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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, August 10, 2006

Obituaries

 •  John A.C. 'Babe' Chun, Hale'iwa store owner

Advertiser Staff

The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

JOHN MERRL ADRIAN, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 6, 2006. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. Supervisor at the former Flintkote Co. in Hilo. Survived by daughter, Pauline; son, Raymond; sisters, Agnes Rivie and Theresa Costa; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MILDRED KAMEKO BRUCE, 90, of 'Ewa, died Aug. 4, 2006. A homemaker. Survived by son, Robert; daughters, Phyllis Pires and Harriet; four grandchildren; sisters, Nettie Nakamoto and Peggy Kuga. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

CLARA KIMIYO BUSHNELL, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired seamstress. Survived by son, George; four grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. tomorrow at Central Union Church. No flowers. Casual attire.

JESSNIE AU CHANG, 84, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the City & County of Honolulu. Survived by husband, Donald; daughter, Lois Wong; sisters, Alyce Loo, Evelyn Yee and Sadie Au; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

FRANCES MASAYE CHIBANA, 79, of 'Aiea, died July 29, 2006. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Retired sales clerk for the Fort Shafter Post Exchange. Survived by husband, Kazuo; daughters, Valerie Deen and Francine Loo; two grandchildren; sisters, Clara Nakasone, Akiko Morita and Evelyn Okikawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

WILLIAM "BILL" NEAL CUTLER, 43, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 5, 2006. Born in Colorado. A Kailua restaurateur. Survived by wife, JoAnne Hernandez; stepsons, Eli and Sam Clemens; mother, Betty Minshall; father, George; stepmother, Jerry; sisters, Barbara Tanaka and Scarlett Sanford; stepbrothers, Bob and Rick Johnson; hanai daughters, Veronica and Flora; hanai sons, Peabody, Snoop and Waldo. Service 5 p.m. Tuesday at Waimanalo Beach next to the family home, 41-020 Hihimanu St.; reception to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

LEILANI SAGUCIO DAJALOS, 31, and infant son, GARY DAJALOS JR., of O'ahu, died recently. Leilani died July 25, 2006. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A manager at Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken, Waipahu. Gary Jr. died Aug. 2, 2006. Survived by husband and father, Gary; daughter/sister, Caitlin-Angel; parents/maternal grandparents, Orlando and Wilhelmina Sagucio; sisters/aunts, Leah Cadavona and Lorela Ackerman; brother/uncle, Rowel Sagucio; paternal grandparents/in-laws, Miguel and Angeles Dajalos. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

BONIFACIO C. "SID" "PACIO" DALIGCON, 76, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 24, 2006. Retired physiologist (biochemist) for NASA-Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif.; Korean War veteran. Survived by sisters, Celestina Correa, Addie Marticio and Lourdie Cox; brothers, Moon, Willie, Ernie, Jimmy, Ron and Rod. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service noon; interment to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery; reception to follow in the pavilion. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

ZENAIDA NUMANAP DUMASLAN, 39, of Pearl City, died July 22, 2006. Born in Bulacan, Philippines. Waipahu High School assistant teacher. Survived by father, Jose; son, Jean Claude-Dumaslan; daughters, Claudianne, Claudeth and Claudine; brother, Rudy; sisters, Remy, Rosie, Cecille and Josie. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WARREN MUNEYOSHI FURUHASHI, 96, of Honolulu, died July 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of Warren Sales Company. Survived by wife, Yoshiko; daughters, Gail and Lynette; brother, Forest; sister, Frances Lee. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FEDERICO "FRED" ALEGADO GALVADORES, 66, of Wahiawa, died July 30, 2006. Born in Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines. Retired from Dole Co. Survived by wife, Marissa; daughters, Rosie Barit, Annabelle and Christina; sons, Roland and Christian; nine grandchildren; brothers, Proctoso and Braulio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

EDITH KIKUE GERSHWIN, 78, of Decatur, Ga., died Aug. 3, 2006. Born on Moloka'i. Retired librarian. Survived by son, Danny; daughters, Maile Dollar and Emily; brother, James Sadoyama; sisters, Betsy Tagami and Mildred Higa; two grandchildren. Burial held at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to Hawai'i Mission Academy, 1438 Pensacola St., Honolulu, HI 96822. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

