• Karma Knudsen • Lydia Pascual • Peggy Basuel • Umeyo Akama • Beatrice Faye Tam • Eusebia Ramos • Yoshito Okazaki • Mineo Tanigawa • Bernardo Tadeo • Chosei Tamashiro Karma Knudsen Karma Christensen Knudsen of Koloa died Sept.
• Karma Knudsen • Lydia Pascual
• Peggy Basuel • Umeyo Akama
• Beatrice Faye Tam • Eusebia
Ramos • Yoshito Okazaki • Mineo
Tanigawa • Bernardo Tadeo •
Chosei Tamashiro
Karma Knudsen
Karma Christensen Knudsen of Koloa died Sept. 21, 2010, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 72. Born June 10, 1938, in Provo, Utah, she was a spiritual writer and cattle rancher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Valdemar Knudsen of Koloa.
She is survived by her bothers, Marty, Lynn and Richard Rasmussen; sisters, Evelyn, Elaine and Shawna of Utah; sons, Clint Prescott of Kaua‘i and John Adkins of Koloa; daughters, Lori Prescott of Kaua‘i, Sheryl Prescott and Ronnie Walker of Spokane, Wash., and Annalena (Dewey) Thompson of La Jolla, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Margaret Prescott of Kalaheo; grandchildren, Malia (Gross) Gall, Shane Prescott and Lea Prescott from Kalaheo, Keoni Adkins, Aubry, Zachary and Brandy of Washington, Tiare and Alexa Thompson of La Jolla, Calif.; great-grandsons, Nathan and Noah Gall of Kalaheo; and numerous nieces and nephews of Utah.
A celebration of her life for friends and relatives will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kalaheo where services will begin at 12:30 p.m. The family requests casual attire be worn. A potluck and memorial celebration will be held at Po‘ipu Beach Park after the church service from 2:30 to sunset for family and friends.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary in Koloa. Visit www.hawaiianvibes.com for more information.
Lydia Pascual
Lydia Jaramilla Pascual of Kapa‘a died Sept. 19, 2010, at her home at age 68. Born April 1, 1942, in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a travel consultant with LandM Travel.
She was preceded in death by parents Eusebio and Maria Jaramilla and brother Melvin Jaramilla.
She is survived by husband Adriano R. Pascual; son Andrew Pascual of Kapa‘a; daughter Apryle (Kenneth) Rosa of Lihu‘e; hanai daughters Mary Loverne Pascual (Robert Cabreros) of Honolulu and Janet Marquez of Philippines; granddaughter Khelcie Rosa and grandson Ethan Cabreros; sisters Gloria J. Purugganan of Honolulu and Novie J. (Ray) Peralta of Kapa‘a; sister-in-law Cionnie Jaramilla of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha, with Mass at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Lihu‘e Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted. Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.
Peggy Basuel
Peggy Alao Basuel of Hanama‘ulu died peacefully at home on Sept. 23, 2010, at age 62. Born Sept. 3, 1948, in Lihu‘e, she was employed by Puakea Golf Course as a waitress.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Rosella Alao.
She is survived by her daughter, Adela (Jon) Basuel of Oregon; grandson, Jaeden Victor-Basuel; brothers, Dennis Alao of Lihu‘e, Larry (Penni) Alao of California, Rudy (Marilyn) Alao of Kalaheo, Eric (Jeri) Alao of O‘ahu, Quintin (Nicole) Alao of Lihu‘e, Gaivin (Gemma) Alao of Lihu‘e, and Vince (Essie) Alao of Lihu‘e; sisters, Lydia (John) Schornack of O‘ahu, Rena (Bleu) Ulanday of Lihu‘e, Janise (Kevin) Gusman of O‘ahu, Norma Alao of Lihu‘e, Zelda (Nolan) Alvarado of O‘ahu; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Immaculate Conception Church with visitation from 8 to 9: 45 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Alao-Basuel family with arrangements.
