Posted on: Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

MAGARITA RIBUCAN CABALO, 66, of Kahului, Maui, died May 14, 2005. Born in Hamakua Poko, Maui. Outrigger Hotel cook. Survived by son, Jaime; brothers, Florencio "Foxy," James and George Ribucan; sisters, Juanita Vierra, Lourdes Cordeiro, Ponciana Dizon, Marsha Tavai, Mary Cochran, Bernadette Adair and Toni Pagay; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Reception to follow.

WILLIAM KIBOK CHO, 74, of Pearl City, died May 16, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Nancy's Kitchen, Waipi'o Gentry. Survived by wife, Jeanny; son, George; daughters, Nancy Cruz, Cynthia Cho and Barbara Parra; sisters, Nancy Cruz, Thelma Norrie and Mabel Sanga; eight grandchildren; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 8:45 a.m. today at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; service 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

NANCY TOMOE COLOMA, 79, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 13, 2005. Born in Hilo. Retired Hilo Hospital licensed practical nurse. Survived by son, Jerry; brother, Yoshihiro Daimaru; sisters, Lillian Nishiura, Clara Yanabu and Jane Sakanoi; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary,Hilo; service 5:30 p.m. Mass also 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

VIOLET "VI" ARRAYAN DAYACAMOS, 74, of Mililani, died May 4, 2005. Born in Kunia Camp. Retired from Schofield Commissary and a school bus driver. Survived by husband, Dan "Dang"; sons, Michael and Marvin; daughter, Regina Yadao and Roxanne Pollick; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Glory Arial. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual/aloha attire.

LEAGA LEI FIGUEROA, 50, of Wahiawa, died May 12, 2005. Born in Nu'uuli, American Samoa. K C Barber Shop, Wahiawa, employee. Survived by husband, Johnny; son, Junior Leaupepe; daughters, Pou Faagogo and Selepa Alatasi; brothers, Valoia Laolagi, Maefeu Laolagi Sr. and Faitaua, Saumalu and Taleni Mataafa; sisters, Lalelei Tialavea, Laavasa Eliu and Sulu Fidow; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.

WILLIAM S. FREITAS SR., 83, of Wai'anae, died May 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired janitorial supervisor. Survived by son, William Jr.; six grandchildren. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita Church. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JOSE VALDEZ GALUT, 92, of Wai'anae, died May 3, 2005. Born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Corazon "Cora"; daughter, Marites; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; program 10 a.m.; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

KIRK CROWELL HODGES, 50, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2005. Born in San Luis Obispo, Calif. A pipefitter. Survived by companion, Vali; daughter, Shea; brother, Jack; sisters, Patsy Shell and Leslie Akeo. Celebration of life 3 p.m. Saturday at Ala Moana Bowls surfing site, by the milo tree. Scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CAROLYN HINAYO INOUCHI, 66, of South San Francisco, Calif., died May 20, 2005. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired McKeany Flavel Co. Inc. bookkeeper. Survived by husband, Edward; sons, Leslie and Lance; brother, Donald Sano; sisters, Shirley Remegio, Harriet Yokota and Jean Nakamura. Private service held. No koden (monetary donations). No flowers. Arrangements by Chapel by the Sea, Pacifica, Calif.

HATSUKO T. KIMURA, 97, of Honolulu, died March 20, 2005. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by sons, James and Robert; daughters, Nancy Oshiro, Elsie Kamezawa and Florence Yoshikawa; brothers, Waichi, George and Harry Takaki; sister, Shizuko Shinmura; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ASAICHI KITA, 89, of Hawi, Hawai'i, died May 16, 2005. Born in Niuli'i, Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Sure Save, Kamuela, produce manager; owner of the former Kita Store, Kohala. Survived by wife, Kanae; son, Ken; daughter, Clorinda Herron; sisters, Tokino Sugimoto, Michino Umamoto and Kisayo Yoshida; three grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawi Jodo Mission; service 2 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

EMILY PUA KUA, 56, of Wai'anae, died May 11, 2005. Born in 'Ewa. An Oahu Transit Services (TheBus) employee. Survived by brother, Palmer Sr.; sisters, Mabel Maria and Katherine Vai. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission Church, 89-142 Haleakala Ave.; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o.

