• Tyson Alika Lawai’a Aipa-Rivera • Yukio Shigeta • Elizabeth ‘Nohi’ Johnson Ako • Grace Padilla • Wesley Hisashi Furumoto • Romeo Cristobal Juan • Charles Kyung Yup Kim • Albert Mitsuo Oshiro & Darlene Leilani Oshiro Tyson Alika Lawai’a Aipa-Rivera Tyson Alika Lawai’a Aipa-Rivera of Kapaa passed
• Tyson Alika Lawai’a Aipa-Rivera • Yukio Shigeta • Elizabeth ‘Nohi’ Johnson Ako • Grace Padilla • Wesley Hisashi Furumoto • Romeo Cristobal Juan • Charles Kyung Yup Kim • Albert Mitsuo Oshiro & Darlene Leilani Oshiro
Tyson Alika Lawai’a Aipa-Rivera
Tyson Alika Lawai’a Aipa-Rivera of Kapaa passed away on October 30, 2015, at the age of 15. He was born in Lihue on December 1, 1999, and was a student at Kapaa High School.
Tyson is survived by his grandmother, Ann Servantes, “Papa” Dwight Suzuki, Grandfather Season Servantes, grandfather, Frank (Joy Lynn) Rivera; father, Robin Servantes; mother, Renee Rivera; great-grandparents, Henry Lasconia, Robert and Henrietta Gonsalves; brother, Thompson Aipa-Rivera, Tyrell Aipa-Rivera, Trecen Rivera; numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Kealia Beach beginning at 11:00 a.m. till pau.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted Tyson’s family with arrangements.
Yukio Shigeta
Yukio Shigeta of Lihue passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2015 at the age of 87. Born on March 1, 1928 in Moloa’a, he worked for the Department of Water, M. Tanaka Store Inc., and retired from the County of Kauai as a plumber.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Shigeta; sons, Daryl (Martha) Shigeta of Maui, Layne (Linda) Shigeta of Puhi, Tyler (Rosie) Shigeta os Texas, and Donn (Pua Chin) Shigeta of Lihue; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Matsuko Doi of Honolulu, Kikuno Wakumoto of Kapa’a; sister-in-law, Esther Shigeta of Kapa’a; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Yukio’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Lihue Christian Church. Visitation will begin at 10AM with services at 11AM.
The family requests causal attire and are graciously declining flowers.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Elizabeth ‘Nohi’ Johnson Ako
Elizabeth Kao “Nohi” Johnson Ako, of Wailua Houselots, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on November 4, 2015 at the age of 86. She was born on May 15, 1929 in Honolulu, Oahu. Elizabeth worked for the State of Hawaii Library System in both Kapaa and Lihue branches.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Juliette Lahela Huddy-Johnson; sisters, Blanche Kamala Ako, Juliette Leimomi Kalei’ohi, Alethea Queenie Klask, Clarissa Johnson and Lillian Pua Kaimi and her brothers, William Luahine Ferreira Huddy and Fred Johnson, Jr.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Valentine “Uncle Val” Ako; daughters, Blanche “Kepola” (Stan) McCabe, Valerie “Nani” (Ernie) Garcia, Julie-Beth “Mamo” Ako and Dana Kaleo Kamai (Hanai daughter); her sons, Ivan K. Ako and Willie K. Pulawa, Jr. as well as 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of her life is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Koolau Hui`ia Protestant Church. Visitation will take place at 10:00am with Service to follow at 11am. The family suggests casual attire and Leis will be welcomed.
Arrangements by: Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai
Grace Padilla
Grace Padilla passed away at Kauai VeteransMemorial Hospital on November 14, 2015 at the age of 50. Born on April 8, 1965 in Waimea, Kauai she was an assistant office manager with Garden Island Mortuary.
She is survived by her partner jesse Trevino of Mission Texas; brothers, Eustaquio (Noreen) Padilla Jr. of Kaimuki, Honolulu and Joseph (Vivian) Padilla of Mililani, Honolulu; hanai brothers, Gil Aguilar of Honolulu, O’ahu, Michael (Julie) Broyles of Hanapepe and Tim (Jan) DeLa Vega of Hanapepe; sisters, Aida Padilla-Cruz of Lihue, Gloria (Raymond) Padilla-Ramirez of Ewa Beach, Honolulu and Becky Padilla-Komaki of Hanapepe; hanai sisters, Lilian (Lee) Henricksen of Kekaha, Yvette (Roland) Cadawas of Hanamaulu and Debra Ventura of Omao; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, Eustaquio B. Padilla Sr. and Pauline F. Padilla; and brother-in-law, Frank Cruz Sr.
