John Gordon
John Gordon of Princeville, Hawaii, passed away on March 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by family.
John served time in the U.S. Navy which is how he discovered our beautiful islands. He relocated his family to Oahu in 1964.
John had a 31-year career with the Federal Aviation Administration on Oahu, where he put his degree in Engineering from the University of Missouri to good use. In his position as Engineer and Manager he spent years monitoring the entire Pacific Sector and spent time on several of the Pacific Islands.
John and his wife Rosalie relocated to Kauai in the mid 1990’s after retiring from the FAA. John’s time on Kauai was divided between his many loves, serving on the Princeville Board, volunteering as a tour guide at Na Aina Kai Gardens, as a Member of the North Shore Lions Club, Ham Radio community responder and most memorably as Jazz with John on Tuesdays on KKCR Radio.
John is survived by his wife Rosalie, daughter Leslie, son Michael, granddaughter Phoebe, and grandson Ian.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kauai Christian Academy in Kilauea on July 12, 2025, at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, John’s family would appreciate donations in his name to Kauai Humane Society, Kauai Hospice Care or KKCR Radio.
Dennis W. Korpi
Dennis W. Korpi, age 76, of Kalaheo, passed away on April 14, 2025. He was born in Hancock, Michigan and raised in Chassell, Michigan, by his parents Frederick and Lydia Korpi, and graduated from high school in 1967. He then served in the U.S. Army as a Generals Aide from 1967-71.
On Oct. 7, 1972, he married the love of his life, the former Vicki Randell, parents Robert and Mary Ann Randell of Dollar Bay, Michigan. Together they shared 53 years of travel, adventure, and laughter.
Dennis was a lifetime member of Colorado Springs Elks, an auxiliary member of Chassell, Michigan VFW, and most importantly a Freemason with the California Acacia Lodge #243 since 1992.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Vicki of Kalaheo, brother Larry (Tonja) Korpi of Canton, Ohio, three nephews, two great-nephews, and four great-nieces.
A celebration of life will be May 26, 2025, Salt Pond Beach main pavilion. Friends may visit with the family starting at 10 a.m. and ceremony at 11 a.m.
Our sincere thanks to all the Wilcox doctors, nurses, and staff, the Kauai VA and Garden Isle Rehab for all the support and exceptional care given. Thank you to Bruce of Garden Island Mortuary for assisting with the arrangements.
Ernesto Cobre Saking
Ernesto Cobre Saking passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his residence at the age of 73. He was born on March 15, 1952, in the Philippines. He worked at the McDonald’s restaurant in Lihue.
He was preceded in death by parents Molato and Dumanay (Cobre) Saking and brother-in-law Osmenio Reyes.
He is survived by wife Elsie Saking, son Joey (Olive Almazan) Saking, daughters Lea (Glenn) Campos, Ada (Jacob) Faustino, Dayana (Jerry) Onogen, Eshil (Jacel) Pena, grandchildren Jayden Faustino, Asia Compos, Kianne Onogen, Daphne Onongen, Jayda Faustino, Javan Saking, Dion Onongen, Jodien Faustino, Jechrel Saking, brothers Eliseo ( Martina ) Saking, Tito (Francing) Saking, Lucas (Noemi) Saking, sister Ancheta Reyes, numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lihue. Visitation is from 3 to 4 p.m., followed by service at 4 p.m. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
