• Marilyn J. Keoho • Patricia Dale Hopkins-Aiamu • Romulo Balbin • Maria Ramos • Stella Shimatsu • Melissa Somalpong Marilyn J. Keoho Marilyn Jean Keoho passed away on October 27, 2012 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada at
• Marilyn J. Keoho • Patricia Dale Hopkins-Aiamu • Romulo Balbin • Maria Ramos • Stella Shimatsu • Melissa Somalpong
Marilyn J. Keoho
Marilyn Jean Keoho passed away on October 27, 2012 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 68. Born on January 25, 1944 on Kauai, she was the Founder of Hale Ho’omalu and later retired from the County of Kauai.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Judith Gomez.
She is survived by her husband, Edward K. Keoho, Sr.; daughters, Malia (Canen) Hookano, Leilani (Elton Kaui) Keoho, Leimomi (Mark) Niitani; son, Edward (Rochelle) Keoho, Jr.; sisters, Lauren Lui-Kwan, Donna (Jeff) Gomez-Powers, Ema (Jay) Furfaro; brother, Robert (Helene) Gomez; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunties and uncles.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Kauai Veterans Center. Services will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with services and burial to follow.
Patricia Dale Hopkins-Aiamu
Patricia Dale Hopkins-Aiamu of Kauai passed away on October 29, 2012 in Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu at the age of 56. Born on September 13, 1956 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, she was an Artisan.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Hopkins of Vancouver, BC, Canada; and brothers, Michael Hopkins of Kauai, and Patrick Hopkins of White Rock, BC, Canada.
Memorial Services will be held at Niumalu Pavilion on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Services will begin at 11 am; Pot luck to follow.
The family requests casual attire and that no flowers are presented at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements were made by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Romulo Balbin
Romulo Andres Balbin of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on November 28, 2012, at the age of 68. He was born in Luna, Isabela, Philippines on July 2, 1944, and was employed by the County of Kauai with Parks and Recreation.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Alfonso and Rudy Balbin.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Balbin of Lihue; three sons, Rendell Balbin, Ronald (Cora) Balbin, Romell (Bobbie-Sue) Balbin all of Lihue; three grandchildren, Ryland Balbin, Isaiah Pascua Balbin, Asia Balbin; siblings, Venancio Balbin, Rosalia Pagulayan, Pacita Villanueva, Manoling Balbin; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Balbin family with arrangements.
Maria Ramos
Maria Martinez Ramos of Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii passed away on November 21, 2012 at the age of 87 at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. Born on March 17, 1925 in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a retired laborer for Lihue Plantation.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eulogio and Maura Martinez.
She is survived by her husband, Primitivo Ramos; sons, Reynaldo (Marjorie) Ramos, German (Milagrosa) Ramos, Samuel (Renee) Ramos, Crescencio (Becky) Ramos, Jerry (Emily) Ramos; daughter, Gladdy (Angel) Palaroan; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit the family on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue. Visitation at 8:30 a.m. Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihue Cemetery
Arrangements were made by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
Stella Shimatsu
Stella Sono Shimatsu of Kekaha passed away on September 12, 2012 in Fullerton, CA at the age of 94. She was born on October 25, 1917 in Mana and was a dedicated homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Yoshihara Shimatsu.
She is survived by her sons, Marvin (Suzanne) and Lance, both of Boise, Idaho; daughters, Eileen (Al) Cabinte of California and Janice (Stan) Blankenship of Alabama; brothers, Seichi (Teiko) Kiyoichi, Jack (Kimie) and Roku (Hazel) Kanekuni; 7 grandsons, 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at West Side Christian Center, 8401 Kekaha Road, with visitation from 9 a.m. and services celebrated at 10 a.m.
Family graciously declines flowers.
Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Shimatsu family with arrangements.
Melissa Somalpong
Melissa “Lissa” Jean Somalpong of Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii formerly of Makaweli passed away on November 29, 2012 at her residence at the age of 39. Born on July 29, 1973 in Waimea, Kauai, she was a soybean crosser for Kelly Services.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Somalpong.
She is survived by her mother, Gloria Banquel Somalpong, Makaweli; sisters, Carmela (Antonio) Rapadas, Guam, Alverna (Marcos) Somalpong, Kekaha, Allan (Helen) Somalpong, Hilo; sons, Bryson Somalpong, Kekaha
Ikaika Pardua, Kekaha, Tyson Somalpong, Kapaa, Kawai Pardua, Kekaha; daughter, Shanlynn Pardua Somalpong, Kekaha; and numerous aunties and uncles and nieces and nephews, cousins, friends.
Celebration of life will be on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Saint Theresa’s Catholic Church, Kekaha. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Aloha attire suggested
Arrangements were made by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
