Posted on: Sunday, February 6, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

EDWIN WAYNE ADAMS, 67, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Wink, Texas. Retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Marvalene; sons, William, Gerald and Ricky; daughter, Jeanine Acopan; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

VICENTA BLAS AGAMATA, 81, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papa'ikou. Survived by husband, Felix; son, Paul; brother, Felix Blas. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Papa'ikou; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery.

MOISES CENTRO ANCHETA, 89, of Waipahu, died Jan. 18, 2005. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A carpenter retired from Hawaiian Dredging as a foreman. Survived by son, Albino; daughters, Oliva Bermudes, Erlinda Javier and Elizabeth Ancheta; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

FLORIDEL "FLO" DIGA ANTOLIN, 39, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2005. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Sales and distribution coordinator for Frito-Lay. Survived by wife, Vanessa; sons, Jeremy and Jared Antolin and Isaac Alvaro; daughter, Jessica Alvaro; mother, Flora; brother, Romeo; sister, Gail Pelekai. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ROBERT WILLIAM ARIAL, 67, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 23, 2005. Born in Waialua. A security guard for Dole Company. Survived by wife, Lilia; son, Robert; daughter, Tricia; brother, Benjamin; grandson, Nathan. Visitation 9 a.m. Feb. 18 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

JEANETTE T. ASINSEN, 78, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 30, 2005. Born in Happy Valley, Maui. Retired from Young Laundry. Survived by son, William Jr.; two granddaughters; brothers, James, Tom and Sueo Oyabu; sisters, Lorraine Yoshida, Lillian Tanita and Alice Lee. Service 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.

EDWARD CANONIGO BALTUNADO SR., 76, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2005. Retired warehouse manager with Ducommun Metals. Survived by wife, Edith; daughters, Diana Crowder, Elaine Acock, Edwina Laban and Charlene Brandt; sons, Edward Jr., John-Roque, David Warren, Daniel, Erroll and Rogelio "Eulo"; 20 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

EUGENE YET FUN CHOCK, 72, of Waipahu, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired U.S. Air Force major and retired federal senior realty specialist. Survived by wife, Karen; son, Gordon; daughters, Alison Sasaki, Valerie Fukuda and Michelle Nishimura; six grandchildren; brothers, Raymond, Clifford and Gary; sister, Janice Kono. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.

ROBERT LEROY COLLINS, 64, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born on O'ahu. A former horse trainer for Parker Ranch, and cane truck driver for the former Hilo Coast Processing Company. Survived by sons, Derek and Joel; daughter, Volanda Collins-Toribio; brothers, Johnny Romero and Steven Collins; sisters, Linda Richardson and Gloria Romero; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

KENNETH DOANE SR., 75, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired senior master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force; also retired as a supervisor from the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by sons, Kenneth Jr., Kurt, Russell, Gary, Paul and John; daughters, JoAnn Robello, Paula "Ulas" Southcott, Susan Kalua and Karen "Kalena" Waiamau; 31 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

PONCIANO GONZALES GALERA SR., 98, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2005. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. A licensed practical nurse retired from Maluhia Hospital. Survived by son, Ponciano Jr.; daughters, Marciana Armstrong, Norma Reyes, Oilau Galera and Alva Padayhag; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MARY JOAN GILL, 70, of Holderness, N.H., died Jan. 14, 2005. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y. A retired mathematics and computer teacher at Kamehameha Schools. Survived by brother, William; nieces, nephews and cousins. No local service.

LOIS HENDERSON, 84, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 30, 2005. Born in Portland, Ore. A retired property manager. Survived by husband, Mitsuo Matsunaga. Private service. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

WILLOWDEAN "AUNTY JELLO" S.P. JOHNSON, 72, of Kailua, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Conrad, William "Keoki" "Fats" and Samuel; daughters, Ashlen Johnson, Cathleen "Cathy" Johnson and Jody Hito; brothers, Jimmy Duncan and Michael Shapiro; sisters, Daisy Duncan-Lucky and Wilhelmina "Mina" Duncan-Capp; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Service 9 a.m. Friday at Lanikai Boat Ramp. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

STELLA KEKALA KAAI, 65, of Hau'ula, died Jan. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, James, Ashley, William, Harold, Lakemahi, Wayne and Paul; daughters, Layla Burke and Pamela Gravely. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at Hauula Congregation Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

