Obituaries for Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Emily R. Barretto
Emily R. Barretto
Emily R. Barretto, 94, of Kapa‘a, passed away at Kaua‘i Care Center on Dec. 11, 2021. She was born in New Mill on April 12, 1927, and was a dedicated homemaker and known as the pastele and gandule rice lady.
She was preceded in death by parents Pedro and Carlota Rivera, husband Frank F. Barretto Sr., son Dennis Barretto, grandson Travis Barretto and granddaughter Lani Lynn Barretto.
She is survived by her children Frank F. (Liz) Barretto, Ronald Barretto Sr., Roy (Brenda) Barretto, Alberta (Steven) Pimental Sr., Sharleen Ornellas, Alison Sanchez and Judy (John) Vegas, sister Margret Toleroc of O‘ahu, 22 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Jan. 15, at St. Catherine Church, with viewing from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kealia Cemetery.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Glenn Goldsmith
Glenn Goldsmith passed away peacefully at his home on Kaua‘i on Dec. 17, 2021. He was 93.
Born on June 6, 1928 in Upland, California, he was raised in Ontario, California by his parents Earl and Ruth Goldsmith. Living on the grounds of Armstrong Nurseries, he developed an interest in plants, and plant breeding in particular, at a young age. That led him to get his degree in plant science from the University of California at Davis in 1950, followed by graduate studies in plant genetics at UCLA. While at UC-Davis, he met the love of his life, Jane Evans. They were married on July 7, 1951.
He started his career by working for four years for Denholm Seed Company in Lompoc, California, followed by another four years at Pan American Seed Company in Paonia, Colorado. In June of 1962, Glenn, Jane and their four sons moved to Gilroy, California to start their own company, Goldsmith Seeds.
To support the success of his plant-development efforts, Goldsmith Seeds established a production company in Guatemala in 1966, additional production in Kenya in 1981, and breeding and production companies in Holland in 1982. All of the companies of Goldsmith Seeds reflected his commitment to bettering the lives of their employees.
During his career, he garnered recognition for his plant breeding from industry organizations All America Selections and FleuroSelect, and was awarded All America Selections Medallion of Honor, FleuroSelect Laureat, Gilroy Man of the Year, Gilroy Hall of Fame, Guatemalan Peace Medallion, the Award of Distinction from UC-Davis and an honorary doctorate from La Universidad de Valle de Guatemala.
Philanthropy was also a key element of his life. Once he and Jane moved to Kaua‘i they became ardent supporters of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, with Glenn serving for many years as a trustee. They were also supporters of Hospitalito de Gustavo Castaneda Palacios in Guatemala, Kaua‘i United Way, Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, Gilroy Foundation, Gilroy Rotary Endowment, and many other causes.
Glenn and Jane also developed a love for sailing, culminating in a trip sailing for six months a year for five years, traveling down the west coast of California, Central America, through the Panama Canal into the Caribbean, and finishing in Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jane, sisters Mardy Ratliff and Gerry Rickert, sons and their wives, Bill and Rebecca, Joel and Paula, Richard and Laurie and Jim and Kate, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Services are pending.
Robert Hallman
Robert Hallman, 61, of Wailua Homesteads, graduated to heaven on Dec. 24, 2021. He pastored at Crossroads Christian Fellowship for 23 years.
He was preceded in death by father Roy Hallman.
He is survived by wife Becky, sons John (Sydney) and Michael, mother Nyle, and sisters Gretchen and Kathy.
Visitation is Saturday, Jan. 8, at Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 10:15 a.m.
Leona Ai Bryant
Leona Ai Bryant, 55, of Lawa‘i, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 26, 2021. She was born on April 26, 1966, in Misawa, Aomori, Japan.
She is survived by husband Conrad Bryant of Lawa‘i and parents Tony and Taiko Hubahib of Waimea.
She attended Mid-Pacific Institute on O‘ahu. After high school she moved to New Mexico to attend college and began working as a physical therapy technician for the elderly and children.
It was in New Mexico that she met and later married her husband, Conrad Bryant, of 24 years. They moved after a few years due to being tired of the New Mexico heat, to Port Orchard, Washington. After 16 years of warm summers and cold, wet winters, they moved to Kaua‘i to be closer to her parents.
She was known for her welcoming spirit, love of life and love of Christ. She had an adventuresome side to her. She loved to explore, travel and experience life to the fullest.
One of her nicknames was the “Queen of Pickleball” at the courts she helped manage and maintain. She became quite a player and advocate for the game. She developed myriad friends who played pickleball, rode horses or participated in a women’s Bible study. She made friends wherever she went. She truly was a renaissance woman. She will be missed!
A memorial service is Saturday, Jan. 22, at Kaua‘i Christian Fellowship, 2731 Ala Kinoiki, Koloa, (Koloa bypass road), at 11 a.m., followed by fellowship and pupu.
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 and 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, 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 are required.
Gloria Aguinaldo Curammeng
Gloria Aguinaldo Curammeng passed away on Dec. 25, 2021, at the age of 86 in Lihu‘e. She was born on July 7, 1935 in Wailuku, Maui, and was a licensed practical nurse.
She was preceded in death by husband William Lagazo Curammeng Sr., parents Raymondo and Vivian Aguinaldo, brothers Ben and Miguel “Jill” (Tina) Aguinaldo and brothers-in-law Fred Duldulao and Bill Yamaguchi.
She is survived by sons William L. (Tess) Curammeng Jr. of Kaua‘i, Joseph Curammeng of Kaua‘i, Duane (Janice) Curammeng of Kaua‘i, Glenn (Lelyn) Curammeng of California and Darren (Michelle) Curammeng of Kaua‘i, daughters Joycelyn (Jason) Iwata of Kaua‘i and Janice (Dean) Russell of Kaua‘i, grandchildren Jolie (Koa), Nani, Jayda, Billy, Garsie (Devon), Angelica (Joelsen), Jolena, Michelle (Christine), Kyle (Kellie), Kyson (Lauren), Aaron (Tia), Jessica (Rocky), Shane, Janilani (Duff), Dustin (Brittney), Bradley (Kimberly), Danielle, Kamryn, Quinn and Cyan, great-grandchildren Mason, Raiden, Raelyn, Ronin, Jacob, Layne, Amaya, Brayden, Greyson, Hazely Crush, Myah, Graycen, Makua and Kaiden, brother Franklin (Esther) Aguinaldo of Maui, and sisters Linda (Mike) Albete, Pacita Pladera, Mela Duldulao, Lydia Yamaguchi and Estrella (Andy) Agpalo, all of Maui.
Services are Saturday, Jan. 15, at Immaculate Conception Church, with viewing 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Due to COVID-19, social distancing and face masks are required.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Pastor Happy Alice Makali‘ili‘i Kila Morikawa
Pastor Happy Alice Makali‘ili‘i Kila Morikawa, 91, of Hanama‘ulu, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her ‘ohana, on Dec. 8, 2021. Born in Honolulu on Dec. 31, 1929, she was the first woman to retire from the AFL-CIO Laborer‘s Union Local 368 after 20 years of service. She was also an ordained minister for over 40 years.
Pastor Alice was preceded in death by parents Stephen and Martha Kila, husband Yasumori Morikawa, sons Noel Yasu Morikawa and infant son Brent Morikawa, grandson Paul Kaipo Pomaikai Jr., sister Christina Yadao, and brothers Herman Kila Sr., Stephen Kila Sr., Alan Kila Sr., and Paul Kila Sr.
She is survived by daughters Candace Namiko (Dale) Byers from Mill Creek, Washington, Wendy Keakealani (Gareth) Souza, Cathy Mitsuko (Anthony) Simao, Lori Eiko Pomaikai (Lincoln) Akuna from Kona, Stacie Toshiko (Joseph Jr.) Victorino, Terri Tomiyo (Kenn) Miyashiro, Tamra Yoshiko (Kurt Sr.) Medeiros, Arnel Leimomi (George) Cummings, and Alice Lehua (Duke) Pu‘ulei, daughter-in-law Cindy Morikawa, and hanai daughter PJ (Jim) Foster from Farmer City, Illinois. She raised grandson Jason Kekoa Padilla and his two children, Leinoe and Jayze. She is also survived by brother James (Arnetta) Kila of Oklahoma, sister-in-law Euphrence Leina‘ala “Ala” Kila from Makakilo, O‘ahu, 34 grandchildren, 72 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren, her dog Happy, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Friday, Jan. 7, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa, with visitation at 9:45 a.m. and service to begin at 10:30 a.m. Private burial. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, we respectfully ask non-physical visitation with family members (waves and air kisses welcome). Mask-wearing is required and social distancing will be observed.
Cathy M. Simao
Cathy M. Simao, 67, of Anahola, passed away on Dec. 16, 2021. She was born in Lihu‘e on April 14, 1954, and wore many hats throughout life, and most recently served as a pastor at Kaua‘i Reflame Ministries International.
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 is Saturday, Jan. 8, at Aloha Church, Lihu‘e, with visitation at 9 a.m. and service at 10 a.m.
Face masks and social distancing are required, with temperature checks at the door. The family is asking that anyone with COVID-like symptoms or those who have come in close contact refrain from coming to the services.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Raymond Esona
Raymond Esona, 87, of Kilauea, passed away at home on April 14, 2020. He was born in Kalaheo on July 30, 1932. He was employed as foreman with the County of Kaua‘i Department of Water.
He was preceded in death by parents Florentino and Manuela Esona and wife Rose Esona.
He is survived by son Michael Esona, hanai daughter Sharnell Woodward and hanai son Tristan Espinosa.
A celebration of life is Friday, Jan. 14, at the Kaua‘i Veteran’s Center in Lihu‘e, with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. followed by service at 10 a.m. and burial at 1 p.m. at Kaua‘i Veteran’s Cemetery in Hanapepe. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.
Brian D. Labuguen
Brian D. Labuguen 57, of Kapa‘a, passed away on Dec. 21, 2021. He was born on Kaua‘i on Dec. 16, 1964. He was a purchasing agent at various hotels. His last position was with Kaua‘i Dreams Realty.
He was preceded in death by father Delpidio “Sonny” Labuguen, paternal grandparents Esteban and Maria Labuguen and maternal grandparents Demetrio and Marcella Maglinte.
He is survived by mother Cresencia Labuguen, sisters Delia (Ricky) Hamada and Monica Labuguen, brothers Patrick (Peggy) Labuguen, Robert Labuguen, Darryl (Leane) Labuguen and Delphin Labuguen, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life is Friday, Jan. 7, at St. Catherine Church, Kapa‘a, with visitation at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
