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.

LOUIS K. BECHTLE, 91, of Fort Pierce, Fla., died July 28, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Employed in the iron industry, and a member of the International Association of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers. Survived by sister, Caroline DeLima; cousins, nieces and nephews. Service held in Florida.

MAURA FLORES DAHANG, 89, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Cebu, Philippines. Survived by sons, Edward Mapano and Mario Dahang; daughters, Dorothy Tan, Connie Frazier, Polly Dahang, "Sally" Gomes, Julian "Maggie" Delos Reyes, Julia Oyama and Diana Gonzales. Graveside service 11 a.m. tomorrow at Lana'i City Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MIYOKO GORO, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 31, 2003. Born in Fresno, Calif. A homemaker; former flower arranger for Orchids of Hawaii. Survived by husband, Toshio; sons, Earl and Glenn; daughter, Jane Fukutomi; brother, Koso Hotta; two grandchildren; great-grandson. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

SHARON CHRISTINE HARDIE, 34, of Honolulu, died Aug. 31, 2003. She was sales supervisor with Hawaiian Graphics and was an accomplished artist. Survived by husband, Stefan Downs; parents, Moonja and Harlan; brother, Hayden; grandmother, Gladys. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. today at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 6 p.m. Flowers and lei may be arranged through Stanley Ito Florist (533-2348).

LEINA KAMALANI, 41, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Ben Bayron; sons, Dale Kamalani-Andaya and Logan Kamalani; daughters, Ashley Kamalani-Andaya and Remy Kamalani; mother, Susan; sisters, Laura Paikai and Lahela Moe. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:45 a.m.; burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

RUTH ELIZABETH KUEFFER, 101, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2003. A teacher retired from McKinley High School. Survived by nieces, Beverly Sorensen and Terry Naihe. Visitation 4 p.m. tomorrow at Arcadia chapel; service 4:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DAVID LAU, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired shoe store manager for David's. Survived by sons, Dan and Clifford; daughters, Barbara Dayoan and Pat Lau; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Lau and Florence Haars. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

SUSAN "POOH" JOANNE MAGDALOYO, 42, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Assistant manager at Times Supermarket. Survived by husband, Jesse; sons, Daniel and Nicholas; daughter, Jennifer; parents, Stephen and Grace Moon; brothers, Thomas Moon and William Moon; sisters, Kathy Sugihara, Stephanie Grant and Margaret Otico. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

RAYMOND PAUL MAHELONA SR., 70, of Kailua, died Sept. 3, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A construction worker retired from Hawaiian Dredging & Construction. Survived by wife, Margaret; son, Raymond Jr.; daughter, Raynette Tingle; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

PHOEBE J. "CHUKEN" MARCIEL, 84, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Kihe'i, Maui. An office manager retired from Maui Medical Group in Lahaina. Survived by sons, Charles Ledward Jr. and Duane Porter; daughters, Patricia Cook, Charldine Apo and Luana Kamakahi; brothers, James Cockett and Dr. Abraham Cockett; sisters, Mokihana Teves, Zellie Radwin and Kalehua Deering; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Church, Wailuku; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery; reception to follow at the Pukalani Swimming Pool Multi-Purpose Room. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

DOLORES "DEE" JOAN MCKAY, 61, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Sept. 1, 2003. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. A secretary for Bekins Moving and Storage in Santa Anna, Calif., and North American Van Lines. Survived by husband, Melvin; son, Michael; daughter, Michelle Bertilacci; stepmothers, Mary Lou Stone and Billie Stone; stepsisters, Bonnie Cutter and Denise; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. No service. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.

KIKU MORIMOTO, 103, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 31, 2003. Born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. A member of Taishoji Soto Mission Kyodan and Fujinkai. Survived by son, Kazuo; daughters, Yayoi Nakamura, Mitsue Aragaki and Sumiko Cain; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JANE HIDEKO NAKAUE, 69, of Stockton, Calif., died Aug. 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A longtime high school teacher in the Oakland, Calif., Unified School District. Survived by husband, John; son, Paul; two grandchildren; sister, Carmen Ikehara. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 1020 Lincoln Road, Stockton, Calif. Memorial donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1329 Howe Ave., Suite 110, Sacramento, CA 95825 or the American Lung Association, 1231 W. Robinhood Drive, Stockton, CA0 95207. Burial to be at Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, Calif. Arrangements by Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home.

