• Alejandro Motilla • Ken Thompson • Kanoe Apana • Elizabeth Gifford • Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. Alejandro Motilla Alejandro Motilla of Lihu‘e died Jan. 15, 2008, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was 79. Born in the Philippines on March
• Alejandro Motilla
• Ken Thompson
• Kanoe Apana
• Elizabeth Gifford
• Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
Alejandro Motilla
Alejandro Motilla of Lihu‘e died Jan. 15, 2008, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was 79.
Born in the Philippines on March 10, 1928, he was a laborer.
Motilla is survived by children Cresencia (Cecilio) Sagucio, Inocencia Motilla, Placido (Remedios) Motilla, Francisco (Remegia) Motilla, Clarito (Florida) Motilla, and Eddie (Fely Rose) Motilla; sister Urbana Macayan, Yrinea Motilla, Juanita Motilla; brother Florencio (Marcelina) Motilla; sister-in-law Catalina Motilla; two great-grandchildren; 14 grandchildren; nieces Pacita Motilla (Teodolo Ganitron), Precilla (Villamor) Fabro, Narcisa (Bredito) Gonsalez; and nephew Victor (Yvonne) Motilla.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alepia Orpia Motilla; his parents, Mariano and Tomas Motilla; sons Eusebio and Ariston Motilla; daughters Adela and Liza Motilla; brother Fermin Motilla; and sisters Dorotea Leonin, Dionecia Motilla and Benita Motilla.
A service will be held from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at Immaculate Conception Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery.
The family requests casual attires. Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Ken Thompson
Ken Thompson (aka KT and Dr. O’toole) died Jan 12, 2008, in Seaside, Ore., after 67 well-lived years.
He was born in Iowa, raised in California, started a family in Hawai‘i, and finally settled in Wheeler, Ore. He developed real estate and owned restaurants around the country, notably the Cock’s Inn in San Francisco, Pat’s Pub and Deli on Kaua‘i, and Guido’s in Wheeler.
KT adored his parents, Tommy and Maxine. He is survived by his children, Patrick (Jina) Thompson, Kelly Thompson, and Shannon (Jon) Scott; grandchildren Blaise, Lily, Mia, Skyler and Scarlett; and other-halves Nancy and Judy. The rest of his family was comprised of wonderful friends; he was very well loved.
Per his wishes, his remains will be put in the Pacific Ocean so “that way I will come and go twice a day to Wheeler.” Family will celebrate his life with an Irish wake/party on Feb. 2 in Wheeler.
Kanoe Apana
Kanoe “Sally” Lehua Kala Apana of O‘ahu died in Lihu‘e at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24, 2008, at the age of 76. She was born in Hana, Maui, on Aug. 3, 1931, and retired as a custodian with the state Department of Education.
She is survived by daughter Kathleen (Darren) Alcos of Puhi; brother Samuel “Sonny” (Nora) Kamana Kala of California; sister Rose Loke Chow Hoon Kala Kim of Kailua, O‘ahu; grandchildren Christina Alcos, Kaz Alcos, Daralee Alcos, Kristopher Alcos, Kelii Alcos; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lihu‘e Ward, with visitation from 8:30 a.m. and services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery. Aloha attire suggested.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Elizabeth Gifford
Elizabeth Gifford of Anahola died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24, 2008, at the age of 80. Born in Anahola on March 1, 1927, she was a tour guide.
She was preceded in death by her son Edward Kauo and her parents Edward and Mary Kauo.
She is survived by her husband Emery Gifford; son Joseph (Miriam) Prigge; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Lihue First Hawaiian Church. Services will begin at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
Lovingly referred to as “Mr. Aloha” because of his caring and friendly demeanor. Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. will be sorely missed by all.
Juan was born on Oct. 20, 1926, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a hard-working man who spent many years working for the island at McBryde Sugar Co., Kauai Electric and Citizens Utilities. After his retirement from Citizens Utilities, his disciplined work ethic and drive to do the best job possible landed him a great amount of electrical contracting work. He spent much of his life working on Hawai‘i, and when it came time to defend his home, he joined the Hawaii Army National Guard, from which he received an honorable discharge. He continued to support his Kaua‘i through countless hours of community service for the Holy Cross Catholic Church, for which he was awarded the title “Island Treasure.”
He also became a world traveler with his wife Helen and explored many countries far from his little island home. Of all the amazing lands he traveled to, his favorite place was Las Vegas, where he could enjoy his favorite pastime — playing the craps tables.
Juan was a fun, loving and genuinely sweet and gentle man who was always ready and willing to help anyone. “Mr. Aloha” will live on in the memories of his friends, family and the many island visitors he stopped to “talk story” with. He is in our prayers.
He is survived by his wife Helen R. Lorenzo of Kalaheo; sons Juan (Gail) Lorenzo Jr. of Kalaheo and Melvin Lorenzo of Kalaheo; daughter Cynthia (Dan) Lorenzo-Albosta of Calif.; brother Jerry (Maria) Lorenzo of Lihu‘e; nephew John (Nati) Lorenzo of Koloa; grandchildren Celeste (Aleksandr) Lorenzo of Wash.; Kevin Lorenzo of Honolulu; Jessica Greenwalt of Calif.; Mari Lorenzo of Hanapepe; Mason Lorenzo of Hanepepe; Derek Albosta of Calif.; Brad Nelmida of Kalaheo; Megan (Arthur) Rice of Kalaheo; great-grandchildren Tehani Togioka, Anthony Andrews, Daysha, Kaimana, Daedryn Nelmida; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo where mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Nap. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Church Cemetery.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
