All Obituaries

Raphael Gonsalves Jr. from Lihue, passed away at age 86 on April 29, 2022 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Born on May 1, 1935 in Hanamaulu, he was a retired truck driver for E.F Neilson & Aina Construction, alongside being a supervisor for Donald’s Roofing Company. He was preceded in death by daughter Lia Ann Gonsalves, granddaughter Waileia Mable Gonsalves, great granddaughter Haevin Gonsalves, brothers Damien & Clifford Gonsalves, parents Rafael & Mable Gonsalves and...

Faith, born in Fairmont, Minnesota passed away on June 19 from this life into the eternal life that God has provided for her. She has been married to the Rev. James Fung for 38 years, having met in Garden Grove, California. She earned a Masters of Art degree in Counseling and served as a Marriage and Family Therapist. With her husband they ministered to God’s people in Connecticut, Michigan, Honolulu, and most recently here in Kauai. They have a daughter, Julia Englehorn who resides in...

Clyde Kapuakela White, 69, of Anahola, Kaua’i put on his angel wings on April 12, 2022. He was born in Lihu’e Kauai to Vernon and Emmaline White on February 26, 1953, worked at Foodland, and retired as Meat Department Manager. He is predeceased by his parents and sister, Kana White. Clyde is survived by his wife, Oma White, daughter Ku’ulei White, grandchildren Kaulana Aki and Micah White, brother, Kahea White, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Emilio Soriano Sagucio, 88, of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on June 6, 2022. He was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 25, 1933 and retired as a landscaper. Emilio is survived by his sister, Rosalina Sagucio of Hanamaulu, Anna (Benigno) Aguinaldo of the Philippines; brothers Cecilio (Cres) Sagucio, Pedro (Luz Viernes) Sagucio; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at...

Stanley Raymond Vasques Darling, Dad, Papa, Vovo, Bradah, Uncle, Stan, Vas 1944—2022 From a Grandchild's Perspective Papa was born on April 29, 1944 to Frank Vasques and Minnie Machado. From a young age, he sat at the feet of the older generations, learning lessons, family connections, and the wonders of being a cowboy. He laughed at his older sister, Evelyn, like any brother would. She and her husband, Herb, love him fiercely and spent hours eating lunch with him next to their...

Donna R. Purdy, 83, of Kapaa passed away at home on June 8, 2022. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana on July 24, 1938 and retired as a registered nurse. Preceded in death by her husband, Warren Grafton Purdy III; parents, Clifford & Wilma Myers and brother, Robert Myers. Donna is survived by her son, Clifford Purdy; daughter Paullie Purdy; one granddaughter, one niece and one nephew. Service will be announced at a later date.

Teodora Orille Claro, 88, of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 22, 2022.  She was born on August 3, 1933 in Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Claro Sr. Teodora is survived by her children, Jesus Claro, Antonio Claro Jr., Belen Claro (Rolando) Castulo, Joel (Julie) Claro, Monjea (Jerry Monje) Claro, Julito (Malou) Claro, Marcial Claro, Josephine (Joshua) Nager; 8 grandchildren, 3...

Frederic J. Peel passed away on June 4th, 2022, at the age of 76, at Wilcox Hospital. He was born on August 31, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. He spent most of his life as an educator, teaching students from grade levels 3-12 in California, Alaska, and Oregon, as well as almost 30 years in Hawaii at Hanalei Elementary, Waimea Middle, Kapaa Middle and High Schools. He loved his family, his furry friends, and the backyard forest he created. He was preceded in death by his father Thomas F. Peel...

Judith David Irons aka Judy Lynn Bell, 74, of Kapaa passed away at home on June 1, 2022. She was born in California on March 4, 1948 and retired as a pre-school teacher with All Saints Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Ellen Bell Jr. Judith is survived by her husband, Conrad Clifford; daughters, Catherine Petterson, Dana Clifford; sons, Christopher Gamby, Michael Vagnino, Guy Clifford, Gavin Clifford, Grant Clifford; 9 grandchildren; brothers, John Bell and...

Tomiko Gushiken, 92, of Kilauea, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 30, 2022. She was born in Okinawa on March 25, 1930 and retired from Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband, Shigeru Gushiken; daughters, Joyce Gushiken and Jane Nishioka. Tomiko is survived by her two sons, Roy (Audrey) Gushiken and George Gushiken; 2 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services were held.