Michael Miyuki Cardinez
Michael Miyuki Cardinez, known for his ready smile and servant heart, peacefully left for Paradise on Feb. 28, 2024. He was an active member in the Kaua‘i Church of Christ, Lihu‘e. Michael was born in Waimea, Kaua‘i on Aug. 13, 1949. He served in the United States Navy for four years before becoming a Radar Technician at Makaha Ridge, Koke‘e from where he retired.
Michael was preceded in passing by his father Steven Cardinez, mother Evelyn (Oyakawa) Estrada, brother Ronald Cardinez, sister Lydia Castillo, brother-in-law David Banquel and the mother of his children, Monda Haney.
He is survived by his brothers Clarence (Carmen) Cardinez of California, Manolo (Ces) Delos Reyes of Kaumakani, James (Angela) Delos Reyes of Kaumakani, Steven (Karen) Cardinez of Florida, Alex (Shari) Cardinez of California, sisters Frances Bunao of Lihu‘e, Carol (Burt) Gonsalves of California, Alicia Estrada of Hanama‘ulu, Celia Marie Mancia of Oregon, Nelda Banquel of Hanapepe and his stepmother Evelyn “Nana” Cardinez of Kaumakani (who sadly passed on March 14, 2024).
Michael also leaves behind his children Kalei (Alden) Cardinez of Hanama‘ulu, Kananiokala (Harvey) Makekau of Hanama‘ulu, Mikey (Carolan) Cardinez of Kapa‘a and TC (Andrea) Cardinez of Wailua. He will remain a constant guide to his beloved grandchildren Cobie Cardinez, Megan Rego, Keona Nakamura, Kaiona Nakamura, Ricky Rego, Nainoa Cardinez, Auree Cardinez, Daniel Makekau and Sherilyn Makekau as well as his most precious great grandchildren Taiden Cardinez, Tia Cardinez, Kawehi Rego, Kamailelauli‘i Yap, his grand pups Hale, Nani, Pepe, Mali‘e, Li‘i, Hema and Lilo. Michael is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, starting at 11:30 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers. Please come, talk story and enjoy heavy pupu and desserts with his ‘Ohana.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary assisted the ‘Ohana with arrangements.
Royce Takeo Ebesu
Royce Takeo Ebesu, of Kapa‘a, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Kapa‘a at the age of 92. He was born on Sept. 23, 1931, in Kapa‘a. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a retired Postmaster.
He was preceded in death by father Shuichi Ebesu, mother Tsuruko Torii, son Royce Ebesu Jr., brothers Robert Shinke, Joseph Ebesu and sister Thelma Sonobe.
He is survived by wife Helen Ebesu, sons Glenn (Linda) Ebesu of Kapa‘a, Scott Ebesu of Lihu‘e, daughter-in-law Janey Ebesu, grandchildren Royce (R. T.) (Samantha Koga) Ebesu, Dr. Travis (Kellie) Ebesu, Ema-lani Ebesu, great-grandchildren Miya Ebesu, Tessa Ebesu, stepbrother Edward Torii, sister Amy Morita, stepsister Mildred Matsuyoshi, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center in Lihu‘e. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Linda Asayo Uohara
Linda Asayo Uohara of Lihu‘e passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in Lihu‘e, Hawai‘i, on March 31, 1943, and was a travel agent and co-owner of H & L Travel.
She is preceded in passing by her parents Robert Sr. and Florence Iwamoto, brothers Sonny and Allan Iwamoto.
Linda is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Howard Uohara, children Tammy Fujikado, Stacy (Duane) Kong, Trisha (Ray) Vandevender, Chris Fujikado, Mike (Maile) Uohara, Toni Matsumura, grandchildren Vance and Chase Tokita, Brandon and Tretyon Kong, Jason and Tyler Vandevender, Emiko and Kiyoshi Uohara, Makeio and Teigen Matsumura, siblings Robert Iwamoto Jr. and Arleen Contrades.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Lihu‘e Hongwanji on Saturday, May 25, 2024, with visitation at 9:30 a.m. and services beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
