Obituaries for Sunday, February 23, 2014

• Holbrook ‘Hobey’ Wichman Goodale • Joel Bajit • Federico R. Palacio • Henrietta Boynton • G’Nell Kaleiohi Vea • Antonio Jimenez • Anacleta Medrano • Kosuke Miyashiro • Santiago Ganiban • Daakara Monson

Holbrook ‘Hobey’ Wichman Goodale

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hobey Goodale was raised on Kauai by his parents at Pihanakalani in Wailua and by his grandparents at Kalapaki in Nawiliwili, where he enjoyed fishing, surfing, hunting and horseback riding.

He attended Iolani School on Oahu in sixth grade and boarded there until December 1941. With the onset of World War II on December 7, 1941, Hobey returned home to Kauai to work for his grandfather, Charles Rice, at Kipu Ranch. He along with many others in his class never graduated. In 1992 at the Iolani School Commencement Ceremony, Hobey, and other members of his class, who had become leaders in Hawaii politics and business were finally awarded their high school diplomas. Hobey joined the Army in 1945 and was stationed on Shemeya Island in the Aleutians. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

He entered Menlo Jr. College in 1947 and while at home during that summer, met Nancy Sloggett. They were married on June 25, 1948. Hobey and Nancy moved to Kipu where Hobey became the ranch foreman. They remained the love of each other’s life for 60 years. They had four children; David “Kawika” Goodale (Sarah Purcell) of Hanalei, Kathy Richardson (Richie) of Lihue, Joan Evans (Randy) of Santa Barbara and Dr. Richard Goodale (Karen) of Kilauea; seven grandchildren; Matthew Goodale (Meghan), Dylan Goodale, Wayne Richardson, Katie Richardson, Anthony Evans, Juliet Evans and Ian Goodale. Nancy passed away in 2008.

Hobey left Kipu Ranch in 1962; and having bought his grandfather’s shares at Garden Island Motors, became its president. In 1998, he sold the dealership and retired.

Hobey was a member of the Hawaii Cattleman’s Association. In 1961, Governor William Quinn appointed Hobey to represent Kauai on the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture Board, where he served through 1963. He became a member of the Kauai Rotary Club in 1960 and was a Paul Harris Fellow many times over. Hobey served on the Kauai-Niihau Burial Council for 6 years. He served as the treasurer of the Lihue Public Cemetery for many years. He became a member of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in 1972, was elected a trustee in 1984 and served as the chair of the Finance Committee for many years. He stepped down as a Trustee of NTBG in 2013 and was elected Trustee Emeritus. Hobey was involved with the Kauai Museum from its beginning in 1960, was a Trustee and the President of the Board of Trustees from 2011-2013. He was a passionate member of St. Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church and was instrumental in the building of their new church and administration building. His interest and concern for the education of Kauai’s youth, led to his involvement in island School, where he served on the Board of Directors from 1987-present.

Hobey was inducted into the Niihau-Kauai Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2002. He was also honored as a Living Treasure by the Kauai Museum in 2002.

Hobey was passionate about sports; especially surfing, fishing, hunting, polo, baseball and golf. He and his friends surfed at Kalapaki long before surfing became popular. He played club baseball on Kauai, and in college. He coached Little League Baseball for many years. Later, golf became a significant part of both Nancy’s and Hobey’s lives. They were members of local golf clubs and traveled the world to play golf. A highlight for both was when they joined People to People Golf and were in the first group of Americans to go to China to play in 1987. He continued to play regularly until 2011.

In addition to Hobey’s four children and seven grandchildren, he is also survived by brothers Charles “Charlie” Wichman (Jeanne), Frederick “Bruce” Wichman (Lorita), and numerous nieces, nephews, uncle and cousins.

At the urging of his wife Nancy and his children, he wrote many short remembrance stories of his life on Kauai. Many of these stories were published in The Garden Island during 2010 as part of the 50 year celebration of The Kauai Museum. In 2011 he published a book, “Hobey”, which told his life story. This book may be found at the Kauai Museum gift shop.

A Memorial Service will be held on February 24, 2014 at the Lihue Public Cemetery at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hobey’s memory to the Kauai Museum, Island School or the National Tropical Botanical Garden.

Joel Bajit

Joel Caccam Bajit of Lihue passed away on February 16, 2014 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 22. Born on October 27, 1991 in Lihue, Kauai, he was a crew member at McDonalds in Lihue.

He is survived by his parents, Leonides O. Bajit and Juliet C. Bajit, sister Charlene (Harbey) Manglallan; uncle Melchor (Milagros) Bajit, aunts, Maxima (Rolando) Jardin, Antonia Bajit, Olivia (Pablo) Antolin, and Teresita Bajit, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Monday February 24, 2014, 9:00 am to 10:00 am, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Lihue Public Cemetery. Casual attire suggested and flowers are welcome.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Federico R. Palacio

Federico R. Palacio of Numila, Kauai passed away on February 14, 2014 at Garden Isle HealthCare at the age of 90. Born on January 14, 1924 in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a seed cutter with McBryde Sugar Co.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth K. Palacio; daughters, Florentina Gaoiran, Carmelita Patricio, and Shirleen Badgley; parents, Santiago and Veronica Palacio; brothers, Domingo Palacio, Felex Palacio, Mariano Palacio, Lorenzo Palacio, and Santiago Palacio; and sisters, Gerelma Palacio and Pelomina Palacio.

