Emery Nester Dr. Emery Nester passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2011, after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu. Born on January 16, 1925, in New Plymouth, Idaho, to Emory and Gladys Nester,
Emery Nester
Dr. Emery Nester passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2011, after a brief illness. He was a long time resident of Kaua‘i and O‘ahu. Born on January 16, 1925, in New Plymouth, Idaho, to Emory and Gladys Nester, he was the founder and author of Lifestyle Discipleship and author of a book on depression. He was also a practicing psychologist both in the private sector and for school districts in Kapa‘a and on O‘ahu.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Suzanne Ritchey and brother, Billy Nester.
He is survived by son, Tim (Carol) Nester of Kapa‘a; grandchildren, Timmy and Sara Nester of Kapa‘a and Kara and Royce Hammer of Reno, Nev.; sister, Betty (Bob) Gillikin of San Carlos, Calif.; brother, Bob (Peggy) Nestor of Greer, S.C.; son-in-law, Lloyd Ritchey of Reno, Nev. and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held in Kapa‘a at Calvary Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m.
Catalina Antolin
Catalina “Allie” Sagucio Antolin of Kekaha passed away on Nov. 18, 2011, at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital at age 94. Born on March 8, 1917, in the Philippines, she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by husband, Inocencio Antolin, and daughter, Ederlina Abarques.
She is survived by four sons, Orlino (Esperanza) Antolin Sr., Rene (Tessie) Antolin, Oscar (Nelita) Antolin and Cesar (Adoracion) Antolin; two daughters, Clemencia Calumag and Edna (Robert) Garvida; two sisters, Concepcion Pasion and Marina (Raymundo) Sagucio; brother, Andres (Andrea) Sagucio; 25 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Friday, Dec. 2, at St. John’s Church in ‘Ele‘ele from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.
Carnation Awa
Carnation Irene Kaanoi (Lima) Awa of Kane‘ohe, Hawai‘i died peacefully on Nov. 6, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev., at age 55. Born Oct. 19, 1956, in Honolulu, she was a graduate of Castle High School where she was a member of “The Hall of Fame” varsity volleyball team.
She is survived by her son, Shannon; daughters, Chiffon and Kamaile Awa; brothers, Joe and Alex Lima; sisters, Alexis (Honi) Cobb-Adams of Kaliua-Kona, Blossom (Biggie) Aweau, Peaches (Joseph) Lonetti of Las Vegas, Liz (Mike) Laureta of Kaua‘i; 12 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Dec. 3 at Ulu Mau Pavilion from 10 a.m. to noon; scattering of ashes to follow at He‘eia Kea Pier, Kane‘ohe.
Arthur Budd
Arthur Richard Budd of Kapa‘a died Nov. 17, 2011, at home at age 90. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 26, 1921.
After serving in WWII as a naval aviator in the Pacific theatre, earning the Air Medal for meritorious service, he finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah and his doctor of dental surgery at USC. He practiced dentistry in California for 50 years, retiring at the age of 80 to Kaua‘i. He was a lifelong student of history, poetry, nature, aviation, science, gardening and poker. Arthur was also a devoted fan of University of Utah and USC football.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Claire; son, Arthur Richard Budd Jr.; sister, Annie Laurie Lloyd; and brother, Maurice Budd.
He is survived by children, Nancy (Roy Yamakawa) Budd, Gary (Dana Paniagua) Budd, Dianne (Andrew Wolff) Budd, Jordan (Paris Awalt) Budd, and Julie Kozak; grandchildren, Eric Budd, Claire Wolff, Lauren Calhoun, Ian Wolff, Susannah Budd and Rachel Budd; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Beverly Todd and Shirley Pusey.
Shawn Jones
Shawn Clifton Jones, known as Brahmin, died Nov 16, 2011, in California at age 34. Born Nov 20, 1976, in Cherry Point, N.C., he spent most of his adult life on Kaua‘i in Kapa‘a, Kalalau and Hanalei. He traveled widely on the Mainland in recent years but is still known and loved by many here. He was respected for his hard work, his honesty, his aloha. He loved to surf and party and had a deep connection to the Great Spirit, the ocean and nature.
He is survived by his mother, Debra Jones of Morehead City, N.C.; his sister, Theresa of Hillsborough, N.C., and extended family. Services will be in Morehead City, N.C.
A memorial will be held to show our respect, honor his spirit and celebrate his life at Pine Trees on Dec 11 at noon. Arrangements: call (808) 346-7863.
