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RICHARD "JR." ALAMA, 71, of Honolulu and Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Feb. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Leonora; sons, Richard Kaleo and Sean; brothers, Patrick Alama, Edmund and Vernon Hao; sisters, Eleanor Villamor, Merren and Evanette Hao; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

PRISCA RESPICIO ALVARO, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 29, 2008. Born in Isabela, Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Natividad, Erlinda, Angelita, Verceles, Florenda, Virginia, Jessie and Nancy; 26 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Basilisa; brother, Valentine. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:45 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

MARGARET CHANG APANA, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 21, 2008. Born on O'ahu. Commercial fisherman. Daughter of Chang Apana, a former Honolulu Police detective who was widely known to be the model for the Earl Derr Biggers character Charlie Chan. Survived by members of the Wainaku Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Service 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wainaku Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

FEDERICO "IKONG" CALAPIT, 69, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 23, 2008. Born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired truck driver for SL Papaya Co. Survived by wife, Flordelina; sons, Tomas, Eugenio, Alfonso and John; daughters, Asuncion, Evelyn and Healani; hanai sisters, Juanita Martin, Anita Salvatera, Lilly Millanez and Espie Respecio; hanai brothers, Ben Calapit, Jimmy Respecio, Marshall and Simeon Respecio; nine grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 10:45 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Ilima Section). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

POLLY WONG CHOCK, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2008. Born in Philadelphia. Retired office manager for Dr. Clifford K.W. Chock. Survived by husband, Dr. Clifford; sons, Stephen, Len and Jon; daughters, Patricia Wong, Cathy Caffrey and Nan; nine grandchildren; sister, Anna Yick. Private service held. Donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.

HELEN ALISON CRAIG, 86, of California and Hawai'i, died Feb. 3, 2008. Born in New York. A newspaper, magazine and fiction writer, often incorporating land and peoples of Hawai'i. Survived by son, William; daughters, Theresa Yamanoha, Jean Rathfelder and Marti Wilmot; six grandchildren. Inurnment held at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Donations to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

MADELINE KEALA COELHO GUSMAN, 68, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died Feb. 25, 2008. Born in Pu'uanahulu, Hawai'i. Retired Mauna Lani Bay Hotel pantry cook. Survived by husband, Peter Sr.; son, Peter Jr.; daughter, Tia Hiraoka and Tisha Gusman; brother, Joseph Keomalu; sisters, Ella Teves, Iwalani Case and Norma Kuulei Kaniho; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Waimea. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea Cemetery Mormon Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

JOHN KEAELOA FRANK, 67, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired fire captain. Survived by mother, Edith; wife, Florence Naomi; daughter, Kina; sons, John, Kaipo, Kaina and Kaimana; sisters, Jean Clark, Mapuana Shim, Midge Rapozo, Gay Su'a, Celeste Correra and Malia; brothers, Bobby, Larry, Kalani, Kiki and Melvin; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome, Casual attire.

MICHAEL TONY FUTI, 15-day-old infant son of Toni and Luaipou, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2008. Born in American Samoa. Also survived by brothers, Aniseto Futi and Hydevolyn Aeau; sister, Pinky; grandparents, Fiti and Silufi Sautia. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

PEDRO GAMATERO GAMULO, 98, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 11, 2008. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Charlie's Taxi and SIDA Taxi driver. Survived by wife: Linda; son: Peter; daughter: Coralynn Jew; sister, Eustaquia Gamulo; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; graveside service 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

JEAN M. HIKIJI, 79, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 17, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Accounting clerk. Survived by son, Wayne; sisters, Terry Kaide, Charlotte Tetsuka, Josephine Takayama, Carol Cantiberos and Eunice Yasukawa; brother, Jimmy Tai; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

OLANDO "OLE" G. HOLBRON SR., 72, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 9, 2008. Born in Hawai'i. Farmer. Survived by son, Orlando "Kahua" Jr.; brothers, William and Apollo; one grandchild. Service 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 46-263 'Auna St., Kane'ohe. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

SADAKO HOSOI, 90, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Chairperson emeritus, Board of Directors for Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc. Survived by son, Clifford; daughters, Julie Shimonishi and Anne Tamori; grandsons, Lane and Chad Shimonishi, and Ryan and Todd Tamori; granddaughter, Jessica Hosoi; great-grandchildren, Emily, Gil and Hugh Shimonishi and Carter Tamori; brother, Joe Hirota. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

RICARDO LAFORGA IBUOS, 87, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 18, 2008. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Oahu Sugar Co. truck driver. Survived by sons, Rick, Richard Jr. and Michael; daughters, Felica Butuyan, Melinda Jackson and Eleanor Villaver; brothers, Elpidio, Patrocenio and Ladislao; sisters; Juanita and Milia; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

