Francisco Diego Jr.
Feb. 14, 2006
Francisco Diego Jr., 62, of Hana, Maui, a County of Maui Hana Road Division heavy equipment operator, died in Hana Community Health Center. He was born in Hana. He is survived by wife Winona L.; sons Lemuel and Lyman; daughters Ramona Moeai and Yolanda, Amelia and Leila Diego; brothers Milton, Jerome and Clinton; sisters Ruby Pula, Joyce Phillips, Ku'unani Ching, Marilyn Bruce and Sophronia Diego; and six grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hana. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Arnold Galuteria
Feb. 9, 2006
Arnold Galuteria, 74, of Honolulu, a retired United Airlines employee, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Angeline; son Brickwood; daughter Michelle Fiaui; brothers Peter, Lincoln and George; sisters Virginia Mansinon, Catherine Kauhane, Genevieve Galuteria, Mae Dela Cruz and Barbara Kaholokula; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
George Hoopii Jr.
Feb. 4, 2006
George Hoopii Jr., of Waianae, a plumber, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Emogene Akana, son Peter, daughter Georgette Akana, brothers Otto and Charles, sisters Martha Kahuiki and Georgette Hoopii, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at First Samoan Church of Hawaii, 87-140 Kahau Place. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Yukie Iwata
Feb. 9, 2006
Yukie Iwata, 93, of Honolulu died in Avalon Care Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sister Fumiko Jinbo. Private services.
Robert Kupuna Kaiamakini Sr.
Feb. 14, 2006
Robert Kupuna "Bob" Kaiamakini Sr., 68, of Waimea, Hawaii, a Haagen Dazs Ice Cream manager in Hilo and Army veteran, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Kalaoa, Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Marshia; sons Robert Jr. and Robin J.; sisters Emma Faisca, Naomi K. Laau, Violet Salvador, Charlotte Dupre, Kathleen Fernandez and Bertha Caballero; and four grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kohala, Hawaii. Call after 5 p.m. Committal services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawi County Cemetery in Kohala. Aloha attire.
Blossom Kailiponi Kaipo
Feb. 3, 2006
Blossom Kailiponi "Bee" Kaipo, 93, of Wahiawa, a hula instructor and city employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Pearl City. She is survived by children Waldemar D.W.K. and Dexter K. Choy, Beverly M.K. "Nani" Higa, Lawrence "Larry" DeRego, Teuila-Lani B. Rodrigues and Olana M. Ai; brother Francis K. Clark; sister Viola Akina; 39 grandchildren; 85 great-grandchildren; and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani Stake, 95-1039 Meheula Parkway, Mililani. Call after 9:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Tadashi Kajiwara
Dec. 28, 2005
Tadashi "Opelu" Kajiwara, 81, of Olympia, Wash., formerly of Hilo, a retired I. Kitagawa and Co. employee and member of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, Company K, during World War II, died in Seattle. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by son Tad Humble, daughter Yolanda Robertson, brother Susumi, sister Asako Masuhara and two grandchildren. Graveside services: noon Thursday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Alan Matthew Kam
Feb. 7, 2006
Alan Matthew Kam, 46, of Honolulu, a Mike's Electrical Inc. painter, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Desiree Kihano; sons Alan and Kawika Kam-Kihano and Kiahi Kihano; brothers Ben, Tony, Nathan and Henry Jr.; sisters Momi Kalua and Winona Lee; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward, 41-972 Oluolu. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Lawrence A.O. Kam
Feb. 14, 2006
Lawrence A.O. Kam, 92, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Phyllis W.; son Dennis; daughter Donna Burkeen; sisters Rose Kam Mau, Doris Kam and Lillie Kam Woode; and three grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ellery Atsushi Komenaka
Feb. 16, 2006
Ellery Atsushi Komenaka, 57, of Mililani died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Naomi R., sons Johannes K. and Nathaniel G., and brother Ross. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Odetta Noenoekauakealaniha'aha'a O Hana Kuaana
Jan. 23, 2006
Odetta Noenoekauakealaniha'aha'a O Hana Kuaana, 75, of Ewa Beach, a Pagoda Hotel and Pacific Beach Hotel housekeeping manager and Kulakaiapuni O Waiau Elementary School kupuna, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by brothers William and Ansel Kinney, and sisters Alice Ko, Pauline Edwards, Orpha Kaina, Abigail Schubert, Ruth Pouston and Arline Eaton. Gathering: 10 a.m. Friday at Ewa Beach Park.
Reginald Karn Fong Lau
Feb. 14, 2006
Reginald Karn Fong Lau, 90, of Hilo, a former Hilo Dry Goods assistant manager and treasurer, former Hilo Chinese School managing trustee and retired Army colonel who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in the Territory of Hawaii. He is survived by wife Renee; sons Lance and Marc; brother Ralph; sisters Nit Ung Wong, Nit Wan Lau and Nit Me Chu; and four grandchildren. No services.
