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.

TADATOSHI ADACHI, 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Alan and Glen; daughters, Lorna Haines, Gayle Schley and Carolyn Witze; sisters, Yoshie Hoshino; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

VIOLET KANG AIONA, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Kihei, Maui. Crochet teacher for Palama Settlement Senior Citizens. Survived by son, Tony Munar; daughters, Cynthia Pierson and Doris Maielua; brothers, Carl and Kenneth Saffery; sisters Helen, Miriam, Emily and Phoebe; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorder Association. Aloha attire.

TETSUJI ARAKAWA, 76, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Kaheka, Maui. Retired senior welder for Hawaiian Commercial Sugar. Survived by sons, Duane and Ryan; three grandchildren; brother, Zenki; sisters, Judy Ishikawa and Ann Hashimoto; Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Casual attire.

JARED JAY ARRE, 11-month-old son of Benjamin and Agnes Arre, of San Diego, Calif., died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in San Diego. Also survived by grandparents, Benjamin Sr. and Agnes Arre, and Dominador and Edrelita Pagud. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at the Catholic Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the co-cathedral; Mass 9 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOSE BARRIOS, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan 25, 2004. Born in Cebu, Philippines. Retired federal government ammunitions inspector supervisor. Retired from Honolulu Airport. Survived by wife, Maude; sons, Joseph Jr. and Dennis; sister, Josephine Hughs; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

ALEXANDER CASTRO SR., 76, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A construction industry powder man, and member of U.S. Army 298th Infantry Division in World War II. Survived by sister, Virginia Costa; brothers, Anthony and Bill; children, Alex Jr., Patrick, Joanna Wong and Judy Johansen; eight grandchildren. Family service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by TraditionCare Funeral Services, Martinez, Calif.

LAWRENCE AKINA CHING JR., 66, of Punalu'u, died Feb. 6, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Work Center Shop 573. Survived by wife, Jerilyn Kolona-Ching; daughters, Julyn and Nadya Ching-Takimoto; two granddaughters; brothers, Marcus, Michael Tindol and Thomas; sister, Panola "Penny" Kaanaana. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ANDREW CHARLES EVANS, 65, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 7, 2004. Born in Gary, Ind. Pyro technician special effects specialist for the motion picture industry. Survived by wife, Laurann Cordero; son, Mark; daughters, Jenny and Kristine Hammond; stepdaughter, Laurinda Brostom; seven grandchildren; mother, Elizabeth Rouchard; brothers, Glenn and Richard; sisters, Elizabeth Bankie and Sheila Warner. Service 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Opihikao Congregational Church; fellowship to follow. Loose flowers and lei welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

PATRICIA HEE FONG, 72, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Advertiser/Persis secretary. Survived by husband, Frank; son, William; daughters, Verna Takushi, Francine Fong and Myrna "Momi" Tanaka; seven grandchildren; parents, George and May Hee; brother, Thomas Hee; sister, Laura Woolston. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

SYLVIA RUSNAK GISHI, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2004. Born in Taylor, Pa. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Harold; brothers, Andrew and Peter Rusnak; sisters, Mary Fooksman and Dorothy Rusnak. Private service held at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

EDWARD HIROSHI HARAGUCHI, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A general contractor retired from E.H. Haraguchi Inc. Survived by wife, Sadie; sons, George, Paul, Glenn and Gary; four grandchildren; sisters, May Kojima, Janet Hangai and Sandy Uyehara. Visitation from 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

KAZUYUKI HIRATA, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2004. Born in 'Ewa. Retired sheet metal worker with Oahu Plumbing and Sheet Metal. Survived by wife, Gloria; son, Erik; daughters, Clarice and Janice; two grandchildren; sister, Miyoshi Morimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LARRY ANSHO HOSHIJO, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired proprietor of Star Service. Survived by wife, Toshiko; son, Gerald; daughter, Sharon Shiraki; three grandchildren; sisters, Sally Suzuki and Miriam Imamura. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

NOAH WALDERMAR KAUHANE, 54, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 7, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Construction superintendent for Richard Lee Contracting. Survived by wife, Kuulei; son, Noah "Mahi"; daughters, Christine Webster, Jessica and Kerrie; father, Mervin Sr.; mother, Alice Ravencraft; brothers, Harry, Leeroy and Vincent Sonoda, Mervin Jr., Paul, Ernest, Melvin and Kamuela; sisters, Alice Morris, Ruth Garza, Faith Leao and Nani Ledward. Visitation 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow.

WILLIAM K. LAU, 71, of Kailua, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired teacher at Waimanalo Intermediate School, Windward School for Adults and Le Jardin Academy Hawaiian Studies. Survived by wife, Kathleen; sons, Earl and Daniel; daughters, Kathleen Tom and Carol Kauhane; five grandchildren; sister, Elizabeth Daughn; brother, Thomas. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

CHEW HEE LEONG LEE, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Canton, China. Retired cook at Patti's Chinese Kitchen. Survived by sons, Richard, Yat Gai and Randall; daughters, Siu Yuen Ye, Xiao Tsu Yeao, Lani Lee Sung, Lisa Gomez and Lauren Yu; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Chew Mun Long. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary; Chinese Taoist service; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

TROY MATAUTIA, 62, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2004. Born in Afono, American Samoa. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Exchange supervisor. Survived by sister, Vaotaua Tuapa; foster father, Dick Bunker. Scattering of ashes pending. No flowers; donations to American Cancer Society, Hawai'i Provision, 2370 Nu'uanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817.

FLORENCE KAWAHINEHOLUKAWELUOLIMALOA (ROBINSON) MATSUMOTO, 91, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Feb. 6, 2004. Born in Waimea. An elementary school teacher. Survived by brother, John Robinson; sister, Josephine Fisher. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.

MARIQUITA AGBAYANI MATUTE, 87, of Waipahu, died Feb. 2, 2004. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Juan; sons, Antonio, Manuel, Charito, Leon and Dante; daughters, Fulceda Robles, Leticia Quitoriano, Jovita Ibon, Mediatrix Jaucian and Judy Bugarin; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Divino Agbayani; sisters, Ofelia and Solita Agbayani. Visitition 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

HELEN FORBERG McQUAID, 94, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Melrose, Minn. An executive secretary. Survived by daughter, Anne Rediske; grandson, William Rediske; sister, Christine Siewert. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

CLARA YURIKO MINAMISHIN, 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2004. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Harry; son, Clyde; daughter, Vivian; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Thomas and Seifin Miyashiro; sisters, Betty Yoshikawa, Irene Tanna, Alice Ashitomi and Dorothy Otoole. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BESSIE MINEKO TATSUMO NORRIS, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2004. Born in Kainaliu, Kona, Hawai'i. A registered nurse retired from Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Survived by sons, James and John Jr.; daughters, Rosalie and Evelyn; brother, Howard Tatsuno; sisters, Masae Ishida and Bernice Chu. Service 5 p.m. Sunday at Manoa Valley Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARVIN NOBORU OTSUKA, 63, of Pearl City, died Feb. 11, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A sales representative for Hawaii Gift Products. Survived by daughters, Lisa S. and Kari; sisters, Marlene Enomoto and Kareen. Visitation from 9 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire.

FRANCIS "BUTCH" ELEAKALA PAALUHI JR., 61, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 2, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Dole Cannery as a forklift operator.Survived by wife, Josephine "Tita" "Lani"; son, Fredlem; daughters, Francine, Frances, Francesca and Francette Paaluhi-Puou; hanai daughter, Chelsea; brothers, David Sr. and Adrian; sisters, Antoinette Pacheco, Nalei Ruiz and Paulette; four grandsons. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

YASUO "RAY" SHIMABUKURO, 73, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 2, 2004. Born in Makawao, Maui. Supervisor retired from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Housing. Survived by brothers, Kazuo and Lester; sisters, Harue Higa, Sue Takanobu and June Koide. Service 4 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

PRISCILLA K. "AUNTY SING" SMITH, 71, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Guadalupe, Makati, Rizal, Philippines. Retired from Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Survived by son, Frank; daughters, Priscilla Monger and Diane Primacio; brother, Dan Hurwitz; sisters, Teonila "June" Peck and Arielle Shirland; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside service 11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

WILLIAM FRANKLIN STATON SR., 75, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 8, 2004. Born in Fairfax, Okla. Retired U.S. Army officer. Survived by son, William Jr.; daughter, Tracy Vevia; sisters, Nadine Glaze and Letha Dixon; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Kahului Baptist Church; burial 2 p.m. Thursday at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Mass. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

AH LUM WONG, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Health public health administrator. Survived by wife, Gladys; sons, Gerald and Winslow; daughter, Valerie Go; sisters, Rachel and Truda Irvine; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.