Stanley ‘Sonny’ Koerte
Stanley “Sonny” Koerte, 66, of Lihue, Kauai, passed away on Oct. 26, 2024, peacefully at home. He was born on Kauai, Hawaii, on July 31, 1958, and retired as bus driver for County of Kauai.
He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Barbara Koerte.
Stanley is survived by his wife Rosemarie Koerte, sons Casey Koerte, Clayton Koerte, five grandchildren, two brothers and one sister.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at the Lihue Lutheran Church on German Hill. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with services to follow at 11 a.m. The family requests no flowers.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Priscilla Diana Ruiz
Priscilla Diana Ruiz, 78, of Kekaha, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024, in St. George, Utah. She was born on Aug. 5, 1946, in Waimea. She was an environmental protection specialist for the U.S. Department of the Navy.
She was preceded in death by her father John Rita Jr., mother Marie Stella Kona Rita, brothers Edward C. Rita Sr., Nelson Patrick Rita, sisters Bernice Rita, Bernice Silva, Patricia Silva, Stella Marie Burgess, sister-in-law Barbara Rita and brother-in-law Gabriel Silva.
She is survived by her loving husband Guy Ruiz Sr., daughter Elena (Mitchell) Nelson, son Guy “Bully” (Lilly) Ruiz Jr., grandson Alexander Kody Kealoha Nelson, sister Isabell Arakaki, brother-in-law James (Kimo) Burgess, sister-in-law Carol Aguinaldo Rita, numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to join them on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at St. Theresa Church. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a eulogy from 11 to 11:30 a.m., and prayers from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
