• Jonathan “Jody” Alvarez • Marie Manguchei Jonathan “Jody” Alvarez Jonathan “Jody” Alvarez of Kekaha, Kaua‘i died on Oct. 7, 2012, at Kaua‘i Veteran’s Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. He was born on Sept. 26, 1947, in Waimea,
• Jonathan “Jody” Alvarez • Marie Manguchei
Jonathan “Jody” Alvarez
Jonathan “Jody” Alvarez of Kekaha, Kaua‘i died on Oct. 7, 2012, at Kaua‘i Veteran’s Memorial Hospital at the age of 65. He was born on Sept. 26, 1947, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. He was postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, Lihu‘e Annex, Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i. He served in the United States Army from 1965-1968 as a communications center specialist.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Ragocos; father, Jose Alvarez; and brothers, Jose Alvarez, Jr. and Patrick “Flea” Alvarez.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel C. Alvarez; sons, Galen J. Alvarez and Ian Alvarez of Kekaha; granddaughters, Jahna Alvarez of Grand Junction, Colorado and Cydni Alvarez of Kekaha; mother, Josephine Alvarez of Kekaha; brothers, Gilbert Alvarez (Margie) of Las Vegas, Nev., Tommy Alvarez of Kekaha, Brandon Alvarez of Utah, and Vincent Alvarez of ‘Ele‘ele; sisters, Mary Alvarez-Manuel (Larry) of Kekaha and Cordell Blair of Colo.; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family at the Wake Services that will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 at the Garden Island Mortuary, Lawa‘i, Kaua‘i, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friends may also visit with the family at the Church Services on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at St. Theresa Church, Kekaha, Kaua‘i. Visitation to begin at 9 a.m. with Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at the Kaua‘i Veteran’s Cemetery, Hanapepe, Kaua‘i.
Family request casual attire.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Marie Manguchei
Marie Louise Silva Manguchei of Wailua Homesteads died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on October 10, 2012, at the age of 66. She was born in Koloa, Kauai on December 12, 1945, and was a foster parent.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Manguchei; father, Antone “Tony” Ganasa Silva; mother, Madeline Taniguchi Silva; brothers, Anthony Silva and John Silva.
She is survived by her children, Chantelle Manguchei, Mary-Ana (Kawika Rabot) Manguchei, Barbara-Jean Linoz (Manny Hodges); brother, Joseph Silva; sister, Aileen Brun (Francis Brun Sr.); sisters-in-law, Joyce Silva, Diana Silva; grandchildren, Clarissa, Daisy, and Jason (J-Boy) Gonsalves, Jazlyn Manguchei, Maile-Ann Hodges, Pua Olena Hodges; and numerous hanai children, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8:00 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Flowers may be received at this time. Aloha attire is requested.
