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.

CHARLES MACK ROLISON, a leader in local construction and maritime industries, died March 8 in Honolulu. He was 74. See story.

RUSSELL JOSEPTH AGUILLON, 44, of Mililani, died March 5, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Andres "Andy" and Lori; brother, Andy; life partner, Spencer Sargent. Visitation 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Inurnment 10:45 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

LARRY DWIGHT BALGA, 54, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 7, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A U.S. Air Force veteran also retired from the Hilo Police Department. Survived by son, Gregory; daughter, Cherlynn; a grandson; parents, Frank and Katherine; brother, Robert; sisters, Emily Pascual, Rose Gomes and Patricia Long. Visitation from 9 a.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary west chapel; service 11 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ELARA LUMEHEIHEI BRAKER, 70, of Waipahu, died March 8, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A former licensed practical nurse. Survived by daughter, Letitia Hallett; mother, Eunice Funn; brother, Leroy Funn; sisters, Lavinia Kiaaina, Jean Silva, Loraine Francisco and Hertha Lee; hanai sisters, Myrna Fronda and Chu Ja; two grandsons. Service 10 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

MASAE IBARA CHINEN, 96, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A registered nurse. Survived by daughters, Ann Chinen Ito and Willa "Michiko" Chinen; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

CRESENCIO SORIANO CLEMENTE, 75, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2002. Born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. A lieutenant for the Philippine Constabulary also retired from Ala Moana Shopping Center. Survived by wife, Anastacia; sons, Mario, Cresencio "Jog" Jr. and Cresencio "Boy" Jr., Armando and Rolando; daughters, Virginia Bermudes, Myrna Maregmen, Josefina Sana, Nora Villanueva, Erlinda Tiburcio and Elvira Fiesta; brother, Eleuterio Clemente; 33 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

LENNY Q. EA, 46, of Wahiawa, died March 5, 2002. Born in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines. Retired from the U.S. Air Force. Employed by Oahu Transit Service. Survived by wife, Angela "Waialeale"; son, Leoncio; mother, Adela; brother, Romeo; sisters, Estela Bulosan, Norma Valdez and Perla Fernandez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire.

FRANCES TOSHI FUKAWA, 64, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 24, 2002. Born in Tochigi-Ken, Japan. Head waitress of Club Ohsama. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

ERNEST "NELSON" FURTADO, 58, of Sunset Beach, died Feb. 23, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Ernest, William and David; four grandchildren; mother, Beatrice; brother, Charles; sisters, Shirley Furtado-Berrigan, Priscilla Furtado-Ewaliko, Leatrice Furtado-Tudor, Kathleen Furtado-Alisna and Paulette Furtado-Moniz; hanai daughter, Allison Furtado. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Waianae Sacred Heart Church; Mass 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ISRAEL GILO, 46, of Kane'ohe, died March 8, 2002. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Constancia; sons, Eisen, Edmund and Elmer; mother, Violeta; brothers, Arthur, Jeremiah and Eddie; sisters, Betty Ines, Dingrena Gilo, Helen Perrer and Saniata Gilo-Dohrwardt; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 6 to 9 p.m. March 22; service 7 p.m. Final visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 23; burial to follow at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Borthwick-Normal's Mortuary assisted with arrangements.

JOAN ELIZABETH HOLMAN, 66, of La'ie, died March 6, 2002. Born in Georgia. Survived by son, Marcus; daughter, Deborah; brother, John Tyler, Jr.; sister, Leulita Gray; granddaughter,Tazchon. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Kahuku; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at La'ie Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

MASAKO HORIUCHI, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2002. Born on Kaua'i. Survived by former husband, Kazuo; daughters, Donna Masagatani, Laureen Horiuchi-Karstetter and Lynne Chinen; brothers, Yukio Nishimura, Yutaka "Richard," Hisamitsu "Sam" and Sueji Haitsuka; sisters, Sumiyo "Ruth" Matoba, Kimoyo "Kay" Suzurikawa, Miyoko "Edna" Min, Yoshiko "Gail" Imanaka and Kimiyo "Kimi" Navarro; granddaughter. Wake service 7 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ELMER KIHA KAAHU, 69, of Hau'ula, died March 2, 2002. Born in Waiale'e. A retired heavy equipment operator for Rons Construction. Survived by wife, Alice "Hi'i"; sons, Elton, Albert and Albert "Ah You"; daughters, Mary Jean "Tita" Kaahu, Libby Evans, Elmerine "Elma" Kala'au, Nani Kaahu, Sharon Kaahu and Helen Mendez; hanai daughters, Sonia Jean, Kaui O'Kiani Kaahu-Akina and Wailani Kaahu; brothers, Wonty and Joseph; sisters, Muggins Crampton, Agnes Alo and Susiana Kanoa; 26 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula 4th Ward, mauka chapel; service noon; cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Mortuary.

