Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
THOMAS ABDUL JR., 77, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died July 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Rosalinda Cahill; sons, Earl, Michael, William, Richard and Jerome; brother, Donald; sister, Leilani Zinsman; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
SINERY ARITOS, 54, of Mililani, died July 19, 2003. Born in Nama Island, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Security officer with Wackenhut. Survived by wife, Tachie; sons, Jackary Siales, Sinery Jr. and Michael; daughters, Amanda, Techie Elson, Alli and Apia Siales; six grandchildren. Service 9 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Crossroads; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ELIZABETH "BETTY" JANE BUCKLE, 67, of Lanikai, died July 13, 2003. A member of the Women's Assistance League, Lanikai. Survived by mother, Jane Slaten; daughters, Tracey McQueen and Jamie Pestana; three grandchildren; companion, John Boston. Service 9 a.m. next Sunday at Kailua Boat Ramp. Inversion of ashes to be at Mokulua Islands. Casual reception to follow. Lei welcome. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
WILLIAM DE LUZ SR., 67, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died July 12, 2003. Born in Pa'auilo. A cane truck driver retired from Hamakua Sugar. Survived by wife, Alice; son, William Jr.; daughters, Beverly Hiraoka and Stephanie Ahuna; brothers, Anthony, Abraham, Daniel, Milton Sr. and Roger; sisters, Helen Figuero, Alice Serrao, Margaret Mattos, Mildred Kelly, Geraldine Tavares and Bernadette Ferreira; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pa'auilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kalopa Catholic Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary, Hilo branch.
JULIAN De SILVA, 82, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by children, Jackie King, Julian Jr. and Delrene Marrotte Sr.; brothers, Herbert, Bernard, Anthony and George; sisters, Lillian Ross and Mary Kekahuna; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
EPIFANIO "SARGE" FUNTANILLA, 84, of Waipahu, died July 15, 2003. Born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from the U.S. Army with 30 years of service. Survived by wife, Adoracion; children, Roy, Eden and Susan Bolser; brothers, Carlos and Clemencio; sister, Basilla Ordonez; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; committal service 12:30 p.m. at Schofield Post Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MARY M. GONSALVES, 84, of Honolulu, died July 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Department of Defense, finance office. Survived by husband, David; son, Roy; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, William and Vernon Funn; sister, Margaret Lui. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
ROY HITOSHI HAKIKAWA, 76, of Kane'ohe, died July 16, 2003. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Retired Nikoh Nursery owner; and retired city land surveyor. Survived by wife, Thelma; son, Arthur; daughter, Jennie; three grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Danny and Earl; sister, Alice. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
LAURA CLARKE HIND, 88, of Hale'iwa, died July 18, 2003. Born in Ke'anae, Maui. Retired from Carol & Mary Ltd. Survived by son, Robson; daughter, Kealiiaukai Robins; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
EMILY "EMMA" KEONAONAPUA JOHNSON, 82, of Keauhou, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 18, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired cook. Survived by sons, Joseph Nailau, Bruce Bernard, James Jr., Jeffrey and Dewey; daughters, Claudia Hamilton, Julia Bonomi-Romero and Johnette Alderson; brother, Charles Moore; sisters, Beatrice Bernard and RoseMarie Mara; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kona Second Ward; service noon; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
THEODORE Y.C. KAM, 81, of 'Aiea, died July 16, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Alice; daughter, Lori Segawa; sons, Gary and Gerald; brother, Lawrence; sisters, Rose Mau, Miriam Wong, Doris Kam and Lillie Woode; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
TOKIKO KUDO, 66, of Kihe'i, Maui, died July 23, 2003. Born in Japan. The owner of Koiso Sushi Bar and Restaurant in Kihe'i. Survived by husband, Hiraoki; sister, Setsuko Ogura. Visitation 10:30 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha and casual attire.
HELEN REBECCA "BECKY" HADLEY LARSON, 96, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2003. Born in Wayne, Pa. A resident of the Arcadia, and formerly a longtime resident of Maunalani Heights. Survived by children, Helen Dalton, Jon Larson and Gail Hutchinson; five grandchildren; a great-grandson. Celebration of life held. Arrangements by Williams Mortuary.
STANLEY RUDOLPH MONIZ, 75, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died July 21, 2003. Born in Honoka'a. Founding member of the Hawaii Saddle Club. Survived by wife, Madeline; son, Garrett; daughter Annette Kaipo; brothers, Alfred and Donald; sisters, Mary Gomes and Christine Johansen; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes (Honokaa Catholic Church); Mass 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary.
