Edna Mew Gee Andrade
Jan. 13, 2006
Edna Mew Gee Andrade, 72, of Kaneohe, a retired head custodian, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Earl Jr. and Edward; daughter Ewalani Clemente; brother Ronald Bow; sisters Margaret Fong, Rachael Chun and Thelma Lee; eight grandchildren; five hanai grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:45 a.m. Monday at St. Ann's Church, Kaneohe. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Betsy Kapuaokalani Astronomo
Jan. 15, 2006
Betsy Kapuaokalani "Tutu Bessie" Astronomo, 88, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a farmer, died in Kailua-Kona. She was born in Keei, Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Henry Jr., sons Lowell Young and Joseph Astronomo, daughters Marjorie Fujimoto and Maureen Studer, 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Kealakekua. Call after 8 a.m. Inurnment at a later date at St. Benedict Cemetery.
David Ronald Bridges
Jan. 13, 2006
David Ronald Bridges, 89, of Honolulu, founder and former first director of Malayan Association for the Blind, died at home. He was born in Sutton, Surrey, England. He is survived by children David, Ian and Peter; and grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Sheri Lynn Griffith
Jan. 14, 2006
Sheri Lynn Griffith, 42, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Spokane, Wash. She is survived by daughter Hiedi; sons Carl, Daniel and Casey; sisters Kelley and Lisa Adams; brothers Billy and Mike Adams; and three grandchildren. No services.
Rayney Leihuanani Hokoana
Dec. 26, 2005
Rayney Leihuanani Hokoana, 43, of Nanakuli, a KN Lawn Service inc. housekeeping consultant, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Roland Bilan; daughters Stephani and Jennifer Bilan and Tatiana Hokoana; parents Frank and Laura Tau'a; brothers Dedrick Rittmeister and Frank Jr. and Francis Tau'a; sisters Laureen Kawano, Lurline Eli, Kawai Naum and Aloha Robinson; and companion Brian Jose. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Additional information provided for an obituary published Tuesday.
Jane T.B. Hua
Jan. 10, 2006
Jane T.B. Hua, also known as "the Rev. Thich Nu Dieu Hy," 91, of Honolulu, a Buddhist nun, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam. She is survived by daughter Laura Kinkley and three grandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Vietnamese Buddhist services and cremation to follow.
Sugako Kadomoto
Jan. 12, 2006
Sugako Kadomoto, 93, of Honolulu, a seamstress, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by son Kenneth, daughter Beverly Nakano, sisters Sueno Teraoka and Aiko Ochi, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Geraldine Kiyoko Kimura
Dec. 31, 2005
Geraldine Kiyoko Kimura, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Royal Trading Co. employee, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care. She was born in Kingsburg, Calif. She is survived by daughter Janice R. Kakazu, brother Sieto Yamaguchi and two grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Fay Eiko Kondo
Jan. 16, 2006
Fay Eiko Kondo, 63, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Geri Kasadate and Kathy Kondo, mother Doris Mizushima, sister Dayle Hayashi and a grandchild. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Maurice K.Y. Lee
Dec. 14, 2005
Maurice K.Y. Lee, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee and professional musician and saxophonist, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Leslie K.S., companion Momoye "Madge" Yanagi and caregiver Flo Takanishi. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Jan Moani Lindsey
Jan. 15, 2006
Jan Moani Lindsey, 44, of Honolulu and Pauoa Valley, a Windward Community College director of the Talent Search Program, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Chad K. and Zanuck K., and sister Jill K. Schuman. Services: 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Kamehameha Schools, Bishop Memorial Chapel. Call after 1:30 p.m. Aloha attire. No wreaths.
Ronald Roy Mandaloniz
Jan. 16, 2006
Ronald Roy "Ron" Mandaloniz, 56, of Hilo, a Big Island Honda parts department manager, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife MaryAnn; son Bradley; daughter Stacie Ann O'Dell-Lambeth; brothers Fortunato "Foto," Robin and Richard; sisters Norma Silva and Doris Chang; and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart Mary Catholic Church, Papaikou. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire.
Robert Y.S. Mau
Jan. 13, 2006
Robert Y.S. Mau, 80, of Honolulu, a retired Air Force civilian production controller, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Patricia, sons Wesley and Victor, daughters Natalie Fitzgerald and Beverly, brother Richard, sister June Seid and four grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at First Chinese Church of Christ, 1054 S. King St. Call after 11 a.m. Private burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers.
Yuiko Michioku
Jan. 8, 2006
Yuiko Michioku, 78, of Kaneohe, a retired state Department of Accounting and General Services employee, died in Hale Ho Aloha. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by sons Rodney I. and Randal K., daughter Sandra N. and sisters Joyce S. Matsuo, Alice A. Sato and Myrna M. Segawa. Private services.
Harold Morck Jr.
Jan. 7, 2006
Harold "Butch" Morck Jr., 65, of Waianae died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters Emma Morck-Donner, Wanda White, Haroldine Simer and Darlene M. Woodruff. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.
