Inez K. Chun
June 16, 2006
Inez K. Chun, 74, of Honolulu, a Pacific Transfer & Freight Forwarding employee, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ted; daughters Sharon Saito, Corinne, and Andrea La Pierre; brothers Jack, Lawrence, George and Robert Digmon; sister Ruth Stout; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Inurnment at a later date at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Filomena Agustin Gacula
June 2, 2006
Filomena Agustin Gacula, 83, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a care home nurse's aide, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Faustino; sons Fred, Luciano "Nonoy," Samuel, Alex and Ermar; daughters Marcelina Blas, Thelma Lopez, Erleen Erice and Antonette; brothers Fely Eugenio, Abraham and Adam Agustin; sisters Florence Gacayan, Linda Tuzon and Virginia Carpio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Hiroshi Hanashiro
June 12, 2006
Hiroshi Hanashiro, 77, of Honolulu, a retired Specialty Sales owner, died in the Queens' Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Hiroko, sons Richard Hayasaka and Michael, and brothers Isamu, Michiwo and George. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Harry Zenichi Kiyabu
June 16, 2006
Harry Zenichi Kiyabu, 90, of Honolulu, owner of Harry Z. Kiyabu Realty, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Shizue; sons Richard H. and Thomas S.; daughters Eleanor C. Kakazu, Betsy M. Itoga and Grace S. Miyamoto; brother Michael S.; sisters Helen H. Yamashiro, Chiyoko Yogi and Yoshiko Higa; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary, East Chapel. Casual attire.
Fuatai-O-Tuiaana Tupuasalelaasia Aiolupotea Toleafoa Tonumaipea Stevenson Macatiag
June 9, 2006
Fuatai-O-Tuiaana Tupuasalelaasia Aiolupotea Toleafoa Tonumaipea Stevenson Macatiag, 56, of Murray, Utah, and Laie, Hawaii, a Title I specialist for West Lake Junior High School in Salt Lake City, died. She was born in Vailoa Aleipata, Samoa. She is survived by husband Andres "Andy" Jr.; sons Ken and Joseph; daughter Michele Auelua; brothers Saovale, Edward, Niupou, Liaina, Joseph, Fatu, Taulupoo; sisters Margaret Leleai, Aigaeiva, Seugalefetu, Salamasina, Failuea, Vaoiva, and Lenma; and 14 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie North Stake Center. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Sondra Miranda Mina
June 15, 2006
Sondra Miranda Mina, 65, of Waipahu died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Santa Cruz, Zambales, Philippines. She is survived by husband Rolando; sons Chester, Norman and Randy; daughters Marjorie Bragado, Raschel and Margarita; brothers Sonny, Leo, Robert, Ike and Ferdinand; sisters Mira Hunt, Anne Layon, Cynthia Smith and Lorna Dockery; and five grandchildren. Services in the Philippines.
John Ome
June 3, 2006
John "Diamond" Ome, 86, of Honolulu, a retired federal worker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lily and daughter Elizabeth. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 930 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Lillian Mieko Ono
June 10, 2006
Lillian Mieko Ono, 88, of Aiea, a retired Aiea Hongwanji preschool teacher, died in Convalescent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Glen K.; daughters Gail S. Nestegard and Diane K. Fuse; brothers George, Henry, Walter and Ben Yamada; sisters Mabel Yawata and Yvonne Okamoto; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Ikuo Oshita
June 5, 2006
Ikuo Oshita, 76, of Waialua, a retired Air Force service member, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Ewa Beach. He is survived by wife Jean; daughter Dr. Monica; brothers Kenji, Gilbert and Raymond; and sister Helen Fujimoto. Private services.
Hiram Layog Pascua
June 5, 2006
Hiram Layog Pascua, 41, of Kaneohe, a State of Hawaii supply purchaser, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Iris, son Justin, daughter Tiffany, parents Robert and Corrine Pascua, and brothers Robert Jr. and Jason. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.
Bernard Laxamana Paule
June 11, 2006
Bernard Laxamana Paule, 31, of Honolulu, a federal government management analyst, died at home. He was born in Guam. He is survived by wife Saori Hoshi, son Kauai H., parents Martin and Modesta, and brother Allan L. Private services.
James Keaouli Pekelo Jr.
