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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, September 15, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

WARNER "BIG W" M. CHANG, 55, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2007. Born in Macau, China. Importer/exporter, hotel and restaurant manager, captain and a banquet wait-staff employee. Survived by daughter, Sara; mother, Chi Hing; brothers, Darryl, Ruben and Farland; sister, Cordell Shimizu. Service 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Waikiki Baptist Church; parking at Hale Koa Hotel. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to the American Cancer Society and St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

AMY F. HILDERBRAND, 42, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 26, 2007. Born in Kahuku. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Hyrm; daughters, Kanoe Kalua, Darciea, Johnamae, Jodylynne, Jo-Ann Pagan, Desriea Pagan and Karen Coria; son, Henry; sisters, Cynthia "Dolly" Kenui, Diane Huddy, Vanda Warren, Dana Mauia, Nina and Ronnie Huddy and Ramona Apineru; brothers, Francis Kahuena, T. Joe Huddy, and Earl Thompson; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Beachside service 2 p.m. today at Kaluanui Channel near Sacred Falls Park; scattering of ashes in Kaluanui Channel to follow. Casual beach wear. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

TOSHIYUKI KARASUDA, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 3, 2007. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired cost analyst on Kwajalein. Survived by sister, Jane Matsumoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

LEIALOHA KUAPAHI SR., 69, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Sept. 12, 2007. Born in Waimea. Survived by wife, Arlene; sons, Leialoha Jr., Oric, Klaine, Ivan and Dana; daughters, Myranda Kuapahi, Keala Werner and Leona Fragas; 17 grandchildren; brothers, George and Matule Kahalekomo; sister, Jennie Keuma; hanai children, Nephi Gonzales, Napua, Bully and Kapu Koani. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 24 at Garden Island Mortuary chapel. Casual attire.

NORMAN MASAO UMIHULUMAKAOKALANI NAKAMOTO, 69, of Waipahu, died Sept. 8, 2007. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired agency relations officer for the Catholic Charities. Survived by hanai son, Ioteva Kirikava; brothers, Calvin, Albert and Mark; stepmother, Jennie Yogi Nakamoto; stepfather, Lawrence Ayala; two grandsons. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Star of The Sea Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ZENAIDA SANTOS REYES, 77, of Mililani, died Sept. 6, 2007. Born in Manila, Philippines. Survived by husband, Agustin; sons, Manuel, Alfredo and Agustin; daughters, Nida Rodrigues, Amelia, Rosita and Elvira; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Juan Santos; sisters, Angelina and Rosa Santos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at St. John Apostles & Evangelist Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PABLO NARIO SAPALASAN, 68, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Sept. 9, 2007. Born in Imus Cavite, Philippines. Houseman with Sheraton Coconut Beach Hotel. Survived by wife, Pacencia; sons, Romeo, Rudolfo and Randy; daughters, Nenita Vigilia and Elisa Lopez; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Eduardo, Renny and Freddie; sisters, Tetchie Alcantara and Iseng Sapalasan. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary chapel. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 22 at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial at Hanapepe public cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.

CLIFFORD SUKEJI TOMAI, 95, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2007. Born in Japan. Survived by sons, Dean and Mitchell; brother, Peter; sister, Ruth Nishijima. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MITSUO "PIPI" WAKAYAMA, 88, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired self-employed photographer. Survived by sister, Marjorie Inouye; nieces; nephews. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.