Obituaries

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NINA ABREW, 62, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 10, 2002. A custodian for Sears and Woolworth. Survived by father, Constancio Delapinia; stepmother, Susie Delapinia; sons, Richard "Wayne" Delapinia and Dexter Sato; brothers, Peter Delapinia, Carl Delapinia, Stanley Delapinia and Tommy Delapinia; sisters, Sandra "Sandy" Alionar, Rosalinda "Lynn" Asio and Rosemary "Tita" Trapp; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Burial at Maui Memorial Park, Wailuku. Aloha or casual attire.

RICHARD CHARLES ADAMS, 50, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died July 31, 2002. Born in California. Owner and operator of a limousine service. Survived by wife, Jasmin; daughters, Kelsey, Khyra and Kyrstie; mother, Frances; brother, Dale. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. William's Church, Hanalei; Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jasmin Adams, P.O. Box 1295, Kilauea, Hi 96734. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

TIMOTEA SALUD ANCHETA, 103, of Waipahu, died Aug. 12, 2002. Born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Eufemio, Salvador and Melquiades; daughter, Avelina Austria; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-grand-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also Monday at the mortuary; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

FILITUPE ASI, 19, of Waipahu, died July 15, 2002. Born in Fagaalu, American Samoa. Survived by mother, Taumanupepe Seuvaai; grandparents, Fetapai and Susana Lifa; brothers, John and Tony Asi, Misitini and Brandon Tuifao and Vaise Poasa; sisters, Violet and Kalani Poasa. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

CHARLES AUGUST "AIREDALE" BREDE JR., 77, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 11, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Former beach boy and World War II veteran retired from Japan and Pan American Airlines who most recently worked at Olomana Golf Course. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Scott, Robert, Eugene "KK" and James; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, John, Jimmy and David; sister, Clara Hayselden. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe; memorial Mass 10 a.m. Committal service 2 p.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CHANCE CHANEY, infant, died Aug. 10, 2002. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by mother, Tami-Lynn; sisters, Jamie-Lynn Duvauchelle, Jolenta Duvauchelle; brothers, Richard Duvauchelle, Dylan Kuwamura and Lexington Chaney; grandparents, Maggie and John Duvauchell and Thomas Chaney. Private family service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

JANICE KANANIONAPUA CHUNG, 52, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Eugene Rodrigues; son, Blaine; father, Charles Jr.; brothers, Gerald Chung, Richard Ahina, Charles Chung, Elliott DeMatta and Farrell DeMatta; sisters, Puananai Ing, Donna Lii, Harriet Smith, Martha-Glenn Kawamura, Honey-Lei Samer and Helen DeMatta. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday; service 12:15 p.m. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

TONY DEMARCO, 62, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in New York. A truck operator for a construction company. Cremation held. Service pending in Vero Beach, Fla. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROBERT HAROLD FENDLER, 67, of Honolulu, died Aug. 11, 2002. Born in Los Angeles. An attorney and businessman. Survived by wife, Kay Yu; sons, Parker, Baron and Alex; four grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

EDMUND AHUNA FIESTA, 48, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Erasmo Fiesta; brothers and sisters, Hilarion and August Fiesta, Cookie Kawamoto and Jean Charbonnet, Francis and Puncho Santiago and Sheba Kahunanui. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ALVIN ORLANDO "CHAMP" FRANCISCO, 42, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12, 2002. Born in Hilo. Survived by mother, Carolina Bufil; stepfather, Edward Bufil Sr.; brothers, Rodney Francisco and Edward Bufil; hanai brother, Earl Robertson; sisters, Stephanie Francisco, Wendy Wisniewski and Tanya Pataray. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; memorial service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JEAN FUSAE FUJIMOTO, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 7, 2002. Born in Waipahu, Hawai'i. Retired proprietress of Jean's Barber & Beauty Supply Co. in Hilo. Survived by sons, Drake and Casey; daughter, Gail Fujimoto-Miller; six grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ROY TSUGIMI IWAMOTO, 61, of Hilo, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Retired meat cutter. Survived by wife, Patricia "Pat"; daughters, Cherryl Thornock and Lacey Cabral; brother, Keith; sisters, Saddie Iwamoto and Carol Enos; hanai daughter, RaeLynn Waltjen; hanai sons, Marc and Grayson Agpawa; grandson; five hanai grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

