Obituaries
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HELEN JOAN AFRICA, 78, of Southern California, formerly of Honolulu, died June 9, 2003. Born in Sweetser, Ind. Former Los Angeles Times employee; Central Union Church deaconess; Daughters of Hawai'i member and docent at Queen Emma Summer Palace, and office manager for an orthopedic association. Mainland service Sunday. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel, Tucson, Ariz.
TAD TADASHI AONO, 93, of Honolulu, died June 18, 2003. Born in Na'alehu, Hawai'i. Retired public accountant doing business as Tad Aono, Public Accountant. Survived by wife, Marguerite; son, Paul; daughter, Dorothy. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.
REYNALDO BASCONCILLO AQUINO, 64, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died June 19, 2003. Born in Santa, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired nursery worker. Survived by wife, Cecilia; sons, Ronald and Rogelio; daughters, Josie Benaza and Mimie Pasion; mother, Benita; brother, Jaime; nine grandchildren; great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; service 7:30 p.m. Overnight vigil at the family residence. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ERNESTO CANILLO BACLAAN, 52, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 23, 2003. Born in Davao, Philippines. Survived by daughter, Stefany; sons, Lance Oliveres, and Nicholas, Teal and Ernest Jr.; brothers, Ed, Eli, Joseph, Ricky, Exequeil and Emmanuel; sisters, Josephine Webber and Janet Bennett; one grandchild. Service noon Saturday at 'Ewa Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
CAROLINE SOUZA BELKEN, 90, of Reno, Nev., formerly of Honolulu, died June 12, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by son, Lowell; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service held in Reno. Graveside service 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
PETER ALLEN BENOIT, 60, of Lahaina, Maui, died June 9, 2003. Owner of Advance Teleproduction Network video company. Survived by wife, Sharon; daughters, Vanessa and Corinne; mother, Doris; sister, Diane Ryan. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Lahaina United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
SALLY SANCHEZ ANOBA CASTRO, 83, of Kapolei, died June 3, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by sons, Roger and Alan Anoba, and Clarence Castro Jr.; daughters, Shirley Cadiente, Veronica Hanford and Annette Valdez; sisters, Mary Ashlock and Trini Kilgo; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Yellow casual attire.
JOHN HO LIM CHUNG, 88, of 'Aiea, died June 11, 2003. Born in Kahalu'u. Retired from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, John, James and Wallace; daughters, Mary Ichiyama and Elaine Oshiro; six grandchildren; great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MALO P. FALEAO JR., 37, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died June 16, 2003. Born in Palolo, O'ahu. Survived by wife, Luana "Lulu"; sons, Keoni Cortez and Junior; daughter, Tiara; father, Malouamaua; sisters, Masina Iuta, Aloha Tolai, Jo-Ann Langi and Barbara Christian; brother, Floyd; four grandchildren. Private service pending. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory, Hawai'i.
TOALUA MISI FEAGAIMAALII, 73, of 'Aiea, died June 8, 2003. Born in American Samoa. Survived by sons, Fiapule Fiapule, and Willie, Levale, Toga, Elisara and Moreli; daughters, Toafa Niusulu, Leaisetoto McMillian, Christine Feagaimaalii and Leilani Omeli; 30 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Timu Elisara; sisters, Falesoa Leae, Fa'amoe Holewyne, Faleteine Falefia, Toafa Samoa and Falesoa Tuamoheloa. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at 'Aiea United Methodist Church; service 4 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday at the church; service 9 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
HAROLD GANIKO, 58, of Kane'ohe, died June 21, 2003. Born in Moloka'i. Senior mechanic with Black & Decker. Survived by wife, Myong Hui; son, Daniel; daughter, Christina; granddaughter, Nai'a Oyama; brother, Raymond; sisters, Betty Brumaghim, Gladys Lam and Ellen Yamada. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes noon; inurnment to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
ANTHONY "GABBY" JOSEPH GRABOWSKI, 85, of Hau'ula, died June 5, 2003. Born in Allegheny, Pa. Retired federal government aircraft ramp service attendant at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by brothers, Ralph and Stanley; sister, Mary Miller. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
JOHN IOANE HALUAPO, 71, of 'Oma'o, Kaua'i, died June 17, 2003. Born in Ahukini, Kaua'i. Survived by brothers, Charles Jr., Samuel, David, James, Edward Keoho Sr. and Clifford Lee Sr.; sisters, Elizabeth Haluapo and Hattie Telles; caregiver/grandniece, Kathy Louis. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Lihue First Church; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.
