Obituaries
Kyle Leonani Barrozo, 23, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. U.S. Marine Corps corporal. Survived by parents, Wilfred and Michelle; brother, Dillon; sister, Kassie; grandparents, George, Deanna Alconcel and Luzviminda Agonoy. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Scattering of ashes 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kihei Canoe Club. Flower petals, lei or single flowers only. Casual attire.
Leonard Unaldo Yuen Dela Cruz, 70, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by wife, Judy Milho; son, John; stepsons, Thomas and Terence Gonsalves; mother, Florentina Pucong; brother, Edward Markham; sisters, Mary Santos and Vallarie Hayashida; nine grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; eulogy 11 a.m.; Mass 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Jason Kale Duncan, 33, of Mililani, died May 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Bill Ramsey Real Estate Co. property manager; also member of Halau Na Wainohia (kumu hula Tony Conjugacion). Survived by parents, Charles and Maybelle; brother, Edson; six nieces; four nephews. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Francis Hospice.
Feliza Valdez Fiesta, 69, of Wahiawa, died May 9, 2009. Born in Barangay #10, Naiporta, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Del Monte Fresh Produce pineapple packer. Survived by husband, Gregorio; sons, Nelson, George and Manning; daughter, Nerlie Murphy; brother, Rufino Valdez; sister, Jovencia Valdez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Encarnacion "Carning" Pascual Gregorio, 65, of 'Ewa Beach, died May 28, 2009. Born in the Philippines. Retired Hyatt Regency Hotel housekeeper. Survived by son, Frederick; sisters, Carlita Herring and Romana Ortiz; brother, Victorio; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Ronald "Fuji" Shigeo Hayashi, 63, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Member of Shinran Kai. Survived by wife, Hiroko Sugimoto; daughters, Ronda Hayashi-Simpliciano, Romy and Remy; mother, Helen; brother, Carl. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; scattering of ashes Wednesday. Casual attire.
Rosario Guerrero Hiura, 74, of Dededo, Guam, died May 28, 2009. Born in Tamuning, Guam. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Harris, Kenneth and Keith; daughters, Catherine Beam, Debbie Dela Cruz, Tina San Nicholas and Hope; brothers, Enrique, Jose, Ricardo and Francisco; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Service in Guam. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Fotuaimailemanuia Misiaita Hollister, 54, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died June 7, 2009. Born in Tafuna, American Samoa. Receptionist with the American Samoa government. Survived by husband, Edwin; sons, Edwin Jr. and Jason; daughter, Sabrina Theresa; brothers, Asora Afonotele, Fuatai, Ioapo and Faavaefou; sisters, Gogosina, Vaelua, Faauuga and Faatuitaua. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Elsie Chong Hoopii, 80, of Kealia, Kaua'i, died May 27, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired assistant manager of Plantation Hale. Survived by daughter, Healani Sanchez; son, John Jr.; brothers, Herman and Albert Chong; sisters, Pearl Silva and MaryJane Akana; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 10 a.m. June 27 at the Hoopii residence, 2399 Kamole Road. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
Harue Matsunaga Iwane, 94, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died April 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Konawaena Intermediate School teacher. Survived by husband, John; sons, Robert and Robin; brother, Shigeru Matsunaga; sisters, Edna Rose and May Matsunaga; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
Stephanie Kauinohea, 59, of Wai'anae, died May 26, 2009. Survived by husband, Leighton; daughters, Karen and Kimberly; brothers, Lincoln, Franklin and Melvin Kaehu; sisters, Agnes Adams, Bernice Pali, Cheryl Ann, Crystal and Nowella Kaehu; four grandchildren; hanai daughter, Jaymee-Ann. Service held. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
David Alvin Kaliko Kekuaokalani, 72, of La'ie, died June 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pan Am baggage handler, labor missionary at church college; retired Polynesian Cultural Center warehouseman. Survived by sons, Samuel Kulani and David Kaliko Jr.; daughters, Valerie Kalikookamaile Nihipali, Ellen Gay Kawailani Kekuaokalani Tupou and Jelaire Kaleinani Fitzgerald; 17 grandchildren; sisters, Victoria "Sunday" Mariteragi and Ellen Gay Amui Dela Rosa. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie 6th Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Craig Thomas Kimsel, 47, of Kailua, died April 28, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Attorney. Survived by sons, Dion and Jacob; mother, Barbara Ankersmit; brother, Chris; sister, Loretta. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday. For location contact: 371-5315, LKimsel@hawaii.rr.com. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Helen Wai Hing Pong Lui, 92, of Honolulu, died May 27, 2009. Born in China. Loved to cook. Survived by son, Ronald; daughters, Loretta Kaitoku, Lurena Karimoto and Charlotte Park; brothers, Ernest, Herbert, Claron and Richard Pong; sisters, Ella Loui, Violet Chan and Lily Chang; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Randolph Steven Mousser, 56, of Wai'anae, died May 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired city truck driver. Survived by wife, Zernette; son, Randolph Jr.; daughters, Randee Lee, Ronnica and Shandi; brothers, Billy Jr., James, Billy II and Gary; sisters, Pat Davis, Jackie Jones and Laurie Jones-Silva; two grandchildren. Service 9 a.m. Sunday at Ma'ili Beach Park; service 10:30 a.m.; scattering of ashes 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Kenneth Tomoaki Nakasone, 70, of 'Aiea, died June 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. President of Salon Services Hawaii. Survived by wife, Sandra Etsuko; son, Marcus; daughter, Keri Ann; three grandchildren; brother, Dennis; sisters, Alice Fujiuchi, Jane Oshiro and Gerrie Nakamura. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Leonora Ortiz Orpilla, 83, of Keauhou, Hawai'i, died June 3, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Housewife and coffee farmer. Survived by son, Ernest; daughters, Shirley Camp, Barbara Caputo, Brenda French, Charlotte, and Darlene Rezachek; brothers, Andres Macatiag Sr. and Erenio Ortiz Sr.; sisters, Belhinia "Bel" Navarro and Genevieve Kuakahela; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, Kealakekua; service 9:30 a.m.; reception at the church hall; burial at 'Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
Lois Lucille Owen, 97, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2009. Born in Red Bluff, Calif. Retired Sears sales clerk. Survived by sons, Michael and James; daughter, Janis; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; sister, Marjorie Abernathy. Service at a later date.
Alvin "Shorty" Pereira, 88, of Kaunakakai, Moloka'i, died June 6, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Del Monte Plantation on Moloka'i mechanic. Survived by sons, Douglas, Avard and Bradford; daughters, Arlette Aki and Tia Goodrich; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabel Arena and Florence. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; inurnment at a later date on Moloka'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
Amelia "Emily" Rapozo, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died June 6, 2009. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired Kapa'a Elementary/High School head custodian. Survived by sons, Stephen and Mervin; daughters, Madeline and Doreen; brother, Alfred Silva; sister, Virginia Rosa; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. June 20 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
William "Bill" James Revell, 64, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died June 3, 2009. Born in Philadelphia. Retired Business Automation of Hilo copier technician; U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Survived by wife, Darilyn; daughters, Erica, Kelly and Desire; son, Bryan; brother, James; six grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at New Hope Christian Fellowship Church, Pahoa; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Elaine Wun Sheong Say, 79, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Department of Agriculture secretary. Survived by husband, Clarence; daughter, Evelyn; sons, Carlton and Casey; sisters, Thelma Chang and Carol Chen; brothers, David and James Dang; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; English program 11:45 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
Albert Ah Lee Siu, 95, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician. Survived by son, Clayton; daughters, Sharon Ching and Loretta; three grandchildren; sisters, Lily Hong, Barbara and Mildred Kam, Katherine Nitta and Dorothy Wong. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Donald Wayne Smith, 77, of Honolulu and Seattle, died June 5, 2009. Born in Yakima, Wash. Musician. Survived by wife, Bonnie; daughters, Debra Young and Cindy Prusak; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Celebration of life to be announced. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Hatsumi Sugimura, 91, of Haliimaile, Maui, Hawai'i, died May 11, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by husband, Tadashi; sons, Jerry and Warren; daughter, Gail Yafuso; six grandchildren;,five great-grandchildren; brother and two sisters in Japan. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
Ichiro Takahashi, 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 3, 2009. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Retired mechanic for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. Survived by son, Rodney; daughter, Sandra Tokeshi; two grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Beverly "Lolly" Wright, 64, of Makakilo, died May 8, 2009. Born in Hilo. Member of Word of Life Christian Church Center. Survived by sons, Derek, Duane and Aaron; stepsons, David, Raymond Wright-Cullen and Jonathan; daughters, Darrellyn Joao, Darlette Cabison, Luana Shidaki and Christine Strong; stepdaughters, Debra Ievolino and Cathy Hayashida; 37 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Manuel, Johnny, Wilfred, Ernest, Joseph and Antone Pacheco; sisters, Rosie Crivello, Evelyn Fernandez, Carol Ah Puck and Gina Labisores. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Tomoharu "Tom" Yontanza, 86, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the Queen's Medical Center maintenance department; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brother, Harry; sisters, Mary Toyama, May Akamine and Louise Tamashiro; hanai son, Albert Keola. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.