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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 8, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

DOMINGO "DOMING" AGUINALDO ALBANO, 58, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Dec. 7, 2005. born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A worker for Ali'i Papaya farm in Kalapana, Hawai'i. Survived by parents, Alejandro and Lucia; sister, Rosalina Labuguen; brothers, Francisco, Orlando, Eduardo and Modesto. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kea'au Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park Ilima Section. Casual attire.

ALBERT LIONEL ALANA, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Albert Jr. and Nelson; stepdaughter/caregiver, Audrey Chandler; daughter-in-law, Karen; six grandchildren. Private service held at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

FRANCISCO PACARIEM ARCAYNA, 101, of Honolulu, died Dec. 19, 2005. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by son, Benjamin; daughters, Bonnie Arcayna Pascua, Aida Arcayna Avecilla and Irene; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathlic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JOHN RIPLEY ARMITAGE, 81, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A trust officer retired from Hawaii Trust Co. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Lorna Char; son, Paul; sister, Margo Morgan; stepdaughters, Denise Johnsen and Danielle Chapman; stepson, Carl Weaver; two grandchildren. Celebration of life 4 p.m. next Sunday at Keauhou Kona Yacht Club. Visitation also 4 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Robinson Lane family home on O'ahu. No flowers. Donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 217, Kailua, Kona, HI 96745.

WILFRED LLOYD BERRIOS, 58, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 4, 2006. Born in Kea'au. A construction equipment repair supervisor with County of Hawai'i, Department of Public Works. Survived by wife, Joyce; stepdaughter, Priscilla Hinojosa; father, Walter Berrios; sister, Winifred Cabral. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire.

LAETITIA BLUESTONE, 36, of Ho-nolulu, died Dec. 27, 2005. Born in Paris. Survived by daughter, Jade; sister, Soizie; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Mark and Christopher; mother, Francoise. Service 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Waioli Chapel, Salvation Army, Manoa, 2950 Manoa Road.

FORTUNATO B. BONILLA, 95, of Honolulu, died Dec. 29, 2005. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Liberty House Garden Court cook. Survived by son, Paul; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ROSE LOPES CAMBRA, 82, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, formerly of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 17, 2005. Born in Kahului, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Thomas Hosino Jr., William Cambra and Eddie Stein; daughters, Marion Evans, Rosemarie Costa and Ida Swain; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, John, Albert and Gilbert Lopes. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitiation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

FRANCISCO HERBERT "BOY" "FRANK" CUBA, 62, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Dec. 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Andera; sons, Jason, Lloyd "Len" and Ethan; daughters, Luella Lake and Maileen; brothers, Robert, Nelson "Junior," Kelly and Edward "Bulldog"; sisters, Maryann Chadwick and Jeannette "Jean" Faraena; 23 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Prayer service and memorial gathering canceled on Thursday and Saturday; call family representative for updated information: (808) 217-0440. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HENRY FARRAR DEAN, 67, of Waipahu, died Jan. 4, 2006. Born in Alabama. Retired from the U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Grace Peng; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Leah; brothers, John and Roland; sisters, Barbara Sanderson and Juanita Dean; many grandchildren. Committal service 3 p.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

LORRAINE LORETTA DE LIMA, 74, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 4, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A secretary retired from De Lima's Plumbing Inc. Survived by son, Howard Jr.; daughters, Debra Lai, Cheryl De Lima and Teri Perreira; mother, Palmida Ferreira; sister, Marie Botelho; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

RAMON "BUTCHY" CULLEN DIAZ, 63, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired O'ahu firefighter; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Gabriele; daughters, Gabriele "Nani" Diaz and Ramona Malasig; sisters, Marian Kahale, Leetha Faleafine, Elizabeth Charles and Harriet Martinez; brothers, Edward "Skippa" and John; seven grandchildren. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

WILLIAM A. "GUNNY" GALDIANO, 42, of Waipahu, died Jan. 4, 2006. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A general contractor retired from the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by wife, Lourdes Acdal-Galdiano; son, Mark; parents, Melchor and Dionicia; brothers, Roger and Jerry; sisters, Mila Embry and Nora. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Church; service 6 p.m. Mass 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

LOUIS GARCIA JR., 65, of Waimanalo, died Dec. 26, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Founding member of Olomana Men's Golf Association (Pitbulls). Survived by companion, Julia Phillips; daughters, Carmel Purdy, Jana and Jayna Garcia; stepchildren, Kyle Feethem, Randa Carruthers, Kim Carruthers-Knight, Ryan and Cary Carruthers; 15 grandchildren; brother, Leroy Enos; sisters, Carmen Fujihara and Raynette Unwin. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. George's Catholic Church; service noon; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JENIFER Y. GARON, 63, of Makakilo, died Jan. 4, 2006. Born in London, England. A sales administrator for Pacific Business News. Survived by children, Amy and Rhett; brother, Chris. Service 6 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations to the American Cancer Society. Friends may visit her ACS mosaic of memories Web site.

