Mercedes ‘Mercy’ Efhan
Mercedes “Mercy” Efhan, 82, of Kapaa, passed away at home on Sept. 6, 2019. She was born on Oahu on Jan. 6, 1937, and was a dedicated homemaker.
She was preceded in death by husband Sancho Efhan, granddaughter Shawnte Keala Efhan Jaquias and great-grandson, Kamahao Henderson, parents Simeona and Gregorio Datanagan, and siblings Larry Datanagan and Connie Villaro.
She is survived by daughters Bernie (Harlan) Nakae of Kapaa, Suzie Efhan of Lihue, Sherrie Efhan of Kapaa, Val Yadao of Hanamaulu and Lulu (Wilbert) Cummings of Puhi, sons Teo Efhan of Anahola and Aaron (Janis) Efhan of Lihue; 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson, siblings Vic Datanagan of Daly City, California and Lourdes Corpuz of Ewa Beach, Oahu, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Kauai Veterans Cemetery pavilion at 10 a.m., with inurnment to follow.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Paulino James ‘Fishy’ Ragudo
Paulino James “Fishy” Ragudo, 57, of Kapaa, passed away at home on Sept. 15, 2019. He was born in Lihue on Nov. 17, 1962, and retired as a union painter.
He was preceded in death by mother Dolly Ragudo, son Liam James Ragudo, and brother Richard “Squeaky” Ragudo Jr.
He is survived by father Richard James Ragudo, sons Bryson Duarte, Matthew Ragudo and Joshua Ragudo, brothers Terence Ragudo, Randy Ragudo and Quintin Kaliloa, two grandsons, and numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Catherine Church, with visitation from 9 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 10 a.m.
Kauai Memorial Gardens &Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
