Richard Hiroshi Arakawa, 94, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Kaheka, Maui. Retired state Department of Transportation account clerk.

Shigeko Arakawa, 92, of Honolulu, died July 18, 2009. Born in Ninole, North Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired state Department of Education teacher. Survived by sons, Robert, Howard and Jason; daughters, Faith Khan and Joyce Kajioka; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his brothers, Iwao, Lawrence, Patrick and Steve; his sisters, Mabel Tamanaha, Dora Jinnohara and Sue Arakawa; her brothers, Isamu, Eiji, Mickey and Shigeo Maedo; her sister, Betty Okamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Vaimoana Tuuaipeaisamoa Masoe Boon, 73, of La'ie, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Asau, Samoa. Former secretary in Tokoroa, New Zealand; professional seamstress. Survived by sons, Cuspid, Castle, Cleo and Clid; daughter, Cussana Mapu; brothers, Sione, Ose, Tony, Fono and Alapati Masoe; sisters, Meka Aunei, Vaimanino Tofa, Heka Togia, Manaia Satele and Susana Liaga. Visitation 9 a.m. Aug. 29 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie North Stake; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

Gordon Roland Flinn, 67, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9, 2009. Born in Oakland, Calif. Civil service electrical engineer. Survived by wife, Edith "Nalani" Kaninau; son, Brian Kaniela; brother, Galen; sister, Tami Helms; aunt, Char Camosso; uncles, John Scott, Gary and Arline Wilson. Visitation 5:30 to 9 pm. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

Candida "Candy" Cole Hammonds, 82, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Koloa, Hawai'i. Retired housekeeper. Survived by husband, Merel; sons, Philemon Jr. and James Coleon; daughter, Christine Coleon Reis; seven grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Wai'anae; Mass 10:30 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Lauren Keala Megumi Kagawa, 27, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 17, 2009. Born in San Francisco. ProService Hawaii office assistant. Survived by mother, Joy; brother, Dain; sister, Kimberly. Visitation 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Waimea Honpa Hongwanji; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

Lloyd Rayichi Kataoka, 89, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Retired electrician; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brother, David. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Garden of Memories. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Veronica Lokebol, 23, of Waipahu, died Aug. 17, 2009. Born in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Survived by mother, Virginal Lokebol John; brother, Gabriel; sisters, Roxanne John, Maria John and Mehsila John; stepfather, Paul John. Visitation 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake Center; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

Louise Sylva MacLoves, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 18, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Leahi Hospital registered nurse. Survived by daughter, Charmaign Kahikina; son, Harvey; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Issac Sylva; sisters, Patricia Osmondson, Gertrude Rodrigues, Agnes Mason and Eunice Gomes. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Hailu Mengesha, 75, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Jijiga, Ethiopia. Retired Heald College math educator; a math educator for more than 30 years; received the Outstanding Instructor Award in 1993 from Cannon's Business College. Survived by his Heald College 'ohana. Service pending. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

Elsie Manalo Mina, 76, of Waipahu, died Aug. 10. 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired from Sears Roebuck, Pearlridge. Survived by husband, Frederick; sons, Vernon and Ricky; daughters, Wendy Spencer, Marla Burrell and Crystal; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Tony Lasit and Robert Manalo; sister, Margaret Young. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection of The Lord Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

David Mitsuo Ogura, 67, of Kailua, died Aug.14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Army National Guard staff sergeant. Survived by wife, Wilma Kam; son, Nathan Owens; daughters, Darnell Powers and Cheryl Owens; stepchildren, Tricia Song, Stephanie Dizon and Aimee Yeap; mother, Dorothy; brothers, Ernest and Ross; sisters, Jane Kuriki and Joan Osato; seven grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 4:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Filipinas Abadilla Root, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Graduated as a pharmacist in Centro Escolar University in the Philippines. Survived by son, Phillip; granddaughter, Samantha Leigh. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Gilbert Shinkichi Shimabukuro, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2009. Born in Wai'anae. Retired from Young Brothers. Survived by wife, Alice; son, Brian; daughters, Ruby and Sharon; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Oharu Alice Takahashi, 79, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in Waimea. Retired Sure Save Super Market cashier in Waimea. Survived by daughter, Iris Murakami; son, Eric; sister, Nancy Sakuma; two grandchildren. Private service. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.