Edward K. Keoho Sr.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ed Keoho Sr., a beloved community leader, at the age of 81 on Aug. 23, 2024. He was born in Jan. 1943. Ed proudly served as Sergeant First Class (E7) in the U.S. Army for over 21 years, followed by more than two decades with the Kauai Police Department.
His commitment to service extended to his work with the Veterans Administration Board, where he served as State Commander, passionately advocating for fellow veterans.
A devoted family man, Ed was preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Keoho Haluapo, his first wife Carolyn Ann Keoho, and his second wife Marilyn Jean Keoho.
He is survived by Janis Diamond, his children Leilani (Elton) Kaui, Leimomi (Leroy) Garcia, Edward (Rochelle) Keoho Jr., and Malia (Canen) Hookano, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, his brothers Clifford (Danette) Lee, Francis (Debbie) Lam, and David (Bruna) Lam and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at the Kauai Veterans Center in Lihue. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by services. The spreading of ashes will take place privately at a later date and time. The family suggests aloha attire and requests that flowers be omitted.
Ed’s legacy of honor, courage, and love will be cherished by all who knew him.
George Pu‘u Kalaiwaa
George Pu‘u Kalaiwaa, of Anahola, Kauai, passed away on Sept. 9, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on Dec. 8, 1931, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He is survived by children Nadine N. (Steve Milter) Kalaiwaa, George E. “Keoki” Kalaiwaa, Dereck A. (Norine) Kalaiwaa, Andrew L. “AJ” Kalaiwaa, Francis K. (Kimberlee) Kalaiwaa, grandchildren Lindsey K.S. Kalaiwaa, Allyn R.N. Kalaiwaa, Lawson N.F. Kalaiwaa, Luke A. Kalaiwaa and Logan M. Kalaiwaa.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Kilauea. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m.
Mahalo to the caring staff at Kauai Hospice.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gerald ‘Jerry’ Joseph Smith
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Smith has joined the choir eternal. He left us on Sept. 13, 2024, peacefully at his home in Kapaa. Born on April 12, 1937, in Toronto, he was a textile engineer and inventor with an expertise in formed fiber products. Some of his various patents include a felt used on tennis balls and cargo liners for vehicles.
He was preceded by his lovely wife Beverly Patricia Smith.
He is survived by his three children Rebecca, Jessica and John, his three grandchildren Anuhea, Leilani and Naia, and his three great-grandchildren Leleo, Nienna and Kilohoku.
There will be a celebration of life at Lydgate on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. Please bring jokes, musical instruments and fond memories of Jerry to share.
Plebecita Gandeza Jaquias
Sunrise: April 26, 1936 — Sunset: Nov. 5, 2024
Plebecita “Nanang” Jaquias, of Hanamaulu, passed away on Nov. 5, at the age of 88. She was born in Tayum, Abra, Philippines, on April 26, 1936. She relocated to Hawaii in 1974, where she worked for Lihue Plantation and Sheraton Hotel.
She was predeceased by parents Eusebia Balauro and Ricardo Gandezo, husband Ruben Jaquias, Hipolito Aquias, daughter Gloria Tanner, grandson Michael Harper, daughters-in-law Editha Aquias, Marylyn Gerardo, brothers Johnny and Wally Gandeza.
She is survived by her daughters Emma Aquias Iloreta, Evelyn (Catalino) Aranda, sons Leonardo Aquias, Frederick Aquias, Jerry (Mary) Aquias, Renante (Charie) Aquias, 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, son-in-law Jimmy Iloreta, Ester Gandeza, brothers James, Joseph (Shelly), Jacob (Noreen) Gandeza, sisters Jessie (Norvin) Olivas, Florence Gandeza Tavares, Edna (Julio) Bolante, numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, California, on Nov. 24, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m.
