Obituaries

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The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

LUTHER "CHIEF" LOUIS NATHANIEL SR. wore many hats in a busy life that included policeman, taxi driver, surveyor and fire chief on Wake Island following World War II. But he was best-known on the Big Island for his 40 years as a Democratic Party leader and for volunteering in the community. Nathaniel died July 31 in Hilo at age 81. See story.

KIM TET LEE, who died July 30 in St. Francis Hospital at age 88, considered public service his life's calling. See story.

HERMENEGILDA JIMENEZ BARTOLOME, 79, of Wai'anae, died July 15, 2001. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Rogelio Sr. and Reynaldo Bartolome, and Alfredo Andaya; daughters, Estrelita Gonzales, Caroline Agustin, Yolanda Lee and Rosalinda; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Teodoro Jimenez; sister, Connie Abregano. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

CORAZON BARRIENTOS CHING, 45, of Honolulu, died July 20, 2001. Born in Nancayasan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines. St. Francis Medical Center, and the Rehabilitation Center of the Pacific employee. Survived by husband, Luciano; sons, Luciano II, Lawrence and Lloyd; father, Fabian Barrientos; brothers, Mario, Daniel and Felix Barrientos; sisters, Zenaida Nievera and Barbara Dismaya. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; service 9 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

MICHAEL CORREGEDORE, 57, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Aug. 3, 2001. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Federal property manager. Survived by companion, Shirleen Palacio; son, Shane; daughters, Deanie and Michelle; brother, Manny; three grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church, Kaua'i; Mass 4 p.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe, Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

EDWARD "SONNY" "CALDINE" COSTA, 66, of Point Roberts, Wash. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired McBryde Sugar Co. warehouse clerk. Survived by wife, Rose; son, Joshua; daughters, Edwina Simao, Rowena Jiminez and Rosette Bradshaw; brother, Robert; sisters, Patricia Ventura and Lucille Silva; four grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i; service 1 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARTHA HANNAH LUNG WONG DOBSON, 55, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2001. Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center insurance claims handler. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Willie Jr., Clifton and David; daughters, Juanita, Debra Wallace, Harriet, Christina and Michelle; mother, Caroline Kihewa; brothers, George Nueku, Patrick Kihewa, Samuel Simeona, Kalani Seibold and Samuel Kihewa; sisters, Dorothy Kihewa, Elizabeth Werner, Mary Taba, Georgette Kihewa, Violet Kihewa and Oriana Kalilimoku; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Kaumakapili Church; service 6:30 p.m. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

CHESTER KIYOSHI FUKAGAWA, 77, of Honolulu, died Aug. 1, 2001. Born in California. Member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Kasumi; children, Diane Letoto, Shirley Franklin and Ron; and grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Mainland services pending. Local arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

KAHUAKAI KEALAOLU KELIIHOOMALU, 29, of Honolulu, died Aug. 2, 2001. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by grandmother, Hanna; parents, Kentworth and Ester; brother, Po'okapu; sisters, Nicole, Mahina and Amber Huff. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Kawaikui Beach Park, near Hawai'i Loa Ridge. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FLORENCIO LUIZ, 91, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Aug. 3, 2001. Born in the Philippines. A mill worker. Survived by wife, Rufina; son, Florencio Jr.; daughter, Gloria Perez. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church, Kaua'i; services 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

WALTER FLORENCIO MAGNO, 93, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 3, 2001. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. Former Olaa Sugar Co. harvesting foreman, former automobile salesman and former KHLO radio Filipino program announcer. Survived by wife, Filomena; sons, Joseph, Henry, Edward, Richard and Roy; stepson, Clarence Esposo; daughter, Loretta Acosta; stepdaughter, Marilyn Saplan; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m.; Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

BLANCHE JEAN MORGAN, 80, of Honolulu, died Aug. 3, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaii Baptist Academy research librarian. Survived by husband, Dr. Joe; sons, Harry and the Rev. Robert; daughter, Clarissa Trammell; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Fernandes. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Private burial.

LEOCADIA "LEO" PAGAY PALACOL, also known as LEOCADIA VENTURA, 86, died July 9, 2001. Born in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by son, Restie Ventura; daughter, Flora Laforga; sister, Nicerata Aspa; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

VIRGINIA PRIDAY, 96, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Aug. 2, 2001. Born in Arizona. A teacher. Survived by daughter, Ginger Hilke; son, Jay; sister, Gladys; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation noon to 12:45 p.m. Friday at St. Catherine's Church, Kapa'a; services 1 p.m.; burial to follow in church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

RAYMOND "SPEEDY" KATSUJI TANAKA, 79, of Kane'ohe, died July 30, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Esther; sons, Daryl and Lance; sister, Pauline Mori; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RUTH WAGNER, 79, of Paradise Park, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 3, 2001. Born in Johnstown, Pa. Retired Princess Kaiulani Fashions seamstress; instrumental in founding of Grace Brethren Churches, and deaconess of Waimalu Grace Brethren Church. Survived by husband, Earl; daughter, Becky Nakasone; son, Richard; five grandchildren; sisters, Lois Schumacher, Violet Moeller and Mary Thompson; brother, Ernest Ringler. Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday at Hilo Veterans II Cemetery. Honolulu memorial service 11 a.m. Aug. 18 at Waimalu Grace Brethren Church. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

HERMAN ANTON WIESER JR., 42, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Aug. 3, 2001. Born in New Jersey. Former Somerset, N.J., police officer, and owner of a tree trimming firm. Survived by former wife, Dale Rosenfeld. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Donations to Kapaa Rotary Foundation for tree planting.