Magdalena Salcedo Polintang
Magdalena Salcedo Polintang passed away on Oct. 13, 2023, in Lihu‘e at the age of 91. She was born on April 28, 1932, in the Philippines. She was a retired chamber maid at Kaua‘i Resort.
She was preceded in death by parents Lucio Salcedo and Clara Saranillas, husband Bonifacio Polintang, brothers Mariano Salcedo, Sebastian Salcedo, Gabriel Laforga, Dino Laforga, sisters Marciana Salcedo, Marciana Laforga and Calista Laforga.
She is survived by daughters Rose (Bernie) Semana, Glory (Efren) Taylan, Betty Polintang, Dana (Danial) Garven, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit the family on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m., Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m., and burial will follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Matilda Anne Yaris
Matilda Anne Yaris, 82, passed away on Oct. 24, 2023, in Lihu‘e. She was born on Feb. 26, 1941, in Wahiawa, O‘ahu and worked on Kaua‘i as a caregiver.
She was preceded in passing by her husband of 32 years Lodrigo Doric Yaris, son Doric Dwayne Yaris, parents Peter Sr. and Annie Borrero, siblings Phillip, Raymond, Peter Sr., Richard, and Rudy Borrero and Posie Reese.
Matilda is survived by her sister Sylvia Troche, children Woletta (Steve Price) Laufenberg, Faith (Tony) Hickok, Michael Yaris, Jason Yaris, Cynthia (Dave) Carter, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held by the family.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
