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The Rev. EPHRAIM BOLOSAN AMODO SR., 75, of Waipahu, died March 13, 2008. Born in Lapaz, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired reverend at Filipino United Church of Christ; Hawaiian Foliage/Honey Cut landscaper; member of Laborers Union 368; school teacher in Philippines. Survived by wife, Jovita; children, Madeline Tumamao, Pearla Purganan, Rolindia Pinkerton, Ephraim Jr., Sheila Laurin, Levy Leah Dela Cruz, Gemeniano, Ferdinand, Onassis, Manuel, Pablito, Sherilyn and Analyn; sisters, Pina Sales, Raquel Parong, Rebecca Fernandez, Jean Dela Cruz and Luz Marquez; brothers, Rizal and Edison; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Waipahu United Church of Christ; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JOHN "JACK" CARR, 81, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died March 20, 2008. Born in Boston. Owner of Nevada Glass Service and Jack's Glass & Screen. Survived by wife, Suzanne; children, James, Sharon Stephens and Wendy Porter; sister, Patricia Penner; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Lihu'e Missionary Church; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual/aloha attire. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

LUPE ANN "MALASADA LADY" ESTABROOK, 70, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i, died March 3, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Housewife. Survived by husband, Richard; daughters, Barbara Espaniola and Patricia Henn; sons, Frank Peter and Michael Luther; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; urn burial to follow in the church cemetery; fellowship to follow in the church hall. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

FILIPO (FILIPI) JOHN FAUMUINA JR., 61, of Honolulu, died March 18, 2008. Born in American Samoa. Retired. Survived by wife, Joanne; brothers, Tulafono, Gary, Tilofaga Leiato, Pe'a Tilofaga, George Tilofaga, Waosa Leiato and Tony Tapu; sisters, Lafofogaula Meyers, Julie, Kalala Galeai, Seletina Lauola, Sufana Salatielu, Tai Leiato, Vai Leiato and Vagaga Tuutuu; sons, Kaui and Pele; daughters, Pearl Hashimoto, Naka, Winifred Tumbaga and Twinkle; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 11 a.m tomorrow at Pokai Bay Beach Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FLORENDO "DORING" FUERTE, 75, of Pahala, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died March 5, 2008. Born in Pahala. Fisherman and former member of the Hawai'i Army National Guard, HHC 1st BG 299th Infantry. Survived by wife, Nuntana; son, Michael; daughters, Kerry Darris, Kathy Shitabata-Wong and Lee Mai Fuerte-Kaupu; brothers, Jaime, Ceberino and Prodincio "Fridin"; sisters, Matilda Espejo and Rosita Valledor; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 6 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

CLIFFORD "PORTAGEE" MANUEL GARCIA, 55, of Wai'anae, died March 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Albert's Towing Co. loader/operator. Survived by father, Gilbert; brother, Gilbert; sisters, Bea Padello, Brenda Torres, Esther Palimoo and Maria Kaneakua; son, Clifford "Kaipo"; daughters, Taralyn "Tara" Maka and Charlotte; stepsons, George Paaoao and Collin Rose; stepdaughters, Collette "Coco" Cox, Alicia Eberly, Shyann and Chauncey Rose; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

GERALDINE M.K. HEE, 74, of Honolulu, died March 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired teacher from KCAA Na Lei Preschool. Survived by sister, Adrienne "Kammy" Miyasato; brother, Douglas. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Manoa Cemetery. Aloha attire.

EDNA YOSHIKO HIGUCHI, 82, of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired hairdresser. Survived by husband, Asa; son, Clyde; daughter, Lynne Calvet; brothers, Richard and Stanley Imahiro; sisters, Dorothy Nagatori and Katherine Nagasawa; one granddaughter. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

WAI CHING HO, 81, of Honolulu, died March 20, 2008. Born in China. Survived by wife, Min Yan Lam; daughters, Li Zhen He and Rachel Ho-Lee; four grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary, service 10:45 a.m., burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

STANLEY EARL IRION, 57, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died March 18, 2008. Born in Indiana. Real estate agent. Survived by daughter, Erron Depew; father, Edgar; mother, Jane; brothers, Rex and Kevin; sister Lyndia. Service 2 to 7 p.m. tomorrow at Stanley's residence, 6482 A Ninaulia Road, Kapa'a. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

TAKEYO ISHIKAWA, 86, of Kailua, died March 3, 2008. Born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. Survived by husband, Eddie; sons, Ronald and Alan; daughter, Karen Lezak; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Sakai. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

CURTIS KEKOA, 87, of Kailua, died March 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Air Force colonel; veteran of World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars; retired attorney. Survived by wife, Jane; daughter, Kekoa Catherine Enomoto; sons, Curtis Jr., Kevin and Kaleolani; stepdaughters, Lawrie Ikeda and Kris McMahon; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Dagampat; sister, Leimomi Daboda. Visitation 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools; service noon; burial at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

