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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, June 1, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

PATRICIA JEAN ADAMECK, 84, of Kailua, died May 26, 2006. Born in Seattle. Dog fancier. Survived by husband, Roland; daughter, Linda Payes; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Burial service 2 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to Hospice Hawaii, 860 Iwilei Road, Honolulu, HI 96817. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MICHAEL "MIKE" BASTA SR., 71, of Makakilo, died May 28, 2006. Born in Lima, Peru. Survived by wife, Theresa; daughter, Kathy Ditizio; son, Michael Jr.; five grandchildren; sister, Catalina. Mass 3 p.m. today at St. Jude Catholic Church. No flowers. Donations to Alzheimer's Association. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

JOHN A. BOONE, 63, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2006. Born in Alabama. Retired banquet houseman with the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Survived by daughter, Joanne Anguay; grandchildren, Casey, Misti, Anthony, Jonathan, Cody, Amber and Travis. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JOHN "JACK" CALDEIRA, 82, of Kailua, died May 26, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired president of Von Hamm Young and industrial relations manager at Ameron HC&D and an avid Cardinals fan. Survived by wife, Sheryl; sons, J. Blaise, Russell and Ryan; daughters, Patricia Gower and Joanna Caldeira; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 11:30 a.m. Committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

RONALD MUN TOONG CHING, 57, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Employed by the Department of Education. Survived by mother, Gladys; brother, Milton. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

ALFRED VIERRA De LUZE SR., 86, of Kailua, died May 20, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal government carpenter. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Michael, Alfred Jr., Robert and Christopher; daughter, Gwendolyn; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Arthur, William and Donald; sister, Gladys Seguirant. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 11:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

RODNEY L. HALE, 44, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 26, 2006. Born in Idaho. A warehouseman. Survived by wife, Anne; sons, Luke, Kyle and Travis, John Cooper-Hale, and Heath, Chris and Billy McLaughlin; daughter, Amber Norris; parents, Mark and Marjie; brothers, Gary and Sid Hale and Tim Lacey; sisters, Illa Cox, Theresa Kemp and Marilyn Phillips. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hapuna Beach next to the pavilion. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Kona.

VIRGINIA HOLLINGSHEAD, 95, of Honolulu, died May 29, 2006. Born in Mingo Junction, Ohio. Retired professor of English at the University of Hawai'i. Survived by daughter Jeanne Dougherty; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SIU WING HUI, 77, of Honolulu, died May 27, 2006. Born in China. Retired cook. Survived by sons, Ken and Tommy; daughter, Connie Hui Chen; sister, Siu Ling; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist services; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ALFREDO "FRED" AGTARAP IGNACIO, 63, of Waipahu, died May 12, 2006. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co. Survived by wife, Leticia "Lety"; daughters, Janet, Joanne Yoshimura, Alysia and Aileen Ignacio; a granddaughter; mother, Jacinta; sister, Teresita Antonio; brother, Rodrigo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 7:30 a.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at Resurrection of the Lord Church; Mass 9:45 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JOSEPH P. KAPAHU, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Sergeant first class retired from the U.S. Army and a road supervisor retired from the County of Hawai'i Public Works Department. Survived by wife, Alice; son, Joseph; brothers, Carroll, and Edward Kaiwa; sister, Edith Kaeo; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Private urn committal service to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.

LORENZO "LARRY" LOPEZ, 71, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died May 2, 2006. Retired commercial cook; U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. Survived by daughter, Lori Batiste; son, Lance; sister, Rita McDermott; brothers, Frederico, Frank, Eleino and Richard; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. June 10 at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; reception to follow at Hanama'ulu Beach Park. Private scattering of ashes. No wreaths; small bouquets welcome. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

