Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
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.
EMMA KEAHUALANI "KALEIONAMOKU" NAWAHI AHUNA, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 7, 2002. Born in Hilo. A pantry worker retired from the former Hilo Lagoon Hotel. Survived by sons, Edward Jr., Welden and Edwin; brothers, Joseph Nawahi, John Lindsey and Francis Kempster; sister, Nora Bell; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service to be held. Urn burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
VALENTINO AUTINTICO ANCOG, 72, of Kaka'ako, died April 7, 2002. Survived by wife, Primitiva; son, Wendell; daughters, Gerry Thompson, Valerie Ayau, Theresa Carter and Nicole Ancog; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Antonio Ancog, Joel Vizmanos, Evan Vizmanos; sisters, Florence Pagaduan, Filomena Pastor, Nancy Inciong and Nona Yanagihara. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
THE REV. MASUNO ABESHIMA ASAOKA, 100, of Honolulu, formerly of Waimea and Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died April 10, 2002. Born in Nara, Japan. A minister retired from Shingon Mission. Survived by sons, the Rev. Leonard Abeshima and Frederick Abeshima; daughter, Miyuki Kurisaki; caregiver, Josie Velez; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MATILDA CAMBRA, 93, of Manoa, died March 19, 2002. Survived by daughters, Delphine Bowzer, Norma Keefer and Bernie Jingst; sister, Agnes Medeiros; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Service held in Santa Barbara, Calif. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
MAEMIE MILILANI CHONG, 46, of Honolulu, died March 31, 2002. Employed at American Mutual Insurance. Survived by husband, Wesley; sons, William and Gavin; four grandchildren; mother, Frances Dela Cruz; brothers, Michael Dela Cruz and Henry Dela Cruz; sisters, Maydell Perreira and Francine Chai; companion, Dartagnan Taum. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.
DOUGLAS "DUGIE" M. DAVIDSON, 90, of Honolulu, died Aug. 17, 2002. Born in 'Ewa. Retired owner of Davidson Photography and longtime photographer for Punahou School. Accomplished woodworker who specialized in cribbage boards made of exotic woods. Survived by companion, Edna Estrella; godchild, Patsy Boyle. Masonic service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to Shriner's Hospital for Children or Punahou School. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
NORMA PALATTAO GAMIT, 46, of Kahului, Maui, died April 13, 2002. A housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hotel. Survived by mother, Benilda Palattao; daughters, Romalyn, Robelyn and Ronalyn Gamit; brothers, Romeo Piedad, Rey Piedad and Anteng Palattao; sisters, Charie and Lorna. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday; service 10 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ALPHONSE "AL" JOSEPH GODBOUT, 81, of Mililani, died April 15, 2002. Born in Burlington, Vt. A U.S. Army veteran also retired from Schofield Commissary. Survived by wife, Fumiko; sons, Joseph and Robert; daughter, Yvonne Domingo; five grandchildren; sister, Alma Casty. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church; Mass 11 a.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. April 29 at Schofield Post Cemetery. Casual or aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
MARILYN L0UISE "MALLY" HOUTS, 77, of Middletown, R.I., died April 20, 2002. Born in Newport, R.I. Survived by sons, Christopher and Thomas; brother, Thomas Mally; four grandchildren; a great-grandson. Mainland service to be held. Burial at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery.
HARUKO IWAMOTO, 93, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 7, 2002. Born in Pahala, Hawaii. An accountant retired from the former Hilo Accounting Services. Survived by son, Harold; daughter, Doris Barrow; brothers, Sakuichi Takayama and Teruo Takayama; sisters, Mitsue Fukumura, Shizue Hamamoto, Toshiko Kohashi and Toyoko Tanaka; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
LUCIAN KEAOLOLOA KEANE IV, 24, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Employed by Bank of Hawaii as a vault assistant. An entertainer aboard the Star of Honolulu and the Independence. Survived by parents, Lucian III and Gay; sisters, Michele Keane-Elliott, Cherie Keane Ortiz and Kimberly Keane; grandparents, Armine Keane and Harry and Rose Marie Kanakaole. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools; service 5:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Service, LLC.
RICHARD SHIRO KONNO, 78, of Honolulu, died April 15, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of import and export businesses. Survived by wife, Keiko; son, Preston; daughters, Jacqueline Shinsato and Debra Reynolds; brother, Dan; sister, Edith Suzuki; six grandchildren. Private service held at Nuuanu Mortuary.
THE REV. PAUL SANG EUN LEE, 68, of Honolulu, died April 15, 2002. Born in Kang Wha, Korea. A Holy Trinity Catholic Church deacon, and retired Pan American Airways passenger service agent. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sons, Andrew, Julian and Robin Lee, and Melvin Young; sister, Cecilia; brothers, Solomon and Michael; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
LEUTA ELIZABETH LIFA, 9, of Honolulu, died April 16, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Georgina and Fauesala Jr.; sisters, Ashley, Leufisa and baby Georgina; grandparents, Pastor Eddie and Henrietta Laulu; grandmother, Alefa Lifa; great-grandmother, Leufisa Savea. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Central Samoan Assembly of God; service noon. Burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
JOHN FRAY LOMMA, 56, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died April 13, 2002. Born in Los Angeles. A farmer and puka shell jeweler. Survived by wife, Diana; sons, Paco Lomma, Noah Fiorello and Cory Dickens; daughters, Corina and Levana Lomma and Nani Lomma-Dickens; three grandchildren; parents, John Lomma Sr. and Ruth Kimball; brother, Douglas Richard. Visitation 1 p.m. next Sunday at Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service 2 p.m. Burial at Lawai Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.
