Ruth Carr, John “Butch” Kekahu III, Beatrice Morris Souza Ruth Carr Ruth Linck Carr of Kane’ohe, Hawai’i, died on Jan. 1, 2002 at Aloha Care Nursing Center, at the age of 82. Born in Salina, Kansas on Nov. 7, 1919,
Ruth Carr, John “Butch” Kekahu III, Beatrice Morris Souza
Ruth Carr
Ruth Linck Carr of Kane’ohe, Hawai’i, died on Jan. 1, 2002 at Aloha Care Nursing Center, at the age of 82.
Born in Salina, Kansas on Nov. 7, 1919, she was a homemaker.
She is a widow of Dr. Edward R. Carr. She is survived by her daughter: Mindy Reeves of McLean Texas and son: Michael Carr of Kapa’a, Hawai’i, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Services on a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
John “Butch” Kekahu III
John “Butch” Kaapuiki Kekahu, III of Anahola, Kaua’i, died on Dec. 27, 2001, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, at the age of 57.
A musician, he was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Waimea, Kaua’i.
He is survived by his mother: Rebecca Mikala Kekahu of Anahola; companion: Joan Britton of Kapahi; two daughters: Ruby Kekahu of Koloa, Merlene (Leonard) Picanso of O’ahu; four sons: John Kekahu of Kalaheo, Aaron (Angie) Pahia of O’ahu, Charles Kekahu of O’ahu, Daniel Kekahu of O’ahu; one brother: Kawika (Lillian) Kekahu of Anahola; two sisters: Rowena Smith of Anahola and Rhoda (Reuben) Simeona of Hilo; 13 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunties, and uncles.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, Jan. 6, at Kaua’i Veterans Hall in Lihu’e from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. where services will be conducted from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes will be done at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Koani Foundation, P.O. Box 510182, Kealia, HI. 96751.
Casual attire is suggested . Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
Beatrice Morris Souza
Beatrice Morris Souza of Lawai, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Hospital on Dec. 29, at the age of 86.
Born in Wailuku, Maui on March 30, 1915, she was a housewife and a beloved mother of six children.
She is survived by four sons: Frank Gilbert (Ruby) Morris of Sacramento, California; Leonard (Ichiko) Morris of Omao; Herbert (Carol) Morris of Placentia, California; Melvin Roy (Cheryl) Morris of Lawa’i and two daughters: Sylvia Martin of Lawa’i and Laverne (Lee) Bessert of Wailua; one brother, one sister, both of California, 25 grand children and 26 great-grand children, also survives her.
Family and friends may call on Jan. 12, at Kalaheo Missionary Church with visitation from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by services and burial at Kaua’i Memorial Gardens. Services will be officiated by Reverend Butch Kahawai. Casual attire is sugested, flowers omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary.
