Teri T. I. Murata
Teri T. I. Murata, of Kapaa, died on Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born in Port Allen, Kauai, Hawaii and was the eldest of 7 children.
She was a devoted wife to Makoto Murata, who predeceased her in 2007.
She is survived by son Douglas K. (Valri) Murata, daughter Dawn N. Murata, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, twin sister June (Tamae) Chang, brothers Kenneth (Jane) Ibara and Paul (Sue) Ibara.
Private service to be held at a later date.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Sonya Hyunju Kobayashi
Sonya Hyunju Kobayashi, 65, passed away on Jan. 27, 2024, at her home in Lihue with family and close friends by her side. She was born on May 5, 1958, in South Korea and moved to Hawaii in her 20s. She was a devoted wife, a caring mother, and a generous friend.
She was a cook in her occupation and in life. Cooking was one of the many ways she showed her love to her family and friends. She last worked as a supervisor at Genki Sushi. In 2019, she was diagnosed with cancer. She fought the battle with courage and strength.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Kobayashi, mother Park Bokguen, and father Kim Jangsik.
She is survived by her brother Kim Hanjo of South Korea, son David Kobayashi of Lihue, and daughter Lisa Kauwale of Honolulu.
Private services will be held at Lihue Christian Church.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
