Obituaries for Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Ludevico ‘Jackie’ Pigao
Ludevico ‘Jackie’ Pigao
Ludevico “Jackie” Pigao, 81 years old of Eleele, Kauai, passed away on Feb. 12, 2018, at his home in Eleele. He was born on Jan. 13, 1937, in Hanapepe, Kauai, he was a Lieutenant ARFF Fire fighter and served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his soul mate, JoAnne Salazar; grandmothjer, Jiji Inosuke Tsuji; grandfather, Baba Sina Tsuji; father, Jose Pigao Sr.; mother, Alice Matsue Pigao; sister-in-law, Joanne Parages Pigao; brother-in-law, MacArthur DelaCruz.
He is survived by his sons, Rick (Melissa) Salazar of WA, Raymond (Lahea) Salazar of Koloa; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jose (Rosie) Pigao of Eleele, Donald Pigao of Kekaha, Ronnie Pigao of CA; sisters, Rosita (Jerry) Sakamoto of Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii, Linda DelaCruz of Kekaha, Gail (Wayne “Buddie”) Ayudan of Kekaha, Jennie Fe (Rommel) Manansala of Honolulu; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Kauai Veterans Cemetery maintenance shed from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Where services will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Inurnment to follow.
Casual attire requested and omit flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with the arrangements.
Kelly James Kunio Francisco
Kelly James Kunio Francisco, 46 years old of Waimea, Kauai, passed away on March 9, 2018, in Waimea, Kauai. He was born on June 14, 1971, he was a Mason.
He is survived by his sons, Kelson-Jay Francisco of Waimea, Kauai, Tayedyn Francisco of Kalaheo; daughters, Karilynn “Keiko” Francisco of Waimea, Kauai, Naomi Francisco of Waimea, Kauai; brothers, Calvin (Sharon) Francisco of Wailua, Kauai; sisters, Colleen Francisco of Colorado Faith (Darrell) Dadin of Hanamaulu, Kauai; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on April 21, 2018, at Lydgate Small Pavillion from 10 to 10:45 a.m. with celebration of life at 11 a.m.
Casual attire requested.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with the arrangements.
Feladis ‘Val’ Villanueva
Feladis “Val” Villanueva, of Kapaa, passed away in Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 10, 2018, at the age of 87. He was born in Hanalei, Kauai, on May 3, 1930. A veteran of the United States Army, Korean War, and recipient of a Purple Heart medal. Affectionately known as “Slugger,” he resided on Oahu for nearly 50 years. He retired from real estate sales and moved to Kauai in 1997.
Preceded in death by his parents, Felix Villanueva and Maria Pablo; brothers, Alberto, Peren and Hiraldo.
Val is survived by his wife, Anastacia “Ann” Villanueva; 8 children, Stephen Villanueva, Susan (Randy) Oshita, Matthew Villanueva, Valerie (Matthew) Murphy, Christine (John) Wilcox, Lisa (Arthur Betos) Villanueva, Roman Villanueva, Stacey (Brian) Sweeney; 17 grandchildren, Ray Adam, Joseph, Bryson, Jenesis, Natalie, Brooke, Dustin, Austin, Keith, Jessica, Micah, Kierstyn, Malia, Mitchell, Tabitha, Samantha, Blake; 11 great-grandchildren, Kyle, Braydan, Kaylen, Amber, Cheydan, Cruz, Lana, Bronx, Nova, Rider-Lei, Ease; brother, William (Lolita) Villanueva; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Val was a devout member of St. Catherine parish, Kapaa. He was an avid Lector and he also volunteered with the church food pantry.
His favorite pastimes were playing cards, fishing, going to the movies and socializing with friends. Like many of his buddies, he enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St. Catherine church with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Kauai Veterans Cemetery.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Juanita Amoroso Agu
Juanita Amoroso Agu, 83 years old of Kaneohe, Oahu, passed away on March 3, 2018, at Aloha Nursing & Rehab. She was born in Koloa, Kauai, on May 15, 1934, and was retired from PMRF as a Gas Station Attendant.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tiburcio Agu; parents, Vincente and Marcela Amoroso; brother, Frank Amorozo; brother-in-laws, Eduardo Malapit and Larry Phillips.
