Obituaries
COLIN K.H. CHUN, 53, of Kapahulu, died Feb. 5, 2009. Born in Kapahulu. A chef, free-diver and spear fisherman. Survived by fiancee, Lisa Davidson; daughter, Steffany; parents, Francis and Millie; brothers, Francis, Derek and Duncan. Private service. Donations to National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JAMES S. CHUNG, 86, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Hazel; son, James Jr.; daughters, Carol Suzuki, Patti Johnson and Lee Chung; eight grandchildren; brothers, Daniel Chung, Henry and Richard Lee; sisters, Helen Jury and Sara Miller. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
HARRIETT M. COLLIN, 94, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 13, 2009. Born in Summit Township, Mich. Retired office manager for Central State Teachers College at Mount Michigan; pianist for Keolahou Congregational Church, Kihei. Survived by caregiver, Carolyn Nichols. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at Keolahou Congregational Church. Donations to Keolahou Congregational Church Music Ministry, 177 S. Kihei Road, Kihei, HI 96753. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
MARYROSE ARELONG EDWIN, 61, of Honolulu and the Marshall Islands, died Feb. 13, 2009. Born in Ebeye, Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. Survived by husband, John; son, Dotson; daughters, Nertha Mack, Aina Harry, Calina Abraham and Ruthlynn Albert; brothers, Herbert, Osmond, Tommy and Jekre; sister, Thelma Brandau. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaimuki Christian Church, service 11 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. Monday at City Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
MIILDRED WERNER FEIRER, 95, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary with the Deputy Chief of the Honolulu Fire Department with 30 years of service. Survived by son, John; sisters, Elaine Awana, Lehua Hancock and Theda Chung. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Donations to Star of the Sea Church. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
GAIL HOOKALA FISHEL, 59, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Michael; stepson, Justin; sisters, Kathleen Hamilton, Irene Tays, Dannette Hookala and Virginia Hamada. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
HAROLD HARUO FUKUNAGA, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired vice president sales for Love's Bakery. Survived by wife, Doraine; son, Ryan; daughter, Wendy Kurosaki; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Uyeoka. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
FRANCES LONOHIWA AKANA FURTADO, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired switchboard operator at Bishop Museum. Survived by husband, Harry; sons, Scott and Douglas; daughter, Barbara Obsitos; seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ANN "SUNNY" HAMPEL, 63, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 20, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Private healthcare nurse. Survived by companion, Peter Freitas Jr.; sister, Joeann "Merry" Hampel Silva; brother, Joseph "Buddy" III. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 11 a.m.
ESTHER YUN KYAU HO, 97, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 11, 2009. Born in Waiawa. Survived by son, Warren; brothers, Henry, Kui Pin and Richard Mow; sisters, Eunice Mow, Ethel Zane, Frances Ching and Vivian Hee; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
JOSEPH "JOE" F. KALEIWAHEA, 82, of Mossyrock, Wash. died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Waipahu. U.S. Army veteran of 21 years; business owner and licensee barber. Survived by wife, Judith; sons, Joe Jr., Larry and Russell; daughters, Leilani and Wendy Troyer; sister, Linda Richard; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Inurnment 1 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
SUSAN MAE KALI, 70, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Feb. 20, 2009. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Benjamin; sons, Benjamin Jr., Joseph, Mitchell, Michael and Jeffery; daughters, Bernadette Vea and Carnation Kali Kilar; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Marian Silver. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. March 6 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery.
"BRUDDAH KEI" KEIHANAIKUKAUAKAHIHULIHE'EKAHAUNAELE, 67, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Head priest of the Love Thy Self Religion, former sports announcer for the Annual Fireman's Softball Tournament, KKON news director; caretaker of Makalawena Beach. Survived by wife, Loke; sons, Kapena and Kawika Singson; daughter, Michelle Tomas; eight grandchildren. Celebration of life 10 a.m. until pau March 10 north of the Honaunau Boat Ramp (mauka side); follow posted signs; bring a potluck dish to share. Information: 808-929-9960. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona.
