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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, January 5, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

HENRIETTA "RITA" ARAGON-MASUDA, 72, of Waipahu, died Dec. 27, 2006. Born in 'Ewa. Retired travel consultant from Royal Adventure Travel. Survived by son, Stanford; daughter, Daria; four grandchildren; brothers, Joseph, Vicente, James, Anthony and Adrian "Eddie" Aragon; sisters, Kathleen Mata, Margaret Henson, Rose Crozier, Joanna Mago and Clare McKittrick. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

LEONARD COSTELLO, 70, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2006. Born in Connecticut. Retired American Machinery manager. Survived by daughters, Theresa de Malherbe and Patty Ivascanin; sister, Patricia Linck; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private gathering tomorrow at Henry Loui's Restaurant, Mapunapuna; Mainland service pending. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to American Heart or Lung associations. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MITZI HANAKO EDGAR, 82, of Pearl City, died Dec. 15, 2006. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired secretary at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by sons, Donald, Russell and Thomas; brother, Sueo "Sam" Yamase; sisters, Peggy Takenaka, Betty Oi, Mollie Sono and Kimiyo Edesu. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

DR. FRANKLIN B. EVANS, 84, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 6, 2006. Born in Chicago. Former professor at University of Hawai'i College of Business Administration; contributing writer of numerous textbooks; recently published World War II memoirs "600 Days in Kun Ming." Survived by daughters, Amy Malia and Mary; sons, Christopher and Geoffrey; brother, Robert; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

SILVESTRE "BITTI" AGAMAO FERNANDEZ, 81, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 30, 2006. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Retired property custodian with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Survived by wife, Maria; son, Eddie; daughters, Edna Subia, Elvie Ballesteros, Evelyn Castro, Emie Vite and Elsie Espiritu; 11 grandchildren; brother, Fausto; sisters, Lenora Molina, Adelina Domingo, Placida Vallebo and Adelaida Domingo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Full Gospel Temple; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church; service 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

NORMA MARIE FOGELBERG, 93, of Pahoa, Hawai'i., formerly of Britt, Minn., died Dec. 27, 2006. Born in Two Harbors, Minn. Sales associate for a children's retail store. Survived by son, James Curley; sister, Dora Emery; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

VICENTE GABOY, 83, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Jan. 3, 2007. Born in the Philippines. A farmer. Survived by wife, Marciana; children Teodoro, Priscila Maduro, Manuel, Virginia Wiebe, Fatima, Elena Jacusalem and Ely; sisters, Caridad and Cristina Quino; brother, Benedicto; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; service 1:30 p.m.; burial to follow at Koloa Public Cemetery. Casual attire.

JACK IRVINE, 85, of Kailua, died Dec. 30, 2006. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich. Sales manager for KULA radio station and Channel 2 television; an investment adviser for Industrial Real Estate. Survived by wife, Candy; son, Kip; daughter, Jill Haselberger; sister, Constance Boyd; two grandchildren. Private service. No flowers. Donations to Hospice Hawaii Inc. or to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ROY "WALLY" "CAPTAIN ROY" JOAQUIN JR., 77, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 23, 2006. Born in Maui. Retired superintendent. Survived by wife, Marjorie; sons, Walter, Michael, Gary, Roy and Ward; daughter, Darlene "Bonny" Starrett; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Harry Joaquin and Rodney Caldweld; sisters, Jinny Pursely, Lyn Jakcsy and Carol Killeen. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

BETTY SUMIKO LAU, 71, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired cook at St. Louis Drive Inn. Survived by son, Roland; daughter, Rene Tsuchiyama; five grandchildren; brothers, Paul, Keeane and Fred Tanaka; sister, Thelma Delos Reeyes. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

A memorial gathering for DOROTHY W. LINDLEY, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Honolulu, will be held 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Outrigger Canoe Club. She was former executive officer of Hawai'i Society of Certified Public Accountants and Hawai'i Restaurant Association; on the staff of Hawai'i Association of Realtors; spearheaded creation of the Nu'uanu Pali park; chairwoman, Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i Beautification Committee. Information: Red Morris, 531-4551.

MARIE ATABAY LOPEZ, 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2006. Born in the Philippines. Retired hotel fry cook. Survived by sons, Cecil, Carl and Nick; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

BARBARA OMURA MANNEN, of Raleigh, N.C. and Honolulu, formerly of Dallas, Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok, died Dec. 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Active with Raleigh nonprofit organizations, including North Carolina Symphony, United Arts Council, International Visitors Council and the Capital Area Preservation. Survived by husband, Jerry; daughters, Valerie "Pip" Johnson and Hilery Copeland; stepsons, Josh and Jerry Mannen; three grandchildren; brother, Dudley Omura. Raleigh service held; Hawai'i service pending. Donations to Walter Payton Cancer Fund, 1336 Basswood Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 or www.payton34 .org; or Lance Armstrong Foundation, P.O. Box 161150, Austin, TX 78716 or www.livestrong.org; or St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.

