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Posted on: Sunday, March 18, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

RAYMOND LEONARD CARVALHO IV, 34, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died March 10, 2007. Born in Kona. A fence installer for Big Island Fencing. Survived by sons, Raymond Carvalho V and Richard Carvalho-Pauline; daughters, Rayzanna and Zannarye Carvalho-Pauline; parents, Raymond III and Wilda; grandfather, Joseph Martines; grandmother, Leonora Figueroa; brother, Richard; sisters, Cheryl Garcia and Susan Carvalho. No local service. Final service by Darling & Fischer Garden Chapel in San Jose, Calif. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

TEYSIA PUNAHELEKEIKI-PI'IPUKALANIO'KEKAPUA'IKEAKUA AKU, 2, of Punalu'u, died March 6, 2007. Born in Kahuku. Survived by parents, Adam Aku and Chantell Burke; brothers, Skyler Ka'ai-Burke, Keaka and Moses Aku; grandparents, Chanson and Layla Burke Sr. and Robert Aku. Visitation 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at North Windward Baptist Chapel; service 3 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LILINOE HANAUPUNAKALANI CRANFORD, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 10, 2007. Born in Hilo. A homemaker and member of Hilo United Methodist Church. Survived by brothers, Albert and James Pung; sister, Louise Tippit. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hilo United Methodist Church; celebration of life 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

GREGORIO ALFREDO DEBUTIACO, 78, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 10, 2007. Born in Waipahu. Retired Oahu Sugar Plantation heavy-equipment mechanic supervisor. Survived by wife, Estrellita "Esther"; daughters, Ellen Gail Debutiaco and Kimi Ho; son, Guy; hanai daughter, Camilla Yorong; six grandchildren; sisters, Abdula "Abbie" Deatras and Juanita "Nita" Perriera; brother, Andrew "Andy." Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

EARL DE MELLO, 68, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 12, 2007. Born in Hilo. A retired dispatcher and buyer for the former Hilo Iron Works. Survived by wife, Laurel "Laurie"; son, Derrick; daughters, Cheryl Sarme and Christy De Mello; brothers, Richard and Hendricks; sister, Olga Gedymin. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

WALES "TOM" S. DIXON JR., 76, of Kailua, died March 13, 2007. Born in Hartford, Conn. Retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel and fighter pilot. Survived by wife, JoAnne; son, Wales "Chuck" III; daughter, Diane Stephens; sister, Anne Reed; six grandchildren. Private service held. Private inurnment at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations to Castle Memorial Hospital. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TAMIE DOI, 91, of Pukalani, Maui, died March 7, 2007. Born in Kahului, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sisters, Chiyoko Nakamura and Matsue Takaki; nieces; nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

THOMAS "TOM" LUCAS DUNCAN SR., 82, of Wai'anae, died March 10, 2007. Born in Kapahulu. Former supervisor for Pacific Construction. Survived by wife, Cecilia; son, Thomas Jr.; daughters, Cynthia Benson, Theresa Hill and Phyllis Duncan-Chun; sister, Melvia Maa; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

CHARLES "CHARLIE TIKI" JOKEN GOMES JR., 77, of Glenwood, Hawai'i, died March 12, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired tiki carver and bulldozer operator. Survived by son, Charles III; daughters, Charlene Santiago and Irene Sagon; brothers, Ralph, Joseph Henry, Ted and Robert "Bobby"; sister, Thomasina Fogliani; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ADELA MIDORI GONSALVES, 77, of Honolulu, died March 10, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Abel; daughter, Michelle; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MASAICHI GUSHIKUMA, 88, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2007. Born in Wai'anae. Retired owner of Masa's Shell Service Station. Survived by wife, Mieko; sons, Herbert, Wayne and Clint; daughter, Karen Kiyabu; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ralph and George; sisters, Ayako Kaneshiro and Betty Yoshiba. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

HOICHI HIGA, 104, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 9, 2007. Born in Okinawa, Japan. Retired Mauna Kea Sugar Co. employee. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughters, Yasuko Mildred Niimi, Jane Uyeki and Betsy Barker; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

DAVID WAYNE HUNT, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died March 5, 2007. Born in New Hampshire. A self-employed tile setter. Survived by wife, Roberta Bert; son, Simeon Enriquez Jr.; daughters, Lynn Palacat and Charlene Ishikuro; brother, Don; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. Casual attire.

