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.
JYUN "CURLY" HIROTA, a former two-sport athlete and baseball coach at the University of Hawai'i and winner of four Japan World Series with the Tokyo Giants in the 1950s, died Sept. 10. He was 81. See story.
KATHERINE YOSHIE ABDUL, 79, of Honolulu, died Sept. 12, 2003. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A retired Realtor. Survived by son, Daniel; brothers, Dick Kanada, Harry Kanada and Richard Kanada; sisters, Aileen Uemori and Akie Ogasawara; four grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Central Union Church sanctuary; service 9 a.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice Hawaii, 860 Iwilei Road, or Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
JOHN PAUL BELANGER, 31, died Sept. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Paul; stepmother, Melissa; brothers, Dan and Jim; stepsister, Kristin Lee; grandmother, Marie. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
CRESCENCIA CONCORDIA BRACEROS, 70, of Lana'i, died Sept. 11, 2003. A maintenance worker for Lana'i Company. Survived by daughter, Lita Urban; son, Abe; sisters, Loring Pichay and Asteria Meror; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at the Filipino club house. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church. Burial at Lana'i City Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
HENRY CLINTON BURGESS, 91, of Mililani, died Sept. 11, 2003. Born in Canadiguoa, N.Y. A retired engineer. Survived by daughter, Krista Taylor; son, Clinton Charron; brother, Edson; sister, Mary Lou Gould; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
PATRICK DAI CHAN CHING, 76, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 13, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A meat cutter retired from Safeway Stores. Survived by wife, Pamaleta; stepdaughter, Linda Tester; stepsons, Kenneth, Terry and Dwayne Tester; brothers, Ernest, Calvin and Cletus; sisters, Karen Tom, Rosie Ching and Loretta Keola. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
GODOFREDO "GODO" CRUZ JR., 34, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Blessie; son, Bryson; parents, Godofredo "Fred" and Violet; brother, Franklin; nephew, Tysen. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
PATRICK LEON DE VILLE, 48, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 9, 2003. Born in Oak Park, Ill. A caretaker for Alexander's Nursery. Survived by brothers, Thomas and Emmet; sister, Valerie. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lihu'e Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
PAUL AH CHEE HO, 91, of Mililani, died Sept. 10, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Former co-owner of and Realtor with Jade Realty, and a retired inspector for the Corps of Engineers at Schofield. Survived by wife, Lillian; son, Lloyd K.Y.; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Alice Chang and Pearl Suey. Private service and burial held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park.
GRACE MORI HONDA, 79, of Kailua, died Sept. 13, 2003. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A senior accountant retired from Aetna Insurance Company. Survived by sons, Llewellyn, Alva and Avery; daughter, Verna Rabacal; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Alfred, Albert and Kenneth Mori; sisters, Elsie Masunaga and Barbara Won. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
ELAINE Y. HU, 54, of Seattle, Wash., died Sept. 7, 2003. Survived by husband, Stephen; sons, Daniel and Kenneth. Service 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
FORTUNATA "FORCHIE" IBRAO, 71, of Waialua, died Aug. 28, 2003. Born in Kahuku. A member of Hale'iwa Senior Citizens. Survived by children, Clarita Icari, Gwen Nolasco, Laurie Ibrao-Rubeck, Natalie Sims, Carey Berky, Romeo Ibrao and Leah Ruiz; brothers, Eddie, Freddie, Andres and Miguel Asuncion; sisters, Mary De Castro and Petra Manalo; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
VIVIAN NGET SHONG KAU, 77, of Waipahu, died Sept. 4, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Bernard; sisters, Harriet Mock and Charlotte Akamu. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
CHARLES BERNARD KNUDSON, 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2003. Born in Fargo, N.D. A retired U.S. Air Force pilot. Survived by wife, June; daughter, Karen Lindermuth; sons, Charles III, John and Robert; sister, Elaine Barnes; five grandchildren. Service held at Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
The Rev. SINAIPA LANGI, 49, of Wailua, Kaua'i, died Sept. 11, 2003. Born in Tonga. Survived by wife, Otusia; sons, Nathaniel "Daniel" and Simione "Simi"; daughters, Heulupe "Lupe" and Matilda "Tilda"; mother, Mele; brothers, Pau, Fatani, Valeti and Noa; sisters, Selomiti Soakai, Lokeli Liavaa, Kato Makisi, Luisa Tiueti, Louhuni Tuihalafatai and Lesieli Domingo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lihu'e United Methodist Church; service 2 p.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Public Cemetery.
