Obituaries
CLIFFORD RIICHI ABE, 56, of Pearl City, died Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Sound engineer for Society of Seven of Las Vegas, Nev. Survived by parents, Robert Noboru and Janet Yoshie; sisters, Joanne Abe and Winifred Kido; niece, Maya Abe; nephew, Scott Kido. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m.
DOUGLAS IOANE AKINA, 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Special Forces master sergeant; U.S. Army and Army Reserve; retired foreman for Gaspro. Survived by daughters, Jackie Akina and Dee Perriton; sister, Leilani Smith; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; eulogy 11:30 a.m.; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ELLIS APPLEBAUM, 60, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 11, 2009. Born in Baltimore, Md. Owner of Applebaum Graphics for more than 30 years. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Justin and Trevor; brothers, Jeff and Dic; sister, Ricki. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 2:30 p.m. Donations to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
FLORENTINA "TINA" SUGITAN ASUNCION, 83, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Feb. 27, 2009. Born in Pu'ukoli'i Village, Lahaina, Maui. Retired Dole Plantation Co. laborer; member of Lana'i Senior Center. Survived by sons, Benjamin and Anthony; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry, Marcellino "Sam" and Eusibio "Sibio" Sugitan. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Of Jesus and Mary Parish, Lana'i. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
CALIXTO BAGAOISAN, 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born in Baay, Batac City, Philippines. A retiree from Waikiki Resort and a former tobacco and cotton specialist with PTRTC Philippines. Survived by son, Calixto Jr.; daughters, Refridemia Querido and Grace Dela Cruz; brother, Ricardo; sisters, Marciana Asuncion and Aniana; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Full Gospel Temple; service 10 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
JOHN "BIG JOHN" E. CAMBRA, 78, of Kane'ohe, died March 1, 2009. Born in Kahuku. Retired maintenance foreman for Marine Corp Base Hawaii facilities department. Survived by wife, Veronica; sons, John "Butch" and W. "Nick"; daughters, Terri and Noella; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; graveside service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
GALAHAD "GALLY" CARREIRA SR., 51, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Supervisor and high school football coach. Survived by wife, Terri; sons, Gally Jr. and Kawai; brothers, Lancelot Jr. and Gaylord; sisters, Brenda Antonio, Donna Cabral, Greer Cruz and Maeda Timson; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
RECARTE DORIA, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A retired maintenance employee for the Kahala Hilton. Survived by sister, Beatrice Manzano; brother, Domingo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
DAVID "STU" "PAPA STU" GABRIEL, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Feb. 21, 2009. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. A retired equipment operator for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by sons, David, Bully, Donny and Derek; daughters, Dale "Cookie" Vick, Deborah and Donnalen; hanai sons, Alan Costa and Derrick Tagabi; brothers, William "Pete," Antone and Joaquin Jr.; sisters, Thomasia "Marcia" DeLuz, Geraldine and Helen; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ho-noka'a; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church; prayer service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
ALEJANDRO D. GURAY, 71, of Waipahu, died Feb. 18, 2009. Born in the Philippines. A U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Survived by wife, Hermimiu; daughters, April and Stella; a grandchild; four brothers; two sisters. Service to be held at National Cemetery of San Diego. Ashes to be scattered at the Pali at a later date. Donations to Lanakila Meals on Wheels.
MILTON B. LAI, 72, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 1, 2009. Born in Wailuku. Security officer at Kahului Airport; retired Maui Police Department captain. Survived by wife, Darlene; son, Kelly; daughters, Lysa and Melody; sisters, Gladys, Diannah Goo, Amy Hashimoto-Wardman and Lena Morton; hanai brother, Allen Lee; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Waihe'e; Mass 10 a.m.; burial noon at Makawao Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
TERESITA "TESSIE" ULEP MCCARLEY, 64, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2009. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired Maluhia Hospital nurse. Survived by son, John Michael; daughter, Rebecca Lynn; sisters, Marcelina Acosta and Juanita Botulan; brothers, Emilio and Esteban Ulep. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
ELEANOR "ELLIE" FRANCES MCCARTHY, 83, of Waipahu, died March 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Sky Chef food service; member of VFW 4951 (past president); Disabled Veterans Oahu Chapter 1. Survived by son, Thomas; daughters, Gwendolyn Shimoda and Marlene Fivella; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
TONY MIRANDA, 49, of Honolulu, died March 5, 2009. Born in New York City. Survived by wife, Beverly; son, Chaz; brother, Juan Alberto Jr.; sisters, Judith Soliven and Linda Barcelo. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual or aloha attire.
JERRY SOKICHI MIYASATO, 93, of Pearl City, died March 2, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A retired federal plumber for Schofield Barracks. Survived by wife, Edna; sons, Dennis and Stephen; daughter, Elaine Johnston; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
EDWARD NETZLER, 62, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 26, 2009. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Anufe; sons, Peni and Abraham; brothers, Fred Jr. and Benjamin; sisters, Faaumu Lealofi, Lizzie Li, Della Maae and Ruth Lefotu. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at United Pentacostal Fellowship, Waipi'o Valley; service 10 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
LOLA ASUNCION DIAS OGASAWARA, 76, of Pukalani, Maui, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. Retired Sears sales clerk. Survived by son, Michael; daughters, Linda Cabral, Wanda Otake, Ada Acain and Lora Yamamoto; brothers, Francisco "Toe," Bob and John "Moi" Dias; sister, Polly Poland; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. March 16 at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
CHUN NAM "HARU" PAE, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in Japan. Former owner of AA Kim Shoe & Luggage Repair. Survived by son, Hyung Kwan; daughters, Rachel Fisher, Hyun Jeong Primus and Kristen; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Richard, John and Steven; sisters, Yvonne Parks, Karen Toti and Patty Fulton. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
ISABEL REMIGIO, 95, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 20, 2009. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Gloria; son, Bernard; brother Nathaniel; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Kaua'i visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
JEAN "JEANNIE" SENAS, 65, of Waipahu, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. A homemaker. Survived by son, Keith; daughter, Harlien Mercado; brother, Randall; sisters, Gloria Pena-Ojeda, Marvelyn Catekista, Angeline Steen and Geraldine Navarro; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Church; service 11 a.m.; lunch to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
GRETA A. VAN ROUVEROY, 87, of Miami, Fla., formerly of Kailua and Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2009. Born in Indonesia. Retired administrator for state Sen. Velma Santos. Survived by daughters, Rain Hernandez and Elly Wilson; grandchildren, Daniel Kam, Kwi-Yin Knight, Bart and Ian Peterson, and Danielle Ramirez; great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Keola, Gisele, Danny and Michael. Private service and cremation. Memorial and scattering of ashes at Kailua Beach in September.
CLARA FIGUEIRA VIVEIROS, 99, of Pukalani, Maui, died Feb. 27, 2009. Born in Funchal Madeira Island, Portugal. A homemaker. Survived by son, Frank; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
RICHARDSON "LIKEKE" PUA WAIKI, 47, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died March 1, 2009. Born in Hilo. A crane operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., H&H Construction and Hilo Iron Works. Survived by wife, Lynette Vincent; sons, Ronsten, Justin and Bryston; daughter, Shayla; brothers, Joseph III, Boyce and Quincey; sister, Marqwaan Riedel; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.