Posted on: Tuesday, October 8, 2002

Obituaries

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LORRAINE "LORENA" AHUNA, 61, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 29, 2002. Born in Waipahu. Survived by husband, Harold Sr.; sons, Harold Jr., August, Wally, Andrew Kalaukoa, David "Butchie," Williama and Augustine; daughters, Lorraine "Sweetie" Braithwaite and Evon Strong; brothers, John Panui Jr., and Charlie Panui; sisters, Nora Taylor, Veda Burrows, Maxine Avilla and Bernadette Hughes; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; funeral service 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; prayer service noon; burial 2 p.m. Casual attire.

LUISA SARMIENTO AREOLA, 70, of Waipahu, died Sept. 18, 2002. Born in Luna, La Union, Philippines. Retired from Dole Pineapple Co. cannery. Survived by husband, Bonifacio; children, Yolanda Sampaga, Constantino, Chary Davis, Mel and Bonifacio Jr.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Sofia Amnasi, Maria Novela and Tina Martinez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11:15 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ALFREDO AYOSO SR., 62, of Hawi, Hawai'i, died Oct. 3, 2002. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Waikoloan Hotel laundry department employee. Survived by son, Alfredo Jr.; daughters, Moana Cornelio and Luana; four grandchildren; brothers, Cleo, Marcelo, William, Edward and Tony. Visitation 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at family residence, 55-561 Hawi Road. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Gospel of Salvation Church, Kokoiki, Kohala; services 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

ELISHA PALM VALLEDOR BRITT, 50, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 1, 2002. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. State Department of Education employee at Waiakea Elementary School; member of Board of Directors and of the Policy Council of the HCEOC; and a participant of the Head Start program. Survived by daughter, Tanya Hondonero; sons, Steven Britt and Cal Lowe; parents, Dominador and Rosita Valledor; brothers, Dean, Dave and Eric Valledor; sisters, Nela Fujie and Merle Del Rosario; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

MANUELA ESPIRITO CABASAG, 95, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2002. Born in the Philippines. Survived by son, Juanito; daughters, Andrea Cabiles and Conchita Laeno; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Pacol and Gregoria Ramos. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

PATRICK V. CAIRES, 73, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 2, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo, sales manager; one of the founders of Maui Memorial Park; first chairman, Hawaii Interment Association; former president, Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. Survived by wife, Leonilda "Leo"; daughters, Donna, and Celeste Borges; sons, Mark, Patrick and Carl; brother, Danny; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Maui; Mass 11:30 a.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15, at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo; service 1 p.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

JOSEPH SERIO HALBUNA, 76, of Pacifica, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Sept. 28, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A professor and senior grand master of kajukenbo, a martial art. Survived by wife, Jane; daughters, Iolna Ng, and Joella; eight grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Nakamura, Zelinda Luna, Angeline Maderos, Marie Pacheco, Sarah Davis, Frances Kansana, Conchita Walters and Loretta Baker; brothers, Vicente Angilias and Juan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

SADAO HASHISAKA, 84, of Honolulu, died Oct. 3, 2002. Born in Ka'anapali, Maui. Survived by wife, Gladys; son, Edwin; daughter, Ellen Manago; brother, Norman; sister, Dorothy Fukunaga; two grandsons. Private service; inurnment at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

SATOE IKENAGA, 95, of Honolulu, died Sept. 26, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Harold and Herbert; daughters, Helen Shigemura; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Tsumako. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MIEKO KURIHARA, 76, of Honolulu, died Sept. 26, 2002. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Outrigger Canoe Club office clerk. Survived by husband, Fred; sons, Gary, Dan and Don; five grandchildren; brothers, Yasushi and Kaoru Imaizumi. Services 6 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

