Posted on: Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Obituaries

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ALEXANDER ALIKA AKAU, 63, of Wai'anae, died April 27, 2005. Born in Kawaihae, Hawai'i. Retired U.S. Army sergeant. Survived by wife, Judy; sons, Gary, Danny, Ernest and Jensen; hanai son, Harris Hopfe; daughters, Coni Kalikane, Wendy and Precious; hanai daughters, Leina Carvalho and Starlight Wilkerson; sisters, Rosie Gambill, Aggie Schukert, Pinky Ganancial and Haunani Boucher; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

CECILE JEAN "SMUDGE" ANKRUM, 85, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died April 23, 2005. Born in Lindsay, Calif. Retired aerospace firm executive secretary. Survived by daughter, Janice "Jan" Naiditch; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Imiola Congregational Church, Waimea, Hawai'i; celebration of life 10 a.m. Burial of urn May 23 in Lindsay. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

ANACLETA DULAY BELARMINO, 68, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died May 6, 2005. Born in Malasiqui, Pangasinan, Philippines. A homemaker. A cook with Tip Top Cafe. Survived by sons, David and Tony; daughters, Angie Valmoja, Noreen Oyamot, Lita Amaki and Nancy Shimabukuro; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, a sister. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MYRA NAOMI "KOLANI" KEKO'OLANI CHARTRAND, 70, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 7, 2005. Born in Kalopa, Hawai'i. A kumu hula for Ka Hale Hula 'O Keko'olani. A retired state adult corrections officer. Survived by sons, Nawai and Uwao; daughters, Puakahi, Hina and Kahealani; brothers, Charles and Henry Keko'olani; sister, Katherine Dambley; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Mormon Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ANGEL TAGALICUD FORONDA, 70, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 9, 2005. Born in the Philippines. A retired maintenance worker. Survived by wife, Remy; son, Teddy; daughters, Lorna Agpaoa and Evelyn Cagaoan; four grandchildren; brothers, Felix and Federico; sisters, Flora Pagaduan, Cion Foronda and Dorothea De Jesus. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

NICASIO MAGAOAY GUMTANG, 84, of Waipahu, died April 15, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by son, Federico; daughters, Roselina Bisquera and Corazon Madariaga; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Benjamin and Gabriel Madolora; sisters, Margarita Madariaga, Gorgonia Madolora and Calorina Baxa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

SUEKO HATAYAMA, 64, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died April 29, 2005. Born in Kula, Maui. Cafeteria baker at Mountain View Elementary School. Survived by sons, Randal and Daniel; daughter, Valerie; brothers, Takemasu, Nobu and Shigeru Futema; sister, Betty Nakasone. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

KENNETH TAMIO HIRANO, 73, of La Palma, Calif., formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 26, 2005. Born in Hilo. California software/hardware industry employee, specializing in automated data systems and software engineering, eventually with defense and high-security projects, including with Lockheed Missiles and Space Division, and TRW, Los Angeles. Survived by wife, Sally; son, Kelly; brother, Tommy; sisters, Alice Hirano and Margaret Miyasaki. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; memorial service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No koden (monetary offerings).

DOROTHY L. HOLDEN, 81, of Honolulu, died April 21, 2005. Born in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Survived by brothers, Curtis, Donald and John Trent; sisters, Pauline Ottaway, Roxie Swinger and Norma Jean Raymond; sons, Michael, Timothy and Thomas; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held; body donated to University of Hawai'i School of Medicine. Donations to American Cancer Society.

PUANANI HOLOKAI, 62, of Ha'iku, Maui, died May 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A flower and taro farmer. Survived by companion, James "Jim" Mullenix; son, James "Kimo" Thomas Jr.; daughters, Donna Marie and Kimberly Thomas; brothers, Henry "Sonny," Frank, Blas? and Anthony Kaauamo; sisters, Awapuhi Carmichael, Kiele Frame, Puaala Kekiwi, Pualani Kimokeo, Opu'ulai "Pumpkin" Kuluhiwa, Healani McDade and Ehukai Sako; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church; Mass noon; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

MARY K. KAHIAMOE, 58, of Wailuku, Maui, died May 8, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. A nursing home nurse's aide. Survived by husband, Matthew Sr.; sons, Matthew Jr., Fabian, Mark and Henry; sisters, Henrietta Kama, Frances Puu, Irene Ferry, Annie Lau, Miriam Dela Cruz and Mary Poai Cenzia; brothers, Chris Kekipi, and George and Moses Aola; eight grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

CHARLES "HUBCAP CHARLIE" JULIAN LOBENBERG, 85, of Honolulu, died May 6, 2005. Born in New York. Survived by wife, Suzanne; daughters, Monica Chorow and Lilly Falamar; sons, Robert and Michael Lobenberg and Peter Chorow; brother, Jack; four grandchildren; a great-grandson. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MONA KANANIOKALANI MATHIAS, 84, of Mililani Town, died April 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Milton and John Jr.; daughters, Georgette Mathias and Tamra McGough; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Enoka and Moses Kealoha. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 12:30 p.m.; cemetery service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

ALVIN RAY McPHATTER, 51, of Waipahu, died May 5, 2005. Born in Sanford, N.C. Retired U.S. Navy lieutenant; and U.S. Air Force contract specialist. Survived by companion, Annie Dela Pena; mother, Emmaline; brother, William; stepchildren, Eugene and Jason Villa Gomez and Jessica Peredo; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hickam Air Force Base main chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ELVA LEHUA MOORE, 58, of Honolulu, died May 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired church administrator with Epiphany Episcopal Church. Survived by son, David Coffin; stepson, James; stepdaughter, Shiela Stukas; brother, Ronald Peterson; sister, Marlene Peterson; two grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Epiphany Episcopal Church; service noon. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

