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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, January 9, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

John Andrade Jr., 98, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired C. Brewer & Co. H T & T trucking division in Hilo. Survived by daughter, Sylvia Silva; sons, Sydney "Cowboy," LeRoy and Robert; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; sister, Hilda Hublin. Visitation 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu.

Della Puakela Kekuna Auld , 86, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired state counselor at Waimano Homes. Survived by stepson, Edgar; stepdaughters, Peggy Lynn, Ivalani Franks and Rona Medina; 17 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; hänai grandson, Kenn Arakawa; sisters, Rebecca Clair Kaleo-Chai and Rose "Loke" Kekuna-Kahiapo. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Pedro Balisacan Balisacan, 86, of Waipahu, died Dec. 21, 2009. Born in Bo. No. 1, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Gem Store; Philippine Army veteran. Survived by wife, Leoncia; sons, Juanito, Jacinto, Teofilo and Ernesto; daughters, Barbara Colobong and Gloria Doi; brothers, Patricio and Vicente; sister, Flordelisa Delos Reyes; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

William Moorehead Cameron, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2010. Born in New York. World War II veteran; successful businessman and an adventurer. Survived by son, William II; daughters, Donna Cameron Hankinson and Casey; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Edward "Eddie" Lindsey Correa, 87, of Kuliouou, died Jan. 6, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Honolulu Police Department detective; director for the Police Athletic League. Survived by sons, Edward Jr., Nowlin, Weston and Cody; daughters, Nani Fay Paglinawan, Henrietta, Nohea Colton, Rosemary Duarte, Elizabeth, Keolani Noa, Laanui Johnston, Leialoha Patao and Malia Isaia; 51 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Alice Mitsue Ginoza, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. clerk. Survived by sons, Wayne, Nathan and John; daughter, Cynthia Bourne; brother, Charles Nakamura; sisters, Ethel Iwamoto, Betsy Komatsu and May Strong; five grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Mary-Ann-Joseph Hannah Hopa Kaopa Kailua Hipa, 74, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Pastor with His Highest Praise Intl. Survived by daughter, Michelle; son, William; hänai son, Jack Dowdy; brothers, Ignatius and Benjamin; sisters, Margaret Peters, Bernadette Borges and Veronica Pratt; six grandchildren. Celebration of life 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary.

Harold "Hal" Takeo Hamamoto, 78, of Westminster, Calif., died Dec. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former computer engineering manager; retired U.S. Army first sergeant. Survived by wife, Winifred; sons, Eric and Wayne; grandson, Jordan; brother, Stanley. Service 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual or aloha attire. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary.

Keith Yeitoku Higa Jr., 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 9, 2009. Retired carpenter. Survived by father, Yeitoku; mother, Palmelita Martinez; son, Vincent; daughter, Carenza; brothers, Guy and Benjamin; sisters, Cassandra Kaipo, Althea, and Vanessa. Service noon Jan. 16 at Mount Lahelahe in Mäkaha (across from Orange Street). Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Stuart Bancroft Hundley, 56, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Dec. 31, 2009. Born in Williamsburg, Va. Carpenter; member of the Journeyman Carpenter's Union; lifelong musician. Survived by wife, Laurie Dye Hundley; son, Nathaniel; daughters Michelle and Crystal; parents, Doug and Didi; four grandchildren. Celebration of life for close friends and family. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Frederico "Fred" Daniel Luna, 80, of Mililani, died Jan. 5, 2010. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Hawaii Army National Guard first sergeant; also retired mason. Survived by wife, Eleanor "Sachi"; sons, Mark and Dudley; daughters, Debi Chun and Cathy Chung; brother, Leon "Sani"; sisters, Alice Bailey, Felisa Asuncion and Helen Valdez; six grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

Lorraine Matsue Nakamae aka Lorraine Matsue Nakamaejo, 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2009. Born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. Retired waitress for Rutt's Hut in California. Survived by sons, Kenneth and Lloyd Nakamaejo; stepson, Kiyoshi Nakamaejo; daughters, Mildred Bond, Amy Oshiro, Carolyn Franco and Beverly Nakamaejo; brothers, James, Stanley and Kenneth Higa; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Justina Calip Piano, 74, of San Joaquin, Calif., died Jan. 4, 2010. Born in Santiago Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Pedro; sons, Sammy, Nelson and Rene Piano, and Henry Parilla; daughters, Antoinette Sloan and Jackie Piano Ruble; brothers, Lito and Millie Calip; sisters, Conchita, Linda, Vangie and Sister Whilhelma Calip; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Christ the King Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m.Tuesday at the church; prayer service 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park Garden of Meditation.

George Rio aka George Rio Sr., 95, of Honolulu, died Dec. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired city exterior electrician. Survived by son, George Jr.; daughters, Sylvia and Hiromi; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Tulilele "Tuli" Soli Salausa, 67, of Waipahu, died Dec. 26, 2009. Born in Tau Siufaga, American Sämoa. Former proprietor of Tuli's Grocery & Bakery; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Elisapeta; son, Mason Salausa-Galletes; daughters, Vitolia and Hunter Salausa-Galletes; brothers, Rev. Maaka Nua, Aitu Salausa, Usala and Mualeava Sila, Sao, Tuleama and Toatolu Nua; sisters, Fetalai Amosa, Aiga Muasau, Fesilafai Vea Vea, Matapa Togiai, Tauamo Tuialuuluu, Uluiva Ekueni, Mataali Siaosi and Tuaivaoola Lene; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

James Kwai Seu, 80, of Hauula, died Dec. 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state plant quarantine inspector. Survived by wife, Sharon; daughter, Dorothy Colby; brothers, Thomas, Roy and Guy; two grandchildren. Graveside inurnment service 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Reiko Asaoka Snively, 90, of Captain Cook, Hawaii and Woodburn, Ore., died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in South Korea. Accomplished pianist; enjoyed teaching and performing throughout her life. Survived by sister, Sumiko Hirose; nephews, Masaki Asaoka, Masaaki, Masamitsu and Eiji Hirose; niece, Mitsuko Sekiguchi; stepson, Ralph; stepdaughters, Mary Muirhead and JoAnn Churchill; stepgrandchildren, Leslie Muirhead, Mark Ripley, Deaner and Patrick. Private service. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

Tammy Lou Reis Soares, 51, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Office clerk for an accounting firm. Survived by husband, Mark; son, Kris; daughter, Jessica; four grandchildren; father, Henry Reis; brother, James Reis; sister, Stephanie Sheehy. Visitation 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Tsuyako Sumida, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Survived by sons, Calvin and Craig; daughters, Lynne Ramirez and Colleen Ching; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mitsuko Saito, Sueko Eaton and Sachie Soga. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

Purificacion "BJ" J. Viray, 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 20, 2009. Born in Luzon, Philippines. Hale Koa Hotel employee. Survived by father, Pablo Javier; stepmother, Rosario Javier; brothers, Renato, Rafael and Jonet Javier; sisters, Evangeline Igonia, Emily Gonzales, Leonila Bautista and Ella Lopez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; prayer service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.