Edward D. ‘Mickey’ Lake
Edward D. “Mickey” Lake died on Aug. 11 at the age of 95. He was born in 1928 on Oahu to Edward D. Lake, Sr. and Louise Lilinoe Wery Lake. Raised in Kaimuki with sisters Marian and Patricia, he attended Aliiolani Elementary, Stevenson Intermediate, and Roosevelt High School. After living on the mainland, he settled in Manoa Valley in the 1950s, where daughter Kathy and son Dean were born.
He worked for American Tobacco until 1959, when he and best friend Kenny Johnston co-founded Interisland Surf Shop in Kakaako with Dudley Child and Bob Herkes.
In 1964, he moved to Kauai as co-owner of the beach concession at the Kauai Surf Hotel. It was on Kalapaki Beach that he met his wife, Bonnie, whom he married in 1967. His children came to live with them in 1968 and daughter Heather was born a few years later. Mickey had a long career with Hawaiian Telephone before retiring in 1992.
He enjoyed woodcarving, crossword puzzles, playing slack-key guitar, tennis and exploring the world on his iPad. Soft spoken, he had an eye for beauty, a kolohe sense of humor, a kind heart, a deep love of Hawaiian culture, and much aloha for the Garden Isle and its people.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie, children Kathy Lake, Dean Lake (Peggy Lake), Heather Lake (Michael Fox) and grandchildren Megan Lake and Lianna England.
Per his request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Kauai Museum.
Fergus (Fergie) Stanley Macomber
Fergus (Fergie) Stanley Macomber, of Kalaheo, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Aug. 15, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born on Aug. 10, 1942, in San Diego, California, and spent his adult life on Kauai as a general contractor, ocean lover, lifelong surfer and motorcycle enthusiast. He was a 2nd degree black belt in Kajukenbo. Ferg was a good, kind friend, generous, gentle and loved by so many.
He is survived by his loving partner Lynn Black, sons Orion Macomber (Talia Smith), Peter (Andra) Macomber, daughter Jennifer Macomber, grandchildren William, Francesca, brother Philip (Robin) Macomber, sisters Janet (John) Peterson, Cyndi Potts, nephews Chad, Corey, Sean, Travis, niece Melissa, ex-wife Heidi Smyser, extended family Kim Black (Robby Keown), Kristen (Ian) Jung, Mailah, Levi and Canon, along with so many close friends.
“Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “holy smokes…what a ride!”
Ferg worked and played well and hard and did just that.
A paddle out to honor our dear friend will be Sept. 14, at PK’s, Lawai Beach Road, starting at 10 a.m.
Arnold Wai Fong Leong
Arnold Wai Fong Leong, of West Kaua‘i, passed away peacefully in his Hanapepe home on June 22, 2024, at 78 years old.
He is survived by his loving sons Corbin (Claudia), Quintin (Leimomi), his 6 grandchildren Lillianna, Corbin Jr., Lena, Palila, ‘Aukai, and new baby, his great-grandchild, Lanakila and his faithful dog, Mahea.
His ‘ohana will be celebrating his life on Oct. 5, at St. John Episcopal Church in ‘Ele‘ele. Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m., service from 10 to 11 a.m.
Richard Haruo Arakaki
Richard Haruo Arakaki, of Koloa, passed away on July 31, 2024, at Pali Momi Medical Center at the age of 65. He was born on June 4, 1959. He was an auto parts sales manager with PS&D Hanapepe.
He was preceded in death by father Seisuki Richard Arakaki.
He is survived by wife Melva JB Arakaki of Koloa, sons Tyrus (Kristi) Acoba of California, Brandon (Ashley) Arakaki of Oahu, Bryson Arakaki of Kauai, Troy (Rhiannon) Acoba of Kauai, Cullen Arakaki of Kauai, Taylen (Leslie) Acoba of Kauai, daughter Ariane Acoba-Silva of Kauai, grandchildren Kaiya, Haley, Kainoa, Keola, Nai’a Arakaki, Patricia, Kalea, Sabrina, Genevieve, Trysen, Rhys, Lexi Acoba, sisters Cindy Arakaki (Brandon) Uehara of Mililani, Tracy Bukoski of Lawai, nieces Caitlyn, Kerstyn Bukoski and nephew Brody Uehara.
A service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation from 9 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.
Wallace Kaleikini Kupihea
Wallace Kaleikini Kupihea, 86 years old, passed peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Born on Dec. 27, 1937, Wallace was one of over twenty children of Solomon Nakolomona Kupihea and Margaret Hattie Keaupuni Kuapahi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda Minami, and all but one of his siblings.
Wallace is survived by his only remaining sister Lana Rosa (Pat), his children Jason Sitarek (Lola), Hazel Lotu (Jay), Aaron Kupihea (Melissa), Victor Kupihea (Kristina), Michael Canha (Chelsea), his 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will hold private services. If you’d like to send condolences, please do so to 4631 Haleilio Road, Kapaa, HI 96746.
Mahalo to the first responders, Dr. Fornari and Wilcox Hospital, Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, and to everyone who loved our papa Kupihea.
Larry Katsumi Iida
Larry Katsumi Iida, of Kapaa, passed away on May 8, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born in Lihue on July 11, 1942, and worked as a self-employed mason.
He was preceded in passing by his father Katsuaki Iida, mother and stepfather Misao and Crespin Ringor and brother Gary Iida.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Arlene Iida, children Sheryl (Seagram) Flores, Russell (Leah) Iida, Lori (Stuart) Wakuta, siblings Carol Toyofuku, Karen Iida, Leonard (Janice) Ringor, Kathleen (Seeper) Soogrim, grandchildren Melissa Iida, June, Raymond, Stacie Serquina, Alicia Flores, Keio Wakuta, great-grandchildren Lisa, Brandon Iida, Jordan-Ray, Jayden, Jaisaiah Serquina-Reis and Ryder Masukawa.
Private services were held.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
