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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, December 7, 2008

Obituaries

JOHN JINCHI ABE, 69, of Wailuku, Maui, formerly of Tokyo, died Dec. 2, 2008. Born in Japan. Retired general business manager for Maui Beach Hotel. Survived by wife, Kumiko; son, John Jin; daughters, Vivian Farias and Natalie Abe; two grandchildren; brothers, Yoshitsugu and Raizou; sister, Hisayo Baba. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.

CRYSTAL "CRIS" ELLEN BOWLING, 52, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2008. Born in Monessan, Pa. Disabled American Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. Survived by companion, Rosanna "Rosie" Neves; parents, David and Marion; sisters, Amatulah Abdul Jabar, Asenath Henly, Theresa Sharp, Nebra Willis and Sheila Wiley. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Final services at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Calif. Casual attire.

JACKSON LEE BRENNER SR., 56, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2008. Born in Phoenix. Survived by wife, Rachel; sons, Gorman, Jackson Jr., Israel, Timothy, Adam and Matthew; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Roman and Judy Jackson. Service 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sam Snead's Tavern and Restaurant. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JUNG YING YOUNG CHAN, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2008. Born in Canton, China. A restaurateur. Survived by husband, Clifford; sons, Sherman and Howard; daughters, Margaret Chan, Nora Poquet and Mary Kodama; six grandchildren; brother, Edward Young. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

WAI FONG CHANG, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Internal Revenue Service auditor. Survived by brother, Stanley; sisters, Betty Chang and Wai Heen Chong. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

EIKO NAMIOKA CRAWLEY, 58, of Honolulu, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Akita, Japan. A homemaker; registered high-rank instructor in Shin Nihon Buyo, the traditional Japanese dance. Survived by husband: William; daughter, Mari; granddaughter, Nikki; brothers: Takao and Shigeo Namioka; sisters, Fujiko and Kazuko. Service 6 p.m. Friday at their residence in Wai'alae Nui Ridge. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

ARMOGINA AMY CATAO EBANEZ, 85, of Lahaina, Maui, formerly of Cebu, Philippines, died Dec. 2, 2008. Born in Napu, Carcar, Cebu, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by brothers, Alfredo, Abamilk "Billy" and Ezekiel; sisters, Marilyn Tranilla and Claire Javier. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

HENRY LOUIS FERNANDEZ, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 29, 2008. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired heavy-equipment operator. Survived by wife, Jeanette; sons, Henry Jr. and Glenn; daughters, Arlene Medeiros and Tammy Hinojosa; brother, Marion; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ The King Church; Mass over the urn 11 a.m.; urn burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

IRINEO FELIPE GAMIAO, 88, of Orchidland, Hawai'i, died Nov. 24, 2008. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired farmer. Survived by sons, Guillermo, Ely and Sony; daughters, Femy Lips, Gloria Corales and Gracia Agcaoili; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kea'au; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section). Casual attire.

HENRY "MORT" GULLIKSON, 89, of Honolulu, died Nov. 16, 2008. Born in Vallejo, Calif. Longtime employee of Matson Navigation Co. Survived by wife, Mary; son, Dr. Eric; daughter, Lee Ann Nicolay; five grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific; luncheon to follow at 1350 Ala Moana. Casual attire. Donations to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CLARA KEKAPA KIA, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 25, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired sorter for the former Mr. Papaya. Survived by daughters, Elvie Mason and Ethel Hoylman; son, Norman; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Lei welcome. Casual attire.

CATHERINE LI, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired budget officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Survived by brother, Ignatius; sisters, Maria "Nena" Won and Beatrice Morris. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MARGARET KAAWA LLEGO, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 30, 2008. Born in Kipahulu. Retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Survived by companion, Eugene Lehua; sons, Arthur, Segundo Raboy and Dunn; daughters, G. Lani Hoomana, V. Nani Nacua and S. Mililani Villanueva; sisters, Emmaline Agpalo and Anadasia Tabuncora; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

EVELYN R. MARKO, 94, of Honolulu, died Nov. 28, 2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Parachute packer retired from Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by daughters, Nina Wooster and Mary Marko; two grandchildren; sister, Lucy Caires; brother, Fr. Anthony Rodrigues; hanai sisters, Dawn Dye and Kim Huckabee. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; graveside service 12 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GUY JOHN MEDEIROS, 57, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2008. Born in San Francisco. Survived by sons, Michael and Jared; brothers, Brad, Harold and Noah; sisters, Valerie Murphy, Glynis Bernard and Kayzin Medeiros. Visitation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Salvation Army Chapel, 'Iwilei; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

NAOMI FRANCES NAONG, 18, of Mililani, died Nov. 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Kamaaina Kids leader; Leeward Community College student; 2008 Mililani High School graduate. Survived by parents, Helen and Edward; brother, Aaron; sister, Remy Boucher; grandmother, Maria Loquere; grandfather, Isidro Loquere. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

PETRONIO "PETE" CABAN SIALANA, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 15, 2008. Born in 'Aiea. Retired City and County of Honolulu motor pool maintenance supervisor. Survived by wife, Purisima "Percy"; sons, Marcial and Richard; daughter, Rachelle; sisters, Genara Jamero and Guillerma Ulla. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

JULY SIMEONA, 88, of Waimanalo, died Nov. 23, 2008. An electrician. Survived by sons, Dennis and Gregory; daughters, Luella Rose "Lulu," Luana Vea Simeona and Lucinda "Cissy" Oamilda; sister, Rhoda Simeona-Burgo; 15 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama; service 6 p.m. Blue and white aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

LYNETTE SUEKO SIUFANUA, 57, of California, formerly of La'ie, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Pharmacy technician at Rite Aid Drugstore. Survived by husband, Wendall; son, Wesley; daughters, Cher Watanabe, DeAnn Tofa, Lea William and Lena Tuala; 12 grandchildren; mother, Helen Shigematsu; brothers, Vernon and Leslie Watanabe; sister, Lorene Pukahi. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Hau'ula mauka chapel. Visitation also 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Honolulu Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

HORACE PIKE TODD, 84, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 4, 2008. Born in Hico, Texas. Retired Hickam Air Force Base firefighter. Survived by son, Horace Jr.; daughters, Levina Kaneko and Lavurl Silva; brothers and sisters; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.