Obituaries
JOVITA G. ABADILLA, 90, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sister, Annie Sanchez; nephews; nieces. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth's Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
JOSE "JOE" BARBADILLO, 71, of Lana'i, most recently of Las Vegas, died July 13, 2008. Born in Waialua. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran; a retired Dole Co. welder; also Manele Bay Hotel engineering department employee. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Miles; daughters, Conni Mahani, Towane Al-Sulati and Charlene Bacio; brothers, Enosito, Polin, Victor, Greg and Andres; sister, Frances Canderlario; 10 grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
ROSE M. CANTERE, 87, of Anaheim, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Sept. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Reggie, Eugene, Michael and Ivan Celebrado and Nolan Canadilla; daughter, Debbie Tyson; sisters, Mathilda Lastimado and Beatrice Canadilla; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.
CHI KAN FONG, 23, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2008. Born in Hong Kong. University of Hawai'i student. Survived by parents, Kin Wah Fong and Mei Yim Siu; brother, Chi Shun Fong. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
FREDERICK "FRED" FORTE, 82, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 10, 2008. Born in Raritan, N.J. Retired from U.S. Air Force. Survived by wife, Monnette; daughter, Maria; brother, Carlo; sisters, Elizabeth Libby, Gene Stump, Anita Esposito and Anne Saxbe. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Resurrection of The Lord Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
RICHARD M. HIRASHIKI, 79, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2008. Born in Wahiawa, Kaua'i. U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Survived by wife, Elaine; son, Ryan; daughter, Cheryl Gallagher; sisters, June Higa and Aileen Uyema; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
EDNA KAWAIHIKILANI KA'APANA IAEA, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Accounting and General Services custodial supervisor with more than 20 years of service. Survived by sons, Abraham, Daniel Sr. and Jack Jr.; daughters, Jackie Stone, Paulette Matz and Geri Schwab; brother, Aloy Ka'apana; sister, Mona Medeiros; 24 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kalaiakamanu Hou, Kalama'ula, Moloka'i; service noon; interment 1 p.m. at Kapa'akea Cemetery. Aloha attire.
WAKAE NUIBE, 92, of Waipahu, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Kahului, Maui. Member of 'Aiea Hongwanji. Survived by sons, Gary, Dennis, Wayne and Allan; daughter, Charlene Tanaka; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Kaoru Toyofuku; sister, Tokie Hidani. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
LORI GAY ODELL, 53, of Hawai'i Kai, died Aug. 22, 2008. Born in Moline, Ill. A strong supporter of the arts. Survived by brothers, William and David; a nephew and nieces. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Lori can also be honored or commemorated with stories and/or donations to the Arthritis Foundation's "Hope through Heroes" site at www.arthritis.org, or to the Humane Society. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
FRANKLIN TARO OHARA, 64, of Pearl City, died Sept. 8, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Navy Public Work Center mechanical engineer. Survived by wife, Naomi; sons, Nathan and Kevin; grandson, Jaris; brothers, Dr. James and Dr. Patrick; sisters, Meryle Hirotsu, June Ohara and Dr. Thalia Ohara-Perez. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
SIONE MOSESE PIEI, 54, of Hau'ula, died Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Lakepa, Tonga. Survived by wife, Melenaite; son, Hekimuli; daughter, Seini; brother, Simaile; sister, Seini Maka. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Kahuku United Methodist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Sept. 20 at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
CHUCK ITSUO SHIMIZU, 87, of Lakewood, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died July 26, 2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired Oahu Construction Co. heavy-equipment operator. Survived by daughter, Jane Soon; grandchildren, Michael and Jessica; brother, Yasuo; sisters, Doris Kuboyama and Emiko Shimizu. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
COLIN KIYOSHI SUNADA, 33, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in Lihu'e. A program coordinator for the Personal Assistance Program with ARC of Kaua'i. Survived by wife, Marry; daughter, Lilliana; parents, Dennis and Sadia; brothers, Lane and Jared. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at Kapa'a Hongwanji Mission; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
FELIPA "IPA" CADIZ TANGONAN, 91, of Pearl City, died Sept. 6, 2009. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Benjamin, Anastacio, Segundo, Julio "Danny," Emilio "Berto," Alejandro "Anro," Crisanto "Santos" and Dionicio "Bonging"; daughter, Cora Tangonan-Lucas; 31 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Final service and burial in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Cora Tangonan-Lucas, 636-3019.