OFELIA DAGUIO MORTON, 67, of Mililani, died April 12, 2005. Born in Wahiawa. Member of Hula Halau O' Hokulani. Survived by husband, Charles Sr.; children, Michael Ramos, Perla Dias, Paul Ramos, Charles Jr., Blaine, Julie and Chad Morton, and Mirian "Mimi" Scharsch; brothers, Ramon, Anastacio, Miguel and Nonato Daguio; sister, Darlyn DeMello; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church; service 10 a.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Wahiawa Assembly of God Church; service 10 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

JEAN SUMIE NAKAHARA, 80, of Wahiawa, died April 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Member of Wahiawa Soto Mission. Survived by sons, Rodney, Wesley, Clarence and Keith; brother, George Okazaki; sisters, Betty Fujiwara, Ellen Hayashi, Ethel Basuel and Harriet Yamaguchi; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

SHOSAKU "SHOBE" NAKAMOTO, 89, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 17, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired chief accountant of County of Maui auditor's office. Survived by wife, Masae "Betty"; son, Francis; daughter, Shirley Hayashi; brother, Kenneth; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements of Nakamura Mortuary.

SAYOKO OKAMURA, 93, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2005. Born in Wai'anae. Retired Wholesale Candy Distribution owner. Survived by brothers, Sakae, Jitsumu, Makio and Harry Tamura; sisters, Shinobu Kawano and Kimiko Tamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

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 "Stella" Collins; 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.

ADELINE PERRY SALVA, 73, of Wai'anae, died May 1, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A retired waitress for Popo's Restaurant. Survived by son, Franklin Francis; daughter, Norma Smith, Jodell Okada and Donna Manalo; stepsons, Ignacio Jr., Kevin, Franklin and Kyle; stepdaughter, Nadine; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at His Highest Praise, Westside; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

COURTNEY M. "ELI" SILVA JR., 50, of Kailua, died April 30, 2005. Born in Kailua. Survived by son, Jason; sister, Chu Lum and Nolli Riordan; brothers, Leonard and Cory; one granddaughter. Services noon May 31 at Kailua Beach Park, fronting Buzz's Steakhouse. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WALTER SIMAO SR., 85, of Honolulu, died April 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired license examiner and heavy-equipment mechanic for the U.S. Coast Guard at Sand Island. Survived by wife, Ellen; son, Walter Jr.; daughter, Glenda Faye. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church; Mass 1:15 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

GERONIMO "COSME" SERNA SOMERA, 88, of Waipahu, died April 26, 2005. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Dole Plantation in Lana'i City, Lana'i. Survived by sons, Albert and Benjamin; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Felicitas. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MARY LOPES SOUZA, 79, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died May 4, 2005. Born in Port Allen, Kaua'i. A homemaker; former Kaua'i Pineapple Co. cannery trimmer. Survived by daughters, Vivian Jones and Ann Simeona; son, Brother Patrick; sisters, Helen, Margaret Bryant and Patricia Jamieson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church; service 10 a.m.; burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

ROBERT NOBUHIKO TANGO, 73, of Wahiawa, died April. 22, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired federal government agricultural inspector in New York and Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Chiyoko; sisters, Doris Kauihou and Miriam Cooney; nieces; a nephew. Inurnment service 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

FRANCINE LEIALOHA FARLEY CHOCK UALE, 52, died May 6, 2005. Bank of Hawaii mail clerk and teller; and employee of Hawai'i Pacific University executive dining room, Fuji's Deli (Kane'ohe), Ko'olau Ranch restaurant, and Hawaiian Memorial Park. Survived by husband, William Sr.; son, Albert Chock III; daughter, Kuilani Donato; two grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Denis, Marla Pedro, Andrea Farley, Ilona Gould and Robyn Kariechkowsky. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; memorial service noon; inurnment 1:30 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

HANS ULRICH WILLI, 75, of Princeville, Kaua'i, died May 7, 2005. Born in Zurich, Switzerland. Retired "Swiss" banker, and head of an Africa firm. Survived by wife, Lynn Moffitt; children, Caroline, Carl, Henry, Francesca, Natasha, Kimberly Wright and Jennifer Moffitt; brother, Jorg; five grandchildren. Commemorative beach walk 5:30 p.m. tomorrow from Hanalei Pavilion; reception to follow at "Spindrift," 3572 Keoniana, Princeville. Casual or aloha attire. No flowers; donations to Disability Challengers, StrokePark, Guiford GU11TU England (www.disability-challengers.org). Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

SYLVIA WONG, 76, of Chandler Ariz., died May 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Wilfred; daughters, Suzette Chun and Joanette; sons, Glenfred and Garrick; nine grandchildren; brothers, Albert and Kin Mun. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Tempe Mortuary, Tempe, Ariz.

THOMAS KAORU YAMASHITA, 85, of Kaiwiki, Hawai'i, died May 4, 2005. Born in Kaiwiki. A retired longshoreman for Hilo Transportation & Terminal Co. An independent sugar-cane grower. Survived by wife, Midori; sons, Baron and Randy; daughter, Jocelyn Casa and Rudy Oshiro; brothers, Hitoshi and Satoru; sisters, Toshiko Uekawa and Tomoe Tokashi; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.