Obituaries for Jan. 20, 2016 Edward Banasihan Sr. Edward Aquino Banasihan Sr. of Kapaa, formerly of McBryde, born on July 15, 1940, in Lihue, Kauai, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 7, 2016, at the age of 75.
Obituaries for Jan. 20, 2016
Edward Banasihan Sr.
Edward Aquino Banasihan Sr. of Kapaa, formerly of McBryde, born on July 15, 1940, in Lihue, Kauai, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 7, 2016, at the age of 75.
He is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Banasihan; daughter, Virginia; grandson, Kekoa Banasihan; parents, Fidel and Leonora (Villanida) Banasihan; and brothers, Leonard Banasihan and Joseph Banasihan.
Edward is survived by his wife, Priscilla Mae Posten; three sons, Christopher Isaac Kaleinani (Feve) Banasihan of Kalaheo, Edward Aquino Banasihan Jr. of Las Vegas, and Joshua (Samantha) Banasihan; four daughters, Paula (Jerome) Dotimas of Lihue, Andrea-Nalani (Fred Jason Jr.) Land of Lihue, Elisha Lokelani Banasihan of Wailua, and Karmel-Ginger (Victor) Kupihea of Wailua; 11 grandchildren, Sharnelle Dotimas, Isaiah (Courtney) Dotimas, Lacy (Jeff) Batangan; Chelsie Banasihan, Ashley Kahalekai, Keisha Land, Cristyal Banasihan, Isaac Banasihan, Ke’ala Banasihan, Shaniece Banasihan, and Kiara Banasihan; and 11 great-grandchildren, Tashiah Cabresa-Dotimas, Kaiea Cabresa-Dotimas, Zyani Dotimas-Yadao, Adam Martin, Keali’i Dotimas, Jahzi Dotimas-Batangan, Leizjah Dotimas-Batangan, Jairez Dotimas-Batangan, Kailea Caldwell-Banasihan, Zachariah Caldwell-Banasihan, and Kaydence Caldwell-Banasihan.
Also survived by three brothers, Samuel (Bernie) Banasihan of Kekaha, Paul (Roberta) Banasihan of Kekaha, and Richard (Rinda) Banasihan of Kalaheo; two sisters, Patricia “Pat” Banasihan of Kekaha and Annette Meranian of Kekaha; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at the Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with services to start at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, you may contact the Banasihan family at (808) 212-5762.
The family requests casual attire and flowers and leis are welcomed.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Diane Varue Costales
Diane Varue Costales passed away on Dec. 22, 2015, at the age of 75. Born on April 17, 1940, in Pensacola, Florida, she was a licensed practical nurse with Kauai Medical Center.
She is survived by her son, Edwin (Jeanette Gerona) Costales of Waimea; daughter, Patricia A. (Tim) Drury of Makakilo; three grandchildren, Tiffany Costales, Tristan Costales, and Neno Costales; three great-grandchildren, Hau’oli Kanahele, Lilinoe Kanahele, and Xyris Costales; brother, Albert Paulus of California; sister, Florence Hughes of California; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Diane’s Life will be held at the Kauai Veteran’s Cemetery in Hanapepe on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. Friends may visit with the family at 10 a.m. with services to follow at 11 a.m.
The family suggest casual attire and flowers are welcomed.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Jean O. Murakami
Jean Ozaki Murakami of Waimea passed away at KVMH on Jan. 10, 2016, at the age of 80. Born on June 14, 1935, in Waimea, she was an insurance claims clerk with Waimea Dispensary and a prep cook with Ishihara Market.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Minoru and Yukino Ozaki; and brothers, Allen Ozaki, Paul Ozaki, and Gary Ozaki.
Jean is survived by her husband, Shigeru Murakami; son, Ken (Alison Sakata) Murakami of Waimea; daughter, Lisa (Gordon) Tamura of Lihue; two grandchildren, Kaylee and Macy Tamura of Lihue; sister, Jane Takamura of Waimea; sister-in-law; Myrtle (John) Shinagawa of Waimea; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration go Jean’s Life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at the West Kauai Hongwanji – Waimea Temple. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. with services at 4 p.m. The family requests casual attire.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Edward J. Horner Jr.
Edward James Horner, Jr. of Kekaha passed away at home on Jan. 13, 2016, at the age of 72. Born on May 27, 1943, in Makaweli, he was a maintenance foreman with the Outrigger Kiahuna.
He is survived by wife, Carol Horner; three sons Edward “Jimmy” Horner III (Trina) of Lawai, Wayne Horner (Michelle) of Tampa, Florida, and Eric Horner (Leanora) of Kekaha; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his mother, Gladys Horner; brothers, Darrell Horner of Lihue, Clayton Horner of Kalaheo; two sisters, Anny Horner of Wailua and Blanch Kamai of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ed is preceded in death by his father, Edward J. Horner Sr.
Celebration of Life for Ed Horner will be on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai. Friends may visit will the family at 1 p.m.
Casual attire requested
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
