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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

HENRY KAAPUNI AARONA, 95, of Honolulu, died June 22, 2007. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. The "Uncle Henry" of Kaumakapili Church. Survived by sons, Henry Jr., James and Edmund; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Kaumakapili Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

VIRGINIA SOTELO AGUINALDO, 68, of Mililani, died June 4, 2007. Born in Peralta, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by son, Christopher; brother, Ludivico Sotelo; sisters, Macaria Laoaan, Leonida Marcelino and Diling Trinidad; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

DARNELL K. ALAPAI, 46, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died June 26, 2007. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Waitress. Survived by mother, Elaine Fernandez; son, Christopher Fernandez; daughter, Dionne Fernandez; brothers, Keli'i Jamile, Sam and Kalani Alapai and Kamaka Fernandez; sisters, Shanna Palmer, Sandy Kaai and Anuhea; one grandson. Visitation 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Ko'olau Hui'ia Protestant Church, Anahola; service 9:30 a.m.; scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

ROY "NIRVESH" BARGE, 62, of Kula, Maui, died June 27, 2007. Born in Santa Monica, Calif. Self-employed massage therapist. Survived by sister, Edeane Schirm. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

BRADLEE IKAIKA CALICA-MCCORMICK, 14, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died June 24, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Student at Hilo Intermediate School. Survived by parents, Larry Lee McCormick and Millie Calica; sisters, Abigail, Michelle Vierra, Elizabeth Terkelsen, Josephine and Ashlee; grandmother, Mary Maluyo. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service at 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

MASON NGAR KIT CHAN, 21, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died June 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Painter. Survived by companion, Nicole Sagum; parents, Dennis and Mari-Kuulei; brother, Christopher; sisters, Crystal and Mia; grandfather, Edward Sek Kang Chan; grandmother, Mildred Pang. Visitation 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 3:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

YOKETTE NALANI CHOI, 53, of Pearl City, died June 24, 2007. Born in Fort Bragg, N.C. Customer service agent in retail sales. Survived by companion, Pono McNeil; daughters, Kaile Choi, Tiane and Kealaula McNeil; granddaughter, Azure Gomez; father, Brig. General Irwin Cockett Jr. (Retired); sister, Mylabeth Williams and Punahele Cockett. Service 8:30 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Hale'iwa Beach Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

EDNA Y. CONROY, 95, died June 25, 2007. Registered nurse at Queen's Hospital when Pearl Harbor was attacked; former president of the Catholic Women's Guild; voluntary manager of the thrift shop at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children for many years. Survived by husband, Harold; daughter, Winifred Ann Stark; grandchildren, Kimberly Pappas, Todd and Paige Stark; five great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Church. Casual attire.

WILLIAM "BILL" D. COOK, 84, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired taxi cab driver. Survived by caregiver and nephew, Allen Greer; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, George. Service 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Outrigger Canoe Club; scattering of ashes to follow in the ocean fronting the club. Lei and loose flowers welcome. Casual attire. Donations to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ANGEL GABRIEL ESTRADA-PAPAGAYO, infant son of Oliver Papagayo and Doryanne Estrada, of Las Vegas, died June 22, 2007. Born in Nevada. Survived also by grandparents, Maximo and Aurora Papagayo. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROBERT "BOB" KAMAKAWIWOOLE FERNANDEZ, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died June 26, 2007. Born in Pa'auilo. Retired Hamakua Sugar Co. heavy equipment operator; leader of Bob's Orchestra and Na Ali'is. Survived by daughters, Melvina Rita Fernandez and Roberta Mae Cartwright; brother, Alfred Rabara; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at 'Alae Cemetery Section I. No flowers. Casual attire.

