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Calvin ‘Kelly’ Rita

Calvin “Kelly” Rita passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, at the age of 69, in Bennett, Colorado.

He was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Lihu‘e. He was a U.S. Army veteran and heavy-equipment operator.

He was preceded in death by parents Adam Costa Rita and Harriet Kure and brothers Tony Rita and Edwin Rita.

He is survived by wife Louella Rita, sons Edwin Rita of Makawao, Maui and Galvin (Kathryn) Rita of Bennett, Colorado, daughter Kelliann (Leland Ibara) Rita of Kalaheo, grandchildren Rylan and Randen Rita and Sloane and Cal Ibara, brother Adam (Judit) Rita, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation is at Garden Island Mortuary Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m., followed by a celebration of life. The family suggests casual attire and welcomes flowers. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required.

Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charles Carveiro Jr.

On Aug. 1, 2021, Charles Carveiro Jr., loving son, husband, father and papa, passed away at age 57 with his family by his side, in Seattle.

Charles was born on Dec. 18, 1963 in Waimea, to Charles and Claire Carveiro. Charles graduated from Waimea High School in 1981. He then went on to graduate from Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

He was on the Linfield football team as an offensive lineman, where he became a two-time NAIA national champion. He was inducted into the Linfield College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004 and inducted to the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.

He returned home after graduating and spent 25 years working for the Kaua‘i Community Federal Credit Union. He later went on to work at the U.S. Navy Pacific Missile Range Facility. While working at the credit union he met his wife Sheri Mundon Carveiro. They were married Nov. 21, 1990. Together they had three children, daughters Kelli and Kasey and son Cory.

His interests included football, rodeo, hunting and fishing, anything outdoors, and having a few cold ones with friends. He was involved for many years with the Kaua‘i Pop Warner Association (Koloa, Kekaha and Hanapepe). Many today still refer to him as “coach.” He was also involved with the Kaua‘i Keiki High School Rodeo Association and Hawai‘i High School Rodeo Association for many years.

Charles was a good man, a loving husband, a caring father and a great friend. He was known for his quick wit, infectious laugh, big smile and kind heart, and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He will be truly missed by many.

Please join us for a walk-thru celebration of life on Saturday, Aug. 28, from noon to 3 p.m., at ‘Oma‘o Ranch Lands. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing and face masks are required.

Please send condolences to P.O. Box 418, Hanapepe, HI 96716.

Glenn Shimazu

Glenn Shimazu passed away on March 9, 2021, at the age of 73. He was born May 29, 1947 in Hanapepe. He retired as a mechanic for the state of Hawai‘i.

He was preceded in death by father Motoa Shimazu and stepfather Kaoru Taogoshi.

He is survived by son James Shimazu of Kapahi, daughter Suanne Shimazu of Wailua, grandchild Caleb Shimazu, mother Alice Taogoshi, brother Russell (Lisa) Shimazu of Lihu‘e, sister Georgiana (Randall) Matsumoto of O‘ahu and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services are at the Kapa‘a Hongwanji Mission on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. The family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing and masks are required.

Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.