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IONE MAILE PETERS AKANA, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired chief deputy clerk for the Federal Court. Survived by son, Kevin; daughter, Leo; brothers, David and Charlie Peters; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

FRANKIE ALVERIO AMANO, 58, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2008. Born in Hernani, Eastern Samar, Philippines. All Tree Services truck driver and ex-lightweight boxer. Survived by wife, Natividad "Magallanes;" sons, Roderick and Frankie Jr.; daughter, Frances Mae; one grandson; brother, Virgilio; sisters, Lucresia, Natalie Conde, Juanita and Norma Delos Santos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; services 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral; Mass 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.

CAROL M. S. ANDRADE, 63, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Jan. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A freelance artist and licensed practical nurse. Survived by life partner, Barbara McBeath; brothers, John and William Jr.; sister, Barbara Tachibana; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Celebration of life to be held in March; date to be announced. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

SIMONE LEIALOHA ANDRADE, 68, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 10, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Alexander Sr.; sons, Alexander Jr. and Gerald; grandchildren, Makana and Jared Kanana; brothers, William and George Helenihi. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.

ROSE FERREIRA APAO, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from St. Francis Hospital. Survived by son, Richard; daughters, Mary "Rhoda" Loebl and Bernadette Erwin; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, William Ferreira; sister, Lillian Cardoza. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

PASTOR RALPH STEWART BATEMAN, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 15, 2008. Born in Seward, Alaska. Associate pastor at Central Christian Church in Hilo; assisted at Pahoa Assembly of God. Survived by son, Bruce Allen Drier; daughter, Rosemary Lutz. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Central Christian Church; service 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

KYRA KAILIPELANI CHANG, infant daughter of Brandon Chang and Sarah Alameda of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Lani Chang and Herbert and Colette Alameda; great-grandmothers, Geraldine Galves and Josephine Bulacan; great-great-grandmother, Eleanor Villegas. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ROLAND HAU CHUN CHANG, 85, of Hana, Maui, died Jan. 20, 2008. Born in Hana. A retired supervisor for County of Maui - Board of Water Supply. Survived by wife, Genevieve; sons, Rev. Hyland, Barry and Henry; daughters, Barbara "Chung Lan" Rico, Constance "Cindy" Garcia, Paula and Marcia Delima; 16 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

FUMIE KATSU, 86, of Pearl City, died Jan 11, 2008. Born in Kagoshima, Japan. Survived by daughter, Hiroko Moromisato; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sister, Tsuyako Jo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ELIZABETH "LAHAINA LADY" DOROTHEA KENUI, 74, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 22, 2008. Born in Canada. A retired floral designer for Lahaina Florist. Survived by daughters, Marcia Dalton and Sandra Thiessen; six grandchildren. Private family service pending. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

MAE TOSHIE KUDO, 64, of Honolulu, died Jan 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ka'ahumanu Elementary school teacher. Survived by husband, Tsukasa; daughters, Kimberley Hirota and Leslie Kaopuiki; brother, Richard Moriyama; sisters, Carol Hatakeyama, Audrey Ono and Amy Moriyama; three grandchildren. Service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

SHIRLEY E. LAMBERTH, 81, of Lancaster, Pa., formerly of Hawai'i, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Dallas. Former member of Kailua United Methodist Church; past president of United Methodist Women. Survived by sons, Larry and Harold "Bear"; grandsons, Randy and Michael. Service to be announced. Online condolences: www.kearneyasnyder funeralhome.com. Arrangements by Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home.

MABEL CHIYOMI MAEDA, 81, of Waipahu, died Jan 4, 2008. Born in Waipahu. She was a member of Waipahu Hongwanji. Survived by brother, Hisami Mayeda; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

KIYOSHI MATSUNO, 80, of Honolulu, died Jan 11, 2008. Born in Pearl City. Survived by brothers, Hiromu, Miyuki and James; sisters, Alice, Jane and Leslie. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ROBERT JAMES MCCARTER, 90, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan 23, 2008. Born in Minnesota. A chemical engineer in the research and development industry. Survived by wife, Susan; sons, Gordon Craig, William Brenton; daughters, Jennifer McCarter and Bonnie McCarter Prucha; four grandsons. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

MASUYO NAKATANI, 99, of Honolulu, died Jan. 15, 2008. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired Maunalani Nursing Facility dietician. Survived by daughter, Anita Fragio; caregiver/daughter-in-law, Sharon Ann Kaina Nakatani; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers.

YOSHIE NEKOMOTO, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. Retired Watumulls Ltd. manager. Survived by daughter, Lori Michael. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

HIMEKO OKAMOTO, 92, of Pearl City, died Jan 18, 2008. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. Retired garment industry factory worker. Survived by sister, Masako Miyakaku; niece, Laureen Okamoto; grandnephews and grandnieces. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

YOLANDA "NICKI" M. OLIM, 53, of Kanaio, Maui, died Jan 22, 2008. Born in Pu'unene. A caretaker. Survived by daughters, Jonnalynn Lyons and Jasmine Olim; husband, Alfred; sisters, Rita Swift and Geraldine Kalawaia; brothers, Jonah Jr., Russell and Roland Poaipuni; two grandchildren. Service 3:30 p.m. Saturday at her residence in Kanaio. Bring a potted flowering plant for her Love Garden where she will be laid to rest. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

