Obituaries

Randall Jason Abreu, 70

Randall Jason Abreu, 70 of Kula, Maui, passed away on July 14, 2025. He was born on April 2, 1955 in Puunene.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation will begin from 09:00am to 10:30am. Eulogy will begin at 10:30am with service...

Florentina Tabuyo Acpal passed away on April 20, 2025 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on February 14, 1932 to †Victorino Tabuyo and †Clara Pacleb.

Florentina moved to Maui in 1977, she worked at Hyatt Regency Maui. She loved sewing, listening to the radio...

Alfred Acpal, 72, of Pukalani, Maui passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 7, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1952 in Puunene to Catalino and Escolastica Pajinag Acpal.

Alfred "Pidong" was predeceased by his siblings Caroline "Carling" (Isaac) Tacotaco, Anasita "Rose"(Jorge) Oasay,...

Eliza Lucas Agpoon, 86, of Kahului, Maui, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on November 15, 1938, in Laoag, Philippines, to Roque and Rafaela Lucas, Eliza was a beloved member of the Maui community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Eliza was predeceased by...

Natalie Ann Akuna, born September 4, 1964, in Okinawa, Japan, peacefully made her transition on October 6, 2025. A wahine aloha whose heart was full of love and aloha ʻāina, Natalie embraced life with grace and compassion, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Born to James Akuna and Lily Enfield Akuna, Natalie...

Jeffrey Paul Alexander, 70, of Pukalani, Maui, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2025. Born and raised on Maui, Jeffrey lived a life rooted in hard work and family and devoting himself to providing for his wife and two daughters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Donna; daughters Lesley...

Memorial Service on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 1 PM at Paipala Church in Paia

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) Arcangel, Makanani (Preston)...

La'akea Hokuokekai Armitage, 20 of Waiehu, Maui, transitioned to heaven on December 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his 'Ohana. He was born on November 24, 2004.Services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Ballard Mortuary. Public Visitation from 10am-11:30am. Services at 11:30am. Cremation following...

Cindy Ashdown passed away under the care of Island Hospice in Wailuku. She was born to Ellen and Henry Franco on September 24, 1961 at the Maui Memorial Hospital, Wailuku, Maui. Cindy grew up in Makawao, Maui, where she attended St. Joseph School. She went on to graduate from St. Anthony School in Wailuku and Maui...

Cindy Ashdown passed away under the care of Hospice Maui in Wailuku. She was born to Ellen and Henry Franco on September 24, 1961 at the Maui Memorial Hospital, Wailuku, Maui. Cindy grew up in Makawao, Maui, where she attended St. Joseph School. She went on to graduate from St. Anthony School in Wailuku and Maui...

Dear Mother, you are not forgotten
Though on earth you are no more
Still in memory you are with us
As you always were before.

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...

Melvin Baguio Bantilan passed away on July 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 66.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Antoinette, and their five children: Conrad, Tylor, Shelby, Logan, and Mahina. He was a proud grandfather to 12 grandchildren, and a beloved brother to six...

Robert Floyd Bean of Kailua Kona, Hawaii | 1926 - 2025

Robert "Bob" Floyd Bean passed away peacefully at home in Kailua Kona on April 1, 2025. Born on May 8, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah, he is preceded in death by his parents Arvel and Evelyn Bean and his wife Mary Lou Gouveia Bean of 52 years.

Bob moved to Oahu...

Cresencio C. Berzabal, 71 of Kahului, Maui, passed away on March 8, 2025, at his home, under the care of Hospice Maui, surrounded by family. He was born on March 25, 1953 in the Philippines.Visitation will be held from 6-9pm on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary; services will begin at 7pm. Burial...

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...

Estrellita C. Bradford
March 29, 1944 - February 16, 2025

On Sunday morning, February 16, 2025, as she was sitting out on
her lanai, Estrellita Cacal Bradford of Lahaina, Maui took one final
breath, and her sweet, beautiful spirit peacefully returned to be
with the Lord.She was 80 years old.

