Obituaries
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TERESITA "LILY" REGLOS ANAGARAN, 54, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2003. Born in Santo Domingo, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines. Employed at Hilton Hawaiian Village. Survived by husband, Arcadio Sr.; children, Leilani Bacerra, Arly Siores Jr., Arcadio "Teddy" Jr. and Leslie; grandchildren, Ariel, Lauren and Arrod; brothers, Francisco and Virgilio Reglos; sisters, Erlinda Tarape and Remedios Reglos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
JOHNELLE PUAKEA AWONG, 37, of Honolulu, died March 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Shambert Gaison; parents, John Jr. and Rose Awong, Aileen and John Gaza; brothers, John III, Henry, Carlyle, Kunane and Kaipo; sister, Charlotte Cabellero. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
KLAYNE DEVON BROWN, 50, of Kihei, Maui, died March 25, 2003. Born in Cheyenne, Wyo. Laborer for Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. Survived by mother, Donna; son, Kaleb; daughters, Braunwyn Burke and Sasha Brown-Hanna; brother, Jerald; sister, Dana; two grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
CHERRY YUK MEE YOUNG CHANG, 76, of Honolulu, died March 24, 2003. Born in Happy Valley, Maui. A homemaker; volunteer with Girl Scouts of America; and member of Honolulu Medical Society and St. Francis Hospital auxiliaries. Survived by husband, Thomas; sons, Alan and Philip; daughters, Kathleen Ching and Donna Carroll; seven grandchildren; sister, Blossom Tyau. Visitation 8 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; private burial. Aloha attire.
FILO FOSI, 66, of Aua Village, Eastern District, American Samoa, died March 28, 2003. Born in Moata'a, Western Samoa. Retired fishing cannery operator. Survived by sons, Lemaefe, Peni, Toetasi, Gafa and Lafaele; daughters, Lusia, Pioa, Lealofa Iusi and Mulugaveve Tuifua; brothers, Viliamu Unotoa, Luaulu Fosi and Fosi Alefosio; sisters, Lusia Mao and Lusila Alefosio; 31 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Burial in American Samoa. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
MASATOSHI FUJITA, 63, of Honolulu, died March 22, 2003. Born in Mie, Japan. Journeyman carpenter for Prime Construction Co. Survived by wife, Doreen; daughters, Dawn Furushima and Michelle Fukumoto; brother, Kokichi; sisters, Masami Komatsu and Chieko Mabushi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
A. MOMILANI GAMPONG-YARIS, 37, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died March 28, 2003. Born in Waimea. A teacher at Kekaha School and proprietor/entertainer of Kaleo Club International. Survived by husband, Doric; son, DJ Kawaiola; parents, Pedro and Elaine Gampong; brothers, Clyde Shintani, Gaylord and Peterlane Gampong, Waylon Blair, Hoku and Brian Keamoai; sisters, Ku'uleimomi Martins, Jolina Felix-Keamoai, Joni Keamoai and Sanaida Pahulehua. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; celebration of life to follow. Fellowship to follow at Hanapepe Salvation Army, 4465 Puolo Road. Lei welcome. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary and Nuuanu Mortuary.
THOMAS MARTIN GILTNER, 46, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died March 28, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Construction employee. Survived by sons, Justin Kalaluhi, Makani Hitchock and Kala Giltner; daughters, Cindilee Tacata, Tommee and Hoku; mother, Nancy Caswell; father, Thomas Sr.; sister, Jan Caswell, Dina Becher, Rae Enie and Nancy Caswell; brothers, Richard and Rollin Caswell; grandmother, Doria. Service 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hanalei Pier; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
HARRY KAEHA HALELAAU, 64, of Honolulu, died March 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Thelma; companion, Norma Sanay; sons, Kimo Zablan and Harry Sanay; daughters, Maiono Bardon, Cathy Lynn Harris, Alicia Sanay, Haunani Luczon, Keala Leopoldo, Mae Ling, Sue Ling and Wai Sing; 33 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes 11 a.m. Saturday at Sand Island Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
THOMAS TSUTOMU HASHIMOTO, 82, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2003. Born in Waimanalo. Retired air conditioner repairman. Survived by wife, Vivian; daughter, Wendy Yamaguchi; two grandchildren; sisters, June Honda and Helen Minoda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CHRISTOPHER "CHRIS" BRIAN HOEWAA-HUBIN, 25, of Wailuku, Maui, died march 28, 2003. Born in Wailuku. A Denny's Restaurant cook. Survived by wife, Cherie; parents, Brian Hubin and Katherine Phillips; sons, Christopher Jr. and Jeremy; brothers, Randall Hubin and Alan Coleman; grandparents, Burt Randall and Margaret Hubin; hanai sister, Desiree Hoewaa; hanai brothers, Panfilo and Richard Bascar; hanai parents, June Hoewaa and Fleming Bascar Sr. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 7 p.m. Cremation to follow.
