honoluluadvertiser.com

Sponsored by:

Comment, blog & share photos

Log in | Become a member
The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Obituaries

 •  Maui journalist Liz Janes-Brown dies

Advertiser Staff

CHARLENE "CHARLIE" ULULANI ACOPAN, 55, of Honolulu, died July 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Lawrence; daughter, Clarice "Kawohi" Tuasivi; grandson, Seth "Kamalu" Tuasivi; brothers, Stephen Akana, Thomas Akana and Glenn Kapahu; sister, Patricia Kapea. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Cremation and inurnment at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific later. Aloha attire.

WALTER SCOTT KAOHU ADAMS, 74, of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, died July 15, 2007. Born in Waipahu. Survived by wife, Sylvia; sons, Cole and Scott; daughters, Roxanne, Kamaile, Kawehi, Kamahina, Kaulupa and Kamaka; brothers, John and Michael; sisters, Marie McDonald, Ermalee Pomroy and Hester Rego; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church, Moloka'i. Arrangements by Molokai Mortuary.

GLICERIA "GLING" PADILLA ALDANA, 76, of Mililani, died July 21, 2007. Born in Palawan, Philippines. Survived by husband, Antonio Aldana; daughters, Teresa Cook, Maryann Abalos, Noemi Stoughton, Sharon Aldana and Perla Moran; sons, Conrado, Manolito, Cesar, Ramon, Filemon and Warren; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

TISHA YUK-LAN LEI MOKIHANA O'PUAMAMANE AULD, 28, of Honolulu, died July 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Zante and Joseph; daughter, Celina; mother, Dancette; stepfather, Nicholas Evans; grandmothers, Daisy Pang and Della Auld; brothers, Michael, Edgar and Joseph. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

SUSAN GAIL YANAGIHARA BACALSO, 39, of Wahiawa, died June 15, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children employee. Survived by daughter, Bailey Yanagihara; spouse, David Bacalso; parents, Robert and June Yanagihara; brothers, Steven, Barry, Michael and Ryan; sisters, Robyn Yanagihara, Debra Gottman and Kory Mattos Jr.; grandmother, Margaret Fujio. Celebration of life 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Golf Course restaurant. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ANNIE SING KYAU BENTO, 83, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died July 18, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Thomas, Sharon Balai, Christine McDougall, Donna Bento, Marjorie Bento and Ramona Alani; sons, Elvis, Matthew and Andrew; brothers, Henry and Benjamin Ho; sister, Miriam Harada; 25 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1 at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PATRICIA ANN DUMANCAS BODINE, 67, of 'Aiea, died July 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A Tony Nissan warranty administrator. Survived by husband, Henry; son, Robert; daughter, Lori; grandson, Matthew Jones; brothers, Melvin, Dennis, and Michael Dumancas; sisters, Phyllis Villarin-Narimatsu and Arlene Dumancas. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Private inurnment at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

GARY CANENCIA, 45, of Wahiawa, died July 23, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by brothers, Robin and Scott Ellefsen; sister, Racquel Ellefsen; stepfather, Robert Ellefsen; caregivers, Tony and Trini Canencia. Scattering of ashes Saturday at Waiale'e Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

DANIEL CARREIRA JR., 64, of Kapa'au, North Kohala, Hawai'i, died July 14, 2007. Born in North Kohala. Retired from County of Hawai'i, Department of Parks and Recreation; member of Big Island Hawaii Classic Cruisers auto club. Survived by wife, Rosemarie; mother, Violet; daughters, Venissa Ah Sam, Rowena Lloyd and Daniela Araki; brothers, Arthur and Michael; sister, Violet Delmar; nine grandchildren. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Augustine's Church, North Kohala; urn burial to follow in church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

EVELYN CASON, 73, of Honolulu, died July 20, 2007. Born in South Dakota. Retired Realtor. Survived by sons, Alan Jr. and Matthew Miller; daughters, Michell Renigar and Marcy Silva; three grandchildren; sister, Ardis. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. No flowers. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CORNELIO "JOE" GOROSPE, 68, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired musician and real estate developer (JG Consulting). Survived by daughters, Jennifer and Carrie Ann; brothers, Constantino and Conrado; companion, Mary Welsh. Mass noon Monday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral. Private burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

LOWELL JO GRANT, 54, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died July 7, 2007. Born in Texas. A retired Young Brothers Ltd. merchant marine; a hang-glide pilot, builder and farmer. Survived by wife, Shary Crocker; daughters, Deja Grant and Amira Grant-Lawrence; mother, Rose; brother, William; sister, Linda; grandchildren, Kyra and Christian Broeker. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ELLENA KALIKOUALOKEO KALANI MAKAENA HAIA, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 13, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by parents, Courtney Makaena and Keeven Haia; grandparents, William and Julia Makaena, Leslie Keanu and Michele Haia. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lahaina; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

TOYOKO ICHIKI, 94, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 19, 2007. Born in Lahaina. Co-owner of M. Ichiki Store, Lahaina. Survived by son, Gerald; daughters, Thelma Christinson, Beatrice Honnaka and Annette; sister, Yukiko; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.

Service has been canceled for the Rev. SOLOMON KAAUKUU, 83, of Honolulu, who died July 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Former pastor of Pentecostal Faith Assembly. Survived by son, David; daughter, Joann-Leah Tay; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service to be rescheduled. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ALICE LYNN KAWELO, 54, of Wai'anae, died June 30, 2007. Born in Charlotte, N.C. A private mental health supervisor. Survived by husband, Wayne; son, Shelton; hanai son, Vernon Williams; daughter, Natasha Wailehua; brother, William Doyle Smith; hanai sister, Cleo Tachera; sisters, Debbie Smith, Shirley Williams and Barbara Smith; four grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ELLEN-MARIE KEHAULANI LA'A, 41, of Honolulu, died July 19, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A certified nursing assistant. Survived by sons, Chad, Chaun and Chazman La'a-Oili; daughters, Chasity and Chauntsie La'a-Oili; parents: Marjorie and Allen Manosa; brother, Allen Jr.; sisters, Vanessa Antolin, Wendy Higa, Lynette Manosa and Naomi Dias; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire.

TOMAS GARCIA LEANOS, 56, of Kihei, Maui, died July 11, 2007. Born in Morelos, Zacatecas, Mexico. A construction worker. Survived by sisters, Mariana Ortiz and Juana Leanos. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

CHARLA ANN HAUNANI HUDDY LUM, 65, of Pearl City, died July 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. 1960 graduate of Kamehameha Schools. Survived by husband, Landis Jr.; sons, Kalepaokekaikuihala, Charles and Kuali'i; daughters, Lanihau Labonta, Kihalani Payton, Maile Gandauli and Kiliwehi; brothers, David and Trask Huddy, Peter Jr., Timothy and Paul Ka'apuni; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pearl City First Ward; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Aloha attire.

FLORENCE FU SUNG LUM, 92, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Maemae Elementary School lunch supervisor. Survived by daughters, Carol Klappert and Barbara Tanaka; brother, Calvin Chong; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ALBERTA PILIPI MADALI, 63, of Waipahu, died June 29, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, James, John, Thomas Manago and Ernest; sisters, Virginia Parker, Harriet Hill, Georginiana Sagario, Linda Claunan and May Olaivar. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

DORIS FUMIKO MAEDA, 71, of Kahului, Maui, died July 18, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired from Shirokiya; and Wal-Mart fabric and craft department sales associate. Survived by husband, Richard; sons, Keith, Leslie and Lance; daughters, Gail Edlao, June and Heidi; brother, Norman Suzuki; sister, Alma Ebisui; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Kahului Union Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

KATHERINE ELIZABETH MEYER, 92, of Kahului, Maui, died July 19, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A housewife. Survived by sons, John and Henry Jr.; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

KENJI MIYAKI, 82, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician. Survived by wife, Dorothy; sons, Clyde, Dennis and Kenneth; daughter, Doreen Miyaki; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Jack; sisters, Catherine Takahashi and Constance Kamimura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

SUMIYO MORIOKA, 90, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2007. Born in Hawai'i. Retired seamstress. Survived by son, Calvin; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

TOKUSHIGE NAKAHARA, 91, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired master boatbuilder for Hawaiian Tuna Packers Shipyard. Survived by wife, Midori; son, Bryan; daughters, Irene Nakahara, Judy Koyama and Janet Nakagawa; five grandchildren. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 1 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

UMEKO "BETTY" NAWATANI, 85, of Honolulu, died July 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Stanley. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ELENA USITA NUNES, 86, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Pre-school teacher, and retired Zales Jewelers and Liberty House sales person. Survived by daughter, Carlyn Shriver; sister, Maura Flores. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral; Mass noon; graveside service 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

USALEM MARIA RANESES, 96, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 19, 2007. Born in Hilo. Retired from Maluhia Hospital. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Miller and Frances Cardrino; brother, Simon Santiago; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Living Waters Assembly of God Church, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery, Section I. Casual attire.

MINORU SHIJO, 80, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Retired Central Pacific Bank vice president. Survived by wife, Florence; daughters, Noreen and Carole; brother, George; sisters, Evelyn Kihara and Dora Sakurao. Private service. No koden (monetary offerings) and no flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

JOHN SOUZA, 88, of Honolulu, died July 18, 2007. Born in Waialua. Retired Star of the Sea Church groundskeeper. Survived by sister, Mary Costa; niece, Cheryl Costa. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

ALMA YAEKO TAKATA, 82, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Mental Health Division, Hawai'i State Hospital registered nurse. Survived by son, Glenn; daughter, Glenda; two grandchildren; brother, Harry Higa; sister, Nancy Yamauchi. Visitation 3 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARY YOUNG TOM, 72, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2007. Born in Hong Kong. An avid mahjong player. Survived by husband, Chester; sons, Raymond, Clyde, Wayne and David; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

BEVERLY "BEV" "SANA" SUSAN VAUGHN, 57, of Waipahu, died June 28, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Tesoro, Waipahu, manager. Survived by companion, Malia Mokulehua; husband, Donald "Don" Vaughn; mother, Flariana "Phyllis" Harris; brothers, Mike "Braddah" Borge and Llewellyn "Squegee" Saplot; sisters, Darlene "Darla" Sanchez, Nancy Elsenbach, Sharlene "Bimbo" Barnes, Naomi "Momi" Peters, Phyllis "Jeannie" Crenshaw and Roxanne "Annie" Harris. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

DALE "AH SOOK" DUNG KWAI WONG, 66, of Wahiawa, died July 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Edwina; sons, Ryan-Li and Carlin; three grandchildren; sisters, Trudy Holder, Cheryl Kim and Joanne Lopez. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Wahiawa; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

RODNEY SUEO YOSHIKAWA, 65, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2007. Born in Honolulu. An automobile technician. Survived by son, Rodney Jr.; brothers, Roy, Paul and Arson; sister, Edna; one grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HIROSHI YUHARA, 89, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2007. Born on Maui. Retired telecommunications operator. Survived by daughter, Gail Yoshida; two grandsons. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.