Bokellu Abon
March 11, 2006
Bokellu Abon, 60, of Hilo, a retired plumber, died at home. He was born in the Marshall Islands. He is survived by son Tony; daughters Mira and Neilam Anni, Tijen Laibwij and Bine Jacob; five brothers; five sisters; and 23 grandchildren. An all-night vigil will begin at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the family residence, 57A Mauna Loa St., Hilo. Services and burial in the Marshall Islands at a later date. Casual attire.
Frances Lenora Ammon
March 13, 2006
Frances Lenora Ammon, 53, of Makakilo died in Honolulu. She was born in San Diego. She is survived by parents William C. and Jessie. Services pending.
Kikue Arakaki
March 10, 2006
Kikue Arakaki, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Young Laundry employee, died at home. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by son Stanley, daughter Doreen Morinaga, sisters Mildred Uchima and Kameko Oshiro, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Elizabeth Brosius
Feb. 28, 2006
Elizabeth "Liz" Brosius, 34, of Kapolei, an Army veteran, died at home. She was born in Gardena, Calif. She is survived by husband Ronald, daughter Anastasia, mother Thelma Teijeiro, father Edwin Baldos, brother Edwin Baldos Jr. and stepfather Peter Teijeiro. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Kahikinauaiapomaiokala Zion Butler
March 2, 2006
Kahikinauaiapomaiokala Zion Butler, 5, of Waimea, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kamuela, Hawaii. She is survived by parents Doni I. and Hakaleleponi S.; brother Kodi-Dean-Pukuniahi S.; sister Kassadi-Mahinalani; and grandparents B.J. and Clyde P. Springer, and Engie J. and Frank J. Butler. Services at a later date.
Walter M. Cahn
March 14, 2006
Walter M. Cahn, 93, of Honolulu, a retired aircraft builder, died in Pearl City. He was born in New York City. He is survived by sons Charles and Bob Cahn; stepsons Michael Batkin and Richard, Robbie and Dave Friedman; six grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services in Long Island, N.Y. Donations suggested to Alzheimer's Association.
Cecilio Packet Dacay
March 15, 2006
Cecilio Packet Dacay, 81, of Puhi, Kauai, a retired McBryde Sugar Plantation senior harvesting supervisor and Gray Line Hawaii tour bus driver, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pakala, Kauai. He is survived by wife Delphine "Nina," sons Mansfield and Wadsworth, daughters Aurora Fritz and Wanda Higashi, sisters Mary Bicoy and Genoveva Miguel, 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church. Mass: 11 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Duane Eugene Dennison
March 14, 2006
Duane Eugene Dennison, 76, of Pearl City, a retired federal Department of Defense employee and veteran of the Army Signal Corps Battalion 2nd Infantry Division, died at home. He was born in Bridgman, Mich. He is survived by wife Sylvia C.; children Jane Cui, Del Jeanne, Gilbert, David, Geoffrey, Gregory and Karl Tavares, and Donald, Lynda and Renee Dennison; 30 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Frances Mae Dias
March 3, 2006
Frances Mae Dias, 57, of Hanapepe, Kauai, an accountant, died at home. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by husband David; daughter Holly Sumida; son John Sumida; brother Wayne Versola; sister Corina Spencer; stepchildren Kipo Asing and Braden, Dedrie, Dylan and Tina Dias; and a grandchild. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. today at Kailua Boat Harbor. Casual attire.
Jett James Fessenden
March 2, 2006
Jett James "Jetty" Fessenden, infant son of James and Ann Fessenden of Honolulu, died in Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brothers Timothy and Todd Dooher, Tyler Fessenden-Batis and James Fessenden III; grandparents James and Elaine Fessenden, Betty and Don McGillvray and Shirley Gushiken; and great-grandparent E. Lois Fessenden. Private services.
Penisimani Fihaki
March 9, 2006
Penisimani Fihaki, 70, of Wahiawa died in Redwood City, Calif. He was born in Tonga. He is survived by daughter Nele F. Laulu, sister Koloisa Tupuola, brother Pulevalu Fihaki and four grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Olive United Methodist Church, 108 California Ave., Wahiawa. Call after 5:30 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Louis Wanke Hermann Jr.
Feb. 2, 2006
Louis Wanke Hermann Jr., 76, of Honolulu, a retired radio broadcaster, died in Honolulu. He was born in Puunui, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Karl Miles, and Kai and Armando Hermann; daughters Ku'ulei Kiliona, and Alithea and Greta Hermann; brother Keali'i Somildan; and sister Blossom M. Brown. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. Send condolences to P.O. Box 37521, Honolulu 96837.
Harold Hideo Hokama
March 9, 2006
Harold Hideo Hokama, 63, of Honolulu, a retired Hokama Farm Inc. employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Teena M., father Albert E., brothers Glenn Y. and Wayne T., and sister Cynthia T. Yanabu. Private services.
Alice Sarah Porter Hollinger
March 13, 2006
Alice Sarah Porter "Aunty Alie" Hollinger, 92, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Stuart F., Porter T. and Fred F.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Manase Foukimoana Huakau Jr.
