Posted on: Saturday, February 12, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

ABEL ALBERT COSTA, 81, of Kailua, died Feb. 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired Pearl Harbor pipe-fitter and State Harbors Division maintenance worker. Survived by son, Allen; daughters, Rosemarie Paulo and Deborah Park; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

SUSANA CORPUZ GABRIEL, 95, of Waipahu, died Jan. 25, 2005. Born in Laoag, Philippines. Survived by daughters, Arceli Tabag and Juanita Aquitania; son, Francisco; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Church; service 6:30 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HATSUNO KOGA, 92, of Waialua, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Waialua. Retired owner of Koga Store in Waialua. Survived by sons, Donald and Kenneth; daughters, Helen Sisemore and Barbara Koga; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Shiro Sakuoka; sister, Akiko Kihara. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; memorial service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

KWAI CHUN LAW, 55, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Hong Kong. Survived by husband, Yuen Sin; son, Chi Wah Louis; daughter, Kar Yee Salina; mother, Maggie Suk Han Mau; brothers, Patrick Kar Ming Mau, Edward Ka Chi Mau and Garett Ka Wai Mau; sisters, Ramona Oi Chun Tang, Angela Siu Chun Lam and Jenny Mei Chun Mau. Taoist service 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.

WERNER LEVI, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2005. Born in Germany. Author and retired professor from the University of Hawai'i. Survived by son, Matthew; daughter, Antonia; brother, Rudolf Levy; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MARK FRANCIS LIDDY, 51, of Palm Springs, Fla., formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2005. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. Owner/operator of Madison & Company Fine Jewelry and MFL Boxing Productions. Survived by wife, Victoria; daughters, Justine Hazelrigg and Madison Liddy; brother, Todd; father, Frank; two grandchildren. Mass 10:30 a.m. today at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Palm Springs; private burial. Donations may be made to Palm Springs Police Officer's Association, Palm Springs Fire Department, The Smile Train Free Cleft Surgery Treatment for Children, New York or Cathedral City Fire Department. Arrangements by Wiefels & Son, Palm Springs, Fla.

JOHN JAMES KEAWEKAHAOKALANI MELIM, 60, of 'Ewa Beach, former longtime resident of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 25, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Janet Whiteman; son, Matthew Melim; daughter, Malia-Ann Ikeda; five grandchildren; brothers, Rowland "Paki," Larry and Bruce; sisters, Rowlinda Finley and Bess "Kalei" Bulawan. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Committal service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

MIRIAM KALEIPUA PAHULEHUA, 66, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Pu'uwai, Ni'ihau. Survived by son, Kauwila; hanai sons, Ainsley Halemau and Keola Chan; daughters, Miriam Kanahele and Gladys Kahele; 11 grandchildren; brother, Joseph Kanahele; sisters, Mileka Kanahele and Loka Kaohelaulii. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Garden Island Mortuary; service noon; burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.

PACITA C. RAMIREZ, 79, of 'Aiea Heights, died Feb. 1, 2005. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired union steward at 'Aiea Navy Laundry. Survived by husband, Bernard; sons, Bernard Jr. and James; daughters, Shirley Libarios and Linda Jameson; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortiuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

SATOSHI "SPUD" SHIMIZU, 84, of Waipahu, died Feb. 8, 2005. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. A retired federal supply administrator. Survived by wife, Rose; sons, Richard, Lloyd, Wayne and Norman; daughters, Myra Hasegawa and Irene Rudow; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

DAVID AGUILAR SILVERIO, 93, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Survived by companion, Ann Cadiz; daughters, Julita Main and Anita Valera; a grandchild. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Bible Church; service 11 a.m. to noon; burial 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

ROSE PERIDA SKELTON, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Professional dancer. Survived by sons, Richard Garcia, Frank Hamaku and Bennett Hamaku Jr.; daughters, Leah Hamaku-Baker and Faith Bonser; sisters, Mary, Dorothy, Jane and Delores; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

BARBARA L. VILLAPLAZA, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2005. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Elima Ceballos and Tessie Buenafe; sons, David, Gerson and Jeram; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Pilar Gapido; brother, Elias Magusara. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Full Gospel Temple; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. next Saturday at the church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park.

NOBUO WATANABE, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 29, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of Pee Wee Drive Inn. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Layton and Neil; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Miyeko Budnick. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SETSUKO Y.K. YAKUMA, 76, of Kailua, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Waialua. Retired sales representative for Sears Roebuck & Co. Survived by husband, Tsugito; son, Wayne; daughter, Susie; two grandchildren; brothers, Tatsuaki, Paul and Henry Kishinami. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire.