Obituaries
Albert Bee, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired pipe fitter. Survived by companion, Elsie Correa; sons, Albert Jr., John, Bob, Albert Kaipo and Albert Kalua; daughters, Claudyn Lum, Elaine Aumsbaugh, Darlene Bee and Rochelle Rader; brothers, Henry and William; sisters, Mabel Kilborn, Fannie Costa, Fina DeCoito and Nancy Abangan; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.
William "Uncle Bill" John Burke, 66, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Boston. A marine engineer for Fairwind Inc. Survived by wife, Leslie; brother, Frank; sister, Catherine Gooley; the Fairwind 'ohana. Military honors 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Keauhou Pier; burial at sea 5 p.m.
Dexter Constantino, 48, of Kihei, Maui, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A mason in the construction industry. Survived by wife, Andrea; brothers, Frank and Benny; sisters, Priscilla Ross, Sheila Hernandez, Joanne Vares, La-Verne Fuqua and Linda Gonzales. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 7 p.m.
Janice Marie Conway, 56, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died Aug. 24, 2009. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. Former schoolteacher employed by Hawai'i Natural History Association. Survived by daughter, Makana KC Aranda; parents, Marie and Francis; brothers, Frank, Jim, Bob and Barry. Celebration of Life 4 p.m. today at Cooper Center. Colorful attire. Potluck desserts. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.
Margarita T. Dela Cruz, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Maui Farmers Exchange packer. Survived by sons, Roxas Tomas, Rolando and Ceasar; daughters, Lilia Sado, Wilma, Norma Ragasa and Nancy Sebastian; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku, Maui; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Prudencia DelMendo Dumawal, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Seamstress and dressmaker. Survived by son, Roberto; brother, Constante Delmendo; sister, Carmen Delmendo-Licutine; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
Richard "Archie" Atsushi Eshima, 85, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired Honolulu Advertiser Circulation Department district manager. Survived by wife, Ethel; sons, Harvey and Gordon Kawasaki, Dick, Reynold and Todd; daughters, Diane Heirakuji and Blanche Segawa; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert; sister, Amy Hatanaka. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Therese "Nana Terry" Marie Josephine Celina Gonzales, 82, of Waikiki, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. An engineer for Pacific Telephone Co. Survived by daughters, Loretta Tabije and Rosemary Heermance; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at New Hope, Leeward; service 11 a.m. Inurnment 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Earl Eiji Goro, 62, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. City procurement officer; U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Survived by brother, Glenn; sister, Jane Fukutomi. Private service held. No floral or monetary gifts. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Sonny "Uncle Sonny" Alohalani Kaniho, 87, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Aug. 14, 2009. Born in Kawaihae-Uka, Hawai'i. Served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and a shipfitter for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Tomie; daughter, Kathy Gayle; sons, Kalani and Kazu; brothers, Tommy, Kenneth and Martin; sisters, Jane Gouveia and Mary Tegman; four grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Home Lands Hall, Waimea; service 3 p.m.; refreshments to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Yoshio Kawana, 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ralph Inouye Construction foreman and carpenter. Survived by wife, Matsuko; sons, Richard, Sanford, Clifford, Glenn and Timothy; daughter, Karen Rabe; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Onishi, Jane Maruoka and Clara. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
Claudio Sito Lacson Sr., 78, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 22, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Owned C & E Auto Body Repair; collision specialist. Survived by sons, Claudio Jr., Henry and Lucky; daughters, Linda Tanabe, Cheryl Matson and Lovely Ann; 32 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond; sister, Betty Ramirez. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; graveside service 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Betty Mae Lani, of Pukalani, Maui, died Aug. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Brenda Jugoz, Belinda Pidot, Patricia Tavares, Helen Lani-Galmiche and Angie Lani; sons, Bernard Corpus III, Henry Jr., Anthony, Daniel, Edward, and Danny Lani-Ah Quin; sisters, Ruthy Medeiros and Mary Jane Ching; brother, Gilbert Yulo; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Committal service 9:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Lei welcome. Scattering of ashes Sept. 6 at Mo'omomi Beach, Moloka'i. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
Sherrill Kimie Lollis, 55, of Honolulu, died Aug. 22, 2009. Born in Lana'i City, Lana'i. Survived by mother, Miyono Niibu; brother, Derrick Niibu. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
George Mansho Sr., 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 22, 2009. Born in Fukuoka, Japan. Retired real estate broker. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, George Jr.; daughter, Wendy; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Jeanne Laura McNicoll, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A registered nurse at Hilo, Kona, and Ka'u Hospitals. Survived by daughter, Tricia-Lani Au; sons, Tadman and Martyn; sister, Kathryn Vierra; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. A graveside service 10 a.m. Friday at Homelani Memorial Park. Urn burial with late husband, Wayne, to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.
