Obituaries
Raelynn Lei "Aloha" Adams, 20, of Waianae, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Anthony and Rosalind; brothers, Anthony and Adam; sister, Racheal; hänai sisters, Shaunae Burns, Natasha Delapena, Lovey Brown, Kelly Kaluan and Abony Mawai. Visitation noon Sunday at Moanalua Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Alohza/casual attire.
James John Abreu Costa Ayers, 79, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired mason and pipefitter. Survived by wife, Annette; children, Victoria Costa-Torres, James Costa, Virginia Costa, Violet Grace, Shazlee Aolaolagi and Lavale Dright; stepchildren, Fernando Serrao, Desiree Doria, Deanette Silva, Alonzo Wilbur and Adella Perez; sister, Ethel Jardine; brother, Roy; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual or hunting attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawaii.
Louise Malulani Bush, 54, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Hoolehua. Survived by hänai daughter, Royal Albino; sisters, Diane Kaliloa and Ruby Malani; brother, Louis Jr.; hänai sister, Zelinda Jose; hänai brother, Roland Kim. Visitation 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center, Oahu; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hoolehua Ward, Molokai; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Cemetery, Kaunakakai, Molokai. Floral donations to Molokai. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
Tariyo CampbellakaJune Campbell, 79, of Kailua, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Sendai, Japan. Homemaker. Survived by daughter, Janet Anderson Rupp; hänai son, Mark Rupp; sister, Toshiko Yamada; two grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Sunday at Kailua Community Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to Janet Anderson for use with Operation Christmas Child Supplies for Samaritan's Purse's 2010 Shoebox Drive for the needy children around the world. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Ludivina Bartolome Corpuz, 61, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Maui Marriott Hotel housekeeper. Survived by stepsons, Wilson and Nicanor; stepdaughter, Gloria Hall; brothers, Arturo and Artemio Bartolome; sisters, Fidela Calacala and Feliciana Bayudan; nine stepgrandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Edwin "Dosha Ed" A. Duarte, 69, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Líhue, Kauai. State Department of Land and Natural Resources Forestry Division laborer and mechanic helper. Survived by sisters, Eleanor Almeida, Katherine Summers and Gladys Oshita; brothers, Raymond and Jacintho Jr. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Feb. 26 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Thomas Maunakea Hokoana, 85, of Ewa Beach, died Jan. 12, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired labor foreman. Survived by sons, Harris "Black," John "Longie" and Calvin "Son" Dudoit, and Randy "Blue" Fujimori; daughters, Hilda "Sista" Kaupu, Tammy "Tita" Hokoana-Coffin and Ester "Lulu" Kulukulualani; sister, Roena Ramos; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Frederico Ganiron Juan, 93, of Käneohe, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Security guard with Freeman Guard. Survived by son, Marlo; daughters, Percy Sialana, Bing Sorroche and Florian Doctor; brothers, Antonio and Marino; sister, Cefe Caver; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Final service and burial in the Philippines. No flowers. Casual attire.
Jack Miguel Julian, 99, of Ewa Beach, died Jan. 22, 2010. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Retired Ewa Sugar Cane Plantation truck driver. Survived by wife, Ismaela "Ilang" Corpuz Julian; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; program 10 a.m.; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.
Sugiko Ellen Kajitani, 89, of Kaläheo, Kauai, died Feb. 13, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Secretary for the council office, County of Kauai. Survived by husband, Itsuki; daughter, Mari Kurose; two grandsons. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
Iusitina Christina Fuamatu Ketuu, 67, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Afao, Vaitogi, American Sämoa. United Laundry worker. Survived by husband, Kuli; sons, Titipa Fuamatu and Sione; daughters, June Gaina and Mele; seven grandchildren; brothers, John Fuamatu and Sioli Tofa; sisters, Lusia Maafala, Katherine Tuitele, Joann Faamotu Siva, Katerina Fuamatu Faletoi and Faafeao Suesue. Visitation 8 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Läie Cemetery. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
Raymond Kuumeaaloha Konohia, 61, of Waimänalo, died Jan. 28, 2010. Born in Häna, Maui. Kiewit Pacific construction worker. Survived by wife, Piilani Winonamae; sons, Raymond Jr. and Randy; daughters, Lavern Lake and Ponialoha Marino; brothers, Peter and Randolph; sisters, Makala Waring and Terrylee Poaipuni; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Waimänalo Assembly of God Church. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Yuk Lin Lee, 84, of Honolulu, died Feb. 12, 2010. Born in Guangdong, China. Retired restaurant manager for the previous Dong Kong Lau Haka Seafood Restaurant. Survived by sons, Hsing Yen, Hing Chung, Hing Tai, Hsing Chung Charly, Hsing Shiu and Hsing Shi; daughters, Xing Xiu, and Hsing Tai Cheng; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Yun Lou Chou. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Menene Livai, 22, of Waipahu, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Ebeye, Marshall Islands. Survived by mother, Noji Laina; father, Kobale; sisters, Masako, Rosie Ann, Amy, Alma, Abby, and Ruth; grandmother, Amy Iosia. Visitation 3 p.m. Tuesday at Moanalua Mortuary; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow.
