Obituaries for Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Tammy Leilani Carlos
Tammy Leilani Carlos
Tammy Leilani Carlos, 47 years old, of Eleele, Kauai, passed away on Oct. 6, 2018, at her home in Eleele, Kauai. She was born on June 9, 1971, in Lihue, Kauai.
She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kaizley Kahalekomo-Schmidt.
She is survived by her companion, Chico Davis Santiago of Lihue; son, Abraham “Abe” (Traci Ramos) Carlos-Kahalekomo of Lihue; daughters, Brandee “Ubi” (Chris) Coughlin of Waimea, Chelise “Kawai” (Kai Schmidt) Carlos-Kahalekomo of Waimea, Alyssa “Onei” (Jose Villarin, Jr.) Carlos-Kahalekomo of Lihue, Kaulana “Bebeh” (John H. Rosario) Carlos-Kahalekomo of Koloa; grandchildren, Keola, Kaiulani, Kairie, Kailye, Hailama, Kyren, Kylea, Kananimelea, Noa, Alilea and Paleku; parents, Maria Emily Bamba and William Samuel Carlos Sr.; brothers, William Samuel (Aldine) Carlos, Jr. of Koloa, Duncan Carineo of Oahu; sisters, Tiana (Jaime) Gonzales-Sanchez of Lihue, Lee Ann “Annie” (Gordon) Olores of Kalaheo, Letitia “Tisha” (Eddie) Rapozo of Kalaheo, Vanessa Carlos of Lihue, Kimberly “Kimmie” (Earl) Gordon of Oahu, Brittney Carineo of Lihue; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Kekaha Gardens Pavilion with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. and services to follow at 11 a.m. Potluck to follow. Family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Joseph Conrad Kauahi, Sr.
Joseph Conrad Kauahi, Sr., 67 years old, of Kekaha, Kauai, passed away on Oct. 30, 2018, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Born on Aug. 17, 1951, in Kauai, Hawaii, he was a retired law enforcement agent with Kauai Police Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen Kauahi; son, Joey Kauahi; sister, Lorraine Brun.
He is survived by his son, Keith Kama Kauahi of Kekaha; daughters, Crystal Kanani (Richard) Graham of Utah, Heizel Kauahi of Hanapepe; grandchildren, Connor Graham, Allysa, Ayson and Aidan Kauahi; brothers, Anthony (Beverly) Kauahi of Kekaha, Harvey (Collette) Kauahi of Kalaheo; sisters, Claire (Charles) Carveiro of Kalaheo, Leila Vasconcellos of Koloa, Verna Kauahi of Koloa, Carol Apilado of Kekaha; daughter-in-law, Heizel Kauahi; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Kekaha from 8 to 9:45 a.m. where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans cemetery in Hanapepe. Family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Poncio ‘Pancho’ Bayot
Poncio “Pancho” Bayot, 85 years old, of Waimea, Kauai, passed away on Oct. 26, 2018, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. Born on May 14, 1933, in Waimea, Kauai, he was a retired fertilizer truck driver for Kekaha Sugar Company.
He is preceded in death by his son, Eugene Keo Bayot; parents, Feliciano and Eugenia Bayot; brothers, David, Valentin and Constancio Bayot; sisters, Florence Parangao, Clara Bayot and Dorothea Naumu.
He is survived by his wife, Edna Bayot of Waimea; son, Richard (Elsie) Bayot of Waimea; daughter, Edee (Kim) Nichols of Waimea; grandchildren, Darrick (Sheryl) Bayot, Rilen (Shyenne) Bayot, Dayton Bayot and Samantha Nichols; great-grandchildren, Rysen-Duke Bayot, Riley-Rei Bayot and Elijah-Daniel Bayot; sister, Cecelia Aldaya of Las Vegas; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Kauai Veterans Cemetery Pavilion from 10 a.m. Where celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow. Family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Elizabeth Proctor
Elizabeth (Liz) Proctor, passed away on Oct. 28, 2018, at her home in Lawai. She was 66 years old. Liz was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Dec. 18, 1951.
She worked as a hair dresser for 40 years and loved to make people beautiful. She was a hairdresser in the salon at Liberty House, Ala Moana and Kukui Grove before opening her own salon “Island Waves…A Hair Salon” in Kapaa town.
