Obituaries for Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Joaquin Nicholas Arruda Jr.
Joaquin Nicholas Arruda Jr.
Joaquin Nicholas Arruda Jr., of Kekaha, passed away on Sept. 2, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Waimea, Kauai. He worked as a building maintenance supervisor for the federal government.
He was preceded in death by wife Leilani J. Arruda, parents Joaquin and Lucy Arruda Sr., daughter Roxanne Arruda and granddaughter Trinette Vegas.
He is survived by sons Joaquin Nicholas (Arlene) Arruda III of Kauai, Richard (Sandra) Arruda of Kauai, David (Glenda) Arruda of Kauai, daughter Sandra (Sam) Vegas of Maui, grandchildren Fred Aki III (Suli), Clarance Aki (Chelsey), Shannon Daliva (Ben), Jaimie-Lee Cacal (Rayson), Nikita-Lynn Moniz (Oliver), Janice Purisima (John), Jaqlyn Arruda, Jaysen Purisima (Barbie), Jaxen Arruda, Richard Arruda Jr. (Cindy), Noah Arruda, Samuel Vegas III (Mane), Isaac Vegas, Kyle Vegas, Kiana Vegas, Kawika Arruda, Damian Arruda, Sterling Arruda, Jayson Arruda, Zaidyn Arruda, Maxon Arruda, four great-grandchildren, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawai. Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., celebration of life at 11 a.m., and burial will follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lillian Pang Tom
Lillian P. Tom, of Kapaa, age 99, peacefully passed away at home on Aug. 28, 2024. She was born on Oahu on May 11, 1925. She retired from the Hawaiian Telephone Company-having worked as a customer service representative on Oahu and Kauai.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her 6 siblings. Her husband of 60 years, Richard M.D. Tom (Dickie, age 93) passed away in 2014.
She is survived by her 3 children Stephanie Wong of Oahu, Jonathan (Avis) of Kauai, Richard Dana (Laurie) of Oahu, grandchildren Richard Kia of Kauai, Lyndsey of Kauai, Zachary of California, Courtney of Nebraska, Kyler of Oahu, Hali of Kauai and Naleah of Kauai.
Her family is deeply grateful and thankful for the services provided by the staff of Kauai Hospice, and the devoted caregiving from Betty Duarte and Annie Hyde.
Private services to be held.
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.
Walter Leroy ‘Āpana
Walter Leroy ‘Āpana, of Anahola, Kaua‘i, passed away on Aug. 15, 2024, at the age of 72. He was a construction laborer, hunter, and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by parents John and Gisela ‘äpana.
He is survived by wife Carol Hāli‘imaile ‘Āpana, son Walter Kua‘āina (Sunny Jo) ‘Āpana, daughters Jasmine Kamāla ‘Āpana (Dennis) Morales, Janell Kamaile (Pradeep) Chand, LaVerne Kalehua (Pono) ‘Āpana, Michelle ‘Ilima ‘Āpana (Dillon) Hose, Roxanne Kalei‘awapuhi (Aaron) Carvalho, brothers Dennis ‘Āpana, Duane ‘Āpana, 24 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the Anahola Clubhouse. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. followed by a service at 11 a.m.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Allan R. Domingo
Allan R. Domingo, 59, of Lihue, passed away on Sept. 11, 2024, at Pali Momi on Oahu. He was born in Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 26, 1964. He was a musician for most of his life playing with bands such as Kainoa Ohana and Jadessence Limited Edition Kauai and at Tree’s Lounge.
He was preceded in death by his father Teddy Domingo.
Allan is survived by his loving mother Lolita R. Domingo, siblings Catherine (Alden) Domingo Sawada, Grace (Eugene) Domingo-Delos Reyes, Danilo “Danny” Domingo, Judy (Gary) Nako, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m. and burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home at 11:30 p.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
David Juaquin Texeira
David Juaquin Texeira, 82, of Santa Ana, California passed away on July 15, 2024, in California. He was born on March 9, 1942, in Lihue, Kauai. He was a heat treater at SPS Technologies for 40 years and a real estate investor.
He was preceded in death by parents Angeline Leiloke Chandler Texeira, William Texeira, siblings Anthony, William Jr., Michael and Stephen Texeira.
He is survived by children Jonathan and his mother Ann, David, Issac, Alex, Agnes, Daphne, Selena and their mother Norma, sisters Angeline Honey (Lynn Turner), Sweetie (Patrick Sr.) Lopez, Chanel (Mario) Catbagan, sister-in-law Lahapa (William Jr.) Texeira, brother Aloysius (Leslie) Texeira, grandchildren, family, and friends.
A service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., followed by service at 10 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date. The family requests casual attire.
Sandra Mae Villanueva
Sandra Mae Villanueva, 67, of Hanamaulu, passed away at Garden Isle Health Care on Aug. 23, 2024. She was born in Lihue, Kauai, on May 22, 1957, and was a loving daughter and sister.
Preceded in death by her father Alfredo Villanueva.
She is survived by her mother Leonora “Nora” Villanueva, brother Alfred Villanueva, niece Mikayla Pacheco-Villanueva, numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church with visitation from 8 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Wendall Satoru Yamamoto
Sunrise — March 1966
Sunset — August 2024
Wendall was best known to everyone, especially on Kauai as “Hawaiian.” He was a true kanaka maoli.
The second child of Wayne and Carolyn Yamamoto, born and raised in Pearl City, Hawaii (Oahu). He grew up happily with his siblings Wayne, Wade, Ward, Wes, Warren, and Carrie Ann. He was survived by his mother Carolyn Yamamoto, siblings Carrie Ann, Ward, Wes and Warren, as well as numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
As a young boy, “Hawaiian” loved going with his ohana and friends to fish and surf the beaches around the Island. He would travel back and forth to Kauai to visit his grandparents James and Agnes Alapa‘i, helping them work the ohana aina and lo‘i up Hanalei uka. He eventually returned to Kauai to help his uncle rebuild after Hurricane Iniki and remained on Kauai ever since. “Hawaiian” LOVED all Kauai had to offer.
Like his father, he was an excellent fisherman. You would frequently see him at North Shore beaches with his nets and ukulele singing a happy tune. “Hawaiian” was known for sharing his gifts from the land and sea. He was also a skilled carpenter and master to many trades. He was a blessing to so many Kauai families with his trade skills — helping to rebuild or renovate their homes. A solid “Hawaiian” and we will all miss him dearly.
Please join us for his Celebration of Life on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Kalihiwai Bay. Commencement at noon., Sunset paddle out at 5 p.m.
