Obituaries
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ALVIN F. AGUIAR, 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired city employee. Survived by son, Dale; granddaughters, Beverly Castillo, Kimberly Souza and Monica Miller; great-grandchildren, Kody, Keevin, Kaleb, Rachel, Ian and Alex; brother, Lionel. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
CHRISTEN "SKIP" THOMAS ANDERSEN, 77, of Nanakuli, died Aug. 16, 2008. Born in Chicago. U.S. Navy veteran; retired leadman heavy-equipment mechanic for Pacific Machinery. Survived by wife, Collette; son, Thomas; daughter, Cathlene Momoa; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis King. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Wai'anae United Methodist Church; reception to follow.
GREGORY BOOTH, 60, of Dallas, and Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 29, 2008. Born in Monterey, Calif. Retired photographer. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Anthony "Tony"; daughter, Christine; brother, Jeffrey; a grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
ROSELIE JUDKINS CALHAU, 70, of Las Vegas, formerly of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Ogden, Utah. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Manuel; sons, Manuel Jr., Dean and Michael; daughter, Darlene Slater; grandson, Michael; sister, Deon Miller. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Chapel; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; service 10 a.m.; luncheon to follow; committal 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
ROGER MATEO CASTILLO SR., 55, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Claveria Cagayan, Philippines. House man at Sands of Kahana. Survived by sons, Martin and Roger Jr.; daughter, Ro-Anne Castillo; brothers, Segundino Jr. and Avelino; sisters, Warlita Neri and Estrelita Mariano; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
CHARLES SPENCER COLON, 75, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired from the former Kona Hilton Hotel. Survived by wife, Elsie; sons, Dennis, David and Matthew; daughters, Natalie Colon and Debbie Loeffler; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday at Kona Outdoor Circle; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona.
HINANOLOAIMOHALA IKA CROZIER, of Haiku, Maui, died Aug. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Terry "Leomana"; mother, Ana-Leah Ika; brothers, Nalaninuiakea "Nui" Crozier and Deyon "Bubba" Vaivela; grandparents, Tevita Ika and Gerald Crozier. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
ELISABETH "BEBE BETTE" DANIELS, 68, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 15, 2008. Born in Memphis, Tenn. An artist and counselor. Survived by sons, James and Matthew Hawkins; friends. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Saturday at 41-984 Laumilo St., Waimanalo; scattering of ashes 6 p.m. at the beach opposite of the address. Donations to Hospice Hawaii. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
DUANE ALLEN DAWSON SR., 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 25, 2008. Born in Priest River, Idaho. A retired truck driver. Survived by sons, James, Danny, Duane Jr., Jerry, Tommy and Bobby; daughters, Kay Guffey, Bonnie Edra and Cheryl Llanos; sisters, Yvonne Brown and Joyce McKinney; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
FELIPE BARRUGA DELOS SANTOS, 99, of Honolulu, died Aug. 13, 2008. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Survived by sons, Calixto and Benito; daughter, Lydia Garan; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Raymonda, Lucia Reyes and Matilde Burgos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
VICTORIA A.O. FUJIYAMA, 64, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Larry Palaylay and Jason; daughters, Christina, Serina and Joanna; brother, Freddy Palaylay; sister, Julie Braisher; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HIDEO HAYASHI, 96, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Pauwela, Maui. Retired Maui County district engineer for the State Department of Transportation, Highways Division. Survived by daughters, Arlene Tibayan, Judy Schroeder, Beverly Hayashi and Ann Hayashi; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. Urn burial 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
HIDEKO "RUTH" HONDA, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug. 14, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. Retired seamstress. Survived by sons, Paul Honda and Kimo Anderson; daughter, Anne Kuroda; three grandchildren; brothers, Suichi, Cary and Robert Honda; sisters, Alice Proctor, Kay Nishiyama and Lillian Tanaka. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Community Lutheran Church, 4429 Mala'ai St.; service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
LEILA WINONA KAIUWAILANI, 71, of Punalu'u, formerly of Maui and Hawai'i, died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. Survived by brothers, Benjamin and Ashton "Kimo"; sisters, Lorna Akima and Laura Cummings; caregiver, Rosita Felipe; nephews; nieces. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 1:30 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
MATTHEW KALEO'OKALANI MEHEO KANAKA'OLE, 19, of Kane'ohe, died recently. Survived by parents, Lambert and Kathy; sister, Cherise; grandparents, Louis and Eleanor Santana and Vilma Aleka; stepgrandmother, Florence Asperilla. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Kamehameha Schools, Bishop Memorial Chapel; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
GENEVIEVE KIEMNEC, 92, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 25, 2008. Born in South Bend, Ind. Survived by husband, Leo Jr.; sons, Gary and Gregory; brother, Stanley Jozwiak; five grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
WON OK KIM, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in South Korea. Survived by daughters, Lea Kim and Choon Nim Kang; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
KATY KOK, 60, of Makaha, died Aug. 19, 2008. Founder and executive director of Nani 'O Wai'anae, the first certified Keep America Beautiful affiliate in the state. Survived by family and friends. A sunset celebration of life and legacy 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Makua Beach. Donations to Nani 'O Wai'anae or the Hawaiian Humane Society.