In Tai Lee
Feb. 6, 2006
In Tai "Jerry" Lee, 79, of Wahiawa, a veteran who served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Margaret, son Gordon, daughters Gayle Gilfillan and Sharie Lee, brothers Young Tai and Qu Tai, sisters Carol Nisbett and Elizabeth Deiter, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.
Rachel Chan Lum
Feb. 10, 2006
Rachel Chan Lum, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Kapiolani Medical Center registered nurse, died in Oahu Care Facility. She was born in Calcutta, India. She is survived by son Michael, daughter Amy and four grandchildren. Committal services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Hoi Thi Ly
Feb. 15, 2006
Hoi Thi Ly, 79, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Vietnam. She is survived by sons Cuong Phuoc and Ninh Phuoc Tang; daughters Phuong Hue, Anh Ngoc and Yen Ngoc Tang; and 15 grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Cremation to follow.
Patsy Masae Maeda
Feb. 16, 2006
Patsy Masae Maeda, 87, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Waikiki Woods factory worker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Earl, daughter Edwina Kam, brother Richard Inouye, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Lillian Misao Nishimura
Feb. 8, 2006
Lillian Misao Nishimura, 92, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Robert and Wayne; daughters Leilani Nishimura and Doreen Komo; brothers Takeo, Alan and Samuel Ono; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Gladys Yoshie Okano
Feb. 8, 2006
Gladys Yoshie Okano, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Hale Koa Snack Bar cashier, died at home. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by sons Daniel K. and Robert Y., daughters Shirley E. Ishikawa and Phyllis S. Wong, brother Fred T. Nakamura, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Jennie Chun Pires
Feb. 2, 2006
Jennie Chun "Aunty Honey" Pires, 74, of Honolulu, a retired Waimano Training School and Hospital employee, died in Hilo. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Paul A.; daughters Sharon Perreira and Julie Saldania; sisters Annie Kaniaupio, Lillian Ernestberg and Elsie Fivella; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Waialae Baptist Church. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Maria Asuncion Ramos
Feb. 4, 2006
Maria Asuncion Ramos, 65, of Ewa Beach died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Dominador N., Ronnie N. and Kenny S. Bosque; daughters Laura L. Jugas and Cynthia A.L. Badayos; brothers Harold Kaiama and Melecio, Kenneth and Raphael Dela Cruz; sisters Jeanette Yamanuha, Rosaline Campos, Mercides Caballes, Henrietta Hoopii, Carolyn Ebrada, Rufina Siarot and Daisy Himalaya; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Modesto Ricardos
Feb. 2, 2006
Modesto Ricardos, 86, of Lahaina, a retired Pioneer Mill truck driver, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Laureana, son Ben, brother Nicholas Ricardo, seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Eulogy: 8 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanikila Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Shota Sakai
Feb. 6, 2006
Shota Sakai, 85, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Transportation administrator, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Beverly E., son Paul M., daughter Gail M. Urabe, sister Janet Yamamoto and two grandchildren. Private services.
Domingo Andres Salvador
Feb. 15, 2006
Domingo Andres Salvador, 65, of Mililani, a Don's Auto Body and Paint Inc. owner, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Clayton and Donovan, daughter Michelle Forgey, sister Francisca Duane and two grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist in Mililani. Call after 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire.
Laura Urako Shiroma
Feb. 8, 2006
Laura Urako Shiroma, 90, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Heeia. She is survived by son Melvyn S.; daughter Janet H. Kanemoto; brothers Richard and James Hamana; sisters Yvonne Muramoto, Eleanor Komori, Shirley Ako and Myrna Arakaki; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Maria Macadangdang Tacang
Feb. 9, 2006
Maria Macadangdang Tacang, 89, of Kahului, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Ganagan, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by children Arsenia L. Jacques, Valentina T. Valdez, Avelino M. Tacang and Imelda T. Ugalino; sister Prisca M. Madamba; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
James Tokio Uchida
Feb. 3, 2006
James Tokio Uchida, 74, of Honolulu, a retired Times Super Market trainer, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Rachel; daughters Wanda Chong Kee, Dale Nakamura and Cindy Toyama; sister Elsie Fong; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Matthew Puipui Ui
Feb. 16, 2006
Matthew Puipui Ui, 9, of Honolulu died in Kapiolani Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Rasela and Aliielua Iiga; brother Tiula Iiga; sisters Rachel, Sauula and Simeli Iiga; grandparents Sauula Iiga and Puipui and Morita Matautia; and great-grandparent Pepe Taetuna. Services: noon Saturday at Kailua Church of the Nazarene, 536 Oneawa St. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
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.