Evarista Cadiz Sagisi
Evarista Cadiz Sagisi, 81, of Lihu‘e, passed away at Garden Isle Health Care & Rehabilitation on Sept. 20, 2020. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on Oct. 26, 1938, and retired as a laundry attendant with Up to Date Cleaners.
She was preceded in death by husbands Eustaquio Ramil and Justo Sagisi, and siblings Florentino Cadiz, Mariano Cadiz, Hipolita Cadiz, Alfredo Cadiz and Melchora Domingcil.
She is survived by daughter Virgie (Robert) Liberato, grandchildren Boyet Parras, Rochelle Parras, Bryant Liberato, Chelsea (John) Aspree and Kimberly (Jesse) Kaho‘onei, siblings Rosalino (Bibiana) Cadiz, Dominador (Maria) Cadiz, Feliza (Mariano, deceased) Tangonan, Maria (Victor) Acojido and Josefina (Marcelino) Dela Cruz, stepchildren Rolly (Virgie) Sagisi, Rosita Ikehara, Loring (Pedring) Queja, Pedro (Melda) Sagisi, Eddie Sagisi, Francing (Flora) Sagisi, Fe (Ernesto) Nacapuy and Layda Sagisi, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, Oct. 17, at Immaculate Conception Church, with viewing from 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m.
Face masks must be worn and social distancing will be observed.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Alfred ‘Freddy’ Ruiz
Alfred “Freddy” Ruiz passed away on Oct. 3, 2020, at the age of 93, at his residence in Kekaha.
He was born on April 24, 1927 on Kaua‘i. He was a retired machinist with Kekaha Sugar Company.
He was preceded in death by wife Anicasia “Anna” Feliciano, daughter Ginger Lee Ruiz, son Renfred “Randy” Ruiz, mother and father Pilad and Frank Ruiz, and brothers John and David Ruiz.
He is survived by wife Doris P. Ruiz of Kekaha, sons Maurice (Kim) Ruiz of California and Fredric (Luisa) Ruiz of Kekaha, daughter Dianna “Dee” (“Lew” Llewellyn) Young of Kekaha, grandchildren Dr. Llewellyn Keali‘i Young Jr. of O‘ahu, Robin (Janoah) Young of Kekaha, Shanea Barickman Young, Mihe (Walter) Muraoka of O‘ahu, Leilani Ruiz Savona of New York, Racyn Ruiz of Waimea, Tiara Ruiz of Waimea and Kyara Ruiz of Waimea, great-grandchildren Kiana Young, Jaylin Elika Young, Kailee Young, Elijah Young, Rozanne Muraoka of Las Vegas, Sean Muraoka of O‘ahu and Mayleigh Ruiz Savona of New York, brothers Frank Ruiz Jr. of Kekaha and Guy (Priscilla) Ruiz of Kekaha, sisters Marie Lewis, formally of Kekaha, Lucy Kanoa of Kekaha and Katherine Martin of Kekaha, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 23, at Garden Island Mortuary, with a walk-thru and talk story from 5 to 9 p.m, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha, where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire and will welcome flowers on Friday only, at the mortuary.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Alfred Calangan Lardizabal
Alfred Calangan Lardizabal passed away on Sept. 11, 2020, at the age of 82, in Honolulu. He was born on May 15, 1938 on O‘ahu. Kaua‘i and O‘ahu were his homes. He was most recently employed with the United Public Workers union as a government affairs officer.
He was preceded in death by father Mauricio Lardizabal Sr, mother Annie Macose, and brother Glenn Lardizabal.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Heide Hensen Lardizabal, son Perry (Dee) Lardizabal, daughter Sonya (Jess) Lardizabal Quel, siblings Maurice (Florence) Lardizabal Jr., Carmen (Robert) Mercado, Charlene (Thomas) Arita, Maureen (Zachary) Octavio and Scott Lardizabal, grandchildren Ashley (Kevin) Cremer, Mariah Pai and Kaileen Lardizabal, great-grandchildren Kaisen Yanos, Braden and Kaylee Ramos, best friend Cynthia Apana, sister-in-law Rosel (David) Holthaus, extended ‘ohana Kailee Loa Sugihara, Mikelle Quel, Tina (Burelle) and Duke Alamillo, Roy Tabar, Michelle, Hannah, Makana McDermott and Essa Emelio, and numerous other family members and lifelong friends.
A celebrations of life will be held on O‘ahu on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Central Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nu‘uanu. Kaua‘i services will be announced at a later date.
Nobuhiro Matsuyoshi
Nobuhiro Matsuyoshi, of Hanama‘ulu, passed away on Sept. 21, 2020. He was born in Hiroshima, Japan, on Sept. 5, 1946.
He worked as a cement finisher for various companies such as Shioi Construction, Hawaiian Dredging, Grace Pacific, Lihu‘e Plantation, Rego Construction and Aloha Diner.
He was preceded in death by parents Chogoro and Kimie Matsuyoshi and brother Kimiharu Matsuyoshi.
He is survived by wife Cathay Matsuyoshi, daughters Maycia (Guy Ibos) Matsuyoshi and Ki‘ilani Matsuyoshi, son Noa Nobuhiro (Shar Thronas) Matsuyoshi, sister Irene Hiromi (Dr. Michael) Johnston, and granddaughter Taylann Misora Maluhia Matsuyoshi-Ibos.
Services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Lihu‘e Hongwanji Mission at 10:30 a.m. Due to COVID precautions, actual services will be limited to immediate family. However, friends and extended family may visit and pay their respects prior to the service beginning at 9 a.m.
Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Kaua‘i Memorial Garden & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
