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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 23, 2008

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

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ROGELIO "ROGER" BALDOZ ACOSTA, 64, of Honolulu, died March 13, 2008. Born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A room control clerk. Survived by wife, Leticia; sons, Edwin, John Henry and Roger Jr.; daughter, Imelda Pichay; sisters, Esperanza Delizo, Florence Binoncal and Charlith Jucutan; nine grandchildren. Visitation, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service at 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; prayer service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

ANGELINA CABAYA ANDAYA, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 16, 2008. Born in the Philippines. A retired housekeeper at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Survived by stepdaughter, Rosita Rufil; sisters, Teresita Alpuerto, Remidios Fueconcillo and Leonila Balais; brothers, Dencio Cabaya, Hermino Cabaya, Jerico Cabaya and Rogelio Cabaya; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

ANDREW BUSBOSO, 59, of Honolulu, formerly of Kailua, died March 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Manager of the Regency at Kahala. Survived by son, Brian; daughters, Nichol Meyers, Jasmine Gates, Jade Umi and Andrea Lin Gates-Busboso; nine grandchildren; father, Steven; brother, Ernest; sister, Joann Nunes. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. No flowers.

SABRA HAUNANI CAMINOS, also known as SABRA HAUNANI OHUMUKINI, 64, of Wai'anae, died March 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Lincoln Caminos Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Caminos-Moats; one granddaughter; sisters, Alapa'i Kahuena, Sandra Pali and Gail Kittleman; brothers, Itasca Ohumukini, Hank Ohumukini, Maurice Ohumukini, William Ohumukini and Van Ohumukini. Visitation 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Ward; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

U.S. flag HERMAN "CANDY" CANDAROMA, 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 3, 2008. Born in 'Ola'a. A welder for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Survived by daughters, Herlene Clayton, Charla Kama, Paige Patnaude and Candace Candaroma; sons, Kevin and Shaun; sister, Mona Simao; brother, Byron; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; prayer service 11 a.m.; burial noon at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire.

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CHAPMAN JR., 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 21, 2008. Born in Oakland, Calif. Retired; U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran. Survived by companion, Merrilee Kazarian; sons, Benjamin III and Grant; daughter, Elsye Maree Raljevich; sister, Moea Baty. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Church Waikiki; service 9 a.m.; scattering of ashes at sea to follow off Duke's Statue. Loose flowers and lei welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

WALTER CHUNG, 73, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 18, 2008. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Owner of Walter's Electric Inc. Survived by wife, Lucille; sons, Kaimi and Kaleo; daughters, Valerie Ferreira and Anela; sisters, Florence Medeiros and Bertha Makekau; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary chapel; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers; lei welcomed. Casual attire.

MICHELLE MAGBULOS DAGUIMOL, 26, of Waipahu, died March 4, 2008. Born in Flora Apayao, Philippines. Medical assistant and Waipio 7-Eleven cashier. Survived by father, Rogelio; mother, Rosita; brother, Maynard. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ROLANDO GRIMARIZ DE LEON, 76, of Kahuku, died March 9, 2008. Born in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines. A pier cargo handler in the Philippines. Survived by sons, Erwin and Gilbert; daughters, Elizabeth Braden, Evelyn Reyes, Marivic Chua, Maritess Gurion and Maricel De Leon; brother, Bernardo; sister, Josefa Nakar; 19 grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

ROSALIA CALMA DOMINGCIL, 86, of Honolulu, died Feb. 29, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Young Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. Survived by daughter, Ann "Ador" Mendoza; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brothers, Santos Calma and Isidoro Calma; sister, Maria Madrid; hanai daughter, Lisa Pilla. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.

U.S. flag RUDOLPH "UNCLE BULLY" CLAUDE HALUALANI, 81, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 31, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A mason for Hawaii Dredging and Pacific Construction. Survived by daughter, Y. Keahi Kahiapo; brothers, Arthur and Marcus; sisters, Estelle Drew, Caroline Bright, Loretta Morgan, F. Leialoha Kaluhiwa, and Germaine "Ula" Hee; two grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery; celebration of life to follow at 46-311 Halualani Place. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Saturday at He'eia Kea Pier. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

SHIGETO "UNCLE DOLLY" IWAMASA, 86, of Waihe'e, Maui, died March 18, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A mechanic for the state of Hawai'i at Maui Community College. Survived by wife, Elsie; brothers, Shigeo, George and Robert. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church; service 10:30 a.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

ARLO LIGI, 36, of Sacramento, Calif., died March 2008. Born in San Francisco; raised in Honolulu. Active with Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Honolulu Community and Manoa Valley theaters. Survived by father, Nilo; mother, Grace Yasuhara; sister, Andora; grandmother, Lodoletta; son, Daniel; stepmother, Lurline Hodnett; stepfather, Clyde Yasuhara. Visitation 11 a.m. tomorrow at George L. Klumpp Chapel of Flowers, Sacramento; service 1 p.m.

