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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, June 12, 2006

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

HELEN NGIT LAN CHUN AMAI, 93, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Hilo Drug salesclerk. Survived by daughters, Joycelyn Leong, Gwendolyn Murai, Carolyn Nishimura and Annelle Matsuura; brother, Thomas Chun; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

EMILY IWALANI BAJI, 56, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Marshall; sons, Ernest, Rodney and Aaron; sister, Elizabeth Kauvaka; nine grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Waimanalo Beach Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

YEE CHUING CHOW, 98, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2006. Born in Zhe Jiang, China. Director of the Internal Revenue Division at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard from 1955 to 1983. Survived by wife, Bonnie; son, Andrew; daughters, Katherine and Joy; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; children from previous marriages. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

LORRAINE KAWANA CHUN, 78, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2006. Born in Waialua. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Clement; sons, Mark and Jeffrey; daughter, Naiad; brothers, Yoshio and Masao "Mike" Kawana; sisters, Janet Miyashiro, Mary Onishi, Jane Maruoka and Clara Kawana; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ULULANI ROBINSON COLLINS, 95, of Honolulu, died May 31, 2006. Born in Kahului. Librarian retired from Aliamanu Elementary School. Survived by son, Charles; daughters, Patricia Goldstein, Deborah Buff and Judith Lane; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FELIX LUCAS DUMAYAG, 88, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died May 31, 2006. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Farmer and a member of Papaikou Filipino Catholic Club. Survived by sons, Rosario, Francis and Jose Dumayag, Cipriano Albano and Remy Dumayag; daughters, Josephina Matias and Lucia Layag; brother, Lorenzo; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. All night vigil from 9 p.m. at the Moirton Camp family home in Papa'ikou. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

BETTY YOSHIKO EBISU, 90, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Kuni Dry Goods. Survived by daughters, Joan, Jennifer Nakata and Jocelyn Kurisu; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Kayahara, Sally Ito and Amy Fukumae. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHERWIN HOKULANI HIGA, 45, of Kane'ohe, died June 2, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Barbara; brothers, Taskie and Desmond; sister, Tassilynn Kapahu. Graveside service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

YVONNE NALANI ROJAS HOAEAE, 64, of Honolulu, died June 1, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Employed by Susannah Wesley Community Center. Survived by sisters, Patricia Rojas Bailey, Gwendolyn Rojas Goya; hanai sister, Motoe Kane. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalihi Union Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Private inurnment. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ELSIE KIYOKO "KAY" IKEI of Honolulu, died June 8, 2006. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by son, Bert Jr.; daughters, Harriet Nishigaya and Sandra Ikei-Maeshiro; brother, Harry Kiyabu; sisters, Florence Young and Ruby Holu; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

JAMES HAAHEO KAUANUI JR., 83, of Wai'anae, died June 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Detective retired from Honolulu Police Department and a U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Susan; sons James III and Roland; daughter, Sue Ann; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. June 19, at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; rosary 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. June 20, at Sacred Heart Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

AKIRA KOYANAGI, 87, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died June 5, 2006. Born in Papa'ikou. Field hand and mill worker retired from the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. and a member of Hilo Meishoin Mission. Survived by wife, Masako; daughters, Christine, and Karen Riguette; brothers, Tamotsu and Kenji; sister, Kimie. Private service held. No koden. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

HONEYTON LALIMO, 37, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2006. Born in Ebeye, Republic of the Marshall Islands. Survived by husband, Hento; daughter, Kajko; brothers, Alvin Jacklick, Hiram and Kennedy Glanry, and Miba and Lucky Shem; sisters, Gwynn, Nelind Abo, Youme and Kej-mi Glanry, Molly Atnej and Miko Johnson; father, Kejeje Glanry. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Burial to be in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary.

CONRADO "CONRAD" "RADO" DELA CRUZ LAOAN, 57, of Waipahu, died May 31, 2006. Born in Barangay 10, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Bishop Museum security guard. Survived by wife, Consolacion "Connie" "Lacion"; son, Clifford; daughters, Catherine and Christine; brother, Jose; sister, Arcelie Dela Cruz. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi; service 7 p.m. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LILLIAN LUM LEE, 86, of San Jose, Calif., died June 3, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired manager of Lau Yee Chai and Top of Waikiki. Survived by son, Hausen; daughters, Carolyn Wong, Donnie Kamiya and Glorene Wong; brother, Henry Lum; sisters, Beatrice Yuen and Dorothy Yamamoto; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation from 1 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Burial service 3:15 p.m. at Manoa Lin Yee Chung Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

FEFILOI LEILUA, 37, of Waipahu, died June 4, 2006. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Gata; sons, Lotoa, Taylor, Ryan, Matthew and Gata Jr.; daughters, Bonnie, Priscilla and Gloria; father, the Rev. Lotoa Nagaseu; brothers, Filemoni and Faafetai Nagaseu; sisters, Merina, Lucy and Sifua Nagaseu, and Toaono Laupola. Visitation from 9 a.m. Wednesday at Ewa Community Church; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

FRANCISCA ORTIZ, 93, of 'Aiea, died June 3, 2006. Manager for Waianae Little League Baseball. Survived by sons, George and Ralph; sister, Carnacio Amae; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rita's Church; Mass 9 a.m. Committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

WILLIAM WAH QUON PANG, 85, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Margaret; sons, Wilson, Jeffrey, Lester and Lawrence; daughter, Diane Ching; brothers, Herbert, Robert and George; sister, Barbara Chun; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

JOHN ROSADO, 93, of Wai'anae, died May 24, 2006. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Former Pearl Harbor foundry chipper. Survived by son, John; daughter, Anna Alcantra; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; cousins. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

SUSAN HATSUKO SHIMADA, 79, of Honolulu, died May 12, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hale Nani. Survived by brothers, Kenneth and Charles Katsuyoshi; sister, Ethel Matsui; nieces and nephews. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

MELVIN MASAYOSHI SUZUI, 87, of Honolulu, died June 2, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A retired masonry contractor. Survived by daughter, Bonny Takako Amemiya; grandson, Christopher; brothers, Harry, Edward, Shigeto, Howard and Sueo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JOHN YOSHIMICHI TERAO, 60, of Gardena, Calif., died April 19, 2006. Born in Honolulu. County of Los Angeles probation director. Survived by wife, June; daughters, Jaime and Jennifer; mother, Kay; sister, Charlene Lau. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARY ANN LEINANI TOYAMA, 77, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Janitor retired from Palama Settlement. Survived by sons, Phillip, and Keola Ka'uhane; daughters, Katherine Munar, Sharon Higa, Edwina Daly, Claire Vandez and Donna Wheeler; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Gilbert and Benjamin Gould; sister, Lei Gould. Visitation 4 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Kamehameha School Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel; service 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Celebration of life lu'au to follow. Aloha attire. Lei welcome. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

NEIL H. WAIKIKI, 66, of Waimanalo, died May 20, 2006. Born in Hana. An electrician in the movie industry, Local 665. Survived by brothers, Eric, Robert, Lamond and Cranston Kanaka'ole, and John Aipolani; sisters, Ann Konohia, Estelle Kaahanui and Violet Kulukulualani; hanai son, Mitchell "Ha'a Boy" Kepa-Sharpe; hanai children, Joseph, Russell, Nathaniel, Louann, Leeann and Natlene; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.