Obituaries for Wednesday, June 22, 2011

• Steven Roush • Doyle Redmill • Larry Kahaunaele • Austin Barretto • Paul Pond • Joel Ehrlich • John Kawakami • Arsenio Aguzar • Shigetada Tamashiro • Hisako Ueno • Tamie Higashi • Patsy Asaoka

Steven Roush

Steven Terrence Roush died April 29, 2011, in Santa Monica, Calif. after a courageous two-year battle with melanoma. He was born on May 9, 1955, in Chula Vista, Calif.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration from SDSU in 1977 and worked as a state lifeguard on Silver Strand Beach, Calif. before moving to Kaua‘i in 1977. He had established a well regarded landscaping and nursery business on the north shore of Kaua‘i and was an accomplished surfer as well as an outstanding fisherman and free diver. He served on the Board of Directors for Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Gardens on Kaua‘i for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Serina and Michelle; parents, Hiram and Beverly; brother, Rick (Anne); sister, Sheryl, as well as numerous friends and relatives.

A celebration of life potluck will start at 2 p.m. on June 25 at Hanalei Bay by “Grandpa’s Beach” off Ana‘e Road.

Donations may be made in his memory to Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Gardens, P. O. Box 1134, Kilauea , HI 96754.

Doyle Redmill

Doyle Gene Redmill died peacefully with loved ones by his side on June 1, 2011, in Farmington, N.M. at age 76. He was born on July 30, 1934, near Bengal, Oklahoma to James Wilson and Dollie (Cogburn) Redmill. The family moved to Winters, Calif., where he graduated from high school and married.

He and his family moved to Hawai‘i in the early 1960s. They moved to the Longview- Kelso area in the mid-1960s, returning to Hawai‘i a few years later to work as a drywall contractor on Kaua‘i and the Big Island. He also lived part-time in Sedona, Ariz., where he built a home. He was an avid reader and loved golf, NASCAR and the Lakers.

His love and sense of humor will be missed by his beloved companion, Elsie Huddleston of Farmington; son, Terry Redmill of Kelso; four daughters, Donna Knapp of Sedona, Laura Bigno (Jon) of Kurtistown, Hawai‘i, Wendy Johnson (Rory) of Longview and Linda Bargamento (Rodney) of Kaua‘i; the mother of his children, Lois Keith Redmill Wagoner of Kelso; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter and many extended family members and friends.

His ashes will be scattered at Anahola Bay on Kaua‘i at a later date.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Angel’s Valley Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to c/o Linda, 4251 Kole Pl. Lihu‘e, HI 96766.

Larry Kahaunaele

Larry Napu’umanamana Kahaunaele of Kapa‘a died on June 5, 2011, at Garden Isle Healthcare in Lihu‘e at age 75. Born on O‘ahu on Nov. 16, 1935, he was raised in Anahola by his maternal grandparents, Alice and David Kahanu.

He served in the U.S. Army for three years and married Elma Leilani Kaneakua of Kapa‘a. He was a lifeguard at Wailua Beach, worked as a bartender at Coco Palms Hotel for many years and was a professional entertainer with Joseph Kahaulelio and Aloha Airlines. He also worked as a warehouse and delivery truck driver for Universal Delivery and as a construction worker for Ding’s Construction.

He will be remembered for his beautiful falsetto voice, an avid golfer and one of the original members of the Kaua‘i Hawai‘ian Men’s Golf Club. For many years he trained as a member of the Kenpo Karate Club in Hanapepe where he earned his brown belt and later black belt status. He also served as an instructor for Kenpo Karate at All Saints in Kapa‘a and was one of the original founders of the first surf club on Kaua‘i, “Nalu Ali’i Surf Club.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph K. and Elizabeth Kahaunaele, brother Joseph Kahaunaele and sister, Elizabeth Harbottle.

He is survived by daughter, Helene (Holbin) Kahaunaele-Akiona of Kapa‘a; sisters, Mervlyn Sperry of Colorado, Dora Swain of Anahola, Henrietta Kailimai of Honomu; brother, David Kahaunaele Sr. of Anahola; grandchildren, Chloe (Joseph) Beam and Kahealani Alapai of O‘ahu, Maka‘ailana Alapai, Shea-Nainoa Alapai, Camille Akiona and Kien-Kainalu Akiona of Kapa‘a; great-grandchildren, Gabby Kesolei of O‘ahu, Kainoa Akiona-Sexton, Zayden and Zaylee Gayagas of Kapa‘a; numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 25, at First Hawai‘ian Church in Kapa‘a from 8 to 10 a.m. with service to follow.

