All Obituaries

Kalalau Kaulei Rivera, born August 17, 1978, in Waimea, Kaua’i, went home to his Saviour on September 16, 2021 from his earthly home in Kapahi, Kauai. He was 43. Kalalau grew up in Makaweli, Kawanui Camp 6. He was a Veteran of the Army National Guard, an excellent marksman, an avid fisherman, a jiu jitsu blue belt, and a gifted and much sought after Certified Arborist. He was preceded in death by his father, Isidro Rivera and his half brothers Swain and Rudy Rivera. Kalalau is...

Flordelina “Deling” “Mama D” Detoning Agustin, 72, of Puhi passed away at Straub Clinic and Hospital on September 2, 2021. She was born in Maayon, Capiz, Philippines on August 15, 1949 and retired owner of Agustin Care Home. Preceded in death by her husband, Paustino Agustin; parents, Lodgario & Maria Detoning; brother, Rodrigo Detoning. Deling is survived by her son, Tim (Britnai Sanysidro) Agustin; daughter, Darlene (Tunu) Afele; 12 grandchildren, Tiara...

Alec Melicio Salac, 95, of Lihue passed away on September 25, 2021 at Garden Isle Health Care. He was born in Puhi, Kauai on May 3, 1926 and served in the United States Air Force, Rank Corporal, as a heavy equipment mechanic and later worked on the plantations in the same profession. Alec is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Private services were held and burial took place at Kauai Veteran’s Cemetery.

On September 24, 2021 the world was robbed of Steve Smart (always a Steve, never a Stephen) who passed away peacefully at home on the island of Kauaʻi, HI, at the far-too-early age of 67, finally yielding to a cancer that he endured to the end with his inimitable, irreverent sense of humor. Steve was born on March 15, 1954 in Birmingham, England to Jillian (later Ashford) and Rowland Smart (both deceased). One of four siblings brought up by a mostly-single mum, he was at early risk of...

Aurelio “Al” Ramelb, 79, of Lihue passed away on August 30, 2021. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on November 12, 1941, he was a Finance Clerk Staff Sergeant of the US Army, retired from Kauai Sheraton Hotel and was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosendo Fernandez & Isabella Madrid Ramelb and brother, Federico Ramelb. Aurelio is survived by his son, Joshua (Sylvia) Jones of Las Vegas; brother, Patricio (Dorrine) Ramelb; sisters,...

Eleanor “Ning” Lum McGill, 94, of Lihue passed away on September 17, 2021, at home.  She was born in Oakland, California on June 14, 1927.  She attended Oakland High School and graduated from the University of California in 1948 with a degree in social work.  She married Sam K. Lum in 1953 and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and raised her family while working as a social worker for the State of Hawaii at Lanakila Health Center.  In 1976 she married John W. McGill...

Marcus Kamakani Reis-Vierra, 35, of Anahola passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on September 13, 2021. He was born on Oahu on May 27, 1986 and was a construction laborer working many jobs. Preceded in death by his father, Stanford Vierra and paternal grandmother, Joyce Vierra. Marcus is survived by his daughter, Moea Joy Marie Vierra; mother, Sarah Lindsey; brother, Stanton Reis-Vierra; adoptive parents, Kathy Reis Young and Patrick Young; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Michael Roland Akuna, 45, of Hanapepe passed away on August 12, 2021 at Kauai Veteran’s Memorial Hospital. He was born on Oahu on Aug 23, 1975 and did masonry work and landscaping on Kauai. He was preceded in death by his significant other, Yolanda Teves. Michael is survived by his mother, Ermine Akuna; sisters, Coty (James) Hensley, Bernadene Lancaster, Cheyenna Akuna and Shania Akuna; brothers, Bernard Lancaster Jr., Kyle (Latasha) Lancaster, Levi (Jaylin) Lancaster, James McMahan...

Born in the English seaport of South Shields, Helen was the second of four children of coal miner John Falconer and housemaid Mary. A nomadic childhood followed, as the family moved many times during the World War II years. She learned to make new friends easily. After studying dress-making and early childhood education, Helen became a Registered Nurse and State-Registered Midwife, riding her bicycle to help women deliver healthy babies at home. She served as one of the now acclaimed...

Emilia Quigao Guino, 90, of Kapaa passed away on August 20, 2021 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in the Philippines on May 28, 1931 and retired as a custodian from Kapaa High School. She was preceded in death by her sister, Latina Batalion. Emilia is survived by her daughters, Emelda Wada and Dolores (Ronnie) Santa Monica; sister, Rosa Gonsalves; 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at St. Catherine’s...