Benito Obiano
Benito Lomboy Obiano passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Straub Medical Center at the age of 87. He was born on Oct. 23, 1937, in San Bonifacio, San Manuel, Pangasinan, Philippines, to the late Adolfo Mejia Obiano and Marcela Lomboy Alamani Obiano.
He was preceded in death by his wife Timotea “Mina” Guillermo Obiano, sister Beatriz “Naty” Obiano Garcia and half-siblings.
Benito is survived by his children Jesus “Jessie” (Juanita) Obiano, Josephine “Josie” (Benny) Baris, Eduardino “Eddie” (Lourdes) Obiano, grandchildren Brandon (Rizadel) Baris, Bradford (Hannah Im) Baris, Benedick Baris, Archer (Edna) Obiano, Aldrich Obiano, Andrew Obiano, Jonathan Obiano, great-grandchildren Zion Obiano, Xabiere Obiano, niece Shirley Wilkie, nephew Jeffrey Garcia, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service to honor his life and legacy will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa. Viewing from 9 to 10:25 a.m., Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Kealia Cemetery.
All family and friends are invited.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Collette Puamelia Tovi
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Collette Puamelia Tovi, our beloved Mom and Grandma.
Collette Puamelia Tovi, of Hanamaulu, returned to our Heavenly Father on Dec. 2, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born on April 29, 1936, in Honolulu. She was a loving homemaker.
She is joined in heaven by her husband Tevita Mafi Tovi, son Keith Asuncion, parents Carl and Carrie Lanning, sisters Cherie Mendes, Lorraine Lanning, Carrie Carvalho, Abigail Swain, Beatrice Swain, brothers Carl Lanning Jr., Earl Lanning, Theodore Lanning, Errol Lanning and Titus Swain.
She is survived by her children Wayne (Theresa) Asuncion, Crystel (Randy) Chong Tim Sr., Clayton Asuncion, grandchildren Keoni (Chanda) Kiilau, Cindy (Ashley) Romero, Tasha (Francis Galves Jr.) Asuncion, Calvin (Desiree) Kiilau, Clifford (Deedee) Kiilau, Clifton (Haley) Asuncion, Carrie (Chucky Balucan) Asuncion, Karla Asuncion, 28 great-grandchildren, sisters Valorry Lanning, Leslie Lanning and numerous nieces and nephews.
To all that loved and knew her, please join the family on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the LDS (Mormon) Church in Lihue. Visitation is from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by services at 10 a.m.
Venus Kauimakaonaonaonalani Corpuz
Venus Kauimakaonaonaonalani Corpuz, 66, of Koloa, passed away on Oct. 15, 2024. She was born on Jan. 26, 1958, in Waimea. She was a customer service representative at Lappert’s Hawaii Ice Cream & Coffee in Koloa.
She was survived by son Chad A. Corpuz, daughters Prudence K. (David) Chung Ching Man, Primrose K. Corpuz, sister Penlois M. Pundyke, brother Spencer Peters Jr. and one grandchild.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., service from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a private burial.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