She is survived by her daughter, Renita (Keith) Yoshikawa of Kailua, Oahu; sons, Vernon Agu of Oklahoma City, Dominic (Wendy) Agu of Hanapepe, Kauai, Benedict (Jackie) Agu of Eleele, Kauai; brother, William (Mitronia) Amoroso of Oahu; sisters, Elizabeth Malapit of Kauai, Rose Phillips of California; sister-in-law, Carol Amorozo of Oahu; grandchildren, Vincent (Becky Haines) Hill, Ryan (Clente) Takiguchi, Robert (Amnesty Taylor) Agu, Kevin Agu, Bransen Agu, Bristy-Ann Briggs and Brycen Agu; step-grandchildren, Sky (Kimo) Sakata, Carin Yoshikawa, Shawn Arrisgado; Great Grandchildren, Aiyden, Ivy Malia Agu-Hill, Camden, Aiden and Quinn Takiguchi; Step-Great-Grandchildren, Brooke and Hunter Sakata, Nykki Takaki; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with the family on April 14, 2018, at St Raphael Church in Koloa from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Service will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a burial to follow at Hanapepe Veterans Cemetery.
Family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Captain Stephen ‘Kent’ Crosby
Captain Stephen “Kent” Crosby, 70 years old of Lawai, Kauai, passed away on Feb. 28, 2018, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born on Feb. 10, 1948, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was a retired Senior adult probation officer & The U.S. Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John T. (Helen) Crosby; brother, Stan Crosby all of Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Camellia Ditch-Crosby of Lawai; step-son, Stanley (Lydia) K. Dotario, Jr. of Kalaheo; step-daughters, Ramona (Bernie) Agor of Kekaha, Leah (Lance) Dotario of Lihue; step-grandchildren, Justin Dotario, Taira (Zak) De La Rosa, Keith (Annie) Nonaka, Kasey Nonaka, Branden (Taelynn) Scovel, Aleigha “Red” Scovel, Jenna Scovel, Keanu Dotario, Micah Scovel; step-great-grandchildren, Camron, Khloe, Zander; brother, Scott (Amanda) Crosby of Little Rock, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai from 9 to 10:45 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. An inurnment will be held at a later date.
Family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Leon Padilla Nacapuy
Leon Padilla Nacapuy, 81 years old of Waimea, Kauai, passed away on March 24, 2018, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 2, 1936, in Lanao Bongio, Lanao Bangui, Philippines, he was a retired Drip Irrigator for Kekaha Sugar Company.
He is preceded in death by father, Pantaleon Nacapuy; mother, Generosa Nacapuy; brother, Angel Nacapuy; daughter, Leoriza Nacapuy.
He is survived by his wife, Rizalina “Saling” Nacapuy of Waimea, Kauai; sons, Ernesto (Annie Fe) Nacapuy of Kauai, Leonilo (Loida) Nacapuy of Honolulu, Oahu; daughters, Delia (Roger) Pillos of Kauai, Belinda (Maurice) Pancho of Kauai, Joann (Glenn Agtunong) Nacapuy of Kauai; grandchildren, Ernest Joey, Cassandra Nacapuy, Roger, Jay, Chad Pillos, Jonathan, Jennifer Pancho, Christine Galang, Catherine Nacapuy, Galen Agtunong; great-grandchildren, Colin, Jonah, Chaysen Nacapuy, Kaezlyn Batis, Thaireef, Mason Pillos, Kaeden Pancho-Silva, Lily SungWoo; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St Theresa Catholic Church. Visitation with the family will be from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Services begin at 11 a.m. There will be a burial to follow at the Kekaha Public Cemetery.
Family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Brandon Pagala
Brandon Pagala, 33 years old, passed away on March 28, 2018. He was born on Sept. 4, 1984.
He is preceded in death by father, Jose Pagala Sr., grandparents, paternal grandparents, Roman and Anacleta Pagala; maternal grandfather, Marcelo Halog Sr.
