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.
SOLOMON "SONNY" KAMAHELE, a veteran Waikiki entertainer who sang and played Hawaiian music for more than 70 years, died yesterday morning in Hilo as entertainer Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom was singing "Sweet Little Baby" over the phone to him. He was 82. See story.
TOSHIYEI FUKUYAMA, also known as TOSHIE FUKUYAMA, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2004. Born in Hawai'i. Retired from King's Laundry. Survived by niece and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
LYNN DOBBIE GASIOR, 53, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Monterey Park, Los Angeles. Survived by husband, Robert "Zook"; daughters, Jamie Gasior and Tiffany Martines; a granddaughter; brothers, Stuart Dobbie and Bruce Dobbie. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Backyards Beach at Sunset Beach. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
RICHARD DEAN HATT, 85, of Kula, Maui, died Feb. 9, 2004. Born in Plattsmouth, Neb. A retired painter. Survived by wife, Viola; son, Dean; daughters, Judy Little and Susan Kerhar; sister, Mary Jean Fornoff. No service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
WARREN KAM YAU JUNG, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired pharmacist; and a blind vendor. Survived by brothers, Richard and Walter; sisters, Dorothy Seeto, May Wong and Gladys Loo; son, Bertram; daughters, Lynette Lee, Linda Jung and Claudia Jung; two grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at New Hope Christian Fellowship Ministry Center; service 3 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
FUJIE H. KANNO, 80, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 9, 2004. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. Retired medical secretary for the federal government at Tripler Army Medical Center; officer and co-owner of One Shot Supplies and Safety Systems Hawaii Inc. Survived by son, Albert; daughter, Geri Yamasaki; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon; cremation to follow. Casual attire.
RONALD K. MATSUSAKA, 56, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Feb. 10, 2004. Laborer foreman with Kaua'i Builders. Survived by sons, Clifford and Kalani; daughter, Staci; nine grandchildren; parents, Edward and Shizue; sister, Diane Apo. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at King's Chapel, 'Ele'ele; service 10 a.m; burial to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
NOLA M. McGARRY, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2004. Born in Portland, Ore. Survived by hanai granddaughter, Joni Motoshige. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
PAULETTE MERRILES, 55, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 25, 2003. Born in Washington state. A real estate manager. Survived by sons, Joel Christianson and Paul Smith; sister, Margaret Dickison; four grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.
RUTH LULIN MALUIHIOKALANI MINER, 83, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 26, 2004. Born in Wai'anae. Survived by daughters, Joyce Kauwalu, Judy Miram, Ala Almeida, Pauline Auelua-Sugimoto, Nona Miner and Nora Smith; sons, Joe, Ben and Henry; sisters, Thelma Harvest, Elaine Young, Virginia Zen, Winifred Fujimori and Lani Nahoopii; 35 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Ali'i Beach Park, Hale'iwa; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
TSUYAKO NONAKA, 86, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 1, 2004. Born in Wahiawa. Surveyor's assistant for the pineapple industry. Survived by daughters, Kristine Sawada and Jeanette "Jay" Ishikawa; sister, Hisae Shimai; granddaughter. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m.; private inurnment at a later date.
TSURUE SHIRAISHI OYAMA, 96, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Halawa Camp. Survived by sons, Masayoshi, Isami, Tsunao "George," Barney, Frank, Richard, Robert, Dan, Douglas, Larry and Ricky Shiraishi; daughters, Frances Akimseu, Clara Mahoe, Violet Nakano and Marion Snyder; 43 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
ANNIE ANITA PASCUBILLO, 65, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Feb. 6, 2004. Born in Kapapala, Ka'u, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Lynell Aaron and Sui Lan Gomez; four grandchildren; brothers, Adolfo, Roy and Dennis; sisters, Angeline "Gina" Augstin, Alice "Alicia" Nishimiya and Theodora "Doris" Hermogila. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Waimea; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
LEILANI DAGUAY PIOSALAN, 71, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2004. Born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. Retired manager for First Federal Savings and Loan, Kailua Branch. Survived by sons, Sidney, Brian and Denis; grandchild; brother, Gaspar Daguay Jr.; sister, Mary Jane Nakahara. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
JOSEPH W. PREJEAN JR., 68, of Honolulu, died recently in Florida. Survived by children, Melissa Cline, Glorianna Girtyruff, Joseph Prejean, Joe King, Susanna Prejean and Lawrence Prejean; sister, Eleanor Hayashida. Call for service date and time: 696-5685. Arrangements by Kraeer Funeral Home, Florida.
ALBINO RABANAL, 95, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 1, 2004. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Dole Plantation, and an ILWU member. Survived by wife, Esmelinda; sons, Jofrey and Albert; daughter, Lynette Borromeo; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ERNEST "ERNIE" RAMELB, 63, of Mililani, died Jan. 31, 2004. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A program analyst retired from AAFES, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Florence; stepson, Ross Yamanuha; brother, Jeffery; sisters, Linda Armant and Carol Ramelb; two grandchildren. Visitation noon Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
PATRICIA SHIMEKO SAKAMOTO, 93, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Waipahu. Housewife. Survived by daughter, Shirley Oshima; two grandchildren; great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MANDY TAKESHI SHIRAKI, 47, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Paramedic district chief with the City & County of Honolulu for almost 29 years. Survived by wife, Melinda; daughter, Shari; sons, Sheldon and Matthew; parents, Takeo and Frances; sisters, Fran, Lili Ann Shiraki Silva, Minza Shiraki-Higa and Dina Kanakaokai; grandson. Visitation 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 to 7:15 p.m.; scattering of ashes at sunset Tuesday at Ko Olina Boat Harbor. Casual attire.
NORA KAZUE TAKAYANAGI, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2004. Retired plant farmer for her own nursery. Survived by son, Kevin; two grandchildren; sister, Edith Sims. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
GERALD WEE NGON YEE, 55, of Fairfax, Va., died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Former staff member for Sen. Hiram Fong in Washington, D.C. Survived by wife, Song Yi; sons, Cordell and Colton; parents, Yat Kwai and Wei Sit; brothers, Dr. Wilfred, Alvin and Rollin. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
