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JOHN RICHARD ACCARDO, 55, of Lahaina, Maui, formerly of Rockford, Ill., died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in New York. A costume designer. Survived by companion, John Nolte; parents, Joseph and Antoinette; brothers, Frank and Joseph Accardo. Service 5 p.m. Jan. 17 at Puamana in Lahaina. Memorials to Puamana Aloha Fund, 34 Puailima St., Lahaina, HI 96761. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
HARRIET "DEEDEE" KANI-O'OKALANI PUA BRANCO, 72, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died Jan. 3, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired from Easter Seals and a Deaconess for the Laupahoehoe Congregational Church. Survived by sons, Alfred "Fred" Jr. and Dwayne "Kahiwa"; daughters, Dawn Asato and Alvira Cacabelos; hanai daughters, Geraldine Ebaniz and Rumi Dakemura; brothers, George Pua Sr. and John Jones Pua; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Laupahoehoe Congregational Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at church cemetery at Laupahoehoe Point. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
CLARENCE PUAHALA CASSON, 74, of Honolulu, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired from Gaspro. Survived by wife, Ivy; daughter, Clardean "Deanne" Lehano; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, John Casson, and David Ii; sisters, Irene Mitte, Kuulei Tirrell and Henrietta Ii. Visitation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalihi Ward; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
LOIS DUVERNAY CASTILLO, 77, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2007. Born in San Francisco. A member of Pearl City Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by son, Eugene Platino; granddaughter, Tirzah Primiano; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Sierra Kuroda, Lucille Birgado, Tommie Lynn Castillo, Terry Ann Jones and Maggie Olsen. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Congregation Kingdom Hall No. 1 of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
EDITH JUNG CHANG, 88, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 20, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired Army/Air Force Exchange customer service supervisor; master orchid and lei maker. Survived by son, Eric; daughter, Wanda; brother, Arlington Jung; sisters, Eva Lee and Lilly Ing. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
HERBERT "HERBIE" "SPIDER" HONG QUON CHING, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel. Survived by wife, Mildred "Millie"; daughters, Lori Ann C. Lum and Cori Ching Weston; son, Glenn K.C.; six grandchildren; sister, Priscilla Chun; brother, Wilbert. Visitation 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service at 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
BENJAMIN "BEN" DAMO, 66, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2007. Born in Waialua. A longtime dispatcher for Roberts Hawaii. Survived by wife, Kathleen; sons: Mark Ordenstein, Karl Ordenstein and Benjamin Damo; daughters, Audrey Farias and Ruth Patoc; stepsons, Ted Castro and Dale Castro; stepdaughters, Julie Castro and Kristine Castro; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Herman, Stephen and Jason; sisters, Maria Borges, Esther Specht and Florenda Samera. Service 9 a.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge. Casual Attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
GEORGE FERREIRA, 90, of Pacific Palisades, died Dec. 29, 2007. Born in Haiku, Maui. Retired from Hickam Air Force Base as an aircraft sheet metal maintenance supervisor. Survived by son, George; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, William; sisters, Rose Apo and Lillian Cardoza. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
BUGGZY GOERS, also known as Merrill Paul West, 51, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 7, 2007. Born in Michigan. He was a bouncer at Dancers. Survived by companion, Louise Loo; daughter, Raynalyn Benitez; stepsons, Errol Smith, Lincoln Smith, Lester Benitez and Shane Carvalho; stepdaughters, Sarra Bolton, Kristy Rivera and Malissa Benitez; brothers, Charles Bright and Sonny West; sisters, Barbara, JoAnn and Sue; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
GERARDO CARBILLES GUEVARA, 49, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 27, 2007. Born in Philippines. A purchasing manager at the Westin Maui. Survived by wife, Melany; son, Aaron James; daughter, Melody; father, Francisco; brother, Ernesto; sisters, Jocelyn Guevara, Dina Perez, Lorena Guevara and Theresa Magno. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
NANCY LYNN HOLM, 58, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died Dec. 28, 2007. Born in Carmel, Calif. An organic farmer with Manuka Farms. Survived by mother, Margaret; brother, Gordon. Service in Carmel. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
GRACE CHIEKO IKEDA, 72, of Los Altos Hills, Calif., died Dec. 7, 2007. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. A surgical nurse. Survived by husband, Akira; sons, Vincent and Kevin; six grandchildren; brothers, Clinton and Walter Tashiro. Service held in Palo Alto, Calif.
