Obituaries for Friday, February 21, 2025

Kyle ‘Kaele’ Daryle Domen

Kyle “Kaele” Daryle Domen was born on Oct. 9, 1971, at Wilcox Hospital in Lihue, Hawaii. He passed away on Sept. 8, 2024, at the age of 52 in Tacoma, Washington. Kyle graduated from Kauai High School in 1989. He was a veteran of the Army (1990-1991) and the Navy (1991-1994). Kyle also attended the University of Washington.

Kyle is survived by his children Saraya Domen, London Domen, Jaedin Domen, and Gryphon Domen, parents Douglas Domen and Julie Bauguess, brother Kevin Domen, and sister Kellie Dicus.

A Celebration of Life was held with family and friends in Phoenix, Arizona, on Jan. 11, 2025.

Donations to be sent to Kauai Hospice, 4457 Pahee St., Lihue, HI 96766.

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 Hawaii 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.

Benjamin Alayvilla

Benjamin Alayvilla passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, at Wilcox Medical Center at the age of 88. He was born on May 3, 1936, in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He retired from the County of Kauai, Kapaa Beautification Division as a Water Truck Operator.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rufino and Juliana Alayvilla, in-laws Jacinto and Antolina Dela Cruz, brothers Orencio, Ray, Angel, and Wayne Alayvilla.

Benjamin is survived by his wife of 60 years Norma Alayvilla of Hanamaulu, daughters Helene (Brian) Yamamotoya of Lihue, Allison (Paul) Matter of Portland, Oregon, son Ryan (Samantha) Alayvilla of Hanamaulu, grandchildren Kristyn and Kaeley Yamamotoya, Jonathan, Makana, Rylli, and Marcus Matter, Brooklyne and Kawehi Alayvilla, Zach (Erin) Tubbs, Kennedy (Ty) Lane, Kalani Alayvilla, great-grandchildren Olivia and Evelyn Tubbs, siblings Teresita (Revelino Sr.) Tacsiat, Remy (Edward) Chinen, Domi (Carol) Alayvilla, Lolita (Russell Sr.) Fernandes, Priscilla (Michael) Kano, Nancy (Joe) Fontanilla, David Alayvilla, Josie (Serafin Jr.) Galvez, Wilfred Alayvilla, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia. Public Viewing will begin at 8:30 a.m. Mass at 10 a.m. and burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Special thanks to the staffs at Garden Isle Healthcare and Rehab Center, Wilcox Hospital’s Emergency Room and ICU, Borthwick Kauai Mortuary and Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

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 Elizabeth 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.

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.

Robert Setsusho Tamura

Robert Setsusho Tamura, of Lihue, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on Feb. 23, 1931, in Lihue, Kauai.

He was preceded in death by his wife Florence Tamura, parents Naoichi and Ito Tamura, siblings Ichiko (Tom) Marugame, Toshie Tamura, Teruyoshi (Masako) Tamura, Harumi (Amy) Tamura, Ethel (Masaru) Sunada, Shizuko Tamura, Kazue (Satoru) Muranaka and brother-in-law Susumi Daida.

He is survived by his son Gordon (Lisa) Tamura of Lihue, daughters Tammy Tamura of Lihue, Corliss (Robin) Shimabukuro of Lihue, grandchildren Kaylee (Trevor) Tamura, Macy Tamura, Kalia (Christopher) Shimabukuro, sister Natsuko Daida of Lihue, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Lihue Christian Church. Visitation is from 9:30 to 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life beginning at 11 a.m. Urn burial will be at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family suggests casual attire and kindly omits flowers.

Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

Margaret Ann Thompson

Margaret Ann Thompson, born on July 27, 1957, in Alexandria Virginia, passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2024, at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Long-Term Care at the age of 67. Marg spent many years caring for her mother and participated in the Easter Seals of Hawaii and Kilauea Senior Center Programs.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charlotte and Dick Thompson, brothers Richard Scott and James Douglas Thompson.

Margaret is survived by her sister Suzanne Thompson Pond of Kilauea, nieces Alexandra Lei Pond (Daniel), Kieren Rose Pond Teixeira (Nathan), grandnephews Kyler Teixeira and Ryder Teixeira of Kilauea.

Marg loved music and hula. She was always ready for a hug, a dance, an episode of “I Love Lucy”, and maybe a Diet Coke.

Aloha ‘oe Marg. You are remembered with laughter and love.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt mahalo to the staff and residents of Samuel Mahelona Hospital, for their compassionate care of Margaret.

A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at a later date.

Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.

William Martin

William Martin, 92, of Kekaha, was called to his Heavenly Home on Dec. 21, 2024. Willie, a retired Kekaha Sugar Company Paniolo, worked as a ranch cowboy and heavy equipment operator during his years of service. As he raised his family, Willie worked on the weekends as a heavy equipment operator for various construction companies. He also served in the Hawaii Army National Guard.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents Antone and Virginia Martin, his beloved wife Marcia Martin, grandsons Keli’i Shigematsu and Austin Alquiza.

He is survived by his daughters Cyndi (Glenn) Alquiza, Joni (Kent) Shigematsu, Emmylou (Lance) Martin, grandchildren Breanne (Jared) Meier, Leilani (Damien) White, Keonimana Shigematsu, Macey Parongao (Jr.), Li’a Shigematsu (Aaron), Ka’eo Parongao (Anuhea), great-grandchildren Noa Meier, Kyler Meier, Zavynpraise Niau, Kya White, Kaimalie Parongao Vea, Nanea Parongao Vea, sister Emily Souza, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Eddie and Yvonne Souza, hanai brother Doug McCully, hanai son Wil Dargan, best friend Amigo Satoru Shigematsu (a Jack Russell terrier pug), including numerous nieces and nephews.

A service to honor Willie will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha. Visitation with the ‘ohana will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mass will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at the Kekaha Public Cemetery. The ‘ohana suggests casual attire.

Garden Island Mortuary assisted the ‘ohana with arrangements.

Sakae Takenaka

“Joy is not in things, it is in us.” — Senior Quote 1965

Sakae Takenaka of Kilauea, Hawaii, born on July 3, 1947, was sent to his eternal home on Feb. 10, 2025. Sakae was preceded in death by his parents Sueo and Kimiko Takenaka and his wife Judy Hansen Takenaka (1947-2020). His daughter and granddaughter were at his side as he drew his final breath and passed away peacefully at Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue, Hawaii.

Sakae is survived by his two children and three grandchildren. He also leaves behind siblings who have established their lives and families in and outside the state of Hawaii.

The Takenaka family of Hanalei, Hawaii, were hard-working taro patch farmers. Sakae graduated from Kapaa High School, remained a Kauai resident, and met his wife Judy Jennifer Hansen from Portland, Oregon, at a luau while she was on vacation. The two were married in Hanalei and their family relocated to Kilauea in 1974.

Sakae enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was skilled with his hands and spent countless hours making and mending fishing nets with precision and perfection.

Before Hurricane Iwa, his home was adorned with the many bowling trophies he had won over the years. Sakae was both guarded and outgoing, frightfully serious and a big joker, strict and gentle. He is known for doing life his way and did so until his final day.

A private prayer and eternal life sendoff was held by family and friends gathered around Sakae at the close of his life. Both Mr. & Mrs. Sakae and Judy Takenaka will be laid to rest together at Kauai Memorial Gardens’ Kiku Columbarium’s North Wall — J46 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii.

The family has been blessed to receive a continuous flow of visitors, sharing memories and respectful condolences at the house in Kilauea. Well-wishes may be sent to the Takenaka Family at P.O. Box 7, Kilauea, HI 96754.