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MARY ALMEIDA, 97, of Waipahu, died Oct. 31, 2007. Born in Kahuku. Housewife. Survived by daughter, Geraldine Tomlinson; son, Clifford; sister, Frances Warford; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 9:30 a.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ANDREW A. "ANDY" "POP" APUNA SR., 83, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Oct. 26, 2007. Born in Kahakuloa Valley, Maui. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; Tongg Ranch; owner of Andy's Towing and Autowrecking; former Hyde Rice Ranch cowboy. Survived by sons, Andrew, Nathan, Neil and Reginald Apuna, Kealoha and Donald Hoopii and Robert Enfield; daughters, Coleen Rivera, Eileen Vidinha, Rhonda Tandal, Andrea "Sweetie" Hamasaki, Bernadette Janicki and Bernadine Cypher; 39 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

FRANK H. BARTON, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 11, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Housing director for Pacific Area, U.S. Navy Public Works Center. Survived by wife, Elsie; sons, Frank Jr. and Brian; daughter, Marsha Sudduth; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Private service. Donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JAMES "BILL" E. BILLETER, 79, of Hawai'i Kai Retirement Center, died July 20, 2007. Born in Pasadena, Calif. Retired from U.S. Marine Corps; employed by Autonetics Corp., working on the Apollo space program; retired Sears Roebuck field inspector. Survived by children, Leighton Raynor, Raynette Crabbe, Annette Lederer, Lynette Soular and Debra Baldwin; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers, Paul and David. Inurnment service 11:30 a.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations to Kailua Hospice, 506 Papalani St., Kailua, HI 96734. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LARRY SHERMAN CALFEE, 61, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Nov. 8, 2007. Born in Bluefield, W.Va. Drywaller/carpenter. Survived by fiancee, Katherine Baza; sons, Chris Calfee, Paul, Mark, Jeffrey and David Baza; daughters, Carolyn Renee Surakus and Nenita Muna; brothers, Ronnie, Norman and Wayne; sisters, Charlotte Cox and Barbara Zepp; 15 grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Manele Bay, Lana'i. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

EVELYN KEOMELANILAUKIELEOKALANI TAU'A CHAN, 76, of Honolulu, died Oct. 26, 2007. Born in Ku'au, Maui. Retired Hawaiian Tel telephone operator with 42 years of service. Survived by son, John "Buzzy" Jr.; brothers, Rudy and Keli'i Tau'a; sisters, Irene Tau'a and Dale Souza. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Aliamanu Ward, service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ALVIN BERNARD CHUN, 56, of Kapolei, died Oct. 31, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A heavy-equipment operator. Survived by father, Stanley; sons, Quentin and Justin Chun; daughters, Leialoha, Leila, Rayvin and Ciera Chun; sisters, Marilyn Alalem, Marlene Hoopii and Darlene Schultz; brothers, Stanley, Donald, Benny, Paul and Robert; seven grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

ELENA RODRIGUEZ CRUZ, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 7, 2007. Born in Mexico. Matriarch of the Cruz family. Survived by son, Rafael; daughters, Beatriz Cruz, Norma Comeaux, Elena Curley, Cecilia Berggren and Velia Smith; grandchildren; great grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

LORI "LALA" KALEOLANI CHONG DAVID, 50, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Nov. 8, 2007. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Alwis; son, Alwis Jr.; hanai son, Thomas Kaohimaunu; sister, Marla Chong-Furtado; brothers Harry "Tunda" III and Pepper "Jake" Chong. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the family residence, 64-5141 Kamamalu St., Waimea; celebration of life 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Waimea County Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

VIRGINIA TUGADE ENCABO, 52, of Honolulu, died Oct. 13, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Accounting specialist. Survived by husband, Feliciano; parents, Emiliano and Magdalena Tugade; brother, Rolando Tugade. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MOSES FERNANDEZ, 70, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 25, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Construction foreman. Survived by sons, Moki, Michael and Miki; sister, Theodora Castro; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. Burial at a later date. Flowers welcome. Casual/aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

BENJAMIN CASTILLO FINES, 92, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 6, 2007. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by son, Alejandro; daughters, Maria Etrata and Feliciana "Fely" Ricardo; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

JOSEPH "KALANI" LOUIS GILMAN JR., 54, of Kailua, died Nov. 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Lumber associate for a hardware company. Survived by son, Sheldon; mother, Evelyn Naweli; stepfather, William Naweli; brothers: William Jr. and Ozzy Naweli; sisters, Joleen Phillips, Eveleen Tasaki, Bayleen Liu and Nicole Salcedo; ex-wife, Cindy; stepdaughters, Brandie and Melissa. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel Olomana; service 10:30 a.m.; scattering of ashes 2 p.m. at Lanikai Boat Ramp "Corner Pocket." Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

SOTERA "TERRY" BALO HEDGECOCK, 51, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 11, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Big Island Candies factory worker. Survived by husband, David; daughter, Sarah Grace Balo; brothers, Rosendo, Hassan and Eric Balo. Service 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Hilo United Methodist Church. Casual attire. Donations to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

