Friday, December 12, 2008

TRIBUTE TO UNCLE ALFREDO POTES

Alfredo Orosco Potes of Lihue, Kauai, had passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the age of 84. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on October 15, 1924 and retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after 40 years of service as a Power Plant Supervisor with the Federal Government.

Preceded in death by his son, Alfredo Potes "Junior" in July 2001. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Priscilla Cacho Potes, also retired, as an RN for 43 years (attached, she's the patient model at the age of 91); children, Daniel (Soledad) Potes of Northern Virginia-Washington DC, Naomi Potes of Lihue, El Wallace of Encinitas, California, Florante "David" (Elizabeth) Potes of Honolulu, and Michael Potes of Las Vegas, Nevada; 13 grand-children, and 12 great grand-children; numerous neices, nephews and cousins.

Private services and viewing on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 12:00-3:00 PM. The Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home is assisting the Potes family with arrangements.

Kauai Memorial Gardens 4716 Maalo Road, Lihue, Hawaii
The Potes' 3274 Unahe Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766