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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Obituaries

 •  Former judge Ambrose Rosehill

Advertiser Staff

ROSALIE "ALA" BARCELONA, 65, of Waipahu, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Katherine Barcelona O'Neal; mother, May Morris; brothers, George Dayag, Frances Kaimana, John, Robert and Charles Morris, and Wenda Namocot; three grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Waipahu United Church of Christ; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

GRACE AGNES CHELLIAH, 85, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in Sri-Lanka. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Charles, Glenn, Benildus, Shantha, Anton, Ignatious and Bernadine; daughters, Assumpta Kariapper, Antoinelte Selvanathan, Sharmini Nadarajah and Anusha Figurado. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park chapel; service 1 p.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

NU REN FANG, 76, of Hong Kong, died Sept. 3, 2006. Born in Hoy Ping, China. Survived by husband, Wei Zhou; son, Kin Po Chau; daughters, Feng Ying Guan and Yu Ying Zhou Wu; six grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

WILLIAM DEAN HAWKINS, 71, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 7, 2006. Born in Oklahoma. Former food and beverage director for the Ilikai Hotel. Survived by son, Michael; nephews; nieces; grandnephews; grandnieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

LOUIS H. HERSCHLER, 97, of Farmville, Va., formerly of Hawai'i, died Aug. 27, 2006. A groundwater researcher; involved in planning, construction and operation of underground and surface water supplies; partner in Herschler and Randolph engineering firm; a sugar industry environmental consultant; member of several city and state commissions. Survived by sister, Irene Wolgamot; brother, Dale. Virginia service Saturday; burial at Westview Cemetery, Farmville. Arrangements by Doyne-Burger-Davis Funeral Home, Farmville.

RAYNETTE LEHUANANI KAVA, 43, of Waimanalo, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Ben Moses and Kimo Jones; daughters, Kuulei Moses and Nani Jones; mother, Marjorie Moses; brothers, Leonard Jr. and Kalima Moses; sisters, Rondi Lee and Michelle Moses. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

REGINALD "REGGIE" GEORGE KEALOHA, 64, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Police Department officer. Survived by wife, Sherillyn; daughters, Regina Smythe, Reshel Arias and Renetta Scrappy Cox; son, Reginald Jr.; mother, Henrietta Goo; 10 grandchildren. Gathering 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Honokohau Harbor, Kona; service 9 a.m.; scattering of ashes at sea to follow. Loose flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Kona.

RICHARD KAPUHELANI KEOHULOA, 77, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Ho'okena, Hawai'i. Retired from Ka'u Agri-Business as a tractor operator. Survived by wife, Emily; son, Brian; daughters, Janice Noble, Arlene Keohuloa, Rima Rocha and Nadia Keohuloa; brothers, Paul and Phillip Keohuloa, and George Kamaka; sisters, Harriet Wentworth, Anna Keohuloa, Maria Hueu and Sarah Hose; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements By Dodo Mortuary.

ROSE ENOS LAURA, 90, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sisters, Lydia Fernandes and Margaret Luis. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BRIAN AHOI LEE, 43, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 29, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A Castle High School graduate; employee at American Carpet and Tyson Foods. Survived by mother, Carlene; brothers, Aaron and Kevin; sisters, Tracie Kon, Cheriene Ramirez and Michelle Abordo. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

LEANORE MELTON LEESON, 82, of Kailua, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in Michigan. Retired Safeway cashier. Survived by sons, Edward and William; daughter, Ruth Luczak; brother, Malcom Penland; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Kailua Baptist Church; service 2 p.m.; reception to follow. Private inurnment. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

PATRICK KOON WAI LUM, 67, of Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A communications technician for the U.S. Navy at Naval Communications Station. Survived by wife, Mae; sons, Cory and Roby; daughter, Shari Cheung; granddaughter, Sydney; sisters, Gertrude Young, Edith Leong, Roberta Fong and Alice Jow; son-in-law, Justin Cheung. Visitation from 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers.

ALYSSA BAILEY MILLER, 7, of Waipahu, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A second-grader at Kaleiopu'u Elementary School. Survived by parents, Marvin Jr. and Maude; sister, Meagan; grandparents, Marvin Miller Sr., Margaret Miller, Jon Painter, Louisa Harris and Donald Harris; great-grandparents, Winifred Beisser and E.L. Painter. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Pearl Harbor Naval Station chapel; service noon. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FRANK TAKEO MURAOKA, 93, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Army, Mobility Material Division, civil service worker. Survived by wife, Thelma; sons, Warren, Calvin and Floyd; five grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARY JEAN NIHAU, 65, of Glenwood, Hawai'i, died Sept. 15, 2006. Born in Missoula, Mont. A caregiver. Survived by sons, Abraham and Michael Parrish; daughters, Sarah Nixon, Lani York and Cheryl Parrish; three grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Friday at Central Christian Church, Hilo. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

