Obituaries
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BENJAMIN "KALANI" AKAU JR., 44, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Courier for clinical laboratory. Survived by wife, Yulian "Putsie"; sons, Joshua Svetlick and Kaupili; daughter, Kuuipo; parents, Benjamin Sr. and Debonair; brothers, Glenn, Guy, Danny, Dwayne and Ivan; sister, Dolly-Anna Garces. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Koloa Assembly of God Church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary and Mililani Mortuary.
YUKIO AKIYAMA, 73, of Pearl City, died July 24, 2003. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. A carpenter retired from Hirano Brothers Ltd. and Herbert Horita Development. Survived by wife, Hiroko; son, Garrett; daughters, Iris Oshiro and Laurie Higa; six grandchildren; brothers, Yoshio, Tomio and Albert; sisters, Ritsuko Takemoto, Betty Omori and Ellen Tanaka. Visitation from 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Aloha attire.
JULIA NAVARRO ARGANA, 72, of Ho-nolulu, died July 24, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Survived by sons, Juanito, Marcelo, Dave, Rolando, Joselito and Miguel Jr.; daughters, Rosalinda Javier, Leticia, Aurora Gonzales, Evelyn, Christina Ampunin and Josephine Guerra; 32 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial in the Philippines.
ELAINE YUKIKO KAKOGAWA BERMOY, 69, of Waipahu, died July 31, 2003. Born in Waialua. A retired state employee. Survived by husband, Benny; daughter, Blanche; sons, Keith, Michael and Ricky; brother, Robert Kakogawa; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
RAIDEN XAVIER CORPUZ BOSQUE, four-days old, of Hawi, Hawai'i, died July 31, 2003. Born in Waimea, Hawai'i. Survived by parents, Richard and Charlene; grandparents, Maura and Dominador Oropilla, and Clarie and Felix Gutierrez; great-grandparents, Andres and Eufemia Adona; brothers, Kauahi and Kekoa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi; service 7:30 p.m.; followed by all-night visitation from 9:30 p.m. at the Gutierrez residence, 55-470 Hawi Road. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow in church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.
RICHARD "DICK" JAMES BUCKLEY, 71, of Kane'ohe, died July 31, 2003. Born in South Boston, Mass. A retired City and County of Honolulu electrical inspector. Survived by wife, Jean; son, David; daughters, Janet Buckley and Diane Tsubota; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Raymond; sisters, Joan Corty and Irene Collorone. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel.
FRANK CAITANO, 84, of Hawi, Hawai'i, died July 31, 2003. Kohala Sugar Co. warehouse clerk. Survived by sons, Frank Jr. and Kenneth; daughters, Ellen, Carol, Shelly Kato and Alice Comeau; three grandchildren; brother, Paul; sisters, Irene Henderson, Susan Wynn, Mariah Rosehill and Elizabeth Chang. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Kalahikiola Congregational Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Wai'alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
EUNICE K.M. "MEMA" KALAHIKI CULLEN, 72, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Charles Jr. and Roland "Aipa"; daughter, Claudine Jenny; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Melvin Kalahiki; sisters, Winona Aoki and Lorraine Pahio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
ROBERT L. DAVIS, 78, of Georgia, formerly of Hawai'i, died July 19, 2003. Born in Connecticut. Retired U.S. Air Force chief warrant officer. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Robert and Dean; daughters, Paula and Barbara; two grandsons; sister, Dorothy. Private family service at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by The Cremation Society of the South, Austell, Ga.
CECILIA PORFIRIA DEGUZMAN, 79, of San Francisco, died July 25, 2003. Born in Tulsa, Okla. Survived by hanai daughter, Maggie Perofeta; hanai son, the Rev. Maselusi Perofeta; four grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church; service noon; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MERRILL GAMBSKY, 57, of Orchidland, Hawai'i, died Aug. 2, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. A construction laborer. Survived by wife, Iwalani; son, Alexander; daughters, Jessica and Roberta; brothers, Clifford, Gene and Richard; sister, Penny; two grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
THEODORE "TITO" N. GOMES, 82, of Kane'ohe, died July 28, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Construction laborer. Survived by wife, Lynne; son, Harlan; daughters, Blanche Tollefsen, Teddie Chartrand and Sharon Uratani; sister, Dorothy Brinkman; brother, Frank; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.
SUNNY JOY NIMS GUGUDAN, 49, of Honolulu, died July 26, 2003. Born in Everett, Wash. Home e-commerce vice-president. Survived by husband, James; stepson, Kimo; stepdaughter, Kimi Valdez; four stepgrandchildren; father, Bobbie Nims; mother, Ecco Nims; brothers, Lon Nims and Rex Nims; sister, Kim Voetberg. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
BARBARA M. HASHIMOTO, 60, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Godwin; daughter, Alison Hashimoto-Inamine; son, Corey; mother, Mary Nakamura; sisters, Joan Sugawa, Joyce Cahaan and Karen Magno; brother, Jensen Nakamura. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Congregational Church; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Inurnment at a later date at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
FUSAE ITO, 78, of Waipahu, died July 24, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A retired barber and proprietor of Ito's Barber Shop. Survived by son, Allan; stepson, Walter; daughters, Edwina Nishimoto and Phyllis Takara; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, James Kawaguchi; sisters, Hannah Yee and Jane Okano. Visitation from 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ALICE "ELSIE" KALEIMOMI LABRA, 63, of Hale'iwa, died Aug. 1, 2003. Born in Waialua. Retired from Hale'iwa Post Office. Survived by husband, Richard Sr.; sons, Robert, Melvin and Maurice; daughters, Carolyn Owens and Claire Kumura; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Richard Spillner and Thomas Lopez; sisters, Irene Primacio and Lily Caban. Visitation 6 p.m. Saturday at United Gospel Fellowship Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. Sunday at the family residence, 61-247 Kamehameha Highway; service noon. Casual attire.
