Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
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JOHN FUJIEKI SR., who helped build the family-owned Star Markets into a successful food store chain as its president, chairman and chief executive officer, died Monday in Honolulu. He was 84. See story.
Kona tourism figure, artist and children's author JOAN YVONNE "VONNIE" LYONS died Monday at Kona Community Hospital. She was 71. See story.
KIMIKO AGATA, 91, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, formerly of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 14, 2001. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Edith Okiishi, Julie Tomita, Amy Kodera and Naomi Shiroma; son, Edwin Ogata; sister, Ruth Miyahara; seven grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Kapaa Jodo Mission, Kaua'i; service 3:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
MOSES MOKE ALOHIKEA, 61, of Wai'anae, died July 15, 2001, Born in Kaua'i. Survived by son, Alfred; daughter, Laura Range, Kaui Betham and Kawai Choi; sister, Sally Ebenal; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,'Ewa Beach First Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
EUGENIA BERGONIA, 58, of Hanamaulu, Kaua'i, died July 13, 2001. Born in the Philippines. A Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital nurse's aide. Survived by husband, Ben; daughters, Rose Koerte Jr., Jaselyn Garcia and Lafrance Estrella; son, Norman; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vinoncio Madrid; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two hanai grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
IDA MAY CABRAL, 96, of Waipahu, died July 15, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired Department of Education school teacher. Survived by daughter, Jorene Litton; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; great-great grandson. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
FLORENCE "AUNTY NANI" CHAI-YOUNG, 78, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2001. A retired federal telephone operator for Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia. Survived by son, Ralph; nieces and nephews. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ALICE JIN TAI CHONG, 85, of Honolulu, died July 11, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired from American Security Bank, downtown branch. Survived by husband, Peter; sons, Stanley "Akee" and Wilbert "Oney"; daughters, Lois Ichimura and Janice Chong; brother, Philip Kam; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
RALPH J. CHOTE, 79, a former resident of Honolulu, died July 1, 2001. Survived by wife, Mary; children, Suzanne Vawler and Patty Puhi; hanai daughter, Cinny Shaw; four grandchildren; sister, Mable Clark; brother, Raymond. Ashes to be scattered off Diamond Head Sept. 9 with vessel leaving from Hawaii Yacht Club.
RICHARD AH HUNG CHOW SR., 75, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died July 16, 2001. Born in Niumalu, Kaua'i. A lineman foreman retired from Hawaiian Tel and a U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Mildred "Kuki"; sons, Richard Jr., Lloyd and Timmy; hanai son, Kaleo Oana; daughters, Colleen Nadarisay and Noelle Kimura; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Ah Aki, Kenneth and Raymond; sisters, Dorothy Huddy and Gladys Davis. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Lihu'e Salvation Army Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
HARRIET VICTORIA CLEMENT, 94, of Kailua, O'ahu, died July 8, 2001. Born in Chicago, Ill. A retired medical administrative assistant. Survived by sister, Gerry Bauman. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
JAMES STANLEY CORDEIRO, 69, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 12, 2001. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Survived by half brother, Herbert Lato; hanai brothers, Ives, Richard and Paul; hanai sisters, Cindy Ann Cordeiro, Paula Reinhardt, Richanna Clark and Bernadette Awana; aunt, Annie Anduha. Private service. Memorial donations to Ives Cordeiro, P.O. Box 2428, Wai'anae, O'ahu 96792. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
VINCENT DE COSTA, 69, of Makaweli, Kaua'i, died July 16, 2001. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A truck driver retired from Gay and Robinson Plantation. Survived by wife, Bertha; daughter, Theresa Koki; sons, Vicent, Craig and Damien; Sheree Koki, Ciarra Koki, Bronson Shigeshi, Koki and Holdon Koki and Keola, Vincent, Alanna, Clifton, Nicole and Damien Jr.; brothers, William, George and Robert; sisters, Mary Rita, Kathyr Pace and Adeline Pereira. Visitation from 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Hearts Church, Waimea; Mass 4:30 p.m.; burial at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
