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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, February 24, 2008

Obituaries

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The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

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YONEKO ABAGNALE, 64, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2008. Born in Japan. Retail clerk for Raku Export. Survived by daughter, Michiko Corey; two grandchildren. Private services held Feb. 11. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JACOB KEKEINA ANGAY, 58, of Keaukaha, Hawai'i, died Feb. 13, 2008. Born in Hilo. A former security guard at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and Hilo Harbor, also Campbell and Burns Logging Co. Survived by son, Jacob "Kalei"; daughter, Jeana Gomes; brothers, Steven Sr., Leonard, Joseph "Joe" and Nelson "Moku" Mokuhali'i; sister, June "Leina'ala" Brady; three grandchildren. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Alae Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

WILHELMINA KUUALOHA JOYCE AYERS, 66, of Mililani, died Feb. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Trent Ayers and Aaron Day; daughter, Courtney; brother, William McCumber. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Apostle and Evangelist Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

GEORGE ROBERT BAILEY SR., 62, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by wife, Gladys; sons, Troy, George Jr. and Alvin; daughter, Shawntay; brothers, Sandy and Lawrence; sisters, Mary Tiger and Kathy Ah Koi; seven grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou O Ke Akua Church; service 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

U.S. flag DANIEL SMITH BISHOP, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Texas. A retired commander in the U.S. Coast Guard. Survived by wife, E. Welcome; daughters, Peggy Lee Kien and Norma Jean; sister, Louise La Blond; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

LOUIS BRONSTEIN, 85, of Kula, Maui, died Feb. 21, 2008. Born in Philadelphia. A government inspector. Survived by sons, Henry, Robert and Murray; daughter, Louis; brother, Bernard; sisters, Mickey Godin, Shirley Golick and Ethel Bronstein. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Normans Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Cremation to follow.

BOBBY BROWN, 63, of Henderson, Nev., died Feb. 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Janice Kikukawa; daughters, Angie Brown and Darlene "DeeDee" McCulloch; brothers, Herbert, Duke and Allen Vierra; sister, Rosaline Babayan; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, Makawao; Mass to follow. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

U.S. flag WILLIAM GERALD BURLINGAME, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2008. Born in Ohio. Retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel; teacher for business education. Survived by wife, Margaret "Connie"; sons, William "Burl" Jr., Dirk, David and Mark; brother, Robert; sister, Ann; three grandchildren. Service 3 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Donations to a U.S. Air Force charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DANIEL "THOMAS" EKAU, 35, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter. Survived by wife, Chasity; sons, Isaiah, Isaac and Islee; parents, Alfred and Fayleen; sisters, Tracey and Francine; brothers, Alfred, Joshua, Tim, Justice and Anson; grandparents, Ululani and Francis Lum. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Honolulu service 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

NANCY AKIKO ENDO, 70, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by husband, Harry; daughters, Cathy Okinaka and Jodi Chai; sister, Florence Iwanaga; seven grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARIE A. FEITEIRA, 61, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired outreach counselor for Maui Center for Independent Living. Survived by husband, Vernon; father, Antone Callido; daughter, Wendy De Cambra; sister, Josephine Fernandez; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Church; Mass: 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Normans Mortuary.

ELIZABETH FREDA GOMES, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A maker of hula instruments with her late husband, Herman Gomes. Survived by son, Henry; hanai daughter, Leimomi Khan; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; brothers, Daniel Sanford Jr., Pini Ikekai and Douglas Kekoa. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:15 p.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire.

TOSHIKA HIURA, 88, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Papa'ikou. Retired from Hilo Coast Processing Co. Survived by wife, Satomi; sons, Arnold and Milton; daughter, Karen Konishi; brother, Shuso Hirota; sisters, Midori Yamashita and Toshiko Fujisaki; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MARY MILILANI KAAWA, 53, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A childcare provider. Survived by brothers, Sampson Sr., George, Aaron, Delbert and Albert Sr.; sisters, Eloise Goshert, Miriam Gutowski, Isabella Kaawa, Mary Jean Kepaa and Ruth Harper. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Normans Mortuary; service 11 a.m.

