Obituaries
Faith "Naomi" Nalani Acol, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Telephone (PBX) operator. Survived by husband, Rodney Sr.; sons, Rodney Jr. and Gary; daughters, Lani Laga and Sonja-Jean; hänai daughter, Kea Loa; brothers, Raymond Ciriaco, Kenneth Ciriako and Carl Ciriako; five grandchildren; three hänai grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, First Ward, Kailua, Kona; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park, Holualoa, Hawaii. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
Terry Diane Bjerke, 52, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2010. Born in Japan. State Department of Health pre-audit clerk. Survived by husband, Hakon; son, Koji, daughter, Elisabeth; father, James Martin; sister, Sandra Badger. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Inurnment 10 a.m Feb. 9 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Felix Valdez Dawang, 85, of Ewa Beach, died Dec. 28, 2009. Born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Retired public school principal in the Philippines; also retired security guard for Wackenhut in Hawaii. Survived by wife, Dominga; sons, Rodolfo, Rolando; daughters, Evelyn Reyno, Mercedes Marquez, Normita Bermudez; sister, Marina Tomas; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
John Lawrence Kalaukoa Diaz, 59, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Golfer and musician. Survived by wife, Eugenia "Jeannie"; sons, John II and Kalani; brother, Edward "Skip"; sisters, Marian "Nana" Kahale, Leetha Feleafine, Elizabeth Charles and Harriet Martinez. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Katherine Kehau Faria, also known as Elmin Kehau Roberts, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2010. Born in Läie. Retired from Ilima Intermediate School. Survived by sons, James, Billy and Louis; daughters, Ione and Penelope Faria, Patricia Yukawa and Ululani Ironmoccasin; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Feb. 1 at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Tevita Kefu Halaliku, 91, of Kíhei, Maui, died Jan. 11, 2010. Born in Tonga. Retired farmer. Survived by sons, Penisimani; Siaosi, Alipate and Sitiveni; daughters, Meliame Langi and Vika P. Kata; 34 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Ward. Visitation also 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m. to noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park, Häiku, Maui. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, Wailuku, Maui.
Jeffrey Yoshito Higashi, 55, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Attorney with Henderson Gallagher & Kane. Survived by sister, Marsha, and girlfriend, Robin Shin. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Clarence "Biggie" Kanahele, 59, of Aiea, died Jan. 9, 2010. Born on Länai. Retired U.S. Navy petty officer. Survived by sons, Clarence "Sonny" Jr., Gregory, Christopher; daughters, Letecia "Mamo," Lee Ann, Christine; brothers, Raymond, Ronald, Gary; sisters, Jeanette "Nalei" Nomaaea, La Verne Kanahele; 15 grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Azayleyah-Navea Aiko Kamakanaleialohalani Kanamu-Barques-Fujimoto, of Waimänalo, died Jan. 10, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Infant daughter of Ashley Fujimoto and Izaiah-Ahren Kanamu-Barques. Also survived by grandparents, Michael and Brenda Fujimoto, JRoyal Kanamu and LeeAnn Barques; great-grandparents, Iwao Fujimoto, Frances Hanawahine, Monamae Kanamu, Bertha Barques; great-great-grand-parents, Donisia Guillermo and Moses Napihaa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Edith Kiyoko Kidani, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2010. Born on Kauai. Homemaker. Survived by son, Gary; brothers, Kenneth, James and Ronald Tsuji; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Natsuko "Natchan" Kunimune, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2010. Born in Saki Mana, Waimea, Kauai. Retired Moi-liili Store co-owner. Survived by son, Brian; daughter, Carol Shiraki; two grandchildren; sister, Lillian Shiraki. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Clarence Maile Lopez-Lopes, 88, of Waianae, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal carpenter at Lualualei Naval Ammunition Depot; retired city Department of Parks and Recreation maintenance employee, Nänäkuli Park; Little League coach for Detroit Tigers. Survived by sons, Maile and Gordon Lopes; Lionel, Milton, Ainsley Lopez; daughters, Alicia Wilson, Sharon Rapoza, Ilima Liana, Pinky Mousser; 28 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Victoriano Pasion Lorenzo, 86, of Halaula, Hawaii, died Jan. 18, 2010. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. Rice farmer. Survived by wife, Josefina; sons, Vicente and Nestor; daughters, Cornelia Lorenzo, Sylvia Costa, Emy Acosta, Nita Lorenzo and Nati Gonzales; sister, Alfonsa; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Häwí, Hawaii; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m., Friday at the church; Mass 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawaii.
Donalee "Bebe" Aweau Makua, also known as Donalee L.N. Bebe Aweau Makua , 42, of Käneohe, died Jan. 14, 2010. Born in Kailua. Kamaaina Kids site coordinator. Survived by husband, David; sons, Kawika, Kealoha and Dustyn; mother, Patricia Kopa; brother, Myles Aweau; sister, Tammy Ford; grandson, Zayden. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church; service 11 a.m. to noon; inurnment 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Eternal Peace Section. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Edwardo Maldonado Sr., 88, of Kapolei, died Jan. 12, 2010. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Army veteran of World War II and Korean War; Purple Heart recipient. Survived by wife, Pauline; son, Michael Alex Maldonado; daughter, Nidia Perez; sister, Aida Thomas; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Makoto "Macky" Miyata, 87, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired city construction inspector; Army veteran. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Stanley; daughter, Judith Okamoto; brothers, Larry, Osamu, Edward, Harold; sister, Florence Takahashi; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Michael John Moore, 69, of Chino Hills, Calif., died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in Inglewood, Calif. Hawaii Ameritone and Decratren Paints distributor. Survived by wife, Mary Lou; son, Curt; granddaughters, Sania and Habeeba; sister, Jeanine Luke; brother, Jeff. Celebration of life at a later date.
