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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

MELODY ANN ACANTILADO BELEN, 38, of California, formerly of Kaua'i, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in the Philippines. Utilization management coordinator at Central Health Hospital. Survived by sons, Giancarlo and Nathaniel Belen; fiance, Cecilito Hernandez; parents, Rolando and Clarita Acantialdo; brothers, Daniel and Ronnel Acantialdo; sisters, Marionette Cataquian and Mary Jane Zynda. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Koloa; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.

SANDOVAL CORREA ADOLFO, 66, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Santa Rita, N.M. A retired salesman for a metal company. Survived by wife, Louise; daughter, Marlene Weden; six stepchildren; sisters, Martina Perez, Stella Garcia, Josie Sandoval and Margret Sifuentes; brothers, Marcelino, Ernesto and Robert; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire.

BLOSSOM "B" LAU AIU, 82, of Mililani, died Jan. 10, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by son, Kenneth Apana; daughter, Joann Oya; brother, Allan Apana; sisters, Carole Suganuma and Dorothy Ulibas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

PAULA ANDERSON, 69, of Kailua, died Dec. 2, 2006. A former Maui Divers employee. Survived by daughter, Ann Rees; grandson, Jacob Rees. Mainland service held. Arrangements by Washington Memorial Park.

CALVIN TADAO ARAKAKI, 39, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Ticket agent for Hawaiian Airlines. Survived by mother, Setsuko; brother, David; sister, Jo Ann Byrd. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; lunch noon to 1:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

DORIS ANN CAPANASH, 66, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 2, 2007. Born in Ashville, N.C. Co-owner of Nana Enterprises. Survived by husband, Ronald; son, Michael Douglas Lewis II; daughters, Kimberly Lewis and Faith Metcalf; brother, Ronald John Girdley; sisters, Gwen Jeffers and Paulette Yanke; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Theresa Church; Mass 7 p.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

PRISCILLA "BOOTS" GALIMA, 38, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Las Vegas, Nev., died Dec. 20, 2006. Born in New Mexico. A waitress. Survived by companion, Alfred Torres III; son, Valentino Torres; brother, LeRoy Archuleta; sisters, Mary Vigil and Veva Strahl. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

GLENN ALAN GAMPONIA, 51, of Mililani, died Jan. 5, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A painter for Honolulu Shipyard. Survived by companion, Lyn Tyrell; daughters, Chris Ishizaka, Nani Tyrell and Sarina Gamponia-Tyrell; sons, Glenn Gamponia, Shane, Elijah and Ezekiel Gamponia-Tyrell; parents Benjamin "Sonny" and Calina; brothers, Billy Atiz, Benjamin and Robby; sisters, Gwen Valdez, Rhanna Espinda and Caren; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

DOROTHY KUN LUM GOO, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 30, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Leonard and Lawrence; daughters, Lynette Liao and Lenora; two grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service noon; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

CHRISTINE MARIE HANATO, 51, of Las Vegas, formerly of Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Worked in Kona for Emma's Florist, Leslie's Florist and Gas Express; an employee of Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas. Survived by husband, Bryan; sons, Clarence and Chance Ascuncion; daughters, Tania Ascuncion, Tracy Kihara, and Tiana Ascuncion; brothers, Alfred, Jonathan and Dwayne Balico; sisters, Evie Hubbell, Barbara Barawis, Gardean Muller and Ginger Akazawa; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Daikufugi Mission, Honalo, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral & Tribute Services of West Hawai'i.

DORIS SETSUKO HIGA, 78, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 28, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Ron and David; daughter, Barbara "Bee"; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

BETTY MASAE INOUYE, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Waipahu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Nathan; daughters, Blanche Uyema and Elaine Nakahashi; seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARGARET K. INOUYE, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Malcolm and Dean; brothers, Thomas, George and Charles Morikawa; sister, Virginia Hashimoto; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

MITSUE "MITZI" INOUYE, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2007. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by sons, Kerry, Newton and Eric; daughter, Colleen Iwata; brothers, Robert and Jack Yanabu; sisters, Florence Yamatani, Shinae Hirano and Grace Chin; four grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 4:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

CHARLES SOYEI ISHIKI, 86, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Dec. 23, 2007. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. A merchant seaman retired from Oil Transporters. Survived by sister, Jeanette; nieces and nephews. Private service held.

