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.
JILL NHU-HUONG MILLER, 80, Hawai'i's second Vietnamese immigrant, died of leukemia Thursday in Kaimuki, where she worked as a volunteer, one-woman Vietnamese social service bureau. See story.
GARY S. ARISUE, 50, of Kane'ohe, died June 16, 2001. Born in Kula, Maui. A painter retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by brothers, Blane and Wesley. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
FAITH ATOIA, 40, of Wai'anae, died June 13, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Siaosi; companion, Calvin; sons, Calvin and Kamalani Antone and Malachi and Micah; mother, Sharon Wong; brother, Joseph Wong; sisters, Honeygirl Laimana, Betty Lou Baldamero, Halelu, Ruth and Malawai Wong; grandmother, Hattie Kamealoha. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Resurrection of Life Church; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
RALPH J. CHOTE, 79, of Rio Rancho, N.M., died July 2, 2001. A former Waimanalo resident. Survived by wife, Mary; children, Suzanne Vawter and Patty Puhl; hanai daughter, Cinny Shaw; four grandchildren; sister, Mabel Clark; brother, Raymond. Burial to be at sea off Diamond Head.
DEAN JACK CARVER JR., 56, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died June 29, 2001. Born in Oregon. A carpenter. Survived by daughters, Michelle Baines and Gina Baines; mother, Marjorie Bryant. Service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
THERESA CLARK, 69, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 3, 2001. Survived by sons, Charles Jr., Charles Arneson and Bobby Arneson; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Jackie Arneson; sister, Lynn Yuen. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; prayer 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ANTHONY "TONY" AKIONA CUMMINGS JR., 57, of Orange, Calif., died May 28, 2001. A retired chief master sergeant. Survived by wife, Lorraine; son, Aaron; mother, Amy Lavalouis; brothers, Calvin Cummings and Dan Lavalouis; sisters, Mamo Kapowai and Kaipo Smith. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Private burial service to be held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
JAYCHELLE K. DeLIMA, infant daughter, of Leilani Castillo and Billy Joel "B.J." DeLima, of Wai'anae, died June 22, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents; sister, Jailynn; grandparents, Lorin Rellin, Bernadine Castillo, Sybil Rellin and Saturnino Rellin; aunt, Floreen Yamagata; uncle, Geovanni Castillo. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Shields of Faith Christian Church, Wai'anae; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangments by Moanalua Mortuary.
TAAVILI ESELU, 77, of 'Aiea, died June 30, 2001. Born in Fagaalu, American Samoa. Retired from U.S. Coast Guard. Survived by wife, Failaulau; sons, Ipulasi, Eselu, Tavita Lagafuina, Raymond, O'Brian and Bruce; daughter, Fern Pelel; brother, Faipule Savaii; sisters, Fuamata and Sapela; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 'Aiea Ward.; service noon. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
ROMULO L. "ROMMEL" GEYROZAGA, 37, of Honolulu, died June 29, 2001. Born in Davao City, Philippines. Survived by mother, Alicia; hanai mother, Buenaventurada Magbanua; brothers, Willefranco, Guidardo and Siegfredo; sisters, Mercydita Montero, Divina Mabanag, Meriam Lapinig and Daisy Catalan. Visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.
KUICHI "FRED" IZUKA, 85, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2001. Born in Hanap«p«, Kaua'i. A member of Hanapepe McBride Club. Survived by son, Vernon; daughters, Gladys Yoshizawa and Gail Kaneshiro; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Ichiro Izuka. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
SAVILI FONOIMOANA MONIZ, 76, of Pearl City, died June 23, 2001. Born in Western Samoa. Devoted mother and grandmother. Survived by son, Gene; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Simamao and Kosena Fonoimoana; sisters, Lemao Pauaii, Talalelei Afalava, Feiloai Otple and Malia Soloman. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
TADASHI SHINMURA, 79, of Pearl City, died July 3, 2001. Born in Hul«'ia, Kaua'i. Retired from Kamehameha Schools plant nursery. Survived by wife, Janet; daughter, Amy Kanemoto, Donna Mikasa and Bonnie Furukawa; four grandchildren; brother, Satoshi; sister, Lillian Shiraki, Helen Freeman and Bette Tanaka. Service 2 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROSALIE "RUSTY" AKUNA PETERS, 82, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 3, 2001. Born on O'ahu. Employed with Watase U-Drive and Lihu'e McDonalds. Survived by sons, Hollis and Dennis; sisters, Puanani Char, Lillian Park, Elsie Kali and Beverly Kahaleuumi; brothers, Daniel Akuna, Abraham Akuna, Bernard Malaia, George Malaia, Kenneth Malaia and Gordon Akuna; five grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Lihue First Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
SATURNINO CASTRO RACELO, 86, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died July 2, 2001. Born in Koloa. A retired tool supply clerk with the sugar industry for Grove Farm. Survived by son, Allan; brother, Mauro Racelo; sister, Victoria Hilacion; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary chapel, Koloa; service 2 p.m.; burial at St. Raphael's Church cemetery. Casual attire.
CECIL CONRAD SHUMAKER II, 36, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2001. Born in Langley Air Force Base, Va. A master sergeant for the U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Beverli; daughter, Rachelle; son, Mason; parents, Cecil and Judson; sister, Margaret Pearson; grandmother, Eva; hanai son, Sean Palmerton. Service 10 a.m. Monday at Nellis Chapel, Hickam Air Force Base. Aloha or military attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
FELOMINA TRINIDAD, 81, of Wai'anae, died June 26, 2001. Born in Dolores, Abra, Philippines. Survived by sons, Francisco and Ben Ariota; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MERVLYN OSHITA TSUGAWA, 69, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2001. Born in 'Aiea. A homemaker. Survived by husband, George; daughter, Pamela; brothers, Paul and Howard Oshita; sisters, Sally Nakatsu, Eva Omori and Jennis Umetsu. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
JOHN HENRY WELLS, 86, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2001. Born in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel who, after retirement, had a second career with Honolulu Ford. Involved with Friends of Diamond Head. Survived by former wife, Marjorie; sons, Ken, Kevin and Richard; daughters, Debra and Tracy; 11 grandchildren; stepmother, Donna; sister, Mary Fisher. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
