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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, November 15, 2009

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Patsy Fumiko Chinen Asato, 84, of Aiea, died Nov. 2, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired Hickam Air Force Base research department supervisor. Survived by husband, Herman; daughter, Sandra Wallser; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, George and Roy Chinen; sisters, Peggy Fukumoto, Betty Lam, Shirley Tomei and Joyce Tomita. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Valentine Benjamin, 81, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born in Iran. Retired registered nurse. Survived by daughter, Vida Allen; sisters, Mercedes Franks, Heydeh Sairafian and Julie Hurley; two grandchildren. Service and scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Donations to Maui Humane Society or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Fred Natale Benardella Jr., 64, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Nyack, N.Y. Retired electrical supply manager. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Michael and Fred III; daughter, Stacey; brothers, Frank and Edward; six grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Puna Congregational Christian Church, Keaau, Hawaii. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Geraldine Yuk Yang Brosman, 80, of Minot, N.D., died Nov. 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A librarian. Survived by stepchildren, Judith Bolduc and Allen; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Henrietta Kwong and Eleanor Bethel; brothers, Lawrence and George Chang. Service held. Interment at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Donations to the American Heart Association.Condolence: www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Constance Kimie Hayashi, 89, of Waipahu, died Nov. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Dennis; daughter, Merle Hedani; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Hiragana Kanjiaka Harrison Hoo, 67, of Honolulu, died May 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Master aeronautical plastic-model builder. Survived by parents, Clarence and Mildred Hoo; brothers, Warren and Steven Hoo; sisters, Phyllis Hoo-Askew and Susan Hoo. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Harriet Choy Hoong Kawakami, 63, of Honolulu, died Oct. 23, 2009. Born in Wahiawä. American Land Co. administrative assistant. Survived by companion, Michael Montanya; son, Kurt; daughter, Cori Aguinaldo; five grandchildren; mother, Lily Siu; brother, Eddie Siu; sisters, Roberta Ferreira and Marietta Nihei. Visitation 10 a.m. Nov. 27 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.

Rita S. Kiyabu, 85, of Kapahi, Kauai, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born on Kauai. Retired Samuel Mahelona Hospital licensed practical nurse. Survived by son, Michael; sister, Theresa Braun; two grandchildren ; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Kapaa; Mass 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow; private scattering of ashes. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

Tamayo Okada Kodani, 90, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. Retired from the family restaurant business. Survived by daughters, Jane Okamuro and Janet Hirozawa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Door of Faith Church, Wailuku; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

Tami Hamano Lee, 81, formerly of Käneohe, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Japan. A retired Maui Divers sales consultant. Survived by daughter, Ramona Corson; son, Thomas; brothers , Tadashi and Tsuneo Hamano; sister, Chieko Takayasu; four grandchildren. Service in June at St. Ann's Church, Käneohe. Burial to be at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Fernando Manahan Macanas, 73, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, died Oct. 11, 2009. Born in Luzong, Banggar, Philippines. Retired mason. Survived by wife, Eileen; son, Roger; daughters, Faith and Stacey; a granddaughter. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Juan "Jerry" Molina, 84, of Honolulu, died Oct. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Dole Plantation light-equipment operator. Survived by daughter, Lynn Kamealoha; brothers, Florentino "Dicky," Teofilo "Richard" and Roman; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Mitsuko Nagamatsu, 79, of Aiea, died Nov. 5, 2009. Born in Japan. Survived by son, Rich; three grandchildren; brother, Torao Goto. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 9 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.

Edyngton "E.J." "Bruza" Naki Jr., 19, of Lahaina, Maui, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by parents, Edyngton "Edy" Sr. and Josette; grandparents, Dell and Caroline, Anthony and Arlene DeGama; great-grandmothers, Bessie DeGama and Tsuruyo Maielua. Visitation 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina; Mass 7 p.m. Scattering of ashes 9 a.m. Dec. 19 at Laniuopoko Beach Park, Lahaina. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Irene Rita Ornellas, 84, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 13, 2009. Born in Hilo. A Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard secretary. Survived by daughters, Dale Lucas, Lynda Panem and Cleo; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Flowers and lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mark "Marko" "Maleko" Wayne Salcedo, 36, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A former Kaimi Farms-Maunawili Dairies dairy farmer. Survived by father, Wayne; mother, AnnJohnette; sister, JoDel; hänai mother, Donna Street. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Mary Scharsch, 73, of Mililani, died Nov. 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A United Airlines food service operations employee. Survived by husband, John; sons, John, Henry and Lydell; daughters, Charmaine Sarono and Marshal Pang; brothers, Clarence Kenui, Delbert Bernard and Jacob Hookano; sisters, Marie Fujinaga, April Marquez, Edna Aki, Hinano Navares and Noelani Coltes; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Morris C. Shiratori Sr., 80, of Käneohe, died Oct. 28, 2009. Born in Kahului, Maui. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shop planner. Survived by wife, Ruth; son, Morris Jr.; daughters, Renee Monces, Debra Nakamura and Brenda Tome; sisters, Lillian DeTomaso and Alma Edenfield; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Committal service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

Margit Ruth Tavares, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in Frankfurt, Germany. Retired caregiver. Survived by son, Glenn; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow; scattering of ashes at a later date.

John F. Victorino, 45, of Waianae, died Nov. 2, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Delivery driver. Survived by wife, Wanda; son, John Jr.; daughters, Jonette and Janeen; mother, Virginia Ah Yo; brother, Dell; sisters, Cheryl Santa Isabel, Melinda Cambra, Delphine Ah Yo and Corrine Robinson; four grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Gerald Hisato Yamashiro, 69, of Pukalani, Maui, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born on Maui. Retired mason. Survived by wife, Sylvia; sons, Gerald Jr., Elroy, and Kelly; daughter, Cheryl; brothers, Leroy and Richard; sister, June Kaukau. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow.

Richard Seiichi Yoshizumi Sr., 80, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 6, 2009. Born in Hilo. A retired Big Island Tobacco sales representative. Survived by wife, Sheila; sons, Richard Jr. and Wade; daughters, Lisa, Deborah and Alison; brothers, Herbert and Robert; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.