William Pascua Villanueva, 98, of Kilauea, passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1926, in Kilauea, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i. William was a retired custodian with the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Transportation, a laborer with the Kilauea Sugar Company, and a custodian with the Department of Education. William enjoyed gardening, fishing, and telling “Papa Jokes.”
William is survived by his daughters Rose Marie Morimoto, Theresa (Juny) Yadao, Leah (Ray) Ho, sons Walter (Shirley) Villanueva, Wendell (Jade) Villanueva, 15 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lolita (Loling) Pascua Villanueva, parents Felix Villanueva and Maria Pablo, son William Edward Villanueva, brothers Alberto Villanueva, Peren Villanueva Sr., Feladis (Val) Villanueva, and Hiraldo (Harry) Villanueva.
Services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024, at St. Sylvester Church at 2390 Kolo Road, Kilauea, Kaua‘i. Visitation: 8:30 a.m., Service: 9:30 a.m.
