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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 28, 2007

Obituaries

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ALICE TOMIE OMI ARTUYO, 81, of Kailua, died Jan. 19, 2007. Born in Hule'ia, Kaua'i. Retired office manager for the Ilima Hotel. Survived by husband, George "Coach Duke"; son, Chris Wright; grand-daughter Chantel Foster; four great-grandchildren; brother, Seth Omi. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual Attire.

JUANITO GARCIA BALA, 81, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Hawi, North Kohala, Hawai'i. A light equipment operator for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Survived by wife, Lucia Catuiza; sons, Froilan, Roseller and Jovenilo; daughter, Luzviminda Mandac; brothers, Modesto Sr. and Artemio; sister, Francisca Dela Cruz; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

PEDRO CABACUGAN BALLESTEROS, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Sarat, Ilocos Norte Philippines. Survived by wife, Leandra Ambanta; children, Artemio, Benjamin, Ida Ramones, Bernardo Jr., Lito, Avelina Bulosan and Carlina Rasay; 31 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

CAROLYN VIERRA CARVALHO, 88, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired cashier at the Naniloa Hotel. Survived by sons, Robert and Craig; brothers, Anthony and Philibert; sisters, Leonilda Ino, Genevieve Smith, Bernadette Rodrigues, Elizabeth Mc Corkle and Irene Cambra; five grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Kea'au, Hawai'i; rosary 6:30 p.m.; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LOIS KUULEI KAUALOKU KAALOA CHUNG-HOON, 86, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Richard Kaaloa, Edmund Chung-Hoon Jr. and Randall Kaaloa; daughters, Primrose Chung-Hoon, Cynthia Kanuha and Danderine Clark; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Daniel, Boy and Abraham Kaheaku; sisters, Ella Correia, Mary Au, Miriam Kaheaku, Primrose Punua and Evelyn Kaahanui. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LORETO MATIAS CORPUZ, 62, of Waipahu, died Jan. 21, 2007. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Member of Carpenters Union Local 745; employed at Nordic Construction. Survived by wife, Eulalia; son, Rommell; daughter, Aida; brothers, Ely, Juan, Rolando and Francis; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11:15 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. White attire.

BENJAMIN COSTA JR., 66, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A plumber. Survived by wife, Haunani; sons, Micah and Benjamin; daughters, Taeia, Tina Cook, Tamar Lani and Taryn Napoleon; brothers, Calvin, Vernon and Kelly; sister, Debra; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Puohala Elementary School; service 1 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MALCOLM JOSEPH COSTA, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired PBX repair supervisor with Verizon. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sons, Kevin and Keith; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. Private Inurnment. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

MARILYN IOLANI MIEKO DOUGHTY, 44, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. A former Bank of Hawaii teller; GTE customer service representative; a retail store manager. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons, Samuel and John; daughter, Dayna-Lynn; father, Edward Kim; brother, Michael Kim; sisters, Margaret Chong and Diane "Queenie" Malczon; niece, Chelsey Kim; nephew, Skyler Kim. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the new Church of Latter-day Saints chapel, 44 Leilehua Road, Wahiawa; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MARK ANTHONY "MAC" MAKAALA DUARTE, 62, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 22, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A plumber. Survived by sons, Wendell and Augustine; daughter, Corrina Ng; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Augustine and Wayne. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Inurnment 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

GEORGE RUSSELL FORVILLY SR., 60, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 10, 2007. Born in Pearl City. A retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Rochelle; son, George Jr.; daughters, Elizabeth and Amberly; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; mother, Treasa Figueroa; sisters, Puanani Montoya, Gloria Ferreira and Merry Figueroa; hanai brother, John Hesia. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JANE KAZUE TAGAWA FUJISHIGE, 79, of Pearl City, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. An accountant for Fujishige Trucking. Survived by daughter, Jill Kikuta; grandson, Justin; brother Tom Tagawa; sisters, Grace Fukuda, Elaine Morishige, Ida Normura and Edith Endo. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. next Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual Attire.

