Obituaries
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The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.
CHASETYN AUKANAII AU, infant son of Stephen Au and Tiana Rodrigues, died May 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Jolene Ynigues, Edward Miller, Drusilla Au, Wallace Au and Rodney Rodrigues Jr.; great-grandparents, Judy Siazon, Lawrence Siazon, Toni Rodrigues, Rodney Rodrigues Sr., Elizabeth Au, Maria Yamban and Eugene Yamban; great-great-grandmothers, Alexandria Sanchez and Helen Au. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
PAUL CHRISTENSEN, 96, of Kukuihaele, Hawai'i, died May 28, 2006. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. An agriculture department supervisor for Honokaa Sugar Co. Survived by son, Charles; daughter, Ann O'Malley; sister, Dora Murray; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Honokaa Methodist Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Memorial donations to North Hawaii Hospice, Kamuela. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
PEDRO VERGARA DAMEG, 83, of Waipahu, died May 14, 2006. Born in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired sugar plantation worker in Pahala. Ka'u. Survived by wife, Victoria; daughters, Jacqueline Dameg and Shirleen Cabural; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
DARYLJEAN MILILANI ALEXANDRA FREITAS, 48, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 29, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Reginald III and Desmond Davis; father, CSM Ret. Alexander; brothers, Gordon and Alexander; grandmother, Josephine; granddaughter, Syncier; grandson, Quincy. Service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
LUCILLE SEVILLA GALLARDE, 73, of 'Aiea, died May 23, 2006. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. A teacher retired from Waimalu Elementary School. Survived by husband, Gerado "Richard"; sons, Brubeck and Richard; granddaughter, Bethany; brother, Victor Sevilla. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; eulogy 10:30 a.m.; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.
EVELYN CHONG GARCIA, 95, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2006. Born in He'eia. Survived by husband, Domingo "Sunday"; brothers, Walter, Richard and Benjamin Zane; sister, Alyce Gantt. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Chinese Buddhist service. Burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
WILLIAM "BILLY BOY" CHARLES GREENLEAF, 52, of Wai'anae, died May 31, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Theresa; sons, William Jr., Daniel and Llewellyn; mother, Adele; sisters, Ellen Chartrand, Roberta Castillo, Roxanne Ballesteros and Adele Sabagala; brother, Harold Ahuna; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita Catholic Church; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
KIMIE "CLAIRE" INOUYE, 89, of Kailua, died May 13, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A Kailua resident since 1956. Survived by children, Eric, Alyson and Dean; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Suzumoto and Frances Masunaga. No service at her request. Memorial donations to Kailua Public Library, 239 Ku'ulei Road, Kailua, HI 96734.
MILDRED ESTHER KU'ULEI JEREMIAH, 73, of Waimanalo, died May 21, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Spiritual mother of the Lamb of God Makaha Church. Survived by husband, Reuben; sons, Reuben, Leslie and Darryl; daughters, Moana Nielsen, Reubenette and Kimberly; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Winona Woolf and Rose Dudoit. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
NANCY JOSHUA, 84, of Waipahu, died May 27, 2006. Born in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Paul, Leo and Edward Tonyokwe; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.
CHESTER TAKEO KAINUMA, 85, died May 12, 2006. Born in Waialua. A supervisory meteorological technician retired from the National Weather Service. He served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team Cannon Company.
FUMIKO "NANCY" KAINUMA, 80, died May 18, 2006. Born in Hilo. A homemaker and member of Fern Forest Community Association. They lived in Hilo and are survived by daughters, Lorraine Kainuma and Kristi Uehana; a grandson; nieces and nephews. She is survived by brother, Makoto Nakashima; sister-in-law, Beatrice Nakashima. He is survived by brother-in-law, Kazuo Mihara. Private service held. No koden or flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
SHOJI KAYA, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 23, 2006. Born in Hilo. Retired owner of Kaya's Cutlery. Survived by wife, Miyako; son, Mark; daughter, Sharon; a grandson. Private service held. No koden. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
BEVERLY WINONA PUANANI "BEV" KEKAUALUA, 18, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 28, 2006. Born in Hilo. A senior at Waiakea High School, employed by Nani Mau Gardens, who paddled for Hui Wa'a O Waiakea Canoe Club. Survived by parents, David and Lisa-Gayle Medeiros; sisters, Iris Steel and Barbara; hanai father, Hidey; hanai mother, Bernardeen Crawford; hanai brother, Kawika; hanai grandparents, Bernard and Doreen Konanui. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the chapel; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
LEONA HUNG LAN KOP, 67, of Honolulu, died May 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. An accounting clerk retired from HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union. Survived by husband, Carlton; son, Randall; daughter, Carleen Kurashima; mother, Daisy Ching; brother, Robert Ching; sisters, Cynthia Ching and Cherilyn Robertson; five grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Casual attire.
