Kenneth K. Casil Jr.
Kenneth Kealoha Casil Jr., 52, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away on Oct. 16, 2024, at The Queen’s Medical Center, West Oahu. He was born on Feb. 1, 1972, in Kealakekua, Hawaii.
He was an entertainer and worked for American Fence Co. and Allied Fence Co., which led him to eventually start his own business, Pa‘ahana Fencing.
He is predeceased by wife Rogelyn Rita Casil, father Kenneth K. Casil, grandparents Daniel and Lucy Kailiwai, Leonardo and Rebecca Casil, Frank and Agnes Medeiros, and in-laws Roger and Geneviva Ramos.
He is survived by daughter Kenna-Seanne K. Casil, sons Kenson K. Casil, Kenneth K. Casil III, mother MaryLou (Frank R.) Medeiros, brothers Todd (Robin) Medeiros, Scott Medeiros, Patrick Medeiros, sisters Kristy (Shane) Kahananui, Tasha Casil Yandall, Apelila Casil Yandall, Tehani Casil Kahakua, Te Mana Casil Duh, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended Ohana.
On Oahu, a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa, with visitation starting at 10 a.m.
On Kauai, a celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Smith’s Tropical Paradise, with visitation also starting at 10 a.m.
Laurinda Leiaulani ‘Gma Lei’ Werner Cano
Laurinda Leiaulani “Gma Lei” Werner Cano, passed away at KVMH on April 11, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1943, in Nanakuli, Oahu. She was a retired custodian at Waimea Canyon School.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Palani Cano Jr., parents Mary Mahuka-Werner and Edward Brown, grandson Dwayne Rita, siblings Calvin “Nunu” Werner, Ewalani Combs, James Kimo Werner and Barney Boy Werner.
Gma Lei is survived by her six children Francine “Mz Fran” Oligo, Frank “Bully” (Judy) Cano, Franchot “Hawaiian” (Pamai) Cano, Francisco “Mauna” (Pomai) Cano, Francella “Napua” (Lloyd) Rita, Francford Kinonui “Bradda” (Jamie) Cano, 14 grandchildren Kaliko (Jessa) Oligo, Noelani (Riley) Refamonte, Thomas (Kayla) Clementino, Jade Cano, Savannah Cano, Amanda Rita, Bradley (Brennan) Cano, Samuel (Bri) Cano, Quinlan Cano, Xavier Cano, Saige Cano, Kinohi Cano, Keahi Cano, seven great-grandchildren Hunter Furtado-Oligo, StarrLee Furtado-Oligo, Kaleah Oligo, Hadley Oligo, Evelyn Clementino, Rio Keao Cano, Kaius Kaimana Cano, siblings Leonae Keala Rodrigues, Charles Papoko Mahuka and John Mahuka.
Beloved close family friends Grace, Kathy, Beverly, Kristen and her son Keewe, the Laulea Hawai‘i Pidgin Local Hui of Witnesses for Jehovah. Mahalo for all your support.
Memorial service will be on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 8833 Kaumualii Hwy, Kekaha HI 96752. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. with service to follow from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Aloha attire is suggested. Flowers omitted.
The entire Cano ohana would like to give a special thanks to KVMH, the nursing staff, home care workers, Kauai Care Center and close special friends for all their dedication and support during this journey with Gma Lei. A huge mahalo to Bruce at Garden Island Mortuary for helping the Cano ohana during this time.
