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.
CHARLES MASAYUKI AJIMINE, 81, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 12, 2002. Born in Huelo, Maui. A retired Kaiser Development Corporation heavy equipment foreman. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Wallace, Rodney and Milton; daughters, Sharon Yanagihara, Cindy Chinen and Tracie Camanga; five grandchildren; brother, Albert; sisters, Hazel Kikuyama and Muriel Miyasato. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private inurnment at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
VICTORIA ROBLES AQUINO, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2002. Born in Cuenca, Batangas, Philippines. Survived by sons, Joaquin "Joe," Robert "Bobby," Norman, Wendell and Vernon; daughter, Lorna Sabol; sister, Ellie Robles; brother, Marciano Robles; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:45 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
JAMES GAVIN BROWN, 62, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2002. Born in New Zealand. English editor for Hawaii Hochi newspaper. Survived by sister, Jillian Bradfield; lifelong friends and colleagues. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ERNEST KALANI COCKETT SR., 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired assistant fire chief for the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by son, Jon Pakahea; daughter, Ernette KawehioKalani Bright; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation from 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha School; service 1:30 p.m. Flowers and lei welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
WILLIS RAY CRADDICK, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 9, 2002. Born in Ford, Idaho. A retired vice president of Water Resources International. Survived by wife, Kuulei; sons, Ray, David, William and Donald; daughters, Cheryl Humble, Fran Fuchigami, Joanne Wall and Susan Peterson; former wife, E. Louise; brothers, Edgar and Ray; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; prayer service 11 a.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
JODI ANN DAVIS, 39, of Kailua, died Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A paramedic with American Medical Response. Survived by Nelson Maeda; daughter, Hailey Maeda; sons, Micah and Noah Maeda; father, Peter; sister, Kara. Visitation over the ashes 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Casual attire.
EMILY R. DELIMA, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 11, 2002. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Frederick and Richard; sisters, Evelyn Lawrence and Minnie Amaral; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church; Eucharistic service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Homelani Memorial Park. Inurnment to follow. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Memorial Mortuary.
STANLEY DELIMA SR., 71, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 9, 2002. Born in Wailuku. A retired highway maintenance supervisor for the Department of Transportation. Survived by wife, Genevieve; son, Stanley Jr.; daughters, Mickey Kealoha and Stacey Grauel; brother, Ernest DeLima; sister, Maria Hoopii; stepmother, Elizabeth Garcia; stepsisters, Johnell Kane, Johnette Pang and Lisa Nakashima; stepbrother, John Garcia Jr.; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wailuku; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veteran's Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
LAURENCE EDISON "BOY" ABITONG EVANGELISTA, 49, of Waialua, died Feb. 6, 2002. Born in No. 10, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Valeriana; son, Lour Brito; daughter, Hazelie Servitas; granddaughter, Nicky; brother, Bernardo Abitong; sister, Cochita. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Casual attire.
GLENN MITUMASA FUKUMOTO, 62, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 5, 2002. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A Servco and New City Nissan sales representative. Survived by wife, Joyce; sons, Troy and Scott; sisters. Amy Miyamoto and Jean Webster. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
SUEKO GALLEGOS, 73, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by husband, Frank; sons, Leroy, Glenn and Reginald Padilla; daughters, Rosaline Gonsalves and Trudy Cambra; brother, Al Hashimoto; sisters, Mieko Imade and Rachel Maebo; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial service 1 p.m. Sunday at Soka Gakkai International-U.S.A. Chapel. No flowers. Casual attire. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.
KAMEYO GINOZA, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2002. Born in Sprecklesville, Maui. Retired co-founder of New Era Florist. Survived by daughter, Joyce Miyashiro, Frances Ginoza and Elaine Tanigawa; five grandchildren; brothers, Masaichi and Yoshio Nakata; sister, Lorraine Rezents. Visitation 1 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Casual attire.
