Linda Ku‘ualoha Akana Sproat
Linda Ku‘ualoha Akana was born in Waimea on March 16, 1940 to William J. “Boy” Akana of Kalihiwai, and Frances C. Akana of Waimea. She spent her early years in Kalihiwai, fishing and farming with her ‘ohana, until she moved to O‘ahu to board at the Kamehameha Schools. She earned her teaching degree at Cal State Northridge before moving back to O‘ahu where she connected with her loving husband David. Linda and David were married in 1968 and returned home to Kalihiwai permanently in 1970.
Following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmothers, Linda was a career school teacher at Kīlauea Elementary, where she is remembered by generations for welcoming them to Kindergarten. Linda’s passion was helping young people to read, and inspiring them to be inquisitive, creative, and self-directed lifelong learners. Linda was well-loved by a myriad of Kīlauea School administrators and alumni, and was a favorite teacher for many.
Linda was a fixture on the North Shore and an outspoken advocate for Native Hawaiians and preserving the quality of life in local communities, especially in the face of increasingdevelopment. She was a brilliant organizer and strategist, testifying at community or other board meetings even when it was politically unpopular. Kaua‘i’s North Shore would look very different today without her tireless efforts. Linda helped to found and/or was deeply engaged with a multitude of organizations, including the Kīlauea Community Outreach Program, Kīlauea Neighborhood Association, Nā Ala Hele, and Waipā Foundation. While leading, she always invested in and co-powered the next generation of kupa and kia‘i.
Linda was also active in her church community, and was the last living founding member of Christ Memorial Episcopal Church in Kīlauea. She represented her church at the state, national, and international levels and was especially active with the Anglican Indigenous Peoples’ Committee.
Linda passed to the realm of her ancestors on Jan. 6, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother John F. “Johnny” Akana.
She is survived by her loving husband David Keola Sproat, her daughters Stacy M. Sproat, D. Kapua‘ala Sproat (Kalā Hoe), and Nanea N. Sproat-Armitage (Nelson Armitage Jr.), and grandchildren Māhie and Melela‘i Beck, Olamaunāpuaokalāhui and Uluponoikamakanikēwaiakekiliua Sproat-Hoe, and Ka‘ōnohi, Keaolewa, and Keawa‘ihi Armitage. She also cultivated a large extended ‘ohana.
A celebration of her life and work will be held at Christ Memorial Church in Kīlauea on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitation is from 9 a.m., service at 11 a.m., and a celebration to follow at 3049 Kaohe Road in Kalihiwai. Mahalo piha to Linda’s extended ‘ohana, friends, caregivers, and Kaua‘i Hospice.
Linda Sproat is fondly remembered as always positive and ready to help, full of aloha, and a bright light. She was a loving and inspiring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and is deeply missed by many. ‘O ka mana‘o i‘o, ka mana‘o lana, a me ke aloha ka i ‘oi a‘e.
Jeri Riddle Miller
Jeri Riddle Miller, of Omao, born on May 15, 1948, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2025, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital.
She grew up in New Jersey and is still in touch with many of her high school friends. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and was a student of history and political science as well.
After college in Chicago, she lived in Berkeley, California, where she worked for a book distributor and made many lasting friendships. She moved to Kauai in 1989 where she met her husband, Larry Miller. They lived together in Omao until Larrys death in 2011; she continued to live in their home for the rest of her life.
She is survived by her son Guy and his wife Tasha, her stepson Beau and his wife Thao and their children Oliver and Ava, her brother Hamilton Riddle and Terri, his partner of 25 years, her sister Kristi Riddle-LaRosa and her husband Jerry and their children Ginni and Brian.
While on Kauai she worked as a bookkeeper, substitute teacher, tax preparer, and foster parent. She was an active and beloved member of her communities here and on the mainland.
Jeri loved paddling, Taiko, snorkeling, and tap dancing. She was lucky to have so many wonderful friends she stayed close to her whole life because she was such a good friend herself.
Please feel free to contact Guy Miller for memorial date and details.
If you would like to make a donation in Jeri’s name, please consider ACLU and The Sierra Club.
John Wayne Wyatt
John Wayne Wyatt, 74, of Wailua, Kauai, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, in Wailua, Kauai. He was born on July 19, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by mother Lily Gray, father Floyd Wyatt and sister-in-law Patricia Wyatt.
He is survived by wife Pennie Wyatt, son Clay (Jena) Wyatt, daughters Hannah Wyatt, Kristi Mitchell, grandchildren Ezekiel Ramirez, Zoey Ramirez, Samantha Poston, Makenzie Mitchell, Charlotte Mitchell, brother Joseph Wyatt, nephew Stephan Wyatt and niece Michaela Wyatt.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 179 Royal Drive, Wailua Homesteads, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The family suggests casual attire and kindly requests that flowers be omitted.
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Muriel Perreira
Muriel Perreira, aged 86, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2025. She was born on Kauai, April 4, 1938, to Helen and Frank Perreira.
She loved family, friends, gardening, pets and was a proud Air Force Veteran. Muriel dedicated her time and energies to projects with the Catholic Church often working with various charities to help others in need.
She was preceded in death by her father Frank, mother Helen, brothers Joseph and Frank and her daughter Kandra.
She is survived by her sister Diane, brother Bernard, son Errol, daughters Starla and Kimberly, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and her dog Jameson.
Services to be announced at a future date.
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.
Neil Balilea Fagarang
Neil Balilea Fagarang passed away on Feb. 10, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on Aug. 4, 1969, in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a propane tanker truck driver at Hawai‘i Gas (Kauai).
He is survived by wife Desiree “Sissy” Ana Fagarang, daughters Alannah (Leo) Texeira, Tia Fagarang, son Kahale (Kirstie) Fagarang, brothers Elmer “Bala” Balilea, Charlie (Mona) Balilea, sisters Gloria (Sandy) Tomacder, Eden (Tom) Vallatini, parents Federico and Felicitas Fagarang, grandchildren Skylyn Fagarang, Samantha Fagarang, Kingston Fagarang, Kaveah Fagarang, Lei‘a Texeira, Trinity Texeira, Kiane Fagarang, Kalawai‘a Fagarang-Sunn, Kaizi Fagarang, Luke Fagarang-Sunn and Kylee Fagarang-Sunn.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Nawiliwili Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted 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.
Sonya Hyunju Kobayashi
Sonya Hyunju Kobayashi, 65, passed away on Jan. 27, 2025, at her home in Lihue with family and close friends by her side. She was born on May 5, 1958, in South Korea. She was a devoted wife, a caring mother, and a generous friend. She last worked as a supervisor at Genki Sushi.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Kobayashi.
She is survived by her son David Kobayashi, daughter Lisa Kauwale, and brother Kim Hanjo.
Private services will be held at Lihue Christian Church.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
