Obituaries
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FRANCISCA LACISTE AGONOY, 82, of Waipahu, died Sept. 7, 2006. Born in the Philippines. A pineapple picker. Survived by children, Virginia Macadangdang, Abraham Vallente Sr., Carlito Laciste and Maura Viernes; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Asyong and Manuel Laciste; sisters, Augustine Viernes and Clarita Laciste. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park; lunch to follow.
MAPUANA AKINA, 77, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 27, 2006. Born in Keana, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Francis; children, Clyde, Lynette Takao, Timothy, Thomas and Palani; brothers, Frank and Francis Kaauamo; sisters, Leinaala Redo and Mokihana Puu; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
ELISA MARIA ROSA ANSTEDT, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 20, 2006. Born in Belgium. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by son, Doug Roe Jr., Richard, Robert and Donald; daughters, Betty Jean Walker and Caroline; grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
PIILANI IRENE BELL, 82, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Sept. 26, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired director of housekeeping at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Survived by sons, Theodore Jr., Rodney and Keith; daughters, Theo Lani and Theodore "Tootsie" Timm; brother, William Matsu; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea; service 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
EMIGDIO "JIMMY" MANIBOG CALANTOC, 87, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, formerly of Maunaloa, Moloka'i, died Sept. 25, 2006. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Kaluakoi Resort Golf Course on Moloka'i; worked for Dole Pineapple Plantation. Survived by sons, Jose and Robert; daughters, Shirley Toko, Karen Bruno and Loretta Eskaran; two sisters in the Philippines; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
ALEXA ULULANI CARDOZA, 62, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the state Department of Health. Survived by husband, Joseph; son, John Kai; daughter, Jodie Afong; three grandchildren; brothers, Andrew McGurn Sr. and Peter Ahlo; sisters, Mavis McGurn and Clothilde Mendonca. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
BETTY JEAN DAVIS, 62, of Hono-lulu, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.
PAUL ROUELLE SARDALLA ESGUERRA, 19, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 27, 2006. Born in Dumanjug, Cebu City, Philippines. Survived by father, Henry; mother, Leonila; twin brother, Paul Louelle; brothers, Nemesio and Michael. Visitation 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
GEOFFREY MASAKAZU IMAMURA, infant son of Grant and Jeanna Imamura, of Honolulu, died Sept. 19, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by sister, Jeanci; grandparents, Albert and Gloria Imamura, Elaine and Carter Reed, Antonio Bacungan and Carol Jean Bacungan; great-grandmother, Dolores Bolosan. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Makiki Christian Church; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
FLORENCE YAEKO KOZUKI, 93, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Former owner of Pawaa Plumbing Inc. Survived by daughters, Mae Fuchino and Carol Yoshimura; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
EMILIA BASILIO LAGUA, 86, of Waialua, died Sept. 28, 2006. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Survived by son, Nemesio; brother, Desiderio Basilio; grandsons, Eduardo and Eric; great-grandchildren, Maeleah, Eddie and Cire. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
SIAOSI "GEORGE" MANU, 35, of Waipahu, died Sept. 25, 2006. Born in American Samoa. Survived by parents, Nuu and Tauai; brothers, Fuimaono Pea, Luteru, Aperaamo, Nuu Jr. and Pua; sisters, Iole Lofa, Faafou Sula, Sarai and Anastacia Salima. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Central Samoan Assembly of God; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
ROSE MARIE McINTYRE, 69, of Honolulu, died Sept. 20, 2006. Born in Canada. A registered nurse; member of the American Business Women's Association. Survived by husband, Rudolph; daughters, Tanya Eley and Kim Pierce; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter. Service held. Donations to the Shriners Patient Transportation Fund or the Scottish Rite Children's Center. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
BRANDON "BRANZ" LEE MIZUTA-CABRAL, 19, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 26, 2006. Survived by grandparents, Pershing Sr. and Anne Mizuta and Lorin Firm; great-grandparents, Roy and Sybil Rellin; mother, Floreen "Mitzy" Yamagata; stepfather, Richard Bruening Sr.; brothers, Brysen Mizuta-Pavao and Richard Bruening Jr.; sisters, Brandie Mizuta-Robinson, Brittanie Yamagata, Richel and Tayler Bruening. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; prayer service 10:30 a.m.; scattering of ashes 2:30 p.m. at Wai'anae Boat Harbor. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HELEN PEDRO MOKUAU, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i died Sept. 24, 2006. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Norman and James Peleholani; daughters, Jeanette Akiona and Leonora Peleholani; stepmother, Annie Pedro; brother, Manuel Pedro; sisters, Elizabeth Pavao and Genevieve Sampaia; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; 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. 1. Casual attire.