TOSHIHARU "CHANDU" KATO, 83, of Pearl City, died Jan. 23, 2005. Born in Pearl City. Retired owner and manager of Hale Niu Bowling Shirts. Survived by wife, Alice; sons, Eddie and Noel; daughter, Ann Kondo; two grandchildren; brother, Rusty Fujiwara; sister, Haruko Correa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOSEPH RODRIGUES LUCAS, 92, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Hilo. Retired supervisor for the Hawai'i County Public Works Department. Survived by sons, Joseph and Patrick; daughters, Janice Adams, Agnes Medeiros and Laura Gordon; brother, Alfred; sisters, Alice Peters, Virginia Fernandez and Mabel Lucas; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; entombment to follow at Homelani Mausoleum. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HIDEMI WAYNE MIYAHIRA, 78, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 3, 2005. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A welder for Maui Land & Pineapple. Survived by wife, Eva; son, Paitaka "Pat"; daughters, Lynn Hanohano and Kathy Feliciano; brothers, Yoshio, Tadao and Masaru; sister, Toyoko; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ABBIE NAPEAHI, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 31, 2005. Born in La'aumama, Kohala, Hawai'i. A ho'oponopono consultant for Hui Ho'ola Ona Nahulu O Hawaii and Alu Like; former Hawaiian Home commissioner. Survived by sons, Robert "Bulu" Jr., Moses and Jack Sr.; daughters, Roberta Howard, Helen Napeahi, LaCher Napeahi and Lynette Auna; brothers, Joseph, David Sr. and Kahoali'i Calles; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center. Visitation also 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

FRANKIE LAHOMA NICHOLS-GARRETT, 42, of Corrollton, Ga., and North Kohala, Hawai'i, died Jan. 27, 2005. Born in Newnan, Ga. A member of Arise Community Church. Survived by father, Frank; mother, Barbara; husband, Kinnie Garrett; sons, Timothy Stallworth and Joshua Garrett; daughters, Kristina Stallworth and Jessica Garrett; brother, Randy Nichols; sisters, Marion Staley, Roxanne Debuc, Lila "Kitten" Griffin, Delena Vicenta and Cristen Taylor; nine grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary.

LEATRICE SAKAYO NOMURA, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Dole Pineapple Cannery. Survived by sons, Michael and Guy; daughters, Gail Nomura and Janice Taniguchi; brothers, Ken and Ted Kunimitsu; sister, Barbara Sakaguchi; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MAMERTO PANERIO, 80, of Waipahu, died Jan. 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Dennis and Maing; daughters, Jacqueline Blake, April Wolfe, Michelyn Panerio and Cilicia Laboy; 26 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brothers, Candido "Dinky," Benedido "Ben" and Eleuterio "Jr."; sister, Fabiana Servantes. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; prayer service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LUCAS V. RAYOAN, 96, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A heavy equipment operator retired from Brew Chemical and Fertilizing Company. Survived by wife, Leonisa; son, Leroy; daughters, Gloria Stearns and Florentina Osterduck; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 11 a.m.; luncheon to follow; burial 1:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park.

MASAKAZU SHINTAKU, 89, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 25, 2005. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i. A supervisor retired from Hawaiian Commercial Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Hanako; sons, Patrick and Vernon; daughters, Katherine Shintaku and Miriam Flores; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Memorial service 4 p.m. Friday at Kahului Hongwanji Mission Church. Inurnment 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park.

JEAN ELIZABETH SHOCKLEY, 92, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 1, 2005. Born in New York City. Proprietor of Jean's Employment Service. Survived by caregiver, Eve Blomgren. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

The REV. WILLIAM PETER NANI SOLOMON JR., 66, of Kalihi, died Jan. 26, 2005. Pastor of Ka Makua Mau Loa Church, and a stevedore for Matson Navigation Co. Survived by sons, William III and Mark; daughters, Vernis Viernes, Claudette Maitland and Juell Card; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul, Danzel, Arthur, Moses, Samuel, Walter and Clyde; sisters, Mary Ann Hatchard, Ellen Solomon, Ruth Onaga and Cheryl Kaohu. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire.

JOANNE EMI TAKAKI, 55, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 24, 2005. A waitress for Dots Restaurant. Survived by companion, Kendy Handy; sons, Gary and Jason; daughter, Lianne; brothers, James and Dennis Kimura; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

IRENE VIOLET KEALANAHELE TORREY, 78, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Waimea. Owner of Aloha Gift Hale, a jewelry supply business in Honolulu. Survived by sons, George Hall and Carl Moose Jr.; daughter, Trenda Chong; nine grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Durand Kealanahele and Edward Miller; sisters, Abigail Calina, Rachel Carlson, Rita Joyner, Mollie Esmeralda and Gail Wagner. Visitation 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at 64-1022 Kekauluohi St., Waimea. Service 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the residence. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.