Obituaries

John Larry Bailey, 80 John

Larry Bailey, 80 of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on June 21, 2025 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 25, 1944 in Lahaina.

Visitation will be held from 6-9pm on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary; services will start at 7:30pm; cremation will follow....

With heavy hearts we announce, on March 22, 2025, our beloved Lawrence Alfredo Baisa Jr. went home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born April 24, 1969, on the Island of Maui, raised Upcountry in Haiku. He was proud to have attended Makawao Elementary where he made lifelong friends. He later attended Maui High...

Our beloved Buenaventurada "Buena" Garma Balagso, of Lahaina, peacefully passed away on June 7th, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born on July 14th, 1933 in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur. Buena is the devoted wife of the late Esteban Balagso.

Buena is survived by her loving family, her three son's Mario (Madelene), Ronald...

Carol Mae Ansai Ball Obituary

Carol Mae Ansai Ball, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy defined by integrity, education, and unwavering dedication to the people and communities of Hawai'i. Born and raised in Wailuku to Toshi and Ruth Ansai, Carol grew into one...

Bert Kalani Ballao, 64, of Kahului, Maui, passed away at home on May 13, 2026. He was born on April 13, 1962, in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, to George Sr. and Barbara Ballao.

Raised on Moloka'i and Maui, Bert graduated from Maui High School in 1980, where he played football, shot put, and wrestling. He worked many years...

Carmilla Gin Balmoja, 80 of Wailuku, passed away on December 30, 2024 at her home, under the care of Islands Hospice, with family at her side. She was born on August 16, 1944 in Honolulu.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary; visitation will begin from 8:30am -...

Estrella Cacal Bantilan, 83, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on August 7, 2024 in Honolulu under the care of St. Francis Hospice. She was born on October 26, 1940 in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to Apolonio & Valeriana Cacal.

Estrella is survived by her husband William Bantilan and her children Brian Bantilan,...

John Edward Barsell, Jr.

November 25, 1933 – April 29, 2022

John Edward Barsell, Jr., 88 of Kamuela passed away on April 29, 2022 in Kamuela. He was born on November 25, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. John served our Country in the Air Force and Navy, and worked as Deputy Attorney General for the California...

Much loved by family and friends, Beverly Bartlett, 84,
of Ha'iku, Maui, died at home on May 29, 2022.
Born to Helen and C. Andrew Bartlett in Greenfield, MA, Beverly
graduated from Portsmouth (NH) High
School and the University of New Hampshire
with highest honors and Phi Beta Kappa.
She married Donald Stoddard...

Manuel Agoy "Manning" Bartolome 82, Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, Grandfather & great grandfather of Kahului, Maui Hawaii passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 19, 2024. Manning was born on August 24, 1942 in Mangato Laoag City, Philippines. He was known for his warmth, generosity...

James Louis Barudoni, son of Henriette and Louis Barudoni and sister Annette (Barudoni) Deglow, passed away June 23, 2023, at the age of 86. His is survived by his beloved family including daughter Annette Summers, sons Mark Barudoni, Reid Barudoni, grandchildren Shantae Barudoni, Ben Barudoni, Trinity Barudoni,...

Timothy Paul Battey died December 3, 2025, on Maui. He was born July 8, 1951, in Rochester New York, and was raised in Livingston Manor,New York, by his parents Donald J. And Emily B. Battey. He grew up the youngest of three boys, his two older brothers, Charles and Michael.. He is survived by a nephew and bother...

Karl S. Bauer died peacefully at his home in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on Sunday, January 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Anderson. Karl was 82 years old.

Karl graduated from Hamilton High School, then served for four years in the United States Air Force. After working for many years at Western Union and...

Jason James Baybayan, 53, passed away at his residence in Kahului on Saturday, March 9, 2024.He attended Doris Todd Christian Academy, Lihikai Elementary and graduated from Maui High School class of 1988. He continued onto Honolulu Community College, University of Las Vegas, Maui Community College and University of...

