Friday, April 22, 2011

Hawaii Obituaries 04/22/2011


 

AMBROSE M. COSTA "JR."

AMBROSE M. COSTA "JR." October 20, 1926 – April 06, 2011 Jr., as he was known to many, was a 24/7 Believer and exemplified the following 1 Corinthians verse. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grand-father and brother. He was a decorated WWII Veteran. He was employed with the City and County of Honolulu until he retired in 1985 with over 40 years of service. Ambrose was preceded in death by, his wife of 32 years, Betty Aiau Costa and son Russell Negrillo. He is survived by nine children: Ambrose M Costa III (Skip), Debra Costa Collender (Bonnie), Alicia M Costa (Penny), Cristina Livesay, Emma Lumives, Janet Moniz, Daniel Negrillo, John Negrillo and Jaymes Negrillo. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, brother, Gordon M Costa (Helen Pagan Costa) and sisters, Kathleen Gomes (Joyce) and Charlotte Perry (June). A memorial service to honor Ambrose will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Borthwick Mortuary- Mauka Chapel, located at 1330 Maunakea Street. Friends are welcome to visit from 9:00 am., with the service to begin at 10:00 am. Ambrose will be laid to rest at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe.


 


 

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.


 


 

Alfredo Chico Capili

March 6, 2011 Alfredo Chico "Fred" Capili, 89, of Ewa Beach, a McDonald's maintenance employee, died in Wahiawa General. He was born Santa Maria, Philippines. He is survived by sons Oli, Art, Conrado and Danny; daughters Susan Capili, Lourdes Castrence, Tess Ancheta, Mila Natera, Lita Bignell, Leticia Leigh, Amelia Sudla and Adoracion Wilson; 39 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and a great-great- grandchild. Visitation: 5 p.m. next Friday and 9:30 a.m. April 30 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. next Friday and 11 a.m April 30. Burial: 1 p.m. April 30 at Valley of the Temples.


 


 

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.. 


 


 

Bertha Nyuk Lum Heu Ho

March 16, 2011 Bertha Nyuk Lum Heu Ho, 94, of Honolulu, retired owner of Punahou Repair Shop, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Brian, Reginald, Malcolm and Christopher; brother Morris Heu; sisters Ruby Choy, Frances Onaga, Connie Tahara, Marilyn Law and Sylvia Carruthers; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Chinese Buddhist services: 11 a.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. No flowers. Additional information for an obituary published yesterday.


 


 

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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.


 


 

DANIEL TORRES

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel DANIEL TORRES Age 90, of Aiea, Hawaii, passed away March 14, 2011 in Aiea. Born August 28, 1920 in Aiea, Hawaii. He was a massage therapist specialized in shiatsu & reflexology. Also worked Pearl Harbor Ship Yard Shop # 02 crane operator for 31 years. He is survived by brothers, Angelino Ronquilio, Alfred Torres Sr., Albert Torres Sr.; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Monday (April 25) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. Committal Service 2:00 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemtery. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

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.


 


 

Earle Meiji Otsuka

April 11, 2011 Earle Meiji Otsuka, 81, of Honolulu, a Consolidated Amusement accountant, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Kona. He is survived by brother Mervyn and sisters Lorelei Yokoyama and Hope Kudo. Private services. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com


 


 

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..


 


 

Emiko Kudo

March 20, 2011 Emiko Kudo, 88, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Education deputy superintendent and city Department of Parks and Recreation director, died in Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre. She was born in North Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by son Guy and daughter Candace. Private services.


 


 

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.


 


 

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.


 


 

FREDERICK M. BELL

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary FREDERICK M. BELL Age 84, of Mililani, HI, passed away April 17, 2011 in Kailua, HI. Born December 23, 1926 in Revere, MA. A retired Sergeant First Class of the U.S. Army; a retired sales manager for Crain Industries; also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Mililani Chapter; American Legions and Disabled American Veterans. He is survived by sons, Michael (Loudes) Bell, Kenneth Bell, Ralph (Cherie) Bell, Christopher (Debbie) Bell, Frederick (Cathy) Bell Jr.; daughter, Jacqueline (Dale) Turner; brother, Albert Bell; sister, Priscilla "Deenie" Twombly; cousin, Nancy (Ron) Farrell; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 26) at St. Johns Apostle & Evangelist Church; (95-370 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani) Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial 12:00 p.m. at Schofield Post Cemetery. Casual Attire. No flowers, please.


 


 

GLENN K. KOBASHIGAWA

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel GLENN K. KOBASHIGAWA Age 61, of Pearl City, HI, passed away April 2, 2011 in Aiea, HI. Born May 17, 1949 in Honolulu, HI. He retired as a pipefitter from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He is survived by wife, Janice Kobashigawa; daughter, Jill Sachie Kobashigawa Nakatsu; brother, Robert (Christine) Kobashigawa; sister, Anne (Steve, MD) Yasui; numerous uncles, aunts, niece & cousins. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (April 26) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Memorial Service 6:30 p.m..


