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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Obituaries

EVA KUPELE AGENA-KAMALII, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Francis Kamalii Jr.; daughter, Julia "Lani" Kamae; brother, David "Mickey" Kuhia; sister, Rosaline "Kuulei" Kamalii; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaumakapili Church; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TRINIDAD "JUDY" "INDYE" J. ALBIOS-SARNO, 66, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 4, 2008. Born in Waialua. A member of Soka Gakkai International USA. Survived by son, James Jr.; daughter, Jamie Gallarde; companion, Paul Faainuinu; brothers, Benny, Simpy and Jonning Albios; sisters, Margie Nakamoto and Aggie Albios; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Visitation and service 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Burial 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

MITSUE TANAKA CHANG, 61, of Mililani, died Aug. 21, 2008. Born in Yamaguchi-ken, Japan. A federal government traffic management specialist at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by husband, Milford; son, Garett; daughter, Kristine; sister, Masae Tamanaha. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Aloha attire.

MARGUERITE VIRGINIA CUTHBERTSON, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 17, 2008. Born in Los Angeles. A retired accountant for the Boeing Co. and Rockwell Automation. Survived by daughter, Sherron Skeele; sister, Dolores Long; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

SUN HUI "JESSICA" "CHOI" "CHOE" DROST, 57, of Wailuku, Maui, formerly of Aurora, Colo., died Aug. 22, 2008. Born in Kang Won-Do, South Korea. Employed by Rainbow Laundry Service. Survived by husband, Floyd Jr.; son, John; daughter, Charlene; one grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m.

TOKUYUKI HINAZUMI, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2008. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. Retired superintendent welder for Dillingham Shipyard. Survived by wife, Masae; son, Gene; daughters, Irma Hinazumi and Frieda Hajiro; grandson, Ian; brothers, Shigeru, Robert and Jack. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

YUKIO IGE, 78, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired U.S. Postal Service carrier. Survived by brothers, Tsutomu and Katsumi; sisters, Florence Oshiro, Mitsuno Nakamura and Loreen Leong. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire.

ALBERT KAHELE, 67, of Waipahu, died Aug. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force veteran; retired from Schuman Carriage with 20 years of service. Survived by sister, Eileen Kennedy; nieces, Elizabeth Merseburgh, Lori Wilson, Dorcus Wasson and Gemina Kennedy; nephews, Edward and James Vierra. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

STEVEN H. KEPANO, 54, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 15, 2008. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Steven Jr. and Solomon; daughters, Tracy and Tasha; brothers, Lui Jr., Albert, Ronald and Roland; sisters, Shirley Meyer and Bessie Mahi. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

KARRISA KEALANI SANAI KUHAULUA, 12, of Wai'anae, died June 29, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Wai'anae Intermediate School student. Survived by parents, Alric and Lisa Ann; grandparents, Marc and Decey Wisner, George and Carolyn Toguchi; great-grandparents, Walter and Birdie Shim. Service 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church, Wai'anae. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

MAMERTO VEA LACARA SR., 84, of Waipahu, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Employed by EE Black Ltd.; member of Laborers' International Union of North America. Survived by wife, Analie; sons, Aurelio, Manuel, Rodrigo, Fermin, Danilo, Mamerto Jr. and Alexander; daughters, Epifania Rivera, Aida, Evelyn Barasi and Helen; brothers, Ted and Charles; sister, Trinidad Yaris; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John The Baptist Church; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

FRANCISCO "FRANK" GUMANGAN MANGORNONG SR., 86, of Waipahu, died Aug. 20, 2008. Born in San Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Isabel; sons, Francisco Jr. and Reynato; daughter, Imelda Raymundo; brother, Manuel; sister, Esperanza Lim; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

DOMINIQUE SYLVIA MARY MARTIN-BARNEY, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2008. Born in Cheshire, England. A writer and composer. Survived by husband, Charles Barney. Private service. Donations to American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or National Osteoporosis Foundation. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

LEONARD L. MORTIMER, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Cleveland. Retired veterinarian. Survived by wife, Marie; son, Marc; daughters; Leslee and Christie; sister, Norma Ash; one grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KENNETH TORAO MUROSHIGE, 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2008. Born in Kipahulu, Maui. Retired civil service office equipment repairman; served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, Company B. Survived by wife, Mieko; daughters, Susan and Amy; sister, Hisano Akiyama. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ADACHI "DUTCH" KAMUELA NAHINU, 61, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. An A P I Security Co. security guard. Survived by daughter, Catherine Moskof; three grandchildren; brother, Chester. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MATHILDA FERNANDEZ NOBRIGA, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired salesperson with Hartfields Ala Moana. Survived by sons, Eugene Jr. and Edward; daughter, Patricia-Bernadett Takaba; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

