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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, July 13, 2008

Obituaries

RONALD RALPH BEAVER, 80, of Lawndale, N.C., formerly of Nanakuli, died June 27, 2008. Retired Angus cattle breeder, gentleman farmer and retired forklift operator. Survived by sons, Alfred Sr., Arthur "Babe" and William "Moe"; daughter, Cindy Barker; brothers, Ray, Max, Tom, John, Karl and Ken; sisters, Reba Barns, Rosemary Cabe, Jean Crumpton and Peggy Wallace; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service and burial arranged by Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston, N.C.

GLENN OWEN BELL, 50, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died July 4, 2008. Born in Hilo. A construction worker. Survived by wife, Dora; sons, Kelii Farias, Richard, Glenn Jr., Ricaurte Rios-Sanchez and Makaio Rios-Sanchez; daughters, Patricia Murray, Glenda Ornellas, Jasmine Gonsalves and Mokihana Rios-Sanchez; mother, Gwen Walker; father, Robert; brothers, Robert and Matthew; sisters, Gwen Earll, Blossum Bell-Kukonu and Kimberly Keolanui; six grandchildren. Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday at Poka'i Bay on O'ahu. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

MARIA UCOL BOLIBOL, 84, of Waipahu, died June 12, 2008. Born in Brngy 8, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired nursery worker at Dolores Enomoto Vegetable Farm. Survived by children, Aurelia Fontanilla, Carlina Pascual, Felicidad Balino, Estelita Calaro, Rodrigo Bolibol and Shirley Aguinaldo; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waipahu; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

HOWARD SOMEYONG CHAI, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 10, 2008. Born in Kunia. Retired proprietor of Aircond Hawaii Inc. in Hilo. Survived by wife, Frances; sons, Alden and Jonathan; daughters, Alva Gerlach and Ramona Oakes; seven grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

FREDERIC "FRED" KWAI TIN CHUN, 88, of Honolulu, died June 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Past president and chairman of the board of Chun Kim Chow Ltd. and Emma Kwock Chun Corp.; developer of many properties; director and vice president of City Bank; vice chairman and treasurer of Bancshares; chairman of the board and president of Citibank Properties Inc. Survived by wife, Ruby; sons, Theron and Raynard; daughters, Cheryl Kong and Gwyned Lum; sister, Victoria Fong; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

LA VERNE KAOPUUPUALOKELANI CUMMINS, 60, of Waipahu, died May 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A housekeeping employee. Survived by son, Mathew; brothers, Raplee III and Christopher; sisters, Renee Perreida, Sarina and Kerri. Private scattering of ashes at a later date.

PASCUALA LABUGUEN DAQUIOAG, 87, of Honolulu, died June 15, 2008. Born in Banna, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Pete and Nick; daughters, Connie Fontanilla, Lydia Acebedo and Amy Ragodos; brothers, Alipio Labuguen and Alejandro Labuguen; sister, Agustina Mabuti; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

VIOLET TAMAE DOMBRIGUES, 93, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 27, 2008. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. A housekeeper retired from Catholic Social Services. Survived by daughters, Alice Ogawa, Patricia-Helen Tanaka and Loretta Dombrigues; sons, Henry Fujimoto, Ben "Ikaika" and Clinton Anthony; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

HATSUKO FUJIMORI, 94, of Honolulu, died June 10, 2008. Born in Wainaku, Hawai'i. A retired seamstress with Alfred Shaheen's. Survived by sons, Edwin, Roy and Bert; daughter, Gladys Sato; brothers, Yasuyuki Maeda and Takayuki Maeda; sisters, Shizuko Mitchell, Yaeko Okita and Rieko Maeda; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

JOSE GARCIA, 80, of Honolulu, died June 27, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Merchant Marine. Survived by brother, Ismael; nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ARTHUR RODNEY GARRISON, 81, of Makawao, Maui, died July 5, 2008. Born in Pittsburgh. Public high school teacher. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, James and David; daughters, Gail Garrison and Heather Peck; sister, Patricia Green; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

BABY GIRL CECILIA LILY HEWETSON, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died June 23, 2008. Survived by parents, Eric and Allyson; grandparents, Bill and Elisa Hewetson and Allan and Beverly Cortez. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

