Ludvina Rollins Abrew
Nov. 30, 2006
Ludvina Rollins Abrew, 88, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by son Edward, daughter Carol M. Graetz, brother Danny Rollins, sisters Flora Rollins and Olivia Pacheco, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Benjamin Eugenio Agustin
Nov. 21, 2006
Benjamin Eugenio Agustin, 79, of Waianae, a retired Hawaiian Landscaping maintenance man, died in Ka Punawai Ola. He was born in Alabaan, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Gregoria L.; children Marina Castillo, Teresita Wood and Luzviminda Zoleta and Elpidio, Ronnie, Reynaldo and Ronald Agustin; sister Angela Ambong; and 17 grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church, 85-786 Old Government Road, Waianae. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
M. Carl Casperson
Nov. 26, 2006
M. Carl Casperson, 90, of Waipahu, a Hilton Hawaiian Village accountant, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Roulette, Pa. He is survived by wife Mildred M. Onishi and sister Martha C. Forejt. Private services.
Godwin Chu
Dec. 2, 2006
Godwin Chu, 80, of Honolulu, a retired East West Center emeritus at University of Hawaii, died. He was born in Beijing, China. He is survived by wife Julia; daughters Annie, Dr. Dorothy and Dr. Benjamin; brother Gen Zhu; sister Tri Yee Pan; and six grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at First Chinese Church of Christ, 1054 S. King St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
William Farias
Nov. 28, 2006
William "Willie" Farias, 85, of Wailua Houselots, Kauai, a Lihue Plantation Hanamaulu Repair Shop supervisor and retired Lihue Bulk Sugar Storage manager, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Cecilia; children William A. and Robert J. Farias and Loretta Geis; brother Antone; sister Flora Carvalho; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery.
Maude Yuk Kyau Hee
Nov. 29, 2006
Maude Yuk Kyau Hee, 81, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Haiku, Maui. She is survived by companion Hiroshi Nakasone, son Milton, daughters Lorraine Lincoln and Williette "Sue Hing," sisters Mew L. Pickford and Lorraine Brown, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. No services.
Ruth C. Herter
Dec. 1, 2006
Ruth C. Herter, 99, of Kaneohe, a Blood Bank of Honolulu founder and retired microbiologist and teacher, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Dyersberg, Tenn. She is survived by sons W.B. Jr. and Alden C., daughter Judith H. Moore, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services to be held in Covington, Tenn. No flowers. Donations suggested to Pohai Nani Care Center or donations of blood to Blood Bank of Honolulu.
Louis Moku Kahoonei Jr.
Nov. 27, 2006
Louis Moku Kahoonei Jr., 79, of Waianae, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Public Work Center plumber, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by wife Muriel; sons Louis III, Gary, Gregory, Jensen and Patrick; daughters Gail Kealoha, Louise Diaz and Laurie Lim-Kahoonei; brothers James and Richard; sister Darlene Kawai; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Kiyoshi Koki
Dec. 4, 2006
Kiyoshi Koki, 74, of Kahului, retired from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, died in Kahului. He was born in Peahi, Maui. He is survived by wife Nancy, son Randall and brothers Shoji, Yukio, Masayasu and Stan. Services: 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Grace Bible Church in Kahului. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment to be held at a later date. Casual attire.
Hamilton Robert Kupper
Nov. 25, 2006
Hamilton Robert Kupper, 78, of Aiea, a Pete's Taxi owner and Navy submarine service retiree, died at home. He was born in Englewood, N.J. He is survived by son Michael S. Yogi; daughters Robin R.K. Wong, Jo Ann Inoue-Lee and Suzanne S. Lee; brother Phillip W.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Lucy Nawahine O'Kahikina Malo Mize
Dec. 5, 2006
Lucy Nawahine O'Kahikina Malo Mize, 88, of Hilo, a retired Queen's Medical Center registered nurse, died in Life Care Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Thomas W. Jr., Robert "Bud" and Alex J.; daughters Wendy Wagoner and Ola M. Sims; and 23 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Alae Cemetery, Mormon section. Casual attire.
Rose Yuen Tai Morton
Nov. 29, 2006
Rose Yuen Tai Morton, 87, of Kailua, a retired Aloha Fashion employee, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by sons Dr. Ronald and James, sister Myrtle Kong and three grandchildren. Services: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Doreen Roberta Payne
Nov. 22, 2006
Doreen Roberta "Irish" Payne, 71, of Santa Rosa, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died in Sonoma, Calif. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother James and sister Robin Rinaldo. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Mitchell Steven Perreira
Nov. 24, 2006
Mitchell Steven Perreira, 57, of Honolulu, a retired federal government planner, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Richard and sisters Carol Apana, Ernestine Miller, Doreen DeMello, Lori Perreira and Roberta Marks. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.
Norman Masao Sato
Nov. 29, 2006
Norman Masao Sato, 83, of Kahului, a McCabe Hamilton and Renny Co. pier supervisor, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Mildred, son Michael, daughter Kristine Yamada, brother Larry, sisters Peggy Wakumoto and Yukino Isobe, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Maria Madamba Subia
Dec. 2, 2006
Maria Madamba Subia, 92, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by son Vincente, daughter Marie Gamboa, brother Benjamin Madamba, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park.
Ichiro Toguchi
Nov. 5, 2006
Ichiro Toguchi, 84, of Kahului, a retired sheet metal company welder, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Huelo, Maui. He is survived by brothers Masano and Shigeru, and sisters Fusako Tamashiro, Chiyoko Oganeku and Mitsuko Nakasato. Private services.
Masaru Yokouchi
Nov. 30, 2006
Masaru "Pundy" Yokouchi, 81, of Wailuku, a Valley Isle Realty owner, will be remembered in services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Maui Arts and Cultural Center A&B Amphitheater. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Shirley; son Jon; daughters Sheryl-Lynn Suzuki and Leslie-Ann and Miki Yokouchi; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Call after 9 a.m. No flowers. Donations suggested to Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Aloha attire.
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.