Obituaries
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THOMAS TAMOTSU AGENA, 68, of Cypress, Calif., died Sept. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A computer programmer for Los Angeles. Survived by wife, Janis; mother, Mildred Mikie; father, Thomas Kozen; brother, James Allen; children, Natalie Jinkawa, Debra Miyaki and Jason Agena; stepchildren, Laurie Saida and Radley Uehara; six grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.
CEBRINO BALIDOY ANCHETA, 74, of Pearl City, formerly of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i, died Oct. 9, 2008. Born in Kalaoa, Hawai'i. A plantation worker for the former Puna Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Marciana; daughters, Aida Agonias, Ligaya Ballard and Mena Ancheta; sons, Rolando, Alfredo and Eddie; sister, Carmen Yadao; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.
CLIFFORD "LIPO" HA'ALIPO BOWMAN JR., 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 7, 2008. Born in Hilo. A retired logistics coordinator for the Hawai'i County clerk's office. Survived by wife, Sally; stepsons, Shawn and Kris Kelii; sons, Clifford III and Clyde; daughters, Carmen and Claire Napeahi; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; prayer service 6 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
CORNELIUS "NEIL" JAMES CARMODY, 77, of Kailua, died Oct. 11, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Retired U.S. Navy captain; retired real-estate broker. Survived by wife, Dolores; sons, Neil and David; daughters, Catherine and Margaret; two grandchildren; brother, Martin; sister, Margaret Coffey. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Donations to the Carmody Family Scholarship, Mount St. Mary's University, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, Hospice Hawaii or the American Cancer Society.
AL CORREIA, 83, of Costa Mesa, Calif., died Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Providence, R.I. Resident of Honolulu, Kailua and Hilo, Hawai'i, who belonged to the Hawaiian Civic Club. Survived by wife, Edie Fuller; daughter, Barb Murakami; son, Ed Correia; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. California service held. Scattering of ashes on O'ahu at a later date.
JACQUELINE "JACKIE" MAE CRUZ, 77, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Oct. 13, 2008. Born in Hanapoko, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Kim Bohol and Denise Acasia; sons, Bruce and Lance Soto; brother, Raymond Morales; sister, Winnie Collins; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. No service. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.
JOHN LAWRENCE DANA, 84, of Nanakuli, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired federal government firefighter; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Eve; sons, John Jr., Johnathan, Sena and Darren Dana, and Salem Mills; daughter, Martha Nani Kuba; hanai son, Neil Ikaika Justice; sisters, Alma Ayau and Mercy Ala Amina; 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at 89-337 Pua Ave., Nanakuli; service 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
BEVERLY "KITTY" GRACE KAILIANU FARM, 77, of Honolulu, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Laundry supervisor. Survived by son, Robert; brother, Wendell Cordeiro; sister, Eloise Aldueso. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
ROBBIE ROBERSON GRIMES, 51, of Kihei, Maui, died Oct. 3, 2008. Born in San Diego. Former postal manager. Survived by wife, Lita; stepfather, Hiram; stepson, Eddie "Bully" Figgeroa; daughter, Cassandra Vance; stepdaughters, Earlette and Helene Figgeroa; brother, Michael; sister, Carolyn; three grandchildren. Celebration of life 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2110 Uluniu Road, Kihei. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
TOSHIO ISHIDA, 90, of Numila, Kaua'i, died Oct. 16, 2008. Born in Makaweli. A chemist retired from McBryde Sugar Co. Survived by son, Wendel; daughters, Gwendolyn Teragawa and Lyndel Chikahiro; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery Pavilion; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
HELEN TETSUYO KAHUMOKU, 82, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died Oct.10, 2008. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Melvin, Howard, Phillip, Douglas, Harold and Gilbert; daughters, Gladys Cornelio, Winifred Serion, Lorraine Motoyama, Lillian Mori, Arelene Reilly and Barbara Jean Fujihara; hanai daughter, Sarah Pule; sister, Frances Miyashiro; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ke'ei Ward, Honaunau, Hawai'i; burial to follow at Kalahiki Cemetery, Ho'okena, Hawai'i. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
