Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
ANTONIO "TONY" DACUYCUY ANDRES, 80, of Waipahu, died March 30, 2007. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A retired Pearl Harbor production controller and U.S. Army corporal. Survived by son, Randy; daughter, Sharlene Huffman; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Prayer and inurnment service 9 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
RICHARD KAAI ANDRIAN JR., 33, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A Star Security guard. Survived by wife, Frances Tapiz-Andrian; son, William; daughters, Mariana Tapiz, Mischa and Maya; parents, Richard and Yolanda; brothers, Ryan and Ravyn; grandparents, Roger and Kay Poaha. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
PETER "PETE" AH HEONG JR., 72, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died April 15, 2007. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Employed by Hawaii Sewage; attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Survived by wife, Haroldine; daughter, Cynthia Hernandez; sons, David Sr., Carl Sr. and James Sr.; sisters, Catherine Matsuda, Mary Jane Stevens and Julie Ann Pacheco; brother, Richard Ah Heong; 14 grandchildren; five-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside committal service 9 a.m. Thursday at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
WILLIAM "BILLY" EUGENE KEAWEIKEKAHIALIIOKAMOKU ALLEN JR., 68, of Honolulu, died April 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A purchasing agent. Survived by wife, R-M Keahi; daughter, BJ Allen; three granddaughters. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
GLORIA C. BRIONES, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died April 10, 2007. Born in Capas, Tarlac, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Rodrigo; daughters, Angie Dimacali, Lourdes Chao, Ofelia Cadiz and Agnes Nguyen; sons, Edmund, Nelson and Cesar; brother, Ubaldo Sotto; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
NATY MONCES CABANG, 84, of 'Aiea, died March 26, 2007. Born in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Employed by Hawaiian Tuna Packers. Survived by daughters, Angie Cantorna, Delia Cachola, Violeta Barrientos and Claudia Quiocho; son, Agapito; sister, Consuelo Monces; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
THOMAS HENDRICKS CORNETTE JR., 64, of Kane'ohe, died April 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired IBM and Xerox senior customer engineer. Survived by sons, Thomas III and Michael; daughters, Billie-Jo "Lei" Kennedy, Lara Dunhour and Sarah; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Kuuleialoha "Lei" Finn. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church; Mass 6 p.m. Celebration of life 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at He'eia State Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
AUGUSTINE "AUGGIE" CUBAN JR., 73, also known as the "MAD CUBAN" at Hawaii Raceway Park, of Waipahu, died April 7, 2007. Born in Kahuku. Survived by wife, Diana Montayre Cuban; sons, Byron, Michael and Rodney; daughters, Kelly and Michelle; mother, Rose; brothers, Herbert, Daniel, Clifford, Theodore and John; sister, Jeannie Kim; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
VALERIANA LUISA DONIA DAGDAG, 86, of Wailuku, Maui, died April 15, 2007. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A care home operator. Survived by daughters, Dr. Virginia "Virgie" Cantorna, Evelyn "Evie" Chargualaf and Sandra "Sandy" Hew; hanai son, Patrick Ramos; brother, Camilo Donia; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild. Visitation 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Theresa Church; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
FELIPE CABANTING DOMINGO SR., 83, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died April 16, 2007. Born in Sucoc, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A retired truck driver for the former Puna Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Florencia "Loring"; sons, Felipe "Phil" Jr., Perfecto, Ernest and Eduardo "Ed" Domingo; sister, Josephina Palomares; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; all-night vigil to follow at the family residence, 15-1327 Poni Moi 29th Ave., Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea'au: 966-7375. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kea'au Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at the Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section); luncheon to follow at the family residence. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DAVID FAISCA, 78, of Kapa'au, North Kohala, Hawai'i, died April 12, 2007. Born in North Kohala. Retired Mauna Kea Beach Hotel utility worker; cane truck driver for the former Kohala Sugar Co.; and employee of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy. Survived by wife, Emma; sons, David and John; brothers, Alexander, Joseph and Samuel; sisters, Mary Santiago and Sister Virginia "Sister Ruth" Faisca; two grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi, North Kohala, Hawai'i; Mass 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Urn burial 1 p.m. next Sunday at Halawa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