SHANNON "COACH SHANNON" DALE KA'AE, 43, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A furniture restorer. Survived by wife, Pearl; son, Skye; daughters, Terrylynn, Desiree, Velverdee, Tacy and Tiffany; three grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Burial at a later date. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
LORRIN "PIO" KUHAUPIO KAALEKAHI SR., 76, of Papakolea, died Dec. 14, 2007. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. Retired carpenter with Charles Pankow Builders. Survived by daughters, Rhoda Lee and Lani Sylva; sons, Alton Johnson and Rod and Lorrin and George Kaalekahi; mother of the children, Elizabeth Kaalekahi; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire.
DOUGLAS KALEOOKALANI KAHALA, 42, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 5, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A warehouseman. Survived by wife, Carla; sons, Douglas Jr., Chessie-Joe, Briston-John and Edward; daughters, Abigail and Irejean; mother, Aileen Kahala; nine grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Kahana Beach Park; service 11 a.m. Lei and loose flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
EMMA KAILIWAI, 51, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 2, 2008. Born in Barrow, Alaska. A retired nurse. Survived by husband, David; sons, Nathaniel Morry, Larry Morry and Isaac Kailiwai; daughters, Valerie and Ewalani; brothers, Johnson Ahvik, Herbert Ahvik Jr., Robert Ahvik and Hugh Tiglook; sisters, Mary Ahkiviana, Denise Varner, Dorothy Ahvik, Debra Saganna and Lorena Ahvik; six grandchildren. Service at a later date in Barrow. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
FRANK KUMUKOA KALAMA JR., 69, of La'ie, died Jan. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired principal of Kahuku Elementary School. Survived by wife, Gladys; sons, Frank IV and Keawe; daughters, Lei Cummings and Roxane Latu; sisters, Elizabeth Lindsey, Imilani Lindsey and Linda Ka'apuni; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
FINAU MARIA KAVALIKU KELLY, 64, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2007. Born in Vavau, Tonga. A caregiver. Survived by husband, Funaki Kavaliku; son, Mark Kelly; sister, Luisa Kyle; one grandchild. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahala Ward; service 9 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
ALEXANDER KULANI KUKAHIKO, 61, of Kahalu'u, died Jan. 1, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired driller. Survived by daughter, Annie Tisalona; brothers, Yama, Val and Eldean; sisters, Nani Tacuban, Alice Flores and Taira Kukahiko. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Kualoa Beach Park. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HOPE CHUNG LEE, 86, of Mililani, died Dec. 17, 2007. Born in Waialua. An active member of United Trinity Methodist Church, Wahiawa Rainbow Club and 'Aiea Dance Club. Survived by sons, Harmon, Reuben and Clayton; stepsons, Marvin, Duane and Byron; brother, Donald Chung; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
JORDAN NOAH LEE JR., 55, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born on O'ahu. A maintenance employee for Kapa'a Elementary School. Survived by parents, Jordan Sr. and Roxane Lee; sisters, Jordene Lee Hornstine and Marlene Lee Hao. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Kapa'a Elementary School; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick/Kaua'i Mortuary.
