Obituaries
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BENCESLAO "BEN" BOLO ALEJADO, 75, of Pearl City, died July 31, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A retired U.S. Army sergeant first class, and welding instructor at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Jean; son, John; daughters, Janet Alejado and Mary Sensui; nine grandchildren; brothers, Robert Sr., Thomas Sr., Francisco "Sonny," and Dana Lagmay; sisters, Cresencia Mau, Leonora Villatora, Frances La Madrid and Georgia Blom. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 9:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.
FRANCISCO "FRANK" BATUNGBACAL, 81, of Honolulu, died July 18, 2003. Born in Bataan, Philippines. A woodcraftsman retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 64. Survived by daughters, Terry Mew and Darryln Villaver; stepdaughters, La Verne Bartolome and Colleen Matsushita; eight grandchildren; brothers, Fernando and Alfred; sister, Virginia Gemora. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ETHEL HATSUMI CASIL, 85, of Ho-nolulu, died June 27, 2003. A retired seamstress. Survived by caregivers, Jeanne Oshiro and Sarah Kaneshiro. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Honolulu Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
BEATRICE COLEMAN, 69, of 'Aiea, died July 31, 2003. A secretary retired from Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by husband, Hugh; sons, Patrick, Donald, Hugh "Macky" Jr. and Scott; daughter, Carla Colburn; 13 grandchildren; mother, Petra Sialana; brothers, Paul Sialana and Rudy Sialana; sisters, Katy Mahelona and Angela Triplett. Visitation from 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Church; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MIRANDA "BRENDA" ANN CRISOLOGO, 52, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A loan officer at Kane'ohe branch of Citifinancial, and member of Yokozuna Riders Motorcycle Club. Survived by companion, James Pontes; mother, Lourdes; brother, Ernest; sisters, Shirley Nunez, Lorraine Crisologo and Marie Malaluan. Visitation 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; eulogy 12:45 p.m.; Mass 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MARY FUMIE DACOSIN, 78, of 'Aiea, died July 19, 2003. Born in 'Aiea. Retired from Dillingham Corporation. Survived by daughters, Patricia Nicely and Debbie Hee; grandchildren, Deanne Nicely, Brandon Nicely, Jaymie Hee and Jodie Hee; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
ROBERT JAQUETTE DAVIS JR., 76, of Pa'ia, Maui, died July 27, 2003. Born in Wilmington, Del. A microbiologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Survived by wife, Kathleen; sons, Robert III and Rodman; daughters, Kristy Boon and Jan Davis; sister, Jacqueline Johnson; three granddaughters; two grandsons. Service to be announced. Burial to be in Cherry Hill, Md. Donations or flowers may be given at the time of service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
JAMES "KIMO" KEIKEIKA HATCHIE, 75, of Gardena, Calif., died July 30, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A mechanical engineer retired from Hughes Aircraft. Survived by wife, Helen; brother, Andrew; sisters, Margaret Prescott, Ruby Kaaihue and Gladiola Schneider. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes a later date. No flowers. Aloha attire.
MARY KIMIKO IMAI, 79, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2003. Born in Seattle, Wash. A general helper retired from the University of Hawai'i food court. Survived by sons, Dicky and Paul; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Don Miyagishima, Dick Miyagishima and Paul Miyagishima; sisters, Lucy Miyagishima, June Miyagishima, Elizabeth Bundy and Jane Saito. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
AUSTIN HIRO KALEO INOUYE, infant son of Justin and Marilyn Inouye, died July 20, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived also by brother, Izaak Sumi; grandparents, Yoshihiro and Charlene Inouye, Norma Bolosan and the Rev. Charles Kahawai Sr.; great-grandparents, Leopoldo and Juliana Galapon and Christina Bolosan. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
THOMAS D. JONES SR., also known as UNCLE TOM "SNOOKIE" JONES, 68, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Thomas Jr., Adrian and John; daughters, Dee Mangauil, Mahealani Jones, Candy Gaspar, Sherry Nakoa, Jonnalyn Kamanawa and Nohealani Jones; hanai sons, Denis Ikaika and Bronson Mangauil; hanai daughters, Noelani Germano and Chastity Baptist; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Ka'iewe, James Jones and Gregory Jones; sisters, Priscilla Soto, Linda Jones and Winona Jones; hanai brother, Adam Duncan. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Big Island service held. No flowers. Aloha attire.
