Obituaries
Edith Pomaika'i Maielua Baltunado, 76, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Diana Crowder, Elaine Acock, Edwina Laban and Charlene Brandt; sons, Edward Jr., John-Roque, David Warren, Daniel, Errol and Rogelio "Eulo"; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Earle Maielua; sister, Nanette "Tootsie" Montalbo. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Alexandra Maria Cacabelos, 67, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born on Maui. Retired Wilcox School teacher's aide. Survived by husband, Avelardo Sr.; daughters, Francine Asuncion, Lewella Lopez, Dorene Asuncion and Amy Sarfine; sons, Avelardo Jr. and Ashley; sisters, Virgie Fargado and Linda Paden; brother, Vincent Freitas; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Kaua'i Veterans Pavilion, Hanapepe; inurnment to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
Lennox "Rico" Frederick Camat Sr., 65, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born on Kaua'i. Retired state forestry worker. Survived by wife, Afton Nagao Camat; sons, Lennox Jr. and Lenny; daughters, Raenette, and Amy Nagao; brothers, Melvin and Wayne; sisters, Beverley and Waynette; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 25 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Sept. 26 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery.
Jesus Panganiban Castro, 66, of Pearl City, died Aug 29, 2009. Born in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. Retired master printer. Survived by wife, Soledad; sons, Jonathan and Angelo Claude; daughter, Sara Jane; mother, Natalia. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Anthony Perry Faria Sr., 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Honolulu Rapid Transit bus driver for 36 years; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, David, Anthony Jr. and Paul Faria and Robert Viernes; daughters, Jennifer Gushikuma, Cynthia Aholelei, Christina, and Annette Viernes; brother, Clarence "Smiles"; sisters, Rosemary Castello and Ramona; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
Marcela Tacadena Gaspar, 83, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. A housekeeper at the former Keauhou Beach Hotel. Survived by sons, Antonio, Edward and Geronimo; daughters, Clara Adviento, Marina and Evelyn; brother, Ernesto Tacadena; sisters, Leonida Saculles and Faustina Tabag; 26 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. All-night vigil 5 p.m. Friday at the family residence, 76-6165 Plumeria Road, Ali'i Kai subdivision, Kailua, Kona. Visitation continues 8 to 10 a.m. next Saturday at the residence; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
Masayo Hamamoto, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 30, 2009. Survived by children, Lois, and Glenda Hamamoto Hayley; sister, Sally Hayashida; brother, George Matsumoto; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Service 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at Lihu'e Hongwanji Mission. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Mary Maliaokalaninunu Coelho Kahananui, 93, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 18, 2009. Born in Keokea, Hawai'i. Retired cafeteria manager. Survived by husband, George Sr.; sons, George Jr. and Aaron; brother, Matthew Coelho; sister, Annie Coelho; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service 10 a.m. next Saturday at Hale Hoomalu, 75-5785 Kuakini Highway, Kailua, Kona, above Kona Mazda Car Sales. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona.
Daniel Sang Guk Lee, 59, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Minister of Hawaii Light House Church. Survived by wife, Soon Aeng Lee; son, Ha Nul; daughter, Eun Joo; brothers, Sang Woon and Sang Hyun. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m.
Elizabeth Naomi Ipolani Magalei, 61, of Hau'ula, died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Gomes School Bus driver. Survived by husband, Pouli; sons, Pouli Jr., Viliamu and Gregory; daughter, Leialoha Thompson; sisters, Alma Cruz and Darlene Pelland; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. next Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie Hawai'i Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Arkelina Kalikolehuaokalani Makuakane, 80, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in North Kona, Hawai'i. Reservations manager. Survived by sons, Lawrence Jr. and Bernard; brothers, Moses, Ed and Clement Jumalon; sisters, Agnes Isa and Ethel Ha'o; one grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Sylvester Kahoaliku McKeague, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired tour bus driver. Survived by daughter, Susan Lei Torres; son, James; two brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
George "Keoki" Daniel Meiers, 58, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Mixer/driver for Island Ready-Mix Concrete. Survived by wife, Stefanie; son, Chris; daughter, Marlisa; mother, Mildred; brothers, Renald, Daniel, Gerald, Alan, Lawrence, George, Anthony and Sonny Fukuoka, David Ikeda, Jai, Bert, Kenny, Jamie and Brian; sisters, Sherry, Melody Kahinu and Salina Kansana; five grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Damaso Pascual Menor, 83, of Kailua, died Aug. 29, 2009. Born on Maui. State custodian. Survived by son, Freddie; daughter, Melanie Todd; four grandchildren; brothers, Fernando, Mariano and Adriano; sisters, Maria Felipe and Hermina Pahinag. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Church, Kailua; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Stella Olani Pahia, 87, of Kailua, died Aug. 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Switchboard telephone operator supervisor for more than 35 years with the U.S. Navy. Survived by sons, Preston and Robert; daughter, Debbie; brother, Edward Lee; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 11 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Caroline Saronitman, 70, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 3, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired homemaker. Survived by sons, Kalani Agayan, Jim, Jed and Ron Saronitman, and Russell Sharpe; daughters, Cathy Kali and Leeann Thompson; sisters, Emma Pevalta, Ruby Atkins, Barbara Ann Carpuz and Mae Bueno; 22 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. next Saturday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery Pavilion; service 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
Merle "Saint" W. St. Clair, 78, of Pohnpei, Micronesia, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 25, 2009. Born in Corvallis, Ore. Marine mechanic; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Margarita; son, Sam; stepsons, George, Byron and Walter Cook and Michael Kane; stepdaughter, Lisa Kane; brothers; sisters. Service in Kona and Pohnpei. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Peter Carvalho Torres, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. City building maintenanceman. Survived by son, Peter; daughter, Josephine Scalzo; sisters, Margaret Lovell and Rose Rosario; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.