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.
SEIKO ARAKAKI, 75, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 7, 2001. Born in Pearl City. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Army platoon sergeant. Survived by son, Teruo Sawada, and William and Lawrence; daughter, Lola Miyashiro; 12 grandchildren; brother, Takeo and James; sister, Mitsuko Oshiro and Alice Smith. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
LUCILLE BURTON, 90, of Kailua, died Dec. 1, 2001. Born in Knoxville, Pa. Retired Pohai Nani Care Center nurse. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Monday at St. John Vinney Church, Enchanted Lake; service noon. No flowers. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
NEAL KAUKEOULI CAMPBELL, 60, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 9, 2001. Born in Makawao, Maui. Heavy equipment operator for Goodfellow Brothers Inc., Local 3, and various construction companies. Survived by wife, Cindy Lee; children, Joann, Ivy Jean, Angela, Scott and Sabryah-Lee; three grandchildren; mother, Esther; several brothers and sisters. Visitation 5 p.m. tomorrow at Kaahumanu Congregational Church, Maui; celebration of life, 6 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.
PHILIP MYENG WHON CHOO, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 9, 2001. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired Matson Navigation Co. merchant seaman. Survived by wife, Kimiko; son, Philip; daughter, Katherine; brother, Charles; sister, Linda Akana. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.
CAROLINA CLEMENTE CUNNINGHAM, 72, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 9, 2001. Born in Paombong, Bulacan, Philippines. Former United Methodist deaconess; and a piano, organ and voice teacher. Survived by husband, William "Bill"; children, Dawn, William Jr., Glena, Rosanne, June and Christopher; sister, Elisa Santos; brother, Juanito. Visitation 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Kahaluu United Methodist Church; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
GARY FERGUSON, of Newman, Ga., formerly of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2001. Continental Airlines captain. Survived by wife, Bonnie; son, Brian; daughter, Tracie Craig; "star" (step-) children, Kimberly, Kevin and Christopher Williams; seven grandchildren; sister, Betty DeVries. Mainland services held. Arrangements by McKoon Funeral Home, Newman.
HATSUKO FUJIMOTO, 86, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Nov. 29, 2001. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Roy and James; daughters, Emma Koyanagi, Hattie Kanda and Joanne Kodama; brother, Yoshio Takemoto; sister, Yukie Nagata; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
JOHN EJI FUKUMOTO, 72, of Placentia, Calif., died Nov. 18, 2001. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired technician. Survived by brothers, Yoshiaki and David; sisters, Tomiko Yoshina and Midori Fujimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i,
TRAVIS MATTHEW HOVEY, 23, of Kailua, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Provo, Utah. A student; and NAPA Auto Parts delivery driver. Survived by parents, Scott and Joelyn; brother, Scott Jr., Robert and Kai; sister, Pohai; grandparents, Harold and Phyllis, Joseph Travis and Chiquta Travis. Visitation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua Chapel; service 7:30 p.m. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
TAISALI ILI, 71, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 5, 2001. Born in Western Samoa. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moanalua Second Ward. Survived by husband, Tootoo; sons, Taugata, Kirisimasi and Tootoo Jr.; daughters, Toalima Sila, Asosa Peni, Asogafua Tupuola, Emma, Naomi and Tracy; 46 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Masitalo. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moanalua Second Ward; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.
EMILIA BORROMEO KAAHANUI, 78, of Halawa Heights, died Dec. 8, 2001. Born in Baquio City, Philippines. Retired from Pan American Airlines. Survived by husband, Henry Jr.; son, Henry III; daughters, Eileen Tanaka, Vivian Walker, Elizabeth Curtiss, Edna Owan, Ella Tolentino and Vanessa Browne; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Juanita Reyes and Alejandria Regino. Visitation 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 'Aiea Ward; service 7:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
GROVER SEU TET LEE, 73, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 25, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaii Newspaper Agency pressman. Survived by wife, Alma; daughters, Winnie Adolpho and Kehau Lopes; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; stepsons, Arnold and Nelson Failing; stepdaughters, Priscilla Fernandez, Cheryl Failing and Nadine Ching; nine step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Clinton Lee; sisters, Hilda Fo, Winifred DeMotta and Ethel Keawe. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 11 a.m.; private burial. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
LLEWELLYN FREDERICK LLOYD, 93, of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2001. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Annette; sons, Richard, Robert and David; daughters, Gail Sullivan, Jeanne Light and Deborah Miraflor; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Services pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
GABINA TANGLIB MAKIL, 67, Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died Dec. 3, 2001. A homemaker. Born in Tadian, Mountain Province, Philippines. Survived by husband, Roman; sons, Gary and Jun; daughters, Gloria Decaleng, Sandy Buenavista, Judith Makil and Julieth Aling; brothers, Puput and Sapilito Tanglib; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Central kona Union Church, Hawai'i; service 6 p.m. Services and burial pending in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary, Honolulu, and Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i.
LELEIFATUFA FALEALO MAUGA, 76, of Honolulu, died Nov. 26, 2001. Born in Western Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Gagamoe Tuiala, Christina Suapaia, Ruta Afuola and Bernadette Leota; son, John; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 2 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MARGARET MONIZ-TAVARES MORTON, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 9, 2001. Born in Hamakua Poko, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by son, Kenneth Harmon; daughters, Irene Boteilho, Dorothy Gouveia, Caroline "Blondie" Cabrinha and Patsy Daffron; sisters, Agnes Lopes and Rosie Polson; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Maui; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at St. John's Episcopal Church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.
