• Concepcion Gambeng • Thomas Kagimoto • Richard Rabago • Annabella Whitcomb • Elanora Dalton • Summer Woolsey Concepcion Gambeng Concepcion “Conching” Suniga Gambeng of Lihu‘e died at Straub Clinic and Hospital on June 28, 2012, at the age of
• Concepcion Gambeng • Thomas Kagimoto • Richard Rabago • Annabella Whitcomb • Elanora Dalton • Summer Woolsey
Concepcion Gambeng
Concepcion “Conching” Suniga Gambeng of Lihu‘e died at Straub Clinic and Hospital on June 28, 2012, at the age of 87. She was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on September 12, 1924, and retired as a landscaper with Kaua‘i Nursery and Landscaping.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nemesio B. Gambeng, son, Milfred Gambeng, son-in-law, Ricarte Cuadro, grandson, Andy Paul Gambeng and great-grandson, Michael Timothy Gambeng. She is survived by one sister, Martina E. Saoit; seven children, Leticia (Amado) Gamiao, Franklin (Yolanda) Gambeng, Edwin (Aniceta) Gambeng, Nancy Cuadro, Marlyn (Ali) Domingo, Evangeline (Sam) Gasmen, Jeffrey (Mimi) Gambeng Sr.; 29 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Church with viewing from 8 to 9:30 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 Gambeng family with arrangements.
Thomas Kagimoto
Thomas Larry Kagimoto, of Waipahu, formerly of Hilo, passed away on June 25, 2012, at St. Francis Hospice West at the age of 53. He was born in Honolulu and was a retired Hawaiian Electric Company employee and veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Hawai‘i Air National Guard.
He is survived by wife, Carol Kagimoto of Waipahu, O‘ahu; daughters, Jenna Kagimoto and Tara Kagimoto both of Waipahu, O‘ahu; mother, Eunice Nagel of Waimea, Kaua‘i; brother, Benjamin Dobbins III of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; sisters, Patricia (Mark) Isoshima of Waimea, Kaua‘i; Pamela Dobbins of Pearl City, O‘ahu; Elizabeth (Tomas) Sales of Hilo, Hawai‘i and Margaret Dobbins of Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Nu‘uanu Memorial Park and Mortuary in the East Chapel. Service begins at 6 p.m. Private inurnment to be held at National Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. The family asks please no flowers.
Arrangements by Nu‘uanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.
Richard Rabago
Richard L. Rabago died on May 18, 2012 at the age of 68. He was born on August 14, 1943 and was a 1961 graduate of Waimea High School. He was a retired aerospace designer and taught martial arts for more than 40 years in Torrance, Calif.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Rabago and brother, Glenn Rabago.
He is survived by his mother, Rose Rabago; wife, Sharon Rabago; daughters, Donna (Dennis) Pleta; Dayle (Tsuyoshi) Takakusagi; son, Rick Rabago; grandchildren, Dustin, Danielle, Melia, Jarett, Kylan, Jaden and Jerrick; brothers Robert (Pat) Rabago and Marvin (Patty) Rabago; and sister, Jocelyn (Dean) Uyehara and numerous family members and close friends.
A celebration of life will be held on August 4, 2012, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Westside Christian Center Assembly of God in Kekaha.
Annabella Whitcomb
Annabella “Anne” Wilkinson Whitcomb of Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, passed away July 14, 2012 at the age of 92 at her residence in Kalaheo. She was born on October 18, 1919 in Darlington, England. She was a homemaker and an artist.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester Whitcomb and son, Don Whitcomb. Annabella is survived by her daughter, Christine Kube of Kalaheo and one grandchild.
Her celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
Elanora Dalton
Elanora Keene Dalton of Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, passed away on July 14, 2012 at the age of 91 at her residence in Lihu‘e. She was born in Massachusetts on February 11, 1921. She was a professor.
She is preceded in death by her husband, H. Clark Dalton.
Private burial was held.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
Summer Woolsey
Summer Kamaolipua Woolsey of Anahola, Kaua‘i and Waimanalo, O‘ahu passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on July 11, 2012 at the age of 57. She was born on March 10, 1955 on O‘ahu. She was a tour driver for Roberts Hawai‘i.
She is preceded in death by her father, Hale Kanila Woolsey, Sr.
She is survived by her mother, Nalani Kaneakua; brothers, Kuuipo Woolsey and Hale Kanila (Pat) Woosley Jr.; nieces, Kona Woolsey and Keliana (Alan) Licup and nephew Hale Kanila Woolsey III; plus hanai children, Kapua, Keoua and Moku Kaneakua and hanai grandchildren, Zoey, Zephen and Kanahawele Kaneakua.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at Anahola Beach Park.It will start with a paddle out at 10 a.m. and memorial service at 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary in Koloa.
