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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, February 3, 2006

Obituaries

 •  Service set for David Lyman

Advertiser Staff

SHOJIRO ARAKAWA, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2006. Born in South Kona, Hawai'i. Retired colonel and administrator for U.S. Army Reserve. Survived by wife, Gloria; sons, Grant and Dean; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sisters, Thelma Morifuji, Elsie Kaya and Amy Burns. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

RONALD FRANCIS BRISSETTE JR., 86, of Kailua, died Jan. 25, 2006. Born in 'Ulupalakua, Maui. Retired Commercial Shelving Inc. salesman. Survived by wife, Bernice Felix; daughters, Kathleen Brissette Kennedy, Myra Brissette Junk and Anita Brissette Bruce; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. John Vianney Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

JANICE LOUIS BUCKLEY, 49, of Hawi, Hawai'i, died Jan. 31, 2006. Born in Hawthorne, Calif. A horse ranch owner. Survived by husband, Beau; parents, Steve and Yvette Juerack; son, Michael McKervey; daughter, Angela McKervey; sister, Joyce Juerack; brothers, Butch and John Juerack. Visitation 2 p.m. tomorrow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hawi. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Kona, Hawai'i.

ALLEN BUNDA, 41, of Adelanto, Calif., died Dec. 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Driver education instructor. Survived by wife, Nina Osmon; daughter, Candice Osmon; son, Troy Osmon; grandmother, Nobuko Higa; brothers, Kendrake and Kevin Higa and Alfred; sisters, Jade Hughton, Tracy Kruse, Janai Talaro, May Bennett, Kailani Higa, Alicia Lopez and Kapualani Mashima. Private service. Arrangements by Kern Memorial Chapel.

CHRISTINA TAASIN CABABAT, 45, of Kihei, Maui, died Jan. 26, 2006. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Housekeeper at the Maui Prince Hotel and the Four Seasons Hotel. Survived by husband, Juan "John"; son, Kristopher; daughter, Kuulei; parents, Emerita and Tranquilino; sisters, Nelly Molina, Myrna Almo, Gliceria Alcabedos and Jovita Peredo; brothers Tomas, Bartolome, Justiniano, Constante and David Taasin. Visitation 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at St. Theresa's Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Nakamura Mortuary; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

SING HOY CHANG, 92, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of Times Jewelers. Survived by wife, Ellen; son, Robert; daughters, Charlotte Lee and Wanda Mukai; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Albert; sister, Naline Lee. Taoist service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; visitation 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WINNIE MANAI KAHANAOI CHARTRAND, 82, of Mililani, formerly of Waikane and Idaho, died Jan. 31, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by children, Winifred Pestana, Ann Brumaghim, John III and Mary Villanueva; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Peter and David Kahanaoi and Gilbert Pine; sisters, Annie Andaya and Pearl Barrett. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

TI SY CHUA, 83, of Mililani, died Jan. 22, 2006. Born in Fujian, China. Survived by wife, Concepcion; sons, William, Emmanuel, King Tiu and King Guan; daughters, Elsa Reyes, Wilma Rivera and Le Hua; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; program 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; program 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

DAVID FREITAS, 90, of Mililani, died Jan. 22, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary for Hawaiian Electric Co. Survived by wife, Laura; daughter, Karen Marciel; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Walter; sisters, Eleanor McDonald and Adeline. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ISAMU HATADA, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 20, 2006. Born in Hilo. Retired proprietor of Hatada's T.V. Inc. Survived by wife, Hatsumi; son, Stephen; daughters, Lynne Inouye, Gina Ichiyama and Luane Nishimura; sister, Kay Segawa; seven grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

LILLIAN FUJIE KUNIHISA, 92, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 18, 2006. Born in Waialua. Survived by sons, Calvin and Steven; sister, Yukie Hagihara; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

KATHERINE "KAY" LINDSEY, 70, of Kapolei, died Jan. 24, 2006. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. Member of Retirement Bowling League at Schofield Barracks. Survived by husband, Edwin Jr.; son, Marc; mother, Jennie Kimble; sister, Jeanette Kawaihau. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

BILLIE MIDORI NAKATSUI LOPES, 90, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 17, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sisters, Gail Yoshioka and Sandra Fukuda; nephews; nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

ISABELA "BELA" QUILATES MACARANAS, 73, of Waipahu, died Jan. 28, 2006. Born in the Philippines. Pearl's Chinese Kitchen food service worker. Survived by husband, Benigno; sons, Benjamin, Hermano, Joseph and Mario; daughter, Amy; brother, Pastor Quilates; sister, Josephine; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; Mass 6:30 p.m.; burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

LORETTA MARILYN MACOMBER, 73, of Kaimuki, died Jan. 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A Convalescent Center of Honolulu physical therapist. Survived by children, Phillip Jr., Marilyn Hee and George; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Reinold Walser; sister, Irene Kanoho. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

EUGENE "GENE" M. MOURA, 69, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2006. Born in Honolulu. An elevator mechanic foreman. Survived by wife, Marilyn; children, Corri Moura-Smith, Sharnell Moura-Onaga, Chadrick Moura-Milare, Chris and Christal; sisters, Nettie Hill and Edna Rapozo; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

STANISLAUS "BOLO" "TAZAN" POAHA SR., 76, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 27, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A heavy-equipment operator. Survived by wife, Val; children, Enoka, Leilani, Kehau, Jai and Kamea; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters. No service. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

TAKESHI SUZUKI, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2006. Born in Puna, Hawai'i. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Mildred; son, Alan; daughter, Karen Kimura; brothers, Susumu, Mamoru, Rikio, Masaaki and Hachiro; sisters, Miyoshi Toyota, Masano Sakazaki, Haruyo, Yoshino Kikuchi, Momoyo Vanpal and Ritsuko Tanaka; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

THOAI ANH THAI, 80, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2006. Born in Ben Tre, Vietnam. Retired cable installer. Survived by wife, Bay Thi Nguyen; sons, Bau Anh, Hoang Ahn, Hai Anh and Bang Anh Thai; daughters, Ha Ngoc, Lien Ngoc, Oanh Ngoc and Dao Ngoc Thai; brothers, Tuan Anh and Anh Van Thai; sister, Anh Phung Thai; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. today at St. Mary's Episcopal Church; service 7 p.m. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

Dr. ROBERT ALAN VERREY, 58, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2006. Born in Ossining, N.Y. Payroll tax manager for ALTRES Inc.; tower captain of St. Andrew's Cathedral Bellringers. Survived by wife, Pamela; sons, Peter and Mark; mother, Dorothy; brothers, Raymond and William. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MADELINE HATTIE WAYAS, 84, of La'ie, died Jan. 30, 2006. Born in Waihe'e, Maui. A Del Monte pineapple plantation planter and picker. Survived by sons, Richard, Wayne and Arellio; daughters, Lorraine Burgermeister, Yvonne Ah You and Trissa Mae Johnson; brother, Gregory Kaaihue; sister, Ruby Ventson; 32 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints, La'ie 8th Ward; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow in La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

ROBERT WAH CHOW WONG, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan.17, 2006. Born in Hanalei, Kaua'i. Retired Hickam Air Force Base commissary clerk. Survived by sons, Dr. Michael and Dr. Steven; brother, Henry; sisters, Alberta-Bin Loo, Florence Chee and Clara Yee; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.