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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, January 17, 2009

Obituaries

WANDA ETHEL BOSTON, 85, of Kailua, died Jan. 5, 2009. Born in Findlay, Ohio. Retired civil service director at Fort Shafter; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, William; daughter, Johanna; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

ROBIN "ROB" BENEDICT" CANTIBEROS, 47, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Construction laborer and landscaper. Survived by companion, LoriAnn Martines-Gouveia; brothers, Albert, Leonard and Andrew; sisters, Losana Minor, Charlene Hirata, Denise Cantiberos-Ontiveros and Kathleen Cantiberos-Gouveia. Wake 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church Hall, Honaunau, Hawai'i. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church hall; service 10 a.m.; burial at the church cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

LIVIA "MOMMA GINA" A. CHO, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 5, 2009. Born in Rome. Retired. Survived by daughter, Debra Stewart, sisters, Marcella Alcala and Teresa Polanschi; granddaughter, Michelle Stewart. Service 10 a.m. today at the Elks Lodge. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ALBERTA FRANCES COELHO, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Bert; son, Kimo; daughter, Stacey Opiopio; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Jan. 24 at Kailua Beach Park boat ramp; scattering of ashes to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

TROY PAUL CRAWFORD, 40, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 1, 2009. Born in San Jose, Calif. Owner of Perals Perles Purles. Survived by parents, John and Pamela; brother,Todd. Visitation noon tomorrow at The Calvary Chapel, Kapa'a; service 1 p.m. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

MACARIO "JUNIOR" COLOMA DAMO JR., 38, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Employed by Jax Sales. Survived by wife, Marlene; sons, Christian, Jayfrey, Angelo and Marc Damian; daughter, Samantha; two grandchildren; mother, Twani Cynthia Alexander and father; brothers, Freddie, Anthony, Leo, Mark Paul and Justin Damo, and Michael Alexander; sisters, Theresia Wolf and Antoinette Cose. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Donations to Minor Damo children, c/o Marlene Damo. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARTHA "MUTT" AMBROSIA DOMINGO, 76, of Pearl City, died Jan. 13, 2009. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. Retired laborer for the Laborer's Union local No. 368. Survived by husband, Alfredo; sons, Benjamin and Franklin Espiritu, David, Dennis, Derick and Alvin; daughters, Delia and Delphine Espiritu, Ann Brown, Leona and Lisa; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire.

MARY INES FITCH, 84, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan.14, 2009. Born in Barryville, Ark. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Mary Martin; sons, Jim and Jeff; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service and burial at Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Calif. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i.

DEBBY JOY GIAMARIO, 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Cleveland. A housewife. Survived by companion, Daniel; mother, Carolyn McElroy; brother, Bill McElroy; sisters, Mary Wright and Ann Olson. Service at a later date. Condolences to Daniel Giamario at jdgiamario@shamanicastrology.com. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ALVENA JEAN GONZALEZ, 53, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Missouri. Survived by husband, David; stepson, David; stepdaughters, Keisha and Danelle; parents, Charles and Helen Stutler; brothers, Joe and Bill Stutler. No service. Donations to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RICHARD FRANKLIN GUARD JR., 60, died Oct. 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Punahou graduate. Survived by wife, Rhonda; daughters, Emily Hines, Kara Maher and Malia Crubaugh; sons, Samuel and Richard; eight grandchildren; mother, Phyllis; brothers, Chris and Tom; sister, Karen Luce. Service held in Redlands, Calif.

HISAO HANIOKA, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Japan. A homemaker. Survived by son, Isamu; daughters, Fusako Wolfe, Setsuko Ienaga, Masako Nakamura, Sumiko Greenwood and Michiko Chambers; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DONALD ARTHUR HELBUSH, 85, formerly of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Pearl Harbor survivor; U.S. Navy veteran. An adult probation officer. Survived by companion, Barbara Thomsen; son, Michael; daughter, Linda; two grandchildren. Celebration of life Feb. 21 in Placerville, Calif.

ROBERT ROYAL JAQUES, 61, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Massachusetts. Director of network engineering in the computer industry. Survived by wife, Donna; daughters, Kristen Jones and Jennifer; hanai sons, Steven Grygelko and Devante Cotton; sisters, Carol DiCicco and Diane Chiu. Service 1 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Daikufugi Mission, Honalo, Hawai'i. Burial Monday. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i.

