Obituaries
ROBERT WARNER ANDERSON, 84, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 21, 2008. Born in Idaho. A civil engineer and U.S. Marines veteran. Survived by daughter, Margaret; sister, Shirley Tooze; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
MARY MARGARET BURTON, 81, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Pittsburg, Mass. Survived by sons, David, Mark, James and Philip; daughter, Catherine Sweet; nine grandchildren. Service 3:30 p.m. today at University Baptist Church; reception to follow at the church. Private inurnment at a later date. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
JONAH PUA CHUNG III, 46, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Roxanne Raquedan; sons, Jonah, Justin, Samson and Joshua; daughters, Jenai and Beverly; mother, Deanna Siliado; father, Jonah Jr.; brothers, Andrew, Solomon, Matthew and Mark; sisters, Brenda, and Jennifer Myers; a grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
KATHLEEN ANN DYKES, 65, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Fall River, Mass. A retired retail store manager. Survived by husband, Ralph; son, Adam. Private service. No flowers. Donations to HuiIlio-Hawai'i. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
TINA AGCALON EDRA, 35, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 12, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Survived by daughter, Sarina Louis Tuu'u; parents, Cornelio "Sonny" and Cynthia; brother, Sonny; sisters, Jessica Torres, Melissa and Roxy; grandmothers, Juana Edra and Margaret Lopez. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
NOBUKO KOSAKI FUKUDA, 87, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired professor for the University of Hawai'i-Hilo. Survived by daughters, Lois Yoon and Mona Lee; three grandchildren; brothers, Hibino Mineyuki and Richard, Kazuo and Albert Kosaki; sister, Mabel Terada. Private service held. No flowers or monetary gifts. Donations to Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo HI 96720. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
MATTHEW "MAKANA" DANIEL GIONSON, 19, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Nov. 29, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A Hilo High School student and Special Olympian with the East Hawai'i Red Waves. Survived by father, Tony; brother, T. Ilihia. Celebration of life noon Jan. 11 at Coconut Island, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
CHRISTIAN MICHAEL HALEY also known as CHRIS BEAMAN, 37, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in California. A mason in the construction industry. Survived by uncles, John Beaman, Mike Wakefield and Dan Parker; cousin, Sam Parker. Service at a later date. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i.
FRANCES MITSUKO YONEDA HASHIMOTO, 86, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Keahua, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Kazuo; son, Alan; daughters, Judith Hashimoto, and Elaine Matsuzaki; seven grandchildren; brother, Charles Yoneda. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 7 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
ITSUO HASHIRO, 89, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Kihei, Maui. A retired mechanic for the state of Hawai'i Highways Division. Survived by wife, Katsuyo; sons, Brian and Wayne; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
JESSE MASATO HIRATA, 90, of Wahiawa, died Nov. 29, 2008. Born in Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i. Retired president/owner of Happy Cleaners. Survived by sons, Irvin, Keith and Marc; daughters, Lou Ann Kono; seven grandchildren; sisters, Betty Matsumoto, Miriam and Jane. Visitation 9 a.m. Jan. 7 at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
CAROL JEAN HOLLAND, 76, of Honolulu, died Dec. 14, 2008. Born in Oakland, Calif. Survived by husband, Raymond; step-daughter, Kathleen; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Donations to St. Francis Hospice or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
KIYOKO ITO, 79, of Honolulu, died Dec. 16, 2008. Born in Japan. A homemaker. Survived by son, Akila Takabayashi; grandson, Yuta Minegishi. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
LILLIAN ROSE SILVA IGNACIO COOK KANINAU, 80, of Kapahi, Kaua'i, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Kapahi. Retired from the travel industry with Hawaiian Adventures. Survived by sons, Larry Ignacio Jr., Richard "Dewey" and William Cook; daughters, Barbara Ann Ignacio Miller and Casey Cook; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service information: 652-4735. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
ANNAMARIE ALANI KAUHAA-PO, 48, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A sales clerk. Survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Roannamarie and Mistymae; brother, Brian Akima; a grandchild. Private family service. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
NICOLE MI KYONG KIM, 46, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Seoul, South Korea. A senior accountant with Wikoff Combs & Co. Survived by parents, Chong Kon and Rana Kim; brothers, Song Kwang, Song Kyu and Song Pil; sisters, Anna Yoo and Heidi Pack. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
IWAO MARUMOTO, 85, of Kailua, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in La'ie. Survived by wife, Winona "Maile"; sons, Donald, Fredrick, Neldon, Alan and Brian; daughter, Rachelle; brother Yuichi; sister, Mitsu Fujinaka; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire.
