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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, August 13, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

ROGELIO P. ABOY, 49, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 9, 2006. Born in the Philippines. Worked as a cashier at a gas station. Survived by companion, Sonia Manuel; sons, Roderick, Anthony, Mitchell and Nestor Jr.; daughters, Marvick and Maribel; brothers, Elmo and Adora; sisters, Carmen Villanueva and Jenie Salva. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

MARGARET MAY "MARGIE" AH SING, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 7, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by son, Derrick; daughters, Paulette Singson and Claudia Lawrence; brother, Charles Young; sister, Gertrude De Coito; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

JOHANNA MAILE AIU, 86, of Kane'ohe, died July 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Robert Sr.; sons, Robert "Bobby" Jr. and Milton "Butch"; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Francis, Richard, Robert and Dong Sing, and Henry Eli; sisters, Alma Sing, Rosina Akimoto and Thelma. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; graveside service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

ORLANDO "TUBBY" ROLAND ALMARZA SR., 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 6, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A cooperative manager for National Oceanic Atmospheric Administrative Association for 49 1/2 years; owner of Almarza Photography. Survived by wife, Charlotte; daughters, Diana "Maz" Almarza and Jennifer Almarza-Naipo; sons, Orlando Jr., Darryl, Brian and Patrick; brothers, Bernard and Marius; sister, Amelia Fleming; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11:30 a.m. Inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire.

KENNETH EARL BAKER, 80, of Pearl City, died July 4, 2006. Born in Brewer, Maine. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughter, Gail Murabayashi; brother, John Connick; grandson, Ryan Murabayashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

PAULA SANTIAGO CABACUNGAN, 96, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2006. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by daughter, Julie; stepsons, Bonifacio, Domingo and Modesto; grandchildren, Michelle Agonoy, Arnell, Kelvin and Kyle; other grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

HERMAN N. CAPENIA, 93, of Kapolei, died Aug. 2, 2006. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired order clerk for Lewers and Cooke. Survived by sons, Wilfredo and Herman; daughter, Mildred Perbix; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

GENEVIEVE "GENNA" CASTRO, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 10, 2006. Born in Hilo. Worked in the meat department of Pick & Pay Supermarket in Hilo. Survived by husband, Leslie Sr.; son, Leslie Jr.; sisters, Verna Nelson, Annette White and Sylvia Young; brothers, Joseph and Robert Chaves; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

ANGELES QUISANO BRIONES ESCALONA, 66, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2006. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A housekeeper retired from Sheraton Hotels; and senior companion with state Department of Health. Survived by son, James; daughter, Annette Culpepper; granddaughter, Victoria; brothers, Anselmo and Pantaleon Quisano; sister, Monica Alconcel. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 11:15 a.m.; committal service 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CLARENCE HALOLENA GARTRELL, 78, of Kane'ohe, died July 25, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A retired Hawaiian Telephone technician. Survived by wife, Kathleen; son, John; two grandchildren; hanai grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, William; sister, Thelma Chock. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ALFONSO LINTAO GOZZIP, 70, of Pearl City, died Aug. 4, 2006. Born in the Philippines. Retired delivery person for Punahou School. Survived by wife, Rizalina; son, Alfonso Jr.; stepson, Eduardo Manabal; brothers, Anthony, Norberto and Virgilio; sisters, Corazon Tampon and Violanda McDonnell; one granddaughter. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:15 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

MERCEDES "MERCY" GUZMAN, 75, of Garden Grove, Calif., died July 29, 2006. Born in Wai'anae. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Ronnie Inay, Nick and Eddie Pugay; daughters, Esther Ishikawa, Erlinda Pugay and Bernie Aroz; 24 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Casual attire.

NEIKE HIGA, 43, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 7, 2006. Born in the Marshall Islands. A homemaker. Survived by sons, John, Melvet and Shelson; daughters, Dorothy, Naomi, Darling, Kalora, Alise and Bernice; brothers, Allan and Katib Ake; sisters, Rose Lewis; Binake Dellatan, Beia Ake, Helen Ake and Eones Kalawe; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

JAMES KEALII HOSE, 54, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 18, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Employed by the Navy Exchange Services for more than 17 years. Survived by son, James Hose-Kanahele; parents, Jeanette and Raymond Sr.; brothers, Raymond Jr. Alan, Charles, William III and Peter; sister, Theresa Ah You; companion, Laverne Kanahele. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Herbert Pililaau Army Recreational Center pavilion; service 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Lei welcome. Casual attire. For more information and directions, call 864-4446 or 689-4089. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

PAULINE JOAQUIN, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died July 30, 2006. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Survived by sons, Thomas and Richard; daughter, Sandri Gusman; sisters, Vicki Mueggenborg, Mary Masutani, Caroline Kallio and Shirley Corioso; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MATSUO KAMINISHI, 89, of Wahiawa, died July 22, 2006. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired from the family business, Abo Laundry; member of the 442nd Anti-Tank Co. Survived by wife, Alice; daughters, Judy Kaminishi and Ann Lee; granddaughters, Kelly Ann and Nicole Lee; brothers, Tomosue and Hiromi Abo; sisters, Sumako Clark, Betty Kim and Yaeko Akagi. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

HARRY HAU'I KANAMU JR., 65, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 5, 2006. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. Retired state elevator inspector. Survived by wife, Jackie; sons, J. Royal and Jason; daughters, Danni Kanamu and Deanne Ranis; nine grandchildren; brother, Elroy; sisters, La Verne "Angel" Phillip, Nylene Lancaster and Laura Hiu; Visitation 8 a.m. Thursday at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KENNETH YAN CHEONG LEONG, 78, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 9, 2006. Born in Kane'ohe. Retired city housing specialist; retired auditor with the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Survived by wife, Anne; sons, Wesley and Dominic; daughters, Judy Moy, Kendra Wong and Virgie Leong-Pinka; nine grandchildren; brother, Richard. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

BRUCE RICHARD MacPHERSON II, 23, of Kailua, died July 29, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter. Survived by parents, Bruce I and Cecilia; sisters, Connie Hanaike, Christine and Carissa; grandfather, Adrian Sibayan. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 25 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire.