MILDRED FUSAKO KISHABA, 97, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Pu'nene, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Edward, George, Raymond, Denis and Patrick; daughters, Margaret Goo, Agnes Sera, Bertha Ching and Catherine Aruda; brother, Yasuo Nagamine; sister, Elsie Ige; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku; eulogy 10:30 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; reception noon to 3 p.m. at Dani's; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
JAMES KNIGHT, 86, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born in Kansas. Retired graphic artist for an advertising company. Survived by wife, Marilyn; sons, Jeff and Brad; two grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
WINSTON NAOTOSHI SAU TUNG KONISHI, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired president of Kakaako Millwork Inc. Survived by wife, Gerri; son, Sean; daughters, Shelby Low, Sherie Lee and Shelley; grandchildren, Kai and Jase Konishi, Cayla and Connor Low; siblings, Robert, Wesley and Merelton Konishi, Harry Munsey and Ginger Chocklett. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel; service 11:15 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers.
ROSALIO "LEO" PINEFLOR MAGSAYO, 84, of Las Vegas, died Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Watertown, Hawai'i. Retired from the U.S. Merchant Marine; a boiler-room engineer. Survived by wife, Lilia; daughters, Teri Alves and Janice Tung; sons, Michael, Rodney and Richard; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Ragasa and Loretta Balaris. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108; service to follow. Scattering of ashes in Hawai'i at later date. Information: 702-464-8560.
YONE NAKAMURA, 84, of Mililani, died Feb. 10, 2009. Born in Tokyo. Retired from Marriott. Survived by sons, Heston and Daniel; daughter, Iris Nakamura Kinerney; grandchildren, Tia, Sean and Kyllie Kinerney; brothers, Tamio, Hiromitsu and Katsumaro Hirose. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:15 a.m. Casual attire.
SHIZUTO "PAUL" NISHITA, 88, of Pearl City, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Gem Construction job coordinator. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Melvyn and Don; daughter, Paulette Ball; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Frank; sisters, Carole Mito and Judy Shoda. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
JAMES WALTER MICHAEL O'BRIEN, 83, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Westborough, Mass. Survived by daughter, Jamie Ann Tschetter; brother, Steve; companion, Janet Oka. Scattering of ashes 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Elks Club, Waikiki. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
RICHARD SHIGEO OHAMA, 80, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Port Allen, Kaua'i. U.S. Army veteran; retired Hawaii National Bank manager. Survived by daughter, Diane Yates; sons, Dale and David; one grandson; sisters, Alice Hayashi and Mildred Saeda; brother, George. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
KEIKO OYAMA, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in Akita, Japan. Retired Wisteria waitress. Survived by daughters, Emma Lum and Linda Doi; stepson, Ted; brother, Yukichika Matsuzaki; sisters, Utako Sugimura and Yoko Horie; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
ROY TSUYOSHI SUNAOKA, 69, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawai'i Air National Guard, Unit 169 ACWS master sergeant; Pearl Harbor Elementary School and 'Aiea Intermediate School teacher's aide. Survived by wife, Amy; daughters, Cheryl Kato, Kelly and Rena; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.
STANLEY SATOSHI TANAKA, 69, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Continental Mechanical of the Pacific refrigeration mechanic; U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by wife, Angelina; daughters, Terry Hayashi and Wendy Falcon; brother, Edwin; sister, Lillian Abbot; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
HIDEO TOKAIRIN, 91, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 1, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired Schofield Barracks Motor Pool mechanic; World War II U.S. Army member of 100th Infantry Battalion; purple heart recipient. Survived by wife, Fumie; son, Alan; daughters, Frances, Kay Ewaliko and Susan; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Bert and Roland; sisters, Dorothy Kameda, Beth Teranishi and Janet Tokita. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
CHARLES SHINGO TOYOFUKU, 72, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired night auditor. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Calvin, Carl and Kurt; daughter, Cathy; brother, Thomas; sister, Nawi; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday at Waimea United Church of Christ, Kaua'i; service 3 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MARK KAULANA WATSON, 59, of Kailua, died Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Kailua. A sculptor; graduate of Kailua High School. Survived by mother, Norma "Poni" Lillian; brother, Kerry; sisters, Cathleen Sanders and Wendy Erickson. Private celebration of life Sunday. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
LINDA SACHIKO YAMAGATA, 58, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Alice; brothers, Alvin and Roy; niece, Zina; grandnephew, Brysin; grandniece, Brianna. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.