NANCY NAMIKO ISHIZAKA, 89, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 3, 2007. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A retired produce clerk for Daiei. Survived by daughters, Penny Dunn, Patricia Kimura, Priscilla Yamamoto and Yvonne Arnone; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Haruo, Haruki and Wallace Nakamoto; sisters, Katherine Higa and Elsie Takata. Visitation 5 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.

CHRISTINA JOANNA-MAE HEMA JONES, 58, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Ke'anae, Maui. Former supply clerk. Survived by brothers, Clayton, Urban, Gregory, Ivan and David "Buck" Hema. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

CHRISTOPHER "KAI" ARIS KEKEIKIHOLOLA'IIKEKAIMALIEMALUNAOKANALU-HE'EANAIKA'APAPA KALAMA, 47, of Makaha, formerly of Kailua, died Jan. 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A landscape contractor. Survived by sisters, Puna, Cyra, Kaui and Charlani; brothers, Charles "Boy," Cy, Corbett "Kamoa" and Colin Malani; sons, Maluhia and Ahana; daughters, Kealoha and Hokulani; former spouse, Robin; companion, Debbie Neuman; hanai children, Ikaika, Kili and Kaina. Service 8:30 a.m. March 2 at Kailua Beach Park at the pavilion nearest to the boat ramp in front of Flat Island (Popoi'a Island). Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

TSUTOMU "BUSTER" KAWATE, 82, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A retired electrician with a VA Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. Survived by wife, Dora; daughter, Leanna Ishibashi; brother, Kenneth. Private servce held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

KENNETH KEONG LAU, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 30, 2007. Born in Honolulu. University of Hawai'i administrator and professor. Survived by sons, Laurence and Arnold; sisters, Violet Lee, Susan Chun and Yan Kwai Cron; two grandsons. Service pending. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

DAVID JONATHAN CHEW TIN LEE, 38, of Victorville, Calif., died Jan. 30, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A truck driver. Survived by sons, Devin and Dustin; wife, Heather; stepchildren, Justyn and Kyrstie; mother, Regina Gipaya; father, Dwight; grandmother, Bernice Yap; sisters, Kimberly Lee Mahi'ai and Irene Tanodra; brothers, Kenneth and Casey. Visitation after 11 a.m. Sunday at Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools; service 11:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Victor Valley Mortuary, Victorville.

WILLIAM K. LEMN, 92, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died Jan. 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired policeman. Survived by sons, William and Harry; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11:45 a.m. Feb. 19 at Ko'olau Hu'iea Church, Anahola; service noon; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

MI YING AGNES LI, 87, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2007. Born in China. Survived by sons, Henry and Harry; daughters, Hazel Li and Winnie Wong; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SAY HON LUM, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2007. Born in Canton, China. Member of On Tong Society. Survived by wife, Irene; sons, Yin Kwan, Howard, Edward and Lucky; daughters, Oi Lin Poon, Oi Lan Lau and Oi Eu Lee; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

YASUKO MAEDO, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 3, 2007. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i. Retired co-owner of the former Maedo Guava Farm. Survived by husband, Isamu; sons, Clifford and Dale; daughter, Ann; sister, Haruko Kalama. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary chapel, Hilo; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

OFA MAHAFUTAU, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Tonga. Survived by brothers, Sefo Tatafu, Tavita Lolohea, Tuipulotu Lavulavu, Fekaikuli Sailosi, Tangiketatau Sailosi and Tangipa Sailosi; sisters, Pisila Amanaki and Ana Fusipala. Visitation 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

CYNTHIA "CYNDI" MARIA MASAGATANI, 52, of Makawao, Maui, died Feb. 3, 2007. Born on Maui. Makawao Steak House manager. Survived by parents, Peter and Edeltraud "Trudy" Feliciano Sr.; father of her children, Wayne; son, Jake; daughter, Bree; sister, Roswitha Gomes; brothers, Herbert and Peter Feliciano Jr. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.

