Obituaries

TRINIDAD TIOGANCO AKAMU, 76, of Hilo, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 12, 2001. Born in Kona, Hawai‘i. A retired Honomalino Orchard 10 husker. Survived by sons, Warner "Jojo" and Gene; daughter, Sherry Andrews; brother, Samson Pebria; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Memorial service 9 a.m. Saturday at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church, Na‘alehu. Scattering of ashes at a later date.

JAY MITCHELL NOTRANGELO AWONG, infant, of Wai‘anae, died Jan. 7, 2001. Born in ‘Ewa Beach. Survived by mother, Satin-Jade; grandparents, Rosemary Awong and Bernadine Notrangelo; great-grandparents, Manipan. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday at Ma‘ili Beach Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

WILLIAM LEON BARNETTE SR., 82, of Kailua, died Jan. 9, 2001. Born in Gainesville, Ga. A Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard labor relations manager. Survived by wife, Grace; daughters, Marge, Elizabeth Du Bois, Patricia Klingler and Cynthia Paulson; sons, William Leon Jr. and James; sisters, Lena Sharpe, Ellen and Gertrude; brothers, Dupree and James. Rosary 9 a.m. today at St. Anthony Church, Kailua; Rosary 9:30 a.m. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mass 11 a.m. Private inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent DePaul, Honolulu District, 46-160 Hinalani St., Kane‘ohe, HI 96744. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

ROSE ELLEN BLUE, 96, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A retired librarian. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

KENNETH "FATHER JOHN" JOHN COELHO SR., 63, of Waimea, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 12, 2001. Born in Pu‘uanahulu, Hawai‘i. A Waikoloa Land Co. golf course maintenance employee. Survived by wife, June; daughter, Odetta Conners; sisters, Madeline Gusman, Iwalani Case, Norma Kaniho, Pattie Stancil and Ellarine Teves; brothers, Henry Keomalu Jr. and Joseph Keomalu; six grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Waimea Ward; wake service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; funeral 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea Mormon Cemetery. Casual attire.

WILLIAM ALFRED DICRESCENZO, 87, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2001. Born in Minersville, Pa. Survived by wife, Mary; daughter, Marsha Duffy; son, Richard; grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

JUANITO CAROLINO GONZALES SR., 89, of Hanama‘ulu, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 11, 2001. Born in Tondol, Anda Pangasinan, Philippines. A Lihue Plantation sugar mill mechanic. Survived by sons, Gallardo, Virgilio and Juanito Jr.; daughters, Warlina Crawford and Josephine Morris; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

MACARIO MOLINA IGNACIO SR., 72, of Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 11, 2001. Born in Bellesteros, Cagayan, Philippines. A retired Mauna Kea Beach Hotel busboy. Survived by wife, Mamerta; sons, Eddie and Jun; daughters, Evangeline Salvation, Ida Dela Cruz, Judith Lacanlale, Vergita Lacanlale, Beth Ramos and Marline Dela Cruz; hanai daughter, Dorothy Domingo; 21 grandchildren. Overnight visitation 6 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday at Victor and Vergita Lacanlale residence, Naupaka Street, Honoka‘a. Burial to follow at Honoka‘a County Cemetery. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

EARL PETER KAILIAWA, 49, of Hilo, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 9, 2001. Born in Pahala, Hawai‘i. A paramedical assistant and security guard at Hilo Medical Center. Survived by parents, Andrew and Rachel Kailiawa; brothers, Elroy Birch, Harold and Andrew; sister, Joyce Henry; hanai sister, Heather Lill. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Ala‘e Cemetery. Casual attire.

AKIJI KAJIWARA, 100, of ‘Aiea, died Jan. 7, 2001. Born in Nagano, Japan. Survived by sons, Takamasa "Fat", Susumu "Sam", George "Tadashi", Henry "Mamoru" and Jesse "Itsuo"; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

WILLIE B.Q. LAU, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A Hickam Air Force Base aircraft sheet metal worker. Survived by wife, Doris; sons, Dennis and Willis; four grandchildren; brother, Chester; sisters, Violet Wong, Alice Fong, Abbie Fong, Jennie Wong, Flora Young, Yuk Lin and Yuk Mee. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.

ROSALIE LEPAGE, 77, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Jeffrey; daughter, Cindy Hoddick; four grandchildren; brother, Jonah Kim; sisters, Dorothy Ahlet and Jennie Chromik. Visitation 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

TADAO "MASON" MIGIMOTO, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired Bank of Hawaii officer. Member of the Military Intelligence Service. Survived by wife, Fumiyo and sister, Sumie. Service 3:30 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Inurnment service 10:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.

AKIHARU "AKI" NAKAUYE, 75, of Mililani, died Dec. 26, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A retired postman. Survived by brother, John; sisters, Hatsuko Yoneyama and Gertrude Tenn. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BILL RALPH WILLIAM SANBORN, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2001. Born in Cleveland. A state Department of Hawaiian Homelands land assessor. Survived by daughter, Patricia "Patti" Frigillana; sisters, Jean Lombard and Marion Alice. Visitation 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Science Church, 1508 Punahou St. Casual attire.

LUCY WAN HUNG SOO, 98, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired hair stylist. Survived by nephews and nieces. Visitation 1 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Graveside service 1:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

ALBERT HENRY SOUZA SR., 82, of Kailua, died Jan. 11, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired HC&D Ameron employee. Survived by wife, Carmen; sons, Albert Jr. and Allen; daughters, Lisa Rezentes, Lila Chun and Linda Rodriguez; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Joseph. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Updated information was provided by the mortuary.

VIOLET TOOMEY, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2001. Born in Makapu‘u Lighthouse. A retired University of Hawai‘i baker. Survived by sister, Minnie "Ululani" Medeiros; hanai brother, John Spencer; hanai sister, Katherine Letson; hanai sons, Nelson, Kevin and Randy Spencer. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.

RAYMOND KWONG LAM TSUI, 63, of Honolulu, died Jan. 5, 2001. Born in Hong Kong. A retired driving instructor. Survived by son, William; brother, Pak and Kwong Lam; sister, Molly Kam. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CHARLES NALUAHINE UPCHURCH SR., 68, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A master automotive mechanic. Survived by sons, Charles Jr. and Randall Kaaloa; daughters, Charlene Cendio, Leah and Danderine Clark; seven grandchildren; father, James Sr.; brother, James Jr.; sister, Alice Yap; fiancee, Lois Chung-Hoon. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:45 a.m. Aloha attire. Private scattering of ashes at a later date.

ROBERT MASAMI URATA, 55, of ‘Aiea, died Jan. 8, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A Honolulu Community College custodian and a cook at Zippy’s restaurant in Kapolei. Survived by wife, Colleen; son, Ross; daughters, Lerae Bovee, Michelle and Colbie; mother, Kiyomi Sackwitz; brother, Richard; sister, Judy Aono. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MAZIE AU YOUNG, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A member of the U.S. China Friendship Association. Survived by husband, Dr. Edwin; son, Dr. Terence; daughter, Alisa; two grandchildren; sister, Clara Chun; brothers, Frederick and Wallace Au. Memorial service 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Interment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

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