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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, June 12, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Jane Leilani Borengasser, 61, of Mililani, died May 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former O'ahu Community Correctional Center cook. Survived by sons, Patrick Cazinha and Timothy Peralta; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Apostle Evangelist Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire.

Auxencio Queja Cadiz, 58, of Waipahu, died May 17, 2009. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. United Laundry Services worker. Survived by wife, Priscilla; sons, Romeo and Glenn; daughter, Gladys; nine brothers and sisters; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. June 19 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. June 20 at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Richard "Clay" Clayton Freeman, 68, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2009. Born in Alabama. Retired shipyard worker; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by son, Gary Forman; sisters, Mary Hassell and Betty. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Grace Yaeno Fukumoto, 93, of Pearl City, died May 19, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Survived by sons, Malcolm and Francis; daughters, Adelyn Sue Matsuoka; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Takeshi Kusunoki. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Felix Agno Ganitano, 70, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died May 16, 2009. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Bus driver instructor for Castle & Cook Resort, Manele Bay Hotel and The Lodge at Ko'ele. Survived by wife, Gloria; sons, Roland, Graig, Melvin and Edgar; daughters, Gina Foster, Nel Suzuki and Ruby May; six grandchildren; brothers, Alejandre "Alex" and Emilio Sr.; sister, Carlina Badua. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Waipi'o; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 p.m. Tuesday at Resurrection of The Lord Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Stephen Goldsmith, 64, of Kula, Maui, died June 8, 2009. Born in Manhattan. New York attorney for 35 years. Survived by companion, Ruth Mori; niece and nephew. Gathering 4 p.m. Sunday at Dunes Restaurant, Maui Lani. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Jerry Etsuo Iida, 69, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in Ka'u, Hawai'i. Retired from the city Waste Water Management Division. Survived by wife, Aileen; daughter, Michelle Williamson; four grandchildren; brothers, Stanley and Hardy; sister, Mae Okumura. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Kimie Ikeda, 100, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 29, 2009. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired proprietress of the former Island Chips Product. Survived by sons, Hisashi, Mitsugi and Susumu; daughters, Yoshie Aileen Sasaki, Tomie Katie Lee and Tokie Ching; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Donations to Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin or the Life Care Center of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Naomi Lee Jones, infant daughter of Robert IV and Christina, of Kailua, died June 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brother, Robert V. Visitation 9:30 a.m. today at Marine Corps. Base Hawai'i Chapel Kane'ohe Bay; service 10 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. June 19 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Lurline Hinano Lee, 76, of Wahiawa, died June 3, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Educator for over 30 years, teaching English at Leilehua High School and Hawaiian culture as a kupuna with the Department of Education; president of the Wahiawa Civic Club for over 25 years. Survived by son, Kalani; daughters, Mamo Tabangcura and Mahalo Pocock; sisters, Barbara Pua'a and Rose Poepoe; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi'o; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

Naituli Lauatuaa Malepeai, 92, of Waipahu, died May 30, 2009. Born in American Samoa. Retired U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Aotoa; sons, Ofati, Ofati Jr., Lilo Tola and Eli Faalele Malaesilia; daughters, Tafilito Vailisale and Tailoto Faumuina Amituanai; brother, Tavu'i; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu 1st Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

The Rev. Michael Ernest McAvoy, 70, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 1, 2009. Born in Manhattan, N.Y. A minister and a professional counselor. Founded his church, Transpersonal Ministries Inc.; founded Help Along The Way, and AwakenedPerceptions.com with his partner, Lisa. Survived by companion, Lisa Long; first wife, Sally Tomasini; daughters, Melody Deemer and Michelle; hanai son, Jason Markowitz; hanai daughter, Sabrina Markowitz; grandchildren, Myles and Mallory Deemer. Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Holuakoa Cafe and Gardens. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Potluck. Bring your stories to share. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i.

Jeffrey Wade McCown, 49, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jun. 7, 2009. Born in Del Rio, Texas. Keauhou Kona Construction Co. supervisor. Survived by wife, Shannon; daughters, Amanda, Jennifer and Raquel; father, James; brother, John; sisters, Liz Karolyi and Patricia Brown. Celebration of life 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Palama Nui job site, 72-3977 Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway 1 mile north of Keahole International Airport. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

Calvin Miller, 84, of Kea'au, Hawai', died May 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired crane operator. Survived by son, Colin; daughter, Denise Kaai; sister, Fanny Kealoha; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Toelau Sauaina Nautu, 72, of La'ie, died June 9, 2009. Born in Savaii, Samoa. Carpenter at Brigham Young University. Survived by wife, Lalooleka; sons, Sauaina Jr., Nifae, Branch and Eddie; daughters, Tua Sanerivi and Lauasa Bracewell; sisters, Susie, Fetalaiga Brady, Gali Tauiliili and Sula; 20 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie 1st Ward; service 1:30 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

Gilbert J. Nishimi, 88, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 8, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired Hickam Air Force Base payroll clerk; U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran. Survived by wife, Georgette; son, Michael; daughters, Michele Prather and Louise; sister, Nora Fukunaga; one grandson; one great-grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Andre Roger Robitaille, 78, of Honolulu, died June 7, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Retired. Survived by companion, Carol; sons, Paul and Alan; daughters, Ann Jenkins, Denise Lierman, Elaine Boroff and Jacqueline Tracy; brother, Guy; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service in California. Donations to St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Leonarda L. Rollins, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, died May 30, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Former Hawaiian Telephone Co. operator and supervisor. Survived by husband, Daniel; sons, Michael, Mark and Milton; daughter, Margaret Phillips; brothers, Alfred, John and Bernard Lacio; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

James "Kana" Kaluna Sakamoto, 92, of Honolulu, died June 1, 2009. Born in Puko'o, Moloka'i. Construction worker. Survived by nephews and nieces. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Garrick Masa Shimabukuro, 57, of Kane'ohe, died May 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Aircraft maintenanceman and pilot. Survived by wife, Roberta; sons, John-Paul, and Gregg Arii; daughters, Zondra, and Laurie-Ann Arii; mother, Alice Crowe; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 11 a.m. June 19 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Makerita Talia, 70, of Waipahu, died May 20, 2009. Born in Malaeloa, Pago Pago, American Samoa. Survived by sons, Tupu Ah-Kiong, Iosefa Lui and Sam; daughters, Tumua Ioane, Sala Liu-Mangkang, Seira, Judy Leaso Afamiliona, Elisapeta Bell and Hazel Wells Talia; brothers, Hans, Toto'a and Paulo Wells; sisters, Katerina Wells Talamoa and Taumalatou Joyce Wells. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o.

Warren Eiji Tamashiro, 80, of Honolulu, died June 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired field manager for Unisys Corps. Survived by wife, Harriet; son, Wesley; daughter, Wendy Sakata; brothers, Roy and Wallace; sister, Nancy Ikehara; grandchildren, Amanda and Samantha Sakata. Service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.