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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, December 6, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

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LORETO ALVIAR, 62, of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 28, 2007. Born in Cagayan, Philippines. Self-employed carpenter. Survived by sons, Matthew and Paul; daughters, Sherry-Ann, Sandralynn Andrade-Alviar, Sharlene and LoreAna; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at the Waikoloa Community Church. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

MICHAEL YOSHIO ANAHORI, 62, of Pearl City, died Dec. 3, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed auto mechanic doing business as Mike's Chevron Service. Survived by wife, Hwa Ja; sisters, Joyce Ding and Suzanne Nakata. Visitation 9 a.m. Mondayat Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.

KENGI GARY AOKI, also known as KENJI GARY AOKI, 28, of Honolulu, formerly of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2007. Born in Niigata-ken, Japan. Accountant for Herman Tanaka CPA. Survived by mother, Paulette Aoki Hamilton; brother, Naomasa Charles Aoki; stepfather, Paul Hamilton; grandfather, Charles Tanaka. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JANE ELIZABETH CATALANO, 94, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 9, 2007. Born in New York City. Retired executive secretary. Survived by daughters, Janice Gardner, Bernice Abraham and Mary Jane Pappas; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Mass 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Church, Kailua. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MARY ANN DEKALB, 76, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 9, 2007. Born in Chicago, Ill. Retired journalist; member of the American Association of University Women. Survived by husband, Howard; sons, Eric and Karl Mohr; sisters, Barbara Jones and Frances Blandeau. Gathering 2 p.m. Monday at the Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo. No flowers. Casual attire.

MATSUE "MILDRED" FUJISHIGE, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 10, 2007. Born in Hilo. Retired pantry helper. Survived by sons, Peter and Paul; daughters, Arleen Arakaki, Mari Fukuya and Amy Takemoto; sisters, Sally Liborio and Chiyome Yoshioka; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

U.S. flag CARROL J. HANTHORN, 86, of Honolulu, died Nov. 17, 2007. Born in Worthington, Minn. Retired Peacock Partners general manager; World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Alice Masaki-Hanthorn; son, Scott; stepsons, Roddy and Clyde Yamachika; stepdaughter, Adele Ishii; five stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Gransee. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

U.S. flag CHRISTOPHER HATICO, 87, of Pearl City, died Nov. 10, 2007. Born in Moalboal Cebu, Philippines. Retired security supervisor at Wheeler Army Airfield with 30 years of service; member of Veterans of Foreign Wars-Post 1572. Survived by wife, Florita; sons, Darrel and Rory; daughters, Marvele Lum, Iris Amantiad, Lorelei Hatico and Sharon Sirling; brothers, Jose and Anthony; sisters, Dolores Albeso and Josephine Cua; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

U.S. flag RONALD "SENIOR" B. HILL, 65, of Hale'iwa, died Nov. 20, 2007. Born in Kansas City, Mo. Survived by wife, Corrine; son, Ronald; daughter, Racquel Achiu; brothers, Randy and Jerry; four grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Sunday at Hale'iwa Boat Harbor. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MAY HANAKO HIRAMOTO, 75, of Honolulu, died Nov. 28, 2007. Born in Waiahole. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Edmond; son, Edwin; hanai sons, Dr. Nathan Ellis and Jay Shaeffer; daughter, Dr. Joy Hiramoto Brown; brothers, Herbert and Milton Inoshita; sisters, Evelyn Ito and Kathryn Mudget. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

U.S. flag KAZUO KAMEMOTO, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Flower nurseryman; World War II veteran; member of 100th Battalion. Survived by wife, Tsuruyo; sons, Allen, Larry and Wayne; daughter, Diane Shimazu; four grandchildren; brothers, Haruyuki and Fred; sisters, Yoshiye Oda and Violet Matsumura. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