 


 

HARUO 'RICHARD" SAKUMA

HARUO "RICHARD" SAKUMA Age 75, of Kailua, Oahu, passed away April 17, 2011 in Honolulu. Born March 2, 1936 in Kula, Maui. Retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, served as Vice President/Chief Shop Steward for NALC Branch 860. U.S. Army Veteran and active Maui High School Alumni. He is survived by wife, Yoshiko Sakuma; daughters, Harriet (Colin) Yoshida and Gail (Paul) Nakayama; grandchildren, Kari Ann and Janae Yoshida; sisters, Lily (Richard) Miyamoto, Kiyoe Kumasaka, Matsue Inokuma, Harue Yokote, Yatsue Iwatake and Yurino (Alan) Sugiki and hanai brother, Kazuto Shishido. Visitation 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28th at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 12 noon. Aloha attire. No flowers, please.


 


 

Henry Delos Santos Perreira Sr.

April 16, 2011 Henry Delos Santos "Hank" Perreira Sr., 87, of Kaneohe, a state land surveyor and Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Audrey; son William; daughters Petrona Guilmet and Lee Anne and Christine Perreira; 18 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m. Online condolences: BorthwickOahu.com


 


 

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. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Joseph David Munion

April 11, 2011 Joseph David Munion, 48, of Kailua-Kona, a Sign Designs woodworker, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in St.Paul, Minn. He is survived by daughter April Rose; brothers Michael, William and Thomas; and sister Patricia Reyes. Private services.


 


 

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..


 


 

Kamiko Kohara

March 22, 2011 Kamiko "Clara" Kohara, 90, of Hilo, a retired receptionist for Dr. Henry Yuen, died in Hilo. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Edward, sisters Helen Shimabukuro and Yoshiko Nako and a grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings. No flowers.


 


 

Kazuo Kawamoto, 90

April 19, 2011 Kazuo Kawamoto, 90, of Honolulu, died March 31, 2011, in Honolulu. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday (4/22) at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service at 10 a.m. Casual attire, no flowers. Mr. Kawamoto was born Jan.


 


 

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.


 


 

Kikuno K. Noh

April 7, 2011 Kikuno K. "Kay" Noh, 92, of Honolulu, a retired federal government account clerk, died in Hale Nani Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Hilea, Hawaii. She is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Private services. No monetary offerings.


 


 

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.


 


 

Lily Margaret Akuna, 80

April 20, 2011 Lily Margaret Akuna, 80, formerly of Wailua-Nui, Keanae, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011 surrounded with love by her ohana and under the care of Hospice Maui.


 


 

Marjorie Carvalho Cardoza

April 8, 2011 Marjorie Carvalho Cardoza, 80, of Ookala, Hawaii, a retired Laupahoehoe High and Elementary School cafeteria helper, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Leonard, Kelvin and Derrick; daughter Janelle; brothers Clarence and Richard Carvalho; sisters Clara Cruz and Ethel Jose; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Laupahoehoe. Mass: 7 p.m. Cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary Crematory. Casual attire.


 


 

Maximiniano Paet Pacada

April 6, 2011 Maximiniano Paet Pacada, 85, of Santa Clara, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. cable splicer, died in Santa Clara. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Lydia A.; sons Max Jr., Wendell, Ken, John and Shaun; daughters Joslyn Fiddler, Nellie Serrano, Gretchen Tawara and Allyson Ebalaroza; brothers Anastacio and Stanley; sister Marie Espiritu; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.


 


 

Mitsue Kudo

April 12, 2011 Mitsue Kudo, 88, of Hilo, a retired Mauna Loa Macadamia sorter, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Wallace and Rance, daughter Ivy, brother Isamu Nagata and two grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

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.


 


 

Miye Miyashiro

March 27, 2011 Miye Miyashiro, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Outrigger Hotel housekeeper, died. She was born in Amauulu Camp, South Hilo. She is survived by son Hoss; daughters Pearl Velazquez, Bobbie Jean Asato, and Stella Emoto; brothers Gengoro and Yoshiaki Higa; sisters Hatsue Kinoshita, Sally S. Kumabe and Clara M. Kajiwara; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

NIFO ALA

Mililani Downtown Mortuary (20 S. Kukui St.) NIFO ALA Age 69, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away April 7, 2011 in Ewa Beach. Born July 29, 1941 in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He is survived by wife, Tato'i Tuaolo L. Ala; sons, Nifo (Mary) Ala Jr., Ionatana N. (Carylynd) Ala, Ala Nifo Ala, Nifo Ala III; daughters, Vaovai M. Ala, Va'ai Ala, Aitulagi E. Ala; brothers, Pastor Frank Ala, Sapatu Ala; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Monday (April 25) at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Wake Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 10-11 a.m. Tuesday (April 26) at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Funeral Service 11 a.m. Committal Service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Ralph Heinz Brun, 62

April 19, 2011 Ralph Heinz Brun, 62, of Kihei, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home under the care of his Mother, the Nunan family, the Madkour family, and Hospic.


