Obituaries for Saturday, March 25, 2023
Leo Richard Patch
Leo Richard Patch
Leo Richard Patch, 66, of Hanalei, passed away at home on Feb. 12, 2023. He was born in Massachusetts on July 15, 1956, to John and Marita Patch, 9th out of 10 children. He was the proprietor of Glass Masters of Hawai‘i since 1984.
Leo was a strong-willed, hard-working, and generous man. He loved smiling and making people laugh. He had a passion for surfing, was a globe trotter who traveled the world, man of faith, grew up in California, and lived on Kaua‘i for 43 years.
Leo is survived by his children John, Angela and Thomas Patch, grandchildren Juliana Patch, Leona Patch, Mahealani Patch-Tavares, Konanui Patch-Tavares, Ioei Patch-Tavares, Keokawai Patch-Tavares, Kawena Patch-Tavares, sisters Ann Rother, Angela Palmer, Jeane Stevens, Priscilla Granger, brother William Patch, mother of his children Loraine Patch, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a future date.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kelly Kahelelani Vea
Kelly Kahelelani Vea passed away on March 5, 2023 in Pearl City, O‘ahu, at Pali Momi Medical Center, at the age of 52. He was born on July 13, 1970, in Waimea. He worked for the state of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.
He was preceded in death by mother Rosaline T. Romero Masuda.
He is survived by wife Penny Ann Tomacder Vea, sons Mycah Aquias of Lihu‘e, Makoaokalani Vea of Lihu‘e, daughters Kellin Vea (Louis Silva, Jr.) of Kapa‘a, Kelsey Ann Vea of Lihu‘e, grandchildren Kanani Silva, Kiani Silva, Maia Aquias, Dalia Aquias, parents Valencia P. Vea and Linda Vea of Hanapepe, brothers Vailenn Vea (Cherisse Rita) of Kekaha, Vernon Vea (Sabrina Le) of Hanapepe, Vincent “Vinnie” Vea of Hanapepe, sister Kimberly Lee (Ed) of Kapolei, choke uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Sunday, April 2, at Niumalu Canoe Club, in the heart of Kalapaki Bay. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A celebration of life will follow.
The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Terri Lynn Hiraoka
Terri Lynn Hiraoka, 66, passed away on March 13, 2023. She was born on May 30, 1956, in Culver City, California, and retired as a computer technician.
Terri Lynn is survived by her husband Greg Hiraoka, children Keola Yokotake, Kendra (Chyson) Aguano and Brayden Hiraoka, brother Brian (Jeanette) Hiraoka, granddaughter Kalehua, numerous other grandchildren.
A special thank you to the Wilcox ER staff and the doctor on duty on March 13, 2023.
Services will be announced in the future.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Gilroy Mahealani Yorkman
Gilroy Mahealani Yorkman, 76, of Lawa‘i, passed away on Feb. 3, 2023. He was a Vietnam veteran and a retired fire chief at the Lihu‘e Airport Crash Fire Rescue and Fire Fighting Department.
He was the son of Craddock Yorkman and Ruth (Luka) Hoopai Yorkman, brother of Craddock Kamaile Yorkman and father of Damien Yorkman all whom preceded him in death.
He is survived by daughter Shay Yorkman, grandsons Kalen Bagano, Tyrus Yorkman, granddaughter Shaylee Yorkman, two great-grandchildren, Life Partner Marilyn Yamaguchi, brother Wesley Kanani (MaryAnn) Yorkman, sisters Roseabelle Kalili (Bazel) Hansen, Karen (John) Hunter, Lusalle (Sonny) Andrade, sister-in-law Ka‘anoi Yorkman, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on April 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kekaha Ward. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. with chapel services to follow. Scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. The family suggests aloha attire.
He will be honored in a special recognition service by the state Department of Transportation Lihue Airport Crash Fire Rescue and Fire Fighting Department.
All friends are welcome to come and share your aloha.
Gwendolyn Noelani Reis-Yancey
On Monday, July 18, 2022, Gwendolyn Noelani Reis-Yancey loving daughter, sister, mother, grandma, and auntie passed away peacefully, at the age of 74 in her home.
