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.
ITO KINASE of Kane'ohe, the oldest known person in Hawai'i and one of the oldest in the world, died Friday. She was 113. See story.
ANDREA ASUNCION SAGISI, a leader in the Filipino community and founding member of the Catholic Daughters of America-Hawai'i Chapter, died Jan. 23. She was 70. See story.
LORILYN MARGARET PILIALOHA AHUE, 41, of Kapolei, died Jan. 22, 2003. Born in North Kona. Survived by parents, Joseph Jr. and Roseline; brother, Rhen; sisters, Joelyn Parker and Kimberlyn. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Monday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; service noon; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
AH MEE "BOY" KEHUA AIPA SR., 87, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 17, 2003. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Retired Navy Public Works Center, and a city painter. Survived by wife, Helene "Laa"; daughters, Helene Epstein, Ruth Iaea, Johnette Germano and Rose; sons, Ah Mee "Sonny" Jr., Thompson, George and Joseph; 32 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Georgina Kahawai, Grace Lee and Eleanor Beardin; brothers, Clarence, Joseph and Rocky Kamai. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 'Olu'Olu Street, Waimanalo; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
HENRIETTA H. AKI, 59, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 27, 2003. A Wackenhut and Hawaii Protective Association security guard. Survived by caregiver, Heyley Faustino; daughter, Heidi Apolo; sons, Harris, Levi and Samuel; sisters, Josephine and Patricia Kala; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
VERNA KANANI CALPITO, 30, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A cashier. Survived by parents, Jeffrey and Gladys; brother, Jonathan; sister, Madeleine Akana; grandparents, Nicolas and Gloria. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ROBERT ARTHUR COOK, 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2002. Born in Green Haven, Mich. Retired U.S. Army second lieutenant; and supporter of The Salvation Army. No known survivors. Graveside service 8:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
PHILLIP MANALO DEMITRIAL, 65, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from U.S. Army and U.S. Postal Service, Wai'anae. Survived by wife, Rosalia "Rosie Lanet"; son, Richard; grandson, Phillip "Tony"; sisters, Loretta Barques and Rosita De Leon; brothers, Rueben, Dado and Ricarte Demitrial, and Florencio "Blackie" Rita. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 10:45 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
HELEN FERNANDEZ, 89, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 25, 2003. A bank teller. Survived by sister, Eva Benitez. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
STELLA KAHELELANI FU-ORTIZ, 38, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Jan. 21, 2003. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A baker with Kaua'i Kookie Company. Survived by daughter, Randi-Ranasha; mother, Minerva Kaohi; father, Solomon Fu Sr.; grandfather, Charles Fu; brothers, David, Solomon Jr. and Samuel Fu and Solomon Kalani; sisters, Davette Lopez-Fu. Davene Taylor, Wilhelmina Bogni and Darleen Kubota. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalaheo Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.
KAZUO FURUTA, 91, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 26, 2003. Born in Kahuku. Retired maintenance personnel for Holmes and Narver. Survived by son, Herbert; daughter, Elaine Kato; three grandchildren; brothers, Masao, Tom, Richard and Mike; sister, Ellen Lam. Visitation 11 a.m Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.
NAOKICHI "PRIMO" FUSE, 84, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 25, 2003. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A painting contractor with Fuse Painting. Survived by wife, Elsie; son, Clyde; daughter, Iris Johnson; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Chiyo Azuma and Kaneko Taura. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Kapa'a Jodo Mission; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
JAMES KATSUMI HOKAMA, 97, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2003. Born in Okinawa. Retired factory worker for Diamond Shoyu. Survived by sons, Melvin and Paul; daughters, Jean Roseman and Irene Kauwe; three grandchildren; great-grandchild; sisters, Alice Takahashi and Nancy Sakuma. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m Friday at Harris United Methodist Church. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROBERT KATSUO KANNO, 83, of California, died Jan. 17, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by wife, Rachel; daughters, Shirley Oda, Patsy Uyeda, Blanche Tengan and Leatrice Taira; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Matsuyo Takaki; brother, Takashi. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary, Los Angeles.
