Edgardo Antiporda Arista of Kaunakakai died on March 24, 2011 at his home in Kaunakakai, at age 68. He was born Feb. 22, 1943 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
He is survived by wife Amelita Arista, and sons John Allen (Maria Amalyn) Arista and Rugene Arista, all of Kaunakakai.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. at the Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Burial to follow at the Kapaakea Cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.
Don Petronello Kekamawiwo`olemaikalanimai Espaniola Jr. of Maunaloa died on March 26, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital, at age 34. He was born May 17, 1976 in Wailuku, Maui.
Don was the grandson of Moses and Josephine Espaniola of Maunaloa, Molokai. Don recently moved back to Molokai from Henderson, Nevada, where he was schooled as a Master Chef at the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas. Using his entrepreneurial skills, he owned and operated Intimate Fine Dining in Henderson, Nevada.
Don was a loving husband, beloved son, big brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and loyal friend.
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John “Johnny” Sabas of Molokai died on March 17, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital, at age 95. He was born Feb. 21, 1916 in Honolulu; he attended Lili`uokalani Elementary and McKinley High School. Johnny was raised in the Salvation Army Homes at Manoa and Kaimuki; he never knew any relatives on his side.
Johnny was a respected athlete, playing volleyball, basketball and football in the old Honolulu leagues. He played in the Hawaii Professional Football League and on town teams such as the Kaka`ako Sons, Polar Bears, Hawaiian Pine and Chinese Dragons. One of his football coaches was former Mayor Neil Blaisdell. John enjoyed music, reading and throw-net fishing.
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Eliza Kahelelani Kahale Kamelamela Poaipuni of Ho`olehua died on March 25, 2011 at the Molokai General Hospital, at age 55. She was born March 15, 1956 in Honolulu. She was preceded in death by her husband Mark Poaipuni.
Virgilio C. Nartatez, 56, of Waipahu, HI passed away at his home on February 28, 2011. He was born in the Philippines and immigrated to Hawaii as a teenager where he lived with his family in Maunaloa, Molokai.
He is a 1973 graduate of Molokai High School and retired from the U.S. Marine Corp. He is survived by his wife, Leonora, and sons Reginald P. and Virgilio C. Jr. He is also survived by his mother, Violeta C. Ragasa; brothers Alfonso, Jr. and Christopher C.; sisters Susan Nartatez and Nida Langer. Services will be held at St. Anthony Church in Kalihi on April 4 at 6:30 p.m., burial on April 5 at 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Veteran's Cemetary in Kaneohe.
Paul Keawepuahikinaokamalamalamaonalani Elia of Ho`olehua died on March 21, 2011, at age 67. He was born Dec. 27, 1943 in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leila Elia of Ho`olehua; sons Jared Elia (deceased) and Ronald (Laura) Elia of Portland; daughters Caroline Elia (Paul) Seguritan of San Jose and Michele Elia (Jordan) Lofgreen of Phoenex; sister Hannah Kalilimoku Basso; brothers Wesley Elia, Ernest Kalilimoku (deceased), Eric Kalilimoku (deceased), Aram Kalilimoku, Gideon Kalilimoku, Mitchell Kalilimoku, Jerry Kalilimoku and Frederick Kalilimoku; and five beloved grandchildren.
Mary Napua Aki Victory died on Feb. 26, 2011, at age 70. She was born June 8, 1940, and worked in the medical profession for many years in Schaumburg, Ill. She loved and cared for her patients and always went above and beyond to visit and comfort them. Her quiet spirit and caring ways spoke volumes about her character.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Victory, Michael Victory, Kenneth Victory, Lee Cook, Jacqueline Sabir; brothers Kalani and Abraham Aki; sisters Nei Curtis, Nani Street, Anna Newsome, Emily Swabba and Mahiki Lankford; and a precious host of grandchildren.
Wilbert Kekahuna Kaimikaua Sr. of Ho`olehua, died on March 25, 2011 in Honolulu, at age 75. He was born Oct. 11, 1935 in Ho`olehua, and was a retired detective with the Honolulu Police Department, and security officer with Securitas in Honolulu, Kona, and Ho`olehua.
He is survived by his wife, Deanna Kaimikaua of Ho`olehua; daughters Heidi (Stanford) Hao of Kawela and Kimberly (Faasiu) Saifoloi of Kaneohe; son Wilburt (Teuila) Kaimikaua Jr. of Las Vegas; sisters Arlene Brixius and Linda Kaimikaua; 16 beloved grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Gaig Tylor Yap of Kaunakakai died on March 16, 2011 at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, at age 19. He was born on Oct. 12, 1991 in Kaunakakai.
He is survived by his mother, Laureen Yap of Kamiloloa; father Jeffery Yap of Lihue, Kauai; brother Rico (Kerie) Yap of Lihue; sisters Brejahlynn (Richard) Duvauchelle of Kamiloloa, Kabbradeen (Isaiah) Bicoy of Maunaloa, Leetheadra Yap of Kilohana; grandfather Joseph Lorico of Kamiloloa; and many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends and family may call at a memorial service on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Location to be announced.
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