Marjorie Murata
Marjorie Murata, of Lihue, passed away on March 29, 2025, at home at the age of 88. She was born on Dec. 19, 1936, in Hana, Maui.
She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Murata and son-in-law Neil Koch.
She is survived by her sons Darren (Dawn) Murata of Koloa, Jay (Corrine) Murata of Lihue, daughter Twila Koch of Des Moines, Iowa, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters Esther Tanaka of Oahu, Evelyn Kuromoto of Oahu, Edna Inayoshi of Oahu, numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
The family requests no koden (monetary gifts).
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Chelsey K. Anguay
Chelsey K. Anguay, of Kekaha, passed away on March 9, 2025, at home at the age of 40. She was born on Jan. 7, 1985, in Waimea, Kauai.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Richard and Cathlene Broyles and maternal grandparents Dennis and Eden Simao.
She is survived by her husband Conrad Anguay Jr. of Kekaha, daughter Honesty K. Anguay of Kekaha, parents Dorothy and Charles Kaliloa of Kekaha, Richard Broyles Jr. of Illinois, brothers Benson Broyles of Kekaha, Brandon Broyles of Hanapepe, sisters Ashley Kaneapua of Lawai, Malia (Keith) Bornitz of Idaho, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation and celebration of life from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family requests aloha attire and welcomes flowers and leis.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Peter C. Koorenhof
I was one who was blessed to have Peter in my life for 3 years before having to move back to the mainland. I feel people should really know how special Peter Koorenhof was.
He was an incredible cook with vegetables out of his own garden, an outstanding photographer who expressed the real beauty of every aspect of Kauai, and one who knew of special places on Kauai that I never knew existed (and I’ve lived on Kauai 37 years!).
Peter was a kind, caring, and very giving man who truly was one of the original “Haole Hawaiians”. Yes, he was a loner, but he liked life that way, because he loved nature…the land and the ocean. He was one with it.
I will miss Peter. He taught me the beauty of living a simple life. And, he died doing what he loved best — surfing.
With blessings and love to our Peter, Rebecca DeRoos
Philomena ‘Minnie/Rama’ Harding
Philomena “Minnie/Rama” Harding, of Columbia, South Carolina, wife of the late Robert D. “Bob” Harding, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the age of 88.
Born May 5, 1936, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. She graduated from Waimea High School in 1954 and from Kaua‘i Technical School in 1956. She enlisted in the United States Army from 1956-1959 and was part of the Women’s Army Corp.
At the time of her passing, Philomena is survived by her daughters Terry Scaturro (Michael) and Wendy Harding Daughtry (Shawn), sons Roger (Amanda) and Dale (Susan), daughter-in-law Tina, numerous grandchildren, sister Bernadita Remata of Kaua‘i, numerous nieces, nephews and her beloved dog “Minnie”.
Philomena was predeceased by her beloved son Michael, brothers Delphin and Paul Viquelia and sister Florencia Semana (Suelo).
Funeral services were held in Columbia, South Carolina, on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Robert ‘Bobby’ K. Ho‘opi‘i
Robert “Bobby” K. Ho‘opi‘i, of Waimea, passed away on Nov. 28, 2024, in Waimea at the age of 77. He was born on April 22, 1947, in Lihue.
He was preceded in death by parents Samuel Ho‘opi‘i and Ophelia McCullen, brothers Bruce Ho‘opi‘i and Sam Ho‘opi‘i.
He is survived by his sons Joe Nunes of Lihue, Charles (May) Hepa of Hanamaulu, daughters Shannon (JD) Racoma of Kona, Wailana (Dee) Dasalia-Duarte of Kapaa, Shanna (Vernoy) Damas of Kona, Keiko (Justin) Ho‘opi‘i of Puhi, Misty (Duke) Kaiwi of Oregon, Priscilla (Bubba) Hepa of Wailua, Mandy (Kapua) Hepa of Nevada, 37 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, brother William McCullen of New York, sisters Dolores (Jimmy) Manley of Utah, Nora Contrades of Anahola, Ophelia Kanoa of Wailuku, Angie Ho‘opi‘i of Anahola, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Lydgate Beach Park main pavilion with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. and celebration of life from 11 a.m. Lunch to follow. The family requests aloha attire and flowers and leis are accepted.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Dominic Damon Rosa Sr.
Dominic Damon Rosa Sr., of Lihue, passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born on Sept. 11, 1963, in Placerville, California.
He was preceded in death by his parents Cecelia A. Gabriel and Joseph A. Rosa and stepfather Robert K. Gabriel.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Radloff-Rosa of Lihue, sons Chico (Nyleen) Olivas of Hanapepe, Lucas “Alika” (Tasha) Rosa of Lihue, Dominic (Cyndi) Rosa Jr. of Lihue, Christopher Rosa of Eleele, Tony Cooper of Lihue, Stanley Rosa of Lihue, daughters Wynona Rosa of Hanapepe, Gabrielle (Derick) Rosa of Hanapepe, Susan Rosa of Lihue, Mary Rosa of Lihue, 18 grandchildren, brothers Richard (Stacey) Rosa of Wailua, Paul (Kili) Gabriel of Honolulu, sister Melanie Rosa of Kekaha, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Garden Island Mortuary. Visitation from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by a celebration of life at noon. Lunch will follow at the main pavilion at Salt Pond Beach Park. The family suggests casual attire, and flowers and leis are welcome.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
