Obituaries
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FREDERICK "COWBOY" ROSA, a longtime Waikiki beach boy who was known for his surfing as well as his cooking, died May 16 in Honolulu. He was 66. See story.
THOMAS SEIJI ARAKAWA SR., 83, of Kane'ohe, died May 18, 2004. Born in Wai'anae, A retired heavy equipment operator for Haitsuka and Brothers Inc. Survived by wife, Marie; sons, Thomas Jr. and Paul; daughter, Mona Okumoto, Barbara Goya and Laura Tavares; three grandchildren; brother, James; sisters, Nancy Oshiro, Mildred DeMello, Daisy Payton and Maxine Arii. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m.
DONALD DOUGLAS IOANE "DOUGIE" "PAL" DOCTORELLO SR., 61, of Waipahu, died May 14, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A bus driver for Don's Bus Company. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Donald Jr., Dennis, Leo Aweau, George Kahaleua-Doctorello and Justin-Kaipo Kalani; daughters, Dona-Lyn Leoiki, Denise, Lisa Aweau, Charmaine Kahaleua-Doctorello and Shantel Kahaleua-Doctorello; brother, Gerald "Sam"; sisters, Momi Puni, Dawn Kaalakea and Priscilla; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at West Oahu Christian Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m to noon Friday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
MARIE LEINAALA ELI, 65, of Wai'anae, died May 14, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A warehouse worker for Island Imports. Survived by sons, Harvey, Clifford, Damon, Brad, William and Melvin; daughters, Debra Peralta, Donna McConkey, and Daryle-Jean; sister, Betty Engbino; 22 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
THOMAS GLORY, also known as THOMAS GLORIA, 60, of Kohala, Hawai'i, died May 16, 2004. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A retired nursery worker and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by stepson, Anthony Lorenzo; brothers, Lodybesy, Bonipascio, Joseph and Robert; two stepgrandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi; Mass 10 a.m. Urn committal at Halawa Catholic Cemetery at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
THOMAS J. HAMBY SR., 80, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2004. Born in Copper Hill, Tenn. Retired from the U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Clarencena; sons, Thomas Jr., Jeffrey and Timothy; daughters, Barbara Hamby Kirby, Quincie Hamby Gwynn and Maria Hawley; brother, Harry; sister, Lois Ferris; seven grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Kalihi Baptist Church; service 5 p.m. Burial 8:30 a.m. next Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
SETSUO KATSUDA, 79, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2004. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A retired carpenter; veteran who served in Company L of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by sons, Keith, Glenn and Craig; daughters, Diane Morimoto and Deborah Yamaguchi; brothers, Henry, James and Tom; sister, Peggy Ngo. Private service. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
CHIYEKO "CHIC" KIYOHIRO, 75, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2004. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A retired sales audit clerk for Liberty House. Survived by husband, Frederick "Fred"; daughters, Laurie Espaniola and Karen Iha; five grandchildren; great-grandchild; brothers, Alan Deane and Alton Yamada; sister, Takako Soo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SAMUELIN "SAMMI" L.K. KOZLOWSKI, 39, of Kailua, died May 19, 2004. Born in Kailua. Saleswoman with Manuhealii and Potpourri. Survived by husband, Christian; mother, Eloise "Chi Chi" Auld; brother, Chuck Auld; sisters, Joy Auld, Nohea Hironaka and Chelsea Duong; grandfather, John Peters Sr. Service over the ashes 9 a.m. Saturday at Lanikai Beach Park; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
LINDA ZICHITTELLA LEONG, 55, died May 16, 2004. Born in Kent, Wash. An attorney with Leong Kunihiro Leong and Lezy. Survived by husband, Kimo; brother, Terrance Hurley; nieces and nephews. Visitation 8 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Catholic prayer service 10:15 a.m. Graveside service to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
EDWINA WAIANUENUE LOPES, 67, of Wai'anae, died May 14, 2004. Born in Kahuku. Survived by daughters, Edwina and Maxine Seegar; caregiver, Mary Ann; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
WAYNE SHUNJI NAGAI, 55, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 18, 2004. Born in Hilo. A tire salesman for National Industrial Tire. Survived by son, Scott; sister, Delphine; a grandson. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
GAILEEN CHIENO NAKAMURA, 54, of Wahiawa, died May 5, 2004. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by daughter, Erinne; mother, Faith Inouye; sister, Wenona Stephenson; nephews, Rod, Scott and Andrew. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
DONALD SATORU SHIMATSU, 65, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died May 19, 2004. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A retired County of Kaua'i public works employee. Survived by wife, Mary Ann; son, Michael; mother, Haruko; brother, Kelly; sister, Kathleen Okamoto; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; stepsons, Vernon, Eugene, Wayne, Mervin and Leland Ching; stepdaughters, Sharon Norrod, Paulette, Reinette and Michele Ching. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
STEPHANIE LEHUA AKAU STEPHENS, 46, of Honolulu, died May 19, 2004. Born in San Francisco. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moanalua First Ward. Survived by husband, Col. Larry; son, Anthony; daughters, Chantelle Haines and Jasmine Barrowman; three grandchildren; parents, Clarence and Abby Akau; brothers, Michael, Maurice and Anthony; sister, Melanie Athwal. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at Garden of Reflections at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire. Send flowers to Hawaiian Memorial Park. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
JOHN HIRAM SYLVA, 20, of Honolulu, died May 14, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A Quick Move moving specialist. Survived by father, Jody; mother, Faith; brothers, Jason Short, Nico and Robert; sisters, Jodi; grandmother, Lei Short; great-grandmother, Mary Short. Memorial service 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
NATALIE JEAN FERNANDEZ TAKITAKI, 45, of Waipahu, died May 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Tevita; sons, Tevita "Mohe" and Joshua "Kaleo"; daughter, Nalani; brothers, Nelson Fernandez Jr. and Jason Fernandez; sisters, Stephanie "Laverne" Onekea, Ursula Rosa, Cheryl Rosa, Lana Canincia; Sharon Thomas and Cindy Gomez. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Casual attire.
BERNICE EDNA LEINAALA TOGUCHI, 68, of Honolulu, died May 19, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Clark Seichi; sons, Milton, Clark Jr. and Wallace; daughters, Maxine Akee and Naomi Peterson; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel Kaneohe; memorial service 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JAMES LUKELA WALTJEN, 74, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2004. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A reverend of Reflamed Ministries International. Survived by son, James "Baby James"; brothers, Albert, Howard, Ernest and Kenneth; sisters, Gertrude Moniz, Daisy Wyatt and Mabel DeSilva. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Church On A Sure Foundation, Kea'au; service 10 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary.
AKIYO WASANO, 91, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 17, 2004. Born in Ko'olau, Hawai'i. A seamstress. Survived by sons, Rodney, Dennis, Gary and Richard; brothers, James, Robert and Kenichi Kunichika; sister, Harui Izuka; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
GEORGE ALEXANDER WILL JR., 84, of Kala'e, Moloka'i, died May 13, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired electrician for Moloka'i Electric Co. Survived by wife, Elsie; daughters, Pamela Markham and Marsha Hayakawa; sister, Hannah Johnstone; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahiakamanu Hou Church, Kalama'ula, Moloka'i. service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
MARIAN KAM PUI YOUNG, 85, died April 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired Everybody's Supermarket clerk. Survived by daughter, Sharlene "Charlie"; son, Marvin; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister, Alice Ho. Private family service held. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.