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ERNEST "ERNIE" KAAI AKI, 75, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 29, 2008. Born in Ke'ei, Hawai'i. A retired plumber for Au's Plumbing. Survived by wife, Gail; son, Aaron; daughters, Kimberly Mattos and Ernalyn; brothers, Archie Jr. and Walter; sisters, Lillian Hose, Margie Salis and Elizabeth Richards; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

BENJAMIN "BEN" CANADA APOLONIO SR., 52, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran; Honolulu Police Department metro police officer; U.S. Postal Service mark-up clerk; employed at the city prosecutor's office. Survived by wife, Virginia "Jenny"; sons, Brian Eliana, Byron Eliana Jr. and Benjamin Jr.; daughters, Shannon Apolonio and Candice Medina; sisters, Betty McKeague and Freda Apolonio; brother, Abraham; grandchildren, Shantelle, Brylee, Shaina and Brennen. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:45 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.

THOMAS RONALD ARAUJO, 76, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 7, 2008. Born in Hilo. A retired police officer; founder of Araujo Farm Products & Hog Farm, Business Services Hawaii and Tommy's Game Cock Farm. Survived by wife, Marjorie Ann; daughters, Darla Boteilho and Debbie Tanielu; brothers, John and Bob; grandsons, "Flick" James Boteilho and Ron Boteilho. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MARY C. AUSTIN-BAEHR, 93, of Syracuse, N.Y., formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2008. Born in Sherill, N.Y. Professor emeritus and director of the Reading and Language Arts Center for the College of Education, University of Hawai'i-Manoa; co-authored works on teacher education and multi-cultural literature. Survived by husband, Herbert Baehr; sisters, Virginia Nemecek and Shirley Knickerbocker. Ashes to be scattered 9 a.m. Thursday off Makena, Maui. Service held in Clay, N.Y. Donations to the University of Hawai'i Foundation, or the International Reading Association Foundation.

REID KEKOA SANBORN BARTON, 31, of 'O'okala, Hawai'i, died Sept. 2, 2008. Born in Hilo. Survived by parents, Don and Sue; brother, Sean; sister, Malia Thompson; grandparents, Jim and Nita Barton and Genevieve Sanborn. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday at the family residence in Niupea Homestead, 'O'okala. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

DEBBIE LYNN BOTEILHO, 37, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 3, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by father, Alvin; sons, Dustin Verzosa Boteilho, Jordan Hiroshi, and Ian Phillip Kainalu Boteilho; daughter, Shayna; brothers, Wayne and Russell; sister, Darlene. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

RICHARD A. CUNNINGHAM, 77, of Makakilo, died Aug. 25, 2008. Born in New Hampshire. A retired sergeant first class with the U.S. Army. Survived by children, Wanda Nunes, Patricia Suwa, Roxann Souza, Lynn Souza, Daniel Cunningham and Lisa Seguerre; sister, Ruth Sanders; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; committal service 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MARGARET KAPUNI GRACE DANCEL, 79, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Opi'ihale, Hawai'i. A homemaker and ho'oponopono counselor. Survived by son, Jon; daughters, Barbara Shibuya, Trinidad Marques, Stephanie Tabbada and Darlene Sindlinger; more than 65 hanai children; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Na'alehu Community Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

HENRY DEVARA SR., 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 8, 2008. Born in Hana, Maui. A retired maintenance supervisor for the state Harbors Division. Survived by son, Henry "Johnny" Jr.; daughters, Henrietta Nakata, Dorothy Devara, Geraldine Koski and Lucy Clay; sister, Estrella Estillare; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha, Hawai'i; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. No flowers. Casual attire.

WILLIAM LEE FISCHER, 74, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Indiana. A retired U.S. Navy CPO and mail carrier. Survived by wife, Margaret "Lani"; daughters, Vannetta Tanaka and Lela Tamayo; brother, Peter; sisters, JoAnn Mittman and Nancy Schmitt; two grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Thursday at Ma'ili Beach. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

TEO GASPER JR., of 'Aiea, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Wai'anae. Retired state Department of Transportation employee with 27 years of service. Survived by son, John; daughters, Luana Rosemae Stafford, Yvonne Leimomi, Yolanda Leialoha Sanchez and Lucianne Kuuipo Lagapa; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Leong and Ana Kaleikini. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Aloha attire.

