Obituaries

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VIOLA "RUTH" ORCUTT BACON, the dean of Hawai'i piano instructors who instilled the love of music in countless youths, died Feb. 22. She was 103. See story.

SUENO "JANET" ARAKI, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 18, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Member of the Taishoji Soto Mission. Survived by sons, Samuel and Derrick; daughter, Patricia; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.

STACIE WAYNETTE BELLINO, 35, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, died Feb. 19, 2003. Born in Bexar County, Texas. A waitress. Survived by sons, Dylan and Dalton Delo Santos; daughter, Virginia Dewey; mother, Donna Wilson; father, Franklin; grandfather, Clemy Martin; companion, Barry Hennings. Celebration of life 5 p.m today at Ho'okena Beach, Kona, Hawai'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary—Kona.

ANATALIA "NELLIE" CABLAYAN, 78, of Pearl City, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Royal Grove Hotel employee. Survived by daughter, Elnora Cachola; sisters, Vicki Caba, Emiliana Cabotaje and Antonina Andaya; two grandsons. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

CONSTANCIO GUERRERO CACACTIN, 43, of Honolulu, died Feb. 11, 2003. Born in Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Employed at La Pietra Town Houses. Survived by wife, Elynor; son, Stanley; daughter, Conelyn; father, Henry Kakatin; brothers Pablito and Henry Kakatin and Nestor Guerrero; sisters, Adelina Ragasa, Remy Areniego and Susana. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

DAYTON FRANCIS CAPLE, 84,of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2003. A retired U.S. Army colonel. General manager with Mike McCormack Realtors. Survived by wife, Lucy; daughters, Charlee Abrams and Stephanie Doughty; three grandchildren; great-grandchild. Visitation 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Inurnment at a later date.

LUM SAM CHANG, 101, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Dr. Thomas, Francis, Dr. Henry and Dr. Joseph; daughters, Anita Paz, Veronica Murashige and Dr. Barbara; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

VIRGINIA MAE "GINNI" CLEMMENS, 66, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Evergreen Park, Ill. Blues and folk singer/songwriter. Survived by sister, Maxine Friday; brother, Tim Friday; Celebration of life 3 p.m Sunday at Paulueau Bach (White Rock), Maui. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ILC-Lambda Aloha, P.O. Box 790238, Pa'ia, Hi 96779. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MODESTA "LAGRING" "MILA" CADIZ COLLADO, 54, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 4, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Employed at WalMart in Kunia. Survived by sons, Alberto Baxa and Sonny; grandson, Kee Baxa; granddaughter, Brandi Baxa; brothers, Jose and Mamerto Cadiz; sisters, Anding Queja and Inocencia Cadiz; niece, Rosario Castor. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m Sunday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m Monday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

HIROKO "HARUKO" CORPUZ, 75, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Keopu, North Kona. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Rex and Roy; daughters, Rebecca Brotherson, Dale and Geraldine; hanai sisters, Nancy Kurihara and Harue Koga; granddaughter. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo, Kona, Hawai'i; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Kona.

MARGIE MASUKO FUKUTOMI, 65, of Los Angeles, died Jan. 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Standard Oil Company of California employee. Survived by husband, Roy; son, Gregory; grandson, Harrison Hart Fukutomi; brother, Herbert Kono; sisters, Violet Izumi, Irene Morikawa, May Kamiya and Frances Inoue. Private service held. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary Inc.

ELSIE KIMIKO FURUNO, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary for Convalescent Center of Honolulu. Survived by husband, Richard; sons, Alan and Brian; daughter, Linda and Diane Mogi; brother, James Yamada. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DONOVAN ALLIN 'OILIPULELOKANOEAUAUALII HAO, 5, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Attended Waiau Hawaiian Immersion School. Survived by parents, Allin and Yardley Preuc; sisters, Kiley Hao and Symany Correa; grandmother, Linda Preuc; grandfathers, Clifford Freitas and Samuel Bernard Sr. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at New Life United Pentecostal Church; service 11:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

MAKI HASHIMOTO, 100, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Worked in the "Hoe Hana Gang" for Na'alehu Hutchison Plantation Company. Survived by daughters Bessie Shintaku, Ethel Ogata, Jane Fukushima and Edna; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Monday at Homelani Memorial Park.

