Obituaries for Sunday, October 28, 2018
Wayne ‘Rocky’ Maurice Gonsalves Perreira Sr.
Wayne ‘Rocky’ Maurice Gonsalves Perreira Sr.
Wayne “Rocky” Maurice Gonsalves Perreira Sr., 71, of Lihue, passed away on Sept. 30, 2018, at Wilcox Medical Center.
Born on June 21, 1947, in Lihue, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for the County of Kauai and also a tour bus driver with Roberts Hawaii.
He was preceded in death by parents Joseph G. and Adeline Perreira, brother Joseph Gonsalves, brothers-in-law David Victorino, Sonny Souza and Ernest Moniz, and sister-in-law Donna Gonsalves.
He is survived by wife Deborah Perreira, sons Duane Perreira and Wayne Perreira Jr., daughter Bonnie (Aaron) Howard, six grandchildren, brothers Richard (Nancy) Gonsalves and Godfrey (Johelle) Perreira, sisters Roseline Victorino, Angieline Souza and Brenda Moniz, sister-in-law Iranda Gonsalves, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Nov. 10, at noon in the Hanamaulu Beach Park big pavilion.
The family suggests casual attire.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ernest Mindoro Sr.
Ernest Mindoro Sr., 93, of Lihue, passed away on Sept. 28, 2018, at Garden Isle Healthcare.
Born on March 9, 1925, in Waipahu, Oahu, he was a retired long shoreman and he also served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by parents Lope Mindoro and Faustina Motia and wife Bebincia Mindoro.
He is survived by sons Ernest Mindoro Jr. of Oahu, Alan (Candy) Mindoro of Lihue, Clifford (Leilani) Mindoro of Kapaa and Michael (Cindy) Mindoro of Hanamaulu, daughters Crystal (John) Song of Anahola, Lorelie Mindoro of Oahu and Cecilia (Rudy) Verdugo of California, 21 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. at Kauai Veterans Cemetery.
The family suggests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Capt. Alfredo “Al” Carbonel Jr.
After living an incredibly adventurous life, Capt. Alfredo “Al” Carbonel Jr., USAF retired, joined our savior in heaven on Sept. 21, 2018.
He was the second eldest child born to the late Alfredo Itabac Carbonel and the late Aida Carbonel and had a humble yet fun-filled childhood in the Koloa sugar mill camp. A year after graduating from Kauai High School in 1973 he left the island and embarked on an amazing journey in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at several bases around the country and creating many lasting friendships throughout his time in the military. He served for 21 years before retiring in 1995, and returned to Kauai to begin his second career as a math teacher.
He was an avid reader, sports lover (partial to his alma maters University of Hawaii and University of Southern California), bizarre food enthusiast, globe-trotter, horticulturist, math prodigy, and part-time, unofficial Air Force recruiter. Anyone who encountered him was likely subjected to his infamous jokes. He was an extrovert, full of humor and wit, and his infectious smile will forever remain embedded in our hearts.
He is survived by wife Ruth Kalili, daughters Kristie (Marlon) Cadiente, Alison Carbonel and Ashleigh (Shawn) Remigio, sons Alan (Katherine) Kalili and Aston Carbonel, sisters Lorraine (Michael) Schmidt and Arlene (Adolfo) Carbonel-Santana, brother Albert (Tina) Carbonel, granddaughters Khloe Miller and Ayva Remigio, grandson Ian Cadiente, granddog Kaimi, extended family and a multitude of friends.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary and Kauai Veterans Cemetery have been providing assistance and accommodations.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, with visitation at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. and burial at 1 p.m., at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Those attending should bring umbrellas. The family suggests casual attire.
Emilia Tagala Tumacder
Emilia Tagala Tumacder, 80, of Hanamaulu, passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on Oct. 18, 2018. She was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, on Jan. 10, 1938, and retired as a chambermaid with Kauai Resort Hotel.
