• Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves • Marc Cagdan • Lawrence Dotimas • Beatrice Kikugawa • Walter George Denz • Maraia Miner • Shiro Nishimura Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves of Waipahu, O‘ahu, died April 20, 2004, at St. Francis-Liliha Medical
• Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves
• Marc Cagdan
• Lawrence Dotimas
• Beatrice Kikugawa
• Walter George Denz
• Maraia Miner
• Shiro Nishimura
Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves
Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves of Waipahu, O‘ahu, died April 20, 2004, at St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center at the age of 41.
A Bank of Hawai‘i Investments Services Group trust officer, she was born on Nov. 18, 1962, in Waimea.
She is survived by her husband: Darren J. I. Gonsalves; one son: Jared D.I. Gonsalves; one grandson: Davin J.I. Tolentino-Gonsalves; mother: Eileen (Leo) Rodrigues, all of Waipahu, O‘ahu; father: Archie (Alice) Fontanilla of Kaumakani; one sister: Mariya (Edwin) Laguatan of Kalaheo; three brothers: Marik (Melba) Fontanilla of Kihei, Maui; Dustin Fontanilla of Kaumakani; and James Fontanilla of Waipahu, O‘ahu; paternal grandmother; Agatona Fontanilla of Waimea and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Services have been scheduled for Saturday, May 8, at King’s Chapel in ‘Ele‘ele. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. A private inurnment will be held later. Casual attire is suggested and that flowers be omitted.
Marc Cagdan
Marc Rodney Riofta Cagdan of Lihu‘e, died May 2, 2004, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 16.
A student at Kaua‘i High School, he was born July 21, 1987, in Lihu‘e.
He is survived by his mother, Aida Riofta of Lihu‘e, father, Montero Cagdan of Washington, two sisters: Amanda Cagdan and Courtney Cagdan, both of Lihu‘e; one brother, Manny “Max” Cagdan of Lihu‘e; grandmother, Lucia Riofta of Lihu‘e; grand-uncle: Jacson (Remy) Guyang of Hanama‘ulu; four uncles, Hilario Riofta of Honolulu, Mar (Wilma) Riofta of Texas, Pete (Florence) Riofta of Lihu‘e, and Pati (Valerie) Riofta of Kapahi; and one aunt, Linda (Michael) Infante of Mililani, O‘ahu.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia at 1 p.m. with prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Visitation will be held again on Saturday, May 8, at Immaculate Conception Church at 8:30 a.m., Mass to be said at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens.
Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Lawrence Dotimas
Lawrence “Cuppie” Dotimas of ‘Ele‘ele died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on April 25, 2004 at the age of 53.
Born in Waimea, Kauai on June 7, 1950, he is survived by son, Walter Dotimas of Kekaha; four daughters, Sheri Apilado, Laurice (Kai) Kawahalau, Azua (Lati) Dotimas and Carlie (Ike) Kaohelaulii all of Kekaha; 19 grandchildren; mother, Helen Dotimas of ‘Ele‘ele; six brothers, Juan (Shirley) Ipac of ‘Ele‘ele, Gilbert Dotimas of ‘Ele‘ele, Tony (Donna) Dotimas of Puhi, Mark Dotimas of ‘Ele‘ele, Jerome (Paula) Dotimas of Hanapepe and David Dotimas of ‘Ele‘ele; four sisters, Aileen (Bill) Farias of Lihu‘e, May Callejo of ‘Ele‘ele, Gladys (Keo) Kapule of Lihu‘e and Avis (Brian) Hao of Lihu‘e; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family at 9 a.m. on Sat.urday, May 8, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; service at 11 a.m. Followed by burial at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Beatrice Kikugawa
Beatrice Reiko Yokote Kikugawa of Kalaheo, died at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital on May 5, 2004 at the age of 74.
Born in Hanapepe on June 22, 1929, she was a retired ‘Ele‘ele Post Office Clerk, owner of Kiku’s Fabric Store and representative for Bernina Sewing Machines. She had an exquisite talent of creating beautiful, custom-made prom gowns, but especially wedding gowns. She was also a renowned sewing instructor.
She is survived by her husband, Michael T. Kikugawa; son, Walter (Becky) Kikugawa of Olympia, Washington; two daughters, Paulette Lum of Kalaheo and Terri Kikugawa of Kalaheo; seven grandchildren; one sister, Marian Gima; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in ‘Ele‘ele; service at 3 p.m. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Walter George Denz
Walter George Denz of Wailua died peacefully at home April 30, 2004 in the presence of his son, Russ, and daughter-in-law, Kathy.
Born in Chicago, Ill. on May 22, 1925, he married Vivian, his wife of 57 years, on July 3, 1947. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, he spent his working life as an accountant, and together they raised three children.
He retired in 1990 and later moved to the Garden Island with Russ and Kathy in 2001.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian, son Russ, daughter-in-law Kathy, all of Wailua, granddaughter Joy Richards of Arizona; daughter Sue, grandchildren Mike Hiett, Chris Hakes and Kori Hakes of Arizona; son George, grandchildren Vaughn and Gregory of Kentucky; siblings Janice Ryan, Adelaide Henning, Evelyn Harker and John Denz; eight nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to count.
Funeral services are not possible so the family is preparing a Memorial Book of pictures and eulogies in his memory. The family requests that donations in Walter’s name be made to Kauai Hospice at P.O. Box 3286 Lihu‘e, HI 96766 to support their selfless work.
Maraia Miner
Maraia Miner of Kapa‘a died May 4, 2004, at her home at the age of 80.
Born Oct. 11, 1928, in Maui, she was a nurse.
She is survived by one son, Raymond “Ray” Miner of Kapa‘a; one grandson, Kekoa Miner; one granddaughter, Michelle Miner; caregiver and best friend, Jeanine “Gigi” Pundyke of Kapa‘a.
Services will be held Saturday, May 8, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa with viewing from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and service to begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at Lihue Cemetery.
Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Shiro Nishimura
Shiro “Sally” Nishimura of Lihu‘e, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 2, 2004 at the age of 84.
Born in Hanapepe, Kauai on April 11, 1920, he was a retired small businessman.
He is survived by his wife, Hiroko of Kalaheo; five sons, Wesley Nishimura of Honolulu, Steven Nishimura of Kalaheo, Randy Nishimura of Lihu‘e, Lawrence Nishimura of Kalaheo and Wayne Nishimura of Lihu‘e; three grandchildren, Chad, Bobbie and Lee; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 7, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; service at 2 p.m. Casual attire is suggested and flowers omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
