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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, February 12, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

ALBERT ANDRADE JR., 88, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Jan. 21, 2007. Born in Kalaheo. A construction heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Eleanor; sons, Albert III, Jerry and Douglas; brothers, John and Roy Costa; sister, Ethel Jardine; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Kekaha; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

FREDERICK HERRING KEKAU-LIKE BAKER, 85, of Albuquerque, N.M., died February 5, 2007. Born on O'ahu. A movie and music industry employee, appearing alongside such stars as Bing Crosby and Jimmy Stewart in movies such as "The Road to Bali" and "Thunder Bay"; working with Roger and Hammerstein on "South Pacific"; performing at the Las Vegas Stardust Hotel, Aku Aku Room; and Albuquerque venues such as Tiki Kai Supper Club, the Polynesian Room at the New Chinatown Restaurant and The Town House Restaurant. Survived by wife, Jane; brother, George Jr.; children, Frederick Jr. , Fred, Lehualani Hale, Kehaulani Ogawa, Zetta Tsukamoto; and Teri Foote; four grandchildren. Albuquerque memorial service Feb. 25. No flowers; donations to Kawaiaha'o Church, Youth Choir,957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu, HI 96813 or www.kawaiahao.org. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Albuquerque, N.M.

WINIFRED LEINA'ALA BROWN, 67, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Leonard, Wayne, Arthur, Matthew, William, Herman and James Brown, Gaylord "Lani" and Percy Hood Jr.; sisters, Sweetheart Brown, Erica Duponte and Mary Duarte. Service 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park. Beachwear requested. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.

RICHARD "DICKIE" K.Y. CHING, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2007. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired from Midas Muffler Shop. Survived by wife, Laraine "Laurie"; sons, Kevin, David and Garett; daughter, Stefanie; five grandchildren; brothers, Delbert, Clayton and Phillip; sisters, Yin Clendenen, Kim Oe Yuen, Lan Yin "Lani" Inouye, Nyuk Lan "Nyukie" Ching and Carol Manning. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

NICOLASA OTOMAN CUNA-NAN, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2007. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Rolanda Flojo and Caridad Ramos; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

JOSEPHINE CALLO DAHILIG, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 18, 2007. Born in the Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Emilio and Nestor; daughters, Lorna Pagdilao and Nelda Dahilig; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Skippy, Sonny, Henry, Herbert, Nicky, Benjamin, Allan and Alex Callo; sisters, Ruth Daoang and Rosalinda Suzuki. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday; service 9 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.

RODNEY "ROD" VIDAD DAMO, 35, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Kayla-Nohelani; parents, Lazaro Jr. and Lucia "Lucy"; sisters, Leilani Antalan and Brenalou Gushikuma. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

BENJAMIN DELGADO DeGUZMAN, 78, of Waipahu, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in the Philippines. A merchant marine seaman. Survived by wife, Aurelia; daughters, Crecisima de Guzman, Clarita Medina, Criselda Mariano, Lualhati de Guzman, Maria Delisay Hermosura, Edeliza de Guzman-Corpuz and Janet de Guzman; sons, Bienvenido, Ricardo, Edwin and Rey; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Patty Bernales and Adelaida Russel. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JOSEPH PATRICK GLEASON, 53, of Hale'iwa, died Feb. 6, 2007. Born in Dorchester, Mass. Survived by son, Timothy; father, Thomas; mother, Alma; brothers, James and Fred. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

VICTOR JOSE, 75, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired truck driver. Survived by daughter, Zelinda Jose-Helekahi; sons, Victor Jr., Kenneth, Ronald, Stanley and Dan; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, William. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

REGINA "GINA" TRAZO LARITA, 80, of Mililani, died Jan. 20, 2007. Born in Pearl City. Member of Hawaii Ballroom Association, Pearlridge Chapter. Survived by sons, William Jr. and Glen; daughters, Yvonne Bailey, Sharon Lum and Gina Bounds; brothers, Sabio, Patrick and Nicolas Trazo Jr.; sisters, Rita Reonal, Maricia Magno and Nora Temblor; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Mass 6:30 p.m. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers, Casual attire.

FILOMANE LEAO, 45, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2007. Born in American Samoa. Survived by sisters, Leiloa Samuelu, Laifa Leota, Sui Toese, Sia Lauifata and Vera Fonoti; brothers, Mika Mailo, Kolumane Fuimaono and Fili; father, Auauna Mailo; mother, Faaiu Sanitoa Mailo. Visitation 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Service noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

HARRY TETSUO OGAWA JR., 69, of Pearl City, died Feb. 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Truck Equipment Hawaii Inc. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Darren and Scott; daughter, Michelle; five grandsons; sister, Marcella Onishi. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

TOKUO SAKAI, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Aloha Petroleum truck driver; member of 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion, Co. B. Survived by brothers, Robert and Raymond; sisters, Florence Okazaki, Edith Kutara and Vickie Yoshimura. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 2 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

ALFRED PAUL SILVA, 74, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 21, 2007. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired state Department of Transportation, Highways Division, truck driver. Survived by wife, Mercy; sons, Harold, Darrell, Joel, Joby, Roland, Sherwood, Jarrett and Ralpheal "Bobo"; daughters, Ruby Rolon and Sabrina Mocilio; brothers, Thomas, Abe and Robert; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; Hilo; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

JAMES RODRIC SWAIN SR., 72, of Mililani, died Jan. 30, 2007. Born in Columbia, N.C. Survived by wife, Roswitha; sons, James Jr. and Aaron; daughters, Angela Henry and Nancy Anderson; sisters, Jean Brown, Eula Butler and Emma Kennedy; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

INOCENCIO S. TORRES, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Pacific Concrete Co. Survived by children, Teresita Antonio, LaVerne Corpuz, Bartolome, Elvanette Pule, and Richard, Wayne, Warren and Junior Galeng; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Gregoria Tagata. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.