Eunice Ng Moi Akamu
Nov. 29, 2006
Eunice Ng Moi Akamu, 81, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a Mac Farms of Hawaii harvester, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Hayden, Sterling, Marshall, Lance and Kenny; daughter Audrey Hill; hanai daughters Joahan Tiogangco and Phyllis Hashimoto; brother Thomas; sisters Grace Ho, Loretta Cox, Muriel Laa and Vivian Parlin; and eight grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pahala Assembly of God. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire.
Evelyn Gladys Akana
Nov. 20, 2006
Evelyn Gladys Akana, 79, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Abraham M. Jr.; sons Myron and Paul; daughter Donna J.; brothers Ralph, James and David Neves; sister Jane Gomes; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Sonia Alcala
Nov. 27, 2006
Sonia Alcala, 88, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Bakers Union member in San Francisco, died at home. She was born in Mexico. She is survived by son Anthony Molinar, daughters Rachel Ortiz and Marcia Browne, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Burial in California.
Geraldine Leimamo Aniu
Nov. 29, 2006
Geraldine Leimamo "Aunty Walmart" Aniu, 65, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Kealakehe Elementary School custodian, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Gordon and Duwayne, daughters Jamie Martinez and Gwen Villasenor, brother Billy Quirit, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, First Ward in Kailua-Kona. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa, Hawaii. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Gladys O. Araujo
Nov. 30, 2006
Gladys O. Araujo, 86, of Hilo, a retired piano and organ teacher, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She also was a Moses Co. and Kress Store employee. She was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by son Douglas Rapoza Sr., daughter Yolanda "Yoyo" Ua, sister Lucille Kain, 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hilo United Methodist Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No 2. in Hilo. Casual attire.
Paramon Barios
Nov. 13, 2006
Paramon Barios, also known as "Joe" and "Champ," 68, of Kaneohe, a Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility correctional officer and Paramon's Lock and Key owner, died in Kailua. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Charlinne, son Joseph, daughters Sarena Ching and Sharilynn Requilman, sister Elizabeth Rohrer, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Yolanda Rina Bertoli
Nov. 21, 2006
Yolanda Rina "Scotty" Bertoli, 85, of Honolulu, a retired hotel manager, died at home. She was born in San Francisco. She is survived by sons Bruce and David McCrosson, daughter Joan Longden and two grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii, 860 Iwilei Road, Honolulu 96817.
Teresita Gador Datulayta
Nov. 19, 2006
Teresita Gador Datulayta, 38, of Honolulu, a Mary's Malasadas employee, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Moalboal, Cebu, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Glecerio "Boyet"; son Michael; father Alberto Gador; mother Cristina Gador; brothers Helconido, Benedictor, Rene and Junito Gador; sisters Leonida G. Lumantas, Julianita G. Gabato, Eva G. Rabusa and Alicia G. Cabano. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, 640 Puuhale Road, Kalihi. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Stewart Dela Cruz
Nov. 21, 2006
Stewart Dela Cruz, 56, of Kawaihae, Hawaii, a Marimed Foundation counselor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by fiancee Debbie Waitley; daughters Lani and Lindsey Dela Cruz, and Lauren Kaspryk; mother Edna; sisters Stacy, Carmen Keen, Koren Winters and Crystal Kam; hanai sister Renell Kaupu; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Imiola Congregational Church in Kamuela, Hawaii. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow at Coral Flats in Kawaihae.
Allen Rogers DeLima
Nov. 29, 2006
Allen Rogers DeLima, 72, of Pahoa, Hawaii, formerly of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Iron Works supervisor, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Yvonne; sons Allen E., Paul R., Steven R., Keith B., Raymond N. and William J,; daughter Yvonne K. Quintal; sister Sophie Kiper; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Bernard A. Diana
Nov. 27, 2006
Bernard A. Diana, 84, of Wahiawa, a retired U.S. Army veteran and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Pakala, Kauai. He is survived by wife Asako O.; son Robert; daughters Gwendolyn Mitsui, Stephanie Cuyno, Robbie Garliyo, Ilene Samson, Cheryl Hay, Lynda Taira and Deborah Maglasang; 25 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Ronald T. Draper
Nov. 20, 2006
Ronald T. Draper, 38, of Honolulu, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Philadelphia. He is survived by son Marcus Finau, daughter Antoinette, father Aaron, mother Brenda, brother Kyle "Maisy" and sister Nicole. Services in Philadelphia.
