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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, February 22, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Fumiko Ayakawa, 91, of Waipahu, died Feb. 7, 2010. Born in Waipahu. Survived by daughter, Arlene; sons, Claude and Lester; brother, Tomomi Yokono; sister, Sumie Yokono; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; memorial service 10 a.m.

Margaret Zane Bruhn, 93, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Kohala, Hawaii. Retired state tax examiner. Survived by brother, Choy Zane Jr.; sister, Patricia Zane; nephews; nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Glenn H. Doi, 69, of Kaläheo, Kauai, died Feb. 11, 2010. Born in Kaläheo. Times Super Market produce clerk. Survived by mother, Kiyoko; brothers, Stanley and Warren; sister, Jean Nishimura. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary, Kauai; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

Justino Rasay Duldulao, 75, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Barrangay 18, Pari-ir, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Castora; daughters, Milagros Damo, Editha Duran, Vilma; sons, Jimmy, Dionicio and Jeffrey; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Felicitas Dela Cuesta and Rosa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

Giichi Fujimoto, 95, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Hanapepe Valley. A retired insurance salesman. Survived by daughters, Susan Yamamoto and June Araki; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

Charles Kan Chiu Goo, 94, of Läie, died Feb. 16, 2010. Born in Kailua. Retired owner of the Old Plantation Store in Läie. Survived by son, Charles; daughters, Gerry Nihipali, Cynthia Fong, JoAnn Lau and Eloise Tyau; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Lau and Helena Nakamoto. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie North Stake Center; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Christopher "Big Boi" Robin Grant, 35, of Waiohinu, Hawaii, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Honokaa. A cook at the Naalehu Fruit Stand. Survived by wife, Penney Grant-Breithaupt; son, Deansen Grant-Breithaupt; daughter, Jennifer Ayau; mother, Cheri Grant-Johnson; hänai mother, Alohalyn Beck; brother, Daniel "D.J." Grant-Johnson, Jr.; sister, Cherdan Grant-Johnson; hänai brothers, Sterling Holeso, Tino-Boy Caravalho, Daniel Kaawa and Raylad Brown; hänai sisters, Tete Kauwe, Emma Kaleohano and Dee Delmar. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at 95-6146 Mamalahoa Highway, Waiohinu. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Richard Jim Hanson, 58, of Wahiawä, died Jan. 22, 2010. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force sergeant; retired federal firefighter captain. Survived by wife, Belinda; sons, Tremayne and Mackenzie; daughters, Kristine Stubbe and Melody; sisters, Sandra Nakasone and Patricia; two grandchildren; mother, Alice. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; cemetery committal service, 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

Janelle Taparra Ishii, 42, of Waipahu, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Davin; parents, Raphael and Elaine Taparra; brothers, Raphael Taparra Jr., Anthony Taparra and Clayton Taparra. Private services held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary.

Chitose Araki Kanuha, 87, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Feb. 17, 2010. Born in Hilo. A retired district health officer for the state Department of Health. Survived by husband, William "ChuChu"; daughters, Valli Kalei and Janelle Marshall; sons, Duane and Serrell; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. No services. No flowers. Memorial donations to The Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ralph Noboru Kawamoto, 82, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Fort Shafter water plant operator; U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Survived by wife, Vivian; son, Ken; daughters, Karen Ogitani, Kay Bolibol; brothers, Harry, Kenneth; sisters, Lily Yokoyama, Ethel Kishi; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Thomas "Tomi" T. Kawamoto, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Ewa. Construction mason. Survived by daughters, Terri Muraoka, Aileen Wakayama and Joella; sisters, Ethel Yee, Elaine Hanzawa and Shirley Alota; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Fook "Fookie" Keau Lau, 81, of Pearl City, died Jan. 28, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired resident manager for Tai's Hale Apartments. Survived by sister, Clara Won Hau; brother, Arthur. Committal 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Nancy Yaeko Miyashiro, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Niigata, Japan. A Hui O Laulima and Haneji Club member. Survived by husband, Mitsuo; son, James; daughter, Jean Miyashiro-Saipaia; brother, Keijiro Uehara; sister, Sachiko Bandai; grandchildren, Davis and Angie Miyashiro-Saipaia. Visitation 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Richard Mitsugi Motoyama, 82, of Wahiawä, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Army command sergeant major; taught adult education at Leilehua High School for 19 years. Survived by wife, Andrea; sons, Richard Lee and Scott; daughter, Stacie-Dee; brother, Paul; sisters, Lillian Nishihira and Dorothy Hanaike; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Judy Emi Muranaka, 69, of Honolulu, died Jan. 28, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kapälama Elementary School teacher. Survived by brother, Richard; hänai family, Rendy Burley, Steven Burley Sr., Steven Burley Jr., Blake Burley. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Maunalua Bay, Hawaii Kai; memorial service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Jane Kazuko O'Brien, 70, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired residential office manager. Survived by sons, Anthony and Kevin; daughter, Kelly Day; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Yuncha "Che" Choe Ogawa, 54, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Feb. 2, 2010. Born in Korea. A member of the Korean Methodist Church, Hilo. Survived by husband, Roy; daughters, Tara Greaves and Samantha Babas; six grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service at 4:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Flowers and lei welcome. Casual or Korean attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ralph Arnold Ramirez, 72, of Waipahu, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Los Angeles. Retired Vehicle Service Center, Bellows Air Force Station, supervisor/manager; and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Lillian; daughters, Stacey Lee Hewitt and Dora Ann Hart; one granddaughter; sisters, Mary Ventura and Juanita Murray; brother, Richard. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; Memorial Service 6:30 p.m.; Committal Service 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

