Osamu Akiyama
March 19, 2006
Osamu "Spike" Akiyama, 88, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Kahuku and Laie, a retired Kahuku Sugar Plantation and Turtle Bay Hotel employee, died. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by wife Mitsuko; sons Donald, Ronald and Alvin; sister Alice Tanaka; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m.
Pascual Ramos Alegado
March 20, 2006
Pascual Ramos Alegado, 87, of Waipahu died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Petra B.; children Rolando B. and Benjamin E. Alegado and Consuelo A. Regujus; brother Anacleto; sisters Augustina Bagasol, Esperanza Alegado and Teresa Casil; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Nellie Yoshie Hokyo Arakaki
Feb. 27, 2006
Nellie Yoshie Hokyo Arakaki, 84, of Kaneohe, a retired Columbia Inn and Kaimuki Inn waitress, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Leslie and Lester Hokyo and Terry Arakaki; daughter Debra; brothers Fred and Edward Edamatsu; sisters Esther Tanabe, Mary Maeshiro, Ruth Goheen, Sue Nakagawa, Mae Shimabuku and Amy Greer; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Isabelle Fernandez Azevedo
March 24, 2006
Isabelle Fernandez Azevedo, 96, of Pearl City, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons John and Robert, daughter Merle Iseke, 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park.
Hannah Heone Biven
March 28, 2006
Hannah Heone Biven, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Pan American World Airways employee, died in Oahu Care Facility. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Edward, daughter Lavern Makilan, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Ader H. Hainrick
March 29, 2006
Ader H. Hainrick, 40, of Weno, Chuuk, a Chuuk state Department of Education Special Services division chief and Berea Evangelical pastor, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Weno. He is survived by wife Ketcy; son Lemuel K.; daughters Adrianna Lynn, Beritha Lynn, Aziela, Jedidiah, Paltiela L. and Josiphiah; brothers John, Roy, Soil, Joshua and Haser; and sisters Gloria Maipi, Eunice Ruben and Arinda Inengaw. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Baptist Church. Burial to be held in Weno.
Xiem Huynh
April 1, 2006
Xiem Huynh, 58, of Honolulu, an Outrigger Hotel employee, died. He was born in Vietnam. He is survived by sons Murphy, Daniel, Rony and Binh Huynh and David and Leeheng Mao; daughters Nga, Kelsy and Anna; brother Kevin Huang; and six grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Vietnamese Buddhist Services. Burial: 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Suzuko Igeta
March 23, 2006
Suzuko Igeta, 87, of Pearl City, a homemaker, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Eric M., daughters Irene I. Leach and Karen N. Ikemoto, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire. No flowers.
David K. Imose
March 25, 2006
David K. Imose, 50, of Mililani, a D&D Flooring owner, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Debra, daughters Robyn and Melissa, brother George Jr. and sisters Sonya Allen and Gail Hino. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Frank Sosei Itomura
March 23, 2006
Frank Sosei Itomura, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Ito Chevron Service owner, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Eleanor M.; son Jon; daughter Michele Nitta; brother Soken; sisters Kethleen Chunming, Hideko Ishibashi, Sue Yamamoto and Sachi Cox; and four grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Lincoln Eliwai Kaai Sr.
April 3, 2006
Lincoln Eliwai "Jack" Kaai Sr., 71, of Hilo, a retired bus driver and trainer for the former Laupahoehoe Transportation Co., Puuwaawaa Ranch cowboy and Hawaii Protective Association security agent, died in Hilo Medical Center. He also was a former employee of Miko Meats Slaughter House, Yamada and Sons, Charles Ishii Contracting and Kuwaye Brothers Construction. He was born in Puuanahulu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Violet, sons Lincoln E. Jr. and Alvin K., daughter Leilani O.W., four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside committal services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
Elizabeth Gracioza Kamalani
Nov. 14, 2005
Elizabeth Gracioza "Bae" Kamalani, 59, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Adrian D.K. and William "B.J.," daughters Cassandra and Jadeen C., mother Concepcion Galapon, brothers Richard and Raymond Galapon, sister Beatrice Gottlieb, 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Haleiwa Beach Park at Alii Beach. Call after 9 a.m.
Kristerpher Kamakani Kaupu-Kuahiwinui
April 1, 2006
Kristerpher Kamakani "Kani" Kaupu-Kuahiwinui, 19, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii, a construction laborer, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Punahele Ridgeway, parents Kenneth Kaupu and Bernadine Kuahiwinui, brothers Tyler-Jay "Ikaika" Kuahiwinui and Edward-John "Lono" Kaupu-Kuahiwinui, sister Trisha-Marie "Ipo" Kaupu-Kuahiwinui, hanai father Fred Switgall, hanai mother Ekekela "Honeygirl" Ridgeway, hanai brothers Kainalu Switgall and Maluhia Kuahiwinui, and grandparent Mary Kuahiwinui. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Pahoa Solid Rock Ministries. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary. Aloha attire.
Levi Kealoha Sr.
March 20, 2006
Levi Kealoha Sr., 94, of Ewa Beach, a retired Hawaii Stevedores Inc. employee, died at home. He was born in South Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by daughters Bridgette N. Jones and Josephine Labajo, brother James, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Wai Yee Lee Lai
April 2, 2006
Wai Yee Lee Lai, 98, of Honolulu died in Maluhia Long Term Care. She was born in ChungSan, China. She is survived by sons Stanley, Thomas and Kenneth; daughters Shirley Lau and Shiu Chinn; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Taoist services. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Harold Yen Sing Loo
March 26, 2006
Harold Yen Sing Loo, 86, of Honolulu, a retired University of Washington professor, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Harry and Herbert, and sisters Gladys Chang and Leatrice Yap. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Peter Pekelo Mamizuka Sr.
