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.
MATILDA KALANIKAUIOKIKILO HOAPILI ANDRESEN, 76, of Waimanalo, died May 5, 2002. Survived by sons, Ivins and Alexander; daughters, Matilda Hindbaugh, Kim "Lani" Nalewaja, Darlee-Ruth Motosue, Machelle Tamale and Martha Yamamoto; 28 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
VERNON ALBERT CHARLES JR., 57, of Honolulu, died May 9, 2002. Born in Chicago. A United Airlines reservations supervisor. Survived by son, Vernon III; daughter, Kimberly Reynolds; stepson, Todd Johnson; four grandchildren; mother, Lucille; sister, Karen Hughes; primary caregiver, Joyce Charles. Visitation from 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire.
ERLINDA "LINDA" ARAGA DELOS SANTOS, 55, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 1, 2002. Born in Navotas, Metro Manila, Philippines. A supervisor retired from Personnel Support Detachment Pearl Harbor. Survived by husband, Rosalio "Baby Ross" Jr.; children, Rosie Anderson, Liza Muyano and David and Sonny Delos Santos; five grandchildren; father, Tomas Araga; brothers, Rizalino, Maximo, Bienvinido, Florencio and Victor Araga; sisters, Carmen Gozom and Cristeta dela Cruz. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection of the Lord Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
EMELEEN "BABY TY" GILLIS, 82, of Sedona, Ariz., died April 9, 2002. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Jamie Franzman and T Edwards; stepchildren, Julie McCawley and Ross Gillis; many grandchildren. No local service.
ULUPANO TUPU IOANE, 49, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2002. A adult corrections officer for the State of Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Valo; sons, James, Jason and Jerome; daughter, Theresa Frysinger; two grandchildren; brothers, Sio, Sefo, Paulo, Felise, Leo and Silofau; sister, Telesia Saolotoga. Visitation 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at First Samoan Full Gospel Pentecostal Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
GLENNA MITCHELE JOHNSON-WILDE, 52, of Kona, Hawai'i, died May 6, 2002. Born in Coulee Dam, Wash. A naturopathic physician also trained in Hawaiian healing arts by Aunty Margaret Machado of Ke'ei, Hawai'i. They collaborated on colon cleansing and she taught at Auntie's Lomi Lomi School. Survived by parents, Peggy and Chuck Snyder; sisters, Jonna Clayton and Sharon Johnson.
VELMA JULIETTE KEAUNUI, 64, of Waimanalo, died May 3, 2002. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by husband, Robert "Bob" Sr.; sons, Robert "Lopaka" Jr. and Ravern; daughter, Debbie Keaunui-Pihana; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sister, Josephine Anjo; brothers, Philbert Peters, Sonny Peters and Roland Peters. Visitation 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; committal service 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
FRANCIS "FRANKIE BOY" KAAIPAHA KELII, 86, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired supervisor for Honolulu Gas Company. Survived by wife, Mary Aheong Su; sons, Daiel "Jr.", Bernard "Butchie"; daughters, Lorraine "Napua" Kam, Pua Furtado and Ella Mae Ulu Camacho; sisters, Elizabeth "Wahine" Kahapea, Elizabeth "Lady" Tai Hook and Virginia Ravelo; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
RICHARD "BOSSMAN" KEOHOKALOLE, 63, of Apple Valley, Minn., died May 1, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Keliikoa; a granddaughter; brothers, Henry Keohokalole, John Rogers and Victor Rogers; sisters, Palmyra Blechle, Theara Mokuau and Barbara Simpson. Mainland service held. Burial to be at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Memorial donations to family for future designation. Arrangements by Henry W. Anderson Mortuary (952) 432-2331.
LIBRADA DEL CASTILLO LUIS, 92, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 29, 2002. Born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines. A retired medical social worker for the State Department of Social Services. Served in Hilo Woman's Club, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawai'i YWCA and many other organizations. Survived by daughter, Leilani; nieces and nephews; cousins. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 11:15 a.m. to noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Colorful aloha attire requested.
SHIRLEY MITSUE MORI, 53, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2002. Born in Tokyo, Japan. Former assistant restaurant manager for Hyatt Regency. Survived by parents, Ralph and Chiyeko. Visitation 2:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Unity Church of Hawaii; service 3 p.m. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
BERT YOSHIO MURASHIGE, 75, of Pearl City, died May 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A real estate specialist retired from the Army Corp of Engineers at Fort Shafter. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Colin and Craig Sako; daughter, Christine Miller; a grandson; brothers, Lloyd, Calvin, Herman, Ronald and Gordon; sister, Evelyn Sibilla. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire.
FIONNUALA "FIN" MARY NAKAMURA, 59, of Pearl City, died April 29, 2002. Survived by daughter, Tara Aragosa; son, Sean "Mana" Manasas; seven grandchildren; mother, Ita "Nana" Patterson. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon. Aloha attire.
GRACE FUSAKO NAKASHIMA, 90, of Lahaina, Maui, died April 27, 2002. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. A special education teacher. Survived by son, Leslie; daughter, Mary Nakamoto; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry Kano and Jun Kano. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
DONALD LEONARD ONSRUD, 73, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2002. Born in Wisconsin. Survived by wife, Joanne; brothers, James and Gerald; nieces and nephews. Graveside service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
KAM HIN TOM, 83, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard accountant with 40 years of service. Survived by sons, Ronald Jung Mun and Leonard Jung Jun Tom; brothers, Dr. K.S., William S.T. and Joseph B.K.; sisters, Lillian Chong, Ruth Chang, Gladys Chun and Helen Yee. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MASAO YAMASHITA, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 9, 2002. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. A retired papaya farmer. Survived by wife, Toyoko; sons, James, Kenneth, Ron and Wayne; daughter, Sandy Cardoza; sister, Chieko Nishiyama; caregiver, Whitney Cardoza; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. No koden. Memorial donations to Hospice of Hilo.
MIYOKI YASUDA, 105, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died May 8, 2002. Born in Kumamoto, Japan. A homemaker. A member of Honomu Hongwanji Mission Kyodan and Fujinkai. Survived by sons, Takeshi and Townsend; daughters, Betty "Teruko" Ushiroda, Yasuko Tatsuno and Kathy "Setsuko" Yoshimoto; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service over the ashes 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.