Leslie Mark Abe
June 26, 2006
Leslie Mark Abe, 47, of Honolulu, a Waikiki Sands Hotel accountant, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by a half brother. Private services.
Matilde Luis Aganos
June 25, 2006
Matilde Luis "Mating" Aganos, 53, of Waipahu, a Holiday Isle Hotel employee, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Budtong, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Reynaldo D. Sr.; sons Reynaldo D. Jr. and Russell; mother Fidela Luis; brothers Tommy, Pepito, Ricardo, AJ and Jonie Luis; sisters Ruby Pungtilan, Lisa Basilio and Nancy Tabalisma; and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Edith Roselani Kahaulelio Almeida
July 3, 2006
Edith Roselani Kahaulelio Almeida, 64, of Aiea, a retired Sheraton Hotels and Aloha Stadium employee, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Kalaupapa, Molokai. She is survived by son Jonathan N. Services: 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools. Call after 2:30 p.m. Burial: 1 p.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Alfred Bun Choy Chang
July 10, 2006
Alfred Bun Choy Chang, 69, of Kaneohe, a retired state government clerk, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Vivian; son Darin; daughter Carianne; brothers Albert, Alden and Alvin; sisters Alicia Kim and Alma Payne; and a grandchild. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Virginia Cora Figard
July 8, 2006
Virginia Cora Figard, 84, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. She is survived by son Brian, daughters Nancy Lobue and Beverly Vance, brother Norman Burton, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Michael Masumi Hamamoto
June 30, 2006
Michael Masumi Hamamoto, 88, of Pearl City died at home. He was born in Haina, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Grace, a son, two daughters and five grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Soon Il Han
July 7, 2006
Soon Il Han, 87, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Korea. She is survived by sons Chong Gi, Ki Jong and Ki Sung; daughters Jin Ok and Jin Suk; and 12 grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Manoa. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Fumio Hashimoto
July 8, 2006
Fumio Hashimoto, 81, of Hilo, a retired Gas Co. truck driver, died at home. He was born in Pahoa, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Glenn and Bertram; brothers Shigeichi, Yoshito and Shiro; sisters Yukie Yamamoto, Kinuyo Kamimura and Kimiyo "Aileen" Nakamura; and six grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Betsy Toshie Higa
July 1, 2006
Betsy Toshie Higa, 86, of Pearl City, a retired seamstress, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by son Melvin, daughters Marjorie Yaguchi and Janice Higa, brother Kiyoshi Nago, sister Betty "Mitchan" Goya, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Warren Katsumi Hokama
July 5, 2006
Warren Katsumi "Sluggo" Hokama, 59, of Kamuela, Hawaii, a Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows maintenance journeyman, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Elaine, son Kelly, daughter Kim, brother Clifton and sister Susan Madeisky. Services: 5 p.m. Monday at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire.
Hanako Kaji
June 24, 2006
Hanako Kaji, 72, of Aiea, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Tokyo. She is survived by husband Thomas. Private services.
Moses Manu Kala Jr.
July 9, 2006
Moses Manu "Moke" Kala Jr., 65, of Waianae died at home. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Camille A.M.; sons Clement Avilla and Moses III and Anthony Kala; daughters Rima Marshall and Luana Lagasca; mother Baylin K.; brothers Clinton, Arnold, Steven and Colbert; sisters Baylin L. and Sharon Kala, Mary Wilcox and Ruby and Mamo Kahananui; and 16 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Soko Gakkai International, 84-610 Lahaina St., Makaha. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire.
Ruth Elsie Kersenbrock
July 9, 2006
Ruth Elsie Kersenbrock, 80, of Kailua died in Pohai Nani Care Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Richard and Robert; daughters Donna Breault, Kathy Brown and Lori Bachelor-Smith; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kailua United Methodist Church. Call after noon. No flowers. Donations suggested to Alzheimer's Association, Hawaii Chapter.
Kay Kimiko Kobatake
June 21, 2006
Kay Kimiko Kobatake, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel housekeeping supervisor, died. She was born in Yamaguchi, Japan. She is survived by son Ray, daughter Linda Veles and three grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings. Additional information for an obituary printed yesterday.
Edith Teruko Koide
July 4, 2006
Edith Teruko Koide, 77, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Robert, daughter Margaret Kiyonaga-Asaeda, sister Ellen T. Hanai and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m.
