Monday, April 18, 2011

Hawaii Obituaries 04/18/2011


 

Abbie Kuualoha Paro

April 4, 2011 Abbie Kuualoha Paro, 79, of Kohala, Hawaii, a retired Parker Ranch office clerk and former Kohala High School office clerk, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Ronnie; daughters Florine Paro, Raynae Pang and Jody Reyes; sister Roberta Murray; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. April 30 at Hawi Gym, across from Nakahara Store, Kohala. Casual attire.


 


 

Alejandra Agustin Felipe, 91

April 10, 2011 Alejandra Agustin Felipe, 91, of Kahului, Passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. 


 


 

Alexander Laukakila McKeague

March 12, 2011 Alexander Laukakila McKeague, 86, of Kapolei, an Army sergeant first class, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Melvin A. and Mark K.; brothers Stanley and Kelmar; sisters Millie Kahalekai, Evelyn Souza and Puanani Uso; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. April 26 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.


 


 

Arsenia Ongie Pastor, 94

April 17, 2011 Arsenia Ongie Pastor, 94, of Kahului, passed away on April 8, 2011, at Kula Hospital. She was born February 26, 1917 on Kauai. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m.


 


 

Benjamin Lehualani Tolentino, 49

April 17, 2011 Benjamin Lehualani Tolentino, 49, of Haiku, passed away on April 2, 2011 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.. 


 


 

Constance Smith Gerry, 91

April 17, 2011 Constance Smith Gerry, 91, of Kihei, died March 24, 2011, at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku, Hawaii. There will be a scattering of ashes on the beach at Lipoa S.


 


 

Dorothy Alma Crouse, 83

April 13, 2011 Dorothy Alma Crouse, 83, of Kihei, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011 at her home under the care of Hospice. Family and friends are invited to gather for a memorial service at 2 p.m.


 


 

Dr. Shao-Chia Chou

March 24, 2011 Dr. Shao-Chia Chou, 93, of Honolulu, a University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine professor emeritus of pharmacology, died in Honolulu. He was born in Chengou, China. He is survived by wife Vibeke Steenberg; sons Hugh Edward, Houde, Houning and Hou Liang; brother Shao-Xian; sister Shao-Lian; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. No services.


 


 

Edith Lin Choy Lee Lau

April 5, 2011 Edith Lin Choy Lee Lau, 92, of Honolulu, retired owner of City Art Works, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons David K.L. and Joseph K.F.; daughter Evelyn L.H. Bell; brothers Alfred, Richard and James Lee; sister Margaret Hee; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at United Church of Christ, 467 N. Judd St., Honolulu. Services: 11:30 a.m. Graveside services: 2:15 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.


 


 

Edward K. Oshita, 76

April 17, 2011 Edward K. Oshita, 76, of Lahaina, died on April 11, 2011 in Lahaina, Maui. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, 4/20 at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, with a service at 4 p..


 


 

Eikichi Yonamine

April 11, 2011 Eikichi "Agate" Yonamine, 84, of Wahiawa, a retired director of auto parts at Servco Pacific, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by wife Kay K., sons Leslie and Gaysen, sister Kameko Matsuura and four grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

Elizabeth Bergado Consul

March 14, 2011 Elizabeth Bergado "Patotay" Consul, 85, of Wahiawa died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by sons Leroy Rico and Francisco P. Franacio Jr.; daughters Donna Rico, Tina Racilis, Dora Calizo and Perla Garbin; sister Alice Fernandez; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.


 


 

Elmoroy "Roy" Dagdagan, 53

April 10, 2011 Elmoroy "Roy" Dagdagan, 53, of Lahaina, passed away on March 26, 2011, at St. Francis Hospice West in Ewa Beach, Oahu. He was born January 5, 1958 in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.


 


 

Emilio "Mill's" Cruz Jocson, 54

April 17, 2011 Emilio "Mill's" Cruz Jocson, 54, of Wailuku, died on April 8, 2011 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Service will be at 3 p.m. Wed.


 


 

Ernest Sadamu Morimoto

March 30, 2011 Ernest Sadamu Morimoto, 84, of Honolulu, a retired electrician at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and the city Wastewater Division, and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Hanako, daughter Lynette and sister Alice Y. Visitation: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.


