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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

JOHN PUPUHI BAKER, 84, of Pearl City, died June 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired Waimano Home carpenter with 36 years of service. Survived by wife, Caroline; son, John Jr.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, George and Robert; sisters, Winona Cossey, Kamaka Rosario, Peggy Kaleo and Alberta Chong. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; graveside service 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

VELMA CANHA BISSEN, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 19, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired administration clerk for the federal government Selective Service Branch. Survived by daughters, Debra Bissen-Melton and Leona Duarte; sister, Thelma Ferreira; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Private urn burial at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROBERT KWOCK SUNG CHUN, 62, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Certified public account-business owner. Survived by wife, Noreen; son, Garran; daughter, Jinelle Kaleikini; brother, Jerry. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

PAUL H. DURHAM, 93, of Honolulu, died June 23, 2007. Born in Portland, Ore. Retired director of athletics for the University of Hawai'i from 1968 to 1975; also was a faculty member from 1975 to 1981. Survived by sons, Terry and Jeffrey; daughter, Cathy Devine; brother, Donald; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Service also 1 p.m. Monday at Ted Wilson Gymnasium at Linfield College, Ore. Private interment at Rose City Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to Paul Durham Fund for the Support of Athletics at Linfield College. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SATURNINA EPIL, 98, of Waimanalo, died June 17, 2007. Born in San Nicholas, Cebu, Philippines. Retired laundry worker at The Queen's Medical Center. Survived by son, Juanito; daughter, Sister Charlene "Mary Epil"; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. today at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

STANLEY KIYOSHI KALEI HONDA, 71, of Lahaina, Maui, died June 23, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. A pipefitter and plumber. Survived by wife, Roberta; sons, Russell and Vance; daughters, Kaleimomi Brown and Alison; sisters, Norita Cross, Antoinette Kahaleoumi, Beurnadeen Lee and Arhlene; 18 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Ward; service 11 a.m. Burial 9 a.m. Monday at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

NOBUO "BORIS" ISHIZAKI, 74, of 'Aiea, died May 12, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Associated Steel Workers. Survived by wife, Vivian; sons, Glen and Wayne; daughters, Darlene Young, Gwen Rabacal and Debbie Ahsing; seven grandchildren; brothers, Kenji Tokuno, Takuya Tokuno and Masato Ishizaki; sister, June Nakachi. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:45 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

LORRAINE MILILANI KAINA, 77, of Honolulu, died June 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired assistant professor at University of Hawai'i-Manoa. Survived by nieces and nephews, Roberta Thomas, Dalbert Azevedo, Marcia Langendoen, William, Jamie, Jonnetta, and John; sister-in-law, Barbara. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

ROSE AUKAIWAHINE KALAWAIA-YOUNG, 88, of Sandy, Ore., formerly of Hawai'i, died Nov. 19, 2006. Born in Maliko, Maui. Retired from Pan American Airways. Survived by daughters, Odetta Courser and Jane Oxentenko; son, Kimo Kalawaia; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside service 2 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JIM MALEHORN, 56, of Kailua, died June 8, 2007. Born in Haddon Heights, N.J. Sales manager for Oahu Concrete and Aggregate division of Hawaiian Cement. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, February "Feb" Cuadros, Joshua "Josh" Malehorn, Sarah Lavatai, Jesse Malehorn and Jordan Lavatai; two grandchildren; parents, Robert and Dorothy; brother, Richard; sister, Susan Keleher. Service 1 p.m. Saturday beachfront of 1018 Mokulua Drive; parking at Lanikai Park; scattering of ashes to follow. Lei or loose flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

PATRICIA JANET MARTINEZ-RAMIREZ, 63, of Pukalani, Maui, died June 14, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Andres Martinez-Ramirez; sons, Eric Carvalho, Robert Carvalho and Dillon Rodrigues; daughters, Tammy Lorenzo, Kimberly Mollena, Desiree Ledesna and Ashley Rodrigues; brothers, Clarence, Ata and Pat Jarnesky; sister, Blanche Jarnesky; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow.

