• Tadashi Takiguchi • Kanoe Apana • Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. • Arlene Marie Duarte Heiser • Coleen Lawshe • Jeannette Matsumura Tadashi Takiguchi Tadashi Takiguchi of Lihu‘e passed away at Garden Isle Health Care on Feb. 1, 2008, at
• Tadashi Takiguchi
• Kanoe Apana
• Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
• Arlene Marie Duarte Heiser
• Coleen Lawshe
• Jeannette Matsumura
Tadashi Takiguchi
Tadashi Takiguchi of Lihu‘e passed away at Garden Isle Health Care on Feb. 1, 2008, at the age of 91.
Born in Lihu‘e on Sept. 24, 1916, he was a Consultant with Hicks Homes. Takiguchi also served in the U.S. Army 522nd Field Artillery Battalion during World War II in Italy. He is preceded in death by brother Makoto Takiguchi. He is survived by long-time companion Jayne Brandess; son Robin (Val) Takiguchi of Lihu‘e; daughters Diane Matsukawa of Wahiawa, O‘ahu, Sandy (Hubert) Minn of Manoa, O‘ahu, and Joy (Arthur) Chow of Lihu‘e; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother Harris (Sue) Takiguchi of Lihu‘e; sister Takiko Takiguchi of Honolulu; sister-in-law Lillian Takiguchi of Lihu‘e; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Lihue Christian Church; service will be at 10 a.m. Casual attire is suggested and the family asks that flowers be omitted.
Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.
Kanoe Apana
Kanoe “Sally” Lehua Kala Apana of O‘ahu died in Lihu‘e at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 24, 2008, at the age of 76. She was born in Hana, Maui, on Aug. 3, 1931, and retired as a custodian with the state Department of Education.
She is survived by daughter Kathleen (Darren) Alcos of Puhi; brother Samuel “Sonny” (Nora) Kamana Kala of California; sister Rose Loke Chow Hoon Kala Kim of Kailua, O‘ahu; grandchildren Christina Alcos, Kaz Alcos, Daralee Alcos, Kristopher Alcos, Kelii Alcos; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lihu‘e Ward, with visitation from 8:30 a.m. and services beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Lihu‘e Cemetery. Aloha attire suggested.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Juan P. Lorenzo Sr.
Lovingly referred to as “Mr. Aloha” because of his caring and friendly demeanor, Juan P. Lorenzo Sr. will be sorely missed by all.
Juan was born on Oct. 20, 1926, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a hard-working man who spent many years working for the island at McBryde Sugar Co., Kauai Electric and Citizens Utilities. After his retirement from Citizens Utilities, his disciplined work ethic and drive to do the best job possible landed him a great amount of electrical contracting work. He spent much of his life working in Hawai‘i. When it came time to defend his home, he joined the Hawai‘i Army National Guard, from which he received an honorable discharge. He continued to support his Kaua‘i through countless hours of community service for the Holy Cross Catholic Church, for which he was awarded the title “Island Treasure.”
He also became a world traveler with his wife, Helen, and explored many countries far from his little island home. Of all the amazing lands he traveled to, his favorite place was Las Vegas, where he could enjoy his favorite pastime — playing the craps tables.
Lorenzo was a fun, loving and genuinely sweet and gentle man who was always ready and willing to help anyone. “Mr. Aloha” will live on in the memories of his friends, family and the many island visitors he stopped to “talk story” with. He is in our prayers.
He is survived by his wife Helen R. Lorenzo of Kalaheo; sons Juan (Gail) Lorenzo Jr. of Kalaheo and Melvin Lorenzo of Kalaheo; daughter Cynthia (Dan) Lorenzo-Albosta of Calif.; brother Jerry (Maria) Lorenzo of Lihu‘e; nephew John (Nati) Lorenzo of Koloa; grandchildren Celeste (Aleksandr) Lorenzo of Wash., Kevin Lorenzo of Honolulu, Jessica Greenwalt of California, Mari Lorenzo of Hanapepe, Mason Lorenzo of Hanepepe, Derek Albosta of California, Brad Nelmida of Kalaheo, and Megan (Arthur) Rice of Kalaheo; great-grandchildren Tehani Togioka, Anthony Andrews, Daysha, Kaimana, Daedryn Nelmida; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, where Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Nap. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Church Cemetery.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted with arrangements.
