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.
CHARLES HAASENRITTER SR., who mentored hundreds of young baseball players and coached Hilo’s Senior Little League World Series championship team last year, died April 27. He was 49. See story.
Funeral services for Staff Sgt. OSCAR "BIG DADDY" MEDINA, who was killed May 1 when his convoy was attacked south of Al Amarah, Iraq, will be held tomorrow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Medina was 32. See story.
MARCELINO CLARIDAD CABASA, 77, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died April 29, 2004. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired crane operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Sugar Co. Veteran of the U.S. Philippines Army and Hawaii National Guard. Survived by wife, Catalina; daughter, Joy Reyes; sons, Joseph and Chris; sisters, Eufrocina Cabonce, Josephina Cabanas and Angelita Balallo; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papa'ikou.; Mass 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
WALTER HOY KI CHOY, 79, of Honolulu, died April 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal civil service worker. Veteran of World War II. Survived by brother, William; sisters, Xiou Ying Tom, Muriel, Vivian Rose, Ellen Chung and Rose Lee. Visitation 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
EDITH EVANGALINE DETER, 83, of Waipahu, died May 3, 2004. Born in Iowa. Retired social worker. Survived by husband, Eugene; son, Douglas; daughter, Denise Paz; two grandchildren; brother, Raymond; sisters, Darlene Lord and Eileen Wolver. Committal service 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
HENRY "BOY" FEATHERAN, 83, of Kane'ohe, died May 8, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired Fort Shafter electrician. Survived by wife, Marjorie "Puanani," sons, Henry "Hanky" Jr., Michael "Mike," Ryan, Randy "La," and Randall; daughters, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Leong, Alison "Kala" Aki, Janice "Nalani" DeCambra and Beryl "Berly" Brooks; sisters, Eliza Olsen, Mary "Kaili" Smith, Antoinette "Tonio" Makanoa and Ida Woolsey; 26 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Latter-day Saints, Waikalua Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
JOANNE E. FORD, 64, of Honolulu, died May 4, 2004. Born in Ohio. Survived by daughter, Deborah. Private scattering of ashes at sea. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ROBERT W. HALSELL, 43, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 2, 2004. Born in San Antonio, Texas. Retired from the U.S. Navy. Survived by wife, Serena; daughters, Genevieve Dunbar and Ashlyn Freitas; parents, Jim and Yoshiko; brothers, James and Tommy; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:15 p.m. Burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Full dress uniform for military personnel.
BRANDON KAIHAKU-VALENTINE HEWETT and BRIANA KE'ALOHI-VALENTINE HEWETT, infant twin son and daughter of Thomas and Stacey, of Pearl City, died May 2, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Melvia, and Phillip and Hilda Valentine. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
TSUTAE "RUTHIE" HIRAI, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 2, 2004. Born in Hilo. Co-founder of the Parker-Hirai Japanese Dance Studio in Hilo. Survived by sister, Tsukie Parker; brother, Kowashi; sisters-in-law, Carmela and Shizue. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 1 p.m. Casual attire.
KATHRYN CLAIRE HOLLAND, 53, of Honolulu, died April 19, 2004. Born in California. Survived by sister, Terri. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
CHARLES KUPAHU, 91, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2004. Retired from the Gas Co. Survived by daughters, Henrietta Spencer and Roselani Timtim; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; companion, Juanita Lee. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
ABEL LOUIS SR., 72, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died May 7, 2004. Born on Kaua'i. Nelson's Construction Co. truck driver. Survived by sons, Abel Jr. and Roland, and Charles Ahuna; daughters, Laverne Villon Sr., Carol Palmeira, Sherry Ann Chung and Sheila Belarmino; brothers, Hermen and Jerry Sr.; sisters, Madeline Miller and Rosemarie "Dolly" Lacro; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Eleele Sacred Hearts Church; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
JAMES THOMAS WAYSON McCLELLAN, 79, of Kane'ohe, died May 6, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Civil Defense vice director. Survived by wife, Esther; sons, Aimoku and Kimo; five grandchildren; sister, Thelma Adams. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
LISA MICHELLE McCOY, 25, of Waimea, Kaua'i, and Orlando, Fla., died May 6, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Florida police department fingerprinting analyst. Survived by partner, Sherry Johnson; mother, Jade; father, Lester; brothers, Jason and Jesse, Dwight Smythe, Duane McCoy and John MacCoy; sister, Melinda; grandparents, Gwendolyn Akana and Edward Pascua. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Lawa'i, Kaua'i; service 3:30 p.m.; scattering of ashes 4:30 p.m. at Waimea Landing, Waimea. Lei, loose flowers and purple and green balloons requested. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
LORETO CASTRO MINA, 70, of Waialua, died April 11, 2004. Born in Manila, Philippines. Survived by wife, Celia; sons, Nilo, Loreto Jr., Louie and Leopold "Leo"; daughter, Celina Comlat; mother, Esperanza Galvez; brothers, Reynaldo, Virgilio Galvez, Teodoro Galvez, Fernando Galvez, Ricardo Velada and Antonio Galvez; sisters, Felicidad Galvez, Carmelita Pascua, Lourdes Galvez and Adoracion Trinidad; 16 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church, Waialua; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ETHEL MARIE MORALINO, 77, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 4, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Milton, sons, Antone "Sonny" Vierra Jr., Robert "Bobby" Vierra, Leonard Vierra and Gary; daughters, Gwen Kapiioho and Yvonne Replogle; sisters, Annie Costa, Laura Bailey and Dorothy Medeiros; 21 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
DORA YOSHIKO MUKAI-YUHAS, 93, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired florist and bookkeeper. Survived by daughter, Joan Harms; granddaughter, Kristina Kekuewa; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Mildred Kuwana and Violet Chernin. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
TAKEHIKO NAGASAKO, 86, of Lahaina, Maui, died May 4, 2004. Born in Lahaina. Retired president of Nagasako Co. Survived by wife, Tomie; sons, Richard, Wallace and Miles; daughters, Jean Akana, Anne Leong and Donna Watanabe; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Friday at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
VERNON FERNANDES NEVES, 76, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Gas station attendant. Survived by wife, Ivalee "Ivy"; son, Mark; daughters, Dayna Mae Kaukani and Kristi Rae Ebanez; seven grandchildren. Inurnment service 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
BLANCHE KEALOHA OTSUJI, 83, of Pearl City, died May 3, 2004. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by sons, Samuel, Raymond, Kenneth and Harold; daughters, Mary Ann, Maylene Baseden and Nohealani; brother, Thomas Abihai; sisters, Mary Pablico and Beverly Moniz; 29 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 1:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Monday at Weiehu Cemetery, Waiehu, Maui. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home, O'ahu, and Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.