March 12, 2006
Manase Foukimoana Huakau Jr., 8, of Waianae, a Kamaile Elementary School student, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Mele and Manase Sr., brother Inoke F., sisters Ilaisaane F. and Lavenia S., and grandparents Salote T. Finau and Penina L. Huakau. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Waianae United Methodist Church, 85-671 Farrington Highway, Waianae. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Filemu Falemalu Laulusa
March 13, 2006
Filemu Falemalu Laulusa, 59, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. She is survived by sons Richard and Randy, daughters Angel and Cherie Ann, brother Paipai Falemalu Jr., sisters Temutisa Maile and Malia So'oto, and five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Alika Lloyd Kulani Macias Jr.
March 2, 2006
Alika Lloyd Kulani Macias Jr., infant son of Alika L.K. Macias Sr. and Janessa M. Ramos, died in Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by sister Karissa Ramos. Private services.
Raymond Francis Mant
March 8, 2006
Raymond Francis Mant, 90, of Honomalino, Hawaii, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. financial analyst, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Barbara S., son Richard L., three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Church Episcopal in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Casual attire.
Rose Olive Kilbey Medeiros
March 15, 2006
Rose Olive Kilbey Medeiros, 75, of Mililani died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Will, Carl and Wane; brother John Kilbey; sister Annie Silva; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Florence Hatsuko Nagata
March 8, 2006
Florence Hatsuko Nagata, 95, of Pearl City died in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by son Nelson; daughters Arlene Seta, Winifred Taira, Cynthia Matsushige and Nancy Nagata; sister Mildred Young; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Private services.
Taulago Samoa
March 3, 2006
Taulago Samoa, 71, of Waianae died in St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by sons Peni Benjamin, and Samoa Jr., Toma, Iosua and Ala Samoa; daughters Lea Roberts, Mapuni Tau, Tailo Su'a and Tiresa Ma'ae; mother Taavoaga Muaava; brothers Faanoa and Faitala Muaava, and Faitala and Tanielu Toma; sisters Lealofi Penitito, Lotomua Tufu, Soli Faiumu, Pulou Tauai and Maga Atualevao; 50 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
William Henry Stanley
March 10, 2006
William Henry Stanley, 75, of Mililani, a retired Air Force tech sergeant and McDonnell Douglas Corp. employee, died. He was born in Kearny, N.J. He is survived by wife Shirley, sons Rudy and Guy Stamm, and brother George. Private services.
William Frank Steer
March 7, 2006
William Frank Steer, 105, of Kailua, a retired Air Force colonel, died in Honolulu. He was born in Agra, Okla. He is survived by daughters Twylla-Dawn and Bobbi Steer, and Doveline Borges; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Committal services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. No flowers. Donations suggested to Disabled Americans Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Joyce Tone Teruya
March 13, 2006
Joyce Tone Teruya, 84, of Wailuku, owner of a slipper manufacturing company, died at home. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by son Marvin; daughters Mildred Stevenson and Lovinia "Teri" Teruya; sister Katherine Ishimoto; brothers Gilbert, Lawrence and George Nagasawa; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Graveside services: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Maui Memorial Park.
Sandra Lee Thompson
March 13, 2006
Sandra Lee "Berry" Thompson, 52, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Warren Pagan; daughters Brandi and Michelle Pagan, and Shawna Thompson; mother Elizabeth Valeros; brothers William Harris, Scott Andrade, Patrick Harris and Michael Thompson Jr.; sisters Frances Sales, Laverne Harris and Donna Segundo; grandparent Bessie G. Santilla; and nine grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Formal or aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Richard Peter Uding
March 5, 2006
Richard Peter "Dick" Uding, 77, of Honolulu, a retiree, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Illinois. He is survived by wife Judith; son Jeffery; daughters Kristi Stipe, Kathie and Jean Uding, and Stacy Evans; brother James; sister Cissy Dawes; and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life and scattering of ashes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Hawaii Yacht Club. Donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice.
Rosalina Ulep
March 4, 2006
Rosalina Ulep, 84, of California died in Sacramento, Calif. He was born in Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by daughter Florenda Tumamao, sons Roland and Romeo Ulep, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Church, 67-390 Goodale Ave., Waialua. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual or aloha attire.
Mary Lou Woo
March 13, 2006
Mary Lou Woo, 58, of Kapolei, a bankruptcy trustee for the federal government, died in Kapolei. She was born in Johnstown, Pa. She is survived by son Victor, mother Veronica Elliott, sisters Joanne Mucha and Nancy Brunberg, companion Vince Torricer and a grandchild. Private services.
Okisa Yamaguchi
March 14, 2006
Okisa Yamaguchi, 86, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a Yamaguchi Bus Service Inc. board chairman, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kukuiula, Kauai. She is survived by sons Owen, Howard and Dennis; daughter Ann M. Fontes; brother Fukuo Kinoshita; sister Gladys Nakamatsu; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Sam Shinishi Yoshikawa
March 1, 2006
Sam Shinishi Yoshikawa, 88, of Waimanalo, a business agent, died in Waimanalo. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Misao; sons Robert, Keith, Rodney and Jay; sisters Muriel Narahara and Clara Sato; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services and inurnment held.
Blanche Hanae Zakimi
March 7, 2006
Blanche Hanae Zakimi, 82, of Waipahu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Papaaloa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband George S.; son Lyle S.; daughters Patricia H. and Shelley A. Akamine, and Careen K. Zakimi; brother Richard Uchima; sister Betty Higa; and four grandchildren. Private services.
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.