Raymond Keawe Apo
Dec. 9, 2005
Raymond Keawe Apo, 77, of Kaneohe, a construction laborer, died in Kailua. He was born in Waianae. He is survived by brother Noel "Kepa," sisters Hannah Bowen and Winifred "Tiny" Zapata, and caregiver Joey Zapata. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha Attire. No flowers.
James Tatsuo Araki
Dec. 12, 2005
James Tatsuo Araki, 88, of Hilo, an Isemoto Contractors carpenter, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Alice. Services: noon Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 11 a.m.
Lanakilakahuokalani Brandt
Dec. 2, 2005
Lanakilakahuokalani "Brother Jack" Brandt, 81, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a Hawaiian woodcraftsman, kumu hula, Army veteran and minister, died in Life Care Center of Kona. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Kahula and Hoku; daughters Faye Yamamoto, Hokuala Kane and Kaala and Moanikeala Brandt; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Thy Word Ministries Kona Faith Center in Captain Cook. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Patricia Ellen Canastro
Nov. 22, 2005
Patricia Ellen "Patty" Canastro, 67, of Kapaa, Kauai, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pasadena, Calif. She is survived by husband Oliver, daughters Lorri Stilwell-Makaneole and Linda Imai, mother Edna Mason, brother Thomas Nollar and six grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 15 at Kilohana Carriage House.
Iga M.T. Chun
Nov. 30, 2005
Iga M.T. Chun, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired Castle High School math teacher, died at home. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by daughters Vicki Kiyabu and Robin Chun-Carmichael, brothers Paul and David, sister Alice Matsumoto and three grandchildren. Private services.
Patrick Joseph Clancy
Nov. 25, 2005
Patrick Joseph Clancy, 65, of Waipio, a retired Air Force master sergeant, died in Hono-lulu. He was born in Northern Ireland. He is survived by wife Tomoe, son James S. and brother John. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Pacific Island Bible Church, 95-075 Waikalani Drive, Mililani. Casual attire.
Ernesto V. De Jesus Jr.
Dec. 9, 2005
Ernesto V. De Jesus Jr., 66, of Hilo, a Development Bank of the Philippines loan officer and Hilton Waikoloa housekeeping supervisor, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Manila. He is survived by wife Rafaela; sons Edgar, Emmanuel, Arthur, Noel and Marco; daughters Carlota Navarro, Fedila Fitzgerald and Cecelia and Maria L. De Jesus; brothers Jimmy Villamor and Manuel, Adolfo and Vicente De Jesus; sisters Teresita Ramos, Lilia Mejia, Carmen Ogad, Ramona De Jesus and Rosalinda Domingo; and 17 grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m.
Patricia Marie Farley
Dec. 9, 2005
Patricia Marie Farley, 60, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a religious education teacher, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Rhode Island. She is survived by sons Eric and Thomas Johnson and Keith Farley; daughters Jean Johnson and Malia Farley; companion Stephen Johnson; brothers Paul and Greg Buchanan; sisters Pam LaRusso and Peggy, Mary and Jean Buchanan; and nine grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 9 a.m.
Sosiua Finau
Dec. 11, 2005
Sosiua Finau, 67, of Laie, a retired carpenter, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Tonga. He is survived by sons Kealoha and Arthur Finau and Cameo and William Sika; daughters Anna, Anitilose, Saini and Yana Finau; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hauula Tongan Sixth Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Laie Cemetery.
Yoshimi Fujimoto
Dec. 3, 2005
Yoshimi Fujimoto, 76, of Wahiawa, a retired pioneer contracting mason, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by sister Masuko Yoshimoto. Private services.
Aiko Fukagawa
Nov. 10, 2005
Aiko Fukagawa, 87, of Mililani, a St. Francis Medical Center housekeeper, died in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Honomu, Hawaii. She is survived by son Marvin, daughter Dr. Naomi, brothers Herbert and Ted Ishii, sisters Kay Fukaya and Ethel Chong, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Elsie Kim Gella
Nov. 17, 2005
Elsie Kim Gella, 87, of Waipahu, a Pepper Tree Apartment Hotel retiree, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by sons Ronald and William A. Sr., daughter Ginger Duhaylonsod, brother John Lee, 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Jimmie Eugene Henderson
Nov. 22, 2005
Jimmie Eugene Henderson, 52, of Waianae, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Guido and Mark Zoller and Coleman Henderson; sisters Charmaine Kuakini, Rosemarie Vidal, Sheila Wallace, Jeri Henderson and Nancy Se'e; and father Montague Nakea. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Melvin Takashi Hironaka
Dec. 11, 2005
Melvin Takashi Hironaka, 51, of Waipahu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharon K., son Ryan K., daughter Kimberly E., mother Nobuko, brother Larry K. and sister Ann F. Mochihara. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers.
