Shoichi Nagamine – Raymond Tiernan – Castor Riopta – Alice Maglinti – Peter Savage Sr. Shoichi Nagamine Services will be held Sunday, Feb. 18, at Hanapepe Hongwanji for retired taro farmer, Shoichi “Shopei” Nagamine of Hanapepe, who died Feb. 10,
Shoichi Nagamine – Raymond Tiernan – Castor Riopta – Alice Maglinti – Peter Savage Sr.
Shoichi Nagamine
Services will be held Sunday, Feb. 18, at Hanapepe Hongwanji for retired taro farmer, Shoichi “Shopei” Nagamine of Hanapepe, who died Feb. 10, 2001, at Queen’s Medical Center at the age of 81.
A respected member of the farm and rural community, Nagamine devoted much of his time to working with organizations including the Kaua’i Farm Bureau, Taro Growers Association, Young Buddhist Association, 4-H Club and Lions Club.
He also served on several County committees for agencies, such as the USDA-Rural Development (formerly known as Farmers Home Administration.) He was a member of the state Board of Agriculture and long-time director for the West Kaua’i Soil & Water Conservation District, which honored him as West Kaua’i Cooperator of the Year for his innovative work with water conservation and fertilization. He was also a retired agent for the Honolulu Poi Company.
A member of the Farm Bureau since the early 1950s, Nagamine worked hard each year as long as his health permitted helping put on the annual Kaua’i County Farm Bureau Fair. In recognition of his contributions, he was one of two people the Farm Bureau Fair was dedicated to last year.
People who worked closely with him over the years remembered him for his willingness to share with others, his optimism and his belief in the importance of working together. He was instrumental in the creation of Hanapepe’s landmark Bougainvillea Hillside and was also well known for his role as singer at the annual bon dances.
He and his wife Shizuko founded the Taro Ko Chip Factory in Hanapepe. Nagamine invested much time and innovation in perfecting his taro chips, experimenting with flavors and techniques until he was satisfied with the product.
He is survived by his wife, Shizuko; sons, Nathan (Alynette) Nagamine of Lomita, Calif., Brian (Shanlynn) Nagamine of Hanapepe, and Dale Nagamine of Hanapepe, Kaua’i; brothers, Soyei (Katherine) Nagamine of Honolulu and Kame Nagamine of Kaua’i; sister, Haruko (Rikio) Asato of Honolulu; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Memorial visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, at Hanapepe Hongwanji; with services beginning at 3 p.m. Private inurnment will be done at a later date.
The family asks that flowers be omitted and suggests casual attire.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Mortuary.
Raymond Tiernan
Attorney Raymond Patrick Tiernan, 58, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his home on Kaua’i, Hawai’i, surrounded by his family and friends.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, he graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and his law degree from Rutgers University. He was a world traveler and built his career practicing law in Westport, CT, before establishing his law practice in Hawai’i.
He was the son of the late Raymond Tiernan and is survived by his mother, Martina Tiernan of Farmington, CT. and son, Che Tiernan, his former wife, Carole Dawson Tiernan of new York, his brother, James Tiernan, of Stratford, CT and his sister Martina Delaney of Farmington, CT, his niece Caitrin Delaney and nephew James Tiernan, Jr.; and dear friend Christina Carlson..
Friends and colleagues are invited to celebrate his life at the Pine Tree Inn on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.
Castor Riopta
Castor Redor Riopta of Hanama’ulu, Kaua’i, died Feb. 11, 1901, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, at the age of 62.
Born June 1, 1938 in the Philippines, he was an irrigator with the sugar industry for Lihu’e Plantation.
He is survived by his wife: Violeta Redor Riopta of Hanama’ulu; one daughter; Carol Riopta of Hanama’ulu; one son: C.J. Riopta of Hanama’ulu; four brothers: Pedro Riopta of Hanama’ulu; Emigdio (Gloria) Riopta of Hanama’ulu; Angel (Valentina) Riopta of Philippines; Ceferino (Vernon) Riopta, of Philippines; two sisters: Alejandra Riopta of Philippines and Jacinta (Jose) Ragasa of Hanama’ulu. Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Visitation are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kapaia, from 9 a.m. Mass to be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Paul. Burial to follow at the Lihu’e Public Cemetery.
Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary.
Alice Maglinti
Alice Almeida Moniz Maglinti of Kalaheo, Kaua’i, died Feb. 11, 2001, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital, at the age of 77.
A retired custodian/baker at ‘Ele’ele Public School, she was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Hawai’i.
She is survived by her husband: Johnny Maglinti of Kalaheo; two sons: Landis (Virginia) Fu of New York and Vernon Fu / Lynn of Lawai; two daughters: Ilona (Warren) Moritsugu of Koloa and Drucilla (Richard) Louis of ‘Omao; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Emily (Hank) Johnson of California, Evelyn Charmin of Honolulu, Gloria (King) Riata of California, and Lucille Yuen of California; four brothers: Ernest Almeida of Koloa, Daniel (Yoshiko) Moke of Kentuck, Tai soon (Amy) Kang of ‘Ele’ele, and William Almeida of Honolulu; numerous aunts, uncles, niece,s nephews and cousins.
Friends and family may call on Friday, Feb. 23, at Holy Cross Church from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, Feb. 24, at Holy Cross Church from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by Father Keahi. Inurnment to follow at St.Raphael’s Church Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire and asks that flowers be omitted. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary.
Peter Savage Sr.
Peter John Savage,Sr. of Hanalei, Kaua’i, died Feb. 14, 2001, at his home in Hanalei at the age of 70.
A longtime Kaua’i resident, he retired to the island following a career in the auto industry in Southern California. He was born Feb. 3, 1931, in New York City, NY.
He is survived by his wife: Robin Savage, of Hanalei, one son; four daughters; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Following cremation, the ashes will be scattered at sea at Hanalei Bay on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick/Kaua’i Mortuary.