SEINI PEPE NAEATA, 55, of Hau'ula, died Dec. 8, 2001. Born in Tonga. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Tomu; daughters, Makasini Tuiasoa, Lesley Tuitavuki, Betsy Naeata and Tupou Taumoepeau; sons, Viliami and Siosifa; mother, Mele Niupalau; sisters, Anaseini Siniva Palu, Vika Lolohea Pauni, Sulia Unga, Taku Heleta, Peti Neiufi, Ofa Falekaono, Lela Tatafu and Ngaki Tuatonga; brothers, Kaliopasi Niupalau, Viliami Alipate Niupalau Niupalau, Sosaia Niupalu and Asipeli Niupalau; 19 grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula Sixth Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
CAROLINA BANDARLIPE RANIA, 62, of Waipahu, died Nov. 21, 2001. Born in San Fabian, Pangasinan, Philippines. Honolulu International Airport baggage checker. Survived by husband, Jose "Joe"; brother, Prudencio Bandarlipe; sisters, Rosita Ymana, Rizalina Lugto, Conchita and Felomina Bandarlipe, and Teodora Rillera. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Casual attire.
EMMA GRACE REED, 84, of Waipahu, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Greenville, Texas. Retired cook. Survived by son, Cornelius Potter. Private service held. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
ROBERT RHODA JR., 17, of Mililani, died Dec. 5, 2001. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by mother, Laurie Victorino; father, Robert Sr.; stepmother, Dolores Savella; sisters, Jolyn Garcia, Angela Rodgers, Trinda Sams and Kim Coleman; grandmother, Leadora Victorino; fiancee, Daclyn Lunasco. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai chapel; service 7 p.m.; burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
TOMEKO SUMIKI, 93, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died Dec. 9, 2001. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Jitsuo, Jitsumi, Satoshi and Robert; daughters, Rhoda Sumiki and Dale Kunimitsu; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 2 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.
WENDY SYLVA (BORGES), 34, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 5, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Harold; daughters, Erika-Lyn and Joslynn; son, John-Ray; parents, Norman and Henrietta Borges; brother, Randy Borges; sisters, Caroldean Borges, Robin Ortiz and Samantha Borges-Paiva. Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.
TAKAO "TANI" TANIMOTO, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 10, 2001. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Former JW Glover Co. shovel operator; owner of the former Smile Inn Restaurant; retired manager, former BJ Furniture Co.; and former Hilo Muni Golf Pro Shop employee. Survived by wife, Sachiko; son, Brian; daughters, Linda Hong, Arleen Yoshimura and April Michaels; brothers, Susumu; sister, Bessie Ishii; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; memorial service 4 p.m. Casual attire.
HILDRED L. TWITTY, 98, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Peachum, Vt. Active in the P.E.O. Survived by daughter, Anne; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Dolly MacPherson. Scattering of ashes at sea, from 4 p.m. gathering Sunday at Lanikai Park (down Kaiolena Street). Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ROSALINE IGNACIO VIERRA, also known as "The Cookie Lady," 86, of Waipahu, formerly of San Jose and Yuba City, Calif; and 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 31, 2001. Survived by daughter, Judith Ann; son, Rodney; sister, Anne Pereira; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial celebration of life 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; inurnment to follow. No flowers; donations to the church's building fund, or one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
MELVIN KAIPO VIGILLA, 39, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2001. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Innovative Electric Inc. operations manager. Survived by wife, Evelyn; son, Isaac; daughter, Kristine; brothers, Paul, Timothy and Jeffrey; sisters, Juleeann DeFiebre and Adeline Sears. Visitation 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama campus, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel; service 4 p.m. Visitation also 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation again 8 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.
JUAN "JOHNNY" SOMERA WIGAN, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2001. Born in Salcedo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Cinerama Reef Hotel. Survived by wife, Edna; stepson, Serafin Justo Jr.; stepdaughters, Elizabeth Yarbrough and Catherine Galvizo; three grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
CASEY JORDAN KEOLAIKAWAILANI WOODWARD, 9, of Punalu'u, died Dec. 2, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A Hauula Elementary School fourth-grader. Survived by parents, Wesley and Jodi "Princess"; brother, Christopher "Kalamaku"; grandmothers, Helen Relacion and Francine; Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Greater Mount Zion Holiness Church; service 11:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.
ROY KIYOSHI YASUTOMI, 26, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, James; mother, Kiyo; and brother, Robert. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
KIMIE "KIMI" YOKOYAMA, 79, of Honolulu, died Dec. 8, 2001. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Survived by husband, Kiyoto; son, Jon; brother, Keichi Kobayashi; sisters, Hatsuye Harada, Jane Omura, Marie Lum and Sumie Ikeda. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at Wesley United Methodist church; memorial service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
FRANK P. ZUBICK JR., 73, of Pearl City, died Dec. 6, 2001. Born in Butte, Mont. A photographer, cameraman and chief electrician at Neal Blaisdell Center; and vice president, Allied Crafts, I.A.T.S.E. union, Local 665. Survived by sister, Marguerite Bernasconi. Cemetery committal service 3 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers; donations to Food Allergy Network, 10400 Eaton Place, #107, Fairfax, VA 22030. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
