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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 17, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

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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.

EMERALD DAWN ABING, 17, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died July 9, 2005. Born in Klamath, Ore. A high school student in Colorado. Survived by parents, Dexter and Gail; brothers, Solomon, Filemon, Jonathan and Benjamin; sisters, Heather, Crystal, Pearl, Blossom and Angel; grandmother, Benita. Service to be held in Colorado Springs. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

HELEN A. ABREU, 77, of Makawao, Maui, died July 15, 2005. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Survived by husband, Henry; son, Michael; daughter, Charlotte Boteilho; brother, Clarence Fernandez; two grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

HELEN MARGARET AKINA, 66, of Kihei, Maui, died July 14, 2005. Born in Montreal, Canada. A homemaker. Survived by son, Kimo; daughters, Puanani Etcheverry and Noelani Akina-Potter; stepsons, John III and Keala Akina; brother, George Thibaudeau; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private family service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MICHAEL KEOKI BROWN, 48, of Honolulu, died July 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. An employee of Hawaiian Dredging. Survived by daughter, Sasha; sons, Michael Jr., Matthew and Isaiah; brothers, Freddie and William; sisters, Juanita Ornellas and Gloria Brown; three grandchildren. Visitation over the ashes from 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, Wai'anae; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

MAE MIEKO CLAY, 54, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died July 13, 2005. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A sales clerk at Macy's and the former Liberty House. Survived by mother, Mildred; brothers, Harold, Stanley and Benjamin; sisters, Beatrice Gee and Elaine Iwanaga; niece and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

MILDRED K. GALIMBA, 69, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died July 8, 2005. Born in Pahala. A homemaker and member of Pahala Hongwanji Mission. Survived by husband, Albert; son, Kelly; daughter, Debra Borges; mother, Masako Sasaki; brother, Richard Fujioka; a grandchild; aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JAMES "MIKEY" MICHAEL GANAB, 41, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died July 11, 2005. Born in Wahiawa. A musician, dancer and custodian. Survived by son, Jazz; daughter, Brianna; fiancée, Linda Hao; mother, Christina; brothers, David Villafania and Bernard; sisters, Janice Halmas and Bessie Ramos. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Solid Rock Ministries Church, Kaloko Light Industrial Park, Kailua, Kona; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Mauna Ziona Cemetery; fellowship and lunch to be held on church grounds. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

JUDITH ANN GARCIA, 55, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died July 8, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A manager for various laundry service companies. Survived by son, Delbert Valadez; brothers, Richard Mayo, Leslie Johnson, and Bruce and Roscoe Fernandez; sisters, Carol Garcia and Virginia Dunnam; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service over the ashes. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HAROLD LEROY GIBSON, 76, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2005. Born in Palco, Kan. Retired from The Hono-lulu Advertiser. Survived by sons, Darrel, Robert and Darrel; daughters, Marlene and Duffy; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. No service was announced. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALBERT GOULD, 81, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2005. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. A retired Family Court judge and attorney with Levinson, Cobb and Gould, and Gould and McKenzie; director and on the ethics committee of the Hawaii Bar Association; member of the American College of Trial Lawyers; past president of the 'Aina Haina Community Association, the Honolulu Quarterback Club and the Waikiki Lions Club. Survived by wife, Beatrice; son, Robert; daughter, Nancy Phillips; a grandson; sisters, Eve Bernstein and Shelia Rohrer. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Donations to the American Heart Association, Hawai'i Chapter. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

SHEILA ULULANI KEPANI HELSHAM, 42, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 3, 2005. Survived by husband, Peter; daughter, Chelsey; sister, Loke Kepani. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Lei only. Casual attire.

