Obituaries
Ernest K. Ah Yat, 64, of Waimanalo, died Sept, 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 06 machinist. Survived by wife, Marilyn; sons, Ernest III and Richard; daughter, Jessica Kehau Ah Yat-Tadaki; brothers, Anthony and Leon; sisters, Ernestynne "Bootsie" Tish, Kamuela Larsen and Betty Li "Sue" Silva; eight grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Emogene Mahealani Akana, 52, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter, Georgette; son, Peter Hoopii; sisters, Julia Ascobido, Laverne Bird, Didi Bishaw, Lynette Jury, Donna Ikeda, Audrey Ikeda and Yvonne Hilua; brothers, Godfrey Jury and Thomas and Wilfred Ikeda; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Poka'i Bay Beach Park; service 10 a.m.; joint scattering with the ashes of George Hoopii to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Houston Anderson Jr., 63, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Eunice, La. Retired U.S. Navy veteran; also safety director for Little League District No. 7. Survived by wife, Sharon Lacar Anderson; sons, Michael, Houston III, Jonathan, and Daniel Kealoha; daughters, Monica Villescas and Kuuipo Butler; brothers, Carl, Edmund "Lee," Charles "Ray" Sr., Rev. Terry and Johnny; sisters, Valeria "Winky" LeDay and Gwendolyn Brown; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Juanita Garma Bungcayao, 77, of Waipahu, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born on Kaua'i. Retired construction laborer. Survived by husband, Alejandro; daughters, Estrellita Egdamin, Patricia Antonio, Gloria, and Lorna Souza; son, Rusty; sisters, Florentina Ames and Juliana Pascual; brothers, Boni and Alfredo Garma; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Frederick Medeiros Calhau Sr., 85, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired forklift operator for American Can Co. Survived by sons, Frederick Jr. and David Sr.; daughters, Della Calhau Honokaupu, April Calhau Pettit, Dorothy Sili and Evelyn Moniz; brother, Michael; 25 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow.
Ricardo Cabrales Cezar, 84, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 4, 2009. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired chef for American Airlines for 35 years. Survived by wife, Zenaida; daughters, Arlene, and Aida Busch; son, Albert; sisters, Pacita and Rosita; brothers, Bonifacio, Leon and Ben; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; rosary 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Baron Kelley Chang, 17, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Vergie Tablit; stepfather, Moses Tablit; father, Kelly; brother, Donovan Tablit; sisters, Melanie Tablit, Tatianna Ramirez and Chastity Tablit; grandparents, Gwendolyn Felix, Sue Baker and Jack Sr. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o.
Lee Sum Chun, 87, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Owner of a retail grocery store. Survived by wife, Patti; son, Ian; daughters, Amba and Lisa; sisters, Yuk Yau Yip, Yuk Chan Nuuhiwa and Yuk Ip Fong. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Lourdes Martin Corcino, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by son, Ferdinand; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Ruth Almeida Correa, 90, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui. A housewife. Survived by sons, Raymond Jr. and Gregory Anthony; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Anthony Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
Tin Pui Hang, 77, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Zhong Shan, China. Retired taxicab driver. Survived by wife, Yuk Tong; daughters, Diana Shima, Bonnie Ramos, Christina Hang-Arcio and Mary Le; sister, Amy Hee; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Taoist service 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; burial noon at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.
Freeman "Ghandi" Kaihe Hina, 80, of Wahiawa, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Keauhou, North Kona, Hawai'i. A retired mason who served in the U.S. Army. Survived by sons, Neal, Lamar and Damien Hina; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Helemano Military Reservation Community Center. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
George "Junior" Keoki Hoopai Jr., 72, of Makakilo, died Sept. 8, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui. Survived by sons, John Kalei and Kalae; daughters, Lisa, Martina Leae and Sue-Ann; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; eulogy 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Shizue "Nancy" Inouye, 89, of Kailua, formerly of Hilo and Puako, Hawai'i died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. She and her late husband, Richard created "Loco Moco" at Lincoln Grill in Hilo. Survived by son, Roy; granddaughter, Cherilyn. Private service in Honolulu. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Chana Lokelani Kamanawa, 47, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Administrative assistant at Kelena Farms. Survived by daughters, Elaine "Loke" and Kristina "Nahe"; father, Roosevelt "Rosie"; brother, Jeffrey; sisters, Pearl Manners, Mary Josue and Susan; a grandson. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahana Valley (across from the community center); service 11 a.m. to noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
Willie Kaipo Kimokeo, 69, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Lana'i City, Lana'i. Groundskeeper for the state of Hawai'i, Forestry Division. Survived by wife, Pualani; sons, Kealii, Aliiloa, Chauncey and Ire; daughter, Kamaile; sisters, Iwalani Lawrence, Annie Yagi and Emma Ah Ho; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Christina Noelani Luna, 42, of Mililani, died Sept. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A police officer with the Honolulu Police Department; a member of the U.S. Air Force. Survived by mother, Winona Bryson; father, Eduardo; stepfather, Marion Bryson; stepmother, Barbara; brothers, Chris and Kamalei; companion, Tammy Kaneaiakala. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Vianney Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Reid J.H. Manuel, 27, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Roland; grandmothers, Marion Sawamura and Gloria Atud. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Margaret Hatsuko Mashima, 77, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 3, 2009. Born in Port Allen, Kaua'i. Retired state Department of Education cafeteria worker at 'Aiea Intermediate School. Survived by sons, Kevin and Thomas; daughter, Charlynn Dunleavy; two grandchildren; brothers, Edward Kanda and Chester, and James Arita; sisters, Clara Yokoyama, Millie Lang, Estelle Morimoto, Cathy Nakama and Dorothy Arhens. Visitation from 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Justin H. Morren, 69, of Kihei, Maui, died Sept. 13, 2009. Born in Holland, Mich. Retired mortician. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Mary; sisters, Barbara Rodenhouse and Norma Kleinheksel; three grandchildren. Service pending. No flowers. Donations to Hospice Maui, 400 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Victor Chris Muniz, 56, of Makakilo, died Sept. 13, 2009. Retired from the Honolulu Police Department. Survived by wife, Portia; daughter, Melissa Ryman; son, Tyler; a grandson; parents, Irene and Robert Loveless and Jesse; brothers, Mark and Robb Loveless and Gary. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 4 p.m.