WILLIAM KEALOHA KIHEWA, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 22, 2007. Born in 'Aiea. Survived by wife, Molly; son, Alan; daughters, Hannah Vincent, Charlotte Santos, and Sharon Nii; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Kane'ohe Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HELMUTH WILLIAM KLAUK, 79, of Pearl City, died Aug. 15, 2007. Born in Germany. Pilot and mechanic. Survived by brother, Joachim. Private service. For more information, contact 808-286-1308. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CHARLES "CHUCK" EDWARD LINDLEY, 61, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2007. Born in Spokane, Wash. IT manager for AT&T HITS project. Survived by wife, Kay; sons, Dr. Jeffrey and Sgt. Ryan; daughter, Michelle Teigen; brother, William; sisters, Julia Corbin and Lynette Campbell; eight grandchildren. Service 7 p.m. tomorrow at Church of Christ, Pearl Harbor. Aloha attire. Donations to Institute for Human Services, Lupus Foundation of America-Honolulu or Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 N. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CAROL JOAN LEONE, 70, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Nov. 30, 2007. Born in Washington, D.C. Survived by sons, Michael, Thomas Short and Chad Lindley; one granddaughter. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at the Koloa Missionary Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

ANNE PATRICIA MEDEIROS, 55, of Honolulu, died Nov. 14, 2007. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Homemaker. Survived by companion, Gaylord Jones; son, Jared; mother, Elizabeth Greene; brothers, Bryan and Matthew Greene; sisters, Janice and Barbara Pizzigno; one grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

EDWARD YOKICHI NIKAIDO, 90, of Honolulu, died Nov. 19, 2007. Born in 'Aiea. Retired state electrical building inspector; ham radio operator. Survived by wife, Patsy; sons, Howard and Dwight; daughters, Jane Yamauchi and June Ogawa; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Robert and Thomas; sister, Betty Koga. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 1:30 p.m. Casual attire.

SYLVIA YUKIE NIMORI, of Honolulu, died Nov. 12, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Transportation accountant. Survived by husband, Saburo "Sab"; sons, Terrance and Randall; brothers, Richard and Kazumi; sisters, Marian, Alice and Joyce. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

U.S. flag YUTAKA HARRY OKIMOTO, 92, of Honolulu, formerly of Gardena, Calif., died Nov. 25, 2007. Born in Berthoud, Colo. World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Lisa Therese and Maria Louise; grandchildren, Nicole, Lana, Kainani and Kalae. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. next Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire.

ANNA HENRIETTA PALEA, 90, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Dec. 1, 2007. Born in Kekaha. Survived by daughters, Hildred Kamaka and Rhonda Vinhasa; 22 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brother, Eric Nordmeier; sister, Christine Chong. Service pending. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

EVANS "AL BEAR" J.K. SILVA, 62, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 7, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by family and friends. Informal gathering and scattering of ashes 11 a.m. tomorrow at Kualoa Beach Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

MADELINE DAMAS SOUZA, 88, of Pearl City, died Dec. 3, 2007. Born in Waialua. Bird enthusiast. Survived by son, Raymond; daughter, Jean Maxwell; brothers, Roy and John Damas; sister, Ida Siteman; six grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service noon; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

EDWARD "DALDO" TORRES, 84, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Dec. 3, 2007. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. Retired McBryde Sugar Plantation harvesting field supervisor. Survived by daughter, Selina Sonoda; brothers, Johnny and Arthur; sister, Emily Dela Torre; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Monday at Holy Cross Church; Mass 4:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

LYNN TRAVIS, also known as BEATRIX ROSSLYN HAYWARD, 57, formerly of Honolulu, died Nov. 2, 2007. Born in Perth, Western Australia. Realtor; first woman taxi medallion owner in Hawai'i. Survived by children, Janalyn Travis-Messer, Donna and Robert; one grandchild. Service held in Florida. No flowers. Donations to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

KAY SOOK YOON, 76, of Honolulu, died Nov. 30, 2007. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Retired from retail sales in fine jewelry. Survived by son, Tae; brother, Yong Jin Kim; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.