HARRY KAANOILANI FULLER, 85, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Former deacon of Pentacostal Faith Assembly of God; director of Standard Trading Inc.; retired machinist Federal Marine Corp., Mokapu Kupuna Manaleo & Hawaiian Language Resource; Honolulu City & County Mayor's 39th Annual Senior Recognition, 2005 (Hawaiian Language & Resource). Survived by wife, June Etsuko "Limakokua" Kamioka-Fuller; hanai son, Ty Kawika Tengan; grandchildren, Kauilaonalani and Liuakalaimakua Tengan and Loren Wright. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

SANDRA "SANDY" REIKO KIESEL, 60, of Honolulu, died June 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Office manager for George M. Matsumoto & Associates. Survived by sons, Dennis Jr. and Shane Inouye; daughter, Carie-Anne Kobayashi; companion, Lloyd Braun; five grandchildren; mother, Karen Nakasone; brother, Bruce Nakasone; sisters, Iris Hayashida and Susan Nakasone. Service 5 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

RUTH WALLISER LIEBAN, 95, of Honolulu, died June 25, 2007. Born in Chicago, Ill. Retired state media consultant. Survived by hanai granddaughter, Anita Pascua; niece, Lorian Pollack; grandnephew, Shane Pollack; nieces; Tristanne, Bretaigne and Hilary Walliser. Service 5 p.m. Friday at 1350 Ala Moana, third floor. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

SIMEON FORONDA LONGBOY, 83, of Waialua, died June 9, 2007. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Waialua Sugar Co. boiler operator. Survived by wife, Rosita; sons, Reynaldo, Steven, Caesar and Edwin; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Custina Ulep; brother, Luis. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome, Casual attire.

THEODORE "TED" TAKESHI MIZUO, of Guam, died June 15, 2007. Born in Honolulu. IBM account systems engineer Survived by companion, Gerri Underwood; sons, Benjamin and Michael; daughters, Debra Coffman and Janna; brother, Stanley; sisters, Patricia Jones and Sharon Lee; two grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:15 a.m.; urn burial 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

WINIFRED LEILANI NOA, 73, of Waipahu, died June 27, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Thomas Jr., Gerard, Loyd, Lyle and Kenworth; daughter, Caroldean Kahue; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Augustine's Church; Mass 7 p.m. Scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Saturday at Maunalua Bay, Hawai'i Kai. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

RUTH LEORA O'CALLAGHAN, 103, of Honolulu, formerly of Altadena, Calif., died June 28, 2007. Born in Tyrone, Pa. Sales clerk for F.W. Woolworth Co. Survived by son, Timothy; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JANE MARIE SCHUSTER, 78, of Kihei, Maui, died June 28, 2007. Born in Portland, Ore. Homemaker Survived by husband, Frank; daughters, Suzanne SchusterJoerdens and Nancy Schuster-Vennekel; four grandchildren. Visitation 6:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Theresa Church, Kihei; service 7 p.m. Donations to Hale Kau Kau at St. Theresa Church, Kihei Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

TSURUKO YAMASHIRO SONAN, 90, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2007. Born in 'Aiea. Retired seamstress for Betty's Muumuu's. Survived by sons, Kenichi and Gary; daughters, Yukiko Yonamine and Doris Kim; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Kameji and Kamezo Yamashiro; sister, Yoshiko Uyehara. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

JAMES ANTHONY STRONG SR., 69, of Wai'anae, died June 21, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired city Parks and Recreation groundskeeper. Survived by companion, Evon Ahuna Kahele Strong; sons, James Jr., Zane K., Lyle and Zane H. Strong, Isaac Manewa Jr., Abraham and Sulu Kahele; daughters, Jennifer Manewa, Helen and Emma Kahele; 53 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brothers, Sam and Russel; sisters, Loretta and Jeannette Strong and Helen Kahele. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at United Gospel Fellowship Church; service 10 a.m.; lunch to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOHN LESLIE SUTTON, 86, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2007. Born in Proctor, Minn. World War II naval aviator. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Daniel; daughter, Judith; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

TOSHIKO TABATA, 81, of Kane'ohe, died June 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired clerk with a printing co. Survived by brother: Clarence; sisters, Dorothy Sakai and Nora Miyamoto. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

LAURENCIO Y. YERE, 79, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died June 28, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Surveyor. Survived by wife, Edita, daughter, Michelle Semblante, son, Lionel; brother, Frederico; sister Adelina Flores; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel, Koloa. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa's Church, Kekaha; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

EDWARD SUEO YOSHIDA, 92, of Wahiawa, died June 21, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Retired landscaping contractor. Survived by wife, Ethel Tamiko Yoshida; daughters, Sue-Ellen Yoshida, Rhoda Sakurai and Judy Umeno; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Francis and Jack. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.