FRANCIS MICHAEL POAI, 82, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired as a mechanic for Hawaiian Airlines. Survived by wife, Blyth; children, Leimomi Bandmann, Sylvia Conboy, Martha Kamanao and Michael; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; hanai daughter, Mina Medeiros; caregiver, Fe Garcia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Diamond Head Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers.
WAYNE WAH-SUNG PUNG, 48, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired bio medical technician for Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by wife, Colleen; parents, Benny and Edith; brothers, Andrew and Philip; sister, Myrna. Visitation 10:30 to 11:45 a.m Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; interment at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
FRANK RIOS, 75, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 29, 2004. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Joseph Cortez and Frank Jr.; daughter, Elesia Medeiros; stepdaughter, Andrea Cortez; brother, Johnny; half brother, Halmenico Jr.; sisters, Evelyn Kolkoinui and Lillian; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Hilo Missionary Church; service 9 a.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
STANLEY EITOKU SAKIMA, 86, of Nanakuli, died April 26, 2004. Born in Kahuku. Member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company L. Survived by son, Curtis; brother, Kiyoshi; sister, Yoshiko; one granddaughter. Private memorial service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.
DR. RICHARD YOSHITAKA SAKIMOTO, 98, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2004. Born in Yamaguchi-Ken, Japan. Retired obstetrician and gynecologist. Survived by wife, Edna; son, Richard; daughter, Eda Sakimoto-Iinuma; one granddaughter. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Congregational Church. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
JOSE "JOE" SUAN SENAS SR., 82, of Wahiawa, died May 6, 2004. Born in Waialua. Retired from Peter Kiewet & Sons Construction Co.; and member of Wahiawa Rainbow Seniors and Schofield Seniors Bowling League. Survived by wife, Genvieve; sons, Stephen, Jose Jr. and Donald Sr.; daughter, Janet; brothers, Marcelino and Tony Canencia; sisters, Dolores Pagaduan, Leonora Henry and Florence Schulte; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
SHIGENARI "BOBBY" SHIMABUKURO, 76, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died May 6, 2004. Born in Pahoa. Retired Hawaiian Equipment Co. warehouseman. Survived by wife, Mitsuko; sons, Eric and Kevin; daughter, Amy; sisters, Kiyoko Uchimura, Mitzi Zeitler and Takako Mizokawa; two grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
BERNARDINO BUADO SUETOS SR., 83, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 5, 2004. Born in the Philippines. Mahelona Hospital licensed practical nurse. Survived by wife, Pelagia; daughters, Angelina Martinez, Olive Quiteris, Adele Manera and Patricia; son, Emil; hanai son, Bernardino Jr.; sisters, Francisca Abella, Magdalena Suertos and Theresa Membrere; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Lihue United Church; service 10 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park. Casual attire. No funeral wreaths. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
DWIGHT NOBUO TADA, 55, of Mililani, died May 3, 2004. Born in Lahaina, Maui. U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survived by daughters, Allyson Tada and Crystelle Walker; father, Tetsuo; brothers, Kenneth and Stan. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
ANNE MATSUE TAOMAE, 86, of Mililani, died April 28, 2004. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Vernon and Steven; daughters, Susan, and Noreen Takara; seven grandchildren; great-grandchild; brothers, Hiroshi, Clarence, Patrick, Thomas and George Tamayori; sisters, Lucille Tamayori, Sylvia Ehara, Elsie Ikehara and Nanci Billings. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
FALE SALU ASIATA TAUA, 86, of Wahiawa, died April 25, 2004. Born in Samoa. Member of the 1st Samoan Congregational Christian Church of Mililani. Survived by sons, Laloifi, Robert and Pasila; daughters, Eseta Lutuiloa, Kenupe, Lose Fruean, Teisa Taua-Taylor and Aotoa; 39 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sister, Vaosea Talili. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MOMOICHI WAKIDA, 84, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2004. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Joyce; sons, Robert and Arthur; daughter, Rebecca Ah-Tye; five grandchildren; sisters, Yoshino Horio, Ayame Fujiyama, Yaeno Yoshioka and Sumie Tanaka. Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
ALICE MASUE YARA, 59, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2004. Born in Wahiawa. Custodian for the Department of Education. Survived by husband, Wallace; sons, Dan and Kuma; daughters, Arlene and Christy; brother, Ben Himeda; sisters, Judy Takamoto. Service 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
