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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, January 2, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Dorothy Cordova Akau, 80, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Adviser for the Girl Scouts of America. Survived by sons, Larry and Charles III; daughters, Carol Casil, Sapphire Wintson and Healani; brothers, Peter and Gilbert Lopez; sister, Harriet Bolosan; 23 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at Líhue Christian Church; service 10 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Hanapepe Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

Emma Kuulei Chun, 93, of Käneohe, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kapälama Elementary School cafeteria cook with 30 years of service. Survived by son, Dennis; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; family eulogy 10:30 a.m.; Mass 10:45 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Franklin Colleado, 66, of Häwí, Hawaii, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hawaii Stevedores Inc. machine operator foreman. Survived by wife, Udell; sons, Kaleo Magnani, Travis, Rick and Frank; daughters, Sheralyn Fely and Shannon; brothers, Ruben, and Albert Puu; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kohala Ward, Häwí; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

Anne Kalama Hall, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2009. Born on Oahu. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Bobby, Hoku Hokutan and Tracey; daughters, Kahilinai McCarthy and Lani Moikeha; sister, Mildred Kaiminaauao; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Ethelind Itsuko Kawachi, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired plant transplanter. Survived by sister, Sally; nieces; nephews. Visitation 4:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 5 p.m.

Jerry Mitsuru Kikuta, 80, of Aiea, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired Navy Supply Center supervisor. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, Russell; daughter, Gail Kaeka; sister, Winifred Okayama. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Lourdes Eala Lapenia, 91, of Honolulu, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired school teacher. Survived by sister, Ciriaca Jadman; brother, Cresencio Eala; caregivers, Belen San Pedro and Luzviminda Barton. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Jan. 9 at the church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Damian J. Maghinay Sr., 81, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Bekins Moving and Storage supervisor. Survived by son, Damian; sisters, Pauline and Loretta; nieces; nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Keane Sunao Oka, 51, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Certified public accountant. Survived by wife, Melinda; daughter, Isabelle; brothers, Brian and Garrick; sister, Annette. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

Gladys "Sweeney" Moku Spencer, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 19, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired from Hawaiian Dredging. Survived by son, Kimo; daughter, Sharon Pang; grandson, Spencer Pang; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Terrence Charles Travaso, 52, of Käneohe, died Dec. 25, 2009. Born in Líhue, Kauai. Survived by sons, Brandon and Ekahi; daughter Teren; parents, Joseph Jr. and Mildred; brothers, Timothy and Thomas; sister, Tammy Martin. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.