Posted on: Wednesday, July 7, 2004

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.

JAMES SUETO MIYAKE, a 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran and a retired federal and state education administrator, died July 1 in his hometown of Koloa, Kaua'i. He was 82. See story.

Joint services will be held Friday and Saturday for MARCELINO BAYUDAN ASUNCION, 52, and DIANE ANN BAGASOL ASUNCION, 22, both of Waipahu, who died June 14, 2004. Marcelino Asuncion was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, and is survived by his wife, Adelina "Del"; sons, Charles and Michael; five grandchildren; brother, Carmelo; and sisters, Sabina Bacoboc and Consolacion Laoan. Diane Asuncion was born in Honolulu and is survived by her mother, Adelina "Del" Asuncion; and brothers, Charles and Michael. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Catholic Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the co-cathedral, Mass 10 a.m.; burial of both at noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ALICE KAM CHOY CHING, 87, of Honolulu died June 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Kahala Sportswear. Survived by son, Gordon; daughter, Darlene Grace; brother, Richard Lum; sisters, Elle Lee and Lena Wong; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary, service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No donations. Casual attire.

SARAH T. CORREIA, 83, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died June 30, 2004. Born in Niuli'i, Hawai'i. A homemaker, and member of Paauilo Senior Citizen's Club. Survived by son, Ernest; daughter, Lovie Lindsey; brothers, David and Adam Thomas; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pa'auilo, Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.

ARTHUR EDWARD FARR, 93, of Portland, Ore., formerly of Honolulu, died June 28, 2004. Former general manager and vice president of Northwest Marine Iron Works Swan Island Shipyard; trustee and chairman of various Pacific Coast Shipyard Trust Fund committees; president of the Pacific Coast Shipbuilders Association; chairman of Western Shipbuilding Association; and president of Far West marine Inc. of Honolulu and Portland. Survived by daughters, Johanna Padie and Janet Emmanuel; son, Dale; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private burial at Finley Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland. Donations to The Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103.

RODEL ATENDIDO FELIPE, 36, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 13, 2004. Born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Kuakini Medical Center sterile processing and disinfecting aide. Survived by wife, Connie; son, Rocnie; daughters, Marie and Miryachelle; mother, Lydia; biological mother, Angelita Mariano; biological father, Romulo Mariano Sr.; brothers, Arnold and Jessie Mariano; sisters, Martina Paeste and Romelita Mariano. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel, service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the chapel, service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

YOSHIKO FUJITA, 100, of Honolulu, died June 25, 2004. Born in Kyoto, Japan. Retired as a teacher for Makiki Christian Church Japanese Language School. Survived by son, William Kawato; daughter, Aster Yamagata; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FELIZA "LAPAZ" ASUNCION GARCIA, 90, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 4, 2004. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Member of Cabugao Sons and Daughters, Kabugao International Association, and Filipino Catholic Club, Lahaina. Survived by sons, Bonifacio, Romeo and Ernesto; daughters, Socorro Serna and Lydia Saribay; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina, Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, rosary 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at maui Memorial Park.

TOMIKO HAMANO, 72, of Honolulu, died July 1, 2004. Born in Tokyo. Survived by sons, Duane and Alan Albano; daughter, Janet Howser; brother, Zenmatsu Fukushima; sister, Sayoko Nakano; five grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

CHARLES HARRIS, 60, formerly of Kailua, died April 13, 2004. Born in Oakland, Calif. A retired Marine and financial adviser with John Hancock Financial Services. Died in Durham, N.C., while studying at Duke University Divinity School. Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Adante and Charles II; daughter, Lenore; father, Charley Huddleston. Service 6 p.m. Friday at Kailua United Methodist Church. Aloha attire. Donations c/o Phyllis Harris, 208 Hidden Springs Drive, Durham, NC 27703.

SAMUEL "SAM" SEIYO HOKAMA, 70, of 'Aiea, died June 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired as a driver/salesman for Holsum Bakeries. Survived by wife, Wilma; sons, David and Parker; daughters, Georgelyn Iguchi and Cheri Shimizu; five grandchildren; other sons, Audie, Conrad and Shane; brothers, Shinsei, George and Thomas; Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, eulogy 9:45 a.m., Mass 10 a.m.; private scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

TAMOTSU "TOM" HORI, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 21, 2004. Born in Hilo. Employed by the state Department of Labor. Survived by wife, Emiko; son, Karl; sisters, Misao Omiya, Shizue Kohashi, Kay Saito and Yuki Oshima; Private service held. No flowers. No koden. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

MARY Y. LIU, 86, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2004. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired as a general cashier for Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by sisters, Louise Lime, Alice Hayashi and Anna Ortiz. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10:30 a.m.; private burial. Aloha attire. No flowers.

