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.
EUSEBIO UCOL AGORILLA, 90, of Waialua, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Oahu Sugar Plantation. Survived by cousin, Leandra; granddaughters, Pacita Marcos, Gloria Agoto, Conchita Agno; grandsons, Benjamin, Elpidio, Loreto and Toribio Agcaoili and Agapito Aluag; two great-granddaughters. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Church, Waialua; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
VICENTE AGUSTINEZ, 81, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Gay & Robinson gardener. Survived by wife, Eliza; brothers, Ernesto and Antonio; sister, Francisca Pasion. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo, Kaua'i; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
WILLIAM H. "MAUI BILL" AIPELENA, 75, of Honolulu, formerly of Pa'ia, Maui, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired mechanic with Hawaiian Airlines. Survived by sons, Donald Kalani, Richard and Thomas Kahakui; daughter, Keola Aipelena-Thoren and Caroline Andrews; 28 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
ZENSUKE ARAKAWA, 83, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in 'Ulupalakua, Maui. Retired truck driver at Libby Cannery. Survived by brothers, Robert and Edmund; sisters, Gladys Okahashi, Ethel Nakata, Hazel Nakamura and Elaine Chong. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m at Maui Memorial Park.
LEONA CABLAYAN, 94, of Makaweli, Kaua'i, died Feb. 4, 2003. Born in the Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Marina Galiza and Teresita Cabotaje; son, Rudy; sister, Eufracia; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
MATILDA CHING, 89, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Wallace, Wilfred, John, Gilbert and William; daughter, Ruth Lee; brothers, Manuel, Joe, Walter and Herman Franca, and Anthony Moniz; sisters, Ida Lum and Mabel Dikaido; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
CHUNG IN CHIU, 87, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Canton, China. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Sook Kwan Wong, Mary Li, Nancy Kong, Lily Cheung, Katie Loo and Winnie Chong; son, Peter; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
DAISY T. CHONG, also known as AH QUE TONG, 101, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Robert, Lemuel and Raymond; daughters, May Chun, Margaret Young, Elaine Wong and Drusilla Chong; brother, Nick Tong; sister, Violet Liu; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Yee King Tong Cemetery. Casual attire.
VAN ALAN FARIA, 58, of Honolulu, died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Doris Lee; brothers, Owen and Noel; sisters, Karen and Mavis. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MICHAEL JOSEPH FREITAS, 66, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired from Aloha Airlines. Survived by wife, Lani Varde; sons, Michael and Edward; brothers, Joseph and Andrew; sister, Patricia Wong; granddaughter, Brittney; stepchildren, Carol Merez, Lee Schierburg, Val Varde, Walter Varde, Estelle Mullen and David Varde. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa; Mass 10 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
DAN DOMINGO HAGOS, 26, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 18, 2003. Born in Subic Bay, Philippines. Royal Adventure Travel travel agent. Survived by parents, Tranquilino and Cynthia; brother, Trankie; sister, Tracyn; grandmother, Trinidad. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
CHARLES TOSHIO HASHIMOTO, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Hilo. Retired First Insurance Co. insurance agent. Survived by wife, Amy; sons, Geoffrey, Donn and Gary; daughter, Cheryl Sumida; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Holy Cross, Hilo; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
KERRY MASAHARU "MASA" HIRANO, 54, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. A professional golfer. Survived by wife, Evalani; sons, Kevin and Aaron; mother, Hatsume; brother, Ronald and Bruce; sisters, Norma Abe and Aileen Fuke; three grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 4 p.m; inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire.
FLORENCE FUSAKO IZUMI, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired insurance agent. Survived by husband, Donald; son, Wayne; daughter, Keiki-Dawn; two grandchildren.; brothers, Fred, Wally and Larry Sakamoto; sister, Eliese Marumoto. Visitation 6 p.m. tomorrow at First Assembly of God; service 7 p.m. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
THEODORA KUULEI KAHALE, 82, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Mabel Stewart, Elizabeth Tinsley, Verna Latiolais and Melvia "Bunny" Hinau; sons, Richard "Dickie," John and Vernon Rogan; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Melvia Kahunahana and Porona Domingo. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
CLARA KIMIKO KAWATO, 82, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A housewife. Survived by husband, Stanley; daughter, Nora Hidano; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
BONG WON KIM, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2003. Born in Seoul, Korea. A homemaker. Survived by son, Jin Du; daughters, Chong Im, Soon Im Fullerton, Kyong Im Bak and Kyong Yi Kono; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.
