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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Obituaries

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DAVID BERTLEY BABINEAU, 92, of Kailua, died Dec. 27, 2005. Born in Roleau, Saskatchewan, Canada. Survived by wife, Dorothy Babineau; son, David; daughter, Julie Garcia; brothers, Gordon and John; sisters, Doris Schmit, Irene Surbey and Joan McLean; four grandchildren. Memorial gathering 4 p.m. Saturday at Kailua Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOAN LOUISE BARNETTE, 72, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Jan. 15, 2006. Born in Oregon. Bartender for various businesses around Hilo. Survived by husband, Dan; sons, James and Russel Brand, and Brian Bittner; six other children; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

ROY CLAYTON BOEHM, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2006. Born in Orofine, Idaho. Retired assistant district director for investigation of the U.S. Department of Immigration and Naturalization, Los Angeles. Survived by wife, Robyn; sons, Roy Boehm and Jonathan White; daughters, Julie Hess and Beurlie Christensen; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Scottish Rite Cathedral; service 11 a.m.; private inurnment at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALEXANDER "BORA" "TORATORA" BORABORA, 64, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 8, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu refuse truck driver; former Kwajalein laborer and stevedore; and O'ahu parkskeeper. Survived by wife, Dana; sons, Rodney Wong and David Ebinger; brother, the Rev. Solomon; sister, Lynette; grandson, Keola Wong. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at "Boy" Manatad residence, 48-009-C Kamehameha Highway, Waiahole/Waikane, O'ahu; scattering of ashes to follow. Information: Dana Borabora, (808) 987-0101. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

FRANK JOSEPH CORRENTY, 85, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2006. Born in New Jersey. Retired vice president of Exxon Oil Co.; a Pearl Harbor survivor. Survived by companion, Beverly Smith; daughter, Diane Tower; two grandsons. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

JANELLA LEI TABUA DAGUIO, infant daughter of Edimar and Lenie Daguio, of Waipahu, died Dec. 25, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by sister, Jessanelle; grandparents, Gaudencio Evaresto and Angelina Daguio Sr., and Bienvenido and Armelina Tabua. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ISMAEL "BLACKIE" "JOHN" EPIL, 72, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 20, 2006. Born in Waimanalo. Retired from U.S. Army National Guard, and as a Castle Medical Center maintenance technician. Survived by mother, Saturnina; daughter, Joslyn Imura; son, Michael; brother, Juanito; sister, Sister Charlene; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. George Catholic Church; service 11:45 a.m. Cemetery service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

HUGO MARK GARCIA, 50, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2006. Born in Lima, Peru. A computer programmer. Survived by mother, Yolanda; brothers, Omar and Luis; sisters, Miriam Vermejo and Toti. Service 5 p.m. Sunday at Kilohana United Methodist Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

WILLIAM "BILLY" SCOTT GEE BERG, 23, of Honolulu, died Dec. 15, 2005. A Lanakila Rehabilitation Center and The ARC (Diamond Head) participant. Survived by mother, Pat Gee; grandmothers, Harriet Gee and Dorothy Berg; aunts, Linda Gee and Debra Lee; cousin, Jayna Gee; father, Scott Berg; longtime caregiver, Mike Simao. Celebration of life, 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers; donations to Lanakila Rehabilitation Center, 1809 Bachelot St., Honolulu, HI 96817.

The Rev. DAVID HAMMAR, 91, of Eagle Point, Ore., died Jan. 20, 2006. Born in Jefferson, Iowa. Retired Baptist General Conference pastor at churches in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, California, and Calvary Church of the Pacific, 'Aiea. Survived by children, John, Sharon Waterhouse, James and Mary Ayers; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Watkin. Eagle Point service Feb. 4. Arrangements by Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford, Ore.

MAKOTO HAYASHI, 92, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Hono-lulu. Member of Jodo Shinshu Shinrankai. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Carl and Ronald; sister, Sumie Cho; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

RICHARD S. JARVIS, 60, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 22, 2006. Born in Alameida, Calif. Maintenance man at Maui Vista. Survived by companion, Misty Heinsman; sons, Richie Jr. and Greg; sister, Sissy; a grandchild. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

JAMES HO'OMAIKA'I KAAUWAI, 67, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2006. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Owner of Jimmy's Appliance. Survived by daughter, Kuuipo Kaauwai-George, Pua Kaauwai and Jessica Yaple; brothers, John, William and Bert; sisters, Elizabeth Costa, Henrietta Gonsalves, Maureen Seagrove, Annette Kaauwai and Linda Iwamoto; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Kapaa First Hawaiian Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Lei only. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

TERRY K. KAMALAMALAMA SR., 51, of Makakilo, died Jan. 17, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Professional musician and singer. Survived by wife, Noenoe; sons, Abram "Keao," Terry "Kalei" Jr. and Noah; brothers, George, Joseph and Bernard; sisters, Alberta and Wilhemina. Visitation 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake; service 4 p.m. Aloha attire.

