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JAY JAY "KUMU JAY JAY" EDWARD AHULAU AKIONA, also known as KUMU AHULAU, 40, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 21, 2007. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Kumu hula of Ku Kanaka Kaua O Kona and Kukui Malamalama O Kona, Ke Ala O Ke Ao Cultural Arts Studio of Japan, Na Pua Liko Wai Ho'ola of Tokyo, Japan. Survived by wife, Chako; parents, James Sr. and Nyna; sisters, Sheri Adams, Teddy Akau, Jaymie and Neddie; brothers, James Jr., "John Bull" Medeiros, Kiaaina Medeiros and Harold; hanai sister, Kaulu Amaral; hanai brothers, Bruce Ochmann, Boogie Leleiwi, Milton Alcos, Thomas Ynigues, Richard Navarro, Raymond Navarro, Adrian Kukua; hanai son, Punahele; hanai daughters, Teja Kailiwai and Kaiulani Takitau. Tribute 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Hale Halawai, Kona; service 1 p.m. Lei welcome. Casual/aloha attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona.

MARGARET MENDEZ ANGEL, 86, of California, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Harry; sons, John De Corte III and Harry George Angel Jr.; daughters, Ramona Santiago and Lorraine Galindo; brothers, Rudy, Raymond and Richard Mendez; sister, Helen Rodriguez; caregivers, Jerry Garcia and Bill Dearth; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection Of The Lord Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.

MICHAEL TIBOR BABITS, 54, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in Hungary. A Realtor. Survived by brothers, Stephen and Anthony. Private service. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral & Tribute Services of West Hawai'i.

CHARLES FRANCIS BARBOZA, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2007. Born in Nahiku, Hana, Maui. A retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Betty; sister, Ida Freitas; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

SHU KI CHAN, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2007. Born in Hong Kong. Retired proprietor of Food Service. Survived by sons, Christopher, Wing Sang, Wing Yiu, Radley, Wing Tak, Wing Tat and Peter; daughters, Wendy Hung, Estella Wu, Lai Mei Ma, Vivian Ko, Ada Chan and Irene Leung. Taoist service 8:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; cremation to follow.

ROSEMARIE EDWARDS, 79, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 24, 2007. Born in San Francisco. An elementary school music teacher. Survived by husband, Ed; daughters, Therese Kanai, Margie and Carole; sister, Frances Boyce; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. next Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church; rosary 9:30 a.m.; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral & Tribute Services of West Hawai'i.

CHRIS "KAI" ARIS KEKEIKIHOLOLAIIKEKAIMALIEMALUNAOKANALUHEEANAIKAAPAPA KALAMA, 47, of Makaha and Kailua, died Jan. 2, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Independent contractor. Survived by companions, Debbie and Robin; sons, Maluhia and Ahana; daughters, Hokulani and Kealoha; brothers, Boy, Cy, Kamoa and Colin; sisters, Puna, Cyra, Kaui and Charlani. Service 8:30 a.m. March 2 at Kailua Beach Park (near canoe pavilion). Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

LEHUA KALAMA, 79, of Pearl City, died Jan. 27, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired after 35 years as a civil service personnel supervisor at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. Survived by sisters, Victoria Makanoenoe Hoe, Julia Kealoha Kalama-Cabral, Pearl Stevens, Rosella "Pua" Kalama-Akiona and Jacqueline Maynard; brothers, Edward Sr. and Vernon. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pearl City 2nd Ward; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

KIMIKO KOKUBUN, 91, of Waipahu, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Waipahu. Member of Waipahu Soto Mission. Survived by sons, Francis and Ronald; granddaughters, Dana and Shari; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARGARET KUNIE KOMATSU, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Michael; sons, Rocky and Guy; daughters, Jeanie Yano, Rhonda Murray and Brenda Jan Lee; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Chinen. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Wai'alae Baptist Church; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ROBERT SIEGFRIED KREHL, 58, of Kailua, Hawai'i, died Jan. 20, 2007. Born in New York City. Retired U.S. Navy chief warrant officer with 20 years of service. Survived by wife, Tomie; father, Robert. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ASAKO MASUHARA, 75, of Captain Cook, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 25, 2007. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Jack; son, Jack Jr.; daughter, Ruthie Sevy; brother, Susumi Kajiwara; caregiver, Zackary; six grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

MASAYE MURAKAMI, 90, of Waipahu, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by wife, Hanako; son, James; daughters, Susan Lavigne and Pamela Murakami; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Shigetsugu, Masami, Toshio and Isamu. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

HILDA TOSHIKO NAKAGAWA, 80, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Retired bookkeeper for Hawaii Business Service. Survived by husband, Henry; sons, Brian and Bert; daughters, Ann Nakagawa and Janice Korff; six grandchildren; brothers, Henry and Masaichi Yamane; sister, Mildred Sugimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

NORA SHIZUKO NAKAMURA, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2007. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired bookbinder. Survived by son, George; daughter, Fay Mikasa; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Hanako "Hana" Okamoto, Kinue Koshiba, June Honda and Yukiko Kasakawa. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JHEYVEN BLAIZE KAINALU RAMOS DEVERA, of Waialua, died Jan. 27, 2007. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Mark Anthony Devera; mother, Johnalyn Ramos; grandparents, Verginia Devera, John and Lolita Ramos. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

NATSUKO SUGIYAMA, 88, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 26, 2007. Born in Wai'anae. Survived by son, Leslie; brothers, Shiokichi, Bert, Fred and Naruo Nishimura; sister, Florence Higa. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARIA VISITACION SALVADOR TOLENTINO, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 28, 2007. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Serafin; sons, Gene and Lorenzo; daughter, Dina Laferriere; brothers, Antonio and Eusebio Salvador; sisters, Hermana Castillo, Consolacion Legaspi and Christina Lazaro; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

TOKU UMEHARA, 96, of Mililani, died Jan. 23, 2007. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Member of Honpa Hongwanji Mission. Survived by son, Ronald; daughter, Sheila Kim; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Ono. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

MARIA DEL REMEDIOS VERANO, 78, of Pearl City, died Jan. 16, 2007. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Member of Xavier Seniors Club; Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church. Survived by sons, Alan Shaw-Verano, Donald and Robert; daughters, Raenette Deuz-Bickle, Monica Anguay and Patricia Quillopo; brothers, Manuel and Dominador Mirafuentes; sister, Honoria Mehio; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady Of Good Counsel Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.