Carl Kainoa ‘Hosey’ Hose Jr.
Carl Kainoa “Hosey” Hose Jr. passed away at his home in Puhi on June 5, 2022, at the age of 71. He was born on Oct. 6, 1950 in Kalaoa, Hawai‘i. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a retired truck driver for Kaua‘i Commercial Company and Aloha Isle Moving.
He was preceded in death by parents Carl Kaainoa Hose Sr. and Margaret Mahi Hose, sisters Margaret Puanani Kephart, Jameslyn U‘ilani Artates, and brother Eric Eremia Hose.
He is survived by sisters Barbara Jeannie Miles, Deanna Mahilani Moala, sons Carl (Donna) Hose, Dillon “Mano” (‘Ilima) Hose Sr., daughter Delilah “Behbeh” (Darrell) Pundyke, seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
His celebration of life is at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center, on Saturday, July 30, starting at 10:30 a.m.
Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
David Mark Orsatelli
David Mark Orsatelli passed away on June 9, 2022, in Lihu‘e, at the age of 54. He was born on Nov. 14, 1967, on Kaua‘i. He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by father Stanley A. Orsatelli, mother Mary Mildred Orsatelli, brother Jeffrey Orsatelli, sister Valerie Camara and brother-in-law Clifford Pimental.
He is survived by son Branden David Orsatelli of Lawa‘i, daughters Shaylece Mira Masuda of Lawa‘i, Leinani Awapuhi Okuno-Orsatelli, grandchildren Lashya Masuda, Khloe Orsatelli, Gunner Igne, Sanira Igne, Teiven Garcia and Taylee Garcia, brothers Robert Orsatelli (Cheryle) of Kalaheo, Stanley Orsatelli, Jr. of Lawa‘i, sister Deborah Pimental of Lawa‘i, brother-in-law Wayne Camara of Kalaheo, sister-in-law Bridgette Orsatelli of Kalaheo, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is Saturday, July 9, at the Kings Chapel in ‘Ele‘ele, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and a celebration of life to follow. The family requests casual attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Teeana Kaleimokihana Valpoon
Teeana Kaleimokihana Valpoon passed away on Sept. 17, 2021, at Hilo Medical Center at the age of 32. She was born on July 15, 1989, in Lihu‘e and a graduate of Kapa‘a High School. She worked for Wyndham and Kuhio Motors.
She was preceded in death by sister Mistie K. Valpoon, grandfather Clifford Matsushima Sr., and grandmother Beverly Ann Valpoon.
She is survived by son Liloa (Elijah) Ragsac, parents Leah “Teete” (Russell Iida) Matsushima, Amil “Ekolu” (Nani) Valpoon, brother Cody (Ipo) Valpoon, step-brothers Cody and Josh (Rylee Pavao) Mersberg, grandmother Katherine Matsushima, grandfather Amil “Tinoa” Valpoon, nephews Lokahi, Lawai‘a, Kaikoa, niece Lihau, numerous aunties, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly.
A celebration of life is Saturday, July 16, at Koolau Huiia Church, Anahola with visitation at 10 a.m. followed by service at noon.
Anson Gunji Fujimoto
Anson Gunji Fujimoto passed away on June 23, 2022, in Lihu‘e, at the age of 41. He was born on Feb. 18, 1981, in Waimea. He was a caregiver.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Basilio and Esperanza Cabacungan Funtanilla, Robert G. and Hatsumi Akiyama Fujimoto, nephew Cayd Fujimoto, uncle David G. Fujimoto, aunts Kathleen Kure and Eileen Powell.
He is survived by parents Robert and Toni Funtanilla Fujimoto of Hanapepe, brothers Craig Fujimoto of Hanapepe, twin-Mason Fujimoto of Hanapepe, uncle Franklin Funtanilla (Stephanie) of ‘Ele‘ele, aunts Cora Fujimoto of Torrance, California, Colleen Pantohan of Makaweli, Peggy Sun (Leland) of Burbank, California, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is Saturday, July 9, at the Garden Island Mortuary, with visitation 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 3 p.m.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Duane Allen Girard
Duane Allen Girard passed away on June 22, 2022, in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i, at the age of 60. He was born on Aug. 19, 1961, in Norway. He was self employed with Girard Quality Cleaners.
He is survived by wife Rosemelia Battulayan Girard, sons Damien Girard of Lihu‘e, Travis Girard of Lihu‘e, Nicholas Girard of Lihu‘e, daughter Tiffany Girard of Lihu‘e, parents Raymond and Alice Girard of Texas, brother Paul Girard of Honolulu, sisters Ann Pawly (Mike) of Texas, Laurie Ingoes (Brad) of Idaho, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is Saturday, July 9, at the Koloa Church Assembly of God, the white church next to Koloa School with visitation 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m. The family requests aloha attire and welcomes flowers.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shirley ‘Loling’ Fuertes Medeiros
Shirley “Loling” Fuertes Medeiros, 83, of Koloa, passed away on May 15, 2022, in Lihu‘e. She was born on July 12, 1938, in Waimea. She worked as an Arts and Crafts Instructor for the County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Elderly Affairs.