June 3, 2006
James Keaouli "Kimo" Pekelo Jr., 75, of Waimanalo, a retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. PBX supervisor, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Margaret P.; son James K. III; daughters Darlene K.N. Passmore and Daria A.K.; brothers Hubert A. and Hale; sisters Elmerette Lee, Lorraine Dayoan and Caroline Takata; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at St. George Catholic Church in Waimanalo. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Aloha attire.
Winona Kananiopua Quanan
June 10, 2006
Winona Kananiopua Quanan, 68, of Honalo, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Kapahulu, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Togo; sons Bernaldo and Michael; daughters Yolanda, Paula Ebreo and Katherine Bowsher; brothers Theodore and John Kawamoto; sisters Emmaline Oates and Naomi Aiu; and five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu. Call after 8:30 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
George Rodenhurst Sr.
June 14, 2006
George "Porgie" Rodenhurst Sr., 74, of Honolulu, a retired Air Force service member and civil service employee, died at home. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yukie; sons George Jr. and Vincent; daughters Agnes and Kehau; brothers Jimmy, Melvin "Red" and William; sisters Emma Glory and Alice Freitas; and one granddaughter. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Roy Sadagi Shimizu
June 16, 2006
Roy Sadagi Shimizu, 79, of Wailuku, a retired Hawaiian Telcom technician, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Kula, Maui. He is survived by sons Gary and Craig, daughter Linda Juliano, brother Ralph, sister Tokiyo Inouye, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m.
Shinzaburo Sumida
June 1, 2006
Shinzaburo Sumida, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Sake Brewery Ltd. president, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by Mariko, sons Ronald and Andrew, daughters Aileen Evans and four grandchildren. Private services.
Ling Sen Tang
June 9, 2006
Ling Sen Tang, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Central Trust of China (Taiwan) chief administrator, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in China. He is survived by wife Mei Y.; sons Chi M., Chien M., Lung M. and You M.; daughters Suey M. Tao and Yueh M. Cheung; and two grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
David Costa Thomas
June 2, 2006
David Costa Thomas, 82, of Paauilo, Hawaii, a retired Hamakua Sugar Co. crane operator and Army World War II veteran, died at home. He was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Barbara, son Robert L., daughter Deidre Mitsuka, brother Adam and four grandchildren. Private services.
Alfredo Udac
June 11, 2006
Alfredo Udac, 84, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a retired Kau Sugar Co. truck driver, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Claveria, Philippines. He is survived by sons Ernesto, Paul, Danson and Kelvin; hanai sons Nickollas Horan and Jeffry Andrews; daughters Freda Santiago, Naida Paglinawan, Carla Andrade, Ursula-Uju, Gwendolyn, and Nani Stevens; hanai daughter Crystalee Mandaguit; sisters Magdalena, Pilang Balanay, Aurelia Domaging, Rosalina Sagun; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at the residence of the deceased, 145 Kukui Road, Naalehu, Hawaii. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Naalehu, Hawaii. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at the Naalehu County Cemetery. Casual attire.
Harry Mitsuo Uyeda
June 6, 2006
Harry Mitsuo Uyeda, 71, of Honolulu, a retired Dillingham Shipyard boat operator, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Waianae. He is survived by wife Jann S. Private services.
Rae Lani Velez
June 11, 2006
Rae Lani Velez, 56, of Kahului, a hotel cook, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survive by sons Derick, Steven and Roland Velez, and Larry and Lance Enfield; daughters Lara Enfield, Lena Enfield-Ayonayon, and Lynndell Paranada; brother Edwin Rapozo; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers.
Louis Lui Wells
June 7, 2006
Louis Lui Wells, a k a Lui L. Wells, 69, of Honolulu, a retired Kano Trucking Service driver, died. He was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Talaitupu "Susie"; sons Abraham, Same and Mark Aitu; daughters Sosefina Hilongo, Maanaima Utu and Annette Glover; brothers Hans, Totoa and Tupu; sisters Sefaga, Joyce and Nei; and 16 grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday at 1519 Haka Drive, Honolulu. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Church, 2324 Omino Lane. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
James Shoichi Yamamoto
June 7, 2006
James Shoichi Yamamoto, 78, of Waipahu, a retired mason, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Yuko; sons Roy and Jay; brothers Frank, Larry and Richard; sisters Helen Furusho, Jane Sato and Lois Taba; five grandchildren; and two great-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.