from 5:30pm-6:30pm at Ballard Family Mortuary; Eulogy and services at 6:45pm. Celebration of Life will be on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Kanaha Canoe Hale from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Leis ...

John Freitas

John "Ronnie" Freitas, 80, passed away on the morning of December 9th, 2024, in Las Vegas. He was born at Kuakini Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 11, 1944, to his proud Portuguese parents, Andrew Felix Freitas and Alice Avilla. He is survived by his wife Ann Freitas, and brother ...

Randal Takatani

Randal Takatani, 65, of Kahului, died on June 15, 2024. Mr. Takatani was born on May 8, 1959 in Wailuku, Maui. He was the son of Mr. Goro and Mrs. Katherine Takatani and brother to Alvan Takatani, all deceased. He is survived by his sister in law, Sonyong Takatani and his niece, Isa Takatani. Randal worked for the state for almost 25 years. He was quiet, hard working, and loved animals. In his spare time, he enjoyed shopping and going to Las Vegas.

Shirley Wong

Shirley Ann Wong Shirley Ann Wong passed away on December 19, 2024 at her home under the care of Hospice Maui, with family at her side. She was born in Shenzhen, China and grew up in Keokea, Maui. She worked at Ah-Fooks Supermarket as a cashier and cook for over 20 years. She also enjoyed ...

Wenzel Kauanoe Arcangel

Wenzel Kauanoe Arcangel, 66, peacefully met our lord on October 10, 2024. He was born on September 28th, 1958, in his beloved Lahaina, Maui. He was a dedicated loving husband to his wife, Emily Kaniho Arcangel, and six girls, Yvette (Wade) Kitagawa, Leianna (Nickholas) Webb, Lisa (Pippa) ...

Brooks Tamaye

Brooks H. Tamaye, 63 years young, passed away on December 11, 2024. Brooks was known for his generosity, sense of humor, and steadfast work ethic. He enjoyed fishing, teaching his grandsons new things, and helping others. He will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched. Private services will be held at a later date.