Moses Abraham, 59, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 23, 2009. Born in Ujelang, Marshall Islands. A chief (iroij). Survived by wife, Rose; son, Mores; daughters, Ketruth David, Banny, Morkiana Aningin, Mairose, Rosey, and Roselle Jackson; brother, Frank Efram; sisters, Lina Paul and Limanke Epson; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service in Majuro and Enewetak, Marshall Islands. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.

Frederick "Dickie" Balangitao, 75, of Honolulu, died June 19, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Hickam Air Force Base civilian worker; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Kathleen; sons, Clayton and Randall Wallace, Eric Dickie, Fred Jason and Bryson; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward, Joseph and Bernard Alan; sisters, Patricia Mederios, Rosaline Shirley Souza and Myrna Lucille Fernandez. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Sam "Skip" William Barraco Jr., 45, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 26, 2009. Born in Long Beach, Calif. State Farm Insurance agent on Maui. Survived by wife, Kimberly; son, Justin Mathewson; daughter, Katie Mathewson; one grandchild; parents, Sam and Betty; sister, Dawn. Visitation 5 p.m. tomorrow at Calvary Chapel Pearl Harbor, Waipahu; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Maria Suanque Barranco, 81, of Honolulu, died June 25, 2009. Born in Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines. Survived by sons, Conrado, Dionesio, Esteban, Mariano and Cayetano "Bong" Jr.; daughters, Marianita Laquerder, Merlinda Pahilanga, Dolores Sales, Nona Guartero, Lourdes Montealto, Jean Abulocion and Ailene Shaw; 40 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; sister, Conos Sing. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Ronald "Rope" Kealoha Bento Sr., 73, of Hakalau, Hawai'i, died June 26, 2009. Born in Hakalau. State Department of Education equipment operator; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Ronald Jr., Rayce and Russell; daughter, Rannette Mihara; hanai daughter, Ronnie Allen; sister, Iris Yempuku; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Erlene Luka Lahapa Kauhane Cabrihna, 74, of Kane'ohe, died June 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hawaiian Airlines with 37 years of service. Survived by son, Alvin Jr.; daughters, Lahapa Ichimura, Haaheo Scanlan and Manu Siliga; sister, Gwendolyn Chaffin; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

David W. Christiansen, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, formerly of Peabody, Mass., died April 18, 2009. Born in Stoneham, Mass. Manager of photography for the travel and tourism industry. Survived by mother, Doris; brother, Wayne; sister, Carol Ann Short. Private celebration of life. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.

Norah Seferina Cook, 72, of Makaha, died June 24, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Julyan Stilley, Dorthea Kempke, Mary Mastin, Jamie Reist and Linda Lovato; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Guy Rivera, and Bernard Hu; sisters, Agnes Chapman, Jane Phillips, Brenda Hu, Amanda Faifai, Bernice Jimnez and Glenda Glazer. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Florencio "Flo" Fiesta Guira, 63, of Waipahu, died June 1, 2009. Born in Barangay No. 5 San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Del Monte Fresh Produce forklift operator; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Digna; sisters, Juanita Lucas and Liwliwa; brother, Segundino. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; rosary 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

Cricket K. Higgins-Meyers aka Debbie M. K. Higgins, 46, of Honolulu died June 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Chapter coordinator and Hawai'i chapter chairman for NAMA. Survived by mother, Charlene Higgins, sister, Melanie; brother, Robert; life partner, Pam Meyers. Celebration of life 1:30 p.m. July 11 at 205 Puuhue Place. Casual attire. Information: 808-294-8192. Arrangements by Moanlua Mortuary.

Masako Koyanagi, 87, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died June 24, 2009. Born in Pa'auhau, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by daughters, Christine and Karen Ringuette; brothers, Reynold, Tamotsu, Itsuo and Rodney Muranaka; sisters, Yuriko Yamamoto, Sumie Arai and Yaeko Nakashima. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Michelle Denise Lorenzo, 33, of Waimanalo, died June 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Alton "Emerson"; sons, Alton Jr. and Dalton; daughters, Precious, Cherish and Passion; mother, Kathy Corpuz; stepfather, Wayne Rezentes; stepmother, Ma Noe; grandmother, Marie Valentine-Santana; sisters, Melanie "Mel," Marie and Marcella Rezentes; brothers, Wayne Jr. and Edward Rezentes. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kaiona Beach Park, Waimanalo (next to Shriners); service 4 p.m.; scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Rizalito "Lito" Marpa, 44, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2009. Born in the Philippines. A cook. Survived by wife, Ginalyn; son, Andrei Marc; daughter, Karen Jean; father, Raul; brothers, June, Roger, Jojo and Perfecto; sisters, Rosi Salonga and Mel. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel. No flowers. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

Gary Tadao Nakai, 65, of Honolulu, died June 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An entrepreneur; Vietnam War U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughter, Geri Lum; sister, Gwynne Yee. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Tsurue Okubo, 102, of Pearl City, died June 25, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Vanda shipper. Survived by daughter, Margaret Valenzona; grandchildren, Keith and Dean Valenzona; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

LaVerne Darwin Russell, 80, of Honolulu, died June 22, 2009. Born in Walla Walla, Wash. Owned KUJ Radio Station in Washington for nine years. Survived by wife, Penelope "Penny"; sons, Mark and Craig; daughter, Cheryl Stewart; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Kenneth Kiyoshi Sakumoto, 79, of 'Aiea, died May 27, 2009. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired mason; member of Cement Masons Union Local 630. Survived by wife, Jean; son, Dwayne; daughters, Sharlene Chang, Lori Yafuso and Denise Hisamoto; 10 grandchildren; brothers, Masao and George; sister, June Oganeku. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Nobu Ono Sakuma, 92, of Kailua, died June 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, James, Richard, Ernest and Paul; four grandchildren; brother, Akio Ono; sisters, Mase Soga and Mitsu Kameoka. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Margi Sessions, 78, of Las Vegas, formerly of Maui, died June 25, 2009. Born in Denver. An art sales consultant for 23 years. Survived by son, Rick Jussal; daughters, Mistinguett, Regina Carter and Rene Haynes; brother, Richard Dearing; sister, Happy Roberts; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. today at Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas. Donations to Ms. Sessions, 83 E. Agate No. 407, Las Vegas, NV 89123 c/o Mistinguett.

Umeyuki "Oscar" Takaki, 88, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2009. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Ingeborg; son, Stephen; brother, Michael "Mike"; sisters, Margaret Ohara and June Carvalho. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Wayne Kekuahiwi Tavares, 62, of Wai'anae, died June 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A welder. Survived by son, Wayne Jr.; daughters, Leona Dudoit, Waynette, and Kathleen Moana Garcia; 23 grandchildren; mother, Lydia; brothers, Glenn, Wendell and William; sisters, Kelly, Antoinette Akana and Lydia Kealoha; partner, Kimberly Ha'upu; hanai relatives. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Asako Yamada, 82, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired First Hawaiian Bank employee. Survived by daughter, Adele Young; grandchildren, Irwin and Krystal. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Stanley Isamu Yamamoto, 82, of Honolulu, died June 15, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired state Department of Education art program specialist; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Wayne; daughter, Ann; brother, Richard; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m.