AMBROCIO B. INOCENCIO, 94, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 27, 2008. Born in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired former Hamakua Sugar Co. supervisor. Survived by sisters, Crispinas Macanas and Eustaquia Sioco; two granddaughters, nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the 'Alae Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

GEORGE HIROICHI KANESHIRO, 77, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired mason; member of the Mason's Union. Survived by daughter, Collene Nakano; brothers, Fred and Albert; sister, Thelma Yonamine. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JACINTA "EDITH" TALLEDO LAGMAY, 64, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 19, 2008. Born in Tayum Abra, Philippines. Survived by husband, Angel; son, Francis; daughter, Angie Querido; six grandchildren; siblings, Crisencio Talledo, Caridad Lee, Milagros Corpuz and Ophelia Andrada. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

DONALD ANDREW LAMBERT, 55, of Pupukea, died Feb. 27, 2008. Born in Saginaw, Mich. Computer analyst. Survived by wife, Susan; son, Donald Jr.; daughter, Christina; mother, Helene; brothers, Michael, Edward, Billy and Brian. Private service. Donations to the National Cancer Institute. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

CHUN YUN LEE, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2008. Born in Pusan, Korea. Homemaker. Survived by son, Chang Hee; daughters, Kuy Soon, Kuy Yun Matsui, Kye Chong Kim and Young Hee; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

HAJIME MORITA, 104, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Feb. 29, 2008. Born in Moloa'a, Kaua'i. Milk man with Lihu'e Plantation. Survived by sons, Haruo, Kaoru and William; daughter, Mabel Senda; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Kapa'a Jodo Mission; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

ALEJO "ALEX" DRES OBRA, 96, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Feb. 29, 2008. Born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Farmer. Survived by daughter, Loreto "Laurie"; two grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Urn committal service 10 a.m. Friday at 'Alae Cemetery (Section K). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

KIICHI ODO, 88, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Feb. 11, 2008. Born in Waimea. Retired Meadow Gold Dairies office manager. Survived by wife, Kimi; daughter, Kimberly Odo-Chang; two grandchildren; brothers, Yoso and Seiichi; sister, Natsuko Nomura. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary and Garden Island Mortuary.

EDWIN RODRIGUES, 52, of Kalopa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. County of Hawai'i equipment operator. Survived by wife, Sharee; sons, Josiah and Jason; daughters, Nicole Pung and Emma; mother, Marie; brother, Joseph Jr. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ALARIC "KADON" KAZUMA SOKUGAWA, 79, of Pearl City, died Feb. 13, 2008. Born in Pearl City. Member of Waipahu Business Man Golf Club and Pearl City Hongwanji. Survived by wife, Grace; sons, Randall, Vince, Lance and Kyle; daughters, Lynne Sokugawa and Jill Allas; sister, Renee Dinsmore; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held; private inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

HERBERT PAUL SOUZA, 89, of Kailua, died Feb. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of H&W Foods. Survived by sons, Reginald, Leonard and Ronald; daughters, Sheryl Yamashiro, Elsa and Kathleen; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Church, Kailua; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

TRINA KANOELANI SHEETS, 57, of Mililani, died Feb. 12, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Employed at Hawai'i State Hospital. Survived by husband, Ivol; son, William; stepson, Lonnie; stepdaughters, Sheila and Christina; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephews, Roger, Peter and Lloyd Rook; niece, Heidi Rodrigues; hanai mother, Nana Lindsey; hanai sister, Patti St. John-Payne. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual/aloha attire.

BESSIE TOME TAKAHASHI, 85, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member of Pearl City Community Church. Survived by husband, Masami "Wally" "Porky;" son, Gary; daughters, Kathleen Yoshimura, Gail Kaneshiro and Donna; brother, George Uehara; sister, Laura Shima; four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

RICHARD HIDEO TANAKA, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2008. Born in Waialua. Retired city Department of Finance chief of auditing; former auditor for the University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Office of the Comptroller. Survived by wife, Elsie; son, Randal; daughter, Faye Tanaka-Kubo; granddaughters, Kendra and Kristen Kubo. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

MARY COSTA WILBUR, 93, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 27, 2008. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by daughters, Ellen Bradshaw and Marjorie Araujo; sons, Stanley and Donald; brothers, Joe, James and Delbert Costa; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park (Section 3). No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

MASAO YAMAHIRA, 88, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Feb. 20, 2008. Born in Lihu'e. County of Kaua'i Road District clerk. Survived by sister, Harriet; nieces, Jacqueline Yamahira and Flora Oda. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.