LEAFAITULAGI "ASUEGA" MATILA, 65, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 13, 2008. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Member of 'Ewa Beach Church. Survived by husband, Talaifeii; sons, James and Fei Jr.; daughters, Toefuaina Hill, Fiaavae Toeaina, Gloria Lilo and Serina Asuega Toeaina Matila; brothers, Puleisili Tuiolosega, Maatulimanu, Ulafala, Solosolo Jr., Asopaolo and Itutasi Asuega; sisters, Pueomanu Koko, Saumolia Foalima, Malologa Balete, Tauimasui Sua'ava, Sefulufa Tilivala and Siauini Palaita; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 4 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
WAYNE MASAMITSU NAKATA, 70, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2008. Born on Moloka'i. Retired operations manager. Survived by wife, Grace; daughters, Lisa Shirota, Tracy Inouye and Paula Nakata; father, Paul; brother, Douglas; sisters, Janet Fukaya and Shirley Toyama; six grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
GORO NONAKA, 86, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired proprietor of Nonaka General Contractor. Survived by wife, Atsuko; children, Robin, Guy, Peter, Pamela and Laurie; three grandchildren; sisters, Helen Suzuki, Eleanor Nonaka and Evelyn McKeon. Visitation from 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
ALLAN MICHAEL PERREIRA, 55, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 19, 2008. Born in Hilo. Employee of Hilo Goodwill Industries. Survived by sisters, Audrey Ah Sing, Sister M. Agatha Perreira, Judy Vincent, Penny Oliveira and Sue Weber; brothers, Louis Jr., James "Kimo," Manuel, Paul and John. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesdayat St. Joseph Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; urn committal to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
PEDRO "PETER" PABLO RABANAL, 56, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 7, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Employed by Sears Ala Moana shoe repair. Survived by brothers, Carlito and John; sisters, Pauline Baker and Evelyn Blake. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
HAJIME "JIMMY" SATO, 85, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 21, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired from Chevron USA. Survived by wife, Aiko; sons, Stanley and Brian; a granddaughter; sister, Kay Patton. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
WILMA M. VIVEIROS DE C.E. SILVA, 68, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 15, 2008. Born in Brazil. A homemaker. Survived by son, Alex Viveiros; daughter, Andrea Viveiros; six grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
HONG CHA SKINNER, 68, of Honolulu, died Dec. 8, 2008. Born in Osaka, Japan. Survived by son, Thomas Mitchell; daughters, Marie and Hae Cha; grandson, Maleko. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
AILINI SULA, 84, of Douglasville, Ga., died Dec. 15, 2008. Born in American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Taliese, Pamata, Aovai, Malaefono, Tasi, Malaki and Mati; daughters, Sionenoa Matai'a, Teuila Sula, Tiaisoa Granthan, Mesepa Leaeno, Faanimo Amoh and Tiana Onosa'i; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Central Assembly of God Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
RENE DONALD SYLVA, 79, of Pa'ia, Maui, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Pa'ia. Retired caretaker at the Maui Botanical Gardens. Survived by sister, Vera DeMello; brothers, Randal "Buster" and Cecil "Tootsie." Celebration of life 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, Wailuku. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
GAYLYNNE KEIKO TAMURA, 53, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Hilo. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Gerald; daughter, Michele; sister, Noreen Yamane. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Casual attire.
ROBERT NAOYUKI TANOUE, 89, of Kuka'iau, Hawai'i, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Kainehe, Hawai'i. Retired proprietor of Bob's Repair Shop. Survived by wife, Margaret; sons, Carl, Robert and Paul; daughters, June Tanoue-Althouse and Carol Tanoue-Ahuna; brother, Yukio "Sam"; sister, Aiko Yoshimura; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; caregiver, D Arciga. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary; service 3 p.m.; burial 10 a.m. Monday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
TSUNEKO TOMITA-NOBUTA, 77, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born on Kaua'i. Survived by two grandchildren; one great-grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
BERNICE LAI HIN YEE YUEN, 84, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Bank of America (now Liberty Bank) clerk. Survived by son, Nathan; daughters, Clover, Lenora and Blanche Allen; brother, Clement L.I. Yee; sisters, Beatrice Leong and Ruby Kam; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Jan. 8 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.