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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, December 8, 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.

HERBERT AH YO SR., 88, of Hono-lulu, died Nov. 25, 2005. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Retired federal construction inspector; U.S. Army Reserve major; former head of U.S. Army Reserve Rifle Team. Survived by sons, Herbert Jr., Gerald, Melvin and Clayton; daughter, Cynthia Kupau; brother, Elgin Duarte; sisters, Rose Namaka, Ethelbertha Morimoto and Elaine Hara; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JULIE ROKOS ANTHONY, 94, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 1, 2005. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. A salesclerk and waitress. Survived by daughter, Elena Sims; son, Jim; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Spokane, Wash., service Monday. Kailua, Kona, service pending. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona branch.

ANTONINO "TONY" RUIZ BALTAZAR, 90, of Wahaiwa, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Retired. Survived by nephews, Ronald, Gabriel Jr., and Norman; niece, Doris Choy; sister, Prisila. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

LEONARD KALAIMOKU CASTILLO, 24, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Waimea. A lab assistant with Clinical Labs LLC. Survived by parents, Terrance and Patricia; grandmother, Felisa Natividad; brothers, Drake, Zeal and Isaac. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Monday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Waimea; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

CLARENCE YUN NIUCK CHANG, 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A former Pan American weights and balance inspector. Survived by wife, Hilma; son, Terance Akiona; daughters, Agatha Esona and Julie Shiroma; sister, Shirley-Mae Silva; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

BELINDA "BELIN" BOADO DASALLA, 35, of Honolulu, died Dec. 6, 2005. Born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Former certified nursing assistant with Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Retirement Community. Survived by husband, Benji; daughter, Breanne; stepson, Paul; mother, Germana Boado; brothers, Salvador Boado Jr. and Eduardo Boado; sisters, Marivick Boado, Jocelyn Nuezca and Amalia Garcia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Interment in the Philippines. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

LLOYD "MOUNTAIN MAN" G. GALBRAITH, 67, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 25, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by companion/caregiver, Helen "Tweety" Josiah; sons, Lloyd Jr. and Curt; caregiver/aunt, Evelyn Alexander Clark; brother, Douglas "Buddy"; sister, Loretta Smith; four grandchildren. Private service and scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i.

EUWILDE "WILLIE" ALANA DOO GREENLEAF, 57, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died Nov. 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Louis "Squeaky" III; sons, Ricky Morris and Ricky Greenleaf; daughters, Roxann Tancayo and Nohea Duponte; mother, Loke Doo; brothers, Robert Morris and Randy Doo; sisters, Roseallen Paleka, Kauinohea Purdy and Hinano Doo; 12 grandchildren. Visitation from 6 p.m. Friday at Ka Hale Laa O Iruselema Hou Church, Kalama'ula, Moloka'i. Visitation also from 8 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Cemetery.

WILLIAM "BILL" MICHAEL GUITGUITEN, 41, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. An adult corrections officer for Halawa Correctional Facility. Survived by wife, Sharolyn "Nani"; sons, Alika, Nainoa and Kalai; parents, Joseph and Ernestine Aubrey and William H. Guitguiten; sisters, Larzette Moore, Corrina Guitguiten and Mamo Campbell. Visitation 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MELVIN ROBERT HODSON, 74, of Honolulu, died Nov. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired journeyman carpenter. Survived by wife, Natsumi; sons, Light, Robert and Glenn; daughter, Linda; five grandchildren; brothers, Kalani, Clifford and Dennis; sisters, Leona Bailey and Gail Heatherly. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

LORI ANN LEINA'ALA IDIAN, 39, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Andrew; son, Kaleo Giffard; daughters, Loren and Liana Giffard; mother, Lorraine Benarao; brothers, Theodore Lessery Jr., Francis Lessery and Ronald Benarao Jr.; sister, Vivian Roman; granddaughter, Lehua Giffard; grandparents, George and Vivian Toro. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at United Gospel Fellowship Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Mlilani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

The Rev. MINEO KATAGIRI, 86, of San Francisco, formerly of Hawai'i, died Nov. 15, 2005. Born in Hale'iwa. Pastor of churches in Ohio and Hawai'i (Nu'uanu Congregational Church, O'ahu; 'Iao Congregational Church, Maui, and Kapa'a Community Church, Kaua'i); teacher at Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan; University of Washington campus minister; civil rights and social action leader; Washington State college system regent; United Church of Christ national director of mission priorities, New York City; and retired head of United Church of Christ, Northern California. Survived by wife, Nobu; daughters, Laurie Katagiri Hoshino and Iao; grandson, Shane Hoshino; sisters, Gladys Matoi and Isayo. El Cerrito, Calif., service and memorial golf tournament Dec. 21. Honolulu service 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at Nu'uanu Congregational Church; reception to follow. No flowers. Donations suggestions: iao@rand.org. Arrangements by Daphne Funerals Marin, Corte Madera, Calif.

