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Joseph S. Bento
Dec. 5, 2004
Joseph S. Bento, 70, of Kahana, Maui, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in San Miguel, Azores Islands. He is survived by son Joseph R. and a grandchild. Private services.

Juliana Ramelb Camit
Nov. 3, 2004
Juliana Ramelb "Elling" Camit, 79, of Kihei, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Rolando, Elizard, Amante and Jerry A.; daughters Beatriz Visaya, Rebecca Camit, Loida Velasco and Annabelle Respicio; brother Leon Lung-Gat; 24 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines. Casual attire.

Alexander T. Didio
Dec. 4, 2004
Alexander T. Didio, 74, of Makawao, Maui, an Alex's Hole owner, died at home. He was born in New York. He is survived by brother Tom and sisters Joan Ruggiero and Darlene Heaps. Private services.

Velma Leilani Domingo
Dec. 4, 2004
Velma Leilani Domingo, 74, of Kuau, Maui, an Eagle Distributors secretary, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by husband Frank M.; sons John and Derrick; daughters Darlene Felicilda, Roxanne Crisologo and Doreen "Puanani" Carvalho; brother Isaac Sylva Sr.; sisters Louise MacLoves, Patricia "Maile" Osmundson, Gertrude "Ala" Rodrigues, Agnes Mason and Eunice Gomes; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Paia Protestant Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Aloha attire.

Jon Anthony Kealoha Engoring
Dec. 4, 2004
Jon Anthony Kealoha Engoring, 30, of Haiku, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Elijah A.K.; parents Martin Sr. and Esperanza Engoring and Karen and Frank Gomes; brothers Martin Jr. and Raymond; stepbrother Lawrence Baldisamo; sisters Eunice Milikaa, Teresa Keeler, Corinne Marfil, Cindy Garcia, Shonna Surell, Denise Chincio and Justine Ashley; stepsister Maxine Garcia; and grandparents Carol and Donald Timan. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Reception to follow at mortuary. Casual attire. Leis welcome.

David Joseph Kalahanohano Fernandez
Dec. 3, 2004
David Joseph Kalahanohano Fernandez, 81, of Kula, Maui, a former construction surveyor, died at home. He was born in Kula. He is survived by sons David and Thomas; daughters Mapuana Volivar-Fry, Kehaulani Schuler and Christie Fernandez; sister Sarah Jones; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Keawalai Congregational Church. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow at sea. Aloha attire.

Midori Fujimoto
Dec. 4, 2004
Midori Fujimoto, 80, of Kailua-Kona, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Mark; daughters Janne Fujimoto, Lynn Sato and Merle Ushiroda; brothers Yoshiaki and David Fukumoto; sister Tomiko Yoshina; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Central Kona Union Church in Kealakekua. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Yoshikazu Fukuchi
Nov. 29, 2004
Yoshikazu Fukuchi, 76, of Pearl City, a retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. irrigator, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Doris S.; son David Y.; daughters Karen K. Shiraki and Dora Y. Rivera; brothers Haruo and Donald; sisters Michiye Kawamura, Amy Fukuchi and Elizabeth Arakawa; and five grandchildren. Private services.

Joseph Kahaonamoku Halbuna
Nov. 19, 2004
Joseph Kahaonamoku "Bro Joe" Halbuna, 45, of Ewa Beach, died on Oahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Kailee K., parents Juan and Janice E., brothers Juan Jr. and Jaime K., and sisters Karen Reed and Sharen Brimner. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Wanda Momilani Fumie Hashimoto
Nov. 27, 2004
Wanda Momilani Fumie Hashimoto, 39, of Kapolei, a S & K Sales Co. and C & S Wholesale Grocers employee, died on Oahu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents John and Etta "Kay" "Kinue," and brothers Wayne and Paul. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 3 p.m. Aloha attire.

Kazue Ichioka
Dec. 3, 2004
Kazue Ichioka, 86, of Lihue, a homemaker, died in Garden Isle Health Care. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ernest, daughter Janet Kamioka, sister Marion Hironaka, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services.

Donald Oshie Kawai
Nov. 27, 2004
Donald Oshie "Don" Kawai, 70, of Manoa, a National Cash Register Corp. field manager, died at home. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Bette; son Gary; daughters Pamela Kaji, Donna Kimura and Lynn Remata; brother Hisashi; sisters Lorraine Oba and Shirley Muraoka; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice or Honolulu Christian Church.

Aloysius Gregory Lincoln
Nov. 25, 2004
Aloysius Gregory Lincoln, 87, of Makawao, Maui, a retired Gas Co. manager, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Jon, daughters Patricia Rickard and Frances Segundo, brother Wilfred, sisters Lenore Young and Lei Matthews, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment to follow at church cemetery.

Nicolas M. Nacion Sr.
Dec. 2, 2004
Nicolas M. Nacion Sr., 93, of Eleele Nani, Kauai, a retired McBryde Plantation irrigation supervisor, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Carole; son Nick Jr.; daughters Vicki Valenciano, Jayne Brown and Shandra Macatee; and sister Eduarda Pudiquet. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo. Call after 8:30 a.m. Private burial.

Dun Nguyen
Nov. 30, 2004
Dun Nguyen, 45, of Honolulu, a fisherman, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Vietnam. He is survived by wife Mai Thi Le; daughters Dung Kieu, Diem, Danielle and Vivianne Nguyen, Rachel Oka, Danielle Champagne and Melissa Le; mother Kinh Ngo; brothers Hong and Van; sisters Gai Chi, Gai Em, Ra and Da; and four grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary.

