Beatrice Mary Leilani Shimizu ‘Sweetheart’
Beatrice Mary Leilani Shimizu “Sweetheart” our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and devoted friend to all whose lives she touched has passed away. It is with a heavy heart that we announce her passing.
On Dec. 4, 2023, Bea, 72, of Hanapepe Heights, died at Wilcox Medical Hospital. She was born on Dec. 2, 1951, in Waimea.
She was preceded in death by her husband Allen Shimizu, daughter Kuuipo Shimizu, her parents Beatrice and Manuel Santos Sr, and survived by her sons Matthew and Corey, grandchildren Brent, Jaden, Jezzie and Taysia and 10 sisters and brothers (Bea the eldest of 11) as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was employed by Aloha Spirits as day Manager and Immaculate Cleaning as a housekeeper.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at West Kaua‘i Hongwanji Mission, Hanapepe Temple. Visitation will begin from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and services will follow from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by Reverend Tomo Hojo. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Hanapepe at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Michael Wayne Kiyabu
Michael Wayne Kiyabu, 76, passed away on Nov. 29, 2023, in Kapa‘a. He was born on May 9, 1947, in Hawai‘i. He was in the U.S. Navy and a retired Kaua‘i Police Officer.
He was preceded in death by mother Hatsuko Kiyabu, aunts Rita S. Kiyabu and Theresa Braun.
He is survived by wife Lori R. Kiyabu, son Michael K.G. Kiyabu (Michael Haritos), daughters Lori G.K. (Glen) Balisacan, Kristy Sasachika (Chance Kinney), stepdaughter Liana (Randall) Koerte, sister Teri Kaluahine, brothers Larry Fernandez, Eddie Fernandez, grandchildren Norven Balisacan, Kingston Kinney, Roman Kinney, Royal Kinney, Kannon Kinney, beloved pets Orion, Kitty, Tang, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at later date.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Remedios ‘Remy’ Bautista Guyang
Remedios “Remy” Bautista Guyang, 77, passed away on Nov. 19, 2023, in Lihu‘e. She was born on Oct. 6, 1946, in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines. She was a retired nurse from Kaua‘i Medical Clinic.
She was preceded in death by parents Addong and Rufina Bautista and brother Dionisio Bautista.
She is survived by husband Jackson Guyang, daughters Jane (Jed) Baris, Jerilyn Guyang, brothers Virgilio Bautista Sr., Filomeno (Erlinda) Bautista, Virgilio (Tony) Bautista Jr., sisters Jovi Guerrero, Purita (Domingo) Norial, Virginia (William Jr.) Batulayan, four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life is Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m.
Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Anastacion (Ana) Agpaoa
Anastacion (Ana) Agpaoa, of Lihu‘e, passed away on Nov. 13, 2023, at home at the age of 97. She was born on April 3, 1926, in Lawa‘i, Kaua‘i. She was a housekeeper at Kaua‘i Surf and a kupuna at King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School.
She was preceded in death by husband Urbano Agpaoa, daughter Adoracion Raquel, parents Flabiano Galot and Maria Galot.
She is survived by sons Norie Raquel (Stephanie) of Kaua‘i, Jerry Raquel (Mi) of Kaua‘i, Pacifico Raquel (Miyong) of Nevada, Enrique Raquel (Dorothy) of California, daughters Evangeline Budrewicz (Hanz) of California, Marilyn Char (Russell) of Kaua‘i, Josie Carroll of Kaua‘i, Remy Rea of Kaua‘i, 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.
A service will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at the Garden Island Mortuary. Visitation is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a celebration of life. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
