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JANET E. ALBRIGHT, of Florida, longtime resident of Honolulu and widow of former Honolulu Advertiser Managing Editor Henry Albright, died Dec. 6, 2005. Born in Duluth, Minn. A piano teacher, church organist; founding member of Holy Nativity Episcopal Church; supporter of the arts, the Outdoor Circle and environmental and humanitarian causes. Survived by daughter, Marcia Hermans and Carolyn; brother, Charles Kelly; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Florida service Saturday. Arrangements by Moss Feaster Funeral Home, Palm Harbor, Fla.

RAYMOND KEAWE APO, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 9, 2005. Born in Wai'anae. A construction laborer. Survived by sisters, Hannah Bowen and Winifred "Tiny" Zapata; brother, Noel "Kepa" Apo; caregiver/nephew, Joey Zapata; nieces and nephews. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Aloha attire.

JAMES TATSUO ARAKI, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 12, 2005. Born in Hilo. A carpenter for Isemoto Contractors. Survived by wife, Alice; sister-in-law, Kiyoko Horimoto; nephew; two nieces. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service noon.

LANAKILAKAHUOKALANI "BROTHER JACK" BRANDT, 81, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A Hawaiian wood craftsman, kumu hula and kahu (minister). Survived by sons, Kahula and Hoku; daughters, Faye Yamamoto, Kaala and Moanikeala Brandt, and Hokuala Kane; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Thy Word Ministries, Kona Faith Center, Captain Cook, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i.

PATRICK JOSEPH CLANCY, 65, of Waipi'o Gentry, died Nov. 25, 2005. Born in Northern Ireland. Retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant. Survived by wife, Tomoe; son, James; brother, John. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Pacific Island Bible Church, Mililani. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

AIKO FUKAGAWA, 87, of Mililani, died Nov. 10, 2005. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. A housekeeper retired from St. Francis Hospital. Survived by son, Marvin; daughter, Dr. Naomi Fukagawa; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Herbert and Ted Ishii; sisters, Kay Fukaya and Ethel Chong. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ELSIE KIM GELLA, 87, of Waipahu, died Nov. 17, 2005. Born in 'Ewa. Retired from Pepper Tree Apartment Hotel. Survived by daughter, Ginger Duhaylonsod; sons, Ronald and William; brother, John Lee; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; prayer service 10 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JIMMIE EUGENE HENDERSON, 52, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Guido and Mark Zoller and Coleman Henderson; sisters, Charmaine Kuakini, Rosemarie Vidal, Sheila Wallace, Jeri Henderson and Nancy Se'e; father, Montague Nakea. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.

VIRGINIA YIN KEOW IONA, 84, of Kailua, died Dec. 5, 2005. Born in He'eia. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Walter and Calvin; granddaughter, Moani Jossem; nieces; nephews. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; eulogy 11:30 a.m.; prayers noon; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

KRISTINA MARIE KELLICK, 52, of Honolulu, died Nov. 22, 2005. Born in Montebello, Calif. A homemaker. Survived by son, Robert Jeffrey; daughter, Tara Deming; parent, Jean; brothers, Robert and Scott; sister, Kathy Harmon. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

MAYNARD LOY KWOCK SR., 71, of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Army sergeant; volunteer with River of Life Mission and Institute of Human Services. Survived by son, Maynard "Chubbs," Kaipo Dole, Michael and Matthew; daughter, Holy Ann; sister, Harriet Chan; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Pius X Church; funeral service 10:30 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

DAVID PIILANI LAKE JR., 65, of Honolulu, died Dec. 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A housekeeper for Network Enterprises Inc. Survived by brothers, Frederico and Lawrence Jove; sisters, Ailine Jove and Jane "J.J" Jove-Appleby. Service 1 p.m. Sunday at Wai'anae Boat Harbor. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

EDWARD LEE LUKE, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 9, 2005. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard rigger's helper with 40 years of service. Survived by wife, Bow Wah; sons, Robert and Howard; daughters, Susan, Carol and Jeannette Inman; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Walter; sister, Elizabeth Chang. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire.

SOLEDAD MOSTAJO MAGPOC, 70, formerly of 'Aiea, died Oct. 30, 2005. Born in Cavite City, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Alfredo; sons, Perry, Glenn, Chris and Andrew; six grandchildren; brothers, Nicanor, Celedonio, Romeo, Vicente Jr. and Jose; sisters, Emelina and Lilian. Service 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Church, 95-370 Kuahelani St., Mililani.

