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Posted on: Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Obituaries

JOSEPH BENTON III, 61, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Portsmouth, Va. A Wai'anae High School teacher. Survived by daughter, Jadda Patterson; mother, Grace; brothers, Stanley and Ronnie; sisters, Thelma Spruil, Alice and Sharon; two grandchildren. Service in Virginia. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

LUCILLE KU'UMILIMILI CHIN, 68, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 30, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Abraham Kaluna, Samson and Spencer; daughters, Brycie and Sidney Chin and Kauahauoli Sears; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; hanai sons, Gene Spurgeon and Christopher Swanson; brothers, Reginald and Jeremiah Kaluna; sister, Ruth Kuuipo Allen. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10:30 a.m., burial 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire.

HAROLD FREDRICK CONGER, 93, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Oct. 1, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pipefitter. Survived by sons, Harrison, David and Michael; daughters, Patricia Alviar, Sandra Lee Sharketti and Wanda Lynn Conger; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at 'Imiola Congregational Church, Waimea; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

MERCEDES "MERCY" MARY CONTRADES, 77, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Oct. 2, 2008. Born in Lihu'e. Retired executive housekeeper with Interisland Resorts. Survived by husband, Ervin Sr.; sons, Erv Jr., Clayton and Kalei; daughters, Lavana and Sandra Costa; sister, Joyce Pascua; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lihu'e Lutheran Church; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

LEOPOLDO GRACIA DELA CRUZ, 67, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Oct. 1, 2008. Born in Santiago, Isabella, Philippines. A pantry cook for the Hilton Waikoloa. Survived by wife, Francisca; daughter, Maria Margarita; grandchildren, Emmanuel and Elijah; brother, Eugenio; sisters, Conchita Dela Cruz and Cecilia Serra. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Annunciation Catholic Church, Waimea; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:15 a.m. at Waimea Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LOIS JOANNE DOVALE, 69, of Hale'iwa, died Sept. 25, 2008. Born in Chicago. Retired investor. Survived by daughter, Cheryl; grandson: Jace; granddaughter, Sage; brother, Bill Stocklin; nephews, John and Michael Stocklin. Service pending. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

DONALD L. FARRELL, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Utica, N.Y. A retired medical doctor; U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by wife, Marlies; sons, Kevin and Brian; daughters, Meaghan Ly, Moira Yim, Noreen Nelson and Kerstin Hiser; brother, Peter; sister, Jean Doherty; 14 grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at St. Ann's Church; service 1:45 p.m. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

RYAN K. HIRATA, 45, of Waipahu, died Sept. 22, 2008. Born in Los Angeles. Enjoyed playing football and wrestling in high school. Survived by father, Richard; mother, Marlene; sister, Susan Wai; brothers, Lance and Dean; nieces, Richelle, Marissa and Kaylee; nephews, Tanner, Keegan and Zachary. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ALEXA KILIPOHI INCIONG, 91, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, formerly of Kula, Maui, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Kokomo, Maui. Retired senior coordinator at the senior center. Survived by husband, Philip; sons, Philip, Benjamin and Kevin Tavares; daughters, Tricia Feiteira, Cindy Nobriga and Stacie; sisters, Elizabeth Ornellas and Linda Blyleven; brother, Richard Tavares; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Family visitation 8 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Makawao; public visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m. Scattering of ashes Oct. 18 on Kaua'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

ABRAHAM KOALII KEALAIKI, 75, died Sept. 29, 2008. Born in South Kona, Hawai'i. Raised on Moloka'i; 1951 Kamehameha Schools graduate; U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by wife, Judith; sons, Abraham Jr., David, Darrell Risko and Gordon; stepson, David Pitman; daughters, Wanda Gallardo, Debbie Humphreys and Cheryl; stepdaughters, Linda Wagner and Rhonda Siegfried; 31 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday at Schofield Barracks Cemetery. No flowers. Donations to Ke Alii Pauahe Foundation, 567 King St., Suite 160, Honolulu HI, 96813. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremations Services of Hawai'i.

CHONG SOON KIM, 80, of Honolulu, died Sept. 25, 2008. Born in Chun-Nam, South Korea. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Ju Hwan and Kevin Chang; daughters, Soon Rye, Hyon Hui, Jessica and Julia Chang; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

CLAIRE G. FUKUKO KITAGAWA, 44, of Kahului, Maui, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 2, 2008. Born on O'ahu. Case manager of Care Hawaii in Hilo. Survived by parents, Michael and Lorraine; companions, Kapua and Ikaika; brother, Wade; sister, Donna. Visitation 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Door of Faith Church, Wailuku, Maui; service over the urn 6:30 p.m. No wreaths. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

HIROYO "HELEN" KIYABU, 87, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Los Angeles. A licensed practical nurse. Survived by son, Jim; daughters, Grace Betes and Naomi Smith; sister, Mimeko Okada; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Kona Seventh-day Adventist Church, Captain Cook; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Donations to Kona Adventist Christian School, P.O. Box 739, Captain Cook, HI 96704, or Kona Adult Day Center, P.O. Box 1360, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

WILLIAM KAIWI KOLO, 83, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Hule'ia, Kaua'i. A retired rigger with Hawaiian Dredging; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brother, Alapai; sisters, Mildred Chow, Elsie Kaahaaina, Lillian Agtarap, Louisa Brown and Alice Silverman. Private service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

JANE WOO KEUM LIE also known as WOO KEUM LEE, 73, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Survived by husband, Harry; sons John and Jae Young; daughter, Mahie; brothers, Woo Jong and William Woo Hong Lee; sisters, Woo Ju Lee, Lee Woo Yeon Paul and Woo Ok Lee; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Korean United Methodist Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

