Obituaries
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KIYOSHI CLIFFORD AFUSO, 80, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 6, 2005. Born in Ka'a'awa. Retired U.S. Army sergeant first class and Navy Public Works Center employee. Survived by wife, Margot; brothers, Johnny and Jack; sisters, Jean Higa and Lillian Ikeda. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wai'anae Boat Harbor; luncheon to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
WILLIAM DAIRUM "BULLO" ALO SR., 64, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 31, 2005. Born in Pu'unene. A linesman retired from GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by son, William Jr.; daughters, Tiffany and Robin Alo, Jetta Poaha-Alo Alcon and Lacey Poaha-Alo; sisters, Jocelyn "Mililani" Vida, Carole Davis, Elaine Binkie and Mona Hashimoto; parents, William and Josephine Alo; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; caregiver, Lourdes Baylosis. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation and reception to follow. Casual attire.
ABRAHAM E. ANJO, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. Survived by wife, Josephine; daughters, Shirley Larza, Claire Sheldon and Jeanie Plimmer; brothers, Alvin, Robert, James and William; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
ROSENDA DOMINGO BERMUDEZ, 79, of Pearl City, died Feb. 11, 2005. Born in Bicos, Rizal, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Survived by sons, Loreto, Rogelio, Arcadio and Mario; daughter, Erlinda Gabuyo; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Lorenza Marquez, Maria Alombro and Lucadia Domingo. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial in the Philippines.
CHING-LUNG CHAN, 56, of Ho-nolulu, died Jan. 30, 2005. Born in Taiwan. Survived by wife, Fang-Yu Chan Chen; sons, Cheng-Wen and Cheng-Yi; daughter, Li-Shan; two grandchildren; mother, Jean Chan Loh; two brothers; six sisters. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
DR. MICHAEL ARLEN COLLIER, 58, of Kapa'au, Hawai'i, died Feb. 3, 2005. Born in Spokane, Wash. A doctor of veterinary medicine. Survived by wife, Melanie; mother, Arlene; sister, Joy Eballar; brother, Craig; niece and nephew. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
KERWIN WAYNE CUGAL, 47, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 10, 2005. Born in Wailuku. Roofer for a construction company. Survived by parents, Gwen and David Kim; sister, Wendy Namoca. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at Kahului Union Church; service 10 a.m.; reception and scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
WILLA MARIE "BILLIE" DICKE, 80, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Sunrise, Wyo. Speech pathologist. Survived by husband, Vernon; sons, Patrick Stransky and Philip Dicke; daughters, Mary McNally, Teddi Stransky and Teresa Harrison; 10 grandchildren. Service 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Jude's Episcopal Church. No flowers. Donations may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Tributes may be sent to Dr. Vernon Dicke, P.O. Box 6648, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, HI 96737. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
VIOLA ULULANI SAFFERY FRYE, 76, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 12, 2005. Born in Wailuku. Retired library supervisor at Wailuku Library. Survived by husband, Joseph Sr.; daughter, Phyllis Saffery; brothers, Frank, Norman and Richard Saffery; sister, Betty Saffery; 18 stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; Mass 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
DORIS CHIEKO FUJIMOTO, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A retired self-employed barber. Survived by daughter, Janet Reddy; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
RONALD YET KWAI GOO, 62, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Judith; son, Shane; daughter, Kathy Lock; mother, Alma; brother, Stanley; three grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
JOAN ELIZABETH GROSS, 84, of 'Aina Haina, died Jan. 28, 2005. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. Retired Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center licensed practical nurse. Survived by sons, John, William and James. Service and inurnment to be held in Wisconsin. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
SHIRLEY "AUNTY SHIRLEY" M. HERNANDEZ, 69, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Feb. 10, 2005. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired from Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. Survived by husband, Joseph "Pepe"; mother, Ochito Kosora; brothers, Jerry and Mataichi Kosora. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hamakua Jodo Mission, Pa'auhau; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
RICHARD "DICK" C. HUSTED, 83, of San Antonio, Texas, died June 13, 2004. Born in Valley Junction, Iowa. Retired U.S. Navy commander and formerly a docent with the Arizona Memorial. Survived by wife, Frances; sons, Gregary and James; stepchildren, Jay and Larr Price and Patricia Ays. Burial 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Porter Loring Mortuaries, San Antonio.