MARIA REYES GARMA, 62, died Jan. 22, 2007. A production cook for HMS Host. Survived by husband, Mario; daughters, Blesie Beaumier and Amy Garma; five grandchildren; sisters and brother, Alferina Domingo, Connie Garma, Carmen Reyes, Eve Manuel, Faustino Reyes Jr., Fely Domingo and Lyn Buted. Visitation and service 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. next Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

CHIEKO HAMADA KAGAWA, 94, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A sales clerk for Maui Drug Store and Craft Drugs. Survived by daughters, Bette Takasaki, Hilda and Claire Kagawa and Libby Lum; son, Frank; sisters, Tomoe Tao and Kiyomi Fuke; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service over the urn 11 a.m. Casual attire. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

JANE FRANCES KALAUKOA, 71, of Kapolei, died Jan. 16, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Joseph, George and Joseph; sisters, Bernadette, Joan and Lei; hanai brother, Samuel Kapahua. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

HENRY "BRADDA" HANALEI KAOHU, 64, of Kapa'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 17, 2007. Born in Kapa'au. A retired supervisor for County of Hawai'i Solid Waste Divison. Survived by wife, Eiko; daughters, Lynn Ramos and Henrily Kaohu; brother, George Jr.; sisters, Harriet Nakasone, Yvonne Munro, Patricia Niibu and Faye Gutierres; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Kohala Ward, Hawi, Hawai'i; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Hawi (Kahei) County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

FLORENCE KINUKO KAWAMURA, 93, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2007. Born in Ka'u, Hawai'i. Survived by son, Wayne; daughter, Ruby Tsugawa; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Kawamoto. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

NOBUTOSHI "NOBU" KOHAGURA, 91, of Makakilo, died Jan. 12, 2007. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Member of the Ginowan Okinawan Club and Waipahu Hongwanji Mission. Survived by son, Randy; daughter, Ruby; sisters, Yoshiko Sakina and Hideko Tomishima; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JONAH KUAANA, 83, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Kihei. Survived by sons, Daniel Smith and Jonah Kuaana; brother, Joseph; sister, Luka Mata; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

MICHAEL "MIKE" JOHN LONGLEY, 59, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Yass, N.S.W., Australia. A ranch manager at Princeville Ranch. Survived by son, Kelsey; daughter Michele; five grandchildren; mother, Brenda; brothers, Mark, Joe and Tim. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday in Hanalei on the lot across from Kauikeolani, the old Wilcox House. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

CECELIA MEDEIROS, 82, of Pearl City, died Jan. 19, 2007. Born on Maui. Retired kitchen worker for Foodland. Survived by son, Marshall; daughter, Gwen Zanellato; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CRESSIE MAE MEDEIROS, 69, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Makawao, Maui, died Dec. 21, 2006. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by daughters, Debbie Lazano and Shirley Medeiros; son, Douglas; sisters; Nancy Medeiros, Isabel Diego, Helen Amoral, Violet Pszyk, Lorraine Amoral, Mildred Jacintho and Hazel Vegas; brothers, Antone Jr., Henry and Raymond Silva; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery, Makawao. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

AMANDA JANE ELIZABETH MONTERO, 75, of Wailuku, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in American Samoa. Survived by companion, Carlos Hernandez; sons, Johnny and Dennis Ah Yek; daughters, Lucia Ng Wun, Ludie Au Hoon, Jamie Love Samuelu and Carmen Montero; brothers, James and Howard Himphill; sisters, Jessie Heuer and Lucille "Babe" Cook; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the mortuary; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

ISO MORELIK, 54, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2007. Born in the Marshall Islands. Survived by wife, Aila; sons, Rimail Kabjor, Hemilton and Juliem Morelik; daughters, Cindy Kabjor, Lola Peter, Emma and Jolinda Morelik and Hermine Rutley; brothers, Hembi Morelik, Kilanjor and Petetong Kabjor; sisters, Lydia Anien, Neimoj Robert, Hemline Anien and Mali Kabjor; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