FREDERIC LINCOLN GEORGE PANGELINA JR., 57, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2006. Born in Hono-lulu. Survived by wife, Jan; son, Noah; daughter, Jennifer; sisters, Gertrude Arruda, Jo Ann Teixeira and Rhonda Pangelina; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JEAN ELIZABETH PUMP, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2006. Born in Chicago, Ill. Survived by husband, Fred; daughter, Elizabeth. Private service held. Donations to ARCS Inc. (for scholarships), P.O. Box 10052, Honolulu, HI 96816, or The Queen's Medical Center. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ABRAHAM RIVERA, 60, of New Mill, Kaua'i, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired U.S. Army National Guard staff sergeant (E6); and McBryde Sugar Co. employee. Survived by sons, Aaron, Abraham, Johnathan, Puna and Alex; daughter, Kaui Doldolea; sister, Lucy Santiago; brother, Daniel; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Koloa Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

CHARLENE KUULEI SHEA, 50, of Waipahu, died Sept. 17, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Dennis; parents, Charles and Elouise Kama; brothers, Charles Kama Jr., and Randy, Paul, Gary and Gregory Kama; sister, Tammy Potter. Service 2 p.m. today at Tripler Army Medical Center chapel. Funeral and burial pending in Hilo. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HISAYO HORIO "MIKI" SHISHIDO, 82, of Honomu, Hawai'i, died Sept. 17, 2006. Born in Honomu. Retired from Hilo Coast Processing Co. Survived by three nieces, and a nephew. Visitation 1:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 2 p.m. Casual attire.

JOHN SILVA SR., 59, of Lawai, Kaua'i, died Sept. 8, 2006. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Forestry Division, equipment operator. Survived by wife, Diana; son, John Jr.; daughters, Christina, Jocelyn and Pamela; eight grandchildren; brothers, Anthony and Joseph; sisters, Aileen Brun and Marie Manguchei. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kalaheo, Kaua'i; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow in Lihu'e Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

THOMAS ANDREW TACKETT, 67, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Goodwill, W.Va. Princess Ka'iulani Hotel parking lot attendant. Survived by wife, Lilia; sons, Joseph and Shawn; daughters, Jackilu and Lori Ann; two grandchildren; brothers, Roy and David; sisters, Shelby Hand and Carol Anderson. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 8:30 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

YOKO TAKATA, 58, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2006. Born in Fukuoka, Japan. A Cartier Inc.-Hawai'i sales associate. Survived by husband, Theodore; daughters, Leslie Watanabe and Tracy Lee; grandchild, Addisyn Lee; sister, Sumiko Allegar. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Olivet Baptist Church; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RICHARD YOSHIHIRO TANABE, 85, of Pearl City, died Sept. 9, 2006. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. Retired real estate broker. Survived by wife, Margaret; daughter, Frances Hamamoto; brother, Jiro Tanabe; sister, Bessie Fujioka. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

HENRY YOSHIO UYEHARA, 80, of Las Vegas and Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Longtime funeral director and mortician for Kukui Mortuary and Nuuanu Mortuary, and manager of Kukui Mortuary. Survived by son, Russell; daughters, Lynn Hasegawa and Anne Watanabe; five grandchildren; sisters, Tsuyuko Yatabe, Hanami Takekawa, Mildred Higa, Mabel Fujimoto and Gladys Mishima. Service 5 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.

JOHN ROBERT VOSEIPKA, 86, of Honolulu, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., died Sept. 13, 2006. Born in North Platte, Neb. Retired U.S. Army colonel. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Virginia Goldner; son, John; stepdaughter, Dee Dee Wood; stepson, Bill Rollins Jr.; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Dorothy Leininger. Committal service 3 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to Hospice Hawai'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

TOSHIO "SNIPE" WATANABE, 69, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Wailuku. An AMFAC electrician, Kahului, Maui. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Cheryl Wicklund, Charlene Franco and Donna Nishijo; sons, Clye, Duane and Jeffrey; brothers, Akinori, Robert, Stanley and Yukio; sister, Sue Dengler; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui; service 5:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

RITA R. WEYMOUTH, 96, of Honolulu, died Sept. 12, 2006. Born in Racine, Wis. Retired Realtor. Survived by niece, Mary Stephen; stepson, Larry; three grandchildren; caregivers, Gus and Kathleen Damon. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Donations to Shriners Hospital for Children. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ANASTACIA "TACING" GARCIA YANOS, 76, of Waipahu, died Aug. 27, 2006. Born in Natba, Bacarra, Philippines. Retired from Dole Cannery. Survived by sons, Allen and Dennis; brother, Angel Garcia; grandson, Zackery Alden. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.