Posted on: Wednesday, September 8, 2004

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

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FLORA RAPOZA AZEVEDO, 92, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 3, 2004. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A retired first-grade teacher at Sacred Hearts Convent. Survived by daughters, Harolyn Schubert and Millicent Hayes; sons, Siegfried "Sigy" and Milton "Buzz"; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Church, Kane'ohe; service 9:30 a.m.; Mass 9:45 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers.

JOHNNETTE MAILEANN "ANA" BROWN, 40, of Kipahulu, Maui, died Sept. 1, 2004. Born in Hana, Maui. Former State of Hawai'i maintenance worker. Survived by father, John; brothers, Keith Kahaleuahi, John Jr., Wesley and Sean. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church; Hana; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Pu'uiki Cemetery. Casual attire.

WALLACE YAU MIN "WALLY" CHIN, 80, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 1, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A certified master welder retired from the former Hilo Iron Works. Survived by sons, Gerald and Jensen; daughters, Sabrina Chin, Phylis Ferreira, Elois Chin and Lisa Kina; brothers, Earl Chin and Harold Chun; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; memorial service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

EARL A.F. CHUN, 49, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 5, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Sharon; sons, Fabian, Earl Sr. and Sheldon Sr.; brothers, Richard and Gabriel; sisters, Beverly Ridrigues, Deborah Chun-Passos and Johanna Leslie; four grandchildren. Visitation 7 a.m. tomorrow at Door of Faith Church; service 8 a.m. Scattering of ashes 9:30 a.m. at Na Kai Ewalu Canoe Club. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ELINOR SHIMAKAGE CHUNG, 94, of Honolulu, died Aug. 25, 2004. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by son, Lawrence; daughter, Juliette Tom; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Private burial. No flowers. Casual attire.

DAISY PUANANI "LANI" DeJESUS, 76, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Sept. 1, 2004. Born in Waipi'o Valley, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Richard and LeRoy; daughter, Dorothy; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LEHUA KAHEIKI KAMA DE MELLO, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 6, 2004. Born in Keauhou Ranch, Volcano, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Sheila Hayashida, Sharon De Mello Vannatta and Sarah; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Gospel of Alpha and Omega Church, 667 Kekuanaoa St., Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 5. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

GREGORIA REGALA DIAS, 71, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Jan. 10, 1997. Born on Kaua'i. Retired Los Angeles technical secretary. Survived by sister, Josephine DeLuz; son, Austin; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial service 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at Christ Church, Kilauea, Kaua'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

PETER DIAS, 82, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2004. Born on O'ahu. Retired Los Angeles custodial supervisor. Survived by son, Austin; brother, Gilbert Scott; sister, Barbara Santiago; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Memorial service 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at Christ Church, Kilauea, Kaua'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

DOREEN ANN DUARTE, 42, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 3, 2004. Born in Wailuku. Survived by husband, Johnny Sr.; mother, Eleanor "Lorraine" DeLima; sons, Johnny Boy Jr. and Chico Boy; daughter, Mindy Ann; sisters, Kathleen Poouahi and Darlene DeLima-Balios; brother, David DeLima. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Christ the King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

TAKESHI "TOM" FUJINO, 76, of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 4, 2004. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i. Retired Hamakua Sugar Co. plumber. Survived by wife, Eiko; sons, Gordon and Garret; daughters, Glynis Yamada and Gayle Pavao; brothers, Shizuo, Itsuo, Masashi, Kiyoshi and Tony; sisters, Kazue Yanazaki and Hideko Maeda; three grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Paauilo Hongwanji Temple; service 4:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

ALMA KUALII GONSALVES, 88, of Kailua, died Aug. 23, 2004. Born in Kalawao, Moloka'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Barbara and Shirley Correa; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon. Burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

WILLIAM EARL GRAY, 81, of Lihu'e, Kauai, died Sept. 5, 2004. Born in Cherry Dale, Kan. Retail store owner. Survived by wife, Jane; daughters, Cynthia Lincoln and Saundra Maroussis; stepson, Malcolm Smith Jr.; stepdaughter, Pamela Smith-Chock; sisters, Marie Lawrence, Frances Gilliland and Jaunita Bulger; brothers, Grant and Jim; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa; memorial service 3 p.m.. No flowers. Private burial.

