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Calvin ‘Kelly’ Rita

Calvin “Kelly” Rita passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, at the age of 69, in Bennett, Colorado. He was born on Dec. 4, 1950, in Lihu‘e. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a heavy equipment operator.

He was preceded in death by parents Adam Costa Rita and Harriet Kure, and brothers Tony Rita and Edwin Rita.

He is survived by wife Louella Rita, sons Edwin Rita of Makawao, Maui and Galvin (Kathryn) Rita of Bennett, Colorado, daughter Kelliann Rita (Leland Ibara) of Kalaheo, four grandchildren, brother Adam (Judit) Rita, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation with the family will be at Garden Island Mortuary on Saturday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow. The family suggests casual attire and welcomes flowers.

Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required.

Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.

Henry Brown Thronas

Henry Brown Thronas, 89, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021. He was a lifelong rancher, equipment operator and manager of Smith’s Tree Trimming.

Henry is preceded in death by his parents Olaf Thorkil & Irene Maka Thronas, brothers Stanley Thronas, Olaf “Elia” Thronas, Fred and Jeannie Thronas, Sam and Mary Thronas, sisters Agnes Thronas, Irene Strong and Betty and Larry La Coe and son-in-law Richard Kaho‘onei.

Henry is survived by his wife Adrienne ‘Renee’ Thronas, daughters Tamee (Richard) Thronas-Kaho‘onei, Shelby (Kalani) Dabin, Mandy (Ryan) Brown and Lainie (Greg) Wright, grandchildren Tayler (Kai) Kanoho, Hartley (Ikaika) Fuerte, Kapana (Clare) Thronas-Kaho‘onei, Duncan Bellotti, Kana‘i (Brianna) Kaho‘onei, Riley (Ciara) Dabin, Brian Bellotti, Agnes and Emily Brown, great-grandchildren Haweo and Makoa Kanoho, Malachi and Carson Dabin and Piha Thronas-Kaho‘onei, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Aug. 13, at St. Catherine Church from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Services will begin at 11 followed by burial at St. Catherine Cemetery immediately after the services.

Doris Chieko Mori Iwamoto

Doris Chieko Mori Iwamoto, 88, of Kalaheo, passed away at Hale Kapuna Heritage Home on Aug. 7, 2021. She was born in Lihu‘e on Oct. 2, 1932, and was a dedicated homemaker.

She was preceded in death by husband Richard Iwamoto.

She is survived by brother Raymond (Nancy) Mori, sister Shirley Nishimura and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private services were held.

Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.