Saturday, April 23, 2011

Hawaii Obituaries 04/23/2011


 

Alverna U.Y.K. Yuen

April 17, 2011 Alverna U.Y.K. Yuen, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Brewer Environmental Industries secretary, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Kenneth D.H.; sons Kevin, Chris, Kent and Kenn; brother Alexander Ho; sisters Audrey Vance and Alexa Hashimoto; and seven grandchildren. Mass: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. Celebration of life: 6 p.m. Inurnment: 8:30 a.m. May 2 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.


 


 

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..


 


 

Beverly Lorraine Davidson

March 28, 2011 Beverly Lorraine Davidson, 91, of Makaha, a registered nurse and homemaker, died in Quilcene, Wash. She was born in Woodstock, Vt. She is survived by son Andrew, daughters Cathy Thourson and Melanie Von Bamberger, brother Alden Ocean, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 


 


 

CANDIDO HOMOWAN TAGALOG

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel CANDIDO HOMOWAN TAGALOG Age 76, of Waipahu, HI, passed away April 2, 2011 in Aiea, HI. Born August 29, 1934 in Waipahu, HI. He retired from U.S. Air Force after 33 years of service; a lifeguard for Waipahu Recreation Center; Vice President of Ota Camp Association, also worked with Waipahu Catholic & Christian Charities & Body Builder trainer. He is survived by wife, Gloria E. Tagalog; sons, James P. (Jonina) Tagalog, Marcos E. (Karen) Tagalog, Tilden M. (Angeline) Tagalog, Glen D. (Jennie) Tagalog, Matthias E. Tagalog, Dominick E. Tagalog; daughters, Cindy Ann T. (Al) Nieves, Brenda L. (Luis) Gonzalez; brother, Simplicio (Nora) Tagalog; sister, Loretta (Shack) Shinozawa; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (April 26) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Committal Service 2:00 p.m. @ Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

Carmen F. Robello

April 19, 2011 Carmen F. Robello, 83, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by husband Clarence, sons Clifford and Carl, and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Kahului. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery, Makawao. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.


 


 

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.


 


 

Cynthia J. Jenkins

April 2, 2011 Cynthia J. Jenkins, 62, of Pearl City, a Kaiser Permanente registered nurse, died in Pearl City. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by husband Clifford M., son Orion, daughter Arielle Diaz, stepdaughters Tiffany and Heather, brother Eugene Keyes and a grandchild. Scattering of ashes held. Donations suggested to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Wahiawa.


 


 

Daniel Torres

March 14, 2011 Daniel Torres, 90, of Aiea, a massage therapist who specialized in shiatsu and reflexology, and a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 2 crane operator, died in Aiea. He also was an Army veteran. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by brothers Angelino Ronquilio, and Alfred Sr. and Albert Torres Sr. Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 11:30 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. 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. 


 


 

ETHEL KAZUE BASUEL

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel ETHEL KAZUE BASUEL Age 84, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away April 3, 2011 in Wahiawa. Born January 25, 1927 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by sons, Ronald Sakka, Andy Basuel; daughters, Judy (Roy) Belisario, Gale Scott, Colleen (Tim) Loughlin of N.J.; brother, George (Jane) Okazaki; sister, Ayame (Kenneth) Yamaguchi; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (April 27) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Funeral Service 10:15 a.m. Burial 11:00 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

EUFRACIO DE VERA MERCADO

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Makai Chapel EUFRACIO de Vera MERCADO Age 91, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away April 10, 2011 in Ewa Beach. Born March 19, 1920 in Barrio Lambayan, Mapandan Pangasinan Philippines. Retired maintenance man at the Navy Exchange. He is survived by wife, Librada M. Mercado; daughters, Virginia (Adelito) Corpuz, Perlita (Romeo) Bautista of Duarte, CA, Gloria (Danilo) Gabuat of Las Vegas, Zenaida (Jun) Bulosan of Las Vegas, Flordeliza (Noel) Victoriano of Dixon, CA; son, Roberto (Violeta) Mercado of Ontario, CA; son-in-law, Constantino de Guzman; 17 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Eleodoro (Aurora) Mercado. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday (April 28) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Wake Service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday (April 29) at St Elizabeth Church; (99-312 Moanalua Rd., Aiea) Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.


