Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
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.
Services will be held Saturday for LITA LOWEA CARRILLO COOK of Waimanalo, known to many in Hawai'i and around the world as "the queen of the pa'u riders." See story.
Retired Navy Capt. THOMAS H. MCGLAUGHLIN, who served as an aide to President John F. Kennedy, commanded a destroyer in the Vietnam War and directed naval operations for the Pacific Command, died Feb. 18 in Honolulu. He was 75. See story.
Friends and colleagues of the late GEORGE CHAPLIN, former editor of The Advertiser, are invited to an informal gathering and reception in his honor from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway. See story.
GLADYS KIMSEU AMOY, 85, died Feb. 18, 2003. Born in Kawaihae, Hawai'i. An employee of the state archives, and retired from Bishop Estate. Survived by daughter, Wallette Shidler; sisters, Ruby Field and Harriet Soong; brothers, Ah Chong Goo, and Carl, Kenneth, Herbert and Simon Kimseu; granddaughter, Summer Lei Shidler. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. March 5 at Diamond Head Mortuary; memorial service 1 p.m. No flowers; donations to Imiola Congregational Church, P.O. Box 669, Kamuela, HI 96743.
FREDERICK TSUKUMO ARAI, 80, of Waipahu, died Feb. 22, 2003. Born in Pu'unene. Maui. Retired owner of Arai Wholesaler. Survived by daughters, Doreen Kageura, Joanne Yamane and Renee; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy Araki, Rose Ohashi, Mildred Nitta and Harriet Goshi. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
REMIGIO FELIPE BARTOLOME, 87, of Ke'eau, Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Bugasi, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Independent papaya worker. Survived by son, Marcelino; daughters, Teresa Flores and Carlina; brothers, Pasqual and Martin; sister, Julie Martinez; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Cemetery Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
EMERENCIA "MERING" BARAYUGA RAQUEL BLAS, 54, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2003. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Treasurer of Rogelio Blas Contracting Services. Survived by husband, Tony; sons, Erwin, Edward and Michael; father, Justo Raquel; brothers, Virgilio, Arsenio, Florentino, Paterno and Jerry Raquel; sisters, Anastacia Tagalan, Monica Watson and Angie Raquel. Visitation 6 p.m Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; prayer service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
DOUGLAS WOODBURY BOE, 57, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2003. Born in Santa Monica, Calif. Owner of Pacific Industrial Pipe. Survived by wife, Monica; daughters, Kimi, Lia and Sarah; mother, Eleanor; brothers, Michael, Barron and Tom; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hawai'i Children's Cancer Foundation. Aloha attire.
WILLIAM KALEIOPAPA BUCHANAN JR., 85, of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by companion, Miriam "Nani" Leong; sons, William III and Anthony "Moku"; daughters, Lorraine Villoria and Elizabeth "Kalai" Ghose; brother, Alexander; sister, Harriet Dennison; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Sophia Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kanakaloloa Cemetery. Arrangements by Moloka'i Mortuary, Inc.
FELIMON "JUN JUN" ECHALAS CACHO, 32, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Alexter; mother, Natividad "Echalas" Pasion; grandmother, Herminia Echalas. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m Friday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 8 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
DONN WENDELL CARLSMITH, 73, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Partner in the law firm of Carlsmith Ball LLP. Survived by son, Harvey Scott; daughter, Kandy; granddaughter, mother, Edith; brother, C. Duane; sister; Edith Gayle; friend, Charman Akina. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
EDITH YOU KYAU CHEW, 104, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Retired clerk. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughter, Ethel Chang; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Edward "Turkey" Chang. Visitation 5 p.m Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 12:45 p.m Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire.
