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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 11, 2008

Obituaries

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.

ROBERT MAKAOLE AIPOALANI SR., 76, of Oregon, formerly of Honolulu, died April 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Army sergeant first class. Survived by wife, Beverly; sons, Klyde and Robert Jr.; daughters, Gardenia Aipoalani, Ginger Jamieson and Lynn Aipoalani; eight grandchildren; brother, Donald; sisters, Julia "Tita" Wong and Ida "Sweetheart" Ching. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service at 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PABLO TAMAYO BUMANGLAG, 82, of Sacramento, Calif., formerly of O'ahu, died April 11, 2008. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired master sergeant in the Philippine Constabulary. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Avelina "Ave" Miguel and Resurreccion "Rexy" Buan; sons, Frank and Algreg Sr.; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Emidio, Martin, Emilio and Jaime. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

FUSAE "KAY" SAIKI CASTILLO, 82, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died May 7, 2008. Born in Wailua. Former Dairy Queen waitress in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by daughters, Larraine Woods, Carolyn Cummings, Christine Lovejoy and Candace Onishi; son, Randy; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; companion, Edward Espinosa. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Lihu'e; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary and Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

URSULA "SOLING" TOLENTINO CLARAVALL, 87, of Kona, Hawai'i, died April 27, 2008. Born in the Philippines. An entrepreneur and homemaker. Survived by sons, Wilfredo and Clarence; brother, Eugenio; sisters, Priscilla Cuaresma, Benigna Asuncion and Adela Ularte; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service 7 p.m. Friday at his residence, 77-6484 Leialoha St., Seaview Circle subdivision. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church, Ali'i Drive; Mass 10 a.m.; burial at Kona Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.

KIRK ILIKEA DE LARA PADUA, 42, of Lahaina, Maui, died May 4, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by parents; Karl De Lara Sr., Joseph Padua and Yolanda Padua; grandfather, Grant Bailey Sr.; brother, Karl Padua; sisters, Kirsten Padua Lum Lung and Rose Padua; hanai sister, Leolani Bailey. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Lei only. Casual attire.

EDWARD KALUNA CLARKE SR., 94, of Waialua, died May 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Civil Service field operations supervisor. Survived by sons, Edward Jr., Richard and Wayne; daughters, Victoria Nacario, Irene Clark, Catherine Sosusco, Stephanie Clarke and Sonja Gilman; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, George. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

MARIA YANUARIA DELA CRUZ, 99 of Wai'anae, died April 22, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Philippines. Survived by sons, George Robinol, Stanley Cuizon and Edward "Eddie" Robinol; daughters, Roberta Cuzon-Gomez, Andrea Mirafuentes and Stannette Pahinui; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Fely Yanuaria. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

GEORGE MAR DELFIN, 58, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A driver with Security Armored Car Company. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Justin and Marcus; daughters, Jessica and Candy; nine grandchildren; hanai brothers, Carl Juban and Mike Shimono. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Catholic prayer service 12:15 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

ALFONSO "AL" MADRIAGA DEVERA, 86, of 'Aiea, died May 8, 2008. Born in Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines. A U.S. Navy veteran; retired from Pacific Assurance as a life insurance salesman. Survived by wife, Trinity "Trini"; son, William "Willy"; daughters, Marlene DeVera, Vanessa Buccat and Frances Williams; sisters, Juanita "Aning" Delos Trinos and "Enciang" DeVera; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

FILOMENA S. GOMEZ, 79, of Lahaina, Maui, died April 23, 2008. Born in San Mateo Rizal, Philippines. Retired Party Pantry sales clerk. Survived by stepson, Robert; stepdaughters, Lorraine, Elizabeth Whitehead and Letitia Nahaku; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

HENRY KUPAHULA HANOA, 68, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died May 2, 2008. Born in Ka'u. A sales representative for Hawaiian Sun Products. Survived by wife, Jean; sons, Warren and Alan; daughter, Charlene Galapir; brothers, James and Robert; sisters, Caroline Hada and Leocardia Gouveia; six grandchildren. Private service held.

