Gerald Amorin, Walter “Fig” Mitchell II Gerald Amorin Gerald “Gerry” Amorin of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, died at Straub Clinic on June 14, 2002, at the age of 63. Born in Lihu’e, Kaua’i on June 23, 1938, he was an Equipment Operator
Gerald Amorin, Walter “Fig” Mitchell II
Gerald Amorin
Gerald “Gerry” Amorin of Lihu’e, Kaua’i, died at Straub Clinic on June 14, 2002, at the age of 63.
Born in Lihu’e, Kaua’i on June 23, 1938, he was an Equipment Operator for the state of Hawai’i.
He is survived by his daughter: Geralee “Puni” Amorin of Lihu’e; two brothers: Stanley (Connie) Amorin of Hanama’ulu; Donald (Janice) Amorin of Maryland, and companion: Healani Mandrigues of Lihu’e; and one granddaughter.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 25, at Immaculate Conception Church from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. by Father Keahi. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Walter “Fig” Mitchell II
Walter “Fig” Mitchell II, of Wailua, known by many as Papa Fig, The Jolly Brown Giant, and a dozen or so other names, died in his home on June 10, 2002.
Born on Oct. 27, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved to Hawai’i in the early 70’s. After living on several other islands and a brief stay on the Mainland and the Big Island, he and his family made their way to Kauai in 1980. Soon after, he would embark on a lifelong endeavor that would make him a household name and loved by many. His dedication to youth sports was extraordinary. For more than 20 years he was involved in sports in one form or another. Whether it was coaching Pop Warner, Little League, or girls basketball he was there in full force. From tee-ball to high school he was an inspiration to many. He has filled the positions of coach, umpire, league director, announcer and friend. It was through his announcing that he perhaps touched the hearts of most.
He had a successful career in radio that started as a color man with J Robertson on KUAI. They formed a team that was as good as it gets. Later he joined the morning crew of Ron Wiley and Lee Cataluna as the news and sports director at KQNG. Each morning he would bellow a familiar “Howzit Gangy”.
After leaving radio he would write for the Kaua’i Times until their merger with the Garden Island. Each week he would highlight one of Kauai’s own outstanding youth. It was said that people who didn’t even like sports enjoyed reading his articles. He touched the lives of many.
Walter R. “Fig” Mitchell is survived by his father, sister, three children, and grandson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 24, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kapa’a Chapel. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. with services from 11 a.m. to noon. Burial to follow at the Kapa’a County Cemetery.
