• Stanley Yokota • Emilia Galiza • Vivian Souza • Athmore Olivas • John Schaefer • Valerie Teixeira • Richard Kimura • Anthony Escalona • Lillian Agtarap Stanley Yokota Stanley Yokota of Lihue passed away on June 25, 2014 at home at the age of 76. Born on March
• Stanley Yokota • Emilia Galiza • Vivian Souza • Athmore Olivas • John Schaefer • Valerie Teixeira • Richard Kimura • Anthony Escalona • Lillian Agtarap
Stanley Yokota
Stanley Yokota of Lihue passed away on June 25, 2014 at home at the age of 76. Born on March 1, 1938 in Lihue, Kauai, he was a switching technician with Hawaiian Telephone Co.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Yokota; daughters, Kari Yokota of Lihue and Carla (Jason) Idica of Eleele; brothers, Wallace (Sally) Yokota and Kenneth (Joyce) Yokota, both of Honolulu; sisters, Nancy Yamamoto and Diana (Norman) Oyakawa, both of Lihue, and two grandchildren, Leigh & Wyatt. Also surviving are numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, August 2, at the Lihue Christian Church from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Emilia Galiza
Emilia Cadiz Galiza of Wailua Houselots passed away in Hale Kapuna Heritage Home July 26, 2014, at the age of 98. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on January 26, 1916, and was a dedicated homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mauro; daughter, Norma C. Aka and brother, Josue B. Cadiz.
She is survived by two sons, Rev. Villamor (Grace) Galiza and Jesus (Rodalita) Galiza; one daughter, Shirley (John) Carlson; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; step-sister, Andrea C. Garcia; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014, with graveside services at Kauai Memorial Gardens beginning at 3 p.m. Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Galiza family with arrangements.
Vivian Souza
Vivian Leilani “Tutu” Vidinha Souza of Kukuiula. Kauai, Hawaii passed away on July 22, 2014 at the age of 96. Born on January 14, 1918 in Koloa, Kauai. She was a forelady at Lawai Cannery.
Preceded in death by her husband, Louis B. Souza; parents, Antone & Alohakeao Vidinha; brothers, Antone Vidinha, Billy Vidinha; sisters, Ludvina Kim, Julia Kanoa, Maggie Kua, Mabel Cataluna; Lena Yoshioka grandson, Robert Nawai Jr.
Survived by her son, Louis “Sonny” (Barbara) Souza, Makakilo; daughters, Vivian “Lei” (Robert) Nawai, Waimea, Julie Souza, Kukuiula, 4 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces & nephews, cousins, friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Saint Raphael’s Catholic Church, Koloa, Visitation at 9 AM, Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 AM.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Koloa.
Athmore Olivas
Athmore Dexter Olivas of Kalaheo, 67, passed away on July 15, 2014 at Everett, Washington. Born on May 12, 1947 in Waimea, he was a photographer and computer technician with Islandwide Photography and Koloa Elementary School.
He is survived by his wife, Eunice Olivas of Kalaheo; sons, Kyle (Aisha) Olivas of Mililani, Oahu and Jon Olivas of Kalaheo; daughter, Jamie (Herman “Ekolu”) Chong of Lihue; brother, Joseph (Angela) Olivas of Kapaa; sisters, Alejandra (Bruce) Dusseault of Kaneohe, Oahu and Lorraine (Shaya) Romey of Whidbey Island, Washington; seven grandchildren, Keenan “Nohili” Olivas, Kyren “Wa’a” Olivas, Kala’i Chong, Makoa Chong, Kaimana Chong, Makali’i Chong, and Nickolaus Olivas; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai, with visitation from 8:00 am followed by service at 10:00 am. Inurnment at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Lillian Agtarap
Lillian Leihulu Agtarap, 74, of Keaau, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at her residence. She was born on March 20, 1940, in Lihue, Kauai. She was a Professional Entertainer and a song bird of Wailua River followed by a life devoted to her family and God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fernandico Agtarap.
She is survived by her sons, Llewellyn (Pomai) Kaui, Shane Kaui and Kyle Agtarap of Keaau, Kameron Agtarap of Kapaa, Kauai; daughters, Arleen (Allen) Kuwamura of Kauai, Charmaine (Dennis) Della Bona of California and Jessica Agtarap of Keaau; sisters, Mildred “Kuki” Chow of Puhi, Kauai, Elsie Kaahaaina of Waianae, Louisa Brown of Arkansas and Alice Puanani Silverman of Anahola, Kauai; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Way of Salvation Church; 4565 Mamane Street, Kapaa, Kauai, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. luncheon and fellowship to follow. Casual Attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Dodo Mortuary.
John Schaefer
John Philip Schaefer of Kalaheo passed away on July 11, 2014 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 93. Born on November 17, 1920 in Buffalo, New York, he was a WWII Veteran & retired mechanic with Pacific Machinery.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bertha Schaefer; also by his brothers, Charles, Albert, and Howard; and sister, Kathrine.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Emi Doi Schaefer; son, Jace (Marilyn) Schaefer of Kauai; daughter, Geraldine Tom (Herbert) of Oahu; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private celebration of his life will be held at Hanapepe Veterans Cemetery. No flowers.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Valerie Teixeira
Valerie Ann Teixeira of Kapaa passed away at home on July 24, 2014, at the age of 64. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on June 11, 1950, and retired as a receptionist with Kauai Medical Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Roberto Ladera, brother, Roberto Ladera Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Teixeira; five children, Sean Ornellas, Trace (Fred) Aki, Shelli Ornellas, John (Genevieve) Teixeira, Sherri (Jeremy) Torio; 12 grandchildren, Samantha Eaton, Kaana and Kealii Aki, Fred (Suli) Aki, Clarence (Chelsey) Aki, Christina, Sheanna and Chesarae Torio, Jezarae, Kanani Kainoa and Channely Teixeira; 3 great-grandchildren, Chaslee, Chayden, Peleke Aki; sister, Janet (Ron) Silva, brother, Wesley (Priscilla) Ladera; sister-in-law, Kathy Ladera, numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, August 1, 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 & Funeral Home assisted the Teixeira family with arrangements.
Richard Kimura
Richard Motoi Kimura of Lihue, passed away on July 26, 2014 at Regency at Puakea at the age 88. Born on February 25, 1926 in Waimea, Kauai, he was an Accountant with Kauai Electric Co.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet Iwamoto Kimura; daughters, Pamela (Herbert) Hirota of Aiea, HI and Michelle (Placido) Valenciano of Lihue, Kauai; three grandchildren, Allison Hirota of Seattle, WA, Stephen Valenciano of Lihue, Kauai, and Ryan Valenciano of Lihue, Kauai; brother, Chimata (Harriet) Kimura of Waimea; and sisters, Yasuko (Takeo) Sugawara and Margaret (Jay) Downie, both of Waimea.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Lihue Christian Church, with visitation at 10:00 am followed by service at 11:00 am. Family suggests casual attire and requests no flowers.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Anthony Escalona
Anthony Marquez Escalona was born on March 11, 1967, in Lihue, Kauai. He passed away on July 7, 2014, in Whittier, California, at the age of 47.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Marquez Escalona.
He is survived by his Father Anastacio (Vangie) Ecsalona, wife Erma Escalona, children Anthony Kalama Escalona and Ailana Sidney Escalona, sister Barbara (Roderick) Green, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Previous services were held at the White Emerson Mortuary in Whittier California. Viewing and rosary were held on Mon. July 21st. Funeral mass was held on Tues. July22nd, followed by a reception at the Escalona residence.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, August 2, 2014, services will be at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapaa at 10am. Family and friends are invited to attend a reception following the mass in the church PLC. On Sunday, there will be a scattering of Anthony’s remains in the ocean at Hanalei. Friends and family are invited to convene in the Hanalei pavilion at 10:30am. Anthony’s home going ceremonies will conclude with a celebration of his life.
