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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 10, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

KENNETH "ABE" KEMA ABRAHAM SR., 79, of Nanakuli, died Nov. 28, 2006. Born in Hono-lulu. Retired Honolulu City & County refuse worker. Survived by wife, Abigail "Abbie"; son, Kenneth "Kema" Jr., daughter, Schanley "Schan"; stepsons, Earl, Michael and Tommy "Tom" Hatori, Phillph "Lucky" Hattori, Alexander Jr. and Andrew Ah Tou; hanai son, Herbert K. Hatori; stepdaughters, Annette, Eldora "Dora" Hatori, Anna Pu, Joyce Niau; hanai daughter, Bernadette Hatori; 33 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertude Apio and Cecelia Kaupu; his nurse, Maile-Ann Hatori. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday at Sacred Heart Church-Waianae; Mass 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

CAROLINE ROMERO AGUSTIN, 65, of Mililani, died Nov. 21, 2006. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired clerk at Pearl Harbor, FISC Command. Survived by husband, Benjamin; son, Benedict; sisters, Addie Glorioso, Alvina Fragiao, Jan Richardson and Connie Armstrong. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ELLEN LIAU CARROLL, 92, of Pearl City, died Dec. 3, 2006. Born in Kealia, Hawai'i. Retired medical secretary at Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by sons, Jerry and Doug Miki; daughters, Lana Hiromoto and Kiinani; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30-10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; eulogy 10:30 a.m., Mass 10:45 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

CECILLIA K. CARSON-CHARTRAND, 81, of Waipahu, died Nov. 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Kit; sons, James, Daniel, Nicholas, Dennis and David Kaaihue, Kealoha Jennette and John Hina; daughters, Cecilia Pugay, Johnnie-Mae Myers and Patricia Kaleikini; sister, Catherine Nishida, caregiver, Ruby Villanueva; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Normans Mortuary. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; burial at 10:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

LEONORA TACANG DUGAY, 87, of Honolulu, died Nov. 28, 2006. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired custodian. Survived by husband, Daniel; children, Macaria Lopez, Carolina Malilay, Corazon Santiago, Makrina Sagaysay, Romeo, Andrea Alvarado and Ben; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Full Gospel Temple; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

SAMUEL C. DUNN, 93, of Hono-lulu, died Dec. 2, 2006. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture after 40 years. Survived by wife, Alice "Jane"; daughter, Sherry Sisson; brother, Thomas; two grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at the family home, 5549 Kawaikui St., Nui Valley. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KATHY ANN FENENBOCK, 55, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Dec. 6, 2006. Born in California. A homemaker. Survived by son, Adam; mother, Verginia; brothers, Bob and Ricky; sister, Tammy; four grandchildren. Service at a later date. Contact family for further information. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HELEN B. GARCIA, 87, of Kailua, died Nov. 23, 2006. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Survived by daughter, Jeanette Gomes; brothers, Carl, Phillip and Frank Bonilla; sisters, Mary Idolor and Adeline Peterson; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Kane'ohe Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 11 a.m.; private burial to follow. Aloha attire.

STEPHANIE ROSE HONG, 43, of Honolulu, died Nov. 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Philip; parents, Stephen and Isabella; brothers, Milton, Gordon, Douglas, and Nathan. Private service held. Arrangements by Moana-lua Mortuary.

AKIRA HONKE, 98, of Pearl City, formerly of Waialua, died Nov. 30, 2006. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired Waialua Sugar Co. electrical superintendent. Survived by son, James; daughters, Dorothy Abe and Helen Nakano; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel, service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. No monetary gifts.

FLORENCE HUBAHIB, 89, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Dec. 6, 2006. Born in Maolboal, Cebu, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by son, Anthony; daughter, Rosalinda Aluag; sisters, Sofronia Bayago, Maxima Neroma, Connie Mier, Gloria Aranita, Felicidad Valdez, Marie Ceballos, Helen Ariola and Juanita Parongao; brother, Alberto Batis; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

DANIEL CLIFFORD KAHAKAU-WILA, 64, of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A rigger/welder. Survived by wife, Janice; sons, Danny, Derek, Matsu and Danny; daughters, Kimberley and Dawn; stepsons, Herman, Yancy and Kirk Medeiros; stepdaughters, Sharon Atkinson and Jolyn Medeiros; brother, Emmett Cadinos; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

GEORGE "BOY" HARUO KAHAPEA, 52, of Waipahu, died Dec. 5, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A self-employed sound technician. Survived by son, Bert; daughters, G. Leilani Sabalboro and Nani Kahapea; three grandchildren; companion, Val Antonio; mother, Mary; brother, Geoffery; sister, Maryann Ayau. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire.

ALBERT KIM SUN KAM, 80, of Ho-nolulu, died Nov. 29, 2006. Born in Waipahu. Survived by son, Russell; daughters, Robyn Kam-Malczon and Rendy; brother, Kim Soon; sisters, Helen Lau, Patricia Wong and Loretta Park; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MASAKI KANESHIRO, 68, of Pearl City, died Dec. 4, 2006. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. General contractor doing business as Masaki Kaneshiro Builders. Survived by wife, Jean; son, Dean; daughters, Joy Sakurai, Fay Portrey and Hope Chang; five grandchildren; mother, Hayako; brothers, Masao, Masato and Masashi; sisters, Patsy Brooks and Karen Higashi. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at Kane'ohe Missionary Baptist Church; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual Attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MATTHEW YUN SHEONG LEE, 43, of Pukalani, Maui, died Dec. 5, 2006. Born in Norwalk, Calif. Engineer. Survived by wife, Darlene Joy; son, Zaylon; stepdaughter, Ashley Faith Jacobs; mother, Patti; father, Derek; biological mother, Kim Crow; sisters, Jennifer Calder, Allison, Mandy, Morgan, Sandy Lee and Lynn Hurbace. Private service held. Donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MOMI M. LEE, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 2, 2006. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by children, Gary, Alice, Mona Perry and James; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ The King Church; Mass 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

