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.

ESTEBAN "STEVE" CABASAL AQUINO SR., 93, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2002. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Owner of Steve's Fish Market. Retired from Tamashiro Market. Survived by wife, Trinidad; sons, Esteban "Sonny" Jr. and Phillip; daughters, Marie Esperanza and Frances Gascon; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Alberto. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual or aloha attire.

JOHN PETER BOTELHO JR., 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Kane'ohe, died May 2, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired truck driver at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by daughter, Rose Marie Vincent; a granddaughter; a great-granddaughter; sister, Mildred Hollowell. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 12:45 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

MARION THERESA BROWN, 65, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died May 3, 2002. Born in Shenandoah, Pa. A homemaker. A member of Women's Army Corp. Survived by husband, Fred; son, Sterling; daughter, Cynthia Purdy. Visitation 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Waimea Annunciation Catholic Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Burial of ashes 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Waimea Annunciation Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire.

LORETTA "LULA" CASTRO, 64, of Kapolei, died April 20, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Reuben Sr.; sons, Reuben Jr., Stephen, Robert "Bobby" and Leonard Castro, Jason Aipolani and John Chamberlain; daughters, Theresa Aipolani, Margaret Chamberlin, Jessica, Nancy and Marie Castro; sisters, Juliana "Julie" Mann, Juanita "Uki" Almeita, Bennerita Coltes; brothers, Julio "Doding" Coltes and Manuel Laboy; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at United Gospel Fellowship Church; service 7 p.m. For information call Theresa Aipolani: 668-9305. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOSEPH NGIT FAI CHU, 90, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2002. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Former manager of M.T. Lau Chow. Survived by son, Gillman; daughter, Bette Mark; sisters, Geraldine Dere, Daisy Chang and Rose Mau; brothers, Rodney and Edmund; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

PETRA GUSMAN, 80, of Waipahu, died May 4, 2002. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A nurses' aide for Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by son, Rodney; sister, Aleja Lung. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

ALICE A. HELENIHI, 87, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died April 30, 2002. Born in Hanalei Valley, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Clinton and Harrison; brother, Henry; four grandsons; a great-grandson. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Kaumakapili Church; service noon; burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

EMMA HANAKAHE KAHAHANE, 84, of Lahaina, Maui, died May 1, 2002. Born in Olowalu, Maui. Retired production line foreperson at Lahaina Cannery. Survived by hanai sons, Roland Laanui and Jack; caregiver and granddaughter, Lehua Brockmiller; two grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

IRENE K. KALEI-HOSE, 59, of Ka'a'awa, died April 24, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A U.S. Postal Service clerk at Kapalama and Honolulu International Airport post offices. Survived by daughter, Irene Ilalio; mother, Clara "Helen" Kanekoa; brothers, Steven Watson, Henry Delovio, Tenny, Terry and Jerry Watson, Ellis Kanekoa Jr. and Colson Kanekoa; sister, Marcie Nera, Wanda Lou Kanekoa, Miyo Char, Linda Weeks and Alberta Semaha. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

SHANNON TOLUPENE KALELEIKI, 25, of Kailua, died May 3, 2002. Born in Kailua. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; son, Shannon Jr.; parents, William and Lilia; brothers, Troy and William "Billy Boy" Jr.; sister, Wanette Hertz; grandparents. Visitation 5 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park.

LILY K. KAUWE, 94, of Kahului, Maui, died May 3, 2002. Born in Halawa, Moloka'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Antonia Balicanta, Sayong Ralleta, Mabel Puou, Jodie Amaral, Rose Alip, Priscilla Hetrick and Carmen Green; sons, Severo, Johnny and Clarence Ventura; brother, Daniel Naki; 44 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 1-:30 p.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honoka'a Ward Cultural Hall; service 11 a.m.; burial at Honoka'a County Cemetery. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.

WALTER KIHOI, 79, of Kane'ohe, died May 5, 2002. Born in Waimea, Hawai'i. A heavy equipment operator retired from the City & County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Nolia "Sweetie"; sons, Norman and Kevin; daughters, Norma Adams and Ann; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; committal service with military honors 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

SHAWN YUK KOA, 35, of Wai'anae, died April 9, 2002. Survived by parents, George Koa and Flora Kaai; sisters, Cindy Brinton, Rusielyn, Lucille, Rachele and Aida; brothers, David Kaluhiokalani, Mason, Guy and George Jr.; companion, Elizabeth Cullen. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Wai'anae Boat Harbor. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

YOSHINO KOOCHI, 85, of Honolulu, died April 30, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Kamehameha Garment Factory. Survived by husband, Yasuo "James"; daughters, Lily Yanagi, Annette "Annie" Fung and Lynette "Lynn" Maruo; sisters, Sadame Fukuhara and Kiyono Chong; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MONTY LAUAKI, 42, of Kihei, Maui, died April 30, 2002. Born in Tonga. A Wailea Gof Course landscaping maintenance man. Survived by wife, Lee Ann; sons, Monty Jr. and Naulivou; daughters, Temalisi, Atelaite, Irene and Lisa; mother, Nonu Mahoni; brother, Naulivou; sisters, Sulieti Matalave, 'Ofeina Tonga, Tiutina, Manu, Kalesita Lotulelei and Joy; Visitation 6 p.m. to midnight tomorrow at Keolahou Congregational Church. Visitation also 8 a.m. to noon Friday at the church; service 9 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ELLEN LEE HEE, also known as ELLEN HEU LEE, 84, of Honolulu, died April 30, 2002. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A retired court clerk of First Circuit Court. Survived by daughters, Susan Hurd, Janice Yim, Diane Lee and Debbie Mun; sisters, Ella Lum and Elsie Ching; four grandchildren . Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; private burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

