Alfonso ‘Bradda’ Martin, Jr.
Alfonso “Bradda” Martin, Jr., of Kalaheo, passed away peacefully at home with his “Hon,” children and grandchildren on Dec. 26, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on Jan. 6, 1958, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. He was a retired maintenance/mechanic worker for Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by father Alfonso M. Martin, Sr., in-laws Harold and Bettyann Fernandez.
He is survived by his wife of 45 beautiful years together Carolyn “Cal” Martin, sons Ryan (Tanelle) Martin, Sr., Darrin (Loke Ellamar) Martin, daughter Shanelle (Chris “Boysan” Sadaoka) Martin, grandchildren Ryan “RJ” Martin, Jr., Darian Martin, Kanoa Martin, Shyann Martin Patricio, Tiare Martin, Raidyn Martin Sadaoka, Kori Ann Martin, Ryan Martin Sadaoka, Martin “16” Strong, mother Peaches Cullen of Kamuela, sisters Theri-Lynn (Travis) Martin Haumea of Kalaheo, Alexis-Awapuhi (Duffy) Cullen Duldulao of Big Island, Marilyn (Roy) Kaululaau of O‘ahu, Puanani (Tom) Schierenbeck of California, Leilani (Joseph) Nullar of Big Island, brother-in-law Randall “Randy” Fernandez of Big Island, sisters-in-law June Matsuda of Big Island, Desiree (Clyde) Kaluahine of Hanama‘ulu, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a celebration of a life so precious, loved and lived.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Daniel Keolamana Ka‘aumoana
Daniel Keolamana Ka‘aumoana, of Kekaha, passed away on Dec. 28, 2023, at the age of 15. He was born on Sept. 16, 2008, in Waimea, Kaua‘i. He was a student at Waimea High School.
He was preceded in death by his grandma Merla-Ann Ka‘aumoana.
He is survived by his father David (Deanna) Manu Ka‘aumoana of Waimea, mother Tiffany “Ulu” (Wesley) Schmidt of Kekaha, brothers David Moses Ka‘aumoana of Waimea, Kupa‘a Silva of Kekaha, Kawelo Silva of Kekaha, sisters Angel Ka‘aumoana of Waimea, Ka‘ena Silva of Kekaha, Kailea Alquiza of Waimea, Kilileo Alquiza of Waimea, Kahiau Ka‘aumoana of Waimea, grandparents Keala Niheu of Kekaha, Leon (Momi) Schmidt of Kaumakani, great-grandmother Kaleimomi Schmidt, uncles Joshua Ka‘aumoana of O‘ahu, Hoku Schmidt of Kekaha, aunts Sarah (Nick) Ka‘aumoana of Kalaheo, Nicole (Kainalu) Ka‘aumoana of Waimea, Keala (Neill) Manuma of Kekaha, Kanani (Benjamin) Apilado of Kaumakani and numerous cousins.
A service is Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i. Visitation is from 9 to 11 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.
Felipe Restituto Bumagat
Felipe Restituto Bumagat, born on Aug. 23, 1928, in Binsang, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
He retired from the Bacarra Ilocos Norte Police Force before moving to Hawai‘i. He also retired as a ground maintenance at Kaua‘i Grove Farm Company in 1998.
A World War II veteran of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East, he was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Oct. 12, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Avelina U. Bumagat, father Silvino Cariaga of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, mother Gregoria Bumagat Medrano of Bacarra, Ilcos Norte, Philippines, brothers Felicisimo Cariaga, Virginio Cariaga, Juan Cariaga, Hilario Cariaga of Pasuquin, Florentino Cariaga of New Jersey, Pedro Medrano, Ernesto Medrano of Bacarra, sisters Genoveva Cariaga, Anselma Cariaga of Pasuquin and Filomena Medrano-Sagucio.
He is survived by his wife Virgy Bumagat, children Rozel (Wayne) Ebinger, Henry (Delia) Bumagat, Delia (Frederico “Jun”) Astrologio, Joanie (Tino Hidalgo) Bumagat, Marina (Lance) Nojima, Teresita Aleli (Sammy) Cadiz Ruena Bumagat, brother Jovencio (Pacita) Cariaga, sisters Consolacion (Dominador) Daguio, Irene (Danilo) Cariaga, Christina Cariaga of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i. Visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m., with a celebration of life at 6 p.m. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
