Martin Bergonia, Fred N. Thronas Martin Bergonia Martin Bergonia of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at his residence in Kapa’a, on Nov. 11, 2001 at the age of 69. Born in Lihu’e, Kaua’i, on July 14, 1932, he was a Maintenance Man
Martin Bergonia, Fred N. Thronas
Martin Bergonia
Martin Bergonia of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at his residence in Kapa’a, on Nov. 11, 2001 at the age of 69.
Born in Lihu’e, Kaua’i, on July 14, 1932, he was a Maintenance Man at Kaua’i Surf and retired from The Westin in 1993, and a Retired Staff Sgt. with the Hawai’i Army National Guard.
He is survived by his wife: Nenita Dugay Bergonia of Kapa’a; one daughter: Sheri Lynn Bergonia of Kilauea; one son: Anthony “Andy” Bergonia of Kapa’a; four brothers: Frederico (Florence) Bergonia of Hanama’ulu; Julian (Dolores) Bergonia of California; Victoriano (Judy) Bergonia of Indiana; Bienvenido “Ben” Bergonia of Kaua’i; three sisters: Marciana (Alfredo) Ballesteros of Hanama’ulu; Lapaz Fisher of Maryland; Isabella Julian of California, numerous nephews and nieces.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, Nov. 26, at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapa’a, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. By Father Coyle. Burial to follow at Kaua’i Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
Fred N. Thronas
Fred N. Thronas of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at his home on Nov. 19, 2001, at the age of 73.
Born in Papa’a, Kaua’i, on June 1, 1928, he was a lifelong rancher who also worked as the coordinator for Kaua’i Electric until his retirement in 1983.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Jean “Jeannie” Thronas; two sons, Fred (Mary) Thronas Jr. of Chamita, New Mexico and Daryl (Patrice) Thronas of Kapa’a, Kaua’i; three daughters, Debra “Debbie” (Neal) Lacaden, Sharon (Winky) Inanod and Crystal (John IV) Contrades, all of Kapa’a, Kaua’i; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; two brothers: Olaf Thronas of Lawai, Kaua’i, and Henry (Renee) Thronas of Wailua, Kaua’i; three sisters: Agnes Thronas of Waikiki, O’ahu, Irene Strong of Calabassas, Calif. and Betty LaCoe of San Jose, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Olaf and Irene Thronas, brothers Stanley Thronas, Samuel “Sammy” Thronas and James “Jimmy” Kaneakua.
Friends may vsiit with the family on Thursday, Nov. 29, at Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary in Koloa beginning at 8 a.m.
Services over his cremains officiated by his son, Fred Thronas Jr., will be celebrated at noon and co-officiated by a representative of the Koolau Huiia Protestant Church.
Private scattering of ashes will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary.
