Ronald Shyuzo Aisaka
Sept. 11, 2006
Ronald Shyuzo Aisaka, 84, of Aiea died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by brothers Francis and Robert, sister Helene T. Tanaka and caregiver Diane Nakahodo. Private services.
Rozalyn Ilima Aona
Sept. 1, 2006
Rozalyn Ilima Aona, 42, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Ronson and Ivan; daughter Racquel; brothers Raymond Afalava, William Badaios and Stratton and Bambridge Aona; sisters Dianne Luavasa and Brenda Hoohuli; and a grandchild. Services: noon Saturday at a beach in Nanakuli nicknamed FORAC. Flowers welcome.
Moana Jean Haunani Asuncion
Sept. 25, 2006
Moana Jean Haunani Asuncion, 50, of Lihue, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born on Kauai. She is survived by sons Keith "Keoni," Calvin "Sam" and Clifford "Ola" Kiilau; caregiver Robert Lord; mother Lily Kiilau; brothers Danny, Joseph, Lance and George Kiilau; sisters Cindy Morikawa, Maryann Lopes, Wendy-Lu Frisbee and Leah Pillos; and six grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. tomorrow at Lihue Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Call after 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Ruby Lee Beauchamp
Sept. 17, 2006
Ruby Lee Beauchamp, 67, of Waipahu died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in South Korea. She is survived by husband William, son John Kiernan, daughter Judy Kiernan, sisters Diane Sanchez and Hang Nyum Metzger, and three grandchildren. Private services.
Alexis Burso
Aug. 29, 2006
Alexis Burso, 89, of Honolulu, a retired dentist, died in Honolulu. He was born in Vladivostok, Russia. He is survived by wife Margaret, son William, daughter Katherine Norfleet and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School. Reception to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Young Men's Christian Association.
Thelma L. Chong
Sept. 22, 2006
Thelma L. Chong, 83, of Kealia, Kauai, a retired Foodland Super Market meat wrapper, died at home. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by husband Herman Y.W. Sr.; son Herman Jr.; daughters Geri Dabin, Veronica McLaughlin, Nalani Data and Sheila Ventura; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Norven Crandell
Sept. 13, 2006
Norven "Fred" Crandell, 83, of Hilo, a security officer, a Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War and Coast Guard, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Atwood, Kan. He is survived by companion Bernice Canon; hanai son Eric Canon; daughters Karen, Brenda and Lori; hanai daughters Henrilyn Canon, Ramona Serrao, Bernadette Romm, Lorraine Brandt and Lehuanani Hiilei; three grandchildren; 16 hanai grandchildren; and five hanai great-grandchildren. Private services. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Elsie Sarah Kawaonaheleopai'i Durante
Sept. 22, 2006
Elsie Sarah Kawaonaheleopai'i Durante, 73, of Kailua, a retired state Hawaiian studies resource teacher at Benjamin Parker School and Department of Education Windward District Office and kupuna, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Kirk, Hamilton, Napoleon J.K. and Alexander; daughters Korin Carter, Dr. Kathleen Moniz and Kalae Carreira; sister Olive Souza; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Church, 114 Makawao St., Kailua. Call after 8:30 a.m. Committal services and burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Emiko Ezuka
Sept. 20, 2006
Emiko Ezuka, 75, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a retired medical clerk, died in Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in Naalehu. She is survived by son Glenn, daughters Claire Hayama and Ann Kikugawa, sisters Evelyn Higashi and Eleanor Sur, and four grandchildren. Private services.
Setsuko Fukunaga
Sept. 18, 2006
Setsuko Fukunaga, 70, of Pahala, Hawaii, a retired Kau Agribusiness employee, died at home. She was born in Fukushima, Japan. She is survived by husband Shiro; sons Chester and Steve; daughters Amy Johnson and Cynthia Higashi; brothers Kazuo, Yasuo and Hideo Mano; sisters Kuni Chang and Miyoko Suzuki; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Michael Hitoshi Furukawa
Sept. 17, 2006
Michael Hitoshi Furukawa, 56, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Grove Farm senior vice president, died in Honolulu. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Ellen, sons Jon and Dean, daughter Kristine, mother Doris and brothers Ronald and Thomas. Private services.