ROBERT R. LEINENBACH, 60, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 2, 2008. Born in Akron, Ohio. A decorated U.S. Marine Corps officer who served in Vietnam. Survived by wife, Myong; son, Raymond; mother, Betty; sister, Pat. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ United Methodist Church; service 11 a.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. Jan. 15 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
EDWARD S. MELLO, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A U.S. Army veteran; a branch manager retired from WESCO. Survived by wife, Ann; son, Byron; two granddaughters. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Hearts Academy Chapel; Mass 9:30 a.m.; committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
JOHN CLYDE MILLEN, 66, of Waipahu, died Dec. 20, 2007. Born in Landour, India. He was a parish minister and rector of Holy Nativity Church from 1989 to 2002. Survived by wife, Priscilla; sons, Scot and Chad; daughters, Laura Hurley and Katharine Millen; brothers, Theodore Jr. and Robert Millen; sisters, Martha Froseth and Anne Longacre; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in 'Aiea; reception to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
EMIKO MURAOKA, 77, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Kuka'iau, Hawai'i. Retired school food services manager. Survived by husband, George; daughter, Marcia Muraoka-Dunn; son, Wade Muraoka; four grandchildren; sisters, May Hamaguchi and Evangeline Barney. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hilo Coast-United Church of Christ; service 4:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, and Dodo Mortuary.
ALVIN HIROSHI NAGATA, 67, died Dec. 6, 2007. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Survived by siblings, Yoshiko Matsumori, Isamu Nagata, Matsue Abe, Tsurue Yoshimura and Richard Nagata; an aunt; nieces; cousins. Private service held in San Diego, Los Angeles and Hawai'i. Donations to Keiro Nursing Home, 2221 Lincoln Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90031 or to a charity of choice.
SCOTTY TATSUMI NAKASHIMA, 80, of Suisan City, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Nov. 21, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired supervisor for the federal government in Okinawa. Survived by sisters, Agnes Hamada, Edith Urata, Charlotte Uyehara and Caroline Hiraoka; brothers, Robert and Mitchell; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MARION M. NAKATA, 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Patricia Sugiyama and Linda; sisters, Elsie Nakata and Nancy Chin. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
WALTER LANIKAULA NAKOA, 57, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 25, 2007. Born in Wailuku. A tour bus driver for Roberts Hawaii. Survived by wife, Althea "Kekahuna Kekiwi"; sons, Wade "Kalani," Frank Joao and John Joao; hanai sons, Walter-boy Paleka, Kaleo Paleka, Jason Paleka, Gerra Paleka and John John Coston; daughters, Leanette "Sweetie" Flores and TryneAnn Nakamoto; mother, May Nakoa Morris; brothers, Leonard Jr., Alexander Nakoa-Clark, Lance Nakoa and George Dagyag; hanai brothers, John "Keoni" Hoopii, Alan Nakoa, Leslie Lukela and Leonard Kekona Jr.; sisters, Sarah Joao, Yolanda Nasilai, Nancy Nakoa, Desiree Estrada, Darcie Nakoa, Denise Nakoa, Rachel "Scarlet" Vinge and Gale "U'i" Kekona; hanai parents, Peter Kekona and Rachel Kekona; 24 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow.
BRUCE GERALD O'DONNELL, 51, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, formerly of O'ahu, died Dec. 28, 2007. Born in Boston, Mass. A retired Kaua'i Police Department and Honolulu Police Department officer. Survived by wife, Joni; sons, Lloyd P. Albinio Jr. and Lloyd J.K. Albinio; sisters and brothers, Mary, Ruth, Ellen, Peter, Catherine, David, Tim, Hugh, John, Leo and Grace; three grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Kapa'a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses; service 2 p.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
RHODA MOSES PALOKOA, 81, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 26, 2007. Born in Kosrae, Micronesia. A housemaid. Survived by daughter, Emma Cosare; son, Bressmark; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
SYLVIA S.N. PANG, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Bank of Hawaii. Survived by companion, George Fong; daughters, Sandra Furuike and Laura Pang-Root; sons, Gordon and Andrew; brother, Melvin; sister, Adelaide Chong; nine grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Private burial at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire.
ERNEST "BOLOGNA" PERREIRA, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born on Maui. A retired roofer. Survived by sons, Jeff and Doug; daughters, Erica Perreira and Rosaline Oliveira; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
GERALDINE REUARIN, 55, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Jan. 1, 2008. Born in Lihu'e. A meat cutter for Big Save. Survived by husband, Andy; daughters, Sonya Ortiz, Kimmie Cabeira and Corina Wong; sons, Andy and Ace Reuarin; 14 grandchildren; brothers, George, Joseph and William Fernandez; sisters, Julia Fernandez, Anna-Beatrice Rita and Rosalie Yamamoto. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at King's Chapel in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick/Kaua'i Mortuary.
