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VIRGIL FRANKLIN BLANK, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 13, 2007. Born in San Francisco. Retired CPA and artist. Survived by nieces and nephews. Mass 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Donations to the Mary Jane Home c/o Catholic Charities of Hawai'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

ELIZABETH "KAPEKA" CHANDLER, 76, of Ha'ena, Kaua'i, died Nov. 14, 2007. Born in Ha'ena. Homemaker. Survived by children, Bethan Baptista, Francis Jr., Lawrence, Kirkland, Aloysius, Jeffery, Germaine, Colan, Belinda, Jasmine Forrest, Silas, Rachel Correa, Conrad and Ruth; brothers, Samson Sr., Bernard and Melvin Mahuiki; sisters, Marie Inouye and Ruth Mahuiki, 36 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa. Visitation also 8 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at St. William Church, Hanalei; Mass noon; burial to follow at Kilauea Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire.

ROBERT E. COOLING, 83, of Honolulu, died Nov. 20, 2007. Born in California. Retired from Group Life Insurance for Prudential; vice president and trust officer for Bank of Hawaii. Survived by wife, Margaret; daughter, Susan Field; four grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Punahou School Chapel. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

SEICHI S. "WALLACE" GIMA, 80, of Kailua, died Nov. 15, 2007. Born in Kuiaha, Maui. Commercial fisherman. Survived by companion, Helen Stone; brother, James; sisters, Shirley Hughes, Jean Casner and Janet Higa. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TOSHIO "GORDON" GIMA, 78, of 'Aiea, died Oct. 22, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Former resident 'Amauulu Camp #4, Hilo; retired truck driver for Dole Can Plant. Survived by wife, Betsy; sons, Gregory, Stacey and Jeffrey; daughter, Valerie Neumann; brother, Hideo "Richard"; eight grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 3:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ALFREDO LARITA GOROZA, 59, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Nov. 16, 2007. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran on the DMZ in Korea during the Vietnam War; owner and operator of his own floor covering business in Kailua, Kona. Survived by wife, Deborah; sons, Alfred and Chris; daughters, Marisa and Jessica; brothers, George, Alec and Ernest; grandson, Damien. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Kailua, Kona; service 10 a.m.; burial with military honors 12:30 p.m. at the West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

GERTRUDE "AUNTY GERT" YUKIKO IWAMOTO, 95, of Pauoa, died Nov. 15, 2007. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired licensed practical nurse for Chock Pang Clinic and for Thomas Chang, M.D. Survived by brother, Akira; sister, Lorraine; nephew, Alton Fujii; nieces, Lurline Fujii and Loriann Kira; grandnieces, Andrea Johnson and Erin Fujii. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

An O'ahu service will be held for MARGUERITE KUULEIALOHA KEALANAHELE, highest officer of Hale O Na Ali'i O Hawai'i, who died recently. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus; service 10 a.m. All Hale O Na Ali'i O Hawai'i members are requested to attend in full regalia. An ordained minister, she lobbied Congress for federal recognition for the Hawaiian people and initiated the KAUINOA process by being the first to place her name. Survived by son, Edward Jr.; daughters, Francine Palama, Edleen Peleiholani and Mekela "Miki" Asejo; brother, James Wong; sisters, Esther Kam, July Jeremiah, Thelma Courtney and Carolyn Tomiyama; 15 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren.

BENJAMIN KAZUTO MITAMURA, 80, of Honolulu, died Nov. 18, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired termite inspector for Diversey. Survived by wife, Sadako; son, Roland; daughters, Cheryl, Joann and Gail; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

RENA YOSHIE OHNO, 72, of Honolulu, died Nov. 19, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired evening assistant supervisor of nursing at The Queen's Medical Center. Survived by sisters, Dorothy and Mary; nieces; nephews. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

NITA DAGUIO RAMELB, 66, of Honolulu, died Nov. 4, 2007. Born in Cabulalaan, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired nursing assistant at Maunalani Hospital. Survived by husband, Amor; daughters, Hasel Viernes, Rosemarie Corral; sons, Edel and Diokno; father, Florendo Daguio Sr.; stepmother, Felicidad Daguio; sisters, Jasminia Ramo, Wilhemina Torres and Debbie Cadiz; brothers, Florendo Jr., Antonino, and George Dauguio; eight grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at Waipahu United Church of Christ; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MATEO SABOG, 84, of Waipahu, died Nov. 14, 2007. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired U.S. Army master sergeant. Survived by brothers, Avelino "Bill," Fr. Henry, Kenneth and Reuben; sisters, Mary Alvaro and Lourdes Merrick. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at the Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KIYOSHI "ROY" TAMANAHA, 80, of Honolulu, died Nov. 12, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Jeanne Wai Yee; sons, Robert and Jensen; stepdaughter, Diane Duldulao; brothers, Kozen and Gilbert; sisters, Ruth Hirano and Helen Goya; six grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

SIAKI "JACK" TUI, 68, of Papakolea, died Nov. 9, 2007. Born in Faga'alu, American Samoa. Retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer; member of the American Legion Post 35, FRA 46. Survived by wife, Helen; daughters, Mary Tui and Teresa Kealoha; sons, Michael and Steven; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Atonio, Tui, Teleso and Junior; sisters, Emily Balbas, Lucy Moega, Christina and Malia. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JOHN A. WEBER, 91, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2007. Born in Braintree, Mass. Aviator and businessman; U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Survived by children, Paula Weber Herr, Gail Weber Madden, Mark, James, Celeste Weber Roberts, Barbara Weber Issak and John; seven grandchildren; former wives, Barbara Lawry and Margaret Sarish. Service 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at The Elks Club, Waikiki; reception to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

KIYOKO "KAY" TOMIOKA YAMAKI, 83, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 14, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary for the state Judiciary, Counseling and Probation Services. Survived by daughter, Candace Tasoe; two granddaughters; sisters, Grace Yoshimoto, Carol and Ariel Tomioka. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.