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Obituaries


Arthur En Kui Ah Loo Sr.
October 28, 2004
Arthur "Pops" En Kui Ah Loo Sr., 88, of Pearl City, a retired Honolulu fire captain and owner of Ah Loo's Catering "The Imu," died at home. He was born in Niulii, Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Alvin H.K., Arthur E.K. Jr., Patrick T.K., Warren N., Samuel G., Henry L.K. and Kyle J.A.; daughters Joy S.P. Medeiros, Faith C.L. Fernandez and Hope N.N. Ah Loo-Donlin; hanai son Eric Helenihi; brother Harris Moku; 41 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Harry Tam-Alu
November 13, 2004
Harry "Doc" Tam-Alu, 65, of Waimanalo, a Hula Skirt Production paramedic for the show "Lost," died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leila; sons Harry Jr., Peter and Lawrence Alu, Curtis, Gaylord and Guy Kahale, and Dukey Rogers; daughters Lee Ann Alu, Andrea Renshaw, Regina Santiago, Noelani Leong, Leihua Book and Renae Rogers; brothers Alfred and Eddie Alu; sisters Irma Garrison and Pilani Roberson; 46 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 7 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Baby Makapu. Call after 9:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. Leis welcome.

Bonifacio Doco Coloma
November 10, 2004
Bonifacio Doco Coloma, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Queen's Surf Restaurant cook, died in Honolulu. He was born in Badoc province, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by son Bonny, stepsons William and George Tacub, stepdaughter Valerie Bactad, one grandchild, nine step-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Services: noon Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Katherine Mapuana Elderts
October 26, 2004
Katherine "Mapu" Mapuana Elderts, 47, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a Pahoa School cafeteria supervisor, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kailua-Kona. She is survived by daughter Rachel, brother Herbert Jr. and a granddaughter. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

James Christian Flock
November 9, 2004
James Christian Flock, 38, of Mililani died in Wahiawa. He was born in Maryland. He is survived by mother Yu-Ching and brothers Joe and Charlie Cheng. Private services.

Charles Furtado
November 8, 2004
Charles "Chucky" Furtado, 57, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Beatrice; sisters Shirley Berrigan, Priscilla Ewaliko, Leatrice Tudor, Kathleen Alisna and Paulette Moniz. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Casual attire.

Dorothy Arms Garcia
November 11, 2004
Dorothy Arms Garcia, 70, of Honolulu, a professional singer, died in Honolulu. She was born in Colchester, Vt. She is survived by daughters Kathyrn Evans Cone and Wendi Evans, stepdaughter Carole Cafarella, sisters Martha Taylor and Priscilla Arms, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Mathew Makaio Hauanio
August 23, 2004
Mathew Makaio Hauanio, 58, of Kalaoa-Papaikou, Hawaii, a Vietnam War veteran, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He is survived by son Mathew M. Jr., companion Geraldine Pohina, hanai children Cheryl Pohina and Daisha Clark, brothers Clarence "Aku" and Kaleo, and sister Gladys Brigham. Scattering of Ashes: 10 a.m. Nov. 25 in Kalapana. Luncheon to follow at "Aku's" home in Kalapana.

Henrietta Lahapa Ah Moi Yuen Kapuniai
November 10, 2004
Henrietta Lahapa Ah Moi Yuen Kapuniai, 88, of Papakolea, Hawaii, died at her sons' residence in Puukapu, Waimea. She is survived by sons N. Duke and Glenn T., daughter Sharon G.K. Pang, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date.

Seichi Katayama
November 1, 2004
Seichi Katayama, 79, of Waipahu, a retired Shiraki Contractors mason, died in St. Francis Medical Center, West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Haruko; son Brian; daughter Lorraine Kotada; brothers Takeshi, Yoshio, Harry and George; sisters Alice T. Migita, Ruth Y. Goo, Sueko Burns and Beatrice Bennette; and one granddaughter. Private services.

