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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, January 3, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Harue "Doris" Akiyama, 95, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2009. Born in Keopu, Kona, Hawaii. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Larry, Kerry and Leslie; daughters, Irene Baniaga and Janet Watanabe; brothers, Stanley, Masayuki "Ted," Richard and Hachiro Nagatoshi; sisters, Bessie Hirao and Carol Shiraishi; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Andre Lamont Byrd, 51, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Salesperson and former employee of Polo Ralph Lauren in Ala Moana Center. Survived by companion, Gregory Walker; father, Donald; brother, Donald II; sisters, Katrina, Yolanda and Rhonda. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Masako Chinen Chung, 76, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2009. Born in Japan. A homemaker. Survived by sister, Toshiko; nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Virginia Quines Garcia, 83, of Aiea, died Dec. 27, 2009. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel housekeeper. Survived by sons, Manuel, Jose, Valentin Jr. and Leonard; daughter, Marina Barretto; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside interment service 10 a.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Park.

Donald C. Glover, 80, of Mount Dora, Fla., has died. Raised in Brownsville, Pa. Long managerial career with Dillingham Corporation. Survived by son, Scott; daughter, Gwen White; four grandchildren. Memorial donations to Shriners Hospitals for Children: www.shrinershospitals.org or 800-241-GIFT or donorrelations@shrinenet.org.

Marta Ana MariaGibelli Grinberg, 65, of Kíhei, Maui, formerly of Buenos Aires, Argentina, died Dec. 29, 2009. Born in Buenos Aires. Former Walmart and Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. employee. Survived by husband, Dr. Michael; sister, Maria del Rosario Gibelli Cercone; brothers, Horacio Romeo Gibelli and Mandy Luchini. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Taku Hakomori, 79, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2009. Born in Japan. Retired owner of Taku Yakiniku - Kapiolani. Kitchen assistant at Jimbo Restaurant. Survived by wife, Shoko. Private services were held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Masaichi Higa, 90, of Wahiawä, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in Ewa. A general contractor; member of Wahiawa Hongwanji. Survived by son, Wallace; daughters, Jolyn Masuhara, Cynthia Lock and Tammy Aea; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Harriet Fukunaga. Private services held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.

Dianalyn Puanani Kaio, 57, of Waimänalo, died Dec. 21, 2009. Born in Häna, Maui. A dispatcher for Roberts Hawaii. Survived by brother, Louis Kaio III; sisters, Laverne Coffey, Clarice Lucero, Julie-Marie Hartsock, Lucy Kaio, Juliana Sklar, Ramona Rosa, Mary and Susie Kaio and Anela Keawe. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday; service 11 a.m. at the Kaio residence, 41-914 Kalanianaole Highway. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Edward "Sam" Kanekoa, 65, of Wailea, Maui, died Dec. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Self employed general contractor with E.S.K. Contracting. Survived by wife, Lorraine; sons, Dayton, Dale and Dane; brothers, William and Reginald; sisters, Queenie Lee, Rebecca Sialana and Moana Kaneshiro; half-brothers, Craig, Fuku, Darryl and Kelsey; half-sister, Lehua Kealoha-Pauole; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 8 p.m.; cremation to follow. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Thursday; service noon.

Ethelind Itsuko Kawachi, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired plant transplanter. Survived by sister, Sally; nieces and nephews. Visitation 4:30 to 5 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Jason B. Kulley, of Líhue, Kauai, died Dec. 19, 2009. Born in Princeton, N.J. Worked for Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club; also a custom woodworker. Survived by siblings, Robert, Barbara Perks, Walter, Marion Harvey, Matthew, Andrew and Michael. Gathering 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kalapakí Beach. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

Edward "Eddie" Lagbas, 85, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 27, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired Maui Surf Hotel groundskeeper. Survived by brother, Barney Sr.; sister, Pauline Raposas Quinsaat. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service noon; entombment 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Hattie Leilani Lara, 75, of Wahiawä, died Dec. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired duty-free employee. Survived by brothers, John and Nelson; sister, Margaret Lara Bagood; hänai daughters. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; program 11:30 a.m.; prayer service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Felipe Madamba, 60, of Ewa Beach, died Dec. 18, 2009. Born in the Philippines. U.S. Air Force chief master sergeant. Survived by wife, Erlinda; sons, Lloyd and Felipe III; brothers, Wilfred and Jimmy; sisters, Monica Igama, Vicky Cofer and Mei Hentrup. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:30 a.m. Graveside service 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

