• Ronald K.H. Apana Srbr> • Pablo Nario Sapalasan • Hatsue Masuoka Ronald K.H. Apana Sr. Ronald K. H. Apana Sr. of Kapa’a died on Sept. 10, 2007, at the age of 71. Born in Kapa‘a on Oct. 4, 1935,
• Ronald K.H. Apana Srbr> • Pablo Nario Sapalasan
• Hatsue Masuoka
Ronald K.H. Apana Sr.
Ronald K. H. Apana Sr. of Kapa’a died on Sept. 10, 2007, at the age of 71.
Born in Kapa‘a on Oct. 4, 1935, he was employed by NASA as a Communications Technician, Smith’s Motor Boat Service, and a long-time fisherman.
He is survived by his wife Grace; son Boy; daughters Puanani (Duane) Wakuta, Suzie (Keali’i) Dabin, Momi (Francis) Kapana, Chanel (Tim) Higgins; brother Bernard (Irene) Apana; 12 grandchildren, Tehani, Chivas, Shaundy, Shawna, Jetsen, Chandis, Kia, Keanu, Chaz, Chassidy, Kaeo and Duaney Boy.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Kapa’a First Hawaiian Church with visitation from 9:00 a.m. n 11:30 a.m. and services beginning at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire suggested.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Apana family with arrangements.
Pablo Nario Sapalasan
Pablo Nario Sapalasan of Hanapepe died at Maui Memorial Hospital on Sept. 9, 2007, at the age of 68.
Born in Imus Cavite, Philippines, on Aug. 17, 1939, he was a houseman with Sheraton Coconut Beach Hotel.
He is survived by his wife Pacencia Igaya Sapalasan; three sons Romeo (Glory) Igaya Sapalasan of Alaska, Rudolfo (Lori) Igaya Sapalasan of Honolulu and Randy (Ella) Igaya Sapalasan of Hanapepe; two daughters Nenita (Philip) Sapalasan Vigilia of Kaumakani and Elisa (Gary) Sapalasan Lopez of Hanapepe; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eduardo Nario Sapalasan, Renny Sapalasan and Freddie Sapalasan all of Philippines; two sisters, Tetchie Alcantara and Iseng Sapalasan both of the Philippines; numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel. Visitation also from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service at 11 a.m. Followed by burial at the Hanapepe Public Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Hatsue Masuoka
Hatsue Masuoka of Kapa‘a died at her home on Sept. 4, 2007, at the age of 95.
Born in Kapa‘a, on Jan. 4, 1912, she was a receptionist with Dr. K. Fujii.
Preceded in death by her husband Shinichi Masuoka and daughter Barbara Taga, she is survived by two sons Gary (Vicky) Masuoka and George (Sharon) Masuoka, both of Kapa‘a; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, David Miura of Long Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Masako Ishii of Honolulu, O‘ahu and Satoko Masamura of Japan; numerous nieces and nephews. Services were private. Family request no Koden (Monetary gifts).
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
