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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, July 9, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Mary Del Rosario, 90, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died July 3, 2009. Born in the Philippines. Retired Dole Pineapple field worker. Survived by sons, Danny and Dexter; daughter, Diane Irons. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Lana'i; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Lanai Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Scot Simau Fonoimoana, 54, of Sunset Beach, died June 27, 2009. Born in Provo, Utah. Hawaii Carpenter's Union member. Survived by wife, Janet "Tig"; son; Zachary; stepsons, Micah and Luke Pignolet; daughter, Rebecca; stepdaughter, Bethany Pignolet; mother, Marilyn Washburn; brothers, Ted Feagai and Kent; sisters, Lindy Carlson, Cindy Tutor and Maria Feagai. Celebration on life 6:30 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie Stake Center. Scattering of ashes, 9 a.m. Saturday at Velzyland Beach. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Roy Nobuo Fujitani, 90, of 'Aiea, died June 17, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired carpenter and avid ballroom dancer. Survived by sons, Franklin and John; sister, Clara Nagata; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

Yukie Hasegawa Fukuda, 94, of Kane'ohe, died June 24, 2009. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired University of Hawai'i at Manoa custodian. Survived by daughter, Naomi Matsushima; a granddaughter; brothers, Harold and Kenneth Hasegawa; sisters, Miyoko Matsuo, Helene Teramoto and Myra Ito. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire.

Harold Todd Irving Sr., 90, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2009. Born in Holyoke, Mass. Retired chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. Survived by sons, Harold Jr. and Bob; daughter, Adrienne Black; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Jane Mitsuko Ishii, 76, of Honolulu, died June 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker. Survived by son, John; daughters, Maryann Mekaru and Kathleen Takenami; and four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Bob Johnson, 49, died June 28, 2009. Gaffer and grip, camera operator and cinematographer. Survived by mother, Polly; and sisters, Mary Jane and Ginger. Gathering 11 a.m. Sunday at Bob's house. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Jack Hiram Kahahane, 59, of Lahaina, Maui, died June 30, 2009. Born in Lahaina. Maintenance person with Blackie's Pit Stop. Survived by sons, Jerome; daughters, Shawna Widemann, Wailani, Kawailani, Hawealani and Arlene; brothers, Kelly and John Noble; sisters, Mary-Ann Kahahane-Rynd and Naomi Raflo; and 20 grandchildren. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Sunday at his residence, 1433 Front St., Lahaina. Scattering of ashes noon. Loose flowers. B.Y.O.B. Beach or casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Mae Miharu Kameoka, 83, of Mililani, died June 19, 2009. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Former cashier for Chun Hoon Supermarket. Survived by husband, Hideo; sons, Derrick, Blake and Dean; three grandchildren; and sister, Tsumako Kidani. Private service held. No koden (monetary) offerings, please Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.

Jane Kato Knopf, 82, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired Lewers and Cook and Island Insurance account clerk. Survived by son, Guy Flores; brothers, Tom and Roy Kato. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kahului Hongwanji Temple. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

Doreen Miyoko Arakaki Lanier, 79, of Fresno, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died June 15, 2009. Retired from Liberty House, Ala Moana. Survived by daughter, Debbie Vogeler; two grandsons; and sisters, Florence Komoto and Marilyn Keau. Service 5:30 p.m. July 17, 2009 at Makiki Christian Church. Burial at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.

Bob Johnson, 59, of Oakland, Calif., died May 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Chemist who worked as a research scientist for the California Department of Health. Survived by wife, Charlene; parents, Akio and Kimie; son, Eric; a granddaughter; and sisters, Jeanne Yamada and Suzanne Kamei. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Harris United Methodist Church.

Buu Thi Nguyen, 69, of Honolulu, died July 4, 2009. Born in Vietnam. Survived by sons, Dung Van and Khanh Van; daughters, Sen Thi, and Tiffany Trang; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Cam Thi, Phet Jeans, and Ket Thi Chau; companion, Kevin Ho. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. today at Borthwick Mortuary; Vietnamese Buddhist service; cremation to follow.

