Obituaries
Dallas "Aloha" Kahoaloha Arias, 18, of Kane'ohe, died July 6, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A Shriver Inc. model. Survived by mother, Melody "Mele" Tilton; father, Daniel Jr.; stepfather, Leslie "Les" Tilton; stepmother, Grace Kealoha; grandparents, Darlene Kaina, Jeanette and Daniel Sr., Leslie and Yolanda Tilton; great-grandparents, Benny and Trinidad Santiago, Theodore Kida and Marie and Lawrence Camvell; sisters, "Kanoe" Nicodemus, "Hoku," Danielle "Kanani," Teea've Tilton, Destiney Pahukoa-Arias and Blessing Arias-Kealoha; brothers, Tekoa Tilton, and Tanner and Kruze Arias-Kealoha. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire.
Eseneiaso Aitu Baker, 65, of West Valley City, Utah, died July 5, 2009. Born in American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by children, Rita Osamu, Laina Zazueta, Valisa Fifita and Faith Poching; sisters, Analemumua Pita, Fuifuilotu Joseph and Tala'itupu Wells; brother, Anatupu Tupua; 31 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Warren Lee Bashford, 16, of Hale'iwa, died July 3, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Student at Kahuku High School. Survived by parents, James Sr. and Bernadette Neal; brother, James Neal Jr.; grandmothers, Lora Bashford and Margie Lee Aragon. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Jose Cantorna Caban Sr., 87, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 12, 2009. Born in Bantugo Nagbukel, Philippines. Retired from Hawaii Stevedores, formerly known as Castle and Cooke. Survived by son, Jose Jr.; daughters, Jo Ann Kaneshiro and Helen Caban-Freitas; brother, Enrique; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude Church; service 10:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes pending. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Louisa Kanoe'okalani Makaiwi DeMello, 86, of Kenai, Alaska, died July 7, 2009. Born in Ukumahane, Maui. Former taxi company owner; employed at her sons' restaurant in Alaska, "Three Guys from Hawaii"; founder of the A.L.O.H.A. association. Survived by children, Richard, Herbert, Moses, Louisa, Luella Albino, Tilden "Pua," John Zeek, Peggy Chee, Edward, David and Jody Rockney; 59 grandchildren; 106 great-grandchildren; three-great-great-grandchildren. Service on Moloka'i in December. Ashes to be buried at Kanakaluloa Cemetery, Ho'olehua. No flowers. Donations to Heritage Place, c/o Resident Council, 232 Rockwell Ave., Soldotna, AK 99669. Arrangements by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.
Taua'e Selega Fuga, 84, of Wai'anae, died July 7, 2009. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Survived by sons, Lui, Joe, Herman, Taua'e Jr., Sherman and John Jessie; daughters, Selestina Tanuvasa, Rosalia Fuga, Mary Ferri, Christina Fa'apale, Pele Penata and Julia Shimasaki; five sisters; 29 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Amy Kiyomi Fukagawa, 84, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Clarence Nishiyama; sister, Grace Oshiro. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. No koden (monetary offerings).
Beatrice Furtado, 83, of Kane'ohe, died July 5, 2009. Born in Kahuku. Retired from Aloha Candle. Survived by daughters, Shirley Berrigan, Priscilla Ewaliko, Leatrice Tudor, Kathleen Alisna and Paulette Moniz; 20 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Melvin Pontes; sister, Violet Currie. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Roy S. Goshi, 89, of Honolulu, died July 12, 2009. Born in Hali'imaile, Maui. A retired federal employee. Survived by wife, Rowena; sons, Vincent, Alvin and Joshua; daughter, June Sweitzer; three grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
Eugenio Tongol Lagman, 82, of Waipahu, died July 7, 2009. Born in Minalin, Pampanga, Philippines. A maintenanceman at Pearlridge Theaters. Survived by wife, Elena; sons, Edgar, Edwin and Elmer; daughter, Emelita Garcia; 12 grandchildren. Committal service 11 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
Sene Tatala Lemau, 59, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 19, 2009. Born in Tau Manu'a, American Samoa. Survived by wife, Moenuu; son, Atlast Sene; daughters, Lauta'amutafea Shen, Carla, Monalynn Atumata, Jocelyn Mamea, Kirstie, Manuastifusi and Rozanna; 18 grandchildren; brother, Puleao; sisters, Aipunou Salu, Tuiolo Tuitele, Paiau Faavi and Liu Toelupe. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Myrtle Mailelauliilii Makaena Martin, 73, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 13, 2009. Born on Maui. Retired Barbers Point Naval Air Station maintenance worker. Survived by sons, Edward, Melvin and Lonnie Merritt; daughters, Willie Mae and Marcella Merritt; son, Kalani Stokes; daughter, Lorettaleilani Ginoza; brother, Homer Combs; sisters, Laura Cornevsky, Gail Valeri and Loretta Murray; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary East Chapel; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire.
Stephen Paul Mattos, 79, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired stevedore at Pearl Harbor Naval Base. Survived by son, Elliot; daughters, Jozet Yoshitake and Rhodette Grieg; brothers, Albert and Alexander; sisters, Florence Figueira, Dorothy Bellone and Agnes Harris; five grandchildren; a great-grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. next Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Dorothy "Dot" Rose Tisdall Morimoto, 71, of Kailua, died June 24, 2009. Born in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. A cook retired from St. Stephens Seminary. Survived by husband, Stephen; daughters, Patricia Pihana and Kathleen Lau; son, Thomas; nine grandchildren; a great-grandson. Visitation 9:30 a.m. next Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; service over ashes 11 a.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at Hawaiiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Theodore "Ted" Masao Nakamura, 92, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired manager of the Hickam Air Force Base Commissary. Survived by daughter, Janice Nakamura-Whitehead; grandsons, Theodore and Patrick; sister, Shizue Ushijima. Service noon Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Herbert Moanauli Namohala Jr., 69, of Pearl City, died July 3, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A dispatcher retired from Hawaiian Tug & Barge, Young Brothers. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Herbert, Randy and Wendell; daughters, Renee Pruett, Holly Mason and Wendy Namohala; mother, Helen; sister, Elizabeth Hauanio; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools; service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Francisco Andaya Palting, 85, of Kapolei, died July 12, 2009. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired Farrington High School custodian. Survived by wife, Lucena "Lucy" "Susing"; sons, Andres, Severo, Alberto, Isidro and Cesar; daughters, Eliza and Editha; stepdaughters, Liberty Lagpacan, Judy Ballesteros and Flory Khalid; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Renaldo "Ronnie" Hisao Paulino, 63, of Honolulu, died July 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An aircraft dispatcher/fueler retired from Aircraft Service International Group. Survived by companion, Valorie Kama; brothers, Raymond and Bart; sisters, Helen Nagasako and Mary Ann Saludez; stepdaughters, Reynola and Reynette Kama; stepsons, Randall, Reynolds, Rennick and Rallin Kama. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, East Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Martha Graham Sandel, 48, of Hale'iwa, died July 1, 2009. Born in Philadelphia. A commercial fisher in Alaska. Survived by husband, Larry Kahikina; sons, Wesley and Gordon; mother, Chris Ford; grandson, Sean Avery. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Trinidad Uclos Ucillos, 89, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2009. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Emigdio and Tomas; daughters, Rosario Gascon and Gloria Ucillos; sister, Cipriana Luczon; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 8 p.m. Burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Alfonzo Abriol Zafaralla, 84, of Waipahu, died June 3, 2009. Born in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired state of Hawai'i custodian. Survived by sons, Rey, Nenito and Edgar; daughters, Evelyn Namnama and Linda Rimando; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. July 24 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.