Donald Gladman
Sept. 15, 2006
Donald Gladman, 50, of Hanapepe, Kauai, an electrician, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in New York. He is survived by mother Charmaine Archer, brothers Steven and Christopher, and sisters Glenda Silva and Jaeda Elvenia. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Oct. 7 at Kapaa Missionary Church. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Edna Yoshie Higa
Sept. 20, 2006
Edna Yoshie Higa, 89, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Walter and Herbert Shiroma; stepson George; stepdaughters Alice Gesteuyala, Natsuko Woo, Nancy Ito, Ann Lopez and Janet Cabanilla; brothers John E. and Seichi Tamayose; sister Masako Ige; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after noon. Casual attire. No flowers.
Masae Hisaoka
Sept. 7, 2006
Masae Hisaoka, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Security Title Corp. executive secretary, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Hoea, North Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by brother Ikuo and sister Teruko. Private services.
Paul Yoshinobu Kanegai
Sept. 25, 2006
Paul Yoshinobu Kanegai, 86, of Upper Waiehu, Maui, a Paul Kanegai Mason owner, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He is survived by daughters Catherine K. McInturff, Susan K. Lord, Laura A.K. Minnich, Hattie "Sandy" Schreiber, Viola "Ronie" Irish, Pauline M. Curry, Barbara J. Kanegai and Julie M. Green; two sisters; 18 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Wailuku Door of Faith. Call after 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Doris C.K. Kim
Sept. 16, 2006
Doris C.K. Kim, 87, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by sons Douglas, Randall and Gregory; brother Kenneth Park; sisters Elizabeth Okubo and Florence Bettis; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services held.
Lai Wah Lau
Sept. 20, 2006
Lai Wah Lau, 75, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Chung Shan, China. She is survived by husband Kwok Sang; sons Kum Hoong and Ken and Warren Lau; daughter Pui Siu; brothers Sae Wei and Sae Lum; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Taoist services. Cremation to follow.
Kiyoko Makiya
Sept. 15, 2006
Kiyoko Makiya, 71, of Honolulu, a retired pantry worker, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Japan. Private services.
Louise Carol McGuinness
Sept. 18, 2006
Louise Carol McGuinness, 85, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Jersey City, N.J. She is survived by husband Joseph H. III; children Joseph IV, Peter, Paul, James, John, Mark and Bryan McGuinness and Mary Ann Curley, Katharine Marantette and Carol Nicolai; brother Lewis Lichtenstein; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Marcos Bautista Mendoza Sr.
Sept. 4, 2006
Marcos Bautista Mendoza Sr., 85, of Waipahu, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Juliana; sons Johnny, Marcos Jr. and Modesto; daughters Norma Dacanay and Helen Eusebio; brothers Elias and Fortunato; sisters Eladia M. Flores, Auria M. Bautista and Carina M. Dulay; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Charles Clyde Miller
Sept. 14, 2006
Charles Clyde Miller, 78, of Aiea died in Aiea. He was born in Minneapolis. He is survived by daughters Randi L. Miller, Debra Miller-Ho and Danni Kennedy; and a grandchild. Private services.
