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NANCY TOSHIMI AGUINALDO, 78, of Pukalani, Maui, died Dec. 18, 2007. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Bernaldo; son, Richard; daughters, Debra Nakama, Iris Peetua and Lisa Correa; sister, Violet Helm; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Private service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hale Makua, 472 Kaulana St. Kahului, HI 96732. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
ANN ELIZABETH BREEDEN AZZARA, 63, of Kihei, Maui, died Dec. 8, 2007. Born in San Francisco. Member of the Maui Humane Society. Survived by husband, Joseph; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Maher Purdum; mother, Jane Jackson Breeden; brothers, John Jr. and William Breeden. Private service. Donations to The Maui Humane Society, P.O. Box 1047, Pu'unene, HI 96784. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
PHILEMON REBILLIA BALANGITAO, 81, of Honolulu, died Nov. 27, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired Hickam Air Force Base supply clerk. Survived by wife, Priscilla; sons, Guidon and Dellbert; daughters, Olivia Cintron, Delphine Esteban, Paulette Balangitao-Guerrero and Vanessa Byrd; brothers, Joe, Edward "Pee Wee," Richard "Dickie" and Bernard Alan; sisters, Patricia Medeiros, Shirley Souza and Myrna Fernandez; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. today at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
ANITA JAMITO BOCTOT, 69, of Waipahu, died Dec. 12, 2007. Born in Ozamis City, Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Francisco; sons, Rene, Francisco, Emerson and Glenn; daughters, Merilou Kitchen, Nenita Panilag, Areeli Rizalda, Emily Nacalaban, Judith Mouser, Linie, Gemma and Mildred; 19 grandchildren. Service in the Philippines. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
LARNELL KOAMANAPILIO'PELE CHILLINGWORTH, 30, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 16, 2007. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Courtesy clerk at KTA Keauhou. Survived by sons, Ryan King, Koa and Nalu Ha'onio; daughters, Irma Goulet and Doris; father, Lester; mother, Kawai Gaspar; brothers, Hunter and Harley Gaspar; sisters, Maile and Lanaiah; grandfather, Lionel Gaspar. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Kahikolu Congregational Church, Napo'opo'o, Kona; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
FREDERICK "FREDDY" KWON FAI CHING, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Transportation Highway Division engineering draftsman. Survived by son, Christopher, six grandsons; sister, Betty Ching Pang. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; celebration of life service 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.
ESTHER KAHELEMAUNA DEDRICK, 57, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 16, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Delbert; sons, Kalani and Nathaniel "Tano"; daughters, Clevelnette and Delbernette; brothers, Herbert and James Anakalea; sisters, Mary Paio and Florence Rangasan; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
CHRISTINE MAE DELANEY, 81, of Kailua, died Dec. 16, 2007. Born in Farmington, Maine. Homemaker. Survived by sister, Rose Villa; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews. Private service. Donations to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Goodwill or Veterans Affairs. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
FELISIMA "NANA MAXIE" "SIMA" MANOLAT DOQUISA, 86, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 10, 2007. Born in Cebu, Philippines. Retired from Peterson Egg Farm. Survived by daughters, Shirley Caban and Carol Ann; sons, Leopoldo, Sonny, Ronald, Benjamin Doquisa and Felipe Anub; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
ARNOLD PADIGOS ESCALANTE, 30, of Waimanalo, died Dec. 17, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Laborer for a landscaping company. Survived by wife, Nida; son, Dexter; daughter Diane-Nicole; parents, Bruno Sr. and Martina; brothers, Baldwin, Dennis, Joel, Joselito, Ronald, Roel and Bruno Jr.; sister, Mary Jane Kanayama; grandmother, Epifania. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; graveside service 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.
RAYMOND LEONG FONG, 78, of Honolulu, died Dec. 16, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Halfhill Electrical Co.; member of IBEW 1186. Survived by wife, Mervlyn "Mervy"; sons, Gregory and Andrew; brothers, Francis, Benjamin and Albert; sister, Clarice Choy; one grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
PETER YOSHIMI FURUICHI, 78, of Waialua, died Dec. 15, 2007. Born in Waialua. Japan Airlines ramp supervisor; retired Hawai'i Housing Authority carpenter. Survived by wife, Erline; sons, Grant and Craig Okazaki; daughter, Erin; brother, Tetsuo; grandchild, Kellyn Okazaki. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
JUDITH NALANI GERSABA, 61, of Pearl City, died Dec. 10, 2007. Born in Pearl City. Retired from Honolulu Police Department SDRD. Survived by husband, George Jr.; sons, Travis and Raoul Dela Cruz; daughters, Lisa Dela Cruz-Kahoano and Gabrielle; brothers, James and Keith Kahoano, and Patrick Parker; sisters, Helene Wong and Raylene Diaz; granddaughter, Hope Dela Cruz. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.
KIYOSHI HIROHAMA, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 17, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired chef. Survived by brothers, Chris, Mitsuji, Calvin and Henry. Private service. Donations to Catholic Charities of Hawai'i. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HIDEO KON, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 7, 2007. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by wife, Sumie; son, Robert; daughter; Barbara; one granddaughter; brothers, Rikio Shibuya and Megumi Kon; sister, Betty Nakamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home.
MINNIE M. LAIKUPU, 81, of Honolulu, died Dec. 5, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Audreylyn Abraham, Evonne Shioshita, Caroldeen Tinay and Stephanie Ige; sons, George E.K. and George W.C.; brother, Melvin Todd; sisters, Frances Vinuya and Becky Perkins; 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Dec. 27 at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
YUBUN MAEHIRA, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Kukuihaele, Hawai'i, died Dec. 14, 2007. Born in Kukuihaele. Owner of Y. Maehira Transportation; taro farmer. Survived by wife, Momoyo; daughters, Glynnis Dolan, Patti Umeda and Faye Azeka; son, Gaillane; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Honoka'a Hongwanji Kyodan; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo.
HARUE MASUDA, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 8, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Masanori; daughters, Chris Hee, Iris Ahue and Jeri Kawakami; brothers, Robert and Shigeru "Mugs" Kataoka; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo.
ISAMI NISHIE, 86, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Dec. 8, 2007. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. Retired from Parker Ranch after 47 years of service. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughters, Noreen and Lakme; son, Bruce; brothers, Susumu and Shigeru; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
LILLIAN LAU RICE, 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 6, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary. Survived by husband, Alexander Jr.; son, Michael; daughter, Diane; five grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Paresa and Gwendolyn Chock. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
RAYMOND M. TORKILDSON, 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 17, 2007. Born in South Dakota. Retired attorney. Survived by wife, Sharman; sons, Steven and Thomas; granddaughters, Sally and Kristi. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
GILBERT Y. UCHIMA, 69, of Waipahu, died Nov. 26, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired electronic technician. Survived by wife, Patricia; brothers, Clyde and Lawrence; sister, Janet Ikeda. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
AH YET WONG, 90, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 17, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired physician. Survived by wife, Kay; son, Alan; daughter, Brenda Li; one grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
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