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Posted on: Friday, April 10, 2009

Obituaries

Gareth Kealoha Baoy, 38, of Kailua, died April 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed mason and plasterer. Survived by wife, Laurie; son, Brighten; daughter, Kulia; parents, Mirrial "Leina'ala" and Stan George, Joseph and Kathleen; brothers, Kanale, Kalae, Ali'i and Sean; sisters, Michele Menzel, Sheree Umetsu, Kelley Yoshimura, Zana White and Ivena Armand-Baoy. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hope Chapel Olomana; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Angel Fabro Bustamante, 73, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 20, 2009. Born in Tagudin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Owner of Angel Bustamante Law Offices. Survived by wife, Norma; sons, Mark and Joseph; daughter, Patricia Ann Yates; brothers, Rod, Chris and Larry; sister, Catalina Israel; one grandson. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. April 17 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Marcus B. Child, 59, of Kailua, died March 25, 2009. Born in Iowa City, Iowa. Tile setter. Survived by wife, Elizabeth "Betsey"; sisters, Edith Holt and Laura Morgenstein. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Celia D. Degrandis, 77, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2009. Born in El Paso, Texas. An educator and counselor. Survived by daughter, Julianne Sterrett; brothers, Bill and Leo De La Torre; sisters, Lilia Sosa and Helen Torres; grandson, James Purvis II. Private service. Donations to the Arthritis Foundation. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Victor Galisa Jr., 69, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired plant engineer for The Queen's Medical Center. Survived by sons, Everett, Darrell, Chad, Jeremy, Michael Perez and Christopher; brother, Dennis; daughter, Sandra; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. April 17 at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

Betty Colkett Gordon, 79, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2009. Born in San Francisco. Retired administrator and program manager. Survived by husband, Lawrence; sons, Burt, Fred, Peter and Bruce; daughters, Carol and Jean; seven grandchildren. Service information: www.bcgordon.com. Aloha attire. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Loretta Florita Graves, 85, of Pearl City, died March 24, 2009. Born in Waimanalo. Member of Pearl City Lion's Club and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Survived by husband, Thomas; daughter, Gloria Kaohe; grandchildren, Fred Kaohe Jr. and Jeanine Mariano; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

Gary Mitsuru Hamada, 52, of 'Aiea, died March 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sisters, Payge Iwamoto, Raelene Hidano and Faye Akagi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Elsie Yachiyo Hara, 97, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 29, 2009. Born in Holualoa, Kona, Hawai'i. Former cafeteria manager at the former Hakalau Elementary School; retired teacher at the former 'Ola'a School, Waiakea Elementary School, Waiakeawaena Elementary School, former Riverside School and Hilo Union Elementary School. Survived by daughter, Sylvia Ann Hara-Nielsen; brother, Gilbert Hayashi; one granddaughter. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Darlene Kuuipo Hardin aka Darlene Mahi Hardin, 58, of Lahaina, Maui, formerly of Aptos, Calif., died March 30, 2009. Born on Moloka'i. Survived by husband, John; mother, Gertrude Mahi; daughter, Kanoe; sister, Nani Rezentes; brothers, Kauwila, Lono and Kalani Mahi. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Jean Schwartz Herman, 102, of Honolulu, died April 7, 2009. Born in Boston. Survived by son, Don Shore. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday at Hillside Memorial Park & Mortuary, Los Angeles; Jewish service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hillside Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Harrison Hosei Higa, 37, of Makawao, Maui, died March 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Operating engineer who formed Higa Excavation. Survived by parents, Herbert and Bonnie; son, Lance, daughters, Jennifer and Jamie; brother, Stephen. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i and Ballard Family Mortuary.