CHRISTOBEL ALU NAKAMOTO LINDSAY, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 10, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A supervisor retired from Alfred Shaheen's Fashions. Survived by sons, Pastor Ed, Leroy, Thomas and James Nakamoto; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at United Community Church. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.
MINORU MASUI, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 4, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A retired cabinet maker. Survived by wife, Gladys; son, Gene; daughter, Colleen Tamaye; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
MARY ANN LEMON MCSHANE, 99, of Honolulu, died Sept. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; a member of the Native Sons & Daughters of Hawai'i and Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club. Survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ALFRED JAMES "STAN" MENZIES, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 13, 2003. Born in Farnborough, England. Retired merchant marine. Survived by wife, Cheryl; stepdaughter, Stephanie Knowlton; stepsons, Leonard Gonsalves Jr. and Don Ahuna Jr.; numerous stepgrandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
DAVID M. NAEOLE, 73, of Indio, Calif., formerly of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 12, 2003. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. Former J.H. Thompson Construction Co. employee, O'ahu and California; and part-owner of Hanahou and Pikake Trucking companies. Survived by wife, Barbara; sons, Eric and Dave; daughters, Rejean, Anita, Deborah, Andrea, Delia, Suzanna, Nancy, Patricia, Lorraine, Lisa and Naomi; sisters, Anita and Annie; brother, Eddie; 29 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Mainland service in October. Hawai'i service 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Ka Hale Hoano Hou O Ke Akua, 1760 Nalani St. Arrangements by FitzHenry Funeral Home, Indio.
BERTHA WINONA MAPUANA ROXBURGH, 47, of Honolulu, died Sept. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Wayne; hanai daughter, Keola Morsley; hanai sons, Clement, Anthony and Palani Mahiai; five grandchildren; father, Charles Hassard Sr.; mother, Violet DeRego; brother, Charles Hassard Jr. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
RONALD TSUGIO SAKUOKA, 57, of Hale'iwa, died Sept. 3, 2003. Born in Waialua. Survived by brothers, Richard, Dean and Allen; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
STAFF SGT. CAMERON BRYAN "BOODEE" SARNO, 43, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Sept. 1, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. He was a U.S. Army reservist deployed in Kuwait; a graduate of Waipahu High School; a master of Makaha Kempo, avid surfer, hunter and musician. Survived by sons, Cameron "Bj" Takeuchi and Desmond Magana; mother, Trinidad "Judy"; brother, James Jr.; sister, Jamie Gallarde; grandmother, Angeline Gallano. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Scattering of ashes 11:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Makaha Surfing Beach. Casual attire.
MARY JANE KEHALANI KEPAA SHOEMAKER-STANLEY, 55, of San Diego, Calif., died Sept. 10, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Ronald; adopted father, Donald Shoemaker; stepmother, Keiko; stepbrother, Ken; brothers, David and Danny; sisters, Donna and Debbie. Service date to be determined.