JUDY TSURUKO HIRATA, 80, of Honolulu, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Okinawa. No survivors. No service. Information: Ed Saito, 258-8525. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

GAIL E. HIRONAKA, 61, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 25, 2008. Born in Chicago. Deputy director at Queen Lili'uokalani Children Center. Survived by husband, Howard; son, Guy; daughter, Traci Tokunaga; parents, Sylvia and Aaron Rabinkoff; sister, Claire Bryant; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 6 to 7 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CHRISTINA RENEE IANNETA, 40, of Makawao, Maui, died Sept. 8, 2008. Born in California. Survived by daughters, Summer Pestana Fatiaki and Caroline Foti; son, Noah Kai Foti; mother, Kimon; father, Pete; sisters, Lisa Pestana and Leslie; brother, Beau Hayden; three grandchildren. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Oskie Rice Arena, Makawao; potluck to follow. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

BARBARA JEAN JOSE, 66, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. A former employee of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and a self-employed entrepreneur. Survived by sons, Harry, Leroy, Paul and Kelly; daughter, Bonnie Palos; brothers, Arthur Lorenzo, Richard Lorenzo and Donald Lorenzo; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Papa'aloa, Hawai'i; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

CORINA LILINOE KAAWA, 34, of Wai'anae and Nanakuli, died Aug. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by parents, Mark and Cherlyann Kaawa Kong; brothers, Mark and Diamond; sister, Chantel Kong; nieces; nephews. Service noon Saturday at 89-214 Kauwahi Ave., Wai'anae. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

DALE TAMIKO KADOOKA-GOMES, 56, of Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A teacher for Hawaii Baptist Academy. Survived by husband, Dennis; brothers, Pat and Chris Kadooka; sisters, Janice Uchida and Lorna Kadooka; stepmother, Kikuye Kadooka. Visitation 3 p.m. next Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers.

PETER CELESTINE KAHOOPII JR., 59, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired parts distribution manager at Servco Pacific. Survived by wife, Karen; sons, Daryl and Blane Nishizawa; mother, Ruby; brothers, Daniel, Orson and Alan; sisters, Ululani Aiana and Evalani Hirano. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

PELE "BIG P" HOSEA KAIO II, 28, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A chef and security guard with Desert Watch. Survived by father, Meyer; mother, Martha; grandmother, Martha Lukai Toeta; sisters, Libbie-Marie Raquel and Theresa-Marie. Service 8 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maka-kilo; scattering of ashes 1 p.m. at Black Rock Beach, Nanakuli. Loose flowers and lei welcome for scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

KIM KALEINANI KANIHO-BATOON, 31, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Lana'i City. A homemaker. Survived by son, Alika Lopaka; daughters, Gazzelle Kauanoeanuhea Tihani and Kiana Pulelehua Tyra; parents, Robert Lopaka III and Gwendolyn Leilani Kaniho; grandmother, Violet Kaikemalia; brothers, Keoni and Kenneth Kaniho; sisters, Tammy Tanaka, Cindy Kuapahi and Kay Kaniho. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Lana'i Community Center, Lana'i; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

KIYOMI SUENAGA KATAHARA, 84, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired seamstress. Survived by son, Alvin; daughters, Louise Katahara and Mary Ann Katahara-Tanabe; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, James Suenaga; sister, Ethel Masuda. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

PAPA K KEPILINO SYLVESTER KEILI WAi'oLU KAMAKA IKI ALi'i Pa'aKAULA KAMOA KAMOA KEPILINO, 79, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in Mahukona, Hawai'i. Kupuna known for his intuitive lomi lomi style; dedicated to the preservation of Hawaiian healing arts; co-founder of 'Aina Me Kalani; past president of 'Ohana Ho'opakele prison alternatives organization. Survived by wife, Rebecca Avery; children, Justin Avery, Christin Avery, Kahiluonauaapiilani Nixon, Erick Taylor, Tree Silberman and Valerie Mills; alaka'i, Joe Sunderland; and grandson, Kanalu Avery. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at Community of Christ Church, Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

MYRTLE KEWN-TAI SOON KONG, 94, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 10, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. Retired cook at Kula Hospital. Survived by son, Reuben Kong; daughters, Faith Okawa and Kaohu 'O Haleakala Banner; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private family service to be held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

ANNIE KENAO LAA, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. A former laundry worker. Survived by daughters, Emmalani Crawford, Yvonne Ng, Elizabeth Gomez and Annie; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

Capt. ARTHUR A. LAVENAU, 84, of Kailua, died Sept. 10, 2008. Retired from the U.S. Navy, he was a fighter pilot in the Korean War, flight trainer at the U.S. Naval Academy, local realtor and legislative assistant. Survived by sister, Audrey Overholt; daughter, Patti Russo; sons, Jeff and Ted; grandchildren, Lynn and Emily Russo; and companion, Ruth Ferrette. Service 11 a.m. Sept. 27 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Oak Park, Ill. Kailua service pending. No flowers. Memorial donations to Soldiers' Angels, 1792 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, Calif. 91104.