Scattering of ashes will be at Anahola Beach Park directly following the service.

Aloha attire is suggested.

Austin Barretto

Austin James Kichizo Liona O‘Ka‘aina Barretto of Kapa‘a died June 1, 2011, at age 22. Born in Lihu‘e on July 26, 1988, he was a maintenance worker at Princeville Ranch.

He is survived by his daughter, Siana Bactad-Barretto; son, Kekona Bactad-Barretto; girlfriend, Shawna Kalani; mother of his children, Kelly Bactad; mother, Lori Barretto; step-father, Gerry (Cheryl) Coyaso; sister, Ashley (Tyson) Relacion; brother, Adam Coyaso; step-brother, Chase Coyaso; maternal grandfather, Alfred “Tony” Barretto; maternal grandmother, Cherle “Ipo” (Kimo) Kaholokula; nieces, Taylor Relacion, Teja Rita and Kaileah Latu; nephew, Cody Relacion; Aunt Sonya (Greg) Stoll; Aunt Jolin Barretto; Uncle Shane Barretto; cousins, Sheena (Delbert) Tuazon, Sade, Aaron, Anson and Shawn Villatora; Ekolu and Bronson Ramos and Jolie Barretto-Valmoja; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held from 9 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, with lunch to follow at Lydgate Park (South Comfort Station).

Casual attire is suggested.

Paul Pond

Paul Robert Pond of Kilauea, Hawai‘i, died at home on June 9, 2011, at age 58. He was born July 9, 1952, in Scotia, Calif.

He attended Fortuna High School and graduated in 1970. After travels to Baja, Tonga, Bali and Australia, he moved to Kaua‘i where he married Suzanne Thompson and had two beautiful girls, Alexandra and Kieren. His passions were surfing and working with wood. He was a carpenter building beautiful homes with Design Associates.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul U. Pond, and brother, Ed Pond.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Pond; daughters, Alexandra and Kieren Pond, all of Kilauea, Hawai‘i; mother, Frances Pond; sister, Theresa Loper of Eureka; brother, Brad (Faye) Pond of Santa Rosa; sisters-in law, Susan Pond of Miranda and Margaret Thompson of Kilauea, Hawai‘i; mother-in-law Charlotte Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Paul taught us all to live for each other and to never give up.

A celebration of his life will be held on July 1 at Waioli Beach Park/Pine Trees. A 3:30 p.m. gathering with remembrances and scattering of ashes/paddle out to follow. You may call 635-0858 or 647-0056 with questions.

Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Pond family with arrangements.

Joel Ehrlich

Joel Harold Ehrlich of Lihu‘e died June 15, 2011, at home at age 54. Born Oct. 18, 1956, in Stanford, Calif., he was a pharmacist at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He loved sailing with friends at Nawiwili Yacht Club and was a devoted father.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernhard and Jean Ehrlich.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea Ehrlich, and daughter, Alexa Ehrlich, both of Lihu‘e; brother, John (Kathi) Ehrlich of Oregon; sisters, Joanne Ehrlich of Oregon, and Jane (John) Marshall of Aloha, Ore.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jim and Starla Hawes of Oregon; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 23, at Lihu‘e Lutheran Church with visitation at 4 p.m. and services celebrated at 5 p.m. Burial will follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery.

Flowers graciously declined. Donations may be made to Wilcox Health Foundation in memory of Joel.

Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Ehrlich family with arrangements.

John Kawakami

John F. Kawakami of Lihu‘e died June 8, 2011, at age 50. Born Jan. 16, 1961, in Honolulu, he was a fisherman.

He is survived by his companion, Mary Kojiri; son, Chance of Koloa; daughter, Sonoi of Lihu‘e; parents, Toru and May Kawakami; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; service at 11 a.m. Also on Sunday, July 3, at 10 a.m. at PK’s, there will be a paddle out and scattering of ashes to follow.

Casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.