Kiyotoshi Alfred Mitsui
Sept. 14, 2006
Kiyotoshi Alfred Mitsui, 81, of Honolulu, an Aurora Life Insurance Co. insurance agent and member of Antitank Company, 442nd Infantry Regiment, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Bruce T., Jason T. and Todd K.; daughter Shelley I. Sato; sister Pearl C. Uemura; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Edward Masato Murakoshi
Sept. 14, 2006
Edward Masato Murakoshi, 97, of Aiea died. He was born in Ookala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Mitsuko; daughters Myra H. Matsumoto, Joyce I. Suganuma, Lucille N. Fujioka and Patricia H. Satake; sister Tokiyo Hayakawa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Armando Acuin Nabalatan
Sept. 20, 2006
Armando Acuin Nabalatan, 91, of Ewa Beach died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Enopacan, Leyte, Philippines. He is survived by children Armando Jr., Pablo, Eleuterio, Bert, Diomedes, Aquillano and Edmedio Nabalatan and Teresita Suan; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai 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 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Mary I. Nakamura
Aug. 21, 2006
Mary I. Nakamura, also known as Akino Ijima Nakamura, 88, of Pearl City, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Jensen; daughters Joan Sugawa, Joyce Cahaan and Karen Magno; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Katsuyo Nishiyama
Sept. 15, 2006
Katsuyo Nishiyama, 97, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by son Rudy K., daughters Sally T. Murayama and Nancy K. Sonoda, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Marie Yoshie Nomura
Sept. 2, 2006
Marie Yoshie Nomura, 74, of Kaneohe, a retired East-West Center fiscal officer, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Frederick, son Eric, daughters Ranei Nomura and Pia McCabe, sister Gladys Morita and nine grandchildren. Private services.
Cary Katsuichi Okimoto
Sept. 19, 2006
Cary Katsuichi "Dumbo" Okimoto, 69, of Pearl City, a retired federal government computer/programmer, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharon K., son Chad K., daughters Michele K. Tabios and Jamie A. Miyashiro, brothers Lawrence M. and Melvyn A., and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m.
Diane Oliver
Sept. 14, 2006
Diane Oliver, 54, of Kilauea, Kauai, a retired nurse, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Massachusetts. She is survived by sons Nicholas and Justin Oliver and Eric Flam; daughter Stacy Heron; mother Hope King; and brothers Kyle, Martin and Christopher King. Private services.
Felipe Gonzales Paguirigan
Sept. 23, 2006
Felipe "Ipe" Gonzales Paguirigan, 67, of Keaau, Hawaii, a farmer and Puna Sugar Co. Cultivation Department seed cutter, died at home. He was born in Darayday, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Luisa G., brother Mariano, and sisters Benedicta Tiburcio and Magdalena Bumanglag. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.
Seresese Liaivasa Peniamina
Sept. 20, 2006
Seresese Liaivasa Peniamina, 61, of Waipahu, formerly of Leone, American Samoa, a retired U.S. Customs Service officer, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Malua, Western Samoa. He is survived by wife Evelyn "Selina"; sons Tialuga, Rimoni and Tofili; daughters Mary Kaulave, Repeka Peniamina-Aumavae, Anna Hunnicutt and Siufaitotoa Peniamina; brothers Kenape Aumavae, Floyd Scanlan and Liu, Rimoni and Galuega Tofili; sisters Timena Vaivao, Initia Vaaimamao and Ane Tofili; and seven grandchildren. Services to be held in Leone, American Samoa.
Helen Shepherd
Sept. 23, 2006
Helen "Babe" Shepherd, 78, of Lihue, a singer/entertainer and homemaker, died in Garden Isle Healthcare. She was born in Liberty, N.Y. She is survived by daughters Leanne Mangabang, Paula Chin and Tracy Pandiscia; brother James Shields; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services held. Donations suggested to St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
Ivan Iwao Shimokawa
Sept. 2, 2006
Ivan Iwao Shimokawa, 83, of Honolulu, a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II in Company C, 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Bruce A. and Lance M., brother Karl T. and sister Adaline H. Nakata. Private services.