FLORENCE LEINAALA MASON, also known as Florence Leinaala Mason-Char, 75, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Child daycare center owner. Survived by son, Leonard Char; daughters, Georgiedin Mason and Tammy Ahlo; brother, William Mason Jr.; sister, Pearl Kapuniai; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service and burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

KIYOICHI "KIYO" MATSUSHIMA, 96, of Kilauea, Kaua'i, died Sept. 2, 2008. Born in Hanama'ulu, Hawai'i. Retired Kilauea Sugar Plantation Co. fireroom crew chief. Survived by wife, Kikuyo; sons, Royden and Davis, daughter, Lorna Kuniyuki; brother, Kenneth; one grandchild; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

SUSAN NAOMI MAWAE, 57, of Pearl City, died Sept. 3, 2008.. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by husband, Moses; son, Moses Jr.; daughter, Shawn; two grandchildren; sister Candy Walker. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

ROSE KAUIPUALOKEKAWAHINEIKAHANUOPAINEKE MCCABE, 50, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 11, 2008. Born in Wailuku. A parking Attendant at Whalers Village. Survived by husband, Terry; daughter, Ambernette Aki; sons, John Momoa, Matthew Momoa and Erwin Momoa; stepsons, Joseph Momoa III, Nicolas Momoa and Daniel McCabe; stepdaughters, Kathleen Momoa, Christine Momoa, Mona Lisa Momoa-Smythe, Josette Momoa-Smythe and Traci Bean; brothers, John Hokoana, Paul Hokoana and Jerome Hokoana; sisters, Stephanie Hookano and Donella Hokoana; 21 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

MALELE LEILANI MILI, 32, of La'ie, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Olive and Itula; sister, Ruta Miller; brother, Itula Jr.; nieces and nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Laie 6th Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; service 11 a.m.; graveside service 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery. Memorial donations to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

BRUCE L. MILLES, 47, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Lieutenant with the Sheriff's Department in charge of Hilo and Kona. Survived by parents, George and Murle; brothers, Dece "C," Marc and George. Visitation 6 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ward Center in Kailua, Kona; service 6:30 p.m.; fellowship with family immediately after service. Service at Mililani Memorial Park on O'ahu pending. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

SUSUMU MORITA, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 8, 2008. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Retired First Hawaiian Bank mortgage supervisor. Survived by wife, Helen; daughters, Kelly Hirahara and Lauren; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. inurnment 1 p.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

WALLACE ETSUO NAKAHARA, 97, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2008. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. A retired owner and proprietor of Naka's Carburetor Service. Survived by son, Kenneth; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Fujio Nakahara. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

CHARLES "CHARLEY" ROMAN NARVAEZ, 70, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in 'Aiea. A truck driver; retired U.S. Air Force tech sergeant. Survived by former wife, Clara; sons, Lawrence, Charles Jr., Clarence and Channon; daughters, Charlzetta Croker, Clara Jean Claudio, Charalee Coppa, Chantisha Yoffe, Chauna-Lynn Jones, Cheyanne McMillan, Chazralee and Cherokee; sister, Mildred Martin; 30 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; companion, Gabby Townsend. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

ROBERT "BOB" WILLIAM NORTON, 64, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 10, 2008. Born in Washington. Former owner and mechanic of Pat's Auto. Survived by sons, Chris, Craig, Patrick, Jonathan and Jason; daughter, Shonna; brothers, Fred and Jim; sisters, Sue Ritz and Nancy Meier; five grandchildren. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ahalanui Park (Warm Pond) in Kapoho. Information: 808-398-5147. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations c/o Craig Norton to P.O. Box 7271, Hilo, HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

JOHN BELARAY PIEDAD, 97, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Bayonbong, Neuva, Vizcaya, Philippines. A retired warehouseman with Air Force Exchange Services. Survived by wife, Mercedes Piedad; hanai daughter, Sandra Kelly; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LEWAYNE EDWARD PIETZ, 71, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2008. Born in Chicago, Ill. A retired baker. Survived by wife, Eleanor; sister, Ruth Berndt. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

LAUREL "LORI" SUSAN RIES, 54, of Mililani, died Sept. 7, 2008. Born in Minnesota. A social worker. Survived by son, Chad; daughters, Melinda Kimura and Desiree; mother, Cecilia; father, Raymond; brothers, Bradley and Daniel; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m.; private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

EDWARD SABANAL JR., 53, of Bremerton, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Grace Pacific Construction truck driver. Survived by wife, Aggie; son, Bobby; daughter, Kristy; stepchildren, Bronson and Shiann Leong; parents, Edward Sr. and Adeline; brothers, Earl, Ted and Gerry; sisters, Vera, Lena and Linda; nine grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; graveside service 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers.

MARVIN BRUCE TRANTHAM JR., 65, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2008. Born in Tennessee. Employed at HSI Electric. Survived by brother, Donnie. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

SEKELI MANU WILY, 43, of Hau'ula, formerly of La'ie, died Sept. 11, 2008. Born in Kahuku. A substitute teacher. Survived by wife, Samantha; sons, Junior, Noah Samson, Ezekiel, Jamelle, Landon and Sekeli; daughters, Alexandria and Audrey; father, Kuinise; mother, Levaiosina; brothers, Aisa, Taylor, Al, George and Henry; sisters, Rita and Salai. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdayat the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie North Stake; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.