DOLORES JUANITA HAYNES, 78, of Honolulu, died April 9, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ilikai Canoe House waitress. Survived by sisters, Audrey Avilla and Liz Moniz. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church; Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
URSULA QUEENIE KEONAONA HANOHANO, 77, of La'ie, died April 19, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A former cook at Brigham Young University-Provo, assigned to the LDS Missionary Training Center. Survived by sons, Peter Jr., Danford, Clayton, Chad and Neal; daughters, Valerie Kahanu and Arlene Kahawai'i; 37 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
YOSHIHIRO HIGA, 89, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2007. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired bartender for Spencecliff Corp. Survived by daughter, Adele Yamashiro; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
HILDRED KONG HIGGINBOTHAM, 67, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Bank of Hawaii assistant vice president. Survived by daughter, Jadelin Borges; two grandchildren; brothers, Edward Jr. and Donald Kong; sisters, Amy Leong and Lenora Leu. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MARION TSURUMI KUNIMOTO HIRONAKA, 91, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired barber and owner of Sears Barber Shop. Survived by husband, Futashi; daughters, Joanne Murata and Carol Suzuki; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
GEORGE ROBERT IGNACIO, 84, of Honolulu, died April 9, 2007. Born in Hawai'i. Retired Matson Terminal Inc. security officer. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; daughters, Theresa Bambadji and Cindy Murphy; brother, Leonard; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. Friday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; Mass noon; burial 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
YOSHIE INOUYE KUBOTA, 81, of Pearl City, died April 14, 2007. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired licensed practical nurse at Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by son, Gary; daughters, Sharon Sakai, Janice Stanper and Alma Kubota; seven grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Edward. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire.
WALTER "BAGS" SHIGEO KUSABA, 74, of Pearl City, died March 31, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired glass estimator for Alii Glass and Metal. Survived by wife, Marilyn; sons, Kurt Kusaba, and Ross, Corey and Casey Takashima; daughters, Cay Miller and Rae Menor; three grandsons and two granddaughters; sister, Nancy Ching. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
RANDY REED JUNIOR LEE, 49, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died April 7, 2007. Born in Hilo. Survived by daughter, Raccine Natasha; mother, Adeline Namahoe; brothers, Keane and Gardner; sisters, Gaylyn Allen, Dayna Blair, Jadie Lee, Vandee Furuya and Terri Aweau; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to the Randy Lee Memorial Fund.
GUANG LIN, 89, of Honolulu, died April 10, 2007. Born in Canton, China. Retired accountant. Survived by sons, Simon Lam, Hao Jun, Howard, Allan and Ho Cheong Lam; daughters, Kam Hing Mai, Bi Juan, Anna Hui, Katy, Jin Qin and Amy Li; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brothers, Yook Lim, Ngan Hoi and Ngan Biu Lam; sisters, Sing Yau, Sing Dong and Mei Zhen Lam. Visitation and Taoist service 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
HENRY HYO HAI LYUM, 77, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2007. Born in Waialua. President of Lyum Enterprises Inc. Survived by wife, Carolyn; daughters, Katrina Lyum Jackson and Lyanne Lyum-Gonzalez; son, Ryan; four grandchildren; brothers, Harry and David; sisters, Betsy Song and Jane Chung. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
LINDSEY KALAHIKIOLA MAKA-HILAHILA, 72, of Wai'anae, died March 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Semi-retired city groundskeeper. Survived by sons, Lindsey and Bernard Cosier; daughter, Linda Williams; stepsons, David, Gordon, Bruce and Eric Cosier; stepdaughters, Alice Drummondo and Rosemary Tamashiro; sister, Libby Spencer; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ENNIS CRAFT MCLAREN, 84, of Pearl City, died April 16, 2007. Born in Rufe, Okla. World War II veteran; retired real estate broker. Survived by sons, Daniel Shapiro and Mike McLaren; sister, Frances Beard; nephew, Rod McLaren. Visitation 12:30 p.m. next Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 1:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. April 30 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.
LARRY CLARAVAL MELAD, 80, of Waipahu, died April 2, 2007. Born in Isabela, Philippines. Survived by wife, Remidios; sons, Dante, Samuel, Joel and Ronaldo; daughters, Lani Sumagpao, Lisa Timajo and Lolet Cinco; 32 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu 2nd Ward; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
TITA CAOILE MERIALES, 57, of Kahului, Maui, died April 15, 2007. Born in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines. A room attendant for the Maui Coast Hotel. Survived by husband, Edilberto; son, John; daughter, Daisy Cardinez; brothers, Alexander and Alfredo Caoile; sisters, Demetria Waduge, Evangeline Fernandez and Rhodora Caoile. Visitation 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Service also 9 a.m. Thursday at Christ The King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
MARGARET EMMA KEAOLANI MILLER, 78, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died April 14, 2007. Born in Honolulu. An administrative secretary for Kamehameha Schools. Survived by husband, Walter; sons, Walter, Melvin and Alan.; daughter, Norrie Judd; brother, Eugene Paoa; sister, Maile Akana; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
SAMUEL KATSUTO MORIKAWA, 83, of Pukalani, Maui, died April 5, 2007. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. welder. Survived by wife, Marion; son, Lyman; daughter, Lynn Pilarski; sisters, Haruyo Kotake and Maybel Ikemoto; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
MAMOE "MOE" NAOSUSUGA, 31, of Waipahu, died April 7, 2007. Born in American Samoa. A security guard. Survived by wife, Daisy; sons, Mamoe Jr., Danny-Gee, Alonzo and Aniki; daughter, Athena; mother, Samalaulu; brother, Danny; sisters, Vita Vili and Legalo Soi. Visitation from 8 a.m. Saturday at Bread of Life Church, Kalihi; service 11 a.m.; cemetery service to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ELEANOR ITO NITTA, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2007. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A longtime teacher last with Manoa School. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Makiki Christian Church; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
JOHN "BUCK" O'KANE JR., 67, of Kane'ohe, died April 6, 2007. Born in Islip, N.Y. A partner with Frame, Formby & O'Kane, ALC and former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. Survived by wife, Phyllis; children, Shaun Elliott, Shannon Yonamine, John "BJ" III; five grandchildren; sisters, Anne Blanchard and Catherine O'Shaughnessy; brother, Michael O'Kane. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers.
JOHN KANIHEKILI PAULO, 52, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 17, 2007. Born in Hilo. A meat cutter for Safeway. Survived by companion, Sheila Mahuka; hanai daughter, Pikake Oliveira-Mahuka; hanai sons, Bradden and Brooklin Mahuka; brothers, Frank and Peter; sisters, Dianna Kekela and Jenny Lou Figueroa. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.
JOSEPH PUCHEK JR., 83, of Parachute, Colo., died April 18, 2007. Born in Sharon, Pa. A minister and retired educator. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Joe and Steven; two grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Ross. Committal 2 p.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MALCOLM "MAC" R. REYNOLDS, 70, of Punalu'u, died April 16, 2007. Born in South Dakota. A teacher retired from Kamehameha Schools. Survived by wife, Kay; daughters, Dr. Brita and Elissa; brother, Stuart; a grandson. Private service. Correspondence to 53-922-A Kamehameha Highway, Punalu'u, HI 96717. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
KATHLEEN MAMO ROBINSON-ANSAGAY, 69, of Kailua, died April 12, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired total loss specialist for AIG Hawaii. Survived by sons, Benjamin, and David Ansagay; daughters, Coral Ann Coppes-Kapuaala and Sherri Ansagay-Shimamoto; brother, Michael Robinson; sisters, Edith Robinson-Magnani and Rachael Robinson-Brossman; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Priory Cathedral; Mass 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MILLICENT LOUISE KUHILANI ROGERS, 62, of Honolulu, died April 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. State social worker; advocate for the disabled. Survived by mother, Hilda; brothers, Glenn and Scotty; sisters, Ulu Rogers and Patty Mullen. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
DAMIANA "DAMING" SILVANIA TORRATE SALMO, 80, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died April 9, 2007. Born in Ilocos Sur, Cabugao, Philippines. A coordinator for Hawai'i County Elderly Coordinated Services; also retired from Mauna Kea Macadamia Nut Farm & Factory. Survived by husband, Benjamin Sr.; daughters, Precy Nazaire, Corazon Mercado, Leticia Burgos, Norma Lynn Salmo and Suzanna Bacdad; sons, Benjamin Jr., Efren, Edwin, Edito, Rony and Benjamin III; brother, Eugenio Silvania; sisters, Cresencia Gamata, Magdalena Obenia, Felicidad Arquenia, Marina Potolin, Dominga Lamarca and Francisca Sonido; hanai sister, Lourdes Gorospe; 49 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. All-night vigil beginning 10 a.m. Thursday and lasting to Friday at the family residence, 149 'Ohai St., Na'alehu; service 6 p.m. Friday. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Na'alehu Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Na'alehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