HATTIE DEGUZMAN, 84, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2001. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. An inspector retired from Dole Cannery. Survived by daughters, Gina Valle and Dolores Santiago; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Daniel Mabida, Gilbert Mabida and Ernest Mabida; sisters, Helen Suyat and Flora Tano. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church; eulogy 11:15 a.m.; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
AGUSTIN "GUSTIN" GANO DELA CRUZ, 70, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 4, 2001. Born in Ragas, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of Local 368 employed at Akahi Services. Survived by wife, Carmen; sons, Agustin Jr., Demetrio and Greg; daughters, Leonida McGlone and Florentina de la Cruz; brother, Valentin; sister, Matilde Pascual; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
LEONIDES "LEO" ABAD DIGOS, 58, of Kapolei, Hawai'i, died July 15, 2001. Born in Basco, Batanes, Philippines. A utilityman first class retired from the U.S. Navy, at Fort Shafter Public Works Center. Survived by wife, Marina; son, Jason; daughter, Marcia Maniego; six grandchildren; father, Gaudencio; brothers, Afing, Boying Jr. and Hector. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Military honors to be bestowed 8:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
JAMES "JIMMY" GONSALVES, 71, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died July 14, 2001. Born in Honoka'a. A retired valet/greeter for Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, previously employed at Fujimoto Super Service and Ignacio's Auto Service. Survived by father, Antone Sr.; sons, Jaime Iwasaki, James "Gonzo," Jarrett and Darren; daughters, Janette Aurello, Shariann Macomber, Trisha and Cheryl; brothers, Walter, Albert, Bobby, Antone Jr. and Charles; sisters, Margaret Hanohano, Katie Souza, Irene Ignacio, Agnes Denis, Elsie Heneralau, Doris Smith and Violet; 25 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 10 a.m.; burial at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
MILDRED MISAO HATA, 84, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2001. Born in Nawiliwili, Kaua'i. Former proprietor of 10th Avenue Market. Survived by husband, Elji; son, Leslie; daughter, Joy Ann Nagaue; three grandchildren; great-grandchild; brother, Kanji Maeda; sisters, Shizuko Oumi, Sueno Nakamura and Yaeko Hironaka. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
JACOB HANOHANO "TATOO" KAUAKAHI, 39, of Paradise Park, Hawai'i, died July 11, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A member of "Under His Wings" Ministry. Survived by companion, Lynn Smith; hanai sons, Richie Salinas and Dwayne Wallace; hanai daughters, Franchelle Gonzalez, Tabree Pea and Shovane Asuncion; hanai mother, Vivian Borero; brothers, Ralph Kauakahi, Bruce Kauakahi and Luke Kauakahi; sister, Sandy Mae; half brothers, George Gali, Keive and Nataan; father, George. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Glad Tidings Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
PHILIP PILIPO KEKAHU, 68, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died July 14, 2001. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A lifeguard supervisor. A member of Kamehameha Lodge. Survived by daughters, Irwette Santiago, Faith "Pinky" Brown, Karen Philbrook, Sharon Kekahu and Laplane Valmoja; sons, Ira Cockett and Philip Jr.; sisters and brothers, Kay Sabarre, Thelma Blake and Maile; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. today at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary, Koloa. Ashes to be scattered at sea 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, from Kukuiula Harbor. Casual attire.
HARUMI "HARRY" KUTARA, 80, of Honolulu, died July 11, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A tax auditor retired from the Internal Revenue Service. Survived by wife, Betsy Miyoko; son, Miles; daughter, Debbie; sister, Jane Fujikawa; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
MYRA L. LACUESTA, 59, of Nanakuli, died July 7, 2001. Survived by companion, Ipo Aweau; sons, John Huffman and Louie; sisters, Pinky Matson, Lana Pitzenburger, Rev. Billie Keawekane and Jackie Derley; brothers, Williams Huffman III and George Huffman; stepmother, Hilda. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire.
SARAH KALAHIKIOLA LEONG, 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 15, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by companion, Randy Kalauli; sons, Raymond Tom Sr., Bernard and Hamana; daughters, Ella Yamamoto, Libby Woodlyn, Sarah Kalawao, Mary Medeiros and Nadine; brother, Lindsey Makahilahila; sister, Libby Spencer; 47 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ALICE SUMIE MATSUMOTO, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died July 15, 2001. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Masaru; sons, Leslie and Allen; sister, Loreen Jue; eight grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Reception to follow. Inurnment 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park.
