Obituaries for Wednesday – May 04, 2005

• Conrad E. Schwarze

• Elsie M. Kawakami

• Joseph Lee

• Sandy Cantotay

• Harumi ‘David’ Inagaki

• Clyde Bowman

Conrad E. Schwarze

Conrad E. Schwarze died at his home on April 25, 2005, at the age of 85.

Conrad was a retired math and science teacher with the state of California. In his younger years, he worked as a farmer, a wing design person with Northrop Aircraft and an Army veteran. He attended Sacramento Jr. College and graduated from San Jose State College.

Conrad and his wife moved to Kaua‘i in 1985 to be closer to their children and grandchildren and enjoy life on Kaua‘i. He was an active member of Kalaheo Missonary Church and belonged to the Kaua‘i Retired Teachers Association.

Conrad is survived by his wife of 61 years, Laurie Schwarze; chldren: Conrad D. (Leslie) Schwarze of Wailua, Craig (Athelia) Schwarze of Livermore, Calif.; Connie (Fernando) Schwarze Briones of Spain; Laurie (Glen) Makaneole of Hanapepe; grandchildren: Jude (Wendy) Schwarze of Wailua, Cody (Maury) Foye of Arizona, Kekoa (Lisa) Makaneole of Washington, Jason and Leia Makaneole of Hanapepe, Karen and Danny Schwarze of California and Alexie Schwarze of Wailua; great-grandchildren Tylor, Mason, Tareu, and Vaughn Schwarze, also Mahea Makaneole and Cayen Foye; sisters: Lois Schwarze, Bette Schwarze and Mary Ann (Jerry) Hudson, all of Sacramento; many nephews and nieces. Additional family includes Connie Otero, Diane Williams and Victoria VanDam He is preceded in death by grandson Shawn Schwarze and great-granddaughter Tahnee Schwarze.

Memorial services will be held at Kalaheo Missionary Church on Saturday, May 7. Visitation with famiy will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the service at 10 a.m.

The family requests casual attire and that flowers be omitted.

Elsie M. Kawakami

Elsie M. Kawakami of Waimea, died at her home on April 3, 2005, at the age of 83.

Born in Kyoto, Japan on Dec. 19, 1921, she is survived by two sons, Dr. Edward (Misako) Kawakami and Charles (Arleen) Kawakami; three daughters, Chioko Osakoda, Gertrude K. Toma and Edith K. (Hami) Tan; two daughters-in-law, Kay Kawakami and Bertha C. Kawakami. Family request no donations. Services were private.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Joseph Lee

Joseph Lee of Waimea, died at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital on May 1, 2005, at the age of 48. Born in Waimea, Kaua‘i, on April 4, 1957, he is survived by his wife, Florence Napualani Lee; two sons, Joseph A. Lee of Pittsburgh, Penn., and Jason K. Lee of Waimea; mother, Antonina Arruda Lee of Waimea; two brothers, Richard (Winnie) Lee of Honolulu, O‘ahu and Randy (Cookie) Lee of Waimea; 10 sisters, Eveline (Norton) Malina of Lihu‘e, Dixie (Sal) Ambrocio of Honolulu, Nancy (Jumbo) Taniguchi of Waimea, Gwendolyn Lee of Santa Monica, Calif., Vivian (Tony) Lee of Honolulu, Paulette Tokuda of Gardena, Calif., Mary Inuma of Gardenia, Calif., Margaret (Makule) Kahale of Waimea, Theresa (Delbert) Silva of Lawai and Tomasine Lee of Waimea; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit the family from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Waimea Sacred Hearts Catholic Church; mass officiated by Father Larry will begin at 11 a.m. Followed by burial at Kekaha Chinese Cemetery. Aloha attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Sandy Cantotay

Sandy “Sanman” Gonsalves Cantotay of Lawai, died at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital on May 1, 2005, at the age of 59. Born in Honolulu, O‘ahu on May 21, 1945, he was a retired heavy equipment operator with the County of Kauai. Also the owner of The Sandbox in Hanapepe from 1991 to 1998.

Preceded in death by parents, William (Agnes Makepa) Gonsalves and Esidro (Annie) Cantotay, he is survived by his wife, Jeannette B. Cantotay; son, Isaiah K. Cantotay of Lawai; three brothers, Leon (Judy) Gonsalves Sr. of Kalaheo, Samuel (Francine) Gonsalves of Tacoma, Wash., and William (Barbara) Gonsalves Mateo of California; two sisters, Annette (Danny) Creamer of Wailua and Adaline Mateo of California; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit with the family at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Lihu‘e; service to begin at 4 p.m. Scattering at a later date. Aloha attire is suggested and flowers omitted. Donations to Habitat for Humanity-Kauai or American Cancer Society-Kauai Branch.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Harumi ‘David’ Inagaki

Harumi “David” Inagaki of Lihu‘e died at his residence on April 26, 2005 at the age of 87. Born on Kauai on May 25, 1917, he was the proprietor of David’s Body & Fender Repairs in Kapaia.

He is survived by his wife Ethel Inagaki of Lihu‘e, daughter; Laraine (Harris) Moriguchi of Waimea, brother; Saburo “Larry” (Ruth) Inagaki of Maryland, sister; Edith Ishii of Honolulu, sister-in-law; Yukiko Mae Doi of Kapa‘a, grandson; Mason Moriguchi of Waimea, granddaughter; Mia Moriguchi of Honolulu.

Services were private. Arrangements were handled by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home

Clyde Bowman

Clyde Bowman died Thursday, April 21 at Wilcox Hospital from a heart attack.

He is survived by wife, Louise Bowman, and daughter, Devaki Holman, both residents on Kauai, Hawaii..

He was born Feb. 17, 1924 in Ohio, but lived most of his life in San Bernardino, Calif., where he was a successful food broker for major companies before moving to San Clemente, Calif. in 1978 Clyde and Louise were active members of the Presbyterian Church. The family came to Kauai in 2001.

Clyde is a veteran of the WW2 War, serving in the US Navy.

Clyde, or “Babe” as he is known in musical circles, was a singer, songwriter, arranger, and accomplished musician. He acquired the nickname “Babe” because he was so young when he started working in Big Bands.

“Babe” started playing the trumpet at the age of 8 and the trombone and saxophone at 10. In Jr. High School he organized his own 10-piece band with vocalist Gayle Peck, who would later reach stardom and be known as Julie London. Clyde “Babe” Bowman played with Big Band “greats” like Stan Kenton, Harry James, Dextor Gordon, Artie Shaw, Hawk Halstead, Les Carlson and Chuck Corbett.

On Kaua‘i, Clyde started his own recording companies, Bowman Music and Gobow Records of Hanalei from which five musical CDs were produced. In 2002 to 03, Clyde and High School musical director, Catherine Paleka, organized a Kapa‘a High School “Swing Band” summer program. The kids rehearsed every Saturday and were so enthusiastic about learning Big Band music that for the next school year Clyde booked them into hotel engagements, weddings and other events around the island. Their performances inspired donations from private parties and service clubs of the community to help the Kapa‘a’s Music Department repair old instruments and purchase new ones.

Clyde will be remembered for his kindness and generosity. As a member of the Rotary Club of Hanalei, and the Church of the Pacific his contributions to the community were significant.

Private memorial services will be held at The Church of the Pacific in Princeville on Saturday, May 7. Please send any cards or letters to Devaki and Louise c/o The Church of the Pacific, P.O. Box 223145, Princeville, HI 96722.

Jade Hamai

Jade Ann Kiyomi Hamai of Kalaheo, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 1, 2005, at the age of 54.

Born in Waimea on Jan. 23, 1951, she was a teacher with the State of Hawaii. She is survived by her husband, Warren Hamai of Kalaheo; two sons, Justin Hamai of Oregon and Jarret Hamai of Kalaheo; mother, Miyono Watanabe of Kalaheo; brother, Mel Watanabe of Kalaheo; sister, April Watanabe of Lihu‘e; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces and cousins.

A gravesite service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, interment to follow. Casual attire is suggested and that flowers be omitted.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Rogelio Delos Santos

Rogelio Delos Santos of Hanama‘ulu died April 19, 2005, at Straub Hospital at the age of 59.

Born Feb. 25, 1946, in the Philippines, he was a dishwasher.

He is survived by his wife: Francisca Delos Santos of Hanama‘ulu; eight children: Ronald (Sherry) Delos Santos, Marites (Emerson) Delos Santos and Ellen Delos Santos, all of the Philippines; Sheila (Rhandy) Esteban of Hanama‘ulu, Selina (Jessie) Capacia of Minnesota, Gemma Delos Santos of Hanama‘ulu, Jonalyn (Joybert) Delos Santos of Hanama‘ulu, and Lailani (CJ) Delos Santos; parents: Antonio and Dionicia Delos Santos of Hanama‘ulu; nine grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Marina Gali of Kapa‘a, Salvador (Herminigilda) Delos Santos of Hanama‘ulu, Sammy (Norma) Delos Santos of Lihu‘e, Benita (Philip) Papagayo of Kapa‘a, Theressa (Angel) Rhonda of Ohio, and Elena Delos Santos of Ohio; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call on Friday, May 6, at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, May 7, at Immaculate Conception Church from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by Father Bill. Burial to follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery.

Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.