Patricia Rosalina ‘Saling’ Gagarin Reyes
Patricia Rosalina “Saling” Gagarin Reyes, of Kapaa, passed away on Oct. 16, 2024, at Wilcox Medical Center at the age of 98. She was born on March 1, 1926, in Oaig Daya, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She was a laborer for Lihue Sugar Plantation and Kauai Nursery & Landscaping.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bernardo Reyes Sr., son Edmundo Reyes, grandchildren Brandon and Sarai Reyes, parents Francisco and Luisa Gagarin, sisters Pacita Gagarin, Leonida Gagarin and son-in-law Aliivaa Valaau.
She is survived by her son Bernardo (Eliros) Reyes Jr. of Lihue, daughters Luisita (Alivaa) Valaau of Oahu, Clarissa (Virgilia Bautista Jr.) Reyes of Kapaa, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at the St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Parish in Kapaa. Visitation from 9 to 10:45 a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
