Windsor G. Hackler, a longtime diplomat and academic, died Wednesday on his 80th birthday at his Kahala home.He was director of the Overseas Career Program at the University of Hawaii, following his retirement from the State Department. Later, he became curator of Gannett Fellowships at UH.
He set much store in adequate preparation for Americans going to Asia. He recalled finding himself suddenly in Shanghai totally unprepared for the experience. But he learned fast and eventually became an authority on Asian art, especially Japanese prints.
He described the UH Overseas Career Program as a prescribed course of studies for American graduate students specifically designed to help them prepare themselves to live and work in Asia.
"The academic work of the program is greatly enhanced by the participation in seminar discussion of members of the Honolulu community who themselves are experts in various Asian-related endeavors and bring to the discussions their practical experiences," he said.
"Another part of the program is the internship, which gives the student practical experience for several months in an Asian country."
A native of Gregory, S.D., Hackler taught at the University of Arkansas after graduate study at Northwestern and Harvard universities.
He then served five years as a Navy officer in World War II, making 32 Atlantic convoy crossings, ending up as assistant naval attache in Nanking, China.
Following the war, he eventually became a Foreign Service officer, remaining with the State Department until 1965.
He served in Saudi Arabia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Canada and Washington, D.C., as a special assistant to the Assistant Secretary of State.
In later years, he was president of the Oriental Arts Society and a director of the Hawaii Opera Theater.
"A gentleman, who loved the arts and loved to teach," is the way son Jeffrey described him.
"He enjoyed being with people. He enjoyed doing things to the best of his ability. He relished life and he lived it with style and class."
While teaching Asian studies at UH, he would serve tea during breaks, bridging the gap between teacher and students, helping students grow, Jeffrey Hackler said.
"He wanted to make each person be the best he could possibly be."
Hackler also is survived by wife Rhoda E.A.; and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Nativity Church, 5286 Kalanianaole Highway. Private inurnment later in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations may be made to the Hawaii Opera Theatre.
William Clapper, 79, of Waipahu died last Saturday in Pearl City Nursing Home. He is survived by wife Mary "Kim"; sons Robert B. and Roy W.; daughters Diane H. Kam and Deborah A. Tunley; brother Joseph; and seven grandchildren. Wake: 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mary G. Fujimori, 69, of Aiea died Tuesday in Queen's Hospital. She is survived by husband Tokio; son Randy T.; daughters Sandra J. Fry and Debra L. Pascual; brothers Eldon Miller and Kenneth Francis; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Service: 1:15 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 12:30 p.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Larry W. Henry, 56, of Honolulu, previous co-owner of Sunrise Gift Shop and Sunrise Kids and a taxi driver for Charley's Taxi, died Monday in Tripler Hospital. Henry, a Vietnam War veteran, is survived by son Benjamin S.; daughters Yvonne M. Hopkins and Jessica K. Henry; brothers Maynard Jr., Bertram and Wayne; sisters Barbara Small and Sheris Eskin; and three grandchildren. Memorial service: 2 p.m. tomorrow at First United Methodist Church on Beretania Street. Inurnment: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Minoru Kikuchi, 88, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, a retired carpenter for the former Mauna Kea Sugar Co., died Wednesday at home. He is survived by sons Wesley, Bert, Kurt and Danny; daughters Sandy Suezaki, Carol Kikuchi, Elaine Ozai and Karleen Love; brothers Kaoru and Noboru; sister Shizuko Kitamori; and eight grandchildren. Service: 5 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home-Hilo. Call after 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
David K. Kuni, 81, of Mililani, past minister for Kealiiokamalu Church and a retired Haleiwa Beach Park parkskeeper, died Sunday in the Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He is survived by sons David Jr., Daniel, Dane and Dean; daughter Alicia Smith; brother Abraham; 27 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Wake: 7 p.m. tomorrow Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Sakuji Kuwabara, 89, of Waialua died Tuesday in Wahiawa General Hospital. He is survived by wife Eleanor; sons James and Richard; sister Helen Yanagihara; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Inurnment will be held later. Casual attire. No flowers.
Gaosa Laloulu, 55, of Honolulu died last Saturday in Queen's Hospital. She is survived by husband Talaia; son Taualai Tautau; daughters Faiga Joseph, Pelenise and Miriama Taei, and Hannah Laloulu; brothers Taifai Toomaata, Joe Pele and Puleesea Pele; and eight grandchildren. Service: 10 a.m. Monday at Samoan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1128 Banyan St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park.
Chia John Liu, 61, of Kapolei, a former restaurant owner, died Thursday in Kaiser Hospital. He is survived by wife Chu Li; son Peter; daughters Helen and Yenna; sister Shu Chien; brother James; and a granddaughter. Service: 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.
Nicholas R. Maldonado, 7, son of Enrique L. and Evelyn K. Maldonado, died May 21 in San Diego. A student at St. Elizabeth's School, he is also survived by sister Jacqueline and Vanessa; grandparents Enrique J. and Alicia P. Maldonado and Mr. and Mrs. Brunn Moralez; and great-grandparents Inez B. Maldonado and Amalia S. Perez. Memorial Mass: 7 p.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth's Church in Aiea. No flowers. Donations suggested to HUGS, Memorial of Nicholas Maldonado, 3636 Kileua Ave., Honolulu 96816.
