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.

DIANE BLAICH ANDERSON, 59, of Honolulu, died Oct. 19, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A substitute teacher and tutor. A 1962 graduate of Punahou School and 1964 graduate of the University of Oregon. Survived by husband, Donald Sr.; son, Camm Willener; stepchildren, Deborah Sklorenko, Christine Dudek, Laura Anderson and Donald Anderson Jr.; brother, Gary. Service 4 p.m. tomorrow at Central Union Church. No flowers. Aloha attire. Memorial donations to the Hawaiian Humane Society. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

GAYLON KEAWEHIKU BALDADO, 51, of Johnston Island, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 18, 2001. Born in Kalaoa Mauka, Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A U.S. Navy veteran later employed at Johnston Island. Survived by brothers, Simplicio, Romulos, John, Quentin, James and Jacob; sisters, Maming Ho, Christine Baldado, Josephine Santillanes, Magdeline Baldado and Dorene Baldado. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

EMERSON "EMO" BERGIA, 85, of Waialua, died Oct. 20, 2001. Born in Smithon, Pa. Former manager of Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset County, Pa. A member of the Elks and American Legion. Survived by wife, Virginia; son, Marc Emerson; brother, Robert; sister, Geraldine McKibben. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

OBAMA "O.B." KUJENGA BUCKNER, 63, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Oct. 24, 2001. Born in Greencastle, Ind. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration meteorologist technician. Survived by wife, Paula; daughter, Katherine; sisters, Mary Wilson, Laverta Terry and Catherine Mason; brothers, Dr. William Buckner Jr. and James Reynolds; mother, Mary; granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

RONALD KEVIN HAENEL, 39, of Honolulu, died Oct. 20, 2001. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. A Kamaka Air pilot and aircraft mechanic. Survived by son, Colin; step daughter, Jennifer Hart; grandson, Gryphyn; parents, Donald and Dorothea; brother, Jeff. Mass 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JOAN TAKAKO IDE, 66, of Honolulu, died Oct. 18, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired Shirokiya office clerk. Survived by father, Shizuo; sisters, Shirley Nakahara, Carol Ide, Harriet Arita, Mae Fukumoto and Vivian Ide. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DEANE HAJIME KIHARA, 65, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 22, 2001. Born in 'Aiea. A former University of Hawai'i assistant dean and associate professor of mechanical engineering. Survived by wife, Yaeko; daughter, Molly; son, Kevin; parents, Yoshinobu and Miyoko; brother, Wayne; sisters, Janet Higa and Charlene Asato. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

HARLAN FUTOSHI KURISU, 74, of Kailua, died Oct. 17, 2001. Born in Wailea, South Hilo, Hawai'i. Korean War veteran. Commissary Store officer for Kaneohe Marine Corps Base. Survived by wife, Norma; daughters, Cheryl Sherman, Donna Tamaye and Susanne Kurisu; grandchildren, Tehani and Tanner Tamaye; sister, Doris. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.

SHIRLEY LEE LEONG, 66, of Honolulu, died Oct. 16, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired Hawaiian Telephone Company telephone technician. Survived by husband, Wallace "Wally"; sons, Wesley and Stuart; brother, Donald Lee; sisters, Nancy Yee, Fanny Ho, Elsie Won, Annie Kwan, Betty Yap, Beatrice Ing and Marion Oka. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JANE KAU MAU, 73, of Honolulu, died Oct. 23, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by husband, Walter; sons, Warren and Douglas; daughters, Stephanie Chang, Jacqueline Kwock and Liane Vea; nine grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m . Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Nativity; service 11:15 a.m.; burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

YOSHI T. MINAMI, 107, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Oct. 22, 2001. A homemaker. Survived by son, George; daughter, Florence Tsuji; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at Kapaa Jodo Mission; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

DOROTHY SADAKO OHARA, 79, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 22, 2001. Born in 'Aiea. Retired McKinley High School secretary. Survived by brothers, Masami, Walter and Earl; sisters, Gladys Shirai, Hilda Ohara and Lillian Shimabukuro. Service noon Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

TEODORO "TED" RIMORIN PADUA, 61, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 18, 2001. Born in Caba, La Union, Philippines. Retired from U.S. Navy; former Navy federal employee; and mentor with Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Survived by wife, Lilia; sons, Greg, Theodore Jr. and John Paul; daughters, Leilani, Hannali and Diana; mother, Josefina; two grandchildren; brothers, Napoleon, Ruben and Ramon; sisters, Chita Orpilla and Gertrudes Pagaduan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass 7 p.m. Burial later in the Philippines. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

MAN YOUNG PAK, 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 19, 2001. Born in South Korea. Retired janitor. Survived by son, Kiya; daughters, Kihui Kamae, Kisuk Kim, Kiok, Kinam and Debbie; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JEAN MARIE SMITH PASTOR, 87, of Honolulu, died Oct. 19, 2001. Born in Michigan. Survived by sons, Michael and Patrick Smith; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

TADAO SATO, 104, of Honolulu, died Oct. 21, 2001. Born in Fukushima, Japan. A trade helper retired from Baldwin Packers. Survived by sons, Tadashi and Hitoshi; daughters, Fumiko Sugai and Keiko Sato; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Family wishes that all koden (monetary offerings) be declined. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DORIS KIMIE TAKUSHI, 86, of Ho-nolulu, died Oct. 20, 2001. Born in Wainaku, Hawai'i. Member of Hui Makaala Okinawa Club. Survived by sons, Morris and Floyd; daughter, Karen Shishido; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Matsu, Kamechio and Seiichi Shimabukuro; sisters, Mildred Nakagawa, Gladys Ige and Sueko Nakamura. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

JUNE NATSUE TOMITA, 70, of Honolulu, died Oct. 18, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Kiyoji; sons, Alan, Daryl and Stacy; daughter, Alison Higa; one grandson; mother, Alice Fujii; brothers, James, Robert and Wayne fujii; sister, Joyce Numazu. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RICHARD L. VANE, 55, of Wahiawa, died Oct. 18, 2001. Born in Lackawana, N.Y. Survived by wife, Joy Lani; daughter, Richelle Kai; granddaughter, Christina Kai; mother, Margaret; brothers, Gordon, William, Tom, Carroll Jr. and Tim; sisters, Carol Mikos, Sandy Lowe, Margaret Molnar and Ann. Private services held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

DR. PATRICK JAMES WALSH, 69, of Honolulu, died Oct. 20, 2001. Born in Grandville, Mich. A medical director at Kamehameha Schools. Survived by wife, Carolyn Louise; daughters, Patricia Walsh-Domingo and Jody Walsh; three grandchildren; brothers, Stephen and Kenneth; sister, Beverly Scott. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Harris United Methodist Church; service 5:30 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.