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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 28, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

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RAYANN E.K. AWANA, 43, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A United Airlines station support clerk. Survived by husband, Douglas; daughter, Candace; son, Cody; parents, Raymond and Beatrice Kitayama; brother, Jonathan Kitayama; sister, Loraine Agcaoili. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 6:30 p.m. Private committal service. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

LEONISA SUAN RAZONABLE BERONGIS, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2005. Born in Waialua. A school crossing guard at St. Theresa School, and trimmer at Dole Cannery. Survived by son, Francis; daughters, Suzanne Joseph, Arleen Berongis, Lynette Stoeck, Jeanette Abear and Sylvia Berongis; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; Mass noon at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

BERYL JEAN BROWNING, 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 22, 2005. Born in New Zealand. A homemaker. Survived by nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

TONG PET "SHEILA" "PET" CHING, 45, of Mililani, died Aug. 22, 2005. Born in Thailand. Survived by fiance, Leonard Fletcher; sons, Mitchell and Bobby; father, San Changsena; mother, Tong Suk Changsena; brother, Somdet Changsena; sisters, Samniang "Samantha" Trejo and Boonliang Pommata. Service in Thailand. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOHNNY DAWSON, 69, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died Aug. 22, 2005. Born in Florida. A retired mason. Survived by daughters, TanyaAnne and Jaydianne; sons, Robert, Paul and John Velez, and Joseph and Daniel Twiggs. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

JULIEN "JR" ABIBAS FOSTER, 10, of Honolulu, died Aug. 24, 2005. Born in Misawa, Japan. A student at Makalapa Elementary School. Survived by parents, Edward and Juliet; brothers, David and EJ; sister, Vanessa; grandparents, Robert and Eliza-Jane Foster, and Pedro Abibas. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

HANNELORE "LORE" "HONEY" ELISABETH FUJIMOTO, 62, died Aug. 23, 2005. Born in Germany. A longtime Wahiawa resident and bartendress retired from Schofield Barracks and Kemoo Pub. Survived by children, Daniela, Richard and Jessica; seven grandchildren. Celebration of life held in Virginia. Condolences to dafuji66@msn.com

MARK STEVEN GARRARD, 49, of Kihei, Maui, died Aug. 23, 2005. Born in San Francisco. Survived by wife, Joyce; son, Steven; father, Donald; mother, Bonnie Bland; brother, Rocky Wiloughby; sisters, Candi Young and Terri Huff. Service noon today at Waterfront Restaurant. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MANUEL "SONNY" GOMES, 84, of Hawai'i Kai, died Aug. 14, 2005. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired superintendent for HRT and MTL. Survived by daughters, Sharon Azevedo, Marcella Simon and Melanie Brockington; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

JOSIAH "PAPA JOE" R. GEORGE, 85, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Aug. 25, 2005. Born in Cecilleville, Calif. A mechanical engineer. Survived by wife, Alice; daughters, Gwendolyn George, Eleanor Schneider and Mary Vickers; son, William; sisters, Ida Cappello and Evelyn Jones; brother, Harry Lake; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

JOSEPH KATSUMI ITAMURA, 80, of San Francisco, died March 20, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A retired master sergeant who served in the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team; also veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Survived by wife, Yong Suk "Irene" Kim; son, Joseph; daughter, Iris Mukai; two grandchildren, Neil and Lesley Ann Mukai; sister, Corrine Lee. Private service held.

MAHLON ELVA JEROME, 62, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 20, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Virginia "Ginger"; children, Andrinne Grammer, Meylene, Paula-Marie and Jonah Jerome; hanai daughter, Jody Johnson; nine grandchildren; mother, Hazel; brother, Reynold "Kekai"; sisters, Florence "Sister" Lilio and Priscilla Kelii. Visitation 9 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

HELEN CHAVES KAMALII, 83, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Aug. 24, 2005. Retired from Liberty House Maui. Survived by sons, Rodney and Clarence Jr.; daughters, Stella Tripp and Priscilla Dahlin; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gilbert and Wilfred Chaves; sisters, Mildred Ayau, Linda Santos and Sandra Hueu. Visitation 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

TOMEKO KOSHI, 96, of Captain Cook, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 22, 2005. Born in Kurtistown, Hawai'i. A school cafeteria manager, cook at Kona Hospital, coffee and macadamia nut farmer, baker and dressmaker. Survived by sons, Junichi, Harry and Lorrin; daughter, Jean Firebaugh; hanai son, Jerry; sister, Yuriko; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kona Hongwanjii Mission; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JAMES "KIMO" MAKUA, 67, of Mililani, died Aug. 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A longtime Waikiki beachboy, and City and County of Honolulu refuse truck driver. Survived by wife, Suzanne; son, John; brothers, Ronald Makua and Danny Pililaau; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

VIOLET TOM MAU, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2005. Retired general manager of Hawaii Tax & Bookkeeping Services Inc. Survived by sons, Francis, Kenneth, Paul and Stephen; daughters, Mary Lecavelier, Magdalene Harbottle and Irene Wong; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Michael, Francis and Joseph Tom; sisters, Gertrude Pang and Margaret Goo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PEDRITO CADAOS MARTIN, 67, of Honolulu, died Aug. 22, 2005. Born in Lapaz, Laoag City, Philippines. A retired construction laborer. Survived by wife, Esmena; sons, Danilo, Santiago "Sonny," Elmer and Pedrito Jr.; daughter, Daisy Guerrero; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Aniceto Martin; sister, Susana Valencia. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m.

HARVEY MOEAI, 51, of La'ie, died Aug. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A state psychiatric social worker and musician. Survived by wife, Judith; sons, Jeremiah, Joshua and Micah; daughter, Keisha; mother, Tausagafou; brother, Tuitui Jr.; sister, Asofiafia Sataraka. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie 1st Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Talofa attire.

JOHNNY TETSUMI MURANAKA, 81, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2005. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A retired Pearl Harbor Naval Supply Center warehouseman. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Rodney; two grandchildren; brother, Sunao. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

LYDIA NAUMIUMI NAIHE, 69, of Honalo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 18, 2005. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired from Sugai Coffee Farm. Survived by sons, Edward and Marvin; sisters, Gertrude Delaries, Anna Caudell, Daisy Losalio and Ella Noel; brothers, Robert Jr., John and Rodger; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Puakaana Church. Service 8 a.m. Saturday at the church; service and burial to follow at Kalahiki Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

MARLENE S. NG, 63, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2005. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired executive secretary with University of Hawai'i Research Center. Survived by husband, Gabriel; son, Marvin; daughter, Noelle; sister, Thelma Lee; granddaughters, Alyssa and Amanda. Private family service.

MICHAEL EDWARD OLIVEIRA, 52, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A painter for Sheraton Hotels. Survived by parents, Edward and Rosaline; brother, Edward III; sister, Chandrie; nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Ulitmate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ALFRED PEREZA, 84, of Kailua, died Aug. 23, 2005. Born in Kuiaha, Maui. A retired construction carpenter who belonged to the Carpenters Union. Survived by brothers, Raymond, Santiago, Theodore, Samson and Arnold; sisters, Audrey Lee and Irene Rubin. Visitation 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CORAZON JULIAN RAMISCAL, 55, of Wahiawa, died Aug. 7, 2005. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Orlino; son, Christopher; daughter, Christine; stepson, Al; stepdaughters, Florence Damaso and Lisa Cabais; brothers, Elpidio, Marcus and Nemesio Julian; sisters, Melandrina Bagcal and Teresita Gaces. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

JOSEPH EDWARD RAPOZA, 79, of Kailua, died Aug. 23, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A construction salesman retired from Lewers & Cooke. Survived by wife, Betty; sons, Wayne, Glenn and Joey; daughters, Linda Kaaihue and Cyndie Rapoza-Riegel; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Lawrence and Donald. Visitation 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church; Mass 11:45 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

WILFRED CHAN CHONG SEN, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug. 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A life insurance agent retired from Crown Life. Survived by son, Noel; daughter, Cecilia Sen-Clarke; a granddaughter; brothers, Clarence and Ben; sisters, Anita Loo and Juanita Wo. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

EDWINN "BULLA" KAWELO STEPHEN SONODA, 22, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 15, 2005. Born in Kane'ohe. Survived by son, Edwinn Jr.; daughter, Kawai; parents, Eugene Sonoda and Vanessa Domingo; brothers, Timoteo and Peter; sisters, Jennifer Sullivan, Melinda Pale, Eunice Sonoda, Joyce Anderson and Mealoha Sonoda; companion, Loriann Sunada. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DAVIS H.K. TUITELE SR., 55, of Aurora, Colo., formerly of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Sylvia; son, Davis Jr.; daughter, Rhonda "Kauilani" Britton; mother, Jewell "Duchess"; brothers, Timothy "Timmy," Nelson and Carlson; sister, Jewell; five grandchildren. Visitation from 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe Second Ward; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

SOLOMON "MONA" "SOL" VIELA, 93, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 20, 2005. Born in Waikapu, Maui. A retired manager of Maui Electric, Lana'i Division. Survived by daughter, Catherine Vares; son, Patrick; brother, James; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park.

JOHN K. WHITE, 83, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Aug. 19, 2005. Born in Lawton, Okla. A tribal member of the Caddo Nation, U.S. Navy veteran and recovery diver formerly with Kentron, Taylor Diving and Salvage and Military Sealift Command. Survived by wife, Felisa "Fely"; sons, Thurland and Kenneth; adopted son, Aaron; daughters, Su Rapozo and Cecelia "Lia" Neves; stepdaughter, Rowena Pattugalan; sister, Mary Gallagher; half brother; three half sisters; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Urn committal service 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JAMES YIN SUNG WONG JR., 47, of Pearl City, died Aug. 14, 2005. Born in Honolulu. An auto mechanic for the City and County of Honolulu Refuse Department. Survived by mother, Sylvianne; sisters, Joy Ann Long, Susan Klein and Jocelyn Tengan; nieces and nephews. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DARLENE MAHILANI, "DODIE" ZOLLER, 48, of Washington, formerly of Hawai'i, died Aug. 15, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Frank Jr.; sister-in-law/caregiver, Kathie; nephews, Mary and Ryen. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 11 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.