HIROSHI IKEDA, 71, of 'Aiea, died June 11, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired air traffic controller. Survived by wife, Florida; sons, Alan and Lester; daughter, Arlene Ishii; three grandchildren; father, Teruyuki; brothers, Richard and Edwin; sister, Betty Kurihara. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
HELEN YASUKO ISOBE, 87, of Kailua, died June 17, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired sales clerk for Ethel's Dress Shop. Survived by brothers, Masao, Tadayoshi, Keichi and Yasuhiro Mikasa; sisters, Fujino Kojima and Hazel Matsumoto. Service 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.
SUSUMI IWAMOTO, 91, of Mililani, died June 5, 2003. Born in Waialua. Employed by O'ahu Railroad. Retired baker at Shan's Bakery in Wahiawa. Survived by wife, Haruko; sons, Toshio and Myles; daughters, Yukie Tanaka and Sue Kuraoka; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MICHAEL JOHNSON, 57, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 16, 2002. Born in Chicago, Ill. No known survivors. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
MARY LOUISE KING, 89, of Mililani, died June 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Labor executive secretary. Survived by daughters, Louise "Anoipua" Furtado and Nina Gay Yoshida; brothers, Wilbur and Dexter Dickson; sister, Ynez Cockett; aunt, Venus Holt; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani Stake; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MICHAEL WILLIAM KLEIN JR., 41, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died March 20, 2003. No known survivors. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
TADASHI E. KODAMA, 75, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died June 22, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired Dole Pineapple Co. purchasing clerk. Survived by wife, Kiyomi "Kay"; daughters, Valerie and Laureen; stepmother, Asayo; brothers, Richard Masato, James Hideo and Thomas; sister, Mae Tokunaga. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; inurnment later. No flowers. Casual attire.
MUNENORI KOKUBUN, 72, of Waipahu, died June 19, 2003. Born in Waiakea-Kai, Hawai'i. Retired plumber for Raytheon Corporation, Johnston Island. Survived by wife, Tina; son, Derek; hanai son/nephew, Steven; brother, Barney; sister, Katherine Koge. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
KIKUE KURASHIGE, 93, of Holualoa, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 21, 2003. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i. Member of Kona Hongwanji Mission; Pomaikai Senior Center, Hilo; and Imin Senior Center, Kona. Survived by sons, Irwin, Milnes, Milton and Nathan; daughter, Phyllis Hayama; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Moiliili Hongwanji Mission; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 2 to 3 p.m. July 6 at Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua, Kona; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
NIEVES L. LAGOC, 75, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died June 16, 2003. Born in Kohala Grande, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Elena Menor, Teresita Guerrero, Angelita Ganotisi, Magdalena Butay, Christine and Lorraine; sons, Arthur and Marianito; brother, German Lagura; 29 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
ALIDA "HONEY" LEE, 84, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died June 19, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Alida "Jackie" Martin and Clara; son, Alfred; sisters, Marilyn Phillip and Dorothy Bertrand; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa; service 11 a.m.; burial at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo, Hawai'i.
KENDALL KUNANE HISASHI LEMN JR., 19, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died June 19, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Third-year student at University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Survived by parents, Kendall and Ronnie Lynn; sisters, Shonnielyn and Kailee; brothers, Dylan and Devin; great-grandfather, William Sr.; grandparents, William and Luella, and Ronald Yasui. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Koolau Huiia Church, Anahola; service 11 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Anahola Landing, Anahola Bay; reception at beach park to follow. Aloha attire (a change of beach clothes suggested for those wishing to participate in scattering of ashes.) Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
SUMIKO MISHIMA, 75, of Lahaina, died June 22, 2003. Born in Lahaina. Sheraton Maui Hotel waitress. Survived by husband, Hiromi; son, Jyun; daughter, Dawn; brother, Takeshi Tanaka; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 4:30 p.m. Friday at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission; reception to follow. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
BERNICE "ELIZABETH" ROSARY MURACO, 85, of Waipahu, died June 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Donald; sister, Sarah Wetch; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers.
