Obituaries
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A funeral will be held at 5 p.m. tomorrow for the Rev. GIKO YOSHIHIRO TSUGE, the retired chief minister of the Big Island's largest Buddhist church. Tsuge, 92, died July 6 in Hilo. See story.
KENNETH HIROJI ABE, 86, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2001. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A retired city Urban Renewal Program administrator. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughters, Judith Kato, Susan Abe and Lorene Waggaman; brothers, Masaji, Masao, Howard and Koji; sister, Hatsuno Shinbo; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
ANN HARUKO AOYAGI, 93, of Kane'ohe, died July 4, 2001. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Harry and Henry; daughters, Alma Aoyagi and Florence Pangkee; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
THELMA LYNNE I. CHESNAR, 77, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, formerly of South Point, Ka'u, Hawai'i, died July 5, 2001. Born in Houston. Retired president of the Alief, Texas Chamber of Commerce. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth "Stacey" Spikerman; son, James "Jim" Chesnar; sister, Geraldine Veilunas; two grandsons. Visitation 4 p.m. to sunset Saturday at Lai O Makahiki, Miloli'i, South Kona; service at sunset. (Highway markers to be erected.) Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.
KIM HEEN CHING, 85, of Honolulu, died July 4, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Federal retiree. Survived by sons, George and Naoya Hokama; sisters, Ruby Au and Rosaline Ching. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
LOUIS "UNCLE LUI" COSTA, 87, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died July 6, 2001. Born in Kekaha. Kekaha Sugar Co. journeyman. Survived by brothers, Fred Costa and Frank De Costa Sr.; and special friend, Manuel Castillo. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Kekaha; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow in Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
EVELYN TARSILLA SANORIA DISMAYA, 84, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died July 7, 2001. Born in Pahoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Roger, Eugene and Ernie Orevillo, Al Acob Jr., and Jeffrey Acob; daughters, Mildred Morante, Sally Tagalicod, Juliet Marion, Carmen Fontes, Frances Aiona, Caroline Roque, Norma Acob and Sandra Acob; sister, Rosita Palisbo; hanai sons, Nathan and Allan Orevillo; 42 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Pahoa Catholic Church cemetery. Casual attire.
DALE KALEINANI DOWNEY, 54, of Waipahu, died July 2, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Thomas III, Claude and Nicholas; sisters, Genevieve Tachera, Margaret Ortiz and Katherine Chong. Service over ashes 9 a.m. Saturday at Ma'ili Beach Park, fronting Maili Pink Market; scattering of ashes 11 a.m., Poka'i Bay. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
JOSE CANDELARIA GARCIA, 84, of Kane'ohe, died June 28, 2001. Born in Manila, Philippines. Retired from Honolulu Community Action Program, and Filipino Catholic Clubs publicity officer. Survived by son, Jose III; daughters, Josie Rayray and Priscilla Paulino; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
DAWN DANIELLE HORWATH, 26, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Goodwill Industries of Hawaii Day Program participant, participant with Special Olympics, and Easter Seals volunteer. Survived by parents, Robert and Ann; sister, Courtney;' grandparents, Mary Mason and Leonard and Dolores Held. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus; memorial service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers; contributions to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, 2610 Kilihau St., Honolulu, HI 96819-2020. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
WILLIAM L.F. HUDDY, 73, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died July 6, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Kauai Police Department; Navy League member; and ARC (formerly Association of Retarded Citizens) board member. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Heidy Yamamoto and Helga Fuchtner; sister, Nohi Ako; brother, Joseph; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 4:45 p.m. Friday at Kapaa Missionary Church; service 5 p.m.; scattering of ashes at sea to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
SHIGERU ITO, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 2, 2001. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. C. Brewer Sugar Co. accountant. Survived by son, Merrill; daughters, Charilyn Ito and Lynette Hines; five grandsons. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m. Casual attire.
