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.

SAMUEL ARTHUR BAKER, 50, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 29, 2001. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. A machinist retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Edna; sons, John Mahiai and Don Baker; brothers, Robert, George and Charles; sisters, Carmen Perreira, Dora Pupuhi, Lillian Naihe, Bernicia Carreira and Libby Mendonca. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa; Mass 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery. Aloha attire. Lunch at Pahoa Community Center. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

CHESTER CONLEY CRUSH, 82, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died Oct. 13, 2001. Born in Roanoke, Va. A retired Navy chief gunner's mate and Pearl Harbor survivor who served aboard the USS Maryland. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Suzann Suguitan; brother, James; sisters, Judy Kohl, Betty Jo Blaisdell and Iris Kelly; six grandchildren. Private memorial service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

HAZEL HARDY ESPOSITO, 81, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 2, 2001. Retired as housing manager with U.S. Navy CincPac. Survived by husband, Frank; daughters, Donna Herter and Theresa Martin; three granddaughters. Private service and scattering of ashes. Memorial donations to The Cancer Research Center. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DR. FRED C. EVORA, 72, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Sept. 24, 2001. Born in Manila, Philippines. A retired physician and 25-year resident of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Lois; sons, Darryl and Gary; daughter, Suzanne Kochamba; sister, Elizabeth Valdez; brother, Jaime; six grandchildren. Service to be held in December.

KAY KIKUE FERREIRA, 81, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 28, 2001. Born in Pueo Camp, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A custodian retired from Alvah A. Scott Elementary School, and a Hawaiian music singer and musician. Survived by sons, Melvin and Berton; stepdaughters, Sarah Tatemichi, Harriet Haasenritter and Annie Jackson; stepson, Wendell; 31 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sisters, Hatsuyo Fujinaga and Isayo Murata. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday. Graveside service 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JUDY KEEBLE HAYES, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 19, 2001. Born in Alabama. A homemaker. Survived by son, Lindsey; daughter, Deidra Nakano; two granddaughters. Graveside service and burial held at Arlington National Cemetery in October. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

SALVADOR B. HAYME, 73, of Honolulu, died Oct. 31, 2001. Born in Waipahu. A security guard retired from Del Monte; also served in the U.S. Army and Coast Guard. Survived by sons, Salvador Jr. and Randy; daughters, Minerva Kudo, Myrna Hayme-Andaya, Edith Hayme; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary makai chapel; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

ALMA SPOTKAEFF KAWAIHAE, 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 28, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Survived by husband, Harvey; daughters, Becky Kawaihae and Alvina Frazier; brothers, Nicholas, Sergei, Alexander and Walter Spotkaeff; sister, Maria Kapika; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire.

MASAYOSHI KAWAMOTO, 74, of Kahului, Maui, died Oct. 31, 2001. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A mason retired from Arisumi Brothers Inc. Survived by sons, Ford, Brian and Eric; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Barney. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Reception to follow. Private burial.

RALPH IWAO KAWAMOTO, 71, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 25, 2001. A retired city planner. Survived by wife, Barbara; children, Susan, Joan, Aaron and Kevin; brothers, Daniel and Frank; sister, Phyllis; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GREGORIO BUMANGLAG LONGBOY, 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 26, 2001. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Maluhia Hospital. Survived by wife, Juana; sons, Jerry and Alex; daughters, Florencia Stackel and Melinda; brother, Federico; sister, Salamona Duldulao; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 9:15 a.m. Burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

TOKIO MIYASHIRO, 70, of Honolulu, died Oct. 26, 2001. A musician for the Royal Hawaiian Band. Survived by sons, Eric and Lester; brothers, Daniel and Clyde; sister, Mildred Kaneshiro; granddaughter, Erica. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

UTOME OSHIRO MODOMO, 89, of Honolulu, died Oct. 27, 2001. Survived by sons, Walter and Kenneth Kina; daughters, Katie Diffenderffer, Patricia Takeuchi, Caroline Koga and Gloria Toma; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; stepsons, Rudy and Arnold; sister, Alice Oshiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CATHERINE ALVES PASSOS, 75, of Waipahu, died Oct. 30, 2001. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by sons, James, Norman and William; daughter, Kathy Holloway; seven grandchildren; brother, John Alves Jr.; sister, Susan Fontillas. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; prayer service 10:45 a.m. Committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

GEORGIANN "MICKEY" SCHEER, 81, of Santa Rosa, Calif., formerly of Kailua, died Oct. 30, 2001. Survived by son, Louis; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. No service information provided. Arrangements by the Neptune Society of Northern California, Santa Rosa.

ROBERT SABURO SUGA, 81, of Honolulu, died Nov. 1, 2001. Born in Kapalawai, Kaua'i. Retired as a tax supervisor with the state government. Survived by brothers, Kenichi, Sterling and Shigeo; nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HICHIRO TANIGAWA, 87, of Honolulu, died Oct. 26, 2001. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A carpenter retired from Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co. Survived by wife, Tsunako; son, David; daughter, Cheryl Inamine; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Toichi and Kanichi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

CARLOTA SAGADRACA VISITACION, 97, of Honolulu, died Oct. 21, 2001. Born in Baccara, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Juan; son, Sixto Ramos Sr.; daughters, Erlinda Duldulao and Clarita Bolosan; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday; service 9:30 a.m. Burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

GORDON JAY WIESE, 75, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 30, 2001. Born in East Cleveland, Ohio. A design draftsman retired from Caterpillar Company. A former employee of Hilo Medical Center, Television Services. Survived by wife, Willa; daughter, Lloydetta Pakani; two grandsons; three great-grandsons. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service noon. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire.