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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

RUFO ADOLFO ABICANIA, 79, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 21, 2006. Born in the Philippines. McBryde Sugar Co. supervisor. Survived by wife, Mary; mother, Eufemia; sister, Leonora Alicante; children, Cynthia Dela Cruz, Louis, Michael, Nancy, Vicky, Robert, Christine Mabini, Alice Deloatch, Richard, Glenn, Brenda Zerba and Reynold; 29 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai, Koloa; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery.

STEPHANIE "MAHINA" "MUNDI" "AUNTY STEPH" AHAI, 58, of Pearl City, formerly of Kalihi Uka, died Aug. 16, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Private caregiver; and member of Kamehameha Canoe Club. Survived by husband, Kealohilani Sam "Longy"; son, Adam; daughters, Teri "Kaleo" Ho, Renee Fludd and Tesia-Irene; mother, Elizabeth Alapai; four grandchildren; brother, Sam Alapai; sister, Valerie "Momi" Chu. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ALITHIA AMOE KAWAIPUILANI AH NEE, 16, of Utah, died Aug. 19, 2006. Born in Kahuku. Former Kahuku High School student. Survived by parents, Alithia Ah Nee and Siosifa Vakauta; brothers, Mosese Vakauta, Warren Molale, Florencio Bautista and Nicolas Bautista; sisters, Charleen Pei, Maile Toilolo and Natalie Hanohano. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Church, Hau'ula; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

ELLEN "TAMI" ARAKAWA, 67, of Pearl City, died July 26, 2006. Born in Puna, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Kenneth; sons, Gregg and Kenn; daughter, Nicole "Nicki"; brothers, Walter and Richard Subiaga; sisters, Jean Arizumi and Millie Subiaga; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ERIKA CECELIA BARIDO, 75, of Wahiawa, died Aug. 17, 2006. Born in Germany. Longtime companion of the late Peter Josiah. Survived by sons, Ronny and Randy; daughters, Tammy Barido and Terry Alama; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow.

DIANNE "POOCHIE" FALK BEAMER, 51, of Waimea, Hawai'i, formerly of Kailua, died Aug. 17, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Front-desk agent at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Survived by mother, Ernelle McKeague Bowman; father, Donald "Scotty" Bowman; husband, William "Billy" Beamer; sons, Kaipo and Kelii Falk; daughters, Tanya and Tiane Falk; brother, Kalei Bowman; sisters, Donnie Bowman and Dale Dupree; five grandchildren. Visitation noon to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at her residence, 64-1032 Kauikeaouli St., Waimea; celebration of life 12:30 p.m. Service 11 a.m. Sept. 9 at Lanikai, O'ahu. Call (702) 290-2372 for further information; scattering of ashes to follow at Twin Islands, Lanikai. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

BEATRICE WINNIFRED BORGES, 91, of St. Louis Heights, died Aug. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired registered nurse at Hickam Air Force Base Clinic. Survived by sons, Marion "Buddy" III and Russell; daughters, Juliann "Juli" and Debra; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Monday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wilder Avenue; Mass 11:15 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

QUENTIN SCOTT BREZINA, 52, of Kailua, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Langdon, N.D. Owner of a restaurant supply company. Survived by son, Calder Kalama; mother, Donna; brother, Kelly; sisters, Corliss Altman and Heather Schilz. Memorial celebration 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at 1 N. King St. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ROBERT "BOB" OWEN CAMPBELL, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug.13, 2006. Born in Atlanta, Ill. Retired sky marshal. Survived by wife, Carmel; sons, Patrick, Michael and Dennis Campbell, and F. Paul, Michael, Mario and Patrick Valenti; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles and Howard; sisters, Evenette Cobb, Agnes Cory, Marie Thayer and Dora Neal. Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday at Star of the Sea Church. No flowers. Donations to Catholic Relief, Disabled American Veterans or the Salvation Army. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

GLADYS CHOW CUNNINGHAM, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 20, 2006. Born in Hilo. An usher at the former Palace Theater in Hilo. Survived by husband, Michael; sons, Eugene, Michael, Christopher and Scott; brothers, Yuen Chi, Yuen Pui and Chester Chow; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

RICKIE ADAM DELA PINA, 60, of Wai'anae, died July 22, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Former truck driver with RH Lee Trucking Co., Phil Hall Trucking Co. and Frank Coluccio Construction Co. Survived by wife, Luana; sons, Chadrick, Darren and Ryan; daughter, Sherrie; stepsons, Carlson "Kalani," Lloyd, Lynold, Kermit and Jesse Acasio; brothers, Daniel and Benedict; sister, Evalani "Lani" Bargamento; 32 grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

KUMEKO "KAY" FUJII, 94, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2006. Born in Hawi, Hawai'i. Retired pantry worker at the Kahala Hilton. Survived by companion, Walter "Mamo" Kobayashi; daughters, Edith Kimura, Jean Wyss, Sharon and Faye; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Harue Doki, Tomeko Kidani and Yoshiko Fujikawa. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

HIROMI FUJIMOTO, 80, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2006. Born in Fukushima, Japan. Retired store clerk for Duty Free Shoppers. Survived by stepsons, David Jr., Dirk and Len; stepdaughter, Cindy Menichetti; grandchildren; caregiver, Eleanor Kitagawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ROYCE Y. FUJIMOTO SR., 81, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Aug. 17, 2006. Born in Lawa'i. Retired dentist; World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Tatsuko; sons, Lloyd and Royce Jr.; daughter, Louise Tamura; seven grandchildren; brothers, Kazuo and Fusao. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Casual attire.

