FRANK PALAKIKO AKAO SR., 61, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 29, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Food and beverage manager at Keahou Beach Hotel; employee of King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. Survived by wife, Dorene; mother, Elizabeth; son, Frank Jr.; daughter, Iris; brother, Philip; sisters, Elizabeth Waiau and Clara Graciidis; three grandchildren; a great-grandson. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Jan.14 at St. Michael's Church; Mass 10 a.m.; lunch to follow at the church hall. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

LARRY YOSIMI AOTAKI, 84, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 21, 2005. Retired irrigation supervisor at Pioneer Mill. Survived by wife, Asaye; daughters, Rhonda Pang, Sandra Michimoto and Joycelyn Phillip; brother, Yoshio; sisters, Yoshiko Nagahiro, Tomiko Amine, Vivian Suzawa and Rene Kono; three grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina Jodo Mission. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

PATRICK WOON YONG APILADO, 60, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Dec. 31, 2005. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Manager of Big Save Supermarkets. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Patrick Jr., Paul, Michael, Thomas and Timothy; stepdaughters, Peggy Castillo and Alice Angala; stepsons, Vance Simao and John Oliver; mother, Soon Ne; sisters, Judy Manuel, Marilyn Laker and Suzanne Novack. Visitation from 3 p.m. Saturday at Waimea Baptist Church. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

HILDA MENDES AZEVEDO, 92, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2005. Born in Ahualoa, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by children, Gail Ogao, Walter and Chris; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Clarence Lopes. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

EMILY BORGES, 95, of Hale'iwa, died Dec. 16, 2005. Born in Waialua, Survived by daughter, Marilyn Mc-Kay; sister, Mary Martin; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JULIETTE NANI BREDE, 68, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Dec. 31, 2005. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Waitress at Kauai Surf and the Westin Hotel. Survived by husband, William Jr.; children, Deborah Balai, William III, Julieann Balai, Shane and Gilmath; sisters, Marlene Furtado and Charlene Boyce; brothers, Stanley, Gilbert and Matthew Kaluahine; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:15 a.m. Jan. 14 at Kapa'a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

GLADYS L. DeMELLO, 75, of Rainier, Wash., died Dec. 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Boeing Employees Federal Credit Union loan officer. Survived by daughters, Charlene Aquino and Karin Kobashigawa; sons, John Jr. and James; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward and George Lau; sister, Edith Kashinoki. Visitation 3:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Waikiki Beach near the Aquarium; celebration of life service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Mainland service at a later date. Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Lacey, Wash.

WINIFRED MEU UNG HEE DENIS, 79, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2005. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired from the state Department of Taxation. Survived by sons, Jack and John; brother, Douglas Hee; sisters, Geraldine Hee and Adrienne Miyasato; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

MARIA LOURDES FERNAN ENOJARDO, 49, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 30, 2005. Born in Cebu City, Philippines. A housekeeper at the Orchid Fairmont at Mauna Lani Hotel. Survived by husband, Rufo Jr.; sons, William and Isaac; daughter, Jennifer; mother, Clarita Villanueva; father, Ricardo Fernan; sisters, Marie-Delia Fernan and Maria-Louisa Garcia. Visitation has been changed to 9 a.m. Saturday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Keauhou; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

KEIJI FUJII, 87, of Henderson, Nev., died Dec. 30, 2005. Born in Hono-lulu. A U.S. Army sergeant who served as an interpreter with the Military Intelligence Service during World War II. Survived by wife, Misao; daughter, Leslie Blout; grandson, Paul Taira. Private service pending.

MASAO FURUTA, 92, of Honolulu, died Dec.12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter for Honsador. Survived by wife, Clara; children, Carol Seguerre, Ronald, Judy Mason, Gale Nagamine and Frayne; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; brothers, Tom and Mike; sister, Ellen Lam. Private service and inurnment held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

NELSON TETSUO HADA, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Honalo, Kona, Hawai'i. A sales associate retired from Sports Authority. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Conrad; daughters, Corinne Sillapachai, Celesse Hada, Cynthia Quinajon and Cherryl Pratt; seven grandchildren; brother, Samuel; sister, Mildred Abe. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARY WILNA JOHNSON, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2006. Born in Talladega, Ala. A homemaker. Survived by husband, John; daughters, Robin Johnson and Sandra Seffens; brother, James Matson; a grandchild. Service 9 a.m. Saturday at Waikiki Beach, Aloha Beach Services fronting Duke's Restaurant. Another service to be held at a later date. Donations to American Lung Association. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

RICHARD "WHIP'UM HAMMA" WILLIAM SUSUMU KAWAKAMI, 63, of Wai'anae, died Dec.18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Board of Water Supply heavy senior inspector. Survived by companion, Jane Onaga; children, Shane Kawakami and Tammy Fabrao; three grandchildren; brother, Patrick; sisters, Antoinette Perez, Joy Pavao and Wilma. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.

KATHRYN JUANITA SCHWALB LEARNER, 86, of Moraga, Calif., and Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2005. Born in Turlock, Calif. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Terry Ann and Linda Sue; seven grandchildren. Service held. No flowers. Donations to the Contra Costa Jewish Community Center, New Campus Planning Fund, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595. Arrangements by Sinai Memorial Chapel, Lafayette, Calif.

ELIZABETH "BETTY" ANNA LEE, 87, of Honolulu, died Nov. 24, 2005. Born in California. Survived by children, Deanna Spooner Sundstrom, Ron Denman, Sue Davis, Gerald Denman and James Denman; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Mass noon Tuesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, Tacoma, Wash.

