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PABLO MIGUEL ANSAGAY, 73, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Former Hamakua Sugar Co. heavy equipment operator. Survived by sons, Rolly, Charlie, Ivan and Rey-Isagani; daughters, Joyweline Banes, Marfelie, Jeany and May-Rose; sisters, Juanita Miguel and Elena Suniga; 11 grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

FLORENCIO ROBERT BAUTISTA, 70, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired H. Hironaka Trucking Co. truckdriver. Survived by sons, Florencio and Nicholas; daughter, Natalie Hanohano; brothers, Richard, Francisco and Leonardo; sisters, Dolores Benaurio, Magdalena Nakagawa, Rosita Rogers and Yolanda Reyes; three grandchildren; companion, Beverly Griffin. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdayat Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

JACK KEAPOKUI'IWAOKALANI BISHAW SR., 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 12, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member of St. Augustine's Church. Survived by wife, Kuualoha "Peachie"; sons, Jack Jr. "Butchie" and Guy; daughters, Karen Kanoho, Jacqueline "Joey" and Peaches "Uilani" Dalit; brothers, Alexander, Sr. "Ale" and David "Honeyboy"; sister, Evelyn "Honeygirl" Sing; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

ARTHUR "ART" BROSSOIT, 82, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 18, 2008. Born in Montana. Hair stylist and real estate property manager. Survived by wife, Shirley; sons, Doug, Sam, Scott, Nick and John Brossoit and Damon Renner; daughters, Jan Copeland and Renee Grant; sister, Lucinda Hudson; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

MARY H. CHAGAMI, 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 6, 2008. Born in San Francisco, Calif. Retired HOPACO salesclerk. Survived by son, Ronald Jr.; daughter, Arlene Tsurutani; brother, Fred Kai; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow. Cemetery committal service 9:30 a.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DAVID KIU SUI CHANG, 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Gas Co. salesman; veteran of World War II and Korean War. Survived by daughter, Lorna Lum; brother, Daniel; sister, Grace Yap; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; Burial to follow at Hawai'i State Veteran's Cemetery. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts). Casual attire. Sharing a photo of David would be appreciated.

LEONILA RABASTO DEGRACIA, 59, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Dec. 31, 2008. Born in Paco Manila, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Paterno Sr.; daughters, Edna, Eleonore and Estephany Degracia and Ellen France; sons, Arnold Rabasto and Paterno Degracia Jr.; stepchildren, Bernard, Nicomendes, Crispin and Lily Degracia; brothers and sisters, Hermes Rabasto, Evelyn Mauari, Charito De Gresp, Roger Rabasto, Susan Rabasto, Lucy Cruz and Neua Carino; 10 grandchildren. Private service to be held. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.

THERESA BATULANON BONDAUG FRANCISCO, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Kahuku. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Terry Bondaug Murray, Shawn "Tojo" Bondaug, and Ashley; daughters, Theodora "Pinky" Roberson, Linda Sanford, Debbie Ferreira, Marissa "Beanie" Bondaug, and Renette Tioaquen; stepson, Rodney; step-daughters, Stephanie Francisco and Wendy Weisneski; stepmother, Maxine Batulanon; brothers, Joseph "Joe" Batulanon and Manuel Suguitan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday at the Papa'ikou Hongwanji Mission social hall. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

TAMAKO TAMASHIRO GUSHI, 93, of Pukalani, Maui, died Dec. 9, 2008. Born in Huelo. A self-employed farmer. Survived by sons, Yukikazu "Eugene" and Jenyei "Edward"; sisters, Shizue Tonouchi, Kikue Tengan and Lillian Oshiro; brothers, Leroy and Leslie Tamashiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

The Rev. HELEN HIROKO TSUNODA HONDA, 94, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Bureau of Traffic Violations clerk. Survived by son, Glenn; daughter, Janice; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Tsunoda; sister, Gladys Nagato. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ZHEN SHEN HUANG, 82, of Honolulu, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Canton, China. Retired Lin Fong Bakery baker. Survived by wife, Cheong Meng Ng; sons, Gui Yan, Shu Yan and David; daughters, Yan Shao Huang and In Mui Ho; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. Visitation for Chinese Buddhist service 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

STANLEY KAOHUOKALANI HUIHUI SR., 61, of Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Former president of Hawaii Patriotic League, Big Island chapter. Survived by wife, Jeanne; sons, Stanley Jr. and Jefferson; daughter. Cerise; sisters, Rita Parker, Sybil Huihui, Sonja Fredlund and Mona Kahau; brother, William; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Old Kona Airport Pavilion #2. Refreshments to be served during the ceremony. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua-Kona.

ZENZO KANAI, 96, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Hilo. A Suisan Company Ltd. manager. Survived by daughters, Margaret Ikezaki and Amy; sister, Mitsuyo Yoshida. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary donations). Memorial donations to a charity of choice. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.

JOSEPH K. KEALOHA, 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired tour driver. Survived by sons, Dietrich, Jedas, Diamond, Jonavaha and Joseph; daughters, Saunya Imanil, Joe-Lynn and Jolinda; mother, Mary; brothers, Jeffrey, John, Jonathan, Jerome, Jason, Jerry and James; sisters, Jeremay and Jeannette; 29 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

ANDREW "ANDY" YOUNG HO KIM, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter, and 1946 Pacific Coast welterweight boxing champion. Survived by wife, Lily Mercado-Kim; son, Richard Mercado; daughters, state Sen. Donna Mercado-Kim, Katherine Morris, Vernale Drake and Velvet Kim; brothers, Pedro, Sayne and Patrick Kim, and Delmar Gilbert; sisters, Mary Won, and Theresa Gilbert; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LORRAINE E. KINOHI, 71, of Kailua, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Maiden, Mass. Survived by son, Bobby; daughter, Marie; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