He is survived by mother, Adela Pagala of Kekaha, Kauai; grandmother, Aidalida “Aida” Halog of Kekaha, Kauai; brothers, Freddy (Julie) Patricio of Kekaha, Kauai, Danny “Opo” Patricio of Kekaha, Kauai, Kaipo Pagala of Oahu, Jose (Rosa) Pagala Jr of San Diego, California, Lester Pagala of Kekaha, Kauai; sisters, Vicky (Chris) Dias of Maui, Ester Pagala of Big Island, Hawaii; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family may visit with the family on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai, from 5 to 9 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Prayer services cremation to follow and again on Saturday April 14, 2018, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Elizabeth Ann Oyamot
Elizabeth Ann (Rapozo) Oyamot, of Makaweli, passed away on March 5, 2018, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Lihue, Kauai at the age of 82. She was born on Sept. 27, 1935, in Hanamaulu, Kauai. She was a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Severino “German” Oyamot; parents, Daniel Rapozo and Roseline Silva Malaia Rapozo Rodrigues; daughter-in-law, Helena Yadao Oyamot; hanai sons, Charles “Eddie” Fu and William “Billy” Keale.
She is survived by daughters, Rowena (Calvin) Fukushima, Wenda (Chuck) Moon; sons, Rodney (Josie) Oyamot, Mansfield (Noreen) Oyamot, Malcolm (Faith Melandish) Oyamot, Jonathan (Marietta) Oyamot; grandchildren, Elizabeth Rabelas (Joe) Kelling, Jaime Rabelas (Bryce), Macey Walleen (Brad), Nalu Erikson (Ciarra) Walleen, Pua Taylor (James) Britt, Jerene Oyamot (Wesley) Manuel, Brandee (Kunane) Turalde, Taysia Oyamot (Brendan), Jayson Oyamot (Emily); step-grandchildren, Maren and Jason Rasay; hanai grandchildren, Chas Fu, Anela Fu, Chris Fu; fur grand pup, Ma’ili; brother, Donald (Frances) Rapozo; sisters, Bernice Hiranaka, Clara Nuivo, Florence (Lucky) Oyamot, Gwen Zaima, Priscilla (Bob) Rego, Bernadette (Griffen) Hodges, Beverly Rapozo; 21 great-grandchildren, cousins, numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary Church in Waimea. Mass to follow at 10 a.m. with Father E.J. Resinto. The ohana request standing wreaths be omitted, flower leis are welcomed, and casual attire suggested.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Benidict ‘BJ’ Hughes Navor Gaitos
Benidict “BJ” Hughes Navor Gaitos, went to the Kingdom of his Heavenly Father after a long battle with AML leukemia, on April 1, 2018, at Wilcox Hospital. He was born on July 9, 1990, and was a drywall construction worker with the company Shioi. He was also a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandpa, Benidicto Gaitos II.
He is survived by his girlfriend, Kelsi Ogata; son, Zaikea Gaitos; daughter, Kaydence Gaitos; mother, Virgie Navor (Dean Wakuta); father, Ben Ferdinand Navalta Gaitos III; brother, Hollywood (Nadia) Aquias; sister, Krystal-Carrie “KC” (Kylie) Gaitos; maternal grandparents, Ricardo and Adelina Navor; paternal grandma, Celerina Navalta Herrman of the Philippines; aunties, Marlene Reyes, Norma (Clifford) Mission, Maile (Lester) Tugade, Catharina (Fray) Belasco of the Philippines; uncles, Ricardo Navor Jr., Ridel (Jane) Navor, Emiliano (Juanit) Gaetos of the Philippines, Ben (Patricia) Geron of Germany; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A wake will be held on April 27, 2018, at Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai from 6 to 9 p.m. A celebration of life will be held on April 28, at St. Catherine’s Church on Kawaihau Rd. Kapaa. Visitation will be held from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. A burial will follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial.
There will be a luncheon to follow at Nawiliwili Beach Park, Kalapaki.
Flowers welcome.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
