Obituaries

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Longtime Honolulu crime syndicate figure CLARENCE "JAPAN" HANDA died Nov. 15 in Fort Worth, Texas. Handa, the father of three sons and a daughter, was 73. He died in federal prison. See story.

JOHN "JACK" H. MAGOON JR., chairman of Hawaiian Airlines for 25 years and a member of an influential kama'aina family, died yesterday in Honolulu. He was 87. See story.

HANNAH BEAUMONT, 83, of Honolulu, died Nov. 20, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Michael and James; five grandchildren; sisters, Rhoda Goo, Edna Lee and Dorothy Hubbard. Memorial service 8 a.m. Monday at Outrigger Canoe Club; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

LOTTIE ANEHE BODNAR, 85, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 13, 2003. Born in Ke'anae, Maui. Sunday school teacher, superintendent, trustee and deaconess emeritus of Wai'anae Protestant Church; and Hawaiian quilt master. Survived by husband, Roy Sr.; sons, Roy Jr. and Paul; daughter, Marilyn Liftee; brother, James "Jimmy" Akiu; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. today at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

CRISTY "SONNY" A. CALIZO, 69, of Waimanalo, died Nov. 12, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Tropical Lamp and Shade Co. employee. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughters, Marlene Namoku and Raenette Kuhaulua; nine grandchildren; brother, Art; sisters, Connie Cabanlit and Sarah Pace. Memorial service 11 a.m. Dec. 4 at Waimanalo Assembly of God; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

THEODORE EVANGELISTA ESTRELLA, 85, of California City, Calif., formerly of 'Aiea, died Nov. 8, 2003. Born in Kahuku. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Shop 38, machinist; and Muroc School District, Calif., custodian; and a former entertainer and singer. Survived by wife, Anna; son, Theodore Jr.; daughter, Yolanda Covert; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Beatrice Sharpe, Saccora Pagdilao and Rosario Marie Hao. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; memorial service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

NINA Q. FABRO, 78, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Nov. 17, 2003. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Mauricio "Bo" Jr. and Melvin Damasco; daughters, Maurina Borgatti and Priscilla Posten-Banasihan; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Alfred and John Requilman and Arnold Quartero; sisters, Florence Keliikoa, Maraea Barrientos, Rosita Hatori, Sarah Lennox, Josephine Melanowski and Francis McGowan. Visitation 11 a.m. Dec. 6 at Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i; service 11:30 a.m. Private burial later. Casual attire.

CENON ALTURA GALICIA, 90, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 10, 2003. Born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired longtime Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Shop 38, machinist. Survived by wife, Maria; son, Raymond; daughters, Victoria Slovak and Alma Valencia; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; memorial service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MAURO GALIZA, 83, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Nov. 22, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Lihue Plantation laborer. Survived by wife, Elilia; sons, Villamor and Jesus; daughter, Shirley; brother, Frederico Cadiente; sisters, Maria Bolosan and Eugenia Acob; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Lihue Aloha Church Assembly of God; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

CARLOS GALLARDO, 70, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Nov. 18, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. supervisor. Survived by wife, Magdalena; sons, Stephen, Jeffrey and Sandy; daughters, Corinne Hamamura, Kathleen Medeiros, Valerie Gallardo and Candice Lanoza; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Trina Horan, Judy Tomacder and Paula Ballesteros. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

CLARA TSE HERTLEIN, 67, of Pearl City, formerly of Makakilo, died Nov. 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Fritz and Hans; daughters, Lisa Hertlein and Gretel Among; sisters, Annie Makaiwa, Thelma Bush, Helen Weatherby, Victoria Tse, Doris Csöke and Gloria Bond; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

WANG YAI HOR-KO, 69, of Honolulu, died Nov. 22, 2003. Born in Damyang, South Korea. Survived by husband, Jae Nam Ko; sons, Young Suk, Hong Suk and Hoon Chun Ko; daughter, Soon Suck Nix; brother, Hyun Hor; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

HELEN A. HUN, 75, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 15, 2003. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Gilbert Sr.; son, Gilbert Jr.; daughters, Helen Sanpei, Gwendolyn Breshears and Karen; brother, Louis Quintal Jr.; sisters, Lydia Yarbrough and Bernice Kanui; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

SAMMUEL "SAM' KAMUELA KAINOA, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Hawaiian Paradise Park, died Nov. 18, 2003. Born in Kohala. Retired Andrews Trucking Service laborer and from Hawaii Junk Ltd. Survived by wife, Ellen; son, Nathan; daughters, Pauleen and Katherine; brothers, Peter and Charles; sisters, Malikina Akana, Rose Ha and Mary Lee; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

BLANCHE SADAKO KOSAKA, 97, of Kula, Maui, died Nov. 17, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Hale Makua registered nurse. Survived by son, Donald; daughters, Ruth Jones and Claire Kawamura; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.

