Obituaries for Sunday, October 13, 2013
• Justice Quel • Violet Hee • Frank Kaneshiro • Santos Carnate • John Lopez, Sr. • Nellie Hiyane • Marcia Martin • Eva Nishimoto • Henry Kaneakua • Hugh Rutan • Maria Garcia • Lenore Sanders
Justice Quel
Justice John Pacifico Makana O Ka Malu Quel of Hanamaulu passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on September 23, 2013, at the age of 11. He was born in Honolulu on December 18, 2001, and was a student at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnette “Kaleo” Quel; maternal grandparents, John Billianor and Marie Tumbaga; paternal great grandparents, Joaquina Eulalio and Felicidad Quel and cousin, Anjannette Duyanen.
He is survived by his father, Jeff Quel; paternal grandparents, Clementine and Pacifico Quel of Hanamaulu; sisters, Jazelle; Jazzlyn and Jazzmine Billianor-Pinero of Oahu; brother, Jeff Andrade of California; paternal great-grandfather, Luis Quel of Hanamaulu; numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Quel family with arrangements.
Violet Hee
Violet Charlotte Lee Hee, of Lihue passed away at her home on Oct. 4, 2013, at the age of 97. She was born on Oahu on March 25, 1916. She retired from a long career in education having taught at Hanamaulu School and Waimea High School, then serving as an educational officer at the Department of Education’s District Office in Lihue.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hong Min Hee; brothers, Dr. Alexander (Vivian) Lee and Henry (Clara) Lee and grandson, Rick L. Demaris.
She is survived by her three sons, Stephen M. (Arlene) Hee of Brush Prairie, WA; Bob A. Hee of Waimea, Kauai and Randall J. (Nancy) Hee of Kekaha, Kauai; three grandchildren, Malia (Brian Flannery) Hee of Corvallis, OR; Noelani (Jeffery) Schille of Vancouver, WA and Puanani Hee of Kekaha, Kauai; sister, Mabel Cornwell of Honolulu, Oahu; 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lihue with visitation from 8 a.m. and services celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family suggests donations be made to Catholic Charities Hawaii, Kauai Community College (UHF Kauai CC) or Delta Kappa Gamma Eta Chapter. Please memo donations “In Memory of Violet Hee”.
Frank Kaneshiro
Frank Kaneshiro of Kapaa passed away on October 5, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. He was born on August 14, 1923 in Waipouli, Kauai, he was a Retired Grader Operator with the County of Kauai.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Toshiko Kaneshiro; son Van Kaneshiro of Kapaa; daughters, Ruth (Dean) Fochios of Wisconsin and Jill (Leroy) Lagmay of Kapaa; brother, Soichi (Jackie) Kaneshiro of Kapaa; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday October 14th 2013 at Kapaa Jodo Mission at 3:00 pm. Service will begin at 4:00 pm. The family requests casual attire.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Santos Carnate
Santos Carnate of Kaumakani, Kauai passed away on October 7, 2013 at his home in Kaumakani, Kauai at the age of 84. He was born on November 1, 1929 in the Philippines. He was a retired seed Processor for Gay & Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Potenciano & Ceferina Carnate.
He is survived by his wife, Lucrecia Carnate; 2) Sons, Ruben (Lani) Carnate; Rey (Precy) Carnate; 5) Daughters, Renie (Gerry) Parayno; Sally (Reynaldo) Andres; Rowena (Abe) Sibuma; Rhoda (Fred) Soriano; Rebecca (Macky) Rodriques; Brother, Apolonio Carnate; Sister, Lorenza Carnate; 17) Grandchildren and 5) Great Grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday October 18, 2013 at Borthwick Kauai
Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Again on Saturday October 19, 2013 at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 9:00 am where mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery
Arrangement are being handled by Borthwick; Kauai Mortuary.
John Lopez, Sr.
John “Jay” D. Lopez Sr. of Keaau, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Hilo Medical Center at the age of 66. He was born on Kauai and worked as a construction worker.
