• Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. • Hilarrion B. Kalani 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
• Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
• Hilarrion B. Kalani
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. When it came time to defend his home, he joined the Hawai‘i 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.
Lorenzo 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 California, Mari Lorenzo of Hanapepe, Mason Lorenzo of Hanepepe, Derek Albosta of California, Brad Nelmida of Kalaheo, and 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.
Hilarrion B. Kalani
Hilarrion B. “Boobie” Kalani of Lihu‘e died in Tuscon, Ariz., on Jan. 14, 2008, at the age of 48. Born April 30, 1959, in Hawai‘i, he was a construction worker.
He is survived by daughters Natalie Kalani Pool, Nahnatte Kalani Pool, Hilari Kalani, Shawna Kalani and Shania Kalani; sons Fabian Kalani, Kawika Takashita, Wally Palacio, Hoko Palacio, Hilarrion Kalani, Kekoa Kalani, Shawn Kalani, and Kainoah Kalani; step-sons David Borgess and Keoki Pantorilla; eight grandchildren; sisters Leiolani (Jake) Velasco, Ida (Stanley) Miguel, Angele Kalani, Jasmine Kalani, Jaime (Elmo) Tafoya, Rebbeca Kalani, Heraldine Kalani, Loke Kalani, Bernice Kalani, and Sweetheart Kalani; brothers James (Dorothy) Kalani, Leonard Kalani, Mathew Kalani, Anthony (Laura) Kalani, Solomon Kalani, Ben Kalani, Adrian Kalani, Hermin Kalani, Sammie Kalani, Eddie Kalani, Mano Kalani, Solomen Kalani, Samuel Kalani, Kimo Kalani, Raymond (Perlita) Kalani, Victor Kalani, David Kalani and Pumai Kaliloha; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by granddaughter Kuuipo Kalani-Yokoyama; parents “Bla” James and Veronica Kalani; and grandparents Rosemary Sagre, Alex Manabat, Samuel Kalani and Rosalyn Kalani.
Family and friends may call from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa, and again Thursday, Feb. 7, at St. Catherine Church in Kapa‘a. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Casual attire is suggested.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted with arrangements.
