Laura May K. Goodness Alstadt
Sept. 9, 2006
Laura May K. Goodness Alstadt, 77, of Kahului, an elementary school teacher, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by brother Stanley Goodness and sisters Leinaala Kekauoha and Frances Pereira. Private services.
Herbert Glenn Bloemen
Sept. 13, 2006
Herbert Glenn Bloemen, 76, of Milwaukee, Ore., a retired American Airlines employee, died in Milwaukee. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Carol; daughters Fran Rodriguez, Verna Lau and Louisa Haberlach; and three grandchildren. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Helen Kitchen Branson
Sept. 18, 2006
Helen Kitchen Branson, 86, of Honolulu, a freelance writer and psychologist, died in Honolulu. She was born in Boise, Idaho. She is survived by daughters Lyn Hamamura and Sharon Stuckey, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Epiphany Episcopal Church. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Leslie R. Bratton
July 20, 2006
Leslie R. Bratton, 91, of Shreveport, La., formerly of Honolulu, a retired Air Force colonel, died in Shreveport. He also was deputy commander of the 406th Fighter Group, providing air cover during the Battle of the Bulge and D-Day. He was born in Hastings, Neb. He is survived by wife Donna; sons William, Leslie Jr. and Don; daughter Kristana; and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Bonifacio Bareng Cariaga
Sept. 10, 2006
Bonifacio Bareng "Boni" Cariaga, 57, of Waianae, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Guillerma "Gemma"; sons Avegail and Santiago; daughter Elena; brothers Mariano, Raymundo and Basilio; and sisters Juana Ancheta, Gloria Castillo, Maria Bumagat and Josefine Duldulao. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:15 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Maurice Uichi Ekimoto
Sept. 15, 2006
Maurice Uichi Ekimoto, 82, of Honolulu, a retired American Factors Ltd. lumber representative, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Martha A.; son Maurice U. Jr.; brothers Yoshio, Tomeji and Richard Kunio; sisters Nancy Kimiko, Doris Tokiyo and Hisako and Yaeko Ekimoto; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Nu Ren Fang
Sept. 3, 2006
Nu Ren Fang, 76, of Hong Kong, died in Hong Kong. She was born in Hoy Ping, China. She is survived by husband Wei Zhou, son Kin Po Chau, daughters Feng Ying Guan and Yu Ying Zhou Wu, and six grandchildren. Taoist services: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Louis H. Herschler
Aug. 27, 2006
Louis H. Herschler, 97, of Farmville, Va., a Herschler and Randolph engineering firm partner, died. He is survived by brother Dale C. and sister Irene H. Wolgamot. Services held in Farmville.
Beatrice Hiroko Iha
Sept. 1, 2006
Beatrice Hiroko Iha, 80, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in South Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by brother Howard Kaneshiro. Private services. Donations suggested to Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 96826; or American Lung Association of Hawaii, 245 N. Kukui St., Honolulu 96817.
Raynette Lehuanani Kava
Sept. 18, 2006
Raynette Lehuanani Kava, 43, of Waimanalo, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Ben Moses and Kimo Jones, daughters Kuulei Moses and Nani Jones, mother Marjorie Moses, brothers Leonard Jr. and Kalima Moses, and sisters Rondi L. and Michelle Moses. Private services.
Richard E. Kilbey Jr.
Sept. 15, 2006
Richard E. Kilbey Jr., 59, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Terminals Division of McCabe, Hamilton & Renney Co. chief wharf clerk and Pan American Airways employee, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Elizabeth "Liz," son Rich, daughter Tina Current, mother Katherine, sisters Rhonda Chang and Marian Cohen, and four grandchildren. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire.
Ernest Yoshinobu Kuwaye
Sept. 3, 2006
Ernest Yoshinobu Kuwaye, 87, of Honolulu, a former grocery store owner, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Katherine, daughters Stella Anderson and Kathleen Nishimitsu, brothers Buddy and Wallace, sister Jane Souza, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Brian Ahoi Lee
Aug. 29, 2006
Brian Ahoi Lee, 43, of Kaneohe, an American Carpet and Tyson Foods employee, died in Sacramento, Calif. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Carlene L.; brothers Aaron A.F. and Kevin A.O.; and sisters Tracie A. Kon, Cheriene N. Ramirez and Michelle Abordo. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Leanore Melton Leeson
Sept. 18, 2006
Leanore Melton Leeson, 82, of Kailua, a retired Safeway cashier, died in Kailua. She was born in Michigan. She is survived by sons Edward and William Melton, daughter Ruth Luczak, brother Malcom Penland, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Kailua Baptist Church. Call after 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Private inurnment.
Ashford Allen Lopes
Sept. 16, 2006
Ashford Allen Lopes, 54, of Honolulu, a surfing instructor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Karen Hegland; daughter Lea J. Alexander; mother Maryhood; brothers Frank III, Charles, Rodney, James and Michael Lopes and Raymond Uchino; sisters Lovey Lopes and Coral Baldomero; and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Scattering of ashes: 6:30 a.m. Sunday at Waikiki Beach, fronting Duke's Restaurant. Casual attire.
The Van Nguyen
Sept. 7, 2006
The Van Nguyen, 88, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Vietnam. He is survived by daughters Hong D., Ha T.D., Hanh T.D., Hao T.D., Hang T.D. and Hung T.D.; brothers and sisters Thoat V., Nghiem T. and Danh T.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Simeon Galapon Padron
Sept. 3, 2006
Simeon Galapon Padron, 95, of Waialua, a retired Waialua Sugar Plantation irrigator, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria J.; children Maxima "Triping" Honorato, Filomena Ramelb, Rufina Cadiente and Victorio and Mariza Padron; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Church, 67-390 Goodale Ave., Waialua. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Metia I. Phillip
Sept. 7, 2006
Metia I. Phillip, 48, of Majuro, a restaurant cashier, died. She was born in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands. She is survived by husband Helly; sons Junior and Emil; daughters Nering, Altea and Heggar; father Kringle Tareo; sister Takmej Peter; and six grandchildren. Burial to be held at Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands.