MINNIE NAKAMURA, 99, of Pearl City, died July 18, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Member of Waipahu Soto Mission. Survived by daughters, Nora Ibara and Charlyne; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
PARAMOUNT CHIEF LETULI OLO, 84, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died July 22, 2003. Born in Nuuuli, American Samoa. Retired judge of The High Court of American Samoa, and a senator. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Tualauta, Tuiaana and Uluao Letuli; daughters, Lupelele Lausen, Malie Letuli, Taliilani Goeas, Teuila Ho Ching, Tanimalie Letuli and Ailua Atuatasi; sisters, Taliilagi Letuli and Ailua Toloa; 28 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Interment next Saturday in American Samoa. Aloha attire.
MARION TAMIKO OTSUKA, 73, of Pearl City, died July 11, 2003. Born in Wai'anae. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee. Survived by husband, Horace; sons, Gerald, Keith and Kevin; daughter, Iris Tom; mother, Mitsuno Kunishige; sisters, Jane Segawa, Edith Komatsu, Audrey Fujimoto and Judith Kunishige; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
SUSAN MARY "LUNA" PETTEBONE-EDWARDS, 62, of Kaloko, Hawai'i, died July 22, 2003. Born in Hollywood, Calif. Performing artist and quilter. Survived by husband, Rhody; son, Albert Police; daughter, Alana Police; brother, Allen Pettebone; four grandchildren. Visitation and service 2 p.m. tomorrow at Aloha Theater, Kainaliu; celebration of life 4 p.m. at Calvary-Community Church, Kailua, Kona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
GAIL MAPUANA ROUSE, 44, of Honolulu, died July 23, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Graduate of Punahou School and Chaminade University of Honolulu. Survived by husband, Johnny; parents, Hans and Valerie Reisert; sister, Lynn Sultemeier; brother, Mark Reisert. Service 3 p.m. Monday at Unity Church of Hawaii. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
KENZO SAKAZUMI, 87, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 15, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. He was retired from Oahu Sugar Company. Survived by sister, Sharon; nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews; a great-grandnephew. Private service held. No monetary offerings at family's request. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
OLIVE A. SIMAO, 95, of Honolulu, died July 23, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Royal School cafeteria manager. Survived by daughter, Deanna Carreira; son, Earl; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, John Andrade; sister, Hilda Hulin. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
PAUL D. SLAVEY, 79, of Everett, Wash., formerly of Hawai'i, died July 17, 2003. Born in El Centro, Calif. A photo engraver retired from Pacific Photo Engraving, and former police officer with Honolulu Police Department. Survived by daughters, Dottie McBride, Gerry Burghduff, Diana Nakihei and Yvonne Blair; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; companion, Pat Irvine; half sister, Patricia Lee. Mainland celebration of life. Visitation from 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Purdy & Walters, Everett, Wash.
FRANCIS TAKUICHI "SWABBY" SOARES, 65, of Kalaoa, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 21, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Former control desk cashier at Kona Bowl (Frame 10). Survived by wife, Roberta Alameida; hanai son, Franklin Silva; stepsons, Harold, Darrell, Joel and Job Silva; stepdaughters, Ruby Silva and Sabrina Molcillio; brothers, Alexander Nakatani and Calvin; sisters, Alexis Sumida, Fay Kawagoe and Suzette Sylva; stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Kekaha Mauna Zions Congregational Church, Kalaoa; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 7 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
MANUEL DeJESUS TORRES SR., 84, of Kapolei, died July 16, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Retired Lualualei Naval Depot maintenance supervisor. Survived by sons, Manuel Jr., Steven and Roland; sister, Dolores Kajerski; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
YACHIYO "ETHEL" UNEBASAMI, 90, of Pearl City, died July 11, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Former owner of Ethel's Grill. Survived by sons, Roy and George Noda; stepsons, Howard and Ronald; daughters, Sandra Funasaki and Sharon Masada; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hanae Teramae and Judy Smith. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
DOROTHY YUKIKO WOO, 66, of Waipio,, died July 18, 2003. Born in Ho-nolulu. Retired from International Paper Co./Ingram/Hopaco. Survived by husband, Richard; daughter, Susan Tanigawa; two grandchildren; brother, George Matsumura; sister, June Fukuda. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
