Obituaries for Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Clyde Kapuakela White
Clyde Kapuakela White
Clyde Kapuakela White, 69, of Anahola, put on his angel wings on April 12, 2022. He was born in Lihu‘e to Vernon and Emmaline White on Feb. 26, 1953. He worked at Foodland, and retired as Meat Department manager.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Kana White.
He is survived by wife Oma White, daughter Ku‘ulei White, grandchildren Kaulana Aki and Micah White, brother Kahea White, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A beachside celebration of life is at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, at Aliomanu in Anahola. Turn onto Aliomanu Road off Kuhio Highway and as you pass Hokualele Canoe Club look for signs. A scattering of his ashes will follow services.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jose Evangelista Bulatao Jr.
“Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high. There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.” Jose Evangelista Bulatao, Jr. sang his lullaby, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” after he said the Lord’s prayer. Then he closed his eyes as he traveled to that land on Aug. 15, 2021.
He was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in Koloa, and was preceded in death by parents Jose Evangelista Bulatao and Guadalupe Ledesma Bulatao, youngest sister Rosalind Barbara Bulatao Franklin, and nephew Jack Odo.
He is survived by sisters Millie (David/Duke) Wellington of ‘Ele‘ele, Mabel (Maybelle) Jean (Kaoru/Jackson) Odo of Kalaheo, and nieces and nephews with surnames including Wellington, Odo, Griffith, Reynolds, Dang, Leeloy, Iannucci, Parongao, Ponce, Melendez, Franklin and Fahnestock, including many relatives of the Bulatao and Courtezan families.
He embedded his visionary prowess beginning in early childhood, which continued throughout adulthood.
He did this from his most miraculous resources of energy.
After graduating from Waimea High School, he was awarded a fully funded Kekaha Sugar Company scholarship to attend the University of Hawai‘i, Manoa, where he earned a teaching degree while continually being named on the Dean’s List of high achievers.
This gave him the opportunity to be invited to join the honorary, prestigious membership of the Phi Delta Kappa.
Returning to Kaua‘i, he taught English at Kaua‘i High School, then transferred to his alma mater, where he boosted the school spirit through coaching the Pep Squad and directing musical plays.
Many years later, he accepted the position at Kaua‘i Community College as a speech instructor.
To his delight, he found that his classes were being filled by former students and those who had heard about his amazingly effective teaching style and his outstanding service to the community, and he appreciated bonds of aloha with newly arriving families worldwide.
He endowed his talents by also coaching Miss Kaua‘i, Miss Hawai‘i, Miss Kaua‘i Filipina and Miss Hawai‘i Filipina contestants with their speeches and talents.
He also enjoyed having a byline column for The Garden Island newspaper as he wrote letters to the editor.
He showcased his artistic vision by being the founder of the infamous Bailes de Jose dance troupe, which performed statewide and on the mainland.
His dancers made a promise to keep his legacy alive as a way to promote the Filipino culture.
It was his passion to enhance his joy for music, dance and performing arts.
His happiest moments were during family gatherings.
The family would gather around him with their guitars, saxophone, trumpet, clarinet or flute and accompanied him with his incredible gift of playing the piano.
They all sang in harmony that was followed with laughter as stories were shared.
The family would feast on delicacies and the end of the meal was usually completed by having a bowl of chicken papaya soup made by Jose. It was the “ahhh” moment of satisfaction.
He will be remembered for all of his contributions, which he did humbly without thought of drawing attention to and status of self.
He was always addressed as “Mr. B,” an adoring nickname given when those in contact would exclaim, “If you want to succeed, go see Mr. B!”
His celebration of life is Saturday, June 4, at Koloa Union Church. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. with services at 4 p.m.
In honor of his personal style, bright, flashy attire is suggested. Social distancing and masks are required.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Eden Edralin Cadiente
Eden Edralin Cadiente, 65, of Hanama‘ulu, passed away in Texas on Jan. 31, 2022. She was born in the Philippines on June 1, 1956. She was a dedicated homemaker and caring grandmother.
She was preceded in death by husband Andres Rogelio Vallesteros Cadiente Sr., son Andres Rogelio Cadiente Jr. and granddaughter Julieanna Rae Alfano.
She is survived by children Margaret Ann Hammond, Ferdinand (Kristel Joy) Cadiente, Maria (Levi) Berton and Candice (Dimitri) Hernandez, nine grandchildren, and numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Friday, May 27, at Aloha Church in Lihu‘e, with viewing and services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Andres Rogelio Edralin Cadiente Jr.
Andres Rogelio Edralin Cadiente Jr., 32, formerly of Hanama‘ulu, passed away in Texas, on Sept. 21, 2021. He was born in the Philippines on Dec. 25, 1988. He was respected among his co-workers and loved by the customers.
He was preceded in death by father Andres Rogelio Vallesteros Cadiente Sr. and niece Julieanna Rae Alfano.
He was survived by mother Eden Cadiente (deceased Jan. 31, 2022), siblings Margaret Ann Hammond, Ferdinand (Kristel Joy) Cadiente, Maria (Levi) Berton, Candice (Dimitri) Hernandez, and numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Friday, May 27, at Aloha Church in Lihu‘e, with visitation and services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bok Soon ‘B’ Kalaiwa‘a
Bok Soon “B” Kalaiwa‘a of Anahola, passed away on April 28, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born on Feb. 3, 1932, in Amau‘ulu, Hawai‘i.
