Charlotte Aiko Kaneholani
Charlotte Aiko Kaneholani, 78, of Anahola, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Dec. 31, 2024. She was born in Hawaii on July 13, 1946, and was employed as a seamstress with Smith’s Tropical Paradise and boat tours and volunteered at Church of the Pacific Food Pantry.
Preceded in death by her husband David Kaneholani Sr., parents Charles Kiilau Sr., Haruko Kiilau, daughter Sarah Kaneholani, siblings Charles Kiilau Jr., Mollie Shigeko Kiyabu, Lulu Tsuruko Alicuben, Walter Masao Kiilau, in-laws Lily Kiilau, Raymond Napoleon, Shigeru Kiyabu, Wesley Kailimai, Lillian Kiilau, Harold Sato, great-grandchildren Jordaen Alisna and Alaena May Himeko Benavidez.
She is survived by her children Walter Masao (Lehua) Iopa, Mollie Ray Iopa, Charla (John) Brock, David Kaneholani Jr., Maycia (Guy Ibos) Matsuyoshi, Kealaonaona Iopa, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, siblings Pearl Kailimai, Charmian Sato, in-laws John “Jacky” Alicuben, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Feb. 22, 2025, at Anahola Beach Park. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with services and lunch to follow.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ronald James Santiago
Ronald James Santiago, of Waimea, passed away at home on Dec. 26, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born on Jan. 8, 1951, in Lihue. He retired from the PMRF grounds department and was a veteran of the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his wife Irwette Santiago, son Kimo‘okalani Santiago, father Angel Santiago Sr., mother Margaret Gomes, sisters Dora Hirokane, Sharon Santiago and grandparents Balbino and Catalina Costa.
He is survived by his son Irwin (Elise) Santiago of Lawai, daughter Ronette Santiago of Lihue, grandchildren Brayden Santiago, Brayanna (Parnell) Legaspi, Tori (Tania) Santiago, Kamu (Shanea) Santiago, great-grandchildren Neveah Santiago, Kiare Legaspi, Aleina Legaspi, Xhanea Santiago, brothers Angel (Lorita) Santiago Jr. of Kalaheo, Manuel (Valerie) Santiago of Kekaha, Chico Santiago of Honolulu, sister Matilda Inouye of Kekaha, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Dennis Kiyoshi Sunada
Dennis Kiyoshi Sunada, of Kapaa, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, at the age of 84, with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 7, 1940, in Lihue. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the Hawaii National Guard in Kokee. He was also a part owner of Kauai Electronics, alongside Michael Womack.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mabel Yagihara Sunada, son Colin K. Sunada and sister Shirley Inouye.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sadie E. Saiki Sunada, sons Lane A. Sunada of Wailua Homesteads, Jared M. Sunada of Wailua Homesteads, daughter-in-law Marry Sunada of Lihue, brother-in-law Alan Inouye of Honolulu, grandchildren Juston Sunada, Lilliana Sunada, Jessa Sunada, Jaxen Sunada, brothers Roy (Amy) Sunada of Hanapepe, Donald Sunada of Lihue, sisters Patsy (Jim) Hatmaker of Idaho, Marilyn (Herbert) Nii of Honolulu, sister-in-law Colette Saiki of Lihue, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
We would like to thank Dr. Alana Goo Frazier, Kauai Hospice, Dr. Downs and the other staff members, nurses Miriam and Michele, and Rev. Hojo who officiated the bedside prayer. Thanks to Bruce at Garden Island Mortuary.
A service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Kapaa Hongwanji Mission. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a service at 10 a.m. The burial will be at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Kathleen Donna Aban Asuncion
Kathleen Donna Aban Asuncion, of Wailua Homesteads, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Jan. 15, 1943, in Kealia. She was a retired State of Hawaii Janitor at Kapaa Elementary School.
Kathleen was preceded in death by husband Alfredo Asuncion, Marcos Aban, parents Ceasar and Marie Augusto.
She is survived by sisters Susie Gusman, Theresa Augusto, brother Wayne Augusto, daughters Michelle Saia, Danette Madeira and son Stanford (Chantel) Aban.
Kathleen was blessed by 7 grandchildren Randy Teves-Aban, Ashley Teves-Aban, Andrew (Natasha) Saia, Tiane (Latu) Saia Lao, Stanford Aban Jr., Kala Madeira, Annie Rose Madeira, 4 great-grandchildren Kaya, Tuipulotu, Lii and Tosh Saia, stepchildren Wendell Okimoto, Jan Kaleimamahu, Wayne Augie Asuncion, Alfredo Kimo Escalante and Raymond Asuncion.
Kathleen embraced a simple life. Enjoying fishing, crocheting, lei making and gardening. Her favorite pass time during the weekends was finding treasures at garage sales.
Her faith in God was very strong. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever beliveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 She was the Best Mom — She will be truly missed.
