Steve Lagua Balisacan
April 9, 2006
Steve Lagua "Esteban" Balisacan, 59, of Honolulu, owner of Balisacan Builders, died at home. He was born in Barangay No. 2 Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Lynn D.; son Dave; daughter Arlene; brothers Leonard, Fermin and Tomas; hanai brother Basilio Lagua; sisters Ludivina Lagua, Beatriz Fiesta, Sylvia Carino and Florence Vea; and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Ralph David Bent
April 26, 2006
Ralph David "Dave" Bent, 80, of Keaau, Hawaii, a household products manufacturing company owner and Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in San Leandro, Calif. He is survived by wife Diane Lee, stepson Dino Mora, stepdaughters Rhonda and Regina Mora, and a grandchild. No services.
Janice Kay Broderick
April 25, 2006
Janice Kay "Jan" Broderick, 61, of Kailua, a Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties Realtor, died in Kailua. She was born in Oakland, Calif. She is survived by husband Michael C., daughters Stacy Robinson and Kristi Broderick, sisters Gayle Stebbings and Peggy Tumasz, and two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 1230 Kailua Road, Kailua. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society and St. Francis Hospice.
Paulina Ann Chibana
April 22, 2006
Paulina Ann "Pauli" Chibana, 63, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Robert M., son Preston K., brothers Bernaldo "Togo" and Andy Quanan, and sisters Leonisia Celeres and Connie Crudele. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section. Casual attire.
Charles Jeffrey Conner
April 25, 2006
Charles Jeffrey Conner, 57, of Kailua, a DFS Hawaii and Hawaii Mega-Cor employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in New Jersey. He is survived by wife Melissa, son Joshua, daughters Erin and Samantha, brother Robert and sisters Deana and Arlene Ferguson. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Kailua. Scattering of ashes at sea. Casual attire.
James Dean De Rego
April 10, 2006
James Dean "Jimmy" De Rego, 49, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a Hamakua Energy Plant journeyman machinist specialist, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by companion Esther Antomattei, son Justin C.K., daughter Chenoah L., father Robert, sisters Donna Aguilar and Peggy Paglinawan, and grandparent Marie "Mary." Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.
Charlotte N. Dion
April 26, 2006
Charlotte N. Dion, 90, of Kailua, a retired real estate office manager, died in Kailua. She was born in Attleboro, Mass. She is survived by daughters Cheryl McIlroy, Constance Longworth and Christine Atkin; brother Karl Nittel; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. No services. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii.
Honesto Galao Estabillo
April 21, 2006
Honesto Galao Estabillo, 83, of Waipahu, a retired Ramco Construction Inc. pipe-fitter foreman, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Damacuag, Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Beatrice V.; son Brian; daughters Elaine Navarro, Diane Kawamoto-Akhay, Carol Stockwell and Janet Chillingworth; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Resurrection of the Lord Church, 94-1260 Lumikula St., Waipahu. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Scott H. Hoover
April 23, 2006
Scott H. Hoover, 38, of Buffalo Grove, Ill., a Northwestern University information technology specialist, died in Chicago. He was born in Denver. He is survived by wife Aryn Hoover, daughter Kelli, mother Ruth and grandparent Kimiko Okutani. Services: 6:30 p.m. today at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2062 S. King St. Aloha attire.
Marcelino Tantug Indiola
April 19, 2006
Marcelino Tantug Indiola, 81, of Pearl City, a federal government ship engineer, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Carcar, Cebu, Philippines. He is survived by wife Kyoko N., son Arthur N., a sister and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary- Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Rosenda Coloma Jose
April 6, 2006
Rosenda Coloma Jose, 74, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Catuguing, San Nicholas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by son Randolph "Randy"; brothers Justo Coloma and Candido Damo; sisters Maria Prieto and Maura, Erlinda and Ramona Coloma and Angela Caraang and Ignacia Bagano; and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Virginia Esteban Julian
April 4, 2006
Virginia Esteban Julian, 81, of Pearl City died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Alfredo, Edwin and Eden; daughters Revelinda Viernes, Gladioly Kadokawa, Jean Abuel, Josielyn Agpaoa, Marissa Julian and Marciel Fontenot; sister Faustina Fiesta; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m.. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Road, Kalihi. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of Temples. Casual attire.
Shigeko U. Kobayashi
April 23, 2006
Shigeko U. Kobayashi, 86, of Hilo, formerly of Ookala, Hawaii, a retired Ookala Federal Credit Union assistant treasurer, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Ookala. She is survived by husband Takashi; sons Clyde and Roy; daughter Merlyne Plantz; sisters Michiko Frieszell, Elaine Shinozaki and Nobuko Tsuruda; and four grandchildren. Private services.
Ochito Kosora
April 21, 2006
Ochito "Mabel" Kosora, 92, of Hilo, a Puna Plantation field worker and housekeeper and Keaau Kim Chee employee, died in Life Care Center. She was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Mataichi "Danny" and Jerry, sister Hazel Estrella, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services held.
Nancy Lang
April 29, 2006
Nancy Lang of Kahala, a Nancy Lang Couture Boutique co-owner at Kahala Mall and Carol and Mary buyer, died. She was born in Pennsylvania. She is survived by nephews and nieces. No services. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii or charity.
Fanny Yau Lin Lee
April 19, 2006
Fanny Yau Lin Lee, 93, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Daniel F.S. and Ronald F.M., five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
Meafua Maika-Tupuola
April 18, 2006
Meafua Maika-Tupuola, 82, of Honolulu died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Luatuanuu, Samoa. She is survived by sons Salevao, Tavau, Tau, Simi, Aelemo and Muavae Maika; daughters Ina Gabiana, Saili Masalosalo, Faapio Valeile and Taresa Saau; brother Tunufai Tui Niufafo; sisters Namo Samuelu and Mafa Leone; 43 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. Sunday at Kanana Fou, 94-601 Kunia Road, Waipahu. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kanana Fou. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Edward Frank Paiva
April 25, 2006
Edward Frank Paiva, 66, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a retired crane operator for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Edwin "90" and Wendell; daughter Florence Lovell; brothers Ronald, Patrick, Gerald, Michael and Peter; sisters Alice Nathaniel, Victoria DeLuz, Theresa Matthews, Roxanne Araki and Susan Paiva; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Paukaa Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Paul Takeo Shiraishi
April 21, 2006
Paul Takeo Shiraishi, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric shift supervisor, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jean E., son Derek A., daughter Kristi A., mother Mildred M., brother Richard K. and sister Elaine Y. Kawamura. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park, east chapel. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Jeremy Thomas Stewart
April 13, 2006
Jeremy Thomas "Jerry" Stewart, 61, of Hawaii, a retired carpenter and contractor, died in Portland, Ore. He was born in Washington. He is survived by wife Linda McNaughton, son Evan K., brothers Jeffrey and Justin, and sisters Laurie Lui, Liane Lee and Anne and Kim Stewart. Services to be held at a later date.
Violet Kuuleialoha Thomas
April 22, 2006
Violet Kuuleialoha Thomas, 79, of Aiea, a retired Pearl Harbor Elementary School secretary, died in Haleiwa. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Abraham P. Jr.; daughters Abralette K. Kaneakua, Violette "Haunani" Thomas and Nanette M. Delorey; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Kawaiaha'o Church, 957 Punchbowl St., Honolulu. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Pedro Tolentino
April 13, 2006
Pedro "Pete" Tolentino, 78, of Ewa Beach, an Army veteran who served in the Korean War and a former Local 745 carpenter, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Elma; sons Roland, Ruben, Ramsey, Radford and Rusty; daughters Radlynn and Jennifer; brother Jaime; sister Emelia; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Masako Watase
April 15, 2006
Masako Watase, 99, of Honolulu died in Hale Malamalama. She was born in Kekaha, Kauai. She is survived by sons Frank H., Ken, Mark, Richard and Edward; daughter Ellen Kido; 17 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Florence Kam Dip Wong
April 23, 2006
Florence Kam Dip Wong, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Modern and Novelty Shop proprietor, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Wendell M.Y., Clyde M.H. and Willis M.W.; daughter Clarice K.M. Wong Inoue; sisters Helen K. Chock, Jane K. Hu and Irma K. Chang; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment to follow at the mortuary. Casual attire.
Masako Yatogo
April 19, 2006
Masako Yatogo, also known as "Pat" and "Ma-Chan," 75, of Mililani, formerly of McCully, a retired General Services Administration transportation specialist, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by son Roland, daughter Jo-Ann, brother Robert S. Tokunaga and sister Yoshiko "Jane" Miraflor. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Burial: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Phyllis Hatsuyo Yoshikawa
April 19, 2006
Phyllis Hatsuyo Yoshikawa, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays customer service representative, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Donna Pomaikai, Wendy Renee and Kandy DeFreitas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. 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.