Estrellita was born on...

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,...

To those who cherished Francis "Frank" Cabanting, or as we lovingly called him, Toots, his story is one that wove through the vibrant landscapes of Maui, beginning on April 16, 1953, in Puunene. Sadly, his earthly chapter concluded on November 27, 2024, in the care of Maui Hospice and Ohana, yet his spirit continues...

Terry Jess Cabradilla, 63 of Makawao, Maui, passed away on July 31, 2025. He was born on July 25, 1962 in Wailuku.

Visitation will be held from 9:30am to 10:30am on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at St. Joseph Church in Makawao; eulogy begins at 10:30am; mass starts at 11am; cremation will follow.

Jess was a...

Albert Cabuco July 09, 1982 - August 30, 2025

Albert Cabuco, a cherished son, devoted father, loving brother, and dear friend, passed away on August 30, 2025, leaving a lifetime of love, music, and laughter that will never be forgotten.

Albert is survived by his devoted parents, Jaime Cabuco and Precy Cabuco, his...

Our dear mother, sister, and grandmother, and great-grandmother Jusepina Batoon Callos passed
away on August 14, 2025. Born on November 14th, 1936 in Kahului Maui. Jusepina was third
oldest out of six children
Jusepina moved to the Philippines at 13 where she lived at met her husband, Loreto Callos Sr.
There she...

Valentin Abraham Cariaga, 98 of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on February 5, 2025 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on November 16, 1926 in Philippines.

Visitation will be held from 9-11am on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service starts at 11am; burial will follow, 2pm at Valley Isle...

Harry Allen Castro, 73, passed away at his home in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii September 23, 2025. He was born October 30, 1951 in Honolulu and raised on the windward side of Oahu before moving to Maui where he graduated from Baldwin High school in 1970. He proudly served in the United States Navy where among other duties...

Wanda Chambers, 75, of Makawao, passed away on July 26th.
Wanda was born on October 26, 1949, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Lavern and Margaree Gaines. She was married to Gene Chambers for 54 wonderful years, until his passing last year. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was deeply...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Leilani "Lani" Juan Clarion on September 16, 2025, at the age of 53. Lani was truly one of a kind, and to know her was to love her. She had a way of making everyone feel special, and she cared for her family and friends with all her heart. Her laughter...

For Obituary, Visit https://www.normansmortuary.com/obituaries/Rosalinda-Evora-Co?obId=34624759

Lahela Nahalauokalani Yun Hwa Constantino, 44Lahela 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...

Caroline Castro Silva Cordeiro passed away on June 15, 2025 under Hospice Hale care in Wailuku. She was born to Louise Castro and Joseph Gomes Silva on September 10, 1929. She was a loving wife to Joseph Cordeiro. She was a graduate of Saint Anthony Girls High School, class of 1949. She enjoyed her job with...

Camilo E. Cortes, 93 of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on July 31, 2025 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on July 7, 1932 in the Philippines.

Services will begin at 11am on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Ballard Family Mortuary; burial will follow, 2pm at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku.

Camilo was a...

James "Jim" Knute Crowe died surrounded by his family on October 26, 2025 of Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 93. He was born July 6, 1932 to Mary and Clement Crowe. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eleanor; his sons Mike (Joan), Mark (Karen), James (Amy) and his daughter Kalea (Daryl). His grandchildren...

Survived by her children: Lydia (late Wilson "Abe") Estepa, Corazon (late Ernesto) Cabingabang, Rosario "Sayong" (Estrella) Dadiz-Gaspar, Marlyn (Teofilo) Duldulao, Zita (Peter) Castro, Roumelia "Mia" Dadiz-Gaspar. She was predeceased by her husband, Ramon C. Dadiz-Gaspar and her daughter, Jiuna Ulep.

Funeral...

In loving memory of Jason "Phormat" David who left this plane to walk another on July 31, 2025.

He was born on November 2, 1976 to his mother Leti Palelei and father Eteuati David. He is survived by his wonderful daughters Kasey David and Nayah David, brothers Sean-Lee David, Anthony Camacho, and Scott Dennis,...

For Obituary, Visit https://www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com/obituaries/Betty-Marie-De-Lima?obId=34124045

Rockne Demler, aged 72, of Wailuku, Hawaii, passed away on February, 18, 2025. He was born in 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas to Eleese and Edward Demler.Rockne was the baby of the family, the youngest of five. He grew up on a street filled with children, and loved to reminisce about having the run of the house (and...

Kathleen Ann Diego (Castillo), 61, of Wahiawa, Oahu. Passed away on February 14, 2025 in Kahului, Maui at Maui Memorial Center.She is predeceased by her parents Lawrence & Emily Castillo, Son Travis Vincent Kalani Diego & GranddaughterAngel UiLani Namika Diego-Motooka.Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice Pat Duarte, who left us on October 16, 2025, at the age of 83. Surrounded by her ohana, she passed peacefully at home. Pat was born December 31, 1941, to Albert and Margaret Braun. She worked as the controller and retired from the Westin Maui...

Esperanza Eunice Engoring passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025. She was born on July 4, 2025, in Hana, Maui, Hawaii.Esperanza was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was the beloved wife of Martin Engoring Sr. and the cherished mother of Martin Engoring Jr. (Laura), Raymond...

Joan E. Epler, 94

Joan Evelyn Epler, of Kihei, Maui, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born on September 13, 1930, in Coaldale, Pennsylvania, to Stanley and Harriet Giltner, Joan was raised in Linden, New Jersey, alongside her beloved sister Ruth (predeceased). After graduating...

Linda Escamillo of Wailuku, Maui passed away on December 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 13, 1928 in Alberhill, California.Linda is survived by her daughter Karrie (Daniel) Rice; granddaughters Kaytlyn (Gavin), Makenzie and Sunnie (Nainoa) Rice and great grandson Kahekili...

Albert Apey Fernandez, 98, of Makawao, Maui, passed away at his home surrounded by family, under the care of Hospice Maui. He was born on April 12, 1926, in Kaupo, Maui. Apey was a Corporal with the United States Marine Corps, a retired Foreman at Hawaiian Telephone Company, a lifetime member of the Maui Roping...

Kathleen Chiemi Fong, 61Kathleen Chiemi Fong, 61, of Kahului, Maui, passed away on December 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1963, in Wailuku, Maui to parents Richard and Elaine Kina.Kathy will be remembered for being a loving wife, mother, sister, aunty, and friend. Her...

George Fujita passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his wife Elaine, daughter Traci (Garett), sons Jay (Patricia) and Lance (Jorgina), and grandchildren Caitlin, Sophie, Lucas, and Jayce. Private family services were held.

S. ANDREW (Andy) GAGLIARDI, 70S.

Andrew (Andy) Gagliardi, 70, of Kihei, Maui,
Hawai'i passed away on March 12, 2025.
He was born on May 17, 1954 at St. Joseph's
in Tacoma, Washington, to The Late Thomas J.
& Barbara Bradshaw Gagliardi.

Andy moved to Alaska and worked for
the TV and Radio station in Anchorage
and...

Andrew Jackson Garcia (aka AJ/Andy) died peacefully at home in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 77. Born on Maui to Florencio and Lydia Garcia, AJ graduated from Maui High in the class of '66, later proudly serving in the US Army for 20 years. Afterwards, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Illinois...

CAPT. BYRD GLEASON
January 11, 1953 - July 25, 2025

The international diving community (SCUBA) and Hawaii lost a legendary diver, veteran Captain, tourism pioneer, and one of the best joke tellers to ever put on a wetsuit.

Maui's own Capt. Byrd Gleason, age 72, passed from this world after a very short stay at...