Saint Theresa Mapuifagalele Faletoi Moala, infant daughter of Lopeti and Desdemona, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers, Lopeti, Dearborn and Xavier; sisters, Anisette, Fuatino and Eseta "Pumpkin Pie"; grandparents, Ta'ala Alama and Valelia Pepe Faletoi, Penitovehi and Fusi. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
Ramona Torres Molcilio, 100, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 14, 2009. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Ronald, James and Michael; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Frances "Ala" Kealaopuna Kalawe Montifalcon, 74, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 25, 2009. Born in Kapoho. A former waitress for Mun Cheong Lau and Tou Inn Restaurant. Survived by daughters, Myrtle Licoan, Gwen Stinebrink and Doreen Hughes; stepdaughters, April Saucerman and Audrey; stepson, Albert Jr.; sister, Emma Kalawe Tovey; brothers, Johnson and Ronald Kalawe; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Christian Fellowship. Celebration of life 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section). No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Dr. William F. Moore, 84, of Hale'iwa, died Aug. 14, 2009. Born in Lakeland, Fla. A pediatrician; former Straub Clinic chief of pediatrics and Kauikeolani Children's Hospital and Kahala Pediatrics physician. Survived by sons, Richard, James and Andrew; daughters, Maile Forbert and Sara Moore; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandson; brothers, James and Craig; sister, Sara. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; celebration of life 11 a.m.; committal service and burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Donations to Surfing the Nation, P.O. Box 29393, Honolulu, HI 96820.
Fumiye Nakamura, 87, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Aug. 28, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kauai. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Roy and Calvin; daughter, Carolyn; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kapaa Hongwanji; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
Jane Yoriko Nakazaki, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawai'i State Hospital accounts manager. Survived by sons, Dean and Earl; daughters, Sandra Dobesh and Sharon Nihei; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Herbert Yanagihara. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Aloha or casual attire.
Samuel Taaga Nomura, 49, of Waipahu, died Aug 22, 2009. Born in Lawton, Okla. A former tour bus driver for Roberts Hawaii. Survived by brother, Joseph; sisters, Fujiama, Omutu, Fouaimalo and Peka; nine stepbrothers and stepsisters. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at New Hope Leeward; service 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Kenese Olione Ola, 61, of Honolulu, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in IliIli, American Samoa. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Kavika Veletalo'ola, Kaua'i Hilo and Kenese Ola Jr.; daughters, Karen Rowe, Lynn Ola, Kristina Canizales and Kaleinani Stephens; brothers, Lia Olione, Oli Ola and Oli Togia; sisters, Elisapeta Aetonu, Iokapeta Mareko, and Talatufi Leleisiuao; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
George N. Paresa Sr., 88, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired County of Maui Fire Department firefighter. Survived by sons, George Jr., Gregory, Antonio "Tony" and Wendell; brothers, Henry and Leonard; sisters, Agnes Clevenger and Thelma Chow; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church, Waiehu, Maui; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Maui Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Erelen Budiao Pulido, 41, of Honolulu, died Aug. 25, 2009. Born in Mangatarem, Pangasinan, Philippines. Honolulu Baking Co. production worker. Survived by mother, Angelita Budiao; sisters, Amelita and Dina Agcaoili; brothers, Romil and Roger Budiao. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.
Raymond John Rivera, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired drywall taper in the construction field. Survived by sons, Raymond Jr., Joseph DeSoto and Travis; daughter, Conswelo Frances; caregiver, M.J.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Edward Tokusuke Takushi, 86, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Retired Navy Exchange barber. Survived by wife, Rose; son, Brian; daughter, Cheryl; sisters, Laura Murakami, Dora Nishihara, Evelyn Maeshiro and Betsy. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.
Genevieve Lin Tantisira, 81, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Somphong; sons, Jivin and Kelan; daughters, Melanie and Alicia; sisters, Bessie Pang and Anna Kam; brother, Roland Lin; eight grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Hatsue Shimabuku Tengan, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Kahului. Retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Survived by husband, Kenjiro; sons, George and Kenneth; sister, Marion; brothers, Rinkichi "Rinky" and Rinsuke "Bob" Shimabuku; four grandchildren; ,six great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m.
Jasmine Kelaliilii Wallace, 20, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Aug. 24, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A security guard. Survived by grandparents, Donald and Eltness, Danny Collier and Alvina Morton; father, Harry "Kaleo" Collier; caregiver, Sonya Lei Kuamoo; half brother, Nicholas "Nick" Collier; half sister, Jada Collier. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
Kiyoto Yoshimura, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 17, 2009. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. A retired Dole Plantation Co. welder; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Gladys; brothers, Charles, Teruo, Satoshi and Tomio; nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Gladys Yasuko Yoshitomi, 72, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired Hawaiian Regent Hotel cook. Survived by caregiver/nephew, Kenneth Shiyama; brothers and sisters. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.