• Keali‘iKauahoaohanalei Alapa‘i Cova • Herman J. Stiglmeier • Amparo Medina Nakaula • Jean Matsumoto Keali‘iKauahoaohanalei Alapa‘i Cova Keali‘iKauahoaohanalei Alapa‘i Cova of Hilo died June 23, 2004, at Laupahoehoe at the age of 1 month. Born May 23, 2004, in
• Keali‘iKauahoaohanalei Alapa‘i Cova
• Herman J. Stiglmeier
• Amparo Medina Nakaula
• Jean Matsumoto
Keali‘iKauahoaohanalei Alapa‘i Cova
Keali‘iKauahoaohanalei Alapa‘i Cova of Hilo died June 23, 2004, at Laupahoehoe at the age of 1 month.
Born May 23, 2004, in Laupahoehoe, he is survived by his mother: Amber Kahealani Alapa‘i, formerly of Hanalei and now living in Laupahoehoe, father: Gyan Cova; grandfather Alyrio Cova of Brazil; grandfather, Allen B. Alapa‘i, grandmother B.C. Virginia Harwood, grandmother Antoinette Kahili Alapa‘i, sister Hinu Lilian Cova, uncles Ali‘i and Aikane Alapa‘i, aunt Ashley K. Alapai, numerous cousins and family.
Services will be on Sunday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at Hanalei Pier.
The family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Dodo Mortuary of Hilo.
Herman J. Stiglmeier
Herman J. Stiglmeier died peacefully in his sleep on June 27, 2004, at his home in Lawai at the age of 89. He was very active on the island since moving here in 1975. Born Jan. 29, 1915, in Inglewood, Calif, he was owner of La Wela Wai Solar Company, glider pilot, engineer and inventor, Herman was well known by many as a man who loved challenges. When asked to reactivate the light in Kilauea Lighthouse, he designed and built a new, non-Mercury system to enable it to rotate once again. Friends visited his amazing workshop and brought projects and challenges which were received with enthusiasm. His solar systems, which he designed and built, were very effective and long lasting.
Herman was active in Koloa Lions Club, a charter member of Kauai’s Toastmasters Club and was active with his wife in Na Lima Kokua of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens. He loved to travel and belonged to the Kauai Chaper of the Friendship Force and hosted many international guests. He and a friend donated and installed a solar system at an orphanage in Guatemala, where the children had never before experienced hot water.
Before moving to Kaua‘i, he was very active in the Soaring Society of America and the Southern California Soaring Association.
As a glider pilot Herman won numerous awards in glider competitions in endurance, distance, altitutde and spot landing. He attended and assisted at international contests also. He and his son developed the Tradewinds Glider business in Port Allen.
Family and friends will miss his helpful ways and straightforward, honest approach to life. He is survived by his wife, Reva Stiglmeier, his twin brother, Henry (Lori) Stiglmeier and sister Martha (Lee) Kline of California. He is also survived by two children: son, Albert (Cathy) Stiglmeier of ‘Oma‘o, daughter Ann (Leon) Matthews of Napa, Calif., as well as four grandchildren, Lisa Cervantes, Mark, Ryan and Caitlin Stiglmeier and two great grandchildren, Erica and Kylie Stiglmeier.
Private services have already been held.
Amparo Medina Nakaula
Amparo Medina Nakaula of Kekaha, died June 30, 2004, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 52.
A nurse’s aide, she was born Aug. 29, 1951, in the Philippines.
She is survived by her husband: Edward Nakaula of Kekaha; two daughters: Edwina He‘a Lani ‘o Kalani ‘Ipo Nakaula and Analisa M. Ellis; one sister: Gloria Tombucon of Lihu‘e; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, July 10, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Chapel where friends may call from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by Father Paul. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery.
Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Jean Matsumoto
Jean Hanako Matsumoto of Honolulu died July 4, 2004, at the age of 73.
A retired waitress for Kenny’s Restaurant, she was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Lihu‘e.
She is survived by four sons: Lane Matsumoto of Honolulu, Clay (Ruth) Matsumoto of Honolulu, Ryan (Debbie) Matsumoto of Puyallup, Wash., and Todd Matsumoto of Honolulu; two daughters: Sandi Matsumoto of Honolulu and Dayla (James) Fujioka of Honolulu; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one brother: Richard (Joyce) Inoshita of Lihu‘e; two sisters: Haruko Abe of Lihu‘e and Lillian Lumacad of Koloa.
Friends may call on Monday, July 12, from 11 a.m. at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, where services will begin at noon. Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
