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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 27, 2008

Obituaries

PEARL LAWAE BARRETT, 70, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2008. Born in Kahalu'u, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Arthur Sr.; sons, Arthur Jr. and Toma; daughters, Elizabeth Mock, Cherie Silva, Lisa-Lee Branco and Shane Richardson; 28 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, David and Peter Kahanaoi and Gilbert Pine. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment at a later date. Aloha attire.

DARIA ELIZABETH BONNER, 46, of Kane'ohe, died July 18, 2008. Born in California. A pre-school teacher. Survived by companion, Ralph Tanga; father, Dana; mother, Brooke Anderson-Bonner; brother, Carleton; sisters, Danna, Bonita Ryall and Esther Elmasri. Memorial services pending. Donations to Girls and Boys Clubs of America or Easter Seals. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

BESSIE ELIZABETH BUCKNER, 61, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died July 20, 2008. Born in New York. A homemaker. Survived by son, Mertin Hanabaga; daughters, Adelaide Heu, Angeline Balucan, Janelle Soares, Cindy Malakaua and Rachel Simons; sister, Patricia De Mello; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandsons. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 840 Kupulau Road, Hilo, Hawai'i; service 11 a.m. Urn committal 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Homelani Cemetery columbarium. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LUISA DOMINGO CADIZ, 83, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 14, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired vegetable picker. Survived by daughter, Margie Casinas; sister, Laureana Aceret; brother, Esteban Domingo; step-sons, Arcadio and Martin; step-daughter, Julia Cadelina, Catalina Acorda and Felicidad Cabe; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church; Mass, 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

JOHN PETER CARTAJENA SR., 79, of Wahiawa, died July 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired city Board of Water Supply heavy-equipment operator; retired U.S. Army sergeant first class. Survived by wife, Yvonne; daughter, Joslyn; son, Cedric; brother, Steven; sister, Lily Montalbo; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:45 a.m.; cemetery committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

SINFOROSA "ROSIE" SOMERA CORPUZ, 59, of Waipahu, died June 24, 2008. Born in San Quintin, Pangasinan, Philippines. A retired Ocean Resort Hotel housekeeper. Survived by husband, Federico; sons, Freddie and Raymond; daughter, Rosalie Saloricman; five grandchildren; sisters, Rufina Boquiren, Guilizerda Celeste, Marcela Isidro, Faustina and Avelina Somera; brothers, Adriano and Arturo Somera. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m; graveside service 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

VENANCIA "MANCIANG" DUREG, 79, of Waipahu, died July 16, 2008. Born in #4 San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Hilton Hawaiian Village. Survived by husband, Alfredo; sons, Manuel, Joe and Orlino Pasion, and Alfred; daughters, Crisanta Curimao, Erlinda Butay and Soledad Palaroan; 18 grandchildren;16 great-grandchildren; brother, Jose Tolentino. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at the mortuary; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.

ALBERT "DAHLING" K. ENOS, 79, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, died July 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired truck driver. Survived by sons, Bruce, Gilbert, Robin and Kevin; daughters, Alberta Ogawa and Melanie Enos; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Anthony "Mahi" Kauanaulu and Donald Enrique. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

ELSIE KINUE HARADA, 86, of Mililani, died July 7, 2008. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Daniel and Gary; daughter, Shirley Shiroma; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Ibara; nieces; nephews. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

LINDA SHIGEKO HIGA, 62, of Honolulu, died July 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A medical transcriber for numerous doctors. Survived by mother, Florence; brother, Milton; sister, Caroline Ichiki; two nephews. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JEAN HITOE HIJIRIDA, 83, of 'Aiea, died June 25, 2008. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Raymond and Dennis; brothers, Itsuki and Akira Kajitani; sister, Chiyoko Lau; grandchildren; Jason, Chad, Bryce and Lyndi. Private service and inurnment held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

WILLIAM R. HUDNALL, 76, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired mover; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brother, Leslie; sisters, Lena Afalawa, Nani, Maile Foster, Anna Duvachelle, Sallie Quiocho, Carol Lau and Jean Marques. Private services held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

ROBERTA M. ITO, 51, of Waikoloa, died July 19, 2008. Born in Oregon. A social worker. Survived by son, Nickolas; daughters, Kristine and Nicole; brothers, Roger and Rick Raun; sisters, Rocina Hess and Robin Winwood. Private services. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

MELVIN "MEL" KAOHU KAAILAU, 75, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. supervisor; and retired Handi Van operator. Survived by wife, Emi; daughters, Mapuana Kim, Lawren Lavatai, Shannon Quitevis and Rhana Lau; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Kahili Chong. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

HELEN SEE MOI LAU, 92, of 'Aiea, died July 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Robert, Hiram, Steven and Donald; daughter, Carol Okimoto; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Wong and Loretta Park; brother, Kim Soon Kam; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

STANLEY KON FOOK LEE, 78, of Kailua, died July 7, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A former controller at Castle & Cooke. Survived by wife, Amy; son, Wendell; granddaughter, Brieanne; brother, James; sister, Beatrice Higuchi. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; private burial.

GARVIN PAUL KUIPONO LOVE, 41, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Colleen Tomoichi; son, Malcolm Haley Kuipono; daughter, Taesia Marie Hiliamakani; brother, Preston; sisters, Haley Rodrigues and Heather Love-Tabion; one granddaughter. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery; reception to follow. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

VIOLET KAHINANO MAKUA, 78, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2008. Born in Waikiki. A state Capitol security guard; city bus driver; and worked with Waikiki Beach beachboys. Survived by nephews, Blue Makua Jr., Alika Makua, Nelson Makua, Ronald Makua and Danny Pililaau; great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; memorial service 6 p.m. Beach boy scattering of ashes ceremony, 8 a.m. Aug. 3 on the beach fronting Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel, Waikiki. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

BERNICE HELEN MALINA, 87, of Kihei, Maui, died July 25, 2008. Born in Chicago. A homemaker. Survived by son, Joseph; daughters, Elaine and Nancy. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, Maui.