YUTAKA NAKAHATA, 87, of Hono-lulu, died Jan. 24, 2007. Retired from Honolulu Savings & Loan; former Farrington High School teacher and Northwest Airlines employee. Survived by wife, Bernadette; sons, Duane, Kelvin and Melvin; daughters, Elsie Ching and Gayle Nakahata; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Community Church of Honolulu; celebration of life 11 a.m.; lunch to follow in Stephen Mark Hall. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations to Hawai'i Public Radio, University of Hawai'i or a favorite charity.

SUSANNAH PURDY OKAMURA, 81, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. She was retired. Survived by sons, Gary and Mark; daughters, Leilani Cornelius, Naomi Barton and JoAnne Chavez; brothers, Joe "Sonny" Jr. and Ronald Kiaaina; sister, Bertha Kanoa; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Celebration of life and luncheon 1 p.m. Saturday at the family residence in Pepe'ekeo, 28-2815 Mamalahoa Highway. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

NOAH "MAN WHO SANG WITHOUT A MIC" PAIO JR., 71, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 14, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired after 37 years with the state Highway and Transportation Department; employed by Consolidated Theatres and Pleasant Holidays. Survived by wife, Beatrice "Nani"; sons, Noah, Charles, Raymond and Guy; daughter, Brenda; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert; sister, Violet. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

ELSIE YASUE NAKAMURA SAKATA, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2007. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired central supply unit clerk for St. Francis Hospital. Survived by husband, Kiichi; daughter, Sharon Kato; two granddaughters. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual Attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MANUEL "BONZ" PAUL SANTOS, 44, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died Jan. 14, 2007. Born in Hilo. A truck driver/mechanic who belonged to Big Island Independent Riders Motorcycle Club. Survived by sons, Haoli, Huntah and Brandon Badon; daughter, Sunshine; brother, Frank "Jerks" Jr.; sisters, Martha Ahuna, Rosemary Tavares, Ida Perez, Gilberta Evangelista, Nellie Fejeran, Teresa Ignacio, Bernadette Soares, Etta Nacnac, Lurline Milare and Marie Sadino; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. An aloha motorcycle cruise will take place 10 a.m. Next Sunday; meet 9:30 a.m. at King Kamehameha Statue by Hilo Bayfront. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

URBANA ANDRES SEBASTIAN, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2007. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Elpidio, Benito, Ricardo and Ernest; daughters, Gloria Sebastian, Erlinda Madamba, Rosalinda Pagaduan and Rowena Ordonez; 54 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

ELIZA "AUNTY DARLING" OLELO AEA SIMEONA, 73, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 15, 2007. Born in Ho-nolulu. Pineapple cannery packer supervisor. Survived by sons, Stanley Jr., Reuben, Gordon and Harry Simeona and Emmett Mossman; daughters, Ilona Simeona-Thomas and Priscilla La Rosa; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles Morton and David Kalima; sisters, Annie Solomon, Lorraine Luuloa and Pearl Keliikane. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

CIRILO PAPA SINFUEGO SR., 93, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 13, 2007. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte Philippines. Survived by son, Cirilo "Lou" Jr.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Good Shepherd Church, Wailuku; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

MASUE TOMA, 90, of Mililani, died Jan. 16, 2007. Born in Kapoho, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Ronald and Wayne; granddaughter, Nelwyn Yee; grandson, Gavin Toma; two great-grandchildren; sister, Shizue Fujita. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

RENEE FRANCES WILEY, 40, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 18, 2007. Born in Ohio. Installation coordinator for Diebold. Survived by husband, Brian; children, Kenny Watt and Amanda Watt; brother, David Kasper; sister, Barbara Kasper. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; service 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.