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FUATINO FAITALA, 53, of La'ie, died Sept. 29, 2005. Born in Fitiuta, Manua, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Peggy Nunu, Sianini and Janice Faitala, and Ashlee Faitala-Fouvale; sons, Donny, Danny and Uinifareti; sisters, Leafaitulagi Lealao, Lurline Nunu and Grace Alaiasa; brothers, Paul Nunu and Iosia Nunu Jr.; one grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow in La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

NANCY ASAKO FUJIMOTO, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 29, 2005. Born in Wailuku. Retired assistant manager at Hawaiian Telcom. Survived by sons, Flavian and Vance; daughters, Kara Udo and Tonia Nitta; sister, Yoshiko Ushiro; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

WILLIAM "BILL" R. GEFFERT, 61, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 23, 2005. Born in Stratford, Conn. A food and beverage industry worker; retired owner of a catering business; associated with Nawiliwili Tavern, Lihue. Survived by brother, Jay; sister, Carol Murdzia. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

ALONZO H. HUTCHINSON, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired captain with the Honolulu Police Department. Survived by wife, Violet; son, Wayne; daughters, Gale Lubben, Ann Hutchinson and Charlotte King; seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

EMILY KAPUNOHUULAOKALA KAOHI IWATA, 90, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Sept. 29, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired long-time Hawaiian Telephone Co. employee. Survived by son, Paul Jr.; daughter, Alma Mae Silver; brothers, Dudie, Enoka, William, Clarence, Ellsworth and Ronald; sisters, Betty Kaleohano, Mercy Ching, and Arlene Naholoholo; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow in Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

HERMAN JARDINE, 91, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, formerly of O'ahu, died Sept. 29, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard upholsterer. Survived by wife, Flora; sons, Clifford, Ron and Leonard; sisters, Katherine Franklin and Agnes Mactagone; seven grandchildren; great-grandchild. Private service and scattering of ashes held. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i.

ROYALE PAIEA KAMAHOAHOA, 65, of Honolulu, died Sept. 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Coriolis and Paisley; daughter, Raenale Kamahoahoa-Ho; brothers, Charles and Thomas; sister, Oceania Kamahoahoa-Kila; two grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. tomorrow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

STANLEY "STAN DA MAN" LEE KIHOI SR., 64, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 24, 2005. Born in Papakolea, O'ahu. Masonry worker. Survived by wife, Faith; sons, James Kuhaulua and Robert; daughter, Lillian Sanchez; sisters, Pearl Palimo'o, Barbara Apana, Winona Salavea and Jeanette Forsilva; four grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m.; reception to follow.

LOIS M. KIRKLAND, 79, of Honolulu, died Sept. 30, 2005. Born in South Dakota. A teacher. Survived by husband, Melvin; brother, Raymond Skinners. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TRINIDAD LAGRONIO, 77, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Oct.1, 2005. Born in 'ñla'a, Hawai'i. Former County of Hawai'i senior citizen assistant for Coordinated Services for the Elderly. Survived by son, Alexander; daughter, Dorothy Yamashita; brother, Salvador; sister, Catalina Gamayo. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at 'Alae Cemetery.

THOMAS K.F. LAU, 93, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal government worker. Survived by daughters, Linda Kleckner, Aileen Jackson-Solari and Thelma Lum; brother, Edward; sister, Violet Holeso; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

ALLIAN "AL" MATTHEW N. LAZARUS, 38, of Waipahu, died Sept. 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A professional hair stylist; owner of Ali'i Beauti, and member of several local hula halau. Survived by mother, Florida Balfe; father, Orlino Ramiscal; sisters, Florence Ramiscal and Flordelisa Cabais; half sister, Christine Ramiscal; half brother, Christopher Ramiscal. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at the chapel; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

KAREN LEEMARIE McGUIRE, 67, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Oct. 1, 2005. Born in Oregon. Home health nurse's aide. Survived by hanai children, Trudi Kilar and Sheila Frietas; caregiver and grandson, Kawika Kilar; granddaughter, Christina Jones; one great-grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

CHARLES RICHARDSON MIDDLETON III, 76, of Honolulu, died Sept. 30, 2005. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Retired state worker. Survived by wife, Rita; daughters, Linda and Susan. Visitation noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 1:15 p.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

EARL CHIMOTO MUNETAKE, 87, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 30, 2005. Born in Wahiawa. A licensed auto mechanic. Survived by son, Dennis; daughter, Pearl Tanaka; brother, Kenneth; sisters, Chizuko "Janet" Munetake and Lorraine Ganob; three grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DOROTHY YOSHIKO MURAKAMI, 92, of Honolulu, died Sept. 28, 2005. Born in Waipahu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Nora Nagatani and Dianne Ida; four grandchildren; sister, Momoyo Yoshimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ROBERT J. PLACKO, 61, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 26, 2005. Born in New Jersey. Survived by son, Jon; caregiver, Adele Tuason. Mass 6 p.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Church. Inurnment 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ANTONIO "TONY" ROSCO PONCE, 76, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 26, 2005. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Survived by wife, Margaret; daughter, Cynthia; sons, Kenneth, Anthony, Marvin and Davin; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Albao and Laurette Pesquira; brother, Richard. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine's Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

RICHARD "DICKIE BOY" CHARLES ROTHER, 56, of Hau'ula, died Sept. 27, 2005. Born in Hono-lulu. Survived by parents, Richard and Angela; brother, Jerry. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

CLAUDIA A. SILVA, 55, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Ruby; brother, Gilbert Jr.; sister, Bonny. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ISABELLA R. SILVA, 77, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 26, 2005. Born in Kapahi, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by children, Naomi Empraso, William, Diane Okuno, Dean, Leila Fernandez-Cardoso, Jewel Kalima and Daniel; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Oct. 15 at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

HELEN MISAO SOLOMON, 84, of Waipahu, died June 6, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired assistant manager for Fort DeRussy enlisted men's dining room. Survived by sons, Stanley Jr. and Billy; daughter, Lucy; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Matsue Gushiken, Kikue Unten and Sechuko Machida. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon.

MATSUICHI "MATS" TAMAYOSHI, 77, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died Oct. 2, 2005. Born in Laupahoehoe. Retired mechanic for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Alice; sons, Craig and Rodney; brother, Roy Kishaba; sister, Betty Fusato; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

DIONICIO VIERNES VILLANUEVA, 84, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Oct. 2, 2005. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired heavy equipment operator with Lihu'e Sugar Plantation. Survived by wife, Emilia; son, Philip; daughter, Nellie Bunao; brother, Clemente; sisters, Laureana Calaycay, Albina Viernes, Eugenia Agcaoili, Corazon Villanueva and Divina Gapusan; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

JAMES "JIMMY" ANDREW WISE, 83, of Pearl City, died Sept. 20, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shop planner/estimator for many years. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, Ron; sisters, Pearl Lane and Juanita Hall; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 98-530 Ka'ahele St., Pearl City; service 6:15 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

FLORENCE CHUN WONG, of Honolulu, died Sept. 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Former Waikiki Elementary School principal, and elementary school teacher. Survived by husband, Wallace; son, Roger; one grandchild. Body donated to University of Hawai'i School of Medicine. Donations to American Lung Association.

MARY LAI WON YIM YUEN, 89, of Honolulu, died Sept. 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Member of Star of the Sea Church. Survived by sons, Michael and Gerald; brother, William Yim; sisters, Dorothy Chang, Charlotte Chun, Gertrude Chock and Pauline Yim; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.