JUDITH ROSE KESSLER, 67, of 'ñma'o, Kaua'i, died Dec. 2, 2005. Born in New York City. Survived by husband, Alan; daughter, Deborah Parker; sons, Steven and Jonathan; five grandchildren. Graveside service 11 a.m. tomorrow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

CONSOLACION "CONNIE" SUMAYLO LAPINID, 90, of Mililani Town, died Nov. 29, 2005. Born in Hale'iwa. Retired from Young Laundry & Dry Cleaning. Survived by sons, Rehino and Edward; daughters, Josephine Ponce, Cyrilla Fortenberry, Dolores Lapinid and Christituta "Katie" Baker; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Nazareno. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at St. John Apostles & Evangelist Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire.

GEORGE LEE, 54, of Kalapana, Hawai'i, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed farmer; U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survived by mother, Dorothy Ching; father, Fernando Doctor Sr.; brothers, Fernando, Leslie, Russell and Darin Doctor. Graveside urn committal service 9 a.m. Saturday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HASWIN DAHYABHAI PATEL, 57, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2005. Born in Kitale, Kenya, Africa. Owner/operator of a gas station and convenience store. Survived by wife, Smita; son, Mitesh; daughter, Pina Vicente; brothers, Jayant and Hemant; sister, Bina; a grandchild. Private service today. Publicl service 2 p.m. Saturday at the Place of Refuge. Donations to Swaminarayan Mandir or Honaunau School Playground Fund, c/o A Hui Hou Funeral & Tribute Services, P.O. Box 5489, Kailua, Kona, HI 96745.

KIMRA RIKLON, 4, of Majuro, died Dec. 1, 2005. Born in Majuro. Survived by father, Clanny; stepmother, Mercita Samuel; mother, Rubby Alafaio; sister, Meryanna. Burial in Majuro. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

PATSY SUMIE SAIKI, 90, of Hono-lulu, died Dec. 2, 2005. Born in Ahualoa, Hawai'i. Retired state Department of Education educator. Survived by sons, Kenneth and Dennis; daughters, Mae Kuboyama and Kathleen Kiyona; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LUCILLE "AUNTY KAMALEI" SATARAKA, 58, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Kumu hula of Hui O'Kamalei who was a part of the Department of Education's Kupua program, teaching at Ka'iulani School. Survived by son, Blair; brothers, Albert and Charles Miller; sisters, Alice Erickson, Lenore Miller-Aki, Jan Kalama, Mona Higa and Gloria Snyder; a grandson and granddaughter. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ROSEMARY EVERITA SILIGA, 42, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Faaalo; sons, Kalani and Kawai; daughter, Keisha; brothers, Michael, Bino, Henry, Timothy, Kainoa and David Santiago; sisters, Iwalani Daniels, Beverly Kelii, Leimomi Russell and Raylyn Quesada. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

KYLE KEALOHA SPURRIER, 23, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Hawai'i, died Dec. 4, 2005. Survived by parents, Thomas and Cheri; son, Brazos; sisters, Joni Andersen, Maile and Kati; brothers, Bryant and Dylan. Fort Worth service today. Arrangements by Laurel Land Funeral Home, Fort Worth. (Information: Nancy James, 293-5934.)

NICHOLE EISUNE SU, 46, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 29, 2005. Born in Taiwan. Survived by sisters, Eileen Tsai and Eihway; mother, Mary. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

PUAO ROBERT TAGO, 35, of Ho-nolulu, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in American Samoa. A former carpenter. Survived by son, Naudis Eucahris; father, Puao; mother, Elisapeta; stepmother, Iva Tufuga; brother, Tema Tago-Tema; sisters, Elisapeta To, Felicia Tago-Su'e and Jacklynn Tema. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

ETHEL TAKAKO HAYASHI TOKUNAGA, 75, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 1, 2005. Born in Hilo. Proprietress of S. Tokunaga Store. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Beryl; granddaughter, Mykala; sisters, Bernice Tarumoto and Leatrice Komatsu. Visitation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

DONALD TOLENTINO SR., 73, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Dec. 5, 2005. Born in Waimea. Retired cowboy for the Parker Ranch. Survived by wife, Mabel; daughters, Thalia Lehano, Theresa Berdon and Tammy Kaaekuahiwi; sons, Donald Jr. and Chad; sister, Ethel Carriaga; brothers, William, Rally and Roy; grandaunt, Katherine Lindsey; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 'Imiola Congregational Church; service noon. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

SEMISI TUIAKI, 72, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 29, 2005. A retired airport security guard. Survived by children, Sio Manusu and Pita Vikena; sisters, Siu and Ailine Latu; brothers, Sione Vaka, Solomone and Koli. Service 6 to 11 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lahaina Ward. Service also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial to follow at Valley Isle Cemetery. Tongan attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

DENIS ISAMI WAKUMOTO, 63, of Hanalei, Kaua'i, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. Owner of Hanalei Liquor Store. Survived by wife, Judy; daughter, Nicole Welsen; sons, Darin and Toby; mother, Kaeko; sisters, Grace Yoon and Janet Youth. Visitation 1 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church, Lihu'e, Kaua'i; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

GARY NOBORU WATANABE, 61, of Mililani, died Nov. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired electrical contractor and president of GNW Electric Inc. Survived by wife, Muriel; daughter, Daun Ito; son, Ryan; mother, Ruth; brothers, Theodore, Clyde, Dean, Wade and Brian; sister, Pamela Nakamura; father, Thomas Usui. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.