Stanley Toru Miyachi, 68, of Pearl City, died Sept. 8, 2009. Born in Waiawa, Hawai'i. Half owner of Structural Masonry; also member of Masons Union Local No. 630 OPCMIA. Survived by wife, Carol; son, Dan; daughters, Laurie Sapalasan, Regina, and Tara Hu; six grandchildren; mother, Hazel; brother, Patrick; sisters, Ann Noguchi and Linda Maru. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
Margaret Moura, 76, of Pukalani, Maui, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by son, Patrick; daughter, Marjorie Porter; brother, John Sardinah; sisters, Emelia Bush and Helen Santos; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Reginald Moura, 72, of Pukalani, Maui, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. service truck operator. Survived by son, Patrick; daughter, Marjorie Porter; brother, Howard; sisters, Mildred Pimentel, Katherine Kua, Dorothy Mederios, Caroline Santos and Violet Yagihara; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Christ The King Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Joseph Stanley Penn Jr., 72, of Waikiki, died Feb. 3, 2009. Born in Niagara, N.Y. A retired U.S. Army master sergeant. Survived by wife, Nam; sister, Julia Halter. Committal 8:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
Roy Alfred Peterson, 91, of Kihei, Maui, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Sioux Falls, S.D. A hospital psychiatric technician and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Anna; daughters, Mary Morahan, Sandy Frazier, Christine Sumner, Kay Grant and Heidi Peterson; sons, Steven and Larry; stepchildren, Rita Fugate, Leo Wharton and Janey Eoff; brother, Robert; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Burial in Mesa Molina Cemetery, Mesa, Colo., at a later date. Donations to Hospice Maui, 440 Mahalani St., Wailuku. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Nancy Jane Pierce, 57, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 5, 2009. Born in Lincoln, Neb. Survived by mother, Delores Burns; brothers, Michael O'Brien and John. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
Janice E. Reeder, 77, of Mililani, died Sept. 12, 2009. Born in Sherman, Texas. Survived by husband, James; son, Richard James; daughter, Kathleen Reeder-Hassler; sisters, Anne Record and Sybil Madden. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
Dalmasia "Mama" Campos Sibolboro, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Linda Berman and Gloria Sibolboro; sisters, Flora Kahaunaele and Rosenda Ancheta; a granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 3:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Kani Tabanera, 70, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Casey "Andy" Casanova; daughter, Cheryl Wilson; sons, Patrick and Michael Miller; brothers, Rudolph, Reginald and Cedric; sisters, Loretta Infiesto, Patricia Dominguez, Francine Andres and Roxane Uyehara; stepsister, Colleen Westphal; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Elitisi Fapaoni Tuivailala, 23, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by husband, Senita; parents, Alofi and Elenoa Sake; grandfather, Siale Sake; son, Sosaia; daughters, Sharima and Poliana; sisters, Fetuutaha Likiliki, Poliana Venlenten, Sisilia Fifitaniua, Kasinga and Nunia Sake; brothers, Matameafoou Kavaefiafi, Tonga Kavaefiafi, Sione and Ikuvalu Sake. Visitation 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lahaina Ward. Visitation also 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church; burial noon at Pu'uehuehuiki Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
Agnes Frances Ventura, 94, of Honolulu, died Sept. 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired trimmer for Libby and Dole Pineapple Canneries. Survived by daughters, Gwendolyn Pollock, Judy Gouveia-Ventura and Cynthia Ventura; sons, Clarence Jr. and Wayne; sister, Violet Miller; hanai daughter, Darlene Correa; hanai son, Arnold Laanui Sr.; 23 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Cecilia Yoko Yoshida-Agustin, 47, of Mililani, died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Tour guide for many years. Survived by husband, Benedict Agustin; brother, Wesley Yoshida; sister, Melanie Buck; caregiver, Catherine Otaguro. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.