William Val Badua
William Val Badua, 72, passed away on Oct. 26, 2023, at his home in Lihu‘e. He was born on Dec. 22, 1950, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. Val was a Waimea High School graduate, Vietnam War Veteran, avid surfer, and skilled salt maker. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #3 and worked in the construction industry for 35 years, retiring in 2007.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mabel and William Badua, brothers Leonard and Milton Badua.
He is survived by his wife Debra, son ‘Aukai Badua (Vicky Wolfe), daughter Gabrielle (Daniel) Del Toro, grandchildren Waiola, Kupa‘a, Sanoe, Haweo, sisters Stella (Aaron) Ho‘okano of Honolulu and Michelle San Nicholas of Guam.
A celebration of life, with dinner to follow, will be held on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center in Lihu‘e from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will occur at a later date. The family requests casual or aloha attire and welcomes flowers.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the first responders, Reverend Carolyn Miura, Kaua‘i Hospice, and the Garden Island Mortuary.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Magdalena Salcedo Polintang
Magdalena Salcedo Polintang passed away on Oct. 13, 2023, in Lihu‘e at the age of 91. She was born on April 28, 1932, in the Philippines. She was a retired chamber maid at Kaua‘i Resort.
She was preceded in death by parents Lucio Salcedo and Clara Saranillas, husband Bonifacio Polintang, brothers Mariano Salcedo, Sebastian Salcedo, Gabriel Laforga, Dino Laforga, sisters Marciana Salcedo, Marciana Laforga, and Calista Laforga.
She is survived by daughters Rose (Bernie) Semana, Glory (Efren) Taylan, Betty Polintang, Dana (Danial) Garven, grandchildren Bryson Semana, Brenna Semana, Bradley Semana, Bridgette Semana, Kira-Ashley Taylan, Travis Taylan, Jennifer Whitfield, Keanu Whitfield, Brittney Whitfield, Marley Garven, Zen Garven, great-grandchildren Chase Semana and Arya Semana.
Friends may visit the family on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m., Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. and burial will follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Justin Sebastian Bautista
Justin Sebastian Bautista, of Pearl City, passed away on Nov. 13, 2023, at Kaneohe, Hawai‘i, at the age of 29. He was born on May 28, 1994, on Kaua‘i. He was an LPN as a Psychiatric Tech.
He was preceded in death by Ludovico Bautista, Vicieta Bautista, Sergio Sebastian and Flordeliza Sebastian.
He is survived by wife Sharmaine Valmoja of O‘ahu, daughter Julia Arielle Valmoja-Bautista of O‘ahu, parents Jaime and Estrellita Bautistas of Lihu‘e, brother Jester (Cherry Joy) Bautista of O‘ahu, nephews Jaimeson Bautista, Jaxon Bautista, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A wake service will be held at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i on Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 9 p.m.
A service is Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Raphael Church. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by Mass. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kale ‘Dudi Boy’ Kahepu’u Spencer Makua
Kale “Dudi Boy” Kahepu‘u Spencer Makua of Waimea, Kaua‘i, passed on Nov. 8, 2023, in Waimea at the age of 40. He was born on June 25, 1983, in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i. He was a security officer.
He was preceded in death by father Eric M. Arizo.
He is survived wife Tiare Makua, sons Kaikena Makua, Ka‘ilahui Makua, Kahuaina Makua, Kaulana Makua, daughters Kealae Makua, Kaleikaumaka Makua, Kanuialoha Makua, Kawena Makua Martins, one grandchild, parents Patricia May Arizo and Charlie Kahepu‘u, brothers Kaina Makua, Kalani Makua, Gabby Kahepu‘u, Nohili Kahepu‘u, CJ Kahepu‘u, EJ Morris, sisters Kalae Makua, Elsie Nakamura, La Morris, Trixy Morris, Ciara Morris, Alannah Morris, Shania Kahepu‘u, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held at a later date.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Frances Eliza Keliinani Petersen Kamoku
Frances Eliza Keliinani Petersen Kamoku was born on Feb. 18, 1941, to William Francis Petersen and Helen Edith Robertson in Honolulu. On Sunday Aug. 27, 2023, Frances Kamoku, loving wife and mother of four children passed away peacefully at the age of 82. She married her first husband Maurice Contrades meanwhile stationed in Germany who then had four children, Keith and Terri Contrades, Rowena (Contrades) and Michael Pangan, Rhonda Garcia and Craig “Kanani” Contrades. Long after, she met her longtime friend and love, Harry Kanohokuahiwi Kamoku, in June of 1989 who preceded her in death in 2021.
Frances loved people and because she loved people, Christmas was her favorite time of the year coordinating holiday carols, meals, and family gatherings. Steak, stews and soups were her favorites to share with ‘ohana and extended families, especially for her great-grandchildren.
For many years Frances worked at Smith’s motorboats, it suited her happy heart surrounded by so many she loved and adorned. Her life was filled with grandchildren, laughter and sarcasm, beyond her gorgeous appearance, she was sharp and witty.
Frances is survived by her children, grandchildren Trichael Pangan, Tiana Pangan, Tresten Pangan (Chanee), Taleea Contrades Carvalho (Steven Kai), Trey Contrades (deceased), Kealalani Contrades, Taylor Garcia, Kelli Garcia, Conner Garcia, John Walters, Russlyn Morita, Ingrid Nakamura Amaki (Garrick), Leland Lam Yuen, Mahina Pa, great-grandchildren Kaohimaunu Cabacungan, Gema Dunhour-Pangan, La’iku Carvalho, Kailea Carvalho, Lukela Kualii, Treyten Pangan, Trenten Pangan, Harlee Pangan, Waianuheaokalani Galiza, Likeke Carvalho, Kaipuala Galiza, Kaikoa Walters, Cody Morita Martinez, Jaden Morita Martinez, Jaicie Morita Martinez, Darrick Amaki, best friend Joyann Sheldon Dilwith, hanai children John and Mahea Kaui, Rose and Jhonny Vaivao, Tano and Kaimana Castenda, Leimamo and Edward Keopuhiwa, Safonia Mahoe, Kanani Dettloff, Wailana Judd, Patsy and Melvin Rapozo, Wailua River (Smith’s motorboats) ‘Ohana and her many nieces and nephews all who she loved and touched deeply.
Please join us celebrating her life Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, between 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lydgate Beach Park Large Pavilion.
