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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, August 8, 2006

Obituaries

 •  Daisy Smith, stalwart of GOP

Advertiser Staff

The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

ELFRIEDA KUOHA AKO, 91, of Kane'ohe, died July 21, 2006. Born in Wai'anae. Retired state psychiatric aide. Survived by husband, Henry; children, Elizabeth Ka'uhane, Anita Pane'e, Henrietta Alexander and Henry Jr.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. No monetary gifts.

HARRIET BARBOUR DILLINGHAM BARON, 92, of Bridgehampton, N.Y., formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Paterson, N.J. A housewife. Survived by children, Gail Dillingham Williams and Heather Dillingham Bradley; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. New York services today. Arrangements by Yandley & Pino Funeral Home, Sag Harbor, N.Y.

WILLIAM "UNCLE WILLIE" BOHOL, 58, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 2, 2006. Born in Hilo. A Vietnam War Army veteran. Survived by wife, Debra Kuamoo; sons, William, Henry and Stacey Kuamoo; daughter, Paula Vea; brothers, Samson Wana, Engracio and Douglas; sisters, Violet Narvaez, Sarafina Bohol and Lilian Chock; seven grandchildren. Celebration of life noon Friday at Onekahakaha Beach pavilion No. 4. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MARY ANN "MELE" CHUN, 73, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 26, 2006. Born in Pahala, Ka'u, Hawai'i. Retired state employee. Survived by husband, Frank; daughters, Lorna Kidder, Linda Morgan, Frances Labajo, Jan Medina and Labor Ann Hidaro; son, Nathan; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; brothers, Walter Kalua Sr. and Charles Nahinu. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

BONIFACIO C. "SID" "PACIO" DALIGCON, 76, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 24, 2006. Retired physiologist (biochemist) for NASA-Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif.; Korean War veteran. Survived by sisters, Celestina Correa, Addie Marticio and Lourdie Cox; brothers, Moon, Willie and Rod. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service noon; interment to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery; reception to follow in the pavilion. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

MARTHA WINIFRED WHITFORD DILL, 75, of Summerville, S.C., died July 12, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Former owner of Jack and Jill Nursery School. Survived by husband, Harold; daughters, Fern Evans, Donice Lyons and Norry Darcey; son, Donald; sisters, Jackie Heupel, Kay Alexander and Nevada Kauvaka; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe Stake Center; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary.

POLICARPO "EMILIO" DREQUITO GANANCIAL, 90, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2006. Born in Tabuyoc, Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from McInerny store, Ala Moana Center and U.S.S. Bowfin Park. Survived by wife, Juana; sons, Eduardo, Jun and Virgilio; daughter, Clarita Calimlim; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Wahiawa Church of the Nazarene; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ELEANOR "AUNTY ROSE" KALEHUA HEW LEN, 90, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 21, 2006. Born in Puna, Hawai'i. Longtime member and minister of Ka Makua Mau Loa Church. Survived by sons, Charles and Joseph; daughters, Lily Kelley, Rita Sweeney, Thelma Halemano, Ruth Bersabal and Esetera Hanamoto; brothers, Robert and Waynerd Simmons; sisters, Mary Akana, Virginia Matsumura and Kuulei Lyden; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 10:30 a.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

LESLIE CHARLES KIM, 16, of Kapolei, died July 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Kapolei High School student. Survived by parents, Lester and So Nan Kim; brother, Ronald; grandmothers, Yoko Kim and Tae Cho Yang. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

JEAN LEIAWAPUHI MA'AE, 66, of Waipahu, died July 30, 2006. Born in Hana, Maui. Survived by sons, Nelson Kalili, Torise Jr., Roy, Matthew, Mike and Paul; daughters, Claudette Erickson, Joeleyette Gasper, Merida and Nani Kalili-Maciel; brothers, Sam Okami, Clarence "Kalei" Okami, Raymond Jr., and Melvin and Roy Kalili; sisters, Charlotte "Tita" Kaanana, Evangeline Daly, Maude "Pudgie" Lawrence, Mildred Burkes, Annie Hubbard, Paulette Vierra; and Roseline Kalili; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Pentecostal Full Gospel Assembly; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

CALEB MAKANAMAIKALANI KAMAKEA MAHI, 17, of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died July 29, 2006. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A student at Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama campus; varsity football and soccer player; and gymnastics team member. Survived by parents, Melissa and Joseph Lindsey; brothers, Brandon Lindsey, Ikaika Mahi and Kamuela Lindsey; sisters, Kahea and Kamalani Lindsey and Keonaona; grandparents, kahu Abraham Mahi, James and Clara Lindsey, and John and Donna King. All-night vigil from 6 p.m. Friday at family residence, 64-1068 Kamanawa St., Kuhio Village, Waimea, Hawai'i. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at residence; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i.

