All Obituaries

Castora “Casey” Guillermo Suero, 96, of Lihue passed away in Wilcox Memorial Hospital on May 14, 2018. She was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on March 29, 1922, and retired as a Butcher with Yoneji Store. She was an active member of the Lihue Neighborhood Center and an avid crocheter making beanies and blankets for friends and family. Preceded in death by her husband, Catalino Suero; daughter, Andrita Perreira; son, Catalino Suero II; sister, Nancy...

Lester Sin Fook Ching, 88, of Huleia, Kauai passed away at home on May 14, 2018. He was born in Waimea, Kauai on August 25, 1929 and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was the proprietor of Pacific Janitorial Service and Dai-ichi Building Maintenance. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Eva Ching; brothers, Harold Ching and Wilfred Ching; granddaughter, Tiara Danielson. Lester is survived by his wife, Tomiko Ching; four children, Vernon T. (Roberta) Ching...

Warren Grafton Purdy III , 84, of Kapaa passed away at home on May 12, 2018. He was born in Maryland on September 20, 1933 and was a Veteran of the United States Army and Naval Reserve. He retired from Crop Production Services as an Agronomist. Preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Pauline Purdy Jr.; sisters, Patricia and Suzanne. Warren is survived by his wife, Donna Purdy; son, Warren “Cliff” Purdy; daughter, Paullie W. J. Purdy; one granddaughter;...

Yasu Nakamatsu, 96, of Wailua Houselots passed away at Garden Isle Healthcare on April 6, 2018. He was born in Koloa on October 2, 1921. A Veteran of the United States Army 442 Infantry Regiment, “K’ Company, he also was the proprietor of Kuhio Fish Market in Kapaa. Preceded in death by his wife, Sue Shizue Nakamatsu; son, Claron Nakamatsu; grandson, Liloa Nakamatsu; sister, Yae Nakamatsu-Gushiken; brothers, Mike (Yachiyo) Nakamatsu, Yasuo (Gladys)...

Juanito Ramos Tumpap, 73, of Hanamaulu passed away at home on April 29, 2018. He was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines on September 23, 1944 and retired as an Irrigation Supervisor with Lihue Sugar Plantation. Preceded in death by his parents, Jose Dingal Tumpap and Felipa Ramos Tumpap; granddaughter, Faith Tumpap Lajar; brother-in-law, Perfecto Del Rosario; nieces, Delia Del Rosario and Maria Del Rosario. Juanito is survived by three children, Jun Tumpap, Marvin (Cindi)...

Bert William Kawaguchi, 59, of Eleele passed away at home on April 29, 2018. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on June 21, 1958 and was a Chef. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Hisayo Kawaguchi and brother, Thomas Kawaguchi. Bert is survived by brother, Warren (JoAnn) Kawaguchi of Eleele, Earl (Linda) Kawaguchi of Oahu; sister, Sharon (Wayne) Uyehara of Oahu; one niece and one nephew. Private inurnment services were held at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Benjamin Baguinon Caoagas, 76, of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on April 21, 2018. He was born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on September 14, 1941 and retired as a Surveyor with Amfac Sugar Co. Preceded in death by parents, Tomas and Adriana Caoagas; brother, Ulpiano Caoagas; brother-in-law, Warlino Menor, Benjamin is survived by his wife, Eliza Caoagas of Lihue; sons, Marlo (Melisa Pegeder) Caoagas of Puhi, Adrian (Reichell Robles) Caoagas of...

Josefina Padua Pabo, 95, of Hanamaulu passed away on April 18, 2018. She was born in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on March 19, 1923. She retired as a Kauai Stores Sales Associate and she was also a decades-long Representative of Avon Products. Preceded in death by husband, Irineo Pabo and daughter Eliza Santos. Josefina is survived by two daughters, Amelia Lane of Los Angeles, California and Betty (Ted) Gundram of Seattle, Washington; son-in-law, Roberto Santos of Coeur...

Paul Richard Fujiyama, 60, of Kilauea passed away at home on April 18, 2018. He was born on Oahu on April 20, 1957 and was a landscaper with Aloha Acres. Paul is survived by his wife, Vanessa Galbiso Fujiyama; mother, Harriet L. Hatori Bolosan; father and step-mother, Oliver and Anna Fujiyama; step-sister, Luana and step-brother, Kekoa. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

William “Bill” Edward Miller, 76, of Princeville passed away at home on April 13, 2018. He was born in Missouri on December 24, 1941, a Veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as a Captain with Delta Airlines. William is survived by his wife, Annie Miller; daughter, Terri Denice (Eric) Goddard; 2 granddaughters and 1 brother. Services will be announced at a later date.