Eddie Taniguchi III
Eddie Taniguchi III, 58, of Lihu‘e, passed away on March 10, 2022, at home. He was born in Waimea, Kaua‘i, on Jan. 20, 1964, and retired as a Propane Truck Driver at The Gas Company.
He was preceded in death by his father Eddie Taniguchi Jr., brother George “Keoki” Taniguchi, In-laws Robert Tadashi Yamauchi and Tomie Yamauchi.
Eddie is survived by his wife Kris Yamauchi-Taniguchi, daughter Hokuka‘ano‘i Taniguchi, mother Eloise Taniguchi, brothers, Roger (Lisa) Taniguchi, Manuel Taniguchi, sister Jasmine (Charlie) Taniguchi Kahepu‘u, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Niumalu Beach Pavilion. Visiting with family will begin at 10 a.m. with services to follow at 11 a.m.
Family is requesting that all visitors please wear a mask. Flowers and Leis are welcomed.
Kauai Memorial Gardens is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gerardo Penalba Mararagan
Gerardo Penalba Mararagan passed away on March 7, 2022, at the age of 83, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. He was born on April 23, 1938, in Punungyan, Mendez, Cavite of the Philippines. A Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was also a Logistics Specialist at PMRF.
He was preceded in death by his parents Candido and Maria Mararagan, brother Gavino Mararagan and sister Vincenta Mararagan.
Gerardo is survived by his wife Perlita Mararagan, sons Mario (Julie) Mararagan of Eleele, Melvin (Joletta) Mararagan of Lawai, Mark (Rachelle) Mararagan of Honolulu, grandchildren Jeivin (Megan) DeCosta-Mararagan, Jeianna (Chris) Iguchi, Jace, Jaime, Megan, Connor Mararagan, great-grandchildren Kaeton, KariMei, KeeliRae and Kaezen Iguchi, sister Apolinaria Amparo of California, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m., mass to follow at 10 a.m. The family requests casual attire and flowers are welcome.
Arrangements assisted by Garden Island Mortuary.
