Obituaries
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JEAN SINGLEHURST MASON contracted polio when she was 27, but she didn't let that stop her from raising a family and becoming a leading advocate for people with disabilities. Mason, who was active in the community despite being in a wheelchair for most of her adult life, died Monday after a brief illness. She was 76. See story.
CLARA DOLLY DOSS VICTORINO AH SING, 79, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died April 15, 2003. Born in Pi'ihonua, Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired nurse's aide of the former Hilo Hospital extended care division. Survived by daughters, Sandi Anthony, Dorothy Akau and Phyllis Oliva; stepdaughter, Shirley Ann Thomas; sons, Fred "Hogan" Victorino Jr. and Kenneth Victorino; stepsons, Kaleo and Alfred; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
CATHY MAE BOLIVAR, 52, of Waihe'e, Maui, died April 11, 2003. Born in San Francisco. Former California state drug counselor. Survived by husband, Angel; sons, Kevin Zettner and Raymundo; mother, Norma Bartley. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
EMILY "MUTZY" LORRAINE CASSIDY, 85, of Keauhou, Hawai'i, and Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died April 16, 2003. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Retired beautician. Survived by sons, John and Jim Moraski and Patrick; daughter, Patricia Ashford; six grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua, O'ahu; Mass 7 p.m.; visitation also 2 p.m. Wednesday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; service 2 p.m.; urn burial. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Kona.
ROBERT KOON HUNG CHANG, 91, of Honolulu, died March 20, 2003. Retired machinist for the federal government. Survived by sister, Kam Yuk Chang Lee; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Private services held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
GERALD "JERRY" R. ELZINGA, 72, of 'Aiea, died April 15, 2003. Born in Hammond, Ind. Retired chief petty officer of the USS Greenfish. Survived by wife, Emiko; son, Clifford Nishikawa; sister, Kathleen Carlson; three grandchildren; great-grandchild. Visitation 9:15 a.m. tomorrow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; inurnment service 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
TEODORICO "TEDDY" CASTRO GAMBOA, 66, of Lahaina, Maui, died April 16, 2003. Born in Santa Rita, Olongapo City, Philippines. Retired security officer for the Hyatt Regency Maui. Survived by wife, Flordelis; daughters, Jeana Gamboa-Lee, Belinda Huliganga and Cristeta Tabladillo; sons, Jeric and Dennis; 17 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Maria Lanakila Church; Mass 7 p.m.; graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
NATHALIE ISABELL HIBBARD, 87, of Honolulu, died April 16, 2003. Born in California. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Henry Jr.; daughter, Sharon Kauhi; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Chapel; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
EDITH T. INOUYE, 75, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2003. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Chapel; inurnment to follow at the Williams Funeral Services Crypt.
FRANCES MIKIKO ISHIKAWA, 86, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2003. Born on Maui. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Paul, Glen and Art; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Lawrence Yokoyama; sisters, Doris Tominaga, Daisy Iwamoto and Ruth Maeda. Service 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
ALICE ADELE ISLAVA, 66, of Honolulu, died April 15, 2003. Born in Seattle. Survived by sons, Michael, William, Steven and Robert; sisters, Bobbe Fernandez, Michele Aiwohi and Candace Francis; brother, Bill McCowin; mother, Laurette McKelvey; seven grandchildren. Service 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the beach fronting Sheraton Waikiki Hotel; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MELINDA MACHADO JOHNSON, 97, of Kailua, died April 17, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Former public school teacher in Hilo. Survived by daughter, Jacqueline Mathes; sons, Robert Lewis and Franklin; brother, William; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
KE ALI'I IKAIKAKAHO'OKELE LIONEL KEAHI, infant son of Lambert "Lam Sr." and Shanda of Wai'anae, died April 4, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by sister, Herta "Leilani" Evaimalo; brothers, Roy "Jr." Evaimalo, Jimmy Kalani and Lambert Jr.; great-grandmother; grandparents. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday; service 10:45 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Aloha attire.
HANNAH KIM LEE, 94, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2003. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired registered nurse. Survived by sons, Spencer and Harvey; daughters, Carol Fong and Joyce Yamauchi; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Karpsu Kim; sister, Betty Takashima. Private services held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
TERESA MANUEL RESPICIO, 79, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2003. Retired janitor for Armstrong Co. Survived by husband, Francisco; sons, Dionicio, Silverio, Cresencio, Marcial, Daniel and Simeon; daughters, Susana Mallare, Esperanza and Genoveva; 26 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m.; burial in Philippines. Casual attire.
JAMES SEIKO TABA, 68, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Maintenance worker for City and County of Honolulu, Housing and Community Development. Survived by brothers, Seisaburo, Seishin and Seiso; sisters, Ellen Matsumoto, Fusae Takara and Lillian Chinen. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
KIYONO N. TANIOKA, 100, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, and formerly of Honolulu and Los Angeles, died April 16, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Horace and Stanley; daughters, Grace Ikeda, Jane Hieda and Bernice; brother, Katsuichi Nitta; sister, Asayo Mori; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Private services pending. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
PHILLIP DAVID WEAVER, 71, of Honolulu, died Nov. 1, 2002. Born in Florida. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Chapel; inurnment to follow at Williams Funeral Services Crypt.