She trained under Paul Mitchell and Vidal Sassoon and became a regional color educator for Wella. She was always working to become better at her craft and mentored several young ladies who wanted to learn her trade. Liz brought her soon to be husband (Terry) to Kauai in 1984.
They returned in 1986 and we married at Coco Palms Resort and they permanently relocated to Kauai where she took great pleasure in enjoying the sun, sand, and sea.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Margy Esch of Colorado Springs. She is survived by her loving husband and soul mate, Terry Proctor and their golden retriever Mana.
Liz had a contagious personality and loved to laugh, many friends say that she would “light up the room” when she entered. She loved life and people and never had anything bad to say about anyone. She could often be very stubborn but was always very loving, and giving, and ready to help out her friends or neighbors. One of her biggest passions was caring for animals, she always had a pet cat or dog or both, and she frequently contributed to charities that helped endangered species.
Liz was a fun loving person with a spontaneous sense of adventure. She was a free spirit that touched many lives in a positive way. She will be sorely missed by all who had the great fortune of knowing her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Salt Pond Park on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at 3 p.m. Pavilion Number 2 the second one from the far west end.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Michael Joseph Sivak
Michael Joseph Sivak, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Kauai, Hawaii. Mike was born on Oct. 8, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, the only child of Michael and Josephine Sivak. He married his high school sweetheart, Marguerite Lubelski, just months after graduating from Washington High School in 1966. Mike received his Associates Degree in Business from South Bend College of Commerce and completed a four-year carpenter apprenticeship with Local #413.
Mike was a skilled craftsman and carpenter his entire life. After Hurricane Iniki devastated the island of Kauai, Mike and Margie permanently relocated from Indiana to Hawaii in 1993. Through his company, M Sivak General Contracting, Mike helped rebuild the community by repairing homes, schools, churches and businesses. In later years, he built the Kapaa Boys and Girls Club and numerous residential homes and commercial buildings.
Mike was an avid stamp collector and member of the Polonus Philatelic Society. He taught himself Polish and Russian in order to trade with other collectors in his two favorite countries. He enjoyed filling in crossword puzzles using Cyrillic letters so he could practice writing in Russian. Mike loved snorkeling, going to the movies and reading all types of books. He also found time to serve as President of the Rolling Meadows Homeowners’ Association.
Mike is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margie; his children, Kristi Foster, Dawn Frese and Michael J. Sivak III; and his granddaughter, Danielle Sivak. He will be remembered for his dedication to his wife, his sharp wit and his Aloha spirit.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at Lydgate Beach Park Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jerry Joseph Correa, Sr.
Jerry Joseph Correa, Sr., 81 years old, of Kalaheo, Kauai, passed away on Oct. 17, 2018, at Garden Isle Healthcare. Born on Oct. 27, 1936, in Koloa, Kauai, Jerry was the owner of Kauai Termite Fumigation, Inc. and also served in the Army National Guard.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret Correa; brothers, Thomas, Harold, Richard and John Correa.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine Morris Correa of Kalaheo; sons, Jerry (Mari-Jo) Correa, Jr. of Oahu, Kirk (Michelle) Correa of Hanapepe; daughter, Cynthia (Chico) Edralin of Kalaheo; grandchildren, Shantel (Kahale) Kidder, Lance (Rhonda) Edralin, Joseph Correa, Jesse Correa, Dallas Correa, Shannin Correa, Jacob Correa and Kari Correa; great-grandchildren, Eli, Shalei, Kaison, Lyla, Levi and Xyris; sister, Rose Marie Lopez of Kalaheo; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 9 to 11 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. Family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
John Freitas Barretto, Sr.
John Freitas Barretto, Sr., 97 years old, of Keapana, Kauai, passed away on Oct. 14, 2018, at his home in Keapana, Kauai. Born on Dec. 11, 1920, in Kealia, Kauai, he was a retired animal warden from County of Kauai.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Caroline A. Barretto; daughter, Shirley Barretto; son, Leroy Barretto.
