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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, January 9, 2002

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

FRANCIS (FRANKIE) AKINA, 86, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 3, 2002. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by son, Francis Jr.; daughters, Adele Iwamasa, Loretta Dunn, Arlene Galligher; brother, Wells; sisters, Ella Decouva, Eleanore Kent and Thelma Raider; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Maui; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

CAROLYN AI LUN EWALANI AKIU, 58, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Hana, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Daniel Jr.; children, Lori Ann Akiona, EmmaJean Cornelio, Danielle, Darlene Alizna, and Darcy; four grandchildren; parents, James and Emmaline; brothers, Norman, Allen and James; sisters, Evelyn Yamada and Winona Enesa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.

PAZ VILLANUEVA ALABANZA, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 5, 2002. Alabanza Meat Storage owner. Survived by sons, Onofre Jr. and Perry; daughters, Cynthia Montes, Lani Chan, Jenin Dolos Reyes, Leah Brown, Katrina "Toosie," and Carol; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; service over ashes 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

FIDELA MATEO ANCHETA, 79, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 29, 2001. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Royal Lahaina Hotel pantry worker. Survived by sons, Romeo and Celso; daughter, Melina Barroga; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Leonora Antes and Apolonia Castillo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Maui; Mass 7:30 p.m. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation; reception to follow at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire.

MARY WALLACE KAHALELEHUAOKAMANUAKALANI APO, 63, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 26, 2001. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Member of 'Ohana Kauaua. Survived by husband, Thomas Sr.; sons, Thomas Jr., Wendell "Inky" and William; daughter, Chris Ann Apo-Kiriu; brothers, Alexander "Lin" and Melvin Kanukau Sr.; hanai sister, Blossom Malama; hanai brother, Rowan Lee; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

CHARLES "CHARLIE" YUKICHI ARAKAKI, 79, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Keahua, Maui. Retired from Ige Construction Co.; Parkview Square condominium complex manager; and member of 442nd Regimental Combat Team Veterans Club, and past state commander of Disabled American Veterans. Survived by son, Karl; daughter, Arlette Kiriyama; brothers, Isamu, George, and Stanley; sisters, Leonora Oshiro and Caroline Tamashiro; three grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului; service 5 p.m.; cremation to follow. Inurnment 10 a.m. Friday at Maui Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.

AMBER BROWN, 27, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Special Education Center of Hawaii (SECOH) student. Survived by parents, Franklin and Sarah; foster parents, Bruce and Maxine Angell; several hanai brothers and sisters. Service 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. Casual attire. Donations to SECOH. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JUDY V. BROWN, 58, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2001. Born in Detroit, Mich. A dental assistant. Survived by son, John Barrett; mother, Vera Hamilton; brothers, Walter and Donald Hamilton; sister, Christine Whittaker. Private service. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CORDELIA "HONEY" L. CASTLE, 85, of Kailua, died Jan. 6, 2002. Born in Mahnomen, Minn. Retired owner of Honey's Beauty Salon, Hawai'i Kai, and a homemaker. Survived by daughter, Candace "Candy" Bryant; sons, Thomas and Patrick Bement; brother, James Starkey; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ANNE HALONEN CHANG, 89, of Hono-lulu, formerly of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Jan. 2, 2002. Born in South Range, Mich. Retired registered nurse and homemaker. Survived by sons, Richard "Rick" and Arthur "Art"; daughter, Sally; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

CLARENCE PATRICK KALUHIOKALANI CHUN FOOK JR., 62, of Tacoma, Wash., died Jan. 3, 2002. Born in Ho-nolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, and from the News Tribune. Survived by wife, Rose Marie; sons, Clarence "Boy," and Gordon; daughters, Renee, Michelle and Clarice; brothers, Conrad, Billy, Mike and Robert; sisters, Jean, Stephanie, Charline, Yvonne and Nina Mae; 17 grandchildren. Service Friday in Washington. Condolences to 10423 Mountain Tacoma Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, Lakewood, Wash.

WILLIAM CHUNG-HOON III, 92, of Ho-nolulu, died Dec. 26, 2001. Born in Ho-nolulu. Survived by brother, Harold; niece, Punana Sorge; nephews, Edwin and Gordon Nobriga and Robert St. Claire. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

RICHARD TAKEO FURUSHIMA, 82, of Po'ipu, Kaua'i, died Jan. 6, 2002. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired from Amfac. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sons, Ralph and Dennis; daughters, Carol Moriguchi and Gail Makishi; 10 grandchildren; brother, Hiroshi; step-children, Alan and Melvin Sasaki, Ruth Matsumoto and Joyce Nakaoka. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i. Casual attire.