Paul K. Nagamine, 82, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died yesterday at home. He is survived by son Edwin K.; daughters Jean S. Yoshida and Gay H. Joyo; brothers Kosei and James M.; sisters Haruko Hokama, Toyo Uehara, Misako Uehara, Betty S. Kaholokula and Gloria F. Tsubata; and seven grandchildren. Memorial service: 8 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Pedro N. Narvais, 70, of Waipahu died June 17 in Pearl City Nursing Home. He is survived by wife Trinidad; and daughter Carmela. Mass: 7 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Annette Y.L. Parker, 65, of Honolulu died yesterday in Kuakini Hospital. She is survived by brothers Alvin T. and Ronald Shim; and children Alvin, Kehaulani, Maika'i and Waipa. Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Ann T. Parsons, 80, of Honolulu, a federal retiree, died Monday in Kaiser Hospital. She is survived by daughter-in-law Jeanne Okamoto. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Douglas W. Perreira, 48, of Waipahu died last Saturday in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Sharon Ramos; children Charly Ann, Douglas W. Jr. and Troy K.; mother Sophie Silva; brothers Danny, Melvin and Darryl Perreira, Gill Fivella, and Donald and Mark Paishon; sisters Teri Ann Fivella, Antionette Morrison, and Bonnie and Pam Paishon; stepmother Audrey Fivella; and a grandson. Service: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Myra F. Sievers of Honolulu, producer of Jack Cione Follies, died Thursday in Kaiser Hospital. She is survived by sons Anthony R. and Richard Ingram-Lock; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. No services.
Natia M. Tayaba, 58, of Waipahu died June 18 in St. Francis-West Hospital. She is survived by companion Raymond Morris; sons Roque Jr. and Domingo; daughters Mary Ann Tayaba, Sally Cruz and Vaelagi Hatchie; father Sopoaga Mao; brother Faimalo Mao; sister Vaelagi Faausu; and 10 grandchildren. Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.
Ramona M.K.K. Theodore, 67, of Honolulu, a Holiday Mart houseware supervisor, died Sunday in Kaiser Hospital. She is survived by husband Ernest; son Ernest E.; daughters Raynette K. Agasid and Jeannette K. Stone; brother Francis W. Keliikuli; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, call after 6 p.m.; and 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the cathedral, call after 8 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Oichi Yamauchi, 92, of Honolulu, a retired cook, died Wednesday in Nuuanu Hale Hospital. She is survived by sons Takeo, Saburo, Rikio and Sueo; brother Masao Suehiro; sister Sumiko Kam; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Harriet H. "Blondie" Brennan, 91, of Honolulu, a fashion designer for Nalii Fashions and Phil Rose of California, died June 22 at home. Survived by husband Joseph. Private services.
Desilee A. Canne, 35, of Honolulu died Wednesday in Queen's Hospital. Survived by fiance Richard Nagamatsu; father Paulino; mother Betty Jane Sankita-Cimigala; stepmother Laverne Pagan; brothers Paul A. and Shane Canne and Jonathan Nery; sisters Deldee Hale and Lee Ann, Denise and Debbie Canne; grandmother Mercedes. Memorial service: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Mililani Downtown Mortuary; call after 6 p.m. Inurnment: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
David S. Daniels, 74, of Haleakala Acres, Maui, a retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. supervisor, died Thursday at home. Survived by wife Audrey R.; son David S. Jr.; daughters Yvonne P. Cox, E. Haunani Valente, Ione U. Nobriga; sisters Margaret Daniels, Evelyn Nunes; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Service: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Borthwick Mortuary-Norman's; call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Holy Ghost Church; call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Joseph H. Dube, 76, of Honolulu, a U.S. Air Force retiree and a mason, died June 21 at home. Survived by wife Mitsue; daughter Sandra. Services held.
Dorothy L. Esperas, 82, of Mililani died Thursday in Wahiawa General Hospital. Survived by sons Herbert, Charles, Edward, Alan; daughters Elizabeth Calizo, Lilly L. Carson, Judy Esperas; brother Roque Lastimado; 37 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren. Mass: noon Wednesday, St. John's Apostle and Evangelist Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave.; call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.
George Ikeda, 67, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, died June 14 in Maunalani Nursing Center. He is survived by wife Masako; daughter Sharon M. Uranaka; brother Giichi; sisters Sue Hamanishi, Chiyo Shigeno, Susan S. Okano; 2 grandchildren. Private services.
Michael K. Kane, 45, of Kent, Wash., formerly of Aiea, a former Malolo Beverages and Supply employee, died June 19 in Kent, Wash. Survived by wife Donna; sons James, Dan, Christopher; daughter Imiteria; mother Nancy; sisters Susan Lawrence, Kathy Kane. Mass: 7 p.m. tomorrow, Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1525 Waimano Home Road. Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Teddy B. Muyano, 61, of Waipahu, a U.S. Navy retiree, died June 20 at home. Survived by wife Leticia F.; sons Ernest F., Teddy F.; daughter Melody F.; brother Alvin B.; sisters Alejandra M. Encio, Genara M. Rendora, Yolanda M. Tayag. Wake: 7 p.m. tomorrow, Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel; call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 91-1004 North Road; call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Isabelo R. Nerveza, 84, of Waipahu died June 11 in Ewa Beach. Survived by wife Zenaida; daughters Lana Gordon, Diane Nerveza, Lorraine Thomas; sons John, Ryan; daughters Evangeline, Crystal J.; 7 grandchildren. Private services.