WENCESLAO "BENCING" BUMAGAT MACADAEG, 77, of Waipahu, died April 13, 2002. Born in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of World War II Filipino American Veterans Hawai'i Chapter and American Legion Post 5. Survived by wife, Josefina; children, Benjamin Macadaeg, Evelyn Macadaeg and Rogelio Macadaeg; four grandchildren; brothers, Gregorio and Fernando; sister, Magdalena Delgado. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
DAVID MEHEULA MAIELUA, 71, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2002. A nutritionist retired from Waimano Home. Survived by wife, Doris; a granddaughter; brothers, Earl and Timothy; sisters, Loretta Johnson, Edith Baltunado and Nanette Montalbo. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.
KAMEKO NAKAMURA, 85, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Gary; daughters, Shirley Ichiki, Jane Tengan, Carol Nakamura, Susie Drumheller, Katie Nakamura and Sharon Harris; brother, Matsuichi Kaneshiro; sister, Helen Kaneshiro; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MARY S. OLIM, 84, of Honolulu, died April 18, 2002. Born in Keali'i, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Antone; sons, Anthony and Patrick; brothers, Anthony, Joe, Manuel, Larry, Ralph, Harry and Raymond Himenes; sisters, Delores Mihos, Carmen Kochersperger, Irene Lorenzo, Mathilda Himenes, Josephine Comegys and Rosalie Dikos; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
STEPHEN J. PERALTO, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 18, 2002. Born in Hilo. A corrections administrator retired from Kulani Correctional Facility. Survived by wife, Pearl; daughters, Leona Banashek and Lorna Tokuyoshi; sisters, Dorothy Martin, Thelma Kidd, Celestine Patenio, Norma Fergerstrom, Mildred Branco, Betty Kamehaiku and Claudia Ignacio; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
MYRTLE "MAILE" RAWSON, 95, of Keauhou, Hawai'i, died April 18, 2002. Director of Rawson Construction Company and member of Lealea Golf Club. Survived by husband, Raymond; son, Norman; a grandson; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity. Entombment noon at Kona Memorial Park Cemetery, Hualalai. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
GERTRUDE LEIMOMI KAUAOLI ROBINSON, 91, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died April 8, 2002. A federal clerk. Survived by children, Joseph Manini Sr. and Lynn Bukoski; 21 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Service tomorrow in Nampa, Idaho. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
NIEVES RUIZ, 75, of Hali'imaile, Maui, died April 13, 2002. Born in Pagud Dud Ilocos Norte, Philippines. An elementary school teacher in the Philippines also retired from Wailea Golf Course. Survived by sons, Manuel and Mark; hanai daughter, Nancy Hadley; brothers, Remigio Edurice, Manuel Edurice and Jovito Edurice; sisters, Coronada Madamba and Guadalupe; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.
MABEL Y. SAKAMOTO, 87, of Kahului, died April 19, 2002. A member of the Ka'ahumanu Society. Formerly employed at Libby Pineapple Cannery, Kahului School cafeteria and Maui Beach and Ka'anapali Beach hotels. Survived by sons, William and Bruce; daughters, Patricia Nearing, Winona Afaga, Myrna Largosa, Linda Texeira and Stella Sakamoto; brother, Louis Yap; sister, Gertrude Fuentes; 29 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ELAINE KATHERINE STANEK, 84, of Mililani, died April 17, 2002. Born in Wisconsin. Survived by daughters, Patricia Kaneshiro; brother, Ray Walsh; sister, Dolores Orcutt; two grandsons. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veteran's Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MIDORI TAKEMOTO, 82, of Ninole, Hawai'i, died April 19, 2002. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. A member of Honohina Hongwanji and Honohina Hongwanji Fujinkai. Survived by husband, Yoshio; sons, Morris, Norman and Cary; daughter, Dr. Susan Takemoto; brothers, James, Yoso, Saburo, Akisuke and Edward; sister, Reiko Kamimura; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service over ashes, 5 p.m. Casual attire.
ROBERT "BOBBY" WILHELM, 85, of Pa'ia, Maui, died April 17, 2002. Born in Waiakoa, Maui. Worked with East Maui Irrigation. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Harvey, Leslie and Jack; daughters, Joan Raymond, Jean Kanoho and Louise Valencia; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.
MELE ALOFAKI LOLO VEA, 77, of Waimanalo, died April 9, 2002. Born in Ha'apai, Tonga. Survived by children, Simaile, Sioeli "Joel" Lolo, Sela Finau, Mele Ulukau, Ilaiasi Manumanu, Takaimofae, Toakase Kaufusi, Veini Emelio, Mele Vea Si'i and Tyrel Lolo; 25 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters. Visitation and Tongan service 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Visitation and Tongan service also 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. White flowers only.
WILLIAM S. VIRTUCIO, 56, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 16, 2002. Born in the Philippines. A warehouseman for Hawaiian Groceries. Survived by sons, Wilberto and Wilfredo; daughter, Winnie Mendiola; father, Alex; sisters, Terry Fajardo, Fely Seabrooks and Myrna Sarvida; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Calvary Chapel West O'ahu; service 7 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
KIKUZO "BLACKIE" YONEYAMA, 84, of Pearl City, died April 15, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired proprietor of Imperial Termite and Pest Control. Survived by wife, Harriet; sons, Michael, Daniel and Thomas; daughters, June Tamashiro and Maryann Ancog; sisters, Mildred Shima, Hazel Villaluz and Jane Matsumoto; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
