Masao Abe, 84, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2009. Born in Päpaikou, Hawaii. Retired federal and state worker and Army National Guard veteran. Survived by wife, Alice; daughter, Lucienne "Lucy"; brother, Howard; sister, Hatsuno Shinbo. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 5 p.m.; private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hospice Hawaii or the American Cancer Society, Hawaii Chapter. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

Douglas Carl Bohol, 61, of Kahaluu, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A tower crane operator. Survived by daughters, Sinnamin Lopez and Uilani Bassett-Bohol; one grandson, brothers, Morgan, Billy, Ronald and Robert; sisters, Sharon Turner; fianc[0xe9]e, Tami Manning. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John by the Sea Episcopal Church; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

Margaret Carmen, 81, of Aiea, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Kahakaloa, Maui. Survived by sons, Walter, Wallace, and William Reyes; daughters, Margaret Tavares, Sandra Pavao, Grace Murato, Angeline Valdez, and Caroline Reyes; brothers, Henry and Eusebio "Togo" Ralar; sisters, Elizabeth Saribay, Emma Patacsil and Kathy Lum Lung; 22 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Ralph Bronson Cherry, 75, of Käneohe, died Dec. 1, 2009. Part-owner of Commercial Shelving Inc. Survived by wife, Molly; sons, Mark and Rex; brother, Charles; sister, Janette Akana; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Memorial reception 11:30 a.m. Saturday at his home in Käneohe. Private scattering of ashes. Information: markbcherry@gmail.com. No flowers. No monetary donations. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Elmer Joseph Ching Sr., 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 3, 2009. Born in Wailuku. Retired United Public Workers supervisor. Survived by wife, Naome; sons, Marvin, Elmer "Joey" Jr. and Isaac; daughter, Frances "Kim" Imamura; sister, Gail; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Chieko Chock, 80, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Gordon; son, Byron; daughters, Debra Satsuma, Charlene Kawabata and Carol; three grandchildren; brothers, Hide and Katsu Kaneshiro; sister, Kay Ige. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Mamerto Manuel Coloma, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of Piddiguenos of Hawaii. Survived by daughter, Violeta Salenda; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Marian Theresa Freeman, 84, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah. An artist. Survived by husband, Paul; daughter, Carol Cam. Private family services held. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Benedict "Ben" U. Freundschuh, 78, of Waipahu, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Richfield, Minn. Retired Unisys field engineer. Survived by wife, Charlotte; sons, David, Peter and Benedict; daughters, Leslie Woodward and Karen Meier; brothers, Edward and Mark; sisters, Germaine Zyvoloski, Mary Sheridan and Patricia O'Donnell; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Sol Grande Galindo, 73, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in the Philippines. Retired Maui Marriott Hotel kitchen utility worker. Survived by husband, Ernesto; brother, Oscar Grande; sister, Catalina Gallo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Alejandra Hernandez, 88, of Wahiawä, died Nov. 13, 2009. Born in No. 38 Laoag City, Philippines. Member of Sons and Daughters of Dingras Association. Survived by daughter, Rose Manuel; sons, Cesario and Sonny; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Floyd Kuikealakauookalani Kealiiuailanamalie Kamaunuihala Kaipo Estes Hoopii, 88, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in Hilo. Hawaii County real estate clerk. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Haili Church, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; urn burial 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.

Herbert Kong Kaeo, 54, of Waianae, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Gary Ching, Kenneth, Stanford and Joseph Jr.; sisters, Shirlene and Lurline Rodrigues. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service over the ashes 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Cheryl Kwai Fa Sueko Kam, 48, of Käneohe, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Kelly Ann Kam Wong; brothers, Daryl, Carlton and Conrad; hänai daughter, Brittany Kam. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m., Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Dr. Paul Lee Pua Kamanu Sr., 55, of Käneohe, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Preacher and teacher, Apostle of Grace Redemption and Grace in Action Ministries International. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, Paul Jr., Johnathan and Jason; daughter, Shawnna; father, John Harvell; brothers, Lew, Matthew, John Aki, Alvin Harvell and Kitwana Harvell; sisters, Yvonne Bishop, Naomi Heffernan, Matilda Harris, Taanasa Harvell and Geri Baker; six grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Judith "JoJo" Fumiko Kim Seu, 82, of Pacific Palisades, Pearl City, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired management analyst for Judge Advocate General office, Fort Shafter. Survived by husband, Claude; sons, Michael, Daryl, Eric and Gary; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Duncan Ogata. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Aloha attire.