JANET MISAO NASHIWA, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 18, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired cashier. Survived by son, David; daughter, Cheryl Yoshioka; four grandchildren; great-grandchild; brother, Naoki Takamura; sisters, Edith Seno and Shizuko Araki. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
PITA LOTIKENI PAONGO-FUNAKI, 75, of Honolulu, died June 18, 2003. Born in Tonga. Vegetable and fruit farmer. Survived by wife, Mele Nau Funaki; sons, Tevita and Saimone Funaki and Poasi Paongo; daughters, Ana Kaufusi, Siuka Pakileata, Milika Huahulu, Amelia Heimuli, Sulia Tukuafu and Elenoa Maamaloa; brother, Sinipata Tomua; sisters, Milika Tomua and Elenoa Fonua; 46 grandchildren; great-grandson. Visitation 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
ELLEN LEIGH EDELEN DUKE PERKINS, 51, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died June 9, 2003. Born in North Kingston, R.I. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Solomon; son, Paul Crawford; daughter, Rachael Crawford; brother, Kenneth Duke Jr.; sisters, Catherine Wright and Nancy Lorber. Service held. Condolences may be sent to Solomon J. Perkins, 92-1890 Princess Kaiulani Blvd., Ocean View, HI 96737. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
OI CHUN CHEUNG POON, 94, of Honolulu, died June 15, 2003. Born in Canton, China. Survived by son, George; daughters, Lin Kwan Ko and Olivia Chow; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation for Buddhist service, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
CESARIO ACOSTA RIBAO SR., 90, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died June 17, 2003. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by daughters, Teresita Capal, Violeta Domingo and Erlinda Fagner; sons, Angel, Steve and Cesar Jr. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kea'au; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MAILE ANN RIVERA, 45, of Kahului, Maui, died June 20, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Nurse's aide for ARC of Maui. Survived by husband, John Sr.; sons, John Jr. and Kealii; daughter, Janel; brothers, Sonny, Wayne, Danny and Sanford Uwekoolani; sisters, Bobbie-Jean Lovato, Janice Judd and Mona Uwekoolani; three grandchildren; parents, Charles and Violet Uwekoolani. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Service also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
SILVESTER RIVERA, 68, of Wai'anae, died June 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Virginia; sons, Sylvester, Albert, Steven, Sylva and Dominic; daughters, Melanie Haudenshild, Ericka Mattos and Michele Ditto; stepdaughters, Raylene Barnes and Carol Aiwohi; brother, Albert Rivera; sister, Dominga Pursley; 33 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
DONALD LEE RODRIGUES, 53, of Little Falls, Minn., formerly of Kane'ohe, died May 22, 2003. A truck driver. Survived by mother, Julia; sisters, Theresa Leilani Cunningham, Judith Slatter, Dorothy Cambe, Bonnie Gentry, Juanita Parks, Judy Skeen and Elizabeth Hopkins; brothers, Ray and Robert Parks, and William, Charles and Paul. Mainland service held. Hawai'i service 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Brenny Funeral Home, Little Falls.
MANUEL SAMSON JR., 63, of Wai'anae, died June 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Helen; sons, Herman, Herbert, Andrew, Shawn and Lopaka; daughters, Vanesa and Melisa; 17 grandchildren; brothers, Richard, Harry, Arthur and Elliott. Service noon Saturday at Puka Pants Beach, Nanakuli, across from Hakimo Road. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RANDY LEE SIEMS, 51, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died June 1, 2003. Born in Minnesota. No known survivors. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
HELEN MIYONO TANAKA, 89, of Honolulu, died June 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Arakawa's store sales clerk. Survived by son, Roy; daughter, Gail Momohara; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, William Motofuji. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
GRACE TAKAKO TERUYA, 79, of Honolulu, died June 14, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. Retired forelady for Dole Cannery. Survived by sons, Dennis, Randy and Jason; four grandchildren; brothers, Herbert and Mitchell Shimabukuro; sisters, Florence Kidani, Ann Shimabukuro, Alice Oshiro, Winifred Shimabukuro and Jan Yuen. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.
ELIA MALU TUPUOLA, 58, of Kane'ohe, died June 19, 2003. Born in Fitiuta, American Samoa. Retired from U.S. Coast Guard. Survived by wife, Bertha; son, Chad; daughters, Regina, Jordena and Kimilee; three grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
FRANCISCA JAMANDRE VERZOSA, 72, of 'Aiea, died June 19, 2003. Born in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Sun Mari Fashions' seamstress. Survived by daughter, Leonora Estrella and Rosemarie Mendoza; two grandchildren; sisters, Fely Arce, Rufina Mendoza, Timotea Hombrebueno and Eufrecina. Visitation 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; Mass 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples. Casual or aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
SABURO "NUT" YOKOUCHI, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died June 23, 2003. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Owner of Yokouchi Bakery. Survived by wife, Sueko; daughter, Karen Polvere; brothers, Noriaki and Masaru "Pundy"; sister, Tatsue Mabe; two grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; reception to follow. Donations may be made to Hale Makua. No flowers.