WILLIAM HANOHANO, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 27, 2004. Born in Pohoki, Hawai'i. Retired tour driver. Survived by wife, Helen; son, William Jr.; daughter, Maggie; brother, Moichi Kuaioholani; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

GLADYS KAHAI HAIOLA, 86, of La'ie, died Sept. 2, 2004. Born in La'ie. A retired cook for the Polynesian Cultural Center. Survived by children, Gladys Keliikuli, John, Charles, Mary Santos, Vicky Hurlbut, Sadie McCumber, Geraldine Clarke, Pinky Farley, Eloise Mudaliar, Gary and Lon; brother, Leighton Lua; sister, Wilda Ah Quin; 72 grandchildren; 93 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. today at the family residence, 55-561 Wahinepee St., La'ie. Visitation 7 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at La'ie 1st Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MICHAEL KATSUYA HIMOTO, 50, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2004. Born in Honolulu. City and County of Honolulu surveyor helper. Survived by sons, Jacob and Jeremiah; daughters, Katherine and Alysia; father, Teruo; mother, Florence; brothers, Garth and Grant; caregivers, Henry and Kathleen Duarte. Visitation from 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ASAYO IZAWA, 95, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2004. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Ever Ready Machine Shop co-owner. Survived by sons, Richard, Kenneth, Clarence and Calvin; daughters, Colleen, Mildred Tomita and Joyce Nago; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Minoru Domen; sisters, Shizue Motokawa and Fusayo Splinter. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

HENRY KALEIOLAA KAINOA, 64, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 3, 2004. Born in Pu'uanahulu, North Kona, Hawai'i. A heavy equipment operator for S&M Sakamoto Inc. Survived by mother, Miriam; stepfather, Adam; brothers, Llewelyn, Leonard, Allan and Ronald; sister, Janice; hanai sons, William, Kenneth, Richard, Fred and Lloyd Aiwohi; hanai daughter, Marvallie "Molly" Kekipi; 29 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wai'anae Ward; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Inurnment 8:30 a,m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

ISAIAH KEONA KALAMA, infant son of Michael Cabug and Alaina Kalama of 'Aiea, died Aug. 31, 2004. Survived also by sister, Kayla; grandparents, Blaine and Anna Kalama, Debbie Wallace and Tony Phillipis; great-grandparents, Pat Wallace, Elmonte and Ralph Kalama, Aileen and George Clifton Sr. Memorial service 6 p.m. tomorrow at Calvary Chapel, 'Aiea. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SARAH KEKAIHOKU COCKETT KAUMEHEIWA, 83, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Aug. 25, 2004. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Worked for Pioneer Inn Hotel, Royal Lahaina Hotel and Companion Home Care Service. Survived by sisters, Miriam Leong and Maude Cockett; brother, Henry Perriott; hanai sister, Addie Ah Yo; hanai daughters, Alice Kauwenaole Ko, Pauline Kauwenaole Edwards, and Haroldleen Kaleleiki; caregivers, Tama Kaleleiki, Heli Silva and Leinani Leong; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Waiola Church, Maui; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Waiola Church cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

LEILANI M. KEKUA, 60, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 27, 2004. Born in Hawai'i. A restaurant cook. Survived by brother, Lester; sisters, Elizabeth Young, Ululani Pszanka and Erma and Jeanetta Mason; nieces and nephews. Service to be held at Waimanalo Assembly of God. Ashes to be scattered at sea.

PACIFICA MIGIA KING, 73, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 4, 2004. Born on the Pacific Ocean aboard the USS President Hayes. Aide at Kauai Senior Centers. Survived by husband, Howard; daughters, Ann Matsushima, Sharon King and Laura Furukawa; sons, Juan and Paul; brother, Juan Migia; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Kapaa First Hawaiian Church; service 10 a.m. Bring a lei. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens.

RICHARD WARREN LIEBAN, 83, of Honolulu, formerly of Norfolk, Va.; New York City; Chicago, China, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C., died Sept. 4, 2004. Born in New York City, N.Y. Retired department head, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Department of Anthropology and Sociology. Survived by wife, Ruth; brother, Robert. Memorial service 5 p.m. Saturday at 1350 Ala Moana, third floor lanai. Inurnment pending. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

ALDEN KAMEALOHA MAHOE, 44, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A resident of Waimano Hospital. Survived by mother, Harriet; brothers, Alfred Jr., Hamilton and Alfred III; sisters, Jacqueline Mahoe, Harriet Suan, Jocelyn Mahoe, Shonnalei Kapele, Tiare, Tashawn and Chantel Mahoe. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Waianae Congregational Protestant Church; memorial service 10 a.m. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JOHN MEDEIROS III, 85, of 'Oma'o, Kaua'i, died Sept. 5, 2004. Born in 'Oma'o. Koloa Ball Park and Po'ipu Beach Park maintenance worker. Survived by caregiver, Lillian "Cookie" Silva; sisters, Eleanor Cox and Evelyn Cabral; brother, Able. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Raphael's Church, Koloa, Kaua'i; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow in church cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

ROBERT ALAN "SAFETY BOB" NALBACH, 51, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Hawai'i, died Aug. 22, 2004. Born in Amityville, N.Y. A safety specialist. Survived by wife, Tammy; sons, Brad, Robert and Ryan; daughter, Jessica; father, Frank; mother, Catherine; brother, Willie; sisters, Barbara Magallones and Nancy McGruder. Mainland services Saturday. Mass also 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; burial in Poka'i Bay, Wai'anae, to follow. Arrangements by Personal Funeral Alternatives, Kent, Wash.

