Posted on: Thursday, March 24, 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.

LOLITA DACQUEL ACOSTA, 52, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 9, 2005. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A former employee of Iolani Sportswear. Survived by brothers, Carlito and Ernesto Acosta; sister, Lourdes Ke-a. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Mass noon at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral; burial 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park.

HERBERT KWAI HUNG CHUN, 78, of Pearl City, died March 9, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from the state regulatory agency as an executive secretary. Survived by wife, Betty; sons, Herbert, Steven and Anthony; daughters, Linda Kastenholz, Sharon Chun, Karen Hironaka, Veronica Cambra and Theresa Alejado; brother, Albert Lum; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation after 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

THUYEN NGOC DIEP, 97, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2005. Born in Canton, China. Survived by daughters, Duc Hing Lu, De Diep and Didi Lu; three grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; Buddhist service; cremation to follow.

AUDREY LORRAINE FELIX, 86, of Kane'ohe, died March 20, 2005. Born in Tama, Iowa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Michael, Charles, Christopher and David; daughter, Stephanie Gassoway; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 1 p.m. Monday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; service 1:30 p.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MELVIN E. FOSTER, 74, of Kane'ohe, died March 16, 2005. Born in Pueblo, Colo. A retired U.S. Air Force pilot; real estate broker. Survived by wife, Regina; daughter, Camie Klum; son, Joseph Clark, M.D.; two granddaughters. Private service. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MILDRED FUMIKO FUJIMOTO, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 19, 2005. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired maid for Coral Seas Hotel on O'ahu. Survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Sandra Kawagoe, Vivian "Lucky" Kaupo and Linda Hutson; brothers, Stanley and Mitsuaki Saiki; sisters, Susan Doi and Rise Saiki; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ALEJANDRO GACUSANA GALUTAN, 79, of Waipahu, died March 22, 2005. Survived by wife, Lydia; sons, Danny, Greg and Sonny Galutan, and Freddie Villon; daughters, Elvira Dela Cruz, Leticia Malab, Josephine Oasan, Editha Tamayo and Lina Galutan; brothers, Romeo, Rodolfo and Illong; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Full Gospel Temple; service 7 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MAUDE HI'ILEI GARGUILO, 61, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A Department of Education employee; owner Steve's Flower Leis; vice president and executive secretary of Bio Tech Foods. Survived by daughters, Leyette Rodrigues and Stephanie Handley; son, Stephen Jr.; brothers, George Nelson and Howard "Rocky," Alvin, Rhone and Ryan Akee; sisters, Lehua Kamealoha and Marly Kaahaaina; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

MACARIA VALDEZ GISMUNDO, 94, of Wahiawa, died March 7, 2005. Born in Capriaan, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Member of Maranatha Christian Church and Academy. Survived by sons, Macario Justo, Reginald "Reggie" Carillo, Domi Carillo and Roger; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

VIRGIL JHAI JHOO, 61, of Honolulu, died March 17, 2005. Born in Ho-nolulu. A print shop printer for the Hawai'i state Legislature. Survived by sisters, Ann Kim and Florida Jhoo; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BRANSON ANGEL KEALIIMAIKE-ALAULA KAHAHAWAI-KEKONA, infant son of Latasha Kekona and Branden Kahahawai, of Maui, died March 8, 2005. Also survived by sisters, Jessasha and Lakaiya-Braessia; grandparents, Kalani Kekona and Richelle Garcia, Shirley Kekona and Owen Ching and Sharon Ubongen; great-grandparents, Lucille and Orlando Tabon, Leonard Kekona Sr., Arthur Kahahawai and Harriet Kaonohi. Service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MAUDE CHANG KALEIALOHA, 85, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i, Supervisor for the federal government. Survived by son, James Jr.; daughter, Patricia; brothers, Walter and Benjamin Chang; sister, Mary Ann Bautista; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

SUSAN SHIZUE KUNIYOSHI, 87, of Honolulu, died March 21, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Carol & Mary clothing store bookkeeper. Survived by brother, Koichi Kanno; sister, Marie Minato. Private service. No flowers. Donations to charity of choice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

NANCY GLADYS LUKE, 77, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Robert "Wah Kee"; son, Michael; daughters, Gloria Oshiro, Roberta Chong Kee, Paula Alvaro Hoopai and Christine Go; brother, Patrick Teixiera; sister, Florence Guerrero; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii or the American Lung Association of Hawaii.