Umeyo Akama
Umeyo Akama of Wailua Houselots died Sept. 1, 2010, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 104. She was born on June 21, 1906, in Halehaka, Kaua‘i.
She was preceded in death by husband Paul M. Akama; son Paul T. Akama; daughter Helen M. Matsuura; parents Sutejiro and Toku Nakamura; one brother and three sisters.
She is survived by daughter Ruth (Stanley) Wakayama of Wailua Houselots; daughter-in-law Betsy Akama of Pua Loke; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Lihu‘e Christian Church. Casual attire. Flowers omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Beatrice Faye Tam
Beatrice Faye Tamm of Lihu‘e died at The Regency at Puakea on Sept. 22, 2010, at age 85.
Born Oct. 23, 1924, in Ashland, Wisc., she was a self-employed seamstress and clothes designer.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph Tamm of Lihu‘e; two sons, Richard (Camila) Hipsack of Kalaheo, Bradley (Margaret) Tamm of Honolulu; daughter, Charlene (Michael) Tamm Barnes of New Jersey; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private memorial service was held.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Tamm family with arrangements.
Eusebia Ramos
Eusebia Lorenzo Ramos of Hanapepe died Sept. 24, 2010, at her home in Hanapepe at age 88. Born Oct. 29, 1921, in the Philippines, she was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Romeo (Josephine) Ramos and Erwin (Karen) Ramos; daughter, Cora Ramos; sister, Eugenia Baracao; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Holy Cross Church from 9 to 10:45 a.m., where services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.
Yoshito Okazaki
Yoshito Okazaki of Honolulu died at Kuakini Geriatric Care on Aug. 19, 2010, at age 84. Born March 3, 1926, he was a retired Olokele Sugar Mill superintendent.
He is survived by sons, Bryan Okazaki and Wesley (Marla) Okazaki, both of Waimea; daughter, Valerie (Allen) Ozaki of Kailua, O‘ahu; brother, Mitsuo (Jean) Okazaki of Gardena, Calif.; sister, Rachel S. (Raymond) Sakumoto of Honolulu; and two grandchildren.
Private services were held. Arrangements were made by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Mineo Tanigawa
Mineo Tanigawa of Lihu‘e died Sept. 18, 2010, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 90. Born in Anahola, he was a plumber with Lihu‘e Plantation.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Yuriko Tanigawa.
He is survived by his son, Brian (Angela) Tanigawa; daughters, Gail (James) Toyooka, Jean (Robert) Nauman, and Susan (Steven) Hironaka; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Charles; and sisters, Iris Fukui and Carolyn Sakai.
Funeral service is Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Lihu‘e Hongwanji Mission with visitation at 1 p.m. and service at 2 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.
Bernardo Tadeo
Bernardo Combes “Andoy” Tadeo of Kaumakani died Sept. 15, 2010, at The Queens Medical Center on O‘ahu at age 81. Born Jan. 14, 1928, in Alcala Pangasinan, Philippines, he was a self-employed farmer.
He was preceded in death by Nicomedes Tadeo.
He is survived by wife Pacita Tadeo; sons Billy (Baby) Tadeo, Mariano (Elvira) Tadeo, Mr. and Mrs. Joven Tadeo; daughters Meling (Celso) Cuaresma, Marivic (Gilberto) Corpuz, Lolita (Jamies) Moniz; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life is Friday, Oct. 1, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary chapel, with visitation at 5:30 p.m. and service at 6 p.m.
The family suggests casual attire. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.
Chosei Tamashiro
Chosei Tamashiro of Kapa‘a died Sept. 18, 2010, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 85. Born Dec. 4, 1924, on Maui, he was a postman for the United States government.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chotaro and Kame Tamashiro; and brothers, Choye and Masanobu Tamashiro.
He is survived by his brother, Chokichi (Sueko) Tamashiro; and sisters, Yoshiko (Shikisei) Awakuni, Kimie (Jack) Nojima, and Toyoko (Edwin) Lee.
Private Services were held. Arrangements were by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
