Posted on: Monday, May 9, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

JOHN "JOHNNIE" JESUS ALCONERA, 78, of Honolulu, and Volcano, Hawai'i, died May 5, 2005. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired real-estate broker. Survived by wife, Antonie "Toni" Wurster-Alconera; sons, John Jr. and Blaine; daughters, Renee Kusano and Lori Andriessen; brother, Martin "Dong"; five grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery, No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements also by Leeward Funeral Home, Honolulu.

CLARE MARIE (THOMAS) BELL, 45, of Escondido, Calif., died April 30, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. San Diego law firm office manager. Survived by husband, Scott; mother, Jane Tretinyak; father, Paul Thomas; brothers, Paul Thomas Jr. and Gerard Thomas; sisters, Marilee Miller, Cecile Hoffler, Amy Chang, Agnes Chun and Mary Hall. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 10:45 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

The Rev. MARK A. CONSALVI, 87, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2005. Born in Rochester, N.Y. Member of the Congregation of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary; assistant pastor of St. Augustine Church; pastor of St. Ann's Church, St. Elizabeth's Church, Blessed Sacrament Church, and St. Mary's Church, Hana, Maui; chaplain for the Honolulu Fire Department, Knights of Columbus, Serra Club and Filipino Catholic Club; founding member, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Hawai'i. Survived by sister, Doris Desiato; nieces and nephews. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Church; Mass 7 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JOE WILLIAM DRAKE, 84, of Wai'anae, died April 28, 2005. Born in Atlanta. Retired U.S. Navy, Lualualei Ammunition Depot, Nanakuli, license examiner/instructor. Survived by wife, Hoaliku; son, Henry Peters; daughter, Heila Wallace; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

BONIFACE "BONI" GIRBISI, 46, of Kealakehe, Hawai'i, died May 1, 2005. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. King Kamehameha Hotel cook's helper; and a Honolulu Roofing Co. roofer. Survived by brothers, Alfred, William, Apela and Querico Pacatang and Gaudens; sisters, Linda Lindsey, Carolyn Tina and Dionysia Kamaka. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holualoa, Hawai'i; service 9 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i, branch.

ELENA KAUANOEKEANUENUE HOLANI-KEA, 15-month-old daughter of Darlyne Holani and John Kea Jr., of Honolulu, died May 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Denise Holani, and John and Sharlene Kea Sr.; great-grandparents, Charles and Sadie Holani Sr. and Delcie Doctorello. Visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kailua Pentecostal Church; service 9:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

SHIZUE KODANI, 92, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 1, 2005. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired Orchids of Hawai'i flower packer. Survived by daughter, Betty. Visitation 4 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Honolulu arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

YUN HO LAM, 87, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2005. Born in China. Retired from McCully Chop Suey and China House restaurants. Survived by sons, Bark Yu, John and Jimmy; daughters, Kwun Sin Sam and Sandra Fung; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation for Taoist service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

FRANCIS "BUSTER" ANTHONY LEANDRO, 76, of Pearl City, died April 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard federal aircraft mechanic. Survived by wife, Adeline; sons, Keith and Neil; daughters, Frances-Jean Yamashita and Jodi; four grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Drusilla Ho and Hazel Bonney. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

EVA LANI LUM, 80, of Waipahu, died May 1, 2005. Born in Kahauloa, Kona, Hawai'i. A homemaker; and former Gallenkamp Shoes sales clerk. Survived by sons, Alfred, Alan and Thomas; daughters, Linda Lindsey; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

YOSHITO "LEFTY" MURAI, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 4, 2005. Born in Wainaku, Hawai'i. Retired Hilo Coast Processing Co. factory supervisor. Survived by wife, Kiyomi; sons, Ronald, Gordon and Harold; sister, Yasuko Uchimura; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

HARUKO "HELEN" NAKAMURA, 81, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired co-owner of Shin's Produce. Survived by husband, Shinyei; son, Nathan; daughters, Lavinia Makizuru and Judy Ogata; four grandchildren; sisters, Misao Solomon, Matsue Gushiken, Kikue Unten and Setsuko Machida. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LOURDES ABELLA PERALTA, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 13, 2005. Born in Baracbac Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A seamstress. Survived by husband, Dominador; son, Benjamin; daughter, Estella; brothers, Tony, Tirso and Benjamin Abella; sister, Maxima Impelido; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

KAZUE PRICHETT, 75, of Mililani, died May 2, 2005. Born in Japan. Retired from Duty Free Shoppers. Survived by sons, Wendell and Emanuel; daughter, Rio Martell; three grandchildren; sister, Keiko Yamakawa. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. May 17 at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl.

SHARLAMAE KEHAULANI PU'U, 53, of Wai'anae, died April 29, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A Hawaiian crafter. Survived by husband, George; sons, Keoki and Ikaika; daughter, Kehaulani Pu'u-Napuelua; father, Alvin "Blackie" Namuo; mother, Winona Enos-Namuo; brothers, Alvin and Maui Namuo; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

The Rev. RAPHAEL H. SMULDERS, 98, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2005. Born in Loon Op Zand, Holland. Retired longtime Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary priest, serving Kaua'i, Lana'i, California and at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, Maui. Survived by sister, Marie Bernaerts-Smulders; brother, Cornelils. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass 7 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RICHARD EIKICHI TAIRA, 78, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Sumi; daughter, Amy Danielson; two grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Taira and Betty Chang. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

EARLE JENEI TAKUSHI JR., 52, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Matson Navigation Co., facilities and maintenance, storeroom clerk. Survived by wife, Verna; son, David; daughter, Melissa; mother, Betsy; brothers, Thomas, Raymond and Robert; sister, June Koba. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.

KAREN TERU TESHIMA, 81, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal comptroller. Survived by son, Ken; daughter, Roberta Chinn; six grandchildren; brother, Edwin Watanabe. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kaumakapili Church; service 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ROLANDO ACOSTA TUASON, 59, of Wailuku, Maui, died April 25, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Nora. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui; reception to follow. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.