• Carolyn Linzinmeir • Gertrudis Antonio • George Oshita • Santiago Ganiban • Natsue Higashi • Ethel Tehada Carolyn Linzinmeir Carolyn Marie Linzinmeir, daughter of the late Frank L. Summers and Oneita Bushong Summers, passed away peacefully in her home
• Carolyn Linzinmeir • Gertrudis Antonio • George Oshita • Santiago Ganiban • Natsue Higashi • Ethel Tehada
Carolyn Linzinmeir
Carolyn Marie Linzinmeir, daughter of the late Frank L. Summers and Oneita Bushong Summers, passed away peacefully in her home in Santa Monica, CA on March 7, 2014. Carolyn was surrounded by her family, children, and grandchildren in her final days.
Carolyn was born on her family farm on March 31, 1937 in Middletown, Indiana. Raised a farm girl, she graduated from Cadiz High School in 1955. While the legacy and love of her Indiana heritage stayed with her throughout her life, she yearned to see the world. Fulfilling her dream, Carolyn joined Delta Airlines at 18 years old. She loved her career and travelled extensively before settling in Cincinnati, Ohio and marrying David Linzinmeir, a pilot for Lake Central Airlines which later became US Airways. Carolyn and Dave eventually relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana where she ran the family businesses and raised two children.
She loved peonies and orchids, martinis and rare steaks, massages and afternoon naps, politics and cinema, little black dresses and little white lies. She despised whiners, cheap shoes, chickens, and WalMart. Many of her favorite times were spent in Hawaii with cherished friends who will miss her aloha spirit.
Those who knew her well will forever miss her accepting nature, her loyalty, full closet, and wonderful laugh.
Carolyn is survived by her husband David Linzinmeir, daughter Lisa (James) Whitlock, son Jake Linzinmeir, grandchildren Carolyn Rose and David Whitlock, and sister Saralee (James) Riggs. She was preceded in death by brothers John Summers and George Summers.
Memorial online at http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/carolynlinzinmeir/Homepage.aspx. Service to be held at a later date. Donations in Carolyn’s memory can be made to the Southern California Hospice Foundation at www.socalhospicefoundation.com
Gertrudis Antonio
Gertrudis Juan Antonio of Kilauea passed away at home on March 31, 2014, at the age of 97. She was born in Bengcag, Laoag City, Philippines on November 12, 1916, and was a dedicated homemaker.
Preceded in death by her siblings and In-laws, Florencio (Dionisia) Juan, Eustaquio (Rosalina) Juan, Marcelina Juan, Severina (Bonifacio) Domingo and Ireneo Ganal.
She is survived by one daughter, Margie (Jesse) Layaoen; three granddaughters, Eileen (Dennis) Cadiente, Julie Anne (Robert) DeMond, Christine (Andrew) Abalos; four great-grandsons, Quintin Keona DeMond, Xavier Kaleo DeMond, Zayden Kainoa DeMond, Nelson Jeremiah Layaoen-Abalos; one sister, Josefa Ganal; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014, at New Hope Christian Fellowship in Kilauea with viewing from 8:00 a.m. and services celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Kilauea Japanese Cemetery.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
George Oshita
George Nobuo Oshita died April 2nd at home at the age of 93. Born March 23rd, 1921 in Anahola, the eldest of 6 children to Osamu and Ume Oshita. He was a pineapple/fruit/vegetable farmer and a Journeyman Carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 745. He also served during WWII in France and Italy with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, earning 3 Purple Heart awards for wounds received in combat and a Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Margaret Y. Oshita and his son Damon Oshita.
He is survived by his sons Russell Oshita of Oahu, Clayton Oshita of Kauai, and Marvin (Valerie) Oshita of Kauai, 2 brothers Clarence of Oahu and Albert of Kauai, 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Service will be held Saturday, April 12th at the Kapaa United Church of Christ. Visitation at 9:30 am with the service at 10:00 am. Light lunch to follow. Internment will be at Punchbowl Cemetery of the Pacific on Oahu at a later date.
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.
Natsue Higashi
Natsue Abe Higashi passed away on April 2, 2014 at Kauai Care Center at the age of 86. Born on June 5, 1927 in Sprecklesville, Maui, she was a house cleaner.
She is survived by her son Gerald Higashi of Kekaha, daughters, Peggy (Frank) Kiger of Maui and Evelyn Higashi of Eleele, sister Setsuko Takahashi of Maui, three grandchildren, Ginger (August) Camara, James Kiger, and Daniel “Teddy” Higashi, four great-grandchildren, Shaylyn Kiger and Alexis, Austin, and Ashley Camara, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday April 10, 2014, 4:00 pm at the Eleele Baptist Church. Service will begin at 5:00 pm. Family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted.
Private Inurnment.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Ethel Tehada
Ethel Yoneda Tehada of Lawai, Kauai passed away on March 16, 2014 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 79. She was born on April 29, 1934 in Kohala, Hawaii.
She is survived by her son Ryan Tehada of Lawai, daughter Diane (Hernando) Andres of Ewa Beach, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters, Matsue Nishiura and Kay Fukuda, both of Hilo, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery at 10:00 am, with light refreshments to follow. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
