Diamond Head Mortuary

Age 92, passed away November 6, 2009 at the Avalon Care Center. Born March 2, 1917 in Kahuku and the youngest of 13 children, she was a loyal and loving wife and mother. She also gave 37 years of dedicated service and devotion to the Brotherhood of Kalihi Holy Ghost. Survived by son, Jerry (Vivian) Almeida; daughter, Carol (Norman) Batino; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Almeida; 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grand-children, 4 great-great-grandchildren.

VISITATION 8:30-9:30 A.M. SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2009 AT DIAMOND HEAD MORTUARY; SERVICE 9:30 A.M.; ENTOMBMENT 10:30 A.M. AT DIAMOND HEAD MEMORIAL PARK. CASUAL ATTIRE.

Updated on 11/29/2009.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired insurance agent of 48 years with American Mutual Group. U.S. Army veteran, member of Honolulu Country Club and Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association. Survived by wife, Elsie; daughters, Joelle Kawahara, Teri Sameshima; sisters, Mieko Enriques of California, Setsuko Yogi of Hilo, May Miyashiro and Kay Segawa of Kaneohe, Elsie Barnes of Waipahu; brother, Harry Arakaki of Pearl City; and five loving grandchildren. Funeral Services Sat., Dec. 5, 2009, Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Service 10:30 a.m. Private burial to follow.

Updated on 11/29/2009.

Age 76, of Pearl City, born and raised in Hilo and Pu'eo on the Big Island, passed away Nov. 9, 2009. Kamehameha Schools Class of 1951. Electrical contractor and owner of Aikane Electric and NTTPP night club. Formerly of Heat Cool Engineering and Lockheed. Retired US Navy Squadron VP-22. Son of George Nelson Crabbe & Rose Myn Sook Pahk Bonham. Girlfriend of over 10 years Jin Joo; Former wife Noelani Vera Kamekona; Sons Curtis Nelson Ka'umuali'i, Nolan Lee Keli'inohopono, Ian Garrett Kaniela, Richard Meek Hu'eu, and Cy Kanekoa; Daughters Cara Lani Kanoe'ulamakamaemaikalani and Brittany Carvalho (Arizona); Brother George Nelson Manulani; Sisters: Rose Alice Puainohea 'Pua' (Ahuna), Miriam Kapika (Rogers), Judy Kalama (Olson) and Aulani Jean Keala; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. Memorial service on Friday evening, Dec. 4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newtown Chapel (98-530 Ka'ahele Street, Ai'ea, at the end of Komo Mai Drive): Visitation at 5:00pm, service at 6:30 pm. Aloha/casual attire. Flowers and monetary gifts appreciated. Richard donated his body to UH-Manoa. His ashes are to be scattered in Hilo Bay at a later date. Contact Cy at aikane.electric@gmail.com
Updated on 11/29/2009.

Retired Air Force TSgt and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.73 years old of Makakilo died peacefully November 14, 2009. Survived by wife, Emiko; Children, Joanne and Cheryl; Brothers, Jack(Sally) and Larry (Thelma); Sister in Law, Helen. Numerous aunties/uncles, cousins, nieces/nephews and alot of friends

Private Services. Held NO MONETARY OFFERINGS. Special thanks to: Dr. Ummed and staff (including Kyra my cousin), Dr. Bales and Linda. Andy for going out of your way to help me with my dad and to those Iforgot to mention here.

Much Mahalos, Cheryl

Updated on 11/25/2009.

Age 96, of Honolulu, born in Wahiawa, Oahu, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 12, 2009. Predeceased by her husband, Jack Jitsuo Kumamoto and a son Paul Kumamoto. Shizuko is survived by daughters, Jean and Jane Kumamoto, a son Kenneth Kumamoto and a daughter-in-law Kikuko Kumamoto; four grandchildren Tina (Barry) Crowell, Mark and Jennifer Kumamoto, Shane (Erin) Kumamoto; one great grandson Kaimipono Crowell; two brothers Ted (Sadie) Sekiya and Raymond (Betsy) Sekiya and one sister Mabel Sekiya and nieces and nephews.

MEMORIAL SERVICE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 AT HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY, 30 NORTH KUKUI STREET. VISITATION FROM 4:30 PM, MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 5:30 PM.

Updated on 11/24/2009.

