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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

ESTER DOMINGO AQUINO, 76, of Honolulu, died Sept. 15, 2007. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Claudio; sons, Claudio Jr. and Wilfred; daughter, Evelyn Darby; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Benilda Visco. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; graveside service 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

PATRICIA DEAN ARAKAKI, 68, of Waimanalo, died Sept. 14, 2007. Born in Tennessee. Never lost her southern accent after 42 years in Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Melvin; sons, Troy and Kyle; daughter, Tina; two grandchildren; stepmother, Jean Spakes; stepbrother, Lloyd Drinnon; stepsisters, Starr Russell, Alicia Johnson and Rhonda Simmons. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

JUNE "DOLLY" BAYBAYAN, 66, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Sept. 21, 2007. Born in Lana'i City. Retired dental assistant; retiree of Four Seasons Manele Bay Hotel. Survived by husband, Deason; stepsons, Deason, Mark, Terence and Keith; daughters, Jody Ribucan-Sunio and Joanna Crochet; stepdaughters, Regina Yamada, Viola Fabrao and Darlene Pacheco-Rapp; brothers, Joe Jamero, Rudy, James, Chris, Gary and Leslie Largo; sisters, Amparo Abalos and Geri Kawamura; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ROBERT ROY COONROD, 60, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 10, 2007. Born in Vancouver, Wash. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Vince Pascual Ramos and Mac Brannan; daughter, Mimi Brannan; parents, Donald and Donna; sisters, Cheryl, Lynn and Kim. Burial at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

CLIFFORD WAYNE COSMA, 55, of Honolulu, died Sept. 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Tree trimmer. Survived by sister, Eileen Pacheco; three nephews; five nieces. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WILLIAM "BILL" BILLABER EGDAMIN, 79, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 16, 2007. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired sheet metal worker at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by sons, William "Blue" Jr., Glenn and Galen; daughters, Doreen Bove, Koren Iwamoto and Dawn Bollan; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; program 11:30 a.m.; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

FRANCES "LESLIE" FERGUSON, 77, of Santa Maria, Calif., died Dec. 12, 2006. Born in Odessa, Texas. Retired from civil service. Survived by sons, Brent and Melvin Crispen; daughters, Krista Babbitt and Deborah Reed; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one-great-great-grandchild. Service 9:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations to Assistant League of Hawai'i. Arrangements by Neptune Society of San Luis Obispo, Calif.

JUDY FREITAS, 46, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Sept. 21, 2007. Born in New Mexico. Survived by husband, Leonard; sons, Brandon, Bryson and Travis; daughters, Kitty Celebrado and Tracy; parents. James and Coleen Lawshe; brothers, James, Edwin, Barry and John Lawshe; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at St. Raphael's Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

PAULINE LOOMIS GARVEY, 82, of Hillsboro, Ore., formerly of Hawai'i, died Sept. 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Realtor. Survived by son, Patrick Jr.; daughters, Deborah and Pamela; brother, George Loomis; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 4:45 p.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

BETSY KATSUKO HIGA, 89, of Kaimuki, died Sept. 12, 2007. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired forelady for Dole Cannery. Survived by sons, Milton and Victor; daughter, Eileen Wegzyn; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Sadao Goya; sister, Gladys Uyehara. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

PALANI MARTIN JR., also known as FRANK MARTIN JR., 68, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 9, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired truck driver; deacon of Ke Akua Mana Church of the Living God in Kapa'a. Survived by sons, Derwin Kunewa, Matthew, Michael, David and Kai; daughter, Iraina; hanai daughter, Kaleo Adric; sister, Barbara; companion, Beverly; 32 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 6 p.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes 2 p.m. Saturday at Laupahoehoe Point. Aloha attire.

TOYOMITSU "TOTO" NAKAHARA, 84, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired supply clerk at Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by wife, Aiko; son, Len; daughter, Jan Nagamine; four grandchildren; brothers, Kazuma and Masato; sister, Sakiko Minemoto. Visitation 4 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire.

RODNEY KEITH NORTHRUP, 51, of Kailua, died May 6, 2007. Born in Washington state. Roofer. Survived by companion, Patti Mooney-Lewis; son, Keith; daughters, Marsha and Jill; brothers, Michael, Darrell, Glenn, Joe, Ernie Jr. and Dan; sisters, Laura and Candi. Service noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the boat ramp at Kailua Beach; refreshments to follow. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DAMON GEORGE KEIJI OSHITA, 54, of Gardnerville, Nev., died Aug. 14, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Career U.S. Air Force flight engineer and flight instructor. Survived by wife, Rosita; daughter, Cassandra; parents, George and Margaret; brothers, Russell, Clayton and Marvin. Inurnment 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

PAUL PANUI, 69, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Sept. 23, 2007. Born in Hawai'i. Retired firefighter (operation). Survived by wife, Elaine; daughters, Taddy Penzetta, Nani Sadora, Kana Nobriga and Kaila Naholoholo; son, Chad; six grandchildren; brother, James; sisters, Merrilee Chandler and Napua Nakamura. Visitation noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa; celebration of life service 4 p.m.

DENNIS "GENE" PETERS, 57, of Honolulu, died Sept. 23, 2007. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. E Noa Tours trolley bus driver. Survived by daughters, Erin Gallion, Cecili Peters and Robyn Baldimor; companion, Alvina Leon; brother, Hollis; two grandchildren. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Saturday at Kewalo Basin. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CHARLES "BULLY" GEORGE PILA, 86, of Pearl City, died Sept. 15, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired civil service worker with Hawai'i Housing Authority. Survived by wife, Kalama; son, Shea; daughters, Patsylee Dudoit and Gingerlee Alesna; brother, Peter; sisters, Hannah Pakipiki and Baroness Reyes; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

LUCY RODRIGUES SANTIAGO, 78, of Makawao, Maui, died Sept. 19, 2007. Born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Manuel, Lawrence and Benjamin; daughters, Juanita Yoshida, Dominga Pinheiro, Benerita Perry, Julie Planesi, Jennifer and Mary Lindsey; brothers, Charlo, Micheal, William and Alfred Rodrigues; sisters, Mabel Cravalho, Margaret Rabago, Marie Cravalho and Thelma Correa; 36 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

SZE HOO "HENRY" WONG, 25, of Kapolei, died Sept. 4, 2007. Born in Zhong San, China. Software engineer. Survived by mother, Dan Xia; sister, Jennifer; uncle, Han Shao; aunt, Jia Ying Wang. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

GEORGE HIDEO YABUSAKI, of Honolulu, died Sept. 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the University of Hawai'i contracts and grants division (accounting). Survived by son, Keith; brother, Paul; two granddaughters. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park; fellowship 12:15 p.m. at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel facility. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

RICHARD "RICKY" ALAN KUI FONG YAP, 48, of Pa'ia, Maui, died Sept. 17, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Refuse collector. Survived by mother, Grace Yap Emmsley; father, William Kauaihilo; sons, Dayten and Brent; brother, Stanley Emmsley. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.