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.

SUK CHA (SUYONG) BALL, 51, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2004. Born in Korea. A waitress. Survived by son, Roy Tamashiro; friend, Brendan Cravalho. For more information, call Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i at 528-3441.

LORAN EARL BOOTH, 86, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died April 20, 2004. Born in Plain City, Utah. A rescue fireman with Los Angeles Fire Department & Rescue. Survived by son, Greg Tebo; three grandchildren; brother, Gilbert. Service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery pavilion; inurnment to follow. Service in Bend, Ore., at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

RICHARD HOWARD KAIMINAAUAO BOYD, 79, of Kailua, died April 14, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired Honolulu Police Department lieutenant. Survived by sons, Arthur and Robert; daughters, Gail Boyd-Anonsen and Carol "Kako" Borges; sisters, Helen "Dottie" Rathburn and Janis Strohlin; stepbrother, Kamaka Kiesel; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. George's Catholic Church, Mass 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JUANITA P. FERNANDEZ CATANIA, 78, of Auburn, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died April 15, 2004. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Survived by children, Sam Jr., Sandy Walters, Steven and Stuart; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Tony Fernandez and Emilio Caravalho; sisters, Elena Cortes and Dominga Trusdell. Services in Auburn tomorrow; scattering of ashes later off O'ahu. Arrangements by Lassila Funeral Chapels, Auburn.

ADA ELLEN CHU, 79, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired as a soil chemist for the University of Hawai'i Research Corp. Survived by husband, Guy; sons, Geoffrey and Gregory; sisters, Aileen Suzuki, Alavana Lee and Elizabeth Bosworth. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

DAI HEONG CHUN, 85, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2004. Born in Waipi'o Valley, Hawai'i. Retired as a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard supervising machinist, and marine and rubber and plastic specialist. Survived by wife, Agnes; daughter, Pearl Louie; sons, Melvin and Franklin; sisters, Edith Chun and Grace MacLaren; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

SHARLENE JEAN DARLING, 68, of Wai'anae, died April 18, 2004. A bookkeeper. Survived by husband, Richard; daughter, Sherrie; sister, Jenny Sharp. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

VICKIE FLUHARTY, 74, of Pearl City, died April 18, 2004. Born in Addison, Ala. Survived by daughters, Debbie Brenham, Donna Schmidt, Diana McNeil and Denise Carroll; sister, Gail Johnson; three grandchildren; mother, Dollie Mashburn. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

CLEMENTINA SILVA GARCIA, 92, of Kapahi, Kaua'i, died April 21, 2004. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Survived by son, John Garcia; daughter, Mildred "Millie" Ah-Hee; brother, Alfred "Freddie" Silva; sisters, Virginia Rosa, Emila Rapoza and Josephine Chansky; 19 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Kapa'a, Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

THOMAS VINCENT GOO, 72, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died April 7, 2004. Born in Kapahulu, O'ahu. A retired construction manager. Survived by son, Lono; daughters, Melanie Barth and Thalia; sisters, Marceline "Honey" Freitas, Pauline Mitchell and Georgia Avilla; brothers, Eugene, Allen and Alfred; six grandchildren. Burial was at Ho'olehua Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.

SAUILEOGE TOILOLO IERU, 64, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2004. Born in Malaeloa, American Samoa. A minister. Survived by daughters, Rita Livingston, Rosemary, Falo and Elenita; five grandchildren; sisters, Rita Hamasaki, Meafou Leuluai, Anosi Goodrum, Tina Gross and Telesia Labuguen; brothers, Launatausala and Fagafaga Toilolo. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1723 Beckley St., service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

GABRIEL "MANONG" ISWAN, 71, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died April 16, 2004. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by brother, John; sister, Anita Kaolowi. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church cemetery in 'O'okala, Hawai'i; inurnment to follow. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary.

CHARLES WISTER KESSER III, 57, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died April 17, 2004. Born in Philadelphia. A former investment banker, innkeeper and restaurateur. Survived by sons, Justin and Charles IV; sister, Lisa. No service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hilo Public Library. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LEATRICE SAU CHAN KIMOKEO, 82, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired as head waitress of Spencecliff Catering. Survived by sons, Charles and Jason; daughter, Lani Medina; sister, Beatrice Jim; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary, service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

LINA SU JING LI, 79, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2004. Born in Hong Kong. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Housing. Service 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; cremation to follow.