SADAME "BLOSSOM" OKIMOTO, 85, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 23, 2003. Born in 'O'okala, Hawai'i. Retired cafeteria manager for Kalihi Kai Elementary School. Survived by sons, Keith and Myron. Private service held. Donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary.

YONEKO YOSHIMOTO ONIWA, 84, of Pearl City, died Aug. 12, 2003. Born in Hamakua, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Jack; sons, Dorian, Dayton and Darrel; daughter, Julia Ishado and Lois Onaga; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Sadako Mijo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GEORGE PEREIRA, 42, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Waimea. A water treatment specialist for Kaua'i County. Survived by wife, Darlene; daughter, Johnella Basa-Pereira; brothers, Charles Jr., Patrick, Anthony and Steven; sisters, Adele Mattos, Mary Solecki and Kathleen Miguel. Visitation 1 to 2:45 p.m. Monday at St. Theresa's Church; Mass 3 p.m.; burial at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

NARASINGH CHANDAR RAO, 83, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2003. Born in Myitkyina, Burma (Myanmar). A retired radio officer with the federal government. Survived by wife, Mineko; daughter, Grace Sekimitsu; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DR. ALLEN B. RICHARDSON, 56, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2003. Born in Honolulu. An orthopedic surgeon. Survived by wife, Pokey; son, Andrew; daughters, Annie and Puna; mother, Florence; sister, Judge Allene Suemori. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Hawaii Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation, attn: Tori Marciel, 1356 Lusitana St., 6th floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

RUBY "MISS RUBY" ELEANOR ROBINSON, 62, of Kapolei, died Aug. 27, 2003. Born in Birmingham, Ala. A nurse's aide at Tripler Army Medical Center for more than 30 years. Survived by husband, Richard "Robbie"; sons, Richard and Reginald; brother, the Rev. Samuel Metcalf; sisters, Edna Eastland, Evonne McMath and Grace Smith; granddaughter, Tiffany. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

TOSHIO TACHIKAWA, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2003. Born in Puhi, Kaua'i. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Kazue; sons, Clifton, Glen and Miles; daughters, Jane Naito and Sharon Togashi; three grandchildren; great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

GLORIA NOBUKO TAKENAKA, 52, of Pearl City, died Aug. 14, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Employed with the City & County of Honolulu. Survived by mother, Sumie. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

EDWIN BUNG LUN TAM, 80, of Kailua, died Aug. 29, 2003. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Chief administrative officer of the Public Welfare Division of the Department of Social Services and Housing of Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Douglas, Robert, Michael and Carl; daughters, Margaret and Lisbeth; brother, Gordon; sisters, Marian Lynch and Priscilla Leong; five grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service noon. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire.

LARRY NOBORU YAMAMOTO JR., 45, of Fairfield, Calif., died Aug. 31, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Katherine "Mapu"; son, Larry III; daughters, Shanna Kawaauhau, Theresa Fafard, Angela Carter and Lori Ann Yamamoto; eight grandchildren; mother, Grace Teraoka; stepfather, Clifton Teraoka; brothers, Wayne, Bruce and Mitsuji "Pee Wee"; sisters, Almira Kam, Diane "Deedee" Keyes, Alice "Cherrie" Mahoe, Larrynette "Reiko" Ushijima, Grace Manago, Audrey Ryan and Darlene "Chiyo" Brackeen. Visitation from 6 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Aloha attire.

JAMES YOSHIAKI YOSHIMOTO, 74, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A civil engineer retired from the state of Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Dora; son, Dennis; daughters, Lei Colon-Yoshimoto and Joy Watanabe; brother, Henry; sisters, Matsue Satogata, Gladys Yoshimoto and Lillian Yoshimoto; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.