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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 16, 2006

Obituaries

 •  Muriel 'Lani' Giugni, 80, widow of top Inouye aide

Advertiser Staff

MASARU "M" AKAMINE, 87, of Honolulu, died Oct. 28, 2006. Born in Waiakea, Hawai'i. A welder retired from HC&D. Survived by son, Dexter; daughters, Janis Melton and Gail Lau; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph and Shigeru; sisters, Yaeko Pang and Miyeko Wagatsuma. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

NORMAN KENNETH AU, 79, of Pana'ewa, Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired grocer and meat cutter at Kalihi Center and Norman's Market. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Glenn, Kenton, Reagan, Wayson and Turner; daughters, Raydeen Thompson, Candy Au-Kalama, Muilan Au-Helfrich and Mrs. James Au Kaheaku; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brother, William II; sisters, Winifred Kim, Iris Yen and Wanda Miura. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha Attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALICIA CABALLES BAUTISTA, 93, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Papa'aloa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 12, 2006. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Trinidad Castillo and Cora Matsumoto; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kea'au Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:45 a.m. at 'Alae Cemetery. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Inc., Hilo.

PAUL KOK FAI CHANG, 94, of Honolulu, died Oct. 31, 2006. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Former musician who played with Alfred Apaka and Pua Almeida; retired cargo worker for Pan American Airlines. Survived by wife, Frances; son, Basil; stepdaughters, Francene Aarona, Dailene Todd, Debbie Castillio and Malene Pang; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

MERO GIASOLLI, 69, died Nov. 9, 2006. An aerospace scientist and investment banker who recently retired as a vice president of First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by wife, Rose Marie; sons, Vincent, Mike, Anthony and Robert; grandchildren, Nicholas, Gabriel, Adrian, Sophia and Daniel. Visitation noon Saturday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. No flowers. Memorial donations to the family's youth science project, Educate for Tomorrow, P.O. Box 240773, Honolulu, HI 96824.

JEANNIE M. HEGGLAND-SAWA, 47, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2006. Born in Japan. Survived by husband, Thierry Sawa; son, Mohammand Heggland; daughter, Ashley Sawa; a granddaughter; father, Stanley Heggland Jr.; brothers, Geoffery, Christopher, Gregory and Haugesund Heggland; sisters, Diana Heggland, Windy Arriaga and Lehuanani Franklin. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

HISAYO IIDA, 80, died Oct. 20, 2006. Born in Yokohama, Japan. Survived by sons, Norman and Milton Morinaga; granddaughters, Kayla, Michelle and Rachel Morinaga. Service 11 a.m. Nov. 26 at Shingon Shu Hawaii, 915 Sheridan St. Information: 941-5663.

TOSHIE TOSHI IWAMOTO HARAGA, 86, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2006. Born in 'Ola'a 9 Miles, Hawai'i. A seamstress for Yae Fashion. Survived by husband, Stanley; sons, Rodney and Wayne; daughters, Nora Muramoto and Lorraine Kashiwa; brothers, Shigeo and Stanley; sisters, Yumiko Nishimoto, Mitsue Yamamoto, Toyoko Nishiki, Jean Sakai and Irene Ushiro; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. tomorrow at Palolo Hongwanji Mission. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

CARL KATSUMI KAIZAWA, 74, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 3, 2006. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired owner of C. Kaizawa Advertising and Neographics in Tokyo. Survived by wife, Sue; son, Miles; daughter, Lori; brother, Stanley; sisters, Matsuko Igawa and Tomi Knaefler. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

GEORGE KANESHIRO, 68, of Honolulu, died Oct. 18, 2006. Born in Nago City, Okinawa. A retired heavy-equipment mechanic on Johnston Island. Survived by brother, Masayuki; sisters, Masako Urata, Ruth Ho, Doris Toyama and Carol Yamane. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ANDREW SADAMITSU KOBA-SHIGAWA, 72, of Kahalu'u, died Nov. 9, 2006. Born in Kahalu'u. Retired air traffic controller for the U.S. Government at Wheeler Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Sonoko; sons, Kyle and Dean; daughter, Dr. Suzan; grandson, Conner; brother, George; sisters, Sadie Tokumori and Ruth Asato. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

JERRY LEE, 41, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2006. Born in Seoul, Korea. Self-employed taxicab driver. Survived by wife, Tezra; daughter, Abrielle; sisters, Janet Pirga and Janice Kang; stepson, Andrew Egnew; three nephews. Service 10 a.m. today at Muryang Temple, Palolo. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

