• Gregory Steven Hirano • Kenneth Yoshino • Shandra Hernandez • George T. Nishida • Alexander Maglinti Gregory Steven Hirano Gregory Steven Hirano of Hanama‘ulu died Aug. 24, at his home at the age of 39. Born June 61, 1965
• Gregory Steven Hirano
• Kenneth Yoshino
• Shandra Hernandez
• George T. Nishida
• Alexander Maglinti
Gregory Steven Hirano
Gregory Steven Hirano of Hanama‘ulu died Aug. 24, at his home at the age of 39.
Born June 61, 1965 in North Hollywood, Calif., he was a union painter by trade and was most recently hired as contract labor by Kauai Screen Prints.
He is survived by his father, Steven Hirano of Hanama‘ulu; mother, Diana Kuramoto of Valencia, Calif.; grandmother Umeno Hirano of Hanama‘ulu; uncles, Gordon Hirano of Hanama‘ulu, Gerald Hirano of Hanama‘ulu, and Phil (Anita) Lundy of Newport, Ore.; sisters Teresa Hirano (Warren) Peterson of Marina Del Ray, Calif. and Jennifer Cartwright of Kapahi; half brother Norman Kuramoto Jr. of Valencia, Calif. girlfriend Charlene Olvera of Kapa‘a, and his beloved mooger dog, Mugcy.
Private memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the family residence, with blessing to be given by Kauilani Kahalekai.
Scattering of ashes to be on Sunday, Sept. 5, at 11 a.m at Kalapaki Bay, where friends and family are invited to scatter lei and say “aloha.”
Arrangements were handled by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Kenneth Yoshino
Kenneth Yoshino of Lihu‘e, died Aug. 23, 2004, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 70.
Born Aug. 7, 1934, in Honolulu, he was a general contractor.
He is survived by his wife, Harriette Ululani Dias-Yoshino of Lihu‘e; four daughters: Karen (Claude) Aulani Yoshime Lumacad of Koloa; Lianne Lauae Yoshino of Lihu‘e, Noreen (Kurt) Javinar of Hanama‘ulu, and Elise (Jesse) Kamaile Guirao of Lihu‘e; eight grandchildren: Lee Kamuela Yoshino, Nicole Lumacad, Kurtis Javinar, Jason Lumacad, Kolby Javinar, Keenan Javinar, Isaac Lopes and Amber Lopes; brother: James S. Nishino; nephews: Mark Yoshino and Wallis Yoshino; and niece Janice Dubree.
Friends may call on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where a service will be at 1 p.m. The family suggests casual attire, and asks that flowers be omitted.
Interment of ashes will be held at the Jodo Mission of Hawaii at 1429 Makiki St. in Honolulu on Sept. 11, 2004, at 11 a.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Shandra Hernandez
Shandra “Aleha” Hernandez of Kekaha, died at Kauai Care Center on Aug. 5, 2004, at the age of 91.
Born in Ewa, O‘ahu on Feb. 27, 1913, she was a homemaker.
Preceded in death by son, Raymond, she is survived by son, Maxie (Flora) Moreno of Kekaha; daughter, Josephine “Sefa” (Daniel) Dela Torre of Kekaha; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph Medeiros Sr. of Kalaheo; sister, Antonia (Philip) Robley of Brydeswood; daughter-in-law, Linda Moreno of Kekaha.
Friends may visit with the family from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; on Friday, Sept. 3, at St. Theresa’s Parish in Kekaha, with service to begin at 3 p.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
George T. Nishida
George T. Nishida of Wailua Homesteads died at Garden Isle Healthcare on Aug. 26, 2004 at the age of 95.
Born in Lihu‘e on Feb. 14, 1909, he was a retired dairyman and farmer.
He is survived by a son, Lou (Mildred) Nishida Sr. of Wailua Homesteads; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were private.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Alexander Maglinti
Alexander Dela Cruz Maglinti of Wailua Houselots died Aug. 30, 2004, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 83.
Born Feb. 16, 1921, in Kilauea, Kaua‘i, he was a bartender and cook at Coco Palms, Kenny’s, Barbecue Inn, and J.J.’s Broiler.
He is survived by his wife Anna Seabury Maglinti of Wailua Houselots; one daughter: Nolia Fernandez of Kapa‘a; four sons: Darell Maglinti of O‘ahu; Alexander (Jin) Maglinti of California; Andrew (Michele) Maglinti of Kapa‘a and Carlan (Amy) Maglinti of Kapa‘a; five sisters: Gloria Santos of O‘ahu, Naty Saflor of Kapa‘a, Lourdes (Domingo) Alesna of Hanama‘ulu, Agnes Ohoyhoy of O‘ahu, and Incarnacion (Poncho) Cortez of Koloa; two brothers: John Maglinti, Jr. of Kalaheo and Vincent (Tina) Maglinti of O‘ahu; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3, at St. Catherine Church in Kapa‘a at 8 a.m., with services at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