IRIS S. IREI, 55, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 11, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A security guard at Kahului Harbor. Survived by father, Hideo; son, James Herrington; brother, Kenneth; stepbrother, John Tengan. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service over the urn 6 p.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary and Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Wailuku.

JOHN "GUITAR JOHN" ALLEN JAMES, 56, of Ha'ena, Kaua'i, died Feb. 26, 2007. Born in North Carolina. Proprietor of Healthy Hawaiian Noni Juice Co. Survived by wife, Melody; sons, Jaxon and Dylan; brother, Mike; sister, Pam; mother, Venetia. Celebration of life 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Ha'ena Beach Park. No flowers. Pupu, music and stories welcome. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

ELIZABETH KAEHUKAI KUMALI KAHAUOLOPUA, 74, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died March 11, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Terrylynn Crichton; sons, Tonylee Jr. and Tobylane; brother, Robert Kumali; sister, Bernice Rodrigues; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; urn committal service 11:30 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section); celebration 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Village in Keaukaha, Hawai'i. Casual attire.

KENEI KANESHIRO, 85, of Pukalani, Maui, died March 11, 2007. Born in Kunia. Survived by children, Susan Anderson, Paul, Stephen and Luke; siblings, Patrick, Irene, Dorothy Aragaki and Kenneth; 10 grandchildren. Service over urn 6 p.m. Tuesday at Kahului Baptist Church. Service also 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wai'alae Baptist Church. Inurnment 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

JUDITH MAGDALEN KALINOWSKI, 63, of Kailua, died March 14, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A data processing supervisor for Bank of Hawaii. Survived by brothers, William Jr. and Richard; sisters, Anna Heiser, Cynthia Coleman, Cecilia Rodrigues and Elizabeth Vasconcellos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service from 7 p.m. Private burial. Aloha attire.

DANIEL KEALOHA SR., 82, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 24, 2007. Born on Kaua'i. A retired crane operator. Survived by daughters, Denna Rogers, Jan Kealoha, Lena Grace, Phyllis Ramos, Sierra Kealoha, Jessie David and Velvet Garris; sons, Daniel Kealoha Jr., Richard Sapir, Robert Sapir and Kavika Kealoha; 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DAVID YOSHIKAZU KOBASHIGAWA, 67, of 'Aiea, died March 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Owner/plumber for Kobashigawa Plumbing. Survived by wife, Janice; sons, Dean and Lance; sisters, Janet Clark, Grace Masada and Peggy Zane. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual Attire.

DOROTHY HIROKO KOYAMA, 87, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2007. Born in Waimea, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Reginald, Ronald and Glenn; daughters, Linda Inamasu and Judy Koyama; brother, Tatsuo Asari; sister, Jean Ah Yat. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

KIM TONG LAM, 89, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A seamstress retired from Tori Richards Ltd. Survived by sons, George, Thomas, Peter and Charles Lam; daughters, Nancy Chang and May Huber; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Warren Chun. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

AMY LEONG LEE, 72, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired cosmetic representative from Marwood of Hawaii. Survived by son, Gerald; daughters, Audrey Nakai and Wanda Hee; brother, Gilbert Leong; sisters, Clara, Dorothy Wong and Evelyn Leong; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

FERMIO "PRIMO" CRUZ LOPEZ, 87, of Pearl City, died Feb. 28, 2007. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A Hopto operator for Hawaiian Dredging and Construction Co. for more than 30 years. Survived by daughters, Isabelle Borreliz and Lorinda Silva; six grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph and Alminio. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