BENJAMIN DIGAY LOGALOG SR., 93, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2008. Born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A retired postal carrier. Survived by daughters, Evelyn Cacatian, Arsenia Pilien and Helen Logalog; sons, Osias Logalog, David Dumligan, Josue and Benjamin Logalog Jr.; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; service 9:30 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

U.S. flag MICHAEL MACKENZIE, 57, of Honolulu, died March 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A computer technician. Survived by wife, Sita; sons, Kevin and Kyle; brothers, James and Kevin; two grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

U.S. flag GABRIEL "GABBY" K. MAKALENA, 74, of Waipahu, died March 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the state department of Parks & Recreation. Survived by brothers, Solomon Jr., Harry and Gary; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

JOHN "KUMU MANUIA" "UNCLE JOHN" MANUIA, 63, of Carmichael, Calif., formerly of Keaukaha, Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 6, 2003. Born in Hilo. An instructor of hula, Hawaiian culture and language. Survived by wife, Bonnie; daughter, Lily; son, Carl; brothers, Abraham and Walter; sisters, Lily Holbrook, Leora Mahoe, Lovette Crowley, Mildred Lyons and Jurene Manuia-Malakaua. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Homelani Memorial Park; service 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

U.S. flag WILFRED "PAKE" LOUIS MIDALLIA, 60, of 'O'okala, Hawai'i, died March 13, 2008. Born in Laupahoehoe. A truck driver for Edwin De Luz Trucking Co. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, Qcutziel Jr., Genard and Sythaniel Frazier; daughters, Cheryl Amaral, Charmaine and Marlena Midallia; brothers, Ernest, Samuel and William Thomas Jr., Harold Fernandez and Leonard Midallia; sisters, Lorraine Acdal and Lyla Ann; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside committal service noon Friday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire.

HILARIA "GRAMA LAURA" DEJESUS MURPHY, also known as HILARIA DeJESUS KUHIA, 84, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2008. Born in Waialua. Housewife. Survived by son, Kealoha Kuhea; daughters, Laura Kilaulani and Vivian DeJesus; brother, Peter DeJesus; 28 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

AKIE KANADA OGASAWARA, 72, of Wailuku, Maui died March 15, 2008. Born in Wailuku. Retired owner of a wholesale distribution company. Survived by husband, Fred Mamoru; daughter, Toni; brothers, Harry and Richard Kanada; sister, Aileen Unemori; one grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. next Sunday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

LOURDES VERGARA ORPILLA ORDONEZ, 93, of Waipahu, died March 8, 2008. Born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A member of San Estebanian Association of Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Victor; son, Victorio; daughters, Evelyn Ordonez, MaryLou Isaac, Betty Smith, Heddy Esperanza and Helen Ordonez; brother, David Orpilla; sisters, Eldelisa Vergara Orpilla Endaya and Belly Vergara Orpilla Yanga; 25 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Service also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church; committal service 10 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

FILEMON PARAGOSO, 78, died March 12, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by wife, Rosemarie; children, Francine Caires, Phil Paragoso and Aanna Oulashin; grandchildren, Brandon and Kevin Caires, Shannon Burt, Jordan, Jenna and Joshua Paragoso and Sean Oulashin; four great-grandchildren; brother, Albert; sister, Vivencia Collado. Ashes to be scattered Wednesday off 'Ewa; memorial gathering to follow at his son's residence.

BENITA "BEA" VIERNES PASCUA, 75, of Hale'iwa, died March 9, 2008. Born in South Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired Waimea Falls Park pantry worker. Survived by sons, Ceriaco, Tommy Kasoga, Rudy, Leslie, Wayne, Clyde Casugay, Jeffrey, Jason and Jacob; daughter, Linda Salangdron; stepdaughter, Dolores; 40 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jose, Pete and William Viernes. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

SUN AE PARK, 91, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2008. Born in South Korea. Survived by sons, Hyun Kyu and Sung Kyu Chung; daughters, Mija Chung and Sun Nam Enokawa; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; inurnment 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.