STEPHEN K. HAO JR., 68, of Pukalani, Maui, died April 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired IBM technician. Survived by wife, Flora Mae; sons, Stephen III and Sheldon "Kalani"; daughters, Flora Mora, Jodi Hao and Shelly Gines; brother, John Sr.; sisters, Nora "Sweetheart" Dumaran, Norma "Frances" Hale and Julia Neumann; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe, O'ahu; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, Maui; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

HARRY HARUO HASHIMOTO, 90, of Mililani, died April 21, 2008. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Retired Castle & Cooke stevedore. Survived by wife, Florence Mitsue Hashimoto; sons, Calvin and Milton; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Roy; sisters, Alice Ikeda and Tomie Kawahara; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

GARY SETSUO HIGA, 67, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 5, 2008. Born in Hilo. Delivery truck driver for McKesson Wine and Spirits in Hilo. Survived by wife, Concepcion; sons, Arcadio, Michael, Rocky, Douglas, Jesse Jr. and Jesse del Mar III, Herman and Rudy Sumera; daughters, Marcel Smith, Pearla Olaso and Jewel Moore; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Akio, Edwin and Glenn. Service 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papa'i-kou; burial 12:30 p.m. at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MANOKEALIIAUKAI KEALA, 31, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Maui, died May 7, 2008. Born in Hilo. Former prep chef for Nihon Restaurant, Hilo. Survived by daughter, Makana; son, Makoa; sister, Noniponimoi; hanai parents, James & Jessica; hanai sisters, Junedale, Joyce, Jamie Brooks. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at 761 Hinano St., Hilo; lunch to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

DESTINY KEALOHALANI ULANDAY KING, 6, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Nancy Ajolo Ulanday; father, Kaehukai Noeau King; brother, Brandon; sister, Chelsea Becera; grandparents, Cristeta Ajolo Ulanday, Patrick and Stacy King; great-grandparents, Severa Hulog Ajolo, Fred King, Betty Lou Schauer, Rufus Horswill and Carol Horswill. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

GUY "KOMOS" BRADLEY KOMOMUA, 49, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died April 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired operating engineer; member of Keonimana Motorcycle Club and Operating Engineers Local No. 3; former member of the Hawai'i Army National Guard. Survived by wife, Doris; daughter, Harmonie Salud; son, Nalu Branigan; three grandchildren; brothers, Joseph and Abraham Komomua and Donald Kaleikini; sister, Evalani Rosser. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

WILLIAM "BILL" G. MEDEIROS, 93, of Kailua, died April 12, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. U.S. Army veteran; retired Pearl Harbor Public Work Center air conditioning and refrigeration foreman with 30 years of service. Survived by wife, Bernice; daughters, Francine Potter and Marie Jent; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Vivian Bell. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

VICTORIA "VICKY" MOBLEY, 90, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 1, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Board of Water Supply senior clerk stenographer. Survived by son, Ross; sister, Dorothy Thompson. Committal graveside service 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

JOSE MABASA MONES, 62, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 5, 2008. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. A retired registered nurse with Kohala Hospital. Survived by wife, Rachel; son, Jason; daughter, Katherine Montgomery; brothers, Jacinto, Anastacio and Arcelino; sisters, Solidad Bautista, Perpetua Merca and Cresita and Inocencio; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Kona Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

GEORGIA EMMA MURAKAMI, 87, of Kane'ohe, died May 2, 2008. Born in Kentucky. A retired school teacher. Survived by husband, Sadaichi; sons, Gary and Kirk; daughters, Sharen Serikaku, Gail Tsuhako, Sonya Sands and Patti Chung; brother, Jim Pruden; sisters, Ida Mae Pruden, Thelma Cornett and Mary Vetter; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

The Rev. TOMASI MOALA NGALO, 48, of Honolulu, died May 6, 2008. Born in Tuanuku Vavau, Tonga. Survived by wife, Vaisioa; sons, Paula Kaifoto and Onesi Ngalo Jr.; brothers, The Rev. Ulkelotu, Tavake, The Rev. Onesi and Latu Alipate Fakalata; sisters, Nitatua Kaumatule and Manatu Uaitangi Nand; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday at Center of Light Church, 1776 Kalaepa'a Drive, Kalihi Valley; burial 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JULIAN PIENNIA PALPALLATOC, 98, of Hali'imaile, Maui, died May 8, 2008. Born in San El Defonso, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired laborer in the pineapple industry. Survived by wife, Pacita; son, Juhn; daughters, Julita Hookano, Marilyn Villon, Susan Wood and Lourdes; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 pm. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; entombment 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

