J.W. Oglesby
J.W. Oglesby, age 88, of Charleston, Illinois, died Dec. 11, 2021, at St. Louis Altenheim, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Flora, Illinois.
He graduated from Flora High School prior to entering the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following being discharged from the Army he attended Eastern Illinois University, where he met Marilyn (Atteberry) Oglesby. They were married in Olney, Illinois on June 3, 1956.
After graduating from EIU, he was employed by the Reasor Corporation in Charleston, Illinois, where he retired as vice president of sales and marketing. After a short stint of retirement he was recruited to lead a new joint venture to promote new commerce by community leaders from Charleston and Mattoon, Illinois. Coles Together was created and launched.
He retired permanently from his position with the organization once it was solidly established. He was committed to a lifetime of community service, and actively participated in several community boards and organizations, some of which included the EIU Foundation Board, Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital Board, Charleston Chamber of Commerce, and several others during his working career. During his tenure he was recognized by several of these organizations for his civic contributions. Awards included the Charleston Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award, and the EIU Lumpkin School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award.
Following retirement, J.W. and Marilyn enjoyed domestic and international travel, an occasional family trout-fishing trip to Roaring River State Park, Missouri, with their grandson Jake, and splitting their time between Charleston and Kilauea.
He is survived by son Jay W. (Stephanie) Oglesby of Indianapolis, daughter Marilee (George) Oglesby-Evans of Fairview Heights, Illinois, and grandson Jacob W. (Breanne) Oglesby of Indianapolis.
He was preceded in death by beloved wife of 57 years Marilyn (Atteberry) Oglesby, parents John W. and Bessie (Brock) Oglesby, and brother, Richard Oglesby.
An informal memorial reception for family and friends is Saturday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., with eulogy and family remarks beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the Cameo Vineyards Winery, 400 Mill Rd., Greenup, Illinois.
Private family interment will be at Shiloh Cemetery, Lerna, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to Coalition for People in Need and the 5 Mile House.
Luzviminda De Castro Corpuz
Luzviminda De Castro Corpuz passed away on Dec. 18, 2021, at the age of 78, in Lihu‘e. She was born on June 12, 1943, in Imus, Cavite, Philippines, and was a registered nurse.
She was preceded in death by brothers Romy De Castro, Ruben De Castro and Lando De Castro and sister Amparo De Castro.
She is survived by husband Rustico Miranda Corpuz, sons Rodney (Meagan) Corpuz of Lihu‘e and Randy (Amanda) Corpuz of Corpus Christi, Texas, grandchildren Tristen Corpuz, Lily Corpuz, Toby Corpuz and Mary Isla Corpuz, parents Marciano and Emelia De Castro, brother Ponciano De Castro of Elk Grove, California, sister Nely De Castro of Tracy, California, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are Jan. 10 in Corpus Christi, Texas, at Seaside Funeral Home.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Austin Ikaika Thronas
Austin Ikaika Thronas, of Wailua Homesteads, passed away on Aug. 20, 2021, at the age of 26. He was born on Nov. 13, 1994, and was a roofer with Kuleana Roofing.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Manuel and Leilani Sanchez Jr. and Saburo Kagawa and Mildred Ferguson, grandparents Samuel K. and Mary Thronas Sr., Donald Kagawa, Louis K. Rego Sr. and Harold Lewis.
He was very loved and will be so missed by his daughter Ku‘uleialoha Ehulani Leiliwin Thronas-Pa and her mom Nohea Pa.