BETTY YUEN SIN JOSE, 78, of Waipahu, died July 26, 2003. Born in Hawi, Hawai'i. A licensed practical nurse retired from Shriners Hospital. Survived by husband, Peter; sons, Willman, Gregory, Peter, Earl and Rodney; daughter, Beverly Garcia; brother, Yuk Leong Lee; sisters, Violet Yap, Faye Chai and Set Loo Young; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
LUIKA KEAKINI KELELA KAIO, infant daughter of David and Jeana Kaio, died July 18, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brothers, Peleioholani and Papanuaumealani; grandparents, Jacob and Vincentilina "Gwen" Kaio and James Respicio. Visitation 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Ward; service 11:45 a.m.; graveside service 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
ALBERT "BABE" KALUHIWA ANDRE KALIMA, 60, of Waimanalo, died July 24, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A bass player with the original Sunday Manoa. Survived by daughters, April Kalima, May Kalima and Kaimi Malama; son, Albert III; brothers, Haywood and Andre; hanai brother, Kalani Awo; sisters, Alycia and Margaret; 10 grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
AGNES C. KAM, 90, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2003. Survived by husband, Raymond; sons, Gerald and Wesley; daughter, Audrey Kahoohanohano; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; brother, Edward Ching; sisters, Kay Woo and Hazel Lum. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
SIK TAN KIM, 69, of Kane'ohe, died July 31, 2003. Born in Yong In, South Korea. Survived by son, Ki Hwang Lee; daughters, Sun Yi Yamashiro, Yun Hee Lee, Yung Mi Lee, Denise Min and Alexis Lee; 11 grandchildren; mother, In Soo; brothers, Jung Kyung, Ju Kyung and Jin Kyung; sisters, Ji Yoon Kim and Hee Kyung Young. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MICHAEL LEE KNUTSON JR., 25, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, died July 21, 2003. Born in California. A laborer, rockworker and landscaper. Survived by son, Tyler; mother, Brenda Barton; father, Michael Sr.; sisters, Kimberly, Tisa and Nicola; stepbrother, Brian Barton; grandmother, Louise Vinson. Memorial gathering 10 a.m. Monday at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
SHOHACHI "SHO" KON, 90, of Waipahu, died July 26, 2003. Born in Waialua. Survived by wife, Toshie "Gladys"; sons, Stanley, Herman and Raymond; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
RODNEY KUULEIALOHAPUMEHANO LAA SR., 56, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Shirley; daughters, Lisa Felise, Leann Fo and Lynette Laa; sons, Rodney Jr. and Daniel; brother, Peter Jr.; sisters, Maxine Keliiholokai, Dorothy Mason, Jacqueline Mathias and Charlene Mahoe; nine grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
FLORENTINO PATRICK "POREN" LANIAS, 68, of Kahului, Maui, died July 22, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A former U.S. Marine, fisherman and diver. Survived by son, Stanford; brothers, Antonio "Tony" and Prudencio "Terry"; sister, Vicenta "Vicky" Andrade; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Lord's Team Ministries, Kahului; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park, Ha'ku. Arrangements by Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary.
SO CHAN LAU LEUNG, 97, of Hono-lulu, died July 19, 2003. Born in Chung Shan, China. Survived by sons, Yan and Kwan-Yuen; daughters, Kam-Yee Tsang, Kam-Yuet Joe, Shou-Lin Leong and Shou-Fong Tsang. 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Manoa Lin Yee Chung Cemetery.
