Posted on: Sunday, September 12, 2004

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

JULIA RIVERA AHLF, 93, of Burkburnett, Texas, formerly of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2004. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by son, Richard; daughters, Katherine Green, Mary Smith, Margaret Medina and Elizabeth Bender; brother, Angel Veles; hanai brothers, William Aberilla, Frank Moon, Paul Veles, Gregory Kono and Dwight Turner; 22 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 24 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral; Mass noon. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PHIL BREWER, 78, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, formerly of Denver, died Sept. 4, 2004. Born in Chicago. World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. Survived by son, Dick Chadwick; sister, Vera Sweeney; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa; memorial Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Donations to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

CHARMAINE PUMEHALA COX-MAHIAI, 52, of Kapolei, died Sept. 7, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A reverend of Prophetic Ministries School of the Prophets of Hawaii. Survived by husband, Leroy; sons, Robin and Spencer; sister, Shannon Burdett. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday at Auwaiolimu Congregational Church; service 11:15 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DENNIS EDWIN CURRY, 64, of Makaha, died Sept. 5, 2004. He was a coffee grower. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Dennis II; daughters, Carol Sylvain and Charlotte Curry; eight grandchildren; three sisters. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

PEDRO FONSECA JR., 73, of Halawa, died Aug. 20, 2004. Retired from the Honolulu Police Department. Survived by sons, Pedro III, Byron, Mario "Greg" and Pierson "Kapena"; daughters, Anna and Teresa Ann; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, George, Eddie Costa and Stanley "Mana" Sr.; sister, Carmelita "Chiquita" Meheula. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Catholic Church; memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

NINA MARTHA KELLY, 88, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 9, 2004. Born in Agenda, Kan. Survived by son, Rodney. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ANAPURITA SILVESTRE LAGPACAN, 68, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2004. Born in the Philippines. Survived by husband, Johnnie; sons, Joiner, Joel and Juan; daughter, Jo-Ann Makua; nine grandchildren; sisters, Corazon Tulfo and Remedios Augustine. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; family program 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ALBERT KEAWE LEONG, 84, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A landscaper. Survived by sons, Albert and Theodore Leong and Desmond Hanakahi; daughter, Ida Grand; brothers, Edward "Uncle Boy" and Samuel; sisters, Agnes Gilliland, Florence Shizuma, Helen Freeman and Margaret Briscoe; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Waiola Church, Lahaina; service 2 p.m. Burial to follow. Aloha or casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

GREGORIO "PUSSY" ALCALDE LOBETOS, 74, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 7, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Olivia Betonio; daughter, Melanie Gilleres; stepdaughters, Darlene Johnson, Diana Almeida and Joycelin Clark; stepsons, Clifford and Darcey Betonio; sisters, Alyce Anguay, Vicky Apostadiro and Lorraine Papas; brother, John Lobetos; stepbrothers, Henry and Dolpho Tangjian; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday at Ewa Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MARGARET LANI MALAEPULE, 89, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 28, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Leonard; son, Mercer Aikala; daughters, Lani Akau, Winona Uahinui and Rita Martin; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Friday at Ka Hale Hoana O Ke Akua; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FLORENCIA QUIBOL MARTINEZ, 80, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Sept. 6, 2004. Born in Puro Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Aurelio, Antonio and Pedro; daughter, Gloria Navarro; sisters, Consolacion Amith and Francisca Barrientos; eight grandchildren. Service to be held in the Philippines. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MICHAEL MASAHIRO MORISHIGE, 47, of Honolulu, died Aug. 23, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Assistant football coach at 'Aiea High School. Survived by daughter, Jamie; son, Marcus; parents, Iwao and Kinu; brothers, Melvin and Wayne; sister, Carol. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

DORIS FUSAE ODANI, 79, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 5, 2004. Born in Kaimuki. Survived by son, Roy; daughter, Gail; brothers, Edwin and Ritsuko Tanaka; sisters, Rose Okayama, Mary Fujishiro, Ann Higa, Edna Kaneshiro, Lillian Cummings and Grace Iwamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ANGEL ANDRES PASCUAL SR., 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2004. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Retired federal ammunition specialist. Survived by sons, Angel Jr. and Abraham; daughter, Elena Soliven; brothers, Rodoble and Silverio; sister, Maria; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kalihi; prayer service 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ADAIR HUDSON PAYNE, 90, of Kailua, Hawai'i, died Sept. 10, 2004. Born in Canfield, Colo. An engineer for Douglas Aircraft. A veteran of the National Guard. Survived by guardian, R.T. Doc Halliday. Private service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

VICTORINO RECAIDO RAGASA, 77, of Waipahu, died Sept. 10, 2004. Born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Dr. Angelita; sons, Samuel and Norman; daughters, Melody Ragasa-Leong and Elaine Ylarde; sisters, Evelyn Esmas, Fe Quintua, Dionisia Claudio, Carmelita Resuello and Florecita Ragasa; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11:15 p.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

DEBORAH TILFAS, 31, of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 6, 2004. Born in Lelu, Micronesia. A housekeeper at Four Seasons Resort. Survived by husband, Peter; son, Keoni; daughters, Mary and Betra; mother, Mary Palik; Service 10 a.m. Tuesday at the family residence, 68-3499 Malina St., Waikoloa. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.