Felix Galapon Agonoy
June 25, 2006
Felix Galapon Agonoy, 87, of Honolulu died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Consuelo; sons Jaime, Teodoro, Fausto, Bonifacio, Liberato, Angelo, Carlito, Ernesto and Lorenzo; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Alma Kam Chow Tom Au
June 15, 2006
Alma Kam Chow Tom Au, 95, of Honolulu died in St. Francis Hospice. She is survived by son Richard K.T.; daughter Blossom Wong; brothers Albert and James Tom; sisters Lillian Loo, Vivian Dang, Alice Lum and Annie Chang; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Private burial. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Glen Robert Butler
June 17, 2006
Glen Robert "Buddy" Butler, 67, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, a former Butler Painting Service owner, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Chicago. He is survived by stepson Chris Schlickenmeyer, hanai son Thomas Leffingwell, stepdaughters Terry Schlickenmeyer and Roberta Maxon, stepbrother Rex Reed, sisters Joan Roberts and Sharon Rivera, and numerous grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Butler residence, Road 3 between D&E Hawaiian Acres subdivision. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Albert Kum Look Chang
June 21, 2006
Albert Kum Look Chang, 93, of Honolulu, a retired appliance mechanic, died in Honolulu. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Theresa, brother William and sisters Esther Lee and Rose Cobb. Private services.
Vicky Manivanh Chanhdeng
July 7, 2006
Vicky Manivanh Chanhdeng, 43, of Honolulu, a former Kalihi Kokua Clinic family planner assistant, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Vientiane, Laos. She is survived by husband Souvanna; sons Kennedy, Frankie and Kenneth; parents Mr. and Mrs. Sangvane Phongphila; brother Johnny; and sisters Manichanh, Penny and Napha. Visitation: 2 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Laotian services.
James Young Ching
July 6, 2006
James Young Ching, 90, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army Reserve major and retired ordnance instructor at Schofield, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Gilbert J., Kaleo and Daniel; daughter Robin Rudolph; sister Rose Zane; and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Althea Inok
July 3, 2006
Althea Inok, 61, of Wahiawa died at home. She was born in Lae Island, Republic of Marshall Islands. She is survived by sons Almer, Leson and Tatios Atrik, John and Thomas Peralta, and Bilson and Graig Inok; daughters Connie Keju, Alson Atrik and Adelyn Taylor; brothers Fountain and Mawilong; sisters Mirasko Lokeijak, Irene Jekkar and Jorak, Maria and Winne Inok; 26 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.
Takashi Ito
June 24, 2006
Takashi Ito, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by brother David T. and sisters Ritsuko Suenaga and Masako Nishizuka. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Aaron Ku Kaahu
June 18, 2006
Aaron Ku Kaahu, 49, of Honolulu died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers John Nihipali and Douglas and Dennis Balles; and sisters Mavis McMurtrie, Betty Jane Akina, Elizabeth Kaleo and Elijoe and Karen Kaahu. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.
Thomas Kome Kahehenui Kailiawa Jr.
July 4, 2006
Thomas Kome Kahehenui "Tommy Boy" Kailiawa Jr., 65, of Pahala, Hawaii, a retired Kau Agribusiness and Mauna Loa Macadamia Orchard employee and U.S. Army veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Shirley A.; sons Thomas K.K. "Bull" III, Patrick "Keala," Lincoln "Linc" and Napoleon "Nappy"; daughters Jan "Girl" Kaleohano and Anna "Totie" George; sister Lily A. Cariaga; and 14 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at family residence. Call after 5 p.m. Visitation: all night at residence. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Pahala Catholic Church cemetery. Casual attire.
Mildred Miyoko Matsunaga
June 28, 2006
Mildred Miyoko "Millie" Matsunaga, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Police Department personnel supervisor, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Lanai City. She is survived by husband Andrew T., son Tad T., brother Gordon Fujii, sister Ruby Inafuku and two grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 12:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
The Rev. Fred G. Minuth
June 23, 2006
The Rev. Fred G. "Fritz" Minuth, 84, of Kailua, an Episcopal priest, died in Kailua. He was born in Chicago. He is survived by wife Nancy, sons Reed and Eric, daughter Darsey Gibson and five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Andrew's Priory, chaplain fund.
Bernard K. Naea Sr.
June 30, 2006
Bernard K. Naea Sr., 72, of Lihue, a retired policeman and entertainer, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Patricia "Pat"; sons Bernard K. Jr., Mark A., Eric J. and Christian H.; daughter Misty M. Naea-Devalle; stepbrother Leonard Bandmann; half brother Tony Bandmann; sister Geraldine Park; stepsisters Judy Villanueva and Margie; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine's Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual and aloha attire.
Marc-Thomas Nahooikaika
June 20, 2006
Marc-Thomas Nahooikaika, 46, of Olowalu, Maui, a tour company driver, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by mother Matilda K.; brothers Warren E. Jr., Nathan, James M., Clayton P. and Jason N.; and sister Jane L. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Faith Family Fellowship Church. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Jeffrey Wayne Salumbides
June 9, 2006
Jeffrey Wayne Salumbides, 36, of Fresno, Calif., died in Fresno. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dora L.; sons Kaipo K. and Kainoa Salumbides and Nathaniel Lopez; daughters Lana L. Pagala, Annette Lopez and Jana K. and Rose L. Salumbides; mother Marie Ingel; and sisters Jennifer Guillermo, Jerrylyn Torres and Desiree Cabalo. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No dark colors.
Harry Stephen Sonoda
June 30, 2006
Harry Stephen Sonoda, 57, of Honolulu, a singer and songwriter, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Maia M.; parents Jeannette P. Brown and George Sonoda; brothers Roland, Lenson and Jack; sister Kathleen; and three grandchildren. Services: 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday at Kuhio Beach, fronting Duke Kahanamoku statue.
Mark Kenji Toyama
June 26, 2006
Mark Kenji "Moch" Toyama, 46, of Pearl City died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Scott and Gene, and sister Lynne Fujimoto. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Esther Seu Yin Fung Tyau
July 1, 2006
Esther Seu Yin Fung Tyau, 98, of Honolulu, a retired housekeeper, died at home. She was born in Niulii, Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Cynthia "Cindy" Ikeda, brother Raymond Ah Fah Fung, sister Aoe Fung Chong, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Edgar K. Yoshida
July 8, 2006
Edgar K. Yoshida, 61, of Kahului, a Maui Economic Opportunity bus driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Caroline; sons Edgar Jr. and Eric; brothers Wayne, James, Bobby, Donald, Clifford and Wilfred; and seven grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Reception to follow. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
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.