Obituaries for Wednesday, April 3, 2013
• John-Eric Parinas • Amelia Louis Perreira • Arlene Balauro • Katherine Samiano • Luis P. Simpliciano • Amayah Nevae Agpaoa • Florencio Basilio • Yolanda Ranche Ragasa • Raymonda Helen Haney • Blaise Denis Aki • Ginger Lee Dee Ruiz • Leonora Curammeng Albayalde • Julia Tomie Suzuki
John-Eric Parinas
John-Eric Parinas of Eleele, Kauai, died on March 14, 2013 at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 35. Born on August 15, 1977, in Waimea, Kauai, he was an IT Technician with ITT.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fernando and Antonia Parinas.
He is survived by his parents, Nestor and Avelina Parinas of Eleele; brother, Jay (Gail) Parinas of Waipahu; grandparents, Alvaro and Beatriz Serapio of Eleele; aunts, Rose Perona of Chicago, Leticia Delacruz of Philippines, Zeny (Clem) Lum of Las Vegas, Cris (Roel) Acob of Eleele; uncles, Donato (Mercy) Parinas of Kekaha, Puliriano (Connie) Parinas of Sacramento, CA, Amado (Rebecca) Serapio of Eleele, Hory (Leticia) Serapio of Eleele, Fidel (Estrella) Serapio of Kaumakani; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, with viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Mass to be celebrated at 10 am. Burial will follow at the Hanapepe Public Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Amelia Louis Perreira
Amelia “Emily” Louis Perreira of Hanamaulu, Kauai passed away on March 29, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 96. She was born on January 29, 1917 in Omao, Kauai. She was a Homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her husband Frank G. Perreira and her son Gaylord G. Perreira.
She is survived by her son; Gregory (Crescencia) Perreira;
9 Grandchildren: Ryan (Joe-Ann) Perreira, Wesley (Stacy) Perreira, Trisha Perreira, Randall (Suzan) Perreira, Gregory S. Perreira, Richard (Cherelle Rego) Perreira, Michael Perreira, James Perreira, Victoria Perreira and 11 great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday April 11, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church from 8:00 am to 9:45 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. and burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary.
Arlene Balauro
Arlene Pualani Balauro of Omao passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 29, 2013, at the age of 46. She was born in Honolulu on September 15, 1966, and was a dedicated homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Terrence Balauro; four children, Tee Balauro Maui; Adaire (Blaine) Camden of North Carolina; Justine (Jerold) Balauro of Puhi; Brittany (Willie) Balauro of Lihue; 6 grandchildren; parents, Paul and Nani Higa of Omao; six siblings, Elton (Cherie) Kahalekai of Wailua Homesteads; Kauilani (Alex) Stahl of Lihue; John (Rebecca) Kahalekai of Omao; Jackie (Tom) Contrades of Wailua Homesteads; Roxanne (Walter) Kahalekai of Hilo; Orrin (Pat) Kahalekai of Arizona; step-brothers, Parrish, Paxton and Palmer Higa; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kalaheo Ward with services from 1 to 2 p.m. No visitation.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Katherine Samiano
Katherine Elaine Samiano of Wailua Homesteads, Kauai, Hawaii. She passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 17, 2013. She was born in Koloa, Kauai on June 10, 1942. She was retired from K-Mart and Star Market.
She is preceded in death by: parents, Cornelio Casabar, Sr. and Sophie Taroc.
She is survived by: husband, Rudy Samiano, Wailua Homesteads; sons, Duane (Karen) Samiano, Koloa; Darrell Samiano, Wailua Homesteads; sisters, Betty Casabar, Oahu; Thelma (Stanley) Tamagawa, Hanamaulu; Shirley (Chris) Ramirez, Oahu; Christine (Dustin) Broyard, Oahu; brothers, Lorenzo “Sonny” (Lisa) Casabar, Oahu; Marcelino “Siling” (Evelyn) Taroc, Wailua Homesteads; grandchildren, Candice Samiano, Landon Samiano, Courtney Samiano, Taylor Samiano, Taira Samiano-Oliveira; great grandchild Luke Regensberg, Numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday April 6, 2013 at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lihue Visitation at 8 a.m. Mass to begin at 10 a.m. Family suggest flowers be omitted. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Koloa, Kauai.