Robert William Mummert, 78, of Wahiawä, died Jan. 17, 2010. Born in Gloucester City, N.J. Retired certified resident manager. Survived by companion, Janet Wellhouser; son, Robert; sister, Elinor Miller; niece, Virginia "Ginny" Welcher; one granddaughter. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.
Robert Shigeru Nakamoto , 68, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 25, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. PBX technician. Survived by wife, Mary; son, Lester; sisters, Annette Vares, Yvonne Wilson, Myrna Munn; three grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui.
Loren Shigeo Nishida, 47, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Yoshio and Kay; brothers, Derek and Colin. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church; memorial service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Shigeru "Jimmy" Okubo, 85, of Käneohe, died Dec. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, Wesley; daughter, Sharyn Tabios; grandsons, Ryan, Henry Jr., Brandon, Bryson and Bronson; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Brayden and Kaleb. Private family services held. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
James "Jay" Oliver Overturf, 62, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 1, 2010. Born in Emporia, Kan. Retired Navy mechanic; member of the Ancient Order of Foresters Court Mauna Kea No. 8854. Survived by wife, Marie; daughters, Jacqueline and Tara; sons, Jay Olin, Christopher and John Kaleolani; brothers, Lee Olin Jr. and David; sister, Belva Guyer; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Vivian Setsuko Oya, 65, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Richard and Alfred. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 10 a.m. Aloha attire.
Joseph Donald Paekukui, 46, of Kailua, died Jan. 7, 2010. Born in Guam. Kailua Intermediate School employee. Survived by wife, Luella; son, Kapono; daughter, Kailee; brothers, Woody, Anthony and Charles; sisters, Dorothy Mclean, Diana, Melva, Annette, Winona and Lucy; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel, Olomana, Enchanted Lake Shopping Center; memorial service to follow. Scattering of ashes 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Lanikai Boat Ramp. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Daniel Moikeha Palakiko, 77, of Waianae, died Dec. 30, 2009. Retired custodian. Survived by spouse, Nancy; sons Daniel Jr.; daughters, Emmareen, Eileen, Nancy, and Linda; brother, James Sr.; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kapolei; service 9 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. No smoking or drinking. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Gary M. Plastow, 58, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Detroit. Painter and paper hanger. Survived by sons, Jason and Sean; daughter, Michelle; parents, Charles and Lorraine ; brother, Charles; four grandchildren. Memorial services, 4 p.m. Saturday, One Kaläkaua retirement center. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
Alice Mary Santos also known as Alice Mary Kaleilehua Santo, 81, of Käneohe, died Jan. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired food demonstrator and descendant of Don Francisco Marin and High Chief Ka-uaua-A-Mahi. Survived by son, Irwin; daughters, Jennifer Santos and Marilyn Helock; brothers, Joseph Jenks, Paul Manini Manuel, Jimmy Manini Manuel, Everett "Ipo" Whitney and Charles Manini Manuel; sister, Filimina Padapat; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m., Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Church; family eulogy noon; Mass 12:15 p.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Atsushi Sato , 83, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 21, 2010. Born in Holualoa, Hawaii. Retired police captain. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Eric, and Russell; daughter, Lori Kawano; brothers, Shinobu, and Tatsumi; sisters, Toshiko Hirose, and Fumiko Carpenter; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hilo Meishoin Buddhist Temple; memorial service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
Clifford "Butchie" T. Takayama, 68, of Kailua, died Dec. 21, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired Constructors Hawaii carpenter. Survived by wife, Linda; daughters, Lori Baptiste and Kelly ; grandchildren, Rizen and Aleya, and Domonic Baptiste; sisters, Joann Endo, Sharon Keahiolalo and Charlene Yamashiro. Memorial service 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Paulette "Polly" Wandasan, 52, of Pearl City, died recently. Born in Honolulu. Technician. Survived by mother, Esmania "Mary"; sisters, Francine Azama and Arlene Lau; brother, Michael; daughters, Cindy Aipolani, Melissa Asuncion and Joselyn Tuvera; son, Joshua Tuvera; seven grandchildren. Private service.
Michael Jeffrey Wong, 63, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Ho-nolulu Dental Laboratory technician. Survived by brothers, Gareth and Eric; stepmother, Linda Wong; stepbrother, Thomas Oshiro Jr.; stepsisters, Ann Kim and Marie Hatfield. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; celebration service noon.
Ross MacFarlane Kaipolani Wong, 64, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2010. Retired Honolulu Police Department lieutenant. Survived by son, Kahoano; brother, Gordon; sister, Veronica "Ronnie" Davis; former wife, Gloria. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire.
Andrew "Reb" Wright Sr., 64, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 12, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Global Van Lines moving company driver/mover. Survived by wife, Brenda; daughters, Clodet Wright-Bowden and Andrea; stepfather, George Camara; brother, Samuel; sisters, Gladys, Carol Camara and Lisa Camara; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; celebration of life 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Robert H. Wright, 92, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2010. Born in Michigan. Retired high school teacher. Survived by son, Bruce; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Makawao Cemetery.
Jane Yukie Yamashita, 68, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired Industrial Indemnity insurance claims adjuster. Survived by son, Thomas; daughters, Rachel Okazaki and Jennifer Sakaguchi; mother, Yoshiko "Dot" Tokeshi; sisters, Linda Nakama, Barbara Naito and Sandra Enokawa; seven grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 p.m. Sundayat Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4:30 p.m.
Loretta Hong Ming Young, 71, of Honolulu, died Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Federal Aviation Administration secretary. Survived by brothers, Richard and Dr. James; sisters, Patsy Choy, Vera Kina and Verna Young. Private services held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.