Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
STANLEY KOSEI AWA, 85, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 1, 2005. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Federal Aviation Administration retiree. Survived by wife, Ruth; daughters, Elsie Tokuhara and Leonore Hashimura; sister, Helen Nozaki; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
JOSE CANTORIA BARRUN SR., 68, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 27, 2005. Born in San Jacinto, Masbate, Philippines. Survived by sons, Nicolas "Nick," Bonnie, Jose Jr. and Jerry; daughters, Shirley Barrun and Gina Almine; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Hermelina Yanto and Lourdes Morados. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; eulogy 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MARY ANN J. BASSO, 77, of Nanakuli, died Nov. 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Claudia Kaohu; sons, John, Mitchell, Larry, Lambert, Harry, Clyde, James, Gary and Thomas; sister, Pearl Taylor; 36 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita Catholic Church; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow; scattering of ashes pending. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
KARLA ANN BUSTIN, 41, of Mililani, died Dec. 7, 2005. Former Gentry Home Builders executive secretary. Survived by daughter, Haylee Kam; mother, Sylvia; sister, Lisa Bartels; brother, Mark. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church; Mass 10:45 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
HIROYO MATSUMURA KODANI, 87, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2005. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Retired Naalii Fashions seamstress. Survived by son, Raymond; daughter, Eileen Suda; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry and Fuyoo Matsumura. Private service held.
CHOY YING FONG LAU, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2005. Born in Chung Shan, China. The simu (teacher) of Kuo Min Tang Physical Cultural Association. Survived by husband, Keuk Kin Lau (also known as Sifu Lau Kim); daughters, Sylvia Sheu and Linda Knowles; sisters, Choy Mun Lee, Choy Fong Gao and Choy Ling Cheong; four grandchildren. Visitation for Taoist service 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1:30 p.m. at Manoa Cemetery.
ELIZABETH KEALOHAMAKUA OPULAUOHO SILVA, 93, of Papakolea, died Nov. 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Member of Hale O Na Ali'i O Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Marian Freitas and Frances Ua; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
RALPH AUGUSTUS TILLING JR., 88, of La'ie, died Nov. 15, 2005. Born in Rochester, N.Y. Altier's Shoe Co. vice president. Survived by sons, James and William; daughter, Gail Pule; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Service 3 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Kahuku. Casual attire. No flowers. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
SHARON SOON WALLACE, 75, of Mililani, died Dec. 3, 2005. Born in Seoul, Korea. Survived by husband, John; daughters, Aina Ezitis and Karina Turner; granddaughter, Arisah Ezitis. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Baptist Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.