Tante Gamatero Agamao
Sept. 2, 2005
Tante Gamatero Agamao, 53, of Ewa Beach, died at home. He was born in Pasuc, Badoc, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Estenelie B.; daughters Tannelle and Sharon Agamao and Sherry L. Agamao-Duque; mother Vicenta; brother William; sisters Juditha Barroga and Maria G. Agamao; and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary- Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Margaret Fujiko Akita-Hirao
Sept. 21, 2005
Margaret Fujiko Akita-Hirao, 94, of Honolulu, a retired St. Andrew's Priory School for Girls cafeteria manager, died in St. Francis-Puiwa Hospice. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Kathleen A. Mitsuda, sisters Nancy Taketa and Jean Hayashi, and three grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Jane Michiko Ewell
Sept. 27, 2005
Jane Michiko Ewell, 58, of Honolulu, formerly of Lanai, a retired federal government administrative assistant, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. She is survived by companion Alan Goo, son Dale D., daughter Paige L. Eli, mother Yasuko Hayashi and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Clarence T. Ferreira Sr.
Sept. 20, 2005
Clarence T. "Ozzie" Ferreira Sr., 75, of Paia, Maui, a Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. power plant supervisor, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Paia. He is survived by children Leimomi Cabbab, and Clarence Jr., Michael, Kenneth and Philip Ferreira and Evonne Miyahira; brother Joseph; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Placido Ganotisi
Sept. 23, 2005
Placido Ganotisi, 74, of Hono-lulu, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Gerarda; sons Noel, Jerry and Ernesto; daughters Elsa and Nila Edra; and 12 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines.
Antonia Villanueva Garcia
Sept. 15, 2005
Antonia Villanueva Garcia, 84, of Honolulu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in La Union, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Maximo Lomboy and Tranquilino Garcia; daughters Carolina Almojuela, Esperanza Lomboy, Elsie Surtin and Eunice Padua; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School St. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Emily Kapunohuulaokala Kaohi Iwata
Sept. 29, 2005
Emily Kapunohuulaokala Kaohi Iwata, 90, of Hanapepe, Kauai, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel employee, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Paul S. Jr.; daughter Alma M. Silver; brothers Dudie, Enoka, William, Clarence, Ellsworth and Ronald; sisters Betty Kaleohano, Mercy Ching and Arlene Naholoholo; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hanapepe Hawaiian Congregational Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.
Royale Paiea Kamahoahoa
Sept. 12, 2005
Royale Paiea Kamahoahoa, 65, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Coriolis K.A.I.O. and Paisley P.K.K., daughter Raenale L.L. Kamahoahoa-Ho, brothers Charles K. and Thomas K., sister Oceania K. Kamahoahoa-Kila and two grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.
Stanley Lee Kihoi Sr.
Sept. 24, 2005
Stanley Lee "Stan da Man" Kihoi Sr., 64, of Wailuku, a masonry worker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Papakolea. He is survived by wife Faith; sons James Kuhaulua and Robert Kihoi; daughter Lillian K. Sanchez; sisters Pearl Palimoo, Barbara Apana, Winona Salavea and Jeanette Forsilva; and four grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Reception to follow.
Yoshiko Nagata Komiyama
Sept. 28, 2005
Yoshiko Nagata Komiyama, 90, of Aiea, died in Pearl City. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son David Sr., brother Raymond Nagata, sisters Sadie Haraguchi and Maizie Nagata, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Harris United Methodist Church, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ayako M. Kondo
Sept. 25, 2005
Ayako M. "Jean" Kondo, 84, of Honolulu, formerly of Kona, a retired Kona Head Start Program school teacher, died in St. Francis-Puiwa Hospice. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Maurice and Wray, daughter Arlene Matsubara, brother Shuichi Miyasaki, sisters Florence Miyasaki and Fusayo Matsuyama, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Trinidad Lagronio
Oct. 1, 2005
Trinidad Lagronio, 77, of Keaau, Hawaii, a former County of Hawaii Coordinated Services for the Elderly senior citizen assistant, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by son Alexander, daughter Dorothy Yamashita, brother Salvador and sister Catalina Gamayo. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Alae Cemetery.
