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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, April 7, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

HELEN LEONA BOWEN, 74, of Kailua, formerly of Long Beach, Calif., died March 30, 2006. Born in Des Moines, Iowa. A retired hotel front-desk clerk. Survived by daughter, Stephanie Lomax; son, Andy; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BENIGNO "BENNY' AGUSTIN CABANSAG, 92, of Wai'anae, died March 19, 2006. Born in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired federal ordnance worker. Survived by sons, Benjamin and Joseph; daughters, Eugenia Ompad and Deloris Danoy; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brother, Melchor. Visitation 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MELISSA "MISSY" ANN CAITO, 51, of Kona, Hawai'i, formerly of Mililani, Wahiawa and 'Ewa Beach, died April 1, 2006. Born in Redwood City, Calif. A writer, artist and community activist. Survived by sons, David, Matthew and Michael Guba; two grandchildren; sister, Lori Baker; brother, Michael. No service; memorial gathering 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at home of Steven and Lori Baker (information: 927-8475). Aloha or casual attire.

LORRAINE ELIZABETH KEALOHAPAUOLE CASTILLO, 78, of Wai'anae, died April 1, 2006. Born in Kamuela, Hawai'i. A hula dancer and singer for Hawai'i Calls radio show. Survived by son, Stanley Walker; daughters, Annette Walker, Patricia Newman, Linda Keomaka, Shirley Walker, Verna Castillo and Brenda Minten; brothers, Sonny Nahale-a; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Park Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

CHEW KI CHUN, 91, of Honolulu, died April 1, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired electrician at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 51. Survived by wife, Lisa York Yee Lum; sister, Ellen Hee. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Lin Yee Chung Manoa Chinese Cemetery.

ALICE MEE CHAN YEE CHUN-HOON, 88, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary at Chun-Hoon Pharmacy. Survived by son, Lowell; daughter, Camille; brothers, Gareth, Robert and Donald Yee; sisters, Lily Wong and Margaret Chin; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Donations to Kwan Yin Temple or Hospice Hawai'i.

THELMA NE CONNER, 84, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hickam Air Force Base civil engineering supply supervisor. Survived by daughters, Lurline Choy, Beverly Young and Josephine; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Epiphany Episcopal Church; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

THELMA TANGA CUDD, 85, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired seamstress. Survived by son, John; sisters, Vivian Fukushima and Betty Hollingsworth; two grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Committal service 10:30 a.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers. Aloha attire.

AMYAMOI DANG, 98, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2006. Born in China. Owner of K.D. Distributors Ltd. Survived by two daughters; two sisters; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CHARLES "CARLEY" MARIO FRATICELLI, 97, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2006. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired machinist at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Lucy; sons, Charles "Sonny" Jr., Clarence and Herman; daughter, Emily Harris; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Carmen Fernandez. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. next Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

CHARLES HISAO HAYATA, 84, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A self-employed printer for Charles Printing Co. Survived by wife, Kumiko "Gladys"; son, Gary; daughter, Janis Shimizu; two grandchildren; sister, Chiyo Higashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JAMES A. HAYES, 65, of Wai'anae, died March 30, 2006. Born in Colorado. Retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. Survived by wife, Mieko; daughters, Bobbie Medeiros and Nancy Ubiadas; three grandchildren; sister, Gail Fulks. Service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FREDA SANDVIK JEPSEN, 88, of Honolulu, died March 26, 2006. Born in Portland, Ore. Retired registered nurse. Survived by sister, Mildred Lewis; nephews, Robert, Steven, Ted and Tom Lewis; caregiver, Fely DeJesus. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

HAROLD "KANAK" KAONA KAUHI, 74, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 4, 2006. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Retired construction laborer for Isemoto Contracting Co. Survived by hanai cousin, Thomas Akimseu; nieces and nephews. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 1 p.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

KRISTERPHER "KANI" KAMAKANI KAUPU-KUAHIWINUI, 19, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i, died April 1, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A construction laborer. Survived by companion, Punahele Ridgeway; parents, Kenneth Kaupu and Bernadine Kuahiwinui; brothers, Tyler-Jay "Ikaika" Kuahiwinui and Edward-John "Lono"; sisters, Trisha-Marie "Ipo" and Kuulei Quihano; grandmother, Mary Kuahiwinui; hanai mother, Ekekela "Honeygirl" Ridgeway; hanai father, Fred Switgall; hanai brothers, Kainalu Switgall and Maluhia Kuahiwinui. Visitation 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Pahoa Solid Rock Ministries; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ARIANA LEOLOA LOGOTALA, infant daughter of Seliga and Alvin Logotala of Waipahu, died April 1, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers, Matthew and Kevin; sister, Fa'amaneenee. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou O Ke Akua Church; service 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HARRY QUON LEE, 93, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2006. Born in China. Survived by wife, Sau Harn; daughters, Vivian Fong and Sylvian Imamura; sons, Gilman, Norman, Brian and Ryan; brother, Henry; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

