Masato ‘Mac’ Kawamura, Alfred Kanoho, Richard Van Mills, Harold Hamamura Masato ‘Mac’ Kawamura Masato “Mac” Kawamura of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Oct. 16, 2001, at the age of 88. The son of the late Sadazuchi and
Masato ‘Mac’ Kawamura, Alfred Kanoho, Richard Van Mills, Harold Hamamura
Masato ‘Mac’ Kawamura
Masato “Mac” Kawamura of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Oct. 16, 2001, at the age of 88.
The son of the late Sadazuchi and Ishi (Ishimoto) Kawamura, he was born in Lihu’e, Kaua’i on Aug. 9, 1913.
He is survived by his wife: Beatrice “Tetsuko” Kawamura; daughters: Amy (Kenneth) Hayashida of Los Angeles, Calif., and Jean Yoshida of Hanama’ulu, Kaua’i; sons: Edward (Lilli) Kawamura of Wailua Homesteads, Kaua’i, Samuel (JoAnne) Kawamura of Los Angeles, Calif., and Glenn Kawamura of Lihu’e, Kaua’i; Sister: Kayo Yoshioka of Hanama’ulu, Kaua’i; two sister-in-laws: Asae Kawamura of Honolulu, Oahu; Yoshiko Kawamura of Lihu’e, Kaua’i. 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mac retired after 41 years with Lihu’e Plantation as a Herbicide Supervisor and Rodent supervisor. His devotion to controlling rodents in the sugar industry earned him the name “The Rat Man” which led to his entrepreneurship in the founding of M. Kawamura Farm Enterprises. His love for sports made him well known in the 135 pound Barefoot Football league, Pop Warner Football and Lihu’e Baseball league. His claim to fame in football was when he became coach for the Lihu’e team in 1940 which went to Waipahu to play the Jack rabbits and won the championship game. He was active in the community expressing interest in the youth, in scouting, church and politics.
Friends may visit with the family at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Kaua’i Veterans Center; service officiated by Rev. Chun will begin at 11 a.m. Casual attire is suggested and flowers omitted. Private burial services will be at Lihu’e Public Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Alfred Kanoho
Alfred E. Kanoho, 88, of Lihu’e, Kaua’i died peacefully on Sept. 30, 2001, in Everett, Wash., while living with his oldest daughter Napua and son-in-law Pete Knight.
Alfred is also survived by second daughter Arder (George) Yamashita of Lihu’e, Kaua’i and a daughter-in-law Karen (Alfred) Kanoho of Waimanalo, O’ahu. Alfred has four step-daughters by his second marriage to Harriet Bannister. They are Harriet Tabura of Hilo, Hawai’i, Abby (Alexander) Ako of Kona, Hawai’i, Elizabeth Kamakana of Kahuku, Oahu and Patricia (James) Onaga of Hilo, Hawai’i. Alfred leaves behind two brothers, Ezra (Pauline) Kanoho of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, Ralph (Jean) Kanoho of Kane’ohe, O’ahu and two sisters, Gladiola (Reginald) Fellez and Cecilia (Walter) Young of Honolulu, Hawai’i; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Alfred retired from the Hawaiian Telephone Company (Verizon) and was preceded in death by his wife Harriet Kanoho and son Alfred I.A. Kanoho and three sisters, Bella Malina, Harriet Ha’ae and Kau’i Ae’a.
Following his retirement he enjoyed walking on Kaua’i. Prior to his death Alfred temporarily resided at Marysville, Washington Care Center rehabilitating from a broken hip and other complications.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 20, where memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., at the Lihu’e First Church on 4320 Nawiliwili Road.
Richard Van Mills
Richard Van Mills of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, on Oct. 11, 2001, at the age of 54.
Born in Lyons, New York on Dec. 10, 1946, he was raised in Green Castle, Penn. He was a mechanic for Kone Elevators and also a member of American Legion & VFW and the Kaua’i Men’s Golf Club.
He is survived by his wife: Loretta Silva-Mills of Lihu’e; six step-daughters: Jacquelyn (Lee) Burfiend, Maureen Kahoopii, Linda (Oueni) Naniseni, Loretta Anne (Max) Schmidt, Patricia Moreno-Monroy, Jennifer Illingsworth; two step-son: Gary T. (Donna) Wilson, Michael P. Wilson; three brothers: Preston (Arlene) Finfrock, Chester (Dolly) Mills, Lance Mills, mother-in-law: Trinidad Silva; 17 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Old Koloa Church. Services to be celebrated by Pastor Kilborn at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire is suggested and flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
Harold Hamamura
Harold Hamamura of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, died at his residence on Oct. 12, 2001, at the age of 50.
Born in Lihu’e, Kaua’i, on Oct. 24, 1950, he was an Electrician with the Electric Company.
He is survived by his parents: Shigeto & Betty Hamamura of Lihu’e, one sister: Rose (Alan) Naito of California, nieces Gale Fujimoto and June Brill, grand nieces Kristen, Cameryn and Riley and grand nephews Kipp and Micah.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Kapa’a Missionary Church from 2 p.m. Services to be celebrated at 3 p.m. by Pastor Ed Terui. Casual attire is suggested and flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