The Rev. DAVID K. "CHAMP" KAIU, 74, died July 2, 2001. Born in Waipoli, Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Haines, Isaac, Miles "Skip" and Edward; daughters, Deborah Kaiu-Brown and Alicia Kaiu Faubion; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou O Ke Akua Church, Kalihi; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
DAVID "UNCLE JACKIE" "KAHUKU DAVID" NAWAI KALUHIOKALANI, 82, of Waialua, died July 3, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hawaiian Meat Co. Survived by sons, Clarence, Walter and Buddylee; daughters, Sylvia Kaluhiokalani-Pebley, Delores Kaluhiokalani-Rowe, Edith Kaluhiokalani-Kaikuana and Naomi Kaluhiokalani-Kaaiawaawa; stepsons, Damien Ho and Davie Silva; 25 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Cremation to follow.
MOLLY CATHERINE KEMPLIN, 63, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2001. Survived by husband, Perry; son, Jefferson; foster mother, Lucille Marshall; foster sister, Janet Helm. Celebration of life and buffet 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at China House Restaurant. No flowers; donations to American Diabetes Association of Hawaii. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KAM HU LAU, 95, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2001. Born in Hawai'i. Retired Dole Pineapple Co. chemist. Survived by wife, Elaine; son, Kelvin; daughter, Connie Miller; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside services 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
ALEJO T. LAZO, 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 10, 2001. Born in Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Ultramar Chemical Co. laborer. Survived by hanai daughters, Harriet Daog, Vanita Kaleo, Cecilia Polikapu-Samson and Sandi Claveria; hanai son, Francis Claveria; and caregiver, Francisca Caballero. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
WINFRED "SONNY" "LEFTY" YUK KEN LEE, 69, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2001. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil engineer. Survived by wife, Lynn; sons, Michael and Anthony; daughters, Linda Cullen and Kristina Rodrigues; stepdaughter, Janel Ajimura; brother, John Lee Jr.; sisters, Lenora Cassil, Lila Umiamaka and Helene Ryan; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service noon. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.
YOUNG JAY LEE, 83, of Honolulu, died July 4, 2001. Born in Hawai'i. Outrigger Canoe Club employee. Survived by wife, Jennie; son, Gregory; sister, Gertrude Kelley. Memorial service 8 a.m. tomorrow at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
STEPHEN DAI HEEN LOW, 66, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2001. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrical engineer. Survived by wife, Linda; son, Sanford; daughter, Liane Low-Bevett; brother, Elvin; sisters, Sylvia Lee and Merle Hu. Memorial services 6 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers.
YVONNE ANN MADAWI, 58, of Honaunau, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 22, 2001. Born in Honaunau, Kona, Hawai'i. A H. Cho Enterprise, Inc. field supervisor. Survived by sisters, Beatrice Cho, Barbara and Elaine Liilii; brothers, Clifford, Glenn and Michael. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict's (Painted Church) Church Hall; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Kona.
CONSOLACION SAN JUAN MERCADO, 74, of Kapolei, died July 5, 2001. Born in the Philippines. Survived by husband, Rodrigo Sr.; son, Rodrigo Jr.; daughter, Maria Tess Donor and Aaron; brothers, Potenciano, "Atong" and Nestor San Juan; sisters, Felina San Juan and Carmen Aster; nine grandchildren. Service to be held in the Philippines. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
JEFFREY MULLINEAUX, 39, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died June 28, 2001. Born in New Jersey. A boat engineer. Survived by wife, Theresa; daughters, Yves and Kaylan; father, Virgil; mother, Agnes Goodin; sisters, Maria Schlemmer and Viola Prichett. Service held. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary.
HELEN TAGNIPES ORTOGERO, 73, of Wai'anae, died July 4, 2001. Born in Pu'ukulii, Maui. Survived by sons, Lt. Col Martin Jr., USAF (Ret.), Anthony and Randy; daughter, Theresa Adric and Kathleen; sister, Lucy Galon; grandchildren, Monica and Ava Ortogero, Alika, Azure and Amber Adric, Makani, Kainalu and Kanoe Ortogero; great-grandchildren, Maluhi Yoho, Michela and Joseph Hayes, Keola Dric, Izaiah and Cody Montibon. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire.
