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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, February 5, 2007

Obituaries

 •  Sister Francine Gries, hospice director

Advertiser Staff

MARIE LUKA AIPOLANI, 72, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by husband, John; sons, Rudy Nao, Gordon Momon, John Jr. and Jason; daughters, Abbie Kahaloa and Baba; brothers, Benjamin Akau, Jerry Akau and Elliott Kamaka; sisters, Lei Akau, Berta Ramos and Lavern Sanchez; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday at United Gospel Fellowship Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

JAMES "KIMO" ADAM UILAKULANI AULD, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 27, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired boat captain and harbor control agent for Martin Zachery, Global Associates and Raytheon Engineering Services, Kwajalein. Survived by daughters, Bertha Kanae and Quincie Martines and two others; a son; brother, Ronald; sisters, Charlotte Rowe and Luana Burnabe; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services pending. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MATTHEW ALIKA EVANGELISTA, 41, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Hilo. Worked for United Parcel Service, United Airlines, Standard Parking Co. and Maui Down Hill Cruisers. Survived by mother, Loretta ; sisters, Patrice Julian and Fern Peahi; brothers, Troy Julian and Kaniala Estrada. Services 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers.

ROY W. FERGE JR., 59, of Makawao, Maui, died Jan. 30, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A transmission specialist. Survived by sons, Troy and Tripp; daughters, Tina-Rae Souza, Tammy Ferge and Robin Wong; brother, George; seven grandchildren. Visitation over the urn 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Makawao; Mass 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

HENRY "HANK" OLIVER GROTE, 83, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2007. Born in Willoughby, Ohio. Former manager Midas Muffler, Hilo, and square dance caller for HI-LO Square Dance Club. Survived by wife, Seiko; son, Robert; daughter, Mildred Davison; stepsons, Paul, George and Brian Bence; stepdaughters, Leila Duim and Lisa Furtado; brothers, Melvin and William; sister, Beverly Franklin; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

CHIYEKO HORIKAWA, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2007. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. overseas operator. Survived by brother, Shigeki; sister, Nancy. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary LLC.

DAVID "Uncle Small Blah" "Uncle Moke" KEAU MOSES SR., 76, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Union, Local No.3 Survived by wife, Bertha; sons, Clarence and Kimo III; daughters, Bella Ann Basmayor and Cheryl Ann Moses; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Peter. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; services noon; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.

KAREN NAOMI NITTA, 57, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Former Kamehameha Investment Corp. administrative secretary. Survived by sons, Bryston and Ryan; brother, Stanley Shigeoka; brother-in-law/caregiver, Thomas. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BETTY MITSUE OKUBO, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired dressmaker. Survived by, Walter, Watson and Thomas; two grandchildren. Memorial service 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARY MAKEKEHAU PANKER, 93, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2007. Born in Hana, Maui. A retired toolroom attendant. Survived by son, Daniel Meyer; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Private service held by family. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ROBERT ICHIO SAIKI, 68, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in 'Ewa. A retired JTB Hawaii mechanic. Survived by wife, Lois; son, Ryland; brother, Kenneth; sister, Marion Leong; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

BETTY KAYE SMITH, 80, of Volcano, Hawai'i, formerly of Phoenix, died Jan. 30, 2007. Born in Millwood, Wash. A retired preschool teacher. Survived by sons, Danny and Dean Phay and John Knecht; daughters, Hazel Ann Pinnow, Billiemae Thompson and Bonnie Kaye Smith; brother, Budd Carew; sister, Lucille Kandoll; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

AIDA OANDASAN TENOSO, 38, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Makati, the Philippines. McDonald's, Kona, assistant manager. Survived by mother, Ernestina; brothers, Romarico, Francisco and Silverio Jr.; sisters, Angelina Tengasantos, Juliet Placheta and Gemma Hadap. Visitation 9 a.m., Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass 1 p.m. Final services and burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home, O'ahu, and Dodo Mortuary-Kona.

SHEE YEE WONG, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sister, Shen Ping; brother, Dick Sum. Visitation for Chinese Buddhist service 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. Hawaiian Memorial Park.

CLYDE TADAO YASUHARA, 73, of 'Ewa Beach, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Hilo. Retired city Department of Parks and Recreation clerk; and retired U.S. Air National Guard master sergeant. Survived by wife, Pearl; sons, Jonathan Young, and Clyde, Jerome and Neil; daughter, Sharie Yasuhara; four grandchildren; brothers, Leighton and Jonathan; sister, Juliette Rickard. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cemetery committal service and burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.