Michael Cipriano Otoman
Michael Cipriano Otoman passed away at age 73 on July 12, 2021, in Ewa Beach, O‘ahu.
He was born on May 16, 1948 in Waimea. He retired from the U.S. Navy Pacific Missile Range Facility as a lieutenant in the Security Department. He was a recipient of a Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving in the 2nd Squadron 11th Armored Calvary Regiment in the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by parents Cipriano and Sachie Otoman, brother Sidney Nishiyama and sister Sherry Ann Otoman.
He is survived by wife Marynel Flojo Otoman and son Gian Michael Otoman, both of Ewa Beach, O‘ahu, brothers Gene (Elaine) Otoman of Waimea, David and Joseph Otoman of Kekaha, sisters Judy (Guy) Fujita of Waimea and Lisa (Robin) Murayama of Niumalu, and numerous nieces, grandnieces, nephews, grandnephews cousins and friends.
The celebration of life is Monday, Aug. 23, at O‘ahu Mortuary at 9 a.m. Viewing is at 10 a.m. and service with lunch will follow.
Per his wishes, he will be laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific, “Punchbowl,” at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23.
A celebration of life on Kaua‘i will be determined at a later date.
O‘ahu Cemetery and National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific are assisting the family with arrangements.
Gwendolyn Marie ‘Gwen’ Carveiro
Gwendolyn Marie ‘Gwen’ Carveiro, of Kalaheo, passed away at Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare on Feb. 27, 2020, at the age of 81. She worked for Wilcox Memorial Hospital and Hopaco, and retired in 1993.
She was preceded in death by parents John V. Medeiros Sr. and Mary Medeiros, husband Lawrence Carveiro and brother Leonard Medeiros.
She is survived by daughters Lawrie (Ron) Ellamar, Debby (Leroy) Gatioan and Lisa (Marvin) Fernandez, brother John V. (Shirley) Medeiros Jr., sisters Carol (Tom) DePonte and Kathleen (George) Langtad, hanai sisters Wanda (Bondie) Brooksher and the late Wilma (Fred) Dela Cruz, grandchildren Raven (Brian Shoop) Woods, Amanda (Troy) Suga, Micah (Teal Takayama) Fernandez, Skyler (Alissa Rapacon) Fernandez, Branden (Jessie Coney) Gatioan, Tanner (Kellie Joto) Fernandez, great-grandchildren Makani Fernandez and Tristan Suga, furbaby Lucy, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Aug. 14, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo. Mass begins at 10 a.m.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Garden Island Rehabilitation & Healthcare and the Kaua‘i Hospice team.
Loren J. Rendon
Loren J. Rendon, 41, of Koloa, passed away on July 24, 2021 at Wilcox Medical Center. He was born on Kaua‘i on Nov. 10, 1979, and was an entrepreneur.
He is survived by parents Herminio and Laureana Rendon, siblings Christine Wakumoto/Rendon, Keith (Rachelle) Rendon and Clayton Rendon, nephews Eric (Tiffany) Wakumoto Jr., Jonathan (Sha’Nisha) Wakumoto, Blaze (Brandy) Rendon and Clayton (Katie) Rendon Jr., nieces Jenna (Kapena) Tehero, Jaimie (James) Wakumoto, Shaya Rendon and Chrislyn (Kevin) Robledo.
A celebration of life is Saturday Aug. 14, at St. Raphael Church in Koloa. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. and services at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Social distancing and masks are required.
Kaua‘’i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lillian Itsuko Takiguchi
Lillian Itsuko Takiguchi, 95, of Lihu‘e, passed away on July 24, 2021. She retired from the County of Kaua‘i as a secretary and an administrative officer for the Department of Public Works.
She was preceded in death by husband Makoto Takiguchi, sisters Chiyo Tsuda, Laura Hiura, Mitsuko Kawaoka and Violet Seu, and brothers Paul Muraoka, Sakae Muraoka and Kenneth Muraoka.
She is survived by son Wayne Takiguchi of O‘ahu, daughters Nadine (Arthur) Oshima of Lihu‘e and Verna (Mel) Yamase of Lihu‘e, grandchildren Christie (Jeremy) Polloi, Shari (Trevor) Allan, Scott (Kristine) Oshima, Colten (Ronessa) Yamase and Ling (Glenn) Matas, great-grandchildren Jason Polloi, Haven Polloi, Dilyn Polloi, Kylie Allan, Derek Allan, Mia Takekuma, Kyrian Yamase, Ryleigh Yamase, Cyannie Yamase, Alyssa Oshiro, Jayden Matas and Mikayla Matas, numerous nieces and nephews and loving caregivers Jennifer Ganotisi, Alona Flores, Clarita Suniga and Gloria Butac.
Private services will be held at a later date. The family requests no flowers or koden (monetary gifts).
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tessie Puahoku Yolanda Ana
Tessie Puahoku Yolanda Ana of ‘Ele‘ele passed away on July 31, 2021, at the age of 35.
She was preceded in death by grandmother Yolanda M. Ana.
She is survived by parents Keith and Healani Ana, sisters Shayna Ana and Kanoe Ana, brother Keoni Ana, paternal grandfather George K. Ana Jr. and maternal grandparents Bernard and Cecilia Perreira.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
More and more young people are passing away.
It would be informative to know if they had been vaccinated.
Yes it would! I have been seeing more and more young people passing away here on Kauai and asking the very same question! We have the right to know!
Public notice is already put out of how many people passed, but the public has no right to know what exactly person passed away. it will always be a privacy issue.