• Abraham Kailikini Sr. • Seisuki Arakaki • John Vidinha Jr. • Kiyoko Kubota Abraham Kailikini Sr. Abraham Kailikini Sr. died Dec. 19, 2010, at age 90. He was born Oct. 13, 1920, in Hanalei. He was preceded in death
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Abraham Kailikini Sr. • Seisuki
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John Vidinha Jr. •
Kiyoko Kubota
Abraham Kailikini Sr.
Abraham Kailikini Sr. died Dec. 19, 2010, at age 90. He was born Oct. 13, 1920, in Hanalei.
He was preceded in death by spouse Ermine Leinani Taniguchi Kailikini.
He is survived by his children Abraham Kailikini Jr, Pamela (Ernest) Dow, Ruth (Dwayne) Naumu, and Cythnia Blair; eight grandchildren, Shelcie (Kevin) Fune, Kevin Kailikini, Travis (Jessica Hoe) Kailkini, Chrystie (Juan) Vasquez, Tiffany Naumu, Trisha Naumu, Garrett Naumu and Krystal Naumu; eight great-grandchildren, Justin and Jordyn Fune, Bronson, Kaulawena and Haaheo Kailikini, Brenden, Aleajah and Taytra Naumu; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Services at Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i on Monday, Dec. 27. Visitation at 3 p.m. Services to begin at 4 p.m. Private burial services on a later date at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Seisuki Arakaki
Seisuki “Richard” Arakaki of Koloa died Dec. 16, 2010, at home at age 80. Born April 18, 1930, in Hanama‘ulu, he was a journeyman mechanic with Lihu‘e Plantation and was known as an avid gardener.
He was preceded in death by mother Matsuyo Arakaki; brothers Kamado, Yeaso, Yieshin, Yeibin and David Arakaki; sisters Kay Levi and Ruth Shimomaya.
He is survived by wife Emiko; son Richard (Melva) Arakaki of Koloa; daughters Cindy C. (Brandon) Uehara of Mililani and Tracy C. (Joey) Bukoski of Lawa‘i; grandchildren Brandon K. (Ashley) Arakaki, Bryson K. Arakaki, Cullen K. Arakaki, Tyrus S. (Kristi) Acoba, Ariane A. (Caleb) Silva, Troy S. Acoba, Taylen S. Acoba, Brody K. Uehara, Caitlyn N. Bukoski and Kierstyn A. Bukoski; great-grandchildren Haley K. Arakaki, Patricia M.R. Acoba and Kalea C. Acoba; brothers Terry (Nancy) Arakaki of Kailua and Thomas (Sally) Arakaki of Koloa; sister Nancy (Ikito) Muraoka of Koloa; sister-in-law Betty Arakaki of Kane‘ohe; and brother-in-law Harold Levi of Honolulu.
Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; service at 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.
John Vidinha Jr.
John M. Vidinha Jr. of Lawa‘i died Dec. 19, 2010, at age 73. Born Sept. 3, 1937, in ‘Ele‘ele, he was the proprietor of John Vidinha Jr. Septic Systems.
He is survived by wife Christina Eleanor Vidinha; daughters Christina (Roy) Taylor, Veronica (late Dale) Botelho; sons Matthew (Michelle) Vidinha, Dominic (Winifred) Vidinha, Kurt ‘Jamie’ Vidinha; sister Rose Daley; brothers Michael (Leonora) Vidinha, Wayne (Phyllis) Vidinha, Harold (Wendy) Vidinha, Leslie ‘Chala’ Vidinha; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A prayer service will be held Dec. 27 at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary chapel in Koloa with visitation at 11 a.m. and service at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Lawa‘i Cemtery.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.
Kiyoko Kubota
Kiyoko Kubota of Kapa‘a died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Dec. 21, 2010, at age 88. Born in Koloa on July 24, 1922, she was the sole proprietor of Pono Market.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Minoru Kubota; sister, Lorna Oshima; and brother, Robert Uyechi.
She is survived by seven children, Eunice (Athmore) Olivas of Kalaheo, Jerry (Caleen) Kubota of Kapa‘a, Allan (Nelly) Kubota of Utah, Kenneth (Cheryl) Kubota of Kapa‘a, Bobbie (Lynn) Kubota of Kapa‘a, Bernice (Roy) Hashimoto of ‘Ele‘ele, Joyce (Glen) Kaneshiro of O‘ahu; brothers, Stanley (Clara) Uyechi of O‘ahu, Sadao (Kazue) Uechi of O‘ahu, Marvin Yamauchi of Kapa‘a, Paul (Rachel) Yamauchi of Kalaheo; sisters-in-law, Ruth Uyechi, Gladys Matsuda, and Kimi Michelman, all of O‘ahu; brother-in-law, Tom Oshima of California; hanai daughter, Joanne Davila; hanai son, Mike Teruya; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 8, at Kapa‘a Missionary Church with visitation from 9 a.m. and services celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Kubota family.
