Obituaries
Jeanette Sadako Awakuni , 49, of Vancouver, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 12, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Cook at KinderCare Learning Centers. Survived by son, Brian; father, George Tamura; mother, Alice Tamura-Nawatani; brothers, Randal, Darryl and Lindsey Tamura; sister, Gayle Sousa. Visitation only 1 to 2 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. No flowers.
Gerald "G-Boss" Sarmiento Baltazar, 17, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2010. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Farrington High School student. Survived by parents, Ernesto and Divina; brothers, Ernesto Jr. and Joshua; sisters, Marites and April; grandmother, Filipinas Sarmiento. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Feb. 27 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Augustino "Augie" Bales Calana, 83, of Pearl City, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Supervisor for Raytheon Co. of Johnston Atoll. Survived by wife, Anastacia; daughters, Mari-Anne, and Barbara "B.J." White; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Adela Cabillon Calloway, 81, of Waipahu, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Waipahu. Survived by sister, Conception "Connie" Broyard; brother, Benny Cabillon; children, Joseph Rivers, Moana Nunn, Lili Sims, Sandra Watkins and Rodney Simpson; 18 grandchildren. Service 10:30 a.m. Feb. 27 at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Paul Ming Tek Chu, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 2010. Born in Shanghai, China. Retired general manager of Joseph Yen & Co. Survived by sons, Paul and John; daughters, Teresa Schmatz and Pauline Chu Muniz; seven grandchildren; brothers and sisters in China. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. today at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Marvena "Cookie" Smith Fiu, 40, of Waipahu, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Wahiawä. CDSI finance department computer programmer; volunteer for IHS and Food Basket. Survived by sons, James Kamakani Manley and Joshua David; mother, Margaret Nicolas Smith; brother, Harrickson Smith; two nieces. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual/aloha attire.
Donald L. Gipson, 42, of Kapolei, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in Chicago. Federal prison guard; U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Calvin and Elijah; daughters, Jasmine, Tyana and Alisha; father, Calvartes; mother, Elmarie; brother, Darryl; sister, Angela; grandmother, "Big Mama" Margaret Evans. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo; service 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Bettie Jane Gouveia, 69, Hoquiam, Wash., died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Waitress. Survived by sister, Beatrice Ventura; brother, Charles Ventura; daughter, Glenda Gail Muller; grandchildren, Amanda, Heidi, Brian, and Tabitha Muller. Visitation today and tomorrow at Coleman Mortuary, Hoquiam; burial to follow in Hatfield, Ariz. Online register at www.colemanmortuary.net
Jeanette Ann Hanson, 66, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2010. Born in Sumner, Iowa. ABB Inc. inside sales person. Survived by son, Derek; daughter, Janelle Allen; brothers, Darrell, Jerry and Gene Haar; sister, Judy Kroeger; one grandchild. Service 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Aloha attire. Donations to the Jeanette Hanson Memorial Fund at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Larry Harumi Higashi, 69, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Feb. 16, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired executive chef and engineer for Four Seasons Resort Hualalai; formerly employed with Pacific Club, Plaza Club, Canlis Broiler, Nicholas Nickolas Restaurant (Aaron's), Nick's Fish Market, Tropics Fish & Vegetable, Waiau Fish Market and Nobu's 76 Station. Survived by wife, Deborah; mother, Sumiko; sons, Wayne Baretto and Timothy Dias; daughters, Aulani Abreu, Danel Iwasaki, Lara Adarna and Hannah Lozano; sisters, Harriet Chang, Evelyn Shimata and Annette Hirata; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu; service 7 p.m. For more information call 808-482-1644. No flowers. Aloha attire. Condolences may be sent to 73-1283 Kaiminani Drive, Kailua, Kona, HI 96740.
