Obituaries

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TOORU JOE KANAZAWA, a pioneering journalist and novelist who was one of the oldest members of World War II's legendary Japanese American fighting unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, died Oct. 2 at his home in Topanga, Calif. He was 95 and had emphysema. See story.

LUIS ALCANTRA BUTAY SR., 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 26, 2002. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Crispina; son, Luis Jr.; daughter, Lydia; brothers, Melicio and Antonio; sisters, Esperanza Ventura, Celestina Delos Santos and Tomasa Cristobal; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

NELLIE K. CABANBAN, 73, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died Oct. 1, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by children, Ricky, Danny, Piilani Shichida, Sheila Calaona, Hymie Castro Jr., and Freddie and Fiette Farias; nine grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sister, Rachael Kalima; brothers, John Kalau Sr. and Samuel Kopoi. Memorial gathering 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park chapel. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Sophia Catholic Church, Moloka'i; Mass 11 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Kapa'akea, Moloka'i. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

ANDRES SANTOS GONZALES, 90, of Honolulu, died Oct. 4, 2002. Born in #9, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired iron worker, with Western Iron Work and Hawaii State Steel. Survived by sons, Hipolito, Jose, Jaime and Jesus; daughter, Zamora Nieves; 23 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the mortuary; service 8:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MASAKO HIOKI, 91, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 4, 2002. Survived by son, Richard; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Masaru and Charles Nakasaki; sisters, Ethel Iboshi, Carline Asagi, Elaine Soeda, Evelyn Chappell and Mildred Torikawa. Private service held. Donations to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

JERE CONDRY JACKSON, 59, of Burbank, Calif., died Oct. 10, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Maryknoll High School graduate. Survived by husband, Dwayne; sons, Joseph and David; brothers, Paul, Francis, Thomas, John, Albert and Robert Condry. California services held. Local arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CAREN LEE KODAMA, 49, of Honolulu, died Oct. 6, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Dixon "Blu" Jr. and Dean; daughter, KC Brezina; father, Clarence Lee; stepmother, Jeana Lee; brother, Joseph Buck; sisters, Gail Kelley, Diane Moniz, Elaine Pomaikai, Gary Ann Cordeiro and Kuulei Stalcup; two grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service noon; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

BRENNER KALEIKAUMAKA LEAU-RABE, infant son of Loseano "Boy" and Lynne Leau-Rabe Jr., died Oct. 6, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers, Nicholas Perla, Ikaika and Ikona Rabe; sister, Kaulana Rabe; grandparents, Allen Leau and Adelaida Morillio; and Loseano Sr. and Rosita Rabe. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DESIDERIO "JERRY" DULDULAO LONGBOY, 57, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2002. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by mother, Juana; sisters, Florencia Stackel and Melinda; brother Alex. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:15 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

FREDERICK GEORGE MAYON III, 64, of Kihei, Maui, died Oct. 11, 2002. Born in Los Angeles. Pacific Rim Interior Design, founder and owner. Survived by wife, Carole Leeds Mayon; sons, David Squires and Andrew; daughters, Tracey, Curiel and Robyn Glassman; sister, Diane Beck; six grandchildren. Private services. No flowers; donations to American Lung Association, Maui Chapter. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.

MITSUYO HARAI MURAKAMI, 97, of Honolulu, died Oct. 4, 2002. Former Kona, Hawai'i, Japanese language teacher, and Red Cross volunteer. Survived by daughters, Thelma, Janet Asami and Evelyn Ishihara; brother, Takashi Harai; sister, Katsuko Sato; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

MELIGER PADRE PADRE, 47, of Honolulu, died Oct. 2, 2002. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. City Department of Transportation Services electrician. Survived by wife, Lucena; father, Norberto; mother, Josefina; sister, Dr. Evelyn and Dr. Laurena Cadavona. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Co-cathedral of St. Theresa; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

TYRONE CEDRIC PILA-RAMOS, 19, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 8, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Gage Cobb Adams-Ramos; mother, Charmaine Ramos; father, Cedric Pila; grandparents, Ernest and Ernestine Ramos and Frances Yamanoha; brothers, Stacy and KC Ramos; sister, Charma Ramos; companion, Kehau Cobb-Adams. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at United Gospel Fellowship Church, 95-061 Waimakua Drive, Wahiawa; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

FAALELE SUESUE, 74, of Waipahu, died Oct. 9, 2002. Born in Matanofo, Falelatai, Western Samoa. Retired from Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical Medical Center. Survived by wife, Fuailelagi; sons, Utusilia Taugavau, Faamamalu, Faalele, Ilai and Leulumoega; daughters, Faamaepaepa Suesue and Logosiva Laupola; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Afoa, Simifi and Lavita Suesue Lutu and the Rev. Sue Suesue; sisters, Faatasiga Lutu, Faauuga Archica, Matua Ia and Teresa Pagofie. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Waipahu Samoan Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary. Casual attire.

FUJIYE TESHIMA, 87, of Honolulu, died Sept. 21, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired, self-employed barber. Survived by brother, George Okino. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MERLIN LEIALOHA WHITE JR., 70, of Kailua, died Oct. 9, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Fire Department captain; and former owner of Kailua Welding Co. Survived by wife, Sylvia; son, Charles; daughters, Julie-Beth Galeon, Helene Oglivie and Lisa Hankins; brothers, Rudolph and Thomas; sister, Rhona Reeves; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

ARNOLD -LEONARD "BULLY" WILLETS, 36, of Wahiawa, died Oct. 4, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by fiancee, Dollene Palea; daughter, Preshess; son, Lopaka; stepdaughter, Precious; stepsons, Ehukai, Nalu and Sean; brothers, Donald and George; sisters, Veronica Montalbo, Glenda Willets and Penny Rose-Willets. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

MARY EMMA WILLIAMS, 78, of Kailua, died Oct. 10, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ann Pearl Care Home housekeeper. Survived by daughter, Grace Sato; sister, Lily Soberano; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.