• Emily Silva • Paul Silva • Charles Toyofuku • Muggsy Morikawa • Lucille Skelly • Susan Kali • Alma Zalopany Emily Silva Emily P. Silva of Kalaheo died Feb. 18, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 79. Born
• Emily Silva
• Paul Silva
• Charles Toyofuku
• Muggsy Morikawa
• Lucille Skelly
• Susan Kali
• Alma Zalopany
Emily Silva
Emily P. Silva of Kalaheo died Feb. 18, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 79. Born July 19, 1929, in Makaweli, she was a waitress at Waiohai hotel from 1960-1982, “best waitress” ever known.
She was preceded in death by husband Louis S. Silva, parents Antonio and Isabel Parraga, brother Antonio (Tony) Parraga, parents-in-law Louis and Minnie Silva, and brothers-in-law William and Paul Silva.
She is survived by children Joyce Silva Carineo (Lindsey Carineo Sr.), Louis Carl (Alisi) Silva, Gary Allan Silva and Glen Anthony Silva; sister Isabel “Bela” (Johnny) Martin; sisters-in-law Betty Parraga of Kalaheo, Carnation Harris of Kekaha, Alice Silva of California, Helen K. Silva of Kalaheo and Caroline (Alfred) Hart of Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i; brother-in-law Charles Joseph (Lillian) Silva; grandchildren Lindsey Carineo Jr., Michelle (Molena) Ayers, Gary Silva Jr., Chelse Carineo, Delcie (Chris) Okamura, Trish (Dewey) Henderson and Louis Silva Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo.
Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Paul Silva
Paul Philip Silva Sr. of Kalaheo died Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence at age 83. Born Dec. 15, 1925, in Makaweli, he was a fireman, carpenter and later became the fire chief for the Kaua‘i County Fire Department. He retired in 1982.
He was preceded in death by parents Louis and Minnie Silva; brothers William and Louis; son Noland; father- and mother-in-law Abraham and Helena Kalama; sisters-in-law Thelma Aiu, Harriet (Sonny) Holbron and Marjorie Gonsalves; brother-in-law Curly Kalama; grandchildren Solomon and Rachel Corpuz.
He is survived by wife Helen K. Silva of Kalaheo; children Paul P. (Lavern) Silva Jr., Paulette (Joe) Grace, Helena (Alfred) Medeiros, Winona (Fenton) Lee, Helene (Orlie) Kimble, Paula Bacio, Maryann (Gabby) Manintin, Nornette (Jeffrey) Gallardo, Egon (Gwendolyn) Silva Sr., Hildegarde (Randal) Miyashiro, Abram Silva (Kelly Mullikin), Xan Silva (Selena Camat) and Ira (Maile) Silva; sister Caroline (Alfred) Hart of Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i; brother Charles Joseph (Lillian) Silva; sisters-in-law Alice Silva of California and Emily Silva of Kalaheo; 36 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo; Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe.
Casual attire is suggested and the family is accepting flowers.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Charles Toyofuku
Charles Shingo Toyofuku of Wahiawa, Hawai‘i, died Feb. 14, 2009, at Wahiawa Long Term Care Hospital at age 72. Born Oct. 17, 1936, in Waimea, he was employed with the Department of Education and served as a member on the board.
He was preceded in death by daughter Charlene Toyofuku-Nance, brothers George Toyofuku and Nelson Toyofuku, and sister Hideko Toyofuku-Odan.
He is survived by wife Carol Toyofuku; sons Calvin (Annie) Toyofuku of Waimea, Carl Toyofuku of Lihu‘e, Kurt (Kasey) Toyofuku of Mililani; daughter Cathy Toyofuku of Wahiawa; grandchildren Jocelyn (Christopher) Kobayashi, Tyler Kobayashi, Carleen Kobayashi of Wahiawa, Ioane Toyofuku, Kelii Kenji Toyofuku of Waimea, Kaylen Toyofuku, Kolby Toyofuku, Kody Toyofuku of Mililani, Calcee-Jane Toyofuku-Nanc, Chason Toyofuku-Nance of Puhi; great-grandchildren Kapali Yoshi Kobayashi-Sandobal, Danny Toshi Kobayashi-Sandobal of Wahiawa; brother Thomas (Grace) Toyofuku of Honolulu; sister Nau‘e Toyofuku-Fukuda of Honolulu; and mother-in-law Misao Ringor of Lihu‘e.
Friends may visit with the family from 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at Waimea United Church of Christ; memorial service to follow.
Condolences may be sent to Carol Toyofuku, 314 Palm Street, Apt. 3, Wahiawa, Hawai‘i 96786.
Casual attire is suggested and flowers are permissible.
Arrangements were handled by Moanalua Mortuary.
Muggsy Morikawa
Muggsy Kazuyoshi Morikawa “Small Muggs” of Waimea died Feb. 16, 2009, at Kauai Care Center at age 89. Born April 23, 1919, in Waimea, he was a sales representative with Hawaiian Airlines.
He was preceded in death by Matsue K. Morikawa and brothers Toshio and Masao Morikawa.
He is survived by children Ross (Nancy) Morikawa, Ken (DeeDee) Morikawa, Jan (Keith) Fujimura; sister Haruko Seto; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation from 3-4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at Waimea Honpa Hongwanji; service at 4 p.m.
Casual attire is suggested and the flowers should be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Lucille Skelly
Lucille Emaline Skelly of Lihu‘e died Feb. 22, 2009, at her residence at age 89.
Born Jan. 25, 1920, in Duluth, Minn., she was a retired homemaker.
She was preceded in death by husband Martin Skelly; parents Emil and Antonia Atalich; son Dion Skelly; and brothers Raymond and William Atalich.
She is survived by son Patrick (Christine) Skelly, daughter Carol (Richard) Broadwell; sister Margie Klein; and four grandchildren, Michael Skelly, Steve Skelly, Craig Broadwell and Stacy Broadwell.
Services will be held in California.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Susan Kali
Susan Mae Kali of Hanapepe died Feb. 20, 2009, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at age 70. She was born on April 30, 1938.
She is survived by husband Benjamin K.K. Kali Sr.; sons Benjamin (Josephine) Kali Jr., Joseph (Staci) Kali, Mitchell (Laurie) Kali, Michael (Nicole) Kali, and Jeffrey Kali; daughters Bernadette (Brian) Vea and Carnation (Kawika) Kali Kilar; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Marian Silva; numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family from 9-10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 6, at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa; services at 11 a.m.
Burial to follow at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Alma Zalopany
Alma Kuulei Brandt Zalopany of Koloa died Feb. 19, 2009, at Hale Kapuna Rest Home at age 87.
Born July 3, 1921, in Koloa, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Zalopany Sr.
She is survived by her four children, Leona, Tanya, Sandy and Leonard Jr.
A mass for family and friends will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Saint Raphael Church, Koloa, where donations will be accepted. A private family burial will be held at another time.
Arrangements are being handled by the family.
