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.
NAOMI AGNES HARDWICK CHAILLE, 88, of Waimanalo, died Dec. 14, 2001. Survived by daughters, Claudia Chaille and Angela Chaille-Meixell; grandchildren, Manu Meixell and Pono Meixell; sisters, Jeannette Reitzel, Frances Lemmon and Noreen Bell. Private service pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
AUGUSTIN DELANOZA, 68, of Kailua, died Dec. 11, 2001. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A civil servant for the federal government. Survived by daughters, Lisa Buen, Stacie-Lynn Waiwaiole and Juliet Delanoza; brothers, Crispino; sisters, Catharina Zambo, Epifania Nereiko and Jameson Delanoza; nine grandchildren. Committal service 2 p.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
THEODORE B. "TEDDY" HIRO, 67, of Hilo, died Dec. 13, 2001. Born in Maunaloa, Moloka'i. A retired house painter. A member of Papa'ikou Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Ah Lan; sons, Theodore "Brada" Jr., Dominic and Christian; daughters, Ramona McKelvy, Lana Haasenritter, Theodora Hiro, Luana Gomes and Elena Kualii; brother, Raymond; sister, Loretta Sirotek; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial at Alae Cemetery. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
TOSHIKO K. ING, 93, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2001. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A member of Good Samaritan Episcopal Church. Survived by husband, Philip; sister, Irene Yuen. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 1801 10th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816.
HASKELL P. KEMPTHORNE, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2001. Born in Canton, Ohio. A member of the U.S. Army 771st Tank Battalion of the 4th Armored Division during World War II and LeBrogres Del-Oceanie F & AM Lodge #2371 of Honolulu, Aloha Temple Shriners. Survived by daughters, Cheri Seith and Millie Szabo; son, John; sister, Charlotte Reeves. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Allmon-Dugger & Hively Funeral Home, Carrollton, Ohio; service 11 a.m. Tuesday.
RAYMOND YEE FARR KONG, 80, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A machinist retired from Building 31 Machine Shop at Pearl Harbor. Survived by wife, Mildred; sons, Gradon, Gary and Ledford; brother, Norman; sisters, Fannie Kam and Violet Chock. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
LOOK KAU LAU, 72, of Pearl City, died Dec. 11, 2001. Retired from the City and County of Honolulu Road Division. Survived by wife, Gemma; son, Richard; daughters, Laurie Lau-Steigerwald and Linda Lau; five grandchildren; brothers, Fook Kau and Arthur Y.K.; sister, Clara. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
CONNEE SUE LINCOLN, 52, died Sept. 13, 2001. Born in Indianapolis, Ind. Formerly of Kona, most recently of Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Jodi Sherman, Heidi Lincoln and Angee Lincoln; a grandson; mother, Mary Weathers; sister, Cindy Melin; brothers, Jeff Weathers, Scott Weathers and Tim Weathers. Memorial service and scattering of ashes to be held 10 a.m. Dec. 22 at Kailua Beach Park Pavilion.
NINA J. LINCOLN, 72, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 7, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired manager for the former Liberty House and Andrade's department stores and curator/docent at Hulihe'e Palace, Kailua, Kona. Survived by husband, Wilfred; son, Vernon; daughter, Rowena Pettus; brother, Melecio Jacobo and Frankie Jacobo; sisters, Ana Mae Lincoln and Dolores Medeiros; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass 11 a.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mauka Chapel of Borthwick Mortuary. Committal service 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
JOHN KAMAUOHA MAKEPA SR., 72, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 7, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A foreman retired from Oahu Construction. Survived by wife, Gwendolyn; sons, John Jr. and Darryle; daughters, Susan Kalilikane, Patti-Mae Basso and Carmelita Mikaele; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.
LORETTA TOMOKO MAYEDA, 68, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2001. Born in North Kona, Hawai'i. A teacher retired from the Department of Education. Survived by sister, Carol Kuroda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
DAVID AKIRA MURAMOTO, 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2001. Born in Waialua, Hawai'i. A retired self-employed photographer. Survived by wife, Florence; daughter, Karen Hirota; two grandchildren; brother, Masane; sister, Margaret Ogoshi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROSELINE "LOKE" NAPOLEON, 69, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Dec. 13, 2001. Born in Opihihale, South Kona, Hawai'i. A member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survived by sons, Anthony Aina, Joseph Kealoha, Gilbert Kealoha, Robert "Tosh" Kealoha, Gibson Napoleon, Gary Napoleon and Charles Terral; daughters, Roseannamary Moniz-Viveiros, Delphine Kealoha, Harriet Mamone and Georgette Rigg; brothers, Albert Ohi'a and Colburn Ohi'a; sister, Agnes Lindsey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday; service 10 a.m. Burial at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
ROBERT TSUGIO "BOB" NII, 48, of Hilo, died Dec. 5, 2001. Born in Hilo. A parts department supervisor for Automotive Supply Center, Ltd. An avid fisherman and hunter. Survived by parents, Katsumi and Mitsuko; sister, Elsie Miyazono; aunts and uncles. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
EZIKIEL PAGDILAO PASCUA SR., 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 9, 2001. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A stevedore retired from Castle & Cooke. Survived by wife, Esperanza; sons, Ezikiel Jr. and Petronilo; daughters, Adelina Labasan, Adeline Tacub and Gloria Pascua; brothers, Enrique and Juan; sisters, Celestina Baldugo and Pia Pascua; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Friday at mauka chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
ALFRED LEIMAKANI ROBINS, 73, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 5, 2001. Born in Waimea, Hawai'i. Survived by uncle, Harry; cousin, Kuulei Aki; cousins; special friend, Blanche Amps. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
FELINO SAJO SEVILLA, 77, of Pearl City, died Dec. 12, 2001. Born in Gasan, Marinduque, Philippines. Retired from Bureau Internal Revenue as a head teller. Also employed by Freeman Guard and E.K. Fernandez. Survived by sons, Arnulfo, Aristeo, Felino "Jojo" and Octavius; daughters, Fatima "Tina" Sarmiento and Fenina Sevilla; six grandchildren; brother, Henry; sister, Lina Sales; six grandchildren; brother, Henry; sister, Lina Sales. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
MITUGU SHIMIZU, 85, of Mililani, died Dec. 12, 2001. Born in 'Ewa. An electrician retired from Oahu Sugar Company. Survived by wife, Fujie; son, Raymond; daughter, Lenora Inoue; a brother; four sisters; three grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
LEO T. SODETANI, 83, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Honolulu and Maui, died Nov. 20, 2001. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired Pan American Airways employee. Survived by wife, Betsey; daughter, Gail Shiosaki; two grandchildren; brother, Toshimi; sisters, Yurie Kim, Edith Sakai and Donna Woo. Service held in San Jose, Calif.
SCOTT TAKEJI SUGANUMA, 42, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A medical supplies delivery person formerly with Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
HAROLD YASUICHI TOMAI, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 12, 2001. Born in Japan. A stockbroker for H. Kawano & Company, Inc. and retired certified public accountant. Survived by son, Dr. Elbert; daughter, Valerie Taylor; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Cliff and Peter; sister, Ruth Nishijima. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MAXIMO CORTEZ VILLANIDA, 74, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 10, 2001. Born in Kapahi, Hawai'i. Employed by Grove Farm Sugar and retired as an aircraft fuel operator at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Parmalee; daughters, Dawn and Elsbeth; son, Wade; sisters, Felipa Esteban, Philomena Peralta, Erinia Fegaroa and Terry Reyes; brother, Johnson; adopted daughter, Brenda Brun; two grandsons. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, Kane'ohe, O'ahu No flowers. Aloha attire.