Shigeko Okunami
Dec. 3, 2004
Shigeko Okunami, 93, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Kukaiau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Gary and Royden; daughter Elsie Honzaki; brothers Kenneth K., Kenji, George and Dr. Donald S. Kaneoka; sisters Irene T. Shimizu, Chris Y. Sugita, Berdene A. Yokoo, Joanne S. Tao and Helen A. Tamayori; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

Vaaiva Olomua
Nov. 30, 2004
Vaaiva Olomua, 61, of Hono-lulu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Aoa, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Falefasa; sons Motu, Ropati and Setu; daughters Moe Petelu, Atauloma Ua, Agalelei Olive and Alofa Olomua; brothers Potumoe, Tolofai, Pai and Taupou; sister Gagavale Kesi; and 25 grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Mauga Olive Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.

Stephanie Mahilani White Poepoe
Nov. 23, 2004
Stephanie Mahilani White Poepoe, 58, of Kahului, a former meat cutter, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Waianae. She is survived by sons Daniel Jr. and James "Sunao"; daughter Daniellyn "Ollie"; brothers Ben Mendez, Gerek White, Kala McShane, Nelson Kane, Kawai Cockett and Bumpy Kanahele; and sisters Ipo Kon, Harriet Gomes and Malia and Oni White. Services: noon Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center, 92-900 Makakilo Drive on Oahu. Call after 9 a.m. Additional services: noon Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kahului. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers for Oahu services.

Samatua Shafer
Dec. 3, 2004
Samatua Shafer, 65, of Kapolei, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Luisa; son Sam Jr.; daughters Marie F. Yadao, Sinasaua B. Shafer and Bernadette S. Robins; brothers Iite and Ben Shafer, Jack Logoai and Mack Peapealalo; sisters Fuamatala Slusher, Makerita Arakaki, Nusipepa Peapealalo, Ulala Peapealala, Cecelia Bernie, Tuilalano Ahia and Gail, Diane and Violet Shafer; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Dec. 18 at Hao Bush in Ewa Beach, near restrooms. Casual attire.

Norma N. Silva
Dec. 4, 2004
Norma N. "Rickey" Silva, 82, of Kaneohe, a dancer, died in Kailua. She was born in Alameda, Calif. She is survived by son Steven and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Waikiki Elks Club. Casual attire.

Fumiko Suemoto
Nov. 27, 2004
Fumiko "Edna" Suemoto, 89, of Waipahu, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Benjamin T. and Allen M.; daughters Bessie N. Mitsumoto, June T. Yasutake and Mildred Y. Sugimoto; brothers Jiro and Edward Edamatsu; sisters Myrtle Furuto, Esther Tanabe, Ruth Maeshiro, Nellie Arakaki, Sueko Nakagawa, Mary Maeshiro, Mae Shimabuku and Amy Greer; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Harumi Takatsuka
Dec. 3, 2004
Harumi Takatsuka, 88, of Lahaina, a hotel housekeeper and seamstress, died in Kula Hospital. She was born in Haiku, Maui. She is survived by son Walter, daughter Karen Oura, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. Call after 4:30 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park.

Esther Rose Ka'auwai Teraoka
Nov. 26, 2004
Esther Rose Ka'auwai Teraoka, 79, of Wailua, Kauai, a retired Gray Lines Tours guide, died in Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived by son Ross; brothers John, William, Kenneth, James and Bert; sisters Elizabeth Costa, Henrietta Gonsalves, Maureen Seagrove, Annette Ka'auwai and Linda Iwamoto; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kapaa First Hawaiian Church. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.

Stanford Takeo Tsuchiyama
Nov. 28, 2004
Stanford Takeo Tsuchiyama, 71, of Lihue, a retired state employee, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Violet; sons Scot, Alan and Mark; daughter Iris Togashi; sister Ellen Hughes; and two grandchildren. Private services.

Margaret Au Wong
Nov. 15, 2004
Margaret Au Wong, 91, of Honolulu, a retired school teacher, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Arthur; sons Wade and Elwyn; daughter Wendalyn; brother Man Kwong Au; sisters Pearl Chong, Lily Lee and Rose Gordon; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Services: 11:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Doris Sachiko Yamachika
Dec. 3, 2004
Doris Sachiko Yamachika, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Ohta Wafer Factory baker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Pamela Gonsales and Wendy Sorakubo, brother Francis Motofuji and a grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Fusako Yamamura
Nov. 30, 2004
Fusako Yamamura, 83, of Haiku, Maui, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Waiakoa, Maui. She is survived by husband Mitsugi; sons Danny and Theodore; daughters Judy Hisashima and Carol Yamamura; brothers Tadashi, Yoshio "Richard," Wataru "Jimmy," Noboru "Lefty" and Herman Sugimura; sisters Patsy Mainaga and Joan Honda; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Makawao Hongwanji Mission. Call after 3 p.m. Reception to follow. Burial: 9 a.m. Friday at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Roy C. Yates III
Oct. 31, 2004
Roy C. Yates III, 70, of Hono-lulu, a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pump operator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Washington, D.C. He is survived by son Roy C. IV. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.

Brandon Kealohaokalanimaka Young Jr.
Dec. 2, 2004
Brandon Kealohaokalanimaka Young Jr., infant son of Brandon Young Sr. and Aaralyn DeCambra, of Wailuku, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is also survived by brothers Sheldon and Bryson, sisters Pumehana "Tita" and Sanci-Rei and grandfather Clifford K. Moniz. Private services.

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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