She is preceded in passing by her parents Basilio B. and Rosario L. Fuertes Sr, in-laws Mildred Fuertes, Mokihana Malama III, Sam Vierra, Gareth Ueno, Leonard W. Medeiros, Lawrence and Gwendolyn Carveiro, Thomas DePonte Sr, nephews Mokihana Malama IV, John Jay Boy Marshall Perry Jr and Bronson Fuertes Sr.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband John Ventura Medeiros Jr, children John A. (Kimberley) Medeiros, Mark A. (Cheryl Polikapu-Medeiros) Medeiros, Paul A. Medeiros, Jeannine Medeiros, Joannell (Wayne) Lemi, siblings Nancy Fuertes Ueno, Anita Malama, Basilio Bunga Fuertes Jr, Carmen Vierra, Victoria Fuertes, Rosemary (Allan) Saraos, David (Carol) Fuertes Sr, in-laws Carol DePonte, Kathleen (George) Langtad, grandchildren John M.T. Medeiros, Jason A.Y. Medeiros, Chyler P. Medeiros, Marxon Medeiros, Brian K.K. Medeiros, Rachel K.K. Medeiros, Natasha Lemi, Rosie (Kaven) Walag and Lorie Lemi, great-grandchildren Sofina Medeiros, Sampson K. Emayo, Zaven Walag, Kaiven Walag, Sarah Singh, Juanito Singh, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is Saturday, July 9, at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo. Visitation begins at 9 a.m. with services to follow. Deacon Averiet Soto will be officiating the services and the family requests aloha attire.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Helen V. Ramones
Helen Ramones, 96, a one time resident of Wailua Homesteads, passed away on May 16, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas, where she lived with her daughter Valerie Ramones-Blair (Tom) for 9 years. Helen was born in Kona, Hawai‘i.
She is survived by daughter Valerie Ramones-Blair (Tom), son Richard (Karen), three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life is at Immaculate Conception Church on Tuesday, Aug. 9, starting at 9 a.m., followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Stella Tsuruyo Nakamasu Miyoshi
Stella Tsuruyo Nakamasu Miyoshi, 90, of Kapa‘a, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Jan. 27, 2021. She was born on Dec. 30, 1930, in Lihu‘e. She was a sales clerk at Kojima’s, Yasuda’s, Happy Kauaian, and S & S Business.
She was preceded in death by parents Takejiro and Thelma Nakamasu, husband Charles Miyoshi, grandson Preston Ikehara-Yasay, great-grandson Alden Fujise, brother Ernest Nakamasu and sister Florence Wakuta.
She is survived by son Bryan Ikehara of Pearl City, O‘ahu, daughters Linden (Derek) Fujise of Kaneohe, O‘ahu, Gwen (Gideon) Ikehara-Yasay of Kapa‘a, Diane (Reggie) Basuel of Kapa‘a, grandchildren Renee (Jared) Mendoza of Pearl City, O‘ahu, Aaron (Judy) Fujise of Seattle, Washington, Ariel (Young) Fujise of Honolulu, O‘ahu, Kelson Yasay of Kapa‘a, Kyle Basuel of Kapa‘a, Reid Kawamoto of Kapa‘a, great-grandchildren Malachi, Manoah and Micaiah Mendoza of Pearl City, O‘ahu, brothers Roy (June) Nakamasu of Kalihi, O‘ahu, Dennis (Bernie) Nakamasu of Honolulu, O‘ahu, sister Donna (Douglas) Kozai of Las Vegas, Nevada, Francis (Walter) Ishikawa (deceased), Nancy (Andy) Talbo (deceased), Craig Miyoshi (deceased), numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service is at Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center Saturday, July 9, with visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. The family requests casual attire. Due to COVID-19, face mask is required.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marina B. Balagat
Marina B. Balagat, 93, of Hanama‘ulu, Kaua‘i, passed away on June 28, 2022, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dingras, Philippines on Nov. 29, 1928 and retired as a cook from Tip-Top Cafe.
She was preceded in death by parents Apolonio and Gaudencia Ballesteros, husband Guillermo Balagat Sr.son Guillermo Balagat Jr., brothers Aquilino and Elpedio Ballesteros.
Marina is survived by daughter Grace (Henry) Hee of Hanama‘ulu, sons Ceny (Josephine) Balagat of Killeen, Texas, George Balagat of Hanama‘ulu, sisters Estella Rocapor of Dingras, Philippines, Josefina Alegre of Dingras, Philippines, Rosalia Butal of Mindanao, Philippines, grandchildren Josef (Kelsey Green) Hee of Havelock, North Carolina, Jacob Hee of Madison, Wisconsin, Zachary Hee of Havelock, North Carolina, Royden Balagat of Killeen, Texas, Abigail (Nathaniel Jr.) Moses of German Town, Tennessee, Garren (Dawnie) Leanio-Balagat of Lihu‘e, Darren Leanio-Balagat of Anahola, Kekai (Ramsey Tacadena) Leanio-Balagat of Koloa, Alexa ChongTim-Balagat, Braden ChongTim-Balagat of Hanama‘ulu, great-grandchildren Ashton Balagat of Lihu‘e, Taylan Moses, Nivea Moses, Titan Moses of German Town, Tennessee and numerous relatives.
