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.
ELEANOR YORIKO AKATA-SCHIESS, 73, of Port Hueneme, Calif., died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A procurement analyst. Survived by husband, Otto; son, Dave; daughter, Noelle; grandson, Alek; brothers, Tsutomu and James; sister, Ruth. Inurnment later in Honolulu. Arrangements by James A. Reardon Mortuary, Ventura, Calif.
KAMEKO ARAKAWA, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Mana, Kaua'i. Survived by brothers, Donald and Charles; sister, Tsuruko Oshiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
DOLORES BERNABE, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Eugene and Leonard; five grandchildren; brothers, George, Albert, Moses and Edward. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 .a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HELEN ANN BRINKMANN, 71, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Carroll, Iowa. A property manager. Survived by husband, Martin "Marty"; daughters, Karen Mooty and Kay Rendleman; four grandchildren. Visitation 12:30 to 1 p.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; Mass 1 p.m. Inurnment at a later date in California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Honolulu Unit. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
NORBERTO "GINO" CABUGON JR., 62, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19,2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sisters, Dolores Saupan and May Rosales; brother, John; companion, Jerry Shelsmidine. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Unity Church of Hawai'i; service 10 to 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
ELLEN SAU LIN CHANG, 89, of Hawai'i, died Feb. 17, 2003. A homemaker. Survived by children, Arlene Schmidt, Elton, Clayton and Colleen Bumba; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Sunrise Cremation and Burial Society, Henderson, Nev.
GEORGE KAYE CHARLTON, 83, of Reno, Nev., formerly of Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Jefferson Barracks, Mo. Former member of U.S. Army; Joint Brazilian/U.S. Army, Rio de Janeiro; and retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co., Ala Moana store. Survived by wife, Mollie; sons, Robert and Thomas; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held; burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Reno. Arrangements by Ross Burke & Knobel Mortuary, Reno.
YEW QUON CHUN, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2003. Born in Canton, China. Survived by wife, Yuk Fong; son, Lawrence; daughters, Hannah Gee, Judy Chun-Schofield and Lorraine; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, James. Taoist service 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
MYRTLE T. COLLINS, 87, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Feb. 12, 2003. An educator, author, and former University of Hawai'i professor. Survived by daughters, Beth Lee and Anne Greer. Mainland service held. Burial in Memorial Gardens, Colorado Springs. Arrangements by Swan Law Funeral Directors, Colorado Springs.
ALFREO TUMAMAO DOMINGO SR., 93, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 11, 2003. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired as a maintenance man for McDonald's restaurant, Palolo. Survived by wife, Norberta; sons, Alfreo Jr., Johnny, Ernesto Sr., David and Julio; daughters, Magalena Padayao, Mercedes Lavilla and Letty; 35 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
UMEKO H. FUJII, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 10, 2003. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Retired as a teacher at Kalaniana'ole Elementary School in Papa'ikou. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughter, Marilyn Hoffman. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
MASACHIKA "CHIKA" FUKUNAGA, 83, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Feb. 11, 2003. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired proprietor of Chika's Repair Shop. Veteran of 442nd Infantry, 14th Division, Company K. Survived by wife, Mitsuko; brothers, Takanari, Yasuteru, Shozo, Yoshikage, Suetaka, Shigeyuki and James; sisters, Fujiko Ito, Hanako Miyahara, Setsuko Vallance and Etsuko Sato. Private service held. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ISRAEL GARZA JR., 48, of Renton, Wash., died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Kerrville, Texas. Retired U.S. Navy senior communications chief; and supervisor for TSA (Transportation Security Administration). Survived by wife, Lydia; son, Nicholas; daughter, Alessandra; parents, Israel and Eva; brothers, Encarnacion and David; sisters, Marisela Cano, Linda Ost, Diana Ramos and Melissa Quintanilla. Service Saturday in Texas. Arrangements by Rivera Funeral Home, McAllen, Texas.
VIOLET MITSUKO HARADA, 88, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Kahuku. Survived by husband, Walter; son, James; daughters, Joan Takayama, Lorraine Hashimoto, Patricia Taoka, Sharon Kashima, Charlotte Oki and Gail Tanimura; brother, Bob Tomasu; sisters, Dorothy Anamizu and Gladys Hanashiro; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
FLORENCE MAKA'IMOKU McKEAGUE HEPA, 92, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A former telephone operator for the federal government. Survived by sons, Richard Kepa, Edward Corney and William Hepa; daughters, Helen Pierce and Elaine Mortensen; brother, Hilary; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
CHARLES "CHUCK" LOUIS HORSTMAN, 70, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Alton, Ill. A retired vice president, Certified Protection Professional officer of security and Certified Financial Services Securities Professional at First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by wife, Phyllis; son, Philip; grandchildren; Jeffrey and Lisa; brothers, George,Cornelius and Samuel; sisters, Shirley Whittington and Sharon. Committal service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
SANDRA JOYCE KAMANU, 63, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Massachusetts. Member of the Kahului Union Church. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons, Reggie and Joey; sister, Debbie Blitz; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Lei welcome. Aloha attire.