HELENA "AUNTIE EMMA" PAKI, 96, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Ainsley; nieces and nephews. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.
JOHN H. PEACH, 87, of Kane'ohe, died July 7, 2001. Born in Lamont, Okla. A retired FAA maintenance supervisor. Survived by wife, Marguerite; sons, Joseph Michael and John Cabot; daughter, Maris; four grandchildren; brothers, Walter and Phillips; sisters, Sr. Mary Eileen and Dorothy. Graveside service 2 p.m. today at Oahu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hawaiian Humane Society. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
SUZANNE "SUZIE" P. PERREIRA-PICO, 51, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 6, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A child care provider. Survived by husband, Alfred; mother, Thelma Pacheco; brother, Frederick "Ricky" Whitney; sister, Louise McLean; 12 nieces and nephews. Visitation 1 to 2:15 p.m. Friday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; prayer service 2:15 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
HENRY CLARENCE PETERS, 84, of California, formerly of Honolulu, died May 24, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A former Honolulu International Airport assistant superintendent. Survived by wife, Catherine; sons, Roger, Ronald, Robert and Riley; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
ARTHUR MORTON PETTLER, 87, of Wailua, Kaua'i, died July 3, 2001. Born in Pennsylvania. A physician. Survived by wife, Marian; son, Peter; daughters, Penny Jennings and Peggy Ellenburg; seven grandchildren. Private services. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
DORIS HARUYO SAKAI, 87, of Kapaau, Kohala, hawai'i, died July 7, 2001. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Norman and Edwin; daughters, Gail Kong, May Igawa, Fay Abe and Iris Kaneshiro; sister, Hisayo Hasegawa; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service over the ashes 3 p.m. Friday at Kohala Jodo Mission. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.
RAYMOND HACHIRO "HACHI" "POKU" SUMIDA, 77, of 'Aiea, died July 5, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired Fort Shafter maintenance inspector. Veteran of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the Korean War. Survived by wife, Kay; sons, Allan and Gary; daughter, Aileen Ogomori; brothers, Leighton and Haruo; six grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Inurnment 2 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire.
ELIZABETH T. TAKAHASHI, 88, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2001. Born in Wailua. Survived by husband, Shinzo; sister, Gertrude Oba.; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KENNETH OSAMU TAKASHIMA, 59, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 8, 2001. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A boat captain. Survived by wife, Carol; brother, Herbert. Gathering of friends 6 p.m. tomorrow at Lahaina Harbor. Scattering of ashes to follow. Celebration of life at a later date. Loose flowers and lei welcome. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
JASON MASAMI UEHARA, 47, of Honolulu, formerly of Mana, Kaua'i, died July 6, 2001. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A Noelani Elementary School custodial foreman. Survived by mother, Bernice; brothers, Clifton and Floyd; sister, Iris; nephews and niece. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
RUTH LOUIE WONG, 93, of Honolulu, died June 27, 2001. Born in Oakland, Calif. Survived by son, Franklin; daughters, Ruthlyn Stephan and Georgene Rognier; sister, Jenny Mew; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; memorial service 10 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Nuuanu Memorial Park.
MATSUO YOKOYAMA, 88, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died July 6, 2001. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired general contractor. Survived by sons, Kenneth, George and Howard; daughters, Charlotte Kurtz and Jean Alden; sisters, Kimiyo Takahashi and Dorothy Ikeda; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Pa'auilo Hongwanji Mission, Hawai'i; service over ashes 5 p.m. No flowers. casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
HIDESHI YOSHIMOTO, 81, died June 29, 2001. Born in Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i. Retired Hirano Brothers Construction Co. carpenter. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, Ronald, Glen, Randall and Chester; daughters, Corinne Ono and Mitzi Kadohiro; brothers, Fred and Asaichi; sisters, Akiko, Natsumi "Nancy" Abe and Haruko "Molly" Tanaka, and Furuko "Sally" Smith; five grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua, Hawai'i; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
