Obituaries

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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.

ARTHUR LYMAN, a world-class musician who played four-mallet vibraphones where most played two, died Sunday night at St. Francis Medical Center-West's hospice in 'Ewa. He turned 70 on Feb. 2. See story.

CHARLOTTE "PEACHES" GUERRERO, who with her husband Tony owned and operated three Tropics restaurants for about 40 years in Hawai'i, died Feb. 23 in her Honolulu home. See story.

YUN TAU CHEE, the first Miss Hawai'i in 1948 who broke the color barrier at the Miss America pageant, died Feb. 21 in Kailua. She was 73. See story.

A memorial gathering in honor of QUEENIE B. MILLS, a former Punahou School principal and innovator in child development as well as human-pet relationships, will begin at 11 a.m. tomorrow at O'ahu Cemetery. See story.

A funeral will be held Thursday for Big Island tourism pioneer JACK IWAO MIYASHIRO, 86, who died Friday at the Queen's Medical Center. See story.

DARYL-JEAN TUK HEE AHN-SHIMAZU, 62, of Kailua, died Feb. 20, 2002. Born in Waialua. Retired from The Gas Co. Survived by son, Ryan; daughters, Yvonne Covington and Carolyn Cervantes; four grandchildren; brothers, Stanley, Jonathan and John Ahn; sisters, Rowena Nakamura, Edwina Yamada and Jacqueline Angelo. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers.

ROBERT GRIFFITH BISHO, 77, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired Board of Water Supply chief automotive. Survived by wife, Lorraine; sons, Robert and Randy; three grandsons; brother, Albert. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial noon at Oahu Cemetery.

ANDREW A, CABATO, 35, of Wahiawa, died Feb, 15, 2002. Born in Wahiawa. Dirt bike rider. Survived by brothers, Henry and Robert; sisters, Jackie, Janice Esver, Judy Stohr and Joyce Kikila. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

VERONICA FARINAS CERIA, 92, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A retired school teacher in the Philippines. Survived by husband, Felino; son, Emmanuel; daughters, Mary Lou Tomaneng, Helen Ulibas and Piedad "Pig" Centeno; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; rosary 6 p.m. Visitation also 10:15 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Church; Mass 11:15 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ARTHUR W.L. CHANG, 74, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 23, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the federal government. Survived by wife, Carolyn; sons, Brian and Neal, and Jayson Matsuda; daughters, Leona Hirayanagi, Pamela Ishihara, Lorna Agcaoili and Karen Tydingco; brothers, Robert and Kenneth; sisters, Florence Au, Helen Tong, Fanny Lee Kai, Rose Tom, Theo and Eleanor Chang; 12 grandchildren; Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BEATRICE CORNWELL, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired government employee. Survived by sons, George "Dubby" Kalaiwaa and Carlyle "Kalani" Cornwell; daughter, Beatrice Wong; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon. Burial 2:30 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers, Aloha attire.

THEODORE KUI CHOY CHING SR., 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2002. Born in Kane'ohe. A retired finance supervisor with the federal government. Survived by daughter, Leigh Kawakami; son, Theodore Jr.; sisters, Margie Lee, Annabelle Kam and Ethel Fatt; brothers, Alfred and Lincoln; five granddaughters; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

FRANCISCO LASMARIAS FLORENDO SR., 94, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2002. Born in Libtong, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A retired carpenter. Survived by sons, Francisco Jr. and John; daughters, Clarita Cortes, Gemina Cortez, Victorina Manes and Beatriz Angala; brother, Federico; sister, Carmen Lardizabal; 29 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

MABEL "MA" FRAMPTON, 82, of Waipahu, died Feb. 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Member of Kaka'ako Holy Ghost, and the Kalihi Holy Ghost Club. Survived by sons, Leonard, and Moku Kapule; daughters, Barbara Secio, Carol Ranion and Diane Medeiros; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Cemetery committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

EVELYN MOMOYO KAMIYA, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2002. Born in Waikapu, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by son, Robert; daughters, Eileen Kon and Peggy Campbell; three grandchildren; brother, Richard Hotema; sisters, Elaine Shimabukuro and Betty Hamamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

GABRIEL SOLOMON "UNCLE SONNY" KAPAHUA, 73, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2002. Born in Mokohulu, Hawai'i. Yamada & Sons Inc. heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Joanne "Jody"; daughters, Kristi, Christine Rushton-Hanneman and Karen Samuelson; sister, Cecilia Torres; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Kupulau Road; service 6 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