THOMAS HISAO MURAMOTO, 83, of Pearl City, died Sept. 23, 2006. Born in Yamaguchi, Japan. Retired from Dole Pineapple Co. Survived by wife, Ellen; son, Craig; daughter, Lynne Shimizu; two grandchildren; sisters, Kay Yonamine, Beatrice Fujioka, Frances Igarashi, Yvonne Omoto, Michiko Fukuda, Sue Okouchi and Grace Okita. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire
JAMES "JIMMY" ISAO NAGASAWA, 81, of Waipahu, died Aug. 27, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired assistant plant supervisor of Coco Cola Co.; World War II veteran. Survived by brothers, Dr. Herbert and Dr. Richard; sister-in-law, Mitsuko "Michi." Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
JOHN "JOHNNY" NASCIMENTO, 90, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 28, 2006. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired heavy equipment mechanic for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. Survived by daughters, Patricia Tavares and Marilyn Wilhelm; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Makawao; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
PETER ADAM KALA'IOLELE NEIZMEN, 77, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Sept. 4, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired truck driver for Pioneer Mill in Lahaina and Meadow Gold Dairies on O'ahu; U.S. Army World War II veteran. Survived by sons, Peter "Kalai," Barry "Kasa," Brian "Kanani" and Glenn; daughters, Cheryl Gonzales, Diane and Gina Marie "Haunani"; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Gilbert, James, Danny, Edward and Randall Neizman; sisters, Roselani D'Arcy, Manu Rickard, Pualani Felicilda and Emily Michel. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
CHARLES K. PLUNKETT JR., 90, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 24, 2006. Born in Ke'anae, Maui. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard machinist; marshal at Wailea Golf Course. Survived by sons, Samuel, Charles III, Billy and John; hanai daughter, Joy Suda Agtaguem; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
ALEXANDER "ALIKA" TOLBERT PUNOHU, 61, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired ramp supervisor for United Airlines with 25 years of service; worked at the security department at Hawaii Prince Hotel; coached varsity football team at Farrington High School for 20 years. Survived by son, James; daughters, Jackie Pauole, Ellie Keola and Linda Ayau; brothers, Neil, Raymond and William; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
WILLIAM "UNCLE BILL" PEARL RIGHTER, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 27, 2006. Born in Ohio. U.S. Navy veteran; retired machinist. Survived by wife, Violet "Aunty Mamo" Leimamo; sons, Bill Righter Jr., Matt, Jesse, Howard and Billy Beamer; daughters, Susan Alvarado, Rosanne Hippard, Louise "Weez" Beamer and Sarah Glendon; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
LILLIAN HARUKO SATO, 89, of Kapolei, died Sept. 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Stanley and Robert; daughters, Kathryn Moore and Sharon Higashi; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
KIMI TANAKA, 87, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in Fukushima, Japan. Survived by husband, Stanley; sister, Kinue Yabe. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
SHOJI TAKAYAMA, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 24, 2006. Born in Spreckelsville, Maui. Retired sergeant with the Hawaii Army National Guard. Survived by wife, Michiko; sons, Jason and Tracy; brothers, Teruo and Edward; sisters, Beverly Kaya and Alice Yasutake; two grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
JOSEPH PATRICK TAVARES SR., 78, of Waimanalo, died Sept. 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Marina; son, Joseph Jr.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, John Jr. and George. Visitation noon Friday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 1:30 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
JANUARIO "JANY" FELIPE TOMAS, 76, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A self-employed exporter. Survived by wife, Azucena; sons, Jake, Juval and Joby; sisters, Vitaliana Diwa, Filipinas Garces, Esther, Rosalina and Teresita Ortal; two grandchildren. Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, Waikiki. Visitation also 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:15 a.m.; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
JAMES ZABLAN, 90, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Hawi, Hawai'i. Retired management analyst with the federal government. Survived by wife, Ethel; son, Michael; daughters, Inez Claire Pualani Pang and Donna Marie; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Adelaide Schleuss. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 10:45 a.m.; graveside service to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.