Obituaries

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Jonathan Howard Adler
Oct. 15, 2006
Jonathan Howard Adler, 54, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a Religion of Jesus Christ Church reverend and Hawaii Institute of Medical Marijuana founder, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in California. He is survived by wife Nuansawat "Nuan"; sons Jonathan J. "JJ" Jr. and Jett J.; daughters Joy A. Adler-Jewitt and Jacaranda R. and Juniper M. Adler; father Seymour; brother Mitchell; sister Lisa; and a grandchild. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Ernest Gregory Alana
Oct. 10, 2006
Ernest Gregory Alana, 81, of Kailua, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 31 machinist, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Loretta. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.

Michael Kehaulani Alexander
Oct. 4, 2006
Michael Kehaulani Alexander, 56, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leila F., sons Michael K. Jr. and James K.K., daughter Johnna A.M., mother Elvina, father Rudolph, brothers Byron and Reynold H., sister Earlette K. and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at United Gospel Church, 95-061 Waimakua Drive, Mililani. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Elnora Shizuko Arakaki
Oct. 11, 2006
Elnora Shizuko Arakaki, 87, of Pukalani, Maui, a Narimatsu Flower Farm farmer, died at home. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by husband Thomas, sons Glen and Galen, daughters Dawn Delara and Nora Arakaki, brothers Paul and Kiyoshi Nakanishi, sister Lillie China and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Paia Rinzai Zen Mission. Call after 10 a.m. Private family inurnment to be held at a later date.

Michael Kalanihoku Arcangel
Oct. 10, 2006
Michael Kalanihoku Arcangel, 26, of Kihei, Maui, a Roy's Outback Restaurant prep cook in Kihei, died in Wailuku. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by parents Ben "Leroy" and Michaeline; brothers Benji K. and Jason Arcangel and Troy Kahalekai; and sisters Michelle and Alexandra. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today at St. Theresa Church. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Private scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.

Paul Hiroshi Arizumi
Oct. 13, 2006
Paul Hiroshi Arizumi, 85, of Mililani, a retired state Department of Transportation property manager, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Phyllis F. and son Daniel K. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Clara M. Asato
Oct. 1, 2006
Clara M. Asato, 90, of Makawao, Maui, a Maui Land & Pineapple Co. laborer, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Spreckelsville, Maui. She is survived by son Elson; daughter Marian S. Welch; brother Kenneth Shimabukuro; sisters Mildred Kong, Eileen Jim, Judy Wright, Shirley Tengan and Amy Kaga; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Helen Frances Burlingame
Oct. 10, 2006
Helen Frances Burlingame, 99, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse and homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She is survived by daughter Margo B. Wray, sister Etta Penny, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services. Donations suggested to St. James Episcopal Church, 65-1237 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743.

Ernest Kapahu Chang
Oct. 4, 2006
Ernest Kapahu Chang, 91, of Waipahu, a retired Oahu Sugar Co. employee, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Makena, Maui. He is survived by wife Mary, daughter Janice Hackbarth, brothers Frank and Samuel, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.

Eloise Tsuru Kamamo Choo
Oct. 7, 2006
Eloise Tsuru Kamamo Choo, 74, of Pearl City, a retired school health aide, died in Pearl City. She was born in Hawi, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Gary, Peter III and John; daughter Sherlette Shiigi; brother Earl Matsuno; sister Naomi Kubo; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Committal services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Teresa Soriano Corpuz
Oct. 7, 2006
Teresa Soriano Corpuz, 65, of Kekaha, Kauai, a Teresa's Variety Store former owner, died in Urdaneta City, Philippines. She was born in Urdaneta City. She is survived by son Billy J.C. Bernabe; daughters Rosemarie Webb, Annabelle Sjoquist, Maribel Calizo, Chona Kwock, Adele Kamala, Lilibeth Howell, Marjorie Kelly, Maria Jones and Rosalie Singh; brothers Wilfredo and Pedro Jr.; sisters Natividad Fabro Jr. and Susana Sy; and 17 grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Theresa Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire.

Harold La Verne Currie
Oct. 8, 2006
Harold La Verne Currie, 73, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Immigration and Naturalization employee, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Monte Uista, Colo. He is survived by wife Violet; stepsons Alika and Christie Len Wai; stepdaughters Turea Sheedy, Lita Johnson, Pinky-Lillian Crisman and Donna Simpson; 20 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Blessed Sacrament, 2124 Pauoa Road, Honolulu, HI 96813. Aloha attire.

Melvin Jerome Keliinohopono Estrella
Oct. 15, 2006
Melvin Jerome Keliinohopono "Jerry" Estrella, 57, of Kaaawa, a craftsman and fisherman, died in Castle Medical Center. He is survived by daughters Tina Vincent and Tammi Estrella, brothers Garrett "Gary" Peters and Clayton Estrella, sisters Evangeline Kalakau and Cynthia Bacus, and seven grandchildren. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Sunday at Kahana Bay. Scattering of ashes to follow. Aloha attire. Leis welcome.

Paul Soso Gishitomi
Oct. 6, 2006
Paul Soso Gishitomi, 92, of Honolulu, a retired HC&D laborer, died at home. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Larry Y. and Grant M., three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services.

Dennis L. Harmon
Oct. 6, 2006
Dennis L. "Denny" Harmon, 54, of Punaluu, a general contractor, died in Punaluu. He was born in Chico, Calif. He is survived by daughters Trisha Minnick and Kristin Harmon; companion Patsy Caulfield; sisters Diana Logsdon, Kathy Hansen, Isabel Bunch and Nan Blanis; and two grandchildren. Services: noon tomorrow at Punaluu Beach Park. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Loose flowers welcome.

