Obituaries

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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.

BERNICE AKIU, 79, of Huelo, Maui, died Feb. 20, 2005. Born in San Francisco, Calif. Survived by daughter, Callie Dennison; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; burial noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

CLARENCE ABRAM AKWAI, 96, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired financial planner. Survived by wife, Wan Sen; son, David; daughters, Petra and Mary; sisters, Helen and Frances Soon; two grandchildren. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MAXIMO "MAXIE" ALBO, 74, of 'Ewa, died Dec. 22, 2004. Retired from Del Monte Pineapple Co.; formerly with the Navy Exchange Barbers Point and Avis Rent a Car in Kahului, Maui. Survived by sister, Eva Maruquin; nieces, Norma Wheaton (caregiver), Blanche Anguay, Gale Fernandez, Rowena Pasion and Maria Acojido; nephews, Ben, Leslie, Marvin and Myrick Maruquin. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, 'Ewa; Mass 10 a.m.; lunch at the church hall to follow. Arrangements by Florida Cremation Society, Ocala, Fla.

MARINA "MARING" CANDO BAUTISTA, 75, of Waipahu, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in San Quintin, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by sons, Wilfredo and Rolando; daughters, Estrelita Pamintuan, Alice Arrozal and Marlene Bautista-Idica; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MARCIAL CORDERO, 70, of Waipahu, died Feb. 16, 2005. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico. Retired custodian at the San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. Survived by sons, Ramon and Jorge; sister, Juanita; four grandchildren. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

STEPHEN LIN FOOK DANG, 58, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Received special commendation from the federal government for being the most efficient card punch operator. Survived by brothers, Peter, Edwin and Timothy; sister, Kathleen Awakuni. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

TEOFILO FELICIANO DOMINGCIL, 88, of Kapolei, died Feb. 23, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. Survived by sons, Florencio; daughters, Juana Antonio, Maxima Mendez, Marina Asuncion and Avelina Ortiz Sr.; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister, Veronica. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 11:45 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

DANIEL "ED" EDSELL FLINN, 64, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2005. Born in Connecticut. President of Tab Products of Hawaii, Inc. Survived by wife, Sally; sons, Shane and Joshua; daughters, Jeri Jacobsen and Erin Flinn; six grandchildren; brother, David. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Sherwood's Beach, Waimanalo, makai of McDonald's. No flowers. Donations may be made to Hospice Hawaii. Casual attire.

ELIZABETH KAM GAMULO, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Member of St. George Church. Survived by sisters, Helen Chai, Hazel Kitamura and Margaret Kam. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ALDEN "CHRIS" GRANT, 53, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in San Francisco, Calif. A chef. Survived by daughter, Sasha; mother, Emmeline. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School. Private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation services of Hawai'i.

GEORGE ZENJI HIGA, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2005. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Karen Garcia and Sharon; sisters, Doris Ishikawa, Betsy Nakada, Nobuko, Lily Hongo and Doris. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

PAUL OSBORN KAHLBAUM, 78, of McMinnville, Ore., died Feb. 21, 2005. Born on Kaua'i. Retired C. Brewer & Co. plantation assistant manager. Survived by wife, Carolene-Makanui; daughters, Linda and Christine; son, Paul Jr. Arrangements by Macy & Sons Funeral Directors, McMinnville.

BETTY KAPUA KANIHO, 75, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Feb. 24, 2005. Born in Ka'u, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by son, Dean; daughters, Theone Roth, Sina Beck and Myra Keanu; brother, John Peiper; sisters, Dorothy Baucum and Edie Bertlemann; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kauaha'ao Congregational Church, Wai'ohinu, Ka'u; service 10 a.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo, Hawai'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LAI PING KONG, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2005. Born in Kwangtung, China. Survived by son, King Lon Fung; daughter, Amy Fung; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist services and cremation to follow.

