Obituaries
| Hawaiian scholar Theresa Bernardino |
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ROLAND ERNEST ADAMECK, 86, of Kailua, died Sept. 20, 2006. Survived by son, David; two grandchildren; brothers, Ted Adameck and John Newland; sisters, Dorothy Lang and Janet Allan. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to Hospice Hawaii.
CAROLYN "CODY" KAPUANANI AIWOHI-KELLY, 87, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 19, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired Bingham Tract kindergarten and grade-school teacher. Survived by husband, Reynold; sons, Creighton and Lloyd Richards; daughters, Anne Ili and Lybertta Lee; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Fedor Chuberko; sister, Carol Anne Pangan. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 12:30 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
AARON LENNIE ALVAREZ, 25, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A construction laborer. Survived by wife, Lindi; sons, Lucas Leyson, Sage Leyson-Alvarez and Trevor Alvarez; daughter, Scarlett; mother, Lorna; grandfather, Frank Graham; brothers, Davi and Dion Alvarez, David Benevides, Alan Peleiholani and Chad Ha'a Jr.; sisters, Lisa Ann Alvarez and Miracle Peleiholani. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Hilo. Casual attire.
YUEN LEUNG AUYEUNG, 98, of Honolulu, died Sept. 20, 2006. Born in China. Survived by sons, Kai Ning and Kai Chung Leung; daughters, Wai Kum, So Kum, Mei Kum, Muk Lan, York Lan Mak, Sau Lan and Yuk Lan Leung; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary.
LESLIE R. BRATTON, 91, of Shreveport, LA, formerly of Hono-lulu, died July 20, 2006. Retired U.S. Air Force colonel and Pearl Harbor survivor; deputy commander of the 406th Fighter Group, air cover during the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day. Survived by wife, Donna; sons, William, Leslie Jr. and Don; daughter, Kristana; three grandchildren. Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
PEARL KALEIMOKIHANA BRITTO, 39, of Beverly Hills, Calif., formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 15, 2006. Born in Hilo. A cosmetic surgery consultant and publicist. Survived by parents, George and E. Penny; brother, Glenn. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.
ALBERTO DACOSCOS BUNDA, 75, died Sept. 7, 2006. Born in Waialua. Attended Waialua High School; U.S. Army civil engineer under Gen. Ridgeway during the Korean War. Survived by sons, Ryan Bunda, Ronald Padua and Michael Padua; daughters, Mary Padua-Fischer and Veronica Tierney; four grandsons; two granddaughters; a great grandchild; siblings, Emmanuel, Santiago, Francisco, Juanito, Alfred, Federico, Carlos and Douglas Bunda, and Estrella Bayne, Abelina Salado and Carmen Salvador. Service 1 p.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Covina Hills, Covina, Calif. Condolences to Mary Fischer-Padua c/o Alfred Bunda, 15662 Tawney Ridge Lane, Victorville, CA 92394.
ROSALEEN CHRISTINA CARLIN, 80, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Atlantic City, N.J. Retired secretary. Survived by sisters, Deirdre Mullen, Theresa McGarrity and Elizabeth Defeo. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Star of the Sea Church. Donations to Hawaiian Humane Society. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
THEODORE CHEW KEE CHANG, 89, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Wahiawa. A dentist retired from private practice and Hawaii Dental Services. Survived by wife, Jane; sons, Dr. Philip and Dr. Joseph Patrick Chang; four grandchildren; brothers, Calvin Kim Kee and Walter Sau Kee. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers.
HENRY THOMAS CLARKE, of Kailua, died Aug. 20, 2006. Bring-your-own brown-bag lunch memorial noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Kalama Beach Club. Flip-flops and tank tops welcome.
YNEZ KEOHOLANI DICKSON COCKETT, 91, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 10, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the Boy Scouts of America. Survived by son, Clay; daughter, Susan Bitler; brother, Dexter Dickson; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery; graveside service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
SETSUKO FUKUNAGA, 70, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in Fukushima, Japan. Retired from Ka'u Agribusiness. Survived by husband, Shiro; sons, Chester and Steven; daughters, Amy Johnson and Cynthia Higashi; brothers, Kazuo Yasuo and Hideo Mano; sisters, Kuni Chang and Miyoko Suzuki; nine grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
BETTY TAKIKO HARADA, 88, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 7, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Barbara Torres and Bernice Davis; sons, Gaylord and Gordon; five grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
MARJORIE "AUNTY MARGIE" YOSHIE KAWATA, 63, of Honolulu, died Sept. 13, 2006. Manager of Duty Free and Webco employee cafeteria. Survived by husband, Bruce; daughters, Liann Uyeda and Kimi Kawata; son, Kyle; sisters, Frances Gomes and Florence Pirga; brothers, Mel, Richard and Clifford Uyeda. Celebration of life 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Pineapple Room, 3rd floor, Ala Moana Center. No flowers. Casual attire.
LUCY LARM ING, 82, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2006. Born in Kane'ohe. A member of Lanakila Senior Center. Survived by sons, Gregory and David; daughters, Janis Strauss, Patricia Ximenes, Sharon Muranaka and Beverly Uhr; brothers, Dr. Peter, Edwin, Edmond and Wilfred Larm; sister, Sister Jean Larm; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.
