Obituaries for Feb. 21, 2016

Obituaries for Feb. 21, 2016

James Daniel ‘Stone’ Napohaku

James Daniel “Stone” Napohaku of Hanapepe, passed away on Jan. 22, 2016 at Kaua’i Veteran’s Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. Born on Dec. 15, 1940 on Kaua’i in Hanapepe, he was a retired Boiler Maker from Port Allen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Lei Napohaku and Cecilia Moke; and grandson, Kainalu Pegeder-Napohaku.

James is survived by his caretaker, Cecelia P Aki (Christopher Kali) of Hanapepe, his Daughters; Cecelia Hoffman(Sheldon) of Kalaheo, Anela Ogawa (Christian) of Lihue, GirleyAnn Napohaku (Troy Yamamoto) of Hanapepe, and his one and only son; Noah Napohaku of Hanapepe. Eleven grandchildren; six great-granchildren, two sisters; Louisa Adolfo of Lihue, Kauai and Juliette Asato of Pearl City, Oahu; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m.on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 at the Hanapepe Hawaiian Congressional Church. Burial is set following services at the Hanapepe Hawaiian cemetery.

Casual attire is suggested and flowers are welcomed.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

Carmen Abreu

Carmen Abreu of Lawai, Kaua’i, born on July 9, 1926, passed away at the age of 89 on Feb. 9, 2016 in Lihue, Kaua’i.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Perry; and survived by her husband, David Abreu Sr.; son, David (Sharon) Abreu Jr. of Lawai, Kaua’i; daughter, Edna Abreu of Lawai, Kaua’i; four grandchildren, Andrea (Koa Rita) Perry, Keith Perry, Shelley (Kaeo) Yuen, and Dave (Brandee) Abreu; six great-grandchildren, Taira Abreu, Brayden Abreu, Sage Yuen, Kamalani Yuen, Huntlee Rita, and Elena Perry; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Memorial services for Carmen will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with Mass to follow.

An Interment will then be followed at the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Casual attire is suggested and flowers are welcomed.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

George Edgar

George Edgar of Hanapepe died peacefully in his home at the age of 74 on the afternoon of Jan. 28, 2016. He was born in California and was a sandblaster and industrial painter on the island of Kauai for many years.

People wanting to make a memorial contribution are requested to donate to the

Kauai Humane Society in behalf of George.

George requested no funeral.

Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Helen Marjorie Apana

Helen Marjorie Apana of Kapaa passed away at home on Feb. 15, 2016 at the age of 97. She was born in Illinois on Sept. 12, 1918 and retired from Meals on Wheels on Maui.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Susan Holcomb of Kapaa, son, Craig (Cherie) Plumlee of California; 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of her life was held privately.

Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Marjorie Kozue Konishi

Marjorie Kozue Konishi, 86, of Lihue, Kauai, former Cashier, First Insurance Co. and Vice-President of Gary’s Service, died in Lihue. She was born in Kilauea.

She is survived by son, Glen (Shelley) Konishi, daughter, Gail (Warren) Haruki; grandchildren, Jason and Justin Haruki, Kristen (Brant) Fuchigami, Kevin and Kareen Konishi; great-grandchildren, Kira and Karissa Fuchigami. She is also survived by sisters, Shizue Kimura, Tamae Endo, and Maxine Yamamoto.

She is preceded in death by husband Gary of 60 years, daughters, Carol and Rae; brother, Yoshio Marumoto, sisters Sumie Croydon, Toshie Furukawa, and Asae Oshita.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at the St. Michael’s and All Angel’s Episcopal Church. Services will begin at 4:30 p.m.

The family requests no flowers and casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.