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ROBERT "BOB" MAURICE AUSTIN, 72, of Waipahu, died Feb. 24, 2008. Born in Greensboro, N.C. Retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant; Circle Rainbow Air commercial pilot. Survived by wife, Sydney Furuya-Austin; son, Mark; daughters, Corinne Gandy and Caroline; brother, Wayne; sisters, Jan Walker and Nancy Hodge; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service noon; private inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Francis Hospice. Casual attire. No monetary donations. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHAPMAN JR., 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 21, 2008. Born in Oakland, Calif. Retired. Survived by companion, Merrilee Kazarian; sons, Benjamin III and Grant; daughter, Elsye Maree Raljevich; sister, Moea Baty. Service pending. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

ESTELLE TACHIBANA CHOY, 73, of Kailua, died Feb. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Enchanted Lake Elementary School teacher. Survived by daughters, Stephanie Chapman and Shari Suzuki; brother, Alvin Tachibana; four grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Congregational Church; service 6 p.m.; reception to follow. Committal service and inurnment 1 p.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ESPERANZA "ANCHENG" RIVERA DUMAYAG, 79, of Winnetka, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 20, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Philippines. Formerly employed by Mabuhay Cafe in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Peter "Pedring" and Basile "Jr."; daughters, Cynthia Bagcal and Aida Cadiz; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial service 9 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

JAY RUSSELL GEIB JR., 85, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 18, 2008. Born in Canton, Ohio. Great story teller. Survived by wife, Tomoko; son, Gerald; daughter, Holly Villiger; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

YOSHIO HIRATA, 80, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Retired from FAA. ASA technical supervisor. Survived by wife, May; sons, Brian and Gregg; daughters, Sandra Deguchi and Penny Hirata-Knight; four grandchildren; brother, Dick; sisters, Ayako Okubo and Jane Momoki. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

WAYNE TADAO HOKAMA, 58, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Electrician. Survived by father, Albert; brother, Glenn; sister, Cynthia Yanabu. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BELLA HOLMBERG, 90, of Hale'iwa, died Feb. 6, 2008. Born in Waialua. Survived by son, Richard "Dickie;" four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Harry, David and Clarence Rodrigues; sisters, Thelma Robello, Eleanor Saguibo and Doris Oga. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Church, Waialua; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

LAWRENCE "LARRY" KALAWE, 43, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 18, 2008. Born in Hilo. Kona Community Hospital and Hilo Medical Center certified nurse's aide; Hawaii Island Adult Day Care of Hilo volunteer. Survived by daughter, Ellie-Jean; son, Jonah; brother, Gilbert Kalawae; caregivers, Miriam Kunihiro and Ronald Nahakuelua; two aunts; one uncle; nieces, nephews; one grandniece. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

EVELYN HARUKO KANZAKI, 95, of Honolulu, died Feb. 13, 2008. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Elaine Ushiro and Judie Miura; sisters, Helene Takaesu and June Caravalho; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

RAYMOND JOHN KAUHANE, 79, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Police Department lieutenant with more than 27 years of service; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Raynette Sexton and Patricia; grandchildren, Clarissa Green, Charise and Christian Michelsen; two great-grandchildren; sister, Marian Omura; brothers, Stephen Kauhane, Bernard and Bertram Hiapo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DORA MARN YEE KEUMA, 92, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from M's Coffee Tavern. Survived by son, Ernest Jr.; daughters, Deanna Morgan, Winona Shito and Gwendolyn Rios; brother, Richard Leong; sisters, Bertha Lee and Betty Kim; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service noon; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ELAINE SHIZUKO KUTAKA, 82, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Camp 3, Wainaku, Hilo, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Claude and Steven; two grandchildren; brother, Kiyoshi Taba; caregiver, Perla Weber. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire.

