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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Obituaries

MELVIN KALANI ALLEN SR., 71, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. A retired construction worker and security guard. Survived by wife, Ruth Kuuipo Kaluna Allen; son, Melvin Kalani Jr.; daughters, Christol Allen, Cecily Allen Perrault and Nei Lynn Keala Puchalski; brother, Henry Jr.; sister, Sadie Pye; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at 'Auwaiolimu Congregational Church; service 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DOMINGA "DOMING" FARINAS ALMEDA, 72, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 10, 2008. Born in Bintawan Solano, Nueva Viscaya, Philippines. Retired adult daycare provider at Salvation Army, Liliha. Survived by daughters, Purificacion "Purita" Aguinaldo, Luz Ruiz, Laura Dela Cruz and Mary Joyce; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; rosary 6:30 p.m.; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

NATHANIEL M.K. ANDRADE, 79, of Phoenix. died Feb. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force veteran; a maritime businessman. Survived by sister, Eunice Fern; son, Robert Peter Kaaukai Andrade; daughters, Jean Marie Darling and Nancy Kaaukai Nishihara. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Angel's Cremation & Burial, Phoenix.

ELISEO "ELY" GARCIA BONILLA, 88, of Honolulu, died April 16, 2008. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Paciencia Gutierrez Bonilla, son, Luisito Sr.; daughter, Lulu Palileo; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Bonilla Piedad. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

JOHN ZENSHIN CHINEN, 92, of Vallejo, Calif., formerly of Kailua, died April 12, 2008. Born in Kailua. Former partner of Kailua Central Service Station; former owner of Lori's Coffee Shop in California. Survived by sons, Melvin and Ronald; daughters, Irene White and Cynthia Roberts; nine grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; sister, Patsy Kawakami. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JAE YOUNG CHON, 90, of Honolulu, died May 4, 2008. Born in Seoul, Korea. Survived by wife, Hae Sun; sons: Dong, Tae and Kevin; daughters, Chang Pierson and Young Onishi; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

MARY LAGUA DELOS REYES, 87, of Carson, Calif., formerly of Pa'auilo, Hawai'i, died April 27, 2008. Born in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines. A retired employee of the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by daughter, Concordia Juan; sons, Alfon, Ferdinand and Amante; sister, Teofila Carino; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at the church; service 9 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

HOWARD LEONARD FLAZER, 60, of Pearl City, died April 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard tool maker. Survived by wife, Reyna; stepson, Randal Mello; stepdaughter, Rochelle Yatsu; three grandchildren; brothers, George, Arthur, Leslie and Donald; sister, Sophie Vereze. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.

ESTHER LAU HO, 96, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2008. Born in Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Ernest, Melvin and Ronald; daughter, Marian; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BARBARA YOSHIMI ISHII, 81, of Honolulu, died April 16, 2008. Born in Kalaoa, South Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Maestro Music Store office manager. Survived by husband, Kenneth; sons, Aaron and Danny; four grandchildren; brother, Tamotsu Yamaguchi; sisters, June Segawa, Ellen Inoue, Elaine Watanabe and Mildred Omura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RALPH YOSHIO KONO, 71, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Board of Water Supply employee. Survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHEILA KUULEI KUNEWA, 65, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died April 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Mauna Loa Macadmia Nut Corp. employee. Survived by sons, William Arnold and Solomon; daughters, Robyngail Laysa, Gaylene Moku, Marie Haumesser, Donna, Abigail Seda, Lucy-Ann and Kamalani; mother, Victoria Graham; brothers, David Jr., Augustine and William Ahuna; sisters, Evon Strong and Victoria Alameida; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes 11 a.m. Saturday at the Punalu'u Beach Park, O'ahu. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

STARR MAILO-McCLOUD, 13, of Wahiawa, died April 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Marvin and Lesili McCloud; brothers, Luke, Lincoln and Leonard Tauala, LeRoy McCloud and Jonah Mailo; sisters, Mariah McCloud and Tuavaa Collins. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Trinity Baptist Church; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

PETER GAM DAIMCIO MANUEL also known as PETER GAUDAINCIO MANUEL, 62, of Wai'anae, died April 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A businessman and hairdresser for more than 40 years for Alohalani Beauty Salon. Survived by caregiver/niece, Leonora Tua; brothers, Carlos Mahi, Lombard, Larry, Daniel and Lambert; sister, Iwalani Kadowski; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

DAVID OPEKA MILIKA'A JR., of Honolulu, died April 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Public Work Center (PWC) employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Marian; son, Daniel Papa; daughters, Stephanie Haunani Papa Kepa, Charlene Iwalani Papa Enos, Jessica Puanani Papa Soon and Sandy Nalani Milika'a Bergado; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Benjamin. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalihi Stake, service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. May 13 at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

RITA LEILANI RAVARA MORITA, 82, of Kane'ohe, died April 28, 2008. Born in California. A retired McInerny's sales consultant with 27 years of service; former owner of Kalei's Lei & Flowers with 19 years of service. Survived by husband, Alfred; daughters, Gloria "Kaui" "Lona" Mendoza and Monica "Kuulei" Shook; brother, Leonard Quemuel; sisters, Rachael Neely and Marilyn Caris; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial service 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

