Elizabeth Ann (Rapozo) Oyamot
Elizabeth Ann (Rapozo) Oyamot, of Makaweli, passed away on March 5, 2018, at Wilcox Medical Center, at the age of 82.
She was born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Hanamaulu. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband Severino “German” Oyamot, parents Daniel Rapozo and Roseline Silva Malaia Rapozo Rodrigues, daughter-in-law Helena Yadao Oyamot, and hanai sons Charles “Eddie” Fu and William “Billy” Keale.
She is survived by daughters Rowena (Calvin) Fukushima and Wenda (Chuck) Moon, sons Rodney (Josie) Oyamot, Mansfield (Noreen) Oyamot, Malcolm (Faith Melandish) Oyamot and Jonathan (Marietta) Oyamot, grandchildren Elizabeth (Joe) Rabelas Kelling, Jaime (Bryce) Rabelas, Macey (Brad) Walleen, Nalu (Ciarra) Erikson Walleen, Pua (James) Taylor Britt, Jerene (Wesley) Oyamot Manuel, Brandee (Kunane) Turalde, Taysia (Brendan) Oyamot and Jayson (Emily) Oyamot, step-grandchildren Maren and Jason Rasay, hanai grandchildren Chas Fu, Anela Fu, Chris Fu, fur grand pup Ma‘ili, brother Donald (Frances) Rapozo, sisters Bernice Hiranaka, Clara Nuivo, Florence (Lucky) Oyamot, Gwen Zaima, Priscilla (Bob) Rego, Bernadette (Griffen) Hodges and Beverly Rapozo, 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, at Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Church in Waimea. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. with the Rev. EJ Resinto officiating. The ohana requests standing wreaths be omitted, flower lei are welcomed, and casual attire is suggested.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Julia Shizuko Hashimoto Kunikiyo
Julia Shizuko Hashimoto Kunikiyo passed away on April 1, 2018.
She worked as a sales lady most of her life.
She was preceded in death by mother Kiyo Hashimoto and father Kakutaro Hashimoto, and husband Kenneth Kunikiyo.
She is survived by son Marvin Kunikiyo of Washington state.
Her celebration of life service will be held at the Lihue Hongwanji on May 5 at 5 p.m., with viewing at 4 p.m.
Woodlawn Funeral Home Cemetery assisted the family with arrangements.
Flerinda Buyat
Flerinda Buyat, 74, of Kaumakani, passed away on March 24, 2018, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.
Born April 1, 1944 in the Philippines, she was a housewife.
She is survived by husband Benjamin Buyat Sr., sons Benjamin Buyat Jr. and Randy Buyat, daughters Venjielyn Aceret, Mona Liza Rivera, Anna Liza Buyat, Leilanie Buyat, Loarni Buyat, Girlie Buyat and April Buyat, 22 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, mother Filomena Tumamao, and brothers Carmelito Tumamao, Florentino Tumamao, Arnolfo Tumamao and Edwin Tumamao.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, April 20, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 9 to 10:15 a.m., where Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in the Philippines at a later date.
The family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Nora Macabeo Garcia
Nora Macabeo Garcia, 70, of Kapaa, passed away upon arrival at the hospital on April 12, 2018. She was born in Manila, Philippines, on Jan. 10, 1948, and retired as a housekeeper with Coco Palms and Kauai BeachBoy Hotel.
She was preceded in death by parents Honorato and Visitacion Macabeo, and sister Lourdes Callera.
She is survived by husband Robert D. Garcia Sr., five children and nine grandchildren: Maria Garcia (Eddie) Barroga, their children Edmhar Barroga and Dexter Barroga; Normita Garcia Stahl (Victor Bachelor) and her daughters Tisha Stahl and Alyssa Stahl and her grandson Raphael “Kai” Stahl; Norberto (Leilani) Garcia and their son, Richard Garcia; Roberto (Summer) Garcia Jr. and their children Raequel Garcia and Robert Jon “RJ” Garcia; Shirley Garcia and her sons Mark Anthony Hatchell and Justin Tyler Hatchell; siblings Lolita (Paco) Abad, Erlinda (Willie) Tolentino, Joseph (Precy) Macabeo, Honorato (Corina) Macabeo Jr., Charlie (Analyn) Macabeo and Elizabeth (Felipe) Perez; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 26, at St. Catherine Church, with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Church Cemetery in Kealia.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