He is survived by his sons, Rey (Nenita) Palacio, Aurilio (Claudia) Mina Jr. of Pahoa, HI, Vincent (Lois) Palacio of Kalaheo, Benjamin (Nani) Palacio of San Antonio, Texas, Valentino (Kathi) Palacio of Kapolei, HI, and Edwin (Natalie) Palacio of Hilo, HI; daughters, S. Kuulei Aloha Mina of Honolulu, and Donna (Richard) Lau-Laranio of Kalaheo; 51 grandchildren, 95 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday February 25, 2014, 9 am to 11 am, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai. Memorial Services will begin at 11 am, followed by burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire suggested and flowers are welcome.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Henrietta Boynton

Henrietta Lopez Boynton age 74, passed away on February 5, 2014 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 21, 1939. She was a certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide for the State of Massachusetts.

Preceded in death by her father, Marcelino Lopez Jr., mother, Mary Pavao Medina; step-father John Medina Sr.; brothers, Ernest Silva Sr., Patrick Lopez Sr., Vincent Lopez Sr., and Phillip Lopez and sister, Helen Perreira.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Boynton of Quincy, Massachusetts; brother Alfred Lopez Sr., and sister Liz (Wayne Sr.) Allianic; sister-in-laws, Mildred (Ernest) Silva, Sweetie (Patrick) Lopez, numerous nieces, nephews and family.

A memorial will be held on March 1, 2014 at 5868 Hauaala Rd., Keapana Valley Kapaa. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Service to follow. Casual attire is suggested and flowers omitted.

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa.

G’Nell Kaleiohi Vea

G’Nell Leolani Kaleiohi Vea of Anahola passed away a Kauai Care Center on February 7, 2014, at the age of 59. She was born in Lihue on June 17, 1954, and was a dedicated homemaker and mother.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ephraim Kaleiohi II and Roberta Namakaeha Kaleiohi; sister, Glorietta Kaleiohi; hanai brother, Kingsley Gullian.

She is survived by her son, Michael Vea Jr. of Anahola; daughter, Jenna (John) Cox of Arizona; six grandchildren, Julie, Joshua, Johnna and Joseph Cox, Saphire Douglas, Kokane Maka; brothers, Ephraim Kaleiohi III, Edward Kaleiohi, Job Kane; hanai brother, Peter Lopez; sisters, Mitzie Kaleiohi of Anahola, Tanaia Kaleiohi of Anahola; Corina Kaleiohi of Kapaa, Olandra Kaleiohi of Hanamaulu; hanai sister, Yukie-Lynn De Silva; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Anahola Beach Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Antonio Jimenez

Antonio Trinidad Jimenez passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2014, at the age of 91. He was born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines on July 5, 1922, where he worked as a draftsman and architect. He retired from Kauai Stores Ltd. and Foodland.

Preceded in death by his wife, Carlina; parents, Elias and Maria Jimenez; In-laws, Sylvestre and Isabel Fernandez; and five sisters, Arcadia, Beatrice, Conception Esther and Lenora.

He is survived by six sons, Manny, Ernest (Cynthia), Abraham, David (Leeann), Samuel and Jesse: four daughters, Flora (Benjamin) Jasmin, Freddie, Ruth (Blaine) Yata and Esther (Peter) Riopta; 23 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Kauai Veteran’s Center in Lihue with viewing from 8:30 a.m. and services beginning at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Jimenez family with arrangements.

Anacleta Medrano

Anacleta Alimboyoguen Medrano of Hanamaulu passed away at home on February 16, 2014, at the age of 82. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on April 26, 1931, and was a Wal-Mart Greeter.

Preceded in death by her husband, Fredrico Medrano.

She is survived by two daughters, Pamela Mancia of Hanamaulu, Lynnette Medrano-Stine of Hanamaulu; 4 grandchildren, Shannon (Mayan) Mancia of Omao, Sean (Tessie) Mancia of Kalaheo, Travis Stine of Oregon, LyAna Stine of Hanamaulu; siblings, Harold (Dolly) Alimboyoguen, Juanita (Albert) Caspillo, Ronald Alimboyoguen all of California; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Church with visitation from 8:00 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Medrano family with arrangements.

Kosuke Miyashiro

Kosuke Miyashiro of Kekaha, Kauai passed away on February 9, 2014 at Kauai Care Center at the age of 100. Born on July 7, 1913 in Mana, Kauai, he was an employee at Kekaha Sugar Co.

He is survived by his sons, George (Yukie) Miyashiro of Oahu, James (Diane) Miyashiro of Oahu, Roy (Maureen) Miyashiro of Kauai, Max (Kathleen) Miyashiro, and David (Lee Anne) Miyashiro; daughters, Violet (Henry) Arakaki and Georgiana (Wallace) Sonoda; 17 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Private Services will be held.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Santiago Ganiban

Santiago Balico Ganiban of Hanamaulu passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on February 18, 2014, at the age of 96. He was born in Sarat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on July 25, 1917, and retired as a landscaper from Smiths Paradise.

Preceded in death by his wife, Agripina Ganiban and daughter, Eufemia Lagutan.

He is survived by his daughter, Carmen (Monico) Balico of Hanamaulu; four grandchildren, George (Rosevela) Garcia of Philippines, Madelyn (Emmett) Glee of Lihue, Romel (Gina) Lagutan of Canada and Saniata Balico of Canada; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 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.

Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Ganiban family with arrangements.

Daakara Monson

Daakara Andromedos Monson of Kapaa passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on February 18, 2014, at the age of 30. He was born in Fallon, Nevada on December 5, 1983, and was a tour driver with Polynesian Adventure Tours.

Preceded in death by his brother, Sean Monson; sister, Melanie Monson; grandparents, Ida Vee and Harold Monson.

He is survived by his father, Philip Monson of Pennsylvania; mother, Carrie Monson of Washington; four brothers, Hilary (Hiroko) Monson of the Big Island, Ian Monson of Washington, Nur Monson of California, Matthew (Larissa) Getchel of California; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will be holding private services.

Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Monson family with arrangements.