STANLEY Y. ISARA, 75, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2004. Born on the Big Island. Retired plasterer. Survived by daughters, Doreen Endreson and Lorraine Wong; sons, Stanley Jr., Mel and Derek; brothers, Kenneth and Raymond; sisters, Janet Lindo, Nancy Kaneshiro and Dorothy Miguel; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over ashes 12:15 p.m.; inurnment to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
TSURUE KANESHIGE, 95, of 'Aiea, died March 25, 2003. Born in 'Aiea. Retired laundry worker for Hawaiian Linen Supply. Survived by sons, Harry, George, Fred and William; daughter, Doris Kawasaki; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SHIZUO KODANI, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 27, 2003. Born in Waiakea Houselots, Hilo. A federal bridge maintenance supervisor II. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughters, Judy Takabayashi and Sharon Okimoto; brother, Satoru; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 3 p.m. Friday at Alae Cemetery. Aloha attire.
AMBER LEE "KALEO" MORRISON LANOZA, 45, of Nanakuli, died March 31, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Lonnie Morrison, Justin Lanoza-Morrison, John and Ryan "Buddy" Garcia, Jay and Soma Savusa, Solomon Perez, Braden Mahuka and Kunoa Kauahikaua; daughters, Copper Lanoza-Morrison, Tanya Lanoza, Luika Savusa and Betty Kaimi; mother, Rebecca Morrison; brothers, Lei "Buster," and Bryan Silva and James Morrison; sisters, Raynette Schaedel and Colleen Lomavita; hanai sons, Poho and Punchy; 10 grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Depots Beach across from Haleakala Avenue, Nanakuli; scattering of ashes at sea to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JOHN MILTON LAWSON, 63, of Pearl City, died March 24, 2003. Born in Ohio. Retired state Department of Education custodian. Survived by companion, Carolann Kam; son, Jerard-Jeff Kam-Lawson; brother, Harold Dubendeck; sisters, Helen Rusnok, Carole Everman, Pat Keiser, Ruth Carmen, Sarah Carmen, Mary Murphy and Nancy Robinson. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
WALLACE TONG FONG LEN, 84, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 07. Survived by daughters, Sharon Goodwin and Jan; five grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
BERNADINA "NINA" GABOYA NANOD, 80, of Waipahu, died March 30, 2003. Born in Waimanalo. Survived by husband, Larry; sons, Donald Louth and Russell; daughter, Marlene Hochuli; sisters, Janet Rivera and Bertha Murphy; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; prayer service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
CHIEKO NISHIYAMA, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 25, 2003. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired general store clerk for the former S. Miura Store in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Edward and Edwin; daughter, Barbara Genir; four grandchildren; great-granddaughter. Private service held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.
ARIANNA CAPRICE OKAZAKI, infant daughter of Richard and Verna Okazaki, died March 28, 2003. Born in 'Aiea. Also survived by grandparents, Stanley and Patricia Okazaki Ernesto and Gloria Zuniga. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
EDWARD J. "EDDIE" O'TOOLE, 80, of Honolulu, died March 27, 2003. Born in Massachusetts. Survived by daughter, Patricia; sister, Shirley Anderson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
SHIGEO OZAKI, 84, of Honolulu, died March 26, 2003. Born in Pauka'a, Hawai'i. Retired executive secretary for YMCA in Honolulu and Big Island. Independent insurance agent. Survived by wife, Kimie; son, Reid; daughters, Mona Clark and Susan Wheeler; brother, Richard and Ronald; two grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m Saturday at Waiokeola Congregational Church; service 3 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
LINDA J. PERREIRA, 57, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 26, 2003. Born in Hilo. Self-employed childcare provider. Survived by husband, Kenneth Sr.; sons, Kenneth Jr.and Timothy; daughters, Amenda Moses and Melissa Barretto; hanai daughter, Heather Weddle; mother, Frances Perez; sister, Barbara Reveira; brothers, John Perez Jr., Leroy and Thomas Perez; seven grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service noon; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire.