Marjorie Kiyo Fujii Hirokawa
Nov. 29, 2006
Marjorie Kiyo Fujii Hirokawa, 81, of Hilo, a retired state supervisor and probation officer, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Kiyomi; daughters Avis Mortemore, Laurie Hamano and Marla; brother Ralph Fujii; and four grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday at Church of the Holy Cross. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Charles Edward Hook
Nov. 12, 2006
Charles Edward Hook, 59, of Hawaii, Ride-On Salvage Yard proprietor and Vietnam War veteran, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He is survived by wife Paulette, sons Charles E. Jr. and Chris, daughters Carey and Camey, brothers William N. and George K., sisters Carol Luga and Marie Lewis, and six grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi, Hawaii.
William J. Hyden
Nov. 29, 2006
William J. "Billy" Hyden, 47, of Waipahu, died on Oahu. He was born in Taipei, Taiwan. He is survived by wife Terri-Lynn; son Austin J.K.; daughters Brandi-Lynn and Amber-Lynn; sisters Marianne McGuinnis, Amy and Kathy; and father Eugene. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Flowers welcome.
Howard Ken Iwai
Nov. 15, 2006
Howard Ken Iwai, 67, of Kapaa, Kauai, a state highway maintenance supervisor, died at home. He was born in Kapaa. He is survived by brother Paul and sister Patsy Imano. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at deceased's residence, 5337-C Hauaala Road. Casual attire. No flowers.
Florence Emma Kisslinger
Nov. 24, 2006
Florence Emma Kisslinger, 85, of Honolulu, a former hula performer with Louise Beamer, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Peter Karas Jr.; daughters Mary Karas, Florence Tom and Linda Roskop, brother Arnold Howard, sister Yolanda Silva, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Dennis Hon Tung Lau
Nov. 26, 2006
Dennis Hon Tung Lau, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village and Golden Dragon Room chef and Denmar's Chinese Fishcake proprietor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lung Tong, Leong Doo, Chung Shan, China. He is survived by wife Marjorie; son Dennison; daughters Jacqueline Lowe, Geraldine Campbell and Donna Forhan; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire.
George Wilson Lima Sr.
Nov. 24, 2006
George Wilson "Papa" Lima Sr., 87, of Kaneohe, a retired Pearl Harbor drydocks supervisor, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Bertha; sons Benny, George Jr., Melvin, Charles and Michael; hanai sons Ekolu, Maynard and Asao; daughters Ann Spencer and Bernadette Lamboley; hanai daughters Christy-Ann L. Kaui and Kala; brother John; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. No flowers.
Elizabeth Lei McColgan
Nov. 22, 2006
Elizabeth Lei McColgan, 65, of Hilo, a former Kentucky Fried Chicken prep cook, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by brother Clarence; sister Clara; stepbrothers Abraham and Matthew Kaukini; and stepsisters Shirley Namauu and Lucy and Bernadette Kaukini. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.
Josephine Kamala Akoni Kuamoo Moke
Nov. 22, 2006
Josephine Kamala Akoni Kuamoo "Aunty Dolly" Moke, 83, of Hilo, a Keaukaha Elementary School substitute teacher and former Paramount Grill kitchen helper, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Waiakea Homestead Camp 8, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Moses K.K., Herbert K. and Herman K.; hanai sons Dickson K. Kahalioumi, Robert P. "Hoss" Keli'iho'omalu and Charles "Charlie" Moody; daughters Sandra H. "Sandy" Lee and Theresa K. "Sharon" Becktel; hanai daughters Thelma K.O.H. "Buff" Kamekona and MaryJane T. "Resa" Correa; brother Ernest Akoni; 22 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha, 326 Desha Ave., Hilo. Call after 7 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual and aloha attire.
Duke Mann Moon Jr.
Nov. 23, 2006
Duke Mann Moon Jr., 56, of Waipahu, an Open Market assistant supervisor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Pia, mother and stepfather Mary and Joseph Han, brothers Ronald and Erick; and sister Marylee Baumann. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at the cemetery. No flowers.
