Ronald Pereza, Blossom Kauanui, Christino Pantil, Howard Kenerson Ronald Pereza Ronald J. Pereza of Kalaheo died in San Mateo California on March 18, 2002 at the age of 53. Born in Honolulu on August 27, 1948, he worked in guest
Ronald Pereza, Blossom Kauanui, Christino Pantil, Howard Kenerson
Ronald Pereza
Ronald J. Pereza of Kalaheo died in San Mateo California on March 18, 2002 at the age of 53.
Born in Honolulu on August 27, 1948, he worked in guest services at the Po’ipu Bay Golf Course.
He is survived by two daughters, Sarah and Rachel Pereza of San Mateo California, Mary Monroe-Pereza of San Mateo California, father Raymond Pereza of Kailua, O’ahu & mother Sarah Pereza of Kane’ohe, O’ahu. Four brothers: Eric (Dana) Pereza of Colorado, Tommy (Caroline) Pereza of Puhi, Kauai; Miles (Gina) Pereza of Kalaheo, Kauai; James (Kahana) Pereza of Puhi, Kauai. Four sisters: Blanche (Alan) Cofran of Kailua O’ahu; Louise (Steve) Young of Florida; Melissa (Darrel) Shelton of Honolulu and Laura Mortrud of Waimanalo, O’ahu.
Friends with gather in his memory on Sunday, April 21, 2002 at Kukui’ula Harbor in Po’ipu at 4 p.m. for scattering of ashes. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society or a trust account for his daughters Sarah and Rachel Pereza at First Hawaiian Bank.
Blossom Kauanui
Blossom Pauahi White Kauanui of Anahola, Uahala died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on April 3, 2002, at the age of 76.
Born on O’ahu on Nov. 24, 1925, she moved to Kaua’i after marrying her, now deceased husband, Joseph Kauanui Jr. During her years on Kaua’i she worked for the pineapple cannery in Kapa’a, as a tour guide for Durante’s Tour Company, Mackenzie’s Tour Company and then for Greyline’s Tour Company until her retirement.
She is most remembered as being an entertainer. She was an entertainer at Coco Palm’s Hotel, with the Latter-Day Saint Church Choir. She also had her own show there, with her family, known as Blossom’s Kissing Cousins. She was known as “Big Blossom.”
She was also a very active member of the Hawaiian organization, Alu Like, as well as the Latter-Day Saint Church in Kapa’a.
She is survived by four sons: Joseph Kauanui III of California; Patrick P. (Beverly) Kauanui of Anahola; Vern L.K. Kauanui of Kapa’a; and Emery K. Kauanui of Anahola. She also had a, now deceased son, Burl F. White. Two daughters: Darlene K. (Henry) Kanoho of Anahola and Maile Ann (Cookie) Battad Robins of Moloka’i.
She had 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with the service to follow on Saturday, April, 20, at the Kapa’a Latter-Day Saint church Chapel.
Burial will follow at the Kaua’i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary of Koloa.
Christino Pantil
Christino Pantil Jr. formerly of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died on March 26, 2002 at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN, at the age of 54.
A subcontractor to General Electric Inc., he was born on October 28, 1948, in Lihu’e, Kaua’i.
Preceded in death by his father, Christino Camat Pantil Sr. He is survived by his son: Aaron Christopher (Danette) Reid of St. Louis, MN.; grandson Austin Reid; his mother: Fortunata Sandacan Pantil of Kapa’a; two sisters: Sandra (Gordon) Sanchez and Pamela (Marvin) Moura both of Kapa’a; and brother: Anthony (Pam) Pantil of Kapa’a; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on April 18, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia. Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mass service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by Father Paul. Interment to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens in Kapaia. Casual attire is suggested and flowers omitted.
Howard Kenerson
Howard L. Kenerson of Koloa, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, on April 9, 2002 at the age of 84.
Born in Haverhill, MA, on September 17, 1917, he was a Veteran of WWII and a Retired Layout operator for Western Electric/AT&T.
He is survived by his wife: Sylvia Kenerson of Po’ipu; five daughters: Sonja (Francis) Kealoha of Lawai; Barbara Whitter of Koloa; Patricia DiBarrolomeo of Koloa; Carol (Dennis) Claussen of Po’ipu; Audrey Moulton of ‘Ele’ele; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the famiy on April 21, 2002, noon – 4 p.m. at the Family home 2460 Kipuka Street. Private burial with family will be held. Family suggests that flowers be omitted and donations in his name to: Disabled American Veterans-Kauai, Chapter 5. 3215 Kapule, Hwy., Lihue, HI 96766.