FELIX MOLINA MAGALLANES, 50, of Honolulu, died July 23, 2006. Born in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Owner of the Mod House Cigarette Store. Survived by wife, Carmelita; daughter, Felina; mother, Rizalina; brothers, Perfecto and Macario; sisters, Virginia Barag, Severina Ramones and Natividad Amano. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial in the Philippines. No flowers.

TEODORA GANTALA MALVAR, 84, of Kapolei, died July 26, 2006. Born in Brgy. No. 4, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Worked for Rainbow Casuals and Tori Richard. Survived by son, Clemente; daughter, Heremia Zuniga; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Cristino Gantala. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena's Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; graveside service 10:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LESLIE M. MAU, 71, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A 20-year referee for various basketball programs throughout Honolulu. Survived by wife, Cynthia; brother, Richard; sister, Joan Lee. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

CHARLOTTE CHIYONO MORIOKA, 88, of 'Aiea, died July 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Member of Honpa Hongwanji Goji Kai. Survived by sons, Stanley Jr. and Glenn; two grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

PABLO "TONY" REYES NIGOS, 92, of Pearl City, died Aug. 1, 2006. Born in Luna, La Union, Philippines. Retired supervisor for Hickam Air Force Base supply department; Pearl City Highlands Intermediate School custodian. Survived by wife, Juliana; sons, Rudy, Fernando and Bonifacio Nebreja; daughters, Zenaida Pagdilao and Procesa Black; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Magdalena Reyes. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ALICE MIYOKO OHARA, 78, of Ho-nolulu, died July 28, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired claims clerk for First Insurance Co. Survived by brothers, Thomas and Clarence; sisters, Kazue, Elaine Nakayama and Nancy. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary

MARIAN "GIRLIE" TERESA SALFEN, also known as KAHUIKANE KEOLA, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Robert and Jody; daughter, Mona Lowitz; sister, Victoria Graham; five grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JOAN YOSHI SHIBATA, 82, of Gardena, Calif., died Aug. 4, 2006. Born in Kahuku. Survived by husband, Jack; sisters, Kathryn Danbara, Jean Nakagawa and Hisako Kurata; nieces; nephews. Service 6 p.m Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Private inurnment at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary, Los Angeles.

ROY TSUGIO SHIKIBU, 89, of Las Vegas, died July 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A woodworker and sports fan. Survived by wife, Betty; daughter, Kay Pupello. Private scattering of ashes in Hawai'i at a later date. Arrangements by Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, Las Vegas.

LUCKY KEALII SOARES, 42, of Ho-nolulu, died July 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Jasmine, Sarah and Gina; sons, Zeus, Joseph, Ikaika and Ricky; brothers, Markham and Henry Soares, and Stoney Samson; sisters, Kealoha and Lani Soares, Sarah Tatemichi and Margie Jackson. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Saturday at Sand Island Boat Harbor. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WILLIAM "BILL" KANEAKALA SPROAT, 103, of North Kohala, Hawai'i, died Aug. 5, 2006. Born in Mahiki, Waimea, Hawai'i. Retired supervisor for the former Kohala Ditch Co; former Hawaiian chief at the Polynesian Cultural Center on O'ahu. Survived by daughter, Beatrice Ayoso; sons, Eldon "Buzzy" and Clyde "Kindy"; brother, Manual; 31 grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren; 53 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward; service 11 a.m. Private burial. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ROBERT I.M. SWANSON, 58, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Curtis and Travis; daughter, Gemmie; former wife, Seline Rosario; brothers, Walter, David and Peter; sister, Francine Campell; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

TATSUO TANIGUCHI, 65, of Mililani, died Aug. 2, 2006. Born in 'Aiea. Retired meat manager at Foodland Super Market. Survived by former wife, Cissie Torricer; daughter, Michelle Data; half brother, Jaime Torricer; brothers, Tokio "Jackson," Torao, Takao and Kikumaru "Kiku"; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

RUPERTA DAMO TOMAS, 89, of Waialua, died Aug. 1, 2006. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Flordelino, Elpidio and Alberto; 10 grandchildren; sister, Maria Baguio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

MELVILLE LINDSEY KAHALELAUMAMANE VIDA, 72, of Kailua, died Aug. 8, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Police Department solo bike officer; personal security guard for Elvis Presley during his Hawai'i visits; retired from United Airlines. Survived by wife, Julie; daughters, Beverly "Bev" Kanda, Bunnette "Bunnie" Souza, Melvalynne "Cookie" DeMello and Melanie "Mennie"; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel Olomana; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire.

RACHEL KIM YIP WONG, 91, of Honolulu, died July 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A unit supervisor retired from the state Department of Human Services. Survived by sister, Truda Ivine; nieces and nephews. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.