JERRY MAGA, 31, of Lahaina, Maui, died May 27, 2006. Born in Fagaalu, American Samoa. Inn Room Dining for the Ritz Hotel in Lahaina. Survived by wife, Ana Maria Pousima-Maga; sisters, Atesa Collins, Temu-kisa Ia and Sauimoana Alaifaleula; brothers, Robert Toai, Tulafono, and Faaolataga Sailitai. Visitation 6 to 11 p.m. tomorrow at Honolua United Methodist Church, Napili. Visitation also 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 8 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Lahaina Puuehuehu Cemetery. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

DONNA LEE MCLAUGHLIN, 54, of Mililani, died May 30, 2006. Born in Maine. Retired registered charge nurse with Kaiser Hospital. Survived by son, Matthew; daughter, Jenni Sili; brother, Tom Gagnon; sister, Mary Lambert; four grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. tomorrow at Makua Beach, Wai'anae. Reception at the family home to follow. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ESTHER KALA'I MAKUAOLE, 91, a Kaua'i Living Treasure, died May 26, 2006. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Lifetime lauhala weaver who worked with Kauai Museum until her 2005 retirement. Survived by children, Hannah Kamoe, Joseph and Lloyd Char; hanai children, Michael Jr. and Lloyd; brothers, Peter Park, Charles, John and Luther Kahoalii, Joseph, Charence and Henry Kahananui; sisters, Virgie Kahananui Shim, Anna Ellis, Hattie Feltman and Lily Cullen; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Kekaha Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea Foreign Church Cemetery. Aloha attire and lauhala hats. Arrangements by Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary.

ARNOLD R. MODOMO, 65, of Ho-nolulu, died May 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. City & County of Honolulu project manager. Survived by wife, Trinidad "Trini"; children, Misty Torres, Tyron, Tanya Sczymanski, Lyndon, Jordannelle Lauer and Dr. Lisa Valderueda; brothers, Daniel Esperon and Albert Tuvera; sisters, Yolinda Kekahuna, Patricia Takeuchi, Marsha Dumlao, Mary Jane Takemoto, Carol Koga and Gloria Toma; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

MITSUKO NAMIKI, 86, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Daniel Wang; sisters, Jean Jasuda and Toshiko Kurozumi. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

REGINALD REMY NOBRIGA, 69, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 23, 2006. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Honolulu Fire Department fireman. Survived by sons, Keith and Wade; daughters, Laureen Vierra, Charmaine Pontin, Nancy, and Susie Zillman; brother, Alfred "Stanley"; sisters, Ruby "Cookie" Rodrigues and Raynette Bowman seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel of 'Ewa Beach; service 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

SHIGERU "BLACKIE" OKADA, 93, died May 29, 2006. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. A supervisor for the state Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by sons, George and Jerry; daughters, Lily Kan and Carol Shima; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. No koden (monetary donations). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

JAY JUICHI OTSUKA, 92, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 30, 2006. Born in Ko'olau, Kaua'i. Co-owner of Otsuka's. Survived by son, Dr. Allen; daughter, Joanne Ahana; four grandchildren; brothers, Harry and Jitsuo; sisters, Masayo Tone and Elko Watanabe. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Kapa'a Jodo Mission; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

TRAVIS JON PATTERSON, 27, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died May 25, 2006. Born in Torrance, Calif. Fisherman and welder. Survived by companion, Tracey Silva; parents, Albert and Sharon; brothers, Paul and Andy; sisters, Annette Stoner and Elena Lewis. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday at Pohoiki Beach Park. Casual attire.

JUAN "JAN" RAMONES, 74, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Welder for Pearl Harbor Sub Base, first sergeant retired from Hawaii National Guard and maintenance person with Department of Education. Survived by wife, Rosa; sons, Nathan and Daniel; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Gregorio Jr. and Raymond; sisters, Delores Kuahine, Nobresa Pasatiemp, Fely Dias and Florence Amadeo. Visitation from 9 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; Mass 11 a.m. Private burial service Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ROY HOLLAND SAVAGE, 90, of Kane'ohe, died May 27, 2006. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. executive supervisor for over 40 years. Survived by sons, William and Charles; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Jean Gannon, Kae Cameron and Marian Merrill; stepson, Jay Voss. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pohai Nani Good Samaritan Retirement Center. No flowers; donations to Hale Makua, 472 Kaulani St., Kahului, HI 96732 or 1st Presbyterian Church, 1822 Ke'eaumoku, St., Ho-nolulu, HI 96822. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

