Obituaries
RAYMOND TILTON KAHALE ARUDA JR., 63, of Mililani, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Kula, Maui. U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Survived by wife, Connie; son, James; daughter, Maile Yasui; brother, William; sisters, Dorcas “Nona” Stendell and Miriam “Nani” Serrao; six grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
DON BURDICK, 66, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Visalia, Calif. Proprietor for Eagle Aviation. Survived by wife, Trish; sons, Mark and Doug; stepchildren, Lt. Christopher, Gina and Jeff Borek; sister, Barbara Foltin; 10 grandchildren. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at Thy Word Ministries, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
RUSSELL JOHN CHARLTON, 57, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Survived by wife, Beth; daughter, Rebecca; father, Tom Hodges; mother, Hildegard; brothers, Eric Hodges and Timothy; sisters, Maija Beaudoin, Cathy Geletko and Barbara Hodges. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
LYNNE NAOMI MURAOKA CHOW, 51, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Owner /sales representative of Lynne Chow Enterprises-Golf Supplies. Survived by husband, Nelson; son, Matthew; daughter, Marissa; mother, Myrna Matsumoto; father, Louis Muraoka; sisters, Leonore Rittenhouse and Lauren Thompson. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
YOUNG WO CHOY, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and the city. Survived by wife, Loretta; sons, Clifton and Garret; daughters, Denise Schoppe and Janice Leong; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother; two sisters. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
MELVIN SHUNJI FUJIMOTO, 66, of Cypress, Calif., died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Pat; sons, Kyle and Derek; stepdaughter, Denise; stepson, Dane; six grandchildren; brother, George; sister, Eleanor Kitagawa. Service held.
KATSUYOSHI HAMADA, 87, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Na'alehu. Retired supervisor for the former Hutchinson Sugar Co. and commercial fisherman. Survived by sons, Calvin and Richard; daughter, Janice Hayden; hanai son, Jelden; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
HYRM "POPS" PERRY HILDERBRAND, 72, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in Morehead, Ky. Retired U.S. Marine Corps staff sergeant. Survived by children, Johnamae Kumai, Karen Lemana, Vickie Tolu, Desire and Joanne Pagan, Kanoe Kalua, Henry, Pali Boy, Jimmy, Norman, Gordon, Angel, Jodylynne, Alicia, Tay, Don, John, Bonnie, Keoni and Darciea; sisters, Lois Farmer and Voline; 101 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 3 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.
ROBERT "BAKER BOB" MAMORU HINO, 63, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Baker at Napoleon's Bakery. Survived by father, Hisashi; brothers, Albert and Herbert; sister, Charlotte Amerman. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
MICHAEL "BOZO" TOSHIO IKEHARA, 94, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 17, 2008. Born in Waialua. Retired salesman for Tileco Inc. and U.S. Army World War II veteran, 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion, Company A. Survived by sons, Michael, Norman and Dean; daughter, Patricia; two grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
BURT "MANU" KAUHI, 51, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Minister for New Hope Church Puna. Survived by brothers, Mike, Howard, Kaonohi Malama, K. David Malama, Leo Kakalia Jr., and Michael Kakalia; sisters, Debra Kauhi and Leona Kakalia. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Church Puna; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Kehena. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.
TSURUKO KINA, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired medical receptionist. Survived by husband, Shinichi "Lefty"; son, Jason; daughters, Shirley Nagata, Karen Suehisa and Elaine; four grandchildren; brothers, Kazuo and Toshio Goya. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ELSIE FORBES LAU, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui. Survived by nieces/caregivers, Lynn Perreira and Evelyn Norimoto; brother, George Forbes; five grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
PAUL WADE LAURITA, 55, of Makaha, died Jan. 1, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Trucking company employee. Survived by mother, Pauline; sons, Damon, Denver and Derrek; daughter, Dayna; sisters, Marlette "Martye" Westberg and Lorelei "Nani"; brother, Gary; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
REBECCA ACOSTA LUCAS, 37, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Dental assistant employed by Wong Dental Associates. Survived by husband, Bernard Jr.; sons, Gage, Bernel, Brandon and Adrian; mother, Virginia Acosta; brothers, Homer, Victor, Gorio, Dominador, Jr. and Winfredo; Aunty Fely and Carag Ohana. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
VICENTE "VIC" OTALLA NAVALES, 86, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 1, 2009. Born in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. Retired police officer in Manila; security officer. Survived by sons, Lorenzo, Manuel, Ramon and Joselito "Jojo"; daughters, Zenaida Muyot and Clarissa "Baby" Baylon; 21 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Filomena Coching and Virginia Singson. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
ME FONG WONG NG, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Canton, China. Seamstress. Survived by son, John; daughter, Lynley Yeung; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
ALBERT PIA, 88, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Construction laborer; World War II veteran. Survived by niece, Joyce Aki; nieces and nephews. Celebration of life 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. Service also 12:45 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
ALFRED "JR" JUNIOR RAFAEL, 53, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Charmel; brother, Kenneth; niece, Ame; nieces; nephews. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 9:30 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
PATRICK "PATTY CAKE" A. RIVEIRA, 65, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Enjoyed working on cars and playing music. Survived by companion, Rita Andrade; sons, Harold, August and Patrick; daughters, Helen Black and Hattie Riveira; brother, Earl Roy; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
JEANETTE ASAYO SAITO, 89, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Retired photo processor. Survived by son, Dennis; brother, Yuzuru Yamasaki; sisters, Marjorie Kuwahara and Flora Higashi; one granddaughter. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
MATSUKO "MITZIE" SAITO, 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Kawaihau, Kaua'i. Retired Royal Hawaiian Hotel waitress. Survived by sons, Selwin, Russ, Sterling and Ryland; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Takenaka and Sue Nambu. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
EMIKO AMY TSUKAMOTO TABATA, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Osaka, Japan. Homemaker; also instructor at the Seishinkan Dojo. Survived by husband, Seichi; son, Calvin; daughter, Lynn Yokomizo, Elsie Tabata and Betty Dysktra; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Yoshiro, Shiyuji and Masami Tsukamoto. Visitation 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; service 3:30 p.m. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
YOSHIO TERADA, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired Love's Bakery employee. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, Dwight and Darryl; daughter, Selma Murota; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
ROGER "WALLY" HOWARD WALSTRUM SR., 59, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Wilmington, Del. Retired from the U.S. Army military police; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Marie; sons, Roger Jr. and Mark; daughter, Marie Ann Wong; brothers, Ronald and Donald Walstrum and Johnny Allison; sister, Debbie Pattchet; three grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
MASASHI "POOT" WATANABE, 91, of Pearl City, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired foreman for Green Thumb Inc. Survived by sons, Steve and Brian; daughter, Kari Watanabe; three grandchildren. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
SHIZUYO "BARBARA" YANABU, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 15, 2008. Born in Mountain View, Hawai'i. Soka Gakkai International member. Survived by husband, Robert; sons, Mark Moriwaki, Garrick and Sidney; brother, Yasuo Niimi; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.