DEAN McCLELLAN PICKETT, 52, of Kawela, Moloka'i, died March 28, 2003. Born in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Survived by mother, Constance. Private service; scattering of ashes at sea. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
SHARLEEN KEHAULANI PUNIHAOLE BRANCH, 51, of Los Angeles, Calif., died March 1, 2003. Born in Kalaoa, Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by companion, Robert Bond; father, Bernard Rodrigues; daughter, Shanelle Punihaole; four grandsons; sisters, Lurline Alexander, Bernadine Rodrigues and Merle Rodrigues. Service 11:30 a.m. April 5 at family home, 1617-A Nakula St., Wahiawa; scattering of ashes at Ali'i Beach, Hale'iwa. Arrangements by Angelus Rosedale Mortuary, Los Angeles.
KANEIKAHEKILI KAUHI IKUA PURDY, 64, of 'Ulupalakua Ranch, Maui, died March 27, 2003. Born in 'Ulupalakua. Retired from the ranch, and from Dillingham Tug & Barge. Survived by wife, Marion; sons, Harold, Allen, Myron, Byron and Todd; brothers, Ikua, Parker and Solomon; sister, Joy; eight grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
JOSEPH ROCHA JR., 58, of Mililani, died March 26, 2003. Born in Hau'ula. Survived by daughters, Danylle Solomon and Monica; son, Eddie; sisters, Alice Ubando, Carmalita Akina and Rose Mainaaupo; brother, Holroyde; grandson. Service 11 a.m. Sunday at Wahiawa Seventh Day Adventist Church. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
TIMOTHY MICHIO SAWAMURA, 69, of Kane'ohe, died March 30, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired executive chef for Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and former chef at Canlis Restaurant. Survived by wife, Blanche; sons, Timothy and Clint; daughters, Darlene, Laura and Sherrie; brothers, Masahiro and Edward; sisters, Clara Nakatsu, Mary Ann, Elsie Fenna and Harriet Kitano. Visitation 2 p.m Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
KORRY IWAO SEINO SR., 90, of Wahiawa, died March 29, 2003. Born in Kagoshima, Japan. Retired U.S. Army captain. Survived by wife, Clara; sons, Korry Jr. and Dennis; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. at Schofield Post Cemetery. Service also 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Wahiawa United Methodist Church. No flowers. Casual attire.
ISABELLA KIOHINU SPENCER, 87, of Kapa'akea, Moloka'i, died March 28, 2003. Born in Waialua, Moloka'i. Survived by sons, Melvin and Eldridge; daughter, Judy Ann Estampa; sisters, Sarah Fujimori and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tamura; stepson, Eddie; stepdaughter, Marion Larson; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church hall, Kalama'ula, Moloka'i. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at the church; service noon; burial to follow at Kapa'akea Cemetery, Kapa'akea. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
HANDY SEISEI SUEYOSHI, 95, of Honolulu, died March 18, 2003. Born in Chatan, Okinawa. Retired gardener/landscaper. Survived by sons, Richard, Melvin and Glen; daughters, Mildred Kakuda and Jane Higa; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service 4 p.m Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
SATORU "JACKSON" TAMANE, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died March 29, 2003. Born in Kaheka, Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Hawaiian Commercial Sugar Co. irrigation foreman; president of Fukushima Kenjinkai; and author of Tidal Wave Bait. Survived by wife, Michie; daughters, Joyce Masuda and Jill; brother, Willard; sisters, Harue Hyde, Michie Saito and Chiyo Sato; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Paia Mantokuji Mission; service 11 a.m. Small baskets of flowers preferred. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
DONALD DEAN TICE, 69, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died March 28, 2003. Born in Oklahoma. A Korean War veteran. Survived by wife, Helen; brother, Marvin; children, Sandra Glynn, Chuck and Michael; stepchildren. Gloria Nelson, Mary Simone, Pamela Duren, Aaron, Gene and Deborah Smith; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary; service 10 a.m.
CLARA "OLU" KEKUOULU TUISALOO, 56, of Wai'anae, died march 17, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Pastor at The Gathering Place of Hope Church, Wai'anae. Survived by husband, Manu; mother, Lydia Spencer; brothers, Edward, Frank, Samuel, David, Nathan, Jeremial, Edward Jr. and Nicholas Spencer; sisters, Geraldine Souza, annie Siufanua, Nicolette Garland, Naomi Garner and Ruth Barco. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
KAZUYUKI YOSHIKANE, 77, of Honolulu, died March 24, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired meat cutter for Star Market. Survived by wife, Tamae; son, Earl; grandchildren, Rick and Nicole; brother, Paul; sisters, Mildred Kidani, Jenny Sakai, Mabel Sakuma and Helen Aoki. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
