Ronald T. Valdez
Ronald T. Valdez, of Eleele, passed away on Feb. 21, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born on Dec. 9, 1948, in Lihue. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tranquilino and Felicidad Valdez, brother Charles Valdez and brother-in-law Eli Pablo.
He is survived by his wife Novena Valdez, son Ronson Valdez of Hanamaulu, stepson Ramah Wong of Kapaa, daughters Tisha (Mareques) Henderson of Florida, Dawn (Matt) Lopez of Kapaa, Chelsey Valdez of Eleele, brother Standford Valdez of Kalaheo, sisters Juliette (Julie) Valdez of Oahu, Erlinda (Dennis) Schleie of Las Vegas, Sylvia Pablo of Kaumakani, 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation from noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by service at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 9 a.m.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Midori ‘Linda’ Yokote
Midori “Linda” Yokote, of Lihue, passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, at Wilcox Hospital at the age of 99.
She was born on Jan. 31, 1926, on Kauai. She was a cook and manager of the Waimea Big Save snack bar, and proprietor of Linda’s Restaurant.
She was preceded in death by her husband Takayoshi Yokote, father Hiroki Tokunaga, mother Hatsue Tokunaga and brother Henry Tokunaga.
She is survived by her son Craig (Donna Yadao) Yokote of Eleele, daughters Cynthia Fujimoto of Lihue, Elaine (Gene) Otoman of Waimea, Shelly (Kenn Firestone) Yokote of Kapaa, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister Wilma Oyama of Lawai, sister-in-law Helene Tokunaga of Oahu, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shannon Akiko Morishige
Shannon Akiko Morishige, of Kauai, passed away on Jan. 27, 2025, at home at the age of 49. She was born on Oct. 11, 1975, in Lihue, Kauai.
She was preceded in death by Bobby and Hatsue Tasaka and Edward and Dora Morishige.
She is survived by her parents Susan and Dwight Morishige, sister Kylie (Adam) Hussey, two nephews, numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., followed by service at 10 a.m. The family requests casual attire and flowers be omitted.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