Kueni Ailine Osai
Jan. 13, 2006
Kueni Ailine Osai, 41, of Honolulu died. She was born in Masilamea, Hihifo, Nukualofa, Tonga. She is survived by sons Eddie A.P.E.K. and Aleki S.T. Tukumoe'atu; daughters Ma'ata A. and Alice M. Kava, and Anaseini S.P. and Vaivela A. Tukumoe'atu; father Tevita L. Kava; brothers Siosuia P., Sione L. and Tevita E. Kava; and sister Makeleta W. Manu. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahala Chapel, 4847 Kilauea Ave. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaneohe Stake Center, 46-117 Halaulani St. Call after 8 a.m. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Patricia J. Reyburn
Jan. 17, 2006
Patricia J. Reyburn, 95, of Honolulu, a retired secretary, died in St. Francis-Nuuanu Hospice. She was born in Santa Cruz, Calif. She is survived by son Alan, daughter Jean Weston, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Private services.
Engracia E. Ricafort
Jan. 11, 2006
Engracia E. Ricafort, 81, of Waipahu, a retired Dole Pineapple trimmer, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by former husband Urban Sr., son Urban Jr., brother Apagita "Romeo" Rabago, sister Lorenza "Loreng" Dolores, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kalihi. Call after 6 p.m. Tuesday and after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Maile Kaupiko Salanoa
Dec. 18, 2005
Maile Kaupiko Salanoa, 83, of Las Vegas, a retired food preparation worker for the former Kuilima Resort, died at home. She was born in Milolii, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Robert, Alan, Gary and Randy Brown, and Iosefa and Chad Salanoa; sister Vivian P. Akana; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at Hauoli Kamanao Church, Milolii. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Fernando Santiago
Jan. 13, 2006
Fernando Santiago, 92, of Kekaha, Kauai, a retired Kekaha Sugar Plantation senior pan man, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lingayen, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Rosita; children Sylvia Divine, Cecilia Bean and Richard, Kenneth and Ernesto Santiago; brother Laureano Sr.; sister Modesta Villoria; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Church, Kekaha. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens, Kapaia. Casual attire.
Helen Hoyeko Shigeta
Jan. 8, 2006
Helen Hoyeko Shigeta, 79, of Aiea, a retired state Department of Education educational aide, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was born in Puuloa. She is survived by husband Earl T.; sons Paul K. and Bradley M.; daughters Lila M. Koide and Shirley T. Kirito; brothers Edward, Kojin, Koyei, Seiya, Thomas and Fred Tokuhama; sisters Hoshie Anjo and Vivian Tokuhama; and seven grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Sunday at Aiea United Methodist Church, 99-101 Laulima St. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Elsie Asao Shimamoto
Jan. 5, 2006
Elsie Asao Shimamoto, 80, of Waialua died at home. She was born in Pahoa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Alan J.; brother Yukio Matsuoka; sisters Betty Calabrese, Helen Morikawa and Violet Depew; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Yoshiharu Shimatsu
Jan. 10, 2006
Yoshiharu Shimatsu, 95, of Kekaha, Kauai, a retired Kekaha Sugar Plantation truck driver, died in Kauai Memorial Veterans Hospital. He was born in Kekaha. He is survived by wife Stella S., sons Marvin and Lance, daughters Eileen Cabinte and Janice Blankenship, brothers Norie and Fumi, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at West Side Christian Center, 8041 Kekaha Road. Call after 9 a.m.
Glenn Hiroshi Shirota
Jan. 3, 2006
Glenn Hiroshi Shirota, 62, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter and Mid-Pacific Institute supervisor of building maintenance, died in Fullerton, Calif. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Claire; daughters Kaylene and Kelli Shirota, and Kim Yadao; brother Paul; and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 3:30 p.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.
Maude Solaita
Jan. 17, 2006
Maude Solaita, 46, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Safeway clerk, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by caregivers Mr. and Mrs. Tino Agustin, sisters Donna Perreira and Joann Kane, and brothers Douglas Cleason and Abraham Machado Jr. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Lihue Aloha Church. Scattering of ashes to follow at Salt Pond in Hanapepe. Casual attire.
Thomas William Souza
Dec. 3, 2005
Thomas William Souza, 71, of Waianae, a retired fire chief for the state Airport Division, died in Leeward Integrated Health Center. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by son Chester, sister Ilima Kanaiaupuni, brother Mervin Lopes and a grandchild. A blessing service will be held 10 a.m. Sunday at Waianae Boat Harbor. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Dolores Frances Miguel Verece
Jan. 8, 2006
Dolores Frances Miguel Verece, 67, of Waianae died in Waianae. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Robert, Johnny and Martin Boy Verece and Louie Focht; stepson Larry Jr.; daughter Dora Focht; brothers Larry and Harry Miguel; sisters Ann Persinger and Rita Verece; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Incorrect information was published in an obituary yesterday.
Florence Lee Wong
Dec. 6, 2005
Florence Lee Wong, 77, of Honolulu, a retired GECC Financial employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Francis C.M.; daughters Lenora Mau, Marilyn Hagino and Patricia Ho; brothers Stanley and James Lee; sister Beatrice Higuchi; and six grandchildren. Taoist services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire.
Gary Kiyoshi Yoshioka
Jan. 6, 2006
Gary Kiyoshi Yoshioka, 61, of Aiea, a building maintenance manager at Public Works Center in Pearl Harbor and owner of Gary's Painting, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lanette K., sons Jason Y. and Keith K., and mother Margaret K. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary- Waipio, mauka chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.
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.