Casamero Florendo Sr.
Casamero Florendo Sr., of Kekaha, passed away at home on Oct. 31, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Mana, Kauai. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Florendo, son Ken Jonathan Florendo, parents Leoncio and Teodorica Pablo Florendo, brothers Jaime Florendo Sr., John Florendo Sr., Joseph Florendo Sr., sisters Serberina Asuncion and Trinidad Romero.
He is survived by his sons Casamero Florendo Jr. (Patricia) of Kekaha, Preston Florendo of Kapaa, Hamilton Florendo of Kalaheo, Kirk Florendo of Kekaha, daughters Corina Florendo of Honolulu, Natasha of Kekaha, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, brother Alfonso Florendo of Kekaha, numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Hanapepe Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe beginning at 11 a.m. The family requests casual attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Benito Obiano
Benito Lomboy Obiano passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Straub Medical Center at the age of 87. He was born on Oct. 23, 1937, in San Bonifacio, San Manuel, Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Adolfo Mejia Obiano and Marcela Lomboy Alamani Obiano.
He was preceded in death by his wife Timotea “Mina” Guillermo Obiano, sister Beatriz “Naty” Obiano Garcia, and half-siblings.
Benito is survived by his children Jesus “Jessie” (Juanita) Obiano, Josephine “Josie” (Benny) Baris, Eduardino “Eddie” (Lourdes) Obiano, grandchildren Brandon (Rizadel) Baris, Bradford (Hannah Im) Baris, Benedick Baris, Archer (Edna) Obiano, Aldrich Obiano, Andrew Obiano, Jonathan Obiano, great-grandchildren Zion Obiano, Xabiere Obiano, niece Shirley Wilkie, nephew Jeffrey Garcia, along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service to honor his life and legacy will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa. Viewing from 9 to 10:25 a.m., Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Kealia Cemetery.
All family and friends are invited.
Borthwick Kauai Mortuary assisted the family with arrangements.
Jerry J. Louis Sr.
A tribute from his children
We wish to extend a special mahalo to friends and ohana for all of their prayers and comfort you offered up to us and our father. We loved him very much and wanted to share some memories we have with you.
He and our mother, Marilyn provided us with a strong upbringing full of memories and all of us benefited in life because of our experiences. Thanks to our mother, she helped inspire Jerry to begin his ranching and settle his family in Hanapepe Valley beginning in 1957. As he and mom were raising us and he was working at McBride, he also was heavily involved with horseback and rodeo. He claimed the title of All Around Cowboy in the 70’s.
From there, he secured multiple pasture leases that grew to over 80 head of cattle at the peak. Then, in 2007 he was inducted into the Paniolo Hall of Fame. All during that time, many friends supported his ranching. He gained much respect and friendship with the likes of Eddie, Patrick, Francis and Jimmy just to name a few of the too many to mention. As kids, we remember working the ranch on weekends. Planting grass, fixing fence or rounding up cattle. There was always something to do before we could go out and play.
His widely familiar Ranch 44 brand came about with his great-grandfather in Portugal. It was then passed down to his grandfather and dad, Then, finally to Jerry. The actual brand now hangs above Jerrlyn’s fireplace in Texas.
We will miss him dearly. Thank you, dad for helping shape us into who we are today.
With love and fond memories,
Monica, Jerrlyn, Jerry Jr. and our beloved sister Linda.
