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.
MARIA MANERA ALADIN, 76, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died May 23, 2004. Born in the Philippines. A housekeeper for Tip Top. Survived by children, Angelita Dimaranan, Carmelita Yoro, Aurora Imperial, Laudencio Aladin, Leticia Asejo, Mario and Epifanio Aladin, Mariano Aladin Jr., Teresa Harris and Eva Adaoag; sisters, Alvina Culaton and Arsenia Carbonel; 24 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihue Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
MARGARET T. CHANG, 74, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2004. Born in China. A homemaker. Survived by son, Peter Chou; daughter, Rebecca Tidei; two grandchildren. Inurnment service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
BARBARA "BJ PATCHES DA CLOWN" WILLIAMSON COPE, 49, of Ka'a'awa, died May 18, 2004. Born in Lubbock, Texas. Survived by son, Manuel Williamson; brother, J. Michael Williamson; sister, Carol Ann Harbolt. Private service held. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Cope Fund, c/o Manuel D. Williamson, P.O. Box 1423, Kailua, HI 96734. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
RICHARD "RIC" JOSEPH CRISWELL, 47, formerly of Hawai'i, died May 12, 2004. Born in South Bend, Ind. A long-distance truck driver; former Laupahoehoe Transportation and Roberts Hawaii driver. Survived by daughters, Chelsea and Lauren "Noni"; father and stepmother, Richard and Suellen Criswell; sisters, Michelle Criswell and Nicolette Poole; brothers, Timothy and Jeffery; longtime companion, April Aiona. Private service June 8 in Dana Point, Calif.
DORIS K. DANG, 87, of 'Aiea, died May 20, 2004. Born in Hala'ula, Hawai'i. Retired as a secretary at the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific Division. Survived by son, Steven; daughters, Harolyn Craig and Kathleen Van Houten; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Bernice Young, Jean Kong and Phyllis Cooke. Visitation 11 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary, service noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
RUTH FERNIE DEAN, 82, of St. Augustine, Fla., died May 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Royal; son, Ronald; daughter, Jackie Fetherston; brother, James Fernie; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations to the Members Association of Glenmoor Scholarship Fund, 235 Towerview Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092. Arrangements by Arlington Park Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Fla.
DONALD DOUGLAS IOANE "DOUGIE" "PAL" DOCTORELLO SR., 61, of Waipahu, died May 14, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A bus driver for Don's Bus Co. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Donald Jr., Dennis, Leo Aweau, George Kahaleua-Doctorello and Justin Kaipo Kalani; daughters, Dona-Lyn Leoiki, Denise, Charmaine Kahaleua-Doctorello and Shantel Kahaleua-Doctorello; mother, the Rev. Annie Doctorello; brother, Gerald "Sam"; sisters, Momi Puni, Dawn Kaalakea and Priscilla; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow 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.
EUL "SOONIE" SOON FO, 63, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2004. Born in Korea. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Vernon; sons, Kenneth and Kevin; four grandchildren; a sister. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary, service noon; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
DOMINADOR DEVERA GENOVA, 77, of Honolulu, died May 12, 2004. Born in the Philippines. A teacher's aide. Survived by wife, Bonifacia; sons, Manuel, Alex, Angel and Leo; daughters, Jasmine, Mercedita, Violetta, Ophelia, Charito, Angelita, Amelia, Francia and Pilar; 41 grandchildren; a great-grandson; brother, Armando. Memorial service 9 a.m. Sunday at the Bible Baptist Church. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KIYOSHI HIGA, 84, of Kane'ohe, died May 12, 2004. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. A retired electronic technician. Survived by sisters, Edith Oya, Helen Keller, Hanako Higa and Jitsuko Rocheford; sister-in-law, Jane Higa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
BESSIE SUGAKO HIRONAKA, 63, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2004. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired as head teller for First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by husband, Clifton; son, Tom; daughter, Heather; mother, Natsuyo Hiraishi; brothers, Walter and Jack Hiraishi; sisters, Gladys Mills and Marion Kihara. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
BEATRICE LEIMOMI HO, 60, of Murray, Utah, died Dec. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A member of Calvary Chapel in Utah. Survived by sons, Estle Lawley Jr., Bryan Lawley and Terry Lawley; daughter, Lynne Kunz; father, Henry Fat Ho; sisters, Lydia Tomiyasu, Betty Lono and Martha Lanoza; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, service 9:30 a.m.; inurnment 10:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
CRISPINA NAVOR IBOS, 57, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died May 19, 2004. Born in Luna La Union, Philippines. A room attendant with the Kauai Sheraton Kauai Resort. Survived by son, Guy; daughters, Krystie Ramos and Trisha; brother, Teofilo Navora; sister, Cleotilde Renon. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.
SHIZUO IDE, 98, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2004. Born in Kumamoto, Japan. Retired as a body-and-fender repair worker for S. Ide Body And Fender Shop. Survived by daughters, Shirley Nakahara, Carol, Harriet Arita, Mae Fukumoto and Vivian; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
LILLIAN KAUI PUA MELIA O KAAINA, 44, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died May 18, 2004. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Survived by companion, Kenny Beckel; sons, Kahui Sperry-Niau and Kawai Niau; brother, Tony Niau; sister, Pua Niau. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, service 11 a.m.; burial at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.
