Obituaries

ANDREW "UNCLE BILLY," "UNCLE BOGO," "UNCLE HAPPY" ABRAHAM, 67, of Nanakuli, died Dec. 20, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A retired City & County of Honolulu refuse department employee. Survived by wife, Audreylyn "Laikupu"; sons, John, David and Wayne; daughters, Elizabeth Kauwe and Jarelynn; brother, Kenneth; sisters, Cecilia Kaupu, Gerty Apio and Mary Kaaihue; four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at St. Rita Catholic Church; Mass 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

LINDA KIKUE ASUNCION, 60, of Honolulu, died Dec. 12, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A retired Kuakini Medical Center housekeeper. Survived by sons, Benny Jr., Clarence and Eric Luna; daughters, Christine Kealoha, Cheryl Hauhio, Veronica Kaawa, Penny Luna and Sonnie Rodrigues; 27 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Martin, Lawrence, Franklin and Thomas Tadlas; sisters, Bertha Lacar and Shirley Opinia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

"PAPA" HENRY ALLEN AUWAE, 94, of Hilo, Hawai‘i, died Dec. 31, 2000. Born in Kokoiki, Kohala, Hawai‘i. A retired Kulani Honor Camp superintendent of heavy equipment. Survived by sons, Henry, Mark, Allen, Duane, Charles, Ronald and Anthony; daughters, Maile Mauhili, Marie "Nani" Higashida, Henrietta Miranda, Norma Kema, Mercy Keopuhiwa, Jewellyn Leialoha, Rae Lee Wai, Leilani Balai, Charlotte Keo, Celetine Auino and Julia; sister, Abby Waggoner; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PATRICIA YUK LIN CARIAS, 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2000. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Rodney; daughters, Rhonda Nakamoto and Rendi Kanalaupuni; brothers, Edmund, Herman, Clement and Richard Ching; sisters, Blossom Jhun and Irene Wong; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

EDMUND AUHANA CHAR, 64, of Kailua, died Dec. 28, 2000. Born in Kalaoa, Kona, Hawai‘i. A pipefitter. Survived by wife, Evelyn; children, Leanne Kauwe, Edmund, Clarence and Loriann; six grandchildren; mother, Esther Makuaole; sister, Hannah Kamoe; brother, Joseph Char. Visitation 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane‘ohe Stake Center. Service 9 a.m. Saturday; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LUCY KAULUHINANO CHILLINGWORTH, 55, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A receptionist clerk at Alu Like. Survived by daughters, Debora Kawaihalau, Sherry Freitas, Sandra Freitas and Roslyn Ah Kuoi; sons, John Freitas Jr. and Ronald Freitas; 17 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Henry. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

GEORGE JOSEPH COLLINS, 80, of Kailua, died Dec. 30, 2000. Born in New York. A retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel. Survived by wife, Elaine; daughter, Stacey Strutz; three grandchildren; brother, Warren. Service 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Church. Burial at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DON RICARDO "RICKY" CORPUS, 65, of Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, died Dec. 25, 2000. Born in Kahuku, O‘ahu. A teacher retired from a Los Angeles high school. Survived by wife, Sonja; daughters, Stephanie Cronk; sons, Dennis, Steven, Brian and Eric; sister, Mary Kekua; six grandchildren; a great-grandson. Visitation 8 to 8:30 a.m. today at St. Michael’s Catholic Church; service 8:30 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at West Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery, Kailua-Kona. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

MARTINA RAIZ CORTEZ, 87, of Pearl City, died Dec. 26, 2000. Born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by son, Isabelo; daughters, Aurora Rapanut, Fe Gasalao and Loty Garperio; 16 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines.

GUYSON ROY EBALEI, infant son of Noelani and Guy Ebalei, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 22, 2000. Survived by parents, sister, Tehani; grandparents, Anthony and Wanda DeGuzman, Benny and Lillian Ebalie. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

HONORIO GALLAP, 76, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai‘i, died Dec. 24, 2000. Born in Sison, Pangasinan, Philippines. A service truck driver for the former Hamakua Sugar Plantation and member of Laupahoehoe Senior Citizens Club. Survived by wife, Feliciana; daughter, Noma; sons, Christopher, Jeremy and Alan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Papaaloa; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday; prayer service 10 a.m.; burial at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

