Helen Frances Strama
Helen Frances Strama, of Kapa‘a, passed away on July 12, 2024. She was born in Chicago, Illinoi,s on June 12, 1948, and worked a clerk for Micheal’s Food and The Best Connection.
She was preceded in passing by her parents Joseph and Lillian Strama.
Helen is survived by her loving husband of five years, Willie Ornellas Jr.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Catherine Church in Kapa‘a on Thursday, July 25, 2024, with visitation from 9:30 a.m., funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m., and burial to follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Reef R. K. Oana
Reef R. K. Oana, of Hanama‘ulu, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Kekaha at the age of 44. He was born on Feb. 28, 1980, in Lihu‘e.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Manuel and Nora Amorin, maternal grandparents Rossiter R. K. Oana Sr. and Marjorie Oana, grandmother Florintina Sadomiano, uncle Kaleo Oana and brother Doon Sadomiano.
He is survived by sons Zion Ramirez-Oana, Chay Ramirez, daughter Keahi Tupou, parents Danny and Raenette Sadomiano, grandmother Victoria Navarro Oana, brothers Aaron (Latoya) Oana, Keoni Sadomiano, Gavin Sadomiano, sister Shantal Lopes, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at Hanama‘ulu Beach Park pavilion. Services begin at 11 a.m., followed by the scattering of ashes. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