SHARONLYNNE MAPUANA KAMAI, 62, of Hilo, died Jan. 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Former assistant manager at Popeyes Chicken on O'ahu. Survived by sons, Richard, Rhiyan, Rockey and Dr. Joseph; daughter, Shyenne; brothers, William and Delbert Dedrick; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park.

ROY SEISHO KISHABA, 85, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died Feb. 10, 2008. Born in Laupahoehoe. A retired electrician. Survived by sister, Chiyoko Fusato. Private service held. No koden (monetary offerings). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

KLINTON K. KOBAYASHI, 49, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. He was a car enthusiast and also retired from Hickam. Survived by sister, Bessie Fujioka; aunts and uncles. Visitation 11 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

SALOME "AUNTY LILY" LILINOE KUNEWA, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2008. Born on Moloka'i. Survived by companion, Joseph Hosea; sons, Russell Kunewa-Fox and Lance Kunewa-Fox; daughters, Carinthia Armitage and Wallette Nagaishi; sisters, Loretta Maemori and April Nishimura; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and the five Hosea children. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. today at Friendship Bible Church, 'Ewa; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JAMES JEFFERY LAMANNA, 45, of Kula, Maui, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Michigan. Journeyman. Survived by wife, Deborah Marie; sons, Sean Lloyd Casey, Nicholas James, Derek Jeffery and Ethan Joseph; daughters, Amanda Karol Casey and Katelyn Michele; mother, Diane Melchert; brothers, Daniel and Aaron; sister, Michele Melchert. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kahului Baptist Church; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

LAYNE "MONDO" LEYSON, 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 20, 2008. Born in Hilo. A self-employed painter. Survived by wife, Sylvia; daughters, Nani Cosare, Caressa Leyson and Lindi Alvarez; son, Wallace Cosare; stepdaughter, Brandy Thomas; stepson, Alston Thomas; mother, Gregoria; brothers, Riley, Kei, Gregory, Kelly and Ross; sister, LaFawn Maeda; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Glad Tidings Church; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

ADAM PETER LOPES, 84, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 22, 2008. Born in Waipahu. Retired O'ahu Sugar Co. supervisor in Waipahu; Waipahu Credit Union manager /treasurer. Survived by wife, Maria "Ligaya"; sons, Alan Lopes, Mervin Gabiola, Marlito Gabiola Costales and Rowel Ayap; daughters, Dorinda Cabico, Mary Mendoza. Maria Ayap and Maria Sellona; brother, John; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; inurnment 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

SAMUEL U. MAKANANI, 56, of Papakolea, died Feb. 4, 2008. Retired maintenance man with Maluhia Hospital and driver for Tow-Jams towing company. Survived by son, Kaneala "Haole-Boy" Akiona; sweetheart, Julie Robinson; sister, Nancy Palakiko; brothers, William, Stanley, Ralph, Walter and Albert Sr.; sisters, Evon Konanui and Barbara-Jean. Service 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park, Waimanalo. Scattering of ashes to follow. Beach attire.

VANCE JIRO MASUMURA, 54, of Honolulu, died Dec. 14, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Clifford. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

HIDEO WALLACE MIYAGI, 87, of Waipahu, died Jan. 12, 2008. Born in Waipahu. Survived by wife, Kunie "Claire"; son, Ronald; daughter, Karen Inouye; brothers, Hiroo "Woody" and Ernest; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

DIANE MICHIE MORITA, 58, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Servco Pacific manager. Survived by sons, Travis and Gavin; mother, Harriet Shimogawa; brothers, Wayne and Scott Shimogawa. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

U.S. flag JOHN KAPAI NAEOLE, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2008. Born in Keanae, Maui. A retired heavy-equipment operator for the Hawaii Kai Golf Course. Survived by sons; Clifford and James; hanai sons, William "Chochi," Jeff, John, Pilama, Van Dunlap and Damien Galarza; hanai daughters, Narcissus Naeole-Mira, Katherine Kauhaahaa and Wendy; sister, Elsie Wong; 36 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; 57 great-great-grandchildren; three great-great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MELANI SUSIE NELSON, 65, of Captain Cook, Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2008. Born in South Kona. Retired meal attendant at Konawaena High School and general manager of the former Sizzler's Restaurant in Kona. Survived by son, Malcolm; daughter, Gwendolyn; hanai daughter, Channalee Kamanawa; brothers, Raymond, Kenneth and Carl Ciriako; sister, Faith Acol; four grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kailua, Kona Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park, Holualoa. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

