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...

Matsuyo Seki, 95, of Lihue passed away at the Regency of Puakea on February 2, 2020. She was born on Kauai on January 4, 1925 and retired as a secretary from the Administrative Office of the ILWU Local 142. She is preceded in death by her parents, Matsuji and Kawayo Maeda; husband, Hisashi Seki and 8 siblings. Matsuyo is survived by her sisters, Myra Koide and Edith (Kenneth) Abe and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Matsuyo’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday...

Julia Ornellas Souza, 88, of Kapaa passed away at home on February 3, 2020. She was born in Kilauea, Kauai on June 14, 1931 and was a dedicated homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Souza Sr.; parents, John & Marian Ornellas; sisters, Mabel Ebinger, Regina Ventura, Mary Ornellas; brothers, Albert Ornellas, Joaquin Ornellas, Johnny Ornellas, Joseph Ornellas and Patrick Ornellas. Julia is survived by 5 children, Laurie Souza, Russell (Vernalyn) Souza, Stanley Jr....

Allen “Shige” Michioka, 93, of Lihue passed away at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on January 23, 2020. He was born in Kealia, Kauai on November 13, 1926 and retired as a Postmaster from USPS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Yakichi & Tomeyo Michioka; son, Cory Michioka and grandson Ethan Okuhara. Allen is survived by his wife, Hilda Michioka; son, Blaine (Jeane) Michioka; daughters, Cheryl (Stanley Okuhara) Michioka and Lauren Michioka; 4 grandchildren and 7...

Alice Judy Diamond, 67, of Kapaa passed away in Kapaa on February 15, 2020. She was born in Billings, Montana on May 21, 1952 and was in the Hospitality Industry. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Rose Kocsis; brother, Ray Kocsis and 1st husband, Mervin Lee Weber.   Alice is survived by her daughter, T’Hud Weber; grandchildren, Chloe and Vyolet; brother, Frank Kocsis; sister, Veronika Boggess and ex-husband, Daniel Diamond.

Lawrence “Blackie” Mitsuo Asai, 82, of Kapaa passed away on January 28, 2020. He was born in Kapaa, Kauai on March 17, 1937. Preceded in death by his parents, Sukeichi & Aeno Asai; grandson, Clayton Kangiser; niece, Cindy Asai and nephew, Albert Asai Jr. Blackie is survived by his companion, Coco; mother of his children, Midge Kaneholani Asai; daughter, Naomi Asai; sons, Larry (Caroline) Asai, Lionel (Janet) Asai, Keone (Christel) Asai, Lyle Asai; 11 grandchildren, 3...

Melchora Cadiz Domingcil, 97, of Lihue passed away at Garden Isle Health Care on January 25, 2020. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines on January 6, 1923 and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Emilio Domingcil and 4 siblings. Melchora is survived by her daughter, Carlina (Andy) Acupan; three grandchildren, Donnabel (Jamie Moniz) Acupan, John Acupan, Norman Acupan; one great-grandchild, Dante K. Moniz; brothers, Rosalino (Bibiana) Cadiz, Dominador...

Leonora Bolo Alejado Alama, 85, of Kekaha passed away at Hale Kapuna Heritage Home on January 17, 2020. She was born in Makaweli on June 1, 1934 and was a dedicated homemaker. Preceded in death by her ex-husband and father of her children, Victoriano Villatora; second husband, Richard K. Alama; son, Lee Anson Villatora; grandson, Samuel Luczon. Leonora is survived by her children, Christopher (Diana) Villatora, Geneva Villatora, Leonora (Norman) Luczon, Peter (Jennifer) Villatora, Cecelia...

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)...