Angela C. Almonte
July 22, 2006
Angela C. Almonte, 80, of Kamuela, Hawaii, a retired HMSA public relations employee, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Koloa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Daniel, Ronald and Randolph; daughter Barbara Miguel; brothers Dado and Patrocino Camarillo; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Rita's Church in Nanakuli. Call after 6 p.m.
Allethea Chamberlain Beadle
Aug. 1, 2006
Allethea Chamberlain Beadle, 93, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She was a member of the Daughters of Hawaii, Hawaiian Mission Childrens Society and Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by daughters Julie B. Peters, Carol A. and Nancy J.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1404 University Ave. Inurnment to follow at Mission Cemetery.
Emilio Santos Caday
July 27, 2006
Emilio Santos Caday, 86, of Ewa Beach, a retired elementary school teacher in the Philippines and Zippy's employee in McCully, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Laoag City, Philippines. He is survived by wife Felicidad G.; sons Romulo, Melanio, Fernando, Villamor, Edward, Jerry and Roger; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Memorial Park, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 91-1004 North Road, Ewa Beach. Call after 9:30 a.m. Interment: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Kwang Won Chang
July 31, 2006
Kwang Won Chang, 58, of Kaneohe, a pastor, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Kyong Gi, Korea. He is survived by wife Yong Hui, sons Samuel and Daniel, daughter Hanael and brothers Jin Won and Chong Won. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Eden Presbyterian Church, 2062 S. King St., Honolulu. Call after 5:30 p.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples.
Edward Choy
July 10, 2006
Edward Choy, 83, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Young Brothers operating engineer and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. He is survived by companion Nancy Wu, brother Anthony Ah Choy and sister Jenny Pregill. Private services.
Joseph Clemence Ellison Jr .
Jan. 14, 2006
Joseph Clemence "Buddy" Ellison Jr., 40, of Grand Rapids, Mich., a Integrity Works Construction and Sunburst Shutters employee, died at home. He was born in Agana, Guam. He is survived by wife Ruth "Ging," son Zachary, daughter Celia, father Joe, stepmother Deborah and brother Jonny. Services: 10 a.m. Aug. 12 at Honolulu Bible Church. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Edward Lamar Flaherty
Aug. 1, 2006
Edward Lamar Flaherty, 44, of Baton Rouge, La., a caterer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Baton Rouge, La. He is survived by wife Adrien; son Beau; mother Verien N.; brothers Charles "Chuckie," Andrew and Fredrick; and sisters Della Neely and Belinda. Services to be held in Baton Rouge.
Blanche Tsuruno Fukata
July 19, 2006
Blanche Tsuruno Fukata, 86, of Honolulu, a retired state Vocational Rehabilitation secretary, died. She was born in Amauulu, Hawaii. She is survived by son Baron and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.
Jo L. Fuller
Aug. 2, 2006
Jo L. Fuller, 101, of Menlo Park, Calif., a Dean Witter/Morgan Stanley vice president, died at home. He was born in Alameda, Calif. He is survived by wife Phyllis R., children Jerrold Fuller and Jeanne Martin, stepchildren Sally and Frank Halstead, and five grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services to be held in San Francisco at a later date. Scattering of ashes at sea on Oahu.
Donald Frederick Hammer
July 29, 2006
Donald Frederick Hammer, 57, of Portland, Ore., a National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, assistant superintendent, died at home. He also was a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 38 employee, Army Corps of Engineers employee in Portland and U.S. Army sergeant. He was born in Florissant, Mo. He is survived by wife Janet L. and mother Catherine L. Services pending.
Yaeko Hayase
Aug. 1, 2006
Yaeko Hayase, 93, of Wailuku, a Hana Store salesclerk, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by sister Joyce C. Masunaga. Services: 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Nakamura Mortuary. Donations suggested to Hale Makua, Wailuku.
Ralph A. Kesterman
July 14, 2006
Ralph A. Kesterman, 68, of Honolulu, a retired Alamo Car Rentals regional director, died in Honolulu. He was born in Cincinnati. He is survived by son Gerald, daughter Melba, sister Marylou Butalla and seven grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Aloha attire. Leis welcome.
Kanoena Bruhn Maynes
July 31, 2006
Kanoena Bruhn Maynes, 96, of Kailua died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Bill and daughter Pua'ala Wong. Mass: 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony's of Padua Church in Kailua. Call after 9 a.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Casual attire.
Agnes Shinobu Miyake
Aug. 1, 2006
Agnes Shinobu Miyake, 89, of Hilo, a homemaker and seamstress, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. She is survived by sons James and Robert, daughters Shirley Wakida and Judith Nakagawa, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Private burial.
Mildred Hanako Moravec
July 28, 2006
Mildred Hanako Moravec, 84, of Kahului, a church secretary, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Cicero, Ill. She is survived by nephews Ted, Leonard and Steven Tlapa; and nieces Gale Tlapa, Vicki Oboikovitz and Susan Sprouse. Graveside services: 10 a.m. today at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Inurnment to follow. Casual attire.
Cupid Akui Pokaka'a
July 29, 2006
Cupid Akui Pokaka'a, also known as "Coney" and "Poka," 75, of Honolulu, a retired Matson Terminals crane operator and U.S. National Guard veteran, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He is survived by wife Sue Watts; son Dudley "Kimo"; daughters Lynette "Honey Girl" Masitalo, Mae Lau, Tanya Keamohuli and Yvonne "Mokihana"; brothers James and Francis; sisters Louisa Hope and Annabelle Palea; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Private inurnment.
Anacleta Agcaoili Tabaldo
July 27, 2006
Anacleta Agcaoili Tabaldo, 61, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Lanai City. She is survived by husband Antonio P.; daughters Agnes Tabaldo, Mary Takahashi and Estar Ganitoen; brothers and sisters; and four grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection of the Lord, 94-1260 Lumikula St. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire.
Hiroshi Takemura
July 29, 2006
Hiroshi Takemura, 53, of Honolulu, a HT Tours proprietor, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Yamaguchi, Japan. He is survived by wife Michiko; sons Waku, Ken and Ryo; mother Ritsuko; brother Chikashi; and sister Taeko Matsuya. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Kalihi Union Church. Casual attire. No flowers.
Petra Melvina Tibayan
July 15, 2006
Petra Melvina Tibayan, 51, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Stanley, son Kahoku, daughter Kanoe, father Melvin Ronquillio, brother Melvin Ronquillio Jr., sisters Nita Valdez and May Sarmiento, and two grandchildren. Services: 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Masato Tomihiro
July 14, 2006
Masato "Tommy" Tomihiro, 91, of Wahiawa, a retired Mid Town Cafe owner and U.S. Army veteran who served in 100th Battalion B Company, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by son Stanley M.; daughter Ellen K. Sakaguchi; sisters Ichino Hamada, Ayame Terao and Kinuye Harabe; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Helen L. Van Kirk
July 29, 2006
Helen L. Van Kirk, 97, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. She was born in New York. She is survived by son William. Private services to be held in Illinois.
Rachel H. Voeller
July 24, 2006
Rachel H. Voeller, 100, of Honolulu died in the Convalescent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by nephews and nieces. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Annie Lum Wong
July 31, 206
Annie Lum Wong, 87, of Aiea, a retired Pearlridge Elementary School educational assistant, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Walter A.S.; sons Walter W.T., Michael and Anthony; daughter Theresa; brothers Fred and Dorman Lum; and five grandchildren. Mass: noon Monday at St. Elizabeth Church, 99-312 Moanalua Road, Aiea. Call after 11 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha 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.