CHARLES ALBERT "Mayor of the Kane'ohe Sandbar" ROSE, 97, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 29, 2007. Born in Minot, Maine. Retired clerk for the U.S. government. Survived by wife, Vera; daughter, Noelani Kamekona; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Scattering of ashes 10:30 a.m. Saturday at He'eia Pier on the glass-bottom boat. Scattering of ashes near the sandbar. Flowers welcome for scattering in ocean. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
WALLY KAORU SATO, 89, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 20, 2007. Born in Waipahu. A mill supervisor for the former Albers Milling Co. Survived by wife, Emiko; daughter, Susan Wong; two grandsons. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MARION KANOENAULAOKALANI SIDOTTI, 76, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, William; sons, Rick Imailani and William "Woody" Regan Sidotti; daughters, Willene Martin, Collene Sherman, Yvonne "Deanie" Sidotti, Cherly Sidotti, Sharon Sidotti, Kimerly Dela Cruz and Bobbie Jo Abraham; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, James "Imailani" Kaanapu; sister, Louise Fields. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
ALEJANDRA "CANRA" MANUEL LUIS TADEO, 80, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 1, 2008. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A farmer for Tadeo Papaya Farm. Survived by sons, Ferdinand, Primo, Florido, Henry, Apolinario, Carlos, Diego and Danilo; daughters, Luz Tadeo and Fe Mercado; brothers, Pedrino Manuel and Wilson Manuel; sister, Maura Pascua; 32 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; service 7 p.m.; all-night vigil after 9 p.m. at family residence in Nanawale Estates. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
GERALD "JACKO" HISASHI UEMOTO, 64, of Captain Cook, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 29, 2007. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired cable splicer for Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by wife, Beverly; brothers, Donald, Wayne, Gary and Wesley; sister, Diane Pinao. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
PERMITO AGBAYANI VILLANUEVA, 84, of Pearl City, died Dec. 12, 2007. Born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired housekeeper at the Marine Surf Hotel. Survived by wife, Caridad; sons, Eliseo, Oscar, Andy, Efren, Alfredo and Rudy; daughter, Aida Tunac; brother, Alfonso; 16 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 a.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MICHAEL WALES, 88, of Kula, Maui, died Dec. 30, 2007. Born in Bridgeport, Conn. Retired research scientist for Shell Oil. Survived by wife, Ginette; son, Jeffrey; daughters, Nicolette and Claudine; three grandchildren. Private family service pending. No flowers. Donations to Hospice Maui, 400 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 or to the American Cancer Society, Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
SHANNON JOSEPH WATT, 36, of Moloa'a, Kaua'i, died Dec. 29, 2007. Born in Alton, Ill. A chief engineer with Hanalei Bay Resort. Survived by wife, Wioletta; parents, Elbert and Janet; brother, Jeremy; sister, Michelle. Visitation 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Anini Beach Park Pavilion. Leis and flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
CHARLES "PAT" WORSHAM, 60, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 3, 2007. Born in Missouri. A self-employed handyman. Survived by wife, Maile; sons, Curtis Worsham, Hana Worsham and Patrick Avilla; daughter, Ona; nine grandchildren. Service noon Saturday at Nanakuli Beach Park. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
LESLIE EN LEONG WUNG, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2007. Born in Hilo. Owner of the Leslie Wung Ranch in Glenwood. Survived by wife, Jennie; son, Weslie; daughters, Aileen Yeh and Gail Wung; brother, Archie; five grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section), Hilo. Casual attire.
MARGARET YANG, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 12, 2007. Born in Hawai'i. A retired chief telephone operator for the U.S. government. Survived by daughter, Celia Richardson; brothers, Song Ho Kim and John Kim; sister, Elsie Ponzo; grandchildren, Nelson Richardson and Rhonda McCann. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 9:45 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.