ALIA LEILANI NATURE, 2, of Makawao, Maui, died Sept. 3, 2004. Born in Sacramento, Calif. Survived by mother, Nicolette Klukowski; father, Jonathan; grandparents, Andrew Klukowski, Jeanette Lord, Desiree McQueen and Juan Ortiz; great-grandparents, Harold and Mary McQueen, Antonia Garcia and Donald and Susan Lord. Celebration of life 10 a.m. tomorrow at Baldwin Beach Park. Casual attire.

ANTHONY OH YOUNG, 58, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Anthony Jr. and Charles; daughters, Angela Loo and Cerina; six grandchildren; brother, Clayton; companion, Sonnie Hong. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

FRENA ANN PATA, 54, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 5, 2004. Born in Modesto, Calif. A Hard Rock Cafe cook. Survived by son, Richard; brothers, Roy Jr., Fred, and Alfred. Service noon Saturday at St. Theresa's Church, Kihei, Maui; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.

SUZANNE MARIE RICHMOND-CRUM, 60, of Mililani, died Aug. 27, 2004. Born in Tampa, Fla. Survived by husband, Hamish; son, Michael; daughter, Malia; mother, Adele McFadden; brothers, Martin, Richard, Joseph and Michael McFadden. Private service. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

NICANOR ROSARIO RIVERA, 58, of Kapolei, died Sept. 4, 2004. Born in San Mateo, Philippines. A retired Pearl Harbor Public Works Center employee. Survived by wife, Suzette; son, Matthew; daughters, Jennifer, Lisa, Marlo, Aubrey, Empress and Emolynne; brothers, Gaudencio, Nemesio and Noli; sister, Teresita Eblacas; a grandchild. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Makakilo; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JAMES HAJIME SAKAI, 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 14, 2004. Born in Yamaguchi-ken, Japan. Retired from Hawaiian Trust. Survived by wife, Tamiko; son, Dr. Jack; daughters, Anna Tanaka, Katie Costello and Shirley Kim; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

FRANK LOUIS SELENY, 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2004. Born in Budapest, Hungary. Formerly of Chicago. A retired physician. Survived by wife, Dianne; son, Paul; brothers, Stephen and Kato; two grandchildren. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

ESMERALDA "JEAN" E. SMITH, 76, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 31, 2004. Born in Waipahu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Bowling Alley. Survived by sons, John and Robert; daughters, Mildred Ranada and Jeannie Yingst; sisters, Connie Wormoth, Delfina Patubo, Violet Gonzado and Frances Greggs; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

HARRY T. SUGAWARA, 83, of Sacramento, Calif., died April 30, 2004. Born in Hawai'i. A painter. Survived by wife, Ethel; sons, Clifford, Harrison and Thomas; five grandchildren; brother, George; sisters, Alice and Ruth. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Congregational Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by South East lawn Mortuary, Sacramento.

FARRANT MITSUO SUNADA, 53, of Mililani, died Aug. 26, 2004. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Kunia Regional Security Operation Center employee. Survived by wife, Gail; daughter, Rachel; sisters, Linda Paik and Vivian Akina. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

FRANCIS KALANILEHUA WOODWARD SR., 45, of Hau'ula, died Aug. 31, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A mason foreman at Quality General who played music with Punaluu Blend. Survived by wife, Noreen; sons, Francis "Kalani" Jr. and Alson "Kamana"; daughter, Kelsie; mother, Francine; brothers, Newell, Daniel and Wesley; sister, LaFrance Ulii; a granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hauula Congregational Church; service 11 a.m. to noon. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at a later date. Aloha attire. Lei welcome. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

DOLORES GAJETE ZAFARALLA, 78, of Waipahu, died Aug. 24, 2004. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired state custodian. Survived by husband, Alfonzo; sons, Rey, Nenito and Edgar; daughters, Evelyn Namnama and Linda Rimando; sisters, Maria Pascual and Basilisa Namnama; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park; luncheon to follow. Casual attire.