Posted on: Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

JANET K. AIU, 74, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Aug. 21, 2004. A Farrington High School graduate. Survived by husband, Ernest Sr.; children, Thomas Aiu, Christine Quezada, Timothy, Ernest Jr. and Catherine Eber; 11 grandchildren; brother, Edwin Okuma; sister, Elsie Fujita. Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Monterey Park, Calif.; burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, San Gabriel. Information: (213) 626-0441). Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary.

JERRY JAMES ALPIS JR., 61, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 14, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A retired environmental inspector for the Department of Health. Survived by wife, Nancy "Nani"; son, Kele; daughters, Jerrilyn "Kanani" Alpis, Roselyn "Apples" Alpis and Daphne "Kaleo" Kaio-Ibuos; hanai sons, Stephen "Coach" Cramer and Jason Kaio; hanai daughters, Steph Cramer, Moki Cramer and Wainani Kaio; brothers, Gary and George; sister, Bernadette Nakamoto; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

CALVIN KALANI AMARAL, 41, of Nanakuli, died Aug. 22, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A Hilton Hawaiian Village employee. Survived by mother, Blossom Kalua; stepfather, Gerald Kalua; stepmother, Rita; brothers, Sheldon, Joseph, Leland and Curtis; sisters, Wendy and Nanette; stepbrothers, Gerald Kalua Jr. and Kaleo Allado; stepsisters, Valerie Laa, Laurie Monseque, Cindy Koblanski, Sandy Allado, Susie Meyers and Julie Kinimaka. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

NERROW BOLKEIM, 58, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 21, 2004. Born in the Marshall Islands. Survived by wife, Dana; daughters, Majet, Herina Rudolph and Veronica Tico; sons, Tony, David and Melvin; 15 grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 3 p.m.; burial in the Marshall Islands. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

LORENZO CAJUDOY JR., 57, of Napili, Maui, died Aug. 16, 2004. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A supervisor of Kapalua Golf Course. Survived by wife, Songcha; sons, Marvin and Mackenzie; daughters, Melanie Gillcoat and Monica; parents, Lorenzo and Teodora Sr.; brother, Clemente "Jimmy"; sisters, Juanita Echalas and Clemencia Alcaraz; four grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Kapalua; service 11 a.m; cremation to follow; luncheon after service at Kumalani Chapel "Kapalua Barn". Scattering of ashes noon Monday at Honolua Bay (Coconuts). Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

FRANCIS GAH KHEE CHANG, 54, of Honolulu, died Aug. 8, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Schofield Barracks general equipment maintenance supervisor. Survived by daughter, Trisha; sisters, Shirlene Miyashiro, Shirfeir Sunada, Shirley Han, Shirble Marume and Shirend Robertson. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; reception to follow; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARION CLARK, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2004. Born in St. Charles, Ill. A longtime Honolulu resident. Survived by sister, Charlotte Stephens; nieces and nephews. Service pending. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

HARRY LAWRENCE DENNING, 72, of Honolulu, died Aug. 22, 2004. Born in Riverside, N.J. Retired postal clerk. Survived by wife, V. Lois; sons, Mark and Allen; daughters, Susan Prado, Nancy Hearn, Joanne Murphy and Cathy Kilcoyne; 13 grandchildren. Service pending. Donations to The Queen's Medical Center or Central Union Church. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JANE MICHIE FUJII, 84, of Lynnwood, Wash., formerly of Waialua, died July 29, 2004. Born in Waialua. A member of Waialua Hongwanji. Survived by son, Gerald; daughters, Carole Joy and Gwen Fujii-McLaughlin; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson; sisters, Yuriko Hiramoto, Hannah Craft, Rose Shimizu, Jean Moritsugu and Janet Abe. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MICHAEL ENNIS GILLUM, 46, of Pearl City, died Aug. 9, 2004. Born in Newport Beach, Calif. Survived by daughter, Kehaulani Makaena-Gillum; sisters, Patrice Collins and Ann Falkinberg. Service 2 p.m. Friday at Kailua Beach Park; private scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MARSHALL YUKIO HIGA, 76, of Ho-nolulu, died Aug. 2, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Owner and president of Higa Meat and Pork Market Ltd. Survived by sons, Jerry and Barney; daughters, Elaine Lizares and Pauline Wright; brothers, Charles and Richard; sisters, Grace Asari and Edna Funakoshi; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary. Inurnment at a later date. Casual attire.

SAM SAZAO HIRONAKA, 83, of Honolulu, died July 12, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired real estate broker. Survived by wife, Martha; daughter, Phyllis; son, Robert; grandson, Samuelu. Private service and burial held at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations may be made to the 442 Regimental Combat Team Foundation or the Hawaii Parkinson Association. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

CECELIA NAPUANANI KANAHELE, 69, of Makaweli, Kaua'i, died Aug. 15, 2004. Born in Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by husband, Leonard Sr.; sons, Leonard Jr., Danny, Gary Kaohelaulii, Wally Kawaihalau and Johnny; daughters, Cecelia Beniamina and Caryn Bernaldes; hanai children, Dean Martin, Leticia, Evan, Jason Beniamina and Jenee; sister, Kahala Kanahele; brother, Keoki Keamoai; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Waimea Hawaiian Church, Kaua'i; service 2 p.m.; burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.

