• Betty Ann Lewis • Ryo Stanwood • Toshiye Hirata • Anna Keamoai • Betty Ann Lewis Betty Ann Lewis of Lihu‘e died Dec. 27, 2010. Born Jan. 10, 1940, in Henry County, Missouri, she moved to Kaua‘i in 1991
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Betty Ann Lewis
Betty Ann Lewis of Lihu‘e died Dec. 27, 2010. Born Jan. 10, 1940, in Henry County, Missouri, she moved to Kaua‘i in 1991 and partnered with her son and was a successful CFO and co-owner of Speedie Lube Hawai‘i and Suzuki Kaua‘i.
She was a classy smart woman who loved the finer things in life, such as traveling, good food, elegant clothes, scrapbooking, card-making and luxuries of hard work. She knew how to get dirty.
She is survived by son Steven C. Lewis; daughter Cindy A. Lewis; brother Kent (Marilyn) Stratton; nephews Randy and Dennis; niece Deann; along with many employees/adopted children who knew and loved her as “Ma Lewis.”
A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Jan. 9, at Lydgate State Park (Kamalani Bridge side, look for indications). All is welcome to join family and friends to celebrate a life that has touched many and will never be forgotten.
Flowers are welcomed and the family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick Mortuary assisted the family.
Ryo Stanwood
Dr. Ryo Evans Stanwood of Kailua died Dec. 24, 2010, at Castle Medical Center at age 51. Born on Kaua‘i on Aug. 31, 1959, he was a Bible translator with Wycliffe Bible Translators.
He is survived by brothers Edward K. Stanwood of Aiea and Niki Stanwood (Phyllis) of Lihu‘e.
Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 7, at Kapahulu Bible Church, 3224 Kaunaoa Ave.; service at 6 p.m. Family will hold another memorial service on Kaua‘i. Donations may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators, PO Box 628200, Orlando, FL 32862.
Family suggests casual attire. Hosoi Garden Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Toshiye Hirata
Toshiye Nakano Hirata of Kapa‘a died Nov. 16, 2010, at Hale Kupuna Heritage Home at age 89. She was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Makaweli.
She was preceded in death by husband Satoshi Hirata.
She is survived by brother Kunito (Clara) Nakano of California; sister Fusae Imada and Shimoe Mukai of Lihu‘e and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were handled by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary and funeral services were private.
Anna Keamoai
Anna Keamoai of Makaweli died Dec. 31, 2010, at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital at age 73. She was born Aug. 2, 1937, in Makaweli.
She is survived by her husband, Levi Keamoai; sons, Herbert of Makaweli and Kelvin (Smitty) of Kaumakani; daughters, Lois of Waimea and Lisa (Travis) DeSilva of Kapa‘a; granddaughter, Carlie Ann DeSilva; sisters, Rebecca Niheu of Makaweli and Julia Nakaya of Waimea; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service at 4 p.m. Casual attire suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