Yu Tsang Leung, 86, of Honolulu, died July 1, 2009. Born in China. Retired restaurant manager. Survived by wife, Woon Lun Wong- Leung; sons, Dexter, Antony, Kam Ching, Alistair and Carson; daughters, Rita Tom, Phoebe Yeung, Phyllis Ko and May Wu; brothers, Yu Tung and Yu Pui, and Yu Cheung; sister, Lai Kit Leung Au; and 19 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Eiichi Nakamura, 84, of Honolulu, died June 20, 2009. Born in Wai'anae. Retired Honolulu City and County building inspector. Survived by wife, Beatrice; sons, Earl, Wayne, Calvin and Lloyd; daughter, Lynn; three grandchildren; brothers, Kumao and Fujio; sisters, Nancy Tamura and Myrtle Nakamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Charlotte "Chardie" Tay Nottage, 85, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died July 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Punahou aluma, Queen's Hospital nurse's aide and Kokokahi YWCA program developer. Survived by husband, David Sr.; sons, David Jr., James and Sam; daughters, Muffy Miller and Lolly Davis; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private service be held. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 482, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Tomozo "Tom" "Joe" Okahara, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 28, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired sewing machine repair and service person; Army World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Mutsue; sons, Calvin, Neal and Stan; brothers, Kenneth, Julius, Walter and Herbert Matsumura; and six grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Clifford Y. Oshima, 59, of Pearl City, died July 1, 2009. Born in California. Roofer and Air Force veteran. Survived by wife, Noreen Oshima; sons, Matt and Clint; daughter, Doreen Mukai; mother, Mary; brothers, Pat and Glenn; sisters, Cathy Kai and Marilyn Oshima Cummins; and two grandchildren. Private services. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Loretta Ann Correa Pacheco, 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 2, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired Hilo Bay Hotel housekeeper. Survived by husband, Ernest; son, Ernest; daughters, Darlette Cabison and Carlotta "Carla" Luis; brother, Joe Correa Jr.; sister, Eleanor Wond; and seven grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Donald Salvador Jr., 66, of Kapolei, died May 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaiian Cement truck driver. Survived by wife, Connie; sons, Darrell, Wayne and Randy; daughter, Dollie; brother, Dennis; sisters, Puanani Paikai, Cynthia Ralar; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Service 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalailai Ward, Lower Kapolei. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.

Hazel A. Kawaiaea Chalmers Stephenson, 86, of Waikiki, died July 4, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui. Retired Hawaii State Department of Human Services social worker. Survived by sons, Michael and James "Cutty"; daughters, Earlaina Samson and Louise Crum; sisters, Joan Djekich and Rosemary Compton; four grandchildren; three step-grandsons; and five step-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. July 23 at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m.; reception to follow.

Kenneth "Ken" Tadao Sato, 67, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Pacific Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Cheryl Ann Teso; brother, Richard; sisters, May Shiyama, Grace Awakuni and Iris Kamisato; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Masae Umemura Takemura, 72, of Kahului, Maui, died June 28, 2009. Born in Pu'unene. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Ted, Jerry and Roy; daughters, Rachael and Nora; a grandchild; brother, Mitsuo Umemura; and sisters, Kikue Asato and Akiko Miyasato. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

Albert "Snooky" Tameo Togikawa, 79, of Kailua, died June 25, 2009. Born in Kawaihau, Kaua'i. Retired from Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association. Survived by wife, Eleanor; son, Bert; daughter, Karen Arizumi; sisters, Mildred Kurihara and Jane Okamoto; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

Amelia Toto, 59, of Kailua Kona, Hawai'i, died July 1, 2009. Born in Tonga. Homemaker and member of Kona United Methodist Church. Survived by mother, Fatai Toefoiu; daughters, Kaufoou Tatafu, Nenisi Lehauli and Ofa Hafoka; sisters, Moli Pulu, Ofa Fatai and Mele Losi Taufa; and seven grandchildren. Visitation and service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kona United Methodist Church. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Rebecca "Bing" Villarimo, 72, of Kahului, Maui, died July 4, 2009. Born in Maunaloa, Moloka'i. Bilingual health aide. Survived by sons, Leo, Lee and Rance; daughters, Vinnie and Venice; brother, Raymond "Ming" Barona Sr.; sister, Loretta "Tetta" Santiago; and six grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes 1:30 p.m. at Makena Landing, Kihei, Maui. No flowers or wreaths. Casual attire. Condolences to P.O. Box 11553, Lahaina, Maui 96791.

David R. Ygnacio, 85, of Kane'ohe, died July 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor welder and Army veteran. Survived by wife, Rosalina; brothers, Antonio, Joseph, Gilbert and Steven Tibayan; and sisters, Abigail Smith and Doreen Willis. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.