DELPHINE UILANI HAINA, 28, of Wai'anae, died July 22, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Former employee of the Hawaii State Federal Credit Union. Survived by sons, Kekoa and Dustin Haina-Scott; mother, Debra; sister, Janell Dumlao and twin sister, Desiree. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DONALD "UNCLE DON" HARRIS, 69, of Pearl City, died Aug. 18, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A lifelong Oakland Raider fan. Survived by former wife, Rosalina; children, Donald Jr., Joseph, Guy, Debra Trinidad, Zachary and Humphrey; 24 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Poka'i Bay Beach Park; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

CHESTER MARVIN JOHNSON, 87, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died Aug 10, 2006. Born in Marshall, N.D. A professional musician and songwriter; U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by sons, Ed, Doug and Paul; daughters, Lisa Berthel and Laura Ashton; brother, Dick; sister, Marion Painter; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service. Donations to one's local humane society. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

GILBERT MANU KAMOKU, 54, of Honolulu, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Andrew, Gilbert and Gary; daughters, Leimomi, Lehua, Tiffany and Lani; mother, Pauline; stepfather, George Smith; brothers, Howard, Harold and Andrew; sisters, Lehua, Kandie, Rosalie Glover, Lydia, Charlene and Leon Buckley; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LUCY KIM LEN KAUINANA, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2006. Retired from Libby McNeill & Libby Pineapple Cannery, and Pearl Harbor Commissary. Survived by daughter, Donya Huff; sons, John and Junius "Nes"; brothers, Thomas, Ronald Kenneth and Robert; sister, Janet Gaison; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.

KIMIKO KODANI, 96, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Owner of a delicatessen. Survived by daughters, Reiko Kow, Masako Pang, Shari Koizumi and Kazumi; seven grandchildren; brother, Kenso Miyasaki. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

KAMADO KOZA, 104, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2006. Born in Okinawa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Hiroichi, Henry and Robert; daughters, Sayoko Miller and Sumio; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MINESO "DAN" KURODA, 96, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 10, 2006. Born in 'Aiea. Retired owner, Kuroda's Chevron Service. Survived by wife, Hanami "Edna"; daughter, Eleanor Paek; brothers, Donald, Ronald and Joseph; sister, Betty Hill; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service noon; inurnment 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

MELVIN S.L. LEE, 68, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Entrepreneur and real estate developer; Hawai'i Air Guard veteran. Survived by wife, H. Hong; children, Robert, Malia Siu, Dean, Michele, Scott and Melissa; brothers and sisters, Hung Yung, Jennie Chow, Doris, Arthur, Larry, Gladys Meier, Thelma, Calvin and Betty Chang. Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at St.Anthony's Church, Kailua; service 4:30 p.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BRUCE RICHARD MacPHERSON II, 23, of O'ahu, died July 29, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A Kalaheo High School graduate and member of the wrestling team. Survived by parents, Bruce and Cecilia; sisters, Connie Hanaike, Christine and Carissa; grandfather, Adriano Sibayan; girlfriend, Heather Carmichael. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

CARMEN "TITA" MARY MIRANDA, 76, of Kailua, died Aug. 12, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Young's Laundry. Survived by sons, Victor, Reginald Jr., Valentino Sr. and Antonio; daughter, Carmelita; brother, Rogelio Castillo; sister, Estrelita Cabasug; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; companion, Benancio Antoque. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire.

MARYANN KAIMANAHILA NAKAMA, 47, of Nahiku, Maui, died Aug. 15, 2006. Born in Nahiku. A teacher at Pihana Na Mamo, Hui Malama Learning Center and Hana High Elementary School. Survived by husband, James; sister, Irene Pavao; brothers, Max and Morgan Mattson. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Nahiku Church; service noon to 1 p.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

JUANITA "NITA" LEILANI KAAIHUE MAHUKA WILLIAMS OLIVEROS, 69, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Katherine; sons, Donald and Domingo Jr.; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual/aloha attire.

GEORGE MASAYUKI "MABO" OTA, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired mechanic for Pan American Airways. Survived by son, Ric; daughters, Pamela Dodson and Kathy; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Yamamura. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Jodo Mission of Hawaii; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

WAYNE TOSHIO SASADA, 66, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 20, 2006. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Kona Reef condominium maintenanceman. Survived by wife, Olivia; sons, Robert and Dwayne; daughters, Allison Loando, Donna Estabilio, Nora and Kristy; brother, Stanley; sisters, Eva Dull and Iris Matsuda; five grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Kealakekua, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona branch.

RAJ SINGH, 46, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 18, 2006. Born in Ba, Fiji. A landscaper for a hotel. Survived by daughter, Stephanie; sisters, Rajendra and Amar. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

MANUEL JOSEPH TORRES JR., 77, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 19, 2006. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A labor foreman for Global Construction and Hawaiian Dredging. Survived by sons, Stephen Sr. and Darren; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Inurnment 12:30 p.m. Monday at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ISAMI "SAM" TSUKAMOTO, 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2006. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician. Survived by nephews and nieces. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JANET BURNS UEOKA, 62, of Kahului, Maui, died July 31, 2006. Born in New York. Survived by husband, Roy; son, Royce; daughter, Mele; brother, Thomas Burns; sister, Mary Lou Spears; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church, Kahului; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

UICHI USHIJIMA, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired supervisor for state Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Mark and Burt; two grandchildren; brothers, Mitsuo, Yoshimitsu and Jensen. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.