WESLEY "Lonewolf 1100" ANTHONY HIMALAYA SR., 47, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died June 15, 2005. Born in Hilo. A security guard with Hawaii Protective Association, Freeman Guards, Rainbow Security and Airport Security; a cook at Paniolo Pizza, Sam Choy's at Kona Bowl, Clyde's Okazuya and The Bus Stop. Survived by wife, Lisa; sons, Wesley Himalaya Jr. and Ashley Francisco; hanai daughter, Shyana Vance; a granddaughter; brothers, Dennis and Fred; sister, Sandra Leleiwi; stepbrothers, Fred L., Fred D. Sr. and Randy Liberato; stepsisters, Althea Agustin and Roma Peter. Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lanakila Congregational Church, Kainaliu. Monetary gifts welcome. Casual attire. For information call Sandra Leleiwi: 929-7267. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

DANIEL "TAZ MAN" "DAN" "BABY DONALD" KAEO HOOKANO JR., 67, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps; an employee of the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Donald; daughter, Frances Maus; brother, James Pahia; hanai brothers, Larry, Walter, Joseph, Edward, Arthur and William Akana; sister, Frances Ching; hanai sisters, Audrey Caravallo, Edene Keohohina and Eleanor Akana; eight grandchildren. Visitation from 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

KURT MAX HUEFTLE, 87, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2005. Born in Eustis, Neb. A retired construction engineer. Survived by wife, Virginia; son, Kris; daughter, Margaret Cagle; brother, M. Keene; three grandchildren. Service 9 a.m. Wednesday at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

KAMAKANIAWAPUHI CHABLIS RAYNE HUNTER, infant daughter of Leiawapuhi Hunter, died July 13, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by sister, Kamalani; grandparents, Denise Hunter and Lui Tuua; great-grandmother, Lillian Correa; great-great-grandmother, Angeline Gora. Service 7 p.m. Saturday at Community of Christ, Waipahu Congregation. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RICHARD SEISUKE ISHIKAWA, 87, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died July 6, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A produce wholesaler and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Janet; son, Terrence; brother, Stanley; sister, Doris Inamine. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

HELEN JEAN PADUA CAMERO KEYES, 73, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, formerly of 'Aiea, died May 9, 2005. A Waipahu High School graduate. Survived by sons, Philip and Michael Camero, and David Keyes; daughter, Leilani Keyes Rose; sister, Anita Montrone; brother, Mac Padua; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Inurnment service 9:30 a.m. next Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Bowling Funeral Home, Arvada, Colo.

RICHARD DEXTER MABREY, 77, of Kailua, died July 8, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A general agent retired from Allstate Insurance Company. Survived by sons, Michael and William; daughters, Terri Mathews and Patricia Hedrix; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

JAY VEA MADAMBA, 28, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 29, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A network engineer for Computant Inc. Survived by father, Jose; mother, Jesusa; daughter, Megan; son, Jayden; brothers, Jonathan and James. 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's Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GENEROSO C. MONTE SR., 72, of Kalihi, died June 23, 2005. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Hermelita; children, Erlito and Samuel Monte, Evelyn Camacho, Genelyn Eslava, Leilani Monte, Wave Monte, Ross Mel Monte and Generoso Monte Jr.; 21 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Absalom and Benny; sister, Nelly. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.

DORIS EDNA MOSES, 87, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2005. Survived by husband, Charles; son, Jeffrey; daughters, Judy Woods and Joan Ogata; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to Hawai'i State Junior Golf Association, Central Union Church or a favorite charity. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KAORU NAKAOKA, 96, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2005. Born in Kunia. A self-employed importer. Survived by wife, Miyo; daughter, Ann Yamane; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

WILLIAM CHARLES NEUMANN, 52, of Kapoho, Hawai'i, died July 14, 2005. Born in La Jolla, Calif. A landscaper. Survived by brothers, Daniel, Jay, Gregory and Jeffrey; sisters, Anne Neumann and Jacqueline Parecki; nieces and nephews; cousins. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

FAIUPU TUI OLOMUA, 62, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2005. Born in Faga'alu, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Fetolofai; daughters, Lusi and Tiana Tui, Flora Olomua and Corina O'Rourke; sons, Tui Tui Jr., Siaki Tui, Ricky, Siamani, Potumoe and Taua "T.J."; sisters, Emeleta Balbas, Lucy Moega and Christina Matua; brothers, Siaki Tui, Atonio Tui, Tui Tui Jr. and TelesoTui. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

VIRGINIA PACHECO, 94, of Makawao, Maui, died July 13, 2005. Born in Kokoma, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Virginia Coelho Scheeline and Gladys Coelho Baisa; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 10 a.m.

