Cipriano ‘Cippy’ P. Otoman
Cipriano “Cippy” P. Otoman, 93, of Kekaha, passed away March 5, 2019, in Waimea.
Born on Jan. 1, 1926, in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was an irrigation crew chief with Kekaha Sugar Company.
He was preceded in death by wife Sachie Otoman, son Sidney Nishiyama, daughter Sherry Ann Otoman, parents Domingo and Olimpia Otoman, brothers Cecelio, Federico and Bernardo Otoman, and sisters Claudia and Marcy Otoman.
He is survived by sons Michael (Marynel) Otoman of Ewa Beach, Oahu, Gene (Elaine) Otoman of Waimea, David Otoman of Kekaha and Joseph Otoman of Kekaha, daughters Judy (Guy) Fujita of Waimea and Lisa (Robin) Murayama of Lihue, 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 20, with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. and services to follow at Garden Island Mortuary chapel in Lawai.
Burial will follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Pamela Rae Darbyshire
Pamela Rae Darbyshire, 74, of Kapaa, passed away at home on Feb. 9, 2019. She was born in Iowa on Sept. 22, 1944, and was a health care provider.
She is survived by sister Jayne “Sierra” Lowe, brother Douglas Darbyshire, step-sister Jaqueline Brown, and numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 28, at Anini Beach Park pavilion beginning at 3 p.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Theodore William
Medeiros Jr.
Theodore William Medeiros Jr., 54, of Lihue, passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on Feb. 10, 2019. He was born in Hilo on May 1, 1964, and was a car sales manager with Midpac Auto Center and then worked at Kauai Kustoms Towing.
He was preceded in death by father Theodore Medeiros and sister Wendy Medeiros.
He is survived by mother Shirley Medeiros, son Kelden (Britni Palacio) Medeiros, grandson Kaleb Medeiros, sister Debra (David) Cabarloc, brothers Randy (Kehau) Medeiros and Paul (Cindy) Medeiros, and numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 19, at Wailua Houselots Park beginning at 5 p.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements
Annie K. Kanahele
Annie K. Kanahele passed away on April 2, 2019, at Straub Hospital in Honolulu.
She was born on April 27, 1936, in Puuwai, Niihau.
She was a housewife and a pastor.
She was preceded in death by husband Donald H. Kanahele, parents Kuuleilaoha and Joseph Keoualani Kanahele, sisters Jeane K. Keale and Josephine K. Kelley, brother Lindsay K. Kelley, son Donald H. Kanahele and daughter Anna K. Kaohelaulii.
She is survived by sons Kelmar H. Kanahele of Hilo and Joseph Keoulani (Maryann) Kanahele of Koloa, daughters Kay K. (Isaac) Kanahele of Kekaha, Ida K. (Gordon) Kaaumoana of Puuwai, Niihau, Diane H. (Bernard) Kanahele of Puuwai Niihau, and Annie K. (George) Kanahele of Puuwai, Niihau, grandchildren Kathy N. (Malia) Pfeiffer, Dana A. (Kaohe) Kaohelaulii, Cheryle W. (John) Kahokuloa, Ronnie H. Kaohelaulii, Georgiana N. (Kalei) Kahale, Kurtis N. (Ilima) Kanahele, Tiffany K. (Peni) Kanahele, Myrahann K. (Brian) Kanahele Gerardo, Kerrilyann N. (Bryson) Kanahele, Tracyann H. (Hopate) Kanahele Vakameilau, Chassidyann K. Kanahele, Bernard O. Kanahele, Katelynn K. Kanahele, Julieann M. Kanahele, Joseph K. Kanahele Jr., Annieellen Marie K. (Kaleiolalaui) Kanahele, Sydneyann K. (Sanjay) Kaaumoana-Morton and Gordon K. Kaaumoana Jr., and hanai children Tom Summers, Kuana Torres, Mark Turner, Gladys Kahale, Kaalik-lee, Charlie Baher, Nani Valpoon, Keikialoha Kahahuloa, Mike Sebareme, Lon Malapit and Jd. Queen.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 20, with visitation from 9 to noon, with services to be held at 12:30 p.m., at Ohana Niihau O‘ Waimea Church. Burial will follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in Kekaha.
The family suggests aloha attire.
Debbie Vidinha
Debbie Vidinha, 65, of Wailua, passed away on March 16, 2019, in Stanford, California.
Born on July 25, 1953 in Evans City, Pennsylvania, she was a retired aerospace electrician and sales associate.
She was preceded in death by parents David and Vera Broge, and sister Tammy Erickson.
She is survived by husband Robert “Bobby” Vidinha of Wailua, stepsons Alan Jeff Vidinha of Pennsylvania and Michael J. Vidinha of Idaho, nine grandchildren, sisters Terri (Jamey) Newberry of Florida and Tracey Broge of Oregon, and numerous uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 26, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary chapel in Koloa from noon to 3 p.m.
The family suggests aloha attire.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
