Edna Mae Blunt
May 31, 2006
Edna Mae "Mom-Mom" Blunt, 85, of Waipahu died in Waipahu. She was born in Alabama. She is survived by sons Carl Shavers and James C. Blunt, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Safe Harbor Ministry, 1001 Dillingham Blvd., Room 311. Additional services in Wilmington, Del., at a later date.
Sumiko Brandon
May 21, 2006
Sumiko "Sue" Brandon, 77, of Mililani, a retired Air Force secretary, died. She was born in Kukaiau, Hawaii. She is survived by husband John; son John III; sisters Hideko and June Shimokawa, and Atsuko Hasegawa; and brother James Shimokawa. Private services.
David Chayong Chai
June 1, 2006
David Chayong Chai, 77, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard welder, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by sons Robert B., Rodney K. and James M.; daughters Sandra J. Sugimoto and Terrie Lynn Ikehara; brothers Kenneth and Howard; and 16 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m.
Mary Evelyn Cutler
May 26, 2006
Mary Evelyn Cutler, 87, of Honolulu, a retired state social worker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in St. Louis. She is survived by son Norman C. Winter and three grandchildren. Private services.
Hilda Mae Hamburger
May 28, 2006
Hilda Mae Hamburger, 90, of Oceanside, Calif., died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Leonard Gunderson, daughter Marlene Lockhart, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services in Oceanside.
Michiko Higa
May 27, 2006
Michiko Higa, 70, of Waipahu, a homemaker, died in St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center. She was born in Okinawa. She is survived by son Patrick Y., daughter Lorraine Y. Daniel and four grandchildren. Private services.
Clarence Charles Kaipo Sr.
May 27, 2006
Clarence Charles "Slim" Kaipo Sr., 88, of Hilo, a retired C. Brewer Corp. foreman at Ultramar Chemical Co. in Hilo and Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Kapahulu. He is survived by sons Clarence "Sai" and Edward "Pug"; daughter Gwendolyn Matsu; sisters Wilhelmina Naehu, Elaine Young, Viola Kauwe and Cecelia Nuuanu; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Graveside services: noon Wednesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
John Herman Kahalenani Kama
May 16, 2006
John Herman Kahalenani Kama, 64, of Waimanalo, a heavy equipment operator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by former wife and caregiver Susan Frank-Kama; daughter Kukana Kama-Toth; mother Julia; brothers Herman and Billy; sisters Judy Hart, Josie Lau, Jewel Purdy and Julie Mahoe; and five grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at St. George's Church, Waimanalo. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. next Saturday at Kaiona Beach, Waimanalo. Aloha attire.
Norman S.O. Kon
May 31, 2006
Norman S.O. Kon, 76, of Honolulu, a retired Star Market and Foodland produce manager, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Lauren Wong and Nora Joe, brothers Sonny and Richard, and four grandchildren. Services: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Jeremiah K. Kukahiko
May 28, 2006
Jeremiah K. Kukahiko, 68, of Kalihi and Kahaluu, a retired Hawaii State Hospital paramedic assistant, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Sonny Roe, and John and Kulani Kukahiko; daughters Donna Smalley, Mahealani Stanton, Kanani Kukahiko, and Carol and Sarah Kalakau; brothers Paki Kalakau and Yama, Alexander, Valentine and Eldean Kukahiko; sisters Alice Flores, Nani Tacuban and Taira Kukahiko; 23 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire.
Orcisio Larry Larita
May 25, 2006
Orcisio Larry Larita, 75, of Waianae, a retired Schofield Barracks maintenance engineer, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Virginia "Helen"; sons Larry A., Tony A. and Robin M.; daughter Rowena L. Ishitani; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Rodillo Llanos
May 27, 2006
Rodillo "Rudy" Llanos, 60, of Wahiawa, an Army veteran and Turtle Bay Resort security officer, died in Kahuku Hospital. He was born in Ozamis City, Philippines. He is survived by wife Julieta; sons Joshua and Gregory; daughters Juanita and Priscilla Llanos, and Anna Neal; brothers Floro, Joseph, Ronnie, Patrick and Mark; and sister Joann C. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1403 California Ave., Wahiawa. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.
Starold Ku'uipo Mitchell
May 30, 2006
Starold Ku'uipo "Bear" Mitchell, 43, of Hilo, a coach for the Keaukaha, Kai Ehitu and Kailana canoe clubs, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sisters Sheila Roy, Marilyn and Clerilene "Kelii" Mitchell, Tootsie Thomas, and Henrilyn Grace; brothers Stareyton, Stanberson and Clebertan "Tuffie"; and hanai sons Kelvin Jarneski, and Steven and Troy Kamakaeeaina. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Yukio Nagaue
May 23, 2006
Yukio Nagaue, 94, of Kaneohe, a retired carpenter, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre. He was born in Mountain View, Hawaii. He is survived by daughter Barbara Y. Private services.
