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.
JEAN NATSUE AIPA, 63, of Kaimuki, died Jan. 19, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired as a data entry processor who worked for the state government. Survived by husband, David; sons, Raven and Grant; daughters, Davidene Kupau and Robin Aipa-Nagami; six grandchildren; brothers, Harold, Alvin and Eric Okumura; sister, Mae Kikuchi. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire.
KAMALEI KAMANU'ONA'LANI AKAU-PULAWA, infant son of Chantel Akau and Keoki Pulawa of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 21, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandfather, Stanley Akau. Private service on Kaua'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ALVIN JOHN KAMOHOALI'I ARQUETTE, 79, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 13, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A stevedore retired from McCabe, Hamilton and Renny. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Hekili "Addison," Uamana "Jimmy," Nakulu "Al" and Uila "Athan"; daughter, Vana Arquette-Leong; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandson; brothers, Earl, Chubby and Addison Arquette and A'ina Victor; sisters, Anna Smiga, Veronice Andrews, Lucy Albano and Frances Parker. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
RONALD MATE BABAJKO, 47, of Honokowai, Maui, died Jan. 20, 2004. Born in Zadar, Croatia. A jewelry designer. Survived by wife, Natalia Lalla-Babajko; parents, Mate and Vesela. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Ballard Family Mortuary; Mass 10 a.m. tomorrow at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina. Aloha attire.
JULIANA AGUSTIN BALINTEC, 79, of Kahului, died Jan. 23, 2004. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by children, Reneto, Minerva Benigno, Romelia Yak and Maria Corpuz; brother, Romelias Agustin Sr.; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Burial in the Philippines.
VICTORIANO MADRIAGA BAUTISTA SR., 95, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2003. Born in Paing, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A painter retired from Nitta Painting Co. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Victor Jr. and Benedict; daughter, Tess Calma; seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
THEODORE "TED" CARVALHO, 64, of Las Vegas, died Jan. 10, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A packing inspector retired from the Department of Defense, Pearl Harbor. Survived by wife, Sandi.
WALLACE Y.Y. CHUN, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Rosalind; son, Carl; daughter, Janice "Jan" Hori; brothers, Edwin, Theodore and Walter; five grandchildren. Visitation from 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community Church of Honolulu; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to the National Kidney Foundation of Hawai'i, 1314 S. King St. #305, Honolulu, HI 96814. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ROMELIUS CORPUZ JR., 39, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 7, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A water tank fabricator. Survived by wife, Marjorie; sons, Cameron Hilongo and Nehemiah Viliamu; daughter, Lokelani Utu-Corpuz; mother, Stella Taufi; stepfather, Manu Sr.; brothers, Lawrence Soriano, Kevin Corpuz, Manu Taufi Jr. and Tino Sao; sisters, Marlene Viliamu, Lani Taufi and Fasi Taufi. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Kanana Fou Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 7 a.m. Saturday; service 8 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
DR. RICHARD W.M. DANG, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A longtime dermatologist. Survived by wife, Norma; son, Steven; sister, Beverly Lee; two grandsons. Masonic services 3 p.m. Friday at Scottish Rite Cathedral at Wilder Avenue and Kewalo Street. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
RICARDO A. DELA CRUZ, 50, of Washington state, died Jan. 18, 2004. Born in Washington. Retired from the Army, later employed by the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Zenaida "Zeny"; children, Christina and Michael; stepchildren, Rochelle and Eric; brothers, Juanito and Eddie; sisters, Lita, Lena and Sally; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Full Gospel Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
JENNIE LYNDALL KEMPA DOSS, 78, of Pearl City, died Jan. 17, 2004. Born in Tallinn, Estonia. Survived by daughter, Angela Etzenhauser; son, Michael; brother, Robert Kempa Sr. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MATIAS ANCHETA DUMBRIGUE SR., 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2004. A cook retired from Flamingo. Survived by wife, Caridad; son, Matias Jr.; a grandson; sisters, Marciana Rino and Generosa Bartolome. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
WILLIAM P. GOMES JR., 44, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 12, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A painter. Survived by parents, William and Sylvia; brother, Garrett; sister, Cherie Hudson. Private service. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
GEORGE RYOSHIN GOYA, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 21, 2004. Born in 'O'okala, Hawai'i. A heavy equipment mechanic retired from the former Theo H. Davies & Co. Survived by wife, Samie; daughters, Janice Masaki and Karen Maedo; brothers, Roy, Yoshitada "Larry" and Yoshimitsu "Dick"; sister, Gladys Bly; five grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service over the ashes 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
