Obituaries for Sunday, March 16, 2014

• Nenita Palacio • Primitivo Ramos • Elvis Kanahele Sr. • Gaylord Williams • Masano Takahashi • Sueko Kimura • Mark Edward Vandervort

Nenita Palacio

Nenita Palacio of Eleele, passed away on March 8, 2014 at home at the age of 65. Born on September 1, 1948 in Nagbacalan, Paoay, Ilocos Norte Philippines, she worked 22 years for the Grand Hyatt as a housekeeper.

Preceded in death by her parents, Antero Sr. and Severa Cabugon; daughter, Rosenda Palacio;  brothers, Antero Cabugon Jr., William Cabugon, and Edwardo Cabugon; and sisters, Romulda Cabugon, Presentacion Cabugon, and Belen Cabugon.

She is survived by her husband Reynaldo Rosales Palacio; sons, Remigio Palacio of Eleele, Rogelio “Roger” (Ann) Palacio of San Antonio, Texas, and Noel (Catherine) Palacio of Hanamaulu; daughter Erlinda “Lynn” (Julius) Ramos of Eleele, and hanai-daughter Britnelyn Palacio of Wailua; sister Flordelina Lacro of Philippines; sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo, Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 am.  Burial will follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery.

The family suggests casual attire and flowers are welcome.

Arrangements are handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Primitivo Ramos

Primitivo “Primo” Edralin Ramos of Hanamaulu passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on February 20, 2014, at the age of 88. He was born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on November 27, 1925, and retired as a laborer with Lihue Sugar Plantation.

Preceded in death by his wife, Maria; granddaughter, Michelle Ramos and grandson, Crescencio Ramos Jr.

He is survived by five sons, Reynaldo (Marjorie) Ramos, German (Mila) Ramos, Samuel (Renee) Ramos, Crescencio “Cres” (Becky) Ramos, Jerry (Emily) Ramos; one daughter, Gladdy (Angel) Palaroan; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sister-in-laws, Juanita Ramos of Kauai, Marcelina Ramos of the Philippines; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8:00 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Lihue Cemetery.

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

Elvis Kanahele Sr.

Elvis K. “Bruddah Elvis” Kanahele Sr. of Hanapepe Heights, Kauai, Hawaii passed away on March 1, 2014 at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 41. Born on August 27, 1972 in Waimea, Kauai. He was a heavy equipment operator/supervisor at Kauai Coffee.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Kahalaomapuana Kanahele; Ubilie and Rose Kanahele; brother, Joseph Kanahele.

He is survived by his wife, Melody “Mel” Kanahele, Hanapepe Heights; sons, Josh (Christel) Niau-Kanahele, Eleele; Jordan Niau-Kanahele, Hanapepe Heights; Waylon Kanahele, Hanapepe Heights; Elvis Kanahele Jr., Hanapepe Heights; daughter, Jerica Niau-Kanahele, Hanapepe Heights; brother’s, Alvin (Sandra) Kanahele, Makaweli; Julius Kanahele, Waimea; Nohea (Charla) Kanahele, Oklahoma; Wayne (Ala) Kanahele, Oahu; Herman Kanahele, Washington; sisters, Connie (Wally) Rita, Omao; Darlene Kanahele, Makaweli; Sharon (Joseph) Kanahele, Kekaha; Moki (Daniel) Palakiko, Anahola; Napua Kanahele, Oregon; Betty Lou Kanahele, Kekaha; 3 grandchildren; numerous Aunties and Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 12, 2014 at Salt Pond Beach Park. Service at 1:00 P.M. until pau.  

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Koloa, Kauai.

Gaylord Williams

Gaylord “Kahu” Kekoa Williams of Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on March 5, 2014 at his home in Lihue at the age of 81. Born on March 18, 1932 in Kauai, Hawaii. He was a minister for Lihue First Church.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bean and Kaleialoha Williams.

He is survived by his wife, June Shizue Williams, Lihue; sons, Jonathan Williams, Anahola; David (Gina) Williams, Oahu; 2 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday  March 22, 2014 at the Lihue First Church. Visitation at 9:00 A.M., Service will begin at 10:00 A.M. Family suggest casual attire and flowers be omitted.

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Koloa, Kauai.

Masano Takahashi

Masano Takahashi of Kapaa passed away at home on March 7, 2014, at the age of 98. She was born in Kilauea, Kauai on February 29, 1916, and was a dedicated homemaker.

Preceded in death by her husband, Takamatsu Takahashi

She is survived by three sons, George (Betty) Takahashi, Kenneth (June) Takahashi, Richard (Sang Evans) Takahashi, all of Oahu; one daughter, Shirley (Danny) Gaddy of Colorado; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; one sister, Loretta Yamaguchi; two brothers, Kenzo Kawamoto and Raymond Kawamoto; numerous nieces and nephews.

Family requests no Koden. Private services were held.

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

Sueko Kimura

Sueko Kimura of Eleele, Kauai passed away on March 2, 2014 at home at the age of 94. She was born on August 3, 1919 in Makaweli, Kauai.

Predeceased by her husband Shigeru Kimura.

She is survived by her sons, Edwin (Fay) Kimura of Hanapepe, and Patrick Kimura of Honolulu; daughters, Fay Kimura of Eleele, and Linda (William) Shishido of Kula, HI; sisters, Kikuyo Takahashi and Setsuko Kawado, both of Honolulu; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Private Services were held. The family requests no koden.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Mark Edward Vandervort

Mark Edward Vandervort, 52, passed away on March 4, 2014. He was born on June 7, 1961 in Brookville, PA.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Connie Bullers Vandervort, sisters, Jean Cahill of Tucson AZ, Donna, Molly Ross, and Pat Long, all of Brookville PA, and his friends.

Private Services.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.