Luis P. Simpliciano
Luis P. Simpliciano of Hanapepe, Kauai, passed away on March 11, 2013 at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 92. He was born on October 30, 1920 in the Philippines. He was a retired Yardman.
He is survived by his wife; Rosita Agurilla Simpliciano; daughters; Carlina Butay; Perla (Balthazar) Duldulao; Elma (Hal) Goldberg; Luz (Rick) Alejo; Noemi (Efren) Pacol; sons; Ben (Sally) Simpliciano; Manuel (Pacita) Simpliciano; Arte (Natty) Simpliciano; Russell (Erlinda) Simpliciano; Manny (Tina) Simpliciano; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Friends may visit the family on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and where mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Amayah Nevae Agpaoa
Amayah Nevae Agpaoa of Okinawa, Japan, died on March 21, 2013 at US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan. She was born on March 21, 2013 at US Naval Hospital, Okinawa, Japan.
She is preceded in death by great, great grandparents, Flora A. Agpaoa, Salvador and Emily Carvalho, Frank and Jane Simao Sr, Joseph Freitas, Michael Bonilla, Jules and Beatrice Nordmeier, Uncles, Scott (Scotty Boy) Kaneakua, Tomas (JunJun) Garcia Jr, Joseph Michael Freitas.
She is survived by her parents, Ian and Nisa Agpaoa, grandparents, Kaulana and Penny Kaneakua, Fredelito and Imelda Agpaoa, Michael (Kristen) Freitas Jr.
great grandparents, Michael and Diana Carvalho Sr, Filemon and Esperanza Yago, Michael and Sharon Freitas Sr, Maximo Agpaoa, William and Anita Kaneakua, great great grandparents, Francis Freitas and Dorthy Bonilla, and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and extended cousins and extended ohana.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday April 6, 2013 at Kauai Bible Church, in Omao from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., service at 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery, in Hanapepe.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Mortuary, Kauai.
Florencio Basilio
Florencio (Flory) Bumanglag Basilio of Eleele died peacefully at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 17, 2013 at the age of 64. He was born in San Nicholas IIocos Norte, Philippines on December 19, 1948. He retired from Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa, as a lead public area employee on Kauai.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eulalio & Alejandra Basilio; brother, Cornelio Basilio; late wife, Milagros Basilio; sister-in-law, Salvacion Basilio; brother-in-law, Victorino Villanueva Sr.; and his nephew Michael Basilio.
He is survived by his wife, Bonifacia A. Basilio of Eleele; son, John Mark of Eleele; daughters, Christine (Rish Charles) Cablingan of Eleele, Milaflor (Richard Galano) Basilio of Eleele, Florence (Randall Koide) Basilio of Honolulu, Jennelyn Basilio of Eleele; brothers, Teofilo Basilio of Kalaheo, Roberto (Estrella) Basilio of Maui, Felino (Dionicia) Basilio of Eleele, and Rhomy (Cely) Basilio of Eleele; sisters, Carridad Villanueva of Waimea, Lucena (Agrifino) Bunsaan of Waimea, and Angela (Patrick) Tayamen of Eleele; sister in law, Clarita Basilio of Kekaha; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.
Friends may visit with the family at 6pm on Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai, with service to follow. Again, visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo with mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., burial to follow at Lihue Cemetary. Casual attire.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Yolanda Ranche Ragasa
Yolanda “Yolly” Ranche Ragasa of Hanamaulu, passed away on March 11, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 53. She was born on December 2, 1959, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. She was a Nurse at Hale Kupuna.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anita Balgos Ranche and Benjamin Yasay Ranche, mother-in-law, Rosalina Pagat Alquiza.
She is survived by her husband, Felymar Pagat Ragasa; brothers, Glenn (Precila) Ranche; Wayne Ranche; Erwin (Josie) Ranche; sisters, Jocelyn Ranche; Maribel Ranche Perrez; Lailanie Ranche Marquez; aunty, Carlina Iglesia; uncles, Oscar Balgos; Larry Balgos; Rizal (Cristina) Balgos; Father-in-law, Rosario (Violet) Ragasa; sister-in-law, Rose (Mario) Dulatre; brother-in-law, Charito Ragasa;a Roger (Dina) Ragasa; Rheme (Cynthia) Ragasa; Marfyn (Marlyn) Ragasa; Eldy (Annabel) Ragasa; and numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Friends may visit the family on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Chapel at 6 p.m. and Burial to follow in the Philippines.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
Raymonda Helen Haney
Raymonda “Monda” Helen Haney of Hanamaulu passed away at home on March 8, 2013, at the age of 54. She was born in Lihue on January 20, 1959, and was the kitchen manager at Polynesia Café in Hanalei.
