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Keni Drew Alo
July 5, 2005
Keni Drew Alo, 48, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii Army National Guard staff sergeant and Y. Hata and Co. foreman, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Pamela; son Keni "Kepa"; stepson Randy Babchuk; stepdaughters Mindy Babchuk and Shayna Toledo; parents Tasi and Dorothy; brothers Tasi, Jonli and Robin; and sister Dorothy Afuvai; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Cut flowers and leis welcome.

Erlinda Caceres Barsatan
July 6, 2005
Erlinda Caceres Barsatan, 58, of Lanai City, died in Waipahu. She was born in Allacapan, Cagayan, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Andres; sons Gerry and Eric; daughters Ann Osalvo, Flora Vila and Abby Lorica; parents Alfredo and Angeles Caceres; brothers Renato and Marcelo Caceres; sisters Alejandra Domingo and Glory Malaqui; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church, 3300 Ala Laulani St., Salt Lake. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Rudolph Bissen
July 4, 2005
Rudolph "Uncle Rudy" Bissen, 80, of Wailuku, a Kahului Trucking and Storage supervisor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Kahului. He is survived by wife Velma, daughters Debra B. Melton and Leona Duarte, brothers John Jr. and Francis, and three grandchildren. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at church cemetery.

Shu-In Chang
June 24, 2005
Shu-In Chang, 82, of Pearl City, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard ship fitter, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Ray and Terence, daughter Jerelyn Mayer, brother Norman, sister Cynthia Pea, and six grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Emmadell Ida Faria
July 8, 2005
Emmadell Ida "Emma" Faria, 46, of Honomu, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Harald Sr., son Harald H., daughters Heidi Ann Arrojo and Teri Ann Faria, brothers Clayton and Robert Palau, and four grandchildren. Mass: noon Friday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Call after 11 a.m. Casual attire.

Charles Kai Kamakawehilani Fields
July 10, 2005
Charles Kai Kamakawehilani "Chuckie" Fields, 52, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, a Fields Masonry mason, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Waiola, sons Cane I. and Caleb Freitas-Fields, daughters Kalae Fields and Chyna J. Yung, mother Mildred "Ma" H., brother Billy, sister Renae Cantyne, and hanai sister Charla Mendoza. Memorial gathering: noon Saturday at Chuckie's residence. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.

Philomena Onga Hayma
July 3, 2005
Philomena Onga Hayma, 79, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by sister Sosima Cabute. Graveside services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Alae Cemetery.

Duncan Kekuhaupiookalani Joseph Jr.
July 7, 2005
Duncan Kekuhaupiookalani "Joe" Joseph Jr., 72, of Honolulu, a retired R.M. Towill Corp. employee, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sister Sister James Therese. Mass: 11:15 a.m. Monday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Herman Kananimauloa Kaakua
June 14, 2005
Herman Kananimauloa "Dutchy" Kaakua, 88, of Honolulu, a merchant marine, died in Maluhia Long Term Health Care Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Sonja Kaakua and Sandra Webber, and two grandchildren. Private services.

Matsue Kaneko
June 26, 2005
Matsue Kaneko, 92, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Ito Market clerk in Wailuku, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sisters Mitsue Konno and June Kodani. Private services.

Hazel Haruko Kitamura
July 9, 2005
Hazel Haruko Kitamura, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Education Association office manager, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Robert T., brother Tatsuo Watanabe, sisters Sachiko Misawa-Kanai and Yoshiko Chinaka, and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Honolulu Bible Church, 1844 Palolo Ave. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Alzheimer's Association.

Jeane Knight Leggett
July 9, 2005
Jeane Knight Leggett, 85, of Honolulu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by sons William "Lani" and James Kaina, and Ray Buckland; daughters Kathy Rowley and Darlene Roberts; brother James Tenny; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services.

Jane Marion Leighton
July 5, 2005
Jane Marion Leighton, 86, of Kapolei, a retired medical secretary, died. She was born in New York. She is survived by sons Tim and Cort Haverly, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No services. Donations suggested to charity. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.

Natalie Puanani Libarios
July 3, 2005
Natalie Puanani Libarios, 40, of Kailua-Kona, an employee in the hospitality industry, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by mother Mabel; brothers Salvador Jr., Rory and Dominic "Scott"; and sisters Leaticia Baltero, Valencia "Napua" Kam, Gina DePontes, Stephanie "Lehua" Libarios, Estelle DeGuair, Loveyann Ventura and Celeste "Tania" Minamishin. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Honalo. Call after 8:30 a.m.

Mildred Mae Paresa
July 9, 2005
Mildred Mae Paresa, 95, of Kapahi, Kauai, a retired waitress and homemaker, died at home. She was born in Matheson, Colo. She is survived by son Ollie Canastros, sister Louise Price, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date.