Mary Leticia Dat-ay Baysa-- October 6, 1952 - September 27, 2024.

Mary passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 71 surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Baringcucurong, Suyo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on October 6. 1952.

Mary Leticia was the daughter of Crisologo Dat-ay and Dominga...

He is survived by wife Suzanne; sons Daniel (Darlene) Bearth of Kailua Kona; Donald Bearth of Kailua Kona; daughter Joy (Gerry) Brazier of Kailua Kona; brother Jack Bearth of St. Paul, Minnesota; sister Rose Mary Huot of St. Paul, Minnesota; two grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral...

Ronald Ernest Beck of Makawao passed away peacefully at home on the morning of May 19th, 2022 at the age of 77.
He was born to Louis and Ruth Beck in Pittsburgh, PA on July 19th, 1944. He attended Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia and later served in the US Army for 4 years. Afterwards in 1968, Ron moved to...

Duane Hideo "Boze" Bedoya was born on February 23, 1958. Raised in Lahaina he graduated from Kam III & Lahainaluna. He worshipped the ocean and the wonders beneath its surface. He surfed it and fished from it whenever he could. He and brother Jubee were gifted ukulele and guitar players.

Later in life Duane became...

Frances Kuulei Beirne Teshima passed away in Layton, Utah on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on July 3, 1940, in Honolulu to Joseph Francis Beirne and Victoria Kawohi Kailiuli Beirne. She married Frank Karl Teshima, Jr in 1958. Kuulei is survived by their six children, Leni (Kell) Tanabe,...

Luis Rodrigo Belloso, 61, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on September 23, 2022, in Arizona. He was born on March 13, 1961, in Guatemala.
Visitation will be held from 8:30am-10am on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Ballard Family Mortuary; services will begin at 10am; burial will follow, 12pm, at Valley Isle Memorial...

Betty Akino Bersamin, 93, of Wailuku, formally of Kihei, passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui on January 21, 2026. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii on October 19, 1932, to Alberto and Mitsue Cacho. She was known as "Grandma B" to many. Betty attended St. Anthony School in Wailuku and graduated in 1952. As a...

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Leslie Borje Billones a life-long resident of Kahului, Maui, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Leslie was born on October 25, 1988. She graduated from Maui High School in 2006 and was assistant manager for Pizza Hut fir many years. After meeting her beloved finance, they...

Laure Mae Cabebe Bio, 51, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on March 2, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1974 in Wailuku, Maui.

Laura Mae worked as a Care Assistant and later worked as a poké chef at Sack N Save for over 10 years. She was predeceased by her father, Vivencio Bio; brothers, Llewelyn Bio, Vivencio Bio...

Roger (Rod) Wayne Black

Roger Wayne Black, 83, of Makawao, HI passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1942 to Joseph and Betty Black.

He attended college at Portsmouth Community College. He then went on to serve as a Coreman in the U.S. Navy.

He moved to Maui in 1973 and went into...

William P. Blaser, 70, of Kurtistown, passed away on October 3, 2021 at his home. He was a retired construction maintenance worker and machinist.

No services.

Survived by sons, Anthony Blaser of Hilo, and hanai-son, Christopher Bath; sister, Francesca Blaser of Florida, and numerous cousins.

Arrangements by...

"Paul R. Bodnar, 82, passed away on July 21st 2025. Any legal next-of-kin please step forward and contact Norman's Mortuary at 808-244-4065.

Benjamin Santos Bonifacio, age 88, passed away peacefully at Hale Makua in Kahului on January 29, 2026.

Ben was born on January 24, 1938, in Manila, Philippines, and was raised by his father, Alejandro Bonifacio, and mother, Pilar Santos, alongside his two brothers and sister. He lived in the Philippines, working...

Rose, Marie Herrera-Boteilho, 96, of Makawao, Maui passed away on born October 30, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1928 to Julio & Minnie Franco in Paia, Maui.