YEIKO KANESHIRO, 79, of Honolulu, formerly of Tamuning, Guam, died Aug. 10, 2002. Born in Waipahu. Retired Guam Naval Supply Station Ship Repair Facility supervisor. Survived by son, Larry; daughter, Dolores Santos; grandchild; brothers, Eiichi and Johnny; sisters, Kameko Ige, Chic Tsugawa, Stella Eccleston, Grace Lewis and Katie Higa. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RITA KAWAOKA, 82, of Mililani, died Aug. 7, 2002. Born in Siena, Italy. Member of Kahala Seniors Citizen's. Survived by daughter, Constance "Connie" Oshiro; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; wake service 7 p.m. Burial 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

KEFAS KOFOT, 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i and Micronesia, died July 27, 2002. Born in Micronesia. A land management surveyor. Survived by wife, Matura Peter; son, Kefas Jr.; daughters, Sinania, Siana and Soso; sister, Sachko Kau; four grandchildren. Service held. Final arrangements and burial in Micronesia at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.

BAO HUA LAU, 73, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in China. Survived by husband, Tak; sons, Wilson, Jason, Samson, Alan and Frank; daughter, Lisa; 12 grandchildren; a grandchild; brothers and a sister. Buddhist service 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Cremation to follow.

ALFRED LAURENCE LITTMAN, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 12, 2002. Born in Pennsylvania. Retired federal government accountant. Survived by wife, Charlotte; son, Robert; grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

YUICHI "JACK" MENDE, 69, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2002. Born in Hale'iwa. An Anteon Corporation electrical engineer and a retired electrical engineer at Pearl Harbor. Survived by wife, Barbara; brothers, Teruo, Hiroji and Raymond; sisters, Kikue Kaneshige, Harue Tamashiro, Yoshie Fujiwara, Sachiko Ono and Mitsue Teruya. Visitation from 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 2 p.m. Aloha attire.

THELMA CHIYO NAKAMASU, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired housekeeper for Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. Survived by sons, Ernest, Roy and Dennis; daughters, Stella Miyoshi, Florence Wakuta, Nancy Talbo, Frances Ishikawa and Donna Kozai; 24 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Bessie Awakuni and Sueko Tamashiro. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

SHUNJI NAKAO, 77, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 5, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired State Department of Public Safety sheriff. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Mark, Russell and Scott; daughter, Michele Navarro; three grandchildren; brother, James; sister, Sumiko Kealoha. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FRANK "BLACKIE" NIIHAU, 70, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 10, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Victoria Kiesel-Niihau; sons, Frank Jr., Charles "Chuckie," Manny, Ike, Russell and Felix; daughters, Johnette Tai-Stauffer, Juanita "Susie" Kaopuiki, Victoria "Vicky Girl" Wago, Naomi Ballesteros, Joann Tabara, Doreen Galletes and Leeann Frias; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; parents, Joseph and Violet Santiago; sisters, Margaret Victorino and Rosalia "Lokalia" Dias; and brother, Gene. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at the family residence, 41-692 Bell St.; service 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MIDGE JONNITA LANIHULIOKAUAHA'AO OLER, 63, of Waiohinu, Hawai'i, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Kane'ohe. A retired teacher and counselor for Kamehameha Schools, Leeward Community College, Windward Community College, Brigham Young University-Hawai 'i and Hawaii Community College. Survived by sons, Eric Oler, Duke Mossman, Michael Oler, Kala Mossman,Gerald Oler and Steve Oler; daughters, Lani Manumaleuna, Julie Tangiora, Debbie Cabral, Ruth Freitas, Gretchen Currie, Jennifer Kennedy, Lorraine Dotson and Kawekiu Mossman; brothers, Mervyn Thompson and Wendell Thompson; 36 grandchildren; many hanai children. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center; service 11 a.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Burial to follow. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

FRANCINE "FRANNY" NYUK LEN KAU ONTAI, 60, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 1, 2002. Born in Honolulu. An office manager retired from Property and Procurement Management Office of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, DeeDee Ontai-Machado; mother, Isabel Hanrahan; three grandchildren; brother, Dennis Hanrahan. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 9:45 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ARTURO PASCUAL, 64, of 'Oma'o, Kaua'i. Born in the Philippines. A dishwasher. Survived by wife, Guillerma; children, Dante, Joven, Felimar, Elizer and Cheryll Pascual and Imelda Melchor and Gilbert Arcangel; mother, Leonila Pascual; sisters, Rosita Pascual and Candida Arcangel; eight grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Raphael's Church, Koloa, Kaua'i. Casual attire.