TOSHIAKI ITO, 88, of Honolulu, formerly of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Nov. 8, 2007. Born in 'O'okala, Hawai'i. Proprietor of Ito Electric in Honoka'a. Survived by wife, Myra Misao; sons, Calvin and Clayton; brother, Sadamu; sisters, Irene Suzuki and Hinae Hashimoto. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Ho-noka'a Hongwangi; service 2 p.m. Interment 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacfic. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JULIANA KAHOOPII, 72, of Hala'ula, North Kohala, Hawai'i, died Nov. 2, 2007. Born in North Kohala. Retired Mauna Kea Beach Hotel pantry worker. Survived by daughter, Betsy Medina; brothers, Albert, Noah, Neisha and George Hook; sister, Mary Perez. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Gospel of Salvation Church, Kokoike, North Kohala; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; urn committal to follow at the Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ERIC TAKAAKI KANEMOTO, 55, of Honolulu, died Oct. 10, 2007. Born in Hawai'i. Disabled U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by brothers, Thomas and Henry. Service 8:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HARRY HIROSHI KUWAYE, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2007. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired Federal Aviation Administration budget analyst. Survived by wife, Ethel; son, Eric; brother, Walter; sisters, Laura Morioka and Marian Kikuchi. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ROSABELLA "LEI" KUULEIALOHA LUKELA, 83, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 6, 2007. Born in Kahakuloa, Maui. Retired harvester. Survived by sons, Allen Nakoa and Leslie; daughters, Rosabella Hoopii and Nancy Nakoa; brother, Earl Nakoa; 28 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual/aloha attire.

MARY HATSUNO KEOLANUI McKEAGUE, 86, of Americus, Ga., formerly of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 7, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker. Survived by son, Larry Duke Kahanamoku; daughters, Leilani Kahale, Shirley Rodrigues and June Harden; brothers, Samuel and Lawrence; sisters Mary and Dorothy; 26 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

RICHARD "FAT" KAORU NAKAMURA, 76, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 4, 2007. Born in Waipahu. Former American Airlines employee. Survived by wife, Katsuko; son, Wes; daughter, Noriko Geho; one grandchild; brother, Kenso; sister, Helen Sasaki. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

FUMIKO "MARY" NAO, 83, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2007. Born in San Francisco. Retired Hickam Air Force Base civil service worker. Survived by husband, Makoto; daughter, Gay Kukonu; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Sumio and Toshiyuki Tanaka. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

JOYCE FUJIKO OMURA, 80, of Honolulu, died Nov. 3, 2007. Born in Pu'uloa, Hawai'i. Retired bookkeeper. Survived by brother, Yasuo Omura; nieces; nephews. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park's gazebo. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MICHAEL OPAON, 55, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 10, 2007. Born in Lahaina. Kapalua Bay Villas landscape irrigator. Survived by wife, Karen; parents, Simeon and Sally; sons, Reno and Micah; sisters, Linda Kobayashi and Stephanie Farrell. Visitation over the urn 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Lei only. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

WARNER PUKAHI JR., 44, of La'ie, died Nov. 10, 2007. Born in 'Ewa Beach. Football coach for Kahuku High School. Survived by wife, Theresa; sons, Warner III, Bronson, and Kamohoalii; daughter, Porsche; parents, Warner Sr. and Sandra; brothers, Darren, Steven, Scott and Shawn; sister, Valerie Rabaino; three grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie 8th Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HAROLD "WOODY" WOODROW TAVARES SR., 72, of Pearl City, died Nov. 1, 2007. Born in Hono-lulu. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; son, Harold Jr.; daughters, Rosemarie Aranita and Ambe; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Harriet Ishii. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; eulogy 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

HERMINIA UDANI UDANI, 81, of Kapolei, died Nov. 6, 2007. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Hawaiian Tuna Packers employee; formerly employed at North Pacific Processors, Cordova, Alaska. Survived by children, Romeo, Carmelita Ranon, Editha Mapili, Diosdado, Carol Roemhildt, Gaudencio "Dennis," Roland, Bello and Maurice; brothers, Domingo and Florentino; sister, Adelina; half brothers and half sisters in the Philippines; 31 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

FRANCES "WONDERFUL MOM" LOUISE RASCH WATSON, 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 4, 2007. Born in San Pedro, Calif. Housewife. Survived by daughter, Stephanie; brother-in-law, John Barker. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; rosary 7 p.m. Burial 9:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha/casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

CLAYTON TSUGIO YAMADA, 59, of Wahiawa, died Oct. 18, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Asako; daughter, Jill Yamada-Murota; grandson, Brennan Murota; father, Yoshitsugu. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

SANG HYUN YIM, 40, of 'Ewa Beach, died Nov. 11, 2007. Born in South Korea. Survived by brother, Sang Do; sister, Mi Suk Song. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service and burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.