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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, May 25, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

David "Singy" Mahu Anana, 78, of Hale'iwa, died April 19, 2009. Born in Waialua. General contractor; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Vanderlyn "Van;" son, Dave; daughter, D. Manu Anana-Okamura; four grandchildren; sisters, Rachel Kawahakui and Martha Hatchie; brothers, Joe and Daniel Hatchie. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Lili'uokalani Protestant Church; service 10 a.m.; inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Emiliano Rubang Angala, 92, of Pearl City, died May 20, 2009. Born in Besalan, Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Member of Carpenters Union Local #745. Survived by son, Rodolfo; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Brenda Mary Betcher, 45, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2009. Born in Minnesota. Bar manager at the Sand Villa Waikiki. Survived by fiance, Mike Walsh; son, Benjamin; daughter, Ashley Dettamann; father, Gerald Fox; brothers, Richard, Randy and Ron Fox; one granddaughter. Funeral in Miesville, Minn. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Walter Tuck Chang Sr., 89, of Waipahu, died May 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired draftsman, machinist, toolmaker, teacher, Realtor, administrator, funeral counselor and Sunday school teacher for over 65 years. Survived by wife, Evelyn; son, Walter Jr.; daughter, Nani; granddaughter, Kealoha June Bower; brothers, Authur and Wayne Keahi; sisters, Glady Lopes, Mildred Brickton and Jeanette Brenner. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama; service 6 to 7 p.m. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Bothwick Mortuary; service 8:30 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bernice Pauahi Foundation at Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus.

Richard Shinobu Chinen, 80, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Customs inspector; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Richlyn Jan Okimi, Jerilyn Chibana, Joanne Ing and Julianne Nakamura; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Garden of Devotion.

Midori "Grace" Cravalho, 87, of Kane'ohe, died May 8, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, David and Samuel Hilea, Harmon and Clarence; daughter, Betty Jean "BJ" Mendiola; stepchildren, Frank, and Judy Ann Montalvo; seven grandchildren; sister, Margie Morita. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Tom Kaoru Furuta, 93, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2009. Born in Kahuku. Retired commercial fisherman; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Dereck; daughter, Sydney Kaneshiro; brothers, Richard and Michael; sister, Sumiko Lam; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Gordon Gladstone Hanks, 88, of Ha'iku, Maui, died May 17, 2009. Born in Ohio. Retired Immigration Department inspector. Survived by sons, Richard and Gordon; daughter, Paulette Hanks Lawing; brothers, Robert and Russell; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. No service. Burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Phillip T. Hirano, 90, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2009. Born in Wahiawa, Kaua'i. Retired circuit court clerk; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Jane; son, Bradley; daughters, Pamela Lee and Sandra McDaniel; four grandchildren; sisters, Ellen Kawakami and Yukie Ueoka; brother, Bob. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Elaine "Na" Mahinauilani Hoohuli, 40, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 12, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A nanny. Survived by brothers, Calvin and Melvin, Bulla Villanueva and Makaio Abraham; sisters, Lorraine, Linda Aipia, Kuulei and Julie; hanai daughters, Kaohu Vander Hoek, Kealoha Kam, Hiapo, and Kawena Villanueva; hanai sons, Kulike, and Kainalu Villanueva; hanai sisters, Clara Abian, Kiyoko Murata, Alohi Abraham and Kiana Lowe. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Mauna Ziona Congregational Church, Kalaoa, Kona; service 10 a.m.; luncheon at her residence, 74-975 Lealea St., Kealakehe. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

Donald "Don Da Hummer" Humiston, 62, of Honolulu, died May 21, 2009. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. Retired disc jockey. Survived by wife, Katherine; son, Donald; daughters, Cyndi King and Onikka Driscoll; father, Floyd; brother, David; sisters, Debra Carney and Larissa; four grandchildren. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Service 12:30 p.m. at Wellspring Covenant Church. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Robert Norman Jamieson, 88, of Waipahu, died May 17, 2009. Retired Honolulu Police Department officer. Survived by wife, Madeline; sons, Robert Jr., and Leonard Peters; daughters, Kahala Jamieson, Sandy and Mona Peters; sister, Barbara. Committal service 11 a.m. June 4 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Mary "June" Oliver Kahalehili, 71, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 21, 2009. Born in Carterville, Mo. Ministerial counselor for Glad Tidings Hospital and Widow's Ministry. Survived by son, Paul "Kamuela"; daughters, Marvelen "Marla" Catalani, Elizabeth "Dolly," Ethel "Nani" Hanohano and Cynthia "Mamo"; brother, John Oliver; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Glad Tidings Church; celebration of life 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; celebration of Life 11 a.m.; urn burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

Helen Haunani Lee Kajiyama, 79, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died May 10, 2009. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired papaya packer. Survived by son, Miles; daughter, Nanette Steward; hanai son, Charles Houston; sister, Dorothy Lee; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire.

Albert Kamm Jr., 66, of Pearl City, died May 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired city mechanical engineer. Survived by wife, Yo Chu; mother, Hitoe. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Wednesday at Evangelical Christian Church; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Tsugiko Kawae, 83, of 'Aiea, died April 13, 2009. Born in Kochi-Ken, Japan. Retired seamstress. Survived by husband, Isamu; son, West; daughter, Kyoko Akiyama; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Hisako Hashimoto and Chieko Watanabe. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Aileen "Aunty Aileen" Muilan Kuamoo, 61, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died April 8, 2009. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A family history genealogy record recorder. Survived by hanai sons, Rodney Ku'i Minthorn, Jonathan Pomai Stevens and Christian Ikaika Soto; hanai daughter, Mahealani "Tita"; sister, Frances Haalilio; hanai sister, Gloria Palacol; brothers, David Jr., James, William, Joseph and Keith; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; family gathering 10 a.m. Aloha attire.

