Pearl Kahiau Littlejohn
Pearl Kahiau Littlejohn, 38, of Kapa’a, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 19, 2025. She was born in Lihue, Kauai, on Nov. 8, 1986, and was a cashier at Papaya’s Natural Foods & Harvest Market.
Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Pat Littlejohn.
She is survived by her sisters Nanea Littlejohn of Kapaa, Winnie Littlejohn of Lihue, as well as a niece and numerous nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at Kealia Beach, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 3 p.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Matilda Warkentin
October 16, 1935 — February 9, 2021
Matilda Warkentin, of San Jose, California, surrounded by family, Matty peacefully departed this earth on Feb. 9, 2021, to be with her Lord. She was born on Oct. 16, 1935, in Kauai, Hawaii.
Preceding her in death was her husband Henry and eldest son Henry Robert.
She is survived by her beloved son Eric (Louise and CK), granddaughter Sara (Paul) and great-grandson Michael. Surviving her also is sister Elizabeth.
Burial and graveside services will be held at Kauai Veterans Cemetery on Saturday, April 5, at 1 p.m.
Steven Kalei Van Gieson
Steven Kalei Van Gieson passed away at home on March 15, 2025. He was born on Nov. 14, 1961, in Lihue, Hawaii, and was a retired Journeyman Electrician.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hoby Van Gieson and Judi Spencer, and grandparents Andres and Lei Polan and Hoby and Kumulani Van Gieson.
Kalei is survived by his children U‘ilani (Joshua) Yorkman, Tyson (Keala) Corr, Brandi (John) Knopski, and Sheana (Shay) Alapai, grandchildren Waika Corr, Tevai and Kamaha‘o Yorkman, Jakob and Hema Naka‘ahiki Young, Shige and Yoshi Numazawa and Keiji Haloa Corr, Kyana Mata and Makua and Kahula‘ana Alapai, brothers Sol Van Gieson and Sam (Wendee) Van Gieson and sister Lani (Al) Aranio, step-father Fred (Nondice) Spencer, special friend Tiffanee Fujimoto and her daughter Lexi, as well as aunties, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.
Please join his ‘Ohana for his Celebration of Life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Niumalu Canoe Hale at Kalapaki Beach at 12 noon. Lei are welcome; however, the family requests no flowers. In lieu of monetary gifts, please make a donation in Kalei’s memory to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Kauai Branch or the American Heart Association.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted with his arrangements.
Roland Kahoohanohanopa
Roland was born on the island of Kaua‘i on March 25, 1966. He passed away on Jan. 7, 2025, at the age of 58 in Alaska. Raised in Hanama‘ulu, he loved to fish and surf. He spent his childhood days surfing the waves at Kalapaki Bay. Roland graduated from Kaua‘i High School in 1984 at the age of 18.
He bought a 24 ft Ali‘ikai boat and fished on his free time outside of Nawiliwili. Later on, Roland had his son Koanalu. Eventually he sold his boat and moved to Utah. He then moved to Anchorage, Alaska and spent some time there. A few years later he moved to Eagle River, Alaska and resided there with Koanalu.
If you knew him; you knew his passion for surfing, fishing, and riding his bike. He spent his free time fishing for salmon or halibut and cruising the highways with his Harley.
He always wanted to move back home with his son. He dreamed of buying another boat and fishing the Hawaiian waters again. He was a man who many loved and cherished. He will forever be missed by his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his father Asa Pa and late brother Eliott Medina.
He is survived by his mother Theresa Medina of Lihue, son Koanalu Kahoohanohanopa of Alaska, siblings Rodney Medina of Puhi, Darlene Ayudan of Utah, Denise Kalani of Oahu, Elizabeth Pa-Graham of Hilo, Teresa Pa-Shook of Oahu, Asa Medina of Lihue, Ralley Medina of Koloa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
