Obituaries

KARL "BIG BOY" M. BADER, 61, of Hilo, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 29, 2001. Born in Kohala, Hawai‘i. A HELCO production manager. Survived by wife, Jeanette; sons, Steven, Vaughn, Shane and Vance; father, Karl; sisters, Anna Sugata and Mabel Kaua; brother, Emil; nine grandchildren. Visitation noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

VIOLETA DELA CRUZ BAUTISTA, 66, of Hanama‘ulu, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 27, 2001. Born in the Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Loduvico; daughters, Erlinda Sebastion, Consolacion Tadeo and Corazon De Guzman; sons, Jaime, Erlindo, Loreto and Judie; five brothers; 22 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, Kapaia; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial at Lihu‘e County Cemetery. Casual attire.

WANDA M. BURNS, 67, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2001. Born in San Diego. A paralegal. Survived by sisters, Lola Soto and Nikki; hanai brother, Thomas Maxwell. Private scattering of ashes. Memorial donations to Hospice Hawai‘i and the Hawaiian Humane Society. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‘i.

ELSIE CHIYOKO CAMBRA, 73, of Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 25, 2001. Born in Pepe‘ekeo, Hawai‘i. A retired KTA Super Stores produce clerk. Survived by son, Evan; daughters, Elena Erece and Eunice Domingo; brothers, Donald, Harold and Calvin Abe; sisters, Darleen Rodrigues, Elaine Macanas, Abigail Abe, Joanne Quisano and Jeanette Kiko; three grandsons. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; Mass 5:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.

IDA M. CARVALHO, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2001. Survived by son, Herbert; daughter, Bertha Carvalho Newsome; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Moses Mattos; sisters, Deolinda Perreira, Mathilda Hill and Irene Mattos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Mass 11 a.m. Friday at Greenhaven Memorial Park.

JOHN COLOMA, 66, of Salem, Ore., died Jan. 25, 2001. A truck driver retired from Ameron HC&D. Survived by wife, Cynthia; sons, Don, Jason, Burton, Serge and Justin; daughters, Vanessa Mauer and Kahai Thompson; father, Lauro; brother, Lawrence; sister, Irene Nahinu; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes 7 p.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire.

ESPERANZA BELMONTE DIAZ, 85, of Kilauea, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 26, 2001. Born in the Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Emilio; sons, Benjamin, Arnulfo and Alfredo; daughters, Purificacion Dizon, Theresita Aoanan and Rolinda Deyro; brothers, Arthur Belmonte, Isidro Belmonte and Remegio Belmonte; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Sylvester’s Catholic Church, Kilauea; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kapaia. Burial at Kaua‘i Memorial Garden. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

BRIAN MASAYOSHI EGAMI, 51, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 2001. Born in Honolulu. An accountant and co-owner of Egami and Ichikawa CPAs Inc. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Jason, Kevin and David; parents, Masao and Margaret Iseko Egami; sisters, Kathleen Egami and Deborah Nakashima. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

THELMA MACY ELENEKI, 80, of Kailua, died Jan. 27, 2001. Born in Hawai‘i. A United Airlines employee. Survived by son, Richard; caregiver, Betty Eleneki; daughter, Yvonne Lee; brother, Samuel Macy; sisters, Elizabeth Monte, Vivien Saffery, Caroline Mahoe and Melvia Hewett; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at O‘ahu Cemetery Chapel; prayer service 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

GENEVIEVE JOHANSEN FLOREZ, 74, of Fairfield, Calif., died Jan. 26, 2001. Born in ‘O‘okala, Hawai‘i. An artist. Survived by husband, Bill; daughters, Connie Florez and Monica Zenger, sons, Norman, David, Steve, Richard and Jonathan; brothers, Harold, Herbert and Edward Johansen; sister, Marie Anderson; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Mainland service and burial. Donations may be made to Northbay Hospice Program, 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 210, Fairfield, CA 94533. Arrangements by Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, Fairfield, Calif.

HELEN RICKARD GARCIA, 86, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 26, 2001. A member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survived by son, Anthony; daughters, Yvonne Garcia, Valorie Peris and Noelani Kanae; sister, Patricia Nacua; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

FRED RIKIO HASEGAWA, 48, of Walnut Creek, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A merchandise manager for DFS Merchandising Limited. Survived by wife, Lynn; daughter, Jennifer; son, Chad; brothers, Wallace "Wally"; Daniel "Danny"; sisters, Kiki Caminos, Dr. Judith Saranchock. Service 6 p.m. Saturday at Nu‘uanu Mortuary.