Kate Louise Honaker
Oct. 14, 2006
Kate Louise Honaker, 45, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Korea. She is survived by daughter Michelle R., brothers and sisters. Services: 9 a.m. tomorrow at Central Union Church, Pilgrim Chapel. Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire.

Shui Tai Hui
Oct. 8, 2006
Shui Tai Hui, 68, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hong Kong. She is survived by sons Ludy and Chun Wah; daughters Yim Mei, Yim Yee and Yim Ying Hui; brothers Pang Kang Sau, Pang Kang Chiu and Pang Kang Wah; sisters Pang Kan Mui and Pang Lai Chun; and seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 10 a.m. Oct. 31 at Valley of the Temples.

John Jack Kahalekai Sr.
Oct. 1, 2006
John Jack "Jaga" Kahalekai Sr., 77, of Waianae, an Army National Guard veteran and retired from VITRO, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Waihee, Maui. He is survived by wife Millicent; sons Elton, John Jr., Francis and Orrin Kahalekai and Wesley McKeague; daughters Kauilani Kahalekai-Stahl, Rose "Lani" McKeague, Jackie Contrades, Simoni Abellana, Arlene Balauro, Brandy "Nani" Kaeo-Tautua'a and Chanel "Hoku" Kaeo and Arcenette "Momi," Roxanne, Alethea "Ala" and Marisa Kahalekai; sisters Mary "Kaui" Kaluau and Anita "Mona" Akuna; 37 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Rita Church, 89-318 Farrington Highway, Nanakuli. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Additional information for an obituary printed yesterday.

Shirley Dias Kiakona
Oct. 12, 2006
Shirley Dias Kiakona, 81, of Kailua, a retired federal voucher examiner supervisor, died in Kailua. She was born on Maui. She is survived by son Jack; brothers Edwin, Francisco Jr., Bob and John Dias; sisters Lola Ogasawara and Polly Poland; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rosary: 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony's in Kailua. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Cyrus G.Y. Lee
Oct. 12, 2006
Cyrus G.Y. Lee, 52, of Honolulu, Security Equipment Corp. president and owner, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ann K., son Daniel Donohue, daughters Catherine Giddings and Kim Donohue, brothers Wayson C.W. and Waymond W.M., and sisters Sherlin Kowal and Elsa L.T. Lee. Services: 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Amy Emiko Lo
Oct. 16, 2006
Amy Emiko Lo, 60, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Steven; daughters Lisa Featheran, Kami White and Jaime Lo; brothers Ty, Gary and Lance Yoshii; sister Mona Konno; mother Jane Yoshii; and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Private burial. Casual attire.

Earl Hall Miyamoto
Oct. 9, 2006
Earl Hall Miyamoto, 55, of Makaha, a Delta Construction heavy equipment operator foreman, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Terry; sons Earl, Carl and Mark; daughters Evelyn and Katherine; brother Given; and five grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Graveside services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Herta Marika Ilona Pattison
Oct. 10, 2006
Herta Marika Ilona Pattison, 81, of Waimanalo, a retired pantry cook, died in Kailua. She was born in Vienna, Austria. She is survived by companion Roy Cansana, son Albert, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Park Chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the mortuary's cemetery. Aloha attire.

Herbert Retamal
Oct. 17, 2006
Herbert "Herb" Retamal, 60, of Waipahu died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by mother Mary and sisters Jean Valle, Gwen Hillman and Melissa Barawed. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Marguerite J. Roughton
Oct. 8, 2006
Marguerite J. Roughton, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Liberty House employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by son Charles W. Barnett, stepson Albert G., caregiver Barbara J. Ahlo, brother Arthur K. Vierra, sister Doris R. Strictland, seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

Edgar Tolentino Santiago Sr.
Oct. 14, 2006
Edgar Tolentino Santiago Sr., 68, of Ewa Beach, a retired Ala Moana Hotel housekeeper, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Beatriz; children Hamilton "Neil" and Edgar A. Santiago Jr. and Geovanee S. Laya; mother Valentina S. Dela Cruz; and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

George Palani Silva
Sept. 2, 2006
George Palani Silva, 45, of Waianae, an Ale House bouncer, died. He was born in Waianae. He is survived by brothers Henry and John, and sisters Elizabeth Balinbin, Joann Miyashiro and Debra, Jonalinn and Ruthie Montefalcon. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Oahu Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.

Nancy Toshie Spellman
Oct. 7, 2006
Nancy Toshie Spellman, 65, of Honolulu, a file clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Clarence and sister Marsha Nakamura. Services: 5 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Jessie Sueno Taketa
Oct. 17, 2006
Jessie Sueno Taketa, 74, of Kaneohe, a retired Hawaii State Hospital licensed practical nurse, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by husband Walter K. "Wally"; son Mitchell K.; daughter Corrine Y. Root; brothers Takeo and Kazuo "Joe" Kutaka; sisters Sally Awaya, Sally Ann Kutaka and Karen Alfonso; and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Betty Toshi Kashiwabara Tasaka
Oct. 11, 2006
Betty Toshi Kashiwabara Tasaka, 79, of Gardena, Calif., a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Kenneth S. and Daniel, daughter Wendy and sisters Edith Y. Mikami and Rose E. Miura. Private services.

Leslie H.N. Wong
Oct. 6, 2006
Leslie H.N. Wong, 58, of Kent, Wash., a retired Kent Washington Police Department employee, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Rita Kohms; sons Leslie Jr., Jeremy and Leroy; daughter Joleen; father Wallace; sisters Wallene Takenouchi and Debbie; and two grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kozo Yoneda
Oct. 11, 2006
Kozo Yoneda, 83, of Honolulu, an architect, died in Honolulu. He was born in Tokyo. He is survived by wife Ruriko, son Jun, daughter Mari, brother Yasuzo and a grandchild. Private services.