RAPHAEL "COACH RALPH" A. SOTO, 58, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Sept. 14, 2003. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Employed by Kauai Surf and Kauai Lagoons. Survived by wife, Bernadette "Bernie"; sons, Dale and Randy; daughter, Sherry Farias; sisters, Hilda and Cecilia Lazaro; brothers, Tommy Rita and Albert, Dennis and Mervin Soto; six grandchildren. Visitation noon to 1:45 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo; Mass 2 p.m.; burial at Kauai Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
ANDREW LEONARD STONE, 60, of Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2003. A preschool administrator and engineering company accountant who later became a priest. Survived by mother, Muriel; brother, Allen; son, Thomas. Service 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Windward United Church of Christ. No flowers. Aloha attire. Another service to be held in Long Beach, Calif. For more information call 261-7008. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
KIMIE SUGIMOTO, 79, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2003. A homemaker. Survived by sisters, Matsue Nita and Umee Fujimori. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
SARAH KANOELANI TAKAI, 57, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by husband, Theodore Jr.; sons, Theodore III and Derek; daughter, Michelle; a grandchild; brothers, Charles "Kale," Samuel "Yochi," James, Douglas and George Makekau; sisters, Emma Black Wallen, Berthaline "Millie" Henry and Jerry Cabanilla. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Church; service 12:50 p.m.; Mass 1:10 p.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MICHAEL H. THOMAS, 61, of Kailua, died Aug. 30, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Fire Department fire captain. Survived by wife, Juanita; sons, Jon, Jay and Jac; five grandchildren; sister, Muriel denHaan; brother, Robert Nelson. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 41-420 Saddle City Road, Waimanalo; service noon; pa'ina (meal) to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
SEFO VENI UNGA, 84, of Waipahu, died Sept. 8, 2003. Born in Halaupuli, Tonga. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu. Survived by sons, Makihele, Malakai and Steven; daughters, Ionita Kalamafoni, Faiekina Pierce, Hueina Pekipaki, Lilieta, Ramona Tuiono and Rima King; 38 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Vaini, Lihati, Okusi and Whitley "Lose"; sister, Lusiane Tuivailala. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Friday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.
MARION FUSIPALA UPERESA, 72, of Hau'ula, died Sept. 10, 2003. Born in Tutuila, American Samoa. Retired Kaiser Permanente Foundation communications supervisor. Survived by sons, Keith and Kevin; daughters, Renee, Robin and Rochelle; five grandchildren; brother, Donald Sa'aga; sisters, Matilda Lolotai and Lamala Scanlan. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula Second Ward; service 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; burial noon at La'ie Cemetery. No wreaths. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
CARL H. WOERISHOFER, 63, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 15, 2003. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. A machine operator retired from Briggs and Stratton. Survived by wife, Patricia "Pat"; sons, Terrance and Timothy; daughter, Tammy Breitwish; mother, Eleanore; brothers, Jim and Mark; sisters, Monica Millane, Lynn Wiler and Mary Conrad; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park and Crematory.
SHIZUKO YAMAMURA, 86, of Kula, Maui, died Sept. 15, 2003. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Paul; sons, Paul, Roy and Kenneth; daughters, Jane Steckbauer, Rosaline Watabe and Ruth; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Fumie Kakimoto. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 2:30 p.m. at Kula Shofokuji Cemetery.
SHIGE YAMATANI, 98, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2003. Born in Yamaguchi, Japan. Retired housekeeper for William B. Wilder family. Survived by son, Takashi; caregiver, Florence; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. No koden (condolence donation envelope). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
The Rev. ALBERT M. YASUHARA, 84, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Sept. 5, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A minister retired from the Hawaii District Assemblies of God, and a store manager retired from S.H. Kress & Company. Survived by wife, Anna; sons, Edward and Woodrow; daughter, Amy Nadzieja; brothers, Herbert, Thomas and Franklin; eight grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at the sanctuary of First Assembly of God Red Hill. Visitation also 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Glad Tidings Church, Hilo; service 6:30 p.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ANNA MITSUE YOGI, 74, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2003. Born in Wahiawa. A beautician, and former owner of Ann's Beauty Salon. Survived by husband, Stanley; son, Eugene; daughter, Pamela Shimokawa; five grandchildren; brothers, Shigeo and Shigeji Kogachi; sisters, Dixie Hillman, Sarah Parton, June Burton, Shirley Hashimoto and Masako Cornell. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
NANCY KIKUYO YOSHIDA, 85, of Pearl City, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Miki's Lunchstand, opposite former Pearl City Tavern. Survived by husband, Chikaku "Chik"; sons, Leslie and Gordon; daughter, Yvonne Shoda; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.