Bradford Carr Houser, 81, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, died Dec. 1, 2009. Born in Washington, D.C. Engineer. Survived by wife of 65 years, Ruth Howard Houser; daughters, Carla Houser Partma and Christine; granddaughter, Lauren Ruth Partma; brother, D. Allen. No public service. Donations to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
Ann Mizuho Kaloi, 78, of Käneohe, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Indonesia. Retired food preparer for the U.S. Marine Corps Exchange, Department of Morale, Welfare and Recreations. Survived by sons, Dennis and Brian; sisters, Andrea Honda and Sallie McQuiston; brother, Minori Yoshida; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Helen Kanohokula Holi Kane, 82, of Waimänalo, died Feb. 2, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Land & Natural Resources supervisor. Survived by husband, Claude Sr.; sons, Claude Jr. and Joseph "Noa"; daughters, Johnette Moses, Claudine Duvauchelle, Claudette Rapozo, Helene "Momilani" Torres, Marlene Nolta, Malia Cardus and Micheline; sister, Deborah "Aunty Mele" Lee; hänai brother, "Uncle Achong" Kahinu; 23 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; family service 10:30 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Lei welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Thomas "Tomi" T. Kawamoto, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Construction mason. Survived by daughters, Terri Muraoka, Aileen Wakayama and Joella; sisters, Ethel Yee, Elaine Hanzawa and Shirley Alota; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Dennis Ray Kollman, 63, of Holualoa, Hawaii, died Feb. 13, 2010. Born in Seattle. Retired regional manager for the NYK Shipping Line. Survived by partner of 30 years, Jason Knopfer; brothers, Ron and Ken; sisters, Diana Landis and Connie Ware; one niece; two nephews. Private service. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home.
Norman Bow Yong Lum, 91, of Aiea, died Feb.13, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 31 machinist supervisor; also city Road Division employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Rita; daughters, Debbie, and Verna Chinen; six grandchildren; brothers, Benson, Milton and Kalfred. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:15 a.m; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Stanley Susumu Mikami, 77, of Makakilo, died Feb. 7, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Naval Air Station, Barbers Point Supply Department employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Takako; brothers, Wallace and Edward; sisters, Marian Asato and Beatrice. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Peter Toshio Mochizuki, 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2010. Born in Wahiawä. Star Market store manager with 32 years of service; Ito En accounts specialist. Survived by sons, Michael and Glenn; two grandchildren; sister, Leatrice Lee. Visitation 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Harriet Manoalani Mundon, 82, of Ewa Beach, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, James Jr., Eric, Delbert and Lloyd; brothers, Vale, Ceferino "Ping," Francis and Celestino "Kata" Maduli; sisters, Irene Castro Fernandez, Lucia Maduli Abero and Fermina "Nina" Maduli Cablayan; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
Tokushin Nakamoto, 85, of Kailua, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Heeia. Federal civil service mechanic foreman in Okinawa, Japan; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Takako; sons, Danny, Wayne and Ken; daughters, Jean Hayase, Lilly Noschese and Naomi Taniguchi; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Wallace and George; sisters, Annie, and Ruth Iha. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Taneko K. Onuma, 84, of Länai City, Länai, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Hawaii. Member of Lanai Union Church. Survived by sons, Wallace and Curtis; daughters, Cindy Kaufman and Cathy Sutton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Shimasaki; sisters, Toyoko Sato and Hanayo Sagawa. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Caroline "Carrie" Cabanias Peralta, 94, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2010. Born in Päkalä, Kauai. Housewife. Survived by son, George "Joey"; daughter, Rose Marie; grandson, Ricardo; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
Mildred "Millie" M. Ranada, 64, of Pearl City, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Waipahu. Retired Jack in the Box food service manager. Survived by husband, Ernesto; daughters, Jessie Sato and Susan Suehiro; brother, Robert Smith; sister, Jeannie Yingst; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Akiko Murakami Shima, 83, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born on Molokai. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Trudi Kahumoku and Gail Omoto; brother; Osamu Murakami; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. today at Kaunakakai Baptist Church; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Newton Ngurn Sang Sue, 78, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired state legislative auditor; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughter, Valerie; daughter's partner /caregiver, Brent Chapman; sister, Gertrude Chow; nieces; nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Keenan "Daniel" Takenishi, 37, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Chong Ok; daughter, Kauri Ann Antonio; mother, Drusilla; father, Hal; grandparents, Henry Atabay, Mr. and Mrs. Kiyoji Takenishi. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel; prayer service 10 to 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Stephanie Lynn Woodruff, 52, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Los Angeles. Aloha Mixed Plate waitress. Survived by mother, Florine Permut; brother, Alan Permut. Tribute 11 a.m. Sunday at Aloha Mixed Plate. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.