HOWARD LORENZO, 76, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died March 12, 2007. Born in Pahala, Ka'u, Hawai'i. Retired bus driver for Hele On and Hawai'i County Economical Opportunity Council. Survived by companion, Linda Baptiste; sons, Brysson and Kelly; daughters, Sheryl Pikaki, Dellowyn Shultz, Daphne Hooper and Angella Domingcil; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

WALTER A. McANALLY JR., 57, of Lahaina, Maui, died March 15, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Captain of the charter sport fishing boat Luck Stripe 2. Survived by companion, Heidi Harold, daughter; Sunshine Chrispells; brothers, Patrick, Edward Pinto and Timothy Pinto; sisters, Roxie Apuakehau and Robin Waiau; three grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

YOSHITO MIYATAKE, 77, of Kailua, died March 10, 2007. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired claims representative for the Social Security Administration. Survived by wife, Aiko; sons, Daniel and John; four grandchildren; brothers, Mitsuo and Eddie; sister, Frances Hayashi. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

FLORENCE SEKIKO MIYAZAKI, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired housekeeper for Waikiki Resort Hotel. Survived by husband, Richard; daughter, Faith Nakanishi; sisters, Helen Kiyota, Betty Zetrouer and Leatrice Bonocan. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BETSY PHINEAS MOE, 75, of Pearl City, died March 6, 2007. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Watson, Thomas, Donald, Joseph, and Vincent; daughters, Anita Laupapa, Elaine Brown, Mary Uiagalelei and Eleanor Lauifi; brothers, Etuati, Ieti, Michael, Sam, and Charlie Phineas, Vincent and Richard Lobendahn and Faasolo Tavai; sisters, Susan Salanoa, Elaine Hines, Caroline Devoux, Faapusi and Jane Phineas, Mary Tiedemann, Ana Hunkin, Jean Eseroma, Efi Villasenor and Gina Plowman; 32 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 8 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newtown Ward; service 10:30 a.m. Grave dedication 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

PATRICK ANTHONY MOSCA, 65, of Waipahu, died March 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Operating Engineers Local 3 AFL-CIO. Survived by wife, Gwendolyn; son, Miles; daughters, Darrlyn Mayo, Joselyn Mosca and Teri Xaverius; brothers, James Mosca, Michael Haake, Elbert Kukahiko and Antone Kealoha; sisters, Eleanor Abordo, Daisy Castillo and Caroline Hernandes; three grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

TOMO KIIKUNI NAITO, 105, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died March 14, 2007. Born on Kaua'i. A retired kitchen helper at Barbecue Inn. Survived by daughters, Esther Tamaribuchi, Alice Tsuda, Joan Naito and Dora Naito; sons, George, David and Albert; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 2 p.m. next Sunday at Lihue Christian Church; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

EDDIE NAKAMURA, 84, of Kahului, Maui, died March 14, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Owner of a car rental business. Survived by wife, Yoshino; sons, Roddy and Rodger Kihara; daughters, Irene Nakamura and Jean Abe; brother, William; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at the 'Iao Congregational Church; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

HILARIO ONNAGAN JR., 52, of Kihei, Maui, died March 14, 2007. Born in the Philippines. A welder at Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Remie; daughter, Shelly; son, Mark; father, Hilario Sr.; stepmother, Justina; brothers, Romulo, Clarencio and William; sisters, Leomelia, Nortelina, Yuminda, Evangeline and Gloria; stepsister, Gemma Lopez; a grandchild. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park; lunch to follow at the family residence, 287 Huaka St., Kihei.

