Obituaries for Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Alvin “Al” Tadani
Alvin “Al” Tadani
Alvin “Al” Tadani, of Lihue, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sept. 28, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born on April 30, 1959. He retired as the operation manager for Garden Isle Disposal, Inc.
He was preceded in death by parents Makoto and Nora Tadani.
He is survived by brothers Curtis (Miki) Tadani of Kapaa and Terence (Annette) Tadani of Kaneohe. He is also survived by numerous family members.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to his caregivers Nancy and Joe Fontanilla and the wonderful staff of Kauai Hospice especially to Nurse Sequoia and Nurse Aide Elsie.
A private service is pending.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Helen Akutagawa
Helen Akutagawa, of Kapaa, passed away on Oct. 5, 2024, at home at the age of 100. She was born on May 11, 1924, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a co-owner of Hawaii Venetian Blinds, Co.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Akutagawa, son Gary Akutagawa, son-in-law Kalvin Lam, brothers Allan Mori, Bill Mori, sisters Shiz Kato, Margie Hirata and Grayce Watanabe.
She is survived by her son Dennis (Susan) Akutagawa of Kapaa, daughter Celia Lam of Honolulu, sister Marquerite Tanaka of California, grandchildren Rita (Darrin) Akutagawa-Ramos, Lea (Keola) Akutagawa-Fu, Dina (Kaui) Akutagawa-Kona, Noah (Shonnielyn) Akutagawa, Thomas (Wai Yan) Lam, Dayna Lam, great-grandchildren Micah, Jaysie-Jean, Anuhea, Luana, Kayana, Aliyah, Maya, Sumiko, Makaio, Cameron, Kena, Kahiau, great-great-grandchildren Haley, Tobe, Robert, Isaiah, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sgt. Eugene Delos Reyes
Sgt. Eugene Delos Reyes, 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle and brother-in-law has gone to be with the Lord. He passed away at Wilcox Hospital on Sept. 17, 2024. Born on Aug. 26, 1958 in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, to Eugenio and Catalina Delos Reyes.
He married his high school sweetheart, Grace. They have three children, Gloryann “Glory”, Eugene Jr. and Ryan “Rai Rai.”
During his Junior and Senior year in High School, Eugene worked for Neil Rapozo’s gas station both in Lihu‘e and Kapaia. After graduating from Kaua‘i High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps on June 18, 1977, in the field of Communication Specialist. In 1990, he decided to leave the Marine Corps, so he received his honorable discharge certificate. He then worked for BOSS Electric on O‘ahu. He missed the military life and he decided to join the Army National Guard in 1991. Two weeks before hurricane Iniki hit in 1992 he decided to move his family to Kaua‘i where he continued with his Army National Guard service and worked full-time for Meadow Gold where he was a dairy processor. In 2003, in no fault of his own he became disabled with a brain injury and was unable to work. Eugene left Meadow Gold and retired from the military after 23 years of service. Eugene was a very loving, caring, understanding man with a gentle disposition. He enjoyed going to church and helped with the confirmation and youth group at St. Rapheal’s Church in Koloa.
Eugene was predeceased in death by his parents Eugenio and Catalina Delos Reyes, sister Linda Delos Reyes-Olores and brother Patrick Delos Reyes.
He is survived by his wife Grace, children, Gloryann “Glory” (Charles) Delos Reyes-Skaggs, Eugene Jr. and Ryan “Rai Rai” (Rowan). Grandchildren, Alexis Brown, Nevaeh-Ann Skaggs, Mikah, Noah and Savannah Delos Reyes. Brother Paul (Imelda) Delos Reyes, sister Cynthia Cindy” Delos Reyes, sister Rosemary “Rosey” Delos Reyes and brother John (Richard) Delos Reyes. Along with numerous uncles, aunties, nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.
His love of the ocean included activities such as fishing, snorkeling, body surfing, picking opihis and puka shells. In his quiet times he loved to sing and listen to Kalapana, Cecelio and Kapono, and Elvis Presley.
We would like to acknowledge Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital, and their entire staff for their dedication and love in caring for Eugene. We would also like to thank Wilcox Hospital ICU and 4th floor staff.
His memorial service will be on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church, in Lihue. Visitation 8:45 a.m. and mass at 10 a.m. He will be laid to rest at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kane‘ohe, O‘ahu, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.
Arrangements provided by: Kauai Memorial Garden, LLC, Kauai and Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, LLC, Oahu.
Rosemary Leialoha Morris
Rosemary Leialoha Morris, 81, of Kalaheo, passed away on Sept. 11, 2024, at Kauai Care Center. She was born in Makaweli, Hawaii, on Feb. 7, 1943, and worked as a custodian at PMRF.
She was preceded in passing by her parents Joseph and Rosalina Chandler Andrade, sister Agnes (Sonny) Perreira, and son-in-law Robert Summers.
Rosemary is survived by her husband Americo Morris Jr. of Kalaheo, children Monica Maile (Perry) Aguinaldo of Kaumakani, Val Summers of Kea‘au, Rosalie Nani Morris of Virginia, Eric Morris of Kalaheo, Jaime (Nelle) Morris of Kekaha, Vince Morris of Kalaheo, Alita Morris of Kalaheo, siblings Sonny (Lusalle) Andrade of Lawai, Cecilia (Benny) Perreira of Kalaheo, Keikilani (Wayne) Harada of Wainiha, 29 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Nov. 30, 2024, at Hanapepe Neighborhood Center with visitation starting at 9 a.m. and lunch to follow.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Downs and Kauai Hospice and Sarah Santiago and the Waimea Care Center Staff.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Stanley Agoot
Stanley Agoot passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, at Wilcox Medical Center at the age of 76.
He was born on Aug. 15, 1948, in Lihue. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1966 to 1970. He retired on Sept. 30, 2014, as a Chief Communications Controller at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. Over his 45-year career, he supported various NASA space programs at the Kokee NASA Tracking Station, the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and NASA’s Deep Space Network at JPL.
He was preceded in death by his son Sean S. Agoot, parents Isidro Obania Agoot and Teofista Agoot, sister Marilyn Adams, brother Isidro Agoot Jr. and in-laws Leon and Frances Gadingan.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jeannie Agoot, children Kimberlyn (Keith) Howell of Happy Valley, Oregon, Kylene (Timothy Jr.) Albao of Kalaheo, grandchildren Ryan Agoot of Coronado Island, San Diego, Chloe Howell, Kainoa Howell, Christiana Howell of Happy Valley, Oregon, Kaiea Albao, Kiowa Albao of Kalaheo, brother Rudy (Cathy) Agoot of Wailua, sister Carol (Sal) Maneja of Wailua, in-laws Lenny (Faith) Gadingan of Lawai, Sonny (Emily) Gadingan of Koloa, Leona Tomita of Honolulu, many fun-loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends throughout the United States.
A service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the St. Raphael Catholic Church in Koloa, with visitation from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Raphael Cemetery. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Eugene Edward Fernandez
Eugene Edward Fernandez, aka Geno, of Kekaha, Kauai, passed away on Dec. 14, 2023, in Waimea, Kauai at the age of 51. He was born on June 1, 1972, in Waimea, Kauai. He was a Special Education Teacher, Security Guard and Coach.
He was preceded in death by his father Edward Fernandez.
He is survived by his mother Georgia Fernandez of Kekaha, Kauai, sisters Gina (Rod) Fernandez Gallegos of Niceville, Florida, Jacquelyn Fernandez of Kekaha, Kauai, Carolyn (Erik) Fernandez Santos of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
His Celebration of Life will be held on Nov. 2, 2024, at the Kauai Bible Church. Service at 9 a.m., officiated by Pastor Aaron Chidester
Written condolences may be mailed to: P.O. Box 46 Kekaha, HI 96752.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary in December 2023.
Dorothy G. Kaneshiro
Dorothy G. Kaneshiro, of Koloa, passed away on Oct. 3, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on April 15, 1927, in Koloa. She was a retired branch manager with Amfac Distribution.
She was preceded in death by husband Satoshi “Sugar” Kaneshiro, daughter-in-law Wanda Kaneshiro, parents Tokuichi and Hanako Gushiken, brother Hugh “Sonny” Gushiken, sisters Mildred Itakura, Edith Tanimoto, and Ethel Minniear.
She is survived by sons Donald Kaneshiro of Montana, Daryl Kaneshiro of Omao, daughters Dorsa Asing of Maui, Melanie (Warren) Matsuyama of Lihue, Leah (Hoku) Cupchoy of Koloa, ten grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, sisters Esther (James) Kaneshiro of Oahu, Janet (Edwin) Terui of Kapaa, and sister-in-law Patricia Gushiken of Pennsylvania.
A private service will be held. The family requests no monetary gifts (koden) and appreciate your thoughtfulness and support.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
