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.

ABRAHAM PIIANAIA, 87-year-old educator, geographer, historian, seaman, explorer, police detective and "Living Treasure," died Feb. 2 at his home in Honolulu. See story.

PAPIAS VIERNES BATACAN, 71, of Waipahu, died Feb. 4, 2003. Born in Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines. Retired as a teacher in Claveria. Survived by wife, Eden; son, Alban; daughters, Marianita Huliganga and Edencita; sisters, Paz Jacildo, Dominga Manguba and Fe De Vera; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; final services and burial in the Philippines. No flowers.

LEONARDO CEREZO DEOCARES, 93, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired as an aircraft mechanic for the federal government at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Isabel; son, Artemio; daughters, Billie Brown and Evelina Deocares-Lengyel; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

MARY "PUA" MAKA DEVARA, 81, of Keaukaha, Hawai'i, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Henry; son, Henry "Johnny" Jr.; daughters, Henrietta Nakata, Dorothy, Geraldine Koski and Lucy Clay; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service at 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Thursday at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha; Mass 9 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

NANI YOKE CHING EDWARDS, 82, of Hale'iwa, died Feb. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired as an aircraft mechanic. Survived by son, William; sister, Dorothy Mathews. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

OLITA P. FA'AFITI, 53, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2003. Born in Laulii, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Sui Jr., Lilo and Andrew; brother, Lilo Asiata; sisters, Harriet Yamaguchi and Valasi Fa'aola; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

ELIZABETH UILANI FERNANDES, 64, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Maui, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Retired as an emergency medical technician for Maui Memorial Medical Center. Survived by husband, Eugene; daughter, Laurie Pagan; sons, Dwight and David Thompson; stepdaughters, Debra Louis, Cheryl and Nicole; sisters, Mary Bailey, Gladys Gasmen and Faith Andrade; brothers, Charles, James and Peruvian Goodness; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Wake 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday; Mass 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROSITA VALLERY GARCIA GRACIOZA, 63, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A retired waitress. Survived by sons, Filomeno Jr. and Calvin; daughter, Bernadine Lee; one grandson; brothers, Abdon, John, Robert, James and Rick Garcia; sisters, Alberta Demecilio, Juanita Rose, Judith Kaeka and Beatrice Keola. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel; prayer service 1 p.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

IGNACIA SARIMENTO GUZMAN, 93, of Kapulena, Hawai'i, died Feb. 5, 2003. Born in La Union, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Lorenzo, Eustaquio, Clito and Tony; daughter, Catalina Godfrey; sisters, Teofila Acosta and Lulu Nigrana; 17 grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

PLACIDO PELEJO LECHUGA, 93, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2003. Born in Mauban, Quezon, Philippines. Member of the Filipino Community Club of Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Filomena; sons, Mariano, Isagani and Enrico; daughters, Melba Laga and Regina Estrellado Jr.; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel; prayer service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. Casual attire.

ERIC KAKULU MAHAULU, 43, of Kalihi, died Jan. 31, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Eric, Elton and Bronson Nakamura; daughter, Emerald Nakamura; two grandchildren; mother, Theresa; brothers, Randy Hatori, Clayton, Bertram and Derek; sister, Marian "Teda" Gaea. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ALFONSO TUANIO MARIANO, 66, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in Balungao, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from U.S. Navy and Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by wife, Estela; daughter, Maria; son, Michael; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Committal service 2 p.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

ROSALINE AFELE MCNEIL, 53, of Honolulu and Apia, Western Samoa, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Vaigaga, Apia, Western Samoa. A WIC department manager for the American Samoa government. Survived by husband, William; daughter, Saleyla Laulauga; brothers, Simati and Iutana; sisters, Fola Kekahuna, Lomiga Lealaitagomoa, Fua Tigilau and Saleia AfeleFaamuli. Services to be held in American Samoa and Samoa. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

MITSUKI NAKAISHI, 79, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Hilo. A retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Tachiko; sons, Glenn and Craig; daughters, Maureen Zablan and Karen Kawasaki; brother, Morris; sisters, Tokiko Nakaishi and Setsuyo Kida; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at Higashi Hongwanji Mission, Hilo; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

CORLISS KAORU OKAMOTO, 41, of Mililani, died Jan. 31, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Richard and Yoko; sister, Joanne; caregivers, Nellie and Juan Bolosan. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

FREDERICK ODANA PAMA, 78, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Captain Cook, Hawai'i. Retired as a heavy equipment operator at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by sons, Frederick "Bobby," Michael "Darryl," Edgar "Allan," Dennis and Glenn; daughters, Arlene Hartman and Rachel Nakano; brothers, Joaquin "Joe," Phillip and Edward; sisters, Esperanza "Esper" Dumancas, Bell Tellas and Juliet "Tita" Riel; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Saints Peter & Paul Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

CLAYTON W. PERRY, 70, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2003. Born in Greensboro, N.C. Resident manager for Kapuni Development. Survived by sons, Cedric Petty and Darryl Wright; brothers, Junior, Harold and Lindsay; sister, Myrtle Jamison; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SEVERO TABULOG TABLADILLO, 76, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 1, 2003. Born in Cabaroan, Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Oahu Sugar plantation. Survived by wife, Julita; daughter, Jocelyn; son, Stephen; a granddaughter; sisters, Tomasa Romero, Agapita, Martina Guzman, Aurelia and Rosalina; brother, Alejandro. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JOHN FRANCIS WILSON, 43, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Greenbrae, Marvin County, Calif. A tree trimmer. Survived by mother, Ruby; brothers, James and William; sister, Janice Winkler; twin sister, Pamela. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Donations in his memory can be made to: Mental Health Kokua, 140 Wainaku Ave., Hilo, HI 96720.

HARRIS WAI SING "SINKIE" YOUNG, 69, of Mililani, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired as director of compensation for Alexander & Baldwin Inc. Survived by wife, Yoshi; son, Lawrence; daughter, Audrey Wong; two granddaughters; mother, Violet; sisters, Winifred, Adrienne Gregory, Harriet Torres and Odetta Doublet. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary, East Chapel; service 7 p.m.; visitation also 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Louis High School Foundation — Class of 1951.