TAKAYO KOBAYASHI, 100, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2006. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Retired Japanese language school teacher. Survived by husband, Torao; daughter, Marjorie; sons, Bert, Lawrence, Arthur and Gary; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Jane Nakayama, Yukie Hayashi and Sachiko Toyofuku. Service noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

KAM YUK CHANG LEE, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A member of Kung Sheong Doo. Survived by sons, Earl and Warren; daughters, Gail Yuen and Cheryl Lee; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

BEN BRUCE MAYES, 78, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 19, 2006. Born in Huntsville, Texas. Survived by wife, Florence; son, Chad Omori; daughter, Lisa Jones; two grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.

JOSEPH ALBERT MILLER III, 58, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired mover and warehouseman. Survived by sisters, Georgia Vager, Venus Cabinatan and Valerie Lau; brothers, Edward and Rudolph Sun. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over ashes 7 p.m. Lei welcome. Casual attire.

BETTY SUMIKO MIYAMOTO, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan.15, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired seamstress for Kahala Sportswear. Survived by sons, Calvin, Roy and Eric; daughter, Susan Oda; sister, Dorothy Shimomaye; eight grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

NEIL HIRO NAKAO, 47, of Pearl City, died Jan. 19, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Yasuo and Doreen; sisters, Lori Ann Nakao-Yamada and Jani Nakao-Otaka; nephew, Landen; nieces, Leni and Lindi. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MICHAEL S. NEILL, 52, of Twain-Harte, Calif., died Jan. 17, 2006. Survived by sister, Jamie; niece, Emma; father, Don; mother, Janice Shea. Service 9 a.m. Sunday at Kailua Beach Park across from Buzz's Steak House. No flowers. Donations to favorite charity. Arrangements by Terzick & Wilson Funeral Home, Sonora, Calif.

ASAMI OKIMOTO, 92, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Jan. 16, 2006. Born in Na'alehu. Retired field worker for the former Ka'u Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Chie; sons, Winthrop, Clifford and Alban; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Condolence letters to Chie Okimoto, 812 Iolani St., Hilo, HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

TUPU POTOAE, 68, of Waipahu, died Jan. 15, 2006. Born in Samoa. A retired American Samoa government employee who was a heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Talaleilei; sons, Siaosi, Viliami, Aleki, Tusi, Tupu "Junior" Jr., Iosefa, Poleki and Lucky; daughters, Repeka, Sisigafua, See, Leinati, Seutaatia, Loimata, Leinati, Uesa and Sisigafua; 50 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu 1st Ward. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday; service 10 a.m. Grave dedication noon at La'ie Cemetery.

ALICE LOUISE "AWEE" JUDD SIMPICH, 87, of Kula, Maui, died Jan. 21, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A sculptor. Survived by daughter, Louise "Louli" Banfield MacCluer; four grandchildren. Graveside service 4 p.m. Friday at Makawao Cemetery, Maui. No flowers. Donations to Maui Humane Society, or charity of choice. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui.

HAPPY SMITH, 32, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 17, 2006. Born in Micronesia. Fueler for Bradley Pacific. Survived by fiancee, Delianna Defang; son, Donavon Defang; daughter, Lokilani; sister, Micheala. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at 'Iao Congregational Church; service 5 p.m. Burial in Micronesia. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

RAMON SORIANO, 46, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 15, 2006. Born in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by wife, Roselle; sons, Ishbel, Seth and Zachary; brother, Joselito; sisters, Gina Tagawa and Angie Pineda. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 'Ewa Beach 2nd Ward; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary

TOMIKO KAPUALANI TAMURA, 64, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 30, 2005. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Graduate of Kapa'a High School Class of 1959. Survived by husband, Reginald "Moose"; son, Blaine; daughters, Diane Gussman and Annette Clark; brothers, Jacob Martin Sr. and Kalani Tachibana; sisters, Minerva DePonte and Dorothy Smith; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

SATOSHI "JIMMY" TANITA, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2006. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired self-employed plumber doing business as Central Plumbing. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons Roddy and Russell; daughters, Joyce Nakatani, Lorrie Iwanaga and Gail Pine; seven grandchildren; brothers, Tamotsu and Mitsuyoshi Hiraoka; sister, Koharu Kawamura. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Aloha attire.

DAMIAN KEKOA DRACO WELDY, infant son of Jonathan Weldy and Tiana Moore, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 19, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Johnny and Pamela Weldy, David and Lynn Moore; great-grandparents, T. and June Moore and Austin Clough. Memorial gathering 10 a.m. Friday at Makua Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.