RANSOM JONAH-KALAIKEIKIOKALANI KAEHA, 10, of Mililani, died Feb. 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Leilani Parks; sister, Charell; grandparents, Cheri Cui and Reinaldo Smith; foster parents, Eddie and Fely Ramos. Inurnment 2 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
JOHN AOLA KALAUAWA SR., 82, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 16, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A retired Honolulu Rapid Transit bus driver. Survived by sons, John Jr. and Clifton; daughters, Dawn Haupu, Danielle Reagan, Denise Chun and Novena Chun; 28 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
KATHERINE BERTHA KATO, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2005. Born in Minnesota. Survived by son, William; daughters, Eileen Watson, Lana McMasters and Yvonne Kato; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
LORNA "SWEETHEART" LEIALOHA KAUO-ANDRADE, 68, formerly of Anahola, Kaua'i, most recently of Las Vegas, Nev., died Feb. 7, 2005. Survived by mother, Lorna; sisters, Lynette "Darling" Kauo-Fernandez and Lenore "Sweetie" Kauo-Javellana; brother, John "Big John"; special friend, Bruce Willingham. Service in Las Vegas; burial in Hayward, Calif.
RONALD GREGORY KALANI LAPINIG, 54, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Employed at Milolii Fish Market, and a self-employed journeyman carpenter. Survived by wife, Jessieann Sextimo; sons, Ronald Jr. and Donald; daughters, Shellyann, Jessica and Maria; father, Ignacio; brothers, Dominic, Steven and Neil; sisters, Vanessa Lapinig, Cynthia Heslip and Carrie. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
SHIRO MAKI, 85, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 27, 2005. Born in Waipahu. Maintenance superintendent retired from Wheeler Air Force Base, and general contractor for Quality Repair Service; veteran of the U.S. Army 100th Battalion. Survived by son, Carl; daughters, Marjorie Yoshida and Ruth Maki; three grandchildren; sisters, Norma Yoshioka, Matsue Hironaka, Hanako Maki and Masako Kimura. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
EULALIA CONSOLACION MAZIK, 57, of Mililani, died Jan. 24, 2005. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Fred; daughters, Martina and Ursula; brothers, Florentino, Antonio, Rodolfo and Floro Consolacion; sister, Doris Lapitan. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
TOKIKO MCAFEE, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2005. Born in Niigata, Japan. Retired from Duty Free Shoppers. Survived by daughter, Tina Felan; companion, Mitsuru Sato; brothers, Atsuo and Toru Oyanagi; sisters, Miiko Shoji and Noriko Matsubara; grandchildren, Louis Jr. and Michael Gonzales, Eddie Felan Jr. and Briyonna Felan; great-granddaughter, Chardenae Gonzales. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
GEORGE "KEOKI" CARL MEISNER, 53, formerly of Lanikai, most recently of Tucson, Ariz., died Feb. 11, 2005. Former employee of Napa & CarQuest Auto Parts. Survived by wife, Candie; father, brother, nieces and nephews. Service pending.
KALEO LUIS MIER, infant son of Leo and Ericka Mier, of Missouri, died Feb. 13, 2005. Born in Missouri. Also survived by parents, Leo and Ericka; sister, Tatianna; grandparents, Pearl and Ray Awana, James Mier, Roberto Rostrian and Bernardina Gonzalvez; great-grandmother, Juana Gonzalvez. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
DOROTHY "DOT" SUMIKO MIYAMOTO, 77, of Kapolei, died Feb. 13, 2005. Born in South Hilo, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, James; daughters, Sharon Saiki-Killoy and Susan Nelson; brothers, Gilbert and Stanley Takara; sisters, Margaret Kawamoto and Madonna Skinner; grandchild. Service 11 a.m. Sunday at the family residence, 91-1539 Wahane St., Kapolei. Call 674-8222. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
MICHAEL M. MOIHA, 50, of Hana, Maui, died Feb. 11, 2005. Born in Hana. Retired Hana Store clerk. Survived by mother, Rosaline; hanai sons, Kelii Kanana and Sen. Kalani English; hanai daughters, Kehau Kapio and Donna Tolentino; brothers, Melvin and Kenneth; sisters, Lily "Sweetheart" and Kimberly. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Burial Feb. 26 at Pu'uiki Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Visitation for JONATHAN "JON" MOZO, 33, surfing photographer, who died Feb. 9, 2005, will be from 9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie Stake Center; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Survived by wife, Nikki; son, Makana; daughters, Amber, Ariana and Anela; father, Reynaldo; mother, Julia; brothers, Allen, Chris and Carlos. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ERNESTWYNE LOKE NACUA, 68, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 11, 2005. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A cook at Maui Country Club. Survived by sons, Jamie, Keone and Moses Nacua, and Adrian Minobe-Nacua; daughters, Ellen Reyes, Amandarose Borrero and Charlene Hokoana; sister, Hannah Paa; brothers, Joseph and Andrew Padua; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ROY YEICHI NAGO, 79, of Hono-lulu, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired press supervisor for Service Printers. Survived by wife, Sally; son, Randall; daughter, Shereen Wachi; three grandchildren; brothers, Jerry, Brad, Tadao and Yoshio; sister, Mildred Tamaye. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
SAMUEL "STONE" NAPOHAKU JR., 65, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Retired truck driver with Kaua'i Commercial. Survived by brothers, Isaac and James; sisters, Emma Paraniaque, Louisa Adolfo, Ellen Anduha and Juliette Asato. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.
