Posted on: Friday, January 17, 2003

Obituaries

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HARRY H. ADOLPHO SR., 81, of Kailua, died Dec. 23, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by daughters, Roselyn Engleman, Dolores Rodrigues, Sheba Palama and Harriet Kepaa; sons, William, Harry Jr., Thomas and Joseph; sisters, Rose Adolpho, Mary Afong and Katherine Barlahan; 24 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m today at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

GLADYS KAMAKAKUOKALANI 'AINOA BRANDT, the revered Hawaiian kupuna who was influential in everything from the revival of Hawaiian traditions to the shake-up of the Kamehameha Schools trustee system and the creation of the University of Hawai'i's Hawaiian Studies Center, died Wednesday at the age of 96. Brandt is survived by daughter Lorita Gladys Wichman, wife of Bruce Wichman, both of Ha'ena, Kauai; grandchildren Fred Blake Conant of Connecticut and Christopher Conant of Honolulu, David Brandt Wichman of New York City; Warren Wichman of Waimea, Kaua'i; Randolph Wichman of Wailua, Kaua'i; Anthony Wichman of Koloa, Kaua'i; Stephen Wichman of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; and Lisa Kamakakuokalani Wisotzky of Haydenville, Mass.; nephew Frank Brandt of Honolulu, and 11 great-grandchildren. The family requests no monetary donations, flowers or gifts be made at the memorial service, but that donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hawai'i-Pacific Headquarters, 2370 Nu'uanu Ave., Honolulu 96813. Brandt was a cancer survivor and had served as a fundraiser and volunteer for the cancer society.

LEONA C. DELISO, 66, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ilikai hotel employee. Survived by husband, John; sons, Leonard, Henry, Thomas and Alan Carreira; daughters, Thelma Kawelo and Lona Kainoa; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, William Brash; hanai sisters, Velma Awana and Lola Mathias. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

HAROLD STEPHEN EDWARDS, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 7, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired state accountant. Survived by sons, James, and Kirk Ferreira; daughter, Joycelyn Kaanapu; brother, Walter; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

MARY JANE FRANCO, 78, of Makawao, Maui. died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Edward; sons, Edward and Clayton; daughters, Karen Canha, Sharon Vegas, Phyllis Freitas, Marilyn Higa and Lynette Kaona; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Isabel Diego, Helen Amoral, Violet Pszyk, Lorraine Amoral, Nancy Medeiros, Cressie Medeiros and Hazel Vegas; brothers, Tony, Henry and Raymond Silva. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Joseph Church, Maui; service 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.

EDYTHE SHIZUKO FUJINAKA, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired executive secretary for the State Library. Survived by husband, Van; sons, Kenneth, Leighton and Richard; daughters, Vera Vallesteros and Susan Yamamoto; brothers, Kenneth and Authur Nakagami; sister, Sachiko Kita; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

HELEN CHONG BOK HAHN, 63, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in Seoul, Korea. Owner of B.Y.C. Babywear and Cosmetic Shop. Survived by husband, Tai Suk; sons, Michael and Edwin; two grandchildren; brother, Kyong Yong; sisters, Chong Cha Chung and Chong Il Standerwick. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

PHILLIP KAWAIOLENA HATORI JR., 81, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired electrician for Oakland Naval Base. Survived by wife, Louise; daughters, Beatrice Anderson, Phyllis McCory, Lurline Woolard, Monica, Inez, Frances, Josephine, Rose, Sarah and Lee Ann; sons, Phillip III and Issac; brothers, Richard, George and Arthur Goings and Homer; sisters, Daisy Sherwood, Gladys Onishi, Margaret Colon, Phyllis Pahukoa and Bonnie Pamatigan; stepfather, Richard Goings Sr.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Kane'ohe Congregation Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

HENRY GARDNER HOOPER, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2003. Born in Chariton, Iowa. U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and retired U.S. Army major. Retired Honolulu liquor inspector. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Ana Fosdick; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KATHLEEN "PAT" NAPIHAA KEKAHUNA, 76, of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 13, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Moses Napihaa Jr. and Wayne and Clesson Napihaa; daughters, Gay Crawford, Joy Kealoha, Cynthia Brown and Angie Shimizu; 25 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Patubo, Frances Gregs, Jean Smith, Juliet Evergonzado and Connie Warmoth. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

MYLO KEHAULANI OILILAA-O'BRIEN, infant son of Daniel "Kehau" O'Brien Jr. and Chastity Oili Laa, died Jan. 4, 2003. Also survived by brother, Kalauokekoa; grandparents, Bobbie Beter-Moses, Daniel O'Brien, Laura and Vernon Perreira; great-grandparents, Marion O'Brien, Margaret and Alan Manosa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park.

RAMONA "GAY" NAKAPALAHULU LACADEN, 74, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 3, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired state worker. Survived by husband, Estanislao; sons, Stanley, Charles and Ernesto; daughters, Bernadette Panui, Doreen Jona, Carlene Olguin, Juanita Lasconia and Theresa Salva; 30 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Kamalii, Roseline Panoke and Cecelia Gante; brothers, David Kuhia and Thomas Kamalii Jr. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

JAMES BA FOOK LAU, 93, of Honolulu, died Jan. 7, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, James Bung, John Mailolo and Leonard Jesse; daughters, Wanda Rohrbach, Diana Welch and Carolyn Olaso; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Mun Chong and Fookie; sisters, Ngit Moi and Ester Wilkerson. Visitation 6 p.m Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

SEAN KAUAI LYNCH, 24, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 18, 2002. Born in Bantry, Ireland. General manager of South Pacific Produce. Survived by mother, Frances Kauai-Lynch; father, Leo; brothers, Paul and Rory; sister, Tara. Inurnment 10 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. UH Dance Club memorial on Jan. 26. Call 550-4888 for details. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ANDRES MABANAG MABANAG, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2003. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Moises and Rogelio; daughters, Elena Resmenia, Galicia Abad, Melani Mabanag and Elia Ubaldo; brothers, German and Arsenio; sister, Gregoria Colcol; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m today at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the mortuary; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

JAMES A. MARCIEL SR., 91, of Kailua, O'ahu, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired production controller shipbuilder at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard with 43 years of service. Survived by sons, James Jr. and Thomas; daughters, Anita Williams and Patricia Mendiola; hanai son, Freeman Allen; hanai daughter, Dotchie Alo; sister Marie Cabrinha; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild. Visitation noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 1:30 p.m. Burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers; donations to Saint Louis High School or one's favorite charity. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KENT NORIO MATSUNO, 63, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired customs housebroker for United Parcel Service. Survived by wife, Leslie; sons, Tad and Mark; daughter, Wendy Manuel; brothers, Kiyoshi, Hiromu, Miyuki, Hitoshi and James; sister, Alice; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ELLEN ETSUKO OHTA, 90, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 14, 2003. Born in Kohala. Homemaker. Survived by sons, David and Myles; hanai son, Richard Fujinaga; seven grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

IDA P. PEDRO, 81, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Nicholas Jr.; daughters, Monica Herman and Bernadine Florendo; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Augustine and Leroy Perry; sisters, Marie Perry and Pearl Pratt. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CONSTANCIA GALAPON RAMORAN, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Member of Bacarraneos. Survived by sons, Johnny, Rafael and Felix; daughters, Maria Ramscal, Lourdes Felipe and Rosabella White; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Church, Maui; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ERMA JEAN ORNELLAS RODRIGUES, 58, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Pastele maker. Survived by daughter, Theresa Moniz; five grandchildren; great-grandchild; hanai grandchild; brothers, George and Walter "Fats" Moniz, and Pio Villegas Jr.; sisters, Diane Medeiros and Virginia Domligan; companion Federick Paishon Jr.; parents, Pio and Emily Villegas. Service 10 a.m. today at Lualualei Beach Park. Call 696-5296 for more information. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MAGDALENA "MAGGIE" DELA CERNA SEBETICH, 79, of Mililani, died Jan. 7, 2003. Born in Waialua. Retired warehouse supervisor with Wigwam Stores. Survived by husband, Steve; sons, Ronald and Steve; daughters, Lorraine Boner, Stephanie Garcia and Leonora "Tweety" Babino; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; brothers, Larry Dela Cerna and Cleto Heloca. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

YUKICHI "GEORGE" (YAGO "HEASAGI") TERUYA, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2003. Retired landlord. Born in Waiakea, Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Yoshino; son, Dexter; daughters, Linda, and Iris Teruya-Mita; seven grandchildren; brothers, Shinichi and Shinyei; sisters, Haruko Uehara, Yoshiko Uehara, Tomiko, Kikue Uehara, Miyoko Kinjo and Toyoko Takara. Service 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

SHIGEYO URATA, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Hawa'i. Homemaker. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Blanche Kutsunai; brother, Dr. Shohei Shirai; four grandchildren; great-grandson. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.