Posted on: Thursday, January 13, 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.

ESTHER AKO AHUNA, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2005. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired school teacher. Survived by son, Andrick Tong; daughters, Leila Hoe and Pamela Tong; sisters, Bessie Furukawa and Gardie Chock; granddaughters, Caitlin Tong and Kinalani Hoe. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

FAATALI SAGAPOLUTELE AIVAO, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 5, 2005. Born in Iliili, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Oliana Eseroma and Anna Mauga; sons, Chief Anthony, Leloa, Atalili, Vaiula, Lue and Tika Sagapolutele; brothers, Tuputala, Lue and Tavui Sagapolutele; 62 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Blessed Sacrament Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Monday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MICHAEL "MIKE" "CISCO" BONILLA SR., 74, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Jan. 6, 2005. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A Grove Farm and McBryde Sugar Co. trailer driver. Survived by wife, Dorothy "Dottie"; daughters, Anita Kaneakua, Marie, Virgie Texeira, Joann Silva and Lola; sons, Michael Jr. and Wayne Jeffrey; brother, Antone; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Jan. 20 at Immaculate Conception Church, Kapaia; service 11 a.m. Scattering of ashes later at Kukui'ula Harbor, Kaua'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

HELEN VICTORIA KU'UIPO DOMEN CENAL, 75, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 4, 2005. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kaheka housekeeper; and tour guide with Hawai'i Catholic Tour Service. Survived by sons, Keith Owen, and Michael, Maurice and Francis Cenal; daughters, Helene "O'Lady" Silva and Maurizia "Rizi" Mundy; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John, Henry, William, Phillip, George, Francisco, Douglas, Christino and Manuel; sisters, Rose, Elizabeth, Margaret, Diana and Gloria. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdayat Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kaheka; Mass 9:30 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

NAOMI K. DICKERSON, 46, of Nanakuli, died Dec. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Sales associate with the Navy Exchange at Pearl Harbor. Survived by son, Terrill Travers; brothers, Andrew Bright, and Michael and Edward Jesus; sisters, Brenda Perry, Roxanne Mawae, Nina Singletary, Corinne Collins, Dorinne John and Donna Rivera. Service 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Hill of Zion, Wai'anae. Call 696-4710 for information. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i

LYDIA MARIE FERNANDEZ, 67, of Kula, Maui, died Jan. 10, 2005. Born in Los Angeles. Survived by husband, Rudolph; sons, Jerry Pedigo and Rudy Nakooka; daughters, Debbie DeCoite, Cheri Baker, Piilani Meyer, Lokelani Fernandez and Liza Nakooka; brothers, Manuel and Ruben Ortiz; sisters, Mary Louise Fausto, Caroline Palos, Rosemarie Segura, Linda Watson, Virginia Lalata and Gloria Shepherd; five grandchildren. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army, Kahului, Maui; burial at Green Hills Memorial Park, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

CYNTHIA SUMIKO GAKIYA, 52, of Pearl City, died Dec. 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Secretary for state central maintenance department. Survived by daughter, Chalsey; grandson; father, Allen Iwata; mother, Eleanor Iwata; brother, Douglas Iwata; sisters, Barbara Akamine and Faith Keene; fiancée, Guy Hirata. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers.

THOMAS W. HANSON, 59, of Kihei, Maui, died Dec. 30, 2004. Born in Minot, N.D. Survived by mother, Lena; brother, John; sister, Pat. Service 9 a.m. Saturday at Keawakapu Beach, Wailea; scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

JOSEPH "PAPA JOE" HOWARD HOFFMAN, 89, of Waimea, Hawai'i, formerly of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, and Sam Rayburn, Texas, died Jan. 11, 2005. Born in Boston, Mass. Retired Bethlehem Steel Corp. regional manager. Survived by sons, Dennis and Kevin; daughters, Christine Data, Cathy Curtis-McCollough and Lorraine Allie; brother, Robert; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service pending. No flowers. Donations to North Hawai'i Hospice. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Kona.

DOROTHEO "DORJAN" "JOE" ACOBA JOSUE, 54, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2004. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A cook at The Queen's Medical Center. Survived by wife, Odette Agpaoa; son, Justin; daughters, Jodette and Jennifer; parents, Flor and Angela; brother, Efren; sisters, Cielito Josue Oda, Teresita Schmidt, Liza Josue-Cabaccang, Victoria Agregado, Josephine Cabalo and Feby; granddaughter, Kylie Josue Miyamoto. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Catholic Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