Jean Elizabeth Pump
Sept. 2, 2006
Jean Elizabeth Pump, 86, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by husband Fred and daughter Elizabeth. Private services. Donations suggested to Achievement Rewards for College Scientist Inc. (for scholarships) P.O. Box 10052 Honolulu, HI 96816 or the Queen's Medical Center.
Adolfo Sanches
Sept. 17, 2006
Adolfo Sanches, 71, of Lanai City, a mechanic supervisor, died in Lanai Community Hospital. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Pilajia; sons Randy, Rod, Ricky, Rocky, Robbie and Ryan; daughters Donna Lee, Cheryl Von Kugler, Reynette Magaoay and Rochelle Sanches; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Lanai Community Recreation Center. Call after noon. Cremation to follow. Burial to be held at Lanai Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Thomas Andrew Tackett
Sept. 16, 2006
Thomas Andrew Tackett, 67, of Honolulu, a Princess Kaiulani Hotel parking lot attendant, died at home. He was born in Goodwill, W.Va. He is survived by wife Lilia; sons Joseph and Shawn; daughters Jackilu and Lorie Ann; brothers Roy and David; sisters Shelby Hand and Carol Anderson; and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arthur Takahashi
Sept. 17, 2006
Arthur "Tomo" Takahashi, 74, of Waipahu, a retired state painter, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jeanne; sons Dean, Craig and Rodney; daughter Tammy Chee; brother Richard; sister Mary Honda; and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 1445 Hoolaulea St., Pearl City. Casual attire.
Yoko Takata
Sept. 1, 2006
Yoko Takata, 58, of Honolulu, a Cartier Inc. Hawaii sales associate, died. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan. She is survived by husband Theodore T., daughters Leslie Watanabe and Tracy Lee, sister Sumiko Allegar and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Olivet Baptist Church. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Richard Yoshihiro Tanabe
Sept. 9, 2006
Richard Yoshihiro Tanabe, 85, of Pearl City, a retired real estate broker, died. He was born in Hiroshima, Japan. He is survived by wife Margaret M., daughter Frances Y. Hamamoto, brother Jiro Tanabe and sister Bessie Fujioka. Private services.
Mosese Tea
Sept. 15, 2006
Mosese Tea, 63, of Waimanalo, a retired construction worker, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Tonga. He is survived by wife Fehoko; sons Leanoa, Siaosi and Scotty; daughters Loisi Lapuaho-Choi and Luseane, Mele and Kathleen Lapuaho; brothers Sione M. Afi, Antonio Eke and Etuate Maka'afi; sisters Akanesi L. Otuafi, Ofa K.P. Laulotu and Ana Eke; and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Tongan First United Methodist Church in Waimanalo. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation: all night at church. Burial: 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Henry Yoshio Uyehara
Sept. 9, 2006
Henry Yoshio Uyehara, 80, of Las Vegas and Honolulu, a Kukui Mortuary and Nuuanu Mortuary funeral director and mortician, died. He was born in Honolulu. He also was a manager for Kukui Mortuary. He is survived by son Russell; daughters Lynn Hasegawa and Anne Watanabe; sisters Tsuyuko Yatabe, Hanami Takekawa, Mildred Higa, Mabel Fujimoto and Gladys Mishima; and five grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
John Robert Voseipka
Sept. 13, 2006
John Robert Voseipka, 86, of Honolulu, formerly of Tucson, Ariz., a retired Army colonel who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in North Platte, Neb. He is survived by wife Dorothy; son John R.; daughter Virginia Goldner; stepson Bill Rollins, Jr.; step-daughter Dee Dee Wood; sister Dorothy Leininger; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Committal services: 3 p.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii.
Toshio Watanabe
Sept. 11, 2006
Toshio "Snipe" Watanabe, 69, of Wailuku, an Amfac electrician in Kahului, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Elizabeth J.; sons Clyde, Duane and Jeffrey; daughters Cheryl Wicklund, Charlene Franco and Donna Nishijo; brothers Akinori, Robert, Stanley and Yukio; sister Sue Dengler; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Rita R. Weymouth
Sept. 12, 2006
Rita R. Weymouth, 96, of Honolulu, a retired Realtor, died. She was born in Racine, Wis. She is survived by stepson Larry, caregivers Gus and Kathleen Damon, and three grandchildren. Committal services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers. Donations suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1310 Punahou St.
Emilio G. Yanos
Sept. 6, 2006
Emilio G. Yanos, 100, of Kekaha, Kauai, a Kekaha Sugar cane carrier operator, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by son Andres; stepson Marcelino Tacub; sisters Luz, Dolores and Florencia; 22 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kekaha United Methodist Church. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Violet Lau Young
Sept. 2, 2006
Violet Lau Young, 96, of Honolulu, a retired Woolworth's employee, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Mokuleia. She is survived by daughters Winifred W.F. Young, Adrienne W.J. Gregory, Harriet W.Y. Torres and Odetta W.S. Doublet; brother Richard K.H. Lau; sisters Grace K.Y. Mokulehua and Linda K.Y. Daima; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka St. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park, Waipio. Casual attire. No flowers.
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.