All Obituaries

Jane Satsuko Kashiwabara, 84, of Lihue passed away at home on July 13, 2018. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai on October 21, 1933, was a dedicated homemaker and volunteered with County Agency of Elderly Affairs. Jane is survived by her husband, Richard Kashiwabara Sr., 9 children, Amy (Wayne) Arakaki, Grace (Danny) McCluskey, Dean (Yang) Kashiwabara, Willy (Lani) Kashiwabara, Ken Kashiwabara, Richard Kashiwabara Jr., Susan (Rolland Jr.) Peahu, Sharon Kashiwabara, Carol Orr; 19 grandchildren, 15...

Ryan Lucas Joel, 19, of Wailua Homesteads passed away on May 25, 2018. He was born in Guam on January 12, 1999 and worked in construction. Ryan is survived by his mother, Yumileen Joel; brothers, Rico Joel, Jonny Joel, McKenzie Joel, David Joel; sister, Laleia Joel; 2 nephews, numerous aunties, uncles and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Kealia Cemetery with graveside services beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Maura Bernabe Quibilan, 95, of Lihue passed away at home on July 7, 2018. She was born in Cavite City, Philippines on August 22, 1922, and retired from the State of Hawaii, Department of Health as an LPN. Preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Quibilan; parents, Nazario & Adelaida Bernabe; brothers, Pastor Bernabe, Edwardo Bernabe, Florencio Bernabe and Gerardo Bernabe. Maura is survived by four son, Carlito (Gina) Quibilan, Bernard (Maria) Quibilan, Alejandre Quibilan, Rodney...

Doreen Leimomi Michiko Higashi, 53, of Kapaa passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on July 6, 2018. She was born in Waimea, Kauai on June 29, 1965. Preceded in death by her ex-husband, Bernard J. Rita Sr., mother, Bryd Higashi; father, Robert Higashi Sr. and son, Bernard J. Rita Jr. Doreen is survived by her daughters, Natasha Rita, Malia (Russell) Soares, Rita, April Rita, Shirlee Ozaki; 9 grandchildren; sisters, Blanche Higashi and Tammy (Mativa) Tupe; brothers, Dwayne (Tammy)...

  Darrell Brian Pundyke, 60, of Hanamaulu passed away at home on June 20, 2018. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on February 10, 1958, and was the proprietor of Kauai Mobile Steam Cleaning and DP Nursery. Preceded in death by his brother, John Pundyke. Darrell is survived by his wife, Penlois “Penny” Pundyke; 3 children, Darrell (Delilah) Pundyke Jr. of Eleele, Jabrielle (Dean) Richarde of Kahili Mountain, Shawn (Jolene) Pundyke of Hanamaulu; father, John Pundyke Jr. of...

Catherine “Potot” Fernandez, 88, of Koloa passed away at home on June 30, 2018. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on November 6, 1929 and was previously employed as a cook with Poipu Inn. Preceded in death by her husband, Cereal Fernandez; parents, Angelo Bacarro, Okimi Fujii, step-father, Alberto Daguay; brothers, James Bacarro Sr., Alfred Bacarro; grandson, Aaron Michioka; daughter-in-law, Dolores Fernandez. Catherine is survived by sons, Edward “Eddie Boy” (Sheila)...

Angela Baldonado Adviento, 93, of Hanamaulu passed away in Garden Isle Health Care on May 30, 2018. She was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on September 13, 1924, and retired as a Caretaker with Baris Care Home. Preceded in death by her husband, Dominador Adviento; daughters, Myrna Panorel and Florentina Adviento; parents, Mariano Baldonado and Anatalia Garcia; sister, Teodora Banez; brother, Ciriaco Baldonado. Angela is survived by three daughters, Elisa (Eugenio) Talaga, Belma...

Michael Kazuo Hatakeyama, 73, of Lihue passed away in Wilcox Memorial Hospital on June 25, 2018. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on January 18, 1945 and was co-owner of Auto Value Parts Store. Preceded in death by his parents, Sakae and Matsuko Hatakeyama, mother, Alice Hatakeyama; brother, Jon Hatakeyama. Michael is survived by his wife, Darlene Hatakeyama; son, John Hatakeyama; brother, Michael (April) Womack; sisters, Sharon Contrades, Joy (Les Koshi) Hatakeyama; numerous aunties, uncles,...

Hunter John Ellsworth Bilbo, 24, born on June 30, 1993 and raised on Kauai passed away on Sleeping Giant Mountain on June 18, 2018. He lived and worked in Boise, Idaho. Hunter is survived by his sister, Lana Bilbo; mother, Darcy Attisani and step-father, Mark Ono; father, Peter Bilbo and his partner, Nattana Pummill; maternal grandmother, Lois Attisani; Hanai family, The Croydon Ohana; numerous aunties, uncles, cousins and friends. A celebration of his life will be held on...

Margaret "Maggie" Abrams, was born April 25, 1943 in Newberry, South Carolina and died June 24, 2018 at Hale Kupuna Heritage Home, Omao, Kauai. She moved to Kauai and resided in Wailua Homesteads with Phyllis Stoessel, her friend and caregiver until a second stroke hospitalized her. Margaret graduated from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC and Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois. She taught high school and college in North and South Carolina. Magaret...