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.

JEAN YURIKO TSAI, .mother of Honolulu Advertiser sports writers Stephen and Michael Tsai, died May 26 in Honolulu. She was 66. See story.

ERIDA REICHERT KLEMMER, the first woman chief resident at the Queen's Medical Center and an advocate for men and women with Hansen's disease, died Monday of cancer. See story.

KAPELI AGASIVA, 53, of Honolulu, died May 21, 2001. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Iutita; sons, Lolenese, Darick, Sasa, Michael and Molilaaufuga'a, Faga Fiaigoa, Michael and Pioiva Agasiva; sisters, Matagagai Inuumamao McGovern, Noela Leomiti, Iesilika Pulu, Punaotala Kereti, Selina Roger, Jacinta Slater and Sally Agasiva; seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Also Mass 9 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BARBARA SEVERNE BOLTON, 85, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2001. Born in North Sheen, England. A homemaker. No known survivors. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

JOHN JOSEPH CLAYTON, 75, of Boston, died May 21, 2001. A retired U.S. Coast Guard commander. Survived by wife, Grace; daughter, Martha Ann; son, Michael; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Eileen Bruce. Private service. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

REUBEN MARCO "MAKO BOY" ESKARAN JR., 34, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died May 21, 2001. Born in Lana'i City. A Lana'i Builders carpenter/laborer. Survived by parents, Reuben Marco Sr. and Ah Moi Eskaran; sisters, Wanette "Nani" and Reubenette "Lanai Girl" Degamo; grandfather, Nelson Mock Chew; hanai tutu, the Rev. Lei Kanipae. Service 10 a.m. tomorrow at the ILWU Hall, Lana'i City; service 7 p.m. Overnight vigil. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at the hall. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Lana'i Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

CHARLES HENRY GRANT, 78, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2001. Born in Andover, Mass. A retired roofing contractor. Survived by wife, Margaret; daughters, Gail and Carol; son, Gary; four grandchildren; sister, Ruth; brother, Gordon. Memorial service 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers. Aloha attire. Memorial donations to the Lou Garrett's Foundations. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MOTOMI HIROTA, 91, of Hale'iwa, died April 2, 2001. Born in Waialua. Survived by sister, Dorothy Nagamine, sister-in-law, Rose; nephews, Francis Nonaka and John; nieces, June Namba, Frances Nagamine, Gertrude Cabacungan, Lehua Yates and Carla Kaio. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MISAYO KAOPUIKI, 79, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2001. Born in Hawai'i. A homemaker. No known survivors. Services pending. Anyone with information please call Kenneth Ikehara, Office of Public Guardian, 548-0006 Ext. 17. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

HARRY TOMIKI KIMURA, 78, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired U.S. Army counter intelligence investigator. Survived by wife, Reiko; son, Richard; grandchild; sisters, Ume Furuichi, Yae Yoshiga, Momoyo Hayashi and Grace. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHIZUKO KUSHIMA, 91, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 26, 2001. Born in 'Ewa. Member of 'Ewa Hongwanji. Survived by sons, Ronald "Sonny" and Thomas "Tommy"; daughters, Mary"Fusako" Haverluck, Nancy Smith, May Oba and Janet "Hana"; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Doris Watanabe. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

WAI YUNG LAU, 84, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2001. Born in Chung Shan, China. A homemaker. Survived by sons, James, Kenny, Peter and Philip; daughter, Karen Long; nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

WILLIAM GEORGE MARINCOVICH, 74, of Honolulu, died May 28, 2001. Born in California. Survived by wife, Marjorie; son, Bill "Rusty"; daughter, Marcia Griffin; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ELSIE MATSUKO MATSUYAMA, 63, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 28, 2001. Born in Niuli'i, Kohala, Hawai'i. An office manager retired from George Matsuyama and Sons Roofing Co. Survived by sons, Ricky and Ray; two grandchildren; brother, Stanley Nakasone; sisters, Caroline Arakaki and Joyce Takiue. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pahoa Ward; service 11 a.m. to noon. Burial 1 p.m. at 'Ala« Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

GISHI "FAGAN" MIYASHIRO, 90, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2001. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. Retired Pepsi Cola and 7 Up purchasing agent. Survived by wife, Ethel; sons, Gerald and Gary; daughter, Gloria Ann; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Masaaki; sister, Kameko Mekaru. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

CARMEN NOBRIGA, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 26, 2001. Born in Kalopa, Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired Smart Wear department store employee at Kaiko'o Mall, Hilo Shopping Center, and Kuhio Plaza. Survived by son, Clement Bargamento; daughters, Shirley Bargamento and Elizabeth Rahr; hanai son, Andres Abad; brother, Henry; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.

JOHN ORTIZ SR., 88, of Numila, Kaua'i, died May 27, 2001. Born in Lawai, Kaua'i. Retired McBryde Sugar Co. mechanic. Survived by wife, Virginia; sons, John Jr. and Benjamin; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Edward; sisters, Lydia Troche and Mary Eccleston. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Kalaheo Holy Cross Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.

JEAN YOSHIE OSAKI, 69, of Honolulu, formerly of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died May 25, 2001. Born in Mountain View. Member of Mountain View Kumiai. Survived by son, Malcolm; daughters, Lynnete Mercado, Deborah and Iris; brothers, Isao and Ronald Ishimaru; and Ronald; sisters, Tomoye Mukai, June Hiyoto, Ethel Suzuki and Amy Watase; three grandchildren. Service noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.

CESARIO SANDI SABIO, 73, of Mililani, died May 18, 2001. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired taxi driver. Survived by wife, Juana; sons, Rogelio and Jerry; daughter, Virginia Valienta; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m. Cemetery committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Waipi'o.

CHARLES "CHUCK" RICHARD SALRIN SR., 66, of Kailua, died May 27, 2001. Long-time member of Masons Local No. 1. Survived by wife, Lorraine; sons, Dana and Darren Kenny, and Charles Jr.; daughters, Rhoda Pagan, Robin Kenny, Yvonne and Tammy; 16 grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kailua; service 7:30 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

PULOU PAUAFA TUSI, 76, of Kane'ohe, died May 27, 2001. Born in Vaitogi, American Samoa. Retired cook. Survived by sons, Faitala Tauvaga, Alofa Lue Tauvaga, Pita and Bell; daughters, Vale Keener, Fiasili Malaki, Ruth Osborne and Mirabel Fili; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

HOWARD ISAO UCHIDA, 64, of Waipahu, died May 22, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired mason. Survived by daughter, Ida Clark; sons, Harris, Ivan and Hugh; six grandchildren; sister, Elsie Fong; brother, James Machida. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Japanese Buddhist service 4 p.m. Cemetery committal service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

YAU Y. ZUZUKI, 68, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died May 16, 2001. Born in Niigata Ken, Horinochi, Japan. Lanai Co. nursery worker. Survived by husband, Tohru; daughter, Ann Suzuki; brothers, Kazukichi and Michiyo Yoshida; sisters, Shizu Mizuno and Setsuko Ishizaki. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at Lanai Hongwanji Mission, Lana'i City. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.