Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
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.
DANTE ALBERT VIOTTI, Navy vet, executive Dante Albert Viotti, 84, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2003. He is the father of Advertiser writer Vicki Viotti. See story.
NARCISO ARIAS, 98, of Papa'aloa, Hawai'i, died April 26, 2003. Born in Dolores, Abra, Philippines. Retired Laupahoehoe Sugar Co. mill worker. Survived by sons, Robert and Rod; five grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Papa'aloa; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
ATANACIO SINUTO AGUSTIN, 84, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Hawaiian Building Maintenance employee and World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Maria; sons, Gregorio, Antonio, Primicias, Roberto, Atanacio Jr., Joselito and Cornelio; daughters, Emilia Cabote, Pineda Galadon, marilyn Briones and Norma Esteron; brothers, Bartolome, Nicolas and Zackarias; sister, Eusebia; 38 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 7:30 p.m. Private burial at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
BENJAMIN "BENNY" SERENO BALANSAG, 74, of Wahiawa, died April 13, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Norberta; son, Ben; two grandchildren; brother, Robert; sisters, Rosalina Smith and Carol Rose. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MARIA BENABESE, 92, of Pearl City, formerly of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died April 17, 2003. Born in Penarrubia, Abra, Philippines. Member of Kekaha Women's Softball League on Kaua'i. Survived by daughter, Caroline Rivera; granddaughters, Carol Rivera, Paula Miyaji and Michelle Flinn; great-grandson, Daniel Miyaji; great-great-granddaughters. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire.
DAVID O. "DOC" BLANCHARD, 78, of Hawai'i Kai, died April 27, 2003. Born in St. Louis Park, Minn. Time-share salesman. Survived by wife, Wyzetta; daughter, Marie Raymond; sons, Dave, Paul and Don; two grandsons. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m.; private burial.
FREDERICO "FRED" PASION CARAHASEN, 79, of 'Aiea, died April 26, 2003. Retired Hawaii Baking Inc. plant superintendent. Survived by wife, Charlotte; sons, Fred Jr. and Wes; sisters, Rose Afalla, Josephine Calotis, Didi Gualderama and Carrie Edulan; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; Mass noon; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
SABRINA KANOELANI DeCOSTA, 23, of Kane'ohe, died April 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Joey and Faith; brother, Joey Boy; sisters, Tina and Katrina; hanai son, Kamalei; grandmother, Doris. Visitation 6 p.m. monday at hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
PETER GALVEZ, 69, of Honolulu, died April 15, 2003. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired control tower operator for Federal Aviation Administration. Survived by sisters, Soledad Meria, Conchita Rofoli and Doris Gorospe. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
EVELYN GREINER, 66, of Honolulu, died April 25, 2003. Born in New York City. Circulation editor for Hawaii Business Magazine. Survived by mother, Catherine; sisters, Frances, Kathleen Powers and Ellen; brothers, Frank, Arthur, Charles, Daniel and Richard. Service 10 a.m. today at Hilton Lagoon Beach by the old heliport; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
EDA KUUIPO NAZARA HINCHCLIFF, 47 of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died April 19, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Partyland, Hawai'i State Drivers Training Academy, Mid-Pacific Sanitary Distributors and Hawaii Transit. Survived by husband, Dale; daughter, Sanya Texeira; parents, Domingo and Viola; brothers, Chris, J. Jay Kapele, Abel, Joel, Domingo Jr.and Caleb; sisters, Verna Young, Tina Gannett and Eldora Gatchell; three grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Solid Rock Ministries, Kaloko Light Industrial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
HERBERT MOOLAULANI LESLIE JR., 72, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Honolulu Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division. Survived by children, Patricia "P.D." Kaniho, Wayne, Bryan "Kalani," and Michael; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, June Borden and Muriel Kahoonei; brother, Gerald. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kailua Assembly of God Church; visitation 11:15 a.m. to noon; gathering at family Waimanalo home to follow. Burial 9 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
WILLIAM "BOY" LOPES, 70, of Honolulu, died April 25, 2003. Born in Waiahole/Waikane. former carpenter. Survived by daughters, Cathy Marasco, Lanajean, Billie Sheldon, Anela Kael, Shawn Perreira, Jaenine Lopez, Kendra Au and Edwina Kimura; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Nora, Octavia Rodrigues and Kay Nunez. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes off Mokoli'i (Chinaman's Hat) Sunday.