Rose Marie is survived by her daughters Barbara(Peachie) & Stephanie and her son Enos(deceased). She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Joey G,...

Agnes Akiyo Bowman, 97, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on November 17, 2025. She was
born on October 31, 1928, in Puunene, Maui, to the late Tokio and Misao Inouye.
Agnes was the second oldest of six children and was preceded in death by her siblings
Richard, Fred, Judy, Sam, and Pauline. She spent many years working...

Carl Henry "Soot" Bredhoff, Jr.

Carl "Soot" Bredhoff, a respected leader in Hawaii's ranching and cattle industry, died peacefully at his upcountry Maui home on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was 90 years old.

Born and raised in Manoa Valley on Oahu, Soot attended Hanahauoli School and later, Punahou School where he...

Betty Briehl died in Kula, Maui, Hawaii, on March 28, 2024, three weeks after suffering a debilitating stroke. She was born on May 2, 1938, in the Bronx, NY, to Ben and Mildred Stein. She was grateful to her mother for teaching her to read at an early age, a favorite pastime that continued the rest of her life. She...

Ricardo Favorito Briones was born on July 20, 1937 in Caoayan, Illocos Sur, Philippines and passed away quietly on April 5, 2021 in Wailuku, Maui. Rick's 83 years of life were filled with joy, fun some hardships, and much love.
At the age of eight, Rick moved with his family to Hawaii. He was a 1956 graduate of Maui...

Justyce Ponomalie Brittain, known affectionately as "JUS", passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of just 25 in Wailuku, Hawaii.

He was a beloved son, brother and dear friend.

Justyce is survived by his mother, Jody Melelani Gonsalves, and her partner, Zachary Tampon; His father Rodney Joseph Brittain Jr. and...

Leilani Bronson-Crelly age 69 passed away on May 16, 2024 at home in Maui surrounded by her family. Leilani was born in Guam. She grew up swimming in Tamuning Bay in Guam which started her love of the water. Her other great love was family and friends. Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her had their lives...

Evelyn Ann Brown, of Kihei, passed away on September 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1942 in New York.
Evelyn worked as an adult educational teacher. She was very active in her church, an active quilter, skilled potter, an avid outrigger canoe paddler, and a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills Football...

Julia Lyn Brown (née Reynolds) passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at her home in Huelo, Maui. Born on April 26, 1945, Julia devoted her life to caring for others as an OB Registered Nurse, offering compassion and comfort to countless families throughout her life. A woman of many talents and deep spirit,...

Narciso Galano Buduan, 60, of Kihei, passed away on September 19, 2022 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on March 19, 1962 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Narciso worked at the Kapalua Bay Hotel for 21 years until it closed its doors and as a pool attendant for the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort in...

Harriet "Jigs" Aziza Armstrong Buen, 78, of Hali'imaile, Maui, passed away on December 27, 2022, at her home. She was born on January 19, 1944 in Honolulu and later relocated to Maui to raise her children with her loving husband of 60 years. She led a full and active life from volunteering for the Maui High Athletic...

Hugo Walter Buetler

April 27, 1942 - March 23, 2025

Hugo Walter Buetler 82 of Kula, passed away peacefully at Hospice Maui on March 23, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday May 21, 2025, at Kahului Ballard Family Mortuary (440 Ala Makani St, Kahului, HI 96732). Visitation from 9-10 am with...

Joseph Rodrigues Bugado Jr., 80 of Hilo, died on February 13, 2021 at home. Born in Honokaa, HI; he was a retired Bus Driver for Greyline tours, Jacks tours, Robert's Hawaii Tours, and the owner of Big Island Sightseeing Tours.
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570 Kinoole St. Hilo,...

Marina Ballesteros Bugtong, 87, of Makawao, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Islands Hospice Home. She was born in the Philippines on March 10, 1936. She was a retired Drip Irrigation Specialist for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company. She enjoyed gardening.

Marina is survived by her daughter,...