JEREMY KEONE NAPOLEON, 28, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died June 19, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Self-employed auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Tihani; sons, Shayne Kanae and Tyler Napoleon; daughters, Shania and Taylor; mother, Lana; brothers, Ryan and Corey; sisters, Shaelynn, Georgianne and Shellyann; grandparents, Leonora and Frank Milare. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

BIENVENIDO "PAMBOY" M. NAVOA, 57, of Honolulu, died June 14, 2007. Born in Manila, Philippines. Moanalua Gardens landscaper. Survived by wife, Clotilde; children, Benny, Heather-Leigh and Reggie; brother, Daniel; sisters, Nieves Angeles, Milagros Navoa and Felicisina Bayudan. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

MASAO OKAZAKI, 84, of Honolulu, died June 19, 2007. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired self-employed ornamental welder. Survived by son, Glenn; daughters, Cynthia Nakazaki and Gale LeGros; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Mi-tsuo and Yoshito; sister, Rachel Sakumoto. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

LEW ALLISON OLIVAR, 37, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 21, 2007. Born in Hilo. Security guard for Securitas Security. Survived by parents, Robert and Gloria; companion, Laurie Branco; sons, Kayden Fuerte and Tryson Olivar; daughters, Alyssa, Crystal and Allison; brothers, Lem, Lon and Lyle; sister, Leeann Castro. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo; service 11 a.m.

WAYNE A. PERRIN SR., 68, of Wai'anae, died June 15, 2007. Born in Honolulu. City superintendent. Survived by wife, Wilma; son, Wayne Jr.; daughters, Roberta, Norma Jean Hernandez, Genal Samaranayake and Tammy Faford; brothers, Robert Whitworth, Harold and David; sister, Pearl; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service noon. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JOE-ANN ULULANI SANG, 66, of Waimanalo, died June 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Anthony "Tony" Sr; children, James Kupahu, A. Kanoe Kealoha, E. Kapua Kenui, Anthony Jr., Roy, Lynette, Kauilani and John; brothers, William Kapana and James and Manuel Kupahu; sisters, Jacqueline Kalima, Rowena Vigneaux and Lana Johnson; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Hawaiian blessing and visitation for family 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Ka Ho'olina na Kuhio, 41-253 'Ilauhole St., Waimanalo; gates will close at 5:15 p.m. and reopen at 6:15 p.m.; visitation continues 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Kaumakapili Church; service to follow. Lei only on Sunday; all flowers welcome Monday at the church. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

WAYNE EUGENE SELL, 87, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died June 25, 2007. Born in Fredonia, Kan. Electrical engineer who worked on the Saturn One Rocket with NASA and pioneered the first solid state smoke detector. Survived by daughters, Debra Gochros and Lynda Richards; brothers, Howard and Ronald; sisters, Eunice Timmons and Helen Stebbins; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. tomorrow at North Shore Christian Church, 4000 Kilauea Lighthouse Road. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to Kilauea Kaua'i Seniors Group. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

YONEKO SHIMADA, 93, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 23, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Housewife. Survived by son, George; daughter, Ann Araki; brothers, Isamu, Kenneth, Shimizu and Harold Shimizu; sisters, Stella Munekata and Shirley Takitani, caregiver, Liliana Lopez; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. tomorrow at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

MYRA LAHAPA KALEIHEANA SOARES, 85, of Honolulu, died June 16, 2007. Born in Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Robert and Dexter; daughters, Joan Smith and Sherry Ann Bing; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Lili'uokalani Protestant Church, Hale'iwa; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JAMES LAWRENCE SULLIVAN, 67, of Honolulu, died June 18, 2007. Born in Long Island, N.Y. Taxi driver. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, James "Kimo"; daughter, Teri Ann Laupola; five grandsons; sisters, Kathy Sullivan and Eileen Waters. Visitation 9 to 11:15 a.m. Monday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

SHIGEYUKI "SHIGE" TANAKA, 82, of Hana, Maui, died June 21, 2007. Born in Hana. Plantation manager. Survived by daughters, Hanako Okada, Laureen Tanaka- Sanders, Lena Beck, April-Sue Kahuhu and Mary-Liz Smith; brother, Edward Kaipo; sisters, Fusae Nakamura and Mary Estrella; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

FERNANDO "FREDDY" "CHICO" PINA TORRES, 69, of Wahiawa, died June 8, 2007. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Member of the United Puerto Rican Association and Mokuleia Spoilers Baseball Team. Survived by daughter, Denise; sons, John Freddy, Marvin and Ricky; stepchildren, Iwalani Kauhako, Thalia Yacapin and Malcolm Liwai; hanai son, Lester Toma; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

EDITH P. WOODWARD, 85, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died June 11, 2007. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. Aide for Kilauea Neighborhood Center Senior Citizens. Survived by sons, Samuel, Hayden, Darriel, Llewellyn and Dayne; daughters, Celeste Castillo and Lavanna Woodward; sister, Ida Hooikaika; brothers, Edward Hooikaika, Clarence Kaliakamoai and Sam Pa; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Hanalei Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 11 a.m.; burial at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

LIBERATO ALEX YGLORIA, 71, of Wai'anae, died June 25, 2007. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Lorraine Macarayan; son, George; sisters, Carmen Ocao and Mary Leong; one grandchild. Service 9:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.