Obituaries
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PAULINO VILLARIN AMOIN JR., 63, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 15, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Former tour guide. Survived by wife, Teresita; caretakers, Alfredo and Marina Ventura; mother, Delores; sons, Nel and Robert; half brother, Paulino Jr.; sister, Ida; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
HIPOLITA "TITA" ESTOESTA ARATA, 85, of Honolulu, died Sept. 3, 2008. Born in La Union, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Bernardo and Joey; daughters, Gloria Amores and Estelita Cortez; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ROBERT "BOB" NOBUHARU AWAYA, 91, of Kailua, died Aug. 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Raleigh, Alvin, Nelson and Michael; daughters; Yvonne Ching, Judy Kurokawa and Kathy Anderson; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, George; sisters, Mildred Sueoka and Jane Imamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
JUNE AWID, 82, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, died July 24, 2008. Born in Edmonton. Active member of Daughters of the Nile Temple No. 33, Beta Sigma Phi; volunteer at The Queen's Medical Center Gift Shop, Central Union Church Thrift Shop and Mo'ili'ili Community Center Thrift Shop. Survived by daughter, Bonnie Parsons, son, Ian; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, William McLennan. Interment in Edmonton. Celebration of life 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Honolulu Elks Lodge. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
ELPIDIO MAMUAD BAGUIO, 50, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 9, 2008. Born in the Philippines. A laborer. Survived by wife, Sandra; mother, Isabel; father, Julian; brother, Apolinario; sisters, Merlita Baguio Martin, Corazon Baguio Bernardo, Rosita Baguio Agustin, Matilde Baguio Jacinto and Edeluisa Baguio-Larena. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
JACOB "JAY" T. BERMUDEZ, 65, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 1, 2008. Born in Hilo. A music instructor and entertainer at various hotels on the Big Island. Survived by companion, Thais Bowman; son, Keola Nosaka; daughters, Sweetie Nosaka and Sarah Nosaka; brothers, Marcelo Bermudez, Darius Bermudez, Clifford Lee, Paul Lee and Peter Lee; sisters, Yolanda Aiona, Marie Kaleiwahea and Paulie Jennings; seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hilo Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. Urn committal service 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at Homelani Memorial Park, Section 7. No flowers. Casual attire.
EVANGELINE LEHUA CALBERO, 64, of Waipahu, died Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Manager of Chaminade University's bookstore. Survived by husband, Marcelino; daughters, Rowena Ednilao, Deborah Espejo, Winona Calbero and Joanne Klopp; brothers, Vince Tolentino, Lawrence, Ernest Raymond, Michael, Rudy and Tony Baldonado; sisters LaVerne Howard, Clarita Kamakura, Lily Antolin and Claring Corpuz; seven grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at the Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University; Mass: 9:30 a.m.; burial service 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
VERNON CLEMENTE, 70, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Aug. 31, 2008. Formerly of Hono-lulu. Retired from the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Lori Wenzel, Theresa "TC" Brower and C.C. Clemente; son, Walter; five grandchildren. Service held in Point Pleasant. Burial pending. Arrangements by Deal Funeral Home.
