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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 19, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Ammon "Coach" "Papa" "Pops" Nalei Borges, 61, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 11, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired adult corrections officer; owner of A&P Menehune Dexter Farms. Survived by wife, Piilani; sons, Aukai, Kainalu, Anmmonroy and Maika; father, Joseph; brother, Joel; sister, Ann Paulino. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Martha Cabero, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died July 7, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Nakamura Mortuary housekeeper. Survived by son, Eulogio; daughters, Gwendolyn Vida, Cynthia Cabero, Lenora "Lolly" Vierra and Frances Capp; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary.

Dorothy Louise Campbell, 81, of Albion, N.Y., formerly of Hawai'i, died Dec. 16, 2008. Member of Order of the Eastern Star. Survived by brother, Eugene Haines; sister, Eleanor Kriss; sons, Douglas, Bruce, Scott and Wendell; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Aloha attire. Donations to Animal CARE Foundation, 6650 Hawai'i Kai Drive, Honolulu, HI 96825.

Kathleen Haunani Canto-Ellis, 53, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 13, 2009. Born in Wailuku. Former Island Heritage office merchandiser. Survived by husband, Warren "Kaleo" Ellis; son, Scotty Ellis; daughters, Shalea-Nan Rabago and Shaylyn Ellis; brother, Ralph Canto Jr.; sisters, Doreen Gomes and Noreen Caycayon; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Wailuku; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Morris Irvin Dobbe Jr., 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 16, 2009. Born in Northland, Wis. Retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant. Survived by wife, Alberta; son, Martin; daughters, Donna Dobbe-Leddy and Marsha Okajima; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Cut flowers or lei. Casual attire.

Rev. Monsignor Bernard J. Eikmeier, 83, of Kane'ohe, died July 9, 2009. Born in Luxenburg, Minn. Retired Roman Catholic priest. Survived by sister, Anna Eisenreich; brother, Joseph. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Our Lady of Peace Cathedral; Mass 10:30 a.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to the Damien Canonization Fund, 1184 Bishop St., Honolulu, HI 96813. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

Fely Vallente Enrique, 59, of Lahaina, Maui, died June 30, 2009. Born in Pinaripad, Jones, Isabela, Philippines. A Royal Lahaina Resort room attendant. Survived by husband, Loreto Jr.; daughter, Edna Balagso; sons, Edward and Nelson; brother, Johnny Vallente; sisters, Josephina Yela and Thelma Marinias; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Barbara Mae Fears, 69, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, David, Keith and Eddie; daughters, Jody Pimental and Melinda Hottendorf; brothers, Larry, Raymond Sr. and Patrick Pauline; sister, Francis Browning; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

Amy Emiko Ishikawa, 87, of Pearl City, died July 8, 2009. Born in Waialua. Survived by son, Emerick; daughters, Louise Soma, Millie Isobe and Ellen Ishikawa-Chang; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Violet "Malie" M. Kaikemalia, 87, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died July 16, 2009. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Survived by son, Allen Kaiaokamalie; daughters, Joy Enfield, Shirlyn Timbreza and Gwendolyn "Nani" Kaniho; brother, Lionel Mano; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lana'i. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Barbara J. Kauahi, 72, of O'ahu, died July 4, 2009. Real estate broker-in-charge at Century 21 Kailua Beach Realty. Survived by daughter, Christine Wilson; sons, Christopher and Gus Taylor; brother, Fred Perlin; sister, Zodie Stewart; eight grandchildren. Celebration of life party 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the home of Billy and Patsy Boyle, 638 Kaimalino St., Kailua. No flowers. Casual cocktail or aloha attire.

Mark Akira Kikuyama, 53, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Occupational therapist in Honolulu and San Francisco. Survived by mother, Grace; brothers, Kendall and John; sisters, Dixy and Linda. Service 10 a.m. Sunday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Casual attire.

