Obituaires for Oct. 21, 2015 Alfred Paul Lopez, Sr. Alfred Paul Lopez, Sr. passed away on Oct. 9, 2015, at his home in Lihue at the age of 71. He was born on Jan. 26, 1944, in Koloa, raised by
Obituaires for Oct. 21, 2015
Alfred Paul Lopez, Sr.
Alfred Paul Lopez, Sr. passed away on Oct. 9, 2015, at his home in Lihue at the age of 71. He was born on Jan. 26, 1944, in Koloa, raised by his parents in Kalaheo and later moved to Keapana Valley, which he considered his stomping grounds. He retired from the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Forestry and Wildlife Division where he was a supervisor.
Alfred was preceded in death by his fathers, Frank Lopez and John Medina; mother, Mary Pavao; brothers, Ernest Silva, Patrick Lopez, Vincent Lopez Sr., Phillip Lopez and sister, Henrietta Boynton.
He is survived by his sons, Alfred Lopez Jr. of Wailua Homesteads, Shannon Lopez of Wailua Homesteads; daughter, Melody Lopez of Lihue; sister, Elizabeth (Wayne) Allianic of Lawai, grandchildren, including Wailea Lopez, Ashley Lopez, Shanlynn Lopez-Souza, Tiffany Lopez, Selena Lopez, Hiileimaikalani Perry; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Alfred’s life will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at 5868 Haua’ala Rd., Keapana Valley from 10 to 11 a.m. with fellowship to follow. For information, contact Melody Lopez at (808) 271-5235.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary/Koloa, Kauai.
Gary Allen Belmes Allianic
Gary Allen Belmes Allianic of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Hospital on Sept. 26, 2015, at the age of 38. Born in California on Dec. 22, 1976, he was a laborer with Garden Isle Disposal.
He is survived by his wife, Lauren Agrade-Allianic of Lihue; son, Ky-mani Alliance of Lihue; daughters, Mapuana Duhaylongsod of Koloa and Mysha Alliance of Lihue; father, Gary Allianic of Lihue; mother, Teresa Belmes of Koloa; grandpa, Benjamin Allianic Sr. of Lawai; grandma Nisbe Belmes of Vietnam; sisters, Cheray Kahalewai of Honolulu and Kehau Kahalewai of Koloa; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Juan Belmes.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. and Mass to follow. The family requests casual attire and flowers are welcomed.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Rufo ‘Papa’ Ibea Radona
Rufo “Papa” Ibea Radona of Lihue, formerly of Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on Sept. 19, 2015, at the age of 99. Papa was born on Nov. 6, 1915, in Barangay Santa Cruz, Sinait Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
He was an irrigator for Kekaha Sugar Plantation.
He was preceded by his parents, Marcelo and Augustina Radona; companion, Bessie Largo; daughters, Quintina Radona, Dolly Babayan, Judy Hanohano and Geraldine Kawamura; sons, Benjamin Radona and Rudy Largo.
Papa is survived by his son, Jose (Agripina) Radona; daughters, Magdalena (Rolando) Sidiaren; step sons, Joe (Ivy) Jamero, James (Rose) Largo, Chris (Rose) Largo, Leslie (Corrine) Largo, Gary (Lee) Largo; step daughter, Amparo Abalos; brother, Alfonso (Generosa) Radona as well as 29 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren and 67 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may meet with the family on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015,, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa.
Visitation at 9 a.m. Service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. The family suggests casual attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
Debra ‘Bully’ Leilani Cummings
Debra “Bully” Leilani Cummings of Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on Oct. 16, 2015, at the age of 63. Debra was born on Dec. 31, 1951, in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. She was a life-long entertainer and musician who was passionate about hula.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice “Sissy” Dabin and Laureano “Larry D” Dabin; grandparents, Helen I and John Rapozo Sr.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Cummings; daughter, Dionne “DeeDee” Pegeder; stepsons, Gabriel Tabanera and Kanoe Lizama; sisters, Carolin “Bootsie” (John) Kuehu, Cheryl (Nick) Makepa, Kehau Kekua; brothers, Darrel “Braddah” (Faith) Dabin, Daniel “Kaipo” (Hoku) Dabin, Carl “Keali’i” (Suzie) Dabin, Clayton “Ka’iwa” (June) Dabin, Craig “Kimo” Dabin, Larry “Kalani” (Shelby) Dabin; as well as numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is deeply loved by all.
Friends may meet with the family on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapaa.
Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m.; Service at 10:30 a.m.; Lunch to follow at St. Catherine’s Hall. The family suggests casual attire.
Steven Paul Duarte
Steven Paul Duarte, 81, of Makaweli, Kauai, surrounded by his family, passed away on Oct. 2, 2015, at the Kauai Care Center under Hospice Care. Steven was a retired service attendant from Gay and Robinson Plantation.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Duarte; brothers, Edward and David Duarte.
Steven is survived by his wife, Diane Duarte; sons Steven (Ann) Duarte, Richard (Leilani) Duarte; daughters Jane (Clyde) Rodrigues, Joan (Dewey) Ebesu; Brother George (Sarah) Duarte, as well as nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 9 a.m., on Oct 23, 2015, at Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Church in Waimea, with services at 10:30 a.m. The family wish to express their deep appreciation and sincere thank you to Kauai Care Center, Kauai Hospice, and Dr. Kapono.
Mamoru ‘Mamo’ Yamada
Mamoru “Mamo” Yamada of Lihue, passed away at home on Oct. 14, 2015, at the age of 94. Born on May 31, 1921, in Lihue, he was a scale master with Kauai Bulk Sugar Storage.
Mamo is survived by his wife, Amy Yamada of Lihue; sons, Craig (Tanya) Yamada of Honolulu, Lance Yamada of Lihue, and Royden (Vina) Yamada of Mililani; daughters, Donna (Larry) Bankus of Bremerton, Washington and Rowena Yamada of Haiku, Maui; three grandchildren, Nicholas (Magan) Bankus, Skyler Yamada, and Shasta Yamada; two great-grandchildren, Trent and Madalyn Bankus; numerous nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death by his parents, Masaichi and Takino Yamada.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at the Lihue Hongwanji Mission. A celebration of Mamo’s life will begin at 4 p.m. with services to begin at 5 p.m.
The family suggests casual attire and is respectfully declining flowers.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