She is survived by children Melaney (Larry) Ha‘o-Bergado, Marylyn (Bradford) Lee, James (Janet Hatmaker) Bergado, grandchildren Liko Ha‘o Bergado, Christopher Lee, Caitlyn Lee and Cara Lee; hanai son, Rodney (Deana) Lee and family, sisters Laura Zuniga of Honolulu and Corazon Tagala of the Philippines, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Lihue, with visitation from 4:30 p.m. and services beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The family graciously declines flowers.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kaizley Kaiilimakamae-pulamahekupa‘a-okekai Kahalekomo Schmidt
Kaizley Kaiilimakamaepulamahekupa‘aokekai Kahalekomo Schmidt, 5 months old, of Kekaha, passed away on Sept. 16, 2018, in San Diego.
She was born on April 8, 2018, in Waimea.
She is survived by parents Chelise “Kawai” Carlos-Kahalekomo and Andy “Kai” Schmidt, sisters Kairie Kahalekomo Schmidt and Kailye Kahalekomo Schmidt, brother Hailama Kahalekomo Schmidt, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Friends visited with the family on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kekaha Ward from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., where services were held at 10 a.m.
Burial took place at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Florence Yukie Mikasa Iwasaki
Florence Yukie Mikasa Iwasaki of Lihue passed away on May 1, 2018, in Nevada.
She was born on Oct. 19, 1919, on Kauai.
She worked at Hanamaulu Cafe, Coco Palms and as a tour guide simultaneously to send her daughters to the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
She was preceded in death by parents Haruyo Matsuyama Mikasa and Naojiro Mikasa, brother Kazuo Mikasa, and sisters Fusae Mikasa Masaki and Mitsue Mikasa Ibara.
She is survived by daughters Jeanne (Kenneth) Thoennes of California and Pearl (Douglas) Nagoshi of Nevada, sister Barbara (Tommy) Nakao of California, brothers Naotoshi (Lucille) Mikasa of Lihue, John Haruo (Mary) Mikasa of Honolulu, George Motomi (Kayoko) Mikasa of Lihue and Henry Yoshito (Faye) Mikasa of Honolulu, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Private services were held Oct. 20 at Lihue Christian Church.
Donald Kawamoto
Donald Kawamoto passed away on Oct. 10, 2018, in Las Vegas at the age of 76.
Born on Sept. 1, 1942, he was a retired communications technician and served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by son Marvin Kawamoto and parents Masao and Fusayo Kawamoto.
He is survived by adopted daughter Margaret Kawamoto and three grandchildren in Arizona, brother Charles Kawamoto of Kapaa, sisters Joyce Kawamoto of California and Grace Bradford of Las Vegas, and niece Allison Bradford of California.
Private services will be at Kauai Veterans Cemetery for family and relatives.
Faith Kawehi Holokahi-Nizo
Faith Kawehi Holokahi- Nizo, 58, of Kekaha, passed away on Oct. 17, 2018, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Born on Sept. 29, 1960, in Honolulu, she was a domestic engineer.
She was preceded in death by father Francis N. Holokahi Sr.
She is survived by husband William “Willie” Apela Nizo Sr. of Kekaha, son William Keolamau “Mau” (Amanda) Nizo Jr. of Kekaha, daughter Liana Keikilani Nizo of Kekaha, hanai daughter Kahelelani Cruz of Honolulu, grandchildren Keikui’iokalani Nizo of Kekaha Ku‘uleinaniokamana‘o‘i‘oamekeolamauloa Nizo of Kekaha, great-grandchild Kailoa Kahale Cruz of Honolulu, mother Janice K. Holokahi of Makaha, Oahu, brothers Francis N. (Noe) Holokahi Jr. of Makaha, Oahu and Fabray “Kaniela” Holokahi of Makaha, Oahu, sisters Francine Kuuipo Holokahi of Makaha, Oahu and Fortunette Keikilani (Carlos) Holokahi of Spain, and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Lihue First Church behind King Auto Center at 4320 Nawiliwili Road from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with a celebration of life to follow.
The family suggests casual attire and requests that wreaths be omitted.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