Pablo Rabi Retialo
June 27, 2005
Pablo Rabi Retialo, 81, of Ewa Beach, died at home. He was born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Amparo; sons Roland, Jason K., Rodney S. and Alan; daughters Stephanie Alfonso and Shandell Manuel; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Genevieve Audrey Carvalho Rosado
July 9, 2005
Genevieve Audrey Carvalho Rosado, 58, of Hilo, a retired Honokaa High School administrative services assistant, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Jordan; sons Melvin Jr. and Monty Miranda; daughter Michelle Barber; sisters Judy Dove, Toni Carvalho, Helen Baptiste and Stanlyn Blas; and eight grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire.

Carmelo Sales Sales Sr.
June 30, 2005
Carmelo Sales Sales Sr., 90, of Honolulu, a retired farmer, died in the Convalescent Center of Honolulu. He was born in Cauayan, Isabela, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Felipe, Romualdo, Carmelo Jr., Alfredo, Felix and Dominador; daughters Carmelita Paraoan, Teresita Ramiro, Felisa Vea, Catalina Ramelb, Lolita Reyes, Erlinda Fontanilla, Trinidad dela Cruz, Julie Calitena and Verona Sales; sisters Nicolasa S. Mallilin and Vecenta S. Villoso; 33 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples.

Norma Naomi Sanay
July 5, 2005
Norma Naomi Sanay, 55, of Honolulu, a Wackenhut Corp. security guard, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Harry; daughters Alicia L., Sue Ling, Mae Ling and Wai Sing Sanay, and Elizabeth H. Luczon; hanai daughter Keala Leopoldo; brothers Joseph, William P., Ronald K., John K. and Darrel L. Kaolelopono; sisters Mary Ann Botelho, Harriet Johnson, Veronica Froelick, Margaret Taylor and Trudy Kahoai; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. Additional information for an obituary printed on Monday.

Hatsuye Shimabukuro
July 5, 2005
Hatsuye "Gladys" Shimabukuro, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Times Coffee Shop employee, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by sons Herbert H. and Richard K.; daughters Jane S. Kahue, Ruth R. Tamashiro and Janice A. Achiu; brothers Wilfred and James Teruya; sister Yoshiko Yamauchi; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Rocky M. Sugino
July 7, 2005
Rocky M. Sugino, 77, of Wailuku, a high school teacher and coach, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Susan; sons Dr. Guy and Gary; daughters Rae Hovious and Sandy Kozaki; brothers Takeshi, Yoshio, Stanley and Tatsuo; sisters Makiye Takano and Margie Tarumoto; and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Violet Veronica Perreira Suttles
July 8, 2005
Violet Veronica Perreira Suttles, 73, of Hilo, a homemaker and former Waiakea Village employee, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons James and Michael; daughters Denise Suttles and Linda Sakuma; brothers Gilbert, Robert and Donald Perreira; sisters Charlotte Bryant and Ruby Carvalho; and two grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Cremation to follow. Committal services: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Homelani Memorial Park, section seven. Casual attire.

Jonah C.C. Ting
July 8, 2005
Jonah C.C. Ting, 87, of Honolulu, a contractor, U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II and Podmore Construction Co. owner, died in Kaiser Malama Ohana. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Jeffrey Sai Lun, daughter Beverly Momi and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Elks B.P.O.E. Honolulu Lodge 616, 2933 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow at Elks Lodge. Aloha attire.

Masami Jackson Tsue
July 9, 2005
Masami Jackson Tsue, 82, of Hilo, a retired welder and mechanic for the former American Factors, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons John, Jeff and Peter; daughter Puakoa Taga; brothers Kikuo and Stanley; |sisters Mitsue Konishi and Masuko Shibata; and nine grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Laureta Fernandez Ventura
July 10, 2005
Laureta Fernandez "Loring" Ventura, 85, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a retired employee for the former Luke's Hotel in Kohala, Hawaii, died in Kohala Hospital. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by son Alejandro, daughters Mely Cabigas and Cathy Afaga, sister Inez, 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.

Kathleen L. Watanabe
July 5, 2005
Kathleen L. Watanabe, 61, of Hilo, a Water Resources International office manager, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Michael, Scott and Darren; mother Betty Stanwood; stepsisters Sharon Allen and Jeanie Schoch; and six grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Rubby Mokihana Okalani Wright
July 10, 2005
Rubby Mokihana Okalani Wright, 75, of Aiea, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village housekeeping employee, died at home. She was born in Kuau, Maui. She is survived by daughter Rhoda Chandler, brothers Joseph and Theodore Hokoana, sisters Nancy Hokoana and Martha Tengan, four grandchildren, five hanai grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Newtown Ward. Call after 10 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Yoshiko Yamashiro
July 1, 2005
Yoshiko Yamashiro, 85, of Honolulu, a retired seamstress, died in The Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Jean M. Idemoto, Eleanor K. Kaneshiro, Lillian H. Ing and Mary Y. Matsui; brother Seiki Tome; sisters Kameko Tome and Masako Gushiken; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Zhi Cheng Zeng
July 5, 2005
Zhi Cheng Zeng, 85, of Honolulu, a retired high school teacher in China, died in Honolulu. He was born in Fu Jian, China. He is survived by wife Helen; sons Wen Zhi, Wen Han, Wen Yan and Wen Hao "Michael"; daughter May Chin; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.