MITSUE MURAKAMI, 98, of Honolulu, died April 23, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Roy and Carl; daughters, Amy Takamoto and Shirley; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church, Salt Lake Blvd.; service 10 a.m.; private burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JEROME DANIEL NIX, 43, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2008. Born in Madison, Ala. A security officer for Wackenhut Security. Survived by wife, Milagros; son, Jeremy; brother, Michael Richardson; sisters, Kristie Nix Kimbrough and Celena Richardson. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

KIYOE OISHI, 96, of Honolulu, died April 9, 2008. Born in Wahiawa, Kaua'i. Retired state Department of Education teachers aide at Pohukaina School. Survived by sons, Arthur, Donald and David; daughter, Barbara Kodama; brother, Kanichi Funada; sister, Fumie Takemoto; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CLARENCE SAKAE SATO, 91, of Waipahu, died April 26, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by wife, Fujie; sons, Billy and James; daughter, Evelyn Nakanishi; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MOELILIA SOA, 70, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 14, 2008. Born in Sili Manua, American Samoa. Survived by husband of 48 years, Rev. Matautu "Unapo"; children, Maselusi, Poulima Lepisi, Alesi, Mautu, Maloafua Lepisi, Viliamu, Moelilia Soa-Vasega and Ioane Lepisi; 34 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Poulima Aleaga, Naiuli, Maave and Samuelu Lepisi, Tulaga Levitt and Rev. Peniamina Lepisi. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual/aloha attire.

LOIS TAYEKO SUEMORI, 82, of Honolulu, died April 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Jay and Alan; grandson, John; brother, Richard Tsushima; sisters, Roberta Takeda, Bessie Ishida, Lillian Yasumishi, Frances Mori, Patsy Ann Oshiro and Shirley Nakachi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARCELINO CABASUG SUMIBCAY, 74, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2008. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Arcadia Retirement Residence house- man. Survived by wife, Clarita; sons, Eduardo, Roger and Joseph Sabugo; daughter, Julita Cabucana; brother, Luncio; sisters, Lourdes Naval and Dominga; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. CLIFFORD SHOICHI SUMIDA, 69, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died April 25, 2008. Born in Pahala. Girls basketball coach at Ka'u High School. Survived by brother, Yoshiyuki; sisters, Sueko Kaneshiro and Jean Kawachi; nieces; nephews. Graveside urn committal service noon Saturday at the Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

CHRYSANTOS A. TAIPING, 80, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Kane'ohe, died April 26, 2008. Survived by daughters, Christina Carr, Cynthia Kagan, Anna Kauinui and Sheila Gerona; son, Gerald; sisters, Arpinia Sampaga, Carolina Takafuji, Juanita Pascual and Betty Jane Macalino; brothers, Jose Quilet, Elpedio Quilet and Reuben Escuadro; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:15 a.m. tomorrow at Garden View Chapel, Mountain View Funeral Home; service 10 a.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Tahoma National Cemetery.

BETTY SHIGEKO UYEHARA, 78, of Waipahu, died April 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Takashi "Taka"; son, Steven; brothers, Thomas, Yusei, Melvin and John Tasato; sister, Harriet Kiyabu; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

EDLA "WILLIE" "EDDIE BOY" KALU WILSON SR., 73, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Territorial Construction truck driver; U.S. Marine Corps. veteran. Survived by wife, Hannah Mahi-Wilson; sons, Thomas, Chico McNeal, Herbert, Edla Jr., and Curtis; daughters, Francine Rosa, Geraldine Mahi, Ellen Richards, Michelle Molina, Laura Arrighi, Joan Bright, Dora Nihoa, Leianna Keaweehu, Pomai Mahi, Tirza Otani and Treva Alvis; hanai sons, John De Motto, Derrell Nakamoto and Jimmy Brede; brother, Thomas; sisters, Johanna Kaai and Elva Perreira; 61 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at South Kona Assembly of God Church, Honaunau; service 10 a.m.; luncheon and fellowship to follow at Queen Lili'uokalani pavilion, Lili'uokalani Subdivision, Kailua, Kona. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

ELIZABETH D. WILSON, 91, of Makawao, Maui, died April 15, 2008. Born in Fort Worth, Texas. Self-employed real estate broker. Survived by sons, Richard Scruggs and Louie Abrams; daughters, Carol Torres, Atlee Austin-Tayler, Meri-Jo Manuel; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 2 p.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

SALLY SADAKO SUKEHIRA YAGUCHI, 93, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died April 29, 2008. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. A tour guide with Robert's Tours. Survived by sons, Lester and Ralph; daughter, Naomi Burkart; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters. Service 3 p.m. Saturday at Waimea Honpa Hongwanji. No flowers. No monetary gifts. Casual attire. Donations to the Waimea Honpa Hongwanji. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

ALICE MIEKO YOZA, 88, of Honolulu, died April 27, 2008. Born in Hawi, Hawai'i. A retired state Department of Land and Natural Resources stenographer. Survived by husband, Masaichi; son, Ben; daughter, Patti Koyama; two grandsons; one great-granddaughter; brother, Wilbert Uehara; sisters, Betty Uehara and Janice Ishihara. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.