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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, June 11, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Hung Woon "Harold" Ahn, 84, of Honolulu, died May 31, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Highly decorated retired U.S. Army master sergeant. Survived by wife, June; brothers, Harry, Henry and Hung Soo; sisters, Carole Song and Kay Wha Lee; daughters, Jenny and Yvonne; stepdaughter, Jackie Heberlein; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific service pending. Donations to local American Legion Post.

Lani Kuualoha Alapai, 45, of Kona Palisades, Hawai'i, died Jun. 5, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Landscaper. Survived by hanai sons, Raymond Torcato Jr. and Kekumu Johnson; brothers, Robert, James, Patrick, Joseph, Hiram and Derrick; sisters, Maile, Cindy, Cynthia and Nani. All night vigil 5 p.m. tomorrow at his residence, 73-1322 Awakea St., Kona Palisades. Visitation continues 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday; service 10 a.m.; luncheon and fellowship to follow; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona and Cremation Services of West Hawai'i.

Dorothy Pascual Andres, 73, of Kukuihaele, Hawai'i, died June 6, 2009. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Retired Hilton Waikoloa Village employee. Survived by husband, Donato; son, Jeffery; daughter, Danette Konrad; brother, Johnny Pascual; sister, Virginia Nakao, Corazon Collado and Nena Guzman; one granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church; prayer service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a Catholic Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Kyle Leonani Barrozo, 23, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. U.S. Marine Corps corporal. Survived by parents, Wilfred and Michelle; brother, Dillon; sister, Kassie; grandparents, George, Deanna Alconcel and Luzviminda Agonoy. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kihei Canoe Club. Petals, lei or single flowers only. Casual attire.

Grover C. Chun, 65, of Kane'ohe, died May 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Police Department officer. Survived by companion, Georgiana Alvaro; sons, Preston and Brandon; two grandchildren; brothers and sisters. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Ivan Kamuela Chun, 48, of Hale'iwa, died June 3, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by father, Edward; brothers, Earl, Kaleo, Kaeo and Cain. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. June 20 at Lili'uokalani Protestant Church; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Doris "Dee" Jean Clegg, 84, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2009. Born in DuBois, Pa. Retired registered nurse. Survived by daughters, Sandra Lee and Laura Ann. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Jason Eugene Ellis, 38, of Pearl City, died May 28, 2009. Born in Maui. Survived by mother, Bettygene Ocampo Dudoit; father, Samuel Jr.; stepmother, Cheryl; stepfather, Harris Dudoit; brothers, Samuel III, Jamerson, Shannon and Sean Ellis, Charles, Robert and Marlin Ocampo; sister, Sandra Jean Kealohi. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

La'au Fausia Feagai Sr., 80, of Honolulu, June 1, 2009. Born in Ta'u Manu'a, American Samoa. Survived by sons, Sasoa, Neueli, La'au Jr., Neemia, Luavasa Feagai and Rodney Leota; daughters, Oli Sivaivai, Nua Vaovasa, Tiana and Lagi; 28 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Joseph Kanakahelela Goo, 78, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died June 7, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired state harbor maintenance employee. Survived by daughters, Cheryl Wailana Goo Rego, Jonette Kaiulani Goo Fraticelli and Terri Kapiolani; son, Kimo Delbert Cabral; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Josephine Kawakami and Elizabeth Silas; brothers, Hans and Christian Goo and Charles Kim. Celebration of life 9 a.m. July 11 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary; service 11 a.m.

Mary Catherine Griffin, 68, of Ka'a'awa, died June 5, 2009. Born in Massachusetts. An artist. Survived by husband, Michael; son, Thomas Schwartz; daughter, Anne Wolf; four grandchildren; mother, Mary McCarthy; brothers, Brian and Andrew McCarthy; sister, Frances McCarthy. Visitation, slide presentation and refreshments 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church; Mass 1:30 p.m.; private inurnment. Bright-colored attire; no black attire. For information call Mike at 808-754-3234. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society or Catholic Charities. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

Kazuto Higaki, 99, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2009. Born in North Kohala. Retired Dole Pineapple maintenance worker. Survived by daughters, Katherine Baza, Eunice Enomoto, Bessie Tamashiro and Lynette; brother, Sueto; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

George Edwin Noah Hinton, 71, of Honolulu, died May 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Richard and Theodore Umiamaka; sisters, Mildred Lynch and Ethelyn Ballew; aunt, Mary Umiamaka. Service 1 p.m. Sunday at Wai'anae United Methodist Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Doris Tsuruyo Otsu Hirahara, 89, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Harrison, Leslie, Leonard and Steven; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Palolo Hongwanji. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Caroline "Dilly" M. Joao, 64, of Makaha, died June 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Arthur; mother, Carol Macy Joao-Mahoe; stepmother, Betty; brothers, Raymond "Buzz" and Patrick "Dutch"; sisters, Jill Ann Young and Jody Schooley; nephews, Daniel and Jacob. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; celebration of life 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Kathryn "Katy" Kiyomi Kalawe, 57, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former Island Paradise Academy teacher. Survived by companion, Glenn Suzuki; son, Kevin; daughter, Jennifer Endo; brother, David Goya; sister, Lois Higa; two grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Inurnment 9 a.m. June 18 at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Robert Tsutomu Kono, 91, of Keauhou, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired bartender. Survived by son, Sid; daughters, Judi Meyers and Susan Ferrari; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

Bing Kow, 93, of Honolulu, died May 28, 2009. Born in Kuang, China. Retired Naval Supply Center electrician; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Stephen and Sandy; daughters, Jennie Yee and Aileen; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

June Kui Moi Lee, 85, of Honolulu, died May 7, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, James; son, Jerrold; daughters, Amelia Dolim and Lindamae; brother, Warren Ching; sisters, Bernice Lee, Florence Rocha, Daisy Luke, Sylvia Ching and Eleanor Yu; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Bob K. Miyashiro, 90, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired cook; U.S. Army private first class. Survived by sons, Jerry and Keith; daughter, Joyce; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Tatsuo "Tats" Otaguro, 86, of Kane'ohe, died May 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaii Housing Authority employee; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Kelvin and Darryl; daughter, Joan Mau; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Alipio Rentigrado, 101, of Waipahu, died May 27, 2009. Born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Pacific Construction; also member of Laborers Union Local #368. Survived by wife, Armelina; daughters, Edna Magnaye and Catherine; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11:15 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Warren Kazuyoshi Shimabukuro, 67, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Misao; sister, Sandra; two nieces; two grandnephews; one grandniece; one great-grandnephew. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Jean Teruko Suehiro, 82, of Honolulu, died June 1, 2009. Born in Nago, Okinawa. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Glenn, Alvin and Anthony; one grandchild; brother, Seiyu Inamine; sister, Fumiko Henzan. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Ronald Mitsugi Tajiri, 68, of Kailua, died May 17, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired Kalaheo High School custodian. Survived by brother, Winfred; sisters, Constance Fujitani, Emi Fox and Lorraine Shimamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Christel Doritt Wolozin, 77, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 8, 2009. Born in Berlin, Germany. Owner of Christel Collectibles in the Kona Inn Shopping Village. Survived by daughter, Angelica Cantiberos; granddaughters, Lisa Hoffman, Michele Kaplan and Nicole Cantiberos; grandson, David Kaplan; great-granddaughter, Leana Kaplan. Private service. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona.