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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, September 8, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

JOSEPH WAYNE BENSON SR., 82, of Honolulu, died Sept. 5, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from city Department of Auditoriums and Neal Blaisdell Center. Survived by sisters, Catherine Downey and Lois Reeves; brother, John; children; E. J. Nalani Iwasaki, Joseph Jr., Jo-Ann and John III; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DIONICIO PIANO CORTES, 98, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 31, 2006. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired irrigation maintenance man. Survived by son, James; daughters, Martha Nelmida, Mary and Monica McAuliffe; hanai daughter, Bernice Manaea; hanai son, Claude Respicio; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

WINONA E. COSTALES, 70, of Makakilo, died Aug. 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Tomas "Tom Tom" Jr.; daughters, Holly Costales and Laura Stewart; four grandchildren; brother, Albert Willis; sisters, Evelyn Faurot and Avis Ann Tang. Visitation 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church; service 10:45 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

PETER G. DIAS JR., 72, of Hayward, Calif., died Aug. 31, 2006. Born on O'ahu. Retired; former San Francisco shipyard worker and Sears Roebuck & Co. electronics technician. Survived by wife, Hilda; children, Cheryl, Susan and Nadine; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Richard and Robert. Hayward service Monday. Arrangements by Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward.

CHARLES THOMAS HUA JR., 95, of Honaunau, Hawai'i, died Sept. 1, 2006. Born in Keokea, Hawai'i. South Kona highway maintenance department employee. Survived by son, Charles III; brother, George; sister, Pansy Medeiros; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. today at family residence. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Kona Memorial Park. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services of West Hawai'i.

LEONARD J. "IGGY" IGNACIO, 63, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2006. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. Longtime Hawaiian Airlines operations manager, known as "Mr. Hawaiian Airlines" in Honolulu and San Francisco. Survived by daughters, Tammy Ludington and Tracey Erin; son, Troy; seven grandchildren; sisters, Joretta Young and Valerie Ishii. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

DONALD KIYOSHI KANEKO, 74, of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War; member of Iron Workers Retirement Club. Survived by wife Pearline; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Joyce Nobriga; brothers, Robert and Walter; sister, Carol Yonemitsu; one granddaughter. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

VIRGINIA MARIE McNULTY, 80, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 30, 2006. Born in Ocean City, N.J. Survived by children, Patricia Smith, Margie Sakaue and Brian; two grandsons; brother, Larry Mullen; sister, June Williams. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MOANA RAE MORRIS, 76, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 2, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired longtime State Hospital psychiatric nurse. Survived by children, Lynn Rasbornick, Laurie Forbes, John and Paul; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow; inurnment 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Lei welcomed. Aloha attire.

DIANA LITA SHADD, 76, of San Martin, Calif., formerly of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 5, 2006. Born in the Philippines. Survived by children, Rey, Richard, Edward, David, Cynthia, Johanna and Peggy; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Gathering 5:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Koolau Baptist Church; service 6 p.m.; reception to follow. Graveside service noon Monday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, San Jose, and Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JUANITA "JANET" "JOANNE" MORENO SIMEON, 52, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 3, 2006. Born in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Zales Jewelers, Hilo, sales manager. Survived by husband, Reinior "Ray"; sons, Jeremy and Sheldon; brothers, Bartolome and Archie Moreno; sisters, Maximina Galdones, Magdalena Fabro, Emelia Altura, Mercedes Habab, Tina Tabucbuc and Pauline Topenio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park, Papa'ikou. Casual attire.

WILFORD HOY FAT TAM, 63, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 4, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Tam's Printing in 'Aiea. Survived by wife, Charing "Connie"; son, Chris; daughter, Alicia Kerr; brother, Alvin. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

YUKICHI "TENA" TANAHARA, 86, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Aug. 25, 2006. Born in Hana, Maui. Tractor driver for Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by sons, Roy and Larry; daughter, Priscilla Iwasaki; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

CARL BUEHNER TUITAVUKI, 53, of Kahuku, died Sept. 1, 2006. Born in Tonga. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hawaii Temple building engineer. Survived by wife, Ofa; sons, Carl Jr. and Alipate; daughters, Annelise, Elenoa Pua, Emma Talanoa, Christina and Lesila; five grandchildren; brothers, Lui, Lui "Tupouina," Gustav, David, Nomani, Ngana and Haine; sisters, Emma, Mele, Feleunga and Elenoa. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie North Stake Center; service noon; grave dedication to follow at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HENRY HANALEI WAIAU SR., 61, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 31, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired adult corrections officer 1 for the O'ahu Community Correctional Center. Survived by wife, Lois; sons, Henry Jr. and Joseph; daughter, Mona; four grandchildren; brothers, Jerry and Al Waiau, Patrick and Warren Dutro; sisters, Adeline Kaapa and Erline. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

CHARLOTTE TOYOKO YONESAKI, 73, of Honolulu, died Sept. 3, 2006. Born in Kainaliu, Kona, Hawai'i. Retired administrative assistant for Malolo Beverages. Survived by brothers, Allen and Wayne; sister, Janet Leong. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Casual attire.