Obituaries

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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.

LEIATAUA LE SA PETER L. AH CHING, 56, of American Samoa, died Sept. 24, 2003. Born in American Samoa. Finance manager for the American Samoan government. Survived by wife, Failele; sons, Ronald and Peter Jr.; daughters, Katie Godinet, Marianne Reid, Josephine Ah Ching and Elizabeth "Lei" Ah Ching; brothers, Paul, Johnny, Michael, Maieko, Senio and Pele; sisters, Margaret Langkilde, Elizabeth Ah Ching, Telesia Ponali, Elena Fata and Frances Paopao; 13 grandchildren. Burial in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

VIRGINIA SEIKO BATIS, 62, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 27, 2003. Born in Pa'auilo. Survived by son, Jason; daughters, Marisa Pirelli and Joslyn Jones; mother, Mitsuno Quiban; brothers, Edward and Allen; sisters, Janice Pakele and Conchita Watanabe; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

YOSHIKO BERGADO, 78, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 22, 2003. Survived by son, Wilber; daughters, Rita Robyn and Janice Sevilla; a granddaughter; brother, Takeo Inui. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Wahiawa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ROSALIND "ROZ" BERNADINE CLEAVER, 54, of Nanakuli, died Sept. 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Office clerk at Kapolei Satellite City Hall. Survived by husband, James Jr.; daughters, Jamie Tripp and Jodie Fowler; mother, Catherine McFeeley; stepmother, Dorothy Smith; brothers, Brad Fuller, Brian Fuller and Robert Smith III; sisters, Bonnie Fuller and Robin Cable; a grandson. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

MANUEL "SPEEDY" FERNANDEZ, 91, of Ka'a'awa, died Sept. 26, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Pipefitter retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and a professional boxer. Survived by sons, Colson Sr., Gary Sr., Manuel and Charles; daughters, Kathleen Duarte, Nani Gima, Esther Fernandez, Theresa Fernandez and Yvonne Kalaaukahi; 33 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

GREGORIO FUERTES, 84, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 29, 2003. Survived by wife, Martina; daughters, Merly Pulido, Josefina Cereno, Patrocinia Garcia and Teresita Aspillaga; sons, Ray and Steven; adopted daughter, Lina Teano; sister, Rosita Balbin; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; adopted son, Kenneth. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Christ the King Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; reception noon at Ballard Family Mortuary; burial 3:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

POLICARPIO GABALLO, 58, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 13, 2003. Born in Waipahu. European Motors mechanic. Survived by wife, Cresencia; daughters, Lireo, Vergo and Giltrida; grandson, Matthew; children from first marriage, Jonathan, Philp, Nicole and Laura; many grandchildren; brothers, Alejandro Gabaylo, Clito Gaballo and Joseph Asuncion; sisters, Valentina Asuncion, Betty Algono, Maggie Kemmerer, Felomina Takasugi and Juanita Mancao (caregiver). Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MINORU RICHARD INOUYE, 78, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 22, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Architect retired from the Department of Education. Survived by wife, Gladys; children, Susan Osaki, Douglas Inouye, Iris Fujihara, Gregg Ichiki and Joy Uchida; six grandchildren; brothers, Sam and Noboru. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

BARBARA JEAN MOTTA, 70, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 27, 2003. Born on Lana'i. Employed for many years in reservations at the Sheraton Waikiki. Survived by sons, Joseph, Kalani and Kaleo; daughters, Cherie Moniz and Momilani Cheek; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis Pavao; sister, Winona Brown. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; commital service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

TAKAKO NAITO, 74, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Honolulu, died Sept. 28, 2003. Born in Tokyo, Japan. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Yoshinobu; sons, James and Alan; daughters, Gail Yamauchi and Peggy Watson; seven grandchildren; brother, Hiroshi Sato. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

MINORU NODA, 95, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 27, 2003. Born in Kihei, Maui, Retired city Board of Water Supply groundskeeper foreman. Survived by wife, Hatsue; son, Stanley; daughters, Ellen Sakuma and Betsy; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Tabata. Private service held. No koden (monetary donations). Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BARBARA BOWNE OURAND SALVANI, 88, of Honolulu, died Sept. 30, 2003. Born in Chicago, Ill. Retired American Junior Red Cross director. Survived by husband, Valentine "Toto"; sons, James, Jon and Jeff; seven grandchildren; brothers, William Jr. and Richard; sister, Jane Smith. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

BLANCHE ANNA SHERWOOD, 89, of Wahiawa, formerly of Ireland, died Sept. 25, 2003. Born in Chicago, Ill. Homemaker. Survived by son, Michael Mayers; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

YOSHINARI "YOSHI" SUDA, 62, of Mililani, died Sept. 23, 2003. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. Owner/president, Yoshi's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Survived by wife, Lynette; son, Ryan "Buda"; daughter, Liane; mother, Fusayo; brother, Hiroto; sister, Sachie Tanaka and Kazue. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

PEDRO "PETE" CONCEPCION TABORA, 76, of Mililani, died Sept. 25, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired from Pacific Naval Facility Engineering Command (PACDIV), and from Tabora Studio LLC. Survived by wife, Rosa; sons, Roy and Ruiz; daughter, Ruby White; seven grandchildren; brother, Dominador; sister, Leoni Barera. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire.

HENRY RYOSEI TAIRA, 87, of 'Aina Haina, died Sept. 24, 2003. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired carpenter. Survived by daughters, Susan and Caren; sisters, Kikuyo "Kay" Maehara and Harumi "Teri" Sonoda. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WATARU TAKAHASHI, 78, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 24, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by wife, Nobuko; daughter, Ann Takahashi; sister, Masaye; granddaughter, Natasha. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

LAWRENCE "LARRY" TAVARES SR., 82, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 24, 2003. Wai'anae pig farmer. Survived by wife, Violet; sons, Phillip, Steven and Lawrence Jr.; daughter, Pearl; sister, Thelma Cavalho; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

YOSHIHIRO "YOSHI" UMEDA, 71, of Honolulu, died Sept. 27, 2003. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Senior agent retired from Aloha Airlines. Survived by wife, Ellen; sons, Mark and Garrett; a grandchild; brothers, Tadao and Yasuhiro "Larry"; sisters, Tomie Umeda and Ayako "Annie" Oyama. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

DONALD E. VAN CLEAVE, 81, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died Sept. 30, 2003. Born in Mesa County, Colo. Retired chief petty officer and machinist mate with the U.S. Navy; survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, John, Timothy and Donald; daughters, Nanette Wong and Jennifer Van Cleave; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire. No monetary donations.

EDWARD GILBERT WILLIAMS, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 28, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Ship fitter retired from Pearl Harbor. Survived by daughters, India Williams, Cheyenne Summers, Ramona Williams and Diann Bradshaw; son, Edward; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Garden of Reflection. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DONNA LEILANI WRIGHT-PACLEB, 58, of Papakolea, died Sept. 28, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Printer retired from the state tax office. Survived by husband, Sonny; mother, Emma Wright; brothers, Lloyd "Conklin" Wright Jr. and Virgil "Kaipo" Wright; sisters, Winona Hill, Midgieann Wright, Emma Wright, Diane Duffey and Katherine Latham; hanai daughter, Beverly-Ann Manini. Service 10 a.m. Sunday at Kuhio Beach by the Waikiki police station. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.