LOUISA LONO WAIKI PEREIRA, 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Onomea, Hawai'i. A member of Aha Hui Kaahumanu Society of Hilo and Boy Scouts of America. Survived by husband, Vincent; sons, Vincent and George; daughters, Margaret, Shaunna-Ann and Jodi-Lynne; several grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday; service 11 a.m. Burial at Alae Cemetery, Mormon Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

AGNES LEVI-PELEKANE REYLA, 71, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 11, 2002. Born in Waiki'i, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Jerry; sons, Louis "Bradda Boy"and Lawrence "Pele" Pelekane; daughters, Agnes "Ipo" Benedicto, Rose "Chief" Pacheco, Louise Ignacio and Bobbilyn Gentry; hanai children, Shannon Corpus and Danelle Rodrigues; hanai sister, Matilda "Eva" Nino ; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honoka'a Ward. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea Cemetery, Mormon Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

SATOSHI SAITO, also known as ROBERT SATOSHI SAITO, 78, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2002. Born in Uma Uma, Hawai'i. Retired fiscal officer for the Queen Liliuokalani Trust and Children's Center. Former assistant manager/controller for the American Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter. Survived by wife, Grace; sons, Wesley and Carl; daughters, Laurie Chow and Cheryl Laikupu; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

YOSHIKO SAKAMOTO, 84, of Keopuka, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 6, 2002. Born in Yorba Linda, Calif. Retired owner of Sakamoto Electric. Survived by sons, Larry and Leslie; daughters, Louise, Linda and Livia Imada. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Kona Union Church, Kealakekua, Kona, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m. Burial at the church cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

EDWARD ELIAS SIGLER, 91, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in New York City. An executive retired from Thematic Advertising Production and commercial artist. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughter, Sandra Giacobello; a grandson. Private local service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

ERNEST "GROUCHO" SILVA, 84, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 10, 2002. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A repairman for GTE Hawaiian Tel and member of Maui Raiders Senior League Baseball team. Survived by wife, Katherine; daughters, Ann Estrella and Jean de Ville; sons, Jeffrey and Patrick; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church, Kahului; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial at Maui Veterans Cemetery, Makawao. Aloha or casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

SHARON WILLETTA FAYE SMITH-CAMPBELL, 54, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Chicago. A retired nurse. Survived by daughter, Monique Smith-Fenner; son, Lazon Campbell; two grandchildren; sister, Renee Scott; hanai daughter, Yolanda Sanders. Private service. Memorial donations to St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KYOKO SUGIYAMA, 63, of Honolulu, died Aug. 4, 2002. Born in Okushiricho, Japan. Vice president for Bunmeido of Hawaii. Survived by husband, Akira; son, John Aylesworth ; daughters, Nancy Aylesworth; two grandchildren; mother, Michiye Murai; brothers, Masato and Masashi Murai; sisters, Katsuko Ito, Haroko Takahashi and Chizuko Higashiyama. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JANE NORIKO TANAKA, 63, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A custodian for University of Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Walter; son, Nathan; daughter, Colleen ; sister, Norma Say. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

PEGGY SAKIKO TOMINAGA, 53, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Sales manager-Transportation for Roberts Hawaii. Survived by parents, Sakae and Doris; brother, Steven; sister, Doreen Goya; niece, Erin Goya. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

RUTH YAEKO UMEDA, 76, of Pearl City, died Aug. 7, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired linen worker for Kuakini Medical Center. Survived by sons, Gerald and Howard; brothers, Kiyoshi, George, Susumu, Yosuke and Henry Fukagawa; sisters, Yuriko Tokunaga and Mitsue Fukagawa. Service 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHAWN PETER KAWIKA WALKER, 22, of Honoka'a, died Aug. 9, 2002. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Landscaper for Mauna Lani Resort. Survived by parents, Edward Jr. and Belinda; brothers, Kelsey and Edsen; grandparents, Edward Sr. and Mary Ann; hanai grandfather, Pedro Del Juderias. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Waimea; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a County Cemetery. Casual attire.

JACK ARTHUR WOOD JR., 70, of Hawai'i Kai, died Aug. 10, 2002. Born in Los Angeles. A relief pharmacist with Costco. U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by wife, Tami; daughter, Aletha. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veteran Cemetery.

DOLORES MARIE YAMAGUCHI, 74, of Pearl City, died July 29, 2002. Born in Vanceburg, Ky. Survived by son, Yasu; daughter, Regina Robertson; brother, Charles Dunaway; grandchildren, Yvette and Richard Robertson;, Eizo Roman and Yasu Jr.; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.