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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, November 23, 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.

LUCY AGUIL, 91, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Nov. 15, 2008. Born in Pahala. A retired Volcano House Restaurant hostess. Survived by husband, Albino Sr.; sons, Albino Jr. and Darcy; daughters, Doreen Sesson, Gwendolyn Sorensen, Lorene "Chuchi" Agustin, Aileen Oyama and Charmene Kaminaka; hanai daughter, Kellie Andrade; sisters, Elsie and Alice Moses; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

JOHN "BOYCIE" "BIG JOHN" AH PING KALAKAUA AIONA II, 43, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 17, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A custodian for Keonepoko Elementary School. Survived by fiancee, Troy Wapia; son, Jorden; daughter, Jadelyn "Nani Girl"; parents, John Sr. and Sophie; sisters, Laverne Hess, Judy Aiona and Shoawn Aiona-Hauanio; hanai brother, Stanley "Sadao" Kajiyama. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. All-night vigil. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

ANDREW PI'ILANI 'AKAHI JR., 57, of Kihei, Maui, died Nov. 19, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A Maui County parks caretaker. Survived by wife, Nancy; son, Andrew; stepson, Zachary North. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 7 p.m.

GRANT KUMAUNA ALEKA, 48, of Honolulu, died Nov. 12, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A fisherman. Survived by son, Ali'i; mother, Grace; brothers, Guy and Gaylen; sisters, Geri Pang and Gena Aleka Moeava. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HARUE ARAKI, 92, of Honolulu, died Nov. 14, 2008. Born in Kanagawa-ken, Japan. Retired masseuse. Survived by daughters, Mariko Samizo, Katsuko Colvin and Yuko Takatsuka; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

RICHARD SEIZO ASANO, 89, of Wahiawa, died Oct. 31, 2008. Born in Waialua. Survived by wife, Anna; caregivers, Kenneth Asano and Leslie Rodrigues; sister-in-law, Lillian; nieces; nephews. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JUDITH "JUDI" ANN BRAMLETT, 61, of Hale'iwa, died Nov. 20, 2008. Born in Benning, Ga. An Army wife and community volunteer. Survived by husband, David; son, Robert; a grandchild; brother, Sean Cassidy; sisters, Mary Roberson and Deidre Cassidy. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace Church; Mass 9:30 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwcik Mortuary.

BETTYANN "MOMI" LEIMOMI CALLEJO, 65, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the Board of Water Supply. Survived by husband, Edward; sons, Edward "Boise" Jr., Ethan Nawai and Edrick; daughters, Marelee Callejo-Sales and Leiola Holtzlider; brothers, Christopher Akau and Lemuel Moi; sisters, Ellarene Spencer and Darlene Takushi; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

NORMAN SHIN CHONG CHU, 86, of Huntington Beach, Calif. and Honolulu, died Oct. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired medical doctor with a specialty in anesthesiology. Survived by sons, Gary and Brian; a granddaughter; sisters, Thelma Chang, Hester Pang and Marian Yap; companion, Lydia Maiwela. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ROBERT LANCE DUH, 44, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 28, 2008. Born in France. A maintenance man at Nanakuli Elementary School. Survived by wife, Patricia; son, Lance; daughter, Naomi; brothers, James and Philip; sisters, Rochelle Sentino and Angela Duh; grandmother, Eleanor McCarthy; seven grandchildren. Private family service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FLORENCE CABINATAN FEGUIS, 73, of Honolulu, died Nov. 5, 2008. Born on Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Edward; sons, Rayner and Ryan; daughters, Karen Williamson and Edwina; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Panfilio and Clifford Cabinatan; sister, Viviana Luczon. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

WILLIAM FRANCO SR., 83, of Makawao, Maui, died Nov. 20, 2008. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. tractor driver. Survived by wife, Bella; son, William Jr.; daughters, Mary Ann Joy, June Ganialongo and Lucille Eharis; brothers, Manuel, Herbert and Julio "Junior" Jr.; sisters, Lucille Thomas and Rosie Boteilho; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

LAWRENCE "LUNNY" LARRY" YUK LUN GO SR., 76, of Honolulu, died Oct. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired Hawaiian Airlines lead mechanic. Survived by son, Lawrence Jr.; daughter, Lauren Agbayani; brother, Melvin "Kiki"; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