Pedy Ancheta Ruiz, 76, of Aiea, died Feb. 13, 2010. Born in Alaminos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from Foodland Super Market Ltd. Survived by wife, Susana; daughters, Sadye Layola and Greta Colburn; sons, Bobby and Cole; five grandchildren; brothers, Manuel and Leopoldo; sisters, Cheding Catahan and Romula Garcia. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; program 11:30 a.m.; service 12 p.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers; donations to The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation, 226 N. Kuakini St., Honolulu, HI 96817.

Yukie Sakuma, 85, of Länai City, Länai died Dec. 31, 2009. Born in Kalopä, Hawaii. Retired Dole Pineapple Co. laborer. Survived by son, Warren; daughters, Karen Chung and Gayle Hirose; brothers, Takeo, Hideo and Masao Kato; sisters, Tsurue Mildred Yamamoto, Setsuko Diane Oshima and Toshiko Shirley Ito; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

Petronilo Ysmael Sales, 90, of Waipahu, died Feb. 14, 2010. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired security guard; World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Cristina; sons, Lloyd, Petronilo Jr., Clyde and Julian; daughters, Brenda Barrios, Heddy Santos, Cristibella Inocencio, Loreta and Gaudelia; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m., Saturday at New Hope, Leeward Christian Fellowship; service 10 a.m. Burial later in the Philippines. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

Alvin Hajime Sato Sr., 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired from GTE Hawaiian Tel. Survived by wife, Joyce; son, Dr. Alvin Jr.; daughters, Julie China and Dr. Jennifer Ping; three grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3:30 p.m.

Marian Chieko Shishido, 92, of Waipahu, died Jan. 9, 2010. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A retired Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel housekeeper. Survived by son, Wayne; daughter-in-law/caregiver, Margaret; grandson, Ryan; sister, Lorraine Tanaka. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Jane Tsutayo Suzuki, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in '[0xd6]laa, Puna, Hawaii. Retired Theo H. Davies & Co. Ltd. brokerage manager. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Koo; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Mary Elizabeth Timm, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2010. Born in Tennessee. Survived by son, John; grandson, Jason. Service 11 a.m. Friday at the south end of Kailua Beach Park near the boat ramp. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Marcela "Mercy"Caris Toribio, 96, of Käneohe, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in the Philippines. Retired produce manager. Survived by son, Emilio "Fred"; brothers, Bob and Pat Caris; sisters, Rose Dimaya and Victoria Delrosario; two grandsons; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Beryl Joyce Torraca, 79, of Kailua, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Melton Moubrey, England. Retired graphic artist; floral stylist with Pali Florist. Survived by husband, Louis "Lou"; sons, Martin and David; daughters, Toni Riano, and Tracey Cruz; brothers, Ken and Doug Collins; sister, Irene Herbert; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private services held. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, Hawaii Chapter. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Joseph "Chito" Asevedo Torres, 89, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died Feb. 13, 2010. Born in Kohala. A retired sugar cane truck crew chief for the former Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by sons, Joe Jr., Gary Sr. and Alan Sr.; daughters, Charlene Valarde, Julianna Harrison and Debra Dahane; brother, Augustine; sisters, Dominga and Adela Caravalho; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa; Mass 10 a.m. Burial follows at Alae Cemetery, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Maizie Chieko Yamaguchi, 91, of Pähoa, Hawaii, died Feb. 13, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired proprietress of Kalapana Store and Drive-In and former Toy's Liquor Store, Hilo. Survived by caregiver, John Umphrey; sister, Yoshino Nakashima; brother-in-law, Clayton; sisters-in-law, Daisy Conquest, Rachael McQuerrey and Junko Iwata. Private services held. No flowers. No koden (monetary offerings). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Ethel Yoshie Yasuhara, 90, of Aiea, died Feb. 16, 2010. Born in Spreckelsville, Maui. Founding member of First Assembly of God - Honolulu. Survived by sons, Philip, Ralph and Kenneth; brother, Teruo "Bob" Anzai; sisters, Fumiko "Edith" Itakura and Kazue "Kay" Anzai; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God - Red Hill; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.