JOSEPH MCDONALD SHOGI MACHIDA, 76, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired I.C.I. Dulux Paints warehouseman. Survived by brothers, Alvin, Leroy and Norman; sisters, Christina Wong and Helen Tim. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

DONALD JOSEPH MAYNARD, 81, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 3, 2008. Born in Somerville, Mass. Retired U.S. Navy major and pilot. No survivors. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

ELAINE SACHIKO MERSBERG, 73, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Calvin and Michael Young; daughter, Jennie; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Lillian Kabasawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DOLORES BERTHA MOELLER, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 31, 2008. Born in Davenport, Wash. Retired First Hawaiian Bank Escrow Services vice president. Survived by sisters, Carla Boleneus and Jeanne Ross. Inurnment 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery; celebration of life 11 a.m. at Sakara Restaurant, Olomana Golf Course. Donations to Castle Medical Center general fund. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DOROTHY YOSHIKO NISHIKAWA, 95, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in 'Aiea. Survived by sons, Lawrence and Neil; daughter, Doneyn Yamamoto; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel Muranaka. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RICHARD YOSHIHARU OKAGAWA, 92, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Wai'anae. Retired state carpenter. Survived by son, James; daughters, Barbara Sakashita and Linda Koyanagi; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Tomoyuki; sisters, Eleanor and Janice Togashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

LEE KENJI ORTON, 46, of Hau'ula and La'ie, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Utah. Survived by sons, Miki, Taj and John Bodily; parents, Ken and Florence; brothers, Rik, Kip and Kim. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JUANITA "NITA" CALAUSTRO PAO, 76, of Waialua, died Dec. 31, 2008. Born in Kihei, Maui. Enjoyed gardening, especially growing anthuriums, roses and orchids. Survived by sons, Edward Jr., Anthony and Timothy; daughters, Deborah Sales, Doreen Baligad, Darlene Pao-Boeglin, Donna Baro and Sharon; brothers, Henaru and Joseph Sr. Calaustro; sister, Patricia Keao; 22 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Waialua; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

HARRY BALDWIN ROBINS, 86, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars; retired Pearl Harbor Navy Shipyard foreman-crane operator. Survived by wife, Dorothy; sons, John and Roy; daughters, Thelma, Alberta Tavares, Shelley Robins and Harrilyn Robello; 26 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Wai'anae Protestant Christian Church; wake service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

JAMES MAKOTO SAKAMOTO, 73, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Moloka'i. President of S&M Sakamoto General Contractors. Survived by wife, Chong Nyo; daughters, Janet Vink and Cheryl Ladera; brother, Francis; grandson, Harrison. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawai'i Korean Catholic Church; family service 10 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

MATTHEW ARTHUR SNARE, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Kendra; father, Shaun; brothers, Jacob and Daemon; sisters, Dayauna, Mystery, Ariana, Jenneka and Mariah; stepfather, Sam; stepmother, Anna. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

FRANK "KINKY" SOUZA, 75, of Wailua, Kaua'i, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired County of Kaua'i police officer with 30 years of service; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Emily; son, Kurt; daughter, Penny Balocan; sister, Gertrude "Sweetie" Johnson; brothers, Antone "Sonny" and Edward "Eddie." Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at Kaua'i Veterans Center, Lihu'e; service 10:45 a.m. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

AFITOTO SOLOMONA TAUANUU, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Fagasa, American Samoa. Survived by wife, Tausaga; son, Asotasi Afi; daughters, Vaisima Alboro and Faoa Seau; sisters, Mele Loa, Olevia Laupole and Leatalua Tauala; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Samoa-Tokelau Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

MAPUANA "MOPSY" KAMAI TEIXEIRA, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Retired Navy Supply Center supervisor. Survived by husband, John; son, Timothy; daughter, Pia Ann "Princess" Ely; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ABELARDO "BILL" BALLESTEROS VALENZUELA, 76, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Sprecklesville, Maui. Construction foreman; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Edwin, Douglas, Kalani and Bailey; daughters, Carolen Richey, Renee Ellorda, Danell Reyes, Tina Johnson and Geonette; brothers, Avelino, Dominador, Jose and Rogeldo; sisters, Beatriz Lucas, Encarnacion Derpo and Marsha Estencion; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holualoa, Hawai'i; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona.

IRINEO R. VIERNES SR., 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 14, 2008. Born in Nagalangan, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired construction worker. Survived by wife, Ines; children, Alberto, Irineo Jr., Estella Viernes Millare, Ernesto and Juanita Viernes Galvizo; brother, Gabino; sister, Rosita Viernes Aqcaoli; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

DANIEL LEE WOODSON, 76, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 15, 2008. Born in Ohio. Survived by sister, Rosalie; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.