Posted on: Friday, December 7, 2001

Obituaries

• Shigeomi Kubota, Kaua'i political leader

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ANDREW "ANDY" KANAI ANDERSON, 50, of Kailua, died Dec. 2, 2001. Born in Honolulu. City Parks and Recreation Department's recreation director in Kane'ohe for more than 20 years. Survived by mother, Elizabeth; brother, Harry; sisters, Claryce Obatay and Joette Anderson. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

SIMEON STEVEN CABALLES, 68, of Waipahu, died Nov. 26, 2001. Born in 'Ewa. Retired from GTE Hawaiian Tel. Survived by wife, Mercides; sons, Stephen and Kevin; daughter, Cerenna Aliser; sister, Theresa Fernandez; eight grandchildren. Visitation 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

MARIANO LUZANO CALARA, 75, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 8, 2001. Born in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. A World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Candelaria "Laring"; sons, Gener and Alvin; daughters, Remedios Briones and Merle Camerino; three grandchildren; brothers, Buddy and Oscar; sisters, Victoria, Natolia and Rosita Calara and Hilaria Pangan. Visitation 4:30 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Church, Wai'anae; Mass 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

CARL F. CARPENTER, 81, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2001. Born in Toppenish, Wash. Retired from U.S. Navy. Survived by wife, Mary. Private service held.

WILLIAM LAWRENCE DENIS SR., 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2001. A salesman retired from Westinghouse. A Golden Eagle and member of the St. Louis Alumni Association. Survived by wife, Elsie; sons, William Jr., Allen, Gerald and Stephen; daughter, Sylvia Allen; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PAUL JOSEPH DUGAN, 53, of Mesa, Ariz., died Dec. 1, 2001. A U.S. Navy veteran who participated in the Vietnam War. Survived by wife, Patsy; daughters, Sarah Jean, Heather Marie and Kathrine Lynn; sons, David Paul and John Michael; sisters, Linda Beaumier, Frances O'Neill and Mary Ellen Laracy; brother, Jack; granddaughter, Taelor Raine Spencer. Mainland service today. Arrangements by Meldrum Mortuary, Mesa, Ariz.

EDWARD "EDDIE" EBINGER SR., 87, of Pukalani, Maui, died Nov. 28, 2001. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Survived by son, Robert; daughter, Laverne Teves; brother, Eugene; sister, Bernice; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine's Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary.

RICHARD "RICH" LINCOLN ELDERTS, 45, of Wai'anae, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 14, 2001. Born in Hilo. A member of City of Joy Church. Survived by wife, Therona; son, Reid; daughter, Richlyn; sisters, Verna Duarte and Brigette Mattos. Celebration of New Life Service 11 a.m. Sunday at Poka'i Bay Beach. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

VICTORIA FERREIRA, 94, of Honolulu, died Nov. 26, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired laundry worker. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. today at Blessed Sacrament Church; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial 1:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

PASTOR JOHN S. GILL, 86, of Nanawale Estates, Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 16, 2001. Born in Philadelphia. A division manager at Sears Roebuck and Co. in Florida. Survived by brother, Nick Gulesich. Service 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Hospice of Hilo. Private burial to be held prior to service at request of the deceased. No flowers. Casual attire.

MITSUYO KAGAWA, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 5, 2001. Born in Waimanalo. Survived by sons, Robert, James and Walter; daughter, Jane Miyahira; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Shimada. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.

ALBERT KELII KUAANA, 49, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 2, 2001. Survived by companion, Myra; son, Jay; daughters, Deanna and Jay-Dee; father, Jonah; stepmother, Rita; brothers, Moku Ahnee, Milton Ahnee, Daniel Smith and Jonah Kuaana; sisters, Mapuana Estrada and Charlene Ahnee; a grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

DUKEAL "DUKE" LEE, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A public accountant. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sons, Phillip and Sheldon; daughters, Lynette Sakamoto, Stephanie Nakachi and Anita Lee; brother, Ho Ill; sisters, June McDonald, Sandra Patchin and Sin Yil Lee; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

CHI FAI LIU, 56, of Honolulu, died Nov. 30, 2001. Born in Canton, China. A chef retired from Tasty Chop Suey. Survived by wife, Yuet Lau; sons, Philip and Henry; daughter, Jennifer; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary; Taoist service.

BURNICE LUKE LUM, 78, of Honolulu, died Nov. 23, 2001. Born in Honolulu. An accounting clerk retired from Rattan Art Gallery. Survived by husband, John; son, Jeffrey; daughters, Darrylene Chun and Natalie Hanson; brother, Herbert Luke; sisters, Mae Young and Betty Yin; seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

RICHARD MARTIN, 74, of Honolulu, died Nov. 26, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the City Department of Parks and Recreation. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughters, Patricia Martin, Stephanie Palepale, Mildred Faumuina, Therese Manulee and Kathryn Menor; eight grandsons. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

CHARLES SANTIAGO MATIAS, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2001. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A retired school custodian. Survived by wife, Olivia; sons, Charles Jr., Lawrence and Christopher Matias and Aundre Kalilikane; daughters, Christina, Adela and Carmalita; four grandchildren; brothers, Benny Asebido and Isoladino Matias; sisters, Louise Santana, Hattie Boneza and Mary Takebayashi. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GLENN KAZUYOSHI MIYASAKI, 71, of Honolulu, died Nov. 22, 2001. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A retired postal service carrier. Survived by sons, Daryl and Derrick; three grandchildren; brother, Takeo; sisters, Karen Chow, Kim Murakami and Irene Gardner. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

FRANKLIN SATORU MURAKI, 67, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 30, 2001. A technician retired from the Xerox Company. Survived by wife, Alice; sons, Lance, Glen and Todd; three grandsons. Visitation noon Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Private inurnment of ashes. No flowers. Casual attire.

GEORGE OKIMOTO, 67, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 25, 2001. Born in South Kona, Hawai'i. Retired federal worker. Survived by wife, Betty; daughter, Lynne Johnson; mother, Motoe; brothers, James and Ernest; sister, Erma Ota. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

BONNIE "NANI" NAIWAIALEALE PENAROZA, 62, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Waimea, kaua'i. Retired salesclerk. Survived by husband, Nickey Jr.; daughter, Sueyen Ortiz; son, Nick; mother, Florence Kajiwara; brother, Kenneth Blackstad; sisters, Siebel Sheldon and Paulette Akana. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Kekaha Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

VIOLET RAGASA, 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2001. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by son, Arthur Cummings; daughter, Louella Medeiros; sister, Bernice Tong; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Private inurnment. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

JAMBI-ANN KUUIPOLANI SAMUELS-AMINA, infant daughter of Jesse Samuels and Margaret Amina, died Nov. 27, 2001. Also survived by brother, Jayson; grandparents, James Amina Sr. and Billy Samuels Sr. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes 10 a.m. Casual attire.

FEI YING LIM SIP TONG, 86, of Honolulu, died Nov. 28, 2001. Born in China. Survived by sons, Ken, Philip, Winston and Limek; daughters, Chee Yen, Theresa, Mary and Sophia; 17 grandchildren; brothers, Pan Cheng Chiu and Wan Cheng Chiu; sister, Ying Ying Leong. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CLYDE JOHN VASCONCELLOS SR., 74, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired, self-employed tile setter. Survived by sons, Clyde Jr., Cory and Sean; six grandchildren; brothers, David, Cornwall and Douglas; sister, Frances Chun. Committal service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.