SHUKO "JOHN" "GINO" GINOZA, 71, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 23, 2005. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A retired self-employed farmer. Survived by wife, Jeanette; brothers, Kazuo, David and Roy; sisters, Kay Takechi, Mieko Lee and Chiyoko Oshiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

EDWARD M. "BRADDAH" "EDDIE BOY" "HARRY" HELEKAHI III, 40, of Papakolea, died Dec. 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A processor at Dole Cannery, and tour driver for Polynesian Hospitality. Survived by son, Eddie Boy IV; father, Edward "Maui" Jr.; sisters, Charlene and Sandra. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JAMES RONALD HOLT, 75, of Waipahu, died Dec. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal fire captain at Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Yvonne; sons, Lawrence, Jamie and Barry; daughter, Hayley Yano; eight grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Fung. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

JASON KATSUJI IWAI, 63, of Ho-nolulu, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A retired jockey; member of Manoa Neighborhood Board. Survived by mother, Shizuko; brother, Nelson; nephew, Chris Oleson. Service 2 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.

EDWARD "ERNEST" PETER KAHAUNAELE, 74, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 25, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired truck driver for Merchantile Trucking. Survived by brothers, Charles and Eugene "Midget"; sisters, Elaine Dolly Aweau, Vivian Foster and Josephine Mililani Kon. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

PUNA KAI KAMAKANE KU KE ANUENUE KAMELAMELA, 20, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Hilo. Survived by son, Dominic Crivello-Kamelamela; mother, Janine Perkins; father, Mallory; brothers, Kainoa, Dwight and Ipo; sister, Raquel Rezentes; grandmother, May. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Hilo United Methodist Church; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

BETTY MATSUE KOTAKE, 89, of Waipahu, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Waiakea Camp, Hilo, Hawai'i. A mailing clerk retired from Island Camera and Gift Shop. Survived by son, Alvin; daughter, Suellen Kotake-Hollars; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Wini-fred Ito and Ella Miyake. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MAURICE LANGSNER, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Employed by Ford Motor Co. Survived by son, Shep; grandchildren, Shayna, Adam and Bailey. Private family service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

AURORA MARZO MARQUEZ, 58, of Waipahu, died Dec. 24, 2005. Born in La Union, Philippines. A babysitter. Survived by brother, Melchor; sisters, Gloria, Romana and Criselda Marquez, and Lolita Domingo, Carlota Valdez, Veronicca Lubren and Gerlina Garcia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also from 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RAYMOND HUGH NICOLA, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2005. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired security guard with Hawaiian Electric Co. Survived by wife, Meta; sons, Raymond Jr. and Wise; brothers, Chauncey and John; sisters, Bessie, Helenbetty, Jane, Ester, Blossom and Fayeann; four grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

GARY TAKEYUKI NII, 79, of Hono-lulu, died Dec. 24, 2005. Born in Wai'anae. Survived by wife, Hilde; sisters, Laura Kaitoku and Grace; nieces and nephews. Private service held. No monetary donations. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

JESSIE GALINATO OTSUKA, 48, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 22, 2005. Born in the Philippines. A registered nurse. Survived by sons, Jay Enanoria Jr., Kyle, Owen and Sheldon Otsuka; parents, Baltazar Sr. and Marina; brother, Baltazar Jr.; sister, Maria Naboa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial service 10 a.m. Thursday at Homelani Memorial Park Ilima Section. Casual attire.

BERTING RAMOS, 75, of Honolulu, died Dec. 31, 2005. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. A member of New Hope Christian Fellowship. Survived by wife, Gladys; son, Rodney; daughters, Stephanie Kimura and Paulette Ramos; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; half sister, Julia; half brother, Junior. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JOSEPH EDWARD SHERRY, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born in Millville, N.J. A radar technician and retired chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Mildred; son, Eric; daughters, Lisa Vause, Gail and Faye Sherry; sister, Mildred Sooey; three grandchildren. Visitation from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Church; prayer service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

VIVIAN LAVERNE SIMPKINS, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 31, 2005. Born in Lyons, Kan. An artist who sold her work on the Honolulu Zoo fence. Survived by husband, Alan; sons, Michael, Brian and Kevin; daughters, Janet Andrade and Patricia Lopes; nine grandchildren. Visitation from 11 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon. burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

ROBERT "BOBBY" LOUIS SOUZA, 75, of Pearl City, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A sergeant retired from the Honolulu Police Department. Survived by wife, E. Betty; children, Chery Ann Leyson, Robert and Guy Souza; brother, Larry; sisters, MaryJane Mau, Patricia Smith, Tillis Dobratz and Margaret Doucett; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

WAI KIN TANG, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2005. Born in Hong Kong. Survived by sons, Kwok Hoo, Kwok Wing and Kwok Leung Shum; daughters, Sau Kwan Chu, Sau Yin Leon, Sin Ling Chu, Lai Yin Au and Choi Ling Wong; 20 grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to noon Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service with cremation to follow.

DOSON TOMEI, 82, of California, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born in La'ie. Former Honolulu City Planning Commission engineering aide and later civil engineer in California. Survived by wife, Violet; daughters, Ruth Motter, Mary Smith and Sara Iwahashi; four grandchildren; sisters, Doris Hokama, Gladys Parks, Marjorie Parks; brothers, Keiichi and Joji Tomei. California service Monday. Donations to the American Cancer Society.

NANCY AIKO TOWATA, 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Wallace Jr.; daughter, Kay Fujimoto; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FRANCIS CARTER WILLIAMS, 92, of Honolulu, died Dec. 31, 2005. Born in Los Angeles. A model train enthusiast who founded Hawaii Embossing Service. Survived by wife, Suzanne; daughter, Linda Williams Sakuma; grandson, Wayne; granddaughter, Sandy Tapia; great-grandson, Tyler Tapio. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Private burial. Casual attire.