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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, January 26, 2008

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

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KAZUKO BLAIR, 74, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in Kagoshima-ken, Japan. Homemaker. Survived by sister, Nobuko Kuroiwa. Service in Japan. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

U.S. flag WILLIAM S. COPE, 94, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 25, 2007. Born in Ohio. Retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel; Pearl Harbor survivor. Survived by daughters, Lindy Rojas and Candy Klingenberg; brothers, James and Thomas; sisters, Mary Lou Doyle and Jane Kitzmiller; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Donations to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

U.S. flag HERMAN SILVA FERREIRA SR., 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pipefitter; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Herman Jr. and Clifford "Geneo"; three sisters; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

HENRY HONG YOU FU, 67, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired mason. Survived by wife, Betty Jean; son, Henry; daughters, Carolyn Abshire and Kimberly; brothers, Harry and Lawrence Fu, and Abraham Cho; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ELIZABETH GIFFORD, 80, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Anahola. Tour guide. Survived by husband, Emery; son, Joseph Prigge; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Feb. 2 at Lihue First Hawaiian Church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

KATANA KALANI HANATO, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Corrine Grace; father, Teddy "Tada" Hanato. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

RAYMOND "SKULLY" HOOKANO JR., 39, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. Surfer. Survived by daughters, Heidi, Shante and Rayven-Lei; father, Raymond; mother, Barbara; brother, Jordon Rose; sister, Flora; three grandchildren. Scattering of ashes 9 a.m. today at Waikiki Wall. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HARRY Y.S. KIM, 89, of Makaha, died Jan. 11, 2008. Born in Hau'ula. Retired aircraft mechanic. Survived by wife, Marion; sons, David and Daniel; daughters, Mary Ann, Susan Igo and Chris Severson; brothers, Robert and Raymond; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

LOLA MAHIAI AKANA KOHLER, 63, of Los Angeles, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Formerly employed by Kal-Kan Foods in California. Survived by sons, Raymond, Kevin and Jeffrey; eight grandchildren; brothers, John Taylor, Witt Akana and Herbert Ching; sisters, Gail Judd and Deborah Webb. Service 10 a.m. Feb. 9 on the northside of Honokohau Harbor, Kona, Hawai'i; scattering of ashes to follow. Loose flowers welcome. Arrangements by Neptune Society.

MICHAEL CHI-TAO KWOK, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in Hong Kong. Retired treasurer of a department store; member of the Wing On Department Store. Survived by wife, Mildred Mei Duk; daughter, Anne Tang; two grandchildren; brothers, Hayward and Clyde; sisters, Beulah Sung, Sylvia Yeh, Felicia Yung, Agnes Yung, Angelene Tsou, Eugenia Yang, Evelyna Wong and Elaine Hau. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

TAI YIN LAM, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2008. Born in On Tong Village, Canton, China. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Moo Jung; sons, Edward, Kalvin and Herman; daughter, Marianne; brother, Tai Chew; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JUAN P. LORENZO SR., 81, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Electrical contracting worker. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Juan Jr. and Melvin; daughter, Cynthia Albosta; brother, Jerry; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Feb. 9 at Holy Cross Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

LESTER NICHOLS, 58, of Kahuku, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Memphis, Tenn. Cutter Dodge, Pearl City, salesman. Survived by companion, Ann Bellerose; son, Tyler. Service at a later date. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

VIRGINIA KANANIOKALEOHOOMANA NIZO, 83, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Jan. 20, 2008. Born in Pu'uwai, Ni'ihau. Eldest shell lei maker from the island. Survived by son, William; daughter, Virginia Keamoai; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty and Kaulana Kanahele and Kamala Garcia. Service 2 p.m. today at the Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MASARU "MASA" OGASAWARA, 86, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Kayoko; son, Guy; daughter, Sandi Duquette; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

GAUDENCIO CAYABAN SANTIAGO SR., 83, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Survived by sons, Gaudencio Jr. and Beng; daughter, Lydia; two grandchildren. Service in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

TSUYUKO SASAKI, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2008. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. Survived by son, Richard; stepdaughter, Evelyn Sibayan; brother, Haruko Takeda; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SHUICHI "SLIM" TAKAMI, 87, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired city Department of Facilities Maintenance, Roads Maintenance Division, supervisor. Survived by wife, Sumiko; stepsons, Arthur and George Freedle; stepdaughter, Donna Nakayama; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

EDELMIRA VALLES, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in El Paso, Texas. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Arthuro Jr. and Jorge; daughters, Martha Minson and Chelo; sister, Yolanda Follen; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service in California. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CRAIG FELTON WILLIAMS, 61, of Pukalani, Maui, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Owner of an advertising company. Survived by wife, Patricia "Patte"; son, Kapena; mother, Emi; brother, Stephen; three nieces. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

U.S. flag ROGERS TUCK LEE WONG, 73, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2007. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard truck operator. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; son, Brian; daughter, Lisa; brother, Samuel; sister, Bertha Kam. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

VIOLET LEE WONG, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Burton and Ronald; brothers, Raymond and Clarence "Muny" Yee; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 2:30 p.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

MAKOTO YAMAMOTO, 87, of Waialua, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Waialua. Survived by sister, Natsue; brothers, Thomas, Stanley and Kiyoshi; companion/caregiver, Frances Toki; nieces; nephews. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts) Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.