ASA IMOTO, 82, of Mililani, died Jan. 15, 2001. Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. A retired Mo‘ili‘ili Hongwanji Mission cook. Survived by son, Richard; daughters, Constance Imoto and Gladys Sugawa; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MELFORD KENISON KAILIKEA, 83, of Wai‘anae, died Jan. 28, 2001. An electrician retired from Lualualei Naval Ammunition Depot. Survived by son, Piilani; daughters, Alfredda Waiolama, Patricia Kaialau, Melva Aila, Minerva Kalapa and Evelyn Fernandez; brother, Fred Kenison; sisters, Jena Kaopua and Florence Gillin; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial service 1 p.m. at Hawai‘i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

KELVIN KALANIKAULIKE KANAHELE JR., infant son of Kelvin Kanahele Sr. and Azua Dotimas, died Jan. 27, 2001. Born in Waimea, Kaua‘i. Survived by parents, Kelvin Sr. and Azua Dotimas; sisters, Shaina, Shawna, Shyanne and Savannah. Visitation 1 p.m. Friday at Waimea Hawaiian Church; service 3 p.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.

ERIC SUNG HO KIM, 80, of Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 29, 2001. Born in Kohala, Hawai‘i. A state head custodian. Survived by daughters, Belinda Gonda and Claudette Watanabe; son, Cedric; brother, Poko; five grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Monday at Lihu‘e Baptiste Church; service 5 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Honolulu; service 10 a.m. Burial noon at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.

MIKIO KOJA, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 23, 2001. Born in Pa‘ia, Maui. A retired Any Kine Door office manager. A U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Survived by son, Irving; daughters, Judy, Kathleen Matsuo and Karen; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, Jiro. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday at Kahului Union Church. Reception to follow. Inurnment 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ANNIE KANIAKANA KUHEANA, 76, of Hilo, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 25, 2001. Born in Pahala, Hawai‘i. A housekeeper retired from Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Survived by sons, Joseph, Michael, Gilbert, Paul, Ralph and David; hanai daughter, Mary Jane Enocencio; brother, Andrew Kailiawa; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday; prayer service 10 a.m. Burial at ‘Alae Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

RAYMOND LASCO, 76, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 27, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Claudia Abad; brothers, George Kauhi and Joseph Moses; sons, Raymond, Hauoli, Raymond II, Ray Chandler and Moses; daughters, Sorena, Fanny, Tempest and Roxane; 10 stepchildren; 24 grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Kealiiokamalu Church, Hale‘iwa; service 3 p.m. Scattering of ashes at sundown at Hale‘iwa Bay. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ELIZABETH "TOOTS" LAZARO, 85, of Kekaha, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 28, 2001. Born in Hana, Maui. A pineapple trimmer with Kaua‘i Pine. Survived by sons, Alberto Hoopii, Walter Dela Cruz, Anthony and Patrick Lazaro; daughters, Peggy Wisneski, Barbara Frasco and Mercy Lazaro; 41 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Benny Hoopii; sisters, Anastacia Hoopii, Mary Cordeiro, Evalina Valle and Anadacia Masuda. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Catholic Church; Mass noon. Burial at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

CHIEKO MATSUMOTO, 92, of Koloa, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 24, 2001. Born in Wailua, Kaua‘i. A retired cook and housekeeper for the Baldwin family and many other families in Po‘ipu. Survived by son, Francis Kazuto; daughter, Thelma "Tsuruko" Yasaka; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Clifford Saiki; sisters, Grace Saiki and Hanayo Kunishi. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

PATRICIA ANN MATSUMOTO, 57, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A home economist retired from Hawaiian Electric Co. Survived by husband, Michael; son, Ryan; daughters, Robin Kagimoto and Julie Matsumoto; a granddaughter; mother, Blanche Wong; brother, Steven Wong and Vernon Wong; sister, Carolyn Yim and Jacqueline Wong. Memorial service 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARIANNE REED MAY, 73, of Honolulu, died Sept. 13, 2000. Born in Yokohama, Japan. Survived by sons, Reed and Conrad Wells; granddaughter, Sarah Ashley. Private scattering of ashes. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday at her Kahala home. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Service.