HONEY-GIRL A. MAILOU, 50, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2006. Born in Hawai'i. Handy person. Survived by brothers, Robin Jr., Wilfred, Edward, Siitia Gaea, David Lopes and Mathew Sae; sisters, Dolores Lopes, Casey Gaea, Annie Sae, Evalani, Sylvia and Cindy Quiane. Visitation 8:15 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

SIMEON N. MAKA JR., 71, of Wai'anae, died July 28, 2006. Born in Hawai'i. Retired rigger at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Kane'ohe. Survived by wife, Winona; sons, Simeon and Scott; daughters, Stefeni and Sandra; sister, Rebecca Morrison; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at the Cove at Wai'anae Recreational Center. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

GAIL MELEAR, 65, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2006. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A cashier. Survived by son, Preston; daughter, Danielle Zambo; sisters, Ann Rose Warmoth, Margaret Oshiro, Corrine Ishida and Sue Caldwell; one granddaughter. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools; service 11 a.m.; interment to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RESTITUTO "RUSTY" SORIANO OBRA, 61, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Aug. 1, 2006. Born in Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired chemist and coffee farmer. Survived by wife, Loreto; son, Rusty; daughter, Joan; parents, Benjamin and Gregoria; brother, Isidro; sisters, Zoraida Abellera and Luzviminda Payne. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire.

AGNES "AGGIE" YOSHIE RAMOS, 90, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 5, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired cook at Skyview Restaurant, Fort Shafter. Survived by daughters, Barbara Reyes and Brenda Allen; sons, Severo Bascon Jr., the Rev. Abraham Bascon and Santos; 26 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Benedict, Thomas, John and Ernest Uyetake; sister, Betty Narimatsu. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual or aloha attire.

KOUME SAGAWA, 95, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Aug. 1, 2006. Born in Kealia, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired cook. Survived by son, Gilbert; daughter, Anne Sunada; one grandchild. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Kapa'a Hongwanji; service 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MATTHEW SEGOBIA, 49, of Hilo and Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Aug. 2, 2006. Born in Los Angeles. Owner and cabinet maker for the former Matt's Custom Cabinets. Survived by son, Marco; daughter, Michelle; father, Victor; mother, Virginia; sisters, Christina Ramos, Lucile Lopez and Belinda Launa; brothers, Amando, Robert and Alex; half brothers, Roberto and Ramon; one granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

NOEL KAULAOKALANI SOONG, 42, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter. Survived by son, Andrew Kaulaokalani; mother, Charlotte Oxford; brother, Kenneth; sister, Charlotte Kealiikiaehale Thompson. Service 6 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hawai'i Kai Ward. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

WALLACE DELPHIN SOUZA, 76, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired supervisor with the Board of Water Supply. Survived by son, Wendell; companion, Matilda Freitas; sisters, Beatrice Sanders, Aileen Cabral, Connie Petersen and Charlene Correa. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ALENI M. TILI SR., 63, of Wai'anae, died July 28, 2006. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Afiogaaliitasi; sons, Aleni Jr., Taualo, Wayne and Jason; daughters, Faatoaga and Christ; brothers, Fei, Onosai Faumuina, Kaleopa Faumuina, Tualotu Faumuina, Tauinaola Tili and Lafo Seiuli; sisters, Faapusa Lotu, Mefiposeta Alae and Atalana Ou; 14 grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at EFKS church, 87-160 Hakimo Road; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ALONSO ESTEP TILIPAU, 77, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Aug. 1, 2006. Born in Chuuk, Micronesia. Retired salesman in Micronesia. Survived by wife, Selina; Rayphand; sons, Sabino Mwarey, Sarabio Tilipau, Bartol Mwarey, Gonzaka Sorcey, Leo Tilipau, Kerman Tilipau and James Avey; daughters, Maria Kaneki, Teresita Farek, Marieta, Ailin, Maryann and Merlin; 40 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; stepchildren. Overnight vigil 1 p.m. Friday at the family resi- dence. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pahoa; Mass 11 a.m. Service and burial in Chuuk, Micronesia, at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MAKIKO YANAI, 70, of Pearl City, died Aug. 5, 2006. Born in Yama-guchi-Ken, Japan. Co-owner of Miki's Restaurant; former owner of Club Sumi. Survived by husband, Morito; son, Daniel; mother, Sumiko Nakazawa; brothers, Harumi and Takakazu Nakazawa; sisters, Hiroko Senoo, Kimie Wada and Akimi Yoshiga. Visitation 3 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow.

TOMIKO YUGAWA, 79, of Waipahu, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Tomakomai, Japan. Retired kitchen helper. Survived by son, Dannis; brother, Takeo Akasaka. Service 2 p.m Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Inurnment service 1 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.