• Rudy Alao • Julia Nabeshima • Owen Stanley Esona Rudy Alao Rudy R. Alao of Kalaheo, Kauai passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 12, 2013 at the age of 59. He was born on July 12, 1953 in
• Rudy Alao • Julia Nabeshima • Owen Stanley Esona
Rudy Alao
Rudy R. Alao of Kalaheo, Kauai passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 12, 2013 at the age of 59. He was born on July 12, 1953 in Lihue, Kauai. He was a retired scale attendant with the County of Kauai and an Air Force Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Zoilo Alao, and Rosella Kuarom Alao; and sister, Peggy Alao Basuel.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Silva Alao of Kalaheo; sons, Jensen and Gerald Alao, both of Kalaheo; brothers, Dennis Alao, Larry (Penny) Alao, Eric (Jeri) Alao, Quintin (Nicole) Alao, Gaivin (Gemma) Alao, and Vince (Essie) Alao; sisters, Lydia (John) Schornach, Rena (Blu) Ulanday, Janise (Kevin) Gusman, Norma Alao, and Zelda (Nolan) Alvarado; father and mother-in-law, Charles “Joe” Silva and Lillian Muraoka Silva; brother-in-law, Charlie (Della) Silva, sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Ronnie) Dotario, Theresa (George) Castillo, Bonnie (Mala) Lanning, and Lynn (Teddy) Perreira; and extended family.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo. Visitation will start at 9 a.m. with mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Kauai Veteran’s Cemetery in Hanapepe.
The family suggests casual or aloha attire. Donation may be made in lieu of flowers to Kauai Hospice.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Julia Nabeshima
Julia Nabeshima of Kaumakani, Kauai, passed away on Feb. 10, 2013 at home at the age of 77. Born on Jan. 25, 1936 in Makaweli, Kauai, she was a Nurse with Kauai Veteran’s Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Isidro and Carmenlina Buduan; brother, Charles; sister, PaulineBonwell; and grandparent, Leon Asignar.
She is survived by her husband, Genzo Nabeshima; sons, Philip Nabeshima of Hanapepe, Raynard (Dawn) Nabeshima of Oahu, and Neil (Marlene) Nabeshima Sr. of Kaumakani; daughter, Danette (Clinton) Fujii of Lihue; brothers, Stanley (Bob) Buduan, and Roy (Loyd) Buduan, both of Hanapepe Heights, Dennis (Ofelia)Buduan of Kaumakani, Leon (Lynette) Buduan and Louie (Chang-e) Buduan, both of Oregon; sisters, Gail (Gil) Agular of San Diego, and Charmane (Henry) Chu of Maui; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; an uncle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., and service at 11 a.m.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Owen Stanley Esona
Owen Stanley Esona of Bend, Oregon, formerly of Kapaa, Kauai, passed away on Jan. 29, 2013 in Bend, Oregon at the age of 63. Born on April 21, 1949 in Waimea, Hawaii, he was the Owner of Esona Nursery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph H.K. Alapai, Sr. and Hilda Bansole Arcangel; and step-father, Leoncio Esona.
He is survived by his daughter, Rowena (Matthew) O’Brien; granddaughter, Kaileia of Chicago; brothers, Steven (Edna) Esona of Wahiawa, Leonard (Yolanda) Esona, Sr. of Las Vegas, Alvin (Agatha) Esona of Waipahu; step-brothers, Joseph Alapai, Jr. Edward Alapai, Duane Alapai; step-sisters, Ahmoi Kawamura, and Kealoha Rita; and numerous uncles, aunties, nieces, and nephews.
Private Services will be held for immediate family only. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of life for Owen S. Esona on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the new Kapaa Sports Pavilion at 12:30 p.m.; located across the Kapaa Armory.
Family suggests casual attire. They will not be receiving flowers at this time.
