Obituaries for Saturday, April 22, 2023
Josephine Douglass
Josephine Douglass
Josephine Douglass, 99, of Kalaheo, passed away on March 16, 2023, at Garden Isle Rehab and Nursing. She was born on July 17, 1923, in Kalaheo.
She was preceded in death by husband of 61 years Elmo Douglass and parents Manuel and Mary (Corregador) Octavio.
She is survived by son James Douglass of Koloa, daughter Mary Jo Douglass of Normal, Illinois, sister Sylvia Yonalunas, numerous nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Kaua‘i High School in 1941. While a student, she began her nursing journey as a nurses aide at Wilcox Hospital in Lihu‘e. She caught the last bus from her home in Kalaheo to Wilcox Hospital on Dec. 7, 1941. Even though there was no significant surge in admissions that day, she was there and stood ready to help her community.
In December 1941, she began nurses training at St. Frances Hospital in Honolulu. After graduation as a registered nurse, she obtained a post-graduate nursing degree in Cook County, Illinois, and soon after became the supervisor of surgery at Brokaw Hospital in Normal, Illinois.
She held this position for 35 years, from 1946 to 1981. While working at Brokaw she met the love of her life, Elmo Douglass, and they were married on Oct. 5, 1949. She used her nursing background to help her friends and neighbors and also began volunteering as a Hospice nurse. When she retired to Kaua‘i in 1981 she continued volunteering for Hospice. She also volunteered for the Red Cross during hurricane Iniki in 1992.
She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bloomington, Illinois, for over 30 years. She was also a member of the United Church of Christ in Waimea for 40 years, where she taught Sunday school for adults and children until 2012. She and Elmo worked tirelessly after hurricane Iniki nearly destroyed the Waimea Foreign Church.
She served as church moderator, and Elmo served as financial secretary during the church rebuilding. As moderator, she also oversaw the reorganization of the Christian Church, Hawaiian Church, and Foreign Church into the Waimea United Church of Christ in 1993. She always worked diligently to support her church family through phone calls and letters. Her personal Bible study was one of her favorite endeavors.
Family was immensely important to her. She enjoyed cooking for her family, and always made sure they felt loved. She took great pleasure in hearing from her children and many nieces and nephews and always wanted to be an important part of their lives.
She relished visits from her family and friends. Those fortunate to know her could always count on enjoying her homemade cookies and mango bread, and Haas avocados from her famous tree when they visited. She was always quick to give encouragement, advice and commentary (sometimes called lectures) on numerous topics.
She believed in writing notes and letters, and she sent birthday cards and Christmas letters until only weeks before she passed away. She made a huge impact on countless lives, and she will be greatly missed by her family, church family, friends and neighbors.
A private graveside service for family members will take place at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington, Illinois, in fall 2023. Memorial contributions can be made to Kaua‘i Hospice.
Ikona Ivan Fernandez
October 14, 1999 — March 30, 2023
Ikona Ivan Fernandez was born at the Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Oct. 14, 1999. From that day on he was a light in so many people’s lives. His love for his family was unlike any other. He was a farmer and owner of Loyal To Da Lepo.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Rawlin Kamaka Fernandez Sr. and Pastora Cayabyab.
He is survived by parents Amparo and Kamaka Fernandez III, grandparents Elaine Fernandez, Guillermo Cayabyab, siblings Meleana, Makanalei, Po’okela, girlfriend Kela Wood, mother and father-in-law Yantini and Matthew Wood, brothers-in-law Dane, Raka, Jae, fur babies Kalihiwai Marley, Mauka Kimo, Nala Nohili, Kalehuamakanoe, numerous uncles, aunties, and cousins.
His legacy will be continued through his family, friends, and anyone that perpetuates Aloha ‘Aina.
A celebration of life will be held at Anahola Clubhouse on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. with service to follow.
Loyal To Da Lepo Always and Forever.
Guadalupe Madolora Domingo
Guadalupe Madolora Domingo passed away on March 21, 2023, in Kapa‘a, at the age 102. She was born on Dec. 11, 1920, in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
She was a food packer.
She was preceded in death by husband Federico Domingo, sons-in-law Roman Amores Sr. and Eustaque Daguio.
She is survived by Erlinda D. Amores, Rafaela D. Daguio, Rufino (Clarita) Domingo, Ali (Marlyn) Domingo, Adele Rosa, Marcos (Imelda) Domingo, Daniel (Adoracion) Domingo, 21 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
A service is April 29, 2023, at St. Catherine Church, with visitation from 9 a.m. and Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park cemetery.
