Jean Forbes Adams
Sept. 19, 2006
Jean Forbes Adams, 90, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Ardean Bates, Elizabeth Wheeler and Charlotte Babcock; sister Mary Dolan; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Church of the Holy Nativity, 5286 Kalanianaole Highway. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice or Church of the Holy Nativity.
Earleen Elmyra Alicata
Sept. 10, 2006
Earleen Elmyra Alicata, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Education teacher, died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. She was born in Indiana. Private inurnment. No flowers. Donations suggested to University of Hawaii Foundation, Joseph E. Alicata Scholarship Fund.
Mitsuko Morikawa Backus
Aug. 28, 2006
Mitsuko Morikawa Backus, 84, of Kailua, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Peter; daughters Emily Laidlaw and Peaches Kavanaugh; sisters Takino Murata, Edna Matsumura, Emmie Ishida, Barbara Shimabukuro, Margaret Watanabe and Gladys Morisako; and eight grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society.
William Brown
Sept. 10, 2006
William "Billy" Brown, 46, of Waianae, died in Waianae. He was born in Leominster, Miss. He is survived by wife Thurina; father Alfred A.; brothers Alfred, Vincent and Kalia; and sisters Dutchlyn Barnard, Leihua Williams and Cassandia Ridgle. Services: 11 a.m. today at Nanikapono Protestant Church, 89-235 Pua Ave., Waianae. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Ronald Joseph Ching
Aug. 28, 2006
Ronald Joseph Ching, 70, of Honolulu, a retired state computer programmer, died in Thailand. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Patsy M. Private services.
Jane Ann Dick
Sept. 19, 2006
Jane Ann "Mom" Dick, 65, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Delavan, Wis. She is survived by son Eric; daughter Melissa A. Miller; and four grandchildren. Private services.
Douglas Wilfred Frias Jr.
Sept. 20, 2006
Douglas Wilfred Frias Jr., 56, of Honolulu, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son La'akea; daughter Leahi; former wife Barbara "Lil"; and sisters Carley Lackey, Sistine "Pua" Bow, Irma Taylor and Winifred Barr. Services: 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Cy Gillette
Sept. 14, 2006
Cy Gillette, 92, of Honolulu, formerly of Kailua and Kaneohe, regarded as an icon in the local sailing community, died in Honolulu. He was born in San Diego. He is survived by wife Camille; son Gregory; daughter Cynee; and three grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date. Donations suggested to Hawaii Sailing Foundation.
Frances Sadayo Itokazu
Sept. 11, 2006
Frances Sadayo Itokazu, 87, of Honolulu, a retired practical nurse, died in Palolo Chinese Home. She was born in Onomea, Hawaii. She is survived by son Paul S.; daughter Gail S.; brother Thomas Yamamoto; and a grandchild. Private services.
Roy Masaji Izawa
Sept. 8, 2006
Roy Masaji Izawa, 62, of Mililani, a retired city chief plumbing inspector and U.S. Air Force veteran, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Soon Oak; stepson Tae; daughter Lisa Wong; brother Gerald Endo; sister Sharon; and a grandchild. Private services.
Lily Wong Lee
Aug. 17, 2006
Lily Wong Lee, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Supply Center supply technician, died in Hale Ho Aloha Nursing Home. She is survived by husband Stanley; son Corwin; brother Walter Wong; sister Jessie Siu; and a grandchild. Private services.
Alfred Kenneth Lopes
Sept. 20, 2006
Alfred Kenneth Lopes, 69, of Nanakuli, a retired Department of Education superintendent maintenance, died at home. He was born on Maui. He is survived by son Alfred R.; daughters Annie McCollough, Louise Gillis, Deborah Bunton and Lokelani Rodriguez; brother Gilbert; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Aquilino Maningding Manongdo
Sept. 18, 2006
Aquilino Maningding Manongdo, 89, of Waipahu, a retired Chaney Brooks and Co. employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Calasiao, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Agripina C.; children Teofila M. Dioquino, Dominga Gatdula and Gloria Lorezco, Romulo, Modesto, Antonio and Tito; 32 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday 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.
Matilde Estela Reyes Miguel
Sept. 12, 2006
Matilde Estela Reyes Miguel, 71, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by brother Santiago, and sister Florencia Guerrero. Private services.
Gail Sachiye Nagahama
Sept. 8, 2006
Gail Sachiye Nagahama, 52, of Honolulu, a data entry processor, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by mother Rose; father James; brothers Wayne and Brian; and a grandchild. Private services.
Raul Eustacio R. Racimo
Sept. 16, 2006
Raul Eustacio R. "Ace" Racimo, 48, of Kapolei, a Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Lanai waiter, died. He was born in Vintara, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Leonora; sons Jeffry and John; parents Amado and Florencia; brothers Victor Racimo Jr. and Edmund Acasio; and sisters Rosemary Bitancor and Rachel Creyer. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School St. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples.
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; brothers Amando, Amadio, Abondio and Anthony; sisters Susana Kincaid and Irene Ahuna; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. today at Lanai Community Recreation Center. Call after noon. Cremation to follow. Burial to be held at Lanai Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Additional information for an obituary printed Thursday.
Nancy Taeko Shimomura
Sept. 17, 2006
Nancy Taeko Shimomura, 73, of Waipahu, a retired beautician, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Calvin S.; sons Neal and Eric M.; daughter Lisa S. Dias; brother Ernest Koroki; sisters Winifred Naganuma and Lucy Tashima; and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Clara F. Spear
Sept. 13, 2006
Clara F. Spear, 92, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Elizabeth L. Private services.
Ululani Nobriga Suiso
Sept. 1, 2006
Ululani Nobriga Suiso, 77, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Taxation secretary, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Lani R. Garcia, sister Dottie L. Bush, and a grandchild. Services held.
Alofa Lupe Tagataese
Sept. 15, 2006
Alofa Lupe Tagataese, 43, of Hilo, a University of Hawaii at Hilo assistant volleyball coach, died in Hilo. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by companion Dudley Nahooikaika; son Maika V.T. Nahooikaika; daughters Mahealani R.L. and Makena G.L. Nahooikaika; mother MoeLupe L.; brothers Richard S., Sean Sifagaloa, Reno M. Alaipalelei and Eddie, Apoga and Michael Custodio; and sisters Blanche T. Tuimalealiifano, Mona Lisa A.T. Pati, Teuila Toese, Alofalusi "Lusi" and Latutasi M. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Haili Congregational Church. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Leis welcome.
Ernest Toshiaki Taniyama
Sept. 8, 2006
Ernest Toshiaki Taniyama, 80, of Honolulu, a retired construction company surveyor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Wesley, daughter Dale Niide, brothers Harry and Fumi, and three grandchildren. Private services.
Tazuko Togashi
Sept. 8, 2006
Tazuko Togashi, 89, of Pearl City, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Ross, daughter Donna Wada, and four grandchildren. Private services.
Frances Kuuleiopuulani Ho Zablan
Sept. 10, 2006
Frances Kuuleiopuulani Ho "Nani" Zablan, 64, of Pearl City, a retired Duty Free Shoppers employee, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Michael, daughter Michele K. Weaver, son Brian M.K., mother Matilda P.P. Ho, brothers Owen Matthew and Anthony Thomas, and six grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Reception to follow Mass. Aloha 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.