4-6-12 Obituaries

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Janet Brodwolf

Janet Brodwolf

Janet Katherine Brodwolf, 88, of Kapaau, died March 21 at her residence. Born Aug. 4, 1923, in Patterson, N.J., she was a retired registered nurse.

Friends may call at 10 a.m. May 5 at the Kapaau family residence for a service.

She is survived by sister, Carol Boyd, of Pennsylvania; sons, Kenneth von der Heyden, of Long Island, N.Y., Kurt von der Heyden, of Kapaau, Alan (Jill) Brodwolf, Kent Brodwolf and David Brodwolf, all of San Diego; daughter, Kate von der Heyden, of Long Island, N.Y.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Benjamin Noeau Sr.

Benjamin “Ben” Malomiki Noeau Sr., 80, of Kawaihae, died March 30 at his residence. Born May 9, 1931, in Kiilae, South Kona, he was a retired U.S. Department of Agriculture agricultural inspector, senior citizen coordinator, orchid farmer, county maintenance worker and auto mechanic technician. He was also a Makuu Farmers Association founder, Panaewa Young Farmers Association member, National Parks Golden Age lifetime member and Office of Hawaiian Affairs advisory board member.

A celebration of life begins at 9 a.m. April 14 at St. Benedict’s Honaunau beach lot pavilion. The family requests casual attire to be worn. Beach wear and swimming gear optional. For information call 938-9851 or 217-6051.

He is survived by wife, Naomi Noeau, of Kawaihae; sons, Miki Noeau Jr., of Makuu, Owl (Charlie Ann) Noeau, of Keaukaha, Brian (Judy) Noeau, of Las Vegas; daughters, Debbie (Garrick) Low, of Kailua-Kona, Gail (Fierry Pung) Noeau, of Keaau; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.