EDWARD L. MCINTOSH, 84, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2001. Born in Texas. Survived by four sons,; three granddaughters; two grandsons. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
INOCENCIA RODRIGUEZ MONTERO, 77, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2001. Born in Abra, Philippines. Survived by daughters, Amelia Dela Cruz and Juliet; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
ABRAHAM KEOLA NIAU JR., 66, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died July 15, 2001. Born in Ni'ihau. A Freeman Guards security guard. Survived by daughter, Harriet Kauakahi; hanai daughters, Kacee Kanahele and Cecilia Benjamina; hanai son, Wally Kawahalau; brothers, Sonny and Victor; sisters, Georgiana Haluaopo, Emmalia Licayan, Florence Nicholas and Rose Mawae; hanai sister, Emma Kanahele. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service noon; burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Aloha attire.
KIMIYO KURATA ODA, 92, of Kane'ohe, died July 10, 2001. Born in Pi'ihonua, Hawai'i. A retired Hilo High School secretary. Survived by daughter, Haroldeen Kondo; two grandchildren; great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
KIMIKO OGATA, 91, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, formerly of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 14, 2001. Born in Lihu'e. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Edith Okiishi, Julie Tomita, Amy Kodera and Naomi Shiroma; son, Edwin; sister, Ruth Miyahara; seven grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Kapa'a Jodo Mission, Kaua'i; service 3:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
WAYNE SHIGEO OMURO, 75, of Ho-nolulu, died July 12, 2001. Born in Kahului, Maui. A retired of state social worker. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Alan, Darrell and Eric; daughter, Hayley Omuro-Kwock; five grandchildren; brothers, Katsuno and Takeo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CONDRADA PABRO, 79, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died July 1, 2001. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Juanita Hamada, Li, Patricia, Norma Delos Santos and Cora Lacaden; son, Timoteo Jr.; sister, Saturnina Cabinatan; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. Visitation also 7:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Public Cemetery. Casual attire.
HELEN PAULINE SANTOS, 73, of Savannah, Ga., died July 16, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Jane Pangelinan, Gloria Tillman, Sherry and Diane; sons, Ricky and Christopher DeLos Santos, and Orlando; sisters, Able, Adlene, Manuel and Albert; 22 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Mainland service. Burial at Hillcrest Abbey-West Mausoleum. Arrangements by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Garden City, Ga. Family contact: Sherry Santos, 108 Bow Sprint Lane, Savannah, GA 31410. (912) 897-7966.
WILFRED ROYCE SYLVA, 12, died July 12, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Robert Sylva and Tracy Soriano; sister, Tayler. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. YAEKO TANIGUCHI, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 8, 2001. Born in Honalo, Kona, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Doris Morita, Mildred and Amy; sister, Shizuko Teshima; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.
LYDIA CHUN TODD, 66, of Kailua, died July 16, 2001. Born in Pearl City Peninsular. A homemaker. Former First Hawaiian Bank Kailua Branch teller. Survived by sons, Michael and Christopher; daughter, Tracey, Mele Locey and Jennifer Wada; brothers, Herbert and Joseph Chun; sister, Beatrice Kim; seven grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua Ward; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Service LLC.
FLORENCE LEIKO TOGAMI, 69, of Mililani, died June 26, 2001. Born in Kahuku. Survived by sons, Alan, Burt and Craig; four grandchildren; sister, Elenor Hara. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; inurnment 10:45 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
WILLIAM "WILLIE" EDWARD VAN WINKLE, 34, of Wai'anae, died July 14, 2001. Born in Pensacola, Fla. Survived by parents, Willis and Susan; daughter, Halia; companion, Trudy Paakaula; brothers, Val Velez and George; sisters, Lillian Gann, Rose Marie Fernandez, Julie Cantere and Debra Mahelona. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
PATRICK JOHN ZARKO, 69, of Las Vegas, died Nov. 8, 2000. Born in Honolulu. A truck driver retried from Ameron Hawaii (HC&D). Survived by wife, Cathlen; sons Christopher and Patrick; daughters, Donelle and Lisa; brother, Louis; sisters, Susan Pine and Matilda Lee; five grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes.
