Thursday, June 28,2001 Grace Blake Grace Lau Blake of Koloa, Kaua’i, died at Pali Momi Hospital, on June 21, 2001 at the age of 82. Born in Honolulu, O’ahu on August 18, 1918, she was a retired school teacher. Her
Thursday, June 28,2001
Grace Blake
Grace Lau Blake of Koloa, Kaua’i, died at Pali Momi Hospital, on June 21, 2001 at the age of 82.
Born in Honolulu, O’ahu on August 18, 1918, she was a retired school teacher.
Her highlights are: Joy Luck Club – Kaua’i Chapter; County of Kaua’i Office of Elderly Affairs Policy Advisory Council and RSVP Advisory Council; Koloa Community Association – Board Member; Koloa Senior Center; Na Kupuna Council; Hawaii Retired Teachers Association; Hawaii Government Employees Association; Kauai Chinese Heritage Society; Kauai Historical Society, Kauai Museum; University Extension – Kukuiolono Chapter; American Legion Auxiliary – Disabled American Veterans; Sunday School Teacher – Koloa Assembly of God; Traveled to Laos, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Nepal, Katmandu, Kashmir, Teheran, Kuala Lumpur, Sri Lanka, Thailand, New Zealand, Egypt, and Israel.
She survived by two sons; Hanale (Yvette) Blake; Ted (Tatiana) Blake; one daughter: Pattie (George) Silva Jr.; two brothers: Tommy Lau, Chubie Lau; three sisters: Lucille Wong; Marjorie Nakahodo; Mae McGinnis, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, June 30, at the Koloa Christian Church, (White Church) from 9 a.m. Services to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at the Pa’ana’au Cemetery in Koloa.
Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
Barbara Hosaka
Barbara J. Hosaka of Kekaha, Kauai, passed away on June 23, 2001 at the age of 65.
Born in Honolulu, Hawai’i on April 18, 1936, She was a retired assistant counselor – Dept. of Education Hawaii.
She was a steersman for the Healani Canoe Club, Novice Team and played second base for the Kekaha Women’s Fast Pitch Championship teams in the 1960’s.
She is survived by her husband: Francis T. Hosaka; three sons: Derek (Julie) Hosaka; Ritchie (Rose) Hosaka, Shawn (Yvonne) Hosaka; one daughter: Dawn Hosaka; brother: Melvin Likua; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Services to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial at Hanapepe Veterans Cemetery following funeral mass gathering to follow at Lucy Wright Park in Waimea.
Casual attire is suggested. Arrangement are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