He is survived by parents Earl Thronas Sr. and Tracy and Russell Fu, grandmother Doreen Sanchez-Lewis, siblings Amber Thronas, TJ (Alisha) Relacion, Nicole Relacion, Earl (Chasity) Thronas Jr., Russell (Anuhea Spencer) Kaimana Fu, Rustyn Fu, Ryden Fu, Are Kamakea Haumea-Thronas, Jordy Kamali‘i Haumea-Thronas, Evan Kamaha‘o Haumea-Thronas and Chauncey (Ryanon) Medeiros, nieces and nephews Kaleah, Apela, Lehiwa, Helia, Aiyanna, Alexis, Leo, Alexander, Kirie, Neveah, Kayla, Kekoa, Kirah, Keisha, and his favorite co-pilot, Elijah Thronas, and numerous cousins, aunties and uncles.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Cathy M. Simao
Cathy M. Simao, 67, of Anahola, passed away on Dec. 16, 2021. She was born in Lihu‘e on Apr. 14, 1954, and wore many hats throughout life, and most recently served as a pastor at Kaua‘i Reflame Ministries Intl.
She was preceded in death by parents Yasumori and Happy Alice Morikawa and brothers Noel Yasumori Morikawa and Brent Morikawa.
She is survived by husband Anthony Simao, children Daniel (Sandy Ikeda) Simao, Nichol-Lee Simao, Penny (Henry) Ornellas and Ashlee Simao, siblings Candice Byers, Wendy Souza, Lori Eiko Akuna, Stacie Victorino, Terri Miyashiro, Tamra Medeiros, Arnel Cummings and Alice Pu‘ulei, grandchildren Tiffany Wakumoto, Austin James Simao, Cameron Simao, Braden Simao, Tyler-Daniel Utterberg, David Utterberg, Shannon Gomes and Jesse Ornellas, great-grandchildren Tiare Simao, Kamaehu Simao, Skylea Ornellas-Gomes, Kawailele Gomes and Lilinoe Gomes, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Julius Coloma Jarquio
Julius Coloma Jarquio, 45, of Kapa‘a, passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on Dec. 13, 2021. He was born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, on July 16, 1976, and was employed as the ranch foreman at Silver Falls Ranch.
He was preceded in death by father Domingo Jarquio Sr.
He is survived by wife Shay Ann Jarquio, daughter Jullie Anne (Celerino) Perono Jr., son Derrick Jay Jarquio, mother Resty Jarquio, siblings Marylou Jarquio, Domingo Jarquio Jr., of the Philippines, Tina Vergara of Las Vegas, Danillo “Danny” (Marlene) Jarquio, Nato (Perlina) Jarquio, Victor (Marilyn) Jarquio, Lorie (John) Pollante of Maui, Zenaida (Samuel) Pangdan Jr., Rizza Jarquio and Gino (Jocy) Jarquio of Las Vegas, in-laws Cesar and Ciony Antolin, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Jan. 8, at St. Catherine Church, with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Catherine Cemetery, Kealia.
Face masks and social distancing will be observed.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dardanelle Francine Mapuana Sui Lang Ka‘auwai
On Nov. 29, 2021, immediate family members celebrated ho‘olewa, the one-year anniversary of our beloved “Danel’s” passing. ‘Iwa birds circled and weaved above the canyon at Koke‘e where she had requested her ashes be scattered, at the end of a favorite hiking trail. Rose petals, leis of hala, ti, and jade accompanied her as winds danced with ‘Iwa overhead.
She played piano, guitar, ukulele, violin and taiko drums. She also performed with a taiko and kupuna ukulele group. She was a crafter, sewed, created stained glass and Christmas art. She made quilts for many family members, including for each of her grandchildren. She admired the Japanese classic painting Under the Wave Off Kanagawa, replicated it for her home, displayed next to a bonsai tree. She was a good cook, “handyman” — fixed appliances, built kitchen cabinets, and did other projects.
She was a registered nurse, compassionate healer, generous, thoughtful, and loyal, a comforting wife, mother, puna (grandmother) and sister.
She is survived by loving husband Jake Ka‘auwai, sons Richard (Diane DeHart) Burkhart and Keoni Burkhart, grandchildren Hanalei, Maile and James, siblings Mahealani Wendt, Warren Perry, Darryl Perry, Dave Perez, Alexis King, Moses Martinez and Antone Perry-Perez Jr.;, and many generations of nieces and nephews.
We will love and cherish her always. We will never forget her.