EVA KAUKA MALO, 99, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, formerly of Kapolei, died Feb. 16, 2008. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Housewife. Survived by sons, John, Alvin and Ivan; daughters, Carol Horswill, Geraldine Johnson, Pualani Kaimikaua and Betty Rapoza; sisters, Shirley Thomas, Mahealani Cathcart and Patricia Parker; 29 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Hilo Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery (Mormon Section). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JOSEFINA TABLADILLO MERCADO, 68, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 30, 2008. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Member of Badoc Pinili Association. Survived by husband, Napoleon; sons, Luvimin and Nolie; daughters, Luzviminda "Minda," Emma, Anielyn "Annie," Alma Pagdilao, Blessie Damo and Presie Labasan; brothers, Ricardo and Ebidesto "Beding" Tabladillo; sisters, Lolita Fernandez, Jovencia Grande and Esmenia Yarcia; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

HIDEO WALLACE MIYAGI, 87, of Waipahu, died Jan. 12, 2008. Born in Waipahu. Retired electrician at N.A.D-West Loch and state Department of Accounting & General Services. Survived by wife, Kunie "Claire;" son, Ronald; daughter, Karen Inouye; brothers, Hiroo "Woody" and Ernest; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

EUGENE JOSEPH MULLEN JR., 73, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Police Department detective; Mauna Lani Resort security chief. Survived by wife, Saguesag "Sandy"; son, Cy; stepson, A.J. Kaleohano; daughters, Zaneta, Xandria and Yvette Drozdowski; stepdaughter, Shenandoah "Sandy" Kim; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; service 10:30 a.m.; refreshments to follow. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JAMES NAKANISHI, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter foreman for S&M Sakamoto Inc. General Contractors. Survived by wife, Miyoka; daughters, Victoria Hulihe'e-Nourrie and Vivian Hulihe'e Campbell; brothers, Ernest and Gary; sister, Mae Matsushige; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 9 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KENNETH SUSUMU OKUBO, 78, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Kevin; three grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire.

KENNETH STEPHEN PHELAN, 88, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 21, 2008. Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Retired math professor. Survived by niece/caregiver, Elizabeth Phelan Layman. Visitation 8 a.m. Thursday at St. Theresa Church, Kihei; Mass 9 a.m.; ceremony and scattering of ashes 10:30 a.m. at Kama'ole Beach I. Please meet on the grassy area across from Dolphin Plaza. Lunch reception at Ken's Place to follow. Loose flowers only. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ALFREDO "FRED" BOLIBOL RIVERA, 89, of Waipahu, died Feb. 6, 2008. Born in San Antonio, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Dillingham Construction Co. laborer. Survived by daughters, Fely Mariano and Lydia Rasquero; son, Wilson; brother, Marino; sisters, Alejandrina Saludares, Gedelina Agcaoili and Avelina Bolibol; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; Mass 10:15 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

MILES HIROYUKI SAKATA, 91, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Honokohau. Retired city surveyor. Survived by daughter, Judie Hoopai; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MIZUNO SHIMIZU, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 7, 2008. Born in Onomea, Hawai'i. Retired Pahala Hospital nurse's aide. Survived by sons, Harold and Calvin; daughters, Eleanor Kawamura and Trudie Nakamura; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Wallis Nagareda; sisters, Shizuka Motoishi and Kirino "Kay" Kawamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FUTOSHI SHINOGI, 78, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 20, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by brothers, Edwin and Leonard; sisters, Kimie Nakasono and Mitsue Shigemura, nieces; nephews. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JAMES YOSHIO SUIZU, 79, of Pukalani, Maui, died Feb. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Federal Aviation Administration electronic technician. Survived by wife, Asano; son, Robert; daughter, Helen Takaki; one granddaughter; sister, Eleanor. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

KENJI TSUTOMI, 96, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 6, 2008. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Sumiko; son, Kenneth; daughters, Constance Lum and Ruth Yoshioka; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

JESSE ALLEN YAMASHITA, 20, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 10, 2008. Born in Hilo. University of Hawai'i-Hilo student; member of UH-Hilo Vulcans Baseball Athletics. Survived by parents, Charles "Chuck" and Rebecca "Becky;" sister, Nicole Davis; brother, Dana; grandmother, Lillian. Scattering of ashes Saturday at Puhi Bay, Hilo. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin Sangha Hall, Hilo; celebration of life 1 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

MARY OK SOOK YUEN, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by husband, John; son, Michael; daughters, Juliette Herodias and Pauline Fukunaga; brother, Chung Ho Henry Kim; sister, Helen Young; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.