Obituaries
CECILIA ARDONA ARRUIZA, 90, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died May 23, 2008. Born in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Dole Co. pineapple picker. Survived by daughters, Rosalie Armington and Delia Rintacutan; son, Esmeraldo "Peter"; nine grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Lana'i, eulogy 9:30 a.m.; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Lana'i Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
THOMAS K. AWAI, 87, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died May 31, 2008. Born in Hana, Maui. Retired from Dole Pineapple. Survived by daughters, Ruth Domingo, Muriel Wood, Maybelline Rodrigues and Cecelia Hershey; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Visitation also 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kanakaloloa Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ROSE KEM LAN BALANAY, 91, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2008. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Henry Sr. and Stephen; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
BENJAMIN CALBAN CALVAN, 82, of Honolulu, died May 29, 2008. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Pearl Harbor Public Work Center machinist; U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Survived by wife, Mercedes; sons. Melvin, Alvin, Patrick and David; daughters, Patricia and June Calvan; granddaughters, Michelle Gandee, Ashley and Andrea; great-grandchildren, Paris Gandee, Aiden and Colby Napeahi. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MITCHELL MIN CHO, 47, of Mililani, died May 26, 2008. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Eewell Geo Technical Engineering lab manager. Survived by wife, Mildred Ramos-Cho; daughters, Nicolle and Chantelle-Leigh; parents, Man Kee and Soon Duk; brothers, Brandon and Warren; sister, Jeanie Shin; nieces; nephews. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 5 p.m. Casual attire.
LOUISE J. DePONTE, 78, of Kula, Maui, died May 31, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Kula Hospital registered nurse. Survived by husband, Theodore; sons, Douglas and Joseph; daughter, Pamela; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Graveside service 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
ISAMU EBISUI, 96, of Hale'iwa, died May 24, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Waialua Sugar Co. carpenter with more than 50 years of service. Survived by wife, Masue; sons, Gilbert and Glenn; daughter, Karen Sonstegard; five grandchildren; sisters, Fusae Sunada and Sachie Matsukawa; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
MICHAEL MICHIO HAMADA, 71, of Honolulu, died May 18, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired co-owner of Sun Protection Hawaii Inc. Survived by wife, Sallie; daughter, Renee Hamlon; son, Pernell; grandchildren, Landon and Adrienne Teshima; sisters, Ethel Furukawa and Mildred Morikawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
ROBERT GEORGE HERSTEK, 72, of Honolulu, died April 30, 2008. Born in Wilkes Barre, Pa. A retired commercial artist; U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by brother, George; caregiver, Emil Svrcina. Committal service 2 p.m. Friday at the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
YUKIE HIRATA, 83, of Honolulu, died May 5, 2008. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Retired state personal manager. Survived by son, Gregg; daughter, Rosalyn; brother, Archie Nakamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
GUNTO KIMURA, 86, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died May 21, 2008. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. A Kalaheo barber for 47 years. Survived by wife, Sugako; daughters, Christina Shioi and Alisa; two grandchildren; sisters, Kikue Kato, Jeanie Ochikubo and Mildred Shimizu. Service 11 a.m. June 14 at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery pavilion; interment to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
GARY KEN KUDO, 62, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Hawaiian Medical Supply medical maintenance technician. Survived by brothers, Richard and Roy. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MARCIANO AGNO LAGUNA JR., 64, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2008. Born in the Philippines. A forklift operator. Survived by wife, Rose Mary; sons, Ruben and Joy; daughters, Josephine Pascual, Mary Ann Ramirez and Juvy; eight grandchildren; brother, Adriano; sister, Felipa Oba. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
MALIA TAIAFI LEANO, 78, of Waipahu, died May 20, 2008. Born in American Samoa. Survived by sons, Kiliona, Lopati, Pisa, Penehuro, Felise and Koluse; daughters, Tiaopo, Salafai, Makerita and Kalala Schuster; brothers, To'oto'o Fuamatua, Tomasi Maugaotega, Ioane Hunkin, Sila So'i, Lafaele Maugaotega and Aitu Maugaotega; sisters, Velonita Hunkin, Susana Suafo'a, Fuiono Fetu and Losa Bob. Visitation 7 to 9 a.m. tomorrow at St Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
