All Obituaries

Kaname “Bob” Kataoka, 101, of Kapaa passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on December 28, 2019. He was born in Paia, Maui on October 21, 1918 and retired as a teacher at Kauai High School. He was preceded in death by his wife Mitsue Y. Kataoka; brothers, Isamu Kataoka, Masao Kataoka and sister, Tsuruko Yamato. Kaname is survived by his daughters, Joy (Jim Patton) Kataoka and Amy Boyd; granddaughter, Kimi Patton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration...

Mitsue Y. Kataoka, 97, of Kapaa passed away at home on June 3, 2019. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai on December 1, 1921 and was a teacher at Wilcox Elementary School. She was preceded in death by parents, Umajiro and Matsu Yukimura and sisters, Hisayo Akama, Chiyoko Kato and Yuriko Nanbu. At the time of her passing, she was survived by her husband of 73 years, Kaname Kataoka (deceseaed 12/28/2019). Mitsue is survived by her sister Kimie Ozaki, daughters, Joy (Jim Patton) Kataoka and Amy...

Takeshi “Take” Yamamoto, 91, of Kapaa passed away peacefully and entered the Pure Land on December 16, 2019. He was born in Wahiawa, Oahu on May 20, 1928. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He lived a full life as a farmer, fisherman and business man. He is preceded in death by his parents, Yoshimatsu and Tsuru Yamamoto, brothers, Toshio, Larry, and Mitsuo Yamamoto. Takeshi is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Yamamoto; children, Brian (Wendy)...

Rosenda Pasion Madrid, 100, of Hanamaulu passed away at Hale Kapuna Heritage Home on December 29, 2019. She was born in Baccara, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on May 1, 1919 and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Venancio Madrid; daughter, Eugenia Bergonia and son, Mark Madrid. Rosenda is survived by six children, Petra (Ben) Barbosa, Angel (Gloria) Madrid, Abelina (Cuyler) Shaw, Norbertha Madrid, Juanita Abara, Jose (Juliet) Madrid; 13 grandchildren, 33...

Leonard L. Eliysares Jr., 78, of Kapaa passed away on January 13, 2020. He was born on Oahu on February 15, 1941 and was the proprietor of Leonard’s Barber Shop in Kapaa Town. Preceded in death by his son, Kalei Eliysares; mother, Rose Kahikina; father, Leonard Eliysares. Leonard is survived by his daughter, Lily Kaana Nunes; sisters, Caroline Eliysares, Leonora McNaulty, Alvina (David) Young; several grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services to be held.

Marilyn Baumbach Sullivan, 83, of Lihue passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on January 15, 2020. She was born in Santa Barbara, California on May 27, 1936 and retired from Kauai Surf as a Secretary. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sullivan. Marilyn is survived by her son, Michael Sullivan; granddaughter, Kea Sullivan; grandson, Kapono Sullivan; sister, Marlene (Bud) Robinson; niece, Kimberly and nephew, Kelly. Services to be announced.

Roy Shane Sakata, 49, of Kapaa passed away at home on December 16, 2019. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on December 18, 1969. Preceded in death by his parents, Sazuku and Mamie Sakata; brothers, Danny Drapesa and Stanley Drapesa. Roy is survived by his wife, Tina Sakata; sons, Preston Sakata, Trevor Sakata, Bradley Sakata; sister, Carolyn (Ricardo) Garma; brothers, Richard (Kandus Teel) Drapesa, Laureto “Larry” (Janelle) Drapesa; numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of...

Kaylee-Tayler Reiko Balbarino, 22, of Kauai passed away on December 18, 2019. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on November 4, 1997. She is survived by her parents, Patrick Balbarino and Susan (Jack) Kawamura-Mayer; sisters, Kristel (Francisco Espinosa Torres) Balbarino and Nicole Balbarino; grandparents, Edward & Lilli Kawamura Sr. and Millie Balbarino; numerous nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday January 10, 2020 at Kauai...

Kristen Brehm, 35, formerly of Great Barrington passed away on November 18, 2019 on the island of Kauai. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia on April 12, 1984 and worked at Hula Daze near Kilauea. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Barrow. Kristen is survived by his mother, Karen Brehm and sister, Kacy Warner.

Our beloved son Chaise Allen Lindstedt lost his life on October 27, 2019. Chaise was born at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on February 22, 1981. He was an exceptional athlete who was invited at 3 years old to join the 5 year old AYSO soccer league. He enjoyed diving, swimming, fishing and surfing among other sport. He held many talents including being state BMX Champion. A giver of flowers he brought many smiles to his family, friends and strangers. He was proud ESB who loved Kauai. A...