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.
HARRY J. CLARK JR., a pilot in World War II and owner of Genavco Air Cargo, died Feb. 14. He was 77. See story.
SAMUEL JOSEPH AKUI, 92, of Kailua, died Feb. 19, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of Kalihi Print Shop. Survived by son, Samuel; daughters, Ida "Kay" Chun and Katherine "Lei" Hanapi; brothers, Henry and Jacob Raposa; sisters, Agnes Daniluck and Elizabeth Puulei; seven grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
YICK CHAN, 81, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by friend, Carol Drew; daughters, Faith and Shea; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters. Graveside service 11 a.m Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
HUMPHREY YAU GUN CHANG, 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Postal Service employee. Survived by brothers, Jack, Gordon and Thomas; sisters, May Wilkinson. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
FRANCES FERRARA, 83, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Feb. 19, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Custodian for Holy Cross School and Church. Survived by sons, Andrew, Voss Fernandes and Patrick Sr.; sisters, Eva Winser and Marie Conte; grandchildren, Lisa Dela Cruz, Jordan and Nani Fernandes, Julie Ferrar-Jones, Fran Basuel, PJ Ferrara and Marla Davis; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2:45 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church; Mass 3 p.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
GWENDOLYN ACHIU FU, 70, of Waialua, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Honolulu. President of Kung Sheong Doo Society and director of the Chung Shan Association of Hawai'i. Survived by husband, George; daughter, Debra Siu; two grandsons; a great-grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Catholic prayer service 12:30 p.m; burial 2 p.m at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
CLIFFORD "CLIFF" MASAO HAYASHI, 54, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Branch manager for Familian Northwest. Survived by wife, Suzel; daughter, Jennifer Ashimine; son, Clint; grandson, Ty Ashimine; mother, Yasuko; sister, Jane Ewell. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
DAISY "MOM" HIDALGO, 46, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A room attendant at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Survived by husband, Feliciano; sons, Donald, Frederick, Dennis and Frank; parents, Modesto and Leonarda Tumpap; brothers, Oliver, Catalino, Wilson, Johny and Marlow Tumpap; sisters, Elisa, Emelda, Rosalina, Emilia and Loyda Tumpap. Visitation 9:30 a.m. today at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire.
DORIS EMI KASHIMOTO, 57, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i, Retired secretary for First Hawaiian Bank Main Branch. Survived by sons, Ken and Colby; stepmother, Elsie Oki; grandson, Cole; granddaughter, Kasie; brother, George Oki. Visitation 7:30 p.m Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 8:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
YOSHIE H. KOGA, 76, of Pearl City, died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Retired U.S. Postal Service clerk. Survived by husband, Suketoshi; son, Dave; daughter, Daphne Fujii; five grandchildren; brothers, Soko, Haruo and Ronald Higa; sisters, Diane Hustace and Sueko Yoshishige. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MARGARET K. LEONARD, 61, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Forrest, Harry, Jonathan and Robert; daughter, Margaret Garcia; mother, Hazel Holstein; brother, Larry Holstein; sisters, Momi Lyman; seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
PALO ANTONIO LOPEZ, 40, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Mexico. Survived by family. Service 3 p.m. today at Unity Church of Hawai'i. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
CHARLES CHITOSHI MURABAYASHI, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in Waialua. Retired licensed practical nurse for Hawai'i State Hospital. Survived by daughter, Naomi Inouye; two grandchildren; brothers, Harris, Harry and Albert. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MASAO "PETER" NAKANO, 90, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 3, 2003. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired Waipahu High School teacher. Survived by wife, Tomiye; daughter, Kristine Saiki; son, Stephen; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; brothers, Roy and Herbert; sisters, Joyce Funamoto and Shirley Nakamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
SIXTO NUESTRO NUESTRO, 86, of Kapolei, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Indang, Cavita, Philippines. Retired from Military Services Department at Barbers Point Naval Air Station and JC Penney at Pearlridge. Survived by wife, Teodora; son, Captain Carmelo; daughter, Erlinda Rocillo; grandchildren, Michael, Alvin, Anna Lizza, Michelle, Melodie Ann and Gene Roger; six great-grandchildren; sister, Antonia Vida. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Church; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
FELICIDAD SOBREPENA ORDONEZ, 72, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 2003. Born in San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines. Survived by husband, Flordelino; son, Melvin; sister, Regina Sobrepena; brothers, Felipe and Paulino Sobrepena; grandchildren, Mae, Brent and Marites. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Mass noon; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
GEORGE PULLEN PEED III, 48, of Orlando, Fla., died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A CNA Insurance of Maitland employee. Survived by wife, Linda; son, Robert; twin daughters, Shauna and Ashley; brothers, Brooks and Robert. Service 4 p.m Tuesday at Woodbury Presbyterian Church, Orlando. Guest register and condolences may be made at www.baldwinfairchildfuneral.com. Arrangements by Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home.
JEROME LENJI SAITO, 85, of Pearl City, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired machinist for Gaspro. Survived by son, Milton; daughters, Vivian Oyama, Blanche Sarae and Kathleen Nagato; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Florence Sora. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
FRANCIS WISE SANBORN, 62, of Kane'ohe and Yongsan, South Korea, died Feb. 17, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Contract specialist for the U.S. Army Contracting Command Korea. Survived by wife, Hyejin; son, Lloyd; daughters, Sherrilyn and Farrah Almazan; brothers, Vernon, Rodney "Roy" and Herman; half brother, Robert Spencer; half sister, Charlotte; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waikalua Chapel 2nd Ward; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
ROBERT LEONARD UNGER, 77, of Kealakehe, Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Inglewood, Calif. Retired charter boat captain. Survived by sons, Rusty, Jimmy and John; grandson; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren. Gathering 10 a.m. today at Honokohau Harbor fuel dock. Scattering of ashes. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
MASARU "ROBERT" YOSHIZUMI, 84, of Pearl City, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A U.S. Army World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Toki; sons, Robert and Daniel; daughters, Joyce Nakashima and Elaine Kay; brother, Masakasu "Larry"; sister, Grace Nakagawa; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
VICTORIA "AUNTIE BEA" YRIZARRY, 86, of Waipahu, died Feb. 2, 2003. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Member of United Puerto Rican Association. Survived by son, Anthony; daughter, Shirley Mendez; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
