BENJAMIN "BEN" BALLESTEROS ALEJANDRO, 84, of Waipahu, died Feb. 3, 2007. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A retired O'ahu Sugar Plantation tractor driver. Survived by wife, Avelina "Belen"; daughters, Leonida "Leonie" Garma and Luz; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Anacleta Calaramo. Visitation 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

PETER M. BOWER, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Orange, N.J. A retired YMCA executive (local, national and international); active community-builder. Survived by wife, Marcia; son, David; daughters, Nancy and Julie; one granddaughter. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Saturday in the courtyard of the Church of the Crossroads; remembrance 5 p.m.; music, food and fellowship 5:30 p.m. Donations to the Safe Water Initiative; make checks payable to YMCA of the USA/World Service and address to YMCA of the USA, Attn: Mary Pikalski, 101 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

EDWARD CHARLES BROOKS, 50, of Mililani, died Feb. 10, 2007. Born in Birmingham, Ala. Retired U.S. Army sergeant; a U.S. Postal Service mail handler since 1997. Survived by wife, Neva; sons, Daniel Figueroa and Joshua Iuli; mother, Henrietta; brothers, Jeffrey and Gregory Brooks, and Barry Mitchell; sisters, Candice Mitchell and Linda Johnson; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation 3 p.m. today at United Gospel Fellowship Church; service 4:30 p.m. Private burial. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

DIONICIA LUIS BRUNO, 59, of Hala'ula, Kohala, Hawai'i, died Feb. 10, 2007. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A culinary cook for Hapuna Prince Beach Hotel, and former seamstress for Hilton Waikoloa Village. Survived by husband, Ernesto Sr.; son, Ernesto Jr.; daughter, Christie; brother, Prudencio Luis. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kohala Assembly of God. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

GWEN LEIALOHA BURROWS, 66, of Kaua'i, died Feb. 5, 2007. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. A cafeteria worker with the state Department of Education. Survived by son, Ashley Place; daughters, Tenley Amaki, Shelley Thomas, Chris and Robyn Nihi; brothers, William Jr. and Thomas Ahyee, James, Frank and Jesse; sisters, Ruth Soares, Willimina English, Billy-Jo and Susan Ahyee; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa; service 3 p.m. Service 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 at Kamalo Wharf, Moloka'i; scattering of ashes to follow. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KATHERINE "KATIE" CHIQUITA, 89, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2007. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A retired room maid from Kilauea Military Camp. Survived by daughters, Valerie Roberts and Barbara Bumatay; son, George Jr.; brother, Billy Enos; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LEONIDES RIVERA GAMIAO, 69, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Lanao, Banqui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired room service waiter at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel with more than 30 years of service. Survived by wife, Juana; sons, Deomedes, Franklin, Ronilo and Roel; siblings, Esmeraldo, Melecio, Nena Gamiao-Blanco, Pedro, Andres Rivera, Silvino, Marcela Esteban, Geneveva Aguinaldo and Remedios Rivera; three grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

KAZUO HARA JR., 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2007. Born in Honolulu. An estimator for Pearl Harbor Public Works. Survived by sons, Blaise and Brice; sisters, Elaine Chun, Eleanor Macdonald, Evelyn Yamamoto and Mary Ann Nakamichi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SHIGETO SALVATOR HASHIGUCHI, 70, of Chuuk, Micronesia, died Feb. 7, 2007. Born in Chuuk. Traditional Chief, Soupwun, of Tonoas Municipality, Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia. Survived by wife, Tomiko; sons, Myron, Marion, Ayster and Knievel; daughters, Mary Anne Weirlangt, Joanne Akinaga, Dora Edwards, Joyce and Jennise Hashiguchi; 14 grandchildren; brother, Yoshikane; sisters, Tedosia Nedelec, Yumie Hashiguchi, Tomoyo Kogure, Kishie Hashiguchi and Naomi Haraguchi. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Burial in Chuuk. Casual attire.

AKIRA HEDANI, 95, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 7, 2007. Born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. Retired supervisor for Dole Cannery. Survived by wife, Tatsue; son, Howard; daughter, Jean Eager; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Makawao Hongwanji Mission. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ELSTON LOUIS HANOA HOOPER SR., 47, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 11, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Warehouseman for Armstrong Produce, and retired glazier. Survived by sons, Elston Jr., Aaron, Shaun, Rodeo and Jeremy Pilgrim; daughters, Malia, Janessica and Lacey; brothers, Alton, Samuel and Claxton Fernandez; sister, Mililani Huntington; hanai sister, Charlene DeMello; six grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lanakila Congregational Church, Kainaliu, Kona. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

THELMA TSUYAKO INOUYE, 83, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 10, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Previous owner of Thelma's Hair Cutters, Kahului, Maui. Survived by daughter, Sharon Yamamoto; son, Guy; sisters, Peggy Masako Fukushima and Norma Sadako Yonezawa; brother, Mamoru Tanji; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

HERBERT "HERB" NANUIMA KAMAKA JR., 68, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 12, 2007. Born in Hana, Maui. Retired car attendant with Maui Police Department. Survived by wife, Wilhelmina "Wilma"; sons, James, Joey Bennett, Richard, Everett Bennett, Wesley Bennett and Kekoa; daughter, Theresa Rodrigues; brother, Joe; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ The King Catholic Church, Mass 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

KIKUYE "KAY" KAWABATA, 84, of Mililani, died Feb. 9, 2007. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by husband, Nobuyuki; sons, Paul, Kenneth, Norman and Wayne; daughter, Gayla Shiroma; sister, Grace Miyashiro; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

EUNICE MIYOKO KAWANO, 84, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 6, 2007. Born in 'Ewa. A member of Shingon Mission. Survived by sons, Jon, Ronald and Carl; three grandchildren; brothers, Takao "Leo" and Tadao Sato; sisters, Elsie Suzuki, Jean Kameoka, Carol Furukawa and Helene Kuwata. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JAMES A. KING, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired attorney. Survived by wife, Alma; daughters, Donna Lance and Stephanie Kaumeheiwa; seven grandchildren. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

GARY KAUILANI KUAHIWINUI, 43, of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i, died Feb. 3, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A fisherman and Pohoiki Bay surfer. Survived by mother, Mary "Malia"; brothers, Mervin and June; sisters, Kealoha Hanato, Ahlan Makuakane, Sharon Tamaki, Corrina and Berna. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Aloha attire.

LAWRENCE "LARRY" "SKI" LOZOWSKI, 76, of Pahrump, Nev., formerly of 'Ewa Beach and Kailua, died Jan. 18, 2007. Born in Hamtramck, Mich. Automobile salesman for Don Shaw Cars, Pearl Harbor VW, Universal Motors and Servco Toyota. Survived by wife, Joyce; son, Bradley; daughter, Susan Carter; one grandson; three granddaughters; a great-grandson; sister, Cynthia Matula. Committal service 11 a.m. Feb. 26 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Palm Mortuary.

ANGELA LEIALOHA KUUPOLI LUIZ, 79, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 11, 2007. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A homemaker and volunteer at the Hilo Woman's Club. Survived by sons, Manuel Jr., Clyde, Richard and Gary Keoma; daughters, Claudia Mina, Pamela Dutro, Alrene Ah Sing and Kathleen Hoopai; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

DANIEL JAMES LUTKENHOUSE, 85, of Onomea, Hawai'i, died Feb. 12, 2007. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. Founder and president of Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden. Survived by wife, Pauline; son, Dan Jr.; daughter, Debara Frost; sister, Jean Rex; four grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday on hilltop overlooking Onomea Bay; park at Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden visitors center; shuttles to be provided; arrive 1 p.m. Information: 964-5233. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to Boys & Girls Club of Hilo, or Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

SAKAE MANJIU, 84, of Hana, Maui, died Feb. 4, 2007. Born in Ka'u, Hawai'i. A retired rancher for Hana Ranch. Survived by daughters, Pamela Cabral, Doria Lind and Arlene Gomez; son, Marvin; sister, Kimmie Peralto; brother, Clarence Hideo; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

YOSHIO "BUSTER" ODO, 91, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by wife, Tsuruko "Clara"; son, Milton; daughters, Karin Tamashiro, Emmaline Kaneshiro, Lorraine Yamauchi and Elaine Ota; brother, Yoshimitsu "Mont"; sister, Haruko Samson; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.

BENARDINO PE BENITO PAZ JR., 59, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 10, 2007. Born in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Margaret; father, Bernardino Sr.; sons, Jeckri, Ernell and Peter John; brothers, Candelario, Nereo and Silvestero "Ernie"; sisters, Nellie Paz-Veniciano, Felicitas Paz Golino and Beatrice "Bebot"; one grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ The King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire.

NOA PRICE, 73, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2007. Born in Oklahoma City. Survived by children, Drew Pawla, Andrea Lee Rosehill, Donna Gomez and Katie Paterson; four grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Friday 'ewa of Kaimana Beach Hotel, grass area near Natatorium. Aloha attire. Donations to Friends of Bill W. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ULULANI "ULU LANI" ROSE RAPOZO, 62, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Feb. 12, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons, Herman Kaopua and Joseph; daughters Dawn Hendricksen, Denise Davila, Josette Hansford and Jo-Ann Kau; 16 grandchildren; brothers, David "Boy" Sherwood, Dennis, Sherwood "Biggie," Sherman "Peewee" and Hamilton Kaopua; sister, Edwina Mahelona. Service over the ashes 3 p.m. Saturday at the Anahola Hawaiian H Club, Anahola Hawaiian Homes on Kawelo Street; celebration of life to follow. No flowers. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

KENNETH DONALD REVIS III, 10, of Fort Campbell, Ky., formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2007. Born in Honolulu. An elementary school student. Survived by parents, Kenneth Jr. and Venessa; sister, Pua; grandparents, Severa and Vicente Bonoan Jr., Ginger Montgomery and Kenneth Revis Sr. Visitation 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, Waipio; prayer service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church; Mass 10:45 a.m.; graveside service 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

WALTER HOWARD ROSS, 93, of Honolulu, died Feb. 12, 2007. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired federal iron worker. Survived by sister-in-law, Virginia Vinta; nieces. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

NOHEA KYAN SCHIAPPA, infant daughter of Treena Camara and Christopher Schiappa, of Kapolei, died Jan. 18, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by sister, Isabella; grandparents, Jeannette and Edward Camara, and Teresa Schiappa. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

TERRY "DEE BOO" LYNN KUUIPO KIM SEU, 46, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A caregiver. Survived by husband, Carl; sons: Shane, Jonathan and David; parents, Albert and Yvonne Kauwe; brother, Kelaula Kauwe; sister, Kristie Kauwe; grandmother, Grace. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

PATT R. SPENCER, 73, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2006. Born in New York. Longtime member of Neighborhood Board No. 12. Survived by sons, Mark and Steven. Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BETTY KIYOKO SHIMAMURA, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A retired registered nurse for LQ Pang EENT, Hilo Memorial, and St. Francis Hospital. Survived by husband, Larry; son, Scot; granddaughters, Cristal and Kara. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LAWRENCE "LARRY" KITARO SHINSATO, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in Wahiawa. Owner of Hose Service. Survived by wife, Trinidad; daughters, Karen and Valerie; brother, Morris; sister, Kay Tanoura; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

EDWINA BYRON KAEHULANI SMYTHE, 67, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 13, 2007. Born on O'ahu. Retired food and beverage cashier at Ka'anapali Beach Hotel. Survived by son, Brett "Duke"; daughters, Star Medeiros, Dawn Fujiwara, Crystal Alboro, Jasmine Ryan and Melody; brothers, Oliver and Ronald Mullaney; sisters, Leonie Randall, Elaine Mullaney and Eloise Kaiu; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

VIRGINIA FREITAS SOUZA, 90, of Pearl City, died Feb 7, 2007. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by daughter, Betty Lou Kaamoana; brother, Joseph Freitas; sister, Minnie Soto; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

MARTIN HICKS STOCKDALE, 97, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Pennsylvania. Retired U.S. Navy commander. Committal service 1 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KIYOMI TANABE, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 11, 2007. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Retired from Hilo Hattie's. Survived by sons, George, Melvyn, Larry and Alan; daughter, Donna; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

THELMA TOKIKO TSUJI, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 12, 2007. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. Retired secretary for the Department of Defense. Survived by husband, Harry; daughters, Wendy and Laurie; two grandchildren; brothers, Tatsuo and Katsumi Goto; sisters, Patsy Green, Edna Yamamoto and Carol Maeda. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

JOHNATHAN LEROY VANCE, 48, of Pearl City, died Feb. 10, 2007. Born in Fukuoka, Japan. Founder of Advanced Kempo-Karate System, 10th-degree black belt; a civil deputy sheriff for 25 years. Survived by wife, Jowella; daughters, DeRae, Cazden and Jazdee; brothers, Alec and Lee Pacheco; sister, Normandie Enderton; mother, Kumiko; mother, Audrey; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Inurnment service 2 p.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ROBERT JOSEPH VINCENT, 55, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A cook and deckhand with Sause Brothers Ocean Towing Co. Survived by companion, Dannette Hulihee; daughter, Liane Fakava; parents, Lillian Awong and Andrew Vincent; brothers, Glenn and Quentin Awong; sisters, Joann Tedrow, Audrey Awong-Taves and Donna Lee Awong-Mcgann; five grandchildren. Mass 5 p.m. Friday at St. Augustine Church. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

RAYMOND KOSEI YAMASHIRO, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Kane'ohe. Survived by wife, Asako; daughter, Gloria Tanioka; brothers, Kosaburo and James; sisters, Mildred Uchida and Sally Tamanaha; two grandchildren; one great-grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.