KAM SUN LOO, 99, of Honolulu, died May 4, 2002. Born in Canton, China. Survived by sons, Andrew and Wallace; daughter, Emma Chang; sister, Ida Chang; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; Taoist service to be held. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

SAU GIN LOOK, 99, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2002. Born in Kailua. Retired owner of Look You Shoe Store. Survived by sons, Kwai Cho, K.C., Raymond and K.T.; daughters, Alice Chun and Clara Lau; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Mun Chee Chun and Chee Quon Chun; sister, Clara Chung. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 9:45 a.m.; burial 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

CATHERINE KIM PAGE, 58, of Kane'ohe, died April 27, 2002. Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Former nurses assistant. Survived by sons, Jonathan "Jon," Michael "Mike" Page and Alan Tran; eight brothers and sisters; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bui. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park.

ANTONE PARRAGA JR., 70, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died May 5, 2002. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A maintenance supervisor with Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. Survived by companion, Carnation Harris and her children, Raynette Saito, Shane Buesil, Anthony "Ants" Harris and Shawn "Kimo" Parraga; former wife, Betty and her children Antonette Parraga, Tina Yadao, Anthony "Bully" Parraga, Trinette Kaui and Elise Silva. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Kekaha; service 11 a.m.; burial at Kauai Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

FRED P. "PUNTA" RAGASA, 66, of Waipahu, died May 5, 2002. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Retired chief of security at OCCC. Survived by sons, Lawrence and Anthony; daughters, Cynthia Adams and Laura Ann Cabanilla; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, James, Moses "Moki" and Larry. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Committal service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

NIDA DOLORES TOLENTINO RUMIAS, 56, of Pearl City, died April 24, 2002. Born in the Philippines. Survived by companion, Eugene Quon; sons, Grizaldy and Jonathan; daughter, Dona Pillos; stepson, Randy Quon; two grandchildren; brother, Arturo Tolentino; sister, Josie Tolentino. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines. Casual attire.

WILLIAM "BILL" BLANCHARD RODRIGUES JR., 44, of Kihe'i, Maui, died April 30, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A truck driver for Valley Isle Equipment Rentals. Survived by wife, Leyette; parents, Columbine and William Sr. Williams; sons, Bronson, Travis, William III, Terrence, Ty-Rhone, Titus and Todd; daughter, Chanttel Medeiros; brothers, Moses and Craig; sisters, Thelma Goodhue, Florence Rodrigues and Gwendolyn Mahuiki; two grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wai'anae. Service also 12:30 p.m. May 18 at Kihei Cove Park, scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Condolences to Maria Rodrigues, 1716 Kihe'i Road, Kihe'i, HI 96753.

CELERINA TUMANENG SALVADOR, 87, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died May 2, 2002. Born in Laoag Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Candido; sons, Filemon and Rodrigo; daughter, Felicidad Odoa; two grandsons; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church; service 11 a.m.; burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

MAE LOW SANCHES, 93, of 'Aiea, died April 24, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Ronald and Vernon; daughters, Sylvia Lum, Jean Sugita and Geraldine Graham; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Yong Tin Low and Robert Low; sister, Pearl Goo. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

JAMES HIFUO SEO, 88, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2002. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. A retired painter. Survived by sons, Clifford and Warren; five grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Stanley; sister, Ruth Kanda. Private service 10 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary.

DAVID RIKI SHIGETA, 47, died April 28, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A former stevedore with Hawaii Stevedores Inc., and fisherman. Survived by wife, Linda; daughters, Jennifer and Jessica; parents, James and Claudia; brother, Keith. Service 6 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

HISAE SHIMATSU, 90, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died May 5, 2002. Born in Kekaha. A harvesting supervisor retired from Kekaha Sugar Company and veteran of the 100th Infantry Battalion. Survived by wife, Tomoe Inazu; sons, Gerald and Rodney; daughters, Susan Ashford and Carole Tsuchita; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Yoshiharu Fumiyuki, Setsumi and Norie Shimatsu. Graveside service 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

HELEN SOARES, 74, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died May 6, 2002. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Harry; sons, Wayne "Melvin" and Harry; daughters, Stephanie Silva and Brenda Soares; sisters, Josephine Ching and Dorothy Togisala; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Burial at Kauai Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

JAMES KEKIO UPCHURCH SR., 93, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2002. A painter retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by son, James Jr.; daughter, Alice Yap; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; sister, Louisa Kauhane. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m.

HERMAN KAANAANA WAA, 76, of Ka'alaea, died May 3, 2002. Born in La'ie. A retired highway construction heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Nellie; sons, Herman Jr., Wayne and Warren; daughter, Hernel; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; hanai sons, Darren Dacuson and David Cunha; hanai daughter, Tetele Acedo. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park; service 7 p.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.