He is survived by his spouse, Priscilla Lopez of Keaau; son, John D. (Tessie) Lopez Jr. of Keaau; daughters, Davelyn (Reynold) Lopez of Waimea; Leona (Randy) Lopez of Hilo; step daughter, Liana (Darren) Vegas of Kauai; brother, Michael (Kumpun) Lopez of Kauai; sister, Christine (Richard) Callejo of Kauai; 13 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services were held at the Living Waters Assembly of God Church on Friday, October 11, 2013. Donations can be sent to 4160 Hoola St, # 15I, Lihue, HI 96766.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
Nellie Hiyane
Nellie Sakae Takano Hiyane of Kapaa, Kauai passed away on September 28, 2013 at Honolulu at the age of 94. She was born on January 16, 1919 of Hawaii, HI. She was a retired Public Health Nurse.
She is survived by her husband, George Hiyane; daughters, Lani (Akio) Nakazawa; Kathi (Robert) Hiyane-Brown; brother, Thomas Takano; sister, Sumiko Wilson; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Kapaa, and Visitation at 9:15 and Service at 10:00 am. Casual attire and no flowers.
Arrangements are being handled by Hosai Garden Mortuary.
Marcia Martin
Marcia Kaleo Martin, 83, of Kekaha passed away on October 9, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Born on February 9, 1930 in Lihue, Kauai, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Martin; daughters, Cindy (Glenn) Alquiza of Hanapepe, Emmylou (Lance Parongao) Martin of Eleele, and Joni (Kent) Shigematsu of Kekaha; brothers, Eddie (Yvonne) Souza of Kalaheo, and Antone Souza of Big Island; sister Gertrude Johnsen of California; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, October 17th 2013 at St. Theresa Catholic Church from 8:00 to 10:00 am, Mass to follow.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Eva Nishimoto
Eva Atsuko Nishimoto of Lihue passed away on September 27, 2013 at Garden Island Health Care at the age of 80. Born on December 5, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was an employee with Joni Hana and Sone’s Deli and Catering.
Preceded in death by her parents Sanzo & Mitsuko Inouye, sister Lily Kamigaki, and brother-in-law Roy Kamigaki.
She is survived by her husband Brian Kazuo Nishimoto; sons, Eric Nishimoto of Makakilo, and David Nishimoto of Hilo; daughter Karen (Mark) Joto of Lihue; two grandchildren, Travis Nishimoto and Kellie Joto; sister, Amy (David) Yasuda of Kalihi; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the Lihue Baptist Church.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Henry Kaneakua
Henry “Nane” Kealakalae Kaneakua of Kilauea formerly of Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii passed away on October 4, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 14, 1930, Kawaihau, Kauai. He was a truck driver and a roofer.
He was preceded in death by parents, James & Louise Kaneakua; wife, Odetta Miner; son, Kieth Kaneakua; daughter, Georgialyn Kaneakua; sister, Eloise Oclit.
He is survived by son, Kelvin Keoua, Lanai; Henry (Jacqueline) Miner, Oahu;
Art Andrew Miner, Kapaa; stepson, Tarvin Makia, Maui; daughters, Lavenda “Tammie” Miner, Kapaa; Hennie (Troy) Villanueva, Kilauea; Eva Joy (Leslie) Peru, Kilauea;
Vera (Titi) Miner, Kapaa; stepdaughter, Amlin Landers, California; 28 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews & cousins& friends.
Celebration of Life, Saturday October 19, 2013 at Kapa’a First Hawaiian Church
Visitation 9:00 am to 10:45 am, Service 11:00 to 12:00 PM
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai
Hugh Rutan
Hugh Allen Rutan of Kalaheo, Kauai passed away on September 25, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 59. He was born on February 17, 1954 in Akron Ohio. He was an owner and operator with Rutan Refrigeration, Inc.
He is survived by his wife, Rene Rutan; brother, William (Carla) Rutan of Ventura, California; nieces, Jennifer Jorgensen and Brianna Rutan; cousin, Susan McEwen of Peoria, Arizona; grand-niece, Chloe Jorgensen.
Memorial and wake pending in November.
Send any Memorial Donations to the American Lung Cancer Associations.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.