LINDA MARIE MAMCZARZ, 48, of Kailua, died Nov. 7, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Registered nurse at Kaiser Moanalua Hospital. Survived by husband, Matthew; sons, Keoni and Lenny Hatori; daughter, Gina Malia-Christine Hatori; sisters, Carol Abregano, Paula Chun, Paulette Gwinn, Pamela Ramento and Edwina Rendon; brother, Paul Rendon. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; service 9:30 a.m.; Mass 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Lanikai Beach Park, boat ramp area. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

CONSTANCIA "CONNIE" LA-MOYA MANGLANGIT, 87, of Kapolei, died Oct. 21, 2006. Born in Kahuku. Retired housekeeper from Hickam Air Force Base Billeting; member of Hinabagay Club. Survived by daughters, Lucy Bonifacio, Mary Quevido, Linda Ritchie and Shirley Sunio; sons, George Sr., Arthur, Daniel Sr. and Eulogio Jr.; hanai son, Jesus "Noi" Canyete; 33 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Theopista "Betty" Salondaka, Dorothy Standard, Rita Vilaflor, Grace Ene and Margaret Hayes; brothers, Maximo "Emac" and Edwardo "Loling" Lamoya, Feliciano "Ani" and Roy Gorion, William and Paul Lamoya. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers, Casual/aloha attire.

SHIRO NAGASAKO, 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 3, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Betty; sons, Alvin and Edwin; daughter, Joan; sister, Mutsue Miyasato; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

FRANK T. OKUMOTO, 84, of Kailua, died Oct. 25, 2006. Born in California. Retired Sears salesman. Survived by wife, Lillian; son, Ron; sister, Alice Ikeda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JANE H. PALMEIRA, 85, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 12, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Earl Arakaki, Alfred, Thomas and Ralph Palmeira; brothers, Koyei and Kenji Arakaki; sisters, Toyoko Berg and Kikue Shiroma; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

RICHARD JAMES QUINN JR. died Nov. 4, 2006. A resident of Hilo, Hawai'i and Honolulu. A member of Na Koa Motorcycle Club. Survived by sister, Judith Nutter; brother, Rom; hanai daughter, Jolinda Kirkpatrick; hanai son, Dereck Kirkpatrick; daughter, Dionne Quinn-Wilson; grandson, Keith Burrett. Service noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sand Island State Park picnic area; celebration of life 11 a.m. Aloha attire or beach wear. Scattering of ashes to follow. Information: 286-5469 (Jay). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

RYAN SAITO, of Honolulu, died Nov. 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Jeanette; companion, Brenette Baker; brother, Dennis; niece, Mariko Saito. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, service 6 p.m.

KAY MARIE SANDILANDS, 70, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Nov. 10, 2006. Born in Brockway, Pa. Executive secretary with Bechtel. Survived by brother, George Morrison. Mainland service. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

VICTORIA A. SILVA, 95, of Kalopa, Hawai'i, died Nov. 11, 2006. Born in Kalopa. A homemaker and member of Honoka'a Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Survived by son, Arthur "Earl"; daughters, Elsie De Mattos and Inez Jackson; hanai daughter, Joan Dias; brother, George Alfonso; six granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; a great-great- granddaughter. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Honoka'a Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; followed by burial at Kalopa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary Inc.

ARTHUR FRANCIS SOUZA, 87, of Honolulu, died Nov. 4, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Frances; son, Arthur Jr.; daughters, Deidra Pinho, Jill Zodrow and Robyn Cole; brothers, Edward, James and William; sisters, Lillian Carvalho and Blanche Correa; eight grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

CHARLES ARNOLD STERTZ, 55, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Nov. 7, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Worked for Mauna Kea Plumbing; a carpenter. Survived by sons, Kevin, Jason, Kyle and Nicholas; mother, Alice May; sister, Juliianne Brock; brother, Michael; companion, Valerie Silva. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service noon.

MACARIO CRUZ VENIEGAS JR., 46, of Honolulu, died Nov. 8, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Automobile mechanic. Survived by son, Macky; daughters, Zarra, Macy and Natazha; mother, Lourdes; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 10 a.m.; graveside service to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RAMONA CADENAS WATSON, 47, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 13, 2006. Born in San Juan, Philippines. Survived by husband, Mark; sons, Phillip and Joseph Blahnik; daughter, Michelle Blahnik; parents, Felipe and Carmen Cadenas; brothers, Florencio, Armando, Melchor, Danilo and Ernesto Cadenas; sisters, Rosario Radke, Teresa, Liza and Carmela Cadenas and Maricel Patricio; one grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth's Church, 'Aiea; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BOB R. WHITE died Oct. 24, 2006. Proprietor of V.I.P. Rentals and V.I.P. Fleet Reduction. An avid sports car, boat and motorcycle racer. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 855 Kamilonui Place, Hawai'i Kai. Casual attire.