ALEXANDER KALEIMOKIHANA KAMAHELE JR., 82, of Wai'anae, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 23, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired head custodian at Farrington High School. Survived by wife, Mabel; daughters, Momiala Kamahele, Leinaala Kamahele-Mason, Joslyn Bernard, Kelly Heaukulani and Pamela Soo; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ailau Boyd. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Private burial. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

JEAN JUNKO MURAMATSU KANESHIRO, 72, of Kane'ohe, died July 8, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired registered nurse for the state of Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Isamu; sons, Randy and Robin; two grandchildren; brothers, Edward and Larry Muramatsu; sisters, Irene Higa and Ruth Tagawa. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. Aloha attire.

NYLA LYNNE MELEKULA KAUNAMANO-HERRERA, 43, of Waimanalo, died July 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A cook at the Original Pancake House. Survived by husband, Rafael; brothers, Joseph "Joe Boy" Kaunamano Jr. and Samuel Kaunamano; sisters, Loveette "Sweetheart" Fernandez and Pamela "Honeygirl" Kalama. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

RAYMOND "EIGHT BALL" "KOBI" SHIGERU KOBAYASHI SR., 76, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 10, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired painting foreman for the state of Hawai'i Department of Accounting & General Services. Survived by wife, Alice; son, Raymond Jr.; daughters, Donna "Don" Ota and Danette "Doni" Takaaze; brother, Ronald; sisters, Mildred Taketa and Renee Von Elsner; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

VIRGINIA TOM LEE, 88, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by children, Aimee Tang, Michael Lee, Lynette Furutani and Karen Lee; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Lawrence Tom. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

EDITH "EDIE" MARY LEIBY, 85, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2008. Born in Cleveland. A retired recreation specialist with the U.S. Army Civil Service. Survived by cousins, Mary Ruth Abbott, Lauren Lacey and Cheryl Abbott. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Memorial luncheon Thursday; call 538-6443 for information. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JESSIE G. MCJANNET, 100, of Ma'alaea, Maui, died July 10, 2008. Born in Scotland. A homemaker. Survived by caregiver, Jeanne; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private family service. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

GERARDO "JERRY" CADIZ MENDOZA, 71, of Waipahu, died June 22, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired construction laborer. Survived by wife, Corazon; son, Alex; daughters, Connie Banda, Marie Mendoza and Shirley Mendoza; eight grandchildren; father, Silivino Mendoza; brothers, Jack, Nicacio and John; sister, Felicidad Agustin. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday at the mortuary; graveside service 10:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

DEBORAH LEINAALA LINDSEY MOYLAN, 55, of Barrigada, Guam, formerly of Honolulu, died July 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Francis; son, Kailipolohilani; daughters, Pilialoha and Kaleipuanani; five grandchildren; brothers, Pete, Joey, James and Michael; sister, Eva Lindsey. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Tabernacle; service 9 to 10 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

HAROLD GENSUKE NISHIHARA, 87, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2008. Born in Keahua, Maui. A general contractor dba HGN Enterprises Inc. Survived by wife, Shizue; son, Alvin; daughters, Claire Pearce, Laverne and Colleen Shimabukuro; three grandchildren; brothers, Richard, Walter and Kenneth; sister, Nancy Tokuda. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

MAKOTO NISHIMURA, 84, of Kailua, died July 8, 2008. Born in Kailua. Retired from Foremost Dairies. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Mark and Lambert; daughter, Leslie Scott; brother, Frank Nishimura; sister, Doris Nishimura; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; Buddhist service 10 a.m. Private inurnment at a later date. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MARGARET TATSUNO NOMURA, 96, of 'Aiea, died July 10, 2008. Born in Kihei, Maui. A retired barber. Survived by son, Wallace; daughter, Dorothy Nakata; brother, Samuel Matsunaga; sisters, Nancy Honda and Lillian Harioka; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