ESTHERINE "MOM" TANNER PERRY NOLE, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 12, 2005. Born in Grandville, N.C. Survived by daughter, Lorraine Rippi. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary; celebration of life 3 p.m. Lei only. Aloha attire.
NENITA "NITA" RODRIGUEZ RAMONES, 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2005. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A paramedic assistant at Leahi Hospital. Survived by husband, Rudolfo; daughter, Carolyn Bello; brothers, Carl, Bill and Zack Rodriguez; sisters, Rosita Coloma, Susana Tagavilla, Teresita Diga, Herminia Legaspi and Marcita Rivera; mother, Jacinta Rodriguez; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
CAROL ANN RICHARDS, 59, of Pearl City, died Jan. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Accounting clerk at O'ahu Community Correctional Center. Survived by son, William; daughters, Carol Twigg and Michelle Richard; two grandchildren; father, Albert Bishop. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
TOMIHIRO "TOM" SAWADA, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2005. Born in Sacramento, Calif. Retired photo processor. Survived by wife, Irene; son, Brian; stepson, Neal Yasuda; daughter, Karyn Leong; grandchild; sisters, Lillian Morishita and Lucille Shinsato. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MICHIE SEKOMOTO, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 29, 2005. Born in Hilo. A member of Waiakea Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by son, Lance; brothers, Hajime, Norio and Bunichi Harada; sisters, Asayo Naguwa, Kazue Fujii, Toyoko Kaji and June Nakagawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
LAWRENCE LAI KONG SEU, 65, of Mililani, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Derek and Darren; daughter, Loriann Oshiro; brother, Charles; sister, Marion Woo; four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
KYOKO "YU YUU" SHIROTANI, 64, of Makawao, Maui, died Jan. 28, 2005. Born in Osaka, Japan. An artist, haiku poet and minister. Survived by husband, Nobuyasu; daughter, Akiko Nouchi; mother, Juko Takamatsu; brother, Tadahiko Takamatsu. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. Burial on Maui. Aloha attire.
DIONICIO TACANG, 89, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 26, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Maria; son, Avelino; daughters, Arsenia Jacques, Valentina Valdez and Imelda Ugalino; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
HARRY TSUTOMU TANAKA, 67, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Owner operator of Harry's Repair Service. Survived by son, Tareyton; daughters, Terahyn "Bobbie" Apilando and Terilyn Hoisington; brother, Herbert; sisters, Edith Baba and Jane Yamashiro; mother, Ayako; four grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
YASUO UCHIMA, 64, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A retired mason. Survived by brothers, Yasuaki and Toshio; sisters, Dora Tsuha and Betty Nago. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
EMILY "AINA" VILLANUEVA, 87, of Waipahu, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. Retired Dole Plantation pineapple picker with 33 years of service. Survived by son, Fred; hanai sons, Thomas Villanueva and Moki Galletes; hanai daughter, Winona Briesen; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Gregory Kaaihue; sisters, Madeline Wayas and Ruby. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
ANNIE LOOK WONG, 88, of Ho-nolulu, died Feb. 10, 2005. Born in Kailua. Graduate of Mun Lun Chinese School, Class of 1937. Survived by daughter, Valene Wong-Cole; two grandchildren; nephews; nieces. Graveside service 9 a.m. Tuesday at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
PUI YING WONG, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2005. Born in China. Survived by sons, Charles and Philip; daughters, Yuk Ill Wong and Lila Lee; five grandchildren; brother; two sisters. Taoist service 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Lin Yee Chung Manoa Chinese Cemetery.
THOMAS "TOMMY" KAULULAAU WRIGHT, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Thomas; daughters, Linda Tom, Janis Kaululaau-Gerwien and Carolmae Kaululaau Anderson; brother, James; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
