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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, January 21, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Russell "Captain" "Bob" Lewis Alverson, 87, of San Diego, formerly of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2009. Born in Redlands, Calif. World War II merchant marine master; tennis professional; employed by M.S.C. (Military Sea Lifts Command); founder of Pacific Maritime Academy; state marine education and training coordinator under Gov. George Ariyoshi. Survived by ex-wife, Dorothy. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Benjamin H. Bond Jr., 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired chairman for Territorial Bank; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Benjamin "Howie" III and Steve; hänai daughter, Jeanne Hauerstock. Service 4 p.m. Tuesday at Central Union Church Atherton Chapel. Aloha attire. Donations to Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, 553 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96813. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Anna Chamberlin, 97, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Jan. 5, 2010. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Homemaker. Survived by son, Warren; daughters, Valerie Oksala, Maryanne Moe and Jude Huber; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona.

Hung Van Chung, 59, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2010. Born in Vietnam. Chinese chef. Survived by wife, Chu Wu Chen; son, Da Cheng; brothers, Ton and Phuoc Ngoc. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. today at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Vicente Afaga Cubangbang, 89, of Líhue, Kauai, died Jan. 10, 2010. Born in Cabaruan Bacarra Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired grounds-keeper from Coco Palms and Tomato Farms in Hilo. Survived by wife, Enriqueta Acob Cubangbang; children, Martina, Josefina Ventura, Lucrecia Aurelio, Leo, Ross, Carlos, Felino, Evaristo, Silverio, Corazon Cruz and Greg; sisters, Victoria Cubangbang Budua, Felicidad Cubangbang Acob, Remedios Cubangbang Acob and Evarista Cubangbang Afaga; brothers, Simplicio and Andres; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 29 at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Jan. 30 at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kalapakí Bay Memorial Park Cemetery.

Rosebell V. Zablan Fitzgerald, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hawaiiana Management. Survived by daughters, Candace Helsham and Stephanie Ferreira; sons, Mark Hines, Richard and Roy Wright; sister, Kalai O'Connor; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

Hisae Fujioka, 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2009. Born in [0xd6]laa, Hawaii. A budget analyst with the Federal Aviation Administration. Survived by sister, Haruko Hirakawa; nieces, Lisa Hirakawa, Gayle Tomokiyo and Audrey Mizushima.

Christi Kaleolani Hokoana, 33, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Harmony; sister, Traci; guardian, Rockwell. Graveside service 1 p.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Kazue Florence Honma, 84, of Eleele, Kauai, died Jan. 19, 2010. Born in Líhue, Kauai. Retired Waimea High School cafeteria worker. Survived by son, Eric; two grandchildren; brother, Tadao Suemori; sisters, Takino Izuka, Barbra Homberg and Namiko Fukuda. Visitation 2 p.m. Sunday at Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service 3 p.m.; interment at a later date. Casual attire.

Gerald Mitsuo Kanai, 75, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 10, 2010. Born in Wailuku. Retired Westin Maui and Kaanapali Shores Hotel night auditor. Survived by brothers, Clarence and James; sisters, Jean Fukuda and Priscilla Azama. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts).

Johan C. Koorenhof, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2010. Born in Semarang, Indonesia. Retired. Survived by sons, Albert and Peter; daughter, Monique; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Harold "Halie" Kui Lee, 55, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Maui Space Surveillance Center communications specialist. Survived by son, Harold "Chiaki"; brother, Robin; sister, Susan. Celebration of life noon Sunday at Kualoa Beach Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Yuen Kyau Lee, 98, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Kula, Maui. Survived by sons, James, and Michael Wong; daughters, Jackie Ralya and Linda Akiyama; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, On Tai Wong. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Ruth Leinani MacDonald, 84, of Pearl City, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Kíhei, Maui. Survived by sons, Albert III and Bert; daughters, Margaret and Ruth Pahinui; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Donalee "Bebe" Aweau Makua, 42, of Käneohe, died Jan. 14, 2010. Born in Kailua. Site coordinator for Kamaaina Kids. Survived by husband, David; sons, Kawika, Kealoha and Dustyn; mother, Patricia Kopa; brother, Myles Aweau; sister, Tammy Ford; one grandchild. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Donald "Don" C. McIntosh Sr., 74, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Jan. 17, 2010. Born in Bath, Maine. Licensed professional land surveyor; president of Kona Surveyors; U.S. Department of Coast and Geodetic Survey veteran. Survived by wife, Jane; daughters, Katherine, and Michal Anne Ewing; son, Donald Jr.; hänai daughter, Althea Nakila; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Sunset celebration of life 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at 76-6289 Kololia St., Kailua, Kona. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona.