EVELYN "AUNTY DEAR" KAWAHINE KULOLOIA MOIKEHA, 91, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 21, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. Owner of Tour & Taxi Service. Survived by son, Pohakuhauoli Jr.; daughter, Gladys "Kananiokamaluhia" Moikeha Montgomery; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Stake. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Wailuku, Maui.

BEATRICE TSUNEYO MURAKI, 85, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Alan; brothers, Lawrence, Edward and Kenneth Matsumiya; sister, Lily Leslie; two grandsons. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ALICE AKIKO SAKATA NAGATA, 75, of Kahului, Maui, died July 23, 2008. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. Retired Maui Land and Pine Co. can room worker. Survived by husband, Willard; son, Lowell Nagata; daughters, Sandy Chun and Stacey; brothers, Wallace and Stanley Sakata; sister, Nancy Yamanaka. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kahului Union Church; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. Thursday Maui Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ROSE RACHAEL NAMAKA, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Department of Land & Natural Resources state parks. Survived by son, Ryan; brother, Elgin Duarte; sisters, Ethelbertha Morimoto and Elaine Hara; one granddaughter. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

JASON LOPAKA NAMAUU, 35, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 17, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by parents, George Sr. and Gertrude; sister, Valerie; brothers, George Jr., Jeffrey and and Justin. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday at Makena Landing, Kihei. Casual attire.

MUTSUO "BLACKIE" ODACHI, 94, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired inspector for The Gas Co. Survived by wife, Utako; sons, Keith, Mike and Ike; daughter, Myrtle; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RAYMOND P.C. OLIVEIRA, 80, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. Retired Honolulu Police Department major; Ala Moana Hotel chief of security. Survived by son, Roy; grandson, Aaron; sisters, Hannah Knell, Lydia Low, Malia Thomas and Edna Cathcart; nieces; nephews. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. YAEKO OMORI, 93, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died May 29, 2008. Survived by son, Duane; daughters, Winifred Casuga and Carol Wachi; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Kameichi, Haruichi and Takeo Sakamoto; sister, Matsuko Sakamoto. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

WINONA "NONA" KUULEIALOHAPOINAOLE KALIKO PARKER, 74, of Kane'ohe, died July 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Valley of the Temples Memorial Park employee. Survived by sister, Crystal "Pinky" Masaki. Private services held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

APOLLO QUEJA PERALTA, 43, of Kalihi and Waimanalo, died May 13, 2008. Born in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A landscaper. Survived by companion, Gemmi Fox; sons, Anthony and Alexander; stepchildren; brothers, Canuto and Luis Isidoro; sister, Felyn; mother, Felicidad. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. George Church, Waimanalo; memorial service 9 a.m.

CRYSTAL FUJIE PIA, 46, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 24, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Assistant manager at AT&T Wireless. Survived by husband, Jacob; son, Joshua; daughter, Jessie; mother, Fujiko Yamamoto; sisters, Debbie Taba, Gail Yamamoto, Joy Kamanu and Joan Yamamoto; brothers, Randal, Glen and Keith Yamamoto; nieces; nephews. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Kaua'i Veterans Center, Lihu'e; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

MARGARET KALEI'ILIAHI RAMSOUR, 97, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Retired from GTE on the Mainland. Survived by sisters, Agnes Cordeiro and Eleanor Muller; brother, Robert Sills. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; graveside service 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CATALINA MANIAGO RANTE, 83, of Chesapeake, Va., died July 21, 2008. Born in Mindanao, Philippines. Retired Hyatt Hotel laundry helper. Survived by daughters, Evelyn Cordero and Deborah Shelar; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

WILLIAM "BILL" STRICKLAND, 61, of Honolulu, died July 17, 2008. Born in North Carolina. Owner/captain of the "Fortuna" fishing vessel. Survived by son, Joshua; sister, Shirley; brother, Tommy; companion, Anora Peralta. Private service; burial at sea. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

THOMAS JOSEPH SULLIVAN, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 24, 2008. Born in South Dakota. Retired longshoreman. Survived by wife, Wanda. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church; Mass over ashes 11 a.m.; reception to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Wailuku, Maui.

HARRY SUEKI TANAKA, 96, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 29, 2008. Born in Honouliuli, 'Ewa. Retired Sida Taxi Co. driver. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Cynthia; grandchildren, Valerie Feliciano, and Troy and Reid; hanai granddaughter, Dee Mauricio; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

PERFECTO G. VALDEZ, 94, of Maunaloa, Moloka'i, died June 13, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Rosita; sons, Perfecto Jr. and Roger; daughter, Darlene Steele; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Celebration of life service 9 a.m. Aug. 16 at the Laniakea Hall, Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. Burial 9 a.m. Aug. 17 at Maunaloa Cemetery. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

TOMAS BAUTISTA VIRAY, 83, of Honolulu, died July 11, 2008. Born in Bangar, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Pali Momi Medical Center director of security. Survived by wife, Olga; sons, Edward Sayson and Eric; daughters, Evangeline Pontious and Elizabeth Kibanoff; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MILDRED MOMI WALLACE, 37, of Ha'iku, Maui, died July 21, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A Alpha Security security guard. Survived by parents, Donald and Eltness, grandmother, Sara Farrell; daughter, Jasmin Kelaliilii; brothers, Donald Alvin Jr., Daniel Allen and Clarence Tauau, sister, Sonya Kuamoo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Wailuku.