MARIE GARCIA PASCUA, 89, of 'Aiea, died July 31, 2008. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Rudy and Pete Sr.; daughters, Rosalinda Handog, Lolita Nariyoshi and Winifred; sister, Roberta Barrey; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; eulogy 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

JACOB CLARION RESURRECCION, infant son of Jeffrey Resurreccion and Lovelyn Clarion, of Kapolei, died Aug. 17, 2008. Born in Hono-lulu. Also survived by grandparents, Shirley Resurreccion, Rosario and Mila Clarion, Estrella and Virgilio Viernes. Visitation 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Jude Church, Makakilo; Mass 11 a.m. burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

CHOEI SAKIMA, 93, of Pearl City, died Aug. 16, 2008. Born in Kahuku. Retired fish peddler; member of Pearl City Hongwanji. Survived by wife, Masako; sons, Lawrence and Brian; daughters, Lili Sakai, Kathleen Aihara, Ann Yamashiro and Adrienne Kamaura; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

RONALD JOSEPH SAMSON SR., 63, of Honolulu, died Aug. 12, 2008. Hawaiian Telephone Co. employee with 25 years of service. Survived by sons, Ronald, Jr., "Joe Boy," Anthony "Tony," Jacob and Justin "Haku"; daughter, Jessica "Jesse"; brothers, Wilford "Willie," Stanford "Jr." and Richard "Rich"; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.

NANCY NATSUKO SHIMADA, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Loomis, Calif. A secretary for YMCA, Berkeley, Calif. Survived by son, Gerald; daughter, Barbara Whitlow; brothers, Thom and Jimmy Kawano; sister, Mary Fong; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service in Berkeley. Donations to YMCA in Berkeley. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HARRY KAMEEIAMOKU SPRINGER JR., 71, of Watsonville, Calif., formerly of Ka'a'awa, died May 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force veteran; an electronic technician, developer, policeman, teacher and entrepreneur. Survived by daughter, Leila Minugh; son, H. Keo; grandchildren, William Minugh, Noah and Kyla. Service and scattering of ashes held in Monterey Bay on board Stagnaro Charters in Santa Cruz. Arrangements by Mehl's Colonial Chapel, Watsonville.

LUKE MICHIO TAJIMA, 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 1, 2008. Born in San Francisco. Retired anesthesiologist. Survived by wife, Jane; son, Peter; daughters, Elyce Woycke, Shareen Guzman and Sarah; six grandchildren; brother, Mark; sister, Ruth Yomen. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Crossroads; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FUSAE TANAKA, 91, of Kainaliu, Hawai'i, died Aug. 14, 2008. Born in Honaunau, Hawai'i. A retired coffee farmer. Survived by daughters, Mabel Suzuki, Alice Schulaner and Susie Ota; brother, Tadashi Ege; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

FILIAGA TAULAGO TE'O, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 17, 2008. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard rigger. Survived by hanai daughter, Lapreal Burgess; sister-in-law, Pepa Te'o; nieces, Nafanua Southon and Iemaima Bennett; nephews, Mafi Taloa and Filiaga Phillip Te'o; other nieces and nephews. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalihi Stake Center; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RENE KEHAULANI TSUGAWA, 54, of Bellevue, Wash., died Aug. 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Farrington High School graduate involved in special education. Survived by mother, Julia; brothers, Sidney, Mahi and Melvin; sister, Beverly Wasdo. Visitation 11 a.m. tomorrow at Calvary By The Sea Lutheran Church; service 11:30 a.m.; scattering of ashes at sea to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Flintoft's Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences: www.flintofts.com.

DOROTHY ROSA VELASCO, 86, of Nanakuli, formerly of Tin Can Alley and Liliha, died Aug. 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Norman Velasco, Clayton Thomas and Curtis Noble; daughters, Yvonne Lum, Charlotte McShane, Olga-Jean Doi and Lori Ann Otineru; grandchildren, nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

CHARLES HERBERT VIERRA, 89, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 13, 2008. Born in Lahaina. Retired Pioneer Mill carpenter. Survived by brother, Steven; sister, Yolanda Jean Vinuya; caretakers, Derek Vinuya, Yolanda Akuna, Benjamin and Yancy Vinuya. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.