YOSHIO HIGA, 76, of Honolulu, died July 18, 2006. Born in Hilo. Retired delivery driver for Hansen Food Sales. Survived by son, Larry; four grandchildren; brother, George Yamamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MITSURU ISHII, 76, of Honolulu, died July 27, 2006. Born in Waimanalo. A retired draftsman. Survived by brother, Minoru; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARGARET HAMAKO ISHIKAWA, 90, of Wahiawa, died July 29, 2006. Born in Waipahu. A member of Tensho Kotai. Survived by sons, Dr. Chad and Wesley; daughters, Amy Kajiyama and Lynne Shinno; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary offerings. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

RICHARD FUSAO KAGAMI, 71, of 'Aiea, died July 26, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Edwin and George; sister, Doris Sato. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ALVIN HIDEO KAINUMA, 69, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired communication technician for GTE Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by wife, Karen; son, Alan; one grandchild; brothers, Rudolph and Stanley. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

KIYOICHI "KK" KAWAMURA, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 30, 2006. Born in Kauleau, Hawai'i. Retired from Hilo Engineering Inc. Survived by sons, Rodney and Bruce; daughters, Judith Watanabe and Evelyn Kawakami; sisters, Hanako Kanegawa and Momoe Shintaku; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

WILTON JOHN KEUMA, 62, of La'ie, died July 30, 2006. Born in Kahuku. Retired contractor. Survived by fiancee, Lucille Munetake; son, Keone; daughters, Malia Simmons, Lemao Fafard and Napua; brothers, Frank, Dalsy, Keenan, Kainoa, Kaulei, Moses "Chucky" Solomon, Randy "Nani" Solomon and Edward Solomon; sisters, Denise Kamai, Manulani Tokuoka and Charleen Young; nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; La'ie 1st Ward; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services.

CLARENCE "PETE" VSONG LETRETA, 71, of Kapolei, died Aug. 2, 2006. Born in Waihe'e, Maui. A master sergeant retired from the U.S. Marine Corps; and U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Anita; sons, Clarence "Vince," Clayton and Clyde; daughters, Carla Letreta and Natalie Lopes; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Letreta Kalani; hanai brothers, Mercer "Chubby" and Ralph Jr. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

DAISY U. "MISS DAISY" SMITH, 95, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Aug. 7, 2006. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Retired from the Naniloa Hotel. Survived by stepdaughters, Patricia Augustin and Joan Valera; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Holy Apostles; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Casual attire.

FRANCES GERTRUDE SOON, 93, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Member of Star of the Sea Church. Survived by sons, Francis and Leonard; sister, Helen Akwai; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

JAMIE DO TAMANAHA, 29, of Honolulu, died Aug. 4, 2006. Born in Vietnam. Accountant for Office Max. Survived by husband, Kelly; father, Thanh Do; mother, Mai Lam; brothers, Dexter, Son, Alan and Alex Do; sister, Shirley Law. Service 9 a.m. Sunday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

KAZUKO TANOUE, 80, of Mililani, died July 25, 2006. Born in Tokyo. Member of Okinawa Genealogical Society. Survived by husband, Shigeru; sons, Melvin and Floyd; daughter, Aileen Gushiken; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

VICENTE "HENRY" VISITACION, 63, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died July 26, 2006. Born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A bartender retired from Kauai Surf and Westin Kauai; and a shuttle bus driver for Hilo Hattie. Survived by wife, Albertina; sons, Danny, Jeffrey, Jason and Harry; sisters, Precie Mendoza, Terry Rabilas and Annie Medeiros; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. next Thursday at Kaua'i Veterans Center, Lihu'e; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

TED MASAO WAKISAKA, 89, of Honolulu, died July 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired marine painter for AMFAC. Survived by wife, Mildred; son, Robert. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DON A. WOODS, 55, of Hawai'i, died July 23, 2006. Born in Ohio. Retired certified public accountant. Survived by sisters, Dolores, Peggy and Cheryl. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KANICHI YAMAMOTO, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 3, 2006. Born in Hilo. Retired contractor and cane grower. Survived by son, David; daughter, Elise; sisters, Samie Goya, Elaine Okutsu and Helen Nakaoka; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.