Karen Satoki Kim
October 28, 2004
Karen Satoki Kim, 84, of Kailua, a retired Malihini Sportswear seamstress, died. She was born in Waimanalo. She is survived by sons Eric, John C.S. Jr. and Tracy A.; daughter Veronica Munetaka; brothers Bert and Kazu Tsukuda; sisters Michie Sera and Sally Enomoto; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Frank Mapuana Krzyska Jr.
November 4, 2004
Frank "Tearney" Mapuana Krzyska Jr., 19, of Nanakuli, a mechanic, will be remembered in services 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. He died in a fire at his home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Jane Devine, sister Kalama Herring, grandparents Orrin and Rose Smythe, and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Gaudencio Alonzo Lata Sr.
October 20, 2004
Gaudencio "Guding" Alonzo Lata Sr., 65, of Ewa Beach, a retired Oahu Sugar Plantation and Leolua Regent Apartment employee, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He is survived by wife Catalina C.; sons Joseph, Gaudencio Jr., Rommel and Daniel; daughters Grace, Jacqueline and Christine; brothers Benedicto, Bienvenido and Francisco; sister Rosita Villon; and nine grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception. Call after 6 p.m. Prayer service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Grace Chew Kin Lung Leong
November 10, 2004
Grace Chew Kin Lung Leong, 83, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in St. Francis Hospice, West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son David; daughter Charleen Tom; brothers Raymond, Glen and Richard Lung; sister Dorothy Voseipka; and five grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaimuki Ward. Call after 10:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Doris Shizue Murakami
November 7, 2004
Doris Shizue Murakami, 93, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by son Paul I. and two grandchildren. Private services.

Jonathan F. Nunes
November 4, 2004
Jonathan "Jon" F. Nunes, 32, of Mililani, a Wire Products of Hawaii warehouse worker, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Christina; son Nathaniel; daughter Ulani; stepsons Dante and Damien Ticman; brothers James Jr. and Joseph; sisters Denise Huth and Melissa Isbell; stepbrothers Sinclair P., Reagan K., Chad and Wren Taniguchi; mother Lorraine Taniguchi; father James Nunes Sr.; and stepfather Sinclair Taniguchi. Services: 6:30 p.m. today at the Church of the Nazarene, Wahiawa Community Church, 1805 California Ave., Wahiawa. Call after 5:30 p.m. Private inurnment at Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

Toshiko Okazaki
November 10, 2004
Toshiko "Agnes" Okazaki, 89, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Edward, Gleen, Mitchael and Calvin; daughters Kimie Cosma, Yukie Panela, Charlotte Takamoto, Lucille Kinoshita, Lynn Okimoto and Sally Okazaki; brother Toru H. Gyotoku; sister Yoshiko B. Kawashima; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: to follow at 1 p.m. at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Kaieie. Casual attire.

Ren Anthony Asuncion Reyes
November 5, 2004
Ren Anthony Asuncion Reyes, 2, son of Renato and Lea Reyes of Kapolei, died in Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brothers Raniele M. Reyes and Kosuke A. Asuncion, paternal grandparents Rodrigo and Carmelita Reyes, and maternal grandmother Virginia Asuncion. Mass: 11:15 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Church, 92-455 Makakilo Drive. Committal service: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

Philip Richard
November 6, 2004
Philip "Primo" Richard, 49, of Honolulu, an avid Sandy Beach Paipo board surfer, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Scott; mother Matilda; brothers Gerald, Ira, Edward and Bernard; and sister Marie Epil. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Beach.

Joseph Dias Soares Jr.
October 31, 2004
Joseph "Sonny" Dias Soares Jr., 73, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired former Hamakua Sugar Co. employee and Hawaii Army National Guard and U.S. Army veteran, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. He was born in Haina, Hawaii. He is survived by son Billy, daughters Raynette and Milagros "Mely," sister Rose Gusman, six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.

Walter Yoshinobu Tanaka
November 10, 2004
Walter Yoshinobu Tanaka, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Pacific Construction Co. construction foreman, died in Maluhia Hospital. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Ethel K.; son Howard; daughters Edna Kawahara, Daisy Tanibe, Lorraine Asano and Marjorie Adachi; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Patrick Guy Tom
November 9, 2004
Patrick Guy "Pat" Tom, 77, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. budget system analyst, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Elizabeth Dang and Susan Tom, sister Patricia Amai and two grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Monday.

Sumako Toyama
November 13, 2004
Sumako "Sue" Toyama, 75, of Pearl City, a homemaker and baby sitter, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Scott H., Mark and Gene; daughters Lynne Fujimoto; brothers Mitsuo and Kenji Hara, and Wallace Uehara; sisters Miyoko Murata and Yaeko Sakamoto; four granddaughters; and caregivers Teresita Villaruz and Eva Billena. Services: noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Committal Service and Burial: 11:30 a.m. next Tuesday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. No flowers.

Librado Visitacion
October 29, 2004
Librado Visitacion, 85, of Las Pinas City, the Philippines, a former Maui Pine field worker, died in the Philippines. He was born in Bucarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria; sons Rogelio, Rodrigo and Rodolfo Visitacion and Jon Flor; daughters Gregoria Prieto, Mila Ramones, Delia Castillo and Edna Dagupion; sisters Eleuteria Rivera and Antonia Valiente; 28 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.




You can also search the Hawaii State Library System's
Hawaii Newspaper Index online for older obituaries at:

www.librarieshawaii.org
The index goes back several decades.

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