Emilio Neiva Jr.
Emilio Neiva Jr., 80, passed away on Jan. 26, 2023. He was born in Hilo, Hawai‘i on Oct. 15, 1942, and worked as a groundskeeper at Pono Kai.
He was preceded in passing by parents Emilio Neiva Sr., Hilda Rapoza, wife Tootsie Neiva, sisters Katherine “Kay” Kahoalii, Rosalinda “Linda” Ke-a and brother Paul Neiva.
Emilio Jr. is survived by daughter Carla “Keona” (Craig) Ishida, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in private by the family.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Gerald Sanchez
Gerald Sanchez, 79, passed away on March 6, 2023. He was born on Dec. 10, 1943, and was the owner and proprietor of Wailua Country Store.
He was preceded in passing by parents Manuel Sanchez, Leilani Souza and his best friend Sheba.
Gerald is survived by daughters Sarah (Ridge) Resinto, Roberta (Junior) Apaisa, Lisa Latchford, sons Shane (Karon) Sanchez, Shawn Sanchez, his favorite uncle and mentor Willy Martin, grandchildren Elijah, Jaxtyn, Harden along with other numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Gordon (Healani) Sanchez, Robin (Shar) Sanchez, Peewee Sanchez, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be announced in the future.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Sherry Lynn M. French
Sherry Lynn M. French, of Wailua, Kaua‘i, and Chaska Minnesota, sunrise 12.14.49 sunset 3.2.23. Sherry left this world and her loving family suddenly to reunite for eternity with her two infant sons John and Brandon Amrhein. She was a generous, caring, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her presence will be forever missed.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years Tom French, her daughter Natalie (Todd) McLaughlin, grandchildren Jackson (Iloriem) McLaughlin, Malone McLaughlin, Jenny (Tim) Barrer, great grandchildren Olive, Carson, and Hattie Barrer.
Sherry Lynn was a registered nurse who served as Director of the Samuel Mahelona Hospice prior to starting her own medical case management business on Kaua‘i.
Memorial donations to the Kaua‘i Humane Society in the name of the lost and forgotten are appreciated.
The family had a private celebration of her life and scattering of her ashes.
Amby “Boy” Gregory Cruz
Amby “Boy” Gregory Cruz who resided in New York, originally from Oma‘o, passed away on Jan. 20, 2023, at his residence at the age of 66. Born on Feb. 1, 1956, in Lihu‘e, he was a retired customer agent at The Lambs Club By Geoffrey Zakarian, New York.
He was preceded in death by parents Amby and Consuelo “Connie” Cruz, grandparents Gregorio and Juliana Bali, Pedro and Emiliana Dela Cruz, numerous uncles, aunties, and cousins.
He is survived by brothers and sister Anthony (Edelwisa) Cruz of Hanapepe, Adela (Alexander) Padasdao of Koloa, Arnold (Genevieve) Cruz of Kahili, nieces and nephews Tiffany (Chad) Dusenberry, Bryson (Tiffany) Bernades, Annie (Keith) Nonaka, Austin (Christopher Castro) Cruz, Alisa (Joshua Sheldon-Kaualoku) Padasdao, Andrew (Waihea Gonsalves) Cruz, Alexio Padasdao, Zaylie Schmidt Cruz, grand-nieces and grand-nephews Kairus Pedro, Nathan Bennor, Blake Cruz-Gonsalves, Peyton Cruz-Gonsalves, Brylynn Bernades, Braxtyn Bernades, Keiryn Nonaka, numerous uncles, aunties, cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
A celebration of life is Saturday, March 18, 2023, at St. Raphael Church, Koloa. Visitation with family begins at 8 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m., and burial to follow at Lihu‘e Public Cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Marissa Cunningham, Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home and Bruce Hironaka, Garden Island Mortuary.
Flora Carbonel Serrano
Flora Carbonel Serrano, 92, passed away on Feb. 25, 2023, in Lihu‘e. She was born on Dec. 20, 1930, in the Philippines. She was a teacher in the Philippines and in the food and beverage service at Stouffer Waiohai Hotel.
She was preceded in death by husband Teofilo Serrano Sr., parents Saturnino and Estefania Carbonel, brothers Bartolome, Julio (Dolores), Alfredo Sr. (Aida), Emilo, Eugenio, Ernesto and Daniel Carbonel, sisters Rosita Rivad, Fortunata Carbonel, Herminia Carbonel and Adelina Rivad.
She is survived by children Blesilda (Renato) Looc, Florante (Nilda) Serrano, Edgardo (Lisa) Serrano, Estrella (Rolando) Mendoza, Teofilo (Ofelia) Serrano Jr., Aleili (Edgar Sr.) Bilgera, brother Rodolfo (Marites) Carbonel, sisters-in-law Dolores Carbonel, Vicky Carbonell, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
A service is Saturday, March 18, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., services at 10:30 a.m., and burial to follow at Koloa Public Cemetery.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