Chiyoko Kojima
June 26, 2006
Chiyoko Kojima, 81, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Services personnel clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by son Craig T., daughter Charlotte C. Mukai, brothers Noboru and Shigeru Miyahira, sisters Yoshie and Bessie S. Taira, and four grandchildren. Private services.
George Tadashi Kuwahara
June 26, 2006
George Tadashi Kuwahara, 64, of Honolulu, a retired pressman, died at home. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Sybil, daughter Lisa and sisters Irene Okada and Peggy Kuwahara. Private services. Donations suggested to Humane Society.
Eugene V. Pacheco
July 10, 2006
Eugene V. Pacheco, 81, of Hilo, a retired Mauna Kea Sugar Co. and Hilo Coast Processing Co. machinist, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Irene; sons Robert and Alan; daughters Marsha and Cathleen; sisters Alma Ortiz, Bernice Hirano and Mabel Pacheco; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Charmagne Pahinui
April 6, 2006
Charmagne Pahinui, 58, of Waipahu, a retired state vocational rehabilitation counselor and songwriter, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Portland, Ore. She is survived by husband Cyril; daughters Carrie Wright and Andrea and Amber Pahinui; brothers Pat, Charlie and Tim Drugg; sister Toni Childs; and 12 grandchildren. Services: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Bay View Restaurant, 45-285 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Leimomi Pakele
July 7, 2006
Leimomi Pakele, 68, of Hilo, a retired legal clerk, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Darrell L. and Dean L.; daughter Deborah L. Maikui; brothers John Kamahele, Richard Marzo and Pedro A. Nisperos Jr.; sisters Leilani Tagalicod, Joann Kalawe, Evalani and Shirleen Marzo, Maria Paddleford and Gardenia P. Nisperos; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Spencer K. Peters Sr.
July 8, 2006
Spencer K. Peters Sr., 74, of Omao, Kauai, a security guard, died in Hale Kupuna. He was born on Oahu. He is survived by sons Spencer K. Jr. and Ward K., daughters Venus K. Corpuz and Penlois "Penny" Pundyke, brother Ralph Chow, sister Verdelle K. Peters Lum and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Pedro Polendey Polendey Jr.
June 28, 2006
Pedro Polendey Polendey Jr., 63, of Wahiawa, a Flamingo Restaurant employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Pugaoan, Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by sons Romy, Louie and Jelord; daughters Imelda Manglallan, Len Ford, Jocelyn and Glane Polendey and Lorna Borja; companion Linda Fiesta; sisters Flora Taclibon, Juliana Quiddaoen, Corazon Bangloy and Esperanza Racca; 26 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines at a later date.
Shane Kaleo Quintal
July 7, 2006
Shane Kaleo Quintal, 30, of Kukaiau, Hawaii, a self-employed tree trimmer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Gina De Luz; son Makani Dias; stepson Keoki Raymond; daughters Shaylynn and Shaycie; stepdaughter Keani Raymond; mother Dutches; father Stanley Figerro; stepfather John Gaspar; brothers Brandon Quintal and Mark A. and John A. Winkler; and sisters Christina Winkler and Athena Adams. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 9 a.m. No flowers.
Lionel Kazuo Shigemura
July 5, 2006
Lionel Kazuo Shigemura, 71, of Honolulu, a retired Crown Jewelers president and U.S. Army veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Patricia Y.; son Lionel K. Jr.; stepson Dennis M. Okino; daughter Kay K.S. Wong; stepdaughters Dora "Debbie" M. Matsumura, Donna M. Okamura and Dinah M. Hayashi; sisters Helen Hiroe, Antoinette Cornett and Carol Oki; and seven grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Michio Shitanishi
July 3, 2006
Michio Shitanishi, 77, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Education administrator, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Hilda M.; sons Brian, Jon and Jason; daughters Sandy Shitanishi and Jan Uemura; sisters Fusae Nishimoto, Mitsue Taniguchi and Itsuyp Oyama; and seven grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Clara May Swann
July 7, 2006
Clara May "Sue" Swann, 81, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Hospital head nurse in the recovery room and central supply departments, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Newark, N.J. She is survived by son Mark, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after noon. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720.
Lee Royston Weise Sr.
March 18, 2006
Lee Royston "Duke" Weise Sr., 70, of Scottsdale, Ariz., a Duke Contracting Inc. owner and operator and Hardison/Downey Construction Inc. employee, died. He was born in St. Louis. He is survived by wife Florence Ann; children Candas, Duke Jr. and Sandra; and six grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kalapawai Market in Kailua Beach Park.
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.