ADOLPH LORENZO, 64, of Wahiawa, died May 14, 2006. Born in Pata, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Survived by parents, Lorenzo and Kiwine Chouni; wife, Erniko Eirichia; sons, Finoda, Selam, Richway and Hasegawa; daughters, Lynn and Adlynn; brothers, Takenori, Nochang, Masanori and Simon; sisters, Tepea and Andy. Service noon Saturday at The Salvation Army Church, 'Aiea. Burial to be held in Chuuk. Survived by Moanalua Mortuary.
JORDAN YOUN SUB LUM, 73, of Waipahu, died May 25, 2006. Born in Canton, China. Owner of House of Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Pearl City. Survived by wife, Yueh; sons, Dexter and Howard Lum and Frederick Wiley; daughters, Melissa Quilcili and Sharlene Tupas; four grandchildren; brothers, Mei Lum and Hoi Lum Yung; sister, Jeanette Young. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
FALEUPOLUUSUMAI TUITAGAVAA F.S. MANUO, 90, of Waipahu, died May 27, 2006. Born in Faleapuna, Western Samoa. A retired teacher and librarian in Western Samoa. Survived by sons, Toniuolevaiavea, Oliovaigafa, Latafati, Tauleleimailemalaga and Safsten; daughters, Lonise Fonoti Leilua, Fitigafulu Manuo Petersen, Salaevalu Manuo Thompson, Sepalataemo Manuo Wells and Rowena Manuo Stout; sisters, Faavae Fonoti Sioli and Vitoria Fonoti Mulipola; 79 grandchildren; 110 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 6 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moanalua Stake Center; service 7 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. Friday at the church; service 11 a.m. Grave dedication 1 p.m. at Laie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
PATRICK A.K. MAU JR., 39, of Honolulu, died May 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A veterinary technician. Survived by parents, Patrick "Pat" and Diana "Dee"; brother, Darren; grandmother, Jennie Jardin. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
KALITA MELENDEZ, 85, of Waialua, died May 29, 2006. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Survived by daughters, Geraldine Fraticelli and Bernadette Bras; sons, Frank Jr. and Lawrence Perreira; brother, Walter Morales; sisters, Isabella Rodrigues and Angeline Rodello; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Church; service 11:30 a.m.; Mass noon. Burial to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
KOICHI "KOBO" MURAKAMI, 82, of Honolulu, died May 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A civilian computer analyst retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Ellen "EJ"; sons, Alan and Lance; two grandchildren; brothers, Makoto, Sachio and Ernest; sister, Mitsuko Okahata. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment service 10:30 a.m. June 12 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.
HELENE MARGARET NAKAMURA, 94, of Pearl City, died May 16, 2006. Born in Lucasville, Ohio. No known survivors. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
MANUEL "TUTU BOY" ESTABILIO NAVIDAD, 93, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died May 24, 2006. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired mill crew chief operator for Hilo Coast Processing Company. Survived by daughter, Phyllis Dasalla; brothers, Panteleon and Salvadore; sister, Feliza Navidad Neroza; hanai children, William Miura, Rodney Bautista, Gerald, Miranda, John and Larry Abiley; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.
ASINATE LATA IHE FANGA O UIHA LEI MO UKAMEA NGALO, 52, of Honolulu, died May 31, 2006. Born in Nukualofa, Tonga. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Uikelotu; son, Semisi Koloto Jr.; daughters, Ane and Amelia; brothers, Maile, Tevita, Sione, Pauliasi, Siosiua, Emosi, Feletiliki and Sione; sisters, Sinsia Koloto, Lesieli Fia, Suliana Mapili, Mele Toa, Soana Tausinga, Ana Koloto and Meleana Koloto Taufa. Service 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church of Honolulu. Burial to be held in Tonga. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
MARJORIE MICHIE PICADURA, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 28, 2006. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by son, Daryl; daughters, Shirley Kanoa and Jacquelyn Olivera; brother, Hubert Yamamoto; sisters, Amy Hand, Janet Gerboc and Barbara Hataishi; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Hilo; service 12:45 p.m. No flowers.
