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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Obituaries

LEILANI A. APANA, 91, of Waimanalo, died Dec. 7, 2008. Born in San Francisco. Retired house mother at The Women's Community Correctional Center, Waimanalo. Survived by son, Joseph Jr.; daughters, Jacqueline Woolsey, Leona Lindsey, Antoinette Driver, Joey Pajela, Noel Walker and Elizabeth Kaahue; brothers, John Allen, Clyde, Aaron and Charles Kini; 27 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; celebration of life 6:30 p.m.

CORISSA LYNN NAMAHANA BUENO-KANEI, 16, of Kailua, died Nov. 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Maryknoll High School junior. Survived by mother, Clarissa Antoinette Bueno; brother, Christian Bueno; grandparents, Clarence and Loretta Christine Bueno; aunty: Clara; uncle, Tim; father, Colsen Kanei. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; celebration of life 11:30 a.m. at Maryknoll High School.

PRIMITIVO DUQUE CARRANZA, 80, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 23, 2008. Born in Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired landscaper at Geronimo Services; member of Santiaginian Association. Survived by wife, Rosita; daughters, Prima Alvarez and Beverly; son, Ryan; grandchildren, Christian, Alyssa, Elijah and Blayne; sister, Florentina Jacob. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Wahiawa; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

GLADYS YUKIE CHINEN, 71, of Pearl City, died Nov. 30, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Hiromu "Eugene"; daughters, Sharon Hatsue Kipi and Gail Yuriko Shimabukuro; three grandchildren; brother, Harry Wasa; sisters, Mabel Nakagawa and Amy Ching. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

JOHN KAM SANG CHUN, 89, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee. Survived by son, Thomas; daughters, Laurene Oride, Sharlene Chun-Lum and Colleen Burden; brother, Jarn; sister, Bernice Chock; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

KENNETH KAZUO EBISUTANI, 72, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A self-employed carpenter/contractor doing business as General Home Builders Co. Survived by daughters, June Ota, Kay Zane and Amy Tamashiro, M.D.; three grandchildren; sisters, Jane Ikeda and Jean Nakamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DERRICK MASAO HIGA, 49, of Kailua, died Nov. 12, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Stateline Cabinets cabinet maker. Survived by parents, Henry and Jeanette; sister, Cheryl. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

LORANTO JORMANIT, 34, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Majuro, Marshall Islands. A commercial fisherman. Survived by mother, Lumeto Tobler; brothers, Lorance Joe and Betwel; sisters, Hannah Benkim, News Benjamin and Jormi Keinta Lang. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Naalehu Community Cemetery; graveside service 3 p.m.; burial to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

RUTH KWAI JUNN QUON KAEO, 70, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired state clerk-typist. Survived by husband, Llewellyn "Lew"; daughters, Jan Kaeo-Lecuyer, Erline Takiguchi and Tricia Kaeo-Mott; sister, Faith Osurman; brother, Edmund Quon; one grandson. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

EDITH NISHIDA KUBOTA, 89, of Honolulu, died Oct. 27, 2008. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired Liberty House sales clerk. Survived by sons, Stanley and Patrick; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Toyo Nishida. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ANTONIO "TONY" PERESORES LAGRONIO SR., 52, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Dec. 6, 2008. Born in Cebu, Philippines. A laborer for West Coast Nursery; member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa. Survived by wife, Mercedes "Mery"; sons, Albert, Renato "Rey" and Antonio, Jr.; parents, Daniel and Eusebia; sisters, Margarita Carcallas, Alejandra Susada and Fely Calamayan; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at the family residence, 16-1538 Pohaku Circle; service 6 p.m.; all night vigil. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at 'Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ALICE "ALLY" LEIMOMI LOPEZ, 85, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 29, 2008. Born in Kawaihau, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Clarence; sons, Maile and Gordon Lopes, Lionel, Milton and Ainsley Lopez; daughters, Alicia Wilson, Sharon Rapoza, Ilima Liana and Pinky Mousser; 27 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Antone and Kenneth Silva; sister, Dinah Carlos. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

SUSAN BATES MACMILLAN, 66, of Kailua, died Nov. 28, 2008. Born in New Rochelle, N.Y. Received a B.A. from Oneonta State and a M.Ed. from University of Iowa. Survived by husband, author Ian T. MacMillan, daughters Julia MacMillan and Laura Crago; granddaughter, Emma Crago. Service at a later date. Online condolences to the family at sbatesmac@yahoo.com or macmillanfamily@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to University of Hawai'i Foundation-Harold L. Lyon Arboretum, P.O. Box 11270, Honolulu, HI 96828 or by calling 808-956-8849. Arrangements by Kimble Funeral Home.