She is survived by husband George Puu Kalaiwa‘a, children Nadine N. (Steve Milter) Kalaiwa‘a, George E. “Keoki” Kalaiwa‘a, Dereck A. (Norine) Kalaiwa‘a, Andrew L. “AJ” Kalaiwa‘a and Francis K. (Kimberlee) Kalaiwa‘a, grandchildren Lindsey K. Kalaiwa‘a, Allyn N. Kalaiwa‘a, Lawson N. Kalaiwa‘a, Luke A. Kalaiwa‘a and Logan M. Kalaiwa‘a.
Her celebration of life is Saturday, May 28, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Kilauea. Visitation begins at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 a.m. Masks are required.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Melissa Mia Costales
Melissa Mia Costales passed away on May 5, 2022, at the age of 57, on Kaua‘i. She was born on Dec. 27, 1964, in Encino, California. She was into project management and implementation.
She was preceded in death by husband Dale “Sparky” Costales, father Glen Creston Easterling and mother Gail Annette Wilson.
She is survived by sons Brandon Costales of Kaua‘i, Angelo LeClair of Mt. Vernon, Washington and Gail LeClair of Maricopa, Arizona, grandchild Malakai Kameron Costales, brother Glen Creston Easterling Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, sisters Heidi Annette Easterling of Everett, Washington and Cassandra Leah Miska of Warwick, New York, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, May 28, at the Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dale ‘Sparky’ Costales
Dale “Sparky” Costales passed away on April 23, 2022, at the age of 60, on Kaua‘i. He was born on March 23, 1962, in Los Angeles. He was a self proprietor of bike rentals.
He was preceded in death by parents Felipe Costales and Carol Ann Redding Costales.
He is survived by his wife Melissa Mia Costales, sons Brandon Costales of Kaua‘i, Angelo LeClair of Mt. Vernon, Washington and Gail LeClair of Maricopa, Arizona, grandchild Malakai Kameron Costales, brothers Tony Costales of San Diego, Robert Costales of Federal Way, Washington, Scott Costales of Coos Bay, Oregon, and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, May 28, at the Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Earl D. Hunter
Earl D. Hunter passed away on April 5, 2022, at the age of 76, in Lihu‘e. He was born on Sept. 30, 1945, in Honolulu. He was a construction project manager.
He was preceded in death by father Earl Hunter Sr., mother Ichiko Hunter and wife Patricia Hunter.
He is survived by son Scot Hunter of Long Beach, California, brother Carl “Bo” Hunter of O‘ahu, and numerous nephews and cousins.
A memorial service is Saturday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center. The Lions Club will be honoring him with a presentation for service. The family suggests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Genevieve ‘Aunty Genny’ Carmelita Moura
Genevieve “Aunty Genny” Carmelita Moura, 85, of ‘Oma‘o, passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on May 17, 2022. She was born in Kaimuki, O‘ahu, on Aug. 24, 1936, and retired as a licensed practical nurse.
She was preceded in death by former husband Charles Howard Moura, daughter Cimmeron Louise Moura, parents Santos Domingo Troche and Lucy Ramos Troche and sister Lucy T. Metiz.
She is survived by children Rose Marie Jimenez, Charles Moura, James Moura, Cimmeron Carmelita Jones, Howard (Gigi Quinn) Moura, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, brother Domingo Santos Troche Jr., and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lina Manzano Panit
Lina Manzano Panit passed away on May 12, 2022, at the age of 88. She was born on Jan. 12, 1934, in Ubbog, Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philipines. She retired as a room attendant in the hotel industry.
She was preceded in death by husband Matias S. Panit, brother Antonio Manzano and sister Lumen Manzano.
She is survived by son Nelson (Gaynell) Panit, brother Rumulo (Nellie) Manzano, sisters Trinidad Dela Cruz, Emilia Cera and Leonora Astrero, grandchildren Matthew Panit, Tai Panit and Sarea Panit.
Services will be held at St. Catherine Church, Kapa‘a, on Saturday, June 6. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, Kapaia.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Harriet K. Silva
It is with extreme sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
Harriet K. Silva, of Kalaheo, passed away on May 12, 2022. Harriet (Sakuda) was born on Aug. 7, 1949, in Lihu‘e. She was 72 years old and received dialysis treatment for more than 25 years.
She was a sweet and loving person and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She loved traveling to Japan, Las Vegas and to Honolulu to spend time with her precious children and grandchildren. She was a person who loved animals.
She is survived by husband Alfred Silva Jr., son Troy (Cherise) Silva, daughter Seanyelle (Edward) Yagi, grandchildren Trista Silva, Callie Silva, Aiden Yagi and Carter Silva and brother Warren (Terry) Sakuda.
A service is at Garden Island Mortuary on Saturday, May 28, with visitation from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with a service to follow. The family requests that all guests wear masks indoors and no koden (monetary gifts) will be accepted. Interment will take place following the service for members of the family.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
