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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 23, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Edward Bak, 90, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 11, 2009. Born in Kahului. Former Maui Land & Pineapple Co. supervisor over the trucking, maintenance and manpower departments. Survived by son, Gordon; daughter, Linda Yamamura; brother, John Jr.; sisters, Nancy Chun, Jenny Ito, Rose Quindica, Lillian Haina, Shirley Strek and Victoria Keawekane; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 9:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

Sophie Hulihee Yokoyama-Mawae Belmodis, 87, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 2, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Anthony, Abraham, Alfred, Arthur and Alan; daughters, Pauline Alejado, Virginia Gonsalves, Agnes Kapuniai, Joan Smith and Mae Rose Torricer; hanai daughter, Hiromi Rio; 29 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; four hanai grandchildren; six hanai great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel; Mass 9:30 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Gilbert "Gilly" J. Benevides Jr., 29, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 14, 2009. Born in Hilo. Former KTA Superstores employee. Survived by wife, Cynthia; daughters, Zoey and Sophia; parents, Gilbert Sr. and Donna; brothers, Joshua and Hamilton; grandparents, Gilbert and Mildred, and Rosie Crivello. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Albert Akana Burns, 66, of Honolulu, died Aug. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired business agent for Local 665. Survived by brothers, George, and Vaughn Vasconcellos; sisters, Noelani, and Sandy Vincent. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Dale "Hideo" Claggett, 85, of Mililani, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in Columbus, Ohio. President and owner of Leeward Insurance Agency Inc. Survived by wife, Norie; sons, Floyd, Ernest, Russell and Mark; daughters, Mary Lou Roberts, Colleen Chong, G. Allyson Heldmann and Carle Enosara; brother, William; sister, Mary Frances; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Mary Garcia Hongo aka Mary Patacsil, 88, of Pearl City, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Calasiaoa, Pangasinan Province, Philippines. A health care nursing assistant. Survived by son, Gino Villalba; daughters, Luz Villalba, Beverly Greges and Rosemarie Woodruff; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Good Counsel; Mass 10 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to Our Lady of Good Counsel. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Stefanie Ching Horita, 42, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. President and principal broker of SC Horita and Associates. Survived by husband, Keith; mother, Jocelyn Ching; brothers, Michael, Nicholas and Jonathan Ching. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 2 p.m. Aug. 31 at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to the Stefanie C. and Keith K. Horita Foundation Fund, 1164 Bishop St., Suite 800, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Larita Kahakauwila, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born on O'ahu. Retired Ben Franklin sales clerk. Survived by sons, David "Sonny" and Samson; daughters, Melinda and Noella Ito; brother, Daniel "Junior" Naeole; sister, Sarah "Darling" Kauai; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 31 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Clint Shayne Keoni Oba Sr., 53, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, formerly of Koloa, Hawai'i, died Aug. 1, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Operating engineer. Survived by companion, Tanya Kuahuia; former wife, Tammy; sons, Keoni and Blaisdell; daughter, Mona; parents, Joseph and Linda; brothers, Hugh Whitford, Saichi and Joshua; sisters, Huellyn Whitford, Dayna Mora, Anita Kaupiko and Dilla; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holualoa Imin Center, Kona, Hawai'i; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Makenly Lakjohn, 27, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in Majuro, Marshall Islands. A housekeeper at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Survived by companion, Hannah Levi; sons, Joe, Juke and Sephson; daughter, Emalynn; mother, Linda Joanes; brother, Molan; sister, Malinda John; grandmother, Mina Joanes. Graveside service 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Na'alehu County Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Antica Mirkovich, 98, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Croatia. A homemaker and member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Survived by daughter, Kathleen Keil; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Papa'ikou, Hawai'i; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. No monetary gifts. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

George J. Osakoda, 67, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired social worker; National Guard veteran. Survived by wife, Gail; son, Blayne; daughter, Mari; sister, Linda Hakoda. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Dale Alan Matthew Pagan-Draculan, 38, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 17, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Pukalani Superette cook. Survived by wife, Dustie; sons, Matthew and Mason; daughters, Madison and Macie; mother, Diana Via; brothers, Adam and Lenny Ancheta, Maake Jr. and Shane Via; sisters, Marina Ursua, Tammy Ancheta and Bernadette Cachola; stepmother, Linda Draculan-Laporte. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Magdalena "Nene" Gabriel Querubin, 92, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Nueva, Ecija, Philippines. Survived by sons, Paul and Gabriel; daughter, Linda Abbott; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Christita Ponteras Sison, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kalihi, office secretary. Survived by sons, Robert and David; four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Henrietta "Kaalo" Kaalookalani Mengler Stern, 87, of Kailua, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Liberty House Giftwrap & Distribution Center; an entertainer. Survived by sons, Kenneth and Rodney; daughters, Beryl Hewahewa and Mona Ryan; stepdaughter, Loretta Rodrigues; hanai son, Gary; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Agnes Cope. Visitation and celebration of life 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; inurnment to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire.

Robert "Bobby" Hock Ning Yee, 83, of Honolulu, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pattern maker. Survived by wife, Lucille "Nani"; brothers, Gareth and Donald; sisters, Lily Wong and Margaret Chin. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; reception to follow; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.