HARRIET KUBO, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Hilo. A retired secretary. Survived by husband, James; daughter, Jaymee; sister, Setsuyo "Jane" Yahata; a grandson. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Annex Temple; service 12:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

RITCHIE "KUNI" KIYOSHI KUNICHIKA, 74, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 13, 2008. Born in Lahaina. A pilot retired from First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by wife, Hideko; daughters, Tracy Kunichika and Heidi Mosteller; three grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Thomas. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts) please. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

HISAE MATSUNOBU, 89, of Honolulu, formerly of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Arnold and Neal; two grandchildren; brother, Harold Yamabe; sisters, Bernice Asano and Sue Takahama. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

LESLIE BEN MEYER, 71, of Kailua, died Nov. 7, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the Honolulu Fire Department. Survived by wife, Susan; sons, Leslie Jr. "Ben" and Joseph "Matt"; daughters, Lori Berrios and Sherry Jordan; three granddaughters; mother, Lola; brothers, Tanner and William; sister, Marcia Armstrong. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ERNEST S. MIYACHI, 84, of Pearl City, died Dec. 9, 2008. Born in Pu'ukoli'i, Maui. Retired federal and state employee. Survived by wife, Yae; sons, Craig and Myles; two grandchildren; sister, Elaine. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DONALD TETSUTO NAKAMURA, 77, of Salt Lake City, Utah, died Dec. 25, 2008. Born in Pa'ia. Retired U.S. Postal Service clerk. Survived by son, Donald; daughter, Luella Flores; brother, Yoshiyuki; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; service 9:45.; burial 11 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

WALTER PETRAITIS, 69, of Kula, Maui, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Montclair, N.J. Retired entrepreneur. Survived by wife, Linda; son, Michael; stepson, James Westbrook; daughters, Linda Frender and Donna Petraitis; stepdaughters, Beth Bean and Cheryl Westbrook-Hicks; sister, Marlene Halstead; 11 grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

HERMENIHILDA "HILDA" RECANOR RAGUNTON, 81, of Waipahu, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired housekeeper at Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Survived by daughters, Linda Lee, Laura Ferreira, Joanne Strohlin, Josephine Ramos and Gwendolyn "Gwen" Barba; sons, Robert, Luis, Richard and Dwight; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Cardenas, Veronica Llanes-Moore, Rosita Francisco and Emma Stacy; brothers, Alfredo, Fred and Abraham Francisco. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MARIA CULANAG RAMOS, 84, of Honolulu,died Dec. 12, 2008. Born in Nueva, Byombong, Viscaya, Philippines. A Queen's Medical Center surgical aide technician. Survived by sons, Jose, Arcadio Jr., and Jay; daughter, Anita Butac; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; service 9:30 a.m.; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

DANIEL THOMAS ROTHE, 59, of Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in San Antonio. Employed at the Hilton in Waikoloa. Survived by his sister, Randy Sue Bresnahan. No services at this time. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.

BARBARA GUARD SHEEHAN, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by children, Judith Dawson, Laurel Douglas, Michael, Douglas, Gary and Lance; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Guard. Services are pending. Memorial donations to the Wade E. and Barbara G. Sheehan Scholarship at Punahou School or Hawaiian Mission Children's Society. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

JAMES WATARU SUGIMURA, 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2008. Born in Hali'imaile, Maui. Owner/mechanic of Diesel Powers of Hawaii. Survived by son, Daniel; daughters, Sue, Lori-Lei and Brandy; brothers, Tadashi, Richard, Lefty and Herman; sisters, Patsy Mainaga and Joan Honda. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

KIMIKO "ROSE" TADA, 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Vancouver. Retired Alfred Shaheen seamstress. Survived by husband, Kusuo; sons, Herbert and Norman daughter, Tomoko Yee; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, James Sano; sisters, Aiko Ogata and Harue Tsubone. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

GENE KATSUKI TAKATA, 66, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Enjoyed classic cars. Survived by sons, Kyle and Kenton; brother, Haruyoshi; sisters, Alice Tasaki and Mineko Mori; a grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church; service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

FRED YATARO TOYAMA, 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electronics mechanic/instructor. Survived by wife, Fumie; son, Gerald; daughters, Karen Morikuni, Florence Matsuda; eight grandchildren; brother, Masayuki; sisters, Fumiko, Mildred Higa, Kimie Meguro, Doris Johnson, Clara Tamashiro and Marjorie Fujita. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 9 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

MARY KIM WON, 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the Sheraton Hotel. Survived by sons, Albert Jr., Thomas, Edwin and Douglas; daughters, Sandra, Cynthia Tamashiro and Francine Wong; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

EDWARD NOBORU YAMADA, 72, of Honolulu, died Dec. 8, 2008. Born in Kawaihau, Kaua'i. Retired state and federal environmental civil engineer. Survived by wife, Anne Shinseki; son, Scott; daughters, Dale Hironaka and Lori Nishiguchi; three grandchildren; sister, Gladys Shinozuka. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.

CHARLES SHIGERU YAMANAKA, 77, of Honolulu, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired self-employed estimator/engineer. Survived by daughters, Anne Fernades and Karen Steinbrecher; two grandchildren; sisters, Daisy Goto, Hilda Fujinami and June Mah. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

JERI-ANN YOSHIE YAMASAKI, 51, of Honolulu, died Dec. 31, 2008. Born in Tacoma, Wash. Costco merchandise clerk. Survived by husband, Earl; sons, Rory and Rayce; daughter, Randi; father, Ray Kosaka; brothers, Gregg and Allan Kosaka; sisters, Lindy and Kathy Kosaka. Memorial service 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.