FREDERICK "FREDDY" KAUAKAHIOKAMAKAHIKULANI KEAMO, 70, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 13, 2002. Born in Watertown. Hawaiian Dredging Co. employee; and recipient of the Purple Heart, Korean War. Survived by wife, Alisa; daughters, Fanchon Keamo-Young and Alison; two grandchildren; brothers, David Jr., Allen Yapp, and George, Walter, Dennis and Sidney "Nano;" sisters, Sister Mary Verna Barboza, Johanna "Edie" Fernandez, Allie "Babes" Lopes, Maile Schuwer, Emily "Lup" Mamane, Matilda "Ui" Kahoonei and Inchon Lee. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.

HELEN LUKE, 85, of Pearl City, died Feb. 14, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kalani High School teacher. Survived by brother, Stanley; sister, Ellen Wakayama. Private memorial service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

TRANQUILINO MACATBAG, 94, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2002. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by caregivers, the Ligot, Martin and Ortiz families; and sister, Alberta Asuncion. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

TATSUO MORIKUNI, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2002. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired Queen's Medical Center painter. Survived by son, Norman; daughter, Karen Yamauchi; brother, Takeo; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

HERBERT SATORU NAGATOSHI, 67, of Honolulu, died Feb. 21, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, Barron and Vonn; one granddaughter; brother, Paul; sister, Pearl. Memorial service 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

EVELYN ASAKO OSHITA, 74, of Kohala, Hawai'i, died Feb. 20, 2002. Born in Niuli'i, Hawai'i. Retired Hawaii Preparatory Academy secretary; formerly with Kohala Sugar Co. and Puna Papaya. Survived by husband, Mike; son, Kyle; daughter, Rae Merritt; brothers, Richard, James and George Hanano; three grandchildren. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 1 p.m. Visitation also 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kohala Jodo Mission; service 3 p.m. Casual attire.

BUDDY KAOHU PANOKE, 46, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Feb. 19, 2002. Born in Honolulu. An entertainer, musician, composer and owner of Kealakahi Productions. Survived by wife, Camille; sons, Shane Tanioka, Aaron, and Scotty Collins; daughters, Ashley, and Summer and Samantha Collins; two grandchildren; mother, Ramona; brothers, Herbert, and Harlon, Paul and John Dean; sisters, Gemet Panoke Chang, Winifred Hodges, and Gwendolyn Kaaua. Public services 7 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea First Ward. Private services Friday. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

WILLIAM PHILPOTTS, 81, of San Francisco, died Feb. 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired certified public accountant with Hood & Strong, San Francisco; and active in scouting and a former member of Honolulu Athletic Club. Survived by wife, Pat; daughters, Patti, Leslie Roth, Catherine Vierra and Margaret; four grandchildren; brothers, Clarence and Douglas. Private Mainland service held. Arrangements by Berge-Pappas-Smith Mortuary, Freemont, Calif.

ESPIRIDION "CRISPIN" RAMIL, 79, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Feb. 21, 2002. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired McBryde Sugar Co. plantation worker. Survived by wife, Veronica; son, Renato; daughters, Nena Vallejo and Vicky; eight grandchildren; sister, Dolores Rumbaoa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i; rosary 7:30 p.m. Visitation also noon Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo, Kaua'i; Mass 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire.

BASILIA RAPACON, 95, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Feb. 21, 2002. Born in Vigan, Philippines. Housewife. Survived by eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Koloa, Kaua'i. Burial to follow at Koloa Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.

GRACE YOSHIKO YAMAGUCHI, 87, of Pearl City, died Feb. 19, 2002. Born in Pearl City. Member of Konko Mission of Waipahu. Survived by son, Wilfred Jr.; daughters, Elaine Chun and Sylvia Malilay; brother, Harris Okuda; sisters, Edith Nishida, Nora Okuda-Hall and Lillian Asato; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

VICTOR J.S. YAP, 52, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Verizon Hawaii; and a musician with Ron Miyashiro's Sounds of Music. Survived by wife, Janet; daughter, Tina; son, Robert; sister, Carolyn Dulaney. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ITSUKO YOKOTA, 93, of Honolulu, died Oct. 30, 2001. Born in Pearl City. Survived by son-in-law, Robert Takahashi; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Elsie Kuroda. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

TARO YOMOGIDA, 95, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired self-employed auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Yoshiko "June;" sons, George, Carl and David; daughter, Nancy; sisters, Fujie Koda and Asako Tachino; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.