JAIME TABELEN GOROSPE, 81, of Kualapu'u, Moloka'i, died Feb. 9, 2002. Born in San Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Mary Louise; sons, Edwardo and Elpidio; daughters, Esabell Kamoku, Erlinda Santiago and Estrellita Gumanas; sisters, Dimitria Villalermosa and Alexandra Gorospe; 14 grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Saint Sophia Catholic Church, Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
ORESTES "RESTY" MANARANG GUIAO, 48, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 3, 2002. Born in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. An officer of the Pampanga Circle. Survived by wife, Evelinda; sons, Rodel and Ryan; daughters, Rorayma Urbano and Rina Tolentino; mother, Rita Guiao; brothers, Edilberto, Nathaniel and Ernesto; sisters, Rorayma Guiao-Miller, Fredeswinda Sagum, Rowena Rabago and Felonila Claveria. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
AI HATA, 78, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 30, 2002. Born in Nara, Japan. Former owner of Kasuga Restaurant. Survived by sons, Gary, George, Ron and John; daughter, Barbara Yoshioka; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
CHARLES KAUAHIIKANOEOPELE HEKEKIA, 90, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Feb. 7, 2002. Born in Opihikao, Hawai'i. A diesel mechanic and member of Pahala Senior Citizens. Survived by wife, Lily; daughter, Puanani Woo; sons, Jack, Charles Jr., Francis and Gerald; sister, Lydia Ching; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Kauahaao Congregational Church, Wai'ohinu. Scattering of ashes off Rabbit Island on Feb. 23. Meet 11:30 a.m. at Sea Life Park Pier. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
GARY SHINKI HIGA SR. 56, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2002, Born in Honolulu. A University of Hawai'i administrative and fiscal specialist. Survived by wife, Raelene; son, Gary Jr.; daughters, Stephanie Sakagawa and Isis; mother, Betsy; brothers, Milton and Victor; sister, Eileen Higa-Wegzyn; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
MASAKO HIRANO, 88, of Numila, Kaua'i, died Feb. 5, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A housewife. Survived by daughter, Linda Miyamoto; two grandchildren; sister, Gladys Ishida. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
ARTHUR "ART" KIYOSHI KAWAI, 68, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 30, 2002. Born in Honolulu. An electronic technician retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. Survived by wife, Edna; sons, Edmund, Steven and Eric; daughter, Cathy Chuck; two grandchildren; brother, Herbert; sisters, Evelyn Yamaguchi and Susan Shitara. Service 5 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
ELDON KAMAKA KERR, 40, of Moscow Mills, Mo., died Nov. 29, 2001. Born in Honolulu. Formerly of Maui. An avid cook and jazz fan. Survived by wife, Eunice; parents, Edgar and Gail; brothers, Edgar "Pancho" and Edric "Eddie"; sisters, Shelley Teixeira, Maile Eaton, Nalani "Nani" Ho'e, Lynell "Lana" Rogers and Malia Whalin. Condolences to Nalani Ho'e, 34 Waiaka Lane #46-105, Wailuku, Maui 96793. Arrangements by McCoy Blossoms Funeral Home, Troy, Mo.
THE REV. RAYMOND PARK LAU, 58, of Houston, died Jan. 19, 2002. Born in Yonkers, N.Y. A minister in Hawai'i at Makakilo Baptist Church and University Avenue Baptist Church. Survived by wife, Alice; daughter, Yvonne Lau Kanoholani; son, Dustin; mother, Kim; sisters, Pearl Gervais and Florence Tsai. Service and private inurnment held in Texas. Celebration of life from 10 a.m. Saturday at University Avenue Baptist Church, Manoa; service 11 a.m.