Arlene Marie Duarte Heiser
Arlene Marie Duarte Heiser passed away in San Rafael, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2008, at the age of 45. Born in Waimea on Oct. 11, 1962, to Edward and Laura (Gomes) Duarte, Arlene was a loved and respected waitress in San Francisco for more than 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her father Edward; sister Phyllis (Gigi) Fiorucci and brother Howard (Tina) Duarte.
She is survived by her mother Laura Duarte of Kekaha; son Edward Heiser of San Francisco, Calif.; twin sister Betty (Michael) Pesce of San Rafael, Calif.; sister Louise Taylor of San Francisco, Calif; brothers Dennis (Chantal) Duarte, Thomas (Barbie) Duarte, Bennett (Pupu) Duarte, and Alan (Liza) Duarte, all of Kaua‘i; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Waimea. Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Internment will be at Kekaha County Cemetery.
Coleen Lawshe
Coleen Lawshe of Kalaheo died January 29, 2008, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 81. She was born on Aug. 10, 1926, in Cambridge, Mass.
Coleen met her husband, Jim, at a USO club in Boston where she was a hostess. Jim was a Navy officer attending radar school at MIT. Discovering that they both had a love for the beach initially sparked their romance. After marrying in 1946 in Boston, they ventured out and settled in the small town of Alamogordo, N.M., living in a converted chicken coop until post-war construction caught up with the growing community.
She enjoyed being involved in community activities and was very active in the Alamogordo Women’s Club, serving as club president for one year and as the executive secretary to the state president.
Coleen cherished her family, friends, and the hanai children that were brought into her life. Because of her outgoing personality, her home was always open to friends and drop-ins. Among those blessed by Coleen’s generosity were Seng Tanrattana, a foreign exchange student from Laos, Bill Bodie, their next door neighbor, and several young officers from the nearby Air Force base. The many friendships she and Jim enjoyed created a well-organized “spy network” to help keep track of their five children.
After twenty years in New Mexico and a short time in northern California, the Lawshes settled on Kaua‘i in 1973, first in Weli-Weli, and then in Kalaheo. Coleen had seemingly unlimited energy when it came to involvement with her family, friends and the community. She was an avid bridge player making many friends at the Poalua Duplicate Bridge Club. She was active at St. Rafael’s and Holy Cross parishes, teaching catechism, and participating in the Altar Society.
Among her work experiences, she worked with her close friend Rita Troche in a condo-cleaning business. She also worked for Liberty House and was the manager of the Jewel Palace at the Waiohai before retiring. After retiring she tutored students in reading at Koloa School for four years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Avis (Jewell) Fay; sister Barbara Taylor and her daughter, Judy Freitas.
She is survived by her husband Jim Lawshe of Kalaheo; sons James (Cyndy) Lawshe of Arizona, Edwin (Valerie) Lawshe of Washington, Barry Lawshe of Colorado, and John Lawshe of Kalaheo; the Freitas Family (Lenny, Brandon and Bryson) of Koloa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held with rosary at 8:45 a.m., viewing at 9 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at Holy Cross in Kalaheo. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Aloha attire is suggested.
Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Jeannette Matsumura
Jeannette Souza Matsumura died on Feb. 4, 2008, at Garden Isle Healthcare Center. She was born April 21, 1936, in Hawai‘i. She was a school bus driver for 51 years.
She is survived by husband Gary Matsumura; daughters Darlene (Gordon) Soares and Lori (Darren) Sanekane; son Clarence (Joyce) Souza Jr.; sisters Marie (Raymond) Itamura and Yvonne (Edward) Souza; and brother Robert (Rose) Souza.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 at Borthwick Memorial Chapel in Koloa. A viewing will occur from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
The family has requested no flowers and casual attire.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary is assisting with arrangements.