GARY LEE MARTINDALE, 56, of Lahaina, Maui, died Aug. 27, 2008. Born in Richmond, Ind. Union laborer with a construction company. Survived by daughter, Ashley Lee Ann Miller; sisters, Janet Johnson, Shirley Grace and Rosemary; brother, Barry; nieces; nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
TERESITA "ISING" SAGUN MATEO, 64, of Honolulu, died Aug. 23, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A worker with Cindy's Lei Shop. Survived by daughter, Albi Mateo; granddaughter, Asia; sisters, Encarnacion Dadis, Lucrecia Tagapuen, Simeona Asuncion and Corazon Agullana; brothers, Juan Sagun and Nestor Sagun. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11a.m. Saturday at Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
PLACIDO "BENNY" VENTURA PALPALLATOC, 99, died Aug. 19, 2008, at Nuuanu Hale. Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A tailor and construction laborer in Hanapepe, Kaua'i; a chef in Waikiki. Survived by daughter, Leonora "Tika" Van Osdol; grandson, William "Billy V" Van Osdol; granddaughter, Mikilani Van Osdol; great-grandsons, Jonah Kaulia and Leion Van Osdol. Service followed by scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kaimana Beach in Waikiki.
ALICE "SABUGO" SUMIE PRIMACIO, 80, of Kapolei, died Aug. 14, 2008. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired Dole Cannery pineapple trimmer. Survived by sons, Alfred "Sabugo" Sefronio, Gerald Sabugo and Donald Ortiz-Sabugo; daughters, Cynthia "Amy" Hanaoka, Tanya Wong and Judy Sabugo; stepfamily, Junior and Patsy Primacio and family; 19 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Stanley Sunao, Alvin Maruo and Thomas Takaki Yumen; sisters, Sally Satsuko Yumen Hiyakumoto and Stella Matsuko Yumen Yamada. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Catholic prayer service noon; graveside service 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
AUGUSTA "GUSSIE" GSELL ROWE, 89, of Hawai'i Kai, formerly of St. Louis Heights, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Germany. Homemaker. Survived by niece, Regina "Gina" Wagoner; nephew, Charles Huck Jr. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
FRED BRIOSO SALUDES, 83, of Honolulu, died Aug. 2, 2008. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A retired traffic maintenance worker with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation. Survived by wife, Pacita; daughters, Lydia Ramiro, Lina Andres, Levina Galvez, Lerma Yamashita, Laarni Ramolete and Lyra Johnson; sons, Dan, Dino and Dennis; sister, Leonida Balaoro; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
LARRY RIVO TABOT, 74, of Honolulu, died Aug. 14, 2008. Born in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by wife, Marie; daughters, Filipina Camaro, Grace Bernardino and Honey Maluyo; sisters, Margarita Dotarot, Emiliana Ragadio and Francisca; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 9:30 to 11 a.m.; final viewing 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
LILLIAN YASUKO TAMASHIRO, 79, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 19, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Noboru "Tony"; daughters, Lynn and Gale Tamashiro, Leslie Taniguchi, Arleen Fujimoto and Lee Wenska; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Alice Ishizaka and Hanako Kuioka. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
THOMAS TOMOICHI TANAKA, 55, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 19, 2008. Born in Hilo. A journeyman painter. Survived by daughter, Tiara-Lyn "Ona"; father, Sanford Sanborn; brothers, James, Bobby, Clyde, Lloyd, Moke and Dwayne Sanborn; sisters, Annette Lancaster and Katherine Sanborn; many grandchildren. Urn committal service 10 a.m. Friday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Scattering of ashes noon at Coconut Island. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
BARBARA MAY TORRES, 72, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Aug. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A caregiver; former papaya packer for Pacific Tropical Papaya. Survived by husband, Raymond Sr.; sons, Ray Jr., Guy and Everett; daughter, Eugenia Feliciano; sister, Diane Scott; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hilo Women's Club. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
HARRIET TOSHIKO ENDO TOSAKA, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Wailuku. A retired licensed nurse practitioner for Maui Memorial Medical Center. Survived by son, Leslie; brothers, Harry, Wallace and Victor Endo; sister, Joan Endo. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Wailuku Shingon Mission. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
RICHARD A. VIA, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 13, 2008. Born in Crozet, Va. An actor, director, Broadway stage manager, educator and Fulbright lecturer. Survived by brother, Bernard Jr.; one niece; five nephews. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at East-West Center. Casual attire. Donations to charity of choice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
WILLIAM KEPANO WONG, 75, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Survived by sons, Wesley, Walden and Wendell; daughter, Wailani Wong-Lonzanida; brother, Kaua Wong; sister, Evangeline Correa; seven grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama; service 6 p.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
PING KAM YEE, 93, of Honolulu and Pacific, Calif., died Aug. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired dentist and director of Strong-Carter Dental Clinic at Palama Settlement. Survived by daughter, Janice; sons, Gordon, Warren and Vernon; six grandchildren; brother, Lester; sisters, Hazel and Blanche Ching and Saura Lee. Private service at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.