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.
MARIA D. AGUINALDO, 92, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Nov. 26, 2004. Born in Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. macadamia nut picker. Survived by daughters, Trudy Aguinaldo and Adela Miguel; son, Arthur; sister, Cecilia Duldulao; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kea'au; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, 'Ilima Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
TIMOTHY BENEDICT "BEN" ALLYN, 55, of Honolulu, died Nov. 23, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Carkeepers Inc. Survived by daughter, Amy Johnson; brother, Thomas; sisters, Terry Allyn Puuohau, Toni Allyn Kaefferlein, and Tracy Ann Allyn-Acosta. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at the Unity Church of Hawai'i. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JAIME AY-AY CAMBIA, 76, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 25, 2004. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Oahu Sugar Plantation. Survived by wife, Natividad; daughters, Gina Pacupac and Grace Bejer; seven grandchildren; brother, Inocencio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, 'Ewa; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
VELMA LEILANI DOMINGO, 74, of Ku'au, Maui, died Dec. 4, 2004. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. An Eagle Distributors secretary. Survived by husband, Frank; sons, John and Derrick; daughters, Darlene Felicilda, Roxanne Crisologo and Doreen "Puanani" Carvalho; brother, Isaac Sylva Sr.; sisters, Louise MacLoves, Patricia "Maile" Osmundson, Gertrude "Ala" Rodrigues, Agnes Mason and Eunice Gomes; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Pa'ia Protestant Church; service 10:30 to 11 a.m.; burial to follow in church cemetery. Aloha attire.
MIDORI FUJIMOTO, 80, of Kohonaiki, Hawai'i, died Dec. 4, 2004. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Member of Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Committee; board member, Onizuka Memorial Committee; and Kona Historical Society volunteer. Survived by daughters, Janne, Lynn Sato and Merle Ushiroda; son, Mark; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Yoshiaki and David Fukumoto; sister, Tomiko Yoshina. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Kona Union Church, Kealakekua, Hawai'i; memorial service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona branch.
MARISA GALATI, died Dec. 2, 2004. Born in Harrisburg, Pa. Hawaii Home and Remodeling magazine advertising director, and owner, Koko Cabana, Koko Marina Center. Survived by mother, Gemma; brother, Vito; sister, Jai. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. No flowers; donations to ALS Foundation, c/o Muscular Dystrophy Association, 210 Ward Ave., Suite 222, Honolulu, HI. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
KAZUE ICHIOKA, 86, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Dec. 3, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Ernest; daughter, Janet Kamioka; sister, Marion Hironaka; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service; casual or aloha attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
RICHARD "RICK" C. JOHNSON, 58, of Honolulu, died Nov. 26, 2004. Born in Marion, Ind. Retired from Fort Shafter and the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by wife, Paige; son Joel; daughters, Erika and Dawn; father, Joe; mother, Lelia; brothers, Joe, Van, Howard and Gregory; sisters, Jaqueline and Elyse Jones and Teresa Cox. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i.
LEILA KAZUE YORITA KANSAKU, 50, of Honolulu, died Nov. 8, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A marketing specialist with Hilton Time Share. Survived by son, Sadayuki; brothers, Carl and Arthur Yorita; mother, Alma Yorita. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i.
DONALD "DON" OSHIE KAWAI, 70, of Manoa, died Nov. 27, 2004. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. National Cash Register field manager. Survived by wife, Bette; son, Gary; daughters, Pamela Kaji, Donna Kimura and Lynn Remata; brother, Hisashi; sisters, Lorraine Oba and Shirley Muraoka; nine grandchildren; great-grandchild. Private service held. No flowers. Donations may be made to St. Francis Hospice or Honolulu Christian Church. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
TOSHIO KUMABE, 81, of Pearl City, died Nov. 27, 2004. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. A retired research statistician for the state of Hawai'i, and veteran of the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Shirley "Chiyoko"; son, Michael; daughter, Kristie Matsumoto; three grandchildren; brother, Bunki; sister, Martha "Fumiko." Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
ELLEN SUMIE KUMUJI, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2004. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. A homemaker and retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. employee. Survived by son, Melvin; daughters, Pauline Spencer, Joanne Erickson, Carolyn Sumada; brother, Manabu Shimabuku; sister, Chiyoko Sumimoto; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Hilo; memorial service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo branch.
POLICARPIO "CARPIO" CARIAGA LAGASCA, 91, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 19, 2004. Born in Cayaoan, Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines. Retired McCabe Hamilton & Renny Co. Ltd. stevedore. Survived by wife, Florentina; daughters, Eugenia Dadis, Erlinda Canuela and Menelenia Packer; sons, Policarpio Jr. and Wilson; 20 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 'Ewa Beach; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ROBERT KEAUMIKI MATSU, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2004. Born in Hilo. Retired from Hawaii Electric Light Co.; veteran of the U.S. Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Blaine; daughter, Debra Lee; brother, Bill; sister, Piilani Bell; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2, Hilo. No flowers. Casual attire.
FELIPE GALURAN MATUTINO SR., 78, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 26, 2004. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by wife, Mae "Tweet"; sons, Felipe Jr., Calvin and Edward; daughters, Linda Beaver and Kathleen Bellefeuille; brother, Andy; sister, Alberta; 18 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
JANE TOMIKO MIZUNO, 86, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 25, 2004. Born in Hawai'i. Previous owner of Kaneohe Beauty Salon. Survived by daughters, Charlene Matsuda and Lynette Sugiyama; sisters, Betty Koboyashi and Joyce Miyazaki; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
NICOLAS M. NACION SR., 93, of 'Ele'ele Nani, died Dec. 2, 2004. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired McBryde Plantation irrigation supervisor. Survived by wife, Carole; son, Nick Jr.; daughters, Vicki Valenciano, Jayne Brown and Shandra Macatee; sister, Eduarda Pudiquet. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kalaheo, Kaua'i; Mass 10 a.m. Private burial. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.