ROBERT "BOBBY" HENRY KREWSON, 72, of Honolulu, died Feb. 27, 2005. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A beachboy and owner of former Kahala Hilton Hotel beach concession. Survived by companion, Lauren Wong; sons, Dwane and Cameron; daughters, Ana, Kris, Janna Dorsey, Kari Krewson-Evans and Saunie; six grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Reck and Charlotte Paresa. Services 8 a.m. Friday at "The Wall," surfing spot, Waikiki. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DANIEL SUNG WOON LEE, 70, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired construction worker. Survived by companion, Josephine "Fina" Eleserrez; sister, Pearl Campbell. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

RUSSELL HAYDEN MAU JR., 38, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 20, 2005. Born in Wailuku. Rojac Trucking Co. truck driver; employee at Alii Leis Flowers and Greeting Service. Survived by daughter, Kilie; parents, Lydia and Russell Sr.; brothers, Ricky and Rory; sister, Lorianna; grandmother, Elizabeth Alapei. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at The Lord's Team Ministry. Visitation also 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at The Lord's Team Ministry; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow at Hawaiian Homes Community Center (no alcoholic beverages). Cremation to follow; scattering of ashes pending at Kaupo. Casual attire. Condolences to P.O. Box 880462, Pukalani, HI 96788. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ANNIE HO MILLER, 96, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 12, 2005. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. Founder of Ann Pearl Nursing Facility. Survived by son, Clifford Jr; two grandchildren; sisters, Sarah Nunes, Florence Ching, Pearl Canfield and Joyce Fountain; brothers, Kan Sing and Stanley Ho. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

WILLIAM R. (BUD) MOUNT, 80, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Ho-nolulu, died Feb. 20, 2005. Born in Orange, N.J. Computer programmer, and retired Hawai'i state systems analyst; professional jazz pianist. Survived by sister, Gertrude Mekeel. Private celebration of life. Donations to Humane Society of Boca Raton, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Arrangements by All-County Funeral Home, Lake Worth, Fla.

ZENICHI "PAPPY" MURAOKA, 88, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. U.S. Postal Service postmaster at Kaumakani. Survived by wife, Itsue; sons, Zane and Earl; daughters, Dale, Lori and Val Muraoka-Robertson; two grandchildren; brother, Kinichi. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MICHAEL ERIC NELSON, 57, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Feb. 23, 2005. Born in Seattle, Wash. Retired Boeing Co. executive; Eastern Washington University executive focal; Rotary Club of Volcano centennial president; member of Navy League of Hilo, Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and Friends of Kilauea Military Camp. Survived by wife, Cheryl; daughters, Kari Boys and Michele Schneidler; son, Scott Rich; sister, Chris Ardoin; father, Walter; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo. Casual attire. No flowers; donations to the Rotary Club of Volcano.

JOE HIDEO OUCHI, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired co-owner/agent for Aratani Ouchi Insurance Agency. Retired agent for Canada Life Insurance Co. Survived by sons, Dennis, Colin and Bryan; daughter, Alison; grandson; brother, Tadao; sisters, Harue Maki, Fumie Ouchi and Mitsue Chun. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.

RANCE MASON PERRY, 44, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A laborer. Survived by sisters, Susan Mawae and Sheryl "Candy" Walker; nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

GLADYS E. SATO, 80, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Steven, Sven and David; daughter, Candice Ta-nioka; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Janet Ma-tsuura, Jean Ishimura, May Onishi and Edna Yamaguchi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

TED K. SUGITA, 70, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Feb. 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A licensed journeyman electrician retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. Survived by wife, Mildred "Millie"; sons, Brent and Matt; four grandchildren; sister, Tsuruko Watanabe and Mitsuko Uesugi; brother, Robert. Service 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji, Honolulu; reception to follow in Reception Hall. Ashes to be buried at O'ahu Cemetery. Condolences to Millie Sugita, PMB 536, 1120 E. Huffman Road, Suite 23, Anchorage, AK 99515. No flowers. Arrangements by Kehl's Forest Lawn Funeral Home.

CIPRIANO "CIPPI" SUMAOANG TAUYAN, 92, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Masikil, Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Maria; sons, Rogelio and Rodolfo; daughter, Victoria Javier; brother, Santiago Sumaoang; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

HIROKO TOMORI, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Yoshio "Barney"; son, Craig; daughters, Marilyn Thompson, Meryl Farmer and Robin Tomori; sisters, Miyoko Kinoshita and Ellen Koizumi; three grandchildren; great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

CHONG YE WOMELSDORF, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2005, Born in Korea. Survived by mother, Eul Jin Park; sisters, Bok Rae Lee, Sang Sun Lee and Sang Ryea Yi; brother, Hui Joon Lee. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.