Helene Eiko Tada
Helene Eiko Tada passed away on March 13, 2022, at the age of 72, in Lihu‘e. She was born on Aug. 30, 1949, in Lihu‘e. She was a receptionist.
She was preceded in death by father Nichi Miyao, mother Pansy Miyao, brother Warren Miyao and son Delrick Tada.
She is survived by daughter Melanie (Tyrus) Matsumoto of Lihu‘e, grandson Kristian Matsumoto, brothers Earl Miyao of Lawa‘i and Winston (Marian) Ogata of Lihu‘e, and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held at the Garden Island Mortuary on Sunday, May 1. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. with a celebration of life at 3 p.m. The family recommends wearing masks.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kini N. Santos
Kini N. Santos, 58, of Kapa‘a, passed away on April 18, 2022. He was born in Orange County, California on Oct. 12, 1963, and was a maintenance engineer at The Royal Hawaiian.
He was preceded in death by sister Kala White.
He is survived by father Ruben Santos, mother Maile Kinimaka, children Shantel (Nikki) Spears-Santos, Shaun Santos, Angelique (Brendan) Santos, Ambrosia Santos and Autumnlei (Markus) Santos, siblings Kimo Santos Sr., Kamaile Santos, Ruben Santos Jr. and Lopaka Barrett, seven grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
