All Obituaries

Anthony Nuivo, 86, of California, formerly of Kauai passed away on February 12, 2020. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on February 15, 1933 and retired from Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruby “Terry” Nuivo; parents, Benito and Eugenia Nuivo; brothers, Francisco Nuivo, Marcario Nuivo, Paustino Nuivo and sister, Natividad Nuivo Arato Anthony is survived by his daughter, Mary (Hykeem) Jordan of California; son, Anthony Lee “Tony” Nuivo of Lihue;...

Michael G. Rivard, 57, of Kapaa passed away at home on March 22, 2020. He was born in Yakima, Washington on September 17, 1962 and worked as a computer programmer and video game developer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Carole Rivard. Michael is survived by his sister, Renee (Art) Richardson; brothers, Robert (Ann) Rivard and William (Miki Yu) Rivard; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

William “Bill” Keaweoluna Enoka Jr., 78, of Kapaʻa passed away on Oahu on February 22, 2020.   He was born in Honolulu on November 24, 1941 and retired as a fire captain with County of Kauaʻi, he was also a lieutenant colonel with the Civil Air Patrol, served in the Air National Guard and a Flight Instructor at Dillingham Air Field. Preceded in death by his parents, William Keaweoluna Enoka Sr. And Julia Ah Fu Enoka; sister, Ehulani Enoka Lum and brother, George...

Bernadine N. Silva, 65, of Kapaa passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 19, 2020. She was born in Kansas City, MO on December 27, 1954. She is preceded in death by her father, Adam Silva and brother, Adam Patrick Silva. Bernadine is survived by her son, Adam Kaai; daughter, Nacole Kaai; mother, Lois Silva; brother, Harley Silva and 5 grandchildren.

Kaname “Bob” Kataoka, 101, of Kapaa passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on December 28, 2019. He was born in Paia, Maui on October 21, 1918 and retired as a teacher at Kauai High School. He was preceded in death by his wife Mitsue Y. Kataoka; brothers, Isamu Kataoka, Masao Kataoka and sister, Tsuruko Yamato. Kaname is survived by his daughters, Joy (Jim Patton) Kataoka and Amy Boyd; granddaughter, Kimi Patton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration...

Mitsue Y. Kataoka, 97, of Kapaa passed away at home on June 3, 2019. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai on December 1, 1921 and was a teacher at Wilcox Elementary School. She was preceded in death by parents, Umajiro and Matsu Yukimura and sisters, Hisayo Akama, Chiyoko Kato and Yuriko Nanbu. At the time of her passing, she was survived by her husband of 73 years, Kaname Kataoka (deceseaed 12/28/2019). Mitsue is survived by her sister Kimie Ozaki, daughters, Joy (Jim Patton) Kataoka and Amy...

Ernesto G. Coloma Sr., 66, of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on January 31, 2020. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on April 17, 1953 and worked as an Electronics Technician for the FAA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jorge & Benita Coloma; son, Ernest Coloma Jr. and brothers, Loreto and Eugenio Coloma. Ernesto Sr. is survived by his wife, Pat Coloma; daughters, Emme Lynn Taylor and Erin Coloma; sister, Josie Pasion; grandchildren, Ayzia...

Daniel “Dan” Wayne Parton, 59, of Anahola passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on March 12, 2020. He was born in California on September 12, 1960 and was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Dan is survived by his son, Tucker Parton and sister, Elisabeth Parton. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Harry Nelson Ritter died peacefully in his sleep and went home to Jesus on March 11, 2020. He will be missed by his wife, Evelyn, his daughter, Kimberly (Bruce), daughter Victoria (Milt), daughter, Bethany (Christian); son, Curt (Diane), daughter, Amy (Brian); grandchildren, Monique, Cory, Jacob, Bailey, Jackson, Mat; sisters, Patricia Kopmann, Kathryn Stillwell; nieces and nephews. Private family services were held.

Abelardo Ragasa Iloreta, 67, of Kapaa passed away at home on March 2, 2020. He was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on March 9, 1952 and retired from R. Electric and County of Kauai as an electrician and electrical inspector. He is survived by his wife, Amelia Iloreta; daughter, Abigail (Dustin Julian) Iloreta; parents, Felix & Josefina Iloreta; siblings, Arsenio (Daisy) Iloreta, Tony (Linda) Iloreta, Edna (Glenn) Douglas, Joselito (Leto) Iloreta, Jimmy (Emma) Iloreta, George...