BEATRICE NICHOLAS KEALOHA, 77, of Honolulu, died Sept. 13, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired bookkeeper. Survived by son, Warland Jr.; daughter, Dana, Service 1 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Cathedral chapel; inurnment 3 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
RYAN REGIS MALAMA KIM, 54, of Honolulu, died Sept. 13, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Chappie, Rockne and Russell; sister, Myrna Cleveland; hanai daughter, Leiola Malloe. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Christian Fellowship; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
SAKAE KIYABU, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 21, 2006. Born on Maui. A retired mill worker. Survived by wife, Nancy; daughter, Linda; sons, Glen and Mark; brothers, Joe and Dick; sister, Alice Brandt; three grandchildren. Visitation from 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 6 p.m.; reception to follow.
ALEXANDER NAPUA LIMA JR., 62, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A maintenance worker retired from Fort Shafter. Survived by sisters, Leimona Charles, Pikake Reyes, Easter Kalima and Mokihana Aea; brother, Paul. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Comfortable attire.
AQUILINO MANINGDING MANONGDO, 89, of Waipahu, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in Calasiao, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from Chaney Brooks & Co. Survived by wife, Agripina; children, Teofila Dioquino, Romulo, Modesto, Dominga Gatdula, Antonio, Tito and Gloria Lorezco; 32 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
SABURO "BUTCH" OUCHI, 82, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A payroll clerk retired from the Honolulu Police Department; World War II veteran who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, E Company. Survived by wife, Tokue "Kay"; son, Danny; daughters, May Gishitomi and Margaret Laracuente; two grandchildren; brothers, Mitsuru and Ichiro "Charlie." Service 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
FRANCISCA "FRAN" PALOMARES, 77, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 5, 2006. Born in Wahiawa. Member of the Na Kuku'olu'olu I Ka Hula. Survived by husband, Raymond; sons, Vernon, Vincent and Victor; daughter, Cecilia Tamondong; brother, Guillermo Joaquin; sisters, Angeline Repetti and Sister Jeanette Cecilia Joaquin; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. Casual attire.
SERESESE LIAIVASA PENIAMINA, 61, of Waipahu, formerly of Leone, American Samoa, died Sept. 20, 2006. Born in Malua, Samoa. Retired U.S. Customs service officer. Survived by wife, Evelyn "Selina"; sons, Tialuga, Rimoni and Tofili; daughters, Mary Kaulave, Repeka Peniamina-Aumavae, Anna Hunnicutt and Siufaitotoa Peniamina; seven grandchildren; brothers, Kenape Aumavae, Liu Tofili, Floyd Scanlan, Rimoni and Galuega Tofuli; sisters, Timena Vaivao, Initia Vaaimamao and Ane Tofili. Service and burial to be held in Leone. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
JUDITH "JUDY" MARILYN GAIR RICHARDSON, 60, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Sept. 3, 2006. Born in Vancouver, B.C. Employed at Kilauea Lodge; yoga instructor at Kea'au Senior Center. Survived by daughters, Shena Crowe and Laka Richardson; brothers, Wayne Gair and Bill Razzell. Service 4 p.m. Friday at Church of the Holy Apostles, Hilo; visitation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to Hospice of Hilo or Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.
RODNEY STURGIL ROMANS, 62, of Mililani, died Sept. 18, 2006. Born in South Kohala, Hawai'i. A general contractor with Moses Akiona Ltd. Survived by wife, Linda; son, Jeff Leu; sister, Brenda Orian; brothers, Timmy Akiona and Dane Kaneshiro; stepfather, Jack Kaneshiro. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
JAMES REYNALDO QUINAJON, 65, of Glendora, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A heavy equipment operator for Pacific Railroad. Survived by wife, Theresa; son, Daniel; mother, Sally Soliven; stepfather, Federico Soliven; stepmother, Corazon Quinajon; brothers, Ernest Dadis, Reynold, Clarence, Michael and Byron Quinajon; sisters, Conchita Corpuz, Estrella Ramiscal and Corinne Valezona. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
RICHARD ISAO SAKODA, 96, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Lihu'e. Retired Kaua'i Police Department captain. Survived by wife, Kimiyo; sons, Richard and James; daughter, Sharon Waldbaum; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Jerry; sisters, Mia Toyofuku, Aya Matsuo and Alice Klinite. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lihu'e Christian Church; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
TORI "LINDA" STOCKDILL, 84, of Waipahu, died Sept. 15, 2006. Born in Saitama-Ken, Japan. Survived by husband, John; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
YOSHIKO "ANN" TAKABAYASHI, 85, of Makawao, Maui, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Hana, Maui. A sales clerk. Survived by brother, Richard. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
ROBERT B. WILSON, 96, of Ho-nolulu, died Sept. 10, 2006. Born in Oklahoma City, Okla. A retired federal worker. Survived by wife, Audrey. Service 11 a.m. Thursday at Marco Polo condominium, Aloha Room, 2333 Kapi'olani Blvd. No flowers or donations. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
HONG YEE WONG, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2006. Born in Canton, China. Retired owner of Wong and Wong Restaurant. Survived by wife, Wai Mui; sons, Calvin, Melvin, Irvin and Steven; brother, Hanson; four sisters; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; Chinese Taoist service; cremation to follow. No flowers.
MARIKO INEZ YAMANE, 73, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2006. Born in Shizuoka, Japan. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Ernest; sons, Roland, Reuben and Ivan Ogoshi; daughter, Maureen Koki; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, Kaoru and Osamu Yuhara; sisters, Chizuko Tagamida, Tamaki Ebisuya and Shizuka Tsushima. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.