Obituaries
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She was one of the early "hula maids" of New York City, a Maui girl who learned to dance professionally in the Big Apple. But everyone knew her as "Auntie Betty" and today they are mourning her death. ELIZABETH PUANANI KALOLO MAKIA died July 2 in New York. She was 88. See story.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Kaneohe Missionary Baptist Church for PAUL BRZEZOWSKI, 48, and his son MATTHEW, 7, who were killed June 27 when they were struck in a crosswalk in Nanakuli. See story.
ERNESTO AGUSTINEZ, 63, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died July 3, 2003. Born in the Philippines. A laborer. Survived by sister, Francisca Pasion; brother, Antonio; sister-in-law, Eliza; and brother-in-law, Francisco Padron. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. tomorrow at St. Paul's Church, 'Ele'ele; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
MARK ANTHONEY BATHE, 46, of Kalaoa, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 15, 2003. Born in San Rafael, Calif. Survived by son, Mark Jr.; mother, Bernice Warren; brothers, Bill and Dennis; sister, Patricia Heathe. No local service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
CAROLINE ULULANI BROWN, 64, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 8, 2003. Born in Hilo. Retired Hilo Hawaiian Hotel sous chef. Survived by sons, Eugene, Celsus and Joseph Brown, and Edwin Nilson; daughters, Bernadine Christian and Emily Slavey; brother, Ronald Halualani; sisters, Haleloke Goo and Eva Driskell. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service noon; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No.1. Casual attire.
JOSEPH KAMAILEALOHA BUSH, 19, of Ualapu'e, Moloka'i, died July 2, 2003. Born in Waialua, Moloka'i. Survived by parents, Shane and Stefanie; brothers, Gandharva Ross and Pueo Ross; sister, Lehuaoku'upu'wai; grandmother, Ochie. Service 9 to 11 a.m. today at Waialua Congregational Church. Ashes to be scattered at a later date. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
HERBERT A.K. CAMPOS, 68, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A retired Maui County fire chief. Survived by wife, Leilani; daughter, Helen Pahukoa; sons, Paul, Herbert and Michael; sisters, Marielena Meyer and Haunani Olds; brother, Patrick. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wailuku; Mass noon. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Lei(s) in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
KAM LEOK CHAU, 88, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2003. Born in China. Survived by wife, Wai Lan; sons, Wai Po Chau, Hui Kang Chou and Michael Chau; daughters, Wai Quon Lee and Michele Leung; 14 grandchildren. Taoist service 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
CIPRIANO MABANAG GAMIAO, 88, of Maunaloa, Moloka'i, died July 3, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Survived by primary caregiver, Perly Eleccion. Service 8:30 a.m. July 19 at Maunaloa Door of Faith Church; burial to follow at Maunaloa Cemetery. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
ELEANOR KALAU KEMA APO GRACE, 76, of Omoka'a, Miloli'i, South Kona, Hawai'i, died July 3, 2003. Born in Omoka'a. Retired fisherwoman. Survived by husband, Samuel Waha; son, Samuel; daughter, Viola Kaupa; brothers, Herman and Alexander Apo; sisters, Violet Kama and Genevieve Medeiros; four grandchildren; great-granddaughter. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ke'ei Ward, Honaunau, Kona. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial at the Apo Family Plot, Miloli'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
CHARLES ASAO HAMADA, 73, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife Ora; son, Jameson; three grandchildren; service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
ANNIE JAY HEE, 88, of Honolulu, died June 26, 2003. Born in Hono-lulu. Survived by husband, Hau; son, Sherman; daughters, Sharon Miller and Shirleyanne Chew; brother, Edwin Jay; sisters, Elnora Kim and Cora Jay; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held.
MOSES J.V. "MOKE" HOSINO, 46, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 6, 2003. Born in Wailuku. A laborer in the construction business. Survived by wife, Stacey; sons, Chad and Brad; daughter, Christine Ann Shaw; hanai son, John Kekino; hanai daughters, Janel and Adriana Rivera and Loke Cordeiro; sisters Robin Newhouse, Lorraine Benerao, Sylvia Bogac and Joann Dowling; brother, Joseph Toro; eight grandchildren; 10 hanai grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Lei only requested. Casual attire.
SIERRA JOY KUULEI KAAHANUI, infant daughter of Sherman Kaahanui and Danette Akau-Kaahanui, died July 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers, Isaiah and Joshua; grandparents, Evelyn Kaahanui, and Joseph and Ramona Akau. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 12:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ANNA JACQUELINE KEANINI, 77, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died June 29, 2003. Born in Los Angeles. A member of, and Sunday school teacher at, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by husband, Henry; sons, Henry Jr. and Larry; daughter, Pamela Keanini-Ross; brothers, William Keb, Albert Keb and Robert Young; sisters, Betty Todd, Ruthie Keb and Mary Jane Weiss; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalama'ula, Moloka'i; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Moloka'i Veterans Cemetery, Ho'olehua. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
DWAYNE "TINY" EARL MEHRINGER, 66, of Kealakekua, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 6, 2003. Born in Kinsley, Kan. A self employed wood and ivory carver. Survived by mother, Velma; brother, Marvin; sister, Diane Foster. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. Casual attire. No flowers.
RUTH NAOMI METZEL, 68, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died July 5, 2003. Born in York, Pa. An aluminum worker with Conalco in Hannibal, Ohio. Survived by husband, Raymond; son, Raymond Jr.; daughter, Vicki Lee; brother, Joseph Godfrey; sisters, Dorothy Trimmer and June Leader; two grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren. No local service. Final arrangements in Ohio at a later date. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona or the American Cancer Society, West Hawai'i Division. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
JESSIE JANE MIZUNAKA, 55, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A shiatsu therapist for Shiatsu Therapist of Hawaii. Survived by father, Tom; mother, Margaret; brothers, Charles, Glenn and Mark. Service 3 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
GENESIS "VANESSA" NAIHE, 38, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A King's Cafe cook. Survived by husband, Richard; son, Koa'alii Kaopuiki; parents, George and Betty Staudinger, and Anna Martin; brothers, George Staudinger Jr. and Eric and Ernest Staudinger; sisters, Anna "Pee Wee" Hartsook, Kalani Liborid and Bernadette Ramos. Memorial gathering 11 a.m. Saturday at Ali'i Beach Park, Hale'iwa; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
LIBERT KANIALAMA NAKA'AHIKI SR., 81, Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 6, 2003. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. A project engineer with Princeville Corp. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Wilbert, Wilfred and Patrick; daughter, Victoria Victorino; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchild; a great-great-grandchild; brother, Benjamin Sr. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lihu'e Ward; service 10 a.m.; burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
BEATRICE CASTILLO PRIMERO NAWANAO, 81, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 7, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Kapaa Cannery processor; and retired Woolworth's store housekeeper. Survived by son, Felix Primero; daughters, Linda Lopez, Patricia Beach and Beverly Primero; hanai daughter, Evajoy Peru; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Eggleston and Elizabeth Castillo; brothers, Hubert and Sonny Castillo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine's Church, Kaua'i; service 11 a.m.; burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
CHRISTINE QUIDANGEN, 18, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died June 19, 2003. Survived by parents, Celia and Daniel; brother, Dennis; grandparents, Ben and Fely; great-grandmother, Matilde. Service held. Burial at Kapa'akea Cemetery. Arrangements by Moloka'i Mortuary.
HELEN LOUISE RIKER, 88, of Honolulu, died May 30, 2003. Born in New York. Retired Internal Revenue Service accountant. Survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
JEANETTE MOLINA RUIZ, 51, of Honolulu, died June 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by a son; three sisters; a brother. Graveside service 2 p.m. today at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MASAO SATO, 94, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 3, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Retired accountant. Survived by wife, Tamae; sons, Roy and Norman; daughters, Kay Kobayashi and Gail Weems; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
PATRICK WAYNE SILVA JR., 35, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died July 5, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Construction worker. Survived by fiance, Renae Waalani; child, Haku Lee; hanai daughters, Rosey Prem and Janae Lozaro; mother, Mary Mira; father, Patrick Sr.; sisters, Anchala Kealoha, Marie and Talma Silva and Lisa Santos. Visitation 10 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; service noon; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery.
TAMOTSU TAKEMOTO, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 28, 2003. Born in Keopu, Kona, Hawai'i. A welder retired from the Department of Transportation Facility Division, State of Hawai'i. Survived by brother, Yutaka. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
RODRIGO ASUNCION TORRES, 80, of Kamiloloa, Moloka'i, died July 1, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Victoria; son, Virgilio; daughter, Cherry; grandson, Xzavier. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. July 18 at St. Sophia Catholic Church. Visitation also 8 a.m. July 19 at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kapa'akea Cemetery. Arrangements by Moloka'i Mortuary.
APIMELEKI TURAGA, 62, of Kane'ohe, died June 26, 2003. Born in Fiji. Survived by wife, Sophia; son, Emosi Finiasi; daughters, Silina Aina, Adirauga Turaga, Vasemaca Turaga and Keala McCumsey; mother, Silina Tupou; brothers, Luke Matanisiga and Jioje Matai; sisters, Adirauga Vuli and Nai Matthewsela; two grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie First Ward; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MARY E. WHEALTON, 82, of Honolulu, formerly of New Jersey, died July 7, 2003. Born in Chincoteague, Va. A retired photo studio manager. Survived by brother, John Birch Jr.; sister, Ruth Hise. Private service held. No flowers; donations to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MAUDE WOODS WODEHOUSE, 87, of Keauhou, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 2, 2003. Born in Hu'ehu'e, Kona, Hawai'i. A ranch owner. Survived by sister, Alice Ackerman. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
JESSE I. YAMAMOTO, 37, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 2, 2003. Born in Hilo. A Waiakea High School graduate; Special Olympics participant and attended Hilo Day Activities Center. Survived by parents, Teruo and Jane; sisters, Loraine Terada and Susan Kagohara. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
