Adeline Kahalaonaona Lewi, 86, of Kailua-Kona died Sept. 21 at Hospice of Kona’s Nakamaru Hale in Holualoa. Born in Kahaluu, Kona, she was a homemaker, caregiver, lauhala weaver, retired housekeeper, prep cook and former member of Ahahui Kaahumanu. Celebration of life noon Sunday, Oct. 20, at Old Kona Airport’s Makaeo Main Events Pavilion. Service at 1 p.m. Condolences to: C. Caravalho Lewi, P.O. Box 390936, Keauhou, HI 96739. For info, contact Bernie at 557-7034 or Cheryl at 987-3678. Survived by son, Lester Lewi of Kona; daughters, Sandra Lewi, Francine Lewi, Cheryl Caravalho Lewi and Bernie Caravalho Lewi of Kona; brother, Delbert (Cindy) Smith of Kona; hanai daughters, Michelle (Albert) Amaral of Kona and Sasha (Keola) Payao of Hilo; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.
Barry Koji Taniguchi, 72, of Hilo died Sept. 20 at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he was chairman of the board and CEO of KTA Super Stores. Visitation 8-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave. Memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Sandra Taniguchi of Hilo; sons, Toby (Charlynn) Taniguchi of Waimea and Ryan Taniguchi of Tacoma, Wash.; daughters, Tracy (Aaron) Taniguchi-Yamasaki of Hilo, Terri (Scott) Hayashi of Hilo and Amanda Taniguchi of Seattle; brother, Lon (Lisbeth) Taniguchi of Hilo; sister, Maryan (Stanley) Ahn-Taniguchi of Hilo; parents-in-law, Kazuo and Marilyn Kamei of Hilo; brother-in-law, Richard (Lily) Kamei of Honolulu; grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and a great-granddaughter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.