Obituaries
Advertiser Staff
TEDDY KEOKI ROSS AUWAE, 29, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 13, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Theodore and Robin; sisters, Crystal Spragling, Theodora and Sophie; grandfather, Arthur Meyers. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at United Gospel Church, Mililani; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
IGNACIO CACHOLA CABUSLAY, 85, of Honolulu, died Oct. 3, 2006. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A bellman retired from Ala Moana Hotel. Survived by daughter, Cherrylin "Erlinda"; sister, Leona; caregivers, Valerie Mendonza and Darnel Lei Estrella. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.
MELCHOR SANCULI CAOILI, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 9, 2006. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by sons, Melchor Jr., Joseph, Cesar, Eduardo, Joselito, Romeo and Jose; daughters, Lolita Menor, Elizabeth Antonio and Genevieve Caoili; brother, Alejandro; sisters, Consuelo Pineda and Luficina Caoili; 33 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation from 6 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 7 p.m. Burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
NOAH "KELII" KELIIAIMOKU" CARREIRA, 44, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Oct. 14, 2006. Born in Hono-lulu. A carpenter. Survived by wife, Sandy Dyer; daughter, Lona; father, Jason; sisters, Lona Kekoa and Ipo Carreira; brothers, Kalae and Kalani. Kaua'i visitation 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at King's Chapel, Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i; celebration of life 3:30 p.m. Honolulu visitation from 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kekoa residence, 87-166 Pualeilani St., Wai'anae; celebration of life noon. Casual attire. Call: (808) 668-2295. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.
VIVIAN KATHERINE CARTER, 93, of Honolulu, died Oct. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Thomas; daughter, Elissa; eight grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
JOSEPH CHARLES CASH, 51, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 30, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Maryann; sons, Charlie and Joey; daughters, Theresa and Victoria Gualdarama, Alexandrea, Jolynne and Cheryl; parents, Barbara and T.S. Boles; brothers, Thomas and William Boles; sister, Debra Cantgrell; two grandsons. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
AARON GEORGE CUNHA, 57, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 4, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Erma Brash; brother, Verner Jr.; sisters, Gwendolyn Kaai and Gaelic Cunha. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
PATRICIA GAIL FORBES, 61, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 15, 2006. Born in Pepe'ekeo. An administrative officer retired from Mauna Kea Support Services. Survived by brothers, Roger, Kenneth, Thomas and Mark; sisters, Margaret "Peggy" Frederick and Heather McDaniel. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Haili Congregational Church, Hilo; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
EARL MASAKI FUSHIKOSHI, 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 14, 2006. Born in Sprecklesville, Kaua'i. A retired automobile salesman known as "Earl the Pearl." Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Susan Fushikoshi-Fung and Melvina Kurashige; a granddaughter; brother, James; sisters, Peggy Mau, Myra Komoda and Barbara Ogata. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
PHILLIP RUSSELL HAGSTROM, 63, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 14, 2006. Born in Chicago. Professor at Windward Community College. Survived by wife: Sandy; brother, Dave. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; reception to follow. Burial 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Donations to the American Cancer Society, Hawaii Chapter.
SANDRA YOSHIKO HARANO, 56, of Kailua, died Oct. 12, 2006. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by husband, Roy; daughters, Kelli Kent and Kimberly Hoolulu; sons, Kevin and Karl Fujimoto Jr.; mother, Pauline; brother, Karl; sister, Val Casco; granddaughter, Kiani Hoolulu. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial service 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
HARUO HONDA, 87, of Wahiawa, died Oct. 19, 2006. Born in Wahiawa. Retired owner of Honda Tofu; member of Wahiawa Nichiren Mission, Wahiawa Japanese Civic Club and Wahiawa Kumamoto Kenjin Kai. Survived by wife, Josephine; sons, Victor, Dennis, Leslie and Neal; five grandchildren; brothers: Mitsuo Honda and Dr. Sadao. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire.