Yoneko Higa, 90, of Kahului, Maui, died April 1, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. janitor. Survived by stepmother, Hide; sons, David, Mamoru, Robert and Roy; sisters, Sachiko, Kiyo Kinjo, Sumi Yoshikawa, Kimie Yamauchi and Mitsue Takeshita; brothers, Shinichi and Hideo; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Rin Zai Zen Church, Pa'ia; urn burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Elza "Larry" Lawrence Hosier, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 5, 2009. Born in Fort Collins, Colo. Retired carpenter. Survived by daughters, Janet Judy, Lenora Harrell and Elaine Latimer; sister, Elizabeth Overcamp; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hospice of Hilo Chapel; service 2 p.m. Burial noon Thursday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Casual attire. Donations to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

James Morgan Huffman, 46, of Honolulu, died March 2, 2009. Survived by son, Ronald; daughter, Morgan Jo Huffman-Silva; parents, Ginger Owens and Ronald; brother, Ronald Jr.; sister, Rhonda Brontzman; one granddaughter. Service in Alaska. Donations to Morgan J. Silva, 8210 Valley View Circle No. 138, La Mesa, CA 91941. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Hazel Lehua Kinney Kauahikaua, 97, of Yacht Harbor Tower, formerly of Hale'iwa, died April 3, 2009. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Retired Hale'iwa Elementary School teacher. Survived by nephews and nieces. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Joseph Kim, 95, of Honolulu, died March 25, 2009. Born in Kahului, Maui. Retired aerospace engineer. Survived by sisters, Ida Morton, Clara, and Soonie Lee; brother, Moses. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Nora Nishimura Kuwaye, 91, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Lanakila Health Center office clerk. Survived by husband, Henry; son, Michael; daughter, Virginia Date; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Carol Oda, Elaine Tyau and Kay Yamada. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Elizabeth Maleka Laupola, 65, of Wai'anae, died April 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Mika; sons, Houston and Spam; daughter, Danielle; nine grandchildren; sisters, Adrienne Kekaulike, Juliette Keliikoa, Merlani Kanahele and Roselani Utley; brothers, Barney and Felix Mena. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Iwao Okada, 79, of Pearl City, died April 2, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired A/C-mechanical senior purchasing agent for Heide & Cook Ltd. with 43 years of service; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Jennie; son, Gary; daughter, Roberta "Bobbie" Brophy; five grandchildren; brother, Tsuneo; sister, Sadie Gallitelli. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

Phillip Genbo Okazaki, 81, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired O'ahu Plumbing and Sheet Metal plumber; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Doris; son, Darren; daughter, Kathy Aoki; two grandchildren; brother, Jimmy; sister, Roseline. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Rufina Tomas Ramos, 86, of Waialua, died March 27, 2009. Born in Barangay No. 5, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by daughters, Editha Ramos Bednar, Melania Saura, Norma, Clarissa Belmonte and Pricila; sons, Romeo, Lucas, Amado, Reymundo and Nemesio; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother, Ernesto Tomas. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; rosary 6:30 p.m.; program 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Sueto Sato, 80, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2009. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Owner and baker of ABC Bakery. Survived by wife, Hae Yong; daughter, Susan Sato. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Ruth Sayoko Tamanaha, 77, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Washington Intermediate School teacher. Survived by son, Michael; daughters, Susan Moye, Phyllis Unebasami and Joyce Takahashi; four grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Theodore Ando; sister, Jane Tomomitsu. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Aloha attire.

Betty Chieko Uchino, 69, of Kane'ohe, died April 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Al Phillips the Cleaner customer service representative. Survived by daughters, Laura Ishikawa, Kandi Lee and Shea Kataoka; brother, Wally Takemoto; sisters, Iris Kida, Jenny and Irene Takemoto; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Dorothy Nip Young, 95, of Honolulu, died March 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired schoolteacher. Survived by son, Lowell; daughters, Sharon Woo and Patrice Ho; brothers, George and Willard Nip; sisters, Elizabeth Wong and Jenny Tom; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service will be held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Yasuichi Zakimi, 94, of Kailua, died March 15, 2009. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Retired state employee. Survived by son, Edward; daughters, Louise Kiyono and Judy Ueatari; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.