All Obituaries

William Bartolome Ganitano, 58, passed away in Lihue on July 15, 2021. He was born in Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 8, 1962. He was a grounds keeper for the Rosewood Company. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Majean Ganitano and his father, Cleto Ganitano. William is survived by his current wife, Carmelita Ganitano; Daugthers, Eissen Feah and Rachel Anne Ganitano of the Philippines, and Cheryl Ganitano of the Big Island; his mother, Juliana Ganitano of Hanamaulu;...

Freddie Maximo, 72, of Lihue passed away on July 7, 2021. He was born in Lihue on January 19, 1949 and was a self-employed accountant. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eliceo and Marcela Maximo; sister, Terrisita Maximo and brother, Michael Aaron Maximo. Freddie is survived by sisters; Doris Pina, Linda (Eddie) StaAna of Temecula, CA, Leona (Sixto) Tagupa of Puhi and Frances Maximo; Hānai sister, Lisa (Adam Millard) Bernabe; nephew, Michael Miranda; nieces, Danielle (Tyler)...

Sally A. King (nee Futty), Kapa’a, died peacefully on June 10, 2021, two days after turning 75. She is now free after a challenging life with Parkinson’s disease. She never complained about the life she had to endure during all those many years and lived life to the fullest. Sally had a busy career after graduating from the University of Delaware. She had many professional interests from teaching to owning her own businesses and being certified as a commercial airline pilot. In...

Crispina Theresa Laranio, 91, of Kapaa passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai on May 15, 1930 and retired from Kojima Store as a butcher. Preceded in death by her husband, Bacillio “Dick” Laranio; parents, Ambroscio & Margarita Mande; siblings, Belarmino Mande, Faustino Patricio Sr., William Mande Sr. and Gladys Padre; granddaughters, Melissa and Misty Pia-Laranio. Crispina is survived by her children,...

Pani Shrew Tolenoa, 50, of Kilauea passed away at home on July 11, 2021. He was born in Micronesia on July 22, 1970 and was a Heavy Equipment Operator. Pani is survived by his wife Linda; 6 children, Gergley, Keani (Aloni), Shrew, Moku, Deo, Kealii; nieces and nephews, Meliana, Dow, Swin, Elsa; hanai children, Christopher and Heather; numerous brothers, sisters, hanai grandchildren, aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Pani is an amazing father, uncle, pahpah and friend to all. He...

Israel Padilla-Anaya, 61, passed away on June 20, 2021. He was born in Mexico on December 16, 1959 and worked in construction. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel & Guadalupe Padilla; brothers, Jose and Daniel Padilla and sister Ester Padilla. Israel is survived by his wife, Danielle Contrades-Padilla; sons, Dustin, Ikaika (Betsua), Daniel (Jessica), Philip and Adam (Esli) Padilla-Contrades; 3 grandchildren and numerous family. A Celebration of Life will be held on July...

Ervin A. Contrades Sr., passed away on June 19, 2021 at the age of 91. He was born on January 28, 1930 in Lihue on Kauai and worked for Amfac Sugar. He was preceded in death by his wife Mercy Contrades, parents Peter and Ruby Contrades, sister Myrtle (Frank) Napoleon, brother Peter Noah Contrades, sister-in-law Emmaleen Contrades. He is survived by sons Erv A. Contrades Jr., Clayton C. Contrades, D. Kalei (Wiley Ann) Contrades, hanai son Charlie R. Strunk, daughters Lavana M. (Debra...

Linda Michiko Kobayashi, 79, of Kapaa passed away on July 9, 2021. She was born in Honolulu, Oahu on June 21, 1942 and worked at Vicki’s Fabrics in Sales. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Kobayashi Sr. Linda is survived by her daughter, Teri (Dan) Nakamoto; son, Gary Kobayashi Jr.; sisters, Sylvia Castillo and Roberta Izuka; grandchildren, Brandan (Sarah) Schoenfeld-Nakamoto and Jessie-Lynn (Kevin) Paul and great-granddaughter, Mila Michiko Paul. Private services will...

Tante Morales, 74, of Hanamaulu passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 11, 2021. He was born in Callaguip, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on April 12, 1947 and was the Proprietor of Morales Auto Work Shop. Preceded in death by his father, Jose Morales and the mother of his 6 children, Corazon Morales. Tante is survived by his mother, Trinidad Morales; companion, Consuelo “Cely” Claro; 9 children, Arnold (Becky) Morales, Georgia (Jose) Ancheta, Dennis (Kamala) Morales,...

Dayne Saffery Kuuipo Woodward Sr., 66, passed away on May 19, 2021. He was born on Kauai on August 7, 1954 and worked at the Wailua Golf Course. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Leilani Woodward; parents, Samuel & Edith Woodward; sister, Heather Woodward and brother, Stanley Woodward. Dayne is survived by his sons, Dayne Woodward Jr. and Dustin K. Woodward; brothers, Samuel (Margaret) Woodward, Hayden (Jacqueline) Woodward, Darriel (Iris) Woodward and Llewellyn (Nadine)...