Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
LORETA P. AMAY, 75, of Honolulu, died June 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Elementary School custodian. Survived by husband, Augustin; daughters, Duana Salcedo, Maria Sugai, and Bonny Garcia; granddaughter, Ashley Sugai; sister, Beverly Tanodra. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
DEBBIE KALIIPUA BAPTISTE, 53, of Kane'ohe, died June 24, 2007. Born in Kane'ohe. Survived by sons, Jeffrey Makena and Scott Kaimi; two grandsons; parents, Ernest and Gertrude Kam; brother, Ernest Kam Jr.; sisters, Sherry Evans, Lonna Maile and Karen Caudle. Beachside celebration 10 a.m. Sunday at 55-137 Kamehameha Highway. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
NATIVIDAD VERGARA BENITEZ, 82, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2007. Born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Solomon and Victorio III; daughters, Nena Benitez and Zenaida Anguay; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
FRANCIS "POP" KIPAPA BROWN, 85, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 21, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Former federal employee of Pearl Harbor; was last living kupuna of Waimea Valley. Survived by sons, Francis, Robert "Lopaka" Sr., Nathan, James, Samuel, Kenneth and William Brown and Joe Kaohiwai; daughters, Fern Delos Santos, Rachel Mervyn, Aileen Camello, Dora Ganeau, Martha and Jessie; brothers, James Woods and Harold Brown. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
ALLAN DON, 77, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 18, 2007. Born in Tucson, Ariz. Self-employed; founder of West Hawaii Dragon Association. Survived by companion, Christine Yoshimura; stepsons, Scot, Troy and Cy Yoshimura; stepdaughter, Tammy Furrer; six stepgrandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
NAO IREIJO HIGA, 88, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2007. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired private housekeeper. Survived by sons, Donald, Melvin, Daniel and James; daughters, Phyllis Kushima, Evelyn Higa, Carole Iha and Kathleen Shibata; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Sueko Shinyashiki. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
JEFFREY JOSEPH JOHNSON, 59, of Huntington Beach, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died June 14, 2007. Born in Des Moines, Iowa. Retired Honolulu Fire Department captain. Survived by son, Jesse; daughter Deija Tritz; mother, Jackie; brothers, Greg, Chris and Brad; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ALBERT "AL" KAILI, 70, of Papakolea, died June 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Ship Yard Shop 99; Board of Water Supply, Aloha Stadium and Moiliili Community Center. Survived by wife, Barbara; sons, Chad and Dana; hanai daughter, Leilani Bechtel; brother, David Kahalewai Jr.; sister, Wynona Shoemaker; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
ALEDA KUULEIALOHA KALEIKINI, 39, of Honolulu, died June 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Assistant manager of Jamba Juice. Survived by companion, Ronald Lospac; son, David Kaleikini-Lospac; brothers, Delbert and Lester; sisters, Roxana Mahiai and Vonia. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
NATSUKO KAMEHIRO, 75, of Honolulu, died June 16, 2007. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired Honolulu Federal Savings and Loan teller. Survived by husband, James; son, Neil; daughters, Cathy Ann Takamura and Tracy; four grandchildren; brothers, Haruyoshi Watanabe and Clifford Takahashi; sisters, Tomiko Ando, Nobuko Nitta, Yoshiko Takeuchi and Masako Leong. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
EDWIN TAMEJI KOIKE, 57, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hickam Air Force Base Commissary meat cutter. Survived by sister, Shirley; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
FLORENCE K. KURATA, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Vice president of Sheridan Building Supply. Survived by brother, Warren; sisters, Mildred Tanabe, Helen Kinoshita, Maureen Nishida; stepmother, Kay. Private service held. No monetary gifts (no koden). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CLARENCE NOBUHIRO NAGATANI, 88, of Pearl City, died June 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter; member of Hawaii Gateball Association. Survived by sons, Jerry "Sonny" and Dennis; daughter, Sandra Brun; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth; sister, Violet Ishibashi. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
KENZO FRANK OUYE, 87, of Honolulu, died June 20, 2007. Born in Marysville, Calif. Survived by son, Gerall; daughter, Irva Fuchigami; four grandchildren; sisters, Takeo Ninomiya, Tsuyuko Hooki, Misayo Hamaoka and Jean Hironaka. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SALLY PETRELLI, 76, of Kapolei, died June 25, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of Sally's Hawaiian 600. Survived by brothers, Benjamin and Sylvester Torres; sisters, Laura Clinton, Chana Cyr, Nena Stibbart, Octavia Torres, Flora Jim and Rosa Oleck. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
CONCEPCION TIPAY ROMERO, 87, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 21, 2007. Born in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. Retired school teacher. Survived by sons, Jose, Manuel and Jesus; daughters, Concepcion, Cecilia, Cynthia Jacobs and Clarissa Nocete; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
The Rev. MORIYOSHI "MORI" SUENAGA, 73, of Pearl City, died June 29, 2007. Born in Kagoshima, Japan. Retired minister with Toho No Hikari, formerly known as Church of World Messianity. Survived by wife, Hiroe; son, Robert; daughters, Elizabeth "Lisa", Julie, Patricia and Grace; one grandchild; brothers, Kenichiro and Toshihiko; sisters, Kimiko Kuroe, Yoriko Nishimura and Fumiko Nakajo. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers, Aloha attire.
PAULINE "POLLY" KLAYER TALLMAN, 79, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2007. Born in Missouri. Retired command historian for the commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Command, with 39 years of service. Survived by sister, Willette Lenz; nieces; nephew; grandnieces; grandnephews. No service. Donations to a charity or scholarship of one's choice. Arrangements by Kutis Funeral Home, Affton, Mo.
HELEN BROWN THOMPSON, 92, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died June 28, 2007. Born in Los Angeles, Calif. Teacher with Los Angeles City Schools. Survived by daughter, Susan Hutchinson; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
TONY "UNCLE TONY" "SOLEI" TUITELE, 43, of Honolulu, died June 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Delivery driver. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; sons, Anthony and Nephi; daughter, Sanoe; brother, Kiki Faataliga; sisters, Pale Lelea, Ada Martin, Theresa Kelly and Ida Young. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalihi Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
RONALD "RON" LEE WRIGHT, 58, of Honolulu, died June 25, 2007. Born in Kermit, Texas. Retired managing director for Continental Airlines who served 37 years. Survived by wife, Lauren Hong Wright; mother, Jean; brothers, Tom, Neely; sister, Ann Hicks. Mass 8 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephens Church; visitation to follow 9 to 11 a.m.; service 11 a.m. at the church. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
HAROLD KIYOSHI YAMANAKA, 81, of Honolulu, died June 18, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired bank executive. Survived by wife, Kimiyo; sons, Greg and Todd; daughter, Caryn Yamanaka; five grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Helen Nojima and Florence. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ELEANOR CHING YEE, 85, of Honolulu, died June 24, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Straub Clinic medical records supervisor. Survived by daughter, Joyce Eshima; brother, David Ching; sister, Dora Kauleinamoku; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to Maunalani Nursing Center. Aloha attire.