SHIMO KIMURA, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 16, 2008. Born in Kapehu, Hawai'i. Housewife. Survived by daughters, Betsy Zuanich, Agnes Aihara and Grace Tanaka; brother, Tatsuo Taketa; sisters, Yayoko Fujitake, Tomiko Adviento, Hanayo Takahashi and Fusayo Otsuka; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HELEN SIN KYAU LAM, 95, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2008. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Homemaker Survived by son, Samuel; daughter, Helene Allen; grandsons; great-grandsons; sister, Florence Jang; brother, Calvin Ching. Visitation 1:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Chinese Church of Christ; service 2 p.m.; inurnment at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

LAGRIMAS "AUNTY LAGRING" C. LAYUGAN, 58, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Longtime Dole Pineapple field supervisor. Survived by husband, Cancio; sons, Rolando and Michael; stepsons, Wilson and Danilo; stepdaugthers, Marylin Paguirigan, Dionicia Mangrobang; Cirila Maximo, Zenaida Batalon, Imelda Redor and Charity Idica; brother, Marcelo Camangeg; sisters, Pastora Santos, Victoria Macasio, Adoracion Agoto and Caridad Guillermo; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

GEORGE WAH YICK LEONG, 84, of Honolulu, died March 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired school teacher. Survived by wife, Helen, sons, the Rev. Herman and Harvey; daughter, Susan; brothers, William, Richard and Reynold; sisters, Helen Leong, June Chun, Eleanor Ing and Frances Lau; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. today at St. Augustine Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

LEANDER "LEE" LOEAK, 47, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 18, 2008. Born in Marshall Islands. Survived by one daughter; mother, Akiko; two sisters; 14 brothers; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

THOMAS "KOMO" C. LOW, 35, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2008. Born in Lemoore, Calif. Owner of KomoLow Entertainment; leader of Polo Boys Dance Team. Survived by mother, Valerie; father, Thomas Jr.; sister, Kristi Akiu; companion, Allyson "Buba" Ukishima. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

CORNELIO "CONNING" PUMA-RAS MARTIN SR., 68, of Honolulu, died March 10, 2008. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired gardener. Survived by wife, Dominga Garcia Martin; son, Cornelio Jr.; daughters, Fely Lei Ishii, Rina Uyehara and Marilou; nine grandchildren; mother, Felipa; brothers, Juanito, Marmin Sr. and Caesar. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 pm. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. White attire.

PEARL LUCILLE K. MINER, 65, of Wai'anae, died March 13, 2008. Born in Hale'iwa. Survived by sisters, Betty Mae Anderson and Hannah Lino. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JOYCE SAEKO NISHIMOTO, 51, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 6, 2008. Born in Hilo. Honolulu Publishing Co. accountant. Survived by mother, Tomie; brother, Barry; sister, Joni Nham. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MASAO "MASA" OHIRA, 88, of Kane'ohe, died March 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired personnel manager for McCabe, Hamilton and Renny Co. Survived by son, Milton; daughter, Kay Yates; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

LEUFISA MANUAIFUA SAVEA, 82, of Honolulu, died March 13, 2008. Born in Apia, Western Samoa. Seamstress and homemaker. Survived by daughters, Henrietta Laulu, Vaiese Papu, Elizabeth Pele and Melesia Woo-Ching; sons, Uepa, Aleni and Pouvi; brother, Maualaivao Oata; sister, Elizabeth Leavasa; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

DANIEL W. SMITH JR., 67, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Kaua'i and California, died March 31, 2007. Born on Kaua'i. Owner of Dandee Pest Control. Survived by wife, Dee; sons, Daniel III, John, Michael Kimo and Kai; stepdaughters, Charlotte Glass and Shelley Sandhu; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 2:15 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale.

MARIE URAINIA "RAINA" LEIMOMI TAGATA, 59, of Reno, Nev., died Dec. 11, 2007. Born in Honolulu. City bus driver. Survived by mother, Josephine "Phina" Umiamaka; daughters, Raigena Garcia and Tanya Baptista; brothers, Samuel and Melivin Keliinoi; sisters, Donna Mongkholtham, Brenda Tiapula and Kathleen Westbrook; three grandsons. Private celebration of life in Hawai'i. All are welcome to view her myspace memorial at www.myspace.com/rainatagatamemorial. Arrangements by Mountain View Mortuary, Reno.

DENIS SADAO TENGAN, 89, of Kane'ohe, died March 3, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired County of Maui heavy-equipment mechanic. Survived by wife, Kikue; son, Brian; daughters, Carol Chock and Jean; two grandchildren; brothers, Nobu, Howard and Sadanori; sisters, Yoshimi Kaneshiro, Kiyoko Tamashiro, Tsuruko Odo, Hisako Shimabukuro, Shizu Tengan and Janet Arakawa. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

SEICHI YATSUSHIRO, 97, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 18, 2008. Born in Wailuku. Chief clerk for Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Survived by sons, Craig and Vance; daughter, Dale; brothers, Toshio, Ken, Yasuo and Tamio; sister, Yoshiko Shibao; two grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Thursday at 'Iao Congregational Church; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.