MATSUKO MASUDA, 95, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Kapa'a. A homemaker. Survived by brother, Satoru; sisters, Setsuko Nozoe and Lana. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

ANNIE H. MILLS, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A housekeeping supervisor. Survived by sons, William and Caney; daughter, Evelyn Mancini; hanai daughter, Christieann; brothers, Antone Gabriel Jr., George and Francis Kawelo; sister, Emma Hitchcock. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou O Ke Akua Church; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

MICHIYO MURATA, 64, of Wailua Houselots, Kaua'i, died Jan. 25, 2007. Born in Yamaguchi-ken, Japan. Japanese narrator with Roberts Hawaii and Smiths Tropical Boat Tours. Survived by husband, Roy; daughter, Alison Manibusan; son, Casey; stepson, Michael; sister, Fumie Iwata; brothers, Kiyoshi and Yukio Morimoto; grandchildren; nieces and nephews; cousins. Private service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

YOSHIKO "LEATRICE" MURATA, 84, of Mililani, died Jan. 27, 2007. Born in Waialua. Retired from Schofield Quarter Master Laundry; member of Hale'iwa Jodo Mission. Survived by sons, Dr. Clarence and Ned; daughter, Caroline Nishimura; four grandchildren; brother, Susumu Miyataki. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 5 p.m. Casual attire.

KAREN NAOMI NITTA, 57, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Former administrative secretary for Kamehameha Investment Corp. Survived by sons, Bryston and Ryan; brother, Stanley Shigeoka; caregiver/brother-in-law, Thomas Nitta. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

TAKETORA OTSUBO, 87, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Feb. 5, 2007. Born in Koloa. A retired truck driver and mechanic with McBryde Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Haruko; daughter, Elaine Miyazaki; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Takayo Hamada; half brother, Harry Sato; half sisters, Cynthia Sato and Mildred Konishi. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Koloa Jodo Mission; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MONIQUE "MAKA" OPIANA, 36, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, James; daughters, Jansen, Shealee, Fahren and Gemini; stepchildren; mother, Stella Maka; brother, David Maka Jr.; sisters, TammyLee Pii and Erika McGill. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Jesus The Bread Of Life Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

LEON PEBRIA PANONCILLO SR., 83, of Kailua, died Feb. 3, 2007. Born in 'Ewa. Retired from Coca Cola Bottling Co. after 24 years of service. Survived by wife, Maxima "Maming"; sons, George and Leon; daughters, Lourdes Pugay, Virginia Marzo, Shirley Yamamoto, Judieth Kamauu and Cindy Sanasay; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Bonifacio. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

EDITH PALMIRA SCIARRETA, 85, died Jan. 16, 2007. Raised by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts; retired from the U.S. Navy; an avid photographer. Survived by son, Anthony; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Mass 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Church.

GARY JAMES SHOPNITZ, 58, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 27, 2007. Born in Chicago, Ill. A computer management specialist. Survived by companion, Victoria Mendoza; daughters, Robin Hrovat and Rachel Jackson; sisters, Sandra Erb, Sharon Bade, Terry Senne and Tracey Ripplinger; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, Maui; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

NICK YUKIO TATSUMI, 52, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Mechanic for a transmission shop. Survived by mother, Helen; brother, Lance; nephews, Jase and Kade; niece, Shea; companion, Sandra Padwell. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

THOMAS T. URSAL, 91, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Cebu, Philippines. A retired welder first class at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by daughter, Gloria Ursal Munson; son, Wayne; one grandchild. Private inurnment service Saturday at Honolulu Memorial Park. No flowers. Donations to the Hawaiian Humane Society. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

FLOYD LOUIS VUILLEMOT, 83, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. Retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel; a civil engineer. Survived by wife, Annie Lee; son, Scott; daughters, Lynne Bosche and Lori Dallons; four grandchildren; sister, Ann Black. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

HONG YEE WONG, 104, of Honolulu, has died. Born in Honolulu. Retired dentist. Survived by son, Gene; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Reuben; sister, Elizabeth Leong. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

CLYDE TADAO YASUHARA, 73, of 'Ewa Beach, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 31, 2007. Born in Hilo. A retired clerk for the city Department of Parks and Recreation; retired master sergeant with the Hawaii Air National Guard. Survived by wife, Pearl Momi Yasuhara; sons, Jonathan Young, Clyde, Jerome and Neil; daughter, Shari; four grandchildren; brothers, Leighton and Jonathan; sister, Juliette Rickard. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service and burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

MARGARETTE MITCHELL YEAGER, 91, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 28, 2007. Born in Virginia. Retired secretary at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by sons, William, Tad and Jay; daughters, Lisa Yeager and Winnie Lee; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Kane'ohe Yacht Club; scattering of ashes 1:30 p.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.