GEORGE MAX KIRTLAND, 67, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 21, 2003. Born in Culman, Ala. Insurance salesman with Trans America Life Insurance Co. Survived by wife, Sandra; sons, Mark and Max; daughters, Robin and Susan; grandson; father, George; stepson, Michael Heath; stepdaughter, Lisa Heath. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
ROSE KAM LAI, 92, of Hau'ula, died Jan. 13, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Survived by sons, Blaise and Lester; daughters, Sandra Barker and Phyllis Ishizaki; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Kam; sister, Lily Tom. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
ROBERTO BERMILLO LAURETA, 61, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 25, 2003. Member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Visitation; adopted daughter, Sara Habon; brothers, Federico and Conrado; sisters, Watiuidad Claro and Irene Parr; one granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
LACK "MAHA" KAHANU KAUMAHU LEOIKI, 87, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A fireman. Survived by daughters, Roseline "Lokalia" Tremaine, Pinky Malama, Sharon "Maha," and Lolly Malama; sons, Rosedale "Bruddah," Robert "Boobie" and Rodney "Charman"; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa, Kaua'i. Scattering of remains 1 p.m., mouth of Waimea River. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
ROBERT "BOB" HANOHANO LOO, 69, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Jan. 27, 2003. Born in Waipio, Hawai'i. Retired Kona Construction Co. heavy equipment operator; former Hamakua Sugar Co. machine planter; and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea chapel, custodian. Survived by wife, Abigail "Abbey"; sons, Rocky and Randy; daughters, Delphine "Phina" Tupe, Flossie Young and Ashlyn; brothers, Kelly, Allen, Howard, Chuck and Ansilie; sisters, Clara Alip, Violet Loo and Barbara Wright; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea chapel. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery, Mormon section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
EDWARD MARTIN SR., 83, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A plumber. Survived by wife, Laura; sons, Edward Jr., Roy and Alan; daughter, Janet Woo; sisters, Margie Franca, Rose Calistro and Lorraine Peralta; brother, Stanley; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. next Wednesday at the family residence, 4022 G Olohena Road, Kapa'a. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
CATHERINE C. McGEE, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Lowell, Mass. Retired registered nurse. Survived by sons, Ronald and Richard; fiance, Eric Quayle. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
SUEKO MITAMURA, 70, of O'ahu, died Jan. 18, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Office manager for The Monogram Shop LLC. Survived by husband, Alfred; daughter, Joyce Morse; sons, Scot and Blake; sisters, Hanako Okamura, Janet Maguire and Dorothy Haraga; grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
CARMENCITA GANOTICE MUSNGI, 64, of Mililani, died January 5, 2003. Born in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by husband, Rodolfo; sons, Doujie, Charyl "Charles" and Edgar; daughter, Chanda Lee; brothers, Miguel, Florentino, Teofilo and Felix Ganotice; sisters, Luz Dispo, Julita Ruiz and Florida Ganotice; granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
SARAH HARUE NELSON, also known as SARAH HARUKO NELSON, 87, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Coral Reef Hotel waitress. Survived by sons, Albert Shimabukuro and Charles; caregiver and daughter-in-law, Shelley; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Roy Gusukuma. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
TSURUKO OKIHARA, 92, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 23, 2003. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Retired clerk for Flintkote Company. Survived by son, Harold; daughter, Gladys Kuboyama; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Wilfred and Harold Hayashida. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
PRISCILLA A. PARSONS, 50, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 25, 2003. Member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Kihei. Survived by mother, Lila Furtado; children, Heather and Heath Ceglio and Naomi Lawrence; brother, Ronald Parsons. Mass 10 a.m. today at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
MARY ANNE POLANSKI, 89, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 21 2003. Born in Ireland. Survived by daughter, Bridget Yoho; son, John; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside service 1 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
EDMON GAMBALAN RANCHEZ, 36, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 26, 2002. Born in San Antonio, Delfin Albano, Isabella, Philippines. Employee of K & T Hawaiian Jewelry in Waipio Gentry. Survived by father, Elpidio; mother, Violeta; grandmother, Aurelia; brothers, Elmer, Edwin, Elpidio Jr. and Erminio; sister, Edna Mapilisan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
CRAIG P. SMITH, 55, of Honomu, Hawai'i, died Jan. 20, 2003. Born in Auburn, Mass. Hawai'i County Planning Department accounting clerk; Hawaiian Island Homes Ltd. real estate broker, and environmental activist. Survived by companion, Michael Noguera; brothers, Leonard and Donald; sister, Melanie Smith-Guillaume. Memorial gathering 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary.
YASUO SUGA, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired after a long career in the Military Intelligence Service. Survived by brother, Goro; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
LUKI BENJAMIN TAELE-PAVIHI, 7, of Ka'a'awa, died Jan. 17, 2003. Born in Kahuku. Survived by mother, Mele Tanuvasa; brother, Lucas; sisters, Marlena Tanuvasa and Marissa Tanuvasa-Tuvaifale; grandparents, Luki and Simata Taele-Pavihi and Misi Lopati-Tanuvasa; great-grandparents, Mitai Tanuvasa-Seiuli and Taele Pavihi. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula Fifth Ward, Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow in La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
NANCY SHIMAKO UNO, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2003. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Survived by brothers, Hirobumi and Junichi "Judo"; sisters, Michiko Higa, Betty Ramsey, Ayako Stidhams and Yoshiko Uyeda; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
EDWIN VERIATO, 79, of Mililani, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from U.S. Postal Service, downtown; and member, Atlapac Fishing Club. Survived by wife, Annette; son, Jon; daughter, Karen; sister, Harrette Stone. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
LAWRENCE MASAYUKI YOSHII, 66, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Jan. 21, 2003. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired welder on Johnston Island. Survived by mother, Chiyeko; brothers Stanley and Dick; sisters, Shirley Senaha and Rachel Le Duc. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
