Obituaries
KENNETH DALE ALFORD, 53, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter and fisherman. Survived by brothers, Thomas and John; sister, Nancy; one niece; nephews. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11 a.m. scattering of ashes at sea. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
GORDON WALLACE BALDWIN, 88, of Wailua Homesteads, Kaua'i, died May 9, 2008. Born in Carteret, N.J. A retired civil engineer with Williamson & Schmidt. Survived by wife, BettyJean; daughter, Arlene; son, Gordon; one granddaughter. Visitation 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Michael's & All Saints Episcopal Church; service noon; burial to follow at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
LAPAZ BELARDE BERZAMINA, 91, of Honolulu, died April 24, 2008. Born in Santa, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Espiritu and Manuel; daughters, Espirita and Caridad; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Alfredo Belarde; sister, Juana Belarde. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Kalihi; Mass 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
MAGDALENA IBALE CAMPOS, 93, of Makakilo, died May 1, 2008. Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired custodian at Navy Exchange. Survived by daughters, Leticia Lagera, Carlina Anagaran, Adeligen Stefanich and Florida Malla; sons, Floriano, Nardito and Felix Campos; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; eulogy noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome, Casual attire.
COLIN KIN LOK CHUN, 51, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Fort Shafter Youth Center recreation tech. Survived by fiancee, Noreen Ono; mother, Alice; brothers, Van, Glenn and Ben. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
MARIA YANUARIA DELA CRUZ, 99, of Wai'anae, died April 22, 2008. Born in Bacarra, Philippines. Survived by sons, George Robinol, Stanley Cuizon and Edward "Eddie" Robinol; daughters, Roberta Cuzon-Gomez, Andrea Mirafuentes and Stannette Pahinui; 13 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Fely Yanuaria. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
WILLIAM "PILA" PATRICK ENOS, 58, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died May 6, 2008. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Self-employed rock wall builder. Survived by sons, Patrick and Adrian; daughter, Celeena; brothers, Mervyn AhTou, Thomas Atou, Adrian, Samson and Wilfred AhTou, Jesse, Bennett, Norman and Alexander Enos; sister, Jennifer Pruitt; two grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Puka'ana Congregational Church, Kealia; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
MICHIKO UCHIDA FRIESZELL, 86, of Kailua, died April 27, 2008. Born in 'O'okala, Hawai'i. Retired federal civil service employee. Survived by sons, Walter and Raymond; daughter, Pamela Curren; sister, Elaine Shinozaki; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Monday at Jodo Mission; lunch 12:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
NATALIE "PENNY" GUEVARRA, 64, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Santa Barbara, Calif. Retired. Survived by sons, Charles Lona and Daniel Loya; daughter, Mary Loya; six grandchildren. Private service. Donations to the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JUDY HALE, 70, of Maui, died May 10, 2008. Born in Chicago. Worked in food service and product demonstration at Costco and other locations. Survived by daughters, Jordene and Jeanna; son, Jesse; brother, Fred Hahn; sister, Sandy Campbell; eight grandchildren. Celebration of life 6 p.m. today at Kama'ola II Beach. Lei welcome. Aloha attire. Donations to Maui Ocean Center. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
GILBERT MASAYOSHI HARADA, 51, of Honolulu, died April 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Cab driver for The Cab; also painter for Fujikawa Painting Co.; sub-custodian for Kalakaua Middle School. Survived by hanai brother/caregiver, Michael Napihaa. Celebration of life 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Sand Island State Recreation Area; scattering of ashes 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
CLEMENT "COACH CLEM" Y.F. HEW SR., 77, of Honolulu, died May 6, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. Retired surveyor; Hawai'i National Guard command sergeant major; coach and mentor at 'Iolani School. Survived by wife, Jeannette; son, Clement Jr.; daughter, Shandra "Sandy" "Tita" Hew; brother, David; sisters, Ethel Dong, Pauline Featheran and Patricia Ching; grandchildren, Jaren-Robert and Brenden-Eric; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Alban's Chapel, 'Iolani School; service 11 a.m.; committal service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
NATSUKO HIGUCHI, 95, of Honolulu, died April 30, 2008. Born in Kula, Maui. Proprietor of Liliha Dry Goods. Survived by son, Hobart; daughters, Janet Hironaka, Joyce Okino and Jenny Nakasone; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private service held. In lieu of monetary gifts, donations to The Kuakini Foundation. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
YOSHIO IKAWA, 90, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2008. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired Love's Bakery driver/salesman. Survived by wife, Tokie; sons, Milton and Dennis; daughter, Karen Hashimoto; one grandchild; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; brother, Koichi; sisters, Yasuko Yonemoto, Janet Otaguro and Alice Ideta. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
PATRICIA LINDA JARRETT, 60, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died April 21, 2008. Born in Jery City, N.Y. Retired Holiday Inn secretary. Survived by husband, Daniel Alcaraz; mother, Irene Walters; sister Pamela Potter. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
ALICE YAEKO JOHNSTON, 86, of Kane'ohe, died May 7, 2008. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. A retired Ala Moana Center sales clerk. Survived by sons, Michael, Steven, Wallis and Walter Jr.; daughters, Vera Fong, Linda Like and Wanda Bacoro; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire.