ROBERT "BOB" RAY MATTESON, 68, of Honolulu, died April 23, 2003. Born in Kansas. Survived by son, Christopher; daughters, Robin Ide and Tracey Chang; nine grandchildren; sister, Mary Edwards; brothers, George and Kenneth. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Patrick's Church, Kaimuki; scattering of ashes 5 p.m. at Kuhio Beach, fronting Duke Kahanamoku statue. No flowers; lei welcomed. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
CRAIG STEPHEN McGLINN, 54, of Kailua, died April 5, 2003. Born in Camben, N.J. Owner of First Stop for Music in Kailua. Survived by wife, Kathleen "Katie"; son, Brandon; daughters, Kari and Lindsey; father, James; brothers, Randy and Michael; granddaughter. Scattering of ashes 3 p.m. Sunday at Lanikai boat ramp. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
LORETTA MICHIKO MURAKAMI, 80, of Pearl City, died April 27, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Postal Service postmaster. Survived by husband, Sachio; sons, Glenn and Mark; daughters, Lynn Tamanaha, Jan Murakami and Lori Ing; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, George and Herbert Omura; sisters, Mildred Hamada, Jane Nishi, Elaine Okazaki and Jean Okubo. Service 6 p.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawai'i Betsuin. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROBERT KAZUO MURAKAMI, 84, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Theo H. Davies employee. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sons, Robert Jr., Nelson and Bryan; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward and Thomas; sisters, Bertha Awaya, Lorraine Horimoto, Leatrice nagai, Nellie Tokumori and Amy Au. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
LEATRICE MEW SHEONG NG, 57, of Honolulu, died April 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Employed with Investment Properties Corp. Survived by companion, Bobby Leong; mother, Beatrice; brother, Clayton; sister, Dianne Gohier. Service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
CHRISTINE M. PHILLIPS, 86, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2003. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Jean Frietas and Caroline Hernandez; son, John III; six grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Martin and Eddie Martins. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KYE HWA RIVERA, 63, of Mililani, died April 24, 2003. Born In Korea. Survived by husband, Floro; mother, Dong Kum Kim; sisters, Sung Nyu and Pun Nyu Kim; brothers, Eun Suk, Tae Suk, Hyun Suk and Young Suk Oh. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
SUMIE OTA RODERO, 75, of Keau-kaha, Hawai'i, died April 20, 2003. Born in Pinao, Hawai'i. Sales clerk at Ben Franklin. Survived by daughters, Ramona Pestrello II and Robin; brother, John Ota; sisters, Karen Oda and Satsuko Matsuoka; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.
ALMA MONA ALANA SCHULZE, 81, died April 22, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from American President Line in San Francisco. Survived by brothers, Ernest and Albert Alana; sister, Milly Alana; daughter, Roberta Ballestrazze; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Keaton's Redwood Chapel, Novato, Calif.
ALICE GABRIEL TEXEIRA, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 28, 2003. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Retired owner of Texeira's Shredded Paper Business. Survived by daughter, Linda Blanchette; son, David Jr.; brothers, William "Pete," David, Antone and Joaquin Gabriel Jr.; sisters, Serina Costa, tomasia Deluz, and Geraldine and Helen Gabriel; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m.; entombment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park mausoleum. Casual attire.
DARLEEN "TWEEDIE" VAN EPPS GONSALVES THOMAS, 48, of Kane'ohe, died April 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Mark Sr.; sons, Brian Goings and Davy Crockett-Gonsalves; daughters, Bobbi-Jo Vallente and Shaina Kauhi; mother, Violet Yotsuda-Van Epps; sisters, Faith Sales, Elizabeth "Tykie" Kanei-Van Epps and Katherine Van Epps; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
RACHEL NGIT NGUN TOM, 85, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Gerald; daughters, Wraynette Kissel, Cheryl Vieira, Lynn Sato and Debra Yano; 11 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; brothers, Ernest, Wallace and Vernon Tom; sisters, Laura Lee and Winona Chong. Visitation 9:30 a.m. today at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11:15 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
CHIYONO TOYOMURA, 84, of Mililani, died April 12, 2003. Born in Waimea, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Hajime; son, Eric; daughter, Diane Kawamoto; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.
NORA P. VICTORINO, 88, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of 'Ola'a, Hawai'i, died April 13, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Elroy and Robert; daughter, Geraldine Figueroa; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Acacia Memorial Park Funeral Home, Seattle.
JULIANA ULIANA "JULIE" HOSE WATSON, 52, of Ho'okena, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 24, 2003. Born in Ki'ilae, Ho'okena, Kona, Hawai'i. Hawaiian studies kupuna. Survived by husband, Walter Sr.; son, Walter Kainoa; daughters, Tina and Tricia Uemura; hanai sons, Crueger Bannister and Makana Parker; brother, Joseph Kaupu, Elmer and Howard; sisters, Stella Galon, Lily Clifton and Glenna Kaiawe; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 10 p.m. today at Puka'ana Congregational Church, Kealia, South Kona; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m tomorrow at the church; scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
VICTORIA ACZON YANUARIA, 106, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired seamstress. Survived by sons, Bernardo, Osias and Arsenio; daughters, Manuela Sagadraca, Rebecca Aczon, and Romula; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 8:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
EUGENE TATSUO UYEHARA, 57, of Honolulu, died April 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Qualex Inc. Survived by wife, Wanda; mother, Helen; sisters, Sandra Tangonan and Susan Sagara. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