ANNIE ORNELLAS GONSALVES, 94, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Nov. 11, 2008. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. A retired pineapple skinner with Kapa'a Pineapple Cannery. Survived by daughters, Bernice Silva, Janice Robley and Annie Rodrigues; sister, Emily Machado; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private graveside service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

LOUIS HANOHANO, 95, of Pukalani, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2008. Born on Kaua'i. A retired Hawaiian Fruit Packers of Kaua'i industrial mechanic. Survived by sons, Daniel, Nathan and Kenneth; daughters, Maude Cumming and Vivian Kamibayashi; hanai daughter, Ellie Kirifi; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at King's Cathedral; service 2 p.m.; burial 3:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Kaua'i service at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

HOWARD KAUAKIHALALOHA HATORI, 74, of Waimanalo, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. A U.S. Post Postal Service clerk retired from the airport branch. Survived by brother, Albert Jr.; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JOHN WADMAN HOXIE, 94, of Kihei, Maui, formerly of Moloka'i, died Nov. 21, 2008. Born in California. Del Monte Corp. executive. Survived by sons, John Jr., Thomas and Frederick; sister, Lois Woodyatt; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service in Dixon, Calif. at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

TOSHIKO IKEDA, 93, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by son, Peyton; daughter, Linda Monroe; grandchildren, Kyle, Jennifer Kung, Mary Masako Smith and Colin Monroe; great-grandchildren, Jasmyn Ikeda and Maresa Smith; brothers, Toshiyuki and Masayuki Nakasone; sister, Lily Goto. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

SAMUEL "MELA" KALILIKANE, 70, of Honolulu, died Oct. 30, 2008. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. Retired plumber. Survived by sons, Samuel Jr., Reginald "Reg" and Alexander "Kaleo" Braswell; daughters, Trina, Kathleen and Julie Ann Bailey; 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John Jr., Lawrence, Raymond, Moses "Brillo," Clarence, Jackie and Stephen; sisters, Irene "Vicky" Nakila, Frances Hill, Josephine "Jojo" Edwards, Florence "Boss," Bernice and Beverly "Treat." Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

HOWARD NORISADA KANEMITSU, 66, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2008. Born in Lahaina. A retired Maui County police officer. Survived by wife, Sandra; son, Scott, hanai son, Ty Kauweloa; daughters, Ernette Asato, Sara-Ann, Hope Buza and Grace Poole; sister, Harue; brother, Steven "Willy"; 14 grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church; Mass 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes 11:30 a.m. Saturday from Lahaina Harbor; lunch at Jodo Mission, Lahaina to follow. Casual/aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

ANDREW "NANI" KALANI KAUWELOA, 57, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Floor installer. Survived by wife, Bernie Kahai Kauweloa; daughters, Kristi Ann Kahai, Ashley Keahealani and Tiana Keaulani; mother, Lucy; brothers, John Jr., Charles, Ronald and Roland Kauweloa and John Golis; sisters, Blossom Sturm, Lucille Golis and Yayoi; one granddaughter. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 10 a.m.

CALVIN KALEI KULUKULUALANI, 44, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Longline fisherman. Survived by companion, Linda Hao; sons, Brandon and Bronson; mother, Violet; brothers, Joseph and Kelly; sisters, Veria Cantere, Alberta Oliveira, Henrietta Paris and Danalei. Service pending. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ELLEN LOUISE LINDLEY, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 8, 2008. Born in Seattle, Wash. Retired Maui Memorial Medical Center and Hale Makua, Maui, registered nurse. Survived by husband, Don; son, Greg; daughter, Cheryl; brother, Harald Bruun; sister, Ruth Chavers; one granddaughter. No service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

PAUL K. MARUO, 92, of Honolulu, died Nov. 6, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A retired Waimano Home meat cutter; served with the "Go for Broke" 100th Batallion. Survived by son, Chad; daughter, Joyce Washington; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

SIXTO RAMOS MATEO, 57, of Waipahu, died Oct. 24, 2008. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Tripler Army Medical Center, Ala Moana Center and Aloha Stadium employee. Survived by wife, Teresita Nazareno Mateo; brother, Cresencio; sister, Teresa Real; father, Apolonio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Resurrection of The Lord Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

