Obituaries for Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017
• Aiko Nakaya • Marsha Mae Honnold • Shyden Likeke Kaniala Kaneholani-Ponte • Herbert Stanley Cambra • Eloy Salvador Pascua • Linda May Louis Kanahele • Dr. Alan W. Robello • Kai‘ea Anthony Diamond Chandler • Patricia Ann Palama
Aiko Nakaya
Aiko Nakaya, 88, passed away on June 29, 2017, in Waimea.
Born on April 23, 1929, in Sapporo, Japan, she was a retired tour guide with Kauai Island Tours.
She was preceded in death by husband Mitsuru Nakaya and son Stanley Nakaya.
She is survived by sons: Allan (Ann) Nakaya of Las Vegas, Clyde Nakaya of Kauai and Glenn (Keiko) Nakaya of Honolulu, grandchildren Randal Nakaya, Grant Nakaya, Lauren (Peter) Fitterling, Jacklyn Nakaya, Nicholas Nakaya, Noe Nakaya and Naomi Nakaya, sisters Yoko Takahashi, Tomoko Ozaki and Yasushi Nakane, all of Japan, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Aug. 5, at West Kauai Honpa Hongwanji, Waimea Temple, from 9 a.m. Services will be at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe.
The family suggests casual attire and requests flowers be omitted.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Marsha Mae Honnold
Marsha Mae Honnold, 74, of Santa Barbara, California, formerly of Kauai, was born on Oct. 6, 1942, and passed away on June 29, 2017, at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital. She was a world traveler and an elementary school teacher across the United States and Europe, as well as a mentor and trainer for teachers at the University of California at Santa Barbara.
She was preceded in death by parents Marcelino and Feliza Cuizon and brother Gene Cuizon.
She is survived by husband Greg Honnold Sr., sons Greg Honnold Jr. and Rich Honnold, grandchildren Kanani, Isabella, Drake and Dane, brother Dennis (Lynn) Cuizon, sisters Carmen Stagner and Suzette Cuizon, sister-in-law Gayle Cuizon, and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Services will begin at noon with internment to follow.
Shyden Likeke Kaniala Kaneholani-Ponte
Shyden Likeke Kaniala Kaneholani-Ponte of Wailua Houselots passed away from his battle with cancer at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children on July 18, 2017, at the age of 9. He was born in Lihue on Feb. 13, 2008, and was a student at Wilcox Elementary School.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Alfred and Evelyn Reis and Herbert and Elizabeth Kaneholani.
He is survived by parents Bryon Ponte and Shy Kaneholani-Ponte, sisters Brittney, Bryanna and Bryancie, brothers Shane and Shaisten, grandparents Fred and Sharon Ponte and Daniel Kaneholani and Evangeline Reis, and numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, at Anahola Beach Park (Hawaiian Homes side), with viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. and services at 10 a.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Herbert Stanley Cambra
Herbert S. Cambra, 83, of Koloa, passed away on June 20, 2017. Born on Dec. 20, 1933, he was a retired truck driver for McBryde Sugar Company.
He was preceded in death by wife Shirley M. Cambra and parents Alfred and Mary Cambra.
He is survived by daughters Marilyn (Montgomery) Pia and Dawn (Warren) Etrata, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Family and friends may visit with the family on Friday, Aug. 4, at St. Raphael Church in Koloa,m with visitation at 8 a.m. and Mass at 10- a.m., with luncheon to follow. Burial will be held after lunch at Kauai Memorial Garden in Lihue.
Arrangements were handled by Borthwick Mortuary.
Eloy Salvador Pascua
Eloy Salvador Pascua, 88, of Kekaha, passed away on July 13, 2017, at his home.
Born on June 25, 1929, in Vira Laoag City, Philippines, he was a retired sugar cane cleaner and feeder.
He was preceded in death by his parents Narciso and Concordia Pascua, sisters Encarnation and Catalina, brothers Jaime and Luis and grandsons Matthew and Ferdinand.
He is survived by his wife Leonarda Pascua of Kekaha, sons Jacinto (Linda) Pascua of Kekaha, Victor (Fely) Pascua of Kekaha, Willy (Renee) Pascua of California and Benny (Jeneth) Pascua of California, daughter Josie (Danilo) Pascual of Oahu, 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha, from 8 to 9:45 a.m., where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire.
Linda May Louis Kanahele
Linda May Louis Kanahele, 54, of Hanapepe, passed away on July 13, 2017, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1962 on Kauai.
