Obituaries for Sunday, January 9, 2022
Dora Ohama Sato
Dora Ohama Sato died in Lihu’e on December 29, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born in Lihu’e on December 14, 1931, and was a librarian.
She was preceded in death by father Nobuto Ohama, mother Chiyoko Nii Ohama, the brothers Albert Y. Ohama, George S. Ohama and Harry M. Ohama and the sisters Irene F. Yata and Hilda M. Ohama.
She leaves behind son Dana K. Sato of Hilo, daughter Sara J. Sato of Honolulu, brother Stanley Ohama of Honolulu and nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private service will take place at a later date.
Garden Island Mortuary is helping the family make the arrangements.
Raymond Esona
Raymond Esona, 87, of Kilauea, died at home on April 14, 2020. He was born on July 30, 1932 in Kalaheo. He was employed as a foreman with the Kaua’i County Department of Water.
He was preceded by his parents Florentino and Manuela Esona and his wife Rose Esona.
He leaves behind son Michael Esona, Hanai daughter Sharnell Woodward and Hanai son Tristan Espinosa.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday January 14th at the Kaua’i Veterans Center in Lihu’e. The tour runs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. service and a 1 p.m. burial at the Kaua’i Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.
Katherine Claire Dilwith
Katherine Claire Dilwith, 80, of Reno, Nevada, died on October 16, 2021. She was born in Kekaha and was a cook.
In the death of her husband James Dilwith Sr., parents Ralph Fernandez and Rose Aperto-Naumu, brothers Eddie Fernandez and Henry Fernandez and grandson Dolen Dela Cruz Jr.
She leaves behind the daughters Christine Dela Cruz, Jami Dilwith and Michelle Dilwith, the son Dominic Dilwith, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, the brothers Melvin Fernandez and Daniel Fernandez and the sisters Bernice Fernandez and Jeanette Pahota.
A festival of life is Saturday, January 15th, in the parish church of St. Theresa in Kekaha. The tour begins at 9 a.m., followed by the service at 10 a.m. Friends are welcome to join the family at the Kekaha Beach Park Pavilions immediately after the service. The family suggests casual or aloha clothing.
Arnold Satoru Fujii
Arnold Satoru Fujii, 84, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022 at his home in Lihu’e. Born in Kapaia on November 13, 1937, he worked as a teacher at Kapa’a High School of the State Department of the District Education Office and Kaua’i Community College.
He was preceded by wife Florinda (Yamasato) Fujii, parents Tsutomu and Fusayo Fujii and sister Stella Fujii.
He leaves behind his loving partner Kimiyo Navarro, his children Aric Fujii, Arvin (Masako) Fujii and Ardith (Kenny) Chung, the brothers Stephen (Sylvia) Fujii, Roger (Amy) Fujii and Calvin (Pamela) Fujii, three grandchildren and numerous cousins , Nieces and nephews.
Worship services to celebrate life will be announced in the future.
The Kaua’i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home supports the family with arrangements.
Edward ‘Eddie’ Lacro
Edward “Eddie” Lacro passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021 at the age of 81 at Garden Island Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Lihue. He was born on June 23, 1940 in Waimea. He was a skilled and meticulous painter, an avid fisherman, and a talented craftsman.
He was preceded by his parents Vicente and Teodora Lacro and the brothers Alfred Lacro, John, Carmelo, Tony and George.
He leaves brother Julian (Annie) Lacro of Waimea, sister Margaret Lacro of Waimea, sons Lyman (Erika) Lacro of Kailua, O’ahu, Chad (Amberlyn) Rita of Anahola, Chaz Rita of Kalaheo and Nalu Silva-Lacro of Kalaheo, Daughters Larlyn (David) Fitzpatrick from Camas, Washington, Laynette (Tim) Pabro from Kealia, Leslie Lacro from Waimanalo, O’ahu, and Leilan Kolaski from Vancouver, Washington, grandchildren Liam and Fiona Fitzpatrick, Lyman and Lake Lipke, Micah and Monica Lacro, Kaho’ea, Ka’anoi’i and Kamalei Rita, sister-in-law Esther Lacro from Na’alehu, Hawaii, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, January 29th at 11 a.m. at Waimea Landing Recreational Pier. Garden Island Mortuary is helping the family make the arrangements.