TSURUE MASAKI, 88, of 'Aiea, died June 28, 2004. Born in Waialua. Survived by son, Clyde; daughters, Irene Fujimori, Amy Watanabe and Judith Kawamura; brothers, Dr. Larry and Harold Matsuura; sisters, Ruth tomita, Marjie Yokoyama and Alice Furuya; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, memorial service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

KIYOSHI MORIMOTO, 86, of Kahului, Maui, died May 18, 2004. Born in Kula, Maui. Mill supervisor for a sugar company. Survived by wife, Haruko; son, Myles; daughter, Mavis; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, brothers, Tadashi and Toyoki; sisters, Dora Martin, Namiyo Hiroshige and Satsuki Ichiyama. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

AYAKO GRACE NAGAMATSU, 92, of Kula, Maui, died June 29, 2004. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. A retired farmer. Survived by sons, Richard and Tadao; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ESTHER G. NAKAGAWA, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 24, 2004. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Herbert, James, Thomas and Allen; four grandchildren; sisters, Lilly Sato and Patsy Kageso. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

SHIGEKI NAKASHIMA, 79, of 'Aiea, died June 28, 2004. Born in 'Aiea. A World War II and Korean War veteran; recipient of the Bronze and Silver stars. Survived by brother, Kiyoshi; sister, Stella Nishikawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ERNESTO "ERNIE" ALVIN NAVARRO, 57, of Ka'alaea, O'ahu, died June 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A harbor policeman with the state Department of Transportation. Survived by wife, Nora; sons, Jonah, Ernie and George; daughters, Kristy and Amanda; a grandson; brothers, Tam Alu, Junior Afalla and John Afalla; sisters, Grace Smietan, Lydia McArter and Joyce Afalla. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, service 11 a.m; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JAMES TAKEO OKAMOTO, 71, of Honolulu, died June 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Bacon-Universal Co. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Rick and Dean; daughter, Kris Oya; brother, John; sister, Mary Nuha; five grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; inurnment 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire.

RICHARD HENRY PICKERING, 68, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2004. Born in Salina, Kan. Survived by wife, Linda; son, David; a grandchild. Private service held. Donations may be made to St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

NELSON "NELLIE" DENNIS RODRIGUES, 60, of Pearl City, died June 24, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Ramette; daughter, Rachelle; sons, Shannon and Sheldon; mother, Helen Shinjo; brothers, Walter, Matthew and Sidney Rodrigues, Terry and Kevin Shinjo, and Alden Rodrigues; sisters, Sandra Lee, Rayne Moore, Marsha Castellano and torlen Shinjo; hanai son, Micah Ching; grandchild, Tatiana. Family visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, public visitation 11 a.m., service 12:30 p.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

HAROLD PETER SINCLAIR, of Honolulu, died June 22, 2004. Born in Calgary, Alberta. Representative in Canada for Clark's of England and later a representative in Honolulu for a family business. Survived by wife, Helen; daughter, Suzanne; son, Ivan; four grandchildren; brother, Alex. Service 2 p.m. today at Scottish Rite Cathedral. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JOHN SPIERLING, 74, of Honolulu, died June 20, 2004. Born in Erie, Pa. Former Navy officer who developed projects like the Kahala Hilton; chairman of the Honolulu Liquor Commission; member of numerous other government boards and commissions. Survived by brother, Richard; nieces, Jane Kinzig, Betsy Kohn and Susan Sharkey; nephew, Richard Arenstson. Celebration of life 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Waialae Country Club. No flowers; donations to Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LINDA TAEKO TAKEMOTO, 64, of Honolulu, died June 22, 2004. Born in Kekaha, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by son, Greg; daughter, Trisha; sister, Lois Tranilla; brothers, Alvin, Wayne and Ray Kaneyama; father, Charles Kaneyama; two grandchildren. Private service held; inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

WENDELL K. WARRINGTON, 47, of Kahului, Maui, died June 26, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Holly; daughters, Kamalei and Natalie; sons, Kaea, Keoni and Quincy; parents, Charles and Mary Warrington; brothers, Charles and Haumea. Memorial service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

FELIX YABES YACAP, 92, of Honolulu, died June 19, 2004. Born in Sanait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Narcisa; sons, Andres, Dolfo and Andriano; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.