Aletha ‘Puna’ Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi
Aletha “Puna” Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi, of Waimea, Kaua‘i passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Waimea, Kaua‘i at the age of 93. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Waimea, Kaua‘i.
She was preceded in death by her husband Mervin Kaohi Sr., son Mervin Kaohi Jr., and parents William K. Goodwin and Margaret Kamai.
She is survived by son Galen (Andrea) Kaohi of Waimea, Kaua‘i, daughters Kawailana Mata of Waimea, Kaua‘i, Lamela (Rodney) Kahalepuna of Honolulu, O‘ahu, Vivian (Michael) Tamashiro of Mililani, O‘ahu, 17 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren, brother Edward Taniguchi of Kalalea, Kaua‘i, numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be on Saturday May 11, 2024, at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church in Hanapepe Town. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of her life. The family suggests that aloha and casual attire be worn, flowers and leis are welcomed.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kelvin K. Kanahele, Sr.
Kelvin K. Kanahele, Sr., of Kekaha, passed away on April 15, 2024, at his residence at the age of 58. He was born on March 27, 1966, on Ni‘ihau.
He was preceded in death by son Kelvin K. Kanahele, Jr. and father Roland Kanahele.
He is survived by sons Kelvin L. Kanahele of Kekaha, Kevin L. Kanahele of Kekaha, daughters Shaina Kanahele (Joseph) of Kekaha, Shawna Kanahele (Diangelo) of Colorado, Shyanne Kanahele (Nelson) of O‘ahu, Savannah Kanahele of Kapa‘a, Brianne Dotimas of Kapa‘a, grandchildren Shylah Pullen, ‘Iliahi Licayan, Ke‘ahi Licayan, Shai-rae Kepo‘o, Nevaeh Kanahele-Kanui, mother Emalia Kanahele of Kekaha, brothers Howard Kanahele (Lynne) of Kekaha, Michael Kaiwi of Seattle, Washington, Jerry Kanahele of Kekaha, Russ Kanahele (Brandi) of ‘Ele‘ele, sisters Sylvia Nakaahiki of Kekaha, Sandra Kanahele (Aluina) of Pakala and Lisa Kanahele of Kekaha.
A service will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Westside Christian Center in Kekaha. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin
Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin, of Kekaha, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 78. She was born on June 12,1945, in O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.
Rochelle was preceded in death by parents Masaichi, Nora (Akana), Louise (Holi) Nishibata, Charles P. and Elizabeth (Amina) Kaleikoa, Sr., brothers The Rev. Charles P. Kaleikoa, Jr., Wallace “Sonny” Koerte and sister Sylvia Koerte.
She is survived by husband Jose S. San Agustin of Kekaha, daughters Leilani, Leialoha “Loha” (Shandon Nordmeier) all of Kekaha, son Jose “Jr. Boy,” Shantell (Lau) of Waimea, six grandchildren Jelacia “Lacey” (Zachary “Zack” Kawai) Freitas-San Agustin, Kaycee (Chris Keh) San Agustin-Nordmeier, Bailey (Kevin Reyes) San Agustin-Nordmeier, Shandon “Kekai” San Agustin-Nordmeier, Kaimi “Imi”, (Miiah Fu) Lau-San Agustin, Kaimalie “Kai Kai” San Agustin, six great-grandchildren Sophia “Sophie,” Ezekiel “Zeke,” Lucas “Luca,” Hilina‘i, Avery, Kahali‘a, sister Bernadette “Bernie” Kaleikoa (Michael) Page of Washington State, brother Gerald “Kaipo” Nishibata of Lihu‘e, nieces, nephews and hanai children.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at The Waimea Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, in Waimea, from 9 a.m. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Edwin. Burial to follow at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe.
The family suggests that casual attire be worn, and flowers are welcome.
Garden Island Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Glenda Vierra
Glenda Vierra, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Lihu‘e. She was born on June 11, 1941. She was a baker.
She was preceded in death by parents Anthony Vierra and Angeline Souza-Hirano, son Adam Ronald Brun Jr., great-grandchild Ryker Brun, brother Kenny Vierra and sister Sybil Holt.
She is survived by son Robert Anthony Brun of Kalaheo, daughters Rhonda Ann Brun of Scottsdale, Arizona, Leona Mae Brun of North Dakota, Angela Rose Prigge of Kaumakani, 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brother Marvin Vierra of North Carolina, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo. Visitation begins at 8:30 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow.
Garden Island Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
