Pat Baniaga Passes Away Dec. 11

Kauai Senior Softball Association’s League Commissioner, Pedro Patrick Baniaga passed away on Dec. 11 2019 at Wilcox Medical Center.

He was born on March 29, 1947, in Waimea, and served in the U.S Army,

He was a purchasing supervisor and worked at Budget Rent a Car.

Pat has administered the senior league on Kauai for over 15 years.

He was preceded in death by his father Pedro Pete Ramos Baniaga, grandfather Apolonio Baniaga, grandmother Maria Ramos Baniaga, and wife Evelyn Suku Baniaga.

He is survived by his sons Sanoe (Lani) Baniaga of Kaumakani and Patrick “Patches” (Xiani) Baniaga of Kaumakani, companion Carol Apilado of Kekaha, grandchildren Sum-Yee, Maikoa, Maika, Makaio and Railee Baniaga, mother Consuelo “Connie” Baniaga, and sister Marianne (Mark) Lipward of Vermillion, South Dakota, and by numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Hanapepe senior softball field next to Hanapepe Stadium. Family visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sarge Soto will be officiating.  He welcomes input, and can be reached at 651-0149.

 

Kauai Teams/Players Medal in St. George

Several Kauai players, with the help of other island players and some mainland players, medal at this year’s Huntsman Senior Games in St. George, Utah.

Kauai 70s, Ho’oikaika 74, Ho’oikaika 70s, and Hanapaa 65s garnered gold.

Islanders 55s and 60s garnered silver.

Kauai Rebels took Bronze in the 60s division.

 

Islanders Go Undefeated, Win F at State

KONA — The Islanders of the Kauai Senior Softball League were down 2-0 following two innings of play against Kolohe in the finals of the F division at the Hawaii State Senior Softball Tournament last week in Kona.

That shook the Islander bats and defense into action, and the Islanders went on to clinch the division crown with a 20-5 win over Kolohe.

According to Islanders’ coach Joe Bertucci, they were the only team out of 12 participating Kauai teams to come home with a championship and an undefeated record.

The 44th annual state tournament included 67 teams representing four counties.

Bertucci said the team came out swinging in each game, taking wins over the Waiakea Seniors, 16-11, the Golden Eagles, 17-5, and Pu‘ukapu, 19-10, before setting up against Kolohe for the division title.

Article from The Garden Island

State Tournament Info Available

Current information on the 2019 Hawaii State Senior Softball Tournament is now available.


The 2019 Hawaii State Senior Softball Tournament is scheduled to play on the Big Island (Kona side), Tuesday, Aug. 6 to Thursday, Aug. 8. The coach’s meeting is Monday, Aug. 5.

State Tournament Schedule-A Division
State Tournament Schedule-B Division
State Tournament Schedule-C Division
State Tournament Schedule-D Division
State Tournament Schedule-E Division
State Tournament Schedule-F Division
State Tournament Schedule-G Division
State Tournament Schedule-H Division

Hotel Accommodations

King Kam, Kona Seaside and Royal Kona does give discount to teams.

King Kam hotel contact is Alana Yamamoto (808) 329-2911.