Arsenio Aguzar

Arsenio “Jojo” Jose Aguzar of Hanama‘ulu died June 16, 2011, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 45. Born Sept. 1, 1965, in Legazpi City, Philippines, he was employed as a baker with Safeway.

He was preceded in death by his father, Calixto Aguzar.

He is survived by his sons, Arnold Aguzar and Archie Alexander Mendoza, both of Hanama‘ulu; mother, Josefina Aguzar of Kapa‘a; mother of his children, Betty Mendoza of the Philippines; brother, Arturo “Tong” (Jocelyn) Aguzar of the Philippines; sisters, Lourdes (Eddie) Obiano of Kapa‘a, Marie Jo (Frank Taitague) Aguzar of Hanama‘ulu; aunties, Tecla Ganio, Engracia Baris and Rosalina Aguzar; cousins, Naty Bali and Cora Duran; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 30, at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing at 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.

Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Aguzar family with arrangements.

Shigetada Tamashiro

Shigetada Tamashiro of ‘Ele‘ele died June 15, 2011, at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital at age 93. Born Nov. 21, 1917, he retired from McBryde Plantation as a plumber and continued to work well into his 80s as S. Tamashiro Plumbing, Inc, working with numerous contractors and doing plumbing repairs on the Westside for close to 60 years.

He loved music and was a member of the Hanapepe Serenaders, who played for wedding receptions and other special events up through the 1980s. From 2006, he was a member of the Kaumakani Senior Center and enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow seniors while participating in the various activities and outgoings, having spent part of his early years living in Kaumakani.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kikue, in 2005.

He is survived by sons, Roy (Glenda) Tamashiro of ‘Ele‘ele and Wayne Tamashiro of ‘Ele‘ele; daughters, Lynn (David) Reynolds of Coos Bay, Ore., and Gail (Jeffrey) Smith of ‘Ele‘ele; sister, Akiko (Mike) Takamine of Torrance, Calif., and their two sons, Kurt (Paula) Takamine and Eric Takamine; grandchildren, Andrea Smith of Seattle, Kelly (Heather) Smith of Kunia, Brian (Sharliene) Tamashiro of Seattle and Kay Tamashiro of Seattle; great-grandchildren, Adam Keola Shigetada Winfield-Smith of Kunia, Erin Lily Kikue Winfield-Smith of Kunia and Bailey Tamashiro of Seattle.

Private services for the family were held on June 21. The family respectfully requests no koden.

Hisako Ueno

Hisako Togioka Ueno of Honolulu, formerly of Kekaha, died May 14, 2011, at her residence at age 98. Born in Kekaha, she retired from T.T. Kuramoto & Co.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Winston; daughter, Vera (Ted) Ing; brother, Motomu Togioka; and four grandchildren.

Visitation is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the West Kaua‘i Hongwanji Mission (Waimea Temple). Service begins at 11:30 a.m.

Arrangements are being handled by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Tamie Higashi

Tamie Higashi of Lihu‘e died on June 19, 2011, at The Regency at Puakea at age 89. She was born in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i on Feb. 10, 1922, and retired as the cook for the Lihu‘e Sugar Plantation Managers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Matsuji amd Kawayo Maeda; husband, Masayuki Higashi; brothers, Masayuki Maeda, Matsuo Charles Maeda, Takeo Maeda, Harry Maeda, Hitoshi Maeda and Albert Sonny Maeda.

She is survived by her three children, Shirley (David) Iha of Lihu‘e, Elaine (Spencer) Tada of La Habra, Calif., Michael Higashi of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Florence (Charles) Honda, Matsuyo (Hisashi) Seki, Myra (Arthur) Koide, Edith (Ken) Abe; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 5, at Lihu‘e Hongwanji Mission with visitation at 3 p.m. and services celebrated at 4 p.m.

Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Higashi family with arrangements.

Patsy Asaoka

Patsy H. Asaoka of Lihu‘e died June 18, 2011, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 84. Born in Lihu‘e on April 21, 1927, she was a housewife.

She is survived by her husband, Kanoa Asaoka; daughters, Trudy (David) Merchant, Iris (Clayton) Faria, Ardis (Michael) Ueki; son, Mark Asaoka; sisters, Misayo Omoto, Yuriko Nakamoto; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 25, at Lihu‘e Hongwanji Mission, with visitation at 3 p.m. and service at 4 p.m.

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.