ROBERT T. LEARY, 83, of Kane'ohe, died July 29, 2003. Former vice president of Prudential Securities and a retired U.S. Coast Guard Reserve captain. Survived by daughter, Lani Leary-Houck; sons, Bill and Tom; three granddaughters. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Monday at Kaneohe Yacht Club. Private scattering of ashes in Kane'ohe Bay. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
JACINTO RAFAEL MAGUSARA, 75, of Wai'anae, died July 12, 2003. Born on Maui. Retired minister. Survived by wife, Esperanza; sons, Mark, Osias and Adonicam; daughters, Rose Lacuesta and Asionita Harness; sister, Marcelina Pananganan; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MANSEI "LEFTY" MUGITANI, 88, of Honolulu, died July 24, 2003. Born in Mana, Kaua'i. Survived by wife, Laura; daughter, June Takata; two grandchildren; brother, Yoshikiyo; sister, Fusa Mugiya. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
EDWARD HERMAN "UNCLE EDDIE" NISHIHARA JR., 56, of Makawao, Maui, died Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Employed by Clinical Laboratories, Maui. Survived by parents, Marie and Edward Nishihara Sr.; fiancée, Teri Tavares; brother, Kevin; sister, Francine McOmber. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
DOMINGO ORBINA, 83, of Mililani, died July 25, 2003. Born in Waialua. Member of Kunia Orchid Club. Survived by wife, Juliana; son, Donald; daughters, Priscilla Ambrosio, Stephanie "Staffy" Balios and Lucille "Lucy" Lumanlan; hanai son, Paulino Basilio; sister, Dolores Natividad; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
OTO OTO, 33, of Waipahu, died July 23, 2003. Born in Fagaalu, American Samoa. Survived by parents, Faumuina Saili and Tutuila Faumuina; brothers, Tamaaiga, Aoese, Solo, Saili Jr. and Peniamina; sisters, Salamasina and Tafaimalaetamasese. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; burial 2 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Wooley-Hosoi Mortuary.
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; mother, Mildred Pavao; sisters, Rita Pavao, Leola Pavao, Mokihana Pavao and Brenda Domingo; brothers, Edwin Jr. and Russell Domingo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 1 p.m. tomorrow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
BERNARDINA ALEGRE QUENGUA, 87, of Waipahu, died July 29, 2003. Born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Leopoldo Sr., Bonie and Prescy; brother, Felix Alegre; sisters, Dolores Salvador and Eustacia Bayogo; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Resurrection of the Lord; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Rosary 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
KAREN K. RITA, 40, of Makaweli, Kaua'i, died Aug. 4, 2003. Born on Ni'ihau. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Frank; sister, Denise Kanahele, Rose Palakiko, Wanda Kanahele and Bettylou Pahulehua. Visitation 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kalaheo, Kaua'i; Mass 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
WAYNE BASILIO "buckwheat" roberts, 52, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Refuse collector for the City & County of Honolulu. Survived by son, Wayne "Winnie" Jr.; mother, Vivien McNeel; brothers, Samuel Jr. and Glen; sister, Yvonne Ohelo; half sisters, Tracy and Karen McNeel; half brother, Eric; grandchild. Private service pending. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
MARCELA GAREN SALVADOR, 74, died Aug. 1, 2003. Born in Cagayan, Philippines. Survived by father, Fidel Montero Sr.; brothers Fidel Jr., Antonio, Manuel and Edmundo; sisters, Remedios Miyachi, Dionisia Villareal, Concepcion Montero and Soledad Aquino. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RICHARD KOTOKU SHIMABUKU, 82, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal auto mechanic inspector at Kane'ohe Marine Corps Air Station. Survived by wife, Elaine; sons, Ricky and Randy; daughter, Diane Burton; three grandchildren; brothers, Shintaro, James, Robert and Thomas. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Kalihi Union Church; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
WILMA PAULINE TAKAKI, 58, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 26, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A house cleaner for Pristine Clean. Survived by companion, Raymond Santiago; daughter, Tracy Takaki-Puou; sons, Henry Jr. and James; 10 grandchildren; mother, Edith Santiago; brothers, William Moran, Thomas Moran, Anthony Santiago, John Focht and Julio Ruiz; sisters, Irene Birchland, Carol Gusman and Sharon Bess. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Holualoa, Hawai'i; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ALICE G. VARES, 58, of Kihei, Maui, died Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Survived by husband, Norman; sons, Troy, Edward, Jeffrey, Shawn and Brendan; sisters, Annette Eberhart and Carolyn Moore; brother, Edward. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Mass 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; burial 9:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
MARYLYN L. "MOMI" WATTS, 73, of Waimanalo, died July 30, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Donald "Don"; sons, Donald "Tony," John and Peter; daughters, Honesty Daniel's, Denise Kalua and Melanie; sisters, Antoinette, Evon and Mercedes; 21 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park; service 7 p.m. Scattering of ashes pending. No flowers. Casual attire.
MARK K. YANO, 45, of Waipahu, died July 27, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Employed at Automatic Door Specialist Inc. Survived by wife, Janice; parents, Paul and Miyako; brothers, Shelton and John. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
