• Emily Silva • Paul Silva • Noel Serquina • Theodore and Fred Littlejohn • Charles Toyofuku • Valeriana Dikilato • Dianne Maita Emily Silva Emily P. Silva of Kalaheo died Feb. 18, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age
• Emily Silva
• Paul Silva
• Noel Serquina
• Theodore and Fred Littlejohn
• Charles Toyofuku
• Valeriana Dikilato
• Dianne Maita
Emily Silva
Emily P. Silva of Kalaheo died Feb. 18, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 79. Born July 19, 1929, in Makaweli, she was a waitress at Waiohai hotel from 1960-1982, known as the “best waitress” ever.
She was preceded in death by husband Louis S. Silva, parents Antonio and Isabel Parraga, brother Antonio (Tony) Parraga, parents-in-law Louis and Minnie Silva, and brothers-in-law William and Paul Silva.
She is survived by children Joyce Silva Carineo (Lindsey Carineo Sr.), Louis Carl (Alisi) Silva, Gary Allan Silva and Glen Anthony Silva; sister Isabel “Bela” (Johnny) Martin; sisters-in-law Betty Parraga of Kalaheo, Carnation Harris of Kekaha, Alice Silva of California, Helen K. Silva of Kalaheo and Caroline (Alfred) Hart of Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i; brother-in-law Charles Joseph (Lillian) Silva; grandchildren Lindsey Carineo Jr., Michelle (Molena) Ayers, Gary Silva Jr., Chelse Carineo, Delcie (Chris) Okamura, Trish (Dewey) Henderson and Louis Silva Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service is at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo.
Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Paul Silva
Paul Philip Silva Sr. of Kalaheo died Feb. 18, 2009, at his residence at age 83. Born Dec. 15, 1925, in Makaweli, he was a fireman, carpenter and later became the fire chief for the Kaua‘i County Fire Department. He retired in 1982.
He was preceded in death by parents Louis and Minnie Silva, brothers William and Louis, son Noland and grandchildren Solomon and Rachel Corpuz.
She is survived by wife Helen K. Silva of Kalaheo; children Paul P. (Lavern) Silva Jr., Paulette (Joe) Grace, Helena (Alfred) Medeiros, Winona (Fenton) Lee, Helene (Orlie) Kimble, Paula Bacio, Maryann (Gabby) Manintin, Nornette (Jeffrey) Gallardo, Egon (Gwendolyn) Silva Sr., Hildegarde (Randal) Miyashiro, Abram Silva (Kelly Mullikin), Xan “Alani” Silva and Ira (Maile) Silva; sister Caroline (Alfred) Hart of Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i; brother Charles Joseph (Lillian) Silva; sisters-in-law Alice Silva of California and Emily Silva of Kalaheo; 36 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo; Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe.
Casual attire is suggested and the family is accepting flowers.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Noel Serquina
Noel Ray Serquina Sr. of Hanama‘ulu died Feb. 16, 2009, at age 47. He was born Dec. 25, 1961.
He is survived by wife Cherlee Furumoto Sequina; sons Noel Serquina Jr., Raymond Serquina, Justin Furumoto-Serquina, Beau Furumoto-Serquina; daughter Stacie Serquina; stepdaughter Melissa Iida; five grandchildren; brothers Edward Serquina, Erwin Serquina, Jeffery Serquina and Andrew Serquina; sisters Anita Kruse, Betty Jean Matias and Mary Serquina.
A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Keale Kauanui’s home located at 4565 Akiki Place in Kekaha. A luncheon will follow.
Aloha attire is suggested and the family requests flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Theodore and Fred Littlejohn
A graveside urn committal service with full military honors for Theodore Chapin Littlejohn, 84, and son Fred C. Littlejohn, 56, both formerly of Kaua‘i, will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Koloa Hawaiian Christian Cemetery.
Dodo Mortuary Inc. is handling the arrangements.
Charles Toyofuku
Charles Shingo Toyofuku of Wahiawa, Hawai‘i, died Feb. 14, 2009, at Wahiawa Long Term Care Hospital at age 72. Born Oct. 17, 1936, in Waimea, he was employed with the Department of Education and served as a member on the board.
He was preceded in death by daughter Charlene Toyofuku-Nance, brothers George Toyofuku and Nelson Toyofuku, and sister Hideko Toyofuku-Odan.
He is survived by wife Carol Toyofuku; sons Calvin (Annie) Toyofuku of Waimea, Carl Toyofuku of Lihu‘e, Kurt (Kasey) Toyofuku of Mililani; daughter Cathy Toyofuku of Wahiawa; grandchildren Jocelyn (Christopher) Kobayashi, Tyler Kobayashi, Carleen Kobayashi of Wahiawa, Ioane Toyofuku, Kelii Kenji Toyofuku of Waimea, Kaylen Toyofuku, Kolby Toyofuku, Kody Toyofuku of Mililani, Calcee-Jane Toyofuku-Nanc, Chason Toyofuku-Nance of Puhi; great-grandchildren Kapali Yoshi Kobayashi-Sandobal, Danny Toshi Kobayashi-Sandobal of Wahiawa; brother Thomas (Grace) Toyofuku of Honolulu; sister Nau‘e Toyofuku-Fukuda of Honolulu; and mother-in-law Misao Ringor of Lihu‘e.
Friends may visit with the family from 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at Waimea United Church of Christ; memorial service to follow.
Condolences may be sent to Carol Toyofuku, 314 Palm Street, Apt. 3, Wahiawa, Hawai‘i 96786.
Casual attire is suggested and flowers are permissible.
Arrangements were handled by Moanalua Mortuary.
Valeriana Dikilato
Valeriana Ronulo Dikilato of Kapa‘a died Feb. 18, 2009, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 75. Born May 14, 1933, in Cebu, Philippines, she was a retired housekeeper.
She is survived by husband Merquiades Dikilato; sons Godofredo Dikilato, Benjamin (Pacita) Dikilato, Rodrigo (Marilyn) Dikilato, Victor (Jeanita) Dikilato and Rey (Rema) Dikilato; daughters Caroleta (Zosimo) Mata, Paulina (Lolito) Ypil and Jeanette (Alfredo) Trinidad; 31 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family from 8-9:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at St. Catherines Church in Kapa‘a; Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.
Burial to follow at St. Catherines Church Cemetery.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Dianne Maita
Dianne Kathleen Maita of Kapa‘a died Feb. 15, 2009, at her residence at age 60. Born Feb. 10, 1949, in Albany, Calif., she was a warehouse manager in the garment industry.
She was preceded in death by husband Leonard Morales, parents Vincent and Annetta Maita and sister Rose Delicino.
She is survived by daughters Jennifer Sales and Pualani Morales, brother Ronald Maita and five grandchildren.
A private celebration of her life will be held in O‘ahu.