 


 

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.. 


 


 

Elaine Kubo Muroki, 95

April 22, 2011 Elaine Kubo Muroki, 95, died April 1, 2011, at Hale Makua Kahului. She was born on March 3, 1916 in Puunene. Private inurnment services will be held at a later date.


 


 

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. 


 


 

Eusebio Calora Fenis

March 21, 2011 Eusebio Calora Fenis, 99, of Honolulu, a retired forklift operator and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Rosalina. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.


 


 

Francis G. Brennan

April 15, 2011 Francis G. Brennan, 94, of Mililani, a real estate appraiser and Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, died in Aiea. He was born in Bridgeport, Conn. He is survived by wife Grace, daughter Barbara, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

Frederick M. Bell

April 17, 2011 Frederick M. Bell, 84, of Mililani, a retired Army sergeant first class and Crain Industries sales manager, died in Kailua. He was born in Revere, Mass. He is survived by sons Michael, Kenneth, Ralph, Christopher and Frederick Jr.; daughter Jacqueline Turner; brother Albert; sister Priscilla "Deenie" Twombly; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Apostle & Evangelist Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Burial: noon at Schofield Post Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.


 


 

Gerald Kelekoma Sylvester

April 8, 2011 Gerald Kelekoma Sylvester, 63, of Kailua, a child care provider and Navy veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by parents James and Haleakala; brothers Harold "Hanaukama" Sylvester, and Kauka and John "Kamealoha" Ellingsworth; and sisters Beverly "Kehau" Stanich, Bernadette "Mopsy" Cavaco and Brenda "Kaui" Baldarston. Visitation: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Additional information for an obituary published Thursday.


 


 

Gertrude Sawa Urata

Feb. 2, 2011 Gertrude Sawa Urata, 81, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Education teacher at Heeia Elementary School, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Dr. Maxwell M. Private services. 


 


 

Glenn K. Kobashigawa

April 2, 2011 Glenn K. Kobashigawa, 61, of Pearl City, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pipe fitter and an Army veteran, died in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Janice, daughter Jill S.K. Nakatsu, brother Robert and sister Anne Yasui. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m.


 


 

Haruo Sakuma

April 17, 2011 Haruo "Richard" Sakuma, 75, of Kailua, a retired U.S. Postal Service mail carrier and an Army veteran, died. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Yoshiko; daughters Harriet Yoshida and Gail Nakayama; hanai brother Kazuto Shishido; sisters Lily Miyamoto, Kiyoe Kumasaka, Matsue Inokuma, Harue Yokote, Yatsue Iwatake and Yurino Sugiki; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services at noon. Aloha attire. No flowers.


 


 

Helen Tsurue Takara

March 26, 2011 Helen Tsurue Takara, 81, of Honolulu, a J.C. Penney waitress, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband George I., daughter Sandra N. Nishida, brother Shinsu Kono and sister Beatrice M. Kuba. Private services.


 


 

Irene Hedemann

April 17, 2011 Irene Hedemann, 89, of Kaneohe died at home. She was born in Louisville, Ky. She is survived by sons George H. and Charles H. Collins, daughter KC Collins, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Celebration of life pending. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Windward United Church of Christ.


 


 

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 Karol

April 14, 2011 Joseph Karol, 91, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a General Electric gas turbines machinist and Navy veteran, died. He was born in Slovakia. He is survived by wife Catherine, sons James and Thomas, and three grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.


 


 

Kam Hong Yung

Jan. 17, 2011 Kam Hong Yung, 91, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in China. She is survived by son Gerald; daughters York Seu Lau, Laura Matsumoto, Shelley Yano and Sandra Yung; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

Kay Kazue Mikami

March 29, 2011 Kay Kazue Mikami, 95, of Honolulu, a Miyagi Michio Koto School koto and jiuta shamisen instructor both privately and at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's ethnomusicology department, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Yoshiharu, George and Herbert; and sister Nancy Takiguchi. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.