EVELYN KAMAKAHOLOI KANAWALIWALI, 76, of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, died May 16, 2004. Born in Ho'olehua. Survived by daughters, Helen O'Connor-Lewis, Joyce Dillon and Eden Castillo; sons, Henry and Newton; hanai daughters, Pauline and Margaret Enoka; hanai sons, Peter Enoka and Walter Tomiyaru; brother, Theodore Enoka; sister, Esther Keohuloa; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation from 8 a.m. Saturday at her homestead at 109 Farrington Ave., service noon; burial to follow at Homelani Cemetery in Manawainui, Moloka'i. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.
CHARLES YUTAKA KANEHIRO, 99, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2004. Born in Yamaguchi, Japan. Retired as manager for State Tile Ltd. Survived by sons, Kenneth, Stanford, Gary and Paul; four grandchildren; brothers, Hiroshi, Raymond Tadashi and Al Yoshinori Kanehiro; sisters, Virginia Tsuyako Sekine. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire.
GABRIEL "GABE KILA" KELIIHALEOLA KILAKALUA JR., 66, of Wai'anae, died May 10, 2004. Born in Nanakuli. Survived by wife, Charlotte; sons, Gabe Kilakalua, Chris and Robert Kaohu, Daniel Kilakalua and Edmond Kaohu; daughters, Lani Hawkins, Robins Bernabe, Susan Meyers and Nalei Ruiz; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hannah Kilakalua and Yvonne Wiltz; brothers, Abraham, Vincent and Samuel. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park Mauka Chapel, service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
STELLA YUKIKO LUM, 88, of Wailuku, Maui, died May 19, 2004. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Employed as a clerk by City Photography. Survived by brother, Kaoru "Harold" Shimoda; sister-in-law, Lois Shimoda. Service 1 p.m. June 3 at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire.
ICHIE NAKASHIMA, 82, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died May 19, 2004. Born in Pa'auilo. A former housekeeper at the Honoka'a Club. Survived by sons, Ray, Ted and Ross; daughters, Rachelle Loo and Lynne Osako; brothers, Richard, Tomio and Donald Fujimoto; sisters, Sue Iha; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
STANLEY SHIGETOSHI ONO, 87, of Honolulu, died May 18, 2004. Born in Waialua. Retired as a construction superintendent. Survived by son, Leslie; daughters, Joanne Muraoka, Jacquelyn Yasui and Emily Matsumoto; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Frances Matsumoto and Betty Takamura. Service 2 p.m Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SHIRLEY ANN PAIVA, 59, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died May 24, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Edward; sons, Edwin and Wendall; daughter, Florence; brothers, John Abiley Jr. and Gerald and Larry Abiley; sisters, Phyllis Dasaia, Rose and Miranda Abiley, and Yolanda Miura; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Paukaa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, memorial service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
LISA LANI PERALTA-JOHN, 39, of Honolulu, died May 18, 2004. Born in Germany. A recreation aide for the U.S. Navy. Survived by husband, Clarence John; mother, Emma Peralta; brothers, Paul and Domi Peralta; sisters, Rae Byers and Michelle Kakazu. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, service noon to 1 p.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
DONALD KENT SHINGLER SR., 88, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i. died May 19, 2004. Born in Dayton, Wash. Chief executive officer for the Down Factory in Orchidland. Survived by son, Donald Jr.; daughter, Theldona Esko; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
VERNIE SLAYTER, 95, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2004. Born in Medimont, Idaho. Retired as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Survived by wife, Hannah; sons, Craig, Clark, Verne and Dale; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. today at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel, service 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
FLORA SHIZUE TAKETA, 78, of Makawao, Maui, died May 23, 2004. Born in Makawao. A former housekeeper. Survived by son, Keith; daughters, Shelley Tanouye and Lynn Toma; sisters, Hatsue Tengan, Betsy Yoshida and Kiyoko "Arlene" Watanabe; brothers, Shinishi and Nobuyoshi Komoda; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
KATSUICHI "KATS" TAMASHIRO, 76, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 16, 2004. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired as a welder at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Clara; son, Glenn; daughter, Denise Carroll; a grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary.
ATSUKO OGAWA VOGELGESANG, 77, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 18, 2004. Born in Japan. Survived by sons, Douglas "Doug," Joseph "Jody" and James "Mike"; daughter, Susie Saunders; 13 grandchildren; brother, Yukio Ogawa; sisters, Misako Asakawa, Ryoko Masudo, Utako Terashima, Sachiko Sano and Akiko Shibayama. Committal service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
KISAKU WATANABE, 97, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2004. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A bookkeeper for Fujisake Brewing Co. Survived by wife, Hana; son, Stanley; daughter, Mae Matsumoto; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
DANA J. WILKINSON, 60, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2004. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. An administrative secretary in Los Angeles in the aerospace industry. Survived by husband, Edgar; sister, Sherry Maudsley. Private service. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
NATSU S. YOKOI, 90, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Kaua'i, died May 16, 2004. Born in Kalihi. A seamstress retired from Iolani Sportswear. Survived by sons, Thomas, Royden, Ronald and Gordon; daughter, Linda Okimoto; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service to be held on Kaua'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
MARIAN KAM PUI YOUNG, 85, of Honolulu, died April 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired as a clerk for Everybody's Supermarket. Survived by daughter, Sharlene "Charlie" Sakanoi; son, Marvin; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sister, Alice Ho. Private service held. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
