Posted on: Sunday, April 17, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

DANIEL ALMODOVA, 76, of 'Ewa, died April 3, 2005. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Survived by daughter, Charlene Johns; brothers, Louis Jr., Henry, August, Ben and David; sisters, Lydia Troche, Sophie Ke-a, Isabel Carvalho and Marge DuPont; two granddaughters. Visitation 3 to 4:30 p.m. today at Borthwick Mortuary; service 4:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 10 a.m. Burial noon at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

DENISE AMBER CALLO, 34, of Pukalani, Maui, died April 13, 2005. A waitress at Buzz's Steakhouse. Survived by parents, Ernest and Annette; daughter, Chloe Akiona-Callo; brothers, Jason and Gabriel; sister, Brandy. Potluck celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Baldwin Beach Park; Lakota prayer 4 p.m. Scattering of ashes to follow at sea. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

COATES COBB-ADAMS JR., 68, of Kane'ohe, died April 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired steel worker. Survived by wife, Yvonne; sons, Coates III and Paul; daughters, Anne, Gail and Jennifer; brothers, Benjamin, Charles and Frederick; sisters, Jo-Ann Eddy and Kathy Burgo; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Inurnment 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery, Kane'ohe.

HOWARD P. DANG, 91, of Honolulu, died March 4, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Former owner and manager of Hawaii Camera. Survived by son, Warren; brothers, Edward and Alban; sister, Beatrice Lee. Graveside service 3 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

DOROTHY MITSUE "DOT" DOI, 71, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Ken and Garret; daughter, Claire; brothers, Howard, Wilfred and Thomas Yano; sisters, Lillian Yano and Aileen Asato; grandson, Jordan. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

AGNES LEDESMA EBERHART, 74, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Realtor and retired insurance agent. Survived by sons, Ernest, Walter and Garrett; daughter, Kathleen; brother, Amando Erida Jr.; sisters, Lucy Malano, Corazon McShane, Trinidad Facchini, Betty Penner and Norma Erida; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; Mass noon. Burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JAMES CRAWFORD GALLOWAY, 94, of Kailua, died March 28, 2005. Born in Baltimore, Md. Retired as an insurance claims manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Survived by daughters, Suzi Mechler and Debbie Power; four grandchildren. Informal gathering 4 p.m. next Sunday at Lanikai Park, corner of Aalapapa and Kai Olena; scattering of ashes 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Donations to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park.

CHIN YU HUBSTER, 74, of 'Aiea, died April 13, 2005. Born in Taiwan. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Ronald; daughters, Barbara Adams and Tammy and Rebecca Hubster; son, John; a sister; seven grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

FRANCIS AWAA HUI, 67, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died April 13, 2005. Born in Kawaihae. A retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by daughters, Dorothy Hui and Sandra Ah Sam; son, Francis; brothers, Joseph "Joe," Elmer and Jerry; sisters, Momi Fergerstrom, Edna Dela Cruz and Alicia Hui; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Imiola Congregational Church; memorial service 11 a.m. Private urn committal. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MATTHEW WRIGHT JASPER, 47, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2005. Born in California. Former owner of Secom Hawaii. Survived by wife, Carol; daughter, Melissa; parents, Richard and Elizabeth; brother, Mark. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

KAREN LYNN JONES, 60, of Makawao, Maui, died April 11, 2005. Born in Oregon. A licensed swimming pool contractor. Survived by sons, Kyle and Bret; sister, Michelle Judd; brother, Lacey Sayer; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

SAMUEL PUA KAIUE JR., 70, of Kihei, Maui, died April 12, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. A sergeant in the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Tofi; children, Laura "Uilani" Fauhiva, Repeka Thompson and Mark; sisters, Shirley Fujimoto, Frances Silva, Laura Williams, Ruth Kekipi and Charity Shiffer; brother, Victor; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday; service 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Maui Veteran's Cemetery. Casual attire.

PETER NOAH KEKAHUNA SR., 82, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 8, 2005. Born in Peahi, Maui. Formerly of Lana'i City, Lana'i. A heavy-equipment operator. Survived by daughters, Lavern Linpahan, Gladys Amba and Hattie Kuresa; sons, Peter, John, Adam, Phillip Sr. and Gordon; 35 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; sister, Julia Kama. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

SUE KIDOGUCHI, 66, of Honolulu, died March 31, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Survived by son, Brian Kato; mother, Shizue Kato; brothers, Zensaku, Gilbert and Donald Kato; sister, Toshiko Fernandez. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

LESLIE WRAY "SHORTY" KIM, 49, of Pearl City, died April 8, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Darryl and Leonard; sisters, Darylynn Willette, Lori Kim, Wendie Kim-Acierto, Wynnett George, Eraldine Choy-Kim and Eralynn Kim-Murillo-Arellano. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Waianae Shield of Faith Christian Ministry; service 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 429-5192. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BRAD KEAKAHULILANI LOPES, 33, of Waipahu, died April 9, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A radiologic technician at Kapiolani Medical Center. Survived by parents, Shandry and Jerry Sr.; brothers, Jerry Jr., Dwayne, Derek, Brian and Bennet; sister, Nadine Rapozo. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; Mass noon. Burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RUSSELL JOHN LOPES, 41, of Hali'imaile, Maui, died April 8, 2005. Born in Wailuku. A former construction worker. Survived by parents, Richard and Catherine; brother, Rick; sisters, Melissa Apel and Cheryl Tabaco. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation from 9 a.m. Wednesday; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