XAVIER DE JESUS MARTIN, 69, of Waialua, died May 16, 2005. Born in Manhattan, N.Y. Delta Air Lines ticket agent; and Waialua Community Association office manager. Survived by wife, Thea Love; son, Kevin; daughter, Malia; brother, Alberto; sister, Virginia Martin and Maria Jarvis. Celebration of life 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Waialua Community Association. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MANNING HIROSHI MORITA, 55, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Service Motors vice president/general sales manager. Survived by mother, Hisako; brothers, Clyde and Dr. Lloyd. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

ANTHONY "TONY" NERY, SR., 50, of Hawi, Kohala, Hawai'i, died May 16, 2005. Born in Wahiawa, O'ahu. Four Seasons Hualalai Resort golf course irrigation specialist, and member of Sunset Motocross Team, O'ahu. Survived by fiance, Brenda Cazimero; sons, Anthony Jr., Shannon and Charles; daughters, Ronalyn, Tracie and Georgette Cazimero; mother, Abigail; brothers, Rudy and John; sisters, Luwana Daoust and Patti Ludlow; nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kohala Assembly of God Church, Hawi; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

MASAKO OSHIRO, 92, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2005. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Queen's Medical Center housekeeper. Survived by son, Robert; daughters, Jo Ann and Susan; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Esther Tayama. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

ADOLFO PASCUBILLO SR., 65, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died May 14, 2005. Born in Woodvalley, Kapapala, Hawai'i. Retired Ka'u Agribusiness Co. utility supervisor. Survived by wife, Vivian; sons, Teodulfo III, Ryan Sr. and Adolfo Jr.; daughters, Rhonda and Bridget Pascubillo, and Tanya Toyomura; brothers, Roy and Dennis; sisters, Alicia Nishimiya, Angeline Agustin and Doris Hermogila; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Assembly of God Church, Pahala; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church; service noon; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MARGARET KAHANU PETRIE, 82, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Hawaiian Airlines stewardess; travel agent; Tradewinds Tours manager, and docent at 'Iolani Palace. Survived by son, Wesley Jr.; daughters, Karen Petrie and Mary Carvalho; brothers, John "Sonny" Waiwaiole Jr., and Lionel and Bernell Waiwaiole; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, North Judd Street. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. June 3 at O'ahu Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

SABINO S. RIVERA, 72, of Wai'anae, died May 13, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired dairyman. Survived by son, Sabino Jr.; daughters, Sabrina Ferreira, Janet Cabansag, Anna McNeill and Alma Jones; brothers, Jose and Clarence; sisters, Mary, Rose, Phyllis and Helen; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Poka'i Bay Beach Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

YASUKO SHIGEMATSU, 89, of 'Ele'Ele, Kaua'i, died May 19, 2005. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. Prince Kuhio Hotel chambermaid. Survived by son, James; daughter, Betty Smith; four grandchildren; brother, Noboru Miyakado. Service 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Lihu'e Missionary Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

LESLIE SITAKE, 44, of Lahaina, Maui, died May 19, 2005. Survived by husband, Tevita; children, Tangikiama Finau and 'Uheina Malu; brother, Kusitafu Sulunga; two grandchildren. Service 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lahaina, Maui, Ward. Services also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

ROBERT L. "BOB" STEELE, 67, of Havensville, Kan., formerly of Hawai'i, died May 23, 2005. Born in Denver. Longtime Punahou School mathematics teacher, and musician. Survived by wife, Cynthia; sons, Peter and Andrew; daughters, Adelyn Soellner and Laura Bottom; brother, R. Dwayne; sister, Mary Simmons; three grandchildren. Onaga, Kan., services Friday; burial in America City, Cemetery. Donations to St. Vincent de Paul Church Organ Fund, 218 Leonard St., Onaga, KS 66521. Condolences to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com.

GRACE HISAE TANAKA, 86, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Alfred Shaheen Fashions seamstress. Survived by sons, Hiram, Francis and Stanley; daughter, Sharlene; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Shinayo Kakehi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

WARREN MYLES VICTOR, 75, of Mililani, died May 19, 2005. Born in Detroit. Retired U.S. Army first sergeant; and a Schofield Education Center employee. Survived by wife, Yone; daughter, Hideko Bouque; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Marion "Lee"; sister, Marvel Massey. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial service 11:30 a.m. at Schofield (Barracks) Post Cemetery.

KENNETH TOSHIMITSU YAMAMOTO, 71, of Kane'ohe, died May 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired electrician. Survived by wife, Kiyoko "Kay"; son, Darren; daughters, Wendy Watanabe and Noreen Okikawa; five grandchildren; sister, Judy Ideta. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.

GEORGE T. YOSHIMATSU, 88, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Owner of George Yoshimatsu Inc. Painting Contractor. Survived by wife, Kay; daughters, Linda Sogawa, Susan Yoshimatsu-Davis and Jill; one grandchild. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kapa'a Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i.

JANE CHIEKO YUUKI, 81, of Honolulu, died May 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Liberty House employee. Survived by husband, Sam; son, Daryl; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Kanzaki, Helene Takaesu and June Caravalho. Service 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Inurnment service 10:30 a.m. June 1 at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers. Casual attire.