NATHAN DATOY JACOB, 62, of Honolulu, died Oct. 17, 2006. Born in Quezon City, Philippines. Survived by wife, Patty; daughter, Rosie Solon; brothers, Lucio, Elias and Loreto; sister, Virginia Cuevas; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 7 p.m. Burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
LINDA LEILA KNOWLES, 66, of Honolulu, died Oct. 2, 2006. Born in Dayton, Ohio. An administrative assistant. Survived by son, Scott; sister, Georgia Brown Moncada; brother, Dr. Jack Brown; two grandchildren. Service 1 p.m next Sunday at the Honolulu Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
HENRY KON, 90, of Waipi'o, died Oct. 16, 2006. A truck driver retired from Pacific Concrete & Rock. Survived by brothers, James, Clarence Sr., Harry Sr. and Eugene Sr.; sisters, Elizabeth Balocon, Pearl Sumida, Mary Jane Robins and Violet Almaraza. Visitation from 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
MICHAEL JOSEPH KOVACH, 56, of Makawao, Maui, died Oct. 18, 2006. Born in Buffalo, N.Y. A retired dental technician. Survived by sister, Elizabeth Marineau; brother, William. Private family service at a later date. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
KEVIN "KOA" KEALOHA LAINAHOLO, 47, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 13, 2006. Born in Hilo. A laborer for Isemoto Contracting Co. Survived by companion, Tina Smith; daughters, Kevalle Lainaholo, Lokelani Martines and Zena Lainaholo; son, Heaven; parents, Shepherd and Ellen; sisters, Zelda Kelson, Leonatta, Junedale and Joni Bonilla; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire.
BONG EA LEE, 88, of Mililani, died Oct. 10, 2006. Born in Waialua. A maintenance director retired from Naval Communications Station at Whitmore Village. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Barry and Leslie; daughter, Jenny Lee-Waite; brother, Charles; sister, Bessie Taussig; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
MITSUE MATSUURA, 83, of Ho-nomu, Hawai'i, died Oct. 11, 2006. Born in Hilo. Retired from the former Kamehameha Garment Factory. Survived by son, Leslie; daughter, Lilac; brothers, Harry and Raymond Matsuo; sisters, Noriko Nakafuji, Yoshiko Matsuo and Kay Nakafuji; a grandson. Service 2:30 p.m. Friday at Honomu Hongwanji Mission. No flowers. No koden (monetary offerings). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MATSUKO MIYASHIRO, 86, of Waipahu, died Oct. 15, 2006. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Waianae Super Market. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughters, Ann Young and Leatrice Miyashiro; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Isamu Uehara; sister, Haru Lee. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Milililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.
IKUTA MURAO, 80, of Wahiawa, died Sept. 25, 2006. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by wife, Bertha; daughter, Anette Ketchem; sisters, Roselyn Koga, Mildred Yamada and Dorothy Murao; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
DANIEL DUKE NICHOLAS, 69, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 8, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A roofer. Survived by wife, Florence "Lolena"; children, Forence "Napualani" Lee and Daniel Nicholas; hanai daughters, Faith Patea, Sharlene Sopoaga and Sheila Kaupu; four grandchildren; brothers, Lester and William Makolo; sister, Ellen Scheuer. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
BERT W. LINO OLEOLE SR., 75, died Oct. 16, 2006. A stevedore with McCabe Hamilton & Renny. Survived by wife, Marylou Kaawa; sons, Bert Jr., Bart and Bret; daughter, Vernelle Anela; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; stepsons, Clement, Christopher "Boo Boo" and Clinton; stepdaughter, Cheryl Arruda; brother, James Allan; sisters, Melba Chock and Eldora Kahau. Visitation 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
SUZETTE "ALOHA" ALOHAAINA PIA, 49, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Oct. 12, 2006. Born in Hilo. Employed by the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Survived by husband, Robert; sons, Robert, Ryron, Ruebun and Randan; daughter, Ralnalynn; brothers, Gregory, Bernard and Gaylord Kuamoo; sisters, Diane Horton, Nalani Miller and Esterlynn Amaral; and seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
EDWARD "HORSEY" PILILAAU, 72, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 9, 2006. Born in Wai'anae. An electrician. Survived by wife, Georgianna I.H.; sons, Edward Jr. and Andy; brother, Robert Paaluhi Sr.; sisters, Agnes Kim and Mercy Garcia; four grandchildren. Service held.