LUMINADA DOMINGO LACISTE, 73, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 1, 2002. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Rodrigo, Ceasar, Warlito and Elmer; daughters, Julieta Vinluan, Remedios Maguire, Milagros Tangaro and Edna; sisters, Paulina Salvador, Constancia Baria and Corazon Quezon; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at St. John the Baptist Church, 'Omilo Lane; Mass 7 p.m. Final service and burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

NORMAN E. LEOPOLDO SR., 66, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 3, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Iwalani; sons, Norman Jr., Bertram and Thomas; stepsons, Mike, Tony and Patrick Roque; daughters, Katy Perry, Jacqueline Perkins, Donna Bell and Dorreen Palumbo; stepdaughter, Constance Mahuka; sisters, Diana Rude and Eleanor King; 39 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. to noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

WARREN M. LUIS, 44, of 'Oma'o, Kaua'i, died Oct. 3, 2002. Born on O'ahu. Construction industry drywall journeyman. Survived by wife, Cecile; sons, Robert, Vincent and Joshua; daughters, Chassidy and KandeAnn; five grandchildren; parents, Dionicio and Dolores; sisters, Corrina Nihipali, Roxanne Laguatan and Dinnie. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i; service 10 a.m.

ANGEL SHIRO MAEHARA, 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2002. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A freight forwarding service owner. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Eric, Marc and John; daughters, Carol Ann Takeuchi, Mona, and Lois Tanaka; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward, Samuel and Patrick; sisters, Tokie Tsuji and Michie Sasai. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

THEODORE "TEDDY" ARTHUR PORTER JR., 51, of Ala Moana Beach, died Sept. 29, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Helen "Legs" Yokoyama; sister, Luana Yamamoto. Memorial service and scattering of ashes 4 p.m. Friday at Ala Moana Beach Park, diamondhead end, near canoes. No flowers; lei welcomed. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

PEDRO RAGPALA, 90, of Honoka'a, died Oct. 2, 2002. Born in the Philippines. Retired from Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Elena; son, Leonardo; daughter, Melanie; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JOSEPH D. REED, 69, of Honolulu, died Oct. 3, 2002. Born in Truman, Ark. Retired from U.S. Air Force and Oahu Civil Defense Agency. Survived by wife, Malee; sons, Joseph and John; daughters, Donna Reed-Hall, Diana Cannon, Debby Zangari and Victoria; brother, Bob; six grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Nellis Chapel, Hickam Air Force Base; service 11:30 a.m.; cemetery committal service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PATRICK FRANCIS ROONEY, 74, of Honolulu, died Oct. 2, 2002. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Member of Elks Lodge No. 616 and King Cyrus Lodge, AF&AM. Survived by sons, William and Ernest; daughters, Jane Perreault and Ellen LeClair; stepchildren, Earl Herbin, Don Cagle, "Lani" Gibbs and Doris Cagle; brother, James; 19 grandchildren. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ROSITA ROSARIO SINGSON, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 4, 2002. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. Retired cook. Survived by sons, Edward Jr., John, Arnie and Lance; daughter, Geraldine Muino; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Loretta Inocencio. Services over ashes 10 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; inurnment to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

WAYNE MASAYUKI SUMIMOTO, 85, of Honolulu, died Sept. 29, 2002. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Tachibana Enterprises Inc. dispatcher. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Dennis; daughters, Merle Morikawa and Mona Steng; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Bing, Kikuo, Ken and Wallace; sisters, Lora Harano, Doris, and Kazue Kaide. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

ROSALINA "ROSALIE" TONG, 89, of Honolulu, died Sept. 20, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Viola "Vi" Maloney, Una "Ipo" Tong, Vel Tong and Lena "Lee" Awana; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

DANA LYNN WONG, 41, of Mililani, died Sept. 19, 2002. Born in Denver, Colo. Physical therapist. Survived by husband, Newton; sons, Winston, Keaton and Benton; mother, Romelle Lukasiewicz; brothers, Del, Ward and Chris Lukasiewicz; sisters, Jan Paswaters and Jodi Thompson. Private services held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.