• Alejandra Yoro Dinong • Sandy Irwin Obrero • Tomoki “Tom” Masaki • Janis Diane Schwartz Alejandra Yoro Dinong Alejandra Yoro Dinong of Hanama‘ulu died Feb. 29, 2008, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. Born on Feb.
• Alejandra Yoro Dinong
• Sandy Irwin Obrero
• Tomoki “Tom” Masaki
• Janis Diane Schwartz
Alejandra Yoro Dinong
Alejandra Yoro Dinong of Hanama‘ulu died Feb. 29, 2008, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. Born on Feb. 19, 1924, in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she retired as a laborer with Dole Pineapple Co. on the island of Lana‘i.
She is survived by daughters Zenaida (Mario) Valmoja of Hanama‘ulu, Helen Dinong of Lana‘i, Amelia (Lambert) Hidalgo of Las Vegas and Josephine Dinong of Canada; sons Floro (Sylvia) Dinong of Hanama‘ulu, Jose Dinong Jr. of Lana‘i, Juanito Dinong of Hanama‘ulu and Romeo Dinong of Lana‘i; sister Corazon Icalla; brother Juan Yoro both of the Philippines; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A viewing will be held at 6 p.m. today, March 16, at their residence, 3980 Hoolepe St. in Hanama‘ulu, and again from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Monday, March 17, at Immaculate Conception Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by Father Bill Shannon. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the Dinong family with arrangements.
Sandy Irwin Obrero
Sandy Irwin Obrero of Anahola died on March 12, 2008, at the age of 69. Born on Kaua‘i on May 25, 1938, he was a foreman for Rego Construction and Hawaiian Dredging Co.
He is survived by his wife, Helen A. Obrero; children Sandra (Hanu) Vea, Donna M. Obrero, Jonathan M. Obrero, Hattie Obrero, all of Anahola, and Darlene L. (Alvin) Sasil of Wailua; brother Edward Obrero of Lana‘i; sisters Lorraine (Peter) Borrero of Puhi and Mildred Kealoha of O‘ahu; 11 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. with services beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 31, at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the Obrero family with arrangements.
Tomoki “Tom” Masaki
Tomoki “Tom” Masaki, beloved husband of Betty Masaki for 56 years, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the age of 82 from pulmonary fibrosis. Tom was born on August 8, 1925, in Waimea.
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army during World War II, Masaki graduated from Baylor University and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., to serve the Lord in his ministry in Japan with the International Mission Board for 31 years.
A man who could truly “move mountains,” Masaki touched so many hearts through his ministry as a hospital administrator and pastor. He lived life to its fullest, spending his final years enjoying fishing and sharing the crops from his bountiful fruit trees.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; children Kenneth (Cindy), Jaynealyce (Tom) and Stephen (Leslie); grandchildren Allison, Peter, Kelsey, Brian, Hale and Sela; brother Gilbert (Kiyo); sisters Asano (Reiji) and Jean (Alden); and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his family and his many dear friends. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Kauai Hospice Care and Wilcox Memorial Hospital for their devoted and compassionate care. He was truly blessed to the end. Relatives and friends are invited to join in celebration of Masaki’s life at 11 a.m. on March 18 at the Lihu‘e Baptist Church with refreshments following. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your charity or organization of choice.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Janis Diane Schwartz
Janis Diane Schwartz of Honolulu died March 8, 2008, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 52. Born Nov. 15, 1955, in Alameda, Calif., she was a registered nurse for Castle Medical Center.
She is survived by fiance Thomas Barnett; daughters Marie Alicia Lopez and Sarah Hillis; sons Jason Burg, Joseph Lopez III and Jerald Dreu Elsberry; brother Rick Cahall; mother Geraldine Cahall; and numerous nephews and friends.
There will be a private scattering of remains.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