KURT KEALA HELE O KOOLAU CHING, 17, of Hau'ula, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Kailua. Senior at Kahuku High School. Survived by parents, Patrick and Cindy; brother, Brandon Ikaika Ching; grandparents, Godfrey and Charlotte Ching, John and Sandra Kupahu Sr.; great-grandmother, Harriet Wagner. Gathering of fellowship and healing 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kahuku High School gymnasium; memorial service and celebration of life 7 p.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
CAROLINA "CAROL" GUILLERA FUENTES, 67, of Waipahu, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Luzon, Philippines. Survived by daughters, Fredelyn Semitara, Marietta Roxas and Gemma Alvia; brother, Honorio Guillera; grandchildren, Chantel, Millard Jr. and Benjamin Semitara, Marie Kris and Christy Alvia. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
MAXINE NAOMI IMAMOTO, 67, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Honolulu. George's Inn bartender. Survived by sons, Herbert and Stephen; daughters, Stephanie Lono, Denise Kaneshiro and Jade; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Harold "Bobo" Keyes; sisters, Emmaleen "Chic" Contrades and Marvaleen "Midge" Tampon; companion, Apo Dole-Artuyo; stepmother, Chau Keyes; half brother, Michael Keyes. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
PETRA ALCORAN JOAQUIN, 78, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Feb. 18, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Dennis, Patrick, Lazaro "Dong" and Stanley; daughters, Julie Kidani and Fidela "Del" Salazar; hanai son, Robin Lorenzo; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five hanai grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Kamuela. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.
RAYMOND MASATOSHI KAMAURA, 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, May; son, Alan; granddaughter, Taryn. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
HIROSHI KAMIMURA, 82, of Pearl City, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired material inspector for the federal government at Pearl Harbor Naval Supply Center. Member of 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company K. Survived by wife, Elsie; daughter, Janis; brothers, Walter, Kenneth and William; sisters, Hanako and Mary. Visitation 3 p.m Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Aloha attire.
EDWARD BOKUYASU KANESHIRO, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired foreman at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after 25 years of service and retired city building inspector with 10 years of service. Survived by wife, Henrietta; daughters, Karen Kanda and Renee Fujitami; sons, Dennis and Allan; brother, Sadao; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Casual attire.
GEORGE RIYOJI KISHI, 83, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Real estate broker for Real Estate Acquisition. Survived by wife, Kay; sons, Robert and Melvin; grandson, Tyler; brothers, Hiroshi, Yasutami, Watami and Nori; sister, Shizuno. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
TAKESHI MATSUKI, 94, of Pearl City, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired produce truck driver for Paradise Shippers. Survived by sons, Henry and Walter; daughters, Amy Takehara and Jeanne Nishimura; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Harry; sister, Bertha Shikada. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
JANE FUJIKO MATSUNAGA, 83, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired seamstress. Survived by son, Mike; two grandchildren; brother, Walter Takeuchi; sister, Eunice Higa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
LEI LEIKO MATSUSHITA, 45, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 18, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Gladys and Robert; brother, Keith; hanai son, Oscar; grandmother, Florence Hasegawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
JULIANNE MAILELANI NOA MERRILL, 50, of Dededo, Guam, formerly of Waimanalo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Mental Health Department of Guam employee. Survived by husband, Fritzen; sons, John Noa, Timothy Noa, Christopher and Alaka'i; daughter, Lanihau; one grandson; brothers, Ronald and Henry; sisters, Suzanne Labenia, Joanne Jones, and Rhoda Martin. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers.
VICTOR "JAY" DAVID MONIZ JR., 48, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 19, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by sisters, Annabel Honda, Vicky Hussey, Sandra Herbias, Sharmaine Kam and Cynthia Koide. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
MATSUYO NAKASONE, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Member of Door of Faith. Survived by daughter, Amy Komatsu; five grandchildren; great-grandchild. Visitation 11 a.m Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
FRANCES MIDORI NISHIKI, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired sales clerk for ABC Stores. Survived by sons, Wayne and John; eight grandchildren; Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
GENEVA MARIE OLMSTEAD, 83, of Waipahu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Oklahoma. Member of Church of Christ. Survived by daughters, Joyce Finley and Donna; sister, Dorothy Wilson; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Service in Albuquerque, N.M., at a later date. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
EUGENE LeROY ORTIZ, 65, of Placentia, Calif, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A cable technician. Survived by wife, Darlene; father, Ruben; daughters, Rachel Alamillo and Rene Lattenhauer; sons, Reed and Russel; sister, Gail Nakamatsu; eight grandchildren. Service and burial held in California. Arrangements by McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton, Calif.