1/23/1940 to 10/19/2009

Age 69. Bev Melum was born Beverly Ann Baker to Mattie Hight and Lloyd George Baker Jan. 23, 1940, in Grants Pass. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Portland where her brother, Jerry, was born and the family remained. Dancing was a major theme which developed early in Bev's life. At age 4, she began dancing at the Richard Billings Dance Studio and continued until playing basketball caught her attention at age 12. She attended Duniway Elementary School and went to Cleveland High School where dancing entered her life again. During her freshman year she was invited to dance at Emery Clay's Dance Studio which led to dancing all over the Pacific Northwest, including Canada, with frequent appearances at Amato's Supper Club. Not only was Emery himself a great influence, but Bev developed many lifelong friendships. As a high school sophomore she even began teaching jazz and tap. Following graduation, Bev headed off to college which included Portland State University, University of Hawaii and San Jose State University in California. This educational experience also included 10 years of living in Hawaii, another major theme in her life. It was during these Hawaiian years that she began another theme: travel. She traveled the South Sea Islands including Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, studying and learning many native dances. During this period Bev was given a registered Hawaiian name by the Bishop Museum, a very unusual event, even in today's world. She was also the only haole to dance with a native Hawaiian dance group. These were honors that she treasured all her life. Again she made more lifelong friends. Bev received both an elementary teaching degree and a secondary degree for teaching high school and college levels. She and a friend started a promising dance studio in Portland which ended abruptly for her in 1965 when she made the evening news by falling down an elevator shaft. After a year-long recovery, she headed back to Hawaii. It was during her time teaching at Nanakuli, Hawaii, Bev met and married Gary Melum and again relocated to the Portland area where her affiliation with Jefferson High School's performing arts department flourished. She created the tap dance department. In September 1986 she took a sabbatical for two years to teach "tipi toe" in Milan, Italy. Again, another theme in her life. Learning to speak Italian on the fly, she taught at a private studio, but had the privilege of giving performances at La Scala. For several summers thereafter she was invited back to teach small classes between some other trips she took. She was constantly going somewhere-China, Indonesia, Jordan, Egypt, the Middle East, South America, all over Europe, and especially to Italy. Returning to Portland, her job again changed, as the performing arts program in Portland began to move across the river to Vancouver. During her time teaching physical education at Vancouver's Roosevelt Elementary School, she was again instrumental in helping to establish the first performing arts school in the state. In 1994 she became a grandmother when Rob, her stepson (though Bev always introduced him without the "step"), and his wife, Tina, had their first child. "I'm a grandmother!" she squealed. She eventually had four grandchildren. She loved every minute of this grand adventure and every summer she had them come to the beach with her. Finally, retirement brought a continuation of her zest for life and learning, much of it reflected in her second home at the beach in Manzanita. She loved to entertain all her friends and relatives-the more the better. This home she loved and filled it with the best parts of her life: healthy living, cooking, bird feeders, music, a room devoted to Hawaii, lavender reminders of Italy, world-wide travel mementos and books, books, books. Bev was a passionate lover of life and several mementos display her belief that "Life is Good!" She is deeply missed. A service was held on Sat, Oct. 24, 2009, in All Saints Episcopal Church 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR. A Hawaii memorial service will be held at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki, Wed, Dec 9, 2009, 11:30am followed by a scattering of ashes in the waters Bev loved.

Updated on 11/29/2009.

Better known as, AJ, left this life here on 24 October 2009 in Castro Valley, California. He was born in Hayward, California on 5 December 1982 to Ainshart and Myrna Numazu. He leaves also the love of his life, his wife Angelica and his second love Kayla Mae his daughter, his brother Codey (Tasha) and sister Marisa (Miguel) and his nephew Channing and niece Jurnee. Grandparents Samuel and Katherine Huddy, Delhart, Sr. and Daisy Numazu. His Great Grandparents Francis and Elsie Pahia, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins all from Hawaii. In-laws Robert and Vilma Lirio and Family.
AJ went home to Heavenly Father on 24 October 2009, in Castro Valley, California, at the age of 26.

AJ lived a wonderful life while here with his family. He loved life and always wanted those around him to love, live, and laugh with him.

He attended Malone and Patterson Elementary, Thornton Jr. High, and graduated from American High School with the Class of 2001. He received his AA degree at Chabot, in Liberal Arts. He was finishing up his degree in Kinesiology at Cal State Hayward.
He coached, football and track at American High School, for five years.

He mentored many students from American High School and many more all over the area. AJ knew how to make you feel successful in your assignments in education.
He touched so many lives with his goofy smile and BIG hugs. AJ was known by everyone as the "friend who was always there to help". AJ lived his life with the belief that you help people who needed a hand, to get things done, but who would never ask for help himself. He would give you anything that you needed so you would know that he loved you unconditionally. His mantra on life was, "Nothing is ever impossible."