Gerald Patrick Mulherin
Nov. 23, 2006
Gerald Patrick Mulherin, 69, of Kaneohe, a retired Hawaii National Bank employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Detroit. He is survived by son William; daughters Lien Tyler, Nena Mossman, Pat Achitson, Colleen Mackey and Daine; sisters Marylyn Bailey and Patricia Flick; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: noon Thursday at St. Ann's Church, 45-129 Haiku Road, Kaneohe. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
David Patrick Noa Sr.
Nov. 14, 2006
David Patrick Noa Sr., 55, of Wahiawa, a Wheeler Elementary School custodian, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons David P. Jr., Norman and Richard; daughters Catherine, Nancy, Lynnelle and Jonelle; brothers Michael Noa and David Kaahanui; sisters Mary Jane Kaheaku, Nancy Paikai, Margaret Kinney, Lily Labenia and Ann; and 15 grandchildren. Private services.
Glenn Kazuhiro Okada
Nov. 13, 2006
Glenn Kazuhiro Okada, 44, of Waianae, a self-employed handyman, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Louise, brother Gregg and sister Anne. Private services.
Normanda Toledo Pacubas
Nov. 24, 2006
Normanda Toledo Pacubas, 74, of Kahului, a laundry worker, died at home. She was born in Salasa Bugallon, Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by husband Joseph M. Sr.; children Joseph Jr. and Romeo Pacubas, and Nora Vida; brothers Jose, Jaime and Abelardo Toledo; sisters Penny Lolu and Elvira Zapra; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire.
John Patao Sr.
Nov. 26, 2006
John Patao Sr., 65, of Kahului, a Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. welder, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Luz S.; son John Jr.; daughters Sonia Tavares and Sharon; mother Maria; brothers Willy, Henry and Valentine Jr.; and four grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Maui Memorial Park.
Lillian B. Price
Sept. 23, 2006
Lillian B. Price, 84, of Chula Vista, Calif., died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Herman Jr. and Stephen Ching, daughter Naomi Wong, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney Parish. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Green Haven Memorial Park.
Helen Stevens
Nov. 28, 2006
Helen Stevens, 84, of Lihue, a librarian and University of Hawaii Library Science teacher, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She is survived by husband Robert, daughters Ruth W. Robertson and Hope C., and four grandchildren. Private services.
Rudolfo Rudy Talon
Nov. 30, 2006
Rudolfo Rudy Talon, 75, of Pukalani, Maui, a retired Cutter Automotive body and fender repairman, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Elsie; daughters Stephanie Hernandez and Glorianna Vierra; brothers Querico "Fred," Mateo, Mariano and Lawrence; sisters Felamina "Penang" Espiritu, Paulina "Oling" Quedding and Ernesta "Nita" Caniaveral; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 8 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Eulogy: 10 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Lunch to follow at church hall.
Francis Makoto Tojo
Nov. 18, 2006
Francis Makoto Tojo, 73, of Waialua, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Kawailoa. He is survived by wife Marjorie M. "Margie," sons Gifford H. and Michael T., daughter Leanne M., brother Tadashi, and sisters Thelma Kimura and Elaine Otholt. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ronald Stanley Herbert Toms
Nov. 25, 2006
Ronald Stanley Herbert Toms, 81, of Hilo, an aerospace engineer, rocket scientist, astronaut trainer, musician and U.S. Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research Program director of geothermal research and program officer, died at home. He was born in Poole, England. He is survived by son Frank, daughter Linda T. Barker, brothers Percy Toms and Ken Barnes-Toms, and four grandchildren. Visitation: 3-7 p.m. next Sunday at Imiola Astronomy Center. Casual attire. For more information, call Linda Barker at 934-7574.
Elsie Bettencourt Victorino
Nov. 28, 2006
Elsie Bettencourt Victorino, 88, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Kapaa School cafeteria employee, died at home. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons Damien Sr. and Gary; daughters Veronica Smith and Diane Stibal; brothers George, Albert, Harold and William Bettencourt; sisters Lorraine Lizama, Carrie Vilela and Marjorie Brown; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Catherine's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery.
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.