Roy Stewart Honjo
Roy Stewart Honjo, of Honolulu, passed away on June 15, 2023, in Honolulu, at the age of 67. He was born on June 28, 1955, in Lihu‘e. He was a property manager and front of the house manager at the Maunalani Resort.
He was preceded in death by parents Walter and Magdalina Honjo.
He is survived by sons Ross Honjo of Honolulu, Jason Honjo of Honolulu, daughters Kimberlee (Joel) Mercado of San Francisco, California, Lora (Cody) Daniel of Honolulu, grandchildren Brayden and Joey Honjo, Conner Daniel, brothers Randall Honjo of Kalaheo, Roger (Melanie) Honjo of Las Vegas, Nevada, sisters Renette (Gary) Gaspar of Honolulu, Allison (Drew Erickson) Honjo-Pettersson of Honolulu, Beverly (Don) Keogh of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is Saturday, July 29, at the Kalaheo Missionary Church. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. and service to follow at 10 a.m. The family request casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Joyce Faye Takemoto
Joyce Faye Takemoto, of Castro Valley, California, passed away on Jan. 9, 2023. She was born on Oct. 13, 1952, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She worked for the Alameda Housing Authority for over 32 years as well as a bartender at the Oakland Coliseum. On Kaua‘i she worked as an office manager at Shoreview Pharmacy during the day and nights at The Bull Shed restaurant as a bookkeeper and relief bartender.
She was preceded in death by her parents Wally and Tsugime Takemoto and sister Lei Ann Takemoto.
She is survived by daughter Tinina “Titi” Takemoto (Kaili) Olores, grandchildren Mahina Olores, Waipuna Olores and brother Jack Takemoto.
A celebration of life is Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Hanapepe Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The family requests casual attire and respectfully requests that flowers be omitted.
Patrick ‘Pat’ Jerome Pavao
Patrick “Pat” Jerome Pavao, 81, passed away on June 15, 2023, on O‘ahu. He was born on Dec. 26, 1941, on Kaua‘i. He was in the U.S. Army and was retired from Kaua‘i Coffee Co. He was a long time baseball and senior softball player. He also coached youth soccer.
He was preceded in death by parents Rose and Philip Pavao, brother Philip Pavao and sister Frances Pavao Fu.
He is survived by wife Karen Pavao, son Layton (Chelsey) Pavao, grandsons Bradley and Thomas, sisters Dolores Soto, Patricia Kamakea, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Friday, July 28, at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