ERLINDA TAMAYO PABLO, 56, of Honolulu, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Roly; brothers, Pompey and Jaime Tamayo; sisters, Juana Leyva and Maria Santos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m Visitation also 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
CONCEICAO "CONNIE" RITA, 82, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Feb. 21, 2003. Born in Madeira, Portugal. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Maria Arakaki; stepson, Nelson; stepdaughters, Bernice and Patricia Silva, Pricilla Ruiz and Stella Burgess; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church; service 11 a.m.; interment to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
SATOSHI SAKATA, 82, of Waialua, died Feb. 14, 2003. Born in Kawailoa, O'ahu. Retired crushing plant operator for Waialua Sugar Plantation. Survived by wife, Sumie; son, Glenn; daughter, Wendy; grandchildren, Gayleen, Gavin and Brandon; brothers, Satoru and Tom "Toru"; sisters, Kimie Furuyama and Kiyoko Sato. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
JOAN KIMIKO SATO, 85, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired self-employed beautician doing business as Mo'ili'ili Beauty Salon. Survived by sons, Stephen and Glenn; daughter, Carolyn Kimura; four grandchildren; brother, Kenji Kanemura; sister, Leatrice Fujii. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MARY MATSUKO SHINBARA, 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Glenn and Wayne; daughter, Lynn Shiroma; brother, Alfred Irikura; sister, Takako Irikura; two grandchildren. Memorial service 6 p.m. Friday at Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RAYMOND HIDEYOSHI SHIOJI, 66, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Manager for Income Tax Services Corp. Survived by son, Ron; daughter, Kathy Nakasone; four grandchildren; mother, Masako; brother, James; sisters, Jean Torikawa, Fay Sekiya and Claire Treat. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
ROBERT LLOYD STROH, 66, of Kailua, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A retired Honolulu Fire Department firefighter. Survived by wife, Patricia; daughters, Pauline and Roberta Bernert; sister, Carol Stanley. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
KATSUKO TAKAHASHI, 83, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired Kaua'i Surf Hotel employee. Survived by sons, Glenn, Dennis and Darrel; five grandchildren; brothers, Toshio, Takeshi, Shizuo, James, Duke and Stanley Kobayashi; sister, Kikue Inouye, Katie Urabe and Itsue Ikebara. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
CAROLYN TAMAKI WATANABE, 89, of Honolulu, died Feb. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Member of Koganji Temple. Survived by son, Dan; stepsons, Tetsui and Saburo; sister, Betsy Funatsu. Memorial service 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
JOHN HIROSHI YAHIKU, 77, of Pearl City, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired federal Pearl harbor Public Works Center planner/estimator, and member Military Intelligence Service, C Company. Survived by wife, Naoko; son, Glenn; daughters, Annette Guerrero and Lisa Yahiku-Hiromoto; granddaughter, Kristine Guerrero; brother, Masao; sister, Fusako Omine. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ISEKO KUROKAWA YANAGISAWA, 86, formerly of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Feb. 17. Born in 'Umikoa, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Wilfred, Roderic, and Keith; daughters Elinor Leialoha and Arlene Osborn; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mickey and Edward Kurokawa; sisters, Chris Toyama, May Fukutomi, and Evelyn Ishisaka. Services 1:00 p.m. tomorrow at Orange County Buddhist Church, Anaheim, Calif.
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 9 a.m. today at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