Services were held in Hayward, CA. Wed. Nov 4th.

Updated on 11/29/2009.

Former Honolulu resident, Cathryn Barbara "Pinky" Albert passed away on September 7, 2009 in Fountain Hills, Arizona after a long illness. She married William F. "Bill" Trouts in Union NJ, May 10, 1942. He preceded her in death December 8, 1988. She is survived by her loving caregiver, daughter Jeanne "Nancy" Trouts of the home and sons, William F. Trouts, Jr. Mesa, AZ; Robert E. Trouts ,Oak Park, CA. Her brother Edward A. Greer, Sarasota, FL also survives. She married Robert H. Albert, Captain USMC (ret.) on February 17, 1990 in Honolulu, HI. He preceded her in death on February 9, 1999. Mrs. Albert is also survived by "JJ", her devoted pet and constantcompanion (as she would say, her "reason for living").

Mrs. Albert is also survived by 6 grandchildren & 14 great-grandchildren

What truly were the joys of Cathryn's life were children, animals, family, & laughter. A celebration of her life and inurnment was held earlier this month in NJ.

Updated on 11/29/2009.

November 22, 2009 in Sarasota Florida much beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.

After a full and vibrant life, he passed away peacefully at home with his family after a mercifully brief bout with lung cancer. Dick had a storybook career with Frigidaire. He followed in his father's footsteps and began as a stockboy. Through dedication and hard work, he worked his way up through the ranks to become to Assistant General Manager of Sales in 1979. His reputation was so impeccable that he was made President of Frigidaire after the company was sold to White Consolidated in 1980. He was retained when Electrolux purchased White Consolidated in 1985. After the first phase of his career ended, he shared his sharp business acumen and experience by consulting with numerous companies and served on the board of Servco Pacific in Honolulu from 1994-2008.

His joys in life were many: his grandchildren, travel, boats, cars, baseball and anything mechanical. He was a great friend to many and never lost his knack for making someone smile. He will be missed.

He was survived by his wife of 31 years, Katherine Driscoll Zoellner; daughter, Leigh and husband George Troutman of Arlington VA; son, Gary Zoellner and wife Winnie Harris Zoellner of Falls Church, VA; daughter, Monica and husband Andy White of Poncha Springs CO; and son, Louis and wife Sarah Mellaci of Kona HI. His surviving grandchildren are Marie and Kevin Troutman, Laura Zoellner, Reece and Ison White, Willis and Hazel Mellaci.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Jan Carol Zoellner.

A service will be held in Honolulu in December. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to TideWell Hospice & Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238.

Updated on 11/27/2009.

40, of Waipahu, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in American Samoa. First Hawaiian Bank customer service representative. Survived by sons, Lopati Too and Vega Hill; daughter, Kayla; parents, Luavii and Sailiaga Sr.; brothers, Sale, Aiulu, Luavii Jr., Faasulu and Kasiano; sister, Naia Faitele; one grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

83, of Mililani, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Detroit, Mich. Survived by daughter, Nancy Lindo; two grandchildren. Private services to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

76, of Waianae, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in Washington. A master machinist. Served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by companion, Stella Hodson; son, Michael; daughters, Caren Benson-Mucha and Mary Lou Watanabe; sister, Karen Bodeen; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

61, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in Kau, Hawaii. Retired Hawaiian Airlines line serviceman with 41 years of service; member of the Army National Guard. Survived by wife, Leimomi; daughter, Cheyenne Bakstad; sons, Preston and Abram; nine grandchildren; brothers and sisters. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

59, of Kaneohe, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A Hawaii state maintenance worker. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Tedric, Chad, Adam and Jamie; daughters, Desiree Strike and Leona Campbell; brothers, Phillip, Patrick and Vernon; sisters, Jennifer Correa, Laverne Pauole and Dalphine Waikiki; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

87, of Kíhei, Maui, died Nov. 27, 2009. Born in Denver, Colo. Retired developer of Mana Kai Maui Resort. Survived by daughter, Linda; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire.

infant son of Jaimeson Fernandez and Sanoe English, of Makawao, Maui, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived also by sister, Lokana Puu; grandparents, Roxanne Silva, Wayne English, Dennis Pacheco Jr. and Kehaulani Pacheco Jr. No service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

89, of Pearl City, died Nov. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team 100th Battalion. Survived by son, Craig; sisters; brothers; nieces; nephews; grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

74, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Kalihi. Retired proprietor of a hardware store. Survived by husband, Frank; daughter, Lani Halloway; sisters, Charlotte Makawao, Margaret Hiram and Nancy Nicely. Service in Philadelphia, Pa. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

95, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 9, 2009. Born in [0xd6]laa. Retired diesel mechanic for the former Puna Sugar Company. Survived by wife, Hatsue; son, Robert; daughters, Barbara Kazama, Janice Goldberg and Patricia; sisters, Chiyono Alo and Shizue Iseri; three grandchildren. Private services held. No koden (donations). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

86, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 23, 2009. Born in Charleston, Miss. Real estate agent for Century 21 in Hawaii. Survived by wife, Louise; sons, David, Tommy and Gary; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

36, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in Wailuku. Survived by father, Victor Sr.; sister, Brianna; brothers, Victor "Victor Boy" Jr., Brian and Kyle; grandmother, Lillian; grandfather, Samuel; nephews. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Lei only.

68, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Salt Lake, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in Korea. Retired cosmetologist and owner of Su Kim Beauty Salon. Survived by sons, Michael "Bong" and Song Chol; daughters, Song Hui Kim and Son Hui Tauilo; two brothers and a sister; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

75, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 23, 2009. Born in Hilo. A retired maintenance worker for St. Joseph School, Hilo. Survived by wife, Sylvia; sons, Daren and Thomas; two grandchildren; brother, Steven; sister, Christina. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

52, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Lomi lomi practitioner at Hui No Ke Ola Pono at the Cameron Center, Maui. Survived by son, Nathan "Hiwa" Jr.; daughters, Ashly "Maile Girl" Kekahuna-Steinhoff and Natalie "Ilikea" Kekahuna-Higa; brothers, Edwin and Rodney; sister, Audrey; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Paia Hawaiian Protestant Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. at the church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

78, of Makawao, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Honolulu Zoo zoologist. Survived by wife, Eileen; sons, Eldon, Moses Jr. and James; daughter, Marlene; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Makawao; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

68, of Mililani, died Nov. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Sachiko; daughter, Dawn Young; son, Garrett; three grandchildren; brothers, Jerry and Howard. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Kalihi Union Church; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

31, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. DJ at 105.1 FM radio station. Survived by parents, Alejandro and Charmaine Rust; sister, Tawilla; grandmothers, Marguerite Rust and Patricia Rosete. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Paia Community Center, Maui; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

91, of Honolulu, died Nov. 9, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired purchasing manager at Love's Bakery. Survived by daughters, Coralei Nakamoto and Marcia; brother, James; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

71, of Hawaii Kai, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in the Phillipines. Retired housekeeping supervisor with the Hyatt Waikiki. Survived by three daughters, one brother, two sisters, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

90, of Haliimaile, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawaii. Retired Maui Beach Hotel housekeeper. Survived by sons, Reginald and Clayton; daughter, Eileen. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

75, of Honomu, Hawaii, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in North Hollywood, Calif. Retired from Lockheed Aircraft military field service. Survived by wife, Margaret "Peggy"; daughter, Catherine Dumond; sons, Nicholas and Christopher; sister, Josephine Ruiz; brother, Paul; six grandchildren. Rosary 9 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Honomu; visitation to follow until 10 a.m.; Mass 10 a.m.; burial of ashes to follow at the Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

76, of Haliimaile, Maui, died Nov. 23, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired Maui Police Department officer. Survived by wife, Joeann "Merry"; sons, Ben and Dean; daughters, Terry Lopes, Faith Silva-McKeel and Jodie Rossi; sister, Mae "Tita"; 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Flowers welcome.

88, of Honolulu, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. An educator, principal and 'ukulele instructor. Survived by wife, Alma; children, Donna Von Nieda, Kurtis and Frances Burch; stepchildren, Eugene, John and Kathleen Aki; brothers, Paul, Anthony, James and Kenneth; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m.

78, of Livingston, Calif., formerly of Hawaii, died July 2, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired crane operator for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. A U.S. Marine who served during the Korean War. Survived by wife, Roberta Bailey-Wong; sons, Colbert Kaio and Clayton, Dewayne and Prescott Bailey; daughters, Sharon Mello and Karen Shinsato; eight grandchildren; sisters, Lou Uyehara and Elizabeth Ayau; brother, Stanley Ayau. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Potluck gathering noon Saturday at Pokai Bay. Informaton: 209-648-1022.

93, of Honolulu, died Nov. 23, 2009. Born in Osan, Korea. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Su Hong and Su Won; daughters, Su Pok Yamamoto and Su Cha Kim; four brothers and three sisters; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii Cedar Church, 1545 Kamehameha IV Road; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.