 


 

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.


 


 

Kenneth Isamu Kitano

March 28, 2011 Kenneth Isamu Kitano, 67, of Kaneohe, a retired Moriyama Bros. painter and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. He is survived by brother Robert and sisters Sakae Higa and Yaeko Miyashiro. Visitation: 3 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 4 p.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.


 


 

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.


 


 

Kimiyo Kajioka

March 28, 2011 Kimiyo "Kay" Kajioka, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Garment Factory seamstress and quality checker, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born in South Hilo. She is survived by husband Masao, son Kenney, daughter Janise Otsuji, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services.


 


 

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.


 


 

Mabel Lai Lau

April 13, 2011 Mabel Lai Lau, 88, of Honolulu, a retired federal government employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Raymond D.K., hanai daughter Casey, brothers Richard and Henry Lai, sister Ruby Young and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.


 


 

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.


 


 

Nifo Ala

April 7, 2011 Nifo Ala, 69, of Ewa Beach, an Army veteran, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Tato'i T.L.; sons Nifo Jr., Ionatana N., Ala N. and Nifo III; daughters Vaovai M., Va'ai and Aitulagi E.; brothers Frank and Sapatu; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 6 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. Tuesday. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kane ohe. 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.


 


 

ROSE SNIFFEN

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel ROSE SNIFFEN Age 79, of Wahiawa, HI, passed away March 29, 2011 in Wahiawa, HI. Born September 4, 1931 in Waimanalo, HI. She is survived by sons, Wayne (Vera) Sniffen, Alvin (Kathy) Sniffen, Jason (Haunani) Sniffen, Allan (Maybellina) Sniffen, Jr.; daughters, Laurie (Jim) Hoffman of Kansas City, Zena Sniffen, Corrine Sniffen, Alena (Samson) Lee, Rebecca (Marcus) Taoy; brother, Antonio (Goria) Sales of CA; sister, Jane (Richard) Abulon of CA 19; grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Visitation 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (April 27) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Wake Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday (April 28) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (1403 A California, Wahiawa) Mass 11:00 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire.


 


 

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.


 


 

Raymond Tadashi Fujimoto

March 14, 2011 Raymond Tadashi Fujimoto, 69, of Honolulu, owner of Fujimoto Appliance Repair and an Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Sandra S.; brothers Arthur, Donald, Roy, Sakae and Gerald; and sisters Amy Fujimoto and Karen Nobriga. Private services. Additional information for an obituary published Thursday.


 


 

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. 


 


 

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. 


 


 

Shizuka Nagao

April 22, 2011 Shizuka "Alice" Tottori Nagao, 92, of Honolulu, died at Queen's Medical Center on April 15, 2011. Visitation: 3 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service: 4 p..


 


 

Stephanie Lynn Ching Loo

April 10, 2011 Stephanie Lynn Ching Loo, 69, of Honolulu, a retired nurse, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Melvin; son Bradley; daughters Shanelle and Romelle; brothers George and Douglas Ching; sisters Helen Lee, Joan Binning and Carolyn Kurakake; and two grandchildren. Private services. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.


 


 

Yasuko Higa Tanonaka

March 31, 2011 Yasuko Higa Tanonaka, 80, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died. She was born in Nago, Okinawa. She is survived by brothers Guillermo and Ricardo, and sister Emiko. Private services. No monetary offerings.


 


 

Zaida Jugo Bulosan

April 2, 2011 Zaida Jugo Bulosan, 66, of Honolulu, an Aloha Surf Hotel retiree, died in Honolulu. She was born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by son Virgil; daughters Stephanie Ziemba and Abigail De La Cruz; sisters Ester Yanza, Sally Estacio and Alicia Bulosan; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

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