Obituary published Friday October 26, 2001

Hisao ‘Sparky’ Kyono – Jeanette Winona Souza

Hisao ‘Sparky’ Kyono

Hisao “Sparky” Kyono of Kalaheo, died at home on Oct. 21, 2001, at the age of 71.

Born in New Mill, Kaua’i, on Aug. 3, 1930, he was a retired Meat Inspector with the Dept. of Agriculture.

He is survived by his wife: Jean Kyono of Kalaheo, Kaua’i; three sons: Steven (Kathie) Kyono of Lawa’i, Kaua’i; Russell (Tisha) Kyono of Lawa’i, Kaua’i; Glen (Suzie) Kyono of Kalaheo, Kaua’i; one daughter: Lynnette (Kenny) Meatoga of Kalaheo, Kaua’i; one brother: Charles (Peggy) Ishii of Honolulu, O’ahu; one sister: Takiko (Paul) Miyake of Honolulu, O’ahu; 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Kalaheo Missionary Church. Visitation is at 4:30 p.m. Service officiated by Rev. Butch Kahawai will begin at 5:30 p.m. Casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Jeanette Winona Souza

Jeanette Winona Souza Sr. of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, on Oct. 22, 2001 at the age of 54.

Born in Kaua’i, Hawai’i, on Jan. 16, 1947, she was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband: Abel John Souza, Sr., one son: Abel Souza, Jr., three daughters: Michelle (Matthew) Reis, Kimberly (Shannon) Lopez, Brenda (Jesse) Souza, three brothers: Moses “Moki” Kaui, Tony (Lorrain) Reis, James “Kimo” (Alyson) Reis, three sisters: Charlotte “Momi” (Mack) McCumsy, Cheryl (Anthony “Tony”) Montoya, Gwendolyn Yancy, 13 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday, Oct. 29, at Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. where services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kaua’i Memorial Gardens. Casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.