AUGUST MONIZ III, 42, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 10, 2008. Born on Kaua'i. Musician and artist. Survived by mother, Sharon Wirth-Dailey; stepfather, Langra Dailey; sister, Tonita Minarcik; nieces; nephews; one grandnephew. Service at a later date in Garysburg, N.C. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

FRANCES YOSHINO HIYE MORIKAWA, 102, of Hali'imaile, Maui, died Nov. 17, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired hairdresser. Survived by son-in-law, Kuichi Okamura; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

GARY SADAO NAKAGAWA, 67, of Las Vegas, formerly of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Nov. 11, 2008. A retired Hickam Air Force Base graphic illustrator. Survived by wife, Susan; sons, Jarett and Duane; seven grandchildren; sister, Violet Doi; brother, Edwin. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at Lihu'e Hongwanji Mission; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Palms Mortuary, Las Vegas.

RAMON "RAYMOND" PACHECO, 92, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2008. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. plantation worker. Survived by sons, Roland Borge Jr. and Patrick Borge; daughters, Rolana Jakubzak, Frances Souki, Gloria Jean Grooms and Olivia Thomas, 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ The King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

HIGINO PAGBA, 92, of Honolulu, died Oct. 17, 2008. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired woodcarver. Survived by sons, John, Miguel and Henry; daughters, Nicetas Lafontain, Cecilia Cayabyab and Elizabeth Guillermo; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Carmen Balisacan, Fortunata Llantero, Melecia Manuel and Pacita Agno. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; graveside service 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

IOANE ASHTON KAILI PASA, 25, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 14, 2008. Born in Hilo. An employee of Hi-Performance RPM. Survived by son, Caden Hisao; fiancee, Tia Yamanaka; sisters, Noela, Napeahi, Tevy and Kaui; stepbrother, Dwayne Cataraha; parents, David and Charlotte-Lee Napeahi, and Curtis and Wendi Pasa; grandparents, Momi Mauhili, Timothy Nathanael and Darla Kaili, and Alan "Boy" and Annie "Girl" Pasa; stepgrandparents, Jack and Carol Napeahi. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

RICARDO LABAYAN RAMOS, 66, of Honolulu, died Nov. 4, 2008. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Owner of Ramos Enterprises. Survived by wife, Caridad C.; son, Richard C.; daughter, Evelyn R. Alagao; brother, Rudy L.; sisters, Benita L. Ramos and Magdalena R. Policarpio; 3 grandsons. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

INFANT CAYLA AIKO ISABEL SAGAYAGA, 7-day-old daughter of Edgar and Tammy Sagayaga, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2008. Born in Ho-nolulu. Also survived by brothers, Zachary and Jayden; grandparents, Mildred Yoshimura and Ernest and Cora Sagayaga. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire.

VIOLET ECHIKO TAKAHAMA, 81, of Honolulu, died Nov. 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Elizabeth & George Photo Studio. Survived by daughter, Marla Takahama-Stark; sister, Betty Fukuda; brother, George Itagaki. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

EDWARD "EDDIE" MASAWA "MASA" TAKAHASHI, 81, of Honolulu, died Nov. 14, 2008. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired United Airlines flight attendant. Survived by wife, Mary Fukiko; sons, Craig and Steve; a grandchild; sisters, Grace Arata and Irene Shimazu. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary mauka chapel; service 6 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

MITSUO "MITS" WATANABE, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 20, 2008. Born in Hilo. A mason/carpenter retired from Jas. W. Glover. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Bryan and Kelvin; daughter, Kathleen; brother, Toshio; a granddaughter. Visitation 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire.

ELOISE CHEW KO CHUN WONG, 95, of Honolulu, died Nov. 7, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Curtis; sister, Janet Lam; brother, Raymond Chun; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ALVIN AKIRA YAMAMOTO, 62, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A businessman. Survived by sisters, Ruth, Rose and Betty; brother Gary; son, Scot; daughters Elisse, Jamie and Jenny; two grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes held yesterday off Kewalo Basin. Information: 223-8988.