WA HOP LUM, 91, of Pearl City, died March 27, 2006. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A retired State of Hawai'i mechanic. Survived by daughters, Loretta Lum and Karen Tamayose; a granddaughter; sister, Ah Lu Lum. No service. No monetary gifts at family's request. Memorial donations to the Lupus Foundation of America, Hawaii Chapter; and the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

MAGDALENA DOLLY LUULOA, 72, of Moloka'i, died March 28, 2006. Survived by husband, William; daughters, Carol Enyeart, Priscilla Sablan, Debra Domingo, Sharon Samonte, Pauline Pacheco and Michelle; sons, William Jr. and Shane; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Rudy, James and Patrick Torcato; sisters, Faye Gilman, Rose Miyashiro, Josie Asato and Joann Williams. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon April 15 at King's Chapel, Kaunakakai, Moloka'i; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i, Honolulu.

MARTIN "MARTY" EDWARD MATTISON II, 57, of 'Aiea, died April 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Viola; brother, David; sister, Phyllis Lindsley. Visitation 2:15 p.m. Monday at 'Aiea United Methodist Church; service 3 p.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire.

DOUGLAS MICHIO MURAYAMA, 64, of Pearl City, died March 29, 2006. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Electronic measurement equipment mechanic supervisor at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Katherine "Katy"; daughters, Kara Imai and Joy Nakagawa; a grandson; mother, Fay Fujihara; brother, Dwight; stepmother, Kay. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

JASON K. NAM, 31, died March 10, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A Govinda's assistant manager; sportsman, chef, car enthusiast and competitive bodybuilder. Survived by parents, Michael and Alicia; brothers, Aaron and Tyson; companion, Sandra Pratt; grandmothers, Margaret Nam and Mary Sayson. Visitation 9:30 a.m. April 15 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; reception 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. Casual attire.

SUENO OGASAWARA, 89, of Honolulu, died March 28, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Guy; daughter, Sandra Duquette; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, T. Yamanouchi. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BONIFACIO "BONI" A. PONCE, 78, of Mililani, died March 24, 2006. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired U.S. Army sergeant first class; and retired from U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Josephine; son, Brian; two grandchildren; brother, Martin; sister, Genevieve Senas and Violet Kakio. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, Mililani; Mass 11 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

RAPHAEL RAPOZO, 88, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died April 5, 2006. Born in Lihu'e. A machinist retired from Lihue Sugar Plantation. Survived by sisters, Olivia Edwards and Ester Rapozo; caregivers, David and Dolores Dias. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Kapa'ia. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

LAUREUNO ESTIBAL SERRAON, 92, of Coosa, Ga., formerly of Hawai'i, died March 30, 2006. Born in the Philippines. A sugar cane truck driver, postal clerk, barber and active in Jehovah's Witnesses ministry. Survived by daughter, Priscilla Lopes; sons, Gilbert and Glenn; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Georgia service held. Flowers accepted; donations to Rome Central Congregation, Jehovah's Witnesses, or to Heyman Hospice Care, P.O. Box 163, Rome, Ga. Arrangements by Wright Memorial Mortuary, Rome, Ga.

PHYLLIS CHIYOKO SOUZA, 71, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Richard; children, Craig, Sean, Jon, Cindy and Sandra; eight grandchildren; stepmother, Jane Miura; brothers, Michael Sakamoto, Brian and Dwight Miura; sisters, Faith and Hope Miura and Candice Lewis. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m,; inurnment at a later date. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

JOHN MATHEWS STEVENSON, 93, of Honolulu, died April 4, 2006. Born in Los Angeles. A retired automotive sales manager and Waialae Country Club member. Survived by wife, Louise. Service 4 p.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery Shingle Plot. Memorial donations to UH Foundation for John M. Stevenson Golf Scholarship or KMR School of Golf. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

LOLITA CAABAY VALDEZ, 61, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2006. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Care home operator. Survived by parents, Zacarias and Teresa; brothers, Zacarias Jr., Reynaldo and Randy. Visitation 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

REGINA GALE WICKS, 52, of 'Aiea, died March 25, 2006. Born in Wahiawa. A security guard for Burns Security Services. Survived by husband, Alexander; son, Everett; father, Alexander Miguel Sr.; mother, Paustina Wong; brothers, Alexander Miguel Jr., Claro, Michael, Arnold and Scott Miguel; sisters, Maryann Stoller, Sabrina Miguel, Geisele Freidfel and Michele Moquet; three grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.