FAAALUALUO "LU" F. POPOALII, 51, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2008. Born in Si'ufaga Manu'a American Samoa. A cab driver. Survived by wife, Francine; sons, Ward, Price, Justin, Kame, John, Nathan and Willy; daughters, Summer, Ipo, Heather, Scarlette and Marissa; brothers, Isaia, Taavili and Aei Malo; sisters, Ina, Laupama and Mileta; 21 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; services 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ROBERT "BOB" JOSEPH RENY JR., 66, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, formerly of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Jan. 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired U.S. Navy civil service worker and owner of Bob's Electronics Repair. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Paula Silva, Terry Cunningham and Linda Wong; mother, Rose Medeiros; brothers, Stanley and Richard; sisters, Rosemary Solomon and Bettylou Aguiar; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m.; burial at a later date on Kaua'i at Kauai Memorial Gardens, Lihu'e. Casual attire.

THERESA SANTOS, 84, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 15, 2008. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Adam Jr., Michael, Patrick and Derek; brothers, Bill, Daniel and Alfred Chamizo; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

ROBERT "BOBBY BLUE EYES" HUNTER SELIG, 80, of Waipahu, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Arkansas. Former director of Hilton Hawaiian Village security, also retired from Outrigger Hotels security. Survived by companion, Felicia; daughter, Marion Tamada; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a,m. Saturday at Iroquois Lagoon Yacht Club; celebration of life 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes at sea noon. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

EARL SEISHO SHIMA, 93, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 22, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Castle and Cooke Ltd. stevedore. Survived by daughters, Allene Oda, Iris Tama-naha and Judy Tsukamoto; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Shimabukuro; sisters, Nancy Toyama, Leatrice Uehara and Janet Miyashita. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire.

ELIZABETH YASUKO MATANO SUGIHARA, 85, of Kailua, died Jan. 22, 2008. Born in Tokyo. Retired Liberty House sales clerk. Survived by husband, Susumu; sons, Kerry and Kriss; brother, Albert Matano; sister, Cherry Matano, Alice Fujieda, Florence Matano and Caroline Yang. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

FRANK YOSHITOMO SUNOUCHI, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Ellen; sons, Wayne and Michael; two grandchildren; sister, Jane Hishinuma. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

FUYUKO OKUTSU TANAKA, 90, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Jan. 24, 2008. Born in Koloa. Kauai Producers Ltd. packer. Survived by son, Ronald; daughters, Pearl Nonaka and Elaine Malone; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Seiji and Paul Okutsu; sisters, Mitsuko Matsuura, Margie Shinn and Rachel Akazawa. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

ROBERT WALLACE TOTH, 56, of Punalu'u, died Dec. 30, 2007. Born in Warren, Ohio. Plant rental tech. Survived by sons, Zachary Toth and Jeremiah Gagnon; five grandchildren; mother, Irene; sister, Jolane Penksa. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

RAYMOND MASAYUKI UCHIMURA, 100, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2008. Born in Waiakea, Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Sun Life Financial Co. insurance agent. Survived by wife, Stella; daughters, Lorene Braye and Sharon Masuda; brother, Charles; sister, Michiko Asai; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

BERT "MICKEY" SHIGEO UYEHARA, 87, of Honolulu, died Jan 11, 2008. Born in Wai'anae. Owner of No D-lay Shell Service Station. Survived by wife, Ruth; daughter, Patrice Uyehara. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MAXINE NANOD VENTURA, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2008. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Survived by brother, Filemon "David" Nanod; sister, Marie Lee; 21 nieces and nephews. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

ALBERT FREDRICK WICHERT, 80, of Kahala, died Jan. 15, 2008. Born in Los Angeles. A U.S. Navy veteran and owner of Wichert Tile Ltd. Survived by children, Janet, Richard, Cheryl and Russ; brother, Robert; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.

RAYMOND WAI LEONG WONG, 78, of Honolulu, formerly of California, died Jan. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired truck driver. Survived by children, Lynne Amsbury, Lance and Lloyd Wong; five grandchildren; brother, Harold. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

TSUGIE YAMAMOTO, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan 17, 2008. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. Retired kitchen helper for Ilima Drive Inn. Survived by husband, Sadao; son, Dennis; daughter, Amy Yamamoto; a granddaughter; brothers, Masatoshi, Mikio, Fujio and Keiji Yamamoto; sisters, Seiko Inouye, Ritsuko Adams, Sachiko Taketa and Marian Kuroda. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.

SHIGEKO YAMASHITA, 82, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Jan. 15, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired secretary with Yukimura's. Survived by sons, Steven and Joel; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Nobu and Stanley Hiraoka; sisters, Kay Aoki, Masako Yukimura and Sally Kingman. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

RUTH ITO YOKOUCHI, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2008. Born in Kapehu, Hawai'i. Retired Davenroy Drycleaners seamstress. Survived by sister, Sumiko Suzuki; nieces and nephews. Private service held. No koden (monetary offerings) or flowers. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

LEONARD KIKUO YOSHINO, 54, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 16, 2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. County of Maui refuse collector. Survived by wife, Rowena; daughter, Aiko. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary, service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Lei only.