April 3, 2006
Peter Pekelo Mamizuka Sr., 52, of Washington died in Washington. He was born in Kaneohe. He is survived by wife Melissa; sons Peter Jr. and Brandon; daughter Karen Hemshaw; brothers Leonard, Wilson and Harry Mamizuka and Chester Alapai; sisters Jeri Haili, Valerie Seston, Betty Saiki, Ruth DeCambra, Jean Grimm, Joy Libby, Sharon Mamizuka and Ivy Stromgren; and four grandchildren. Committal services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Deane McCullough
April 1, 2006
Deane McCullough, 82, of Waimea, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Illinois. She is survived by sons Jeff and Tim, daughters Corey McCullough and Colleen McAluney, 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Reception to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to North Hawaii Hospice.
Betty Tomiko Murakami
March 30, 2006
Betty Tomiko Murakami, 88, of Ewa Beach, a Honouliuli Shokai store manager, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Oren J. and Roy S., daughter Mae K., brothers Osamu and Fred Murata, sisters Kay and Esther Murata, and three grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire.
Henry Sadamu Naito
April 1, 2006
Henry Sadamu Naito, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Oahu Construction mason, died in Honolulu. He was born in Waiau. He is survived by wife Mildred M.; children James Naito, Glenda Paige and Estelle Hayashi; sister Nancy Fujino; and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Palolo Higashi Hongwanji Church. Call after 5 p.m. Reception to follow. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.
Scott Takeshi Nakagawa
March 26, 2006
Scott Takeshi Nakagawa, 41, of Honolulu, a Macy's group sales manager, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Eriko, daughters Yoko Nagao and Shiori C. Nagao-Nakagawa, parents Herbert H. and Pearl H., and brothers Eric S. and Steven Y. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Tennyle Toni-Suzuki Nii
March 31, 2006
Tennyle Toni-Suzuki Nii, 29, of Hilo, a private medical treatment provider nursing supervisor, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Dr. Richard M., parents Rikio "Tony" and Ethel Suzuki, brother Dwight Suzuki and sister Joy Nakamoto. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Kun Chang Oh
March 31, 2006
Kun Chang Oh, 76, of Honolulu, a retired City Bank vice president and Realtor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Seoul. He is survived by wife Young Ok; sons Dr. James and Michael; daughters Teresa "Terry" Oh Kakazu and Grace Oh; brothers George "Choong Chung" and the Rev. Casey "Ki Chang"; sisters Pil Won Min, Janet "Duk Chang" Kim and Helen "Hei Chang" Lee; and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.
Alexander Alika Puaa
April 1, 2006
Alexander Alika Puaa, 32, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Gabriel Jr. and Evelyn, and brothers Jesse, Keoni and Kaleo. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalamaula, Molokai. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment to be held at a later date. Aloha attire.
Lolinda Daoang Ramos
April 2, 2006
Lolinda Daoang Ramos, 71, of Honolulu, a real estate broker, died. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Eric and Gregory; brothers Jaime Daoang and Alfred Ramos; sisters Rosalia D. Emil, Rosita D. Saguindel, Maria R. Pollard and Gloria R. Noble; and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at St. Philomena Church. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: noon Tuesday at the church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Agnes Wingfield Roberson
April 1, 2006
Agnes Wingfield Roberson, 95, of Honolulu, a retired Assembly of God minister, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Arizona. She is survived by sons Leslie and Lauren, daughter Linda Kahalelehua, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Jane M. Sobczak
March 29, 2006
Jane M. Sobczak, 51, of Kula, Maui, a Baldwin High School education assistant, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by husband Stephen; sisters Rosebelle Hapakuka, Mildred Koga, Gwendolyn Rabanes and Esther Naeole; hanai brothers Charles C. Aki Sr. and Wendell Wong; hanai sisters Melva Poouahi and Geranium Kuhaulua; and hanai father Charles Aki Sr. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Mary Brun Souza
March 31, 2006
Mary Brun Souza, 97, of Honolulu, formerly of Kauai, died in St. Michael's Convent. She is survived by sisters Sisters Grace Michael "Mary Ann" and Joan, brother Joseph A., caregiver Alberta, four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Mass: noon Saturday at St. Michael Church in Waialua. Private burial.
Grady Keliiokahekili Warren
March 30, 2006
Grady Keliiokahekili Warren, 51, of Kaneohe died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Carol A. Eubank-Warren, sons Robert K. and Nicholas, daughter Cianne K., mother Sophie, brothers Michael and Teddy, and sisters Neddie Perry and Annie Brooks. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 3950 Paine Circle, Honolulu. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Greenhaven Memorial Park in Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Merry Naidine Kuuipoleilani Maunakea Wright
March 28, 2006
Merry Naidine Kuuipoleilani Maunakea "Ipo" Wright, 68, of Waianae, died at home. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by brother Edwin K. Maunakea Jr., sisters Katherine "Kaye" Stang and Emma K. Hoohuli, daughters Marguerite "Bumper" Johnson and J. Kukui Maunakea-Forth, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nanakuli Depots, across Haleakala Avenue beachfront. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Aloha 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.