Maria Garcia
Maria Cera Garcia of Hanamaulu, Kauai passed away on October 3, 2013 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 80. She was born on July 8, 1933 in the Philippines. She was a retired Dishwasher at Ho’s Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jaime Garcia; daughter, Norma Montero; grandson, Eddie Camarillo, Jr.
She is survived by her two sons; Narceso (Marieta) Garcia; Edwin (Edna) Garcia; 5) Daughters, Nelie (Eddie) Camarillo, Sr.; Nelda Fernandez; Lourdes Garcia; Mely (Edwin) Pascua; Caridad Garcia; 16 Grandchildren; 29 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday October 14, 2013 at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Again on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church from 8:00 am where mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Lihue Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Lenore Sanders
Lenore Lorelie Sanders of Kauai passed away on July 21, 2013 at the age of 88. Born on December 21, 1924 on Oahu, she was a singer & housewife.
She is preceded in death by her parents Blas & Candida Baldomero; siblings: Alfred Baldomero, Rose (Magno) Mabanang, Vincent Baldomero. Children; Mark Guillen, Gary Buza, Grandson, Billy Griep. (Shortly after her death) son Kingsley Guillen.
She is survived by her brother, Steven (Lorna) Baldomero, Makaha, Oahu; Children, Eileen Buza of Las Vegas; Sharolyn (Malcolm) Kight of Wailua Homesteads; Corliss Griep of Hilo; Lanceford Guillen, Leslie Guillen of Maile, Hawaii; Hanai-son; Glenn Gerber of Maile, Hawaii. Grandchildren, Angelei Hauge-Valko, Sherry (Al) Emayo, Selena Camat, Allisyn Kight, Lara (Charles) Portor, Crystal (Malani) Bilyeu, Vanessa Kight, Lisa Buza, Cindy (Bojay) Camat-Toki, Diedrick Griep, “Sonny”(Renise) Camat, Sean (Geri) Buza, Bronson (Vaipuarii) Kight, Kahealani Cummings, Braven Kight. Great-Grandchildren: Tiffany Naihe, Sharece (Dillon) Silva, Nicholas Hauge, James Hauge, Aldon Emayo, Aina Emayo, Aleina (Jaymebon) Busche, Alika Emayo, Acetyn Emayo, Tasha Griep, Haunani (Daniel) Bunao, Bill Griep Jr., James Griep, Alana Griep, Nanea Griep, Jaenese (Rhyan) Parbo, Jaelene (Shawn) Rapozo, Jaezelle Balilea, Jaexenne Balilea, Zachery Hale, Brandon Hale, Jack Porter, Travis Bilyeu, Sarah Bilyeu, James Bilyeu, Joel Bilyeu, Dion Bilyeu, Jonathan Bilyeu, Jeremiah Bilyeu, Isaac-Paul Bilyeu, Shelcee Camat, Gordon “Koni” Camat III, Shanlee Camat, Shaynee Camat, Diedrick Griep Jr., Kelani Griep, Tryson Paik, Tashia Paik, Jhonatan Rivera, Tiare Kaui, Kryen Kodi Baliaris, Kylen Camat-Toki, Kelsey Camat-Toki, Kaeden Camat-Toki, Kaycen Camat-Toki. Corey & Cade Buza, Puaranui Worthington, Kivanua Kight; Great-Great Grandchildren, Kinohe Naihe, Kaua Noe Naihe, Louie Mahelona IV, Maeva Silva, Kalena Mahelona, Aukai Emayo, Keani Emayo, Ayrie Anna Emayo, Ayrie Emayo, Dalton Emayo, Ayden Busche, Ayleah Busche, Sanoe Rapozo, Shaleigha Rapozo, Jeremiah Parbo, Rhiann Parbo, Mayson Griep, Marshall Griep, Kainahe Bunao, Kairie Bunao, Kainani Bunao, Jaeven Camat, Sarijah Griep-Sanchez, Izayjah Griep-Palmeira, Nainoa Griep-Palmeira. Numerous nieces and newphews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Anini Beach Park at 11 a.m. Look for white balloons. White attire is suggested.
Arrangements were done by Mililani Park and Mortuary.