JULIA GARCIA, 86, of Waipahu, died Dec. 25, 2000. Born in ‘Ewa. Survived by sons, John Jr., Richard and Robert Gurley; daughters, Roseline Tavares and Lolita Leonard; brothers, Frank, James, William, David and Steven Millan; sisters, Lucy Freitas, Mary Supebedia, Bernice Millan, Fina Pinto and Loia Millan; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

GERTRUDIS GERVACIO GALLCINAO, 93, of Honolulu, died Dec. 19, 2000. Born in Lanao Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired pineapple picker. Survived by daughter, Andrea Sagucio; grandchildren, Edita Rivera, Ernest Saguico, Eden Goto and Gerry Sagucio; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; Mass 8:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PETER KAUHOLA HANOHANO SR., 73, of Hau‘ula, died Dec. 27, 2000. Born in Honolulu. The owner of financial business services. Survived by wife, Queenie Keonaona; sons, Peter Jr., Danford, Clayton, Chad and Neal; daughters, Valerie Kahanu and Arlene Kahawai‘i; 31 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward, Edwin, Carl, Edgar, Henry, Louis, William, Harry, Phillip and Robert; sisters, Esther Lum, Maude Nakila and Stella Judd. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hau‘ula Makai Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La‘ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary.

EMMA KALEIWOHI PALAU HASHIMOTO, 74, of Waimanalo, died Dec. 26, 2000. Born in Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i. Survived by sons, Warner and Hastings; daughters, Irma Kidder, Leocadia Hashimoto and Tamar Cordeiro; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

MINNIE A.F. HELENIHI, 87, of Wai‘anae, died Dec. 16, 2000. Born in Waialua, O‘ahu. A retired public school teacher. Survived by sons, William Jr. and George; daughter, Simone Andrade; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, George Fraticelli; sister, Ramona Mercado. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

NANCY SADAKO ITO, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 21, 2000. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Roy; daughters, Thelma Tanouye and Jean; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOSEPH MOLUHI KAHAUNAELE SR., 69, of Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, died Dec. 26, 2000. Born on O‘ahu. Luggage transfer worker for the tourist industry. Survived by daughters, Pam Domingo and Corina Kimura; sons, Joseph Jr. and Jonathan; mother of his children, Flora Miyamoto; sisters, Elizabeth "Kelly" Harbottle, Dora Swain, Mervlyn "Alapai" Sperry and Henrietta Kailimai; brothers, David and Larry; seven grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Friday at Kaua‘i Veterans Hall, Lihu‘e; service 3 p.m. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Saturday at Smiths Beach. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.

SAM KAU LAU, 80, of Pearl City, died Dec. 28, 2000. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Betsy; daughter, Cheryl Yukumoto; three brothers; one sister; two grandchildren. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

JEREMY K.P. LEONG, 53, of Hilo, Hawai‘i, died Dec. 29, 2000. Born in Hilo. A chief petty officer retired from the U.S. Navy. Survived by companion, Nona Sasahara; sons, John and Jeffrey; daughters, Sara Leong, Rondalyn Ogawa and Ginger Ross; brother, Kernan; sisters, Sylvia Belcher and Donna Leong-Swain; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial at Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery #2. No flowers. Casual attire.

JAIME MANUEL MALAPIT SR., 72, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2000. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Sylvia; children, Zeny Bocalig, Rick, Freddie, Jennifer Garcia and Jaime Jr.; brothers, Bernard, Pastor, Manrique and Froilano; sisters, Marcela Julian and Enriqueta Gapuz; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Visitation for ARISTON ARCELBAL MARTINEZ, 86, of Kilauea, Kaua‘i, who died Dec. 28, 2000, will take place from 9 a.m. Jan. 12 at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church, Kilauea; service 10 a.m. Casual attire requested. Based on information provided by the mortuary, the service date in a recent obituary was incorrect.

KENNETH MITSURU NAKAMOTO, 74, of Honolulu, died Nov. 3, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A retired U.S. Navy printer. Survived by wife, Violet; son, Dean; sisters, Asako Kimura, Doris Saito and Dorothy Kawate. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

TARZAN T. NUKUTALA, 65, of Kapolei, died Dec. 22, 2000. Born in American Samoa. Survived by daughter, Kathy; four grandchildren; brother, Talima Gututala; sisters Maggievay Lopa and Lika. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‘i.

