• Elizabeth Gifford • Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. • Tokumatsu Gushiken • Legs Hideo Ibe • Benita Lagundino • Troy Ryan Medina Sr. Elizabeth Gifford Elizabeth Gifford of Anahola died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24, 2008, at the
• Elizabeth Gifford
• Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
• Tokumatsu Gushiken
• Legs Hideo Ibe
• Benita Lagundino
• Troy Ryan Medina Sr.
Elizabeth Gifford
Elizabeth Gifford of Anahola died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24, 2008, at the age of 80. Born in Anahola on March 1, 1927, she was a tour guide.
She was preceded in death by her son Edward Kauo and her parents Edward and Mary Kauo.
She is survived by her husband Emery Gifford; son Joseph (Miriam) Prigge; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at LIhue First Hawaiian Church. Services will begin at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
Lovingly referred to as “Mr. Aloha” because of his caring and friendly demeanor Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. will be sorely missed by all.
Juan was born on Oct. 20, 1926, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a hard-working man who spent many years working for the island at McBryde Sugar Co., Kauai Electric and Citizens Utilities. After his retirement from Citizens Utilities, his disciplined work ethic and drive to do the best job possible landed him a great amount of electrical contracting work. He spent much of his life working on Hawai‘i, and when it came time to defend his home, he joined the Hawaii Army National Guard, from which he received an honorable discharge. He continued to support his Kaua‘i through countless hours of community service for the Holy Cross Catholic Church, for which he was awarded the title “Island Treasure.”
He also became a world traveler with his wife Helen and explored many countries far from his little island home. Of all the amazing lands he traveled to, his favorite place was Las Vegas, where he could enjoy his favorite pasttime — playing the craps tables.
Juan was a fun, loving and genuinely sweet and gentle man who was always ready and willing to help anyone. “Mr. Aloha” will live on in the memories of his friends, family and the many island visitors he stopped to “talk story” with. He is in our prayers.
He is survived by his wife Helen R. Lorenzo of Kalaheo; sons Juan (Gail) Lorenzo Jr. of Kalaheo and Melvin Lorenzo of Kalaheo; daughter Cynthia (Dan) Lorenzo-Albosta of Calif.; brother Jerry (Maria) Lorenzo of Lihu‘e; nephew John (Nati) Lorenzo of Koloa; grandchildren Celeste (Aleksandr) Lorenzo of Wash.; Kevin Lorenzo of Honolulu; Jessica Greenwalt of Calif.; Mari Lorenzo of Hanapepe; Mason Lorenzo of Hanepepe; Derek Albosta of Calif.; Brad Nelmida of Kalaheo; Megan (Arthur) Rice of Kalaheo; great-grandchildren Tehani Togioka, Anthony Andrews, Daysha, Kaimana, Daedryn Nelmida; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo where mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Nap. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Church Cemetery.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Tokumatsu Gushiken
Tokumatsu Gushiken of Kilauea died on Jan. 25, 2008, at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital at the age of 98. Born in Ewa Beach, O‘ahu on Aug. 15, 1909, he moved to Kilauea with his family at the age of two. He worked as a store clerk at Kong Lung Co. and later did part time work as a fry cook at the Hanalei Plantation Hotel. After retiring from Kong Lung Co. he worked with the Fish and Wildlife at the Kilauea lighthouse for five years.
He joined the Kilauea Senior Center where he became a very active participant. He served as vice president, president and secretary for the Senior Gardening project and as a legislative delegate lobbying for the concerns of the seniors at the State Capital. He was also involved in the VOICE (Volunteer Organization in Concern of the Elderly) program and a RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Member for over 15 years.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Kikue Miyasaki Gushiken; sons Jack (Sharon) of Kilauea, Alan of Kilauea, Ralph (Jill) of Calif., Leslie (Donna) of Kilauea, and Spencer of Kilauea Social Club; grandchildren, Lynne of Calif., Clyne (Eva) of Europe, Lee of Kilauea, Cari of Calif., Michael (Stacie) of Kilauea and Grant of Kilauea; great-grandchildren, Kevin, Jennifer, Andjela, Kiana and Russell; brothers John (Bette) of O‘ahu and Howard of O‘ahu; sisters Elaine Nakano of O‘ahu, Gladys (Henry) Chee of O‘ahu, Tome (Seijin) Hokama of Hilo and Sueko (Satoru) Togashi of Calif.; sister-in-law Tomiko of Kilauea; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Shigeru (Tomiko) and Kuhei; and sisters Ellen (Douglas) Kaya and Kameko (Lincoln) Sokei.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. and services will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Kilauea Christ Memorial Episcopal Church. Private inurnment to occur at a later date.
The family requests casual attire and that flowers be omitted. Special thanks to Dr. Collins and staff at Mahelona Hospital.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Gushiken family with arrangements.
Legs Hideo Ibe
Legs Hideo Ibe of Lihu‘e passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 22, 2008, at the age of 85. Born in Lihu‘e on Feb. 22, 1922, he was a County Treasurer with the County of Kaua‘i.
He is survived by his wife Edith; sons Cory and Isaac both of Lihu‘e; daughter Audrey (Mark) Hiranaka of Lihu‘e; four grandchildren; brother Gerald (Shirley) Ibe of Kaneohe, O‘ahu; sister Momoyo Matsumura of Lihu‘e; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Lihue Hongwanji Church; The service will begin at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Kondo. Casual attire is suggested and the family requests that flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Benita Lagundino
Benita Lagundino of Waimea died at her home on Jan. 23, 2008, at the age of 87. Born in the Philippines on Feb. 3, 1920, she was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband Santis Lagundino and her son Holofernes Lagundino.
She is survived by her sons Eduardo (Mariana) Lagundino, Ferdinand (Tonette) Lagundino Sr., Ediemar (Christy) Lagundino, Ferdinand (Kanoe) Lagundino Jr.; daughter-in-law Orefil Lagundino; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call on the family from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa, and again from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa where services will begin at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Troy Ryan Medina Sr.
Troy Ryan Medina Sr. of Lihu‘e died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 26, 2008, at the age of 35. Born in Lihu‘e on April 13, 1972, he was a street sweeper for the state of Hawai‘i.
He is survived by his wife Vida Medina; son Troy Medina Jr.; daughters Victoria Medina and Pililani Medina; father Joseph (Clara) Medina; mother Donna Medina; brother Travis Medina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister Sherry Ann Medina.
Family and friends may visit with the family from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Kapa‘a Missionary Church. Memorial services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Casual attire is suggested and the famiy requests that flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
