All Obituaries

Christopher Owen Hao Kauahi passed away peacefully with his beautiful wife by his side as she has been for the last 53 plus years, on September 3, 2020, at his home in Anahola. He was born on March 15, 1936 in Nawiliwili. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired an an inspector with the Kaua'i Police Department. He is survived by his wife Shirley Ann Leialoha Kauahi; children Tammi LeiAloha (Api Malolo) Kauahi, Christopher Hao (Jeni) Kauahi and Herbet Kalani...

Imelda Udaundo Tacata, 64, of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on September 11, 2020. She was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on December 21, 1955 and retired from Marriott Hotel as a housekeeper. Imelda is preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Costa Sr; parents, Prudencio and Presentacion Tacata and sister, Elsa Lucas Imelda is survived by her sons, Tommy (Elyse) Navalta and Tryston Dela Cruz; grandsons, Canaan and Noah Navalta; sister, Phoebe (Victor) Devera, Mary Jane...

Eleanor Katherine Wilson, 84, of Anahola passed away on September 09, 2020 in Anahola. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on October 09, 1935 and was a musician. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Allen R. & Florence Teves Sr.; her brother, Allen R. Teves; her sister, Shirley Souza and her sons, John Paul and Darrell Brian Pundyke. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Axel Wilson Sr.; sons, Bradley Pundyke, Melvin Wilson Jr., Luis Wilson, Bobby “Willy” Wilson;...

Emily Torres Dela Torre of Kekaha passed away on September 8, 2020. She was born on May 1, 1931 in New Mill. She is preceded in death by her husband Jody Dela Torre and her brothers Daldo, Saba, and Johnny Torres, as well as her sister Mary Coyaso and their parents. She is survived by her daughters, Toni (Jon) Newlon and Annette(Stan) Kim, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren all who reside in California. Memorial services may be held at a later date in 2021.

Josephine “Sefa” Mary dela Torre, 89, formerly from Kekaha died September 8, 2020 at her daughter’s house in Wailua Houselots. She was born April 11, 1931 and was a dedicated homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel dela Torre and brother Raymond (Linda) Moreno. Sefa is survived by her daughter Alison (Michael) Fernandes of Wailua Houselots and Gary (Carol) dela Torre of Oregon; 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; brother Maxie (Flor)...

Our Angel Branson Isaiah Watson born and passed away on September 5, 2020. Survived by his loving parents, siblings and family; Brydon Watson Sr. and Nicole Acosta; sisters, Makayla Acosta and Malia Acosta; brothers, Brydon Watson Jr. and Brycen Watson; grandparents, Randolph & Lorelei Watson and Dallas & Renita Acosta; paternal great-grandmother, Meta Jerves; maternal great-grandparents, Lolly & Harriet Ramos; numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.

Charles L. Looney, 76, of Lihue passed away on September 4, 2020 at his home. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 17, 1944. He worked for the Federal Government Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Joan and his parents, Charles and Emily Looney. Charles is survived by his loving companion, Sonia Song; son, Sean (Meredith McCauley) Looney; daughter, Sarah (Arnis) Ronis; his brothers, Terry, Tim, and David Looney; his sisters, Kathy...

Beatriz Obiano Garcia, 85, of Kealia passed away at home on September 1st, 2020. She was born in San Manuel, Pangasinan, Philippines on July 27, 1935 and retired from Coco Palms as a Pantry Cook. Beatriz is preceded in death by her husband, Graciano Garcia. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Garcia Wilkie; son, Jeffrey Allan Garcia; brother, Benito Obiano; grandsons, Wesley Charles Wilkie and Conner Garcia; granddaughters, Jillian Caroline Wilkie, Taylor Garcia and Kelli Garcia; and...

Celestina Lacuanan Tabalno, 85, of Kapaa passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on July 26, 2020. She was born in Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines on May 19, 1935 and retired from Sheraton Hotel as a housekeeper. Preceded in death by her husband, Roman A. Tabalno and grandson, Alan Tabalno. Celestina is survived by her children, Florencio (Carmen) Tabalno, Caridad (Ed) Olegario, Rosalia (Robert) Roman, Nida (Dante) Peralta, Efren (Eufie) Tabalno, Ruben Tabalno, Gilbert (Crisel)...

In Celebration of Her New Life Rita Unpingco Houck February 9, 1939 - August 22, 2020 Formerly of Barrigada, Guam entered the eternal presence and peace of God on August 22,2020 at the age of 81 in Lihue, HI. “We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 In her passing, she joins her parents Jesus Aguon Unpingco and Maria Garrido Unpingco; her husband LeRoy Dean Houck; her brothers Antonio, Vicente,...