 


 

Etsuro Makishima,101

April 15, 2011 Etsuro Makishima, 101, of Kahului, Maui died April 11, 2011 in Kahului, Maui at home under hospice care. Service will begin at 3:00 pm, Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Kahului Hongwanji Mission.


 


 

Eva Leinaala Halualani Driskell

March 24, 2011 Eva Leinaala Halualani Driskell, 70, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a bartender and homemaker, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Richard Halualani; daughters Caroline Casuga, Fredanette Leanio, Fredaann Jitchaku, Leonalisa Kahakua and Coreen Roddie; brother Ronald Halualani; sister Haleloke Goo; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at the residence of Jack Casuga Sr. in Milolii. Scattering of ashes to follow.


 


 

Gary Ernest Villafana

March 26, 2011 Gary Ernest Villafana, 48, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a contractor, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers David, Alvin, Michael and John Villafania, and Eugene and Wallace Villafana; and sisters Janice Halmas, Francine Price and Alberta "Duchess" Silva. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.


 


 

Guy L. Davidson

April 5, 2011 Guy L. Davidson, 56, of Kapolei, a city truck driver, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Mark R., Troy A. and Noel A.; sister Robin D. Collins; and companion Annette T. Oka. Private services. 


 


 

Henry S. Yamane

Feb. 23, 2011 Henry S. Yamane, 91, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died in Palolo Chinese Home. He was born in Pahoa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Thelma T., son Ronald H., daughter Gail K., sister Mildred Sugimoto, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

Herbert Takanori Akase

March 28, 2011 Herbert Takanori Akase, 73, of Waianae, a Leeward Nursing Home Inc. vice president, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Gloria and brother Clifford H. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Aloha attire.


 


 

JAMES SADAO NAGAMINE

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel JAMES SADAO NAGAMINE Age 71, of Pearl City, HI, passed away March 29, 2011 in Pearl City, HI. Born October 10, 1939 in Ewa, HI. He retired as a letter carrier from the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by wife, Betty Ann Nagamine; sons, Brent Nagamine, Neal Nagamine, Brian Nagamine; brothers, Richard (Florence) Nagamine, Stanley (Linda) Nagamine; sisters, Ethel Oshiro, Joyce (Toshi) Shimabukuro; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday (April 22) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. Casual Attire. No flowers, please.


 


 

Jasmine A. Polido-Gosselin, 54

April 13, 2011 Jasmine A. Polido-Gosselin, 54, of Kahului, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. She was born on April 20, 1956, in Puunene.


 


 

Jaye Ken-Ti Yee

March 30, 2011 Jaye Ken-Ti Yee, 83, of Honolulu, a retired businesswoman, died in Honolulu. She was born in Shanghai. She is survived by son Richard W., a sister and seven grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

Johanna Jim Pang

April 6, 2011 Johanna Jim "JoJo" Pang, 89, of Honolulu, a retired C.Q. Yee Hop Ltd. wholesale sales food manager, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband James W.H., sons Mitchell and Myron Jim, daughter Michele M.L. Jim, stepson Michael Gyllander, hanai daughter Anna Doell, brother Dominic Chang, sisters Gertrude Yee and Mary A. Soong, 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Private burial. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.


 


 

John Mikitka, 90

April 10, 2011 John Mikitka, 90, of Wailuku, died peacefully at home on March 29, 2011. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 14 at Nakamura Mortuary, with a Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.


 


 

John William Kipukai Thompson

April 8, 2011 John William Kipukai "Bozo" Thompson, 57, of Kealia, Hawaii, a ranch hand at Kealia Ranch and a retired Hawaii Army National Guard first sergeant, died at home. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Danielle; son Mike; brothers Lani and Alika Brown, Wilbert Thompson, Jonathan Victorino and John Griffey; sister Odelia K. Paleafei; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Hookena Beach, north side; follow signs. Services: 10 a.m. Parking is limited. Casual attire. No flowers.


 


 

Joseph Peter Gomes, Jr.

April 10, 2011 Joseph Peter Gomes, Jr., 56, of Makawao, passed away on March 31, 2011, at his home. He was born on February 4, 1955, in Wailuku. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.. 