GERARDO P. "CARDO," "CALDO" REGIDOR, 94, of Wai'anae, died March 9, 2007. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Member of Sacred Hearts Catholic Church; well-known cockfight enthusiast. Survived by wife, Adelaida; son, Gerardo Jr.; daughters, Dolores Learned, Esmeralda Shelltrack and Juanita Ancheta; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DUKE KOLU SABEDONG, 47, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Feb. 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A self-employed Hawaiian lomi lomi masseur. Survived by wife, M. Kealoha Medeiros-Sabedong; daughters, Shantel, Shayda, Joni and Jocelyn; son, Jonah; parents, Maureen and Duke; brothers, Kolona and David; 10 grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kaupo (Baby Makapu'u) across Sea Life Park. Service 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 at Anahola Club House, Kaua'i. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Monetary donations only. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

JUDY MUTSUE SHIGETA, 79, of Honolulu, died March 10, 2007. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Retired payroll clerk for Foodland Super Market. Survived by husband, Howard; sons, Rockney, Roscoe and Rickey; daughter, Nani Gowans; five grandchildren; brothers, Takuzo, Goro, Takuji and Reyusuke Kusaka; sisters, Yatsue Yamamoto and Tomei Aruga. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

CENON RENON SOBERANO, 86, of Kahului, Maui, died March 13, 2007. Born in Miramar, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. machinist. Survived by daughters, Herminia Paet, Arleen McFarlin, Nancy Irlandez, Leah Soberano-Baggaoa and Gina Renon; sons, Glicerio and Roland; brothers, Felipe and Froilan; sister, Marta Rafanan; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

NAPOLEON RILLORAZA TADENA SR., of Pukalani, Maui, formerly of the Philippines, died March 12, 2007. Born in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. Survived by wife, Zinthia; children, Orlando, Evelyn Cabos and Napoleon Jr.; sister, Anastasia Tabil; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ The King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

SIONE OTUVAIOMUA TAMALE JR., 25, of Waimanalo, died March 10, 2007. Born in Kahuku. A stone surface installer at Mastercraft Stone Services. Survived by wife, Popua; sons, Elijah and Kekoa; daughter, Tanalei; parents, Sione Sr. and May; sisters, Angie Naluai, Diana Tamale-Bowman and Natalie Tamale. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

ETHEL SHIZUMI SHIMIZU TAMURA, 83, of Honolulu, died March 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired accommodation supervisor for Liberty House. Survived by son, Garret; two grandchildren; sisters, Agnes Shimizu, Helen Imai, Margaret Sasaki and Leatrice Nishida. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. Casual attire.

YUN TU TU, 85, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2007. Born in Shanghai, China. A retired Department of Education and Community College teacher. Survived by son, Joseph; daughter, Helen Turano; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

GEORGE "KEOKI" VERIATO, 94, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died March 13, 2007. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired Puna Sugar Co. machinist. Survived by wife, Irene; sons, John, Dexter and Thomas; brother, Edwin; sister, Adeline Luiz; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Friday at Homelani Memorial Park (Section 4). Casual attire.

REBECCA MAHEALANI FAUSTINO WILLIAMS, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died March 15, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by sons, Norman, Michael, Joseph and Robert; daughters, Sheryl Morreira, Christine Kaauamo and Julie Kaawa; brothers, Stanley and Manuel Faustino and Walter Gabin; sisters, Evan Rodrigues, Vivian Gabin and Mary Ann Nacino; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

MITSUE YAMAMOTO, 75, of Kailua, died March 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired clerk for Prudential-Los Angeles. Survived by brothers, Koichi and Masanobu Kaneshiro. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

THOMAS TAKAYOSHI YAMAMOTO, 90, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2007. Born in Onomea, Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired vice-president of Meadow Gold Dairies. Survived by son, Glen; daughter, Ann. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

GERALDINE YOUNG, 73, of Waipahu, died March 8, 2007. Born in Alderson, Okla. Retired special education teacher for elementary level students. Survived by husband, Johnnie; son, Johnny; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Fellowship; service 11:30 a.m. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.