HATSUKO "JEANETTE" NISHIHARA, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired Liberty House custodian. Survived by son, Bert; daughter, Sharon Mitani; five grandchildren; brother, Richard Kusano. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Honpa Hongwanji, Hawaii Betsuin; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CLARA OKIN OHORI, 86, of Honolulu, died Nov. 9, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Ronald; brother, Yoshikane; sister, Hanako Suehiro. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i.
KIYOKO OKIMOTO, 80, of Honolulu, died Nov. 20, 2004. Born in South Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired photo technician. Survived by caregiver, Kay Kantor. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No monetary offerings. No flowers. Casual attire.
LAVAN MAURINA HALEAHA O KAWAIHAO PASCULA-SILVA, 38, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hau'ula, died Nov. 24, 2004. Born in Honolulu. America West Airlines employee. Survived by husband, William; daughter, Shalanty Vares; sons, Kalaniane Vares and Brudah Pascual; parents, John and Danette Pascual; brother, John Pascual; sisters, Irene Pascual-Penaflor, Julie Lauofo, Donna Delizo, Brenda Kaanehe and Leina Silvira; stepbrothers, Tommy and Aivao Leota; stepsisters, Anna Wilkins, Paola Kanoa and Timu Leota; hanai mother, Gloria Filipo; hanai brother, Junior Boy Filipo; hanai sisters, Masina Kahala, Suzanna Filipo and Shermane Filipo; hanai children, Malu Hill, Jontel Vincent, Kealii Kamanu, Rachael Torres, Cibio Pascual, Blondie Penaflor, Jonah Silva, Bryce Turner, Kauka Pascual and Kimo Sayes. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Waiahole; rosary 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Joachim Church, Punalu'u; Mass noon; inurnment 3:15 p.m. at Hau'ula Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
ALLAN CHARLES KALA RAYMOND, 71, of Honolulu, died Nov. 18, 2004. Born in Honolulu A custodian at the University of Hawai'i. Survived by half brothers, Edward and Arthur Kau; sister, Lani Chappel; half sister, Edwina Tanaka. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
NORMAN "JUNIOR" CLIFFORD RODRIGUES JR., 43, of Honolulu, died Nov. 24, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sister, Lena; parents, Diane and Norman Sr. Service 6 p.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JOHN "BOY" "JOHN THE BARBER" SARCEDO JR., 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired barber. Survived by son, John III; daughters, Shelly and Jaylene Chee; mother, Dorothy; brother, William; sisters, Patricia Staudinger, Jackie Caldwell, Bernice Rodrigues and Frances Kelly. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.
ROBERT YUKIO SHIGEMURA, 68, of Los Angeles, died Nov. 24, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Rockwell International engineer. Survived by wife, Judith; brothers, Henry and Roy. California services Dec. 14. No flowers. Arrangements by Halverson, Stone & Myers Mortuary, Torrance, Calif.
ELIZABETH STRUEBING, 89, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Licensed practical nurse. Survived by sister, Sarah Borges. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery.
JOCHI TACHINO, 93, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 28, 2004. Born in 'Aiea. Survived by wife, Michiko; daughter, Frances Clayton; brother, Gunji; sister, Mitsuko Kamihara. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
HARUMI TAKATSUKA, 88, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 3, 2004. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. A hotel housekeeper and seamstress. Survived by son, Walter; daughter, Karen Oura; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Friday at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
ESTHER ROSE KA'AUWAI TERAOKA, 79, of Wailua, Kaua'i, died Nov. 26, 2004. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired Gray Lines Tours tour guide. Survived by son, Ross; one grandson; brothers, John, William, Kenneth, James and Bert Ka'auwai; sisters, Elizabeth Costa, Henrietta Gonsalves, Maureen Seagrover, Annette Ka'auwai and Linda Iwamoto. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kapa'a First Hawaiian Church; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
REGINALD "REGGIE" KIYOSHI TOME, 56, of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired. Survived by parents, Ruby and Richard; daughters, Jennifer Inouye and Dawn Lawson; three grandchildren; sister, Dot Aguigui. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; memorial service 11 a.m.; private inurnment.
STANFORD TAKEO TSUCHIYAMA, 71, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Nov. 28, 2004. Born in Lihu'e. State retiree. Survived by wife, Violet; sons, Scot, Alan and Mark; daughter, Iris Togashi; two grandchildren; sister, Ellen Hughes. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.
FUSAKO YAMAMURA, 83, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Nov. 30, 2004. Born in Waiakoa, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Mitsugi; sons, Danny and Theodore; daughters, Judy Hisashima and Carol; brothers, Tadashi, Yoshio "Richard," Wataru "Jimmy," Noboru "Lefty" and Herman Sugimura; sisters, Patsy Mainaga and Joan Honda; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Thursday at Makawao Hongwanji Mission; service 4:30 p.m.; reception to follow. Burial 9 a.m. Friday at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.
KOICHI "COLONEL" YAMASHITA, 80, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 29, 2004. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. A retired service manager for Air Engineering Corp. Survived by wife, Elaine; son Gregory; daughter, Millicent; brother, Saburo; sister Joyce Takahashi. Service 9:30 a.m Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
NAOTO YAMASHITA, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 22, 2004. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A supervisor at A&B Planing Mill. Survived by son, Ned; brother, Kitaru; sister, Sadako; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
