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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, September 19, 2001

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

RICHARD MAURICE AGNEW, 65, of Kailua, died Sept. 10, 2001. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Survived by wife, Peggy; sons, Richard and Brian; daughters, Rita Ebisu and Patty Shoults; six grandchildren; brother, Charles; sister, Catherine Slavens. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CLARENCE MASAKAZU "LONG" AOKI, 74, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in Lahaina. An electrician retired from Maui Electric Company. Survived by wife, Adna; sons, Lee, Barry and Kevin; sister, Jackie Imai; two grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. tomorrow at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission; reception to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

DOROTHY "DORIS" APLACA, 67, of Waialua, died Sept. 4, 2001. Born in Kahuku. Survived by sons, Timothy and Steve; daughters, Verna Takafuji and Elizabeth Aplaca; eight grandchildren; great-granddaughter; brother, Albert Mandrigues; sisters, Violet Aplaca and Lena Hudson. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

DODD JOHN BALOCK, 63, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of O'ahu, died Sept. 9, 2001. He was a fire captain retired from the Honolulu Fire Department and a member of the National Guard. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth Kiener; sister, Sue Ann Parsons; two grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon tomorrow at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hilo; service 12:15 p.m.; scattering of ashes 2:30 p.m. at Hilo Boat Ramp. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

CLARA JESUS NOBRIGA CASTLE, 91, of Arcadia, Calif., formerly of Hawai'i, died Sept. 9, 2001. Born in Kalopa, Hawai'i. Former owner/operator of Mayflower Salon of Beauty, Monrovia, Calif. Survived by son, Kenneth Becktel; sister, Hilda Baptiste Ownby. Visitation 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, Keaukaha, Hawai'i; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

ELIZABETH LAU CHING, 90, of Honolulu, died Sept. 12, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Han Hsin "Sonny," and Han Ping; brothers, Dr. Johnson Lau and Stanley Lau; sister, Lani Low; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Community Church of Honolulu; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Memorial donations to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, Community Church of Honolulu or Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

ELEANOR M. COX, 79, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in St. Paul, Minn. Director of personnel retired from Woolworth's. Survived by daughters, Paula Sumida and Donna Mark; son, Thomas; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Mary Episcopal Church; Mass 10 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

SUETO "PETE" DAIDA, 73, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in Lawa'i. A carpenter retired from Shioi Construction. Survived by son, Scott; daughters, Vicki Eto and Apryle Kashiwabara; five grandchildren; brothers, Sadamu, Masami and Masao; sister, Machie Fukushima. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MISA NAGAYAMA DERRICK, 76, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in Fukushima, Japan. A waitress retired from Kanraku Tea House. Survived by granddaughter, Jovi Engbino. Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Soka Gakkai International U.S.A., 2729 Pali Highway. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SALLY "AUNTY SALLY" "SALLY LYONS" KALALA ALOHIKEA TOKO EBANEL, 64, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2001. Born in Kawaihau, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. An entertainer and dancer with Hulihe'e Palace Dancers. Survived by husband, Earl; son, Edward Phipps; daughters, Nohea Kutzen, Jacklinn Kalani, Kathleen Ahlo, Jeanine Akiona, Ruth Choi, Yuki Alapai and Lily Wong; hanai mother, Hilda Keanaaina; hanai sons, Harold Akiona, Daniel Kailiwai, John Kailiwai, Gary Lewi, Ike Kaleiki and David Kutler; hanai daughters, Michelle Amaral and Lisa Vicar; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Celebration service with entertainment on board the Captain Beans boat, "Tamure," which will depart Kailua, Kona pier at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Scattering of ashes to be conducted. Loose flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