A celebration of life is Thursday, July 14, at Immaculate Conception Church. Visitation begins at 9 a.m with services following at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Kaua’i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mary Ordinario Navalta
Mary Ordinario Navalta passed away on June 24, 2022, at home at the age of 74. She was born on April 10, 1948, in the Philippines.
She was preceded in death by husband Maximo Navalta, parents Richardo and Catalina Ordinario and brother Modesto Odinario.
She is survived by daughters Desiree (Chris) James of Florida, Mailerose (Robert) Welsh of Kaua‘i, grandchildren Ray-J Navalta-Keneakua, Makailah Navalta-Kaneakua, Seth James, Maiah Lynn Welsh, great-grandchild Makoa Navalta-Kaneakua Walker, brothers Tino Odinario (Lily) of the Philippines, Benny Ordinario of the Philippines and Joaquin Ordinario (Lorna) of the Philippines, sisters Julie Ibay (Pepito) of Canada, Senyang Navalta of the Philippines, Paring Ordinario of Canada, Arlene Rodelas (Dan) of the United Kingdom, Alfreda Ordinario of Canada, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A service at the Garden Island Mortuary on Thursday, July 7, with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. and celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. The family requests aloha attire.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Benedicto ‘Benny’ A. Dela Cruz
Benedicto “Benny” A. Dela Cruz passed away on June 6, 2022, at Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital, at the age of 99. He was born on June 13, 1922, in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a retired truck driver with Olokele Sugar Plantation.
He was preceded in death by parents Valentin and Fermina Dela Cruz, wife Consuelo Dela Cruz, brothers Mariano, Ruperto, Wenceslao and Honesto and sister Filomena.
He is survived by daughter Helen Dela Cruz, grandchildren Charlene Matute-De Haro, Jennifer Matute, great-grandchildren Analy Grace De Haro, Isa De Haro, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life is Saturday, July 9, at Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by services at 10:30 a.m.
Borthwick Kaua’i Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Agapito M. Long-Gat
Agapito M. Long-Gat passed away on June 13, 2022, at Wilcox Hospital, at the age of 82. He was born on Aug. 18, 1939, in the Philippines. He was a landscaper with Smith Tropical Paradise.
He was preceded in death by parents Cayetano and Dorotea Long-Gat.
He is survived by wife Adela A. Long-Gat, sons Dexter Long-Gat (Genalyn) of Lihu‘e, Roel Long-Gat (Sheryl Cesario) of Honolulu, daughters Alona Flores (Jimmy) of Lihu‘e, Rhoda Long-Gat (Khalil Shaheed) of Nebraska,
grandchildren Shuntle, Axle, Aljhay, Angeline, Jimmy Jr., Kristine, Salwa, Sander, Shemson, Ria Scarlette, Shanelle Reign, Samantha Rae and Rhianne Sophia, brother Santiago (Jovita) Marlong of Maui, sisters Flora (Marcelino) Yabes of Las Vegas, Romana Espanto of Lihu‘e and Rosalia Barbosa of Philippines.
A service is Wednesday, July 6, at the Garden Island Mortuary in Lawa‘i. Visitation is from 9 to 10 a.m. with prayer service at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m.
Garden Island Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Masajiro Habu
Masajiro Habu passed away on June 27, 2022, at Sterling Ridge Assisted Living Center, at the age of 99. He was born on May 27, 1923, in Lihu‘e. He retired in 1985 as a welder for McBryde Sugar Company and served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by parents Uichiro and Okame Habu, sisters Yasuno Fujii, Annie Iwamoto and son-in-law Vicente Fermin.
He is survived by wife Marjorie Habu, just made 69 year wedding anniversary, son Derek (Hana) Habu, daughter Corine Fermin, sister Satsuki Yokote, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Inurnment to be at a later date at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Palm Cemetery and Neptune Society is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sovaleni Malani Isaiah Lucidarme-Musika
Sovaleni Malani Isaiah Lucidarme-Musika, of Wailua, passed away peacefully at his home on May 7, 2022, at the age of 26. He was born on April 23, 1996, in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i.
He was preceded in death by great-grandparents Bill and Mardi Lucidarme, Fusae and Rufino Castillo, grandparents Ronald Charles Lucidarme, Alamita Lemani Musika and Uncle Robby Scott Silva.
He is survived by mother Nicole Lucidarme (Junya Ramos), father Uasi F. Musika, sister Vaimoana Musika (Tyrell Aipa-Rivera), hanai brother Raymond Duarte, children Anelakai Lucidarme-Rapozo, Kainakoa Lucidarme-Rapozo, grandparents Ka‘ohu and Carolyn Cummings and Sova Musika Sr.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Lydgate south comfort station (Ocean front field behind the soccer field) starting at 12 noon. Bring your beautiful smiles and happy hearts to share in life’s beautiful blessings.
Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Source: The Garden Island
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