SHARON KEHAULANI PAOA, 54, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died July 3, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. Veteran employee of the hotel and travel industry. Survived by son, Keoni; hanai daughter, Alisha Deguair; two grandchildren; brothers, Wayne Casil and Earl Casil; sisters, Marsha Miyataki, Claudette Mahoney, Lyren Maika and Lori Ann Honl. Service 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Outrigger Keauhou Beach Hotel. Celebration of life to follow at Keauhou Beach Hotel lu'au grounds. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RODRIGO "RUDY" BARRUGA PINACATE, 64, of Waipahu, died June 20, 2008. Born in Vira, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Hawaiian Dredging construction laborer; former cook at Chuck's Steakhouse, Kahala and Black Angus, Waikiki. Survived by wife, Maria "Mary"; children, Robert "Allan," Derick, Racquel Alvarado and Randy; brother, Reynaldo; sisters, Isabel Butac, Petra Ranga and Pascuala Salvador; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

RAYMOND RAMONES, 65, of Waipahu, died June 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Past golf marshal for Honolulu Country Club. Survived by son, Darren; daughter, Rhonda Talub; 10 grandchildren; brother, Gregorio Jr.; sisters, Dolores Kuahine, Nobresa Pasatiempo, Felipe Dias and Florence Amadeo. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DEREK GENE RUIZ, 45, died June 17, 2008. Born in Tacoma, Wash. Raised in Koloa, Kaua'i. Survived by parents, Edith and Donald; sisters, Donna Moises and Wendy; brother, Scott. Celebration of life 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kualoa Regional park; remembrance 10 a.m. Bring picnic chairs and shade providers.

PHILLIP DEWAINE SAPPINGTON, 61, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 10, 2008. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. An artist and registered nurse for San Francisco General Hospital. Survived by brother, Edward; nieces and nephews; companion, John Pelanconi. A September celebration of life to be announced. Donations to Hawaii Island HIV/AIDS Foundation. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i.

JEANNINE MARIE SPENSER, 72, of Kihei, Maui, died June 30, 2008. Born in Canada. A retired bank teller with Bank of Hawaii, Wailuku branch. Survived by husband, Clarence; caregiver, Frances Garcia; sons, Clarence Jr. and Beau Hans; daughter, Billie Jo; sister, Helen Bonenfant; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service over the urn 11 a.m.; urn burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

GWEN MIE TAMASHIRO, 39, of Waipahu, died June 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Dane Saito; mother, Gail Santos; stepfather, Alex Santos; father, Alvin; grandparents, Roy and Elsie Monma and Irene Tamashiro. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers.

HATTIE KALANI TELLES, 80, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 9, 2008. Born in Hanama'ulu. Retired housekeeping employee. Survived by son, Rankin; daughters, Dawn Costa and Esther Apana; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Kauai Veterans Cemetery Pavilion; service 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

FLORENCE "NIIBU" FUSAE WONG, 80, of Honolulu, died June 15, 2008. Born in Lana'i City. Survived by husband, James; sons, Philip and Lester; daughter, Sandra Abdelahad; five grandchildren; brothers, Jack, Melvyn Niibu; sisters, Ellen Au, Nancy Hokama, Carolyn Hokama, Rosaline Shinkawa. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service noon; inurnment service 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

WALTER KONG WONG SR., 79, of La'ie, died July 8, 2008. Born in La'ie. Retired elementary school head custodian. Survived by wife, Pola Dorothy; children, Walter Jr., Lora Santiago, Loreen Leota, LeeAnn Duque, Warren, Thomas, Lanice and Nancy Drozdek; brothers, Wilfred and Wallace; 27 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie North Stake Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

FUJI "FRED" XING, 66, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2008. Born in China. A retired teacher. Survived by wife, Anna Chiao; daughter, Jiachen "Jenny" Chen; brother, Fuqun; sisters, Xiaopei, Yongde and Chongchen; two grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. Donations to the Chinese Baptist Church. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KAZUMI YAMAMOTO, 89, of Chino, Calif., died July 3, 2008. Born in Waipahu. Retired flower farmer. Survived by wife, Fumiko; daughters, Ruby Uehara, Gail McDonald and Carroll Takasaki; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.

LAWRENCE YUEN SHEONG YAP SR., 70, of Pukalani, Maui, died July 1, 2008. Born in Wailuku. A heavy-equipment operator for the County of Maui Water Department. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, Lawrence Jr. and Thomas Morioka; daughters, Nayleen, Season, Felisa Agbayani, Mahelani Morioka and Kimberly Castillo; brothers, David, Robert and Kenneth; sisters, Eleanor Lee, Betty Dumaran and Grace Emmsley; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.