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Posted on: Sunday, May 3, 2009

Obituaries

Charles "Uncle Sonny" Aki Apuna Jr., 74, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. State Department of Education worker. Survived by son, Derik; daughter, Denise; sisters, Mary Tim, Henrietta Goo and Edna Ariz; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahala Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

Telesfero "Poro" "Terry" Briones, 76, of Waipahu, died April 20, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Sub Base Pearl Harbor supply clerk. Survived by sons, Gerald and Randall; daughters, Brenda Suan and Valerie Conselva; brother, William; sister, Jean Euthon; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

William "Bunny" Christopher Enoch Brown III, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 30, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired Hawaii Electric Light Co. transmission and distribution department supervisor. Survived by sons, Elson "Bobo" and Boyson; daughter, Bunnette Yorong; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 6 p.m. Thursday at Haili Congregational Church; service 7 p.m. All-night vigil at the church. Service also 10 a.m. Friday at the church; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Masatsugu Fukuyama, 87, of La'ie, died April 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A produce farmer; member of Kahuku Farmers Association. Survived by wife, Nora; sons, Gary, Alvin, Clyde and Dane; brother, Komaki; sisters, Ruth Abe, Sachiko Nitta and Marilyn Adachi; five grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. Friday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

Marion "Lei" Kuuleilani Kanuha, 86, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, formerly of Kaimuki, died April 27, 2009. Born in Kailua, Kona. Retired custodian at the state Capitol building. Survived by hanai son, James Ke; hanai daughters, Jolenta Stephens and Coroline Smith; hanai grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass 11 a.m. Visitation 9:30 a.m. May 11 at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Kona Branch and Diamond Head Mortuary.

Glenn "Larry" Leroy Larimore, 71, of Honolulu, died April 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired mason. Survived by daughters, Darcel, Shelly Kashiwabara and Monica Javier; brother, Doug; sisters, Betty Orta and Jean Gardner; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Geraldine "Geri" Haleakala Lau, 61, of Honolulu, died April 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Oahu Transit System central control dispatcher. Survived by caregivers, Pualani Aluag and Matty Leiato; brothers, Geoffrey, and Jose "Sonny" Vera Cruz; sisters, Sheila Robertson and Sandra Kobashigawa. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:15 p.m.; burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Memorial donations to St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Kuuleialoha Bechert Lay, 83, of Haiku, Maui, died April 30, 2009. Born in Lahaina. Former kumu hula. Survived by husband, Owen; sons, Guy Roger, Grant, Ivan and Angus; daughters, GenaAstrid Rickard; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Dennis Yuen On Mark, 68, of 'Aiea, died April 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Department of Education baker. Survived by sons, Anthony, Dewey; daughter, Sandy Kunst; eight grandchildren; brothers, Gordon Mark, Raymond Mark; stepbrother, Daryl Wheat; sister, Carol Dunifer; stepdaughters, Beatrice Manasas and Pamela Derouin. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

Anita Diane Montrone, 79, of Kailua, died April 10, 2009. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired HMSA salesperson. Survived by son, Kenneth "Ken"; daughters, Sharyn Munchmeyer and Mari Lovelock; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, Mac Padua. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Church-Kailua; reception to follow; burial 10 a.m. May 11 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Sidney Seiichi Nakamura, 71, of Kane'ohe, died April 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired Honolulu City and County service investigator. Survived by wife, Elaine; son, Kevin; two grandchildren; brother, Stanley; and sister, Edith Davis. Visitation from 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Itasca "Tackie" Ahuna Nakapuahi Ohumukini Sr., 73, of Bountiful City, Utah, formerly of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A Hilton Hotels director of security. Survived by daughters, Valerie-Mae Manoa, Elsalyn Belanio and Elsalee; sons, Itasca Jr., Ivan, Iran and Iravance; sisters, Wanda-Mae Kahuena, Sandra Paili and Gail Kittleman; brothers, Henry Jr., Maurice, William and Van Bruce; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kona First Ward; service 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Emily Kuulei Pu, 74, of Kahului, Maui, formerly of Pu'unene, died April 21, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui. A retired Maui Lu Hotel housekeeper. Survived by son, Clifford. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m.

Benjamin Palting Ramos Sr., 56, of Lahaina, Maui, died April 28, 2009. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A Maui Pineapple Co. laborer. Survived by wife, Ederlina Tolentino; mother, Natividad Palting; sons, Benjamin Jr., Romeo and Ronnie; daughter, Cheryl; brothers, Constante, Mamerto and Lito; sisters, Eusebia Sibuyan and Susana Lacno; a grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

Purificacion "Cion" Cacho Rebellon, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 24, 2009. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Survived by daughters, Julie Rivera and Corazon; sons, Remigio and Milagrino; sisters, Victoria Baldonado and Euquenia Cacho; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 10:45 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Risha Keahi Kamealoha Silva, 21, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 21, 2009. Born in Hilo. A receptionist for Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi Native Hawaiian Health Primary Care Services. Survived by daughter, Shaycelyn Sale-Silva; son, Shane Sale-Silva; parents, Harold and Kaylene; brothers, Earl Willett Jr. and Harold Jr.; sisters, Rose Nactor, Francesca Willett, Cherylyn Puga, Laylene Willett, Joslyn Silva, Loretta Lopes and Sheylyn Botelho. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; celebration of life 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Lehua Section). Casual attire.

Josephine Kalanipili Tolentino, 83, of Spartanburg, S.C., formerly of Honolulu, died April 21, 2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Margaret Smith, Mei-Colleen Mikasobe-Tolentino and Michelle Lopez; a grandchild; sister, Margaret Uyehara. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Miriam "Aunty Lady" "Mama Tong" Ana Tong, 80, of Wai'anae, died April 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard retiree. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son, Kenneth; daughters, Phyllis and Tammy; sisters, Shirley Haanio and Nancy Vincent; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to St. Francis Hospice.

Mary S.Y. Wong, 91, of Pearl City, died April 18, 2009. Born in Kwan Tung, China. A devoted mother. Survived by sons, Clarence, Richard, Michael, Kevin and Arthur; daughters, Gladys, Irene and Jean; brothers, Chong Sum "Clint" Fong; sister, Violet Ching. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.