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.

BETTY R. ACIERTO, 58, of Honolulu, died Sept. 5, 2002. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Renato; sons, Albert, Winston and Jerome; daughter, Nancy; brothers, Tomas, Eddie, Francis and Larry Salvador; sisters, Susing, Cherry and Corazon Salvador; six grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 5:45 a.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOHN "FATSO" ALFRED KEOLA AHUNA SR., 51, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 4, 2002. Born in Punalu'u. Former carnival ride operator with Wally E. and E.K. Fernandez and cook's helper with Pig-Out Gang in Hale'iwa. Survived by wife, Debra Kamai; daughters, Donice Ahuna, Serena Ahuna-Agliam, Malia Kelekolio and Malama Puahi; sons, John Jr., Joseph Sr. and Augustine Jr.; mother, Victoria Graham; sisters, Alicia Roberts, Sheila Kunewa, Yvonne Strong and Victoria Alameida; brothers, David, Augustine and William; 14 grandchildren. Memorial service 9 a.m. Saturday at Punalu'u Beach Park. Scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park.

PETER CARDOZA AIONA SR., 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 5, 2002. Born in 'O'okala, Hawai'i. A welder retired from Yamada Enterprises and owner of A&B Shredders. Survived by daughters, Jane Aganus, Billie Baclig, Joanne Peralta and Cosie Sasaki; sons, Peter Jr., Tommy, James, Patrick, Mark and Gary; sisters, Josephine Edwards, Rita Branco and Vivian Araujo; brother, Charles; 30 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 12:15 p.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ROSITA SALUDARES ARIOS, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 17, 2002. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. An avid seamstress and dancer. Survived by son, Glecerio; daughters, Juanita Claro, Adriana Arios and Rose Mateo; sisters, Violeta Coronel and Marina Magderila; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary mauka chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ROSALIE "QUEENIE" BAK, 85, of Camp Maui, died Sept. 3, 2002. Born in Kokomo, Maui. Survived by son, Clement "Bucky"; daughters, Leona Nomura and Viola Quitazol; brothers, Frank, Abel and Gilbert Gouveia; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at St. Joseph Church; service 8:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. tomorrow; Mass 10 a.m. Burial at Maui Veterans Cemetery, Makawao. Arrangements by Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary.

MARY ANN KON LEN BALDIMOR, 63, of Pearl City, died Sept. 2, 2002. Owner of Menehune Flowers. Survived by husband, Alfredo; sons, Michael and Patrick; daughters, Lee Ann and Allison Toma; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; brothers, Albert Jan and Alvin Jen; sisters, Florence Ho, Cynthia Chang, Octavia Young and Yvette Oishi. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

ANNE R. CLIFTON, 92, of Honolulu, died July 29, 2002. Survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday at Fort DeRussy Chapel. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

HARTWELL Z. DOANE JR., 75, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A retired Honolulu police inspector. Survived by wife, Jane; sons, Robert Liwai, Kenneth and Bayard Doane and Michael Amore; daughter, Haunani; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Meta Nicola. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, Makiki; Mass 11 a.m. Private burial. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

STANLEY TOKUNOBU HAMAMURA, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2002. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired dental technician. Served with the 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Fumie; sons, Wesley and Alan; six grandchildren; brothers, Masami and Nobu; sisters, Bernice Hayashida, Irene Hamamura, Hazel Ueno and Jane Fukunaga. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

VERONICA ROSELANI BARBOZA LAM HO, 76, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2002. Born in Honolulu. An office manager for Sheet Metal Workers Local 293. Survived by son, Charles "Carlos" Barboza; daughter, Tammy Stancil; sister, Caroline Crowell; three grandsons. Visitation from 10 a.m. Saturday at St. George Catholic Church, Waimanalo; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

SANTIAGO DANTEL ILAR, 68, of Waipahu, died Aug. 29, 2002. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Isabel; sons, Benjamin, Danilo, Amante and Samuel; daughters, Julita Lived, Estrelita, Susana and Rizalina; brother, Pete; 27 grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery; prayer service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

KOICHI ITO, 92, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 3, 2002. Born in Pa'ia. A carpenter retired from Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. and one of the state's first 4-H representatives sent to Washington, D.C. Survived by wife, Tokiwa; children, Eileen Muraoka, Mel and Kenneth; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

KEITH MOANI MAKOTO KOGA, 51, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Barbara Yoshitomi; son, Keith Jr.; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert, Burton and Jamie Koga and Georgina Kuahuia. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at Court of Remembrance, Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

SARA KIL SOON LEE, 78, of Honolulu, died Aug. 31, 2002. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired from Tongg Publishing. Survived by husband, Samuel; son, Gary; daughter, Wanda Tanigawa; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Beatrice Kim, Hazel Kaholokula, Esther Smith and Clara Loyola. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

MARILYN ALICE LOBB, 64, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2002. A former skater with the Ice Capades and computer processor with AIG. Survived by cousins, Rosemary Sentelek and Kaye Ulberg. No service to be held. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SUEO "CHARLIE" MASHINO, 82, of Hali'imaile, Maui, died Sept. 4, 2002. Born in Wailuku. Retied federal carpenter foreman in Alaska. Survived by wife, Annabel; sons, Stanley, Edwin and Clayton Oshiro; daughters, Josephine Tom, Joyce Duarte, Aisley and Jodie Mashino; hanai daughters, Joyce Corpuz and Annie Kuhlmann; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Masato; sister, Hanako. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Reception to follow the service. Burial 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

KAPONO KAUKAOHU MILLER, 23, Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Sept. 5, 2002. Born in Honolulu. A plumber for Carvalho's Plumbing Service. Survived by fiancée, Missy Oda; daughters, Kadence and Keilah; father, Calvin; mother, Irmgaard; brothers, Sean and Drake; sister, Janna; grandparents, Calvin Miller, Beatrice Miller and Rose Ahuna. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

MARGARET ELANI RIEDEL, 67, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 4, 2002. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. A flatwork supervisor for the former Hilo Quality Cleaners. Survived by son, Harry; daughters, Millicent Riedel-Majamay and Robyn Riedel; sisters, Neolina Cooper, Rose Hawk, Harriet Quick and Elizabeth Gustaves; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m. Entombment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

IRENE WEAVER, 82, of Chalan Pago, Guam, formerly of Ka'a'awa, died Aug. 27, 2002. Born in Omaha, Neb. Survived by daughters, Beverlea Weaver and Barbara Kanda; brother, Thomas Kenney; five grandchildren. Service to be held in Guam. Ashes to be scattered at sea in Hawai'i at a later date.