REYNOLD YOSHIO SHIMABUKURO, 84, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired owner of Rey's Body & Fender. Survived by wife, Sally; sons, Gary and Jerry; daughters, Grace Paik, Jan Bautista and Ann Zakimi; brother, Norman; sister, Katherine; 13 grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MASANOBU SHIMODA, 96, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 26, 2006. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Salesman retired from the former American Trading Co. Survived by sons, Lloyd and Burton; daughter, Joyce Kuniyuki; brother, Masaharu; sister, Kazuko Takehara; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

KATHRYN LOUISE SMITH, 85, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died May 10, 2006. Born in California. Former owner/operator of a large supermarket, later financial planner for several family operated corporations. Survived by daughter, Linda Wike; son, Allan; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private burial service held in Porterville, Calif. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KENNETH RANDOLPH SMITH, 86, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2006. Born in Oklahoma. Retired professor emeritus. Survived by wife, Mary Cooper Smith; sons, Mark Cooper Smith and Randolph Robbins Smith; two grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TORAO SUEOKA, 91, of Honolulu, died May 11, 2006. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by sister, Bertha Nagai; nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

MASAKO SUGIMURA, 91, of 'Aiea, died May 20, 2006. Born in Sacramento, Calif. Seabrook Farms factory worker. Survived by sons, Takashi "Tak" and George; daughters, Miyoko "Mary" Kashiwabara and Yoriko "Jane"; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Akio and Teruo "Tony" Masamitsu; sister, Toyoko Masamitsu. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FRED YEICHI TAMAYOSE, 89, of Ha'iku, Maui, died May 19, 2006. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Self-employed pineapple farmer. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, Ron, Roy, Harold and Gene; daughters, Gale Holley and Sherry; brothers, Edward and Richard; sisters, Sue, Rene Kurasaki and Helen Kunichika; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

RODOLFO "RUDY" VILLAGONZA, 64, of Las Vegas, died May 9, 2006. Born in Davao City, Philippines. Raised in 'Ewa. Construction company worker and a boxer. Survived by son, Danillo; daughters, Jeany Nemenzo and Grace Anderson; sisters, Coring and Nining; brothers, Mumune, Lalan, Jessie and Rinato; two grandchildren. Service held May 13 in Las Vegas. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ELLEN LYAU WONG died May 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Helped run a family's restaurant in Los Angeles. Survived by children, Annette Harbinger, Brenda Chan, Charlene Okamoto, Doreen Condit and Edgar Wong; seven grandchildren; sisters, Eva Lyau and Jeanne Chun; brothers, Richard and Calvin. Service held May 30 at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

HAROLD TOKUJI YAMASHIRO JR., 62, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired electrician for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by father, Harold Sr.; brothers, Roger and Robin; sisters, Susan Poole and Amy Uyehara. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LOUISA EJERCITO YARBER, 80, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2006. Born in Wailua. Retired from government service as a shipyard expeditor. Survived by sons, Glenn and Bruce; daughters, Yvonne, Karen Ris and Jean Ann Topness; brothers, Stanley, Roland Jr., Warren and Norman Ejercito; sisters, Karen Hirano and Lillian Johannessen; hanai mother/aunt, Helen Ejercito; nine grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Lewis Funeral Chapel, Bremerton, Wash. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 886, Bremerton, WA 98337. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

FLORENCE KIYOKO YEMPUKU, 74, of Honolulu, died May 29, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired binder at Hawaii Hochi. Survived by husband, Paul; son, Wayne; daughters, Ann Otani and Lynn; sister, Teruko Matsukawa; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.