Obituaries
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LAWRENCE "BULLY" AKEE JR., 49, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A delivery driver; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Tammy; sons, Jeramie-Scott and Justin-Taylor; hanai son, Shawn-Patrick Kalani; daughter, Natasha-Ann; hanai daughter, Tiffany Lota; brother, Lawton; sisters, Lawrine Batten and Kathleen Silva; hanai sister, Robie Otsuka; two grandchildren. Service pending. Donations to the American Diabetes Association, Hawai'i. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
MARIA ESPINAS ANDRES, 91, of Honolulu, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Waipahu. A homemaker. Survived by seven nieces; one nephew. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
NARCISA "NANCY" ANTONIO, 77, of Honolulu, died Oct. 9, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Dole Cannery forelady. Survived by son, Lloyd; daughters, Eva Matsuda and Corina; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
SIBYL CAMPBELL BOTTELO, 100, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 11, 2008. Born in California. Survived by sons, N. Robert and William Wagstaff and Benjamin "Buddy"; daughter, Sibyl Cowan; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
EVERETT LAMAR BUSH, 60, of Honolulu, died Sept. 25, 2008. Born in District of Columbia. Department of Parks & Recreation recreation supervisor. Survived by companion, Wilma "Imay" Dones; daughters, Alyce Amani Lynne Bush and Vicky Harris; brother, Andre; sister, Barbara Tates; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
PEARL LOUISE KAMAKA CARROLL, 63, of Napili, Maui, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Head housekeeper for Hale Napili condominium. Survived by husband, Wayne Sr.; sons, Wayne Jr. and Travis; daughter, Tricia-ann; sister, Patricia Kamaka Sharp; brother, David Lawrence Kamaka. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Kahana Door of Faith Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
KIMBERLY "KIM" J. CARVALHO, 46, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 11, 2008. Born in Redlands, Calif. A manicurist. Survived by companion, Andy; sons, Taylor and Gavin; daughters, Kiana and Aliyah; parents, John Dahlberg and Joyce; brothers, Chris and David Dahlberg; sisters, Tracy Gossert and Makana Nadarisay. Service 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Byodo in the temple gazebo area. Casual attire. Donations to Central Pacific Bank, FBO Kimberly Carvalho, 45-1054 Kamehameha Highway, Kane'ohe, HI 96744. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
LOUISE RAMOS GARCIA, 105, formerly of 'Aiea, died Sept. 21, 2008. Born in 'Aiea. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Helen Figueroa; son, John Ramos; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Service held in California. Burial held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Center.
TAKAO IDE, 86, of Honalo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 10, 2008. Born in Honohina, Hawai'i. Retired electrician and owner of Ide's Electric Inc. Survived by wife, Naoko; sons, Dennis and Darren; brothers, Tasuo and Itsuro; sisters, Sadako Nakamura, Momoe Sakata, Setsumi Ozawa and Miyoko Alawa; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
TOSHIE MANUEL, 75, of Pearl City, formerly of Japan, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Sendai, Mayagi, Japan. Retired from Iolani Sportswear and Shirokiya. Survived by husband, Eugene; daughter, Sachiko; son, Masato; brother, Katsuo; sisters, Mizuko Aizawa and Takiko Abe; one grandchild. Cremation. Service 10 a.m. Sunday at Tendai Mission of Hawaii. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MICHAEL "JOE-JOE" MATA SR., 67, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, formerly of Metairie, La., died Oct. 11, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A drummer, singer and musician in an all-brother group called the Three J's, and then with Kimo and the Royals. Survived by wife, Cindy; daughters, Renee, Jamie, Jo-Ellen, Cindy-Ann and Tiare; son, Michael Henry Jr.; sisters, Vie, Irene Visaya, Sista Ron and Barbara Stremski; brothers, Albert and James Kimo; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Puna New Hope Christian Fellowship; celebration of life 10 a.m.; luncheon to follow; scattering of ashes 1 p.m. at Pohoiki, Hawai'i. Flowers and lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
JON HISASHI MATSUMOTO, 44, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 12, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Julia Mayne; sister, Sue. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at 'Aiea United Methodist Church; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ALBERT MASARU MIYAMOTO, 75, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired pharmacist for Maluhia Hospital and Lanakila; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Jane; sons, Jason, Keith and Miles; daughter, Cathy Comeau; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
BARBARA MAHELANI KAPAONA MONIZ, 64, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kapolei Middle School custodian. Survived by husband, Abel Jr.; sons, Alan, John and Jeremy; daughter, Wanda Victorino; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers; one sister. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
MARK O'MALLEY, 53, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 5, 2008. Born in Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Calif. A youth counselor; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by mother, Rosemary; brother, Dennis; sisters, Eileen Migliore and Susan. Service 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Peter's by the Sea, Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HIKMET JOHN OZAN, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 8, 2008. Born in Istanbul, Turkey. Survived by wife, Barbara; two sons; one daughter; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
JO ANN "JO" TSUGIE SAKUMA, 58, of Honolulu, died Oct. 7, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Castle Medical Center continuing medical education coordinator. Survived by husband, Paul; sons, Gary and Paul; parents, Henry and Juliet Murata; sisters, Ellen Murata and Lynn Tsang. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
BOB SCHUTTE, 78, formerly of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 13, 2008. Born in Vernon, Texas. Owner/operator and sales manager of a life insurance agency; president of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe Stake. Survived by wife, Lynn; son, Richard II; daughters, Jill Lucas, Lark Dorrance and Kit; eight grandchildren; brother, Gene. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3939 Teasley Lane, Corinth, Texas. Arrangements by Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home.
JOJI SHIRO, 83, of Rockford, Ill., died Oct. 10, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Bell & Howell. Survived by wife, Etsuko; son, Dr. John; five grandchildren; sister, Toyo Hokomoto. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, Rockford Chapel, 4311 N. Mulford Road, Rockford, Ill.; service noon. No flowers. Donations to Chicago-Nisei Post 1183, American Legion, P.O. Box 577100, Chicago, IL 60657-7100 or Swedish American Medical Foundation. Online condolences: www.honquestfh.com.
DONALD SACHIHIKO SUEHIRO, 74, of Mililani, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Myra; son, Grant; daughter, Kela; two grandchildren; two sisters. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
EMILY OPUNUI SYLVA, 78, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Vincent; stepmother, Martha Opunui; hanai sons, Joseph and Richard Opunui; brothers, David Kauhane, Harry, Rice and Moses Opunui; sisters, Olivia Steed and Lucy Powell. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10;30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
SITAI FELISE TERI, 85, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Asili, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Taumaoe and Keli; daughters, Matalena Faatafuga, Temu Kelly, Tagai Mason, Moti Bass, Siapo Boyer, Miriama James and Carol; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Motiana Muai. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Pacific Islanders United Methodist Church; service 4 p.m. Service also 10 a.m. Monday at the church; burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
SHIRLEY CANNON VORIS, 82, of Honolulu, died Oct. 9, 2008. Born in Bellingham, Wash. A model and artist. Survived by longtime companion, Thomas Kim; son, Henry; daughters, Mary Francis Helegeson and Georgia; stepdaughters, Scarlett Dwyer and April Cannon; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Inurnment 1 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
WALTER "MIKILOA" M.J. WONG, 82, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member of Kau-Tom Post of American Legion and See Dai Doo Society; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Wayne Leong; two grandchildren; niece, Charlotte Tsie. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.