HAZEL ANN "AUNTY UI" KAHANANUI, 54, of Wai'anae, died April 24, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired E.K. Fernandez Shows Inc. game manager for 34 years. Survived by children, Cheryl, Kennedy, Danielle, Elvania Brede and Jailette Kalahiki; five grandchildren; brothers, Agrifino Doco Coloma Jr. and Dexter Alan Coloma; sisters, Lilinoe Wana and Evalani; nieces; nephews. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
YOSHIMI KOBAYASHI, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 4, 2008. Retired from the former Puna Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Kazuko; son, Terry; daughters, Shelley Root, Cindy Coleman and Debbie Jitchaku; nine grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
PAUL B. KROGH, 85, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Kolding, Denmark. A retired businessman and council emeritus of Denmark. Survived by wife, Inger; daughters, Marianne Vaughan and Pernilla Bradley; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
DAT PING LEE, 58, of Hawai'i, died May 8, 2008. Born in China. A cook/chef. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Jason and Leighton; daughters, Kit Shan and Karen; mother, Wai Chun; brother, Arthur. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
PANIANI "BEN" POI MAUGAOTEGA, 88, of Kapolei, died April 12, 2008. Born in Asili, American Samoa. Survived by sons, Paniani Paniani Jr., Poi Paniani, Tomasi and Poni; daughters, Soonalote Kalani, Laverne Fale and Shirley; brothers, Lafaele and Atu; sisters, Soonalote Suafoa and Rosa Garcia; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
SUSUMU MIZOSHIRI, 86, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 14, 2008. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired building contractor. Survived by wife, Chiyoko; sons, Glenn, Dane and Bryan; brother, Frank; sister, Kimie. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
KEVIN HATSUO MORIMOTO, 55, of Kailua, died April 29, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Hawaii Medical Services Association marketing manager. Survived by wife, Doreen; son, Clint; daughter, Natalie; parents, Richard and Betty; brother, Peter; sister, Jean Yoshimura. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
JEREMIAH K. MUKINI, 81, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 22, 2008. Born in Halawa, North Kohala, Hawai'i. Construction truck driver. Survived by daughter, PeggyAnn; brothers, Patrick, Allen and Lawrence Cardines; sister, Dorothy Kauala; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo.
TUAMAFA "TUA" SILIGA MYERS, 61, of Wai'anae, died April 20, 2008. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Survived by sons, Nepo "Sunny" Leutu, Nuumotu Leutu, David Leutu-Preble; Edward and Larry; daughter, Barbara Leutu-Togia; brothers, Pagopago Siliga and Iafeta Siliga-Fruean; sisters, Mealefu Unaite, Taki Laki, Leila Fruean and Kilita Siliga; 25 grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
JOHN KAIA PALI SR., 73, of Kihei, Maui, died May 11, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired Maui Land and Pineapple Co. mechanic. Survived by wife, Amorfina; son, John Jr.; daughter, Minnie; hanai daughter, Edna Viluan; brothers, Solomon "Ipo", Aimoku and Donald; sisters, Lizzie "Tweet" Lopez and Wihelmina "Darling" Kuloloia; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park; luncheon to follow burial at the residence, 262 Kaikea St., Kihei.
CHARLES THOMAS PETERSON, 80, of Mililani, died May 8, 2008. Born in Inglewood, Calif. A photographer with the federal government. Survived by daughters, Dana "Rachelle" Peterson and Tami "LP" Ching; two granddaughters. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
ROSE MARTER PEREZ, 83, of Wailuku, Maui, died May 10, 2008. Born in Waimanalo. A homemaker. Survived by husband, John; son, John; daughter, Diana Elies; sisters, Julia Mercer and Annie Ing; brothers, David Rodriguez and Daniel Hernandez; 10 grandchildren; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
HELEN "DARDIE" UILANI BOYD RATHBURN, 88, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, James Rathburn, Erin Kagan and K.J. Ahloo; daughters, Norma and Jamie; sister, Janis Strohlin. Private service. Donations to Daughters of Hawai'i or Hawaiian Humane Society. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
ROSARIO OGAYA SAMARRO, 82, of 'Aiea, died May 9, 2008. Born in the Philippines. Survived by sons, Miguel Jr. and Jose; daughters, Fe Campusano, Luz, Elizabeth Hebert, Timotea and Benelda Gototos; sister, Olympia; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; service 11 a.m.; burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
GEORGINA KALIKO SHITO, 68, of Wailuku, Maui, died May 11, 2008. Born in Moloka'i. A musician. Survived by son, Robert Jr.; daughter, Tanya Motta and Piilani Hue; brothers, Walter Jr. and Earl Kawaa; sister, Millie Kawaa; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary, service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
GRACE MARY STAPLES, 86, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Kailua, died May 9, 2008. Established Staples Swim School where she taught children water safety. Survived by son, Bruce; daughter, Patricia Lancaster; son, Paul; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Church, Kailua; Mass 9:30 a.m. No flowers. Donations to St. Anthony's Outreach Program.
SEICHI TAKAHASHI, 82, of Pearl City, died May 1, 2008. Born in Waialua. Retired United Airlines ramp service agent; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Emiko; son, Lane; grandchildren, Courtney and Logan; brothers, Akira and Teruki. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
MILDRED RIYO TERAUCHI, 87, of Honolulu, died April 16, 2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Milaine Nouchi, Ruth Mukai and Linda Kamiya; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service to be held at Harris United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
GEORGE CABERTAN VIDAL, 77, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by wife, Maria; sons, Jobert, Jessie, James, Joel and Jun; daughters, Imelda Natividad, Erlinda Olimpo, Josephine Balbalosa and Merly; brother, Lazaro; 46 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 7 p.m.; burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
ELIZABETH OTREMBA WILDER, 86, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, James and Richard Forde; three grandchildren. Service 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Central Union Church; private burial. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.