All Obituaries

Natividad “Naty” Gray Belarde, 62 of Lihue, passed away Tuesday morning on November 14th, 2023. Naty was born in the city of Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on December 31st, 1960. She moved to Kaua’i in 1978 to pursue new opportunities with her family. For 22 years, she worked as a Customer Service Representative at Walmart. Her family, friends and colleagues will always remember her as the most kindhearted and friendliest person. She was preceded in passing by her...

Jancy Lee Kano, 70, of Wailua passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 11, 1953 and worked on Kauai as a front desk manager for Kauai Beach Resort. She is preceded in passing by her parents Lucio and Lucia Bardago; mother, Lauretta Ambrosio; brother, Michael Martin; and sister, Michelle Martin. Jancy is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Scott Kano; daughters, Nicole Petri and Chelsea Kano; grandchildren, Chyson Telles-Petri and Bailey Doctolero;...

Ernest S. Pabustan, 81, passed away at his home in Kapaa on November 12, 2023. He was born in Sta. Anna, Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines on January 14, 1942. He worked at Clark Airbase as a waiter, then moved to Kauai where he worked at Kauai Resort, Coco Palms, and then Tropical Smith’s. He is preceded in passing by his son, Stephen Pabustan; parents Fernando and Trinidad Pabustan; and seven siblings. Ernest is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Annie Pabustan; his children,...

Sixto Gandhi Agoto Sr., 82, passed away in Lihue on November 10, 2023. He was born in Sarat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on August 6, 1941 and moved to Kauai where he worked in landscaping. He is preceded in passing by his son, Brigido Agoto; daugther, Belinda Agoto; parents, Policarpio and Placida Agoto; and brother Florencio Agoto. Sixto is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Prudenciana Calaro; children, Prudencio (Noralyn) Agoto, Sixto (Aida) Agoto Jr., Marjorie Agoto; siblings,...

Chavit Elpidio S. Braceros, 51, passed away on November 10, 2023. He was born in Aragan Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines on November 16, 1971, and was employed as a facility engineer at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. He was preceded in passing by his wife Liwayway Braceros and father Januario S. Braceros. Chavit is survived by his fiancé Edna Perpose, children Iyah Braceros, Destiny Braceros, Candice Braceros, CJ Braceros, stepdaughters, Carolyne Gacusan and Chyrisse Gacusan, mother...

Dorene Duterte Frey, 72, of Kalaheo passed away in Lihue on November 2, 2023. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on September 25, 1951 and retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Bone and Joint Center at Kauai Medical Clinic. She is preceded in death by her parents: Bernardo and Annie Castillo and brother, Patrick Castillo. Dorene is survived by her husband, Anthony Frey; daughter Josephine (Jason) Steele; 2 grandchildren; sister, June Tada; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of...

Jeanelle “Benki” Marie Somera, 54, passed away on September 28, 2023 at her home in Kapa’a. She was born on August 20, 1969 in Honolulu, Hawaii and worked as an assistant manager at Pono Kai Resort. She is preceded in passing by her father, Rudolph “Rudy” Somera; and her grandparents, Silverio and Anastacia Pegeder. Benki is survived by her sons, Ryan Somera-Gonsalves and Cory Somera-Payomo; her mother, Natividad Ramos; and four grandchildren. A funeral...

Danny Lillo Crain passed away on November 19, 2023 at the age of 70. Danny was born in Houston, Texas on December 17, 1952 and was a pre-school teacher for Natural Bridges Pre-School. He is preceded in passing by his parents Betty Adams Crain and Lillo Crain; and his siblings, Marjorie Crain-Parkerson, Joan Crain-Nelson, and Gene Crain. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kirsten Crain; his son Leo Crain; and his sisters, Liza Allred and Annivive (Tomas) Palm. A Celebration...

Samuel Kekoakaua Woodward Sr., 79 of Kilauea passed away on October 24, 2023. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on November 10, 1943 and retired from Security Services with Princeville Resort. He is preceded in death by his father Samuel Kekoanawelu Sr., mother Edith Pohaku Ho’oikaika; brothers Stanley Kamaki, Dayne Saffery Ku’uipo and sister Heather Hokulani. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons, Rodney (Cathy) Woodward, Samuel (Bethany) Woodward Jr.; 4 daughters and 2...

Tirunathan “Tiru” Sadasivam, 69, of Lihue passed away in Lihue on November 12, 2023. He was born in California on May 17, 1954 and was a Master of Tai Chi with Aloha Tai Chi. Tiru is survived by his partner of 43 years, Gana Maheshwaran; siblings, Ronny, Debbie, Nancy, Wanda and Wendy; numerous friends, nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services will be held by family with scattering of ashes to follow.