JENNIE V. GIBSON, 103, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2001. Born in Atlanta, Ga. Survived by son, Louis Race Jr.; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Private service pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BERNARD CHARLES GRANAT, 53, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 3, 2002. Born in Mexico. Sound engineer for The Grateful Dead band. Survived by son, Samson; daughter, Jasmine; ex-wife, Carolyn; brother, Peter. Service 6 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth's Church, 'Aiea. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

IRENE KAWEHIONAPUA GRAY, 60, of Tigard, Ore., formerly of Maui, died Jan. 3, 2002. Born in Makawao, Maui. Certified nurses' aide. Survived by companion, Langdon Fullmer; son, Allen; daughter, Rosella Bailey; brothers, Mitchell and Markham Kaio; sister, Nancy Alpis; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow.

ANN MISAO HIRASHIMA, also known as MISAO HAMASAKI, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2002. Retired Kahala Hilton Hotel cashier. Survived by husband, Allan; daughters, Jean Muranaka and Allene Tachibana; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Kazu Hamasaki; sister, Bessie Tanaka. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

WESLEY JOHN HOAPILI, 30, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 30, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A Hoapili & Partners, Kiyosaki Tractor Works Inc. and Dadric Trucking Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Tinamaria Bondallian; daughter, Tiana; mother, Lillian; grandmother, Flora Ho Brown; brothers, Gary Jr. and Winston; sister, Tassie. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

HYLAND HUGHES, 84, of Kailua, died jan. 7, 2002. Born in Carroll, Neb. Retired from Longs Drug Stores and the University of Hawai'i Student Health Service. Survived by son, Kent; daughter, Melanie Belluche; brother, Stanley; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private services pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DEBRA ANN "DEBBIE" HUNEKE, 49, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Mililani, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in San Francisco, Calif. A distribution company sales manager. Survived by partner, Julia Petersen; son, Tyler; daughter, Kory Groves; sister, Julie Swanton; one grandchild. Private cremation and burial. Donations to "Make a Wish Foundation. Arrangements by Poway Bernardo Mortuary, Poway, Calif.

WILLIAM HO'OULU KAUIMAKAOLE KALANI, 87, of Hana, Maui, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Maka'alae, Hana, Maui. A boatswain mate with Matson Navigation. Survived by son, William; daughter, Tina; sister, Ellen Cooper; hanai sons, Francis, Earl, Ronald and Keith Kuailani; hanai daughters, Yvonne Park, Nalani Shamblin and Aloha Torres; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow.

ZERNA AMELIA KANE, 82, formerly of Hawai'i, died jan. 2, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired Maemae Elementary School cafeteria worker. Survived by sons, Alex, Tazoni, Aldrich and Atomic; daughter, Zerna Roman; brother, Clarence Lopes; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Hawaiian Protestant services over ashes 3 p.m. Private burial of ashes pending. Casual attire.

JEWELL LORETTA KILLIAN, 84, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Mountain Park, Okla. Survived by husband, Sherman; son, Sherman Jr.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Eloise Anderson. Committal service 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MASAYO KOBAYASHI, 81, of Kailua, died Jan. 6, 2002. Born in Waipouli, Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Kenneth, Gary, Warren and Ronald; daughter, Pamela Morikawa; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roy, Hideo and Masami Kawada, and Charles Fujimoto; sisters, Setsue "Sue" Thompson, Sumie Yamauchi and Setsumi Kato. Service 8 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire.

CATHERINE MOMOE KUGA, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Arthur "Art" and Roy; two grandchildren; brothers, Horace and Wallace Sasaki; sister, Aileen Sato. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

LORNA SETSUKO KURAMOTO, 87, of Hale'iwa, died Dec. 17, 2001. Born in Waialua. Member of Waialua Hongwanji and Waialua Senior Citizen's Club. Survived by son, Alvin; daughter, Daryl Jean; granddaughter, Alison; brother, Kiyoshi Miyamoto; sister, Rose Scharpff. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

LEONA ASUNCION LABA, 46, of Hono-lulu, died Jan. 4, 2002. Survived by husband, Raymond Asuncion; daughters, Leah Seguin, Raynay, Sandy and Amanda Asuncion; son, David Seguin; mother, Stella; brothers, Leon Jr. and John; sisters, Mary Jane Giesbrecht and Jo Ann Kobashigawa; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 'Aiea; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

KUAI LEONG LAM, 94,of Honolulu, died Jan. 5, 2002. Born in China. A retired cook. Survived by wife, Yuqing; sons, Hin Ming, Hon Kuan and Chak Keong; daughters, Kit Chan, Karen and Kit Ieng; 24 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; Buddhist services; cremation to follow.