JENNIE NOBUKO MASAKI, 97, of 'Aiea, died March 27, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Walter, Stanley and Harold; daughter, Evelyn; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts) or flowers. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

CLARE GREGORY MURDOCH, 91, of Kapolei, died April 19, 2004. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A retired state librarian. Survived by three nephews; five nieces; grandnieces and grandnephews. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

STEPHEN ALANA NAPAEPAE, 48, of Kane'ohe, died April 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A warehouseman for Ferguson Co. Survived by mother, Maizie Napaepae; brothers, Tom, John, and Ernest; sister, Ernette. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers.

RUTH MICHIKO NISHIHARA, 91, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died April 15, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A housewife. Survived by sons, Harry and Gerald; daughters, Michie Ando, Fannie Kado, June Shimizu and Lorna Takimoto; brother, Richard Saito; sisters, Dorothy Fukumoto, Rose Nakamura and Ellen Kuranishi; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

NELLIE ROBERTSON, 83, of Wai'anae, died April 16, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A housekeeping supervisor. Survived by sons, Michael Castro and Kevin "Bill" Castro; daughters, Dolores "Cupie" Fedder and Joanna Castro; brothers, Miles and Donald; sister, Elizabeth "Bessie" Botelho; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at O'ahu Cemetery chapel, service 11 a.m; scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HELEN RIPOLIO RUBIO, 74, of Waipahu, died April 12, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Diosdado "Dado"; daughters, Linda Pagente and Doreen Kahinu; sons, Gary and Anthony; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu, Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

BRIGIDA PARDILLO SANCHEZ, 94, of Wai'anae, died April 16, 2004. Born in Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines. A member of Church of God (Seventh Day). Survived by sons, Brother Samson and Pastor Daniel Sanchez; sister, Blaza Talens; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. Casual attire.

DAVID KANJI SASAKI, 74, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died April 17, 2004. Born in Honolulu. An armed forces jet mechanic inspector. Survived by daughters, Shirley Tani and Alice Sasaki-Tamamoto; sister, Hanako Matsuo; two granddaughters. Visitation 4:30 p.m. May 3 at Lihue Hongwanji Mission, service 5 p.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. May 8 at Honolulu Memorial Park; refreshments to follow at Honpa Hongwanji Hawai'i Betsuin. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

VASATI SAUILEMAU, 80, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 14, 2004. Born in Vatia, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Mareta Tupua, Nia Tagaloa and Mareta Tavale; sons, Lugavai Momoemalemalo, and Silau, Peteru, Fetalaiga and Rupena Sauilemau; sisters, Manisesea Afuola, Faalelegafulu Gaoteote and Siutumoa Manutau; brothers, Alavatualua, Kalasa, Toafaiga and Samoa Afuola; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Service also 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church; burial 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MARIAN CONSTANCE SUTHERLAND, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 8, 2004. Born in Wainaku, Hawai'i. Survived by son, Leith; daughter, Georgina Lee; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mass 12:15 p.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hilo Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SATORU TSUTSUI, 82, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2004. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. A retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Lydia; daughter, Shirley; a grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SCHULTZ FORD VIENA, 27, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 11, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Lexis; son, Lincoln; parents, Faaolaina and Rosa Viena; brother, Mark; sisters, Desiree Hines and Jaynalyn Napihaa. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel, service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. Aloha attire.

SAMUEL KAMUELA "KAMU" WALTJEN, 39, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Feb. 17, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A stone wall builder. Survived by wife, Molly; father, the Rev. James Waltjen; brother, James "Baby James." Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Wailoa State Park Pavilion No. 3, memorial service 10 a.m. Ashes to be scattered. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary.

WILLIAM JULIAN LEANDRO "UNCLE WILLY" YADAO, 70, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died April 21, 2004. Born in Hawai'i. An employee of the Kaua'i County Department of Parks and Recreation; also a cowboy, fisherman, hunter and farmer. Survived by wife, Carletta; daughters, Yvonne McKeown, Donna Yasay and Deeann Rapozo; sons, Leland and Llewllyn; brothers, Stanwick and Wesley; sisters, Becky Kualu, Agnes Mahinai, Bernice Ragragola, Grace Hislop and Evelyn Olores; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Celebration of life noon Sunday at Black Pot Beach in Hanalei; private burial. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.