FRANK "HONEY BOY" LOPES III, 64, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 1, 2006. Born in Kaka'ako. Retired driver for the Honolulu City & County Refuse Division. Survived by wife, Sylvia Ann; sons, Frank IV and Stanford; daughters, Dennise Parish, Janenise Yoshimura and Bernice Lopes; mother, Maryhood Lopes; brothers, Charles, Rodney, James and Michael Lopes and Raymond Uchino; sisters, Lovey Lopes and Coral Baldanaldo; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Bible Church Independent Baptist at 'Ewa Villages; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

ERNESTO PADIOS MATILLANO SR., 63, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2006. Born in South Cotabato, Philippines. Survived by wife, Regina Kara An; children, Ergie Wycliffe, Eugene Renie, Maryfaith Shoegene, Ernesto Jr. and Maryhope Shaleen; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Normans Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m.; Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

YUKIO "ROGER" MIYASHIRO, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 30, 2006. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired heavy equipment operator for S.K. Oda Construction. Survived by sons, Derick and Duane; daughters, Dayle and Debra; brothers, Isamu and Takeshi; sisters, Tsuyako Oshiro, Katsue Higa, Haruko Kobashigawa, Fujie Murata, Amy Nomura, Sueko Yoshida and Carol Yanagisawa. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

PATSY JANE NAKATANI, 72, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 1, 2006. Born in Dancy, Wis. Survived by sons, Paul, Richard and Calvin; daughters, Patricia and Anne; brother, Michael Laux; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

EDNA TATSUYO OKUMURA, 90, of Honolulu, died Nov. 18, 2006. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired hospital housekeeper. Survived by brother, Gunichi Yasunaka; sister, Janet Okikawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CHRISTMAS EARLY "MELODIE" KAMALANI PASA, 53, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 28, 2006. Born in Waimanalo. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Mateo; daughter, Chestine; son, Kelly; grandchildren, Trinity, Trent, Guyson, Larrilynn and Kelsie; brothers, Gibson "Boy", Herbert Jr. "Butch", Leroy and Cedric "Alii" Kay; sisters, Mary "Sweetheart" Estavillo, June "Bonnie" Fernandez and Gloria "Keaka" Gouveia. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

PHYLLIS LEILANI PERRY, 43, of Makawao, Maui, formerly of Hono-lulu, died Nov. 14, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Troy; mother, Dolly Abordo; father, Philip Kim Sr.; daughters, Sharilee, Storme and Skyla Kim; brothers, Philip Jr. and Richard Kim; sisters, Charlotte and Chayenne Kim. Service over the urn 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kapahulu Bible Church. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

FELICIANO "CIANO" CARLOS RESPICIO, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 26, 2006. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired crane operator for the former Puna Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Basilia "Bella"; son, Rex; daughter, Felis Atkinson; brother, Rufino Marcos; five stepdaughters; three other brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren; stepgrandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.

HALMONICO "DINO" "JUNY" RIOS JR., 63, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 1, 2006. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Gwen; sons, Daine and Brian; daughters, Darlene Ungeni and Kristie; brothers, Johnny and Raymond Santiago; sisters, Evelyn Koikoinui and Lillian; seven grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HELENA YOSHIKO MASAKI SASAKI, 99, of Honolulu, formerly of Kaimuki, died Nov. 30, 2006. Born in Japan. Self-employed hair dresser. Survived by caregiver and nephew, Russell Yaji; other nieces and nephews. Service noon Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOEL H. SEAVEY, 62, of Honolulu, died May 29, 2006. Born in Colorado Springs, Colo. Medical and dental products specialist with Pac/Rim Medical Supplies. Survived by daughters, Dawn Robinson Naya and Shawn Correa; sister, Jan; stepmother, Madlyn; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CONCHITA B. SUCALIT, 94, of Pearl City, died Dec. 2, 2006. Born in Mindanao, Philippines. Member of Makalapa Seniors Club. Survived by daughter, Angelita Ongie; brother, Ernesto Bolahao; sister, Julia Tomas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.

ANTONIO ASUNCION VALDEZ, 85, of Waipahu, died Dec. 4, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter for Walker-Moody Construction; formerly employed at Nordic Construction, Pacific Construction and Royal Construction. Survived by wife, Ana; children, Nely, Sally Dizon, Larry, Jerry, Yolanda Carr, Jay, Michael and Angelica; siblings, Patricia Ibarra, Feliza, Modesta Descartin and Lorenzo; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

RALPH YUKIO YANO, 80, of Ho-nolulu, died Nov. 28, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Yano Carpet and Drapery. Survived by sons, Brian, Gerald and Michael; daughters, Susan Togo and Ellen Poai; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel, 98-1016 Komo Mai Drive; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

COLLEEN LEHUA YOUNG, 47, of Kane'ohe, Hawai'i, died Nov. 23, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Custodian at Kainalu Elementary School. Survived by parents, Clarence and Susanne; daughter, Clarene Kock-Wah; one grandchild; siblings, Clarene Bailey, Charlene and Corey. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.