AGAPITO ANCHETA MANDAC, 96, of Waipahu, died Dec. 25, 2001. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Member of Laoag Saranay Club. Survived by wife, Maura; son, Emerson Mateo; daughters, Carolyn Mateo, Erline Saniatan, Michelle Mandac and Florence Panida; brother, Hermingildo; eight grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m., burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DEBRA LYNN HAUNANI WON MILHO, 31, of Kailua, died Dec. 27, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by children, Micah, Makoa, Makana and Mahina; mother, Leonora Won; brothers, Stacey Forges and Kerry Won; sister, Jeanine Nichols. Visitation 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 12:30 p.m.; graveside service to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

DARLENE M. MITCHELL, 77, of Honolulu , died Jan. 5, 2002. Born in Illinois. A writer. Survived by husband, Wilbur "Buyd"; daughter, Shari Feliksiak; sons, Timothy and Dennis. Private service. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter or Hawaii Heart Association. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KIYOKO SUE MIZUMOTO, 89, of Ho-nolulu, died Dec. 30, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Gerald; daughter, Jane Miura; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Yoshiko Tokita. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ROSE FELICIANO PINHO, 86, of Ho-nolulu, died Jan. 6, 2002. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. A volunteer at local community thrift stores. Survived by daughters, Rose Long, Letitia "Linda" Pinho-Bowen, Catherine Martin and Cheryl Bodge; sons, Edward "Sonny," Michael and Daniel Jr. "Boycie"; brothers, Eddie, Tony and Bejo Feliciano; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 1:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ARMANDO DELA CRUZ RAMOS, 81, of Waipahu, died Dec. 19, 2001. Born in Angono, Philippines. A retired shoemaker. Survived by sons, Danilo, Artemio, Salvador, Edwardo, Victorino and Ronaldo; daughter, Vicky Bow, Flordeliza Ganoot, Cristina Priagola and Catalina Esteban; 14 grandchildren; brother, Alfredo. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

SALVADOR "BADOR" RAMOS RAMOS, 77, of Hale'iwa, died Dec. 24, 2001. Born in Barrangay No. 29 Rizal St., Laoag City, Philippines. A retired Suzuki Farm employee. Survived by sons, Domingo and Bernardo; daughters, Virginia Sanchez, Bienvenida Miguel, Erlinda Ramos, Vilma Marcos and Victoria Ramos; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Graciano, Torebio and Crespolo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

JOHN RAPOZO JR., 84, of Pakala, Kaua'i, died Jan. 6, 2002. Born in Pakala. A Gay & Robinson auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Bena Rapozo-Makaweli; sons, Warren and Brian; brothers, Adam and Joseph; sisters, Lillian Kouchi and Betty Woodward; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Waimea; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire.

RAYMOND "BLUE" ROBELLO, 82, of Kula, Maui, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Kula, Maui. A retired HC&S Sugar Company employee. Survived by wife, Lucille; daughters, Gerry Moreira and Dee-dee Nelson; sisters, Frances Fernandez; five grandsons; two great-granddaughters. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon today at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

KIMIE SAWA, 90, of Waipahu, died Dec. 26, 2001, Born in Kipapa. Member of Waipahu Hongwanji. Survived by sons, Thomas, Edward, Charles, Francis, Howard, James and George; daughter, Jean; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Mikami; sisters, Dorothy Glynn, Alice Glynn, Alice Oka and Jane Matsumiya. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARGARET MACHADO SCHLEMMER, 96, of Makiki, died Dec. 31, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A longtime schoolteacher who last taught at Lincoln Elementary School. Survived by sons, Gary and Allan; daughter, La Verne Barrett-Marzalek; sister, Mary Yannell; brother, Frank Machado; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wilder Avenue; Mass 11:15 a.m.; entombment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CAROL FUMIE SMITH, 60, of Redmond, Ore., died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Robert, Brooks and Mark Uyeda; grandchild; brothers, Dr. Franklin and James Kometani; sister, Linda Uyeda. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mid Pacific Institute; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

KULIA-NAOMI SOUZA, 17, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 1, 2002. Born in Wailuku. A senior at Baldwin High School and equipment manager for the football team. Survived by parents, Douglas and J. Kawila; sisters, Leiana Rodrigues and Leinoe; grandparents, Joseph and Naomi; great-grandmothers, Margaret Souza and Cecilia Davis. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service and eulogy 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Lei only.

EARL M. TOKUNAGA, 66, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired City & County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply employee. Survived by sons, Eric and Kent; brother, Carl. Graveside service 11 a.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MELVIN URBANOZO SR., 51, of Papa'aloa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 5, 2002. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. A former GEOCO electrical salesperson. Survived by son, Melvin Jr.; daughter, Mellyn; brother, Kenneth Sr.; sisters, Nancy and Anita Urbanozo-DeMotta.; grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Papa'aloa; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.

JANE LIN TAI WONG, 65, of Waimalu, died Dec. 22, 2001. Born in Honolulu. A retired First Insurance Company employee. Survived by daughter, Ramona Quintano; two grandchildren; hanai brothers, Eugene, Harvey, Timmy and Alan Leong. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.