Wallace G. Okumura, 84, of Honolulu died Wednesday in Straub Hospital. Survived by wife Dorothy T.; sons Harold, Alvin, Eric; daughters Jean Aipa, Mae Kikuchi; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Sagami Ouchi, 95, of Honolulu died June 18 at home. Survived by sons Joe H., Tadao; daughters Harue Maki, Fumie Ouchi, Mitsue Chun; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Maurice W.K. Payne, 87, of Kamoku, Hawaii, a retired cattle rancher and Big Island Circuit Court probation officer, died June 17 in Queen's Hospital. Survived by son Jan; daughters Donna Parker, Roberta O'Leary; sisters Ruby Newton, Agnes Blackstad, Rowena Cherry; brothers Larry Mehau, William Kanehailua; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services were private.
Herman J. Perreira, 65, of Kailua, an Eastman Kodak Co. mixman, died Wednesday in Castle Hospital. Survived by wife Phyllis J.; sons Herman J. Jr., James M., Antone L.; stepson Rory L. Jibben; daughters Marjorie L. Pacheco, Alysa A. Costa, "Malia" Perreira; brother John H.; 10 grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Vianney Catholic Church; call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.
Margarita S. Rivera, 66, of Honolulu died Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital. Survived by husband Federico R.; sons Angel, Arsenio; daughters Londriana Gaces, Fema Galam; sister Editha Ramento; 9 grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church.
Philane Romero, 62, of Haleiwa died June 21 in Haleiwa. Survived by son Jay Adams; brother Eddie Herring; a grandson. Private services.
Alice A. Scharsch, 82, of Honolulu, a Dole Cannery retiree, died Wednesday at home. Survived by son John; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Mass: noon Wednesday, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral. Call 9-11:15 a.m. at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Himeko Sueoka, 93, of Honolulu died June 4 in Straub Hospital. She is survived by daughter Pauline A. Kealoha; sisters Hisako Oune, Myra Morita and Nobuko Sakura; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
William R. "Bill" Tai Jr., 76, of Kaneohe, a Schofield Barracks supply clerk, died June 23 in Straub Hospital. Survived by sister Edna S. Kau; brothers James Pualoa and Edward, Edwin and Richard Samera; hanai daughter Karen Yamada; 3 hanai grandchildren. Service: 12:15 p.m. Friday, Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Julian T. Tagavilla, 87, of Keei, Kona, Hawaii, a retired minister with the Honaunau Full Gospel Church, died Thursday at Hillhaven Kona Healthcare Center. Survived by wife Rose L.; sons Julian J., Matthew M.; daughters Esminia Kanoeau, Loretta Simeon, Flora Ascino, Ann Hose; stepson Albert Rollos; stepdaughters Ann Torres, Christina Hebenstriet, Pauline Moseley, Mary Alapai, Nancy Ohashi; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow and 8 a.m. Wednesday at Thy Word Ministries in Capt. Cook, Kona, Hawaii; call after 5 p.m. tomorrow and 8 a.m. Wednesday. Burial: Kona Memorial Park, Holualoa. Casual attire. No flowers.
Chizuko B. Takemura, 81, of Hilo, former owner of Takemura Vegetable Store, died June 21 in Hilo Hospital. Survived by sons James, George; daughters Lillian N. Takemura, Doris Torigoe; brother Zenkichi Sasaki; sister Irene Toma; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers.
Shinken Tawata, 83, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday at home. Survived by wife Haruko; sons Sam S., Leslie, Michael; daughters May Tawata, Pat Muramatsu; brothers Shinso, Ralph S., Albert M.; sisters Carol Okuma, Mary Muraoka; 4 grandchildren. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Keiso Tsujimura, 79, of Wahiawa died Tuesday in Wahiawa. Survived by wife Yukie; daughter Carolyn Uchiyama; mother Kishi; brothers George, Koji, Masato; 2 grandchildren. Memorial service: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.
Masue Watanabe, 86, of Kihei, Maui, died June 21 in Wailuku Hale Makua. Survived by daughters Jean Y. Okimoto, Jane E. Tyner; brother Sam Y. Aoki; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Margo M. Webb, 69, of Waianae died June 7 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Survived by child Marni Webb; 4 grandchildren. Memorial to be held later.
Maurine H. Weidnecht, 88, of Kaneohe, a retired YWCA clerk, died June 25 in Pohai Nani. She is survived by daughter Maurine Brooks; son Charles H.; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Robert E. West, 59, of Honolulu died June 15 at home. Survived by son David; daughters Teri Lynn Martin, Kristine Stortz; sister Dora Mae Souda; 9 grandchildren. Private services.