Celebration of her life will be held at the St. Catherine Catholic Church in Kapaa on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. You may visit with the family at 9:30 a.m. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Casual attire suggested.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
David Isidro Remata Sr.
David Isidro Remata Sr., of Makaweli, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 96. He was born on May 15, 1928, in Pakala. He was retired and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents Crisanto and Vicenta Remata, brothers Edward Remata, Alfredo Remata, sisters Florence Remata and Vivian Nonaka.
He is survived by his wife Mercedes Remata, sons David (Kathy) Remata Jr. of Mililani, Charles (Pua) Remata of Kekaha, William Remata of Makaweli, daughters Bella Dennis (Jeff Kiaaina) of Hanapepe, Phyllis (Garth) Glazier of Ewa Beach, Davidina (Garrick) Nagao of Honolulu, Cheryl Remata (Chansen Tachibana) of Makaweli, grandchildren Courtney (Michael) Schwab, Jean-Paul (Ayaka) Dennis, Desiree Malama (Dan) Kittredge, Wayne (Holly) Remata Medeiros, Darice Kato, Arlisse (Matthew) Fitzgerald, Dalton Remata, Taryn (John) Brown, Tisha Remata (Justine Malabe), Tylan Remata, Tyran Remata (Jocelynn Pablo), Kylah Nagao, Karah Nagao, Chayce Remata, Blayze Remata, Chayde Remata, Blayde Remata, great-grandchildren Hannah Dennis, Maximus Dennis, Ava Dennis, Lukas Dennis, Geon Kittredge, Reese Kittredge, Anais Kittredge, Jaxx Medeiros, Gabriel Medeiros, Kateira Rivad, Kiana Kato-Rotolo, Isabella Fitzgerald, Matty Fitzgerald, Ezra Brown, Ezekiel Brown, Qhaysen Malabe, Qhaiyah Malabe, Taelynn Remata, Taevanna Remata, brothers Richard Remata of Kekaha, Stanley (Norma) Remata of Pearl City, Wilfred Remata of Los Angeles, California, Lawrence Remata of Simi Valley, California, Patrick Remata of Los Angeles, California, sisters Mildred Olores of Kekaha and Elise Aquino of Lihue.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., with the eulogy at 10 a.m. and a prayer to follow. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Juanita Arcangel Mamaclay
Juanita Arcangel Mamaclay, 99, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Kekaha, Kauai, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2025, at Mustang Creek Estates, an assisted living-memory care community in Burleson, Texas. She was born on Aug. 21, 1926, in Lallo, Cagayan, Philippines.
She was a passionate homemaker and seamstress.
She was preceded in death by husband Bernardo Claro Mamaclay, parents Eugenio and Dominga Sabas Arcangel, sisters Ofrina Perciano and Teodota Pastoral.
She is survived by children Raymond (Jan) Mamaclay, Janet (Charles) Moder, Bryan (Lita) Mamaclay, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews living abroad.
Private services are planned. Interment at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, Kauai.
Norman Y. Hashisaka
Norman Yukio Hashisaka, beloved husband, dad, papi, grandpa, great grandpa, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025, at 99 years old. Born in Waianae, O‘ahu, and raised on Kaua‘i and O‘ahu, Norman attended Kaua‘i High School and graduated from McKinley High School. He volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Military Intelligence Service, which was later honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for its exceptional service.
Upon returning to Hawaii, Norman met the love of his life, Mabel Kawakami, at the University of Hawaii. They began their life together on the Big Island, where she taught school and he worked for his brother-in-law’s company, Suisan, Inc. They later returned to Kaua‘i, where he served in various capacities within the Kawakami family businesses, eventually becoming president of Big Save, Inc. and Eleele Shopping Center, as well as chairman of N.F. Kawakami Store, Ltd. He also helped found Kaua‘i Kookie and ran the Kaua‘i Laundromats business. He was a lifetime Lions Club member. Norman was a longtime member of his church (Hanapepe United Church of Christ) and was supportive of many other faith communities.
Norman was known for his calm and kind demeanor, and his contributions were many as he served on numerous boards and commissions. He actively assisted with our sister-city relationships. Throughout the decades, he worked tirelessly to promote Kaua‘i and to make both Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i better places for all.
Norman is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 71 years, Mabel, his children Reid (Marilyn) Hashisaka, Ruth (Clyde Fukuyama) Hashisaka, Ann Hashisaka, his grandchildren David (Brittany) Hashisaka-Peters, Hisa Hashisaka, Justin Akiyoshi, Liam Fukuyama, his great-grandchild Rogue Hashisaka-Peters, his sister-in-law Yukie Murakami, numerous nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces, along with a large and loving extended ‘ohana.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center (3215 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Highway) in Lihue. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a service at 11:30 a.m. and lunch afterwards. Burial will take place on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe at 1 p.m., followed by a gathering at Kaua‘i Kookie in Kalaheo.
