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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Virginia "Virgie" Arcamo Ahuna, 89, of Mänoa, died Jan. 28, 2010. Born in Kona, Hawaici. Former kitchen helper at Purity. Survived by daughters, Virginia and Veronica; son, Houston "Sonny"; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Alice Mendoza and Florence Abille; brother, Benjamin Arcamo. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

Milton Wesley Auffrey, 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Welder. Survived by wife, Rosinda; daughters, Yolanda Auffrey-Ramones and Arleen Almodova; brother, Everett Kane; sisters, Marion Kamakana and Isabelle Torres; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Arsenio Lagac Balmores, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 2010. Born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Weyerhauser Corporation, Hawaii forklift operator; also retired from the Philippine Constabulary in 1969 and presidential security during the Macapagal era; World War II and Korean War veteran. Survived by wife, Esperanza; sons, Reynaldo, Jesus Eusebio and Augusto; daughter, Nelly Capino; sister, Juliana Aguinaldo; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of The Mount Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

John William Berger Billam-Walker, 64, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Case manager at Lanakila Mental Health and Department of Housing; also member of the board of directors for the Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band. Survived by sister, Helen Novy; son, Koki Sharp; nephew, Mark; nieces, Nani and Kristin; two grandchildren. Graveside service 10 a.m. Monday at Kawaihao Cemetery. Donations to the Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.

Nils "Buzz" William Boe, 60, of Waialua, died Feb. 3, 2010. Born in California. General contractor; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Barbara; daughters, Kellie and Jennifer Luke; sisters, Helene Jones and Melissa; two grandchildren. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Richard R. Budar Jr., 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2010. Born in Massachusetts. Insurance broker; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Eva; sons, Steven and Richard III; daughters, Lynne Ramsey and Donna Turner; brother, Gilman; sister, Bonnie Branch; 10 grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Scott Randall Chatterley, 57, of Kapaa, Kauaci, died Feb. 2, 2010. Born in Boston, Mass. Retired material supplier; owner of Construction Supply of Hawaii. Survived by wife, Malia; sons, Jason, Ryan, and Kalani Duhaylongsod; sisters, Carol Sears and Susan Greer; one grandchild. Celebration of life service 4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Kalapakí Beach Park; scattering of ashes to follow . Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

Clifford Harunobu Fujino, 68, of Pearl City, died Jan. 30, 2010. Born on Kauai. Kyudo instructor; also cabinetmaker. Survived by wife, Taeko; son, James; daughter, Margaret Yukie Matsuo. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Frank Nobriga Gomes Jr., 80, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Feb. 2, 2010. Born in Hilo. Proprietor of Frank's Repair Shop. Survived by wife, Pearl; sons, Bernard, Michael and Matthew; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services.

Elizabeth Pilioahunui Haiola, 72, of Läie, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Hakipuu, Hawaii. Secretary for the U.S. Navy. Survived by sons, Victor III, Kevin, Kimo and Reese; daughters, Lorrieann, and Charol Notoa; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Läie First Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Läie Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Molly Emiko Honda, 81, of Aiea, died Jan. 15, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Former owner of Molly's Beauty Shop. Survived by son, Miles; daughters, Sheryl Shimomi and Ann Agena; brothers, Henry, George, James and Harry Miyachi; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Shirley Ann Keka, 74, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Jan. 30, 2010. Born in Springfield, Ohio. Housewife. Survived by husband, Arthur; sons, Kevin and Ringo; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; service 10 a.m.; luncheon and fellowship to follow. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona.

Antonio Y. Lao, 53, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in the Philippines. Seafood processor. Survived by sons, Rean, Stephen and Randy; daughters, Vanessa, and Sherry Corpuz; mother, Nelly; brothers, Alex and Bong Bong; sisters, Antonia Arnaez, Bing De Castro, Christy and Lucy; four grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Tranquilina "Helen" Rivera Lorenzo, 79, of Kaläheo, Kauai, died Jan. 5, 2010. Born in Makaweli, Kauai. Retired Eleele Big Save sales clerk. Survived by sons, Juan Jr. and Melvin; daughter, Cynthia Albosta; nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Holy Cross Church, Kaläheo; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

Antonio Casintahan Mayola, 56, of Pearl City, died Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Punta, Liloy, Zamboanga, Del Norte, Philippines. Zippy's cook with more than 20 years of service. Survived by wife, Rosita Abil; son, Romeo; daughters, Anabilla, Gina Pascua, Analyn Mangoba and Ashley; brothers, Flory, Rodrigo, Pedro, Nestor and Hilario; sisters, Sergia Collado, Victoria Saragena; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Yutaka "Mike" Mikami, 86, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in Kahaluu. Former part owner of Progressive Electric; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Gladys; daughter, Judy Morishige; brothers, Tsuyoshi, Haruo and John; grandchildren, Kimberly and Grayson. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

Mikiye Mishima, 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Woolworth's Ala Moana kitchen helper. Survived by sons, Dennis and Gregory; daughter, Kathy; grandson, Rick; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Keisaku and William Kaneda; sister, Dorothy Obata. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Brian Keith Nelson, 55, of Kailua, died Jan. 2, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Henry and Pearl; sister, Sandy Delaunay; nephew, Christopher Delaunay. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursdayat Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Robert "Bobby" Mitchell Peltier, 71, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hawaii, died Jan. 7, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Commercial fisherman; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Cheryl; sons, Nolan, Rawen, Albert Wills and Alfred Wilhelm; daughter, Nola Akee; sisters, Olan Carpenter and Jennifer Walthall; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Pokaí Bay. Arrangements by Simple Cremation.

Romeo Raneses Saludes, 61, of Mililani, died Jan. 21, 2010. Born in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Philippines. Employed at McDonald's at Mililani Mauka; an accountant at Philippine Bank of Communication in Philippines. Survived by wife, Rosalina; brothers, Natalio, Jesus; sister, Rosita; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; program 11:30 a.m.; prayer service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.

James Doong Sing Soo, 74, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Continental Mechanical of the Pacific; member of Sheet Metal Union Local 293. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, James Jr.; daughter, Lisa Pavao; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; Taoist service 10 a.m. to noon; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jean Patricia Spohn, 58, of Kíhei, Maui, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Canada. Real estate agent. Survived by daughters, Arya and Stephanie Given; two grandchildren. Private family service. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Ruby Nobuko Takei, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired manager for Liberty House in San Francisco. Survived by husband, Robert; son, Gregg Ushijima; daughter, Holly Kaneshiro; sister, Doris Okimoto; five grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Charles Sung Chow Tong, 96, of Waipahu, died Jan. 9, 2010. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Coast Guard veteran; retired merchant seaman. Survived by caregivers, Joilene and David Akiona; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, June and Marjorie Tong; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

Julie Elbring Wood, 53, of Haliimaile Maui, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in St. Louis, Mo. Maui Police Department criminalist. Survived by husband, Greg; stepdaughter, Jordan Lockard; father, Armin Elbring; brothers, Gregory and Raymond Elbring; grandchildren, Syrus and Odin Hart. Service to be announced. Casual attire. Donations to the Maui Police Department Relief Association. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Shotei Yamauchi, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Koloa, Kauai. Retired state employee. Survived by wife, Frances; son, Jack; daughter, Sharleen; one granddaughter; brothers, Masahide, Masanobu and Hiroshi; sister, Pauline Wong. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.