Obituaries
Mabel Akisada, 68, of Honolulu, died June 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Sheraton Mini-Mart clerk/ cashier. Survived by husband, Howard; brother, James Kumasaka; sisters, May Kumasaka, Alice Ung. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Matthew Dennis Bento, 52, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A mechanic for Oahu Transit Services Inc. Survived by wife, Amy; son, Tori; daughter, Cherie; brothers, Elvis and Andrew; sisters, Elizabeth Thomas, Sharon Balai, Christine McDougall, Donna Bento, Marjorie Bento and Ramona Alani. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Eunice Lum Chang Chun, 93, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An educator. Survived by sons, Lawrence and Clarence; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; Taoist services; English service noon; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Jonathan Michael Dickenson, 38, of Kahului, Maui, died July 16, 2009. Born in South Korea. Former owner of J & V Fitness Center. Survived by wife, Vilma Casio-Dickenson; stepmother, Patti; daughter, Karessa; brothers, Patrick and Jerry Dickenson Jr.; stepsisters, Kelly Sneddon and Shelby. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow.
Maile "Nancy" Fetui, 74, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2009. Born in American Samoa. Survived by husband, Taupulea; sons, Tapuai Tafao Jr. and Edmund; daughters, Pelenise Tailele, Togalei Pio and Soaimaile; 12 brothers; six sisters; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Waipahu Samoa Seventh-day Adventist Church, former Arakawa's site. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Henry Himeo Haitsuka, 98, of Kane'ohe, died July 10, 2009. Born in Papaloa, Hawai'i. A retired Haitsuka Brothers Construction Co. contractor. Survived by daughters, Mabel Ishimoto and Ellen Brazauski; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Reed Isamo, 58, of Honolulu, died July 15, 2009. Born in the Marshall Islands. A cook. Survived by wife, Leona; sons, Waily and Nicholas, and David Benjamin; daughter, Roselin; mother, Nako Kinjo; brothers, Paulton, Arean, Leter, Morton and Sky Kinjo; sisters, Tomomi Motellang, Tajen Note, Kiranney Heron, Nekuk Garoley, Neki Kinjo, Atrita Tabu, Angelina Milne, Mubira Capelle and Marline Jacob. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Mitchell Kalawaianui Kalilimoku, 83, of Kaimuki, died July 3, 2009. Born in Ha'ena, Kaua'i. a member of Kaimuki Congregation Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by sons, Mitch and Stephan; stepson, Roland Yap; stepdaughters, Carolyn Yap-Ballou and Sandra Yap- Gonsalves; brothers, Frederick, Jeremiah and Aram; stepbrothers, Paul and Wesley Elia; sister, Hannah Basso; four stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Donald Kaneapua, 74, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2009. Born on Lana'i. A retired federal fire chief. Survived by daughters, Elisabeth Lum and Rebecca; brothers, Lawrence and Gene; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Kawaiha'o Church; service 6:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes 9 a.m. Saturday off Waikiki. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Daniel Kealanahele-Querubin, 42, of Waipahu, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Truck Driver for Hawthorne Pacific. Survived by wife, Gina; sons, Kyle, Daniel, Dayne Kealanahele-Querubin, Justice, Jahlove, Jarrick and Jenry Amadeo, Keoni and Austin Querubin; daughter, Jahnesta Amadeo; a grandson; brothers, Allen, Malcom and Waldo Querubin; sisters, Alicia Querubin, Michelle Anguay and Kimberly Querubin. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
David Kaleikapulani Keamo Jr., 79, of Wai'anae, died July 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Member of Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Sylvia; sons, Mark "Moonie" and Michael; brothers, George and Walter, Dennis Apua and Allen Yapp; sisters, Johanna "Edee" Fernandez, Allie "Babe" Lopes, Maile Schuwer, Matilda "Ui" Kahoonee, Emily "Lup" Mamane and Inchon Keamo; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 4:30 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Bonny Lynn Kipi, 53, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A medical clerk. Survived by husband, Dean Sr.; sons, Dean Jr. and Ashton; five grandchildren; father, Jeremiah Estabilio; brothers, Jeremy and Dean Estabilio; sisters, Heather Cadiente, Lori Rodrigues and Patty Estabilio. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
Yun Quon Kong, 99, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 17, 2009. Born in China. Survived by son, David; daughters, Wai Ching Yee and Janie D. Foulks; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service noon Tuesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Samuel Ping Chi Li, 96, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2009. Born in Beijing. Retired civil engineer for the Taiwan government. Survived by son, Harry; daughters, Belle Hodges and Myra Hsu; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Shirley Mun Lynn, 66, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An accounting manager for Chaminade University. Survived by brother, Douglas Mun; sister, Constance Rees. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mystical Rose Chapel, Chaminade University. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to Chaminade University. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Edward La Rue Marshall, 64, of 'Aiea, died July 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Resident manager of Honolulu Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. Survived by son, Christopher Meyers; mother, Annie; father, Harris Sr.; brothers, Harris Jr., Jaime Montano, Roland Marshall and Robert Maldonado; sisters, Estrellita Bybel and Dolores Montana. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Honolulu Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center; service noon; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
