• James Regan “Rocky” O’Keefe • Aurellano Alcantarra Agbulos • David ‘Jack’ Melamed • Paul Donald Charles Lemke • Mbiye O Cabello • Lourdes Auuino Balmores James Regan “Rocky” O’Keefe James Regan “Rocky” O’Keefe died Jan. 5, 2008. He was
• James Regan “Rocky” O’Keefe
• Aurellano Alcantarra Agbulos
• David ‘Jack’ Melamed
• Paul Donald Charles Lemke
• Mbiye O Cabello
• Lourdes Auuino Balmores
James Regan “Rocky” O’Keefe
James Regan “Rocky” O’Keefe died Jan. 5, 2008.
He was a former San Diego City lifeguard and longtime Hanalei surfer and resident from the early ’60s.
He is survived by his mother Jane Strong; sister Mary Miller of Carrollton, Texas; brothers Kevin O’Keefe of Carlsbad, Calif., and Steven O’Keefe of Kaua‘i; former wife Faith Janeski Price; and beloved nieces and nephews.
Those who knew him respected him not only as a waterman but also as a great friend. He will be missed.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at The Congregational Church of La Jolla, at 1216 Cave St., La Jolla, Calif.
Aurellano Alcantarra Agbulos
Aurellano Alcantarra Agbulos of Kekaha died at KVMH on Feb. 2, 2008, at the age of 98. He was born June 16, 1909, in the town of Santiago, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines.
Agbulos immigrated to Hawai‘i in 1927 and settled in Lawa‘i to work for the Koloa Sugar Plantation. He eventually relocated to Kekaha and worked for the Kekaha Sugar Plantation. In 1955, he returned to the Philippines, met and married Consolita Bautista, brought her home to Kekaha and started their family. He retired from the Kekaha Sugar Plantation in 1974 as a cane unloader.
He was preceded in death by parents Saturnino and Gavina Alcantarra Agbulos, brother Cresencio and sisters Agrafina and Josefa.
He is survived by his loving wife, Consolita Bautista Agbulos; daughters Avelina Maruyama, Doris Agbulos and Nely (Danilo) Caberto, all of Kekaha; grandchildren Telissa Agbulos, Nekicia Maruyama and Keane Caberto; great-granddaughter Jordyn Maruyama-Chang Wo; sister Merced Pascua of Candon, Ilicos-sur, the Philippines; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Kekaha. Services will commence at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.
David ‘Jack’ Melamed
David ‘Jack’ Melamed died peacefully at home in Los Angeles. He was 96 years old. Beloved husband of Pearl Flaster Melamed, wife of 65 years. Also survived by sons Andrew Melamed, his wife Christine Melamed and grandchildren Mia, Dylan and Nage of Hanalei; Vincent Melamed of Nashville, Tenn.
His career in the motion picture industry spanned from 1933 to 1998. Melamed’s integrity, leadership, love of family and sense of humor will be missed by all.
Paul Donald Charles Lemke
Paul Donald Charles Lemke of Kapa‘a died Feb. 9, 2008, at his home in Kapa‘a at the age of 84. Born Aug. 19, 1923, in Honolulu, he was a chief electrician and World War II veteran. He also went to Kamehameha and Roosevelt, class of 1942.
Paul will be remembered for his letters championing Native Hawaiian and small landowner rights and the preservation of responsibility in government.
He is survived by his wife Marie Aguiar Lemke of Kapa‘a; daughters Beatrice (Walter) Lemke Frieszell of Honolulu, Kulamanu (Wayne) Medeiros of Lihu‘e; sons Paul A. Lemke of Kapa‘a, William M. (Darrelyn) of Lihu‘e, Albert Lemke of Kapa‘a; brother William Lemke of O‘ahu; sister Emily Williams of O‘ahu; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapa‘a with services beginning at noon. Cremation to follow the services. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Mbiye O Cabello
Mbiye O Cabello of Kekaha died Feb. 6, 2008, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 36. Born Dec. 18, 1971, in the Congo, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by husband Alejandro Cabello of Kekaha; children Esteban Cabello of Kekaha, Axel Cabello of Kekaha, Amanda Cabello of Kekaha and Hadassa Cabello of Kekaha; father Malu-Malu Ambroise; seven sisters; four brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lourdes Auuino Balmores
Lourdes Auuino Balmores of Koloa died on Feb. 5, 2008, at her home in Koloa at the age of 87. Born on May 7, 1920, in the Philippines, she was a custodian at Kalaheo and ‘Ele ‘ele schools. She was also a cottage supervisor and cook at Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i formerly located at Loran Station in Po‘ipu.
She is survived by children Bernard (Gay) Balmores, Rodrego “Baye” Balmores, Theresita “Tessie” Kinnaman, Graig (Linda) Balmores, Irma (Clint) Hinchcliff, Abraham “Abe” (Shelagh) Balmores, Arthur “Atta” Balmores, Anita (Stewart) Yoneji, Yolanda (Mitchell) Demas, Lydia (Aaron) Konno, Adelia (Richard) Fuller, Mario Balmores, Melinda (Thomas) Yomen; brothers Primitivo and Antonio Aquino of the Philippines; sisters Caroline Mendoza of California, Lenora Aquino of Lihu‘e; 36 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa where memorial services will be celebrated at 3 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
