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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Obituaries

JODAN FAISIOTA TAUANUU AUVAE, 8-month-old infant son of Vaeoso Jr. and Renee, of Waipahu, died Oct. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by sisters, Mabeleen and Aaliyah Tauanuu and Ilisa Balabagno; grandparents, Vaeoso and Faaoge Auvae, Faisiota and Salamina Tauanuu. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service noon; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

NATASHA FURTADO, 18, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Oct. 30, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A cashier for Whalers, Anahola. Survived by parents, Francis Jr. and Momi; sisters, Shylynn Furtado and Shayna Sa; brother, Justin; grandparents, Helen Sa and Marlene Furtado. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kapa'a; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

PERFECTA D. GAOR, 89, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Oct. 28, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Survived by husband, Andres; daughters, Cristina Jamorabon and Aida Dolfo; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, 'Ele'ele; burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery.

CARMELO DUMAYAG HERNANDEZ, 72, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Oct. 24, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Retired field irrigator. Survived by wife, Nerie; children, Eddie, Marilyn Carbonel, Cathy Palacio, Noreen Gandeza and Carol Ching; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Victoria Ildefonso, Florentina Vaentura and Irene Malabed. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

TAMOTSU "TAMO" IWANAGA, 68, of Honalo, Hawai'i, formerly of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Oct. 27, 2008. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired Gas Co. leadman. Survived by son, Craig; daughters, Cherylee-Ann and Caryn; brother, Hitoshi; sister, Irene Okumura; two grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. No koden (monetary gifts). Donations to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Kona. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

ROBERT MASAO KAYA, 84, of Honolulu, died Oct. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kaimuki Sheet Metal Co. manager. Survived by son, Nelson; daughters, Annette Kaya and Beverly Uchima; five grandchildren; brothers, Satoru and John; sisters, Beatrice Muranaka and Doris Akutagawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOHN "DICKIE" MAINAAUPO, 66, of Kahana Valley, died Oct. 31, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, John, Jason, James "AhWoe" and Joshua; 10 grandchildren; mother of his children, Joyce Garvida; brothers, Samuel "Son," Joseph "Kalipo," Lono, Peter "Chubby," David "Kawika," Solomon, Joel and Billy; sisters, Evon Fernandez, Margie "Peka" Rego and Emily "Tiny." Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Kahana Beach Park; service 10:30 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. Flowers and lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

ANICIA "ANING" DONA MANZANO, 79, of Honolulu, died Aug. 1, 2008. Born in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Retired employee of Pay-N-Save Snack Bar. Survived by husband, Honorio; sons, Mauro and Amador; daughters, Yoly Saldivar and Erlinda Ramirez Sr.; brothers, Primitivo and Casimero Dona; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

SUEKO MATSUURA, 85, of Mililani, died Oct. 26, 2008. Born in 'Aiea. Animal lover. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughter, Pauline Sugiura; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

FLORENCIO A. MEDRANO, 73, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 23, 2008. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. A carpenter and proprietor of Medrano Carpentry Services. Survived by wife, Bernarda; sons, Andres and Nestor; daughters, Lourdes Valdez, Madeline Davo, Deborah Galam, Amelia, Bhona Dela Cruz, Evangeline Pablo and Venice Martinez; brother, Mario Medrano-Cerritos; sister, Iluminada Medrano-Carson; 33 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:15 p.m. at 'Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

PAUSTINO NUIVO, 78, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Oct. 30, 2008. Born in Hanama'ulu. Retired Lihu'e Plantation welder. Survived by wife, Clara Rapozo; daughters, Pamela Pantil, Dawn Amorin, Rose Horka; sons, William and Kerry; brother, Tony; sisters, Naty Arato and Soledad Cui; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Nov. 15 at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

ALICE CONSTANCE POLANCO, 82, of Honolulu, died Oct. 25, 2008. Born in New York. Retired produce manager for the Commissary at Barbers Point. Survived by husband, Manuel; sons, Donald and Timothy; daughters, Suzanne Polanco and Ann Chambers; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

KYO SATO, 74, of Waipahu, died Oct. 18, 2008. Born in Japan. Survived by husband, Herbert; daughter, Florence Galarse; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ROY "ROY BOY" KUUIPO SEIPEL, 43, of Nanakuli, died Oct. 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. service driver. Survived by wife, Sonya; son, Kaniela; daughter, Kuuipo; hanai son, Eziekial Kanae; father, Joseph; brothers, Joseph, Robert and Lawrence; sisters, Esther Memea, Elizabeth Naholowaía, Charlotte Adams and Josephine DeJesus; half brothers, Charles Jr., Walter, Vincent and John Kahookele. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m., Friday at Resurrection of Life Church, Nanakuli; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

MITOSHI TAKARA, 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 17, 2008. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Teruko; son, Ross; daughter, Lori; sisters, Masue Watada, Tsutoe Taira, and Jean Miyaji. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

FRANCIS TAI TAMURA, 88, of Honolulu, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Pasadena, Calif. Retired state Department of Health and city Building Department employee. Survived by wife, Iris; sons, David, Dr. Benjamin and Darryl. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

STEVEN REYNALDO VALOROSO SR., 53, of Kapolei, died Oct. 28, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. Retired truck driver. Survived by wife, Pauline; sons, Victor and Ely; daughter, Harmony; brother, Sunday; sisters, Shirley Manaku, Laverne Quintal, Marie Balai and Trinidad Nelson; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center; service noon. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HARUKO WATANABE, 89, of Pearl City, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in Waialua. Survived by son, Ronald; daughters, Betty Shiroma and Amy Tanaka; brother, Katsuyuki Saruwatari; sister, Emiko Uchida; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

TSUYAE "ELAINE" YOSHIMITSU, 80, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Oct. 31, 2008. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Coleen Badoyen; son, Aaron; brothers, Yuzuru and Mamoru Katsura; sister, Lillian Katsura; grandson, Bryson. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery Pavilion; celebration of life service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.