BEVERLY YOSHIKO LLACUNA, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2002. Born on Moloka'i. Survived by sons, Phillip and John; daughters, Lena Tyau and Mae Hershey; brothers, Minoru Tachibana, Sadao Tachibana, Masao Tachibana and Walter Matsumoto; sisters, Dorothy English, Betsy Irei and Doris Kanemitsu; seven grandchildren. Graveside service 3 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROBIN KAWEHI LONO, 45, died Jan. 31, 2002. Nezbeda Tile, Kaua'i, warehouse manager. Survived by companion, Kia Gwynn; daughter, Kirra Gwynn-Lono; sons, Jay Lono and Nicholas Slaton; one grandson; father, Howard; stepmother, Manu; sisters, Roxanne and Rozlyn; brothers, Rory and Roddy; grandmother, Genoa Keawe. Viewing and service 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Visitation also 8 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery.
FAAULIULI MOETOTO MAIAVA, 71, of American Samoa, died Jan. 20, 2002. Born in American Samoa. Survived by children, Anoimalo Taito, Talalai Lemaota, Mulufualava Maiava, Malefa'i Maiava, Tulutulu Toa, Mesepa Lamositele, Uiese Moetoto, Pule Maiava and Arieta Kitiona. Service and burial in American Samoa. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
DANIEL HARKI PANG, 77, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A major retired from the U.S. Army intelligence unit and math teacher retired from Kailua Intermediate School. Survived by daughter, Edith Pang Choy; sister, Beatrice Lau; nieces and nephews. Committal services 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
CHUNG HEE PARK, 70, of Honolulu, died Feb. 12, 2002. Born in Korea. A retired restaurant cook. Survived by daughter, Young Ok Chun; two grandchildren; brothers, Duk Hoon, Chul Hoon, Mu Hoon, Ke Hoon and Gwang Hoon Park; sister, Teresa Chong Cha Okuna. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
CAREY LEILANI KAMALEI PERREIRA, infant daughter, of Arthur and Desiree Perreira, died Feb. 5, 2002. Survived by parents; sister, Chelsey; grandparents. Matilda Hesia, Leroy and Tonita Perreira. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
MIRIAM ETHEL PIA, 85, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Feb. 10, 2002. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Ruby Cummings and Lily Kiilau; sons, John, Joseph, George, Arthur and Hiram; brother, Hisa Taniguchi; sister, Elizabeth "Kalehua" Bukoski; 43 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary chapel, Koloa; service 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire.
NELLE HUFFMAN RAMOS, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Pennsylvania. Director of technical services for the state of Pennsylvania. Survived by son, Tim; grandson, Christian. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
HIROSHI SANO, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2002. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. A warrant officer retired from the U.S. Army National Guard. Survived by wife, Yayoi; son, Tracy; daughters, Terry Ibanes and Trudy Sano; three granddaughters; a great-grandson; brother, Joseph; sisters, Shirley Love and Hisako Hiraki. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
PETER SANTOS, 87, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 2, 2002. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A maintenance man for Lockheed Missles & Space Company. Survived by son, Peter Jr.; daughters, Violet Castro, Charlotte Salvador, Leilani Hagmoc and Barbara Baliguat; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
MARY SOUZA, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 10, 2002. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, John; daughters, Lucy Nacionales and Loretta Pigeon; brothers, Anthony Martines, Luis Martines and Manuel Martines; sisters, Frances Farias, Bella Miranda, Rose Garcia and Dolores Vermeulen; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 3 p.m. Burial at Alae Cemetery, Hilo. Casual attire.
ARTHUR SEIJIRO "ART" UEHARA, Yago: Irimijigwa, 83, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2002. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired director of security and maintenance for Times Supermarket. Survived by wife, Marjorie; son, Steven; daughter, Audrey; brother, Thomas; sisters, Nancy Maida and Ethel Teruya. Service 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
TOSHIO "YAMA" YAMASHITA, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2002. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A retired American Factors warehouseman and member of 1399 Veteran's Club. Survived by son, Ross; brother, Saburo; sister, Tomeko Nishimura. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
HIDEO YONAMINE, 83, of Pearl City, died Feb. 4, 2002. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A supervisor retired from the Department of Defense. Survived by daughter, Colleen Chang; two grandchildren; sister, Kami Shinsato. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