THEODORE MASARU MASU, 64, of Honolulu, died Dec. 21, 2006. Survived by wife, Doris; sons, Robert Nagaoka, Darren and Curtis; daughter, Laurie Day; three grandchildren; mother, Osae; brother, Ken. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

VIOLET UME MITSUMORI, 91, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 23, 2006. Born in Honaunau, Kona, Hawai'i. A beauty salon owner. Survived by brothers, Alfred, Herbert, Kenneth, and Franklin Yanamura; sister, Bertha Yanagida. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

KATHERINE MAGUIRE PIRES, 71, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Graduate of Roosevelt High School, class of 1953. Survived by son, Scott; daughter, Fawn; brothers, William, John, George and Charles Maguire; sister, Merna Kin In; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass 11 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

LEONORA "INDAY" QUARTERO, 79, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2006. Born in Kahuku. Survived by sons, Melvin, Michael, Marshall and Malcolm; daughters, Marlene Elisage, Madeleine Cenido, Marvalee Fernandez, Michele Obra, Maria and Desiree Yamauchi; sister, Conchita Lizares; brother, Alfred Delos Santos; 32 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

CIRILO RAPOSAS, 88, of 'Oma'o, Kaua'i, died Jan. 1, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Rock quarry operator for Grove Farm Co. Survived by wife, Rosalina, sons, Jerry, Lodring and Edwin; daughters Merlita Honma, Helen Masuda, Josephine and Adeline Walter; 26 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; services 10 a.m. Casual attire.

TERRY STEVEN RUIZ, 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Sheri Keliikuli; mother, Helen; brothers, Ronald and Robin; sister, Patricia. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KAZUKO SAKAI, 79, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2006. Born in Ho-nolulu. Retired teacher from Noelani Elementary School. Survived by brother, Hiroshi; sisters, Grace Botelho and Helen Yaka; nieces and nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; private inurnment. Casual attire.

RITSUKO "LITSUKO" SHIGEMI-TSU SANJUME, 91, of Longview, Wash., formerly of Kahuku, died Dec. 23, 2006. Born in Kahuku. Owner of the old Kahuku Service Station. Survived by son, Glenn; daughter, Helen; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Shigemitsu; sister, Tsuruko Kubota. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

STANLEY MITSUO TAKAKI, 59, of Los Angeles, died Nov. 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Employed by Mizuho Corporate Bank of California. Survived by brothers, Reggie, Glenn and Gordon; companion, Robert Schatz; nieces, Julia Preza, Kathleen Mahi; nephews, David and Kevin. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RONALD K. TAKAMURA, 64, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Dec. 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Army captain. Survived by sons, Ronald Jr., and Erik; one grandson; father, Noboru; brothers, Ted and Gerald; sister, Becky Wada. Visitation 12:30 to 1 p.m. Monday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery pavilion; service 1 p.m.; burial to follow. No flowers; casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary Ltd.

CUONG PHUOC TANG, 62, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2006. Born in Vietnam. Taxi driver. Survived by wife, Bich Nga Ho; sons, Chan Kinh and Vuong Kinh; daughters, Ni Yen "Rachel", Diem Mi, Anna, Channel Tang-Ho and Channey Tang-Ho; brother, Ninh; sisters, Hue Phuong, Ngoc Auh and Ngoc Yen. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; Vietnamese Buddhist service; cremation to follow.

ADELINE ORTA TORRES, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 22, 2006. Born in Pa'ia. An associate at Miyako Sushi. Survived by son, Clyde Jr.; sisters, Antonia and Catherine Martin and Roseline Garcia and Maria Paraquelles; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 1 a.m. tomorrow at Christ the King Church; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

HARUSO UYENISHI, 91, of Kailua, died Dec. 26, 2006. Born in Ho-nolulu. Survived by son, Victor; daughters, Diane, Louella Ibara and June Maiden; seven grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JOSE SABINO VILLALUZ, 78, of Waipahu, died Dec. 11, 2006. Born in Suyo, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from SkyChef American Airlines. Survived by wife, Rosita; son, Joseph; daughter, Angie Thomas; three grandchildren; sister, Resurrecion. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

KWAN IN WONG, 67, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2006. Born in Zhongshan, China. A cook. Survived by wife, Kwai Sin Chee; sons Tsin Yang and Micah; daughter, Jeanie Tam; six grandchildren; stepmother, Sui Kin; brothers, Gunn Tin and Gunn How; sister, Yuk Lin Cheng. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist services; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.