ESTHER YOSHIE KIMURA, 92, of Honolulu, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Kokusai Theater co-owner; retired from Pacific Motion Picture Co. Survived by son, Gilbert; daughter, Edna Kijinami; son-in-law, Yoshio Kijinami; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren. Visitation from 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
PATRICIA ANN VASQUEZ KEY, 54, of Kihei, Maui, died Oct. 10, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Office manager at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by father, John Vasquez; mother, Angelita Vasquez; daughter, Shawna Chang; brothers, John, Derek, Vernon, Gerald, Paul, Pete and Patrick Vasquez; sisters, Donna, Sandra and Charmaine Vasquez; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
MACARIO ITABAC LACUESTA, 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 11, 2008. Born in Ilocos Sur, Sinait, Philippines. Retired Pearl Harbor Supply Center employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Margaret (Maggie Vair); sons, Michael, Roger and David; daughters, Sandra Javar and Joan Lacuesta Domingsil; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Emiliano, Ponciano and Alejandro; sisters, Aurea Cuera and Juliana Nichols. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:45 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
HIRAM LEWI, 68, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Oct. 13, 2008. Born in Waiki'i, South Kohala, Hawai'i. Former Parker Ranch cowboy retired from The Gas Co. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Christopher and Kent; brother, Albert; sister, Bernie; hanai sister, Elsie; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Annunciation Catholic Church, Waimea; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
ALFRED "SONNY" WAI SUM LUM, 75, of Honolulu, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Tour guide for Grayline Hawaii for more than 40 years; member of Elks Club, No. 616. Survived by daughters, Alferdine "Dina" Leomiti, Joyana Ringor, Allyson Enos, Denise Macomber and Rozlyn Mansinon; brother, Stanley; sisters, Carole Balignasay, Faith Sasaki, Jessie Asing and Joycelyn Bunda; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
PEDRO ABUTON LUMANTAS, 82, of Mililani, died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Orquieta City, Philippines. Retired maintenance man for Diamond Head Mortuary. Survived by sons, Danello, Ernesto and Pedro Jr.; daughters, Fe, Gene, Helen Kneppe and Tessie; 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; brothers, Rogelio and Carlos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
CHESTER DE VERA MARCELO, 19, of Honolulu, died Oct. 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter apprentice for Ceco Construction in Las Vegas. Survived by parents, Romeo and Thelma; brother, Christian "Caloy"; girlfriend, Kyndra McGee; grandparents, Refoldo and Rosita De Vera. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.
CHARLOTTE NOBUKO MASUOKA, 88, of Mililani, died Oct. 6, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by sons, Rodney and Alvin; daughter, Kennethie; brother, Yoshio Kohama; sisters, Shirley Ogata, Shizuko Kohama, Jane Ikeda and Ione Muranaka; five grandsons; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
CAMERON JAMES SELEA'ITU MAUGA, 33, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Hilo. Landscaper for Pacific Island Trees. Survived by son, Matai Mauga-Levi; daughter, Tahia Mauga-Levi; companion, Dorie Levi; hanai daughter, Jerzee; brothers, Clayton, John Jr. and Russell; sisters, Lynell Kaili, Lynette Watai, Lorna, Lei Ann and Caroline Mauga; grandmother, Caroline Pereira. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
STEPHEN JOSEPH MEDEIROS, 83, of Makawao, Maui, died Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Makawao. A retired construction laborer. Survived by wife, Mary Momi; sons, Michael and Patrick Stephens; daughters, Stephanie and Linda Olsten, Catherine and Valeri Teruya; sisters, Roselind Estrella and Margaret Sexton; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
JUANITA P. ALMAZAN MEDRANO, 77, of Kaneohe, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A laundry cleaner. Survived by husband, Patricio; sisters, Carlota Dolor and Concepcion Gesteuyala; brother, Benito Paulino; children, Roland, Santiago Jr. and Alex Almazan, Condelita Pescador, Infante Almazan and Miriam Capistrano; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John The Baptist Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
TOSHIO NADAI, 83, of Wahiawa, died Oct. 12, 2008. Born in 'Aiea. Retired from federal civil service. Survived by wife, Ellen Yang Nadai; daughter, Tugar Nadai-Willett; grandchildren, Koree and Kianah Nadai-Willett. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual/aloha attire.
