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| TORIBIA VASQUEZ at the Filipino Cemetery. |
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| June 16, 2005 | Photo: Karl Lo |
The inscription, written in Spanish, reads:
MURIO EL DIA 1
DE ABRIL 1917
40 ANOS DE
EDAD
Translation:
DIED THE 1ST DAY
OF APRIL 1917
AT 40 YEARS
OF AGE
Filipinos, especially those who were schooled before
the turn of the 20th century, could
read and write in Spanish. Since Toribia Vasquez was buried at Kalepa Cemetery, instead
of at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, it's logical to assume that she was Filipino with a very Hispanic name. It is
common knowledge that the Spaniards who colonized the Philippines bequeathed to their descendants and to others Hispanic names.
"Index to Filipino Passengers, 1900 - 1952" lists Toribio Vasquez, 37,
born circa 1877, arriving in Honolulu on the steamer Chiyo Maru on March 27, 1914.
CLICK to learn about Toribia Vasquez's relatives and their search for her grave site.
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Sprucing Up Kalepa Cemetery
for the 2005 Hanama`ulu Town Celebration
| PERFITUA OCAMPO at the Filipino Cemetery |
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| June 16, 2005 | Photo: Karl Lo |
With
families and relatives gone, graves are in need of weeding and tombstones show their need for maintenance. Many graves are
without markers, and markers are displaced here and yonder.
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| Photo: Florentino "Tono" Duterte | July 2005 |
The Committee That Cares -- Eddie Sarita, Florentino "Tono" Duterte, Patricio "Pat" Ramelb, Arthur Maghanoy,
Pastor Roy Sasaki and their helpers -- cleaned Kalepa Cemetery
in 2003, when it was in need of hoeing and major cleanup.
For the Hanama`ulu Town Celebration on July 16 & 17, 2005, Eddie,
Tono, and Pat made sure that relatives and friends who visited the cemetery during the celebration would not be disappointed.
The trio dedicated two days of weeding and sprucing up the Filipino Cemetery.
On Sunday afternoon, the second day of the celebration, Eddie Sarita
took a a carload to the cemetery, and Pastor Roy walked with another group.
Rose dela Cruz Carvalho of Lihue and Connie Macaraeg Laforga of Suisun
City, CA, expressed their appreciation for the condition of the Kalepa Filipino Cemetery.
From all reports, others who visited the cemetery were pleased.
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Sprucing Up Kalepa Cemetery
for the 2006 Hanama`ulu Town Celebration
Peter Rayno Jr. and his committee are committed to taming the weeds
and keeping the cemetery presentable to family and friends who may be visiting from afar, and searching for the grave sites
of loved ones. Needless to say, they welcome help.
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Message of Appreciation
11/9/06 09:26 AM
My thanks to all you who have helped with the upkeep of Kalepa Cemetery. I happened on the Hanama'ulu Town Celebration
website and saw the pictures of the cemetery. Up until now, I didn't know the actual name. My grandparents are buried there,
and it's been years
since I've seen it. It was actually very touching to see the pictures, especially since I no longer live on Kauai.
On behalf of the Marquez family, I sincerely thank you.
Cynthia Cezar McDonald
(Hermenia Marquez Cezar's daughter)
P.S. Hi Uncle Pat! (Ramelb)
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November 9, 2006
Dear Cynthia:
Greetings from Sunny Poipu!
I knew your mother ... which leads me to the conclusion that you grew up in Koloa. I'm glad you visited the Hanama`ulu
Town Celebration website. How did you happen to find the site?
Thank you for taking time to write. I'll forward this correspondence to Angie Ramelb Green, in the hope that she will
give your Uncle Pat your greeting.
Eddie Sarita, chairman of the Hanama`ulu Town Celebration, is always happy to get appreciative word on the cemetery.
I will share you e-mail with him as well. Don't worry, as a matter of policy, and respectful of privacy, I will delete your
e-mail address in the forwarded messages.
I hope you will visit the website again soon and often.
Peace and aloha,
Catherine Lo
Historian/Webmaster
HANAMA`ULU TOWN CELEBRATION
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Kalepa Cemetery Maintenance Update
Peter Rayno, Andy Domingo and Arthur Maghanoy continue to do maintenance work at the cemetery. Eddie Sarita has been providing
the group with requested equipment and supplies to control the weeds.
Posted Nov. 13, 2006
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