WILLIAM "BILLY" KALANI JR., 60, of Nanakuli, died March 6, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Joenette Kaawa-Kalani; son, Justin Kaawa-Kalani; daughters, Charity, Shoshana and Amethyst Kaawa-Kalani; mother, Dorothy; brother, Lindsey; hanai brother, Bowman Kahala; sister, Caroline Kahue. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

WILLIAM KEAU "BILL" KEKUA, 62, of Waipahu, died Feb. 27, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired mechanic. Survived by son, Kimo; daughter, Maile Kekua-Haliniak; grandchildren, Kalewa and Kamalani; sister, Lady. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou o Ke Akua; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ZANE KANAIKAOLANI "ROCKY" KUALAPAI, 48, of Ha'iku, Maui, died March 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A truck driver with Aloha Auto Parks and an avid surfer. Survived by mother, Wilhelmina; son, Shane Hall; brothers, Lamuel Jr. and David; sister, Lamette Pieper. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

EDNA MATSUE KUTAKA, 78, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2002. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A housewife. Survived by daughters, Karen, Stella, Judy Honda, Vivian and Doris Hirabara; seven grandchildren; great-grandchild; sisters, Irene Pritchard and Kathleen Itokazu. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Ele'ele Baptist Church; service noon; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARY SUK-YI CHUCK MA, 77, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2002. Born in Canton, China. Retired from Golden Dragon Restaurant. Survived by husband, James; son, Robert; daughters, Roberta Reed and Carolyn; four grandchildren, Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

GEORGE SADAO MASUDA, 64, of Pearl City, died March 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired co-owner of Masuda Fender and Paint. Survived by sister, Mildred Fujioka; sister-in-law/caregiver, Marjorie Masuda. Service 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

ALBERT MAMORU NAKAMURA, 81, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 27, 2002. Born in Kahuku. Retired from Schofield Barracks. Veteran of 442nd Infantry Regiment. Survived by wife, Lily; sons, Alvin, James, Edward and Edwin; daughter, JoAnn Nakamura Kurch; six grandchildren; brothers, Yoshiro, Goro and George; sisters, Shizuyo Hamada, Haruyo Kakimoto and Michiko Nakamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ALICE IRENE NELSON, 91, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died March 10, 2002. Born in California. A homemaker. Survived by niece, Elaine Marchi; nephew, Anthony Baiocchi. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

THOMAS M. PARK JR., 61, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2002. Born in Ho-nolulu. A Board of Water Supply field collection representative. Survived by sisters, Agnes, Catherine, Dorothy, Theresa and Elizabeth; brothers, Francis and Lawrence. Mass 9 a.m. Monday at St. Augustine Church-Waikiki; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

EMMET "UILA" S. PEAK, 81, of Nederland, Texas, died Dec. 26, 2002. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A radio officer with Texas towing company and the son of Mala Tevaga of Leauvaa, Savaii, Samoa. Survived by son, Emmet Jr.; daughter, Phyllis Chang; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Olotoa; sister, Lupeuluiva Schnetzler and Ta'a Oiotoa. Committal service 2 p.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

ANTONE GONSALVES PERREIRA, 78, of Lawai, Kaua'i, died March 10, 2002. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. A truck driver for Lihue Plantation. Survived by wife, Faye; daughters, Gwen Paglinawan and Marilyn Lee; sons, Roland, Leslie and Clayton; sister, Katie Ortiz; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

LOIS MAE COLMAN THOMPSON, 80, of Oxford, Miss., died March 5, 2002; her husband, Trenor Thompson, 81, died March 12, 2002. They were longtime former residents of Hawai'i. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard. They are survived by daughters, Janice "Jan" Barnett and Diane Thompson; two grandchildren. Services held in Oxford, Miss. Arrangements by Waller Funeral Home.