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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

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FELIX G. BAYACA, 96, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Darat Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Member of ILWU Central Maui Pensioners Club. Survived by wife, Erlinda Arrocena Bayaca; son, Larry Kauhane; daughters, Melinda Vaught, Cathleen Bayaca and Cherry Shaw; sisters, Mathilda Balboa, Benita Pahinat and Francisca Hara; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at St. Anthony Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

DEASON BAYBAYAN, 77, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Dole Plantation manager. Survived by sons, Deason Jr., Mark, Terence and Keith; daughters, Regina Maile Yamada, Viola Fabrao and Darlene Pacheco-Rapp; stepdaughters, Josephine Sunio and Joanna Crochet; sisters, Maile Pidot, Blossom DeSilva and Kuulei Joslin; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Lana'i; eulogy 9:45 a.m.; Mass to follow; reception at the Lana'i Community Center. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

EULALIA ALCARIA BLANCIA, 59, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Hotel housekeeper. Survived by brother, Alberto Alcaria; sister, Teresita Carzo. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ROBERT HIDEYUKI CARRICK SR., 51, of Pearl City, died Jan. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Auto mechanic. Survived by sons, Bobby, Royce, Justin Chai and Robert Jr.; daughter, Jaysha Cabebe; grandson, Trae-Aiden Mateo-Carrick; brothers, Richard Pezel, Duane and Dean; sisters, Melinda Kahanui and Vivian Jessee. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Graveside service 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

ESTHER "ESTERIA" KEOLA CHANG, 65, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Former Roberts Hawaii driver's aide. Survived by sons, Clifford Kamaka Jr. and Steven; daughters, Mary and Melani Chang, and Melanie Elizares; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Salvation Army Church, Kahului; service 10 to 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROSS "ROSSY" ALLEN ENGBINO, 40, of Kingman, Ariz., died Dec. 21, 2007. Born in Vallejo, Calif. Aloha Roofing Co. roofer. Survived by dad, Expedito; mother, Betty; brothers, Earl, Troy, Duane, Vernon and Calvin; sisters, Joyce, Darlene Lagapa, Taina Feil, Josette Smith and Nicole Bautista; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

TOKUMATSU GUSHIKEN, 98, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died Jan. 25, 2008. Born in 'Ewa Beach. Retired Kong Lung Co. store clerk. Survived by wife, Kikue; sons, Jack, Alan, Ralph, Leslie and Spencer; brothers, John and Howard; sisters, Elaine Nakano, Gladys Chee, Tome Hokama and Sueko Togashi. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Kilauea Christ Memorial Episcopal Church; service 11 a.m. Private inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

U.S. flag HENRY "HANK" ZENYU IGE, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2008. Born in Kahalu'u. Retired civil service employee in Okinawa; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Shizuko; daughters, Etsuko Nakamura, Janet, Jane and Julie Murakami; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Lily Choo, Alice Apduhan and Nancy Sogawa. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

FLORA OTSUMA INABA, 90, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 4, 2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by sons, Edward, Russell, Warren and Raymond; daughters, Shirley Yanagisawa and Colleen Fujimoto; brother, Lawrence Fukumoto; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

PETER MICHAEL KAMANAWA, 53, of Hagatna, Guam, died Jan. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Lead singer and musician for a Polynesian group in Guam. Survived by father, Roosevelt; partner, Janet Matsushima; sons, Alvin, Calvin and Melvin Matsushima; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Jeffrey; sisters, Pearl Manners, Mary Josue and Chana and Susan Kamanawa. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at 89-080 Haleakala Ave., Nanakuli; reception to follow with food and entertainment. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

ROSIE LEONG KHOO, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in Burma. Survived by husband, Boon Kyi. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

FOTENCIANA "KAYO" KAYOKO JAVINAR LABENZ, 59, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 23, 2008. Born on Moloka'i. Member of the Red Hat Society. Survived by husband, Derik; sons, Aaron Kwock, Blake LaBenz and Kyle LaBenz; brothers, Theodore, Kurt and Jan; sisters, Frances Calunod, Elena Gillesipie and Letecia Ancog. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Aloha attire.

BENITA LAGUNDINO, 87, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Jan. 23, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Eduardo, Ferdinand Sr., Ediemar and Ferdinand Jr.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa. Visitation also 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire.

SANG SUNG LEE, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in Pusan, South Korea. President of Pusan Electrical Association. Survived by wife, Chun Yun; son, Chang Hee; daughters, Kuy Soon, Kuy Yun Matsui, Kye Chong Kim and Young Hee; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

JONATHAN HIAPO ROBIN LONO, 23, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. DJ for Jamming Jon Productions. Survived by wife, Chayntel Parm-Lono; parents, Benjamin and Sharon; grandmother, Louise Treadwell. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 'Ewa Beach 1st Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha or casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

DOLLY JEAN LUCAS, 77, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in Alex, Okla. Survived by children, Suzanne, Nina, Matt, Bob and Tom; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Elva Buttler. Service in California.

