Posted on: Friday, April 22, 2005

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.

ROBERT AGUIAR, 61, of Wahiawa, died April 17, 2005. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. An employee of Waimano Home. Survived by mother, Mary; brothers, Edwin Jr. and Anthony Allan; sister, Eloise Monaghan-Aguiar. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

HAROLD GENYEI AJIFU, 85, of Pearl City, died April 12, 2005. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. A maintenance shop supervisor for Department of Defense. Survived by wife, Doris; son, Ronald; daughter, Joyce Dauby; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter, brothers, Kenneth and Tatsuo; sisters, Fumiko Kawaguchi and Vivian Miyasato. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Private burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

RALPH KAHIWAHIWA APO, 83, of Kailua, died April 9, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A retired U.S. Army chief warrant officer 4. Survived by wife, Anne; sons, Thomas, Gerard, Calesen, Ralph, Bertram, Leonard, Lyle, Blaine and Michael; daughter, Anne Critcher; 27 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

PEDRO OBRA ARQUITOLA, 97, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died April 18, 2005. Born in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines. A field hand retired from Puna Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Miriam; sons, Fertom and Pedymir; sister, Sabina Ramirez; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, Hilo; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.

PAUL EXUM BLAKEMORE JR., 56, of Wai'anae, died April 13, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Paul Sr.; brother, Alvin; sisters, Yvette Jackman, Paulette Simmons and Illinois Isaacs. Gathering noon tomorrow at Ma'ili Beach Park across from Maliona Street. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MARGARET P. CANHA, 83, of Kihei, Maui, died April 12, 2005. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. An executive secretary at Hale Makua Kahului. Survived by husband, Gilbert; sons, Robert and James "Jimi"; daughter, Gilberta "Gibbie" Tokerud; sisters, Sophie Eberly, Ricalda Crowell, Florence Kay and Barbie Carvalho; brothers, Albert Sr. and Randall Porras; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private family service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

MIGUELA "CION" LAROCO CARINIO, 65, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 4, 2005. Born in Cabontonan, Philippines. Survived by sons, Eddie, Loreto, Dante and Danny; daughter, Leonora Cezar; brothers, Benito and Augustin Laroco; sisters, Leonida Laroco and Solidad Montoya; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

EVELYN YIM CHAMBERLAIN, 85, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2005. Born in China. Survived by son, William; daughters, Evelyn Hascall and Lana Burns; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

GLENDA GRACE DAHLBERG, 72, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2005. Born in South Dakota. Retired owner of American Temporary Services. Survived by sons, David Dahlberg and Steve, Keith and Mark Reece; daughter, Gayle Hall; stepson, David; stepdaughter, Deborah Rowland; sister, Virginia Henry; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandson. Private family service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

EUCENA AGAPAY GAMATERO, 97, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2005. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by son, Lewis; daughters, Guillerma Puriran, Lucia Ladera and Estelita Viloria; brother, Francisco Balilea; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. next Friday at the mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

JESSIE LEINAALA HAILI, 82, of Honolulu, died April 10, 2005. Born on Maui. Ann entertainer. Survived by sons, Lionel and Danny Haili, and John and Rodney Kaleialoha; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Becky Russo. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

GEORGE HAN, 75, of Kane'ohe, died April 15, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired budget officer at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i at Kane'ohe with more than 20 years of service. Survived by wife, Hannah; daughter, Sonia Hirata; son, Philip; brother, Paul Hahn; sisters, Thelma Alcaide, Bessie Powell, Annie Suan, Alice Chang, Helen Palama and Lily Hahn. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; committal of ashes 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

WINIFRED JUNKO HATAMI, 58, of Pearl City, died April 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A state library assistant; retired Bank of Hawaii Ala Moana Branch employee. Survived by husband, Roy; sons, Guy and Derrick; daughter, Dr. Michelle; mother, Hitoe Ohta; brother, John Ohta; sister, Christine Vasquez. Visitation 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ELIZABETH MEE FUNG ING, 89, of Honolulu, died April 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Ruth Ing-Lin; two grandchildren; brother, Stanley Wong; sisters, Lillian Lukela, Ruby Young and Ruth Sur. Graveside service 10:45 a.m. tomorrow at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

JOSEPH KEAOOULIOKALANI KEKUMU, 56, of Waipahu, died April 17, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Alexandria; companion, Irene Hall; sons, Sean and Abraham; daughters, Charmaine Kanae and Tisha-Marie Beck; brothers, Wendall, Wayne, David Kealohi and Baldwin Makua Jr.; sisters, Lorraine Kekumu, Lani, Nasau, Eva Malaki and Kuulei Ruis; a grandchild. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HIMENA "MINNIE" B. LAGUISAN MADRIAGA, 74, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died April 12, 2005. Born in Cagayan, Philippines. Employed at Mr. Papaya and K's Drive In. Survived by sons, Rogelio "Roger" and Wade; daughters, Monica Fideler, Jessie Veriato, Magdalene "Maga" Fernandez and Eileen Nishimoto; brothers, Venancio "Vince" Jr. and Ernest; sisters, Esther Hodges, Julita Blaufuss, Rosita Acia and Margaret Laguisan; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Casual attire.