BERNETT "BERN" "BERNIE" ROMAN DUARTE, 62, of Pearl City, died Sept. 1, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Fern Shizuko; daughter, Tsuru; three grandchildren; brothers, Edward and Stephen; sisters, Leona Nicolas, Priscilla Fischer and Mary Antonio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
CATHERINE JANE ELKINS, 53, of Makawao, Maui, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Merced, Calif. Kitchen Manager for Ka Hale A Ke Ola Resource Center. Survived by husband, Skip; son, Evan; sister, Barbara Baratta; mother, Rella Dudley Foreman. Private service. Donations to Ka Hale A Ke Ola Resource Center, 670 Waiale Road, Wailuku, HI 96793. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ERNEST "TRICKY" JAMES FERNANDEZ JR., 79, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 1, 2008. Born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. Retired meat manager for Star Market, Kahului. Survived by wife, Beatrice Kaiama Fernandez; son, Jason; one grandson. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
NANCY KIMIKO FUJIOKA, 94, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired housekeeping supervisor for the Ilikai Hotel. Survived by son, Alvin; daughters, Leatrice Shikiya and Faith Nasu; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Yoshio, Tomeji and Richard "Kuni" Ekimoto; sisters, Doris Yamauchi and Yaeko Setoda. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
EDWINA HAUNANI HAASENRITTER, 54, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Kometani and Associates dental assistant. Survived by brothers, Ernie Gray and Edwin Haasenritter Jr.; a nephew and a niece. Visitation from 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
SISOYE "SODI" KABALIS SR., 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 27, 2008. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired water safety officer for City & County of Ho-nolulu. Survived by sons, Sisoye "Sodi" Jr., Derek Valentino and Rudolph Valentino; daughters, Joslyn and Valerie Ishiyama; brother, Moses Caballero; sisters, Elsie Ramos, Leorning Ferreira and Trinidad Enriquez; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held.
PETRONIA "PAT" F. KALUA, 78, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 30, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Clerk typist. Survived by husband, Bruce Sr.; sons, Byron, Dwight and Bruce; brother, Simplicio "Picky" Felicilda; sisters, Marcelina Tranilla and Victoria "Vicky" Belasco; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Nahina Cemetery, Napili, Maui.
BARBARA "AUNTIE BARB" KAWAIHALAU, 64, of Wai'anae, died July 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Ka'ewai Elementary School health aide. Survived by sons, Lloyd Ababon, Charles and Daniel; sister, Patricia Nihi; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 8 a.m. Saturday at Poka'i Bay Middle Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JAMES "JIMMY" KAPIOLEHUA LOTA, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 13, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Hawa'i Air National Guard lieutenant colonel with 30 years of service. Survived by wife, Eileen; son, James Kauhane; daughters, Pamela Lota-Fujii, Patricia Lota-Duncan and Kellei Leialoha Lota; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Star of the Sea Catholic Church; eulogy noon; Mass 12:30 p.m. Private inurnment at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
JUSTINA "TINANG & COSTI" CASTILLO MANUEL, 93, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 6, 2008. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Housewife. Survived by son, Isabelo; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha or casual attire.
WILLIAM KIYOSHI MATSUBARA, 97, of Hilo, Hawai'i died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in Pa'auilo. Retired County of Hawai'i Department of Water Works assistant plant superintendent. Survived by sons, William and Richard; daughters, Lillian Ide and Susan Kiyojima; sisters, Betty Sekido, Alice Kawamoto and Jean Oda; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sept. 19 at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home; service 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park.
VERN "LALA" MASAYOSHI NAGASAKO, 56, of 'O'okala, Hawai'i, died Aug. 30, 2008. Born in Laupahoehoe. A carpenter with the state of Hawai'i Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by mother, Yoshino; brothers, Raymond Zukeran and Byron; sister, Leinaala Ikeuchi. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.