MELVIN KAPUAUIOKALANI KUNUKAU SR., 60, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Libby's and Dole pineapple canneries mechanic specialist. Survived by wife, La Verne; sons, Casson, Ru, Levi, Nainoa and Sanoe-Braxton; daughters, Emily, Tia're and Keaholani; hanai daughters, Hope Rowland and Chris Ann Kiriu; 10 grandchildren; four hanai grandchildren; brother, Alexander; hanai brother, Rowan Lee; hanai sister, Blossom Malama. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m.; scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Sunday at Nanakuli Beach Park. Casual attire.

SAMUEL E. LINDLEY, 88, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 15, 2003. Born in Plevna, Ind. Former Honolulu Community College librarian. Survived by wife, Ruth; daughters, Renda, Renie, Irene, Lorene and Cherene; 12 grandchildren. Memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday at The Friends Meeting House Quaker Center, 2426 O'ahu Ave. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ROSEMARIE EVALANI LUCAS, 40, of Hale'iwa, died Nov. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Richard Mercado; son, Richard Mercado Jr.; daughter, Theresa; brothers, Abraham Pooloa, Wendell and John, John Mercado Jr., Anthony Mercado and Hugh Aiono; sisters, Mabel Pooloa, Myra and Mary, Lehua Aina, Nani Aiono, Anna Lucas and Donna Semorile; granddaughter, Nalani Mercado. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

SAMUEL T. MACY, 89, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 21, 2003. Retired longtime American National Can Co. employee. Survived by sisters, Elizabeth Monte, Vivian Saffrey, Caroline Mahoe and Melvia Hewett. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veteran's Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CHARLES KU "DUKE" MAKALENA, 39, of Waipahu, died Nov. 17, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Survived by brother, Ronney Griggs; sister, Cindy Griggs; and uncle, Richard. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KIYOSHI MIYASAKI, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Inc. plant mechanic. Survived by son, Alan; daughters, Jane Koenig and Shirley; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Thelma Watanabe. Private service held. No flowers or koden (monetary donations); donations to American Cancer Society, Maui Chapter. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.

MICHIKO MURAI, 90, of Mililani, formerly of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 17, 2003. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Noda Market. Survived by daughters, Joan English and Hazel Palakiko; two grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers; donations to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

DAVID ROY POWELL, 71, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 7, 2003. Born in Ohio. Retired partner with Deloitte & Touche; former chief operating officer with Case & Lynch; and board member of Catholic Charities, Alliance for Services to Children and Families and the Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation; treasurer, Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii; and member, state Tax Board. Survived by Dorothy; companion, Francis Kahawiaolaa; daughters, Jane Evans and Laura Powell-Sores; four grandchildren; brother, James Kent. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hawaii; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

STEPHEN R. TANGALIN, 56, of Kaua'i, died Nov. 17, 2003. Survived by son, Stephen Jr.; daughter, Mahealani Sarmiento; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Leroy, Frederick, Leonard and Scott Lardizabal; sisters, Gloria Reed, Yolanda Kurihara and Nena Johnson. Celebration of life noon tomorrow at Wailua River Landing; service 1 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.

MARY ANN "SUAN" TOZON, 61, of Oxnard, Calif., died Nov. 18, 2003. Born in 'Aiea. Leilehua High School 1960 graduate. Survived by husband, Steve; daughter, Teresa; brother, Apolenario Suan; sisters, Juliana "Julie" Macadangdang, Josephine Grace and Marion Cui; six grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

HARUYO "ESTHER" UENO, 77, of Honolulu, died Nov. 13, 2003. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. Retired U.S. Army secretary. Survived by husband, Hideo; daughter, Shelley Hawkins; sister, Hatsumi Hayashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ALVINA "BILLIE" McGURN WEIR, 81, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 15, 2003. Born in Kahului, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Mary Lee Piere and Sharon Gonsalves; brothers, Albert and Andrew McGurn; sisters, Henrietta Holt, Tillie Mendonca, Mavis McGurn and Alexa Cardoza; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.