Obituaries
Alice Asae Chee, 80, of Käneohe, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired beautician. Survived by brothers, Robert and Richard Matsushita; sisters, Peggy Obayashi and Doris Mori; son, Gregory; one grandchild. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Kailua United Methodist Church. No flowers. Aloha attire. No monetary donations. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Florencio "Inciong" Dagupion, 87, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 2, 2009. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Maui Pine-Honolua Division field worker. Survived by wife, Ester; sons, William, Eugene, Pancho, Willie and Noel; daughters, Estrella Anteola and Imelda Pascua; hänai sons, Teofilo and Quintin; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Gene "Emery" Louis Fisher-Nahinu, 61, of Honolulu, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Nuuanu Parkside security guard; also Nikki's Arcade manager. Survived by brothers, Carlos Fisher Jr., Sam Kroger, George and Lorrin Israel; sisters, Kela Caldwell and Simone Barboza. Visitation 8:30 to10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Placida Agpaoa Ganir, 83, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Kawela, Honokaa, Hawaii. Retired former Kona Surf and Islander Inn housekeeper. Survived by sons, Orlando, Peter and Bernard; daughters, Pacita Batangan, Consuelo De Jesus, Linda Saplan and Gina Ganir-Gray; hänai daughter, Fely Velasco; brother, Anthony Ancheta; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; entombment to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
Sheryllynn Leihua Hao-Oliveros, 22, of Queen Creek, Ariz., formerly of Kalaoa, Kona, Hawaii, died Sept. 17, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Retail clerk. Survived by mother, Roberta Hao; father, Stanley Oliveros; hänai mother, Lori Rice; sisters, Sheri-Ann, Angie Kawewehi and Tila Martinez; brothers, Sheldon Carvalho and Tristen Oliveros; grandmother, Visitation Oliveros. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Big Island Gamefishing Clubhouse, Honokohau Harbor, Kailua, Kona; service 10 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Edward Akwai Ho, 76, of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state security officer. Survived by sons, Hiram, Ivan, Aaron and Eric; daughter, Valerie; brother, Moses Kameenui; sister, Elizabeth "Kapeka" Kwan; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
John Yoneo Ishii Sr., 81, of Paauilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 7, 2009. Born in Paauilo. Retired truck driver from the Hämäkua Sugar Co. truck driver. Survived by son, John Jr.; daughter, Shirley Carvalho; brother, Charles; sisters, Stella Kidani and Gladys Takeya; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Nancy Lynne Johnson, 64, died Nov. 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Professional model in Hawaii, the Mainland and Europe; P&O Cruises employee, New York and San Francisco; operator of Johnson Design, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles; and owner of Stencil Hawaii, Molokai. Survived by brother, Larry; sister, Baba Bosworth; sister-in-law, Claire; brother-in-law, Arthur; nephews; nieces. Service 4 p.m. Dec. 23 at Punahou School Chapel. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawaii.
Helen Sumiko Kawakami and Sueo Kawakami, 92 and 97, respectively, of Käneohe, died Nov. 17, 2009 and Nov. 18, 2009. She was born in Kapäpala, Hawaii. Retired waitress. He was born in Hawaii. Retired state carpentry instructor. Survived by sons, Howard, Wallace and Dean; daughter, Elaine; seven grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Muneo "Ralph" Kushiyama, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired Department of Army data systems manager; U.S, Army veteran. Survived by wife, Gail; son, Norman; grandchildren, Kristen and Shawn; sisters, Harumi Okimura-Char, Kay Kurata and May Shimizu. Visitation 1 p.m. today at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m.; cremation to follow. Inurnment 1 p.m. Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.
Rosela "Rose" Macapulay Lagmay, 70, of Kunia, died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Del Monte Fresh Produce. Survived by husband, Juan; son, Zachary; daughters, Lynn Sydell, Annabelle Ignacio, Leilani Lista and Jennifer; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Violeta Ildefonzo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Saffery Moeala Maiava, 49, of Hauula, died Dec. 7, 2009. Born in Kahuku. Survived by sons, Christopher, Conan and Cosmo Dean Maiava-Wilkins; daughters, Ryann, Dayleen, Chyann and Charlesey Akina, Chatlyn Kanani Wilkins and Cierra; parents, Hawaii and Lautiti; brothers, Talia Maiava, Dean Wilkins, Calvin, Oscar, Wendell, Terrance and Rodney Kanoa; sisters, Eva Maiava, Kiddie Anderson, Wilma Kanoa, Sunepa Masoe, Moli Tawatao, Shirley Maiava, Misty Scanlan and Primrose Kalili; eight grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at 54-123 Hauula Homestead Road (Wilkins Estate); service noon to 1 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Julita Castillo Manera, 57, of Waipahu, died Nov. 23, 2009. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Employed at Armstrong Building Maintenance. Survived by husband, Bonifacio; son, Romel; daughter, Jenevallen; three grandchildren; brothers, Mariano and Fernando Castillo; sister, Meling Cainglit. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Fujito Oho, 89, of Wahiawä, died Nov. 15, 2009. Born in Haleiwa. Retired federal government maintenance inspector. Survived by wife, Dorothy Fumie; daughter, Linda Huddy; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; sister, Betsy Yamada. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Wayne "Robo" Andrew Robledo Sr., 63, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawaii. Retired Hawaii County Fire Department emergency medical technician; also retired Mihara Transfer truck driver. Survived by daughters, Tina-Marie Cawagas, Nicole and Crystal; sons, Wayne "Andy Boy" Jr. and Ian Robledo and Michael Martins; mother, Ann Dinwiddie; brother, Patrick Dinwiddie; sister, Sylvia Dinwiddie; seven grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. Graveside urn committal service noon Dec. 22 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Mildred Hatsuno Shinbo, 99, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 10, 2009. Born in Päpaikou, Hawaii. Retired cook. Survived by daughters, Nancy Watanabe, Janice Ohara and Myrna Amimoto; brother, Howard Abe; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. No koden (monetary gifts).
Lester Wayne Souza, 66, of Honolulu, died Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Survived by son, Adam; daughters, Eve and Ruth; three grandchildren; brother, Gilbert; sister, Geraldine Franks. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Earl Laalaai Thompson, 67, of Kahuku, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in Kahuku. Survived by son, Earl; daughter, Ramona Apineru; hänai children, Joseph Huddy, Diane Huddy, Dana Mauia and Ronnie Kaahu; brothers, Arthur, Norman, Eldon, Angus, Gill, Tim and Kerry; sisters, Hope Moeai and Faith Ako; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Läie North Stake; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Läie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Jade Juan Henry Vasquez, 30, of Kauai, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born in Orange County, Calif. Survived by brother, Ezekiel; sisters, Leea, Pearl, Ruby, Cassandra and Crystal. Service in Flagstaff, Ariz. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Norman "Norm" Ray Winkler, 59, of Keaau, Hawaii, died Dec. 10, 2009. Born in Quincy, Calif. Owner and lumber miller for Orchidland Woods. Survived by wife, Roxane; sons, Dwight, Mikel and Daniel; daughters, Tesia Cabuyadao and Erin; three brothers; six sisters; four grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.