Jaime Keoki Mikiala Malama
Jaime Keoki Mikiala Malama, 58, of Kekaha, passed away on Jan. 15, 2025, in Kekaha. He was born on Sept. 22, 1966, in Waimea. He was an electrician.
He was preceded in death by father Patrick T. Malama.
He is survived by Alisa Malama, son Nakoa (Kai-Lee) Malama, daughters Brandee (Sheldon) Soto, Byrlynn (Shane) Malama, grandchildren Camron Soto, Michael Soto, Kainalu Cabral, Kamaehu Cabral, Kaliko Kenney, mother Pinky Malama, brother Patrick “Kanani” Malama of Waimea, sisters Roberta “Pua” (Chucky) Remata of Kekaha, Raenette (Alton) Lopez of Kekaha, Jackie (Preston) Lee of Kekaha, Lolly (Mel) Malama of Kekaha, Desiree (Daniel) Kittredge of Waimea, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Kekaha Neighborhood Center. Visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by service from 1 to 2 p.m.
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.
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.
Owen Peter Carter
Owen Peter Carter, of Kilauea, affectionately known as “Papa Owen” passed away on Jan. 6, 2025, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, with his daughters by his side.
Owen was preceded in death by his parents Augustine Anselm and Phyllis Marie Carter and grandson Makani Alexander.
He is survived by his siblings Paul, Joan and John Carter, many nieces and nephews of Brisbane, Australia.
He was blessed with and leaves behind his children Jeannine (Isa) Espinoza, Nikki Carter, Elise Carter, grandchildren Mahina Alexander, Thalia Espinoza, Tristan Espinoza, Shyloh McCann, Tre Arroyo, Xia Parrish, great-grandchildren Stella Geimer and Rizen Solywoda, all of Kilauea and Hanalei.
Owen was born in Brisbane, Australia, on March 4, 1943. As a young man he worked as a lifeguard on the Gold Coast and later worked to become a journeyman carpenter.
He traveled the world, exploring Europe with his mates and later working as a teamster in the Yukon, before settling down on Kaua’i, his true home, in the late 1960’s. Here he raised a family and worked as a contractor/ builder.
He was proud to serve as a North Shore Lion and had enjoyed volunteering with Kore and Habitat for Humanity. His true loves were this island and his family and friends. He will be missed by many.
Please join his family for a celebration of life at Anini Beach pavilion #1 (by the boat ramp) on Sunday, March 9, from 3 to 6 p.m.
