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.

FRANCES EMIKO ARAKAWA, 74, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 14, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Former employee of Sears and Kokokahi YWCA. Survived by daughters, Denise Arakawa and Debbie Nishimura; two grandchildren; brothers, Akiro Norimoto, Ralph and Stanley Shimoyama; sisters, Barbara Boone and Alice Murai. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Pali View Baptist Church; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ALEXANDRA LESTER ARMOUR, 56, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2003. Survived by mother, Julia; brother, Philip II; sister, Julia Walker. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box. 78342, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8342 or online at www.mdausa.org. Arrangements by Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park.

SABINA RAMONES ASUNCION, 84, of Mililani, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Tomas; sons, Palmarin and Rolando "Lando"; daughters, Rosita Ramelb and Luvi Saguibo; brothers, Simeon and Cesar Ramones; sisters, Agreda Acebo and Rosalia Lagadon; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka chapel; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Apostle and Evangelist Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

ELEANOR VALDEZ CACHOLA, 79, of Waipahu, died Jan. 14, 2003. Born in Rizal, Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by husband, Magno Sr.; son, Magno Jr.; daughters, Hermelina Espero, Wilma Mendoza and Elizabeth Cabaluna; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Felipe and Napoleon Valdez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Resurrection of the Lord Church, Waipahu; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

BETTY ASAYO DATE, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2003. Born in Waialua. Retired kitchen helper for Tsunkenjo Lunch House. Survived by son, Dennis; brother, Ben Ogawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

GABRIEL DOMINIC MARTINEZ DE LA CRUZ, infant son of Benjamin De La Cruz Jr. and Teresa Fulks, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brother, Justis; grandparents, Benjamin De La Cruz Sr., Caroline Bargas and Peggy Obadencio; great-grandparents, John and Lucy Bargas. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday at Poka'i Bay; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

HELARIO GANUELES ENTENDENCIA, 92, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 31, 2002. Born in the Philippines. A retired restaurant manager. Survived by wife, Eufenia; sons, Henry, Roy, Brian, Kalani, Eddie, Stanford, George, Andy and Sam; daughters, Lillian Gacita, Carleen Berry, Ruby Matafahi, Judy Entendencia, Momiala Hafoka and Mililani Crawmer; 42 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MAYA GAMUROT, 4 months old, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Jan. 13, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by parents, Tina Gamurot and Mohammed Hasan; sisters, Anuhea Pereira, Kuulei and Hokuala Gamurot; grandparents, Nelson and Vivian Gamurot. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary; prayer service 9 a.m.; reception to follow the service. Committal service 9 a.m. Friday at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

MELVIN ESTANISLAO HIPOLITO SR., 66, of Makawao, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born on O'ahu. Retired County of Maui superintendent of highways. Survived by wife, Gloria; sons, Mervin, Melvin "Tiger" Jr., Brian, and Kevin; daughters, Brenda Hipolito-Salgado and Leimomi Golis; brother, Julian; step-sisters, Francis Ashley, Lillian Cash and Priscilla Bolongan; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

MARCIA TAMIYO INOUYE, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Hale'iwa. Survived by husband, Allen; son, Jerome; daughters, Gwendolyn MacAloney and Jean Kam; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Sachiko Samukawa and Ikuyo Takeuchi. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

YOSHITO ISHIKAWA, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Retired maintenance man for Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Survived by brother, Noboru; sister, Myma Hayashi. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; inurnment 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.

YUJI KATANO, 73, of Folsom, Calif., died Dec. 25, 2002. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired self-employed food broker. Survived by wife, Jean; son, Howard; brothers, Paul and Nobu; sisters, Aiko Yamamoto and Miyoko Candland. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOHN NIHIPALI KAWAA SR., 59, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 25, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Kaiser Cement. Survived by wife, Archidalia; sons, John Jr. and James Navarro; daughters, Lori Ann Barrozo, Kimberly Samante, Monica Bell and Noelani Apana; brother, Peter; sisters, Charlene Goya and Beverly Brewster; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

WAYNE HENRY KEOPUHIWA, 58, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A heavy equipment operator for various construction companies. Survived by wife, Maureen "Mercy"; son, Bernard; daughters, Alisa-Lei and Kuuipo; mother, Lillian Pualoa; brothers, Richard and Marvin; sister, Charlotte Almarza; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.

TANDY "BUCKY" KALEHUA KUALII SR., 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 17, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired crash crew chief at the Airport Fire Station. Survived by sons, Tandy Jr., Gaylord and Ronald; daughter, Janice Pea; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; mother, Dona; sisters, Elaine Kono and Paula Papaia. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m tomorrow at Haili Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.

MARCIAL "MOUSEY" DUMLAO LAURITA, 89, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 29, 2002. Born in Camiling, Philippines. Member of the Multi Purpose Senior Citizen and Golden Age Club. Survived by wife, Pauline; sons, Gary, Paul and Clyde; daughters, Marlette Westberg and Lorelei; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the mortuary; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

TIMOTHY JOSEPH LYONS, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 14, 2003. Born in Chicopee, Mass. Retired irrigation superintendent for O'ahu Sugar Co. and Olokele Sugar Co. and retired harvesting processor for Hilo Coast Processing Co. and Mauna Kea Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Timothy, Raymond, Michael, Sean, Eugene and David; daughters, Mary Pantohan and Kittrick; brothers, John and James; sister, Mary Gertrude Cusick; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Papa'ikou, Hawai'i; memorial Mass 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

BERNARDO CACAL MACAPULAY, 89, of Waipahu, died Dec. 26, 2002. Born in Cadaratan, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from O'ahu Sugar Plantation. Survived by daughters, Violeta Ildefonzo and Rosela Lagmay; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Andres. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

SAI V MALEPEAI, 55, of Waipahu, died Jan. 8, 2003. Born in American Samoa. A teacher for the Samoa government. Survived by wife, Tafai; sons, Kaiva Dave, Saipale Jr., Naituli Peter, Rambo Ofa and Joshua Fiti; daughters, Tuamauga, Pala Jean and Mana Sally; brothers, Va'atuia and Tinei; sister, Meanana. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Assembly of God Lighthouse Outreach Center; service 10:30 a.m.to noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

BERNABE "NABE" GANTALA MALUYO, 62, of Waialua, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired machinist at Waialua Sugar Company. Survived by wife, Domining "Rose"; sons, Edward and Edgar; daughters, Emilyn Garcia and Jerrilyn; seven grandchildren; sisters, Alberta Pasalo, Lourdes Ganir, Rita Tolentino, Anecita Maragun and Caridad Balisacan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

BEATRICE REBECCA WAILANI MILLER, 74, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 10, 2003. Restaurant manager for John H. Felix Restaurants, Cocks Roost and L'omelette La Ronde. Survived by husband, Calvin; sons, Calvin, Stanford Wong and Colin; daughters, Alberta Shuff and Denise Kaai; brother, John Taylor; sister, Laurietta Fields; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; memorial services 10:30 a.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu; service 10:30 a.m.; burial of urn 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

TETSUO MORINOUE, 93, of Pearl City, died Jan. 13, 2003. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Chiyoe; son, Allan; daughter, Evelyn Kawano; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CHARLENE LOKELANI NAIPO, 68, of Mililani, died Jan. 6, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Calvin Sr.; son, Calvin Jr.; daughters, Kathleen Naipo-Kam, Noelani and Paula; brother, Arthur Watson; sister, Irmalee "Martha Ann" Choo; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; wake 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's By the Sea ; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

RANDY NICKLAS, 49, of Honolulu, died Jan, 10, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Victoria Alagao; sisters, Constance Toro and Jo Ann Quero. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Sunday at Sand Island Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

SHIZUE NISHIBE, 92, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Jan. 14, 2003. Born in Napo'opo'o, Captain Cook, Hawai'i. Worked at Ka'u Hospital and in the sugar cane fields of Pahala Sugar Company. Member of the Pahala Hongwanji Mission. Survived by sons, Yasuto and Asao; daughters, Ayako Uehana, Judy Fujisue and Sachiko Ichikawa; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary offerings (koden) or flowers at family's request. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.

MILDRED "MILLIE" MITSUKO NUIBE, 80, of Mililani, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Mililani Town Association accounting clerk; and retired Matsumoto C.P.A. accountant. Survived by daughter, Carole Morimoto; grandchild, Jonathan Morimoto; brothers, Mackay and Fred Yoshimura. Service 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

TATSUE OGAWA, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 7, 2003. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Glenn, Roy and Alan; daughter, Joanne Sakoda; brothers, Kiyoshi and Frank Kaneda; sisters, Nobuko Mookini and Kiyoko Machida; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

CALVIN MATTHEW ORTA, 46, of Wailuku, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A carpenter. Survived by wife, Candice "Candy"; mother, Annie; sisters, Balinda Riveria, Bernice Ruiz, Mercede Kuailani and Cecilia Brown, Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

SAKAE OTAGURO, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Howard and Ray; daughters, Rose Kakazu and Amy Onaga; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BOYE CHARLES PARADIS, 41, of Pahoa, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A tile setter for Arbor Leasing, Ltd. and also an auto mechanic and carpenter. Survived by fiancee, Loddie-Mae Campbell; sons, Ian, Stetson and Bronson; hanai sons, James, Jerome, Jovin and Jason Chang; hanai daughter, Jolinda Chang; mother, Maureen "Chickadee" Paradis; sister, Natalie Matsu. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery.

THOMAS R.E. "BOXER" QUIOCHO, 69, of Makaweli, Kaua'i, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Makaweli. Retired from Gay & Robinson. Survived by wife, Loretta; son, Darryl; daughters, Tanya Quiocho and Tita Anne (Shelly) Aguinaldo; stepmother, Leau; brothers, Wilfred and Ernest; sisters, Yolanda Canancia, Angie Ili and Francis; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 8 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Waimea Sacred Hearts Church; Mass 11 a.m. ; burial to follow at Hanapepe Filipino Cemetery. Causal attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

YOSHIHIKO SHIGEMURA, 80, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2003. Born in Las Vegas. Retired electrical engineer of Litton Industries and Edsyn, Inc. Survived by wife, Toyoko; son, Albert; daughter, Teena Sato; sister, Masayo Kishimoto; two grandchildren. Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

ADELA ACOSTA SIMPLICIANO, 64, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Del Monte Fresh Produce. Survived by sons, Rogelio and Ferdinand; daughters, Corazon Redor and Delia Cariaga; brother, Teofilo Acosta; sisters, Sabina Valencia, Conchita Martin, Marcela Balintona, Paulina Lampitoc and Glorita Gilo; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; eulogy 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. tomorrow at the mortuary; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

HARRY SOARES, 77, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Kaua'i County heavy equipment operator. Survived by daughters, Stephanie and Brenda; sons, Wayne and Jessie; brothers, Joseph and Manuel; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. tomorrow at Holy Cross Church; memorial Mass 11:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

EMILIANA NAGAYO TAGALICUD, 93, of Waipahu, died Dec. 31, 2002. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by son, Manuel; daughters, Felicitas Ganal, Ignacia Balon, Florentina Aguilar, Bienvenida Salvado, Celerina Manipon and Estrelle Dumlao; 33 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

MARGARITO "MUGGSY" PANOY TAMALA, 84, of Kailua, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Retired painter. Survived by sons, Raymond and Jonathan; stepsons, Carl, Clyde and Earl Bonnelycke; daughter, Margo A. Chun; stepdaughters, Helene Chang and Lei Kema; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brothers, Andy and Sonny "Pops"; sisters, Ann Boteilho and Nancy Antonio. Visitation 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

CORWIN TOKIWO YAMAMOTO, 70, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2003. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired bookkeeper. Survived by wife, Naomi Yuriko; daughter, Valerie; brother, Tetsuo; sister, Barbara. Service 4 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.