GERALD KOICHI KOGA, 71, of Pearl City, died Dec. 26, 2004. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Retired taxi driver for SIDA. Former terminal manager for Aloha Airlines. Survived by wife, Gail; son, Jeffrey; daughters, Susan Nakamura and Dana Rebuldela; four grandchildren; sisters, Naomi Yoshida and Mona Matsui. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DORINDA "AUNTY RINA" HATSUE LEONG, 54, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2005. Born on Maui. Employed by the Department of Parks and Recreation at Palolo Gym. Survived by husband, Allen; sons, Ryan and Erik; daughters, Carrie Leong and Erin Leong-May; mother, Alice Ginoza. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ANNIE AMOY MATSUMURA, 89, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 8, 2005. Born in Kipahulu, Maui. Housekeeper. Survived by sons, Case and Gain; daughters, Lana Costa, Sylvia Matsumura, Sonja Atai and Celia Babcock; brother, Robert Leong; sisters, Annette Kim and Loretta Nagata; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

EMILIO MERCADO JR., 70, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died Jan. 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A roofer for Blues Roofing in San Jose, Calif. Survived by wife, Katherine; sons, John, Joseph and Ricky Planesi and Bert Mercado; daughters, Bernadette Planesi, Kathleen Kauhola, Josephine Planesi and Rose Kahanui; sister, Margaret Wahinekapu; 38 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. today at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

FUATINO FAGA MOI, 47, of Sacramento, Calif., died Jan. 2, 2005. Born in American Samoa. Survived by mother, Soolepu; son, Matthew Faga; brothers, Sapule Faga, Taualai, Agaese, Michael and Junior Taamilo, and John Tuitele; sisters, Fuameleke, Tagilima Harris and Pau Faga. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at First Assembly of God Church, Wahiawa. Service also 9 a.m. Monday at the church; burial noon at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MONA-AMY HO'OIPOIPO MO'IKEHA, 67, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 8, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Budget specialist for the Department of Education. Survived by daughters, Pia-Lynne; brothers, James, Solomon Jr. and Tonya-Anne Murray; grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

JANICE "HEMA" MONTALVO, 47, of Kula, Maui, died Jan. 1, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Dispatcher at Maui Economic Opportunity transportation department. Survived by sons, Glen Jr., and Mark; daughters, Jennifer Montalvo-Agdeppa and Jodie; brothers, Clayton, Urban, Greg, David "Bucky" and Ivan Hema; sister, Christina "Joanna-Mae" Hema; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Nawaieha Cemetery. Aloha attire.

MASAKO MIYATAKI OGATA, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 5, 2005. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Member of the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association. Survived by husband, Oscar; sons, Alan and Gary; daughter, Debbie Ogata-Arakaki; brothers, Masaru and Haruto Miyetaki; sisters, Elaine "Haruko" Takahata and Betty "Setsuko" Ketzmann; four grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

STANLEY PANTELL, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2005. Born in New York. Survived by children, Sue, Dave, Steve, Peter, Donna, Patrick, Fay, Erin, Nemo and Kelly; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Rhoda Gordon. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALFREDO RAGASA REBUDAL, 91, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 6, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Laborer at Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Survived by sons, Angelo and Lou; daughters, Susana Vila and Nelly Rebudal; brother, Ernesto; sister, Lilia; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Church; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ALICE HARUMI SASAKI, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired loan officer with Honolulu Mortgage. Survived by brothers, William and Fred; nephews; nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

FLORA RODRIGUES TAVARES, 86, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 7, 2005. Born in Honoka'a Hawai'i. Survived by son, Edmond; daughters, Barbara Young and Gwendolyn Irvine; sister, Adeline Franco; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, Maui; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MAX TEMPLEMAN, 81, of Pearl City, died Jan. 4, 2005. Born in Bronx, New York City. Founder of Assets School and Kiwanis Club of Pearl Harbor; published author; and retired U.S. Army Hawaii director of education. Survived by companion, Fusako Miyamoto; daughters, Robyn Templeton and Gail Yamasaki; sister, Helen Abrams; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Cemetery service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

VENANCIO "BENING" MIGUEL TOPINIO, 72, of Mililani, died Dec. 25, 2004. Born in Pauka'a, Hilo, Hawai'i. Royal Construction Co. retiree; member of Laoagenio of Hawaii. Survived by wife, Teresa; sons, Robinson Taylan, Vergelio "Leo," Ben and Bregido "Bert"; six grandchildren; brothers, Fernando and Ernesto; sisters, Gemena Pascua, Nenita Miguel, Ely Puriran, Warlita Topinio and Elo Castro. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

ALBERT K. WAIALEALE, 64, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Commercial truck driver. Survived by son, Albert Jr.; daughter, Chrisal Johns; brother, Thomas; sisters, Winifred Gilley, Betty Larkins and Ruth Lutrell; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon. Inurnment at a later date at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

THOMAS E. WEAVER, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 29, 2004. Born in Tuolumne, Calif. Retired from Reyn's Clothing Store. Survived by nieces, Mary Ann Whitt and Kim Questo; nephew, Knute Rogers. Service 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.