HERBERT KIYOKAZU HASHIMOTO, 77, of Pearl City, died Jan. 14, 2004. Born in Waipahu. Survived by wife, Yoshiko; daughters, Clarice and Lois; granddaughters, Mie and Emi Omori; brother, Fred. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROGER ROBERT JOHNSON, 62, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2004. Born in Minneapolis. A mason. Survived by daughter, Shareen; sisters, Lavell Kiyabu, Lavern Kiyabu, Vivian Yamane and Marcella Kuboyama. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ELIZABETH KUULEI KEALOHA, 70, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 13, 2004. Born in Kalihi. Survived by sons, Wendell, Russell, Vernol "Kimo" and Vincent; daughters, Albertine "Ala" Griffin and Fern; brothers, Sonny and Dyke Aken; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Lei and flowers welcome. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
TAALOGA "TAA" KITIONA LAUOFO, 44, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 14, 2004. Born in Nua Seetaga, American Samoa. Survived by wife, Virginia; daughters, Moanalisa and Tricia; sons, Bradford and Dixson; sisters, Ana Bower, Dacey Teragayo, Lisa Sesepasara, Cindy Charbonier, Annabelle Savaii and Elizabeth Kotrys; brothers, Tatasi I, Tatasi II, Faafetai Seuli, Sofeni Seuli, Michael Sesepasara, Ben "Big" Sesepasara and Tulisa Sesepasarra Jr. Visitation from 9 a.m. Friday at Aiea United Methodist Church; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RICHARD S. MATTOS SR., 66, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 16, 2004. Born in Hilo. A retired federal plumbing inspector. Survived by sons, Bradley, August, Joseph, Richard Jr. and Patrick; daughter, Malia; mother, Rose; brothers, Patrick and Walter; sister, Betty Jean Botelho; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m. Burial at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
RUSSELL GUARD McCUMSEY, 59, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. An executive steward at Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Survived by wife, Kiyoko; son, Isaac; daughters, Mary Brookins, Jasmine Fua'au and Christine; brothers, Frederick Jr. and Robert; five grandchildren. Visitation from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service noon. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
GORDON ALEXANDER McKAY, 89, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2004. Born in Battle Creek, Mich. Retired owner of the former Fantasia Pacific Inc. Survived by wife, Lois; son, Jack; daughters, Alix McKay, Linda Hart and Anita Norris; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
STEVE "MAC" McNEIL, 75, of Mililani, died Jan. 15, 2004. Born in Mississippi. A retired aircraft mechanic. Survived by sons, Michael and Steve Jr.; daughters, April, Richelle Turner, Cheryl Honda and Robin; brother, James; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
EMIL MAXIMILLIAN MULLER III, 68, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2004. Born in Kula, Maui. Retired architectural engineer and project manager for Bechtel Inc. of San Francisco. Member of Pa Ku'i a Lua. Survived by sons, Emil IV and Russell; daughter, Virginia "Ginny"; a grandson; companion, Audrey Wagner; former wife, Elaine; sister, Dorothy Metcalfe. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Punalu'u; scattering of ashes noon; lunch to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Call 988-4245 for details. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
MASATO MURAOKA, 80, of Pearl City, died Jan. 16, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A mail carrier retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by son, Michael; two grandchildren; brothers, Harry, John and James; sisters, Helen Kanemoto and Grace. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
YOSHIKO NAKASONE, 93, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2004. Born in Makawao, Maui. A homemaker and member of Bito Club. Survived by sons, Edward and Richard; daughters, Florence Shimabukuro and Patsy Oshiro; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter Higa and Harold Higa; sisters, Mitsue Ota. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SAKAE NISHIMOTO, 89, of Ninole, Hawai'i, died Jan. 16, 2004. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired owner of the former Nishimoto Store. Survived by sons, Delbert and Dr. Robert; sisters, Kazuko Kodama and Toshiko Ota; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Private service held. No koden (monetary donations). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
FRANK NOBREGA, 87,of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2004. A firefighter and chief fiscal officer retired from the Honolulu Fire Department. Survived by wife, Vivian; daughters, Barbara Akau, Kathleen "Kitty" Stillwell and Jacqueline Bruggeman; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Laura Nobriga, Georgina "Nina" Sparks, Mary Jo Meyers, Sylvia Amaral and Cecelia Wholey. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
JAMES RAYMOND SABATINI, 63, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 21, 2004. A retired contractor and avid fisherman. Survived by wife, Janice; father, Donald Miller; sons, Robert, Michael and Donald; daughter, Melissa; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Peter Miller and Gary Cummings; sisters, Jorinda Young and Sandy Sheppard. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire.
IGNACIO "IGGIE" SALVA SR., 71, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 16, 2004. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A bus driver with Kailua Local Cab Inc. Survived by wife, Adeline; sons, Ignacio, Franklin, Kevin, Kyle and Francis; daughters, Nani, Norma Smith, Jodell Okada and Donna "Baby" Manalo; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; brother, Benjamin; sisters, Maxine Ferguson, Gloria Copley and Bobbie Megowan. Gathering 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ma'ili Beach Park; service and scattering of ashes 11 a.m. Reception and luncheon to follow at the park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
YOSHINO SATO, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2004. Born in Wailua, Hawai'i. Retired president of Hookano Sportswear and former owner of Manoa Drygoods. Survived by sons, Allen, James, Clarence and Thomas; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire.
ELSIE "ABUSE" KON SEGUANCIA, 80, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Del Monte Pineapple Cannery. Survived by sons, Stephen, Richard, Calvin, Robinson and Glenn; daughter, Caroline Lane; brothers, Henry Kon, James Kon, Clarence Kon, Harry Kon and Eugene Kon; sisters, Helen Daly, Elizabeth Balocon, Maryjane Robins, Pearl Sumida and Violet Almarza; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday; service 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire.
LEPO UTU TALIESE, 44, of Honolulu, died Jan. 7, 2004. Born in Fagasa, American Samoa. A taxi driver. Survived by daughter, Selena Taliese-Utu; sons, Lepo Taliese-Utu Jr. and Seumalii Taliese-Utu; fiancée, Ellen Williams; mother, Fualelea Aitu-Utu; sisters, Faletolu Lauti, Failuma Afeaki, Ana Utu and Marjorie Corpuz; brother, Moevao Utu, Sunia Utu and Aitu Utu; hanai sister, Yvette Masaniai; hanai brother, Setoga Tigilau. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Kanana Fou Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 7 a.m. Saturday; service 8 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. A fund has been established at Bank of Hawaii to help his family. Donations may be made at bank branches to "Friends and Family of Lepo Utu Taliese." Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ESTHER TSUNEYE TOYOFUKU, 89, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 17, 2004. Born in Wahiawa. A retired federal postal clerk. Survived by son, Glenn; daughters, Karen Miyakawa, Barbara Kuba and Joanne Hirata; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Hashimoto, Charlotte Takahashi, Virginia Shindo and Elinor Kikugawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
BUNKER SANG TRAN, 62, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2004. Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Survived by wife, Christine; brother, Xinh Thi; sister, Anh Tuan. Service 5 p.m. Tuesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
LAURETA CASTILLO VALENCIA, 84, of Waipahu, died Jan. 12, 2004. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A housekeeper retired from Hilton Hawaiian Village. Survived by son, Lorenzo Jr.; daughter, Norma; sister, Rosita Ancheta. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday; service 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MISAO WATANABE, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 21, 2004. Born in Kala'akea. A plantation laborer for the former Onomea Sugar Co. Survived by sons, Hideo, Masaru and Mamoru; daughters, Harumi Koga, Etsuko Horio, Eunice Hamamoto and Doris Watanabe; sisters, Shizuko Tanaka and Sadami Hamamoto; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. No koden. Casual attire.
