All Obituaries

Juanita Carmen Callejo, 84, of Eleele passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on September 7, 2018. She was born in Waimea, Kauai, Hawaii on June 26, 1934 and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her daughter, Elsie Jean Callejo; parents, Manuel & Tomasa Esdicul; siblings, Benita Cezar, Leocadio Esdicul, Bertha Kihei, Vicky Moribe and Julian Esdicul. Juanita is survived by her husband, Benjamin Frank Callejo Sr.; daughters, Patricia (Walter) Shaffer, Traci Callejo Planas,...

Lorraine Teruko Harada, 73, of Wainiha passed away at home on August 7, 2018. She was born in Lihue, Kauai on September 10, 1944, and retired from Department of Education, Hanalei Elementary School. Preceded in death by her parents, Susumu & Harumi Harada; sister, Aileen Harada; brothers, Stuart Harada and Wayne Harada. Lorraine is survived by sisters, Pauline Harada, Keikilani Harada and Beth Harada; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of her life...

Sonia Rita Green, 88, passed away on August 30, 2018 with family at her bedside. She worked her whole life. She was a manager, business owner, Interior Designer, leader and an animal lover. She excelled at everything she did. She loved being with people and always greeted with a smile. She was my mother, life long companion and best friend. I thank her for her love, her courage, her optimism and her wisdom. I will remember the good times.   Sonia is survived by her son, Robert S. Noto.

Miyako “Betty” Yama, 96, of Kapaa passed away at Hale Kapuna Heritage Home on August 30, 2018. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 22, 1922 and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Suyeto Yama; brothers, Shigeru Wakayama, Tadao Wakayama, Ernest Wakayama, Stanley Wakayama. Betty is survived by four children, Rodney (Patricia) Yama, Dwight (Judy) Yama, Valerie (David) Lee, Winston (Julia) Yama; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 great...

Jane Robin Voorhies, 86, of Kapaa passed away on August 26, 2018. She was born in Riverside, California on January 1, 1932 and retired as an administrator at the Lido Isle Community Association. Jane Robin Voorhies was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Ione Burke; sister, Connie Miller; aunts, Josephine and Marguerite. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey “Bam Bam” Voorhies, Thomas Craig Voorhies and Eric Jon Voorhies; 2 grandchildren and 4 cats.

Richard “Dick” Joseph Bechard, 83, died August 23, 2018. He drifted off peacefully at home in Lihue, Hawaii with his loving wife Luvimin Pajarillo Ganotisi Bechard by his side. Dick was born in Waterville, Maine on June 25, 1935 to Edward J. Bechard and Antoinette Marie Leblanc Bechard. He was a fireman in Leesburg and then enjoyed a long career with Florida Telephone Company. He was an avid trails rider for years and later turned to white water rafting and kayaking, as well...

Kenneth Peter Cummings, 81, of Kapaa passed away at home on August 22, 2018. He was born in Lihue, Kauai on June 29, 1937 and retired as a Heavy Truck Driver. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Charleene Cummings; 7 children, Shawn “Cookie” Perreira,, Ilima (Pat) Lopez, Kendra “Leinani” (Mark) Olds, Edwina “Malia” (Don) Kimura, Kenneth P.K. (Dawn) Cummings, Franklin (Cheryl) Cummings, Aaron (Leilanie) Cummings; 22 grandchildren, Ryan Perreira, Kaleo Lopez,...

Edwin Flagg Nilson Jr., 57, of Kapaa passed away at Hale Kapuna Heritage Home on August 22, 2018. He was born in Hawaii on January 26, 1961 and was previously employed by Kauai Easter Seals as an accountant. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Flagg Nilson Sr and Lydia Low Brown Nilson. Edwin is survived by his siblings; numerous aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Church with...

Lee Maiola Malina, 64, of San Francisco passed away in San Diego on July 28, 2018. He was born in Lihue on July 24, 1954 and was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator with Desilva & Gates. Preceded in death by his brother, Adrian “Eddie” Malina; daughter, Kimberly Malina. Lee is survived by his sons, Justin (Sheri) Malina, Shane (Brittney) Malina; 6 grandchildren, Chyleisha, Laccey, Shayda, Stetson, Waileia, Kaimi; parents, Norton and Eveline Malina Sr.; brother, Norton...

Florence Lizares Duarte, 87, of Kapaa passed away at home on August 11, 2018. She was born in Haiku, Maui on January 3, 1931 and retired as a store manager with Tony’s Mini Mart. Preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Wallace Duarte; parents, Vicente and Theodora Lizares; brothers, Pedro Lizares, Benjamin “Ben” Lizares, Phillip Lizares, Charles “Charlie” Lizares; sisters, Clara Cubero, Helen Rumbaoa, Lillian Traya, Grace Marie Glory, Irene Ruth Renio, Leonora...