All Obituaries

Heide Hensen Lardizabal, 82, of Kapaa passed away at home on September 18, 2022. She was born in Berlin, Germany on September 25, 1939 and worked in the hospitality industry at the Princeville Hotel floral and butler department. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred C. Lardizabal; brother, Uwe Hensen; grandson, Isaac K. Pai. She is survived by her daughter, Sonya (Jess) Lardizabal-Quel; son, Persian “Perry” (Dee) Lardizabal; 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; sister,...

Bessie Duran Garbo, 77, of Honolulu passed away on September 16, 2022. She was born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on February 12, 1945 and retired as a cashier with Whalers General Store. Preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Mercedes Duran; brother, Romulo Duran and brother-in-law, Abelardo Iloreta. Bessie is survived by her brothers Artemio (Shanna) Duran, Isabelo (Elisa) Duran; sisters, Amelia Iloreta, Avelina (Herbert) Semana; sister-in-law, Cora Duran; numerous nieces,...

Gloria Bunao Gacusan, 76, of Puhi passed away at home on September 8, 2022. She was born in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac, Philippines on November 16, 1945 and retired as a Pantry Chef with Hyatt Regency Hotel. Preceded in death by her husband, Teodorico Gacusan; parents, Tiburcio and Marcelina Bunao; brothers, Domingo Bunao, Sergio Bunao and Rudolfo Bunao. She is survived by her children, Anna Lisa Gacusan, Corelie (Jonathan Carvalho) Gacusan, Carlos (Joy) Gacusan, Noli (Andy McNicholas) Gacusan;...

Arthur “Atta Boa” Wailani Kahale, 63, of Anahola passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on September 2, 2022. He was born on Kauai on May 29, 1959 and retired from Construction as a Drywaller. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Loke Kaliloa Sr. and adopted by grandparents, Joseph and Adeline Kahale Sr. Atta is survived by his sons, Emory Kahale-Sugimura, Ian Ka’ulu Kahale, Kamalei Kahale, Kunane Kahale; daughter, Pualilia Kahale; mother of his...

Germain G. “Vena” Chandler, 62 of Haena passed away on September 4, 2022. Born on February 21,1960 in Lihue, Kauai. Wenna was employed by Hanalei Initiative as the “Ambassador Of Aloha” Welcoming all who come to the gates of Ke’e upon entering. Preceded in death by parents Francis Elias Chandler Sr. and Elizabeth “Kapeka” Mahuiki Chandler, brothers, William Hughes Chandler and Lawrence Laamaikahiki “La’a boy” Chandler Sr.,...

Beverly Janice Primero,69, of Kapaa passed away on September 13, 2022. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on April 6, 1953 and retired from Kojima Store as a cashier. Preceded in death by her father, Felix Primero, mother Beatrice Primero-Nawanao, step-father Frank Nawanao and sister Patricia Beach. Beverly is survived by her brother Felix Primero of California, sister Linda Lopez of Hilo, hanai sister Eva Joy Miner-Peru of Kauai; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and...

Allen Kunio Ihara, 87, of Lihue passed away at his nieces’ home on September 28, 2022. He was born on Kauai on May 20, 1935, a Veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the County of Kauai as a truck driver. Preceded in death by his parents, Muneo and Hatsuko Ihara; siblings, Kimie Sommerfeld, Ayako Neifert, Akie Moribe, Tomoe Anderson and Richard Ihara. Allen is survived by his brother, Wayne (Mitzi) Ihara; sister, Patricia (Allen) Ticala; caregivers, Randal, Debbie,...

Benjamin Monje Mones Sr., 92, of Lihue passed away on September 9, 2022 at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pangasinan, Philippines on April 4, 1930 and retired as a Landscaper with Westin Kauai. Preceded in death by his wife, Loreta Mones and son, Mario Mones. Benjamin is survived by his children, Myrna (Ernesto) Balmonte, Jimmy Mones, Benjamin Mones Jr., Leo (Daisy) Mones, Melandro (Alegria) Mones; 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Benny (Anna) Mones;...

Dolores Luis Diego, 85, of Hanamaulu passed away at home on September 13, 2022. She was born in the Laoag City, Philippines on September 15, 1936 and retired from Wilcox Memorial Hospital as a Nurses Aide. Dolores is survived by her husband, Raymundo Diego and son, Randal Diego; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Aloha Church with viewing from 9:00 a.m. and services beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at...

Bernice Claire Hiranaka of Lihue passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022 at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. She was born on April 11, 1932 in Lihue and retired from Kauai Surf as a cocktail server. She is preceded in death by her husband Mamoru Hiranaka, daughter Marla Hiranaka, parents Daniel & Rosalina Rapozo, and sisters, Elizabeth Oyamot and Clara Nuivo. She is survived by sons, Leslie (Lynn) Hiranaka and Russell (Cathy) Hiranaka, 4 grandchildren, Bradley...