 


 

Rick A. Risley

April 2, 2011 Rick A. Risley, 52, of Honolulu, a Hawai'i Convention Center housekeeping manager and Navy veteran, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Long Beach, Calif. He is survived by sisters Kathy Gray and Vicki May. Private services.


 


 

Ronald Masami Sekiguchi

March 29, 2011 Ronald Masami Sekiguchi, 90, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by brothers Harold S. and Noboru, and sister Haruko Okamoto. Private services. 


 


 

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.


 


 

Scott Snider

April 8, 2011 Scott Snider, 50, of Wahiawa died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Robert J., mother Melva Johnson and sisters Terri Jenkins and CindyLei Peterson. Private services.


 


 

Shinobu Kawasaki, 87

April 19, 2011 Shinobu Kawasaki, 87, of Wailuku, passed away on March 31, 2011, at Maui Memorial Medical Center in Wailuku. She was born in Lahaina, Maui on September 19, 1923. 


 


 

Stanley Tadashi Sakagawa

April 7, 2011 Stanley Tadashi Sakagawa, 69, of Aiea, a self-employed auto detailer and Army veteran, died in Aiea. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by brother Kenneth and sister Edith Shiraki. Private services. No monetary offerings. Donations suggested to charity.


 


 

Steven Takashi Sakai

May 19, 2010 Steven Takashi Sakai, 66, of Honolulu, an engineer and Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother David. Private services.


 


 

Sun Hwa Park

April 7, 2011 Sun Hwa Park, 92, of Honolulu, a retired novelty and gift items salesclerk, died. She was born in Cheong Joo City, Korea. She is survived by companion Henry Y. Lee; sons Tae Hoon and Chaul Hoon Lee; daughters Hey Sook, Ai Ran Lee and Kumi Cha; brother Bong Chul; sister Masaya; and seven grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

Terry V. Lariosa

March 31, 2011 Terry V. "Reming" Lariosa, 84, of Ewa Beach, an Army veteran, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Cebu, Philippines. He is survived by son Derek, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 9:15 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.


 


 

Utako Masaki

April 12, 2011 Utako Masaki, 90, of Mililani died in Wahiawa. She was born in Seoul. She is survived by son Kazuhiro Otaka, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

WESLEY H. RICHARDSON

WESLEY H. RICHARDSON Wesley H. Richardson born March 20, 1930 in Stoughton, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was a Champion of a Man to his family, friends, and to all who knew him. Wes was a member of the legendary Richardson curling team in the early 1960s. Wes along with his cousins Ernie, Arnold, and Sam have received many honors due to their record winning four time Canadian and World Championships. This record has yet to be broken. A resident of Kailua for 34 years, Wes was the beloved husband of Arlene and father to Kirt (Carol), Kathy (Tracy) Fuchs, Margo Rauliuk, and Gregory Richardson. His grandchildren, Tiana, Nolan, Reed, and Chris, were the light of his life. He also leaves his brother Norman (Irene). Following his retirement from the BHP Refinery & Gas Plant (Tesoro) in 1992, Wes has spent many hours each week volunteering his electrical and maintenance capabilities at Kailua United Methodist Church. As a life long athlete, his first and greatest love was hockey. His other passions were baseball, curling, long distance cycling, and running marathons. Wes fought prostate cancer for many years and succumbed to this dreadful disease at home on April 16, 2011 with his family by his side. A celebration of Wes's life will be held at Kailua United Methodist Church on April 23, 2011. Visitation at 10:00 A.M. Service at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a designated fund to Kailua United Methodist Church or St. Francis Hospice.


 


 

Wilhelmina Theresa Porgatorio

April 14, 2011 Wilhelmina Theresa "Kay" Porgatorio, 85, of Honolulu, a Hickam Air Force Base housekeeping supervisor, died in Jacinto Care Home. She was born in Kalawao, Molokai. She is survived by caregivers Joseph and Joanne Winchester. Graveside services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Online condolences: BorthwickOahu.com


 


 

William Marshall

April 4, 2011 William "Billy" Marshall, 71, of Aiea, a retired BOC Gases/Gaspro warehouseman, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Gene G., William G. Jr. and Jon I.; brothers Lloyd Marshall, Robert Plude and Robin Street; sister Donna; a grandchild; and former wife Camela "Cammy." Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Waianae Boat Harbor. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.


 


 

ZAIDA JUGO BULOSAN

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel ZAIDA JUGO BULOSAN Age 66, of Honolulu, HI, passed away April 2, 2011 in Honolulu. Born June 6, 1944 in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from Aloha Surf Hotel. She is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Steve) Ziemba of Kennewick, WA, Abigail De La Cruz; son, Virgil Bulosan; 2 grandchildren; sisters, Ester (Pedro) Yanza of Guam, Sally (Armando) Estacio of San Diego, CA, Alicia (Dudy) Bulosan; numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday ( April 26) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

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