All Obituaries

Rudy Cabalteja, 86, of Lihue passed away on January 15, 2023. He was born in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines on April 29, 1936 and retired as a Maintenance worker at Westin Kauai. He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico Cabalteja and Basilia Cabalteja Corrales; father-in-law, Victoriano Guzman. Rudy is survived by his wife, Medina Cabalteja; son, Bryson Dominic Cabalteja daughters, Marlene Cabalteja McLaughlin, Felina (Chito) Cabalteja Garduque; sister, Rose (Tom) Hedeen;...

Matsuko “Mats” Uyeda, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her husband of 67 years Itsuo on November 21, 2022. She was born on Kauai on May 8, 1927 and worked with the County of Kauai as the manager of the Kauai Senior Center. She is preceded in passing by her husband, Itsuo Uyeda; and her brothers, Francis, Wally, and Herbert Ida. Mats is survived by her sons, Mark Uyeda and Eric (Lisa) Uyeda; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of...

Ruth Leone Gibson, 94, of Kapaa passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born on January 5, 1929 and retired as a bookkeeper. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel Gibson. Ruth is survived by her son, Robin Gibson; granddaughter, Sharon Gibson and great-grandchildren, Dax and Aurana. Private services to be held by family.  

Blas A. Robledo, 92, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on January 3, 2023. He was born in Buguey, Cagayan, Philippines on February 3, 1930 and worked on Kauai as a custodian at Kapaa High School. He is preceded in passing by his parents Tranquilino and Isabel Robledo; and his siblings, Helen Del Rosario, Benigno Robledo, Carlina Jimenez, and Avelina Bumagat. Blas is survived by his wife Florida Robledo; children, Jose (Leonisa) Robledo, Johnny (Lilibeth) Robledo, Raynald (Justine)...

John R. Racca passed away on January 18, 2023 at his home at age 99. Born in the Philippines on June 16, 1923. John served in the US Army during the Korean War and later retired as a salesman for the Honolulu Gas Company. He is preceded in passing by his wife, Lita Racca; parents, Francisco & Jancinta Racca; son, John Racca Jr.; and daughter, Narcissa Racca. John is survived by his sons, Orlando (Suzette) Racca of Lihu’e, Warren (Angie) Racca of Lihu’e and Allen (Cyndy)...

William R. Freitas, 94, of Kilauea passed away at home on December 26, 2022. He was born in Kilauea on December 30, 1927 and served three years in the Army Military Police after which he worked as a mechanic at Kilauea Plantation and then later on retired from Princeville Corporation. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Manuel and Mary Freitas; his brothers, Jacinth, Joseph, Walter, Manuel Jr., and Patrick Freitas; his sisters, Josephine Guilermo, Caroline Feiteia, Hilda Camara,...

Yuqing Chen, 95, of Kapa’a passed away on January 14, 2023 at home. She was born on July 25, 1927 in Canton, China and was a dedicated homemaker. Yuqing is survived by her 6 children, Danny (Manmin) Choy, William (Rojana) Choy, Cindy Choy, Stephanie (Bronson) Kong, Liyan Choy, Mali Hanvichith; 12 grandchildren, Edwin Choy, Edgar Choy, Angela Choy, Anna Choy, Michael Choy, Jimmy Choy, Larissa Choy, Bunny Kong, Charles Kong, Apple Hanvichith, Honey Hanvichith, Ty Hanvichith. Private...

Benigno M. Agdeppa, 52, passed away at Wilcox Memoria Hospital on January 14, 2023. He was born in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii on April 9, 1970 and was owner of Young Gunz Construction & Handiman Services, LLC in addition to being an awesome father and an amazing husband. He is preceded in passing by his father, Nicanor Agdeppa; and brothers, Roger Agdeppa and Nick Agdeppa Jr. Benigno is survived by his loving wife Kristy Gonsalves-Agdeppa, daughters, Elena Gonsalves-Agdeppa, Jayden...

John Ventura Medeiros Jr., 85, passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital in Lihue on January 7, 2023. He was born in Waimea, Kauai on July 2, 1937. John retired as a carpenter from Fletcher Pacific and Kenneth Shioi Construction, he spent his later years as a woodworker supporting the Kauai community and taught night classes and basic carpentry at Kauai Community College. He is preceded in passing by his wife, Shirley “Loling” Fuertes Medeiros; his parents, John Sr. and Mary...

Eleanor Hada, 92, of Wailua, Kauai, Hawaii, passed away on January 6, 2023. Eleanor was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. She became a nurse and traveled to Kauai where she met the love of her life, Juneji Hada and raised her family. Eleanor retired from Mahelona Memorial Hospital, where she was a union representative and worked in the pharmacy department. She loved reading, cooking, church, and spending time with her family. Eleanor Hada is preceded in death by her husband Juneji Hada and...