PING CHEW LEONG, 87, of Hono-lulu, died Dec. 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard planner/estimator. Survived by wife, Juanita; daughters, Carolyn Nabeta, Deborah Oshiro and Melvia; brother, Robert; sisters, Ellen Hu and Rosalind Seu; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

AURORA MARZO MARQUEZ, 58, of Waipahu, died Dec. 24, 2005. Born in La Union, Philippines. A babysitter. Survived by brother, Melchor; sisters, Gloria, Romana and Criselda Marquez, and Lolita Domingo, Carlota Valdez, Veronicca Lubren and Gerlina Garcia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also from 10 a.m. Tuesday; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

YOMOJI MATSUMOTO, 83, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A retired mill worker at Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Nancy; daughters, Amy Matsumoto and Thelma Kealoha; sons, Tom and Norris; brothers, Kenji and Paul; sisters, Doris Beveridge and sister in Japan; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.

USALA LEASAU MAUGA, 81, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 25, 2005. Born in Tau, American Samoa. Retired from U.S. Army; mechanic inspector for General Services Administration with 16 years of service. Survived by son, Usala Jr.; daughters, Annie Tuatagaloa, Ollys Mauga-Foi, Ruth Andrews and Emma Toilolo; brothers, Va'a and Tofiga; sisters, Akesa Pitoau and Saini Pott; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

FUMIKA NAKAMURA, 64, of Pearl City, died Dec. 28, 2005. Born in Japan. A sales lady with Island Casuals. Survived by daughters, Lillian, Jo-Ann and Lisa; two grandchildren. Call family for reception details. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MOANA MAE LEIMOMI RICHARDS NIU, 63, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Waikapu, Maui, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Toili; son, Daniel; sister, Maile Jean Richards-Au; brothers, Irvine "Butchie" Richards Jr. and Carlton Richards Sr. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PAPA SAMSON "SONNY" "BLACKIE" AKAMU PALAKIKO JR., 86, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 22, 2005. Born in Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i. A head custodian retired from the state Department of Education. Survived by daughters, Elizabeth Kalama, April Julius, Sybil Kanae, Georgian, Rosalind, Chanel and Dee Palakiko; sons, Randall, Clayton and Fenton; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Billy and Charlie; sisters, Helena Brumaghim, Susan Hinch, Elizabeth Kalima and Minnie Feleciano. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Committal service 9 a.m. next Thursday at West Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

EDWARD Y.B. PARK, 81, of Mililani, died Dec. 27, 2005. Born in Hono-lulu. A retired policeman. Survived by wife, Kook Been; daughters, Sabrina and Suzhy; sister, Elaine; three grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. today at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

JULES SANTOS, 78, of Makawao, Maui, died Jan. 3, 2006. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Lourdes; sons, Robert, Jerome and James; daughters, Danielle Peterson, Donna Solis and Mary; sister, Cecilia Duxbury and Katie; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ROBERT "BOB" SHIROTA, 62, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 30, 2005. Survived by companion, Hazel; sons, Sean, Ian, and Keoni; daughter, Debra Bal; brothers, Dr. Ted Jr., Arnold and Stanford; sisters, Janet Tamura and Naomi Guillermo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Church, Waihe'e; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

PETER SOUZA, 84, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 2, 2006. Born on Kaua'i. A heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Peter Jr.; two grandsons; brothers, Edward and Abel. Visitation 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Jan. 14 at St. Catherine's Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

THOMAS MICHAEL SZADKOWSKI, 58, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Furniture Installation Service Co. furniture refinisher. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Reene Hess, Regina Sabala, Michelle Szadkowski and Danielle Wai; stepsons, Auggie and Chad Ornellas; stepdaughters, Sandy Ornellas and Samantha Josiah; mother, Frances Hee; brothers, Richard and Raymond Szadkowski, and Walter and Leon Hee; sisters, Beverly Ching, Teresa Rivera and Olasandra Luk; 25 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Punchbowl Holy Ghost Church; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

VIVIAN L. THOMPSON, of the Big Island, Maui and Kane'ohe, died Nov. 4, 2005. Born in New Jersey. Author of 24 children's books; six of her plays were produced by UHH Theatre, Hilo Community Players and Maui Youth Theatre; former volunteer tutor for Big Island Literacy Project. Survived by niece, Meredith Lee Moore; nephew, Douglas Kirchner; brother-in-law, Ernest Kirchner. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Hilo, Hawai'i; scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers. Donations to the music fund at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church. Service also held at Pohai Nani retirement community. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LEONARD ALEXANDER WAPNER, 76, of Honolulu, died Dec. 17, 2005. Born in Springfield, Mass. Retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer. Survived by wife, Maria; daughter, Pamela Jett. Committal service 3 p.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

JOSEPHINE "JO" LEILANI WAYTON, 58, of Kailua, died Dec. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Supervisor at Ben Franklin Crafts Store in Kailua with 33 years of service. Survived by husband, Thomas Sr.; sons, Charles and Thomas Jr.; three grandchildren; sisters, Bertha Nicod, Eileen Burnette, Carol Bost, Geri Cougnet, Ernestine Peronto and Lina Belaski; brothers, Albert and Jacob Belaski. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; prayer service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

WALDORF ROY WILSON, 88, of Kailua, died Dec. 6, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Board of Water Supply as a field operations superintendent. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, Robert; daughter, Wanda Rokero; brothers, James and Edwin; sister, Edna Reno; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. No flowers. Donations to Windward Senior Home Center.

RICHARD KAZUICHI YAMAOKA, 92, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Former owner of Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd. Survived by sons, Francis, Stanley and Ronald; daughters, Iris Yamaoka and Carol Meir; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Masako Kusumoto, Toruko Saito and Billie Adric. Service 4 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.