KAREN HERGOTT, 47, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Pennsylvania. Survived by husband, Steven; mother, Margaret Conway; sister, Kathy Haines; brothers, Jim and Paul Conway. Celebration of life service 4 p.m Sunday at Hope Chapel in Kihei. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aloha House. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

HATSUKO HIRAOKA, 95, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, George, Calvin and Horace; daughters, Hideko Kaneshiro, Helen Takeuchi and Janet Kobayashi; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Shizue Komoda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOHN W. HUDGINS, 70, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 12, 2003. Born in Esom Hill, Ga. Retired U.S. Marine Corps gunnery sergeant. Survived by wife, Sumie; sons, Dale and Tommie; daughters, Mary Kawakami and Kimmie Delorenzo; hanai brother, Bertram Wong; brothers, Arthur and David; sister, Shirley; nine grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Koolau Baptist Church. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

JEREMIAH KALA HUIHUI, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Judy; daughter, Leilani Garza; stepdaughters, Cheryl Fernandez, Jill Lauterbach, Michelle Routt and Renee Lauterbach; sons, Jeremiah, Franklin and Michael; brothers, Henry and Abel; sister, Rachael; 29 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes 11 a.m Saturday at Baby Makapu'u Beach Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HENRY IAELA, 74, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 23, 2003. Born in Honokahua, Maui. Retired U.S. Army sergeant. Survived by daughter, Carmen Matsuura; son, Robert; sisters, Edith Gifford and Yvonne; brother, Raymond; granddaughter, Aubrey. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

FRANCIS LEE IRISH, 72, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 21, 2003. Born in Burlington, Vt. Survived by wife, Beatrice; daughter, Darlene Asuncion; stepson, Frank Locker; stepdaughter, Judi Alameda; granddaughters, Alyssa, Leilani and Jessica. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

YOSHIIO ISHIZAKI, 73, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2003. Employed by Island Taxi and Mid Pac Lumber Co. for 30 years. Survived by wife, Winona; sons, Miles and Steven Nunies; stepchildren, Henry, Cecelia, Bernard and Herman Nunies, Doreen Kaapanui, Sterling Nunies, Cheryl Kahai, Debra Kelly, Daniel Naholowaa, Charlotte Esparza and Charlene Naholowaa; brothers, Kenju and Takura Tokuno, Hisao Ishizaki, Masato, Noburo and Edward; sisters, Chiyono Rogue and June Nakachi; 42 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou O Ke Akua. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Sunrise Cremation & Burial Society, Henderson, Nev.

MALICIO JACOBO, 76, of San Francisco, formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired merchant seaman. Survived by sons, Guy and Keith; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

MARCELLA JOSE, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2003. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Retired salesclerk for Hilo Hattie. Survived by sons, Jay and Ed; daughters, Margarita Flores, Vivian Marrero, Bernadette Jantoc and Lucia Ching; brother, Lorenzo Ramos; sister, Josephine ; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m Saturday at Kaimuki Christian Church; service 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

ALMA TSUKIE KAGAMIDA, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2003, Born in Honolulu. Retired operations supervisor for Bank of Hawaii. Survived by brother, Robert. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

ISAAC KALEIKULA, 72, of Pearl City, died Feb. 16 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Kimberly Viliamu; son, Robert; nine grandchildren. Scattering of ashes noon Sunday at Ma'ili Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary,

AUMOA OLA MAHUAHUA KEAULANA, 67 of Waimanalo, died Feb. 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local #3. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Alexander and Arthur Naki, Orrel Lui Jr. and James Lui; daughters, Shirley Ann Lessary, Nancy Bulawan, Dorrel Engler and Ruby Loa; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three brothers, three sisters. Memorial service over the ashes 10 a.m. Saturday at the family residence, 41-219 Kauholokahiki St., Waimanalo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DANIEL KONG LUNG LO, 86, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 22, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard machinist. Survived by son, Luther; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers Moses and Paul; sisters, Mook Lan Winber, Rebecca Ching On and Betty Love. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

AGNES EMIKO ISHIZAKI LOOSE, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Ronald and Dennis Camarao; daughters, Veronica Lito and Brenda Graul; brother, Joseph Ignacio; sisters, Martha Martin, Eleanor Miguel and Emmogene Pacheco; grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire.

