Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
FRANCIS J. KENNEDY Jr., business manager for the Hawai'i Fire Fighters Association Local 1463 for more than 30 years, died yesterday morning at his Hawai'i Kai home. He was 60. See story.
MARJORIE H. CENTEIO, 74, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Wilfred, Kalfred; daughters, Carol Shidaki, Francine Harada, Frederica Centeio, Sandra Cambra; brother, Ralph Hall; sister, Bernice Schill; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
WILLIAM B.M. CHASE, 86, of San Antonio, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2001. A veteran of the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Annah; son, Martyn; daughter, Patricia; grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin, K.C. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home.
FLORENCE LINDO CUNDIFF, 88, died in San Jose, Calif. Born and raised in Honolulu. The widow of Kenneth Cundiff, former captain in the Honolulu Police Department. Survived by son, Larry Sr.; daughter, Darlene Kalauokalani; brothers, George, Henry, Jimmy Lindo; sisters, Cathy Gonsalves, Pat Fox; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation noon Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 1:15 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.
LAKI ALAI FAI, 49, of Waipahu, died Aug. 12, 2001. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Losi; sons, Tanimo "Nimo," Afono "Afa," Alefasio "Sio," Tali, Penieli "Ben" and Paul; daughters, Seliga "Sally" Logotala, Mariana "Mary" Fai, Liaina "Ina," Mercy Fai; five grandchildren; father, Sua Kisani; mother, Toetofi Kisani; sisters, Malcerita Sua, Lesina Slade; brother, Pelasasa Hunkin. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Committal service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.
BERNICE FEHR, 92, of 'Oma'o, Kaua'i, died Aug. 18, 2001. Born on Kaua'i. A homemaker. A member of Na-Kui-Lima Botanical Garden Society. Survived by grandmother, Mary Ann Robinson. Visitation noon today at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; service noon.
SOTERO M. GARMA, 87, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Aug. 23, 2001. Born in the Philippines. A custodian for First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by wife, Anastacia; sons, Mert, Hilario; daughters, Lillian Badua, Tessie Arucan; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. today at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park, Nawiliwili. Casual attire.
GLADYS FUMIKO HAYAMI, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 18. 2001. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Owner of Kapahulu Beauty Salon. Survived by daughter, Jeanne Fujii; daughter-in-law, Sumie; son, Clyde; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry Kurihara, Richard Kurihara; sisters, Alice Yamada, Grace Kawamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
RUTH HARUKO HIGA, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 25, 2001. Born in 'Ewa. Retired owner of Margaret's Lei & Flower Shop. Survived by husband, Carl; son, Edward; daughter, Carlene Yamaguchi; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Wilfred Teruya, James Teruya; sisters, Yoshiko Yamauchi, Gladys Shimabukuro. Memorial service noon Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Inurnment 12:25 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MARGARET LOUISE MATHENY JENKINS, 80, of Mililani, died Aug. 28, 2001. Born in Forest City, N.C. Survived by daughter, Catherine; sister, Jessie Sloan. Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the residence of Betty and Jack Jenkins, 68-231 Crozier Loop, Waialua. No flowers. Casual attire.
EDITH E. JOSEPH, 77, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 15, 2001. Born in San Diego. Retired from Lualualei Naval Base as a federal employee. Survived by daughter, Sharon Texeira; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Dalao. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
CHARLOTTE ARABELLA KANANIOKUUHOME WERNER KIA, 86, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 24, 2001. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Albert, Robert, Josiah; daughters, Valerie, Amelia Falk, Charlene Kaupu, Rose Kia-Kirland, Dr. Laverne Kia; 29 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MARGARET SUMIKO KUWABARA, 69, of Pearl City, died Aug. 10, 2001. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by husband, James; sons, Glenn, Mark, Dean; three grandchildren; brothers, Jerry, Toshio Tanaka; sisters, Chiyoko Makabe, Florence Uyehara. Visitation after 3 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.
TAIRYN CARLEEN LOPES, 35, of St. George, Utah, died Aug. 24, 2001. Born in Kahuku. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Lloyd; sons, Lloyd Jr., Josh, Shaun, Tyler; daughter, Briteny; father, Kenneth Taipin; mother, Maria Taipin; brothers, Kenneth Jr., Malcom, Shane, David, Robin, Rocky; sister, Francine Taipin; grandmother, Demetria Secuya. Graveside service 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.
ISAO "BLACKIE" MATSUMOTO, 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired electrician. Survived by wife, Etta; daughter, Carol Suenaga; son, Rodney; sisters, Edna Kubo, Ellen Tomita, Hazel Takumi, Jane Tabata; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ALFRED PAUL MEDEIROS, 69, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 22, 2001. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. A steel construction laborer. Survived by sons, David, Kerry; daughters, WandaSue Bega, Sherry Jelf, Sandra Soares; brothers, Richard, Robert, Madeline Gomes, Maryann Frias; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service 9:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. Inurnment to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kane'ohe. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
JOHN PATRICK MORAN, 65, of Mililani, died Aug. 28, 2001. Born in Detroit. Retired master chief for the U.S. Navy and retired personnel manager at the U.S. attorney general's office. Survived by wife, Angeline "Lilinoe"; daughter, Patricia Castellano; brother, Robert "Bob"; sisters, Ann Guy, Mary Marshall; four grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani; Mass noon. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
LORNA MORLAND, 47, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Regional sales manager for American Hawaii Cruises. Survived by husband, Michael; son, Christopher; father, Harry Yu; sisters, Evelyn Zane, Gloria Wong. Visitation from 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial noon at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.
HAROLD ANGEL PERRY, 61, formerly of Maui and Seattle, died Aug. 24, 2001. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A self-employed landscaper. Survived by wife, Marilyn West; sons, Duane, Daniel; daughter, Denise Perry; hanai daughter, Corey Stockman; brother, Larry; half brothers, Eugene Pavao, Clarence Pavao, Robert Pavao, Leslie Garcia, Bernard Garcia; hanai sisters, Vivian Kofford, Bernadine Overdorf, Caroline Salinas, Mary Jo Fiero; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; prayer service 7 p.m. Private scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
NATALIE CHRISTINE SAGAWINIT, 43, of Pukalani, Maui, died Aug. 21, 2001. Born in Wailuku. A produce sorter for Valley Isle Produce. Survived by mother, Margaret; brother, Brian; sister, Darlene. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. today at Ballard Family Mortuary; prayer service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
MICHIE O. SAKAMOTO, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired Ikenobo instructor. Survived by sons, Thomas, Daniel, Gerald; daughter, Joy Fujita; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; brother, Dr. Noboru Ogami. Service 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SAI IM SAY, 78, of Honolulu, died Aug. 24, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired tailor. Survived by wife, Kam Hong Young; daughters, Keng Hung Chan, Cindy Loy, Aileen Chun; brother, Andrew; seven grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist services. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.
KAREN MIYUKI TOME, 26, of Honolulu, died Aug. 25, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Kotoku and Kimiko. Memorial service 7 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Casual attire.
EDITH K. TOMITA, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2001. Born in Huelo, Maui. A manager for many years in the linen department of Liberty House, downtown. Survived by husband, Junichi "Tommy"; son, Russell; daughters, Pat Yasunaga, Irene Jackson; four grandchildren; brother, Leslie Katekaru; sisters, Lorraine Suehiro, Sadako Hayashida, Beverly Yutaka. Memorial service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Casual attire.
