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.
JUDY NANCY ANDERSON, 51, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Charleston, S.C. Former computer tech writer for AT&T. Survived by husband, Horace; stepsons, Craig, Stewart Vananderson and Brent; stepdaughter, Arden Devichie; mother, Frances Coshatt; sisters, Jimmie, Marie, Lynn and Kay; nine grandchildren. Private services. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
CONSTANTINO S. AQUINO, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired budget and fiscal officer for Norfolk, Va. Survived by wife, Catalina; sons, Benedict, Danny, Donnie, Efren and Pol; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Apolonio, Edilberto, Norberto, Candido and Antonio; sisters, Remedios DeLeon, Rosario Gaerlan and Lourdes Calixterio. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; also, visitation 6 p.m. and service 7 p.m. Wednesday; visitation 6 p.m. and service 7 p.m. Thursday; visitation 10 a.m. and service 11 a.m. Friday, followed by 1 p.m. burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
ELIZABETH M. CRAVALHO, 70, of Kokoiki, North Kohala, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Member of Hawi Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Survived by husband, Christino "Chris"; sons, Kris, Michael and Dwayne; daughter, Kathleen; hanai daughter, Collette Kalei Maeda; brother, Joseph Medeiros; sisters, Anita Oliveria, Antoinette Saragosa, May Rosaline Rosario, Janet Woodby and Pauline Chandler; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Hawi, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.
RICHARD REYNOLDS CROUSORE, 88, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 20, 2003. Born in Kokomo, Ind. Retired accountant with the Veterans Administration. Survived by son, Richard Todd; hanai daughter, Sunisa; one grandson. Service 3 p.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
VALENTINA RUIZ DAQUIOAG, 88, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Esperanza and Elinda Razalan; sons, Petronio and Mamerto; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa, Hawai'i; service 11 a.m.; overnight vigil after Mass Friday at residence, 32nd St., Paradise Park, Pahoa. Casual attire.
ELIZABETH KAIPOAKALANINUIAOMAMAO DECAIRES, 72, of Kapolei, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed, Sunrider International. Survived by husband, James; sons, James, David, R. Kalei, and John; daughters, Katherine Willes and M. Maleka Boyd; mother, Katherine Napoleon; brother, Barry Napoleon; sisters, Dodo Kahuanui and Naomi Weight; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Makakilo; service 11:30 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
LACEY DONALD EPPERSON, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 21, 2003. Retired L.A. County social and cultural activities director. Survived by nephew, Charles; sister-in-law, Jean; friend, Allan Keto. No service. Scattering of ashes at later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
AMY KALIKOLEHUA "KALIKO" FEATHERAN, 66, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2003. Former escrow officer at Security Title Corp. Survived by husband, Paul Sr.; son, Russell Wong Sr.; hanai son, Harrison Hamada; mother, Lena Wong; stepchildren, Paul Jr., Tammy Rodriguez, Pearl, Travis and Paula Deperalta; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Winona Jamila and Brenda Ching; brothers, Warren, Dennis, Calvin, Harvey and Leslie Wong. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 8 p.m; visitation also 8 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at the memorial park.
HANAKO TAKAHASHI GERONA, 78, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 20, 2003. Born in Waiakea, Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Stephen Sr.; son, Jeffrey; daughters, Angela Ho, Charlotte Perryman and Stephanie Mariano; brothers, Richard Takahashi and Ernest Engano; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
DAISY KALANI HOOPAI, 59, of Nanakuli, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Former custodian for Urban Management Corp. Survived by sons, Linford and Leighton; daughter, Lurline; brothers, David Sr. and Russel; sisters, Evelyn Erickson and Rose Lynn Balinbin; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
KATHERINA HULAMA, 78, of Nanakuli, died Jan. 20, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Louis Jr., Raymond and Jeffery; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert Medeiros, Eddie Medeiros and Lawrence Medeiros; sister, Mona Oliver. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 7 p.m.; visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday, service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
FLORENCE SAKAE ISHIKAWA, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2003. Born in Japan. Retired beautician. Survived by brother, Calvin; sister, Inez Aoki. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
VIVIAN K.Y. JALE, 73, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Fructuoso; daughters, Joyce Paoa and Rynette; sons, Alan, Michael, Glen, Jonathan and Nathan; 13 grandchildren; sister, Sharon Parker; brother, Adrian Tyau. Service 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JAMES "BUTCH" WARREN KAILIKINI, 58, of Waipahu, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired general foreman and journeyman for Hawaiian Dredging & Construction Co. Survived by wife, Fay; sons, Waimea and Liloa; daughters, Patricia Jean Acevedo and Wailana-Fay Purdy-Kaai; five grandchildren; mother, Fannie Moniz; sister, Leila Moniz; brother, Sam Monet. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, service 7 p.m.; visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the residence of Theodore and Uvonne Lindsey, Waimea, Hawai'i. Casual attire. Lei preferred.
