Obituaries
Dorothy Awong, 88, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2009. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. Survived by brothers, Abel and Ronald; sisters, Thelma Azevedo and Marjie Ahloy; caregiver, Vangie Sunajo. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Virginia Ellett Bickmore, 80, of Bountiful, Utah, formerly of Kailua, died April 6, 2009. Born in Mapleton, Utah. Former English and creative writing teacher at Kalaheo High School. Survived by husband, K. Lowell; children, Diane Brown, Janet Wells, Nancy Candido, William and Robert; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Service held; interment at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russon mortuary.com. Donations to a reputable Alzheimer's research organization.
Julia Wilda Dang, 92, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired bakery salesgirl. Survived by son, Kenneth Souza; brother, Ted Teixiera; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Edward "Adukhas" Paul Gonchauskas Jr., 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 14, 2009. Born in Chicago. A gardener. Survived by sons, Arjuna and Rama; stepdaughter, Aurrora Arnold. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Mabel Itsuko Iwata, 96, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired registered nurse and public school teacher. Survived by daughters, Helen Shimabukuro, Jean, Carol Omai and Nancy Miyahira; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Inurnment at Nu'uanu Memorial Park. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Belija Kanel, 49, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2009. Born in Marshall Islands. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Rilaag; daughters, Naomi Jitiam, Risa Wade and Rina; brothers, Mesa, Edmi and Jally Jacob; sisters, Lindam Jorty, Bernice and Jouan Jacob; eight grandchildren. Service in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
George Shuichi Kawaguchi, 77, died April 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. McKinley High School alumnus; U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Tomiko; sons, Carl and Jon; brother, Norman; sisters, Mildred, Gail and Grace. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward, Calif. No flowers. Donations to the National Stroke Association (www.stroke.org).
Lolagi "Isaako" Liu, 74, of Mililani, formerly of Wahiawa Heights, died March 28, 2009. Born in American Samoa. Retired U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by daughters, Anna Maria, Nieva DeGuzman and Lita Liu-Jenkins; sons, Tome and Etuale; 10 grandchildren: one great-grandchild. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Wahiawa Assembly of God. Flowers welcome Saturday at the church. Casual attire.
Talvinder Kaur Maan, 64, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2009. Born in Arusha, Tanzania. Bank of Hawaii computer analyst. Survived by husband, Mohinder; sons, Harpal and Harvinder; hanai daughter, Seema Singh; hanai son, Rampal Singh; two granddaughters; brothers, Joginder, Sarjit and Kuldip Lallh; sisters, Jagdish Bilkhu, Charan Bacchu and Surinder Soorae. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow.
Jeanne Seidl Madden, 95, of Honolulu, died April 10, 2009. Born in Menominee, Mich. Active volunteer with many local community organizations. Survived by sons, William "Bill" and David; daughter, LA Burke; five grandchildren; sister, Margaret Behrendt. Service 10 a.m. today at Arcadia Retirement Residence Chapel. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the University Catholic Center/Holy Spirit Parish-Newman Center; inurnment at a later date. Donations to Catholic Charities Hawaii. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
Kapuamaionalani Lori McKeague, of Kapolei, died April 2, 2009. Born in Kapolei. Survived by parents, Guy and Lori Ann; brothers, Pookela, Elia, Kuike and Kahiwa; sisters, Kaili and Loihi; grandparents, Bernice and Harold and Reina Leong. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Evelyn Yoshiko Tojyo Murashige, 100, of 'Aina Haina, died April 6, 2009. Born in Pa'auhau, Hawai'i. Retired Ali'iolani Elementary school teacher. Survived by sons, Ronald, Alvin and Allen; six grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
G. Raymond Nunn, 90, of Honolulu, died April 8, 2009. Born in Pirbright, London, England. Professor emeritus of history and Asian studies at the University of Hawai'i; author; British army major. Survived by wife, E. Margaret; daughter, Dr. Pamela; son, Michael; daughter, Lesley Love; five grandchildren; niece, Geraldine Weiss. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Betty Sun Ogata, 96, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. A housewife. Survived by daughters, May Ambo and Juliethe Kajiwara; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Nunogawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
James "Jim" E. Rainey, 85, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died April 13, 2009. Born in San Francisco. Retired president of Patrician Class Inc.; Merchant Marines veteran. Survived by wife, Dolores; sons, Michael and Dick; hanai brothers, Myron Healman and Ed O'Neil; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Fesauai "Robert" Fatu Ropati, 54, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2009. Born in Samoa. U.S. Marine Corps E-4; crane operator. Survived by wife, Virginia Cullen; sons, Leo "Alii" Ropati Cullen, Leo Luke Cullen II and Kalani Cullen; daughters, Leona Cullen, Alyssa Kapaona, Jenny, Peaches and Saliyah Cullen; two grandchildren; brothers, Koko, Tanu, Pepe and Asipanoa; sisters, Lemalu Fuga, Roneta and Tala Ropati and Ruth Adney. Service noon Saturday at Ulehawa Beach Park No. 1 (across the street from B & K Store and Princess Kahanu venue in Nanakuli). Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Tanielu Tutogi Solaita, 70, of Waipahu, died March 29, 2009. Born in American Samoa. Member of Fetu Ao Methodist Church, Waipahu; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Tanielu Jr. and Faasefulu; daughters, Akesa Ah-Yen and Mogatana Toomalatai; brothers, Faasao and Felanai Tuiaana; sister, Lilia Vai; three grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at 'Ewa Community Church; service 10:45 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Stanley Seiko Teruya, 89, of Kane'ohe, died April 3, 2009. Born in 'Aiea. Retired cabinet maker; U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, Co. A veteran. Survived by sons, Brian and Mark; daughters, Laverne Kinoshita and Doreen Akamine; brothers, Yasuki, Seiki and Steven; sisters, Alice Ebata, Doris, Matsue Miyasato, Kate Kaneshiro and Joyce Yokota; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. April 23 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No koden (monetary gifts). Casual attire.
Janis Fumiko Uwaine, 55, of Pearl City, died April 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state judiciary secretary. Survived by husband, Clifford; son, Sean; daughters, Staci Fujikawa and Erin; brother, Paul Murato. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Betsy Yoshie Watanabe, 77, of 'Aiea, died April 8, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Previous owner of Rudy's Grill & Club Yoshie in Honouliuli. Survived by sons, Jackie and Duane; daughters, Jasmine Takeba, Susan Branch, Stephanie Greene and Lani; brothers, Norman and Wallace Takushi; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
C. Jack Wolfe, 84, formerly of Kailua, died March 3, 2009. Founder of Jack Wolfe Insurance in Kailua. Survived by wife, Marye Lou; children, Linda Cooper, Ruth Skaggs, Ron and Gary; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service Saturday in Highland Village, Texas. Donations to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Peter "Kumi" Kum Doing You, 76, of Kailua, died April 7, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired communications specialist for the federal government in Japan and South Korea; retired U.S. Air Force technical sergeant. Survived by wife, Asako; children, Beverly Shida, Carol Leeds and Mark; siblings, Mary Kim, Maggie Sesta, Kedon, Janet Trapp and Harry "Blackie" Kauwe; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.