•Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ibsen • Alexander Kelekoma Sr. •Esther Heen •Kaylen Niau • Kaynon Niau • David Vasconcelles Sr. Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ibsen Gerald “Jerry” Ibsen of Wailua Homesteads died Sept. 13, 2009, at Providence Medical Center in Everett, Wash., at age
•Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ibsen
• Alexander Kelekoma Sr.
•Esther Heen
•Kaylen Niau
• Kaynon Niau
• David Vasconcelles Sr.
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ibsen
Gerald “Jerry” Ibsen of Wailua Homesteads died Sept. 13, 2009, at Providence Medical Center in Everett, Wash., at age 72. Born on March 11, 1937, in Washington, he was a semi-retired electrical contractor and owner of A&I, Inc.
He was preceded in death by his father Christian W. Ibsen.
He is survived by his mother Jennie Ibsen of Everett, Wash.; wife Louise Ibsen of Wailua Homesteads; sons Ken (Anna) Ibsen of San Lorenzo, Calif., Dean Ibsen of Washington and David (Rosel) Ibsen of Wailua Homesteads; stepchildren Barbara (John) Montemayor of Kapa‘a and James (Jannai) Harper of Makaweli; brother Lee (Mary) Ibsen of Sarasota, Fla.; sister Barbara Morgan of Stanwood, Wash.; five grandsons and one great-grandson.
A celebration of his life was held in Standwood, Wash., on Sept. 19, 2009.
A celebration of his life on Kaua‘i will be on a later date.
Alexander Kelekoma Sr.
Alexander “Alika” Manoiki Kelekoma Sr. of Lihu‘e died Sept. 30, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 72. Born on July 21, 1937, in Hanama‘ulu, he serviced heavy equipment for Grove Farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Luella Kelekoma, daughter Luella Eino and brother Franklin Lono.
He is survived by his wife Tomie Kelekoma; sons Alexander (Becky) Kelekoma Jr., Bryan (Jocelyn) Kelekoma, Kevin (Linda) Kelekoma, Kelly (Cindy) Kelekoma, Kyle (Jonalen) Kelekoma; daughters Alicia Ann Kelekoma, Lori Ann (Robin) Troche, Jolynn (Benny) Galiza, Kuulei Kelekoma-Cardinez, Karla (Francis) Shimabukuro, Kim (Philip) Banquel; brothers Clay (Leonora) Kelekoma Sr., Ainsley (Linda) Kelekoma, David (Christine) Kelekoma; sisters Luella (Gilbert) Moniz, Darlene (Al) Oshiro; 33 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., service at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Lihu‘e. Burial to follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens. Casual and aloha attire is requested.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
Esther Heen
Esther Marie Heen of Kilauea died Oct. 6, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 73. Born on Dec. 2, 1935, in Kilauea, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons Tai Chung (Darcy) Heen, Temujine “Jin” Heen, Pono (Napua) Heen and Ainoa Heen; daughter Tandray “Malia” Heen; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
Kaylen Niau
Kaylen Keoki Israel-Rico Niau of Waimanalo, O‘ahu, died as an infant in November 2005. He was born on Oct. 23, 2005, in Hawai‘i.
He is survived by his parents Sarah (Joshua) Santiago of Waimanalo and Lincoln Niau Sr. of ‘Ele‘ele; brothers Lincoln “L.J.” Niau Jr. of Waimanalo and Kaynon Niau; grandparents Trini Rabago of Mililani, Chico Santiago of Kekaha, Wanda Kanahele of Oregon and Tony (Linda) Niau of ‘Ele‘ele.
Visitation at 10 a.m., service at noon, on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary Chapel in Koloa. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
Kaynon Niau
Kaynon Keoni Jonah Niau of Waimanalo, O‘ahu, died Oct. 7, 2009, at Saint Frances West Hospital at age 3. Born on Oct. 23, 2005, in Hawai‘i, he was a student at Ewa Beach Elementary School.
He is survived by his parents Sarah (Joshua) Santiago of Waimanalo and Lincoln Niau Sr. of ‘Ele‘ele; brother Lincoln “L.J.” Niau Jr. of Waimanalo; grandparents Trini Rabago of Mililani, Chico Santiago of Kekaha, Wanda Kanahele of Oregon and Tony (Linda) Niau of ‘Ele‘ele.
Visitation at 10 a.m., service at noon, on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary Chapel in Koloa. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery.
David Vasconcelles Sr.
David S. Vasconcelles Sr. of Koloa died Oct. 7, 2009, at his home at age 65. Born on Nov. 2, 1943, he was a retired welder at Lihu‘e Plantation.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ceasar and Sophie Vasconcelles and his brother Dennis Vasconcelles.
He is survived by his wife Leila Vasconcelles; daughters Stephanie (Glen) Catiggay of Hanama‘ulu, Denise (Maury) Pacheco of Hilo and Candace (Kiley) Fernandez of Koloa; son David Vasconcelles Jr. of Hilo; sister Matilda (Don) Frazier of Garden Grove, Calif.; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation at 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 12, at St. Raphael’s Church in Koloa. Cremation to follow.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.