FUJIYOSHI MORIYAMA, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17 2003. Born in Fukuoka, Japan. Retired movie projectionist for Consolidated Amusement. Survived by wife, Hanako; son, Larry; daughters, Karen Nakaichi, Linda Agawa and Lorna Komoriya; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

VERNON HENRY NEVES, 75, of Kaimuki, died Feb. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by nieces, Patricia Johnson and Lia Neves; nephews, Thomas and David Neves and Raymond Johnson. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Monday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11:15 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

YASUKICHI "YOUNGIE" OSHIRO, 77, of Waipahu, died Feb. 10, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by wife, Hatsue; son, Chad; daughter, Donna; brother, Francis; sisters, Olga, Toshiko Tome, Karen Miyasato and Barbara Iha; grandchildren, Wendy Oyadomari, Van Oshiro and Jennifer Okimoto; great-grandchild, Dustyn Okimoto-Lunasco. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 10:45 a.m Monday at Mililani Memorial; Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

RAMONA KALEI KAUKEHA KALEI PALAOA OKEOPUOLANI PANOKE, 74, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Pan-American Airlines employee. Survived by sons, John and Harlon Dean, Herbert and Tait-Lindsey; daughters, Winifred Hodges, Gwendolyn "Kaili" Kaaua and Gemey "Anela" Chang; 38 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

MEKSOUVANH PHANTHANOUVONG, 49, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Laos. Survived by wife, Bounlieng; sons, Sisouphanh and Khaynava; daughters, Jade, Tyla, Chanthavilay, Inthava and Dolly; three grandchildren; brother, Champa. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Cremation to follow.

The Rev. CAROL CHUNG SONG, 76, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired United Church of Christ minister. Survived by husband, Leonard; grandsons, Michael and David Ishii. Memorial service 5 p.m. Sunday at Community Church of Honolulu; visitation and reception to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

LaRAE MARARA NIU-SULLIVAN, 33 and daughter, Kehaulani marie sullivan, 4, of West Valley City, Utah, formerly of La'ie, died Feb. 21, 2003. LaRae was born in Honolulu. A registered nurse. Kehaulani was born in Salt Lake City. They are survived by LaRae's husband, Brian; father, Sione Niu; brothers, David, Sione Jr. and Shaun; sister, Chantelle. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, La'ie 8th Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Sunday attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

PAIGE IWALANI LEIMAMO HI'ILEIPUILIMAKAMEHANAKEALOHAPAU'OLE TABAREJO, 1 month, of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i, died Feb. 23, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by parents, Aaron and Denise; brother, Aaron; sister, Teizha; grandparents, Frederick and Donna Tabarejo, Wesley Tailan and Juanita Ranker; great-grandparents, Esther Maeda, Dorothy "Tutu" Tailan and Dolores Tabarejo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kohala Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo.

JOHNELLE TAUALAI TAPU, 36, of Waipahu, died Feb. 22, 2003. Born in California. Survived by husband, Peniamina; sons, Peniamina Tapu Jr. and Kelly Tapu, Kata Jr.and Daniel Finau; daughter, Davelle Finau; brothers, Aiulu Manu Jr., Lawrence, Darrin and Vaigati Manu; sisters, Mena Manu, Ruby Fatuesi, Daniell Mapu, Lehua Vete, Jackie, Carolyn, Linelle and Linette Manu. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Waipahu; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOHN WILLIAM STANLEY "STANLEY" TEXEIRA SR., 74, of Waikapu, Maui, died Feb. 20, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired Royal Lahaina Resort cook. Survived by wife, Rosalina; sons, Noel, John, Thomas and Kelly Texeira, George and Andy Valdez; daughters, Theresa Hill and Denise Tanaka; brother, Gordon; sisters, Henrietta Demello, Winona Souza and Gladys Moniz; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m Monday at St. Ann Church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary.

Al "RUTH" YAMADA, 88, of Kailua, died Feb. 23, 2003, Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Member of the Community Church of Honolulu. Survived by sons, John, Armin and Gaius; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Samuel Mukaida; sister, Sarah Sogi. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m Saturday at the Community Church of Honolulu; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.