Thomas K.F. Lau
Sept. 30, 2005
Thomas K.F. Lau, 93, of Kaneohe, a retired federal government worker, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Linda Kleckner, Aileen Jackson-Solari and Thelma Lum; brother Edward; sister Violet Holeso; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Aloha attire. No flowers.
Vernon R. Layau
Sept. 29, 2005
Vernon R. Layau, 72, of Hono-lulu, a retired U.S. Army veteran and First Hawaiian Bank employee, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ilse A. and sisters Shirley Aikala, Dolores Miranda and Primorse Tayros. Services: 12:15 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. No flowers.
Allian Matthew N. Lazarus
Sept. 7, 2005
Allian Matthew N. "AL" Lazarus, 38, of Waipahu, a hair stylist and Alii Beauti owner, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Orlino A. Ramiscal, mother Florida G. Balfe, sisters Florence Ramiscal and Flordelisa Cabais, half-brother Christopher Ramiscal and half-sister Christine Ramiscal. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.
Fred Marcelino Manasas
Sept. 18, 2005
Fred Marcelino Manasas, 91, of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, a retired city Road Maintenance Department heavy equipment operator, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honalo, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Nancy, sons Roddy and Randall, daughter Cassie Kawahara, 11 grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 30 step-great-grandchildren and six step- great-great-grandchildren. Services: noon Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Romona Lahela Martin
Sept. 28, 2005
Romona Lahela Martin, 52, of Honolulu, an Aloha Stadium food service supervisor, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Rodney; sons Jerry, William and Kenneth Younce; brother Paul Keliipio Jr.; sister Pauline L.K. Young; and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ka Hale Hoana Hou O'Ke Akua Church, 1760 Nalani St. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire.
Lata Ma'u
Sept. 25, 2005
Lata Ma'u, 71, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Tonga. She is survived by husband Tevita; son Paula; brothers Tevita Mailei and Aisea, Mamao and Mounga Vulangi; and sisters Mele Fifita and Livi and Anaseini Vulangi. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Harris United Methodist Church. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Charles Richardson Middleton III
Sept. 30, 2005
Charles Richardson Middleton III, 76, of Honolulu, a retired state worker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Philadelphia. He is survived by wife Rita and daughters Linda and Susan. Services: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after noon. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Walter Mitsuo Nakayama
Sept. 23, 2005
Walter Mitsuo Nakayama, 83, of Waipahu, a retired Shirokiya Department store employee and 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran, died in Ka Punawai Ola. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Hatsumi, sons Melvin and Alan, brothers James and Roy, sisters Esther Nishimura and Alice Sato, and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Issac Opuulani Paaoao
Sept. 18, 2005
Issac Opuulani "Ike" Paaoao, 52, Nanakuli, died in Nanakuli. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Banachek; daughters Jennifer Lewis and Magnolia Paaoao; hanai daughters Desiree Paaoao, Nancyann Vierra and Amberly Stineman, brother Wayne, sister Joella and four grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Zablan Beach Park. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.
Robert J. Placko
Sept. 26, 2005
Robert J. Placko, 61, of Ewa Beach, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in New Jersey. He is survived by son Jon and caregiver Adele Tuason. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Church. Inurnment: 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Antonio Rosco Ponce
Sept. 26, 2005
Antonio Rosco "Tony" Ponce, 76, of Kapaa, Kauai, died at home. He was born in Kapaa. He is survived by wife Margaret K.; sons Kenneth, Anthony, Marvin and Davin; daughter Cynthia; brother Richard; sisters Mary Albao and Laurette Pesquira; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine's Church in Kapaa. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.
Richard Charles Rother
Sept. 27, 2005
Richard Charles "Dickie Boy" Rother, 56, of Hauula, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Richard and Angela, and brother Jerry. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hauula makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Laie Cemetery. Casual attire.
Florencia Sagaysay
Sept. 21, 2005
Florencia Sagaysay, 87, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Sangil Bacarra, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Alfonso; sons Mariano, Mario, John, Gerry and Willie; daughters Crispina, Juanita and Lucy; brothers Lorenzo Andres and Ben; sisters Luisa and Liberata; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m. Monday. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Isabella R. Silva
Sept. 26, 2005
Isabella R. Silva, 77, of Lihue, a homemaker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Kapahi, Kauai. She is survived by children Naomi Empraso, Diane Okuno, Leila Fernandez-Cardoso and Jewel Kalima and William S., Dean and Daniel K. Silva; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapape, Kauai. Casual attire.
Helen Misao Solomon
June 6, 2005
Helen Misao Solomon, 84, of Waipahu, a retired Fort DeRussy food waitress, died at home. She was born in Hono-lulu. She is survived by sons Stanley Jr. and Billy; daughter Lucy; sisters Matsue Gushiken, Kikue Unten and Sechuko Machida; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m.
Jes Stollberg
Sept. 29, 2005
Jes Stollberg, 51, of Honolulu, a University of Hawaii at Manoa associate professor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in California. He is survived by wife Kathrine, daughter Jemma Jay, mother Noreen, brother Bill and sisters Sue Anderson and Tonna Kutner. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire.
Matsuichi Tamayoshi
Oct. 2, 2005
Matsuichi "Mats" Tamayoshi, 77, of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, a retired former Hamakua Sugar Co. mechanic, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Laupahoehoe. He is survived by wife Alice, sons Craig and Rodney, brother Roy Kishaba, sister Betty Fusato and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Carmela Fiesta Tangonan
Sept. 30, 2005
Carmela Fiesta Tangonan, 80, of Lihue, a homemaker, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Laoag City, the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Erlinda Tangonan-Salvador and sisters Carlina Ballesteros and Angie Jose. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow Kauai Memorial Gardens in Kapaia, Kauai.
Kikuno Tokunaga
Sept. 23, 2005
Kikuno Tokunaga, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Pagoda Hotel and Restaurant and the Willows cook, died in Hale Kapuna One. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by sons Kenneth K., Thomas T., Ronald Y. and Dennis Y.; daughters Beatrice K. Alegar and Janet Y. Kuwahara; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.
Michael Kelii Vincent Sr.
Sept. 29, 2005
Michael Kelii Vincent Sr., 56, of Wailuku, a commercial auto parts truck driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Maggie; sons Jason, Keith, Chucky and Joseph Vincent and Michael Kaahumanu Jr.; daughters Renee Kahahane and Cassandra and Jamielynn Vincent; brothers Elijah and Melville; sisters Ruth Sunahara and Thelma Vincent; and 15 grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
James Andrew Wise
Sept. 20, 2005
James Andrew "Jimmy" Wise, 83, of Pearl City, a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shop planner/ estimator, Honolulu Police Department reserve police officer and Mililani Mortuary arrangement counselor, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dorothy, son Ron, sisters Pearl Lane and Juanita Hall, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6:15 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 98-530 Kaahele St., Pearl City. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Timothy Keiyo Yasuda
Sept. 21, 2005
Timothy Keiyo Yasuda, 88, of Honolulu, a retired civil service employee, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by son Brian; daughter Susan Sakumoto; brothers James, Kaiso, Renny and Edward; sisters Helen Kaneshiro and Alice Miyasato; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Mary Lai Won Yim Yuen
Sept. 20, 2005
Mary Lai Won Yim Yuen, 89, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Michael and Gerald; brother William; sisters Dorothy Chang, Charlotte Chun, Gertrude Chock and Pauline Yim; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
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.