AURELIA "OREL" PASCUA NARTATEZ, 86, of Waipahu, died Aug. 6, 2008. Born in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by daughter, Alma Ojerio; brother, Jose Pascua; sister, Josefina Aglusolos; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
LAUREANA "LAUR" CACAL QUEJA, 87, of Waipahu, died Aug. 15, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by children, Romana Padasdao, Leonarda Magaoay, Patricia Madariaga, Irineo and Abraham; sister, Florencia Tangonan; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 'Aiea; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
DR. GONZALO SORIANO RAMOS, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2008. A retired physician from Los Angeles. Survived by son, Roland; daughter, Rosanne Bell; three grandchildren; brothers, Juanillo, Ernesto and Eduardo; sisters, Marietta Ramos Idosor and Rosalinda Ramos Ninalga. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MARY CHRISTANA RECOLAN, 84, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, died Aug. 30, 2008. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. A retired janitor for the former Kona Surf Hotel. Survived by daughters, Linda Davis, Evelyn Kokubun, Marilyn Moser, Lovey Grantz, Antoinette Ignacio, Maurine DeBoer, Marlene Madriaga and Blendalynn Ishikawa; sons, Timothy Espiritu, Robert Madriaga and Anthony Madriaga; hanai daughter, Patricia Doty Chandler; 35 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Na'alehu; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the Na'alehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary
SHARON MICHIKO HIBINO ROBERTSON, 64, of Westbury, N.Y., died Sept. 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. An administrator for Mizuho Corporate Bank. Survived by daughter, Sharon; father, Frank Hibino; sisters, Joy Arakaki and Fay Hibino; brother, Gerald Kitano. Visitation 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday8 at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, East Chapel. Casual attire.
DIEGO RANCHEZ SALES, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 2, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired sugar cane cutter for Mauna Kea Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Ederlina; son, Joey; daughter, Jaqueline Sales-Iyo; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. No flowers. Casual attire.
EIZUN SHIMAMOTO, 101, of Pearl City, died Aug. 25, 2008. Born in Okinawa. Retired Liliha Bakery cook; former Four Aces Cafe owner. Survived by sons, Stanley and Marshall; daughters, Emiko Tengan and Sonia Miyagawa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation from 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
ANICETA "ANN" FERNANDEZ SHIN, 78, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 24, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. A member of The Gospel Lighthouse of 'Ewa Beach. Survived by son, Thomas Colleps; stepson, Dennis; daughters, Annie Mae Lono, Rose Watanabe and Jennifer Elisala; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brothers, Mamerto and John Baliguat. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
JOHN A. TEVES, 97, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Ammunition inspector for the federal government. Survived by wife, Katie; son, Jonathan; two grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
JAMES "TOLO" TOLENTINO JR., 58, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Sept. 1, 2008. Born in Kukuihaele. A machinist for the former Hamakua Sugar Co.; formerly with Hawaii Energy Partners. Survived by wife, Janice; son, Kellen; hanai son, Tevin; daughters, Tessie and Kulia; mother, Maria Ubaldo; brothers, Rolando and Leonard Ubaldo; sisters, Ellen Carvalho and Erlinda Borges; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MAY ELIZABETH WALLS, 71, of Kaneohe, died Aug. 29, 2008. Born in Dallas. She was a Braniff Airline office manager and executive secretary for General Foods and C. Brewer. Survived by husband, Robert; daughter, Karin; son, Brian; brother, John Semmes; sisters, Ann Reames, Helen Sandlin, Jane Lambert and Melinda Cox. Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
DIANA SUE WONG, 82, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 5, 2008. Born in He'eia. A loan processer retired from the former Liberty Bank. Survived by husband, Bertram; children, Lianne Chong, Mitchell Wong and Leslie Wong; brother, Roy Sue; sisters, Lucille Crane and Irma Sue; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
BRIAN WOOD, 74, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Canterbury, England. An electrical contractor. Survived by wife, Joyce; daughter, Beverley Donaghy; brother, Daniel; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 7 p.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
PING KAM YEE, 93, of Honolulu and Pacifica, Calif., died Aug. 20, 2008. Born in Hono-lulu. A retired dentist and director of Strong-Carter Dental Clinic at Palama Settlement. Survived by daughter, Janice Ching; sons, Gordon, Warren and Vernon; six grandchildren; brother, Lester; sisters, Hazel Ching, Blanche Ching and Saura Lee. Burial at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
MARGARET Y. ZANE, 96, of Waipahu, formerly of Ho-nolulu, died Aug. 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Libby McNeil Cannery. Survived by son, Raymond; two grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Lawrence Ching; sister, Sarah Yee. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; private inurnment. Aloha attire.