PATRICK LEROY RAMOS SR., 60, of Hawi, Hawai'i, formerly of Pauka'a, Hawai'i, died Oct. 16, 2006. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. A groundskeeper at Waikoloa Golf Course, and former truck driver for Ameron Cement. Survived by wife, Wanette; son, Patrick Jr.; daughters, Lori Fujimoto, Kealii Carvalho and Uilani Ramos; mother, Epefania; brothers, Andres and Rick Agan; sister, Barbara Respicio; a granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
MARY JOAQUIN RODRIGUES, 92, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 19, 2006. Born in Waialua, O'ahu. A homemaker. Survived by children, William, Albert, Leonard, Ralph Rodrigues, Veronica Tanner and Ethel Rodrigues; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
ALEXANDER BARON SABALLA, 18, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 9, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A student at Castle High School. Survived by parents, Andrew Sr. and Veronica; brothers, Andrew Jr. and Brandon; sisters, Andrea and Seidie; grandparents, John and Dolores Laronal. Service 11 a.m. next Sunday at St. Phillip's Church, Ma'ili. Lei only. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.
JAMES JOSEPH SALAS, 62, of Waiahole, died Oct. 1, 2006. Born in Tutujan Sinajana, Guam. Survived by wife, Hannah; children, James Jr., Lucy, Natasha, Czarina and Jason; brothers, Franklin Johnston and Joseph Iriarte; sisters, MaryAnn Aguon and Aunty Wani; nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
MARY ALEXANDER SMITH, 100, of Honolulu, died Oct. 20, 2006. Born in Honolulu. A missionary descendant active with Hawaii Literacy and Palama Settlement. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Jenkins; sons, Arthur "Don" and Alexander; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service noon Friday at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel. Donations to Shriners Children's Hospital or any other children's relief fund. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
FELISA MACALAM TAIPING, 74, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 20, 2006. Survived by husband, Chrysantos; daughters, Sharon Carpenter, Christina Carr, Cynthia Murakami, Anna Kauinui and Sheila Gerona; son, Gary; mother, Dionisia "Nanai" Guillermo; sisters, Sophie Nakamura and Millie Conrardy; brother, Joseph Guillermo; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Mountain View Garden Chapel. (253-584-0252); burial 10:15 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery. No flowers.
JESSIE SUENO TAKETA, 74, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 17, 2006. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A licensed practical nurse retired from Hawaii State Hospital. Survived by husband, Walter "Wally"; son, Mitchell; daughter, Corrine Root; a grandchild; brothers, Takeo and Kazuo "Joe" Kutaka; sisters, Sally Awaya, Sally Ann Kutaka and Karen Alfonso. Visitation from 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
ETHEL MAE WELSH, 88, of Kailua, died Oct. 17, 2006. Born in Elberon, Iowa. Survived by sister, Ilene Waldemar; nephew, David Struve; hanai family, William and Leticia Query; four hanai grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Friday at Windward United Church of Christ, across from Aikahi Shopping Center. Aloha Attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary
CAROLYN MYRNA KEHAULANI RICKARD WHITLOCK, 68, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Lahaina, Maui, died Oct. 12, 2006. Born in Lahaina. Survived by son, Edward; daughter, Marisa; sisters, Juliette Lum, Winona Kahahane, Adele Strahan and Eloise Kujat; brothers, Donald, Kenneth and Scotty Rickard, and Teddy Rickard Nobriga; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church; Mass 10 a.m.; urn burial to follow. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.