All Obituaries

Virgil Munar Caday, 61, of Lihue passed away at home on March 22, 2020. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on November 6, 1958 and was an Electrician. Preceded in death by his father, Antonio Caday Sr and brother, Merlin Caday. Virgil is survived by his partner Carmenia Montano; mother, Crispina Caday; brother, Antonio (Arlene) Caday Jr., niece, Brandy, Giselle, sister-in-law, Gail Kaliko; granddaughter, Shanti Montano. A celebration of his life will be held Monday, March 15, 2021 at Kauai...

Alipio Subia Butac, 95, of Lihue passed away at home on February 9, 2021. He was born in the Philippines on May 5, 1925 and retired with Kekaha Sugar Plantation. Alipio is survived by his wife, Angelita Butac; son, Alan (Leila) Butac; grandchildren, Kristofer, Noah, Jordan & Mich’lae; brother, Marcelo Butac; numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Kauai Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m....

Sharon Leton, 69, passed away on February 26, 2021 at her home in Kapaa. She was born in Santa Monica, California on July 6, 1951 and was an artist who was best known for being the owner and designer of Aama Crown Jewels of the Sea. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Dolores Chandler. Sharon is survived by her son, Van (Etsuko) Leton; daughter, Keana Leton; brothers, Steven and Brian Chandler; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be...

Josephine Villaros Mande of Hanamaulu, Hawaii passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021 on Kauai at the age of 99 years old. She was born on Kauai on May 15, 1921 and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Billarmino Mande; son, Robert “Bobby” Mande, daughter, Carolyn Ferriera, brother, James Villaros, sisters Pelang Aceron, Dolores “Loling” Omakanim, Conception Lutao, Juanita Nadoza, Louise Villaros. She is survived by her son, Terrance...

With great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our mother Magdalena “Maggie” Tremaine, 78, of Lihue, Kauai. She was born in Honolulu and moved to Kauai in the 1960s. Maggie was an avid golfer and bowler. She was a member of the Mokihana Bowling League and a member of the Fil/Am Golf Club on Kauai. She loved sports and encouraged her children and grandchildren to participate in school sports. She was mostly known for her generosity and hospitality for her family, friends...

Peter P. Ibaniez, 87, of Lihue passed away at home on February 13, 2021 with his caregiver Eileen Costa Brun by his side. Private services were held. Ashes were scattered at his favorite site.

The world lost a beloved mother and Grandmom Josefina L. Queypo on Saturday, February 13th, 2021. Our dear mom battled pancreatic cancer, but it never stopped her from doing what she loved and from being generous and supportive to everyone. She is a strong woman who devoted her life to raising her children, Emily, Eva, and Emeterio IV, all by herself. Our dear mother died in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Our Mom worked so hard so she could provide for her family. Her colleagues...

Nolan Calurio Garcia, 76, of Hanamaulu passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on February 8, 2021. He was born in Honolulu on June 8, 1944 and was a former Landscaper. Nolan is survived by his sons, Kalei (David McGaw) Kalani, Nolan (Elisha) Garcia; daughter, Shannelle Gaytan; 13 grandchildren, Brianna Difalco, Alexandria Nunes, Alicia Nunes, Alessandra Garcia Dean, Joe Gaytan, Shannelle Gaytan, Kalani Garcia Shannon, Leinani Garcia, Kanoa Garcia, Emelyn Ramer, Amelia Ramer, Ellison...

Patrick H. Cain, 64, passed away on February 6, 2021 at Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue, Kauai. He was born in Honolulu on May 4, 1956 and worked on Kauai as a roofer for Garden Isle Roofing and Pacific Island Roofing. He is preceded in death by his father, Patrick N. Cain; mother, Betty J. Domdoma; and grandparents, William and Jenny AhSam. Patrick is survived by his stepfather, Pake Domdoma; brothers, Richard Cain and Frederick (Lori) Cain; and his sister Lisa Cain. Private services...

Betsy Kimiko Tsuda Akama, 94, of Lihue passed away at home on February 2, 2021. She was born in Kipu Valley, Kauai on May 18, 1926 and retired from Department of Health as a Lab Technician. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Akama and son, Lance Akama. Betsy is survived by her 5 children, David Akama, Edythe (Rodney) Maeda, Alan Akama, Michael (Gina) Akama, Kenneth Akama; daughter-in-law, Ann Akama; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private...