Obituaries
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Tanned, healthy and looking much younger than his 71 years, JACK WYATT took long daily walks and was a man many Manoa residents saw regularly but few knew. He was killed Tuesday in a random act of violence while walking alongside the Ala Wai Canal when he was shoved into the canal, hit his head on rocks and drowned. See story.
JOANNE-PORTIA QUIROGA ALBANO, 17, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died June 17, 2002. Born in Manila, Philippines. A 2002 graduate of Waiakea High School. Survived by parents, Cipriano and Liberty; brothers, Christianray and Jonathan; sister Jessalyn; grandfathers, Jaime Quiroga Sr. and Felix Dumayag. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow. Casual attire.
GERALD "JERRY" AMORIN, 63, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i died June 14, 2002. Equipment operator for the state. Survived by companion, Healani Mandrigues; daughter, Geralee Amorin; brothers, Stanley and Donald; one grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.
JOANNA MAILE APILADO, 16, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i died June 13, 2002. Born in Lihu'e. A student at Waimea High School. Survived by mother, Toni Rodriguez; brothers, Abraham and Benjamin Apilado, and Catalino and Christopher Rodriguez; sister, Elzabeath Rodriguez; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Isabella Creelman; paternal grandmother, Soon-Ne Apilado. Visitation 9 a.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalaheo Ward; service 11 a.m. Burial at Lihu'e Cemetery. Aloha attire.
FRANK MORELES BEAUCHAN, 80, of Kailua, died June 12, 2002. Born in 'Ewa Beach. Retired federal employee with Shop #26. Survived by sons, Frank Jr., Berry, Wayne and Keith; daughters, Lydia, Lorraine Galarza, Montez Rodriguez and Debra; 26 grandchildren 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Phillip Beauchan and Larry Fraticelli; sisters, Emily Beauchan and Felicia Rodriguez. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
LILLIAN H.S. CHUN, 82, died June 5, 2002. Born in Sacramento, Calif. Survived by husband, Stanward; daughters, Arleen Lee, Deirdre Flock and Melanie Argilla; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Cho. Private memorial service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
JOHN COSTALES, 71, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 13, 2002. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired employee of Chevron USA in Hilo. Survived by sons, John Jr. and Michael; daughters, Enola Kauka and Toni Haanio; sister, Eleanor Marota; eight grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ANTONIO "TONY" ALMENDRO FUNES, 54, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 14, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Maui Traffic Control. Survived by former wife, Suzanne; son, Tony; daughter, Dominique; mother, Anna; brothers, Marvin, John, Manuel Jr. and Joseph; sisters, Trinidad Auwae and Anita Coelho. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
JANE SEI'A HARMON, 65, of Wahiawa, died June 6, 2002. Born in American Samoa. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by sons, Larry Alcarion and Willard Harmon Jr.; daughters, JoAnne Maluotoga, Rayme Pauu and Felila Alcarion-Sau; sisters, Safotu Lalau, Aniva Noa and Betty Schroeder; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani Stake; service 11 a.m. Burial at Schofield Post Cemetery. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
JOHN KAMEHAMEHA KALI, 69, of 'Ewa Beach, originally from Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died May 25, 2002. Survived by wife, Rowena "Mele"; sons, John and Albert; daughters, Rebecca, Christina, Annette Kali and Rowena Kaulia; brothers, Samuel, Henry, Anthony and Peter; sisters, Olga Holi, Christina Kali, Hyacinth Miller, Gladiola Tawata, Carole Edwards and Emma DeCosta; seven grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m.Sunday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, 'Ewa Beach Ward; service 4:30 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
KENNETH KUNITO KANAYAMA, 80, of Honolulu, died June 12, 2002. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired C. Brewer & Co. accountant. Survived by brothers, Richard, Robert and Earl; sisters, Kazue "Kay" Unebasami, Michiko Okahara, Karie Wakida and Ruth Tanaka. Private services. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
FLORENCE "SISTA" KEOLA MARGARET KANEHAILUA, 61, of Wai'anae, died June 17, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by former husband, Alex; sons, Alva and Gunther Kanehailua and Chris Tabag; daughters, Aldora and Zelda Kanehailua and Bianca Kanehailua-Freitas; brothers, Matthew, William, Frank and Charles Tabag; sisters, Veronica Souza and Loretta Liva; 23 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Depot Beach in Nanakuli. Scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
SIERRA NICOLE ANELA O KALANI KINCAID, infant, of Kapolei, died June 16, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Shane and Jennifer; brothers, Cody, Mycah and Jameson; sister, Caitlin; grandparents, Michael and Charlotte Kincaid and Felix and Trinidad Echavaria. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
LIU KAN LOONG, 85, of Honolulu, died June 10, 2002. Born in China. Survived by sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Buddhist service 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; cremation to follow.
