Sterling Kalama Nobriga, Sarah Alani, Jasmine Pai, Chiyoko Kira, Betsyann Fujii Sterling Kalama Nobriga Services have been scheduled for Sterling Kalama Nobriga of Wailua, Kaua’i, who died at the age of 31. A Lead Junior Agent for Hawaiian Airlines, he
Sterling Kalama Nobriga, Sarah Alani, Jasmine Pai, Chiyoko Kira, Betsyann Fujii
Sterling Kalama Nobriga
Services have been scheduled for Sterling Kalama Nobriga of Wailua, Kaua’i, who died at the age of 31.
A Lead Junior Agent for Hawaiian Airlines, he was born May 30, 1971.
He is survived by his wife: Paula Makanalani “Kana” Nobriga of Wailua, Kaua’i; daughter, Torey Kanoelani Nobriga, parents: Greg and Gail Nobriga of Wailua, Kaua’i; grandparents: Gilbert and Mary Medeiros of Lawai, Kaua’i; siblings Boyd and Gaylene Gayagas of Kapahi, Kaua’i, Tania Nobriga and Kalani Addington of Wailua, Kaua’i, Malia Nobriga and Kelii Tihada of Palolo Valley, O’ahu; nieces and nephews Kunane Gayagas, Kainalu Gayagas, Ka Na’i Aupuni Gayagas, Kalaniwahinenuikalauhiwaonalani Gayagas and Quinn Gayagas, all of Kapahi, Kaua’i; in-laws, Paul and Elaine Panui of Koloa, Kaua’i, Joe and Taddy Penzetta of Gilroy, Calif., Greg and Nani Sadora of Hanamaulu, Kaua’i, Chad Panui of Koloa, Kaua’i, and Mikaila Naholoholo of Koloa Kaua’i, Nicholas Penzetta of Gilroy, Calif., Kalei Sadora, Shyanne Sadora, and Skyler Boy Sadora, also of Hanama’ulu, Kaua’i.
A Celebration of Life will be held June 6, at Borthwick’s Kaua’i Mortuary from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A Celebration of Life will also be held Friday, June 7, at Immaculate Conception Church on Kapaia Road from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with mass to follow at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary.
Sarah Alani
Sarah Charman Alani of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at Mahelona Hospital on May 31, 2002, at the age of 89.
Born in Koloa, Kaua’i, on Sept. 23, 1912, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sister: Elizabeth (Tooru) Nakahira of California, nieces, nephews & cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, June 6, at Borthwick Kauai Chapel in Koloa for a Memorial Service from 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Jasmine Pai
Jasmine “Noe” Lilinoekauluwehileleleiauilani Pai of Kaneohe, O’ahu, died May 28, 2002, in Kailua at the age of 15.
A student at Castle High School, she was born June 29, 1986, in Lihu’e, Kauai.
She is survived by her parents, Michael and Lisa Pai; sisters, Leaura Kahaunaele of California, Kamalei Pai, Kelsie Pai; brother, Pihana Pai of Kaneohe; paternal grandfather, John Pai of Florida; maternal grandparents, Anthony and Joyce Silva of Kalaheo; maternal great-grandparents, Manuel and Mae Andrade of Kalaheo; one nephew, Kaikoa Kahaunaele of Florida; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 3, at St. Ann’s Church in Kaneohe, service at 8 p.m. Another visitation will be on Kauai on Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, service at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Garden Cemetery. Aloha attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Nuuanu Mortuary.
Chiyoko Kira
Chiyoko Kira of ‘Ele’ele, Kaua’i, died on June 3, 2002, at Straub Clinic and Hospital, at the age of 84.
She was born in Kilauea, Kaua’i, on Nov. 6, 1917.
She is survived by her husband: Katsuyuki Kira of ‘Ele’ele; son: Dennis (Sally) Kira of Valencia, California; daughter: Ann (Noel) Miyamoto of Kalaheo, Kaua’i; brother: George (Isako) Ito of Honolulu; sisters: Tomoe (James) Saiki of Hawthorne, California; Doris (Hidemi) Miyasaki of Honokaa, Hawaii; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m. at Kauai Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe. Aloha attire is suggested. Flowers omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Betsyann Fujii
Betsyann “Bets” E. Fujii of Kalaheo, Kaua’i, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 25, 2002, at the age of 61.
Born in Waimea, Kaua’i, on March 22, 1941, she was a Secretary for the State of Hawai’i, Children’s Justice (Advocacy) Center. Prior to her employment with the State, she enjoyed a career in the visitor industry, including employment at the Kauai Surf Hotel, Coco Palms Hotel, Sheraton Resorts, and the Kiahuna Plantation. She was also an active member of the Seicho-No-Ie church, and various community organizations.
She is survived by daughters: Sandra Nojiri-Howarth of Jacksonville, FL, and Daniele (Patrick) Morris of Oma’o, Kaua’i; five grandchildren: Travis Ritter of Lewistown, PA, Sky and Stone Howarth of Jacksonville, FL, Nicole and Patrick “PJ” Morris of Oma’o, Kaua’i; one sister, Frances (David) Hamada of Kalaheo, Kaua’i; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at the Garden Island Mortuary chapel. A memorial service will commence at 10 a.m., officiated by Reverend Daniel Tamura with burial to follow at Kaua’i Memorial Gardens. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
