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.

WILLIAM HUNGERFORD ATWELL, 91, of Kailua, died Jan. 7, 2004. Born in Baltimore. Retired aviation supply clerk for Naval Aviation Supply Department at Pearl Harbor; musician and vocalist. Survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside service 9 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrew's Cathedral or The Grace Episcopal Church, 6705 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.

GIMENA SALES BAXA, 89, of Waipahu, died Dec. 28, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Ceferino; son, Florencio; daughters, Gliceria Baxa Cabbat, Verona Baxa Sales and Adelaida Baxa Galindo; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

JARED CHING, infant son of Ryan and Denise Ching, died Jan. 10, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brothers, Jarom and Jashon; grandparents, Ronald Ching and Frances Kamauoha-Ching. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CARINO "CHARLIE" DELA CRUZ FAJARDO, 58, of Waipio Gentry, died Jan. 12, 2004. Born in Las Finas, Philippines. Retired from U.S. Navy. Survived by wife, Flora; sons, Alvin and Christopher; daughter, Charlene. Visitation and 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m.; private burial. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

WILLIAM LOGAN HIGDON JR., 94, of Franklin, N.C., formerly of O'ahu, died Dec. 29, 2003. Born in Higdonville, N.C.; retired certified public accountant with Cameron and Johnston; retired senior partner of Peat, Marwick and Mitchell; known as "Mr. Tax of Hawaii" during the 1950s and 60s. Survived by sons, William Jr. and Frank-Cleve; daughter, Alexis, D.V.M.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held; burial at the Higdonville Church cemetery. Donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, Franklin, N.C.

STELLA R. HOOPII, 42, of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2003. Survived by son, Kimo; daughters, Kalei, Aerial and Ilima; a granddaughter; mother, Emeleta; father, Richard; brothers, Dennis, Clayton and William. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ESMAEL MARCELINO MANEJA, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2004. Born in Barangay, Peralta Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired baker for Holsum Hawaii. Survived by wife, Evangelina; daughters, Devera Rita Chun and Rhonda Leu; three grandsons; brothers, Isidro and Lorenzo. Visitation 8 to 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park; luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Nuuanu Mortuary. Aloha attire.

CHIYOKO MASUMOTO, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Gary; grandson. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire.

BETTY LOUISE McQUILLIN, 67, of Honolulu, died Jan. 5, 2004. Born in Michigan. Survived by daughter, Judy Rubonal; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers.

MATSU MIYAHIRA, 102, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of 'Ola'a, Hawai'i, died Jan. 15, 2004. Born in Okinawa, Japan. Retired field hand for the former Puna Sugar Co. Survived by son, Dennis; daughter, Myrtle Zukeran; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JOEL D. MORRIS, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2004. Born in Mount Vernon, Ark. Retired from Federal Aviation Agency and U.S. Navy Reserve. Survived by wife, Bonnie; sons, Joel Jr., Ronald and Albert; daughter, Rebecca Wilson; sisters, Strelsa Machen and Mary Leslie; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. today at Havenbrook Funeral Home, Norman, Okla.; burial to follow at IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

SALVADOR "JERRY" PABRO, 76, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 9, 2004. Born in Hale'iwa. Member of Local Union 630; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Mercedes "Mercy"; son, Eugene Cabalce; daughter, Laverne; brothers, Robert and Jerry Pabro, Valentin, Alan and James Flores; sisters, Agnes Cabalce, Helen Sandoval, Clay-Ann Cortez, Shirl-Ann Otlang, Georginia Idayan and Mary Ann Garcia; five grandchildren; great-grandchild. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.

PHONG HUU QUACH, 65, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2004. Born in Vietnam. Survived by wife, Phuong Ngo; sons, Nam and Daniel; daughters, Trina and Sandy; grandchild; brother, Chieu; mother, Tano Lam. Vietnamese Buddhist service 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; cremation to follow.

FRANCISCA ADORABLE ROSARE, 67, of Kapolei, died Dec. 28, 2003. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, John Sr.; sons, John Jr., Mel and Rodney; daughter, Myra; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Andy Adorable; sisters, Aurelia Dela Cruz, Sylvia Kline and Isabela Adorable. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m; burial 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

EUGENE MITSURU SHIIRA, 59, of Mililani, died Jan. 3, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired plumber for state Department of Transportation, Airports Division. Survived by wife, Karen; son, Chad; brothers, Bert, Ronald and Michael; sisters, Carol Ann Nakamura and Sharen Kamisato. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ROSE K.L. "LANI" YOUNG, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2004. Born in Ho-nolulu. Owner/operator of a Chinese restaurant, Long Island, N.Y. Survived by daughter, Pamela Harrison; son, Jeffrey; sisters, Edith, Carrie Lau, Lilie Bessette, Bernice Lee, Florence Carpenter, Clara Awana, Edelene Yee and Dorothea Pineda; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.