MARIANO SALON GAMATERO, 92, of Honolulu, died Sept. 12, 2001. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A cook's helper retired from the Biltmore Hotel. Survived by wife, Eucena; son, Lewis; daughters, Lucia Ladera, Guillerma Puriran and Estrelita Valloria; brother, Melchor; sister, Aurora Estabillo; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7:30 a.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday; Mass 9:30 a.m. at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MAMERTO GIRON, 91, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Sept. 13, 2001. Born in the Philippines. A retired Dole Pineapple Co. field laborer. Survived by wife, Eulalia; daughters, Rosalinda Cabatbat, Isabelita Alboro, Bernadette Giron and Carmelita Soberano; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Overnight vigil 11 a.m. Friday to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Filipino Club House; rosary 6 p.m.; service 7:30 p.m.; Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church; burial to follow at Lana'i Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ESTHER LAHAPA "HAPA" GRACE, 40, of Honolulu, died Sept. 15, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Cook at McDonald's and KFC restaurants. Survived by husband, Samuel; sons, Samuel Jr. and William; daughters, Alohanani "Nani" Grace and Ku'ulei Silva; three grandchildren; brothers, William and Jacob Meyer; sisters, Sharon Texiera, Miniaka Meyer, Carol Szadkowski and Lana Meyer. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MATSUKICHI HIRAMOTO, 86, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired laborer for Mauna Kea Sugar Co. and Hilo Coast Processing Co. Survived by wife, Hisayo; sons, Edward and Myron; daughters, Leatrice Michimoto, Pearl Mihara and Kate Masuda; eight grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Papa'ikou Hongwanji Mission; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

SANDVERAE "SANDI" HOPKINS, 61, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 11, 2001. Born in Grand Junction, Colo. A pilot with Continental Airlines and radiology instructor. Survived by mother, Eldorado; sister, Dawn Faulkner; brother, Ted. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 12:15 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JAMES M. IWAMOTO, 78, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 6, 2001. Born in Kapa'a. A postmaster retired from Kalaheo Post Office. Survived by wife, Annie; sons, Myles and Kerwin; daughters, Susan Shimazu, Donna and Janice; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Yuzuru; sisters, Shizuko Shiramizu and Arleen Kawamoto. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MITO JAWOROWSKI, 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2001. Born in Nagasaki City, Japan. A member of Jodo Shinshu Shinran Kai. Survived by husband, Roland; son, Ken, Joseph, Roy; a grandson; sisters, Miyo Pinette and Kiyoko. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

HUI-LAN KAO, also known as HSIN-PING KAO, 56, of Honolulu, died Sept. 17, 2001. Born in China. National Chinese Opera Co., Taiwan, lead singer. Survived by husband, Yung-Te Lee; son, Jimmy; father, Pong-Shung; brother, Chen-Hua; sisters, Pauline Shaw and Vickie Molick. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MICHAEL KINKKI, 54, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Sept. 10, 2001. Born in Carleton, Minn. A Corian fabricator with Waihona Cabinets. Survived by wife, Susan; sons, Bernie Wright and Elton, Mikko; a granddaughter; sisters, Kathleen Anderson and Sara. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at O'omana Point, Kekaha; scattering of ashes. No flowers. Monetary donations appreciated. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

EVELYN KLINCKMANN, 75, of Bainbridge Island, Wash., died Aug. 26, 2001. Born in Elmhurst, Ill. An educator who served as administrative assistant to the lieutenant governor of Hawai'i, assistant superintendent for the Hawai'i State Department of Education, administrative officer of the Environment and Policy Institute of East-West Center. Survived by sisters, Muriel, and Dorothy Mock. Service held. Memorial donations to the Northwest Environment Watch.

ANGEL CALAMASA MANUEL, 61, of Waipahu, died Sept. 8, 2001. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Foodland, Waipio-Gentry. Survived by wife, Elizabeth "Alice"; son, Aaron; daughters, Angela Dudoit and Allyson Agcaoili; nine grandchildren; father, Federico; brothers, Saturnino and Dennis; sisters, Josie Dela Cruz and Femia Calvan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 8:45 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

GERMAINE MAE MAURICE, 41, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Former Burns Security Services security guard. Survived by son, Michael; mother, Ruth; brothers, Bobby, Larry and Kimo; sister, George. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HISAO MISHIMA, 93, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 8, 2001. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired from Oahu Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Sumie; sons, Alan and Myles; daughters, Florence Hopps and Lily Apo; six grandchildren; brothers, Dan "Mineso," Donald, Ronald and Joseph Kuroda. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

KUNIO NAKAGAWA, 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired plumbing contractor. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Wayne; daughters, Sandra Higa and Susan Furuya; six grandchildren; mother, Hisayo; brothers, Tom, William "Bill" and George; sisters, Nancy Takata, Amy Ishimura and Charlene Hamaguchi. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Kalihi Union Church; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.