Clara Keiko Matsuda, 80, of Wai'anae, died June 12, 2009. Born in Wai'anae. Member of Waianae Hongwanji Mission, Waianae Fujin Kai. Survived by husband, Masanori; son, Roland; daughters, Daphne Lee and Judy Nakasone; brothers, Tsuneo "Gary," Keiso and Kiyomi "Sheldon" Imai; a grandchild; a great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Stephen Paul "Sonny Boy" Mattos, died July 3, 2009. A native of Hilo, Hawai'i. A stevedore at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by children, Jozet Yoshitake, Elliot and Rhodette Greig; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; sisters, Florence Figueira, Agnes Harris and Dorothy Bellone; brothers, Albert and Alexander. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Wayne Take Nakasone, 56, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Television technician for Independent Electronics, formerly with Panasonic. Survived by mother, Clara; brother, Randy; sisters, Sharon Mathanson and Phyllis Shimabukuro. Visitation 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Rudy "Lono" Lono Pabre, 38, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, died July 19, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A mason for the construction industry. Survived by hanai sons, Ashton Navas and Clinton Torres; hanai daughters, Ariel and Alaisha Navas, Alainie Navas and Chelssie Torres, all of Ocean View; mother, Linda Sepulvida; father, Rudy; grandmother, Mabel Gaspar; sister, Noelani; brothers, Ryan and Duane. Visitation 9 a.m. Aug. 1 at South Kona Assembly of God Church; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i.
Bonnie Linda Pang, of Wai'anae, Hawai'i, died July 13, 2009. Born in Chatham, Ontario. Retired librarian and teacher with the Department of Education. Survived by husband, Norman; nieces and nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; graveside service 1 p.m. at the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.
George Aukai Smith, 78, of Kane'ohe, died May 15, 2009. A retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Joanne; sons, Wendell, Kendrick, Gordon and George Jr.; grandchildren, Lance, Heather and Annie. Private service to be held.
Caroline Kaeo Stillman, 89, of Honolulu, died July 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state of Hawai'i employee. Survived by son, George; daughter, Amy; grandsons, Nathaniel, Sebastian and Zachariah. Visitation 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Burial 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Donations to Lanakila Meals on Wheels or St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Donald Roy Souza, 78, of 'Aiea, died July 11, 2009. Born in Ahukini, Kaua'i. A U.S. Marine. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Donna Burns and Lori Boykin; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Lynn Kuroda Tanoue, 59, of Pearl City, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Secretary for state Department of Human Services. Survived by husband, Melvin; sons, Ryan and Reid; mother, Marilyn Kuroda; brother, James Kuroda. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Setsuko Tokujo, 89, of 'Aiea, died June 29, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired from Navy Exchange laundry. Survived by sons, Harold, Roy, Kenneth and Wayne; daughter, Sharon Tokujo-Banno; brother, Akira Iha; sisters, Janet Miyashiro, and Helen Yoshida; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Robert Sterling Wendel, 86, of Honolulu, died July 19, 2009. Born in Detroit. A retired Social Security field representative. Survived by wife, Alma; sons, Kurt and Douglas; daughter, Karen Shigeta; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Kaimuki Christian Church; service 9:30 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Sherry Ann Wood, 55, of Ka'a'awa, died July 13, 2009. Born in Worster, Mass. A salesperson. Survived by daughters, Jill and Ashley; stepdaughter, Sheri; mother, Patricia McClure; brother, Raymond Brunette; sisters, Brenda Hall and Lynn Brunette; six grandchildren. Service 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Waikane. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Masae "Lily" Yamada, 94, of Hale'iwa, died June 12, 2009. Born in Kawailoa. Retired manager of Kawailoa Fujioka Store and former postmistress. Survived by sons, James, Walter, Robert and Stephen; daughter, Marjorie Kubota; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Kumasaka; sisters, Betty Terashima and Elsie Kamikawa. Private service. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Marian F. Yamane, 76, of Wahiawa, died July 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A federal retiree. Survived by companion, Haji; sons, James, Roy and Lindsay; daughter, Tracy; mother, Alice Ferriera; brother, Raymond Ferriera; sister, Audrey Williams; seven grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Monday at Schofield gravesite. Aloha attire. Donations to Hawaii Downs Syndrome Congress. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Yiu Yu, 73, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2009. Born in Canton, China. Retired Hawaii Barber Shop barber. Survived by wife, Li Hua Cai Yu; children, Susan Yu, Cindy Kennedy, Patrick Yu and Judy Yu; grandson, James Kennedy; granddaughter, Catherine Kennedy; sister, Wai Mun Szeto; brother, Ka Yick Yu. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Private inurnment.