JANE HARUKO MAEOKA, 91, of Honolulu, died July 18, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A waitress retired from Kaimana Beach Hotel. Survived by son, Edward; daughters, Jane Murakoshi, Lily Maeoka and Sally Fukuda; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Hatsue Fukuda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CAROL T. MORITA, 78, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2003. An accounting clerk retired from Honolulu Sake Brewery. Survived by husband, Herbert; sons, Lawrence and Carey; daughter, Judy Lee; four grandchildren; brother, Masami Kokubun; sister, Betty Kokubun. Visitation 4 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire.
ANTONIA NAVALTA NAZARENO, 89, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2003. Born in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by daughter, Loreta Tactay; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; brothers, Narciso Navalta and Doming Navalta; sisters, Inday Nazareno and Ising Dayag. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Final service and burial to take place in the Philippines.
GORMAN FRANCIS NOLAND, 87, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2003. Born in Detroit, Mich. A longtime member of the Big Island and Honolulu Board of Realtors. Survived by sons, Michael and John; daughters, Mary Ann Bratschi, Pat Chung and Kathleen Noland; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob and Tom. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KIYOTO OBA, 93, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 31, 2003. Born in Lahaina. A truck driver for Pioneer Mill. Survived by wife, Yoshie; sons, Ronald and Dennis; daughters, June Hashimoto, Janice Tokuno and Nancy Fushikoshi; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MITSUO OSHIRO, 95, of Honolulu, died July 25, 2003. Born in Okinawa, Japan. A retired general contractor. Survived by sons, Roy, Raymond, Royal and Clyde; daughters, Nancy Vasconcellos, Alice Brooks, Florence Kawasaki and Sharon Oshiro; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; sister, Emiko Nakaza. Service 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
MORRIS PAVAO, 50, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died July 30, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Pest controller for Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Survived by companion, Kim Tavares; sons, Santana Gentry and Mokuhalii Pavao; sisters, Rita Pavao, Leola Pavao, Mokihana Pavao and Brenda Domingo; brothers, Edwin Jr. and Russell Domingo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
ERIC "RICO" SCOTT LONO PINE, 32, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died July 23, 2003. Born in Honoka'a. A self employed tattoo artist. Survived by parents, Claudia and Wayne; sister, Sharilynn; brothers, Evan, Vernon and Glennon; grandparents, Theodore Ermitano and Florence and Kimo Nakanelua. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ESPERANZA PASION SADORNAS, 74, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died July 3, 2003. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by son, Nestor; grandson, Brandon; granddaughters, Taysha and Jasa; brother, Mamerto Pasion; sisters, Maria Aseron and Emerenciana Dela Cruz. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
LOUIS MELVIN STEED, 83, of Hull, Ga., died Aug. 1, 2003. Born in Elma, Wash. Director of radio broadcasting at the University of Hawai'i, and on the staff of the Orientation Center for Foreign Students in the 1950s. Survived by wife, Winona; son, Paul; daughter, Malia Vincent; three granddaughters; a grandson; sister, Edna Seagraves; brother, Robert. Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Colbert United Methodist Church in Colbert, Ga. No flowers. Memorial donations to the Colbert United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 317, Colbert, GA 30628. Arrangements by Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, East.
BABY AGAPE DALMACIO TOMAS, infant daughter of Vincent and Catherine Tomas, died July 23, 2003. Survived by sister, Talitha; grandparents, Angel and Emma Dalmacio, and Virgilio and Aurora Tomas; great-grandparents, Estefania Zarate, Nicasio Dalmacio and Juana Tomas. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel of Honolulu; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RUTH SHIZUKO UMETSU, 81, of Honolulu, died July 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Nora Suematsu; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, James Shigemura and Charles Shigemura; sisters, Amy Murai and Muriel Omiya. Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Harris United Methodist Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
COLLEEN SHIZU WILLIAMS, 53, of Kahului, Maui, died July 31, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A financial adviser. Survived by husband, Eugene; mother, Helen Ogata; sons, Scott and Chad; daughter, Susan Borochov; sister, Jan Inouye; brothers, Neil Ogata, Karl Ogata and Craig Ogata. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire.
