Obituaries for Tuesday, October 29, 2002

Capt. Ronald L. Farrar USNR (Ret.), Tomoe T. Stevens

Capt. Ronald L. Farrar USNR (Ret.)

Ronald “Ron” Farrar of Kapaa, Kauai, died on Oct. 5, 2002 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 74.

Born in Lafayette, Indiana, on Sept. 22, 1928, he was a pilot in the Navy. He lived in Kapaa 8 years and worked for H&R Block and was a volunteer at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens.

He is survived by his wife Nancy of Kapaa, Kauai; one son: Kevin N. Farrar of San Diego, CA; one daughter: Karen E. Herndon of Seattle, WA. 3 grand-daughters: Erika, Sabrina & Olivia Herndon of Seattle; Sister: Janice (George) Cantrall of Mt. Vernon, Mich.; Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.

No service is planned. A private scattering of the ashes will be held at a later date.

Loretta Duterte

Loretta “Rita” Duterte of Hanamaulu, Kauai, died at St. Francis Hospital, on Oct. 23, 2002 at the age of 70.

Born in Oahu, Hawaii, on June 14, 1932, she was a housekeeper.

She is preceded in death by her husband Pedro Duterte, Sr., and son Serafine Duterte. She is survived by six children: Pedro (Cindy) Duterte, Jr.; Norman Duterte; Robert (Vicky) Duterte; Lorry (Jenelle) Duterte; Jerilyn (Nick) Agor; Alan (Vanessa) Duterte; one brother: Joseph Delostrico; three sisters: Sally Garcia; Yolanda Delostrico; Shirly (Tony) Parraga; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the Immaculate Conception Church from 9 a.m. where mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by Father Paul. Inurnment to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

Tomoe T. Stevens

Tomoe T. Stevens of Kalaheo, Kauai, died at Wilcox Mememorial Hospital on Oct. 4, 2002 at the age of 77.

Born in Japan on Oct. 8, 1924. She was a Homemaker.

Private services were held.

Arrangements were held by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.