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BETTY HATSUE CALABRESE, 87, of Wahiawa, died April 23, 2008. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired from the federal government. Survived by sons, Anthony Jr. and Claude; daughters, Gayle Omaye, Merle Calabrese and Elizabeth Heidelberg; 11 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother, Yukio Matsuoka; sisters, Violet Depew and Helen Morikawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

JUNE KAM HU CHUN, 60, of Honolulu, died March 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A music director. Survived by son, Robert Hsia; daughter, Kyla Hsia; brother, Rodney; sister, Quonnie; companion, Dr. Wayne Lum. Visitation for Taoist services 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers.

MASANORI GENKA, 77, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired U.S. Army computer specialist. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Jon; daughter, Jolene Chock; step-daughter, Cathleen Seta; sister, Harue Lee; three grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

DONALD "DON" ERNEST GRIFFIN, 89, of Kane'ohe, died April 23, 2008. Born in San Francisco. Retired city Department of Design and Construction facility planner; and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel. Survived by wife, Dagmar; daughters, Janice, Kim Hanson, Tracy; three grandchildren; sister, Ganelle; brother, Kenneth. Visitation and refreshments, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Koolau Golf Club, 45-550 Kiona'ole Road, Kane'ohe; service 6 p.m.; refreshments also to follow. Burial later in National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. FLAG

ESTHER SOON YEE KANG, 90, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hickam Air Force Base clerk; 1984 Hawaii State Mother of the Year; 1985 O'ahu Senior Citizen of the Year. Survived by daughters, Sylvia-Donna Chun, Alicia-Candace Kang and Marcia-Lea Miyasato; sisters, Lillian Kang and Clara Chung. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JOY KAMAUKUKANI KONG, 68, of 'Ewa, died April 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Arthur Yoneshige; son, Clifford Manago ; sisters, Hope Brainerd and Grace "Mapu" Kupuka'a; grandchildren, Kepa, Pono and Joylyn Manago; six great grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary makai chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

VISITACION "CITANG" "CION" DAGDAGAN PAGDILAO, 84, of Waipahu, died April 22, 2008. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. An active member of the Badoc-Pinili Aid Association. Survived by daughters. Valerie Hoffman, Sally Von Oelhoffen and Estrella Ramiscal; brothers, Juan, Florendo and Jumer; sisters, Eutropia Dagdagan and Margarita Samontina; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MARCELINO CABASUG SUMIBCAY, 74, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2008. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired Arcadia Retirement Residence houseman. Survived by wife, Clarita; sons, Eduardo, Roger and Joseph Sabugo; daughter, Julita Cabucana; brother, Luncio; sisters, Lourdes Naval and Dominga; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; services 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.

HELEN KIYOKO TANIGAWA, 89, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Wayne; daughter, Charlene Nomura; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Tomita. Private services. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARK SUNAO YAMAMOTO, 40, of Mililani, died April 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Tammy; daughter, Kalyn; parents, Allen and Annette; sisters, Michele Aki and Melisa Au. Private services held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.