Ervin A. Contrades Sr.
Ervin A. Contrades Sr. passed away on June 19, 2021, at the age of 91. He was born on Jan. 28, 1930, in Lihu‘e, and worked for Amfac Sugar.
He was preceded in death by wife Mercy Contrades, parents Peter and Ruby Contrades, sister Myrtle (Frank) Napoleon, brother Peter Noah Contrades, and sister-in-law Emmaleen Contrades.
He is survived by sons Erv A. Contrades Jr., Clayton C. Contrades and D. Kalei (Wiley Ann) Contrades, hanai son Charlie R. Strunk, daughters Lavana M. (Debra Almeida) Contrades and Sandi L. (Jerry) Costa, brothers Waldemar John (Patsy) Contrades, Daniel Contrades and Joseph (Betty Jane) Contrades, sister Imogene Richards, sister-in-law Anita Contrades of Moloka‘i, grandchildren Malia L. (Kyle) Napoleon, Roy (Brooke Akaji) Costa, Kalani Contrades, Kelsey K. (Linda) Contrades, Kendal (Naomi) Contrades and Kristine (Avaiyak) Burnell, great-grandchildren Kurt A. and Kyler P. Napoleon, Nakoa L. and Nainoa K. Costa, Keani, Angelo, Dominic Contrades, Scot and Kyle Contrades, Kiara, Kylen, Kendra, Avaiyak Jr., Bella and Ahkivgaq Bryce Burnell.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 10, at Kaua‘i Veteran’s Center in Lihu‘e, with visitation with the family at 9 a.m., memorial service at 10 a.m. and luncheon to follow. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face masks and social distancing are required.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
James Wiseman
James Wiseman of Kilauea unexpectedly passed away at the age of 73, on April 1, 2021, on O‘ahu.
He is survived by wife Diane Ragone, son Brendan Wiseman and grandson Ace of Los Angeles.
He was the owner of Wiseman & Company and DigitalMedia Hawai‘i/Pacific, Inc.
Memorial services are pending, and will be scheduled for a later date.
Donald J. Travaso
Donald J. Travaso, “Sheriff of Hanama‘ulu,” passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2021. He was born in Lihu‘e on Nov. 29, 1938, and was retired from the County of Kaua‘i.
He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Charlotte Travasso and his faithful companion, pet dog Manti.
He is survived by daughters Darnell (Myles) Aquino and Sheri (Scott) Yagihara, son Donavan (Alynda) Travasso, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brother Joseph “Pancho” (Mildred) Travasso, sister Geraldine Duarte, and numerous nieces and nephews.
On Saturday, July 17, there will be a short visitation with the family at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia at 9:30 a.m., with a Catholic Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Following the mass, a celebration of life will be held at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center in Lihu‘e from noon to 3 p.m. The family suggests casual attire. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