MELVYN MASAMI NISHIMURA, 61, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Lahaina Florist and floral designer for Kahului Florist. Survived by mother, Doris; daughters, Cari Burnett and Brie; sisters, Natalie Nishimura and Kathy Tokumoto; two granddaughters. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

DOROTHY JO CLOYD OSHIRO, 78, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2008. Born in La Habra, Calif. A retired museum educator with the Department of Education. Survived by husband, Walter "Walla"; son, Willard; daughter, Courtney Etherington; four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

RANDOLPH "RANDY" AKIRA 'ONIPA'A PETERS, 38, of Waipahu, died Feb. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Educator; Saint Louis School graduate class of 1987. Survived by companion, Amy Koskovich; son, Croix; mother, Sueko; brothers, Deo "Boyet" Valdez and John; hanai brothers, Kaliko Yokoyama and Kaumaka Asing; sister, Janet Valdez; hanai sisters, Elvie Asing, Tisha Coronas and Kim Costales. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Council Church; service 5:30 p.m.; Mass 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers; aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ROSE FARINA RIO, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2008. Born in Manila, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by son, Joel Farina; daughters, Maria-Jo Farina, Wilhelmina Pinheiro, Jacqueline Farina, Jasmine Farina and Joceline Aguinaldo; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 10:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

CARMEN "TERRI" BUNDA SALVADOR, 73, of Torrance, Calif., died Feb. 21, 2008. Born in Waialua. An electronic technician with Northrup. Survived by husband, Bernard; son, Gary Sexton; daughters, Debbie Waite, Joni Tower and Michelle Owens; brothers, Emanuel, Santiago, Francisco, Alfredo, Frederico, Carlos and Douglas Bunda; sisters, Estrella Bayne and Abelina Salado; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Church, 2302 Riverdale Ave., Los Angeles.

RODETTA K.T. SILIADO, 54, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born on O'ahu. Financial expert with Peyton's Plumbing. Survived by husband, Peyton; sons, Reyton, Peyton II and Winston; daughters, Pamela Siliado and Erica Hernandez; seven grandchildren; brothers, George, Alfred and Clifford Tai; sister, Rowena Tai. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire.

FREDERICK JAY SNIFFEN, 63, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 11, 2008. Born in Wailuku. A truck driver/mason for Pacific Pile and Crane E.T. Ige Construction. Survived by wife, Theresa; son, Jay; daughters, Deatrea Sniffen and Kalai Asuela; brothers, Daniel "Danny" and Alan "Clover"; hanai brother, Patrick; sisters, Leocadia "Dee" Koki, Gladys "Tita" Christopherson, Judy Kahahane and Bernice, Lynette and Rose Sniffen; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Service also 10 a.m. Saturday at Maluhia Church, Wailuku. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

NORMA HISAKO STEIN, 90, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 11, 2008. Born in Waialua. A retired federal employee. Survived by children, Carol Judeen, Alberta Stein and Patrick Pharr; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brothers, Stanley, Atsushi and Donald Saito; sisters, Betsy Shijoi and Kiso Okubo. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

RICHARD STOEHR JR, 53, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 14, 2008. Born in Montgomery, Md. Retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant. Survived by wife; Julia; son; Keith; daughters, Christine Corpuz, Angelina Rushton and Ellen Leung; brothers, Karl and Christopher; sisters, Rebecca Field and Laurie Rice; five grandchildren. Private memorial service held in Hilo. Burial took place at Hilo Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JUAN TAGALICOD, 59, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Kapoho, Hawai'i. A retired truck driver for Yamada & Sons and member of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Survived by wife, Angie; daughters, Michelle, Debbie, Tracey and Nicole; brothers, Basilo and Francisco; sisters, Lelani Kobayashi, Lillian Salazar, Florence Kawaihae, Emma Tagalicod, Frances Kaawaloa, Marcelina Kahookaulana, Jane Konanui and Loveymae Tagalicod; five granddaughters. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass; cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.