Francisca ‘Frances’ Agao Rapozo
Francisca ”Frances” Agao Rapozo, 83 of Hanama‘ulu, passed away on May 28, 2022. She was born on Oct. 3, 1938 in Lihu‘e and retired from the state Judiciary as a legal clerk.
She was preceded in death by parents Quirino Agao and Piokinta de Gusman Agao, brother Manuel Agao, sisters Maria Agao, Felipa Trotta, Susannah Eilenberg and Mary Kumai, and grandson Lenson W. Coyamin Perez.
She is survived by husband Donald “Spike” Rapozo, sons Russell (Pamela) Coyamin and Donald “DJ” (Danielle Pelletier) Rapozo Jr., daughters Rebecca “Becky” (Ricky Imada) and Jessica “Jessie” (Abel Louis Jr.) Coyamin, seven grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, brothers Simeon (Dawn) and Gabriel Agao, sisters Elizabeth Vellalos, Gloria (Julian) Ibia, Linda (Andy) Ferrara and Patricia (Patrick) Ferrara.
A memorial service is Friday, June 24, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. The Rev. EJ Resinto, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu, officiates. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home.
Due to COVID-19, the family requests the use of face masks.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Emilio Soriano Sagucio
Emilio Soriano Sagucio, 88, of Lihu‘e, passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on June 6, 2022. He was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on Nov. 25, 1933 and retired as a landscaper.
He is survived by sisters Rosalina Sagucio of Hanama‘ulu and Anna (Benigno) Aguinaldo of Philippines, brothers Cecilio (Cres) Sagucio and Pedro (Luz Viernes) Sagucio, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
A celebration of life is Thursday, June 16, at Immaculate Conception Church. Viewing begins at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sheralyn Kaha‘opulani Williams
Sheralyn Kaha‘opulani Williams, 77, of Lihu‘e, passed away on May 28, 2022 at Wilcox Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu on Jan. 26, 1945, and retired as a teacher at Ewa Elementary.
She was preceded in death by parents Solomon and Adeline Williams and brothers Russell J. Williams and Michael Ka‘imi Williams.
She is survived by children Michelle (Ferdie) Hembrador, Christine (Kelden) Farias and Gilbert Solomon Keahiahi Ishizu, sister Dawn (Waiola) Fields, six grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is Friday, June 24, at Lihue 1st Church. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. followed by services at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Federico Marcos Erorita
Federico Marcos Erorita passed away on June 4, 2022, at the age of 82. He was born in Dampig, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on April 14, 1940. He was a construction maintenance worker at McBryde Sugar Company.
He was preceded in death by parents Sofronio Erorita and Feliza Marcos Erorita, brother Lijardo Erorita, and sisters Francisca Agpaoa, Juanita Agrade and Esminia Agtang.
He is survived by wife Erlinda Erorita, son Willy (Jean) Erorita, daughters Amy (George) Acob, Alma (Jr.) Balboa and Adele (Ronald) Balisacan, and eight grandchildren.
A service is at Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday, June 22. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donna R. Purdy
Donna R. Purdy, 83, of Kapa‘a, passed away at home on June 8, 2022. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 24, 1938, and retired as a registered nurse.
She was preceded in death by husband Warren Grafton Purdy III, parents Clifford and Wilma Myers and brother Robert Myers.
She is survived by son Clifford Purdy, daughter Paullie Purdy, one granddaughter, one niece and one nephew.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