Virginia Yin Keow Iona
Dec. 5, 2005
Virginia Yin Keow Iona, 84, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Heeia. She is survived by sons Walter K. and Calvin H., and a grandchild. Eulogy: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Robert Frank Jackson
Dec. 4, 2005
Robert Frank Jackson, 67, of Opihihale, Hawaii, a federal government safety inspector, died in Kona Community Hospital. He also was a Navy and Marine Corps veteran. He was born in Madison, Ill. He is survived by wife Cristina, son Thomas, daughters Barbara Littorin-Mason and Jan Jackson, sisters Evelyn Jackson and Betty Davis, and nine grandchildren. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Friday at Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Kristina Marie Kellick
Nov. 22, 2005
Kristina Marie Kellick, 52, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Montebello, Calif. She is survived by son Robert Jeffrey, daughter Tara Deming, parent Jean, brothers Robert and Scott, and sister Kathy Harmon. Private services.
George Yukio Kirihara
Nov. 30, 2005
George Yukio Kirihara, 84, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a Honaunau Market proprietor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honaunau. He is survived by son Gary; daughters Jo Ann Mikasa and Carol Ann Hamada; brother Kazu; sisters Takiyo Tanaka, Tokiko Sakata and Bessie Nishikawa; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji. Call after 1 p.m.
Maynard Loy Kwock Sr.
Dec. 7, 2005
Maynard Loy Kwock Sr., 71, of Honolulu, a retired Army sergeant, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Maynard "Chubbs," Michael and Matthew Kwock and Kaipo Dole; daughter Holly Ann; sister Harriet Chan; and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Pius X, 2821 Lowrey Ave. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Edward Lee Luke
Dec. 9, 2005
Edward Lee Luke, 91, of Hono-lulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard rigger's helper, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Pahoa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Bow Wah; sons Robert and Howard; daughters Susan and Carol Luke and Jeannette Inman; brother Walter K.; sister Elizabeth O. Chang; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 10:45 a.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire.
Mary Yuk Lin Man
Nov. 24, 2005
Mary Yuk Lin Man, 97, of Aiea, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by son Calvin F.L. and Wendell Mann, daughter Anne Keamo, sister Rose Amaral, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Sister Jacinta Martin
Dec. 10, 2005
Sister Jacinta Martin, 72, of Honolulu, a St. Francis sister, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. Services: 4:30 to 7 p.m. today at St. Francis Convent, 2715 Pamoa Road. Liturgy: 10 a.m. tomorrow at convent. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Dennis Masao Miyano
Nov. 26, 2005
Dennis Masao Miyano, 57, of Pearl City, a retired automotive equipment sales representative, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leila; mother Violet K.; and brothers Robert, Gerald and Melvin. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Interment: 10:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Masanobu Naka
Dec. 6, 2005
Masanobu Naka, 86, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Coast Processing Co. employee, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by son Terry, daughters Kathleen Matsubara and Jacquelin Higa, brothers Kenzo and Shigenobu, sister Mitsuko Tanigawa and three grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Hideo Nakakura
Nov. 29, 2005
Hideo Nakakura, 83, of Kaneohe, a retired Nakakura Construction mechanic, died in Kailua. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by wife Mildred; son Edwin; daughters Gail Kuba and Joy Chinen; brothers Albert and Kenneth; sisters Helen Samori, Bernice Oshita and Lorraine Nishiyama; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Carol Marie Nicoll
Dec. 11, 2005
Carol Marie Nicoll, 58, of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii, a caregiver, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Manchester, Ky. She is survived by sons Caylan Nicoll, Lief O'Donell and Damien Miller; daughters Desiree Nicoll and Angel McAuliffes; parents Hank and Kaye Mazur; sisters Janet Campbell and Linda Fox; and five grandchildren. Private services.
Elsie Kazue Oki
Dec. 5, 2005
Elsie Kazue Oki, 88, of Aiea, a homemaker, died in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Kau, Hawaii. She is survived by son George, sisters Janet Nambu and Betty Taoka, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Sylvester Torricer Peros Jr.
Dec. 9, 2005
Sylvester Torricer Peros Jr., 54, of Kahului, a Peros Realty Inc. owner, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Santo Domingo, Philippines. He is survived by wife Lucy; parents Herminia and Silvestre Sr.; son Sherman; daughter Lianne Peros-Busch; brothers Greg, James and Jesse; and sisters Aurea Tagorda and Nenita Evangelista. Services: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. next Wednesday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Leland Red Quintal Sr.
Dec. 10, 2005
Leland Red "Pake" Quintal Sr., 46, of Keaau, Hawaii, a construction company carpenter, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Yvonne, sons Leland Jr. and Jacob, daughters Crystal and Ivory, mother Pearlie, brother Ernest, sister Pretty Makanui and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire.
Ruben Soriano Santos
Dec. 10, 2005
Ruben Soriano Santos, 56, of Honolulu, a Five Star Roofing Co. truck driver, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Manila. He is survived by wife Angelina; sons Ronald, Robin and Ryan; daughters Angelica Larmon and Annie and Rubilhyn Santos; brothers Ernesto and Rolando; and sisters Lolita Baya, Carmelita Bermudez, Teresita Nery and Minerva Hernandez. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Seventh-day Adventist Church. Call after 2 p.m.
Ralph Peter Schipa Jr.
Nov. 16, 2005
Ralph Peter Schipa Jr., also known as "Buck" and "Rafaelo," 64, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a Buck Roofing Co. owner, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in New York. He is survived by stepson Morgan Goo, daughter Hina, stepdaughter Kalia Goo, brothers Peter and Gregory; and sisters Mary Mousallem, Vicki Corr and Pat Judge. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Sunday at "The Barn," 45-660 Pikake St., Hono-kaa. Casual attire.
Haruyo Takashima
Dec. 4, 2005
Haruyo Takashima, 100, of Waipahu, a retired self-employed seamstress, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Hanalei, Kauai. She is survived by sons Stephen and Richard, and five grandchildren. Private services.
Kazue Takeuchi
Dec. 1, 2005
Kazue Takeuchi, 87, of Hono-lulu, formerly of Lihue, a retired sales clerk, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived by son Paul; daughters Dorothy Ikemoto, Jane Fukumoto and Sharon Matsui; brother Isami Kurasaki; sisters Kinuko Kajikawa, Elsie Oshita, Betty Omori, Evelyn Hanki and Marian Kubota; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Juana Toribio Tubera
Dec. 11, 2005
Juana Toribio "Juaning" Tubera, 81, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Onomea, Hawaii. She is survived by son Roger, daughter Yolanda "Linda" Estrada, brothers Florentino and Fabian, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Section F. Casual attire.
Mitsuko Umemura
Dec. 11, 2005
Mitsuko "Nancy" Umemura, 93, of Aiea, a retired housekeeper, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by daughters Violet S. and Yoshie; sisters Haruko Kusuhara, Yoshiko Matsueda and Janet Oishi; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Jose Cesar Velasco
Dec. 4, 2005
Jose Cesar Velasco, 63, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Duripes, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Carolina, son Jonathan, daughter Jocelyn, mother Estefania, brothers Evaristo "Poleon" and Rolando, and sisters Teresita "Tessie" Magday and Zenaida Cabagbag. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Road. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
James Junji Yoshida
Dec. 9, 2005
James Junji "Kimo" Yoshida, 56, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a retired Army first sergeant and Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War, died in Kau Hospital. He was born in Kau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Mary, son La'akea, daughter Stephanie Taylor, brothers Allen Yoshida and Benjamin Brown, hanai brother Dayton Beck, sisters Marie Ah Yee and Karen Yoshida, hanai sister Kalei Beck and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kauahaao Congregational Church in Waiohinu, Hawaii. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. 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.