Obituaries for Thursday — March 11, 2004

• Patricia L. Velez

• Dorothy Morales Martinez

Patricia L. Velez

Patricia L. Velez of Kalaheo died at her home on March 8, 2004, at the age of 66.

Born in Makaweli on July 11, 1937, she retired as a janitress with the State of Hawai‘i Public Libraries in Hanapepe.

She is survived by her partner, Tony Barretto of Kapahi; two sons: Lawrence Velez of Lihu‘e and Benny (Leslie) Velez of Kalaheo; two daughters, Linda (Macky) Pimental of Kalaheo and Charlotte Caldeira of Hanapepe; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Lopez and Frank (Gladys) Lopez Jr., both of Hilo; and three sisters, Barbara Silva of Hanapepe, Isabelle (Marcelino) Coyaso and Virginia Lopez, both of Kalaheo.

Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, March 12, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo where Mass will be said at 11 a.m.

Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.

Dorothy Morales Martinez

Dorothy Morales Martinez of Kilauea, died at her home on March 7, 2004, at the age of 82.

A homemaker, she was born Oct. 14, 1921, in Lihu‘e.

She is survived by two sons, Vicent (Nathalie) Hilongo and Miles Martinez; two daughters, Faith (Jackie) Nakazawa and Regina (David) Hoverson; five sisters, Laura (Clint) Clinton, Sally Petvellie, Dina Camacho, Penny (Ray) Carr, and Tivia Torres; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Benjamin Torres and Sylvester (Connie) Torres; brothers-in-law, George (Joyce) Martinez and Clifford Jim; sister-in-law Sophie Martinez; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow in Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire is suggested. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.