Eddiemar Balaan Sagisi
Eddiemar Balaan Sagisi, of Hanamaulu, passed away on Sept. 7, 2024, at the age of 45. He was born in Lihue, Hawaii, on Oct. 31, 1978, and worked as a self-employed landscaper.
Preceded in death by grandparents Justo, Juana and Everesta Sagisi, and aunty Erlinda Yanos of the Philippines.
Eddiemar is survived by his loving parents Virgie and Rogelio Sagisi Sr., brother Rogelio Sagisi Jr., sister Paityn Sagisi, daughters Evelyn and MiKayla Sagisi, grandparents Leoncio and Laurdes Balaan, aunties and uncles Cirilo Balaan of Lihue, Dannie (Charo) Balaan of Lihue, Roger (Marlyn) Balaan of Lihue, Rey Balaan of Lihue, Remy Balaan of Lihue, Bobot (Cristy) Balaan of Lihue, Pedro (Melda) Sagisi of Honolulu, Eddie Sagisi Maui, Francing (Flora) Sagisi of California, Fe (Ernesto) Nacapuy of Eleele, Rosita Ikehara of Lihue, Loring (Ernesto) Queja of Maui, Rufina Sagisi of Lihue and Layda Sagisi.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Viewing will begin at 8 a.m. with Mass to follow at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Patrick ‘Naka’ Keawe Kahikuonamoku Nakaahiki
Patrick “Naka” Keawe Kahikuonamoku Nakaahiki, of Anahola, passed away Aug. 29, 2024, at Gardenisle Healthcare/Wilcox Hospital, he was 77. Patrick was born Dec. 28, 1946, in Lihue, Kauai, to Mary and Libert Nakaahiki. He was a Retired Construction Supervisor having worked for Nakas Construction, Peter Sperry, Browns Trucking and KremCo-Kukuiula Clubhouse.
He was preceded in death by parents Mary and Libert Nakaahiki, “Aunty Phine” Josephine Carrillo, brothers Libert, Wilfred and Wilbert Nakaahiki.
Patrick is survived by Soul Mate of 23 years Deborah Carlotta Valpoon Coleman, children Sean Nakaahiki, Carla, Travis and Mike Coleman, grandchildren Kalen Nakaahiki, Kekai, Kaie, Mehana, Kainoa and Analese Coleman, great-grandchildren Kiaree Nakaahiki, Kaden and Keanu Coleman and sister Vicky Victorino.
A celebration of life will be held on Oct. 12, 2024, at Koolauhuiia Protestant Church in Anahola. Visitation will begin at 9:30, services at 11 a.m. with internment to follow. A reception and lunch will follow the internment. Flowers are welcomed.
Dee Milton Crowell
Dee Milton Crowell, of Eleele, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sept. 1, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born on Sept. 17, 1953, on Kauai. He graduated from the University of Southern California and worked as an architect/planner for the County of Kauai. He was affiliated with the KIUC Board of Directors, architecture firms Group 70 and Urban Works, Hawaii Health Systems, Liquor Commission, and KVMH Board of Directors.
He was preceded in death by parents George Ikua Crowell, Doris Fukuda Crowell and brother Melvin Crowell.
He is survived by wife Laurel Kathleen Crowell (Kathy) of Eleele, daughter Casey Ka‘iminoeau Crowell of Seattle, brothers Robert (Helen) Crowell of Honolulu, George (Kathy) Crowell of Waimea, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 3 p.m.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Thomas Shipman Blankley Jr.
Thomas Shipman Blankley Jr. passed away Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born on May 19, 1953, to Susanne (Latson) Blankley and Thomas Shipman Blankley II in Brooklyn, New York.
Tom grew up on Long Island, New York, and loved sailing on the Long Island Sound with his family. His absolute favorite sport was baseball and was an avid Yankee’s fan his entire life. Tom introduced baseball to his wife Leona, and they traveled around the country to attend baseball games. Tom loved music and used to be a DJ while at Bucknell College. His favorite musical band of all time was The Beatles.
Tom brought his three children whom he adored to Tokyo and London, introducing his young children to many exciting excursions and vacations to various foreign countries. Kauai, Hawaii, was Tom’s lifelong dream home and ultimately brought his family back home to Kauai.
Tom was preceded in death by parents Susanne Blankley, Thomas Shipman Blankley II, Katy Constantino, Julian Constantino, and two sisters, Barbara Blankley Guttery and Sharon McMillan. Also, a series of family pets, Mimi, Mauka, Makai, Hilo, Harry, Larry Bubba, Zoey, Annie, and Cinna, that he adored.
He is survived by his wife Leona Blankley, his three children Tiffany Woodard (Bill), David Rohner (Rachel), Jason Rohner (Haley), two grandchildren, Echo Sol Blankley Rohner, Koda Julian Rohner, five siblings, sisters Mary Blankley Barefoot, Julie (Pierre) Pavao, Marie Berry (Jeff), Jodie (Rick) Carlsen, brother Roy (Lisa) Constantino, many cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private service will be held. Please consider donations to Kauai Hospice or Kauai Humane Society in memory of Tom Blankley.
