Kauai County HI Archives Obituaries.....Rapoza, Jose Freitas September 27, 1922
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The Garden Island, Lihue, Kauai, Tues., 10-3-1922
RAPOZA, JOSE FREITAS
PROMINENT PORTUGUESE DIES AT HANAMAULU.  Jose Freitas Rapozo, one of the most 
prominent Portuguese in the local community, died at his home at Hanamaulu last 
Wednesday morning. He was among the first Portuguese to come to the Hawaiian 
Islands, arriving here in 1882. He first went to work for the Hanamaulu Plantation 
and after completing his term, he moved to Lihue in 1886 and worked as dairyman 
for the Rices for a short time, returning to Hanamaulu within a few months. Again 
in 1891 he moved to Kealia for a short time but soon returned to Hanamaulu, this 
time remaining until his death. He retired from field work about two years ago as 
luna, a position he held for 35 years. He is survived by his mother who is aged 90 
and living at Hanamaulu; three sisters, Mrs. John Amorin of Hanamaulu, Mrs. Joseph 
Reis and Mrs. Frank Caetano of Kapaa; two brothers, Manuel Rapozo of Hanamaulu and 
Marion Rapozo of Kapaa; six sons, Antone, with A. S. Wilcox estate in Lihue, 
Manuel, assistant postmaster at Kapaa, John, merchant at Kapaa, Joe and Frank, 
lunas with Lihue Plantation and Daniel; two daughters, Mrs. Antone Rodrigues of 
Kapaa and Teresa. He is also survived by 40 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. 
His mother, who is probably the oldest living Portuguese woman on the island, is 
also the head of perhaps the largest family here as she has living no less than 2 
sons, 3 daughters, 70 grandchildren, 151 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-
grandchildren. The Rapozo family wish to thank all their friends who were so kind 
and sympathetic during their recent bereavement. 


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