Shoji Nakagawa
May 7, 2006
Shoji "Stanley" Nakagawa, 78, of Kapolei, a retired federal warehouse packer and World War II veteran, died in Ka Punawai Ola. He was born in Pearl City. He is survived by brothers David and Charles, and sisters Mildred Izuwa, Stella Fujioka, Patsy Shoji and Chiyoko Tokushige. Private services.
Daniel Yoshio Okamoto
May 9, 2006
Daniel Yoshio Okamoto, 91, of Hilo, formerly of Pearl City, a retired Ralph Inouye Co. Ltd. carpenter, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Kenneth and Raymond, sister Mihiko Yamashiro and a grandchild. Private services.
Juliet Souza Plemer
May 31, 2006
Juliet Souza Plemer, 84, of Haleiwa died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Henry F., Clayton M., Clement R. and Elwood J.; daughters Emmaline N. Causey and Annette E. Lareau; sisters Violet S. Henry and Pearl E. Cummins; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Carolee Robinette
May 26, 2006
Carolee Robinette, 73, of Hawi, Hawaii, a retired property management executive for Oceanic Properties of Castle & Cooke in Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Klamath Falls, Ore. She is survived by son Mark Stamper; daughter Lisa Stamper; mother Itha Robertson; brother Kaye; companion Richard Moore; hanai daughters Sheryl Goodspeed, Sandra Harrington and Sara Elins; hanai son Rick Moore; two grandchildren; and six hanai grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to North Hawaii Hospice, 65-1328 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela 96743.
Irma Pualani Sai
May 15, 2006
Irma Pualani Sai, 64, of Honolulu died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Jiggy, Duke, Mike and Paul; daughter Kaui Sai-Dudoit; brother Greg Ching; sister Debra Ching; and 22 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bishop Museum Atherton Halau. Call after 5 p.m.
Thomas Tadashi Sekiguchi
May 31, 2006
Thomas Tadashi Sekiguchi, 89, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died in St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center. He was born in Haleiwa. He is survived by sons Warren, Alan and Roy; daughter Suzanne McCrary; brothers Masami, Harold and Noboru; sisters Tomie Ishimoto and Haruko Okamoto; and seven grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Dunlap C. Shannon
May 31, 2006
Dunlap C. Shannon, 83, of Kaneohe, a retired Theo H. Davies accountant, died in Honolulu. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by son Mac, daughters Maggie Shannon and Katy Root, and four grandchildren. Private services.
Alma Rosabelle Sherman
June 1, 2006
Alma Rosabelle Sherman, 94, of Kapolei died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was born in La Prairie, Ill. She is survived by daughter Rose Pamatigan, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Andres Gumaya Taboada
May 18, 2006
Andres Gumaya Taboada, 77, of Honolulu, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel employee, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Filipinas, sons Andres Jr. and Joeben, daughter Mary Jane Commodore, brother Carlos, sisters Dolores and Bebeng, and three grandchildren. Private services.
Walter Teves
May 17, 2006
Walter Teves, 86, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Civil Defense custodian and former Paauhau Sugar Co. cane truck driver, died in Kona Community Hospital. He also was a macadamia nut grafter and farmer. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Emma, daughter Linda Ruddle, sister Mabel Bugado and two grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa, Hawaii. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Shutaro Watanabe
May 26, 2006
Shutaro Watanabe, 100, of Waipahu, formerly of Ewa, a retired Ewa Plantation employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Fukushima, Japan. He is survived by wife Ichiko, sons George M. Watanabe and Toshiichi Yoshida, daughter Aileen China, and four grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Joseph Walton Willis
April 2, 2006
Joseph Walton Willis, 48, of Haleiwa, an International Backpackers Inn assistant manager, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Colorado. He is survived by brothers James II and John M. Scattering of ashes: 5 p.m. Tuesday at Capt. Ray's Catamaran in the Haleiwa Marina.
William E. Worthington
May 29, 2006
William E. "Bill" Worthington, 62, of Pearl City died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by wife Diana, son R. Scott, daughter Bobbie L. and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire.
Chiyo Yanamura
April 22, 2006
Chiyo Yanamura, 80, of Honolulu, a retired Urban Management Corp. office manager, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Herbert K., son Jay Yanamura, daughter Amy Young, sisters Gladys Kawakami and Yuri Watanabe, and four grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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.