MARY YUK LIN MAN, 97, of 'Aiea, died Nov. 24, 2005. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A member of Makua Alii Senior Citizen Club who loved to sing and play her ukulele. Survived by sons, Calvin and Wendell Mann; daughter, Anne Keamo; sister, Rose Amaral; five grandsons; six granddaughters; eight grandsons; nine great-granddaughters; two great-great-grandsons. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; program 11 a.m.; prayer service noon. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

SISTER JACINTA MARTIN, O.S.F., 72, of Honolulu, died Dec. 10, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A Sister of St. Francis who taught in New York, California, Hilo and Honolulu. Visitation 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at St. Francis Convent, 2715 Pamoa Road. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at the convent, Liturgy 10 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

NORMA MONTERO, 55, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Nov. 30, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Waipouli Restaurant dishwasher. Survived by husband, Anthony; son, Lito; daughters, Yolanda Cabebe and Lorna; mother, Maria Garcia; sisters, Nelly Camerillo, Nelda Fernandez, Lourdes Cargia, Mely Pascua and Caridad Garcia; brothers, Narceso and Edwin Garcia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa, Kaua'i. Visitation also 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow in Lihu'e Cemetery. Casual attire.

HIDEO NAKAKURA, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 29, 2005. Born on Kaua'i. Retired mechanic with Nakakura Construction. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughters, Gail Kuba and Joy Chinen; son, Edwin; sisters, Helen Samori, Berncie Oshita and Lorraine Nishiyama; brothers, Albert and Kenneth; six grandchildren; great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

CAROL MARIE NICOLL, 58, of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i, died Dec. 11, 2005. Born in Manchester, Ky. A caregiver. Survived by sons, Caylan, Lief O'Donell and Damien Miller; daughters, Desiree Nicoll and Angel McAuliffes; parents, Hank and Kaye Mazur; sisters, Janet Campbell and Linda Fox; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

SYLVESTER TORRICER PEROS JR., 54, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 9, 2005. Born in Santo Domingo, Philippines. Owner of Peros Realty Inc. Survived by wife, Lucy; son, Sherman; daughter, Lianne Peros-Busch; parents, Sylvestre Sr. and Herminia; brothers, Greg, James and Jesse; sisters, Aurea Tagorda and Nenita Evangelista; father, Silvestre. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also from 9 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church; Mass 10 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

RALPH "BUCK" "RAFAELO" PETER SCHIPA JR., 64, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Nov. 16, 2005. Born in New York City. Owner of Buck Roofing Co.; member Contractor's Licensing Board; past president, Roofing Contractors Association of Hawai'i, and "Roofer of the Year, 1988." Survived by daughter, Hina; stepdaughter, Kalia Goo; stepson, Morgan Goo; brothers, Peter and Gregory; sisters, Mary Mousallem, Vicki Corr and Pat Judge. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Sunday at "The Barn," 45-660 Pikake St., Honoka'a. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i branch.

GEORGE K. TAKASE, 74, of Mililani, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Yong Mi; son, Kalani; sister, May Shintani. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Chapel; service 5 p.m. Inurnment 1 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HARUYO TAKASHIMA, 100, of Waipahu, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. Retired self-employed seamstress. Survived by sons, Stephen and Richard; five grandchildren. Private service held.

CHARLES SATORU TAMURA, 73, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Dec. 12, 2005. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. Retired manager with Meadow Gold Dairies. Survived by wife, Elaine; sons, Chris and Rand; daughter, Faith Shiramizu; eight grandchildren; a great-grandson; brothers, Nobuyoshi and Tatsuo; sisters, Michie Yonekura, Masayo Yoshihara, Miyako Takenaka and Chieko Ota. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at All Saints Church, Kapa'a; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

JUANA "JUANING" TORIBIO TUBERA, 81, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died Dec. 11, 2005. Born in Onomea, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Yolanda "Linda" Estrada; son, Roger; brothers, Florentino and Fabian; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery, Section F. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MITSUKO "NANCY" UMEMURA, 93, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 11, 2005. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A retired housekeeper. Survived by daughters, Violet and Yoshie; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Haruko Kusuhara, Yoshiko Matsueda and Janet Oishi. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawai'i Betsuin; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARTHA KALUHIOKALANI VARIZE, 80, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard dispensary. Survived by companion, Lloyd Gaspar; sons, Patrick Fivella and David Fivella Jr.; daughters, Margaret Cahill, Marion Lassiter and Patricia Kim-Tupinio; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Albert Prestidge, Benjamin Guerrero, Francis Guerrero, Henry Guerrero and John Guerrero; sister, Marion Baricuatro. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual or aloha attire.

JOSE CESAR VELASCO, 63, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2005. Born in Duripas, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Carolina; son, Jonathan; daughter, Jocelyn; mother, Estefania; brothers, Evaristo "Poleon" and Rolando; sisters, Teresita "Tessie" Magday and Zenaida Cabagbag. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

JAMES "KIMO" JUNJI YOSHIDA, 56, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Dec. 9, 2005. Born in Ka'u, Hawai'i. Retired U.S. Army first sergeant. Survived by wife, Mary; son, La'akea; daughter, Stephaine Taylor; brothers, Allen Yoshida and Benjamin Brown; sisters, Marie Ah Yee and Karen; hanai brother, Dayton Beck; hanai sister, Kalei Beck; three grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kauaha'ao Congregational Church, Wai'ohinu; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Na'alehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.