SUE SUMIYE WADAHARA MILLER, 78, of Kane'ohe, died June 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Private secretary to the city physician; administrative assistant to Gov. John Burns; and retired real estate agent. Survived by husband, Clyde "Roy"; sons, Leroy, John and David Wadahara; six grandchildren; brothers, Victor and Steve Nakamura; sister, Ruth Uramoto. Memorial service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire.
JOHN HARRY MONN, 74, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2002. Born in Pennsylvania. Retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. Survived by brothers, William and Leroy; sister, Elizabeth Rusnak. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
THOMAS "POP" "TINO" MARTIN NEGRONE, 83, of Kane'ohe, died June 10, 2002. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired from Heide & Cook Ltd. Survived by sons, Thomas, Perry and Conrad "Chulito"; daughter, Gertrude Horton; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 9:15 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
CONSUELO M. OBIENA, 86, of Las Vegas, died June 8, 2002. A retired schoolteacher. Survived by children, Gloria Obiena, Lynda Tirao and Joseph Diniega; two grandchildren; brother, Jose Magaway; sisters, Trinidad Torres, Ester Velasco and Salvacion Damian. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
MICHAEL SATOSHI OKADA, 18, of Hawai'i Kai, died June 13, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, John Hiroyuki and Kumiko Okada; brother, Rodney; sister, Jane; grandparents, Kiyoko Okada and Nobuyuki and Kikue Hasuda. Visitation after 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
FRANCISCO JUSTO PAGUIRIGAN, 96, of Waipahu, died June 4, 2002. Born in Barangay, Santa Maria, Laoag City, Philippines. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard maintenance man. Survived by wife, Dolores; daughter, Judy. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
WARREN H. ROTH, 66, of Honolulu, died June 14, 2002. Born in New York. Retired salesman. Survived by companion, Patti Franks; brothers, Stephen and Marvin. Services 10 a.m. today at Waikiki Elks Club. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RAY K. TACHIBANA, 78, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2002. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A retired dentist. Survived by sons, Kevin, Kurt, Mark and Jon; brothers, Richard Tachibana and Michael Muraoka; five grandchildren. Memorial service 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HUGO HALONA WASSON TANNER, 59, of Waimanalo, died June 17, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Margret; sons, Shaw and Halona; sister, Una "Pili" Wolfe. Visitation from 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Waimanalo; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Memorial donations to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ELEANOR L. WILSON, 91, of Kane'ohe, died June 17, 2002. A clerk retired from the base exchange at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Survived by son, Don Wilson; granddaughter, Debra Morfitt; four great-grandchildren. Private family services being held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MARK MATTHEW WILLS, 32, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 15, 2002. Born in South Korea. A carpenter with F&H Construction Company. Survived by wife, Athena; daughter, Leyla. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Lei only. Casual attire.
TSUGIO YOSHIDA, 91, of Honolulu, died June 10, 2002. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A general contractor retired from Yoshida Brothers Inc. Survived by wife, Chieko; son, Michael; daughter, Jean Omori; brother, Tatsuo; sisters, Yoshiko Ota, Ethel Ishida and Doris Yoshioka; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.