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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Obituaries

THOMAS G. ADINOLFI, 61, of Honolulu, died Oct. 14, 2008. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. A construction estimator and project manager. Survived by sisters, Charlene Green, Rosemarie Hamilton and Toni Cooper. Private service. In lieu of flowers, donations to The City of Hope, Attention: Central Processing, 1500 Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010 Re: Thomas G. Adinolfi. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MILDRED KAMEKO ARAKAKI, 88, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. Retired furniture upholstering seamstress. Survived by husband, James; son, James Jr.; daughters, Linda Roberts and Karen Newton; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Uechi; sisters, Dorothy Yoshimoto and Ethel Nettleton. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

REFINIDO "PINING" A. CABANA, 72, of Waipahu, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Petronila; sons, Pedrogodofredo, Edwin and Wilfredo; daughters, Eliza Urbano, Helenita Alcantara, Emelinda Vidad, Hilda Matias, Annabelle Recossana and Marlene Lauas; brothers, Herminigildo Cabana and Luis Cera; sisters, Trinidad Uberita and Adelina Bonganay; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

MAY CHONG CHUN, 85, of Honolulu, died Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired state librarian. Survived by daughters, Patricia Reed, Carol Hagiwara and Caterine; brothers, Robert and Lemuel Chong; sisters, Margaret Young, Elaine Wong and Drusilla Chong; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church; service 2:30 p.m. No flowers. Lei welcome. Donations to one's favorite charity. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

GEORGE W. DAVIS JR., 76, of Oviedo, Fla., formerly of Hawai'i, died Oct. 18, 2008. Born in Bowling Green, Fla. Retired from U.S. Navy having served in Korea and Vietnam with more than 20 years active duty; served with the Department of Veterans Affairs with more than 23 years service. Survived by wife of 54 years, Sumiko; brothers, Donald, Robert and Roland; sisters, Cheryl and Fern Gibson. Service 11 a.m. tomorrow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. Donations to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5151 Adanson St. Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32804. Arrangements by Robarts Family Funeral Home.

WILLIAM "BILLY" ALFRED DENIS JR., 62, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A senior electrical inspector for HELCO. Survived by wife, Bronwyn; daughter, Bronwyn Denis-Cacal; son, Chancel; brothers, Clifford and Ronald; sisters, Charlotte Izuno, Corinne Mahi, Jennie Denis-Mixson and Moani Denis-McRight; four grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; eulogy 10 a.m.; Mass to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

ROBERT "BOBBY" DE SA, 62, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Oct. 14, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from the County of Hawai'i Public Works Department Highway Maintenance Division; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Margaret "Maggie"'; daughters, Michelle Miyagi, Taira Perreira and Sharde Conol; son, Lance Oliveira; brother, Patrick; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

GLADYS EMIKO KAWASAKI, 87, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel employee. Survived by daughter, Carolyn Harada; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Sara Matsumoto and Ivy Shimotsu; brother, Richard Nushida. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

TAKEYO KONISHI, 94, of Pearl City, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired Hawaiian Tel clerk with 40 years of service. Survived by son, Alan; daughter, Grace Watanabe; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph and Turk Tokita. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DR. JOHNSON N. LAU, 88, of Honolulu, died Oct. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired dentist; retired U.S. Army dental officer. Survived by wife, Jennie; son, Stuart; daughter, Janice Fergus; seven grandchildren; sister, Lani Low. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; private burial. No flowers. Aloha attire.

ANNA KAM MOI LEE, 85, of Honolulu, died Oct. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired meat wrapper. Survived by daughters, Barbara, and Brenda Deakins; sons, Stephen and Keith; sisters, Mary Chun, Florence Luke, Vivian Yabiku and Priscilla Hall; brother, Walter Ng; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service over the ashes 10:30 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

PEDRO ABUTON LUMANTAS, 82, of Mililani, died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Orquieta City, Philippines. Retired Diamond Head Mortuary maintenance man. Survived by sons, Danilo, Ernesto and Pedro Jr.; daughters, Fe, Gene, Helen Knepp and Tessie; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Rogelio and Carlos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CHERYL ANN MARTELLACCI, 49, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Oct. 12, 2008. Born in California. TSA with Lihu'e Airport. Survived by husband, Anthony "Tony"; son, Gary Caito. Service 3 p.m. Saturday at Mahalapu Beach. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

ALLEN SHIGEO MEKARU, 89, of Honolulu, died Oct. 12, 2008. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. PBX repairman; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Malcolm, Randolph and Dean; brothers, Clifford, Charles and Toshio. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

RANDY YUKIO MIYAGAWA, 84, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 7, 2008. Born in Maui. Limousine and taxi driver; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughter, Kathi; sisters, Jane Yoshizumi and Betty Fukushima. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.

TAKAKO OSAKI, 84, of Honolulu, died Sept. 21, 2008. Born in Tokyo. Retired seamstress and volunteer at Kuakini Medical Center. Survived by sons, Herbert and Theodore; brother and sisters in Japan. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MINNIE BALAS PERRY, 91, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Member of United Puerto Rican Association. Survived by sons, John Sr. and Richard; hanai son, Armando Vasquez; daughters, Nancy Ortiz and Stella; sisters, Rose Mediroes and Helen Villegas; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; program 11 a.m.; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

HARRY CARPENTER PERTZ, 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 18, 2008. Born in Highland Park, Ill. Retired mechanical engineer; World War II U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Dorothy Ann; sons, David and Douglas; daughters, Catherine Carter, Kristina Corbett, Stacey Mitchell, and Brooke Buddemeier; nine grandchildren. Services 4 p.m. Thursday at Waiokeola Congregational Church. Donations to Waiokeola-CCF, 4705 Kilauea Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

WILLIE TAGAYUN RAMOS, 82, of Kahuku, died Oct. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired laborer with The Scott Shoe Co. Survived by children, Wilfred, Julie Guzman, Andreo, Yolanda Llamas, Daniel, Macaria Almeda, Normita Laguer and Rowena; sisters, Ida, Sol Balisi, Ame Nolasco and Sarah Palatao; 30 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

YASUO TAGUMA, 88, of Kahuku, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by nephew and nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

PANTALEON "PONSO" UMBAY, 84, of Waialua, died Sept. 25, 2008. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Dole Co. heavy equipment operator. Survived by sons, Glen and George; daughter, Gloria Razon; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.