Kikue Komo, 97, of Pearl City, died Oct. 25, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawaii. A coffee farmer. Survived by son, Raymond; daughters, Marjorie Yuen; Irene Iseri and Dianne Katsutani; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Fukumitsu; sisters, Matsuye Hidano and Sumie Sonoda. Private services were held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Kum Pui "Gungie" Lai, 99, of Honolulu, died Dec. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired United Church of Christ book rooms manager; executive secretary of the Tuberculosis Association. Survived by wife, Violet; son, Morris; daughters, Alma Ro and Barbara Bennett; sister, Lucy Young; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Service 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Waiokeola Congregational Church. No flowers. Aloha attire. Memorial donations to Waiokeola Congregational Church. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Ernest Yoshio Maeda, 77, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Punahou School. Survived by wife, Violet; son, Paul; daughter, Christine; three grandchildren; sister, Patsy Kashiwamura; nieces, nephews. Private services were held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park.

Flora C. Melendez, 83, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawaii. Retired housekeeper. Survived by sons, Frank and Joseph Estrella; daughters, Theresa Plunkett and Mary Mora-Luera; brother, Louis Caravalho Jr.; sisters, Carrie Correa, Rose Feliciano and Julia Rosado; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Church; Mass 1 p.m. Burial 2:15 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Paul N. Miyamoto, 69, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Nov. 30, 2009. Born in Líhue. He worked for Hawaiian Tel. Survived by companion, Flora Kahaunaele; brother, David; sisters, Janet Niitani and Mae Sekiya. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Lihue Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

Wayne Kaleolani Miyamoto, 59, of Sacramento, Calif., died Oct. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An activist for children with disabilities, an educational consultant, lobbyist and founder of Youth Services Management Inc. in California. Survived by wife, Terry; twin sons, Jason and Grant; daughter, Jennifer Kanoelani; sisters, Laurie Kaeo and Jeanne Oliveira; six grandchildren; parents, Daniel and Lilinoe. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Community of Christ Church, 1666 Mott-Smith Drive; inurnment 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Neptune Society of Northern California.

Edwardo "Eddie" Lorenzo Montecillo, 39, of Aiea, died Nov 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An education assistant for Aiea High School. Survived by parents, Inocentes Jr. and Josephine; sister, Joline Montecillo-Choy; hänai daughter, Jalen Montecillo-Choy. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church; Mass 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Nelson Barney New, 60, of Kapolei, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force veteran; retired security officer; member of Kaju Kenpo Self Defense Institute. Survived by mother, Henrietta; daughters, Emily Bisquera and Elizabeth; six grandchildren; brothers, Benjamin, Ronald, Robert, Stephen and Alan; sisters, Debra, Carolyn Pinto and Patricia. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday ; service 10 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Michie Okimoto, 82, of Päpaikou, Hawaii, died Dec. 1, 2009. Born in Hakalau. Retired from Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation. Survived by husband, Satoru; daughter, Dale Higa; sons, Lance, Ryan and Neal; brothers, Roy, Carl and Stanley Takaki; sister, Natsue Morita; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Fulgencio "Inciong" Gatcho Ramos, 83, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Anao, Tarlac, Philippines. Retired Grand Wailea Resort steward. Survived by wife, Rosita; sons, Felipe and Jessie; daughters, Salome, and Arceli Cabael; brothers, Eminiano and Pedro; sisters, Luz and Dominga; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 14 at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 am. Dec. 15 at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Angel "Jr." Luis Rodriguez, 46, of Keaau, Hawaii, died Nov. 28, 2009. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico. A security officer for Aloha Security Inc. Survived by wife, Hilda; parents, Angel Manuel and Carmen; brothers, Roberto, Edwin and Samuel. Celebration of life will be held in Jayuya, Puerto Rico. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Barbara "Tweetsie" Lee Sebresos, 65, of Aiea, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in Päia, Makawao, Maui. A 1963 Baldwin High School graduate. Survived by companion, Leopoldo Pula; son, Zanyckl; daughter, Brandyl; hänai daughter, Jen-Ai Bullard; six grandchildren; brother, Ernest Ramos; sisters, Mona Chang and Stella Ramos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; prayer service 7 p.m. Bouquets welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Thelma Kazue Tsuruda, 78, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by nephews, Rodney, Gregory and Michael Tanaka. Private services were held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memoria Park & Mortuary.

Avelino Qujete Villon, 46, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in Lapog, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by parents, Francisco and Prudencia; daughter, Ashley; sons, Ryan, Nathan and Noah; brothers, Perlito, Ernesto, Mario and Bert; sisters, Julie Respicio, Aida Vidal and Mona Lisa Pinheiro; a grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Cremation to follow.

Faustino "Tino" Antonio Vite, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 9, 2009. Born in the Philippines.A photographer, artist, musician and retired maintenance worker. Survived by wife, Emiliana; son, Gil; daughter, Sally Ishikawa; and four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 10 a.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Edward "Papa" Ah Lin Wong Sr., 95, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in Lahaina. A retired shopsman for the state Department of Transportation Highways Division. Survived by daughters, Patricia Wong Silva and Marilyn Wersing; brother, Gordon; 22 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park. Casual attire.

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