DOROTHY GLORIA MANGAN, 80, of Kawaihae, Hawai'i, died March 21, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. Retired state social worker. Survived by brother, Thomas Tamura; sisters, Bess Littleton and Louise Eberhart. Private service pending. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

PIERCE MAURICE MYERS JR., 80, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2005. Born in Laurens, S.C. Retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Pierce III, Gary and Douglas; daughters, Susan Miller and Janice Olsen; sister, Pat Dellastatious; seven grandchildren. Service 3 p.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations to non-profit organization, QBs Hawaii, 95 Nakolo Place, Honolulu HI 96819. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

REYNALDO "REGGIE" ROSALES OBREGON, 63, of 'Aiea, died March 16, 2005. Born in New York City. A retired Delta Airlines customer service agent. Survived by wife, Brenda Freitas-Obregon; daughters, Marisa Toro and Robin Obregon; brothers, Edmund, Antonio and Valentin; sisters, Renee Zulueta and Faye Ritter; a grandchild. Visitation from 6 p.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 7 p.m. Committal service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

DR. ROBERT N. OGAWA SR., 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 21, 2005. Born in Hilo. Retired dentist. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Dr. Robert Jr.; daughter, Roann; one granddaughter. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JUNE ELIZABETH LEONHART OLSON, 83, of Kane'ohe, died March 10, 2005. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Supervisor with the transcription department for Kaiser Foundation Hospital, and nurse anesthetist at Newton D. Baker General Hospital. No survivors. Service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations to Hawaii Community Foundation for the June Olson Fund. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

EUGENIA F. PADILLA, 73, of Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines, formerly of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died March 8, 2005. Born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines. Former certified nurse's assistant at Life Care Center of Hilo, and cook at K's Drive Inn. Survived by husband, Domingo Ranan Sr.; stepson, Edwin Ranan; brothers, Virgilio and Dominador Fangon; sisters, Lucia Beltran, Herminigilda Gatmaitan and Lydia Nicolas. No local service. Condolences may be sent to Edwin Ranan, 1205 Puhau St., Hilo HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

DR. MARTIN SHERMAN, 84, of Honolulu, died March 16, 2005. Born in Newark, N.J. University of Hawai'i entomology professor. Survived by daughters, Laurel Englehart and Susan Kitakis; brother, Leonard; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service also 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 680 Iwilei Road, Suit 675, Honolulu HI 96817.

SUSAN NAOMI TANABE, 48, of Honolulu, died March 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Formerly employed with the Hallstrom Group. Survived by husband, Harry Kong; nephew, Christopher Suzuki. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Olivet Baptist Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TOFIGA SESOGA TIMU, 51, of Honolulu, died March 13, 2005. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Faapaia; sons, Henry Timu and Joey Sefo; daughters, Vae and Shirnell Sefo; three grandchildren; mother, Simoana; brothers, Faamoemae and Poulua; sisters, Rosa Paleafei, Faate'i and Aufaga. Visitation 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

HELEN DOROTHY AHRENS WOBERMIN, 87, of Los Osos, Calif., died March 18, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. School nurse at Lincoln, Wilson and Exeter Union High schools; and a volunteer worker helping provide food, school supplies and dental care for underprivileged school children. Survived by daughter, Elberta Kerr; son, Stanley; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. No flowers. Donations to Woods Humane Society, 4679 Broad St., San Luis Obispo CA 93401. Arrangements by Los Osos Valley Mortuary.

JOHN FRANCIS WRIGHT JR., 46, of Kane'ohe, died March 19, 2005. Born in Massachusetts. A retired U.S. Marine Corps gunnery sergeant, and commissary employee. Survived by wife, Rochelle; son, Ikaika; daughter, Rose; brothers, Stephen, Robert, Kenneth and James; sister, Deborah Fallon. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel of Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Kane'ohe Bay; service 9 a.m.; committal service 10 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.