Obituaries
Akinori "Teddy" Asai, 80, of Halaula, Kohala, Hawaii, died Nov. 14, 2009. Born in Kohala. Parker Ranch motor pool foreman; former Kohala Sugar Co. mechanic. Survived by wife, Nancy Tomie; son, Neal; daughters, Nanette Saito and Nadine; brothers, Joe and Scott; sisters, Fumiko Matsumoto and Shizue Tatsuta; two grandsons. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kohala Jodo Mission, Kapaau; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Patrick "Pat" Ross Castelo, 47, of Wailua Homesteads, Kauai, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in Líhue, Kauai. Worked at Tradewinds-A South Seas Bar. Survived by mother, Rose; brothers, John Jr. and Alvin; nephew, Luca; nieces, Lola, Sakile and Laakea. Visitation 8 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Beatriz Bascon de los Santos, 68, of Keaau, Hawaii, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines. Registered nurse. Survived by husband, Serafin; son, Noel; daughter, Gloria; sisters, Remy Young, Percy Vilapando and Rosal Mateo. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Pähoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at the church cemetery. Flowers and lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Alice Wai Lan Chan, 82, of Honolulu, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Canton, China. Survived by husband, Fo; sons, John, Edmund and Philman; daughter, Susan Harris; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Han Gim Tom. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 12:15 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arren Michael Domingo, infant son of Darren and Maile, of Wahiawä, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brothers, Chance and Darren Jr.; sisters, Kiana and Kacie; grandfather, Louis; grandmother, Judy Dominguez. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel West Oahu, Waipahu; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Keshia Angel Malia Fernandez, 22, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Sole proprietor of 808 Creative Cards and Hawaii Pictures Online; employee ofGraciela's Hair Salon and Yoneda's Auto Body & Repair. Survived by best friend, Kawehi Yoneda; parents, Michael Fernandez and Joy Mahi Madriaga; hänai parents, Charmaine Noe Fernandez, Wayne and Beverlee Yoneda; siblings, Gene Kekahi, Joyden and Poerani Madriaga, Chaelle and Kayla; hänai sister, Rusty Fernandez; grandparents, Papa "Charlie Boy" and Nanette Mahi III, Renae and Jim Cantyne, Jerry and Miriam Fernandez, Gene and Lily Madriaga; great-grandmother, Mildred Fields. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 4 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Robert William Fortson, 54, of Honolulu, died Nov. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Driver. Survived by wife, Alexandria "Sandy"; sons, Samson and Bobby Thompson and Allen; daughters, Charmaine and Ashley; brothers, Wayne Mattos and Anthony; sisters, Julia, Gloria Snyder, Carol Perez and Nora Kelekolio; nine grandchildren. Service over the ashes 4 p.m. Friday at Moanalua Mortuary. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Saturday at Waimänalo Beach Park.
Anneliese Elisabeth Rehmer Freeman, 71, of Honolulu, died Nov. 5, 2009. Born in Deutch-Krone. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Jerry; sons, Jerry and Duwayne; daughter, Elizabeth Ahana; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; celebration of life and service 7 p.m. Burial service noon Dec. 1 at the mortuary; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Alfredo J. Ganiron, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Nov. 9, 2009. Born in Maui. Retired McBryde Sugar Plantation surveyor. Survived by stepson, Wilborne Liberato; brother, Filemon; one grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Dec. 5 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kalapakí Bay Cemetery.
Antonio "Tony" Gualdarama Jr., 70, of Waianae, died Nov. 8, 2009. Born in Hilo. Paniolo. Survived by wife, Jackie; sons, Antonio "David," Christopher "Dennis," Thomas, Curtis "Bully," Michael, Larry and Arthur, and Kenneth and Randy Mariani; daughters, Mary Ann Cash, Lolita McLean, Victoria, Libby, Dee Dee Leong, Maylinda and Jennifer; 38 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Thomas, William and Henry; sisters, Lolita Bearden and Lupe Esterbrook. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at family residence, 87-879 Apuupuu Road, Waianae.