William Frank Lovell, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Nashville, Tenn. Retired U.S. Army colonel. Survived by wife, Audrey; son, Michael; daughters, Mary Braver, Loretta Nelson and Lisa; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Momoe Maeda, 76, of Aiea, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Ewa. Survived by husband, Takeo; son, Clayton; daughter, Diane; sisters, Sumiko Nakahara and Shizuko Nose; sister-in-law, Elsie Takemura; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Dr. Alexander Scott "Scotty" Keawe Miles, 75, of Pähala, Hawaii, died Feb. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired cardiologist. Survived by daughters, Angela Houston, Rebecca and Sara; six grandchildren. Celebration of life service in May at the Isaac Hale Beach Park, Pohoiki, Hawaii. Contact Angela Houston at snowowls@gci.net or Sara Miles at kalakuulei@gmail.com; 808-639-8724 for more information on services and/or donations. Donations to John A. Burns School of Medicine Native Hawaiian Department, Oahu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Grace Hiroko Miyamoto, 76, of Waipahu, died Jan. 22, 2010. Born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Retired airport Duty Free Shop sales associate. Survived by husband, Harold; son, Dr. Richard; daughter, Janice Chew; brother, Shingo Suzuki; sisters, Kimiko Numata and Eiko Konnai; six grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Saifagamalo Ilasa Muafono, 75, of Waipahu, died Jan. 28, 2010. Born in Fagamalo, American Sämoa. Public school system cook in American Sämoa. Survived by sons, Livi, Tauae Tailoa, Niu, Pita, Sefulu Faipea, Amani and Pii; daughters, Toalus Manuo, Maluka Moli and Fuatino Laulu; 86 grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Moanalua Mortuary; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Windward United Church of Christ, Kailua; service 3 p.m. Visitation also 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Waipahu Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
Violet Makiko Okamura, 88, of Waipahu, died Jan. 30, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Wally, Gary and Russall; daughters, Gladys Hashimoto and Regina Mizusawa; brothers, Richard Sr., Thomas, George, James and Robert Miyashiro; sisters, Helen Yonamine, Grace Evans, Dorothy Pang and Betty Higa; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Peter Kahananui Pascal Jr., 66, of Aiea, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Dana; son, Peter III; daughters, Ivana Tyler and Josephine Hilo; brothers, Gordon and Benjamin; sister, Stephanie Hendrix; half brothers, Louie and Jacob Albinio; half sisters, Darlene Albinio and Lois Mercy; hänai sister, Kathleen Coffey; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Chareena Annette St. Claire, 78, of Käneohe, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in California. Hawaiian Sign and Design administrative assistant. Survived by daughter, Heather Spencer; brothers, John and Richard Thompson. Service 9 a.m. Sunday at Kailua Beach Park. Call Heather Spencer, 247-4144, for more information. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Peter Starkey Jr., 80, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Accountant. Survived by sons, Jason and Keith; one grandson. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire.
Torao "Tiger" Takata, 88, of Kailua, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Wahiawä. Retired owner of Kailua Auto Top & Glass Shop; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Elaine; sons, Roy and Nelson; daughters, Karen Zink and Diane; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Shigemi, Kazuto and Toshio; sister, Irene Inouye. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
Minoru "Tama" Tamashiro, 88, of Pearl City, died Feb. 15, 2010. Born in Waipahu. Retired automotive mechanic/proprietor of Tama's Auto Service. Survived by wife, Masako; sons, Roy, Larry, Dr. Alan and Dr. Wayne; sister, Lillian Chinen; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. No koden (monetary gifts).
Lepolo "Faleovalu" Tupou, 56, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in Nomuka HP, Tonga. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Seleti; sons, Kepueli, Eliesa, Sione, Paula, Folau and Otini; daughters, Mahina Fanua, Soana Finau, Amelia Fatanitavake and Pote Grewe; three grandchildren; mother, Mele Mavae Folau; brothers, Fonuakihehau, Somita, Sepelimani and Lea Ahokava and Sateki Tuifua; sisters, Tala Etuati, Heta Tuifua, Saane Tuifua-Vena, Ofa Demont and Paea Norris. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 8:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Richard "Ricky" Dennis Yap, 57, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by sons, Brent Cabos, Isaiah Cruz, Casey Cabos and Keola Cabos; daughter, Shawarn Moniz; mother, Gladys Peralta; sisters, Delilah, and Shari Franco; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.