CHRISTINE MARIE LUKETICH, 41, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2008. Born in Danville, Ill. Survived by son, Coby Carner; father, Tom Haines; mother, Linda Thompson; stepmother, Val Haines; stepfather, Jerry Thompson; sisters, Cathy Bordwine, Cheryl Conover, Tina and Erin Haines; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
LEINOHEA "LEI" KELSON MAHELONA, 77, of Wai'anae, died May 11, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. A foster parent for more than 40 years. Survived by son, Abraham Jr.; daughters, Camilynn Saba and Kaanuhea; grandsons, Terick Rodrigues, Gerard Mahelona-Ecija and Cameron Saba; granddaughters, Teszra Rodrigues, Tricia Mahelona, Tosha-Marie Griffin, Ashlee Mahelona and Janice Mahelona-Ecija; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
LORRAINE KEIKO MURAYAMA, 60, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2008. Born in Fukuoka, Japan. Survived by parents, Paul and Carol "Eiko"; sister, Nadine; nephews, Marcus and Darren; niece, Ashley. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
CARLINO "CARLING" PRANDO RAMOS, 71, of Las Vegas, died May 21, 2008. Born in Santa Ingnacia, Tarlac, Philippines. A retired attorney. Survived by wife, Rosita; son, Ed; daughters, Helen Tumbaga, Leny Paet, Amy, Rowena and Ann; parents, Leodegario and Rufina; brother, Deo; sister, Clarina Marquez; nieces; nephews. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the the mortuary; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
ELLA PEARL SAGOCIO, 65, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 30, 2008. Born on Kaua'i. Manager and cook. Survived by husband, Honorato Sr.; sons Honorato Jr. and Wilmar; daughters, Cheryl Paogofic and Darlene Iwai; sisters, Ellie Kirifi and Pamela Alaibilla; brother David Kauai; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 1:45 p.m. Saturday at Kapa'a Jehovah's Witnesses Church; service 2 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
JESUSA SANTE, 74, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 22, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Housekeeping employee. Survived by children, Jovino, Rebecca Siquian, Sabina Sampilo, Virgilio, Amelia Yasau, Cynthia Ragasa, Evelina Abalos, Remelyn Molina, Leonida and Rose Iloreta; sisters, Helen Dichitans and Juanita Iglesia; brother, Faustino Ordonia; 35 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary Chapel, Koloa. Visitation also 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Aloha Church, Lihu'e; service 10 a.m; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery. Casual attire.
DAISY SENTINELLA, 98, of California, formerly of Maui, died May 27, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by son, John; daughters, Florence Sentinella and Elizabeth Nagata; brother, James Shim; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Christ The King Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
VIRGINIA KAUWIKI SUEHIRO, 77, of Palolo Valley, formerly of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, April Tomiyama and Noella Matsumoto; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Eugene Rodrigues. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
HISAKO SUYAMA, 84, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Finance Factors office clerk. Survived by brothers, Harris and Edward; sister, Doris Look. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MANUEL "MANNY" VASCONCELLOS JR., 80, of Mililani, died May 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Edna; sister, Eleanor Souza. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
MARY ALICE WETZEL, 76, of Eugene, Ore., formerly of Honolulu, died May 27, 2008. Born in Eugene. Retired Liberty House Hawaii senior vice president of personnel. Survived by sons, Byron and Scott; granddaughter, Madison; nieces; nephew; greatnephew. Service and celebration of life 11 a.m. tomorrow at Wesley United Methodist Church, Eugene. Interment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations to the University of Oregon Foundation, Mary Alice Wetzel Fund, P.O. Box 3346, Eugene, OR 97403. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary.
MIYE "MAE" YAMAMOTO, 82, of Honolulu, died May 18, 2008. Born in Waipahu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Mike and Ross; four grandchildren; brothers, Akio, Haruki, George and Sadamu Tokita; sisters, Jessie Minagawa, Blanche Shigeyasu and Sadako Ishimaru. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
TERUE M. YAMAMOTO, 77, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in He'eia. Retired city Department of Parks and Recreation secretary. Survived by husband, Hiroshi; daughter, Lori Takasaki; grandchildren, Kevin and Kara; mother, Yoshiko Moritsugu; brothers, Toshio, Sadaji and Roy Moritsugu; sisters, Florence Miyashiro and Alice Arakaki. Private service. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.