Helen M. Miyataki, 97, of Kailua, died Jan. 13, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired. Survived by son, Steven; brother, Johnny Matsumori; sisters, Patsy Aseka and Katie Hayashi; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Wilfred Tsuyoshi Nonaka, 96, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Alex Drive Inn. Survived by daughters, Diane, and Sharon Tiffin; brothers, Matsuo and Ted Takabuki; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Alatau Trewatha Kawaikikilani Paakaula, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10. 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kamehameha Schools electrician; World War II U.S. Army veteran; volunteered with the Red Cross Water Safety Program for more than 35 years. Survived by wife, Patricia; son, Wayne; daughters, Maile, and Elizabeth Duarte; brother, Solomon; sister, Marion Babino; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6 p.m.

B.K. Pang-Ching, 81, of Pearl City, died Jan. 8, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired inspector for the USDA; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Shigeko "Jean"; sons, Jon and Jim; daughters, Jan Arakaki and Jun Fujimura; seven grandchildren; brother, Glenn; sister, Glenda White. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Elzie Garold Reynolds, 92, of Käneohe, died Jan. 6, 2010. Born in Oklahoma. Retired civil engineer for the federal government. Survived by son, Alan; daughter, Leila Chun; three grandchildren; brothers, Raymond and Merle. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

James "Jimmy" Williams Kaimoku Rivera, 39, of Ocean View, Hawaii, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Laborer; former employee of Palika Ranch, Flying Seafood, Inc. Four Seasons/Hualalai Resort Pro-Shop/Locker Room and HanaHana Crew. Survived by companion, Helen Manila; daughters, Jaynel, and Keala Chandler; son, James Jr.; granddaughter, Waioleka Campbell; parents, Andy and Alice Quanan; brothers, Julian, and Patrick Quanan; sisters, Pili Perry and Andylian Suzuki; grandfather, Frank Silva; hänai brothers. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Jan. 30 at OTEC Beach, Kona; scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Dodo Mortuary and Leeward Funeral Home.

Jeannette Strong Sarmiento, 81, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 16, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker; volunteer at the Hilo Public Library. Survived by sons, James, Michael and Aaron; brothers, Samuel and Russell; sisters, Helen Kahele, Loretta Piniol and Naomi Howes; grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

William "Willy" John Tabar Sr., 75, of Waimänalo, died Jan. 5, 2010. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired electrician for Wasa Electric. Survived by sons, William Jr., Jerome, Jason and Vernon; companion, Jolene Tam Loo; brothers, Francisco and Pedro; sisters, Sarah Pereza and Mary Baliares; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha or casual attire.

Yoshimi Toto Takesue, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2010. Born in 14-Miles [0xd6]laa, Hawaii. Retired Outrigger Canoe Club waitress. Survived by sons, Conard and Charles; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Lily Kiyabu and Yoshie Uchida. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

James Broto Toledo Jr., 65, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 16, 2010. Born in Hilo. Retired owner of Broto's Body & Fender Shop; commercial fisherman. Survived by wife, K. Hualani; sons, Alexander "Alika" and M. Keola; daughter, B. Lilia Arquero; mother, Beatrice; sister, Janet Manley; nine grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial of ashes to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Peter Isao Tomai, 85, of Springfield, Va., died Nov. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran; retired federal government civil servant; retired U.S. Army Reserve. Survived by sons, Thomas and Garret; three grandchildren; sister, Ruth Nishijima. Burial service 11 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Demaine Funeral Home, North Springfield, Va.

Eleanor Debora Tyau, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2010. Born in Kohala, Hawaii. Retired Saint Louis High School cafeteria manager with more than 40 years of service. Survived by daughter, Christine McGuire; sisters, Anna Pahk, Sarah Kim and Sally Swanholm. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Cornelis Keith Vankeeken, 84, of Kaläheo, Kauai, died Dec. 31, 2009. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Survived by daughters, Irene Van Loon and Mieke Vandermeer; four grandsons; brother, Marinus Jr.; sister, Carol. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at Salt Pond Beach Park West End, Hanapepe. Loose flower petals for scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

Ronald D.P. Yang, 75, of Las Vegas, died Jan. 16, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired OSHA inspector; member of Carpenters Union Local 745; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife. Yoshiko; daughter, Susan; sister, Clara Ahn; niece, Teri Moore. Service held. Arrangements by Desert Memorial Cremation & Burial Society, Las Vegas.

Kenneth Joseph Zane, 80, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2010. Born in Päia, Maui. U.S. Army veteran; retired U.S. Post Office mechanic. Survived by sons, Kenneth Jr., Russell and Kevin L. Zane; daughters, Lydia, and Beverly Aulani Zane-Kitajima; two grandchildren; sisters, Genevieve Moudy, Vivian, Rosalie Spencer and Kathleen. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; private burial. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.