Dominic Hart Simmons
Dominic Hart Simmons of Kapaa passed away at home on March 14, 2018, at the age of 41. He was born in Arizona on July 7, 1976, and was co-owner of Ali‘i Cleaning Services.
He is survived by wife Leslie Simmons, sons Cash Simmons and Gabriel Simmons, daughter Asia Vito, parents Aushanti Barton, David Johnson and Hyman Simmons, siblings Rolo (Kevin) Barton, Dorion Barton, Charis (Jose) Sanchez, Lorie (Brent) Millett, Ronie (Darren) Maurer, Holly (Skylar) Jones, Darrin (Jodi) Johnson, Aric Johnson, A.J. (Kiera) Johnson and Richard (Katie) Johnson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at Kapaa All Saints Episcopal Church, with visitation from 9 a.m. and services celebrated at 10 a.m. A potluck will follow. A paddle-out with scattering of ashes will be held at Kalapaki Bay at 2:30 p.m. Please bring loose flowers.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Joseph ‘Juny’ Yadao
Joseph “Juny” Yadao, 74, of Kilauea, passed away on March 11, 2018, at Straub Hospital.
He was born on July 7, 1943, in Honolulu.
He was preceded in death by his parents Timoteo and Eutropia Yadao, Maria Cabacungan, Jose Villegas, brothers Bernard Yadao, Jose Yadao, Raymondo Yadao, Walter Villegas and Larry Villegas, and sisters Esmenia “Essie” Belmonte and Christina “Katy” Constantino.
He is survived by wife Theresa (Villanueva) Yadao of Kilauea, daughter Lauralee Yadao (Daniel La‘a) of Kilauea, son Jacob Yadao of Kilauea, grandson Dawson Fo, stepmother Helen Villegas of Oahu, brothers Patrick Villegas of Oahu, Doug Villegas of Oahu and Joey Villegas of Texas, sisters Josephine Asuncion of Kilauea, Francis (Modesto) Bilog of California, Mary Lee of Texas, Lora Villegas of Oahu, Patricia Villegas of Georgia, Casey Villegas of Oahu and Betty Johnson of Texas, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, hanai children and grandchildren and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 7, at St. Sylvester Church in Kilauea, with visitation from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. A scattering of ashes will be held on Sunday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Anini Beach Park.
The family requests casual attire.
Yoshinobu Oshiro
Yoshinobu Oshiro, 93, of Koloa, passed away on March 14, 2018, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1924, in Lawai.
He was a retired electronics technician. He worked overseas in Kwajalein and for Dynalectron at Makaha Ridge, Kokee.
He was preceded in death by parents Kama and Kame Oshiro, wife Mary Oshiro, and five brothers.
He is survived by daughters Marylee Pemberton, Judy (Hamilton) Rodrigues, Nancy (Paul) Andrade, Marlynn Kamibayashi, Colette (Glenn) Akau and Jaeda (Curtis) Elvenia, 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, sister Hatsuko (Yasuo) Taba, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 31, at Koloa Church from 9 to 9:45 a.m., where services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Koloa Church cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Loreta Garcia Mones
Loreta Garcia Mones of Puhi passed away in Garden Isle Health Care on March 12, 2018, at the age of 85. She was born in San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines, on Feb. 12, 1933, and retired from Snow White Laundry.
She is survived by husband Benjamin Mones Sr., of Puhi, children Myrna (Ernesto) Belmonte of California, Jimmy Mones, Benjamin (Elena) Mones Jr., Leo (Daisy) Mones, and Melandro (Alegria) Mones, all of Kauai, 13 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 7, at Immaculate Conception Church, with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