CLARENCE LAWRENCE KAUHI-JARDINE, 72, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in Hilo. Bricklayer. Survived by wife, Val; son, Lenford; brother, Alfred Jardine Jr.; hanai son, "J-ROWE" Bennett; one hanai grandson; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Glad Tidings Church, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
The Rev. RONNEY LEE KEAWEKANE SR., 57, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2002. Born in Honolulu. Retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Rev. Billie; son, Rev. Ronney Jr.; daughter, Billie Pualani "Wonka"; brother, Rev. Dowyne; sister, Harriet Koki; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow at Homelani Crematory. Casual attire.
UTO KOBASHIGAWA, 96, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2002. Born in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Reginald and Warren; daughters, Kieko, Hideko Takata and Thelma Inouye; sister, Sadako Tamaye; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary donations. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
LANCE KAUI CARRILLO MA'ALEA, 34, of Ha'iku, died Jan. 20, 2003. Survived by fiancée, Tammy Manabe; sons, Keoki, Keoni and Ikaika; daughter, Kehaulani; brothers, Charles and Alika; sisters, Charleen Garcia, Rose Smith, Jonnett, Naomi Conaway and Lorna; a grandmother. Service 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wailuku Door of Faith Church; fellowship to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
SEMISI MAFI, 64, of Tonga, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Faleloa, Tonga. Minister at Free Wesleyan Church, Tonga. Survived by wife, Teuila; sons, Setaleki and Poasi; daughters, Fine, Milei Katoa, Milika Pakileata, Mele Atonio, and Tapukitea Tenefufu; 26 grandchildren; brothers, Hakita and Saimone; sisters, Amelia Pahulu, Vika Tupou, Ana Tuitupou, Siale Vake, Paea Mataele and Matangasiu. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church; service 7 p.m.; also, visitation 7 a.m. Saturday at the church and service 8:30 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
DEMETRIO TAGAMA MANUEL, 73, of Kapolei, died Jan. 8, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired City and County of Honolulu groundskeeper. Survived by wife, Melecia; son, Jess; daughters, Demilie Agbayani, Geocelyn Udani and Gemma Disuanco; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary, East Chapel; service 7 p.m.; visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
LILLIAN "LILLY" TOKUYO NAKAMURA, 57, of Mililani, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Kahuku. Survived by husband, Ronald; sons, Aaron and Neill; daughter, Robyn Endo; mother, Helen Otake; brothers, Robert, Stanley, Richard and David; sisters, Eleanor, Elaine Vervisch and Mildred Cabrey; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
WILLIE LOUISE PROPSTER, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Oklahoma. Housewife. Survived by husband, James; daughter, Diane Eilers; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Donations in Propster's name may be made to Hospice Hawaii Inc. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ANDREA ASUNCION SAGISI, 70, of Honolulu and Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired First Hawaiian Bank, Lihu'e branch, employee. Survived by daughter, Sandra; grandchild, Ashley Moser; brother, Miguel Asuncion. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hawai'i Kai ward; service 7 p.m.; also, visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 3 at Garden Island Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; visitation 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihu'e; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.
JOHN KALANI SANTA ANA, infant son of Nolan and Elizabeth of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers, Jared, Jacob, Joshua, James and Jairus; paternal grandparents, Norman and Sybil; maternal grandparents, Jesus and Isabel "Mary" Canoy. Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Friday at Waipahu United Church of Christ; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KOJI TAKAMI, 80, of Pearl City, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter for Coastal Construction Co. Survived by wife, Yoshiko; sons, David and Gary; daughters, Helen Westmoreland and Susan Johns; five grandchildren; brother, Shuichi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SEMION D.S. TOLENTINO, 85, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 13, 2003. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired machinist mechanic at Pearl Harbor Shipyard Shop No. 38. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Jon, Drew Sr., Joseph and Dean; daughter, Linda-Marie Rivera; hanai son, Patrick Lima; hanai daughter, Louise Kaholo; sisters, Raymonda Kent and Rosa Roylo; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
PANTALEONA "LEONA" GALIZA VEA, 98, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Del Monte Corp. Survived by son, Celestino Queja; daughters, Raymonda Perry and Alice Muraoka; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
BERNICE "BEA" RITZ WHITLOCK, 87, of Mililani, died Jan. 24, 2003. Born in Gustine, Calif. Former American Red Cross blood drive volunteer. Survived by son, Michael Silbernagle; sisters, Agnes Lauderdale and Dorothea Mae Stepnenson; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Services to be held in California at later date. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
GLADYS SATSUYE YAMAGUCHI, 80, of Pearl City, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pagoda Hotel housekeeper. Survived by sons, Clinton and Gordon; daughter, Norma Lavy; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Henry Kono. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.; cremation to follow.