U.S. flag LT. COL. JOSEPH "PAPA JOE" MILTON PRITTS, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 8, 2008. Born in Somerset, Pa. A retired U.S. Air Force officer and member of Glad Tidings Church in Hilo. Survived by daughter, Maile Pouls; grandson, Tohon Thacker; numerous nieces and nephews. Service 6:30 p.m. Friday at Glad Tidings Church, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

U.S. flag STANLEY "STAN" RILLON, 63, of Waipahu, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 8, 2008. Born in Hilo. A warehouseman at Grinnell Co. and Hawaii Pipe & Supplies. Survived by companion, Lita Masicampo; sons, Stanley Jr. and F.C. Rillon; daughters, Clari and Candee Rillon; brothers, Dino and Terry Canda, and Ronald and Francisco Rillon; sisters, Connie Pascua, Betty Jane Panis, Yoland Acol and Sandra Silvis; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. next Sunday at Dodo Mortuary chapel; celebration of life 11:30 a.m. Urn committal service 10 a.m. March 31 at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

PETER ROTSEL, 67, of Honolulu, died March 1, 2008. Born in California. Creative consultant in the visitor industry. Survived by sister, Christine Stengle. Gathering service 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Waikiki Yacht Club. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

RUFINA TORRECER SALVADOR, 79, of Kahului, Maui, died March 15, 2008. Born in Kihei. A homemaker. Survived by sons, David, Benedict, Christopher and Zachary; daughters, Clarita Endo, Veronica Opupele, Cecelia Hinds, Regina Tarpley, Joanne Balmilero and Bernadette Ramsey; sisters, Loretta Tabin, Florida Tacla, Dominga Tapat, Sister Consuela Torrecer, Tomasa Chambers, Vicenta Dumling, Bernadette Torricer-Jones, Pauline Higgins and Filomena Brauner; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

APRIL MAHEALANI STEVENS-DELOS SANTOS, 57, of Waipahu, died March 18, 2008. Born in Ho-nolulu. American Movers dispatcher. Survived by daughters, Jade Pualani Paredes and Nichol Mahealani Spears; sons, Robert and William Kekailani Delos Santos; seven grandchildren; brothers, James Naea Stevens Jr., Wayland Newton Peahi, Avery Pali Fukumoto and Ivan Ho Stevens; sisters, Vanessa Alohilani Hawn and Kerry Hauoli Stevens. Service 2 p.m. Friday at the Hawn residence, 45-208 Waikalua Road. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

U.S. flag OSCAR SHIELL, 82, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died March 20, 2008. Born in Detroit. A commercial real estate broker until retirement. Survived by wife, Rose Mary; stepsons, Charles, Curtis, Craig and Chris Way; stepdaughter, Cindy Urry; sisters, Jeannette Nadell and Ruthye Kahn; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral of West Hawai'i. Service and burial at Diamond Head Cemetery at a later date.

VIRGINIA AHRENDT "GINNY" SIEMS, of Wahiawa, died recently. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A flight nurse for Pan American Airways. Survived by sister-in-law, Nora Mitchell; nieces, Carol Ford and Sandra Hart; four grandchildren. Celebration of life service 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Inurnment at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wahiawa, or Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

LILYAN CHING TOM, 85, of Kailua, died March 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired secretary/office manager for the state of Hawai'i executive branch. Survived by son, Brian; sister, Anna Stewart; grandchildren, Brandon, Nicole and Ema; step-grandchildren, Ellie, Riley and Reese Shimatsu. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

JOCELYN BOREGAS DELOS SANTOS VALLE, 33, of Kahului, Maui, died March 12, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Survived by husband, Roland; son, Roman; brothers, Jose and Joseph Delos Santos; sisters, Edna Foronda, Rosemarie Tecson, Angelina Lucas, Marites McKenzie, Janet Gibson and Melanie Joy Delos Santos, grandmother, Anunciacion Delos Santos. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

EDWARD "EDDIE" A. H. WONG JR., 68, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 7, 2008. Born in Kona. Retired battalion chief for Hawai'i County Fire Department. Survived by wife, Roberta "Buddie"; sons, Derek, Kalani, Ka'ha, Kalae and Zarek; daughters, Kealani and Kahala; father, Edward; brother, John; sisters, Patricia and Marlyn; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

HARUWO YAMAMOTO, 97, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 7, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired proprietor of Acme Printery and retired longtime trumpet player for the Hawai'i County Band. Survived by wife, Fusae; brothers, James, George and Hideo. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

HAROLD K. YAMANAKA, 71, formerly of Honolulu, died Nov. 19, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Attended University of Hawai'i; a U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Nadine, also known as Pekol; daughters, Tanya Aynessazian and Kimberly Volk; grandchildren, Haley Aris, Emerson Aynessazian, Carter, Kassidy and Kyler Volk; brother, Robert Yamanaka; sisters, Mildred Ozaki, Susan Watanabe and Doreen Nakao. Service held. Inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

HARRIET "HATTIE" KAHALELOLE YOUNG, 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 3, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired real estate broker. Survived by sons, Roy, Harvey and Earl Naito, Alan and Michael Young, Rickie Deniz and Robert Young; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Kim, Helen Namohala and Amy Tong. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary and Dodo Mortuary.