Dorothy Eileen Lincoln, 84, of 'Aiea, died July 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Wayne; daughter, Lani Wagner; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Priscilla Simpson. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus; service 6 p.m. Burial 8:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Hattie "Girlie" Lopes, 86, of Kahului, Maui died July 14, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. A retired HC&S payroll clerk. Survived by brothers, John Jr. and Joseph Pagan; sisters, Madeline Kahoohanohano and Dorothy Santiago. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Noah Sonny Mahi Jr., 85, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Noah III and Daniel; three grandchildren; brother, Joseph Nauka; sister, Eleanor Kaliko. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

Sarah Kamekona Kanae Makaena, 80, of Wai'anae, died July 4, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A bag checker at San Francisco International Airport. Survived by husband, Stanley; daughter, Ethel Sinclair; brothers, Benjamin and Samson; sisters, Evelyn Hoopai and Kainoa Lee; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Enos Medeiros Jr., 94, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 16, 2009. Born in Hamakua Poko, Maui. A parole officer and retired social worker. Survived by daughter, Linda Freeland; sons, Melvin, Richard and Dale; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, James; sisters, Phyllis Stranske and Anne Shine. Visitation from 10:30 a.m. Monday at Nakamura Mortuary; prayer service 11 a.m.

Thelma Isabella Mooney, 90, of Pa'ia, Maui, died July 10, 2009. Born in Pa'ia. A homemaker. Survived by son, PJ Marciel; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Martin and Joseph Dolin; sister, Olive Claussen. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's; Mass 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

Robin Bibilone Saranillio, 83, of Mililani, died June 29, 2009. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. A retired state of Hawai'i custodian. Survived by son, Robin Jr.; daughters, Evalani, Winona Aguero, Pauline Saranillio- Rodrigues and Janell Savella; brother, Frederick "Dicoy"; sisters, Emily Garliyo and Juanita Lara; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Hiram "Bomber" "Bam" M. Sasaki, 79, of Waipahu, died July 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Glady; daughter, Corene; nieces and nephews. Visitation 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at Nu'uanu Congregational Church; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Vincent Noboru Schmidt, 71, of Waipahu, died July 3, 2009. Born in the Marshall Islands. Retired from Continental Airlines. Survived by wife, Botto; sons, Richard, Dennis, Joseph and David; daughters, Ann Lalita, Tina Edmond, Lynn Moses, Shell Metan and Crystal Schmidt; brothers, Ernest, Steven, Thomas and Paul; sisters, Hiromi Reimers and Margaret Caleb; 51 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Helen Van Etten, 96, of Hawai'i, died July 13, 2009. Born in Alturas, Calif. Active with Central Union Church. Survived by children, Karl, Peter, Alan and Jean; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Monday at Central Union Church, Atherton Memorial Chapel. No flowers. Donations to The Outdoor Circle or Central Union Church.

Jennifer Rongduen Villanueva, 33, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 16, 2009. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start case manager. Survived by husband, Michael; parents, Rogelio and Elizabeth Rongduen; son, Jacob; daughter, Mikayla; sister, Ruby Versola. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Martin Cabais Viloria, 80, of Kahului, Maui, died July 12, 2009. Born in Narvacan Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Hotel industry retiree. Survived by wife, Rosita; sons, Juanito, Gerry, Alex and Ronnie; daughters, Lolita Nicolas and Marilou Ciores; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Alfredo. Visitation 6 p.m. July 31 at St. Anthony Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

Maris Santos Wilkerson, 45, of Upper Marlboro, Md., formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An administrative assistant. Survived by father, John Santos; sons, Joshua Santos, Raymond, Ashton and Aaron Castro; daughter Trisha Castro; brother Benjamin Cortez; sisters, Barbara Alvarez, Shirley Filoteo, Alvina Brown, Vicki, Lolita and Juanita Santos; 11 grandchildren. Visitation from 5 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

Herbert "Yama" Tadami Yamaguchi, 78, of Pearl City, died July 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army retired; also Hawai'i Kai Golf Course superintendent. Survived by wife, Doris; son, Keith; daughter, Caren Tateishi; seven grandchildren; brother, Harold; sister, Patricia Fujita. Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Irwin T. Yamamoto, 54, of Kahului, Maui, died July 15, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Housing specialist for the County of Maui and owner of The Yamamoto Forecast. Survived by mother, Yukie; brothers, Ronald, Daryl and Dexter; nieces and nephews. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 5 to 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.