FALEAGAFULU TAAITULAGI LEITUALA, 74, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Nuusuatia, Safata, Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Sula Ah Fook, Tuigaiata Schuster, Taiaopo Tuimalealiifano and Fiaavae Salanoa; brother, Leituala Tuise; sister, Vaoesea Su'a; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moanalua Second Ward. Burial in Samoa. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
ANSELM LIU SR., 89, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired County of Kaua'i public official. Survived by wife, Doris; daughters, Shirley Hodgson, Lily Rivera and Aileen Vest; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, Ellsworth; sister, Eunice Kumalai. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
NIRMAL GUNAMAL MAHTANI, 64, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2003. Survived by daughter, Sabine Mendonca; brother, Prem; sisters, Shani, Pushpa and Tamoo. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
GEORGE W. MAILE, 66, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by cousins, Eva Silva, Walla Pomroy, Dudee Ahuna, Papee Mossman, Hank Pomroy Jr., Kalani Chinen, Esther and Becky Puu; hanai grandson, George Williams. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; Catholic service 11 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i.
DENNIS "DENNY" "YASU" YASUJI MATSUDA, 75, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired general foreman for Hawaiian Dredging. Survived by wife, Evelyn; son, Wade; daughter, Denise Haruki; grandchildren, Jarret and Trenton Matsuda, Cory and Ashley Haruki; brothers, Steven, Richard and William; sister, Violet Yoneshige. Visitation 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
ALEXANDER F. MEYER, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Kala'e, Moloka'i. Retired. Survived by sons, Paul and Brian; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah Benjamin. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Ho'olehua Congregational Church; inurnment to follow at R.W. Meyer Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
WARREN HIROMI MIJO, 57, of Kailua, died Feb. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed mortgage counselor. Survived by brothers, Melvin and Alan. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Aloha attire.
ALICE NELSON, 83, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Feb. 10, 2003. Born in Indiana. Manager in sales. Survived by daughter, Jane Stone; grandchildren, Michael and Karen May; great-grandchild, Malia May. Service 4 p.m Saturday at Kapa'a First Hawaiian Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
WILLIAM GRANT RICE, 45, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Culver City, Calif. A certified nurse's aide. Survived by wife, Erica; son, Jeremy; daughter, Alicia Thomas; grandson, Dimiti; mother, Carol Spenglar; stepfather, Mike Spenglar. Service noon at Ma'ili Beach Park; potluck lunch to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ALICE MILDRED ROGERS, 95, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in South Dakota. Retired schoolteacher. Survived by husband, Ralph "Buck"; son, Thomas; daughter, Alice; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Fryer. Service 1 p.m. tomorrow at St. Clement Episcopal Church. Scattering of ashes at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one's favorite charity or the American Association of University Women, 1802 Ke'eaumoku St., Ho-nolulu, HI 96822. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
RALPH KAHAWANA SIMMONS, 64, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. A ceramic tile contractor. Owner of Lee & Simmons. Survived by wife, Arlene "Arly"; sons, "Kunani," "Kaina," Derek and Daniel; daughter, Kelly; sisters, Leinaala and Marvis Kerr; brother, Lindsey Lee; stepsons, Kevin and Shaun Candaroma; stepdaughters, Herlene Clayton, Charla Kama, Candance Candaroma, Josephine Hanawahine, Renee, Arnette and Adrina Barrett; hanai son, Raymond Handa; 27 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 4145, Hilo, HI 96729. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
SELENA ANELA O KALANI SU'A, infant daughter of Fitai and Glori Su'a, one of triplets, died Dec. 9, 2002. Survived also by brother, Bronson; sister, Gloriana; grandparents, John and Helen Santiago; grandmother, Inez. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
CECIL RAYMOND SULT, 83, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2003. Born in Roseberry, Idaho. Retired architect for Army Corps of Engineers. Survived by wife, Kiyoko; sons, Nathan Sult and Matthew Matoi; two grandchildren; brother, Francis. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
KAZUKO TERUYA, 75, of 'Ewa, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by brothers, Shigeo and James; sister, Joan Kakama; half brothers, Seiko and Seiyei Miyasato. Visitation 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
MATTHEW NELSON TRANILLA, 45, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A heavy equipment operator for Pioneer Mill. Survived by mother, Marcellina; brothers, Maurice and Timothy; sister, Pamela Carvalho. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
FREDERICK PHILLIP VOGELGESANG, 53, of Kailua, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Japan. Owner of Hawaiian Island Promotions. Survived by wife, Rozanne; daughter, Aimee; son, Miles; mother, Atsuko; brothers, Douglas, Joseph and J. Michael; sister, Susie Saunders. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kailua; service 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes 9 a.m. Sunday off Lanikai Beach. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
HAROLD HISAO YOSHIDA, 77, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2003. Born in Waiahole. Retired repair technician formerly with Lum's Office Equipment. Survived by wife, Lily; son, Daniel; daughter, Annette Ramirez; three granddaughters; brothers, Francis and Brickwood; sisters, Mary Sakata and Ruby Laride; half brother, Clyde; half sister, Charlotte Florian. Visitation 5 p.m Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire.
RALPH HITOSHI YOSHIOKA, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired firefighter for the Army. Veteran of Company B, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Alyce; daughters, Sandra Nomura and Sharon Takashima; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