JAMES "KOLO" KAOLOWI III, 63, of 'O'okala, Hawai'i, died Aug. 21, 2004. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. Hamakua Sugar Co. harvesting truck and training overseer; security officer for Hawaii Preparatory Academy and Safeguard Services Inc.; and member of Ookala Community Association. Survived by wife, Anita; sons, Radford, Noland and Kendall; daughters, Bernadette Mariatte and Denise Awana; brother, Darol; sisters, Winona Sugioka and Yolanda; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2.

MARY WESUK KIM, 85, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Aug. 22, 2004. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. A retired teacher. Survived by husband, Dr. Peter; son, Peter; daughter, Dr. Marilyn Farr; sister, Dora Lum; brothers, Joseph and Samuel Han; grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Lihu'e United Church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

CHARLES WESLEY LASTER, 73, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 19, 2004. Born in Bakersfield, Calif. A volunteer missionary for Youth With A Mission at the University of Nations in Kailua, Kona. Survived by wife, Maria; son, Stanley; daughters, Kristy Foth and Valerie Lawrence; stepson, Enock Freire; stepdaughter, Eliza Kane; seven grandchildren; brother, Gene Laster; sister, Georgia Bebout. Coronation service 5 p.m. Saturday at Lanakila Church, Kainaliu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

HAROLD "MARTY" RAY MARTIN, 71, of Makakilo, died Aug. 19, 2004. Born in Leipsic, Ind. A cost and management analysis manager/consultant for U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Donna; son, Ray; daughter, Christina Romero; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Schofield Barracks Main Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

GEORGE MATSUNAGA, 66, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 23, 2004. Born in Lihu'e. Retired Hanalei and Kilauea elementary schools librarian. Survived by sons, Kevin and Ryan; three grandchildren; brothers, Maui Ogata, and Paul and Harold; sisters, Michie Hironaka and Mildred Chang. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 4 p.m.

LaVANDA ROSE (HELLER) "LEE" MYERS, 65, of Honolulu, formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Aug. 14, 2004. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Worked in the medical field, and later became an entertainer known as "Lee Carrol". Survived by daughter, Rebecca Corbett; sons, William and John; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

KATHLEEN "KATHY" MAE NERVEZA, 42, of Pearl City, died Aug. 11, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A cashier at Aloha Petroleum. Survived by husband, Jon Sr.; mother, Magdalena Williams; stepfather, Donald Williams; sons, Jon Jr. and Joseph; daughter, Jhamay; brother, Jose Caingles Jr.; sister, Cynthia De Los Santos; two granddaughters. Visitation 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

TOMIKO OKAMOTO, 79, died Aug. 22, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by son, Craig; daughter, Carol Kulencavich; sister, karyn Harada. Service noon tomorrow at Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary, Torrance, Calif.; burial pending at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

ENRIQUE D. PARAISO SR., 94, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 20, 2004. Born in Laguna Lumban, Philippines. A former security guard for Burns. Survived by daughters, Thelma Takushi, Teresita Santiago, Marilyn Siefman, Carmelita Salazar, Iluminada Paraiso, Nelly Paraiso and Zorayda Lamaoang; sons, Rolando, Jose and Enriques Jr.; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

FLAVIANA "BAYE" SACLOT QUIDAY, 61, of Waipahu, died Aug. 4, 2004. Born in Waipahu. A Waipahu High School cafeteria employee. Survived by husband, Benjamin "Mark" Jr.; daughters, Denise "Pokie" Baniaga, Darcelle Dias and Shelmaine; son, Benjamin "Boy"; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Genoviva Ramos, Renalda Aliviado, Lucy Sumile, Carol Rosario and Melinda Domagsac; brothers, Victoria Saclot and Rudy and Paul Domogsac. Visitation 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire.

LEROY JOHN RODRIGUES, 40, of Honolulu, died Aug. 13, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Leroy; mother, Carmelita Santana; brothers, Albert and Joseph. Visitation from 8 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

MARJORIE HOONG CHOY RUPSH, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 18, 2004. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Federal Aviation Administration clerk. Survived by daughter, Brenda Yee; brother, Douglas Yap; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. No service; inurnment in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALICE MARGARET SANBORN, 92, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 3, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, George Jr. and Randolph; daughter, Alicia Kern; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; entombment 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

PHILIP WORCHEL, 89, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Aug. 11, 2004. Born in New York City. Florida State Hospital chief clinical psychologist; professor at Tulane University, University of Texas and Virginia Polytechnic Institute; director of clinical training at University of Texas and Virginia Polytechnic Institute; director of National Research Council on the Blind; and an author. Survived by wife, Tillie; sons, Stephen, Harvey and Barry; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

TSURAO YAMADA, 78, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 23, 2004. Born in Lahaina. Survived by wife, Reiko; sons, Karl and Kevin; daughter, Amy Lee; brothers, Warren "Keichi" and Hisao; sister, Tokiko Higuchi; four grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui. No koden (monetary donations), flowers or other offerings.