MARCOS PARANADA, 86, of Kahului, Maui, died April 25, 2008. Born in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines. A retired meat cutter and chef. Survived by wife, Pacita; sons, Mark, Rogelio, Randall, Glenn and Jason; daughter, Esmeralda Bulosan; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Ceasar; sisters, Hildegarde Pascual and Segundina. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ADELA RAGANIT RAQUINIO, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died April 26, 2008. Born in Gabu, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A housekeeper. Survived by husband, Felipe Sr.; daughters, Jesusa "Jessie" Pascual, Mency Dadiz and Tita Raquinio; sons, Philip Jr., Alvaro Raquinio and Audie Raquinio Pascual; sisters, Natividad Ranada, Perpetua Pascual, Celestina Rosales, Consolacion "Connie" Bautista and Adoracion Bismonte; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday St. Anthony Church; Mass 8 p.m. Burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

ALBERTINA "TINA" CASTRO SENCIO, 69, of Honolulu, died April 21, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. Retired from the Department of Education. Survived by companion, Dennis "Dino" Mook; sons, William and Douglas; daughters, Karen Sencio, Laurie Herodies and Trina Davis; sisters, Loretta Cornell and Carmen Medvitz; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. next Sunday at Kane'ohe Bay. No flowers. Lei welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

NANCY AKIKO SHIGEOKA, 90, of Escondido, Calif., formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 23, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired manager of Hawaii County Employees Federal Credit Union. Survived by sons, Clifford and Dennis; daughters, Edna Murasaki and Dianne Hara; brother, Itaru Oshita; sisters, Dot Kawashima, Elsie Nakasone and Sumiko Suzuki; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

AGNES PAGATPATAN TAHILAN, 54, of Kihei, Maui, died May 5, 2008. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte Philippines. A housekeeping coordinator with Ritz Carlton Hotel, Kapalua. Survived by father, Justino; mother, Juanita Pagatpatan; daughter, Heizel Manuel; son, Daniel Prones; brother, Robert; sisters, Imelda Balmores and Ofelia Burrill. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at Seventh-day Adventist Church of Kahului; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

JOSEPHINE "AUNTIE PHINA" KAHOLOAHINA MARTINSEN TUIASOSOPO, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 3, 2008. Born in Ka'u, Hawai'i. A union representative for ILWU. Survived by hanai son, Raymond Fujikawa; daughter, Katherine Cameron; hanai daughters, Kehaunani Martinson, Mona Ishibashi and Lani Best; a grandson. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center, Keaukaha Ward; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

DOLORES CACAL VENTURA, 86, of Kapa'au, Hawai'i, died May 6, 2008. Born in the Philippines. A food server at Mauna Kea Hotel. Survived by sons, Allan and Lester; daughter, Penny Freeman-Lundberg; sister, Verna Lazaro; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation from 1 p.m. May 18 at Kalahikiola Church, Kapa'au; service 2 p.m.; burial to follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.

FLORIDA "FLORING" AGUSTIN VENTURA, 74, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 29, 2008. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired Sheraton Waikiki housekeeper. Survived by son, Benjamin "Ben"; daughter, Ida Ventura-Morales; mother, Consuelo; brothers, Rodolfo "Olpo," Marcelino "Mario" and Joseph "Boy"; sisters, Leonila "Leoning" Bagasol, Rosa Bella "Rose" Sacayanan, Paciencia "Paz" Rosal and Luzviminda "Minda" "Dolores" Domingo; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

SHIGEKO YAMASHITA, 80, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died April 30, 2008. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A retired short order cook for the former Diner's Drive Inn and Grace's Drive Inn on O'ahu. Survived by brothers, Henry "Kunio," George, Edward "Toshio," Herbert "Fumio" and Roy "Kazuo"; sisters, Yukiko Uchida, Thelma "Tamayo" Abe, Sue "Shizue" Sugimoto and Barbara Jitchaku. Private service held. No koden. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.