Mary K. Swig
Sept. 23, 2006
Mary K. Swig, 92, of Honolulu, a former Department of Agriculture secretary, died at home. She was born in Milton, Mass. She is survived by daughters Susan Blackburn and Nancy and Barbara Swig; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Rachael Kaeo Taitano
Sept. 20, 2006
Rachael Kaeo Taitano, 24, of Kailua, a Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel Guest Services employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Cheyne Somera, parents Michael and Kathie, sister Kaena Bate and grandparents Maydell Taitano and Jeanne Wennes. Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 5 p.m. Monday at Kailua Beach Boat Ramp. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Violet L. Takatsuka
Sept. 18, 2006
Violet L. Takatsuka, 76, of Kahului, a Maui Memorial Medical Center housekeeper, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born on Maui. She is survived by son Ronald, daughter Mavis, sister Florence Kanaeholo, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Private services.
Hanami Takekawa
Sept. 22, 2006
Hanami Takekawa, 82, of Kaneohe died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Ryan, Keith and Clint; sisters Tsuyuko Yatabe, Mildred Higa, Mabel Fujimoto and Gladys Mishima; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Ethel Hatsue Tamashiro
Sept. 18, 2006
Ethel Hatsue Tamashiro, 82, of Kaneohe, a federal government health technician, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Clyde and Glenn, daughter Kathy Shonborn, brother James Nagamine, sister May Kiyabu and four grandchildren. Private services.
Doris Yogi Thornton
Sept. 19, 2006
Doris Yogi Thornton, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Straub Clinic & Hospital employee, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Skip, Rodney and David; sisters Alice Allen and Frances Naholawaa; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Sadako Toma
Sept. 15, 2006
Sadako Toma, 89, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by son Wayne Y.; daughters Frances M. Ginoza, Sharon S. Toma and Gail K. Sasaki; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
James Yoichi Toyama
Sept. 23, 2006
James Yoichi "Jimmy" Toyama, 67, of Aiea, a retired Department of the Army electrician at Schofield Barracks, died. He was born on Molokai. He is survived by wife Nancy A.; son Cary J.; daughter Nelly Toyama-Baduria; brother Robert; and sisters Gayle Yasuda, Alma Miyashiro and Janet Glessner. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Abelardo Villanueva
Sept. 16, 2006
Abelardo "Abe" Villanueva, 73, of Mililani, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pipe fitter and Korean War veteran, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Kapoho, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Laura D. "Bebe," son Abelardo Jr., daughter Laurie Yamane, brother Florendo "Paul," sisters Consuelo and Maria, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mass: noon Friday at St. Jude Church, 92-455 Makakilo Drive, Kapolei. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Tuesday.
Harold Ichiro Yamane
Sept. 24, 2006
Harold Ichiro Yamane, 87, of Aiea, a retired state Department of Taxation chief tax collector, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care Inc. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by daughters Linda Y. Elbert and Carolyn I. Yamane, sister Masae Yamane and two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Jean Fumiko Yamane
Sept. 18, 2006
Jean Fumiko Yamane, 87, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Tokyo. She is survived by husband Herbert M. and sisters Harue Shiono and Sumiko Nakamura. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Tomie Yamauchi
Sept. 25, 2006
Tomie Yamauchi, 75, of Lihue, a Tomi's Restaurant owner and retired Restaurant Kiibo cook, died at home. She was born in Ibaraki-ken, Japan. She is survived by daughter Kris T. Yamauchi-Taniguchi, brothers, sisters and a grandchild. Private services.
Olive Mate Yeargain
Sept. 24, 2006
Olive Mate Yeargain, 73, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Dumaguete City, Philippines. She is survived by husband Sterling; sons Avito J., Rosalio, Rotello and Alberto Noble; daughters Maria C. Noble and Marilib Ardina; mother Juana Mate; brother Wiliefredo Mate; sister Felisa Duran; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Fred Charles Ziensenhenne
Sept. 10, 2006
Fred Charles Ziesenhenne, 98, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Naval Reserves captain, died in Honolulu. He was born in Chicago. No services.
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.