He is survived by his son, John F. (Amanda) Barretto, Jr. of Keapana; 4 granddaughters; brother, Alfred “Tony” Barretto; sister, Alice Fontanilla; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa from 8: to 9:30 a.m. where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Catherine Church cemetery. Family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Wayne ‘Rocky’ Maurice Gonsalves Perreira
Wayne “Rocky” Maurice Gonsalves Perreira, Sr., 71 years old, of Lihue, Kauai, passed away on Sept. 30, 2018, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Born on June 21, 1947, in Lihue, Kauai, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for the County of Kauai and also was tour bus driver with Roberts Hawaii.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph G. and Adeline Perreira; brother, Joseph Gonsalves; brothers-in-law, David Victorino, Sonny Souza, Ernest Moniz and sister-in-law, Donna Gonsalves.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Perreira; sons, Duane Perreira, Wayne Perreira, Jr.; daughter, Bonnie (Aaron) Howard; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Nancy) Gonsalves, Godfrey (Johelle) Perreira; sisters, Roseline Victorino, Angieline Souza, Brenda Moniz; sister-in-law, Iranda Gonsalves; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Hanamaulu Beach Park in the big pavilion at noon. Family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
Gavin Ishii
Gavin Ishii, 39, of Oxnard, Calif, was tragically taken too soon doing what he loved the most on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Rest easy until we see you again.
He was born on March 13, 1979, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Moving to Oxnard, Calif., as a teenager, you could take the boy from the island, but never take the island from the boy. A true local boy at heart, he loved his family, his home state, animals, cars, and good food. Gavin finally found his stride in life, graduating from technical school and finding a great career at Kaiser Air Conditioning where he could put his handiness and work ethic to good use.
A proud father, beloved son, and cherished brother, Gavin will be missed by friends and family alike. He is survived by his son, Tyler Fontanilla of Kapaa; parents, Linda and Ronald Robles of Oxnard, Calif.; brother, Shane (Rick) Ishii-Huffer of Auburn, Wash.; stepsister, Celina (Ryan) Osgood of San Diego, Calif.; stepbrother, Ronald (Ashley) Robles Jr.; stepsister, Sofia (Leo) Jurado of Oxnard, Calif.; niece, Tabytha and nephews Ronald III, Nolan, Nixon and extended families. His grandmother, Mary Lou Correa; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Ishii, Correa and Robles families join in our grief.
Gavin was preceded in death by his father, Steve Ishii; grandparents, Harold Correa, Hideaki and Yoshino Ishii of Kauai.
A celebration of life service will be held at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Kauai on Nov. 17, 2018. Visitation will be held at 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with Mass to follow. Family suggests casual attire. Flowers and leis accepted.
Juan ‘Tony’ Magaoay
Juan “Tony” Magaoay, passed away on Oct. 29, 2018, at the age of 79 years.
He leaves his beloved wife of 56 years, Marjorie (Tano) Magaoay; his daughters, Tami (Bill) Brillante, Sandi (Darrin) Skousen, Wendi (Brad) Sato; his sons, Barry (Keri) and Tony (Gina); 14 grandchildren, Aisha (Jesse), Isaiah, Daniel, DJ, Luke, Michael Pono, Maile, Peter, Raven, Jade, Giovanni, Aviana, Orion and Mia. He also leaves siblings, Arcinnia Dugay, Rosita (Fred) Camero, Calixto, Pasito, and Carmen (Richard) Ramirez; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Basilio Magaoay and Inocencia (Agonoy).
Known in the community as “Uncle Tony,” he is fondly remembered by the athletes he coached in volleyball, basketball and soccer. Tony put his family first and was a “kid at heart,” entertaining children with his “magic tricks,” organizing games, or taking them to the beach or mountains.
Tony was born on Maui on Dec. 4, 1938, and raised on Lanai, where he spent his time playing at the Old Lanai Gym, as well as hiking, diving and fishing.
Tony played basketball at the Church College of Hawaii, now known as BYU-Hawaii. He then went on to graduate from BYU-Provo in 1960 with a BS in Mathematics. In 1962, he married Marjorie and they settled briefly in California, where he was recruited by the U.S. Department of Defense, Naval Air Station Point Mugu, as a computer scientist.
In 1968, Tony transferred to the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands, Kauai, working on defense programs such as the Navy’s Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System. He retired after 40 years of service.
Tony also served in various volunteer positions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day. He was a Bishop from 1983 to 1988, and a missionary with his wife in the Family & Church History Mission in Salt Lake City from 2007 to 2011.
Public viewing will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4587 Amakihi Rd., Kekaha, with a celebration of life and burial to follow at Keaka Chinese/Japanese cemetery. Family suggests casual attire.