YASUO MENTE, 88, of Honolulu, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired projectionist for Consolidated Theatre. Survived by wife, Toshiko; son, Earl; daughter, Annette; granddaughter, Lianne Dela Cruz; sisters, Betty Toyama, Nancy Suzuki, Thelma Kobayashi and Charlotte Uyeunten. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHEILA MAILE MIER, 62, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member of SGI-USA; beautician & owner of Sheila's Hair Creations; also employed at L.H. House of Beauty. Survived by husband, Albert; sons, George and Duke; daughter, Bonnie Hanohano; mother, Margaret Smith; sisters, Penny Tenn and JoAnn Smith; brother, Lambert Smith; seven grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 11 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

BRUCE LANE-FARR MILLES, 47, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, formerly of 'Aiea, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A lieutenant in the state Sheriff's Department. Survived by parents, George and Murle; brothers, Dece "C," Marc and George. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

GEORGE KIYOSHI MIYAHIRA, 75, of Honolulu, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hickam Air Force Base administrator; U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, Kevin; daughters, Kelly Whalen and Kerrie Jacoby; three grandchildren; mother, Kameko; sister, Violet. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

TERUO "TERRY" MIYASATO, 85, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 19, 2008. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard sheet metal worker; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Eishi Miyasato and George Uechi; sister, Yoshie "Janet" Hokama. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

HARRY GEORGE NICHOLAS, 74, of 'Ainaloa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Chicago. An electrician and maintenance man; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Myrna Lee Nicholas; daughter, Leslie Whittington; parents, George and Frieda; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. No service. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

BENJAMIN "PAPA" PADA SR., 77, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Oahu Construction and Okada Trucking construction laborer. Survived by wife, Betty Lou; sons, Ben Jr., Art and Ivan; daughters, Darlene Lagerfeld, Sandy Kapuniai and Lali Outhoummountry; brothers, Ambrocio Jr. and Ernest; sisters, Faustina Cabalone, Margaret Casbadillo and Violet Carvalho; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

TUMU TAPUSOA PURCELL, 84, of La'ie, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Samoa. Retired master carver for the Polynesian Cultural Center. Survived by wife, Vaelua; sons,Tiueni, Tini, Vini, Tiafau, Solitu, Palota and Mosula; daughters, Matagofie Scott, Nafanua Asuao and Lufilufi Taua; 44 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie (back chapel); service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

MARY DOUW SCHOESSLER, 91, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Las Vegas, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in New York. Survived by daughters, Libby Collins and Patty Lavarias; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill and Pat Ferris; sister, Anne Starace. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DOLORES "DEDE" KAHAUNANI TAI HOOK SHANER, 88, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member of the Kona Outdoor Circle and Philanthropic Education Organization. Survived by children, Eugene, Frank III, Patricia "Trish" Shaner Knudsen and Steve; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory and Funeral of West Hawai'i.

JENIEL KANAHELE SIKA, 52, of La'ie, died Oct. 4, 2008. Former entertainer at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Survived by husband, Viliami; sons, Brennan, Stratford and Braden; daughters, Kaui and Janae; three grandchildren; brothers,Joseph and Keenan, sisters, Yolanthy Snow, Jolene Kanahele and Joette Ishibashi. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie North Stake; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

JANET CHIZUE KAYA SMITH, 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 2, 2008. Born in Spreckelsville, Maui. Former owner of Award Line. Survived by husband, Howard; sons, Tadashi Sequeira and Roy Ichiyama; two grandchildren; one great-grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

LAISENE TOA, 69, of Mililani, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Fagaalu, American Samoa. High priest at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani 2nd Ward. Survived by wife, Leagatele; brother, Siamouli; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani 2nd Ward; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

ARTEMIO "ARTE" MATEO VALENZUELA SR., 66, of Waipahu, died Sept. 14, 2008. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired cook at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki and Sheraton Hotel & Resort. Survived by wife, Eva; sons, Art Jr., Rendell, Arvee, Jones and Roger; daughter, Heide De Anda; brothers, Apolinario Sr. and Albert; sisters, Juliana Ballesteros and Precy; seven grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome, Casual attire.

MARYJANE BAKER VIDAL, 72, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 28, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Maka'ala Inc. Blind Vendors at the Honolulu Airport. Survived by sons, Kurt, Ernie, Rod, Bobby and Lonnie Baker, and Edmund, Van, Anthony and Gary; daughters, Trina Baker-Tolentino, Dinnie Baker, Sonya Winters and Amy Vidal; brothers, Walter Mattos, Stanley Edwards, Harlan Bannister, Joseph Kaipo Jr. and William Kaipo; sisters, Ellynette Kealohi, Betty Pelanca and Jeraldine Kawasaki; 44 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

PATRICK DANIEL WOO, 42, of Kailua, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A bus driver for TheBus. Survived by companion, April Kamana'o; brothers, Joseph Jr., Melvin, John, Wilfred and Wendell; sisters, Dora Lactaoen, Merlene Woo, Pearlene Kalilimoku, LuAnn Woo-O'brien and Gail Kaye. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 8 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.

YUKIKO YOSHIDA, 95, of Waipahu, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Kane'ohe. Retired from Kawano Store. Survived by daughter, Shirley Kon; grandchildren, Cheryl, Errol, Sean, Cory Custer, Stephanie, Charlene, Carlton and Kimberly Kon; two great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Umebayashi. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.