• Zaeden Ray Pomaika’i’imaikalani Cadawas-Kaui • Robert (Bob) Lee DeMond • Charlene Sadie Kananimauloa Yamamoto • Mercedes Kealohalimaloa ‘Mercy’ Ching Zaeden Ray Pomaika’i’imaikalani Cadawas-Kaui Zaeden Ray Pomaika’i’imaikalani Cadawas-Kaui of Kilauea passed away in Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on Feb. 16, 2016, at the age
• Zaeden Ray Pomaika’i’imaikalani Cadawas-Kaui • Robert (Bob) Lee DeMond • Charlene Sadie Kananimauloa Yamamoto • Mercedes Kealohalimaloa ‘Mercy’ Ching
Zaeden Ray Pomaika’i’imaikalani Cadawas-Kaui
Zaeden Ray Pomaika’i’imaikalani Cadawas-Kaui of Kilauea passed away in Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on Feb. 16, 2016, at the age of 8. He was born on Oahu on Oct. 23, 2007 and was a student at Kilauea Elementary School.
Preceded in death by maternal great-grandfather, Takayuki “Taxi” Kimura; maternal great-grandmother, IvaJean Gerardo; paternal great-grandparents, Wilfred and Itsue Kaui Sr. and Edwin “Ah Meng” and Clara Fu Sr.
Zaeden is survived by his parents, Wilfred “Bradda” Kaui III and Shauntie Cadawas; sisters, Zalyah and Aveah Cadawas-Kaui, (big sister) Taelee Kimura; maternal great-grandmother, Sally Kimura; maternal grandparents, Lori and Alan Cadawas; paternal grandparents, Wilfred (Cynthia) Kaui Jr and Edleen Kaui; uncles and aunties, Clifton (Desteny) Cadawas, Jacque (Dwyle) Kaui-Lee, Melanie (Cary) Mitchell, Jeffrey (Emily) Kaui, numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Zaedens’ life will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church with viewing from 9 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be followed at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Robert (Bob) Lee DeMond
Robert (Bob) Lee DeMond, 70 Born on April 12, 1945 in L.A. California & spent most of his life in Hawaii. He died on Kauai Sun. Feb. 21, 2016.
He served in the U.S. Navy, a Contractor, Master Carpenter, and is survived by his wife Leinani Miyashiro-DeMond. 4 children: Raeann Osby, Renee Katsov, Robert DeMond, & Noe Partida, 8 grandchildren, 3 brothers: Ray, Dick & Ron DeMond & extended nieces, nephews, numerous friends & family.
Celebration of his Life will be held privately.
Charlene Sadie Kananimauloa Yamamoto
Charlene Sadie Kananimauloa Yamamoto of Kekaha passed away at the age of 65 on Feb. 1, 2016 at home. Born on Sept. 14, 1950, in Honolulu, she was a retired outreach worker with Ho’ola Lahui Hawai’i.
She is preceded in death by her sons, Mason Yamamoto, Martin Yamamoto, and Dexter Kaido Yamamoto Jr.; parents, Benjamin Naka’ahiki Sr. and Esther Naka’ahiki; brothers, Garrick Naka’ahiki and Marvin Naka’ahiki; and brother-in-law, Kevin Iwai.
Char is survived by her husband, Dexter Kaido Yamamoto; daughter, Dayla (Palani) Camacho of Kekaha; two grandchildren, Shelbri-Ann Cosier and Charli Camacho; brothers, Thomas (Alice) Baptista of Waimea, Benjamin Naka’ahiki Jr. of Kekaha, Brenn (Eileen) Naka’ahiki of Kekaha, Joseph (Nani) Naka’ahiki of Kekaha, and Clyson (Hoku) Naka’ahiki of Hanapepe; sisters, Pili Iwai of Waimea, Ku’ulei (Burt) Vidinha of Kekaha, Trudi (Lee) Contrades of Kekaha, and Elena (Todd) Naka’ahiki of Ele’ele; sister-in-law, Oriente Naka’ahiki of Ele’ele; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 at The Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints, Kekaha Ward. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. with services at 11 a.m. Followed by an urn burial at the Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Mercedes Kealohalimaloa ‘Mercy’ Ching
Mercedes Kealohalimaloa “Mercy” Ching of Hanapepe passed away at Kaua’i Veteran’s Memorial Veteran’s Hospital on Feb. 22, 2016 at the age of 90. Born on Nov. 14, 1925 in Hanapepe, Kaua’i she was a cafeteria worker at Ele’ele School for the Department of Hawai’i.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William K. C. Ching, Sr.; and son, William K. C. Ching, Jr.
Mercy is survived by her daughter, Gwendolyn “Nani” (Gerald) Hill of Hanapepe; four grandchildren, Cameo Pualani Hill of Phoenix, Arizona, Michael Kamahiai of Phoenix, Arizona, Kapiolani Nisha Ching of Honolulu, and Josiah Kawohikukahi Ching of Ellensburg, Washington; one great-grandchild, London Elizabeth Mililani Hill of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers, Clarence (Lillian) Kaohi of Ele’ele and Ronald (Marge) Kaohi of Honolulu; sisters, Betty Kaleohano of Hanapepe and Arlene Naholoholo of California; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with services at 10:30 a.m with burial to follow at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire and flowers are welcomed.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