SUZANNE D. MASELLI, 46, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2008. Born in Chicago. Owner of Kukana Cleaning Services. Survived by husband, Jim; mother, Doris De Sousa; brother, Stuart De Sousa; sister, Yvonne Hoeksema. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CALVIN O. MONIZ, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2008. Born in Hilo. County of Hawai'i refuse collector. Survived by daughters, Earlene Watan and Earlanne Leslie; brother, Jerry; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2.

PRISCILLA O'CONNOR, 67, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Gary, Ind. Retired from Navy Public Works. Survived by son, Michael; daughters, Kelly Mitchell and Tracey Gossage; brother, Marvin Martinez; sisters, Ann Mahan and Beverly Maihofer. Service 5 p.m. Monday at Queen's Beach. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TAKIJI OKUBO, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired owner of T. Okubo Contractor Inc. Survived by son, Lance; daughters, Karen Yamamoto and Cheryl Nishimura; brother, William; sisters, Toshie Nakamura and Sueko Tanahara; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

JEAN MICHIKO OSHITA, 73, of Waialua, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in Waialua. Retired Waialua Elementary School teacher. Survived by daughter, Dr. Monica; brother, Masami Muromoto; sisters, Sadako Uchida and Susan Kim. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

FAAALUALUO F. POPOALII, 51, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in Si'ufaga Manu'a, American Samoa. Cab driver. Survived by wife, Francine; sons, Ward, Price, Justin, Kame, John, Nathan and Willy; daughters, Summer, Ipo, Heather, Scarlette and Marissa; brothers, Isaia, Taavili, Aei Malo and Ina; sisters, Laupama and Mileta; 21 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ARLYNN IWALANI PUKINI, 59, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Island Insurance after 30 years of service. Survived by sister, Lyann Maikai; brothers, Howard, William and Warner. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.

U.S. flag RAYMOND "SONNY" TEVES, 83, of Pearl City, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Public Work Center heavy-truck driver. Survived by wife, Yoshiko; son, Raymond "Russell"; daughters, Hiroko "Lorraine" Man, Bernadette "Bernie" Briones and Jean Sachiko Teves; sister, Helen Costa; brothers, Alfred "Joseph" and Adam; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LETTIE "AUNTY HALA" PUAMOHALA THOMPSON, 59, of Palolo, died Jan. 26, 2008. Born in Hono-lulu. Title clerk. Survived by husband, Henry Sr.; sons, Henry Jr. and Healani; daughter, Jaylene Taetakua; mother, Betty Tollefsen; brother, Wilfred Tollefsen Jr.; sisters, Trudy Hepfner, Margaret Tollefsen and Winnie Hanohano; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. tomorrow at Moanalua Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow.

FRANK JOSEPH VERECE SR., 74, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Frank Jr. and Kenneth; sisters, Gladys Sedeno, B.J. Verece, Ginger Perreira and Diane Penna; brother, Martin; one granddaughter. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Kalihi Baptist Church; service 10 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

U.S. flag BRIAN ISAMI WATANABE, 56, of Waipahu, died Jan. 17, 2008. Born on Hawai'i. Vietnam War veteran; proprietor of Aloha BBQ in Kapolei; retired from Hawaiian Electric Co. Survived by wife, Jeannie; son, Michael Chin; mother, Ruth; brothers, Theodore, Clyde, Dean and Wade; sister, Pamela Nakamura. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

JUNJI YAMAGATA, 85, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Jan. 25, 2008. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Gale Brumaghim, Janel Okumura and Kathleen; brother, Sukeji; sister, Kiyoko Kamimura; four grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at the Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BERNICE CHING YEE, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2008. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Widow of Jack Yee. Survived by sons, Melvin and Kenneth; daughter, Marjorie Choy; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

U.S. flag ERNEST "KATS" YOSHIKI, 65, of Kailua, died Jan. 18, 2008. Born in South Kona, Hawai'i. Retired city E.M.S. field operation supervisor. U.S. Army SP5 veteran. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Akio and Damon Yoshiki, Zane Hamrick, Scott and Ryan Ikei; daughters, Michele Yoshiki and Mary Gallardo; brothers, Harry and Arthur; sisters, Grace Sasaki and Jane Shiraishi; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

CLAYSEN "CLAY" "BIG DOG" CHADWICK KAWIKA YOUNG, 34, of Mililani, died Jan. 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Owner of C. Young Construction; football coach for Waikele Wildcats. Survived by father, Clayton; mother, Charlene; brothers, Bronson, Kanani, Stephen and Sheldon; sister, Chantel; nieces, Taylor and Marley. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.