Special thank yous to Dr. Lau, Dr. Summer Douban, Dr. Luke C. Fornari, Dr. Erik Schumacher, registered nurses Nathrene “Puna” Butay and Miriam Mai, and all the staff and volunteers with Kaua‘i Hospice.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Guy Seichi Moriguchi
Guy Seichi Moriguchi passed away on March 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, at the age 63. He was born on June 8, 1959, in Honolulu. He was an operations manager at Aqua Engineers on Kaua‘i.
He was preceded in death by father Charles T. Moriguchi.
He is survived by wife Shirley Moriguchi, daughters Kyra (Evan Kuribayashi) Moriguchi, Mallory (Kane) Zalopany, sons Bryce Yoshida, Grant Yoshida, mother Betty S. Moriguchi, in-laws Thomas and Nives Soriano and Reuben and Florence Yoshida, grandchildren Emma Kuribayashi, Kolt Kuribayashi, Alaka‘i Zalopany, Kaniela Zalopany, Kala‘i Zalopany, siblings Duane (Denise) Moriguchi, Eric (Janell) Moriguchi, Irineo (Thelma) Soriano, Ruben (Darlene) Soriano, Emilie (Domi) Bucasas, Edwin (Luz) Soriano, Jason Yoshida, Todd Yoshida, nieces and nephew Ashlie Moriguchi, Hali‘a Moriguchi, Justin (Mariah Navor) Moriguchi and Maddux Moriguchi.
A service is Friday, May 12, at Kaua‘i Veterans Center in Lihu‘e, with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. and service to follow at 4 p.m.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Alan Dean ‘Ross’ Hood
Alan Dean “Ross” Hood passed away at the age of 50, in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2023.
He was preceded in death by sister Michelle Lewis.
He is survived by wife Marian “Taylor”, son Dahlus, daughter Skylr, granddaughters Moanilehua and Kawehilani, mother Peggy, sister Elizabeth, niece Kailey and nephews James Timothy and Jadeyn.
Memorial will be at the Lihu‘e Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 29, with services starting at 3 p.m. and gathering to follow.
Doris Shimabukuro
Doris Shimabukuro, 97, passed away on March 19, 2023. She was born in Kealia on Nov. 7, 1925, and worked as an account clerk at Grayline Kaua‘i.
She was preceded in passing by husband Choichi Shimabukuro, siblings Haruko “Grace” Yokoyama and Lawrence Kiyabu.
Doris is survived by children Joni Arakaki, Ross Shimabukuro, Robin (Corliss) Shimabukuro, grandchildren Amanda Arakaki, Jerel (Shana) Arakaki, Kalia Shimabukuro, great-grandchildren Kaori Koerte, Keegan and Rilen Arakaki.
Private services will be held. Please no koden (monetary gifts).
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Carlina Orejudos
Carlina Orejudos passed away on April 8, 2023, in Lihu‘e, at the age of 87. She was born on Dec. 9, 1935, in the Philippines. She was a field worker.
She was preceded in death by husband Baldamero Orejudos, sons Heraldo (Jerry) Orejudos and Danelo (Dado) Orejudos.
She is survived by daughter Merna O. (Michael) Murata of Hanapepe and sister Lita Vasquez of Lawa‘i.
Services will be held at Garden Island Mortuary on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m.
The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
James ‘Kimo’ Gerardo
James ‘Kimo’ Gerardo, 68, passed away peacefully at his Hanama‘ulu home on Feb. 4, 2023. He was born Sept. 17, 1954, in Lihu‘e, and retired from Duke’s restaurant.
He was preceded in passing by parents James Gerardo and Mary Keoho Haluapo Gerardo, sisters Marylyn Gerardo and Kathy Louis and brother Alan Gerardo.
He is survived by son Byron Gerardo, sisters Joyce (Terry) Daligdig, Alison (Clayton) Silva, Brenda (Rey) Coloma, brothers Brian (Shanell) Gerardo, Jerry Aquias, Mathew Louis, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, and aunties.
A celebration of life is Saturday, April 29, at the Peter Rayno Sr. Park in Hanama‘ulu, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Chad Timothy Alayvilla
Chad Timothy Alayvilla passed away in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 12, 2023, at the age of 45. He was born on July 29, 1977, in Lihu‘e. He worked in surveillance at the Red Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
He is survived by his wife Staci Alayvilla, daughter Aubree Kenney-Alayvilla, parents Domi and Carol (Cataluna) Alayvilla, brother Lance Alayvilla, one niece, one nephew, one grandniece, numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rufino and Juliana Alayvilla and Augustine (Jiggs) and Dorothy (Dora) Cataluna.
A service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Visitation with the family will be from 8 to 10 a.m. and Mass to follow. Scattering of ashes will be private. The family requests no flowers.
Davis Funeral Homes & Memorial Park is helping the family with arrangements.