Funeral Arrangements were done by Norman's Mortuary

Shannon Satoshi "Tosh" Guillermo, 54, of Pukalani, Maui was relieved of his earthly duties and transitioned to his heavenly home on March 14, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1971, in Honolulu, Oahu.

Shannon is pre-deceased by: Parents, Jackie K. and Naomi S. Guillermo; grandparents, Teitsu Sr. and Yoshiko Shirota....

Paul Mokihana Hapakuka, 80 from Kula, Maui passed away on November 24, 2024. He was born to James and Kalili Hapakuka Sr. on September 23, 1944 in Kula, Maui.Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Kahului from 8:00am to 10:00am; with service to begin at 10:00am.Paul is...

Gena Midori Hashimura, beloved daughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin passed away on September 22, 2025 at the age of 50.

Born on May 19, 1975 in Wailuku, Hawaii, Gena was the daughter of Glynis Joan Hashimura (Grandparents: Tsugio & Honorata Hashimura) of Lahaina and Gregory Patrick Suetos (Grandparents:...

Rickey Lynn (Wright) Haughey, 80, of Kihei, HI on the island of Maui, died on September 19, 2025, at her home with her daughter by her side.

She was born on March 7, 1945, to Jesse and Juanita Wright in LaFollette, TN.

Rickey received her bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University and later earned her...

Violet Katsuyo "Porky" Helm, 93, of Kahului passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1931 and was a former employee of Sheraton Maui.

Violet was predeceased by her husband, Wilfred "Buster" Helm, her parents, Katsumi and Mitsue "Sally" Nemoto, and her sister, Nancy Aguinaldo.

She is...

Fe Maganda Hill, 69 of Kahului, Maui passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Hospice Maui Hale with her loving family by her side. She was born toMariano and Florence Estavillo on March 08, 1955 in Puunene, Maui. A proud graduate of St. Anthony High School Class of 1973, Fe cherished her roots and thelifelong...

Elizabeth "Bett" Kuuleialoha Hoe (Viloria), 52, of Waihee transitioned into Heaven on January 2,2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4, 1972 on the island of Moloka'i.Bett worked at the Arc of Maui and Easter Seals as a day care coordinator and then eventually she was blessed to have the...

Rick was the only child of George Darwin Holland (1921-2019) and George Ann McInnis
(1920-1975) born on September 30,1946 in Fredericksburg, Texas. His father was a lawyer,
contractor and an instructor pilot. His mother was a school teacher. His elementary school years
were spent in San Antonio, Texas, but his...

Norman was born in Honolulu, Oahu on December 4th, 1966 to Dennis Soriano, Sr. & Patricia Cockett (Foster). He was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 31st, 2024 at the Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku, Maui.
Norman was survived by his wife Beatrice Ho'opai, daughter, Starlet...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce that

Ann Easly Jekins, 93, a beloved mother/grandmother/great-grandmother passed away peacefully at 6:00pm on July 28th 2025. lovingly surrounded and comforted by family, in hospice care at Maui Memorial Hospital. She will deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Born...

Low Tide: June 4, 1959 - High Tide: August 5, 2025

Wendell Wayne Jeremiah, 66, of Kula, Maui, went home with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born and raised in Nanakuli, O'ahu, Wendell lived a life rooted in hard work, family, and aloha.

He was a devoted husband to Debra (Pua) Jeremiah and a loving father to...

Alejandro Juan, 79, of Kahului Maui passed into our heavenly Father's embrace on July 22, 2025. Born on June 5, 1946 in Lasam, Cagayan Philippines, to the late Balbino and Maria Juan, Alejandro lived a life marked by unwavering strength, kindness, and a deep love for his family.

Alejandro moved to Hawaii in 1979...

Anne Kehaulani Kahalekai-Tam, 63

Anne passed away on October 25, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
She was born in Wailuku, Maui, Hawai'i on February 18, 1962 to The Late Elmo & Miriam Kahalekai.

She worked at Hawaiian Airlines since 1984 and became the Hawaiian Airlines Operations Manager.

She loved to travel and...