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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, February 9, 2009

Obituaries

ROBERT DAI CHEONG DONG, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired U.S. Naval Supply Center supervisor, and U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by sisters, Charlotte Press, Dorothy Yim, Marilyn Lau, Betty Flynn; brothers, Edward, Lawrence and Norman. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at St. Stephen's Church; Mass 6:30 p.m. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

BETTY LOUISE LEIALOHA (MOA) ENGBINO, 69, of 'Ewa, died Jan. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former Stanley Ito and Woolworth Florists floral arranger; and Consolidated Theatres and Kam Swap Meet usher. Survived by husband, Expedito Toy Engbino; sons, Earl, Troy, Duane, Vernon, Calvin; daughters, Joyce La Porte, Darlene Lagapa, Taina Feil, Josette Smith, Nicole Bautista; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 6:30 Casual attire.

TRACI LYNE HIROTA, 41, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Niketown Honolulu visual merchandising assistant. Survived by husband, Terry Juchartz; parents, Roger and Iris; brother, Warren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Waialae Country Club; memorial services 11a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

NANCY NATSUE KAJIOKA, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Avid bowler. Survived by husband, Hitoshi; son, Kurt; daughters, Rae Kagawa and Lisa Wakida; sister, Betsy Akama; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

WAYNE SUMIO KIDO, 69, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Self-employed certified public accountant; and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, Ryan and Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service noon. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BENJAMIN LODGE MARX JR., 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2009. Born in Quebec. Retired real estate broker and Earl Thacker & Co. vice president. Survived by wife, Mary; son, Ben III; daughters, Cathy Schwartz, Molly Wilkinson and Cindy Johnstone; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private services. Donations to Hawai'i Audubon Society. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KENNETH SEIKICHI OKUMA, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in Hanap‘p‘, Kaua'i. Retired 'Aina Haina and Koko Head elementary schools principal, and World War II U.S. Army veteran, and member of 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company I. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Wade; daughter, Susan Naka; three grandchildren; brother, Thomas. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts).

ELEANOR ALBERTINA RAPOZO, 83, of Pearl City, died Feb. 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired sales associate. Survived by daughters, Ellie Mae Dees and Rochelle Victorino; sisters, Clara Murphy and Rosemary Silva; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

HARRY RODRIGUES, 79, of Waialua, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired heavy equipment operator at Wai- alua Sugar Plantation. Survived by wife, Geraldine "Geri"; son, Michael Sr.; daughters, Karen Rodrigues and Della Finfrock; brothers, David and Clarence; sisters, Thelma Robello, Eleanor Saguibo and Doris Oga; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

BRIAN KEITH SILVA, 38, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Entertainment promoter. Survived by daughter, Brylyn; mother, Gwen; brothers, Clerie and Guy; sister, Jaydene "Kale'a" Silva; grandmother, Gladys Ah Tuck. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALVINA F. TIBAYAN, 68, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Health secretary. Survived by husband, Gilbert; sons, Gil and Tai; daughter, Shanti Stonerock; six grandchildren; brother, Casimer Fidele; sister, Vannessa Fidele. Private services held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

SUEKO MIYAGI OH YOUNG, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired founder and owner of Ono Hawaiian Foods. Survived by sons, Toyo Shimabukuro and Clayton; brother, Seiichi Miyagi; sister, Tenny Craft; hanai daughters, Vivian Lee and Betty Sakamoto; caregivers, Jane Tanaka and Kathy Trilles; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; inurnment 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

GEORGE APOSTOLOS ZOTOS, 65, of Kane'ohe,, died Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Anthousa, Greece. Retired Servco Pacific group vice president. Survived by wife, Dahlia; daughter, Teri Kashiwamura; son, Kevin Matsumoto; mother, Anatacia Yohala; two brothers; one sister; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10 a.m.; private inurnment later. Aloha attire.