Martha Matsue Maehara, 89, of Käneohe, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Kaumana, Hilo, Hawaii. Retired box assembler for Hopaco. Survived by niece, Patti Starkman. Private services will be held Saturday at Pohai Nani. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Bessie Kimiko Murakami, 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2009. Born in Hanamäulu, Kauai. Retired sales clerk for Woolworth. Survived by husband, Akira; daughters, Lynne Lee, Monica Overly and Merryl Young; brother, Francis Morimoto; sister, Gladys Yang; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Shinobu Muramoto, 91, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 23, 2009. Born in Hilo. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Raymond, Benjamin, Bert and Miles; brother, Takeo Katayama; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Charles Masato Nakashima, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2009. Born in Wainaku, Hawaii. Retired pastor at the Church of God Church, Kaläheo, Kauai; retired Schofield Barracks mechanic; volunteer pastor at Oahu Community Correctional Center and Hälawa prison. Survived by wife, Takeko; daughter, Aileen Odell; one grandchild; sisters, Hazel Yoshiyama and Amy Anzai. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; private burial. No flowers. Aloha attire.

Kimie Oshiro, 92, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawaii. Retired Ululani Sportswear owner/seamstress. Survived by son, Roy; daughters, Patsy Oda and Judith Matsumoto; sisters, Hatsue Lee and Marian Mita; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Cecelia Lonokahikini Roback Park, 67, of Häna, Maui, died Dec. 21, 2009. Born in Häna. Advocate who brought dialysis to Häna. Survived by husband, Andrew Sr.; sons, Andrew Jr., Bill-John and Leone; daughters, Andrea "Lehua" Cosma, Jamie, Katherina and Cecelia "Shana" Pinheiro; brother, William "Billy" Roback; sisters, Louisa Pu and Gladys Sinenci; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Häna; burial to follow at Puuiki Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Pansy Kaui Perreira, 83, of Keaau, Hawaii, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. candy maker. Survived by sons, Albert II, Steven and Daniel; hänai son, Christopher Himan Jr.; daughter, Helen Fernando; brother, Alexander Paka; sister, Maria Kauhane; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; celebration of life 10 a.m.; burial noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Flowers and lei welcome. Casual attire.

Carol Lee Rawlins, 70, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Formerly with 9th Avenue Bakery in Kaimukí and J.C. Pennys. Survived by hänai son, Wesley Cash; brother, Robert; sister, June Azevedo. Service 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. Patrick Church. Inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Macaria Aczon Sagayaga, 98, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2009. Born in the Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by daughter, Florencia Atabay; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Christ The King Catholic Church, Kahului; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Richard Shoji Sakanashi, 82, of Käneohe, died Dec. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Jennie; sons, Eric and Luke; daughters, Gail Choy and Iris Takushi; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Kenneth and Robert; sisters, Helen Wakatsuki, Clara Nakahata, Sally Iwai and Jane Oyama. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Masaru "Lefty" Shiroma, 81, of Mililani, died Dec. 24, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui. The founder of M. Shiroma Painting Contractors. Survived by wife, Karen; sons, Lloyd, Glenn and Wallace; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Masako Tahara and Shirley Perry. Visitation Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.

Christine Lee Treakle, 53, of Käneohe, died Dec. 28, 2009. Born in Seattle, Wash. Survived by husband, Bob; sons, Bobby and Johnny. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Christian School, 875 Auloa Road, Kailua, HI 96734. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Edward Katsuaki Tomita, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 24, 2009. Born in Puun[0xeb]n[0xeb], Maui. Retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. cane haul driver. Survived by daughters, Charlene Kuhia, Edwina Bongolan, Lorilee Lazo and Trina Garso; sons, Howard and Erwin; brothers, Johnny and Jimmy; sisters, Charlotte Hayase, Judy Souza and Hazel. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

Darlene Agnes West, 76, of Honolulu, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in Valentine, Neb. Survived by sons, Mike and Dale; daughter, Susan Mainaaupo; six grandchildren; ll great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers.