Obituaries
Young Hie Akana, 86, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired golf course starter at the Ala Wai Golf Course. Survived by sons, Gerald and Michael; daughters, Lindy and Sandra Lim; sister, Leatrice Chung; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service. No flowers. Donations to Hospice of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Marjorie Hermina Berry, 95, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in Waimea. An avid gardener and devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by daughter, Lydia Barry; son, Elmer Jr., 10 stepchildren, sister, Marietta "Lola" Cassey Loughrin. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maryvale Ward, Phoenix. Service 10 a.m. Oct. 24 at the church. Arrangements by Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary.
Chong Ye Chong, 93, of Mililani, died Sept. 29, 2009. Born in Chon Puk, South Korea. Survived by daughters, Ok Sun "Tammy" Ortogero, Chong Cum Ye and Chong Cum Ja; caregiver, Amelita Samiego; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Rufina "Ina Pinang" Julian Corpuz, 97, of Waipahu, died Sept. 30, 2009. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Survived by sons, Dalmacio and Irenio; daughters, Celerina Duldulao, Juanita Tuliao and Martina Manuel; sister, Justina Mandac; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Naone Zenia Custino, 84, of Honolulu, died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired juvenile detention officer. Survived by sons, Eli, Donald, John Jr. and Robert; brother, Gordon Fernandez; sister, Iwalani Maile; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Constance Haunani Eguires, 58, of Waianae, died Sept. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Mid-Pacific Institute. Survived by daughters, Vanessa Kaulave and Darice Guest; sons, Raymond, Curtis and Preston Kealoha, Daryl, Brandon and Bryson; brothers, Alexander, Gordon and Enoch Kealoha; sister, Lois Baker; hänai sister, Penelope Kealoha; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.
Jimmy T. Ho, 47, of Honolulu, died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in Saigon, South Vietnam. An accountant. Survived by wife, Victoria; son, Victor; daughters, Lilly, Emily and Diane. Visitation 4 p.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Richard K. "Professor" "Pops" Iliwaalani Jr. , 80, died Oct. 20, 2009. Born in Nänäkuli. A groundskeeper at Paradise Cove Luau. Survived by son, Richard III; daughter, Jeannette; stepchildren, Janice, Susan, Ricki, Jay, Roger Inada and Robyn Tiave; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grand children. Service 8 a.m. Saturday at "Flats/Middles," Nänäkuli Beach Park. Potluck brunch to follow. Aloha or casual attire.
George Kahalekomo Jr., 83, of Makaweli, Kauai, died Oct. 9, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kauai. A retired crane operator with Gay & Robinson Inc. Survived by wife, Malia; son, George III; daughter, Valerie Jackson; sister, Jennie Keuma; brother, Reuben; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Líhue Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:15 p.m. at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Hilda Sumayo Kubota Lum, 90, of Honolulu, died Oct. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Co-owner of Lum's Office Equipment Service. Survived by son, Richard; daughters, Georgia Scott, Cynthia Wong, Virginia Woo and Gloria Higa; brother, Arthur Kubota; sister, Edna Kenjo; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Violet Kam Lin Chun Lum, 96, of Honolulu , died Sept. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A forelady at Dole Hawaiian Pineapple Co. Survived by son, Roland; daughter, Caroleann "Lovey" Fung; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard Chun; sisters, Alice Ahu and Bernice ChongKee. Visitation 9 a.m. Oct. 24 at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Annette Shirleen "Ann" Mactagone, 65, of Mililani, died Sept. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Denis; daughters, Dennette Foust, Denis and Chanteyl; brothers, Jerome and Daniel Fonseca; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; celebration of life 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Richard Harmon McCleery, 87, of Anahola, Kauai, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in New York. A retired professor. Survived by wife, Aletha; son, Robert; sisters, Betty Deischer and Irene Corey; one granddaughter. No service. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
Katherine Leinaala Kaahanui Medina, 86, of Honolulu, died Oct. 7, 2009. Born in Kainalu, Molokai. Retired Hilton Hawaiian Village housekeeping supervisor. Survived by sons, Richard, Larson, Benson, Nixon and Bernardson; daughters, Kiana Kaahanui, Charlotte Seales and Lani Medina Weigert; 32 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; celebration of life 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Lei welcome. Aloha attire.
Thomas R. Mugford, 78, of Honolulu, died Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired seaman. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughter, Lougina Prigge; brother, Sherman; sister, Alice Solomon; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Shiumee Chan Ng, 74, of Honolulu, died Oct. 3, 2009. Born in China. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Roger and Ka Wo Chan; daughters, Anita Lim and Wai Shan Chan; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Nancy-Lee Ellsworth Olsen, 74, of Honolulu, died Oct. 10, 2009. Born in Fort Lewis, Wash. An executive secretary. Survived by husband, Warwick; stepsons, Hadyn, Cameron and Nils; stepdaughter, Erika; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Telesia Api Fola Sialofi, 93, of Honolulu, died Oct. 4, 2009. Born in Iliili, American Sämoa. Survived by sons, Sauioo Talo, Pouono Eddie and Leniu "Jerry" Fola; daughters, Vitoliga Hayes, Vicky La Haye, Elena Fola and Elsie Jones; brother, Muliau Afuvai; sisters, Leituala "Maria" Suapilimai and Julia Mizer; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
Dominador Garcia Tolentino Sr., 94, of Puhi, Kauai, died Oct. 14, 2009. Born in the Philippines. Retired from McBryde Sugar Plantation. Survived by sons, Demetrio, Anthony and Dominador Jr.; daughters, Juliet Rosa, Mildred Polk, Evelyn Baker, Anita Reubens, Susan and Ofelia; eight grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
Susan S.C. Wang, 74, of Grass Valley, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in China. Retired medical clerk. Survived by sister, Lily Resch; brothers, Howard and Charles Pai. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Irene Hanako Yano, 80, of Aiea, died Oct. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A Julliard Music School graduate who taught piano for nearly 40 years. Survived by brother, Buster; caregiver, Heidi Agbulos. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Mänoa Valley Church; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Ted Teiji Yoshimura, 94, of Honolulu, died Sept. 26, 2009. Born in Aiea. Retired salesman for Honolulu Auto Parts. Survived by son, Arthur. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.