 


 

Juanita Acierto Bartolome

April 7, 2011 Juanita Acierto Bartolome, 79, of Waipahu died in Aiea. She was born in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. She is survived husband Felix T.; sons Benedicto, Felix Jr., Eufronio, Dwight, Audabon and Charmelo; sisters Feliciana Arceo and Lolita Ramos; and 22 grandchildren. Services to be held in the Philippines.


 


 

Kikue Harada Koja, 88

April 17, 2011 Kikue Harada Koja, 88, of Kahului, passed away on April 7, 2011, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on October 16, 1922, in Lahaina. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m.


 


 

Kimie Tsukano Shiotsugu, 96

April 12, 2011 Kimie Tsukano Shiotsugu, 96, of Kahului, Maui, died on April 7, 2011 at Hale Makua Kahului. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15 at Nakamura Mortuary, with a service at 11 a.m.


 


 

LEONOR SAMBRANO TAMAYO

Mililani Downtown Mortuary (20 S. Kukui St.) LEONOR SAMBRANO TAMAYO Age 91, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away April 9, 2011 in Honolulu. Born April 11, 1919 in Laoag City, Philippines. She is survived by sons, William (Judith) Tamayo, Romulo Tamayo, Alexander (Angeles) Tamayo; daughters, Leticia Tamayo, Milagros (Manuel) Lumiton, Rhoda (Mario) Albano; brothers, Joven (Josie) Sambrano, Adolfo Sambrano, Paquito (Natividad) Sambrano; sisters, Corazon (Romy) Topacio, Petra Gomez, Salvacion Duyao; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday (April 21) at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Casual Attire.


 


 

Lee Eugene Winters Jr.

April 1, 2011 Lee Eugene Winters Jr., 88, of Honolulu, a retired English professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Navy veteran who served in World War II, died at home. He was born in Detroit. He is survived by brother John, stepson Wayson Chong and two grandchildren. No services.


 


 

Linda Grass Chemtob

April 6, 2011 Linda Grass Chemtob, 60, of Honolulu, a philanthropist, advocate of music education for the young and arts administrator, died in New York City. She was born in Harrisburg, Pa. She is survived by husband Claude M., son Adam Shapiro, daughter Rachel Shapiro, mother Lois L. Grass, brother Roger Grass and sister Elizabeth G. Weese. Services held.


 


 

MATEO CATAO

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel MATEO CATAO Age 84, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away March 31, 2011 in Waipahu. Born September 21, 1926 in Cebu City, Philippines. He retired as a welder from Pearl Harbor Shipyard and veteran for U.S. Army. He is survived by sons, Derek (Christine) Catao, Anthony Catao; daughters, Yvonne (John) Schilling of Las Vegas, Elizabeth Mila Toki, Deborah (David) Komuro, Vivian Catao of Las Vegas, Marilynn (Efrain) Gonzalez of Las Vegas, Juli Catao (Ed) Brandwein of Colorado, Nora (Richard) Posta of Las Vegas; sisters, Bessie V. Catao (Doug) Kawakami, Rufina Catao Hancock of P.A.; 30 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday (April 21) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Wake Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday (April 22) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Prayer Service 11:00 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

Margaret Mary Poeppelmeier Stitham

March 19, 2011 Margaret Mary Poeppelmeier "Peggy" Stitham, 60, of Kailua and Cape Elizabeth, Maine, an 'Iolani School nurse, former Hale Nani director of nursing and a Navy nurse, died. She was born in Houlton, Maine. She is survived by husband Mark and daughters Katherine and Allison. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. May 1 at Iolani Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Joseph A. and Mary A. Donovan Scholarship Fund at the University of Maine, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04043; or to CHEETA Project at www.thecheetaproject.org.


 


 

Matao Yamashita

April 10, 2011 Matao Yamashita, also known as "Punchy" and "Ice Cream Man," 86, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a retired Meadow Gold sales representative, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Masayo, daughter Sharon, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8 a.m. Saturday at Central Kona Union Church, Kealakekua. Services: 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Casual attire.


 


 

Mitsuo "Mits" Murakami, 89

April 17, 2011 Mitsuo "Mits" Murakami, 89, of Kahului, died on April 4, 2011 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Private services were held by the family.


 


 

Noli Pacariem Pagdilao, 51

April 17, 2011 Noli Pacariem Pagdilao, 51, of Lahaina, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at his residence in Lahaina. 