CLAYTON "KIKAIDA" YOSHINORI SASAKI, 49, of Wahiawa, died March 27, 2007. Born in Ho-nolulu. A photographer. Survived by brother, Alton; sister, Beverly Ichiki. Service 3 p.m. Saturday at Shinshu Kyokai Church. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ETSUO SAYAMA, 91, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired engineer for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Survived by son, Mike; daughters, Ellen Arakawa, Blanche Chang, Sandra Sayama Enoki and Laura Nishiyama; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Tamura. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
HELEN NANAYE SHIMAMURA, 70, of Honolulu, died April 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired bookkeeper. Survived by husband, George; son, Sparks; daughter, George-Jan; brothers, Henry, Stanley and Sparks Segawa; sisters, Janet Matsumoto, Mary Tanabe, Rose Sugai and Jean Sonoda; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
FLOYD "TUFFY BOY" SPENCER JR., 38, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 5, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Customer service representative at Waiakea Center Chevron. Survived by wife, Jennifer; daughters, Lauren and Emma; son, Kyle Fujihara; mother, Frances; sisters, Patti DeFreitas and Helene; brothers, Bruce and Barney. Celebration of life 11 a.m. next Sunday at Mohouli Park, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MARJORIE EVELYN SPENCER, 85, of Las Vegas, died March 8, 2007. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A talent agent and longtime owner of Island Talent Casting. Survived by children, Geraldine Pearson, Bette Farrar, Gordon Spencer, Dianne Reichardt, Nevada Huaute and Sundown Spencer; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Inurnment was held at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
RONALD K. TERAMOTO, 75, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired salesman. Survived by brother, Shoji; sister, Violet Sakurai; nieces and nephews. Private family service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
BARBARA K. TAKEMOTO, 69, of Kahului, Maui, died April 16, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A housewife. Survived by husband, Robert; sons, George Takemoto and Clifford Nakamura; daughters, Linda Nakamura-Sula, Corinne Nakamura-Leval and April Wofford; brother, George Hoopai; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
KEN AKIO TAKEMOTO, 46, of Kahului, Maui, died April 17, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. 24 Hour Fitness maintenance manager. Survived by wife, Diane; son, Kasey; daughter, Sarah; sisters, Doreen Takaki and Sharon Higa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
TSUTAKO "DEBRA" TERUYA, 73, of Honolulu, died March 26, 2007. Born in Nagasaki, Japan. Survived by husband, William; son, Terrence; brothers, Todd Seki and Takao Abe. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
BARRY L. ULRICH, 59, of Honolulu, died March 24, 2007. Born in Pennsylvania. A safety administrator for Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. Survived by brother, William; sister, Judy. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.
GENE USHIRODA, 53, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died April 18, 2007. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A musician, maintenance man and audio technician for Konawaena High School. Survived by wife, Deborah; sons, Richard and Randy Smallan; mother, Yoshie; father, Herbert Sr.; brothers, Herbert Jr., Aaron, Dain, and Todd; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Thy Word Ministries, Captain Cook, Hawai'i; service 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
MAMORU "MAMO" WATANABE, 68, of Pearl City, died April 12, 2007. Born in South Hilo. Owner representative for various manufacturing companies. Survived by wife, Jennifer; son, Lance; daughter, Kelli; brothers, Hideo and Masaru; sisters, Harumi Koga, Etsuko Horio, Eunice Hamamoto and Doris Watanabe. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; services 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
REYNOLD ICHIJI WATANABE, 83, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired supervising construction inspector for Board of Water Supply. Survived by wife, Keiko; son, Cary; daughters, Lynne Watanabe and Rene Day; a grandchild; brothers, Kenneth and Robert; sisters, Vivian Ichiki and Lillian Hiraoka. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. No monetary gifts.
CLARENCE YAMANAKA, 74, of Torrance, Calif., died April 3, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A 1950 graduate of Kaimuki High School and UCLA. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an electrical engineer. Survived by wife, Trudy; children, Cindy, Sharon, Gail, Glen and Roger; brothers, Harold Yamanaka and Richard Yamanaka; sisters, Helen Nojima and Flo Yamanaka; three grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at his daughter's home. Casual attire. Arrangements by Creation Society of the South Bay, (310) 370-1075.