A Celebration of Grace’s Life will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the West Kauai United Methodist Church in Kekaha. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with services at 10 a.m.
The family requests casual attire and flowers are welcome.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Wesley Hisashi Furumoto
Wesley Hisashi Furumoto passed away on October 1, 2015 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio. Born on December 29, 1950 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, he was a chef at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati.
He is survived by his son, Eric (Megan) Furumoto; grandson, Issac and granddaughter, Analeigh. Brother, Clyde Furumoto and sister, Karen (Dennis) Hiranaka; nieces, nephews and a large extended family dispersed throughout the state and country.
Numerous friends, family and co-workers attended a memorial service held in Kentucky where Wesley resided for the past 35 years.
Arrangements were handled by Linnemann Family Funeral Homes, KY.
Romeo Cristobal Juan
Romeo Cristobal Juan of Eleele passed away on November 10, 2015 at Kauai Care Center in Waimea at the age of 70. He was born on May 21, 1945 in the Philippines was a retired laborer for the Sugar Industry.
He is survived by his wife: Esther Molina Juan; daughters Jocelyn Juan; Joy (Juan) Montana; sister, Marciana Maluyo, brothers; Arturo (Carman) Juan; Quirino (Rosita) Juan; Fermin Juan, three grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday December 12, 2015 at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. where mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. There will be a burial to follow at St. Raphael’s Church Cemetery in Koloa.
Arrangements were handled by Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
Charles Kyung Yup Kim
Charles Kyung Yup Kim of Wailua Homesteads passed away in Wilcox Memorial Hospital on November 19, 2015, at the age of 93. He was born in Lihue on April 20, 1923 and retired as a Merchant Marine.
Preceded in death by his parents, Chang Soo Kim and Josephine Kane; siblings, George Kyung Hu Kim, Dinah Kahoowahakalani Kim Titus, Christian Chaney Kealohanalani Goo, Francis Sing Kahaole Hoomanaonui Goo, Josephine Minamina Sai Goo Kawakami, Joseph Kanakahela Goo,
Charles is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Noni Kim Salis; one brother, Hans Tu Goo; caregivers, The Brown Ohana; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015 at First Hawaiian Church in Kapaa with visitation from 9:00 a.m. and services celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Luau to follow.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Kim family with arrangements.
Albert Mitsuo Oshiro & Darlene Leilani Oshiro
Albert Mitsuo “Tinkiri” and Darlene Leilani Oshiro who have both passed away. Albert passed away recently on September 11th, 2015 at the age of 80 and Darlene passed away on December 22nd, 2011 at the age of 56.
Albert Mitsuo Oshiro is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Darlene Leilani Oshiro of Pahoa and daughter Jamie Oshiro of Oahu. He is survived by daughters Robin Kotani and Michelle (Rick) Chang both from Oahu; step-daughter Desiree (Roland) Arhelger from Pahoa; son Myles Oshiro from Oahu; step-son James “Keala” (Corina) Gorospe from Pahoa; hanai sons Shaston (Kiani) Oshiro from Kauai and Shaidon (Ashlen) Oshiro from Pahoa; 10 grandchildren; sisters Ayako Hunt and Gladys Akasaki; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Darlene Leilani Oshiro is survived by son James ” Keala” (Corina) Gorospe from Pahoa; hanai sons Shaston (Kiani) Gorospe-Oshiro of Lihue and Shaidon (Ashlen) Oshiro of Pahoa; daughter Desiree (Roland) Arhelger from Pahoa; step-daughters Robin Kotani and Michelle (Rick) Chang and step-son Myles Oshiro all from Oahu; mother Marlyn “Molly” Kuhaulua, sister Marlyn “Hoku” Souza; brothers Kalani (Judy) Kelekoma, Franklin Kelekoma Jr., Jeffrey Kelekoma, Clay (Leonora) Kelekoma, Ainsley (Linda) Kelekoma and David (Chris) Kelekoma ; and her sister-in-law Tomie Kelekoma all from Kauai; 10 grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at Hanamaulu Bay. Scattering of their ashes will follow the 11:00 a.m. along with a potluck gathering that will be held at the Hanamaulu Beach main pavilion. Casual attire requested.
