Stanford Howard Garcia
Stanford Howard Garcia, 75, of Hanamaulu, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 25, 2025. He was born in Lihue, Kauai, on Aug. 7, 1949. A Hanamaulu boy from day one.
Preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Rosaline Garcia, sister Juliet “Julie” Garcia and brother Andrew Garcia.
He is survived by his son Daniel (Shandrina) Garcia of Hanamaulu, daughter Celeste (Marc) Robinson of Kapaa, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister Loretta Kupihea, brother Richard (Barbara) Ebinger, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church with visitation from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting 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.
Korey James Wise
Korey James Wise, of Hanapepe, passed away on Feb. 2, 2025, at home at the age of 60. He was born on June 14, 1964, in San Francisco, California. He was self-employed in the garage door business.
He was proceeded in death by his parents Vernon James and Patricia Diane Robinson Wise, paternal grandparents Thomas Edward and Emily Wilkins Wise, maternal grandparents George Thomas and Magdalene Rosemary Robinson and father-in-law Mariano Vea.
He is survived by his wife Danette Vea Wise, son Kustom Vernon Vea Wise, uncle Gary Alan Robinson of California, God mother Anita Meier Murphy of California, hanai Vernon and Carol Thompson ohana, hanai Ernest and Donna Carlbom ohana, numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Wong’s Chinese Restaurant in Hanapepe. Visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by a celebration of life.
The family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
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 Kilauea 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 Kilauea 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 Kïlauea Community Outreach Program, Kïlauea Neighborhood Association, Nä Ala Hele, and Waipä 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 Kïlauea. 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 (Kalä Hoe), and Nanea N. Sproat-Armitage (Nelson Armitage Jr.), and grandchildren Mähie and Melela‘i Beck, Olamaunäpuaokalähui and Uluponoikamakanikëwaiakekiliua Sproat-Hoe, and Ka‘önohi, 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 Kïlauea 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.
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.
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 was held on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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