Gwendolyn was born on June 12, 1948, in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, to Antone Carvalho Reis and Margaret Kameahou Kaui. Rasied in Keapana Valley where she always loved. She married James Yancey and raised 4 children, in Killeen, Texas, where she lived most of her life. Then moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she lived and passed peacefully away, with her ‘Ohana at her side.
Gwen had a passion for playing music, with any ukulele she could get her hands on. She loved playing cards with ‘Ohana and talking story of the GOOD OLD TIMES in Keapana Valley. She loved cooking, spending time with ‘Ohana was important to her. Elvis Presley was her idol.
She was preceded in death by her parents Antone Reis and Margaret Kaui, brother Moises “Moki” Kaui, sisters Jeanette Winona Souza, Charlotte Leimomi McCumsey. Her husband James Yancey, sons Robert and Albert Ward.
She is survived by brothers Antone “Tony” (Lorraine) Reis of Keapana, James “Kimo” (Allyson) Reis of Anahola, sister Cheryl Reis of Albuquerque, New Mexico, daughter Renee Amador of Albuquerque, New Mexico, son Leonard Ward of California, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She will be laid to rest in Keapana Valley in the family grave yard with grave side services on April 29, 2023, beginning at 9 a.m. A celebration of life will be held in Anahola, at Kimo’s residents: 4424 Hokualele Rd. Anahola.
Virginia Kum Sin Pak Hasegawa
Virginia Kum Sin Pak Hasegawa, of Kalaheo, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on Aug. 7, 1930 in Lihu‘e, Hawai‘i. She worked as a sales clerk at Shopperette, Barbie’s Boutique, and Four Seasons. She loved working in the yard, being surrounded by her many beautiful flowers. Virginia was a woman of great faith, who loved God and her family with all her heart.
She was preceded in death by father Sam Hop Pak, mother Komolole Kapaka, brother Lawrence Pak, and sister Dora Kashima.
She was the cherished wife of 70 years to Masao Hasegawa and loving mother to Russ (Marilyn) Hasegawa and Caryn (Clayton) Sakahashi. She was known as Grans/Grannie to Jennifer Heu, Kris (Brian) Sandoval, Linnea (Luka Kanaka‘ole) Heu, Kirsten (Matt) Holyoak, Kori (Carter) Sakahashi, and Caira (Samuel) Reed. Virginia was lovingly called GG Grannie by her great- grandchildren Brayden Heu-Greenbaum, Finnegan and Tate Sandoval, Madilyn, Amelia, Devon, and Miles Holyoak, Charleigh and Kamryn Sakahashi, and Malia, Quincy, and Jack Reed. She was fondly known as “Aunty Kum Sin” by her nieces and nephews. Her famous potato macaroni salad and fried noodles will be greatly missed at family gatherings.
Private services were held. The family kindly declines koden.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements. Sincerest gratitude to Kaua‘i Hospice and especially to Grace, who provided such compassionate care during her time of need.
Eddie E. Barba Jr.
Eddie E. Barba Jr., 66, of Honolulu, passed away on Feb. 5, 2023. He was born on May 11, 1956, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Kapa‘a High School and Kaua‘i High School. He was a truck driver for 30 years.
He was preceded in death by mother Betty R. Barba, father Eddie E. Barba Sr. and sister Pamela Hernandez.
He is survived by son Eddie E. Barba III, brother Ronnie, sister Tammy, numerous nieces and nephews, and Tangalin and Barba ‘ohana.
A celebration of life will be held in the future. For more information, text Tammy at 808-652-5654.
Evelyn Kaholo McKeague Souza
It is with profound sadness that the family of Evelyn Souza announces her passing on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the age of 86. She was a native of Kealia, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i and a Newport News, Virginia, resident for the past 18 years. Evelyn was a stay-at-home Mom of five while her husband served in the U.S. Army.
She was predeceased by her husband William Leo Souza, Jr., son William Leo Souza, III, both parents, and ten siblings.
Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her four daughters Linda Souza-Barney (Larry), Leola Hagemeyer (Dan), Valerie Blackman (Thomas), Verena Souza, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She will be interred with her husband at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery.
