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.
KELLY MARTIN LIBERATO BOLOR, 37, of Whittier, Calif., died Nov. 15, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Sergeant first class with the Army Reserve assigned to the 137th Quartermaster Company based in South El Monte, Calif. Survived by wife, Kelly; son, Kyle; sister, Nita Kinimaka; twin brother, Keith; brothers, Rocky, Conrad and Alvin. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
LOUISE POMAIKAI CARPENTER, 89, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 19, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired chief operator from PACAF Headquarters Hickam Air Force Base with more than 35 years of service. Survived by sons, Monte, Dante and Clifford; daughters, Iwalani Sowa and Erica Arikawa; 25 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Samuel Kakelaka. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Waikane Congregational Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
HENRY BUNG KONG CHONG, 89, of Honolulu, died Nov. 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Luminous Neon Signs. Survived by son, Roderick; daughters, Jacqueline Chang and Kathy Lai; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Monroe Jong, Norman Jong, Slosson Jong and Harrison Jong; sisters, Bessie Lim, Glenice Lee, Sylvia Kam and Sally Louie. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
LEINAALA McCLEAN DEVINE, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 17, 2003. Born in Hilo. Retired Realtor and past president of the Hawaii Island Board of Realtors. Survived by daughters, Susan Fuller, Donna Tyler and Margaret Sloan; sons, Richard and David; brother, Peter McLean; caregiver, Lisa Albez; grandchildren, Catherine and Anne Fuller and Richard Tyler. Private service held. Donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
KUK NYO HONG, 81, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 12, 2003. Born in Korea. Retired salesperson and seamstress. Survived by son, Joon; two grandchildren; sister, Kuk Wha Chang. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
SUZUMI INOUYE, 81, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by son, Bert; grandchildren, Christine, Catherine Chin and Cynthia Young; great-grandchildren, Brittney and Brandon Chin; sister, Betty Sato. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maui Nikkei Church; burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
JOHNSON SHOJI ITO, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Shop superintendent at Haleakala Storage and Transportation. Survived by wife, Betsy Tsuyako; son, Mark; daughters, Sharon and Dawn Ueki; grandchild; brother, Isami; sisters, Judy Idemoto, Evelyn Tanitomi and Mary Nodurft. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m.; reception to follow at the mortuary; private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Casual attire.
JOYCE YOSHIE IWAMOTO, 79, of Honolulu, died Nov. 8, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by sons, Harlan, Terrence and Brice; six grandchildren; brothers, Teruo and Kenso Tagawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
LAELIA "AUNTY LAE" E. KAMAUNU, 59, of Laie-Maloo, died Nov. 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Licensed practical nurse at the Hawai'i State Hospital. Survived by companion, Walter Kaluhiokalani; children, Ruby Ululani Sooto, Melanie Noikulani Kamakeeaina, Dayle Maile, Traci Kela Nasilasila and Cerie Lahela; 12 grandchildren; great-grandchild; brothers, Melvin, Allan, Edmund and Thomas III; sisters, Frances Padeken, Mililani Hopkins, Melanie Gibb and Gaillee Berger; aunt, Mabel Luke. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church; fellowship and luncheon to follow in the church hall. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
BERNARD G. NOBLER, 87, of Hono-lulu, died Nov. 19, 2003. Born in Chicago. A retired architect. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Alan and Stephen; stepdaughters, Robin and Loren Petrowski; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Milton; sister, Lucy Kaplan. Service 10 a.m. tomorrow at Temple Emanu-El. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
ALLEN JOSEPH PAOLELLA, 50, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Nov. 22, 2003. Born in North New Jersey. Entrepreneur salesman for Brunswick Billiard Equipment. U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by son, James La'a; father, Albert; mother, Marie Wheeler; sister, Linda Paolella-Miller; nephew, Brian Miller; niece, Ashley Oliver; friend, Anthony Ponponio. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
BETTY ANN ROCHA, 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2003. Born in Waipahu. A social worker. Survived by daughter, Kalaukieleula Hergenraoder and Barbara Camarillo; grandchildren; great-grandson. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
LOUIS JULIAN ROMERO, 60, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Nov. 6, 2003. Born on Lana'i. Retired police sergeant. Survived by wife, Heather; sons, Louis, Julian, Kekai and John; seven grandchildren; sisters, Angie, Marion Ching and Vicky Guilory; hanai daughter, Donna. Visitation 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at Union Hall, Lana'i City; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at Lana'i Sacred Hearts Church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Lana'i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
GEORGE MASAICHI SHODA, 76, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 21, 2003. Born in Kahului, Maui. Inspector for the State Department of Transportation Highways Division. Survived by wife, Yukimi; daughters, Stephanie Kato and Allison Ichimura; five grandchildren; brother, Andrew; sisters, Lillian Suzuki and Betsy Mugiishi. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m.; reception to follow. Burial 9 a.m. Monday at Maui Memorial Park. No flowers, Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
FREDERICK LEWIS STURGEON, 69, of Kahakuloa, Maui, died Nov. 19, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company mechanic and Maui Lu Resort auditor. Survived by sons, Richard and Randal; daughters Evelyn, Laurie Keyhani and Charlee Lindsey; brother, Frank; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Memorial service 10 a.m. Nov. 30 at Waiehu Beach Park. Private family scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
CHIYOKO FUKABORI TANABE, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 14, 2003. Born in Pearl City. Retired cafeteria worker for Kauluwela Elementary School. Survived by husband, Hisao; sons, Toshiaki and Edward; daughters, Gertrude Kihara, Jane, Doris Tamaru and Dorothy; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CHARLES C.Y. ZEN, 70, of San Lorenzo, Calif., died Nov. 19, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Viking Freight Systems of San Jose, Calif. Survived by wife, Peggy; children, Roz Kuvakos, Russell and Cheryl Birmingham; grandchildren, Lauren, Eric, Amanda, Russell, Alisha, Melissa and Jacob; brother, Howard. Service 3 p.m tomorrow at Grissom's Chapel and Mortuary, San Lorenzo; burial Wednesday at Lone Tree Cemetery in Hayward, Calif. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Casual attire.