She is preceded in death by her mother Esther Rapozo Kuhaulua; grandparents, Helen and Joseph I.
She is survived by her father, Stanley Carvalho; ex-husband, Michael Cardinez; four children, Kalei (Ricky Rego) Cardinez, Kanani (Harvey) Makekau, Mikey (Carolan) Cardinez, Tyrus “TC” Cardinez; five sisters, Noreen Kaneholani, Billie-Jean Hairston, Moki (Frank) Rivera, Abi Kuhaulua, Lokelani Kuhaulua; seven brothers, Alika (Shirleen) Haney, Eleu (Leila) Kuhaulua, Kaina Carvalho, Kaleo Carvalho, Destry Carvalho, Dawson Carvalho, Mitch Fanning; ten grandchildren, Megan Rego, Ricky Boy Rego, Cobie Cardinez, Daniel Makekau, Sherilyn Makekau, Kaiona Nakamura, Keona Nakamura, Nainoa Cardinez, Auree Cardinez, Kymani “small fry” Cardinez; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 10 a.m. at Lydgate big pavilion. A luncheon will be served for family and friends after the service.
Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Blaise Denis Aki
Blaise Denis Aki of Kapaa, Kauai, died on March 29, 2013 at Honolulu, Oahu at the age 62.
He is survived by wife, Carol Aki; sons, Blaise K. Aki; Christian K. Aki; daughters, Therese K. Aki; Dominique K. Aki; Noelle K. Aki; Genevieve K. Aki; Simone K. Aki; 11 grandchildren; 1 great Grandchildren .
Visitation Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Kaneohe; mass 10 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Ginger Lee Dee Ruiz
Ginger Lee Dee Ruiz of Kekaha, Kauai, passed away on March 28, 2013 at home at the age of 46. Born on July 16, 1966, in Waimea, Kauai, she was a former sales clerk at a gift shop in Lihue Airport.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Aniscacia “Anna” Feliciana; and brother, Renfred D. Ruiz.
She is survived by her father, Alfred “Freddy” G. (Doris) Ruiz of Kekaha; brothers, Maurice (Kim) Ruiz of California; and Fredric (Emarina) Ruiz of Waimea; sister, Dianna “Dee” (Llewellyn “Lew”) Young of Kekaha; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Kekaha, with visitation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and Mass to be celebrated at 10:30am. and burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Leonora Curammeng Albayalde
Leonora Curammeng Albayalde passed away at home on March 31, 2013 at the age of 92. Born on June 12, 1920 at Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte Philippines, she was a News reporter with Honolulu Star Advertiser.
Preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Ana Curammeng; and brother, Alfredo Lagazo Curammeng.
She is survived by her brother, William L. (Gloria) Curammeng Sr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may visit with the family on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai, with viewing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Private burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Julia Tomie Suzuki
Julia Tomie Suzuki, of Kapaa, Hawaii, passed away March 22, 2013 at the age 87. Shw was born on May 16, 1925 in Lihue, Kauai, she was a retired business women and bookkeeper at the former Nakamura Market.
He was preceded in death by parents, Matsuzo & Tsuru Eto Haruki; son, Joel Suzuki; sisters, Hisayo Nakamura; Momoyo Moribe; Tokiyo Arita; Sadako Shimabukuro; and Somie Haruki; brother, Hiroshi Haruki.
She is survived by a son, Gerald Suzuki, Iowa; daughters, Marilyn (Byron) Haugh, Kapaa, and Ann (Bob) Foos, Missouri; sister, Yoshie Kodama, Kaneohe; brother, Dr. Richard (Jane) Haruki, Kapaa; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, caregiver, Debbie Bahnmiller, Kauai; numerous nieces & nephews and friends.
Memorial service to be held Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Kapaa United Church of Christ, visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Family suggests casual attire and no flowers.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