 


 

Penitito Gapelu

March 27, 2011 Penitito Gapelu, also known as "Ben" and "Kiko," 51, of Waipahu, a retired Army sergeant first class and an employee at U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security at Schofield Barracks, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Onenoa, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Tavai; son Ryan T.; daughters Ashley-Brittney and Alexandria U.; father Aumua Ugaitafa; brothers Otele and Jerome Gapelu, Iete, Iata, Iakopo and Esau Ugaitafa, and Ace Muamua; and sister Tulua M. Lauago. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Waianae Samoan Congregational Church, 86-130 Puhawai Road. Services: 10:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.


 


 

REYNALDO "REY" FARAZ JANTOC II

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel REYNALDO "REY" FARAZ JANTOC II Age 46, passed away February 26, 2011. Born August 18, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Employed at Honolulu Police Department as a Radio Mechanic. Member of Town and Country Mix Handicap League, Pacaf League and Advance Bowling Invitational in Las Vegas. He is survived by wife, Sharon J. Jantoc; sons, Keith Jantoc, Kyle Jantoc; parents, Reynaldo F. and Dolores Jantoc of Greenvalley, Las Vegas; sisters, Terryleen L. Jantoc of Greenvalley, Las Vegas, Tammy P. (Hal) Edwards of Leadville, Colorado, Tessie N. Jantoc of Greenvalley, Las Vegas; 4 nephews, grandnephew & grandnieces, aunts and uncles. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday (April 23) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Celebration of Life at 10:30 a.m. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

Ralph Tadashi Yamaki

April 10, 2011 Ralph Tadashi Yamaki, 90, of Aiea, retired owner of Waipahu Hardware & Lumber Supply Co. Ltd. and W Hardware & Lumber Supply Co., died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Pearl City. He is survived by son Atom; daughter Rachel Tsuneyoshi; brothers James, Roy Sr. and Melvin Sr.; sisters Gertrude Nishida and Marion Yuasa; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.


 


 

Rev. Abraham B. Williams, 93

April 10, 2011 Rev. Abraham B. Williams, 93, of Lahaina, Maui, died on March 30, 2011 at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.


 


 

Ronald K. Kuailani, 58

April 10, 2011 Ronald K. Kuailani, 58, of Kula, passed away on April 2, 2011, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 8, 1952, in Hana. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.


 


 

Sabas Dela Cruz De Guzman, 76

April 17, 2011 Sabas Dela Cruz De Guzman, 76, of Wailuku, passed away on April 13, 2011, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 1934, in Singat Dasay Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.


 


 

Sadie Au

March 29, 2011 Sadie Au, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Carole's Dress Shop co-owner, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sisters Alyce Loo and Evelyn Yee. Private services.


 


 

She Yee Wong

April 8, 2011 She Yee Wong, 92, of Honolulu, a delivery driver, died in Honolulu. He was born in Zhongshan, Guangdong, China. He is survived by wife Feng Quan Li; sons Tat Chiu Wong, Guo Chiu Wong, Wah Luk Wong, Sunny Wah Sun Wong and Fu Chio Wong; brother She Wai Wong; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Taoist services: 10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.


 


 

Sheveralyn Cassandra Puanani Fujimoto

April 15, 2011 Sheveralyn Cassandra Puanani Fujimoto, 32, of Las Vegas died in Henderson, Nev. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by mother Dori Walrack, hanai father Raymond A. Ligsay, brothers Raymond R. Ligsay and Tyler Walrack, sister Shyanna Sagadraca; grandparents Richard and Kay Walrack, and Eleanor Minatoishi; and hanai grandparents Raymond and Rosetta Ligsay. Visitation: 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Celebration of life: 3 p.m. Inurnment: 3 p.m. next Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.


 


 

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Tsugio Hashimura, 89

April 10, 2011 Tsugio Hashimura, 89, of Lahaina, died on March 28, 2011 at Hale Makua Kahului. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 at Nakamura Mortuary; with a service at 11 a.m.


 


 

Valentine On Wong Sr.

April 4, 2011 Valentine On Wong Sr., also known as Val Wong, 91, of Kaneohe, a retired Matson Navigation Co. vessel superintendent, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Nicholas and Mathias, hanai son Eddie Young, daughters Aloha Dalire and Antoinette Wong, 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Additional information for an obituary published Thursday.

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