ABRAHAM LUM, 91, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Shipyard employee. Survived by wife, Keala; daughters, Joann Young, Jewel Salo and Charlotte Lum; sisters, Maryann Basso and Pearl Taylor; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Committal service 3 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RODNEY TAKAO MATSUDA, 58, of Kane'ohe, died April 10, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A construction inspector retired from the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Velma; daughter, Jenny Masunaga; son, Craig; father, Ichiro; mother, Rachael; brother, Charles. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

MORRIS CARREIRA MEDEIROS, 85, of Wai'anae, died April 8, 2005. Born in La'ie. A U.S. Army veteran; retired as a pipe fitter at Pearl Harbor Shipyard. Survived by sons, Morris Jr. and William; stepson, Delfin Ganancial; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; prayer service 10 a.m. Committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

BENJAMIN MACARAIG MENOR, 59, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 1, 2005. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. A chef at The Queen's Medical Center. Survived by wife, Lolita; daughters, Virma and Leslie; father, Ricardo; sister, Edna; brothers, Edison and Nelson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday; Mass 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PAULETTE MILILANI NOBRIGA, 61, of Honolulu, died April 9, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A childcare provider. Survived by brother, Paul III; sisters, Dianavee and Naomi Neill, Eldred "Momi" Cain and Harriet Nobriga. Visitation from 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Kalihi Union Church; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

SING CHOY PANG, 86, of Honolulu, died March 28, 2005. Former owner of King Fort Magazine Shop. Survived by wife, Bertha; daughter, Lisa Pang Tong; a granddaughter. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MARIA ACOL PEREZ, 83, of Waipahu, died April 2, 2005. Born in Waialua. A retired food service worker. Survived by sons, Octavio, Jonathan, Orlando, Melvin and Paul; daughters, Octavia Michelsen, Adeline Villegas, Norma Agunat and Audrey Lagapa; 37 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Philip, Cancio, Juniom and James Acol; sisters, Christine Ganab, Abelina Alcain, Octavia Muraoka, Olivia Sasada and Judith DeMello. Visitation after 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

WILLIAM "WILLIE" SILVA JR., 75, of Huntington Beach, Calif., died April 4, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A sergeant major retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Donna; son, Kevin; brothers, Ed and Leslie; sister, Blanche Macadangdang. Ashes to be scattered in the ocean from Huntington Beach to Hawai'i. No flowers. Arrangements by the Neptune Society, Costa Mesa, Calif.

DOROTHY THEODORE, 85, of Honolulu, died April 4, 2005. Born on Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Robert Sr. and Rodney; sisters, Julia LaFrano and Millie Knight; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

VICTORIANO TOMBAGA, 100, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 20, 2005. Born in Natividad, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired as a Dole Co. pineapple picking machine operator on Lana'i. Survived by wife, Eligia; stepsons, Reynaldo, Quintin and Lauro Nilo; stepdaughter, Excelza Nilo-Acoba; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

JANET WAKANO TONDA, 87, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died April 11, 2005. Born in Mountain View. A homemaker and member of Puna Hongwanji Mission. Survived by daughters, Sandra Iwaoka and Amy Aramori; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Yoshie Kawasaki, Sumiko Mikami and Sueno Nakamura. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

PHILIP VILORIA TUGADE, 83, of Waipahu, died April 14, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Lucila; sons, Wilson, Francisco, Florencio, Roland and Bonifacio; daughter, Consesa Balmania; sister, Pacita; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Church; mass 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

THELMA TSUNEKO UYEDA, 77, of Honolulu, died April 7, 2005. Born in Wai'anae. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Stanley; son, Glenn; daughter, Elaine Silva; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHIRLEY JUNE WIESE, 77, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Honolulu, died April 8, 2005. Born in Saginaw, Ohio. Survived by son, James; daughter, Wendy; granddaughter, Annabelle; half sister, Marion Brandle. Memorial service on the beach to be held at a later date; ashes will be scattered in the sea off Waikiki. No flowers. Memorial donations to: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 88269, Honolulu, HI 96830-8269.

CAROL YIT HO WONG, 79, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2005. A former clerk-typist at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and homemaker. Survived by daughter-in-law, Darcey; sons, Clifford, Cyrus and Chester; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

TORU YAMANE, 74, of Kailua, died April 7, 2005. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. A retired machinist. Survived by brothers, Eugene, Edward, Herbert and Hisashi; sisters, Margaret Morimoto and Lillian Tamabayashi. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

TOSHIMI 'DANNY' YAMASAKI, 79, of Honolulu, died April 7, 2005. Born on Kaua'i. Retired from J.M. Tanaka Construction and Oahu Construction. Survived by wife, Vivian; son, Dane; daughter, Gale Yamada; six grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Aloha attire.

MASAYOSHI YAMASHITA, 90, formerly of Kula, Maui, died March 29, 2005. Born in Kahului. Survived by brothers, Masaji and Mutsuo; sisters, Shizue Shimada and Elnora Yee. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

TIN WUN YEE, 82, of Honolulu, died April 10, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 38 foreman and nuclear engineer. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Michael and Gareth; daughter, Gloria Menor; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; Buddhist service. Burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

WUN FONG CHAR YUEN, 77, of Honolulu, died April 4, 2005. Born in Zhongshan, China. Survived by sons, William, Henry and Raymond; sister, Wun Hung Tse Lee; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service. Burial noon at Manoa Lin Yee Chung Cemetery.

SUI KEE YUN, 89, of Honolulu, died March 24, 2005. Born in Yen Ping, China. Survived by husband, Koon Chong; sons, Joseph Wing Chan, Glenn and Donald; daughters, Katherine Suk Lin Takeshita, Jasmine Yamauchi and April Nakai; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.