SATURNINO QUARIO QUINIONEZA, 96, of Lahaina, Maui, died May 29, 2006. Born in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A Dole Pineapple Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Alejandria; sons, Kellen and Melvin; stepson, Peter Rondon. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service noon. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
CHARLES EDWARD KEKUANAOA ROBINSON, 83, of Kahului, Maui, died May 21, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A self-employed real estate broker. Survived by son, Charles Jr.; daughters, Cathy Ma, Charlotte Hiraiwa and Betty Robinson; brothers, Clement Robinson, Harry Springer and Spencer Springer; sisters, Elaine Gay, Evelyn Craig, Myrtle Lancaster and Beverly Addington; seven grandchildren; a great-grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaimuki Christian Church; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ROSE KUULEI ROSA, 83, of Waimanalo, died May 23, 2006. Born in Honaunau, Hawai'i. A retired school bus driver. Survived by sons, Henry Kalawe and Norman Rosa; daughter, Marie Richardson; brother, John Keliinohomoku; sister, Laverne Oliveira; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Celebration of life service over the ashes 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
STANLEY MINORU SEKI, 96, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2006. Born in Kahului, Maui. A retired State of Hawai'i custodian. Survived by sons, Edmund, Victor and Brian; daughters, Barbara Miyake, Joyce Okamoto and Gail Uchima; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Don. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ALMA ROSABELLE SHERMAN, 94, of Kapolei, died June 1, 2006. Born in La Prairie, Ill. Survived by daughter, Rose Pamatigan; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
RONALD TADIO, 63, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 1, 2006. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. A stock clerk for Hilo Medical Center. Survived by wife, Joellyn; sons, Ronnie and Ronald Tadio Jr. and Michael Tadio-Oberg; daughter, Ekela; mother, Mary Rosa; brothers, Eugene, Richard, Rudy and James; sister, Carol Correa; six grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery #2. Casual attire.
CHERYL-ANN KAANOI TAISENI, 47, of Kihei, Maui, died May 19, 2006. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A former hotel front desk clerk. Survived by sons, Chester and Chase; daughters, Chelsea and Cherish; mother, Alice Alo; brothers, Clarence Alo, Shaaron Kauhaa-Po, Robert Kauhaa-Po, Bray Kauhaa-Po and Kimo Alo; sisters, Clariss Javier, Claramae Alo, Julia Aviles and Marylou Kauhaa-Po; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Casual attire.
BEN GIMEI TAKAYESU, 91, of Kula, Maui, died May 24, 2006. Born in Pa'ia. An attorney. Survived by sons, Edward and James; brothers, Buster; sisters, Ann Omura and Ruth Suzuki; three grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. July 9 at Seabury Hall, Makawao. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
WALTER TEVES, 86, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2006. Born in Honoka'a. A custodian retired from the Department of Civil Defense; former cane truck driver for Paauhau Sugar Co. and farmer. Survived by wife, Emma; daughter, Linda Ruddle; grandchildren, Eric and Michele Miranda; sister, Mabel Bugado. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial at the church cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
MICHAEL DEAN VENABLE, 61, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2006. Born in Batesville, Ind. Hale Kulanui Condominium resident manager. Survived by wife, Barbara; sons, Stacey and Scott; daughters, Amy Hersley and Sandy Pickett; 11 grandchildren; brother, Jeff. Service 2 p.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Burial to be held in Indiana. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
SHERY LYN C. VILLALON, 21, of Kane'ohe, died May 13, 2006. Born in Kailua. A 2002 Kalaheo High School graduate; a dental surgery technician. Survived by fiance, Richard Antone; parents, Estelita Calaro and Librado Villalon Jr.; sisters, Liberty and Evelyn; brother, Jay-R; grandparents, Qurino Cuaresma and Librado Villalon Sr. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic church; Mass 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
RACHEL O. WADE, 82, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 21, 2006. Born in Hau'ula. A retired federal clerk for Public Works Center. Survived by daughters, Jeannie Poaha and Deedee Marie Potter; son, Michael; stepson, Walter III; sister, Ethel Spurlin; brother, Charles Oh; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass 11 a.m. Committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
HENRY KAZUMASA WAGNER, 21, died June 1, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A 2003 Hilo High School graduate and third-year nursing student at Hawai'i Pacific University. Survived by com-panion, Joanne Caballero; parents, John Wagner and Charlene Iboshi-Wagner; brother, Charles; grandmother, Jeanette. Visitation 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