TAKEICHI KANESHIRO, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born on Maui. Former owner of Kane's Fishmarket. Survived by sons, Harold, Kenneth and Raymond; daughter, Katherine Potter; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Masako Oshiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
BEATRICE HIO SIM KIM, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 28, 2003. Born in Waialua. Retired Straub Clinic employee and city swimming instructor. Survived by daughters, Ruby Kamaka, Portia Okamoto and Lisa; four sisters; brother; three grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
HARUMI KODANI, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Kalawa, Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A cook at the Woolworth Restaurant in Hilo. Survived by husband, Satoru; sons, Ronald and Gary; daughters, Patricia Yokomizo and Lorraine Travers; brother, Junichi Takahashi; sisters, Haname Endo and Aiko Hashimoto; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home; service 5 p.m Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday at Homelani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
ZEBEDEE ROBERT WAYNE LEAHY, 21, of Wai'anae, died Feb.1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Jonathan; sister, Anastasia; grandmother, Elizabeth Dela Cruz. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
BENJAMIN KAWAI LIMAHAI, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired operating engineer. Survived by sons, Benjamin Jr. and Benedict; daughter, Blossom Rohas; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, John. Service 11 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church, Waimanalo; reception to follow at 41-271 Huli St., Waimanalo. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
MELISSA A. LOPES, 63, of Ka'a'awa, died Jan. 28, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, David; daughter, Vanessa; sister, Roberta Kapai; brother, Derrick Lebenz; three grandchildren. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
YOSHIYUKI MOMOTOMI, 84, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 10, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. Retired heavy equipment mechanic at Schofield Barracks. Survived by wife, Sunako; son, Roy; daughter, Sandra; brother, Shigeto. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MOMOYO MURANAKA, 86, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 10, 2003. Born in Lahaina. A Lahaina Cannery employee and Household DeVille general manager. Survived by daughters, Elaine Nakamura, Ethel Fujii, Edna Makiya and Dorothy Oshiro; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Lahaina Shingon Mission; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow at the church social hall. Urn burial 10:30 a.m. Monday at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
TATSUMI "BUSTER" NISHIMURA, 85, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Waialua. Retired from Barbers Point Naval Air Station. Survived by wife, Masako; son, Richard; daughter, Pearl Wiedlin; four grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth and Shigeru; sisters, Eleanor Ukishima, Pat Takemoto and Ruth Umemoto. Private service held. No monetary offering. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
EDNA FERN PAKELE, 64, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 4, 2003. Born in Rome, N.Y. A registered nurse at Tripler Army Medical Center working as a case manager for the Exceptional Family Member Program. Survived by husband, James Jr.; sons, James III and Joey; seven grandchildren; brothers, Lynn and John Killingbeck; sisters, Ruth Vanbroklyn and Marie Vanspanj. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at 'Aiea United Methodist Church; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
EDWARD MATHEW POMROY, 83, of Berlin, Germany, originally of Honolulu, died Nov. 27, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Active military career in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Survived by wife, Ingeborg; sons, Edward and Melvin; hanai sons, George Oana, Francis Reis, and John Reis; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
FRANKI GRANT POTTORFF, 50, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in San Diego, Calif. Employed as a maid. Survived by wife, LyAnn; mother, Virginia Brown; brother, Jon. Service 4 to 7 p.m Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Scattering of ashes at sea 9 a.m. Saturday at Mala Wharf next to Lahaina Jodo Mission Church. Beach attire. Lei welcome.
FA'AUSITINA LAGITUAIVA SAGOTE, three month infant daughter of Moe and Lagituaiva Sagote, of Faga'alu, American Samoa, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Faga'alu, American Samoa. Also survived by brother, Iuogafa; sisters, Elisapeta, Ma'atulimanu Ole Falesa; grandparents, Elisapeta and Tu'ufuli Mapu and Iuogafa Sagote. Burial in American Samoa. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
PETER SAKARAKA, 63, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Lucille; son, Blair; brothers, the Rev. Elder Saualegogo, Charles, Etisone, Enele, the Rev. Pastor Isakara, Andrew and Eniko; hanai brothers, Viliamu Siaosi and Malala Pei; sisters, Fagotaitaielua and Meleselese Ma'o; grandchild, Hananiah. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MILTON "SOL" SOLOMON, 60, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Hala'ula, Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired waiter for various hotels and restaurants in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Margaret Gusman; brothers, Richard Jr. and Fred Solomon, and George Gusman Jr.; sisters, Margie Duanas and Flora Tobby. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
LAFOAINA IOSEFA TE'I, 31, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in American Samoa. Survived by mother, Alaisea; brothers, Aluese, David and Misi; grandmother, Lauagaia Taufate'e. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Wai'anae United Methodist Church. Burial in American Samoa. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
WILLIAM CULLEN TOBEN, 82, of Mililani, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Duluth, Minn. Retired U.S. Army first sergeant. Survived by wife, Shirley Whittington; daughter, Diane Brim; son, William; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Weitensteiner. Mass 3 p.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
MELVIN LOUIS KANE UWEKOOLANI SR., 55, of Waiehu, Maui, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Betty Jane "BJ"; sons, Melvin Jr. and Dillon; daughter, Malicia "Tita," Danyel Barcai and Rose; brothers, John Jr., Wildred and Stanley; sisters, Cynthia Yap and Pamela Villiarimo; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m to noon Monday at the mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.
COREY KUMAKI WATANABE, 33, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Gary Watanabe and Linda Fujimoto-Watanabe; sister, Dana; niece, Kayla; grandmother, Hanako. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
LAM HING YIP, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Chung Shan, China. Survived by sons, Michael and Sam; daughter, Kam Chin Cheang; sister, Sam Mui Tse; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
VELMA YODER, 80, of Pukalani, Maui, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Sherwood, Ohio. Survived by husband, Elmer; children, Charlotte Dennis, Sheila Sorenson, Sharon Torres, Marilee Bos, Myron, Merlin, Art, Mark and Kevin; sisters, Sarah Miller and Esther Delagrange; brother, Isaac; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; cremation to follow. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday at Hale O Ka'ula, 262 Anuhea Place, Pukalani. Directions: (808) 572-8274.