MABEL TOM PANG, 81, of Klamath Falls, Ore., formerly of Honolulu, died July 9, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired accountant. Survived by husband, Dr. Clarence Y.C. Pang; daughters, Andrea "Lani" Pang and Mindy Tutor; grandson, Patrick Tutor; brother, Hing Yee Tom; sister, Ruby Lum. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

CORAZON CASTILLO REGINALDO, 82, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 8, 2005. Born in the Philippines. A dishwasher retired from Maui Palms Hotel. Survived by wife, Narcisa; sons, Tony, Ben, Fanti and Roy; daughters, Juliet Reginaldo and Editha Tumacder; sisters, Lita Galicinao, Erlinda Vallesteros, Augustina Dadiz and Patro Acosta; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Burial in the Philippines.

VIOLET DUARTE REIS, 88, of 'Aiea, died July 7, 2005. Born in Waialua. A member of the American Legion. Survived by son, Ralph; daughter, Sharyon Cobe; brothers, Joseph and Frank Duarte; sister, Helen Knizek; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

KIYOKO SAITO, 88, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2005. Born in Waialua. Survived by sons, Edwin and James; daughters, Jean Teeple and Susan Gines; five grandchildren; brothers, Thomas and Francis Kazama; sister, Betsy Park. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JANE RAMOS SANTIAGO, 86, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2005. Born in Hamakua Poko, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Elaine Auala; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; interment of ashes noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ALBERT "AL" MAX SCHWARTZ, 62, of Kailua, died July 11, 2005. Born in New York City. A college professor, therapist and systems specialist. Survived by wife, Janis; daughters, Tanya Schwartz, Rebecca Van der Lugt, Adrienne, Liana and Nika Schwartz and Sarah Hillis; grandchildren, Samuel and Sarah Van der Lugt and Skyler and Ashton Romero; brothers, Murray and Jerry. Private scattering of ashes to be held. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

HARMONY CLAUDETTE SWEET, 84, of San Francisco, died June 6, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Married to a San Francisco physician, and a songwriter, poet, pianist and hula dancer. Survived by daughters, Kimberley Sweet and Loryn Sweet-Winer; two granddaughters; stepmother, Marge Cowart; stepbrother, Gregory Cowart. Donations to The Friends of the Marin City Library, Children's Room, c/o Eva Patterson, 164e Donahue St., Marin City, CA 94965.

DIANA MARIE YOSHIKAWA TAYLOR, 61, of The Villages, Fla., died July 13, 2005. Formerly of Kane'ohe. Survived by husband, Harry; brothers, Paul Yoshikawa, Douglas Freitas and Michael Yutaka; sisters, Jeanette Kauluwehi, Sharon Lennon, Laurie Wilson and Stephanie Harris. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's of Kailua; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

LASELA TUPEA, 68, of Wahiawa, died July 15, 2005. Born in Lona Fagaloa, Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Susi Lafaele, Sosefina Vanpatter, Sina Tupea, Ivona Mills and Britta Souza; sons, Maselino, Lui, Iusitino and Joe Williams; sisters, Epifania Laumea, Alofa Leofa, Matagi Feaunati, Mulioaiga Maea, Sofia Collins and Lita Hewitt; brothers, Vaivaimalemalo and Iese; 28 grandchildren. Service in Lona Fagaloa, Samoa. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HELEN FLORENCE WEBER, 79, of Kailua, died July 12, 2005. Born in Sprecklesville, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by brother, George Almeida; sisters, Eva Kipi, Grace Ribao, Allie Rego, Violet Kondas and Jane Grant; nieces and nephews. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

OI WUN YOUNG, 72, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired federal engineer. Survived by brothers, Robert and Herman "Sai Wun"; sister, Lillian Lum. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Donations to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hawai'i.