Frederico F. Lalim, 73, of Kahului, Maui, died May 18, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired Haleakala Dairy plant operations foreman. Survived by wife, Violeta; brothers, Felix, Salvador Sr. and Edward Sr.; sisters, Amy Peragine, Fely Siangco, Visiy Sevilla, Cora Mondoy and Virgie Haines. Service pending. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Mark "Mein Alter Brummbaer" Douglas Lamm, 49, of Wahiawa, died May 17, 2009. Born in Hinsdale, Ill. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard occupational safety & health specialist shipyard gas-free engineer; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Beate; daughter, Shaelyn; father, Gary; sister, Melissa Stowers, brother, Chris. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi'o; service 6:30 p.m. Service 11 a.m. Thursday at Naval Station Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel; service 11 a.m. Scattering of ashes 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Queen's Beach. Waikiki. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.

Neanie B. Leary, 83, of Kane'ohe, died May 14, 2009. Born in Edenton, N.C. Norfolk General Hospital nurse. Survived by husband, John; sons, John III and Thomas; two grandchildren; brother, William Bunch. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Wilmont Lee Hong, 76, of Kaimu, Hawai'i, died May 8, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. U.S. Army veteran; retired from Young Brothers after 35 years of service. Survived by son, Frank; daughter, Tania Rabang; brother, Clayton; sisters, Helen Kealoha and Lizzie Pankey; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi'o; service 11:30 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.

Valerie K. Meyers Mauck, 62, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2009. Former Honolulu Police Department dispatcher and 911 operator. Survived by son, Alfred; daughter, Dena Ammons; sister, Pamela Meyers; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; Service pending. For information call Dena 808 673-6486. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Rosetta "Rosing" Tungpalan Millare, 83, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by husband, Policarpo; sons, Rudy, Ronnie, Larry, Carmelo and Marcelino; daughters, Estrella Rodrigues and Lolita Domingo; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Tomas Tungpalan; sisters, Romana Salcedo, Pacita Estor and Teresa Cabinggan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi'o; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Edith Sadako Mitsunaga, 91, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Dennis, Dwight and Darwin; daughter, Diane; four grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Tadayoshi Miyamoto, 82, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2009. Born in Yamaguchi-ken, Japan. Survived by wife, Teruko; son, Dan; daughter, Linda; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Masayuki Oshiro, 71, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 15, 2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Proprietor of Floral Mart and Oshiro Tofu in Hilo. Survived by wife, Joni; daughters, Janice, and Cheryl Chow; brother, Ernest; granddaughters, Maya, and Jenna Chow. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Carl "Phil" Phillips, 71, of Wahiawa, died May 14, 2009. Born in Pullman, Wash. Retired Honolulu Police Department officer; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by sons, Carl and Van; daughters, Carla Mae, and Charleen Puanani Choi; brother, Donald; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Hiroshi "Papa" Ryusaki, 89, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died May 14, 2009. Born in Waimea. Retired owner of Ryusaki Corp. Survived by wife, Kikue; siblings, Shimeji Kanazawa, Hideko Maruyama, Elsie Yamamoto, Francis, Mutsuto and Morris; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Filomena Saldania, 102, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2009. Born in Bohol, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Arturo and Amado; daughters, Ligaya Nobriega, Liwaiwai "Sally" Ariola and Nora Galacia; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Wai'alae Baptist Church; service 11 a.m.; committal service and entombment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Yoshio "Spider" Sueda, 83, of Pearl City, died May 2, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Pearl Harbor Public Works painter. Survived by wife, Takako; son, Dean; daughter, Diane Nako; five grandchildren; brother, Robert. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Fusako Sakai Sugiyama, 91, of Honolulu, died May 15, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by son, Roy; daughters, Carol and Jean; brother, Hiromu Sakai; sisters, Nobuko Izumi, Michiko Tomosada and Alice Toki. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Cheryl "Lani" Suguitan, 28, of Wailuku, Maui, died May 18, 2009. Born in Wailuku. Survived by father, Cecilio Jr.; mother, Dalisay Anag; stepbrothers, Fernando and Ronald; stepsisters, Shirley and Imelyn Coratibo. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

Kazuto "Slim" Takayama, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired real estate broker. Survived by wife, Fujie; sons, Leslie, Brian and Clyde; daughter, Dawn Esser, sisters, Masae Saito and Ruth Shinno; brother, Al; nine grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

The Rev. Shigeo Tanabe, 100, of Honolulu, died May 6, 2009. Born in Port Townsend, Wash. Retired minister for the United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter-in-law, Mildred; grandsons, Clifton and Brian; four great-grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

June Shizuka Tanaka, 78, of Kane'ohe, died May 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from direct sales. Survived by husband, Ichiro; son, Michael; daughters, Patrice, and Jan Hasegawa; brother, Harold Miyashita; sisters, Mildred Murata and Grace Hirota. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Jou Watanabe, 87, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Soon Ja; son, Wayne; daughter, Lynne Kishimoto; two grandchildren; brother, Harold; sisters, Pasty Okawa and Lily Hiroshige. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.