IWAO NAKAMURA, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2001. Born in Papa‘ikou, Hawai‘i. A retired superintendent carpenter. Survived by wife, Satsuyo; sons, Charles and Roy; daughter, Karen Nagahama; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

BEATRICE FUMIYO NIINO, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired World Book Encyclopedia district manager. Survived by daughter, Victoria Young; three grandchildren; great-grandson; brother, Harry Maeda; sisters, Mildred Kanemura, Margaret Takahashi, Muriel Mizokami and Miriam Higashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

YGNACIO GIRON NOGAL, 93, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 13, 2001. Born in Luna, La Union, Philippines. Survived by sons, Virgilio, Alex "Ampot" and Warlino "Walang" Nugal; daughters, Mary Samson, Linda Fields and Angie Ignacio; brother, Victorino Nugal; sister in the Philippines; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service noon. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PATRICIA ANN ROBERTS PAVAO, 55, of Kapolei, died Jan. 20, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A loving mother. Survived by daughter, Kimberly Ilabon; four granddaughters; stepfather, Mathew Lee; father, Frank Roberts; mother, Audrey Lee; brothers, Edward Kelley and Wayne Lee; sister, Eileen Bento. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.

EVA LAHELA POAHA PEELUA, 88, of Moloka‘i, died Jan. 25, 2001. Born on Moloka‘i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Lorraine Higa, Kanani Negrillo, Hattie Silva, Earline Johnston and Lelani Wallace; sisters, Margaret Kahalewai, Kawila Reyes and Mona Wampler; brother, Richard "Lani" Poaha Kaluna; 24 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; hanai ‘ohana. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick’s Church; prayer service 7:30 p.m. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Sophia’s Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial at the Peelua residence in Kamiloloa. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‘i.

WALTER HARUO TAKIGUCHI, 88, of ‘Ewa, died Jan. 17, 2001. Born in ‘Ewa. A retired O‘ahu Sugar painting supervisor. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Gerard, Harold and Gordon; daughters, Carol Yoshikawa and Linda Fujinaga; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Fred, Daniel, Gary, Tomio and Richard; sisters, Clara Okimoto and Jane Kato. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARIE KUULEI TUMBAGA, 56, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A Kalihi-Kai Elementary School traffic monitor/adult supervisor. Survived by daughters, Susan, Lucille and Kaleo; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Bernard Tumbaga and Albert Pablo; sisters, Juanita Augustiro, Sally Carter, Geraldine Tumbaga and Iwalani Awai; grandmother, Gloria Awai. Visitation 5 p.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony’s Church; service 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‘i.

RICHARD "CAPTAIN" WALSH, 71, of Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 28, 2001. Born in New York. Retired proprietor of Printing Services in New York. Survived by wife, Joan; sons, Thomas, Richard and Michael; daughter, Donna; six grandchildren; sister, Gladys Oakely. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Donations may be made to Adopt-A-School Program. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

TOSHIKO MURAI YAMAMOTO, 73, of Hawi, Hawai‘i, died Jan. 28, 2001. Born in Hawi. Co-proprietress of Veteran’s Service Station in Hawi. Survived by husband, Yoshimi; daughters, Sharon Yamamoto, Aimee Kasumi and Leah Yamamoto; sisters, Yaeko Sugai and Mieko Kawasaki; two grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 2 p.m. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawi Jodo Mission. No flowers. Casual attire.

SOHEI YAMATE, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2001. Born in Ko‘olau-Kilauea, Kaua‘i. Retired vice president and stock broker for Merrill Lynch and former president and member of MIS. Survived by wife, Margaret; daughter, Robin Yamate-Yee; brothers, Ted and George; sisters, Satomi Akama and Adeline Daida. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service noon. Burial service 9:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.

YOSHIICHI "BIG MICE" YOSHIDA, 96, of Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, died Jan. 24, 2001. Born in Kealia, Kaua‘i. Retired owner of Y. Yoshida Service Station and Bus Co. Survived by wife, Namiko; sons, Reuben and Hugh; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Muriel Ahuna and Koume Sagawa. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at Kapa‘a Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.

KENNETH "SLIM" CHOW WAH YUEN, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A member of the Chinese Bowling Club. Survived by wife, Lily; sons, Ronald, Dennis and Terence; daughter, Dr. Gwendolyn Nishimura; 11 grandchildren; great-grandson; sisters, Leatrice Kimokeo and Beatrice Jim. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

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