Demetrius "Ding Ding" Lyron Kamaka Hoku O Kalani Jean, infant son of Ricardo and Brittney, of Waipahu, died Nov. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by brothers, Kekai, Kawai and Kamaka Cardoza. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
David "Kawika" "Old Man" Waipa Kauwe, 52, of Pähala, Hawaii, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Näälehu, Hawaii. Fisherman; caretaker for Ka Ohana O Kalae. Survived by brothers, George and Joseph; sisters, Elizabeth Kuluwaimaka and Dolly Pua. Visitation 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Church of Latter-day Saints, Kau Ward; service 10 a.m.; celebration of life to follow at Punaluu Beach Pavilion No. 1.; scattering of ashes at a later date. For information, call 808- 928-0010. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona.
Rose Hiwauli Lani, 81, of Waimänalo, died Nov. 6, 2009. Born in Waiäkea, Hilo, Hawaii. Retired office manager. Survived by son, Robert Wayne Sr.; daughters, Rosemary, Sandra Clark, Linda, Naomi and Donna; sister, Frances McCleod; three generations of grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.
Marie Visitacion Lorenzo, 64, of Líhue, Kauai, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Baccara, Philippines. Mahelona Hospital activity aide. Survived by husband, Jerry; son, Ryan; daughter, Joann; granddaughter, brother, Mariano Visitacion; sisters, Melchora Daenos, Theresa Calma and Martina Patricio. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaläheo; service 11 a.m.; burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
Frank "Uncle Bobo" Balasico Lubong, 42, of Honolulu, died Nov. 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Mercedes; brothers, Ruben and Ted; sisters, Evelyn Adams and Merelyn. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of The Mount Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Dennis P. Marrotte Sr., 63, of Anahola, Kauai, died Oct. 18, 2009. Born on Oahu. Retired heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Ilene; stepmother, Del; sons, Dennis, Roy, David, Alika, Kelii and Jason; daughter Malialani; brother, Larry; hänai brother, Kumalae Matthews; sister Gwendoyln; five grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Kapaa Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 10 a.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Dec. 5 at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Mililani Cemetery. No flowers for Kauai service; flowers welcome at Mililani Mortuary. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Soon Hee "Ann" Mimura, 80, of Kailua, died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in Manchuria. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Raymond; daughter, Theresa Yada; brothers, Chil Sung and Kil Hak Ahn; three sisters of Korea including Chi Sang Ahn. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Sanford "Sandy" J. Mosk Jr., 78, of Kailua, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Retired owner of Sanford Mosk and Associates. Survived by former wife, Dena Mosk Erwin; sons, Phillip and Steven; two grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Monday at Kailua Beach Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
Isabel J. Nuquist, 85, of Leilani Estates, Hawaii, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Jericho, Vt. University of Vermont political science department secretary. Survived by stepson, Andrew; stepdaughter, Elizabeth Raby; four step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
Kazuo Oyama, 90, of Honolulu, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired attorney. Survived by wife, Setsuko; son, Bradford; daughters, Susan, and Ann Nishiyama; six grandchildren; brothers, Henry and Thomas; sisters, Marilyn Doi and Harue McVay. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Jose Maltezo Pascual, 80, of Honolulu, died Oct. 23, 2009. Born in Bacsil, Laoag City, Philippines. Retired from Akahi Landscaping Services. Survived by wife, Amelia; sons, Saturnino, Ricardo, Juanito, Dramie and Dante; daughters, Josefina Balanay and Erlinda Ramos; brother, Martin; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; wake service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Anne Elizabeth Peterson, 82, of Northport, Mich., died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in New York City. Retired Haleiwa Elementary School teacher and substitute teacher at Central District schools. Survived by husband, Richard; daughter, Nancy; grandchildren, Hans Pohaikealoha, Anina Punahele and Fiona Maluhia Muller. No service. No flowers; donations to the Salvation Army or Northport Promise Scholarship Fund, to benefit her grandchildren and other Northport public school students, www.northportpromise.com. Guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City, Mich.
Cynthia Jo Trawick, DVM, 59, of Haiku, Maui, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Houston, Texas. Veterinarian. Survived by husband, Kelly; sons, Elessar, Eli and Erein; daughter, Evenstar Blair; brother, Michael Evans; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Makawao Union Church; service 10:30 a.m.; private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Donations to the Makawao Union Church. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Setsuko Yahiro, 78, of Waipahu, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in Kahakuloa, Maui. Retired Dole Pineapple plantation field laborer. Survived by brother, Katsumi; sister, Chitose Oshiro. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.