Obituaries
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ALBERT ABILAY ANGAR, 90, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 20, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired from Oahu Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Sally; daughters, Lori Wakefield and Jan Angar-Shimabukuro; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; service 9:45 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
ELPIDIO BARSATAN, 76, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died July 25, 2003. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Dole Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Macaria; sons, Marino, Coro, Roger and Bob; daughter, Lydia Rodriguez; brother, Andres; sister, Crispina; five grandchildren. Service 7 p.m. Friday at the ILWU Union Hall. Service also 10 a.m. Saturday at Lana'i Sacred Hearts Church; burial to follow at Lana'i Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.
HILARY RANDAL CORDERO, 43, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, died July 24, 2003. Born in New Melford, Conn. A Hilo Medical Center nurse's aide. Survived by husband, Anson; mother, Helen Buck; sister, Linley Vieser; brother, Baird "Barry" Vieser; hanai son, Marlon; hanai daughter, Loraine White. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday at The Gospel of Alpha and Omega Church, 667 Kekuanaoa St., Hilo; service 10:15 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
THERESA ANN CORREA, 90, of Ho-nolulu, died July 20, 2003. Civil servant with the federal government. Survived by daughter, Marquerite DeLuca Dale; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; No service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
CLIFFORD "SONNY" JOHN DeMELLO, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 23, 2003. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. An elder for Kilauea Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and member of Alu Like Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna. Survived by sister, Maile Stone; nieces and nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at 'Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
TAMAYE FUJII, 87, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 21, 2003. Born in Lihu'e. Retired Kauai Surf employee. Survived by brother, Frankie; sisters, Yoshie Fujimura, Sue and Arlene. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
THOMAS "TOMMY" JOSEPH GRAHAM JR., 61, of Honolulu, died July 19, 2003. Born in McKeesport, Pa. Retired Honolulu Police Department major. Survived by wife, Kathleen; daughters, Danielle Akau and Audrey; son, Thomas III; two grandchildren; mother, Anne; brothers, Donald, and Jimmy; sisters, Judy Ward, Mary-Jane Husted, Lou Anne Masotti and Rosette Klekota. Celebration of life 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at Hawaii Yacht Club. R.S.V.P. by Aug. 5, 395-6095. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HELEN CLOW HAMMOND, 94, of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died May 24, 2003. Born in Allenhurst, N.Y. Retired from Federal Aviation Administration. Survived by son, Ronald; daughter, Diane; two grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
JACK ELIA HUSTACE, also known as Elia Kapuniai Robinson Jr., 66, of Independence, Mo., died July 13, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Survived by wife, Judy; son, David; daughter, Kathy Daleo; three grandchildren; brothers, Rodney Robinson and Charles; sister, Ginger-Lei Kauwalu. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Waimea Foreign Church Cemetery, Waimea, Kaua'i. Donations to Cancer Action, 12401 E. 43rd St., Suite 100, Independence, MO 64055. Arrangements by Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence.
YOSHIKO IWANA, 85, of Mililani, formerly of Seattle, Wash., died July 23, 2003. Born in Washington. Retired hospital bookkeeper. Survived by husband, Shiro; son, Lester; daughter, Jeanette Nekota; two grandchildren; brothers, Sid Katayama, Terry Katayama and Bruce Katayama; sisters, Toy Yamagawa and Connie Kawahara. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MIRIAM PUAKINA NAHULU KA'ONA, 89, of Hanalei, Kaua'i, died July 22, 2003. Born in Ni'ihau. A homemaker. Survived by sons and daughters, David III, Clarence, Diana Spencer, Kelemomi Lopez, Henry, Kenneth and Caridyn Colburn; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hanalei; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanalei Community Cemetery. Casual attire Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
KINUE KAWABATA, 82, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A housewife. Survived by husband, Masaji; son, Thomas; daughter, Sally; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
WON BOK KIM, 88, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2003. Born in Korea. Survived by wife, Hwa Ja; daughter, Yong Ae; grandchildren, Bonnie Kipapa and Eric Richards; great-granddaughter, Cori-Lee Kipapa. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
AIDA TABULA KUMAGAI, 58, of Ho-nolulu, died July 27, 2003. Born in the Philippines. A sales clerk for DFS-Hawaii (formerly Duty Free Shoppers). Survived by husband, Steve; sons, Arnold, Iolani and Armando Madali; daughter, Ara; two grandchildren; brothers, Benjamin and Mateo Tabula; sisters, Aurora and Rita Tabula. Visitation noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
DR. BRANKO S. LABAN, 70, formerly of Hawai'i, died July 17, 2003. Retired from the Honolulu Medical Group. Survived by wife, Zlata; sons, Filip and Savo; daughter, Svetlana; brother, Radun. Service in Belgrade, Serbia-Montenegro. Arrangements by The Holy Mount Christian Orthodox Funeral Chapel, Chicago, Ill.
SHEW YOUNG "FLORENCE" LEONG, 89, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by daughter, Maxine Yee; brothers, Koon Ye and Koon Chee "Wesley" Ching; sisters, Mildred Kam and Elsie Goo; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; Taoist service; burial to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.
Husband and wife, CLEMENTE RIVERA MARTIN, 76, and ANNIE SANTIAGO MARTIN, 73, both of Walnut, Calif., formerly of Kalihi, died July 21, 2003, and July 20, 2003, respectively. He was a member of the United Puerto Rican Association of Hawai'i. They are survived by daughters, Darlene Witt and Debra Herrera; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. He is survived, additionally, by brother, David "Bobby"; sister, Anita Cunningham. She is survived, in addition, by sister, Beverly "Kole" Estrella. Service held; burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, Calif.
TERUO "COWBOY" MATSUMURA, 86, of Mililani, died July 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter. Member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team "L." Survived by wife, Marion; sons, Mel and Earl; daughter, Sharon; sister, Tome Nagao. Service noon Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
WANDA LEES McBRIEN, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 26, 2003. Born in Suffield, Conn. Retired travel agent for Travel Pros. Survived by son, Bud; daughters, Cortney and Sue Kekahuna; brothers, Bill and Howie Caldwell; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.
JOHN MONTEMAYOR SR., 89, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died July 26, 2003. Born in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired Hawaiian Life Insurance Company salesman. Survived by wife, Adelaide; sons, Glenn and John Jr.; daughter, Grace Kailikini; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, 'Ele'ele; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
MARIANO CULPUTORA MURAO, 83, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired grounds maintenance worker. Survived by wife, Melesia; sons, Remedio and Danilo; brother, Cipriano; sisters, Marina and Aurora; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ROSETIA MASAE MURAYAMA, 51, of Niumalu, Kaua'i, died July 27, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A caregiver. Survived by companion, Jesse Judy; son, Robin; parents, Denji and Masako; brothers, Calvin and Alan; sister, Jeanette Lopez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
GEORGE HERBERT O'BLANEY, 66, of Pearl City, died July 27, 2003. Born in New York City. A retired U.S. Army sergeant and supervisor for Navy Public Works Center. Survived by sons, Tony, James, Gregory and Jason; brothers, Jim and John; sister, Judy; four grandchildren. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
FRANCES NOHEA RIVERA, 70, of Waipahu, died July 24, 2003. Born in Kalauao ('Aiea). A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Kathleen Rivera and Denise Kahoonei; sons, Jason, Robert, Timothy, Anthony, Joel, Joey, Melvin and Dennis; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Makaneole. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.
PETER C. ROYLO, 69, of Radcliff, Ky., formerly of Wahiawa, died July 25, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. A Leilihua High School graduate retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Rose; sons, Alfredo, Garrett and Renwick; daughters, Roseanna Floch, Charleene Badilita and Jerita Walsh; brothers, Luis Roylo, Frank Roylo, Charles Roylo, Jose Cole, Emiliano Suan and Frank Suan; sisters, Agnesia Ching, Annie Bailado and Mary Yambaw. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; committal service 11:30 a.m. at Schofield Post Cemetery. Casual attire.
ESPERANZA PASION SADORNAS, 74, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died July 3, 2003. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by son, Nestor; grandson, Brandon; granddaughters, Taysha and Jasa; brother, Mamerto Pasion; sisters, Maria Aseron and Emiliana Dela Cruz. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
SYDNEY SADAO SAKAI, 57, of 'oma'o, Kaua'i, died July 25, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Senior air conditioning/refrigeration mechanic with ITT. Survived by wife, Edith; son, Sean; daughter, Sydette Hamasaki; five grandchildren; mother, Haruko; brothers, Colin and Sterling; sister, Penny Dusenberry. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.
FRANCIS JOSEPH SCHAFER, 71, of Honolulu, died July 27, 2003. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Shafter, communications specialist. Survived by wife, Suzuko; daughter, Theresa Fusaro; two grandchildren; sister, Virginia Mace. Visitation 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Makiki Christian Church; service 5:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ESTHER MOKIHANA MAHIAI SEIPEL, 76, of Nanakuli, died July 24, 2003. Born in Kalua'aha, Moloka'i. Retired from Del Monte Corp. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons, Charles Kahookele, Walter Kahookele, Vincent Kahookele, John Kahookele, Joseph Seipel, Roy Seipel, Robert Seipel and Lawrence Seipel; daughters, Esther Memea, Elizabeth Naholowaa, Charlotte Adams and Josephine DeJesus; brothers, Harris Mahiai and Stanley Mahiai; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 to 11 a.m. Casual attire.
WANDALEE WORLEY SPOLINI, 70, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died July 24, 2003. Born in Ohio. Retired U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Pharmacy Service, administrative assistant. Survived by daughter, Cheryl Eckroth; son, Victor; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. today at Opihikao Congregational Church, Puna, Hawai'i; service 2 p.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo, Hawai'i.
KIMIE "KAY" WATANABE TAKIGUCHI, 83, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired dressmaker. Survived by husband, Toshiyuki "Thomas"; daughter, Mary Philpott; sister, Masae Yamamoto. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
MRS. SUMIE WAKIDA, 75, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 27, 2003. Born in Lahaina. Maui Memorial Medical Center licensed practical nurse. Survived by son, Clyde; daughters, Terry Young and Avis Kim; brother, James Ige; sisters, Doris Fujii, Joyce Fujii and Elaine Shiroma. Visitation 4 p.m. Tuesday at Lahaina United Methodist Church; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.
KIN MING WONG, 71, of Honolulu, died July 24, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A project coordinator for Housing and Community Development, City and County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Patsy; sons, Brenton and Keith; daughter, Lori Murakami; a grandchild; sisters, Sau Moi Goo, Sau Kum Chu, Sau Kin Chun, Sau Fun Lee and Leora Goong. Taoist service 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Lin Yee Chung Cemetery, Manoa. Casual attire.