She is survived by her husband Danny Kanahele Sr., sons Evan (Renee) Louis, Danny (Taryn) Kanahele, Jr. and Kaleb Kaiwi, and daughters Caryn (Tony) Bernaldes, Kacee (Kawena) Kanahele, Dannlyn (Chelsie) Kanahele, Lacey (Ronald) Kanahele, Jada Bernaldes, Tori Pagador and Felecia Bernaldes, brother Jerry (Reiko) Louis Jr., sisters Jerrlyn (George) Gregory, Monica (Angel) Louis-Alayvilla, Aloha (Charlie) Kaliloa and Lorna Brun, mother Marilyn Pacheco Louis, father Jerry (Shiela) Louis Sr., 13 grandchildren and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Borthwick Kauai Mortuary chapel in Koloa from 10 a.m., where services will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Dr. Alan W. Robello
Dr. Alan W. Robello, 81, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 in Folsom, California.
He was born in Eleele on Aug. 5, 1935, son of the late Frances Jardin and Jack Robello.
He attended high school at Bellarmine Preparatory School in San Jose, California, and went to college at the University of Southern California, and then transferred to the University of San Francisco, graduating in 1959. His postgraduate education was at Loyola School of Dentistry in Chicago, graduating in 1963.
He served as a captain in the Air Force, stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah. He held a dental license in California, Hawaii and Illinois. He was a member of the California Dental Association. He was instrumental in the organization of the Sutter Creeks Catholic Sisters Home to bring religious education to elementary children. He promoted and educated on dental health in the elementary schools. He was member of E Clampus Vitas. He was one of the Filthy Five.
He later practiced dentistry in San Francisco and Sutter Creek, California, until his retirement.
He was an amazing dentist, avid hunter and craftsman, true friend, loving father, grandfather, husband, brother and son. He was greatly admired and respected by all who knew him. He will be truly missed by all and be forever in our hearts.
He was preceded in death by parents Jack and Francis Robello and sister Sandy Ferreira. Mourning his loss are Joyce Farrell, sister, of Haleiwa, Oahu, brothers-in-law Michael Farrell of Haleiwa, Wallace Ferreira and wife Carolyn of Kalaheo, niece Terri Morates of Oregon, nephews Kai Farrell of Haleiwa and Todd Ferreira of Roseville, California, spouses June Baines of Folsom, California and Kim Gianandrea of Pine Grove, California, sons (Alan) Wayne Robello, Jr. of Fair Oaks, California, Ron Robello of Sacramento, Justin Robello of Pine Grove, California, daughters Elizabeth Robello of Sacramento, California, Renee Robello-Kladde of Folsom, California, and grandchildren Natalie Wallace, Brandon Robello, Ryan Robello and SarahGrace Kladde of the Sacramento area.
Internment will be at Holy Cross Church Cemetery in Kalaheo, Saturday Aug. 5, at 4 p.m.
Kai’ea Anthony Diamond Chandler
Kai’ea Anthony Diamond Chandler, 16, of Ohioville, died June 19, 2017.
Born July 21, 2000, in Lihue, he was the son of Johhna Girting and Shawn Chandler. He was a senior at Western Beaver High School, class of 2018, where he was a member of the football and basketball teams.
In addition to his parents, he leaves behind brothers and sister Mika and Raven Chandler, Michael and Mahala Gomola, many dear cousins, friends, tutu Merrilee Chandler, and all of his Kalihiwai ohana.
He will be missed forever.
Aug. 5, starting at 10 a.m., the ohana will be gathering at the Kalihiwai boathouse to remember Kai’ea, and will be spreading his ashes at Kalihiwai Beach.
All are invited to celebrate the life of Kai’ea Anthony Diamond Chandler.
Patricia Ann Palama
Patricia Ann Palama, 74, of Kalaheo, passed away on July 23, 2017, at Wilcox Medical Center.
She was born on May 29, 1943, in Waimea.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clem and Linda Reponte, siblings Clemente Reponte Jr., Robert Reponte and Frances McGuire, husband Thomas Palama, and children Tanya and Kaleo Palama.
She is survived by sons Lance (Maureen) Palama, Kimo Palama, Kawila (Desiree) Palama and Keola (Megan) Palama, all of Kalaheo, daughter Tara Palama of Kalaheo, grandchildren Kui (Shanelle), Kulia (Lono), Landon, Koa, Keanu (Trisha), Kaweo, Lacey, Keani (Kyle), Reign, Hekili and Kahawailai, great-grandchildren Anuhea, Aleigha, Lawakua, Keale, Lanela and Haku, sisters Cindy (Leggie) Vinluan of Oahu and Tina Reponte of Maui, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Aug. 4, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe.
The family suggests aloha attire.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary.