JOHN WILLIAM NOBREGA, 65, of Honolulu, died Oct. 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A member of Punchbowl Holy Ghost; Nuuanu YMCA; 1961 Roosevelt High School graduate; retired from the Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by wife, Henrietta; stepdaughter, Jamie Lee. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
EDWARD "MOKI" "EDDIE BOY" REYES JR., 42, of San Diego, formerly of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. An auto mechanic. Survived by son, Jaycob; father, Edward Sr.; mother, Mildred DeGuiar; sisters, Michelle Ramirez and Melaine. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire.
SHIZUE "KIMI" SAKAMOTO, 95, of Honolulu, died Sept. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired general housekeeper. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth Sakamaki; son, Thomas; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
GREGORIO "GREG" AGCAOILI SALVADOR, 71, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2008. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired Sheraton Waikiki Hotel utility steward. Survived by wife, Resurreccion "Resing"; son, Rodrigo "Rudy"; daughters, Maria "Rose" Lastrella and Relita "Lily" Biacan; sisters Eugenia "Iniang" and Encarnacion "Cion" Ancheta, and Josephine "Seping" Dela Cruz; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
GERALD "JERRY" SHAPIRO, 65, of Kihei, Maui, died Oct. 9, 2008. Born in St. Louis. Retired owner of a bagel manufacturing company. Survived by wife, Elaine; daughters, Robin Shapiro and Wendy Brenman; four grandchildren. Service 8:15 a.m. Nov. 1 at the south end of Keawekapu Beach, Kihei. Donations to Hospice Maui, 440 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
MARGARET FUSAE SHIM, 89, of Makawao, Maui, died Oct. 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired restaurant cook. Survived by daughters, June Werner and Gail Connis; sons, Fred and Spencer Nakaguma; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
CLELL LEWIS SHOBERT, 75, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 4, 2008. Born in Twin Falls, Idaho. Survived by sons, Charles Jr. and George Kuheana; daughters, Charlotte Roberts, Charletta Batten and Charleneller Kuheana. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ROBERT "BOBBY" "LONGY" LAWRENCE SOON, 64, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 1, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter with the City & County of Honolulu, Department of Facility Maintenance. Survived by wife, Justina "Tina"; sons, Robert Lawrence Jr., Kaili Brandon and Joseph Gregory; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
DARIYA JAYNENE STEWART STEWART-REICH, 50, of Makawao, Maui, formerly of California, died Oct. 13, 2008. Born in California. Survived by husband, Bill; brothers, Fred and Alan Stewart. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
NELL TEI TADA TAONE, 94, of Pearl City, died Sept. 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Harold and Robert; daughters, Kay Yogi, Laraine Kashima and Roxanne Yamane; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
SEIYU "DUSTY" TOKUDA, 82, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Chicago, died Oct. 7, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Retired General Farebox Inc. field service representative, and Budget Car Rentals driver. Survived by son, Timothy; brothers, Seiji "Bob," Sei, Seiko "Sam" and Harry "Pecos"; grandnephews and grandnieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
TOSHIO TERRY TOMITA, 82, of Eureka, Humboldt, Calif., formerly of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 21, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A longshoreman retired from Pacific Maritime Association. Survived by daughters, Yvonne Ah Yuen, Dallas Chang and Tanya Nakamura; son, Jody; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow.
CHIEKO NAKAGAWA YOSHITAKE, 88, of Lahaina, Maui, died Oct.15, 2008. Born in Ulumalu, Maui. A cook retired from Pioneer Inn. Survived by sons, Edwin and Richard; daughters, Myrtle Kanemitsu and Sue King; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mitsue Nakahashi. Service 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lahaina Jodo Mission. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
PRISCILLA CHING YOUNG, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 15, 2008. Born in Waiehu, Maui. A teacher retired from Hilo Intermediate School. Survived by daughter, Kawena; sons, Kaanoi, Kalei and Keahi; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Haili Congregational Church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.