GREGORIO "GORIO" PEDRONAN, 101, of Hanama‘ulu, Kaua‘i, died Dec. 29, 2000. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. a retired Rice Farm laborer. Survived by sons, Nicomedes, Marcello and Flor; daughters, Nieves Soriano, Helen Pedronan and Susan Andrade; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Pedro; sisters, Olympia Galiciano and Eulalia Malagday. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

LAWRENCE ROSE, 67, of Wai‘anae, died Dec. 24, 2000. Born in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Survived by sons, Thomas, Edward, Patrick and Robert Rose and Guy Lopez; daughters, Alicia Rose and Laura-Ann Napierala; brother, Edward Jr.; sisters, Bernadette Downey and Nani McEnore; 29 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makaha Ward, Wai‘anae Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes 9:30 a.m. Sunday off Pokai Bay Beach Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

HANAE SAKANASHI, 94, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2000. Born in ‘Aiea. A member of Konko Mission of Honolulu. Survived by sons, Richard, Kenneth and Robert; daughters, Helen Wakatsuki, Clara Nakahata, Sally Iwai and Jane Oyama; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Harold Ogata; sisters, Ellen Kobayashi and Tsuyuko Ogata. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.

TALALUATUNAMAFATA TAUMALOTO ESEROMA KELI SANE, 47, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2000. Born in Maluelou, American Samoa. Survived by husband, Pastor Keli Sane; sons, Faimanifo, Keli Jr. and Charlie; daughters, Margaret and Soonafai; brothers, Reverend Elder Tacifia-Taulapapa Eseroma, Iremis Eseroma and Lefamoga Eseroma; sisters, Nuusina Eseroma and Ma’opuolealofioamoa Eseroma. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Palolo First Samoan United Methodist Church. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

KIKUE "IRENE" SHIMAMOTO, 85, of Kane‘ohe, died Dec. 22, 2000. Born in Ninole, North Hilo, Hawai‘i. A retired garment cutter. Survived by son, Denis; four grandchildren; great-grandson. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

JOHN W. SULLIVAN JR., 67, of Kailua, died Dec. 25, 2000. Born in Brockton, Mass. Survived by wife, Patricia; daughters, Victoria, and Kathleen Sullivan-Rupic; son, John; brother, Robert; two grandsons. Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Chapel, Diocesan Center, 6301 Pali Highway. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Damien Memorial High School, John W. Sullivan Jr. Scholarship Fund. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‘i. A recent obituary incorrectly listed the date of service.

MERCEDES ACIO VALLESTEROS, 85, of Waipahu, died Nov. 11, 2000. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Clemente, Mariano and Teddy; daughters, Lucia Sales and Esmeralda Barut; sister, Honorata Ranches; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

HELEN CORREA VIDINHA, 84, of Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, died Dec. 29, 2000. Born in Puhi, Kaua‘i. A homemaker. Survived by son, Thomas; daughters, Joyce Abreu and Lydia Carveiro; sisters, Julia Ferreira, Roselina Duarte, Gloria Pereira and Emily Lopes; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. tomorrow at Holy Cross Catholic Church; service 3 p.m.; burial to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.

The Saturday Mass for ALBERTO SILVA VILLAVER SR., 69, who died Dec. 25, 2000, will be at 10 a.m. at Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Based on information provided by the mortuary, a recent obituary was incomplete.

JESSIE WILKINSON, 96, of Hawi, Kohala, Hawai‘i, died Dec. 25, 2000. Born in England. A retired nurse. Survived by son, Donald; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

GEORGE EUGENE WIDEL, 79, of Hilo, died Dec. 30, 2000. Born in Franklin, Pa. A communications technician for the government and private companies. Survived by wife, Hai "Chi" Thi; son, George Ross; daughter, Mary Ann; stepdaughters, Lena Kurashige and Chuc Doan; sister, Jan Pease; three grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday at Hawai‘i Veterans Cemetery #2; service 2:45 p.m.; burial to follow. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

KIYOMI WOO, 47, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2000. Born in Miyagi, Japan. A controller and systems operator. Survived by husband, Thomas; daughters, Kimberley Woo and Katrina Woo; mother, Ryuko Hirama; brother, Keiji Hirama; sisters, Hiromi Ishikawa and Sharon Juncker. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

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