PATRICK PAUL MEDEIROS, 73, of Honolulu, died Nov. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired city worker. Survived by wife, Gwen; son, Christopher; daughter, Bernadette Alaelua; brothers, Lionel and Thomas; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

JAMES H. MIYA, 83, of Waialua, died Nov. 28, 2008. Born in Waialua. Retired from Waialua Sugar. Survived by wife, Gladys; son, Leonard; daughter, Karen Gabayan; granddaughter, Kimberly; brother, Harry; sisters, Marian Kuwahara, Edna Tojo and Jane Okazaki. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

KUNI NAKAHAMA, 106, of Honolulu, died April 1, 2008. Born in Japan. Centenarian homemaker. Survived by three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Aloha attire.

SHINICHI NAKAMINE, 92, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2008. Born in Wai'anae. Original owner of Grace's Lunchwagon. Survived by daughters, Joanne Kimokeo, Barbara Lawson and Patricia; grandchildren, Reid Kimokeo, Carla Kimokeo-Valdez, Barry Kimokeo and Spencer Hisatake; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.

KASANDRA BETH KEALAKAI "MISS BETH" NI'IHAU-ROGERS, 18, of Kaneohe, died Dec. 7, 2008. Born in Kailua. Kitchen helper at Kikuya Restaurant. Survived by mother, Raenae Rogers; stepfather, Zane Kahele; father, Felix Ni'ihau; brother, "Mana" Preston Rogers; sisters, Precious, Teresa, Tisha-Ann, Krystal and Kamalani; grandparents, Charmaine and Del; great-grandmother, Hannah Kipali'i; niece, Pumpkin; stepbrothers. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 2 p.m.

MITCHELL MANU PA'AAINA, 71, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hagadone Printing Co. truck driver Survived by sisters, R. Pailolo Miranda, V. Malia Aleka, Dallas Johnson and Eleanor Arnold; nieces; nephews; grandnieces; grandnephews, great-grandnephews; great-grandnieces. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MELVIN ALBANO PAGARAGAN, 49, of Waipahu, died Nov. 19, 2008. Born in Lubnac, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Loved working on cars and fishing. Survived by wife, Ofelia; sons, Justin, Joshua and Jaymel; daughter, Janelle; father, Andres; brother, Elmer; sister, Linette Cabato; grandchild, Kayson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

GERRI SHIMADA, 67, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 14, 2008. Born in Glendale, Calif. Retired Kobayashi Travel Service manager. Survived by husband, Hach; sons, James Piers and Scott; sisters, Barbara Hargrove and Beverly Silva; five grandsons. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 5 p.m. Casual attire.

PAUL NOBUYOSHI SHIRAISHI, 73, of Puyallup, Wash., formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired Boeing Corp. engineer. Survived by wife, Jean; sons, Bryan and Kevin; daughter, Lori Couch; sisters, Pauline Nagara, Virginia Goldstein and Junko Nowaki; brother, Wayne Higa; five grandchildren. Service held in Washington. No koden (monterary gifts). Donations to University of Hawai'i Foundation, Engineering General Aid Fund, P.O. Box 11270, Honolulu, HI 96828. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MARY OPUPELE SIQUIG, 89, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 21, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired from Dole Pineapple Co.; member of The Whitmore Filipino Club. Survived by sons, James "Hymie", Rudolfo "Rudyglenn" and Bert "Valentino"; daughters, Donna Marie "Carmelita" Siquig and Glenda Marie "Charlita" Corpuz; sisters, Emily Thomas, Adeline Kahalekulu, Margaret Thielk and Mildred Fetalvero; brother, Charles Kahakauwila; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

PETER HIROSHI TAMADA, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Formerly of Fujiya, Ltd. a family business; also former owner of Fort Ruger Market. Survived by sons, Clinton and Gerald; daughter, Tammy Yoshimura; two grandchildren; companion, Leatrice Oshiro; sister, Margaret Yoshida. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.

GLEN MASAO WATANABE, 53, of Yokota, Japan, formerly of Wahiawa, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by father, Andrew; mother Margaret Sakai; brothers, Dale and Dean; sister, Kay. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

SACHIKO YOSHIMOTO, 98, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Dec. 11, 2008. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Lawa'i Restaurant cook. Survived by sister, Izumi Shirai. Service 4 p.m. Thursday at Koloa Union Church. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

FRANK "ZAK" HIDEKI ZAKIMI, 64, of Kapolei, died Dec. 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Zak's Auto Repair; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, June; son, Jason; daughters, Lee-Anne and Kelli Ann; grandson, Jayden; father, Yasuichi; brother, Edward "Haru"; sisters, Louise Kiyono and Judith "Judy" Ueatari. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary No flowers. Casual attire.