HITOSHI "TOSHI" "ALAN" MATSUNO, 71, of Pearl City, died April 14, 2005. Born in Pearl City. Co-owner of A-1 Wheel Alignment. Survived by wife, Jane; sons, Ryan and Terence; daughter, Janine Matsuno-Park; five grandchildren; brothers, Kiyoshi, Hiromu "Harold" and Miyuki "Miki"; sister, Alice. Visitation from 4 p.m. tomorrow at Kalihi Union church; service over the ashes 5 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RALPH YOSHIO MATSUNO, 85, of Honolulu, died April 1, 2005. Born in Waipahu. Self employed, doing business as Ralph Matsuno and Associates. Survived by wife, Hatsumi. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RAYMOND "MAC" McCABE, 69, of Honolulu, died April 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired city worker. Survived by wife, Loretta; sons, Raymond and Randall; daughters, Rosalind Rodrigues, Janis Walther and Reynelle Morita; brother, Howard; sister, Jackie Castello; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HILARY K. McKEAGUE, 87, of Honolulu, died April 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A pipefitter retired from the Board of Water Supply. Survived by wife, Mary; son, Larry; daughters, Leilani Kahale, Shirley Rodrigues and June Harden; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

JOSEPH ANTHONY MERENDINO SR., 62, of Waialua, died April 5, 2005. Born in Chicago, Ill. A retired district supervisor for City Wastewater Management Department. Survived by sons, Joseph Jr. and Jody; daughter, Annette; stepsons, Brian Labra, Rodman and James Salangdron; stepdaughters, Darenda and Tammy Labra, Tammy Onizuka, Brittney Salangdron and Mary Ramones; brother, Arthur Hoffman; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation from 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MICHAEL G. MITURA, 83, of Kane'ohe, died April 17, 2005. Born in Pennsylvania. A senior manager for American Airlines. Survived by wife, Florence; daughters, Irene Donohue and Karen; sisters, Rita Murphy and Margaret Rich; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Private service. Donations to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc., 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611-1676. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ALLEN KAORU NAKAGAWA, 89, of Wai'anae, died April 16, 2005. Born in Waialua. A carpenter retired from Pearl Harbor Public Works Center. Survived by wife, Myrtle; daughters, Myra Ono, Wendy Lee, Joy Inafuku, Ann Estrella and Lyn Nakagawa; brother, Hisashi; sisters, Janet Ito, Julie Young, Chieko Inouye and Emy Hynes; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

WAYNE MASAJI OSHIRO, 54, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died April 20, 2005. Born in 'O'okala, Hawai'i. An auto mechanic for the Public Safety Department of Kulani Correctional Facility; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Faith; stepson, Garrett Fujioka; mother, Shizue; brother, Jamieson; sisters, Mary Ann Vasquez, Faith Payne, Lynn Oshiro and Grace Pajimola. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire.

MICHAEL VINCENT VILLAROSA SAN MIGUEL, 58, of Waimanalo, died April 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A cable splicer retired from GTE Hawaiian Tel. Survived by wife, Jo; son, Kevin; daughter, Kimberly; brothers, Benjamin and Gary; sister, Judy DeGroot; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Committal service 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery; after committal, a portion of his ashes to be scattered at sea. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

STANLEY SAIJI SASAKI, 86, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2005. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired sales manager for Servco Pacific automobile sales. Survived by wife, Joyce; son, Clyde; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

EARL WINSTON STRONG, 89, of Wai'anae, died April 18, 2005. Born in Jackson, Ala. A merchant marine. Survived by wife, Marilynne; son, Leighton Pahukula; daughters, Aprillynn Navarro, Pamela Pahukula and Candace Ortiz; brothers, Sebra, Lane and Ralph; sisters, Anne and Agnes. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KUI HING TENN, 99, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired state dentist. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Gordon and Kenneth; brother, Clement; sisters, Alice Akamu, Ellen Leau and Thelma Tenn; six grandchildren; a great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

DORIS TOLSMA, 73, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 13, 2005. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. A Realtor and member of both the Hawai'i and National Association of Realtors. Survived by brother, James; nieces and a nephew; cousins. Scattering of ashes at Keauhou Bay at a later date. Donations to Toys for Tots, Paul Fujioka (808) 969-0123. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services of Kailua, Kona.

BENJAMIN MARCELO TOMAS, 83, of Waipahu, died April 4, 2005. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired State of Hawai'i maintenance man. Survived by wife, Emily; sons, Melvin Torricer and Clifford Tomas; hanai sons, Douglas and Jay Iwamoto; daughters, Lena Lazo, Linda Felipe, Shirley Raguindin, Beverly Popaca-Vollstedt, Sharon Koontz and Roxanne Tomas; brother, Palmer; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

BRANDON PATRICK UMETSU, 29, of Honolulu, died April 20, 2005. Born in Honolulu. An electrician for D. Suehiro Electric Inc. Survived by wife, Kimberly; daughter, Taylor; father, Patrick; mother, Jane; sisters, Tammy Grindstaff and Kristine Suehiro; grandparents, Florence Naito, Masao and Mitsuko Umetsu. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.