JEANETTE TAKEKO IKEI NAKAHARA, 63, of Foster City, Calif., died Aug. 31, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Kikuo; son, Eric; daughter, Julie; three grandchildren; brothers, Stanley, Duane, Kelvin and Garret Ikei; sisters, Joyce Ekimura and Gladys Hiramoto. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; Donations may be made to Mission Hospice of San Mateo, 151 West 20th Ave., San Mateo, CA 94403. Casual attire.

GUALBERTO "JACK" ORMI, 91, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Sept. 13, 2001. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A stevedore. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, 'Ele'ele; Mass 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.

MAFO'E P. SAGIA, 57, of Waipahu, died Sept. 6, 2001, Born in Fagaitua, American Samoa. Survived by husband, Taumata; daughters, Rubyyevette Saglia and Annette Togiai; three grandchildren; brother, Va'a Fa'i; sister, Seela Feagai. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Outreach Center Assembly of God Church; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary..

EDWARD "BASO" SANTIAGO, 82, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Sept. 14, 2001. Born in Wood Valley, Ka'u, Hawai'i. Retired Kau Sugar Co. crane operator. Survived by sons, Dennis and Duane; daughters, Dale Okinishi and Darryle Phillips; brother, Joseph Jr.; sisters, Eliza Mercado, Kay Young, Florence Buyuan and Laverne "Honey" Rhodes; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. All-night vigil from 5 p.m. Friday at family residence; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Na'alehu Assembly of God; burial to follow at Na'alehu County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

TADASHI TAMANE, 86, of Pearl City, died Sept. 7, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaiian Dredging Co. mason. Survived by wife, Fukiko; sons, Arnold and Lawrence; daughters, Sharon and Diane Tamane, and Arlene Terawaki; four grandchildren; sisters, Bessie Fukuda and Nancy Terashima. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

THE REVEREND "BILL" ROY TERBEEK, 75, of Kailua, died Sept. 16, 2001. Born in Los Angeles. A retired clergyman. Survived by wife, Opal; son, Jim; daughter, Nancy Gloye; stepchildren, Donna, Karen, Lori Stoneman and Cheryl Segura; eight grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians, Kailua. Service also to be held in California. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hale Mohalu, Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians or First Christian Church. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park.

JOHN RICHARD THOMAS, 48, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2001. Born in Washington, D.C. Retired Kaiser-Permanente Medical Center hospital aide. Survived by son, Brian; daughter, Katrina; sisters, Gail Gruver and Pam Rosenberg; brother, Robert; grandchild, Zane Lumabao. Service 9 a.m. tomorrow at Sacred Hearts Church, Wilder Avenue; Mass 10 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations to the church, or charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TOSHIO TOKUHIGA, also known as TOSHIO HIGA, 86, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 15, 2001. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. A retired heavy equipment mechanic. Survived by wife, Hatsuyo "Nancy"; son, Boyd; daughters, Lynn Michishima, Susan Tokuhiga and Linda Benevides; sister, Mable DelaPina; seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SEBASTIAN "SABA KACHI KACHI KING" TORRES JR., 72, of Kahaleo, Kaua'i, died Sept. 11, 2001. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. A supervisor for McBryde Sugar. Survived by brothers, Daldo and Johnny; sisters, Emily Dela Torre and Marie Coyaso. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kalaheo; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial at the Catholic church cemetery in Kalaheo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

NICK VICTOR TRUJILLO, 43, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2001. Born in Las Animas, Colo. Retired Navy operations specialist. Survived by wife, Dolores; parents, Florentino and Beatrice; sister, Lillian. Visitation 6 p.m. today at St. Philomena Church; Mass 7 p.m. Semi-casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ALLAN MACDONALD WARD, 79, of Honolulu, formerly of Sunnyvale, Calif., died Sept 7, 2001. Born in San Francisco. Survived by sisters, Marjorie Gerow and Nancy Callahan; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MILDRED TERUMI WATANABE, 70, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died Sept 15, 2001. Born in Maunaloa, Moloka'i. A retired Moloka'i General Hospital employee. Survived by husband, Kiyoshi; sons, Tracy and Garret; daughters, Joni and Geri; brothers, Yoshi, Hideo, James, David, Ralph and Larry Hazama; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Service also 11 a.m. Monday at Moloka'i Soto Mission. Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DOROTHY L.H. WONG, 87, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Raymond Jr., Dr. Herman and Norman; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Oshiro and Claire Chong. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; entombment 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.