Obituaries

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Polly Kameko Ah Cook
Dec. 1, 2006
Polly Kameko Ah Cook, 72, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Lanai City. She is survived by husband Almon; son Paul; daughters Debra Miyake and Lori Palmer; brother Richard Sorida; sisters Kikumi Kawamura, Setsuo Takahama, Harumi Masuda, Mabel Sakado, Molly Sakamoto and Merle Suwa; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

William Russell Barker Jr.
Nov. 19, 2006
William Russell Barker Jr., 65, of Kaneohe, formerly of Connecticut, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Newport, R.I. He is survived by sons Dennis and David, brother Edward and seven grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Pepe Valen Chua
Dec. 1, 2006
Pepe Valen Chua, 62, of Kihei, Maui, an engineer and Maui Prince Hotel steward, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in San Quintin, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Eleanor A.; children Peter, Patrick, Paul and Ianne L. Chua, and Mary E. Torricer; sister Roberita C. Ramirez; and five grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa Church. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire.

Adeline Coopman Cohen
Dec. 5, 2006
Adeline Coopman Cohen, 87, of Honolulu died in Maunalani Nursing Home. She was born in Boston. She is survived by husband Saul, daughters Judith Liu and Barbara Taul, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Aloha attire.

Nicholas Conti
Nov. 29, 2006
Nicholas James Conti, 49, of Kailua-Kona, a Kealakehe High School teacher, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh. He is survived by son Daniel, daughter Dana, father Francis, mother Theresa Ruffalo, brother Frank and sisters Karen Conti and Terri Veltre. Private services.

Natsuko Courtney
Nov. 24, 2006
Natsuko Courtney, 77, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center. She was born in Japan. She is survived by son Michael, daughter Maureen Arnold and a grandchild. Private services.

Samuel C. Dunn
Dec. 2, 2006
Samuel C. Dunn, 93, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Department of Agriculture employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in Philadelphia. He is survived by wife Alice "Jane," daughter Sherri Sisson, brother Thomas A. and two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. next Saturday at the family residence, 5549 Kawaikui St., Niu Valley. Casual attire. No flowers.

Vaipu Vela Apineru Fuataga
Nov. 26, 2006
Vaipu Vela Apineru Fuataga, 80, of Honolulu died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Western Samoa. She is survived by husband Taua; sons Apineru Levao, Ionatana Tieli, and Senisese, Taisi and Fatu Fuataga; daughters Apaau Givens, Fetosoai Tuiolemotu and Malia Fuataga; brother Lipine Apineru; sister Saina Tauaesa; and 17 grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.

Daniel Gonzalez Sr.
Dec. 3, 2006
Daniel Gonzalez Sr., 91, of Salt Lake City, a retired Honolulu Star-Bulletin printer, died in Salt Lake City. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by daughters Diane Bachmann and Florence Davis, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. No services.

Dan Henkel
Dec. 5, 2006
Dan Henkel, 61, of Hauula, a retired physicist and boatman, died in Hauula. He was born in Denver. He is survived by wife Janice, stepson Jeremy, brother Michael and sister Sharon. For service information, call 293-2251.

Kenneth Shoyetsu Ishihara
Nov. 19, 2006
Kenneth Shoyetsu Ishihara, 68, of Honolulu, a retired postal carrier, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Kahaluu. He is survived by sons Michael and Mitchell; brother Benjamin; sisters Laura Ishihara, Carolyn Miyashiro, Miyoko Maeda, Harumi Baker and Lillian Davies; and a grandchild. Private services.

Kuuipo Mui Lin Keliiliki
Dec. 3, 2006
Kuuipo Mui Lin Keliiliki, 67, of Laie, died in Crawford Convalescent Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers John M. Jr., Dale, Leroy and Michael; and sister Love Barenaba. Services and burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Laie Cemetery.

Fu Chuan Lee
Dec. 5, 2006
Fu Chuan Lee, 76, of Honolulu, a retired China Airlines flight navigator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hunan, China. He is survived by wife Shon Ning, daughters Wei Lee-Yonamine and Helen L. Moriyama, brothers Fu Daw and Fu Sheng, sister Fu Tswen and three grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice.

Somkeng Luangphinith
Nov. 24, 2006
Somkeng Luangphinith, 59, of Ewa Beach, a retired medical technologist at Kaiser Medical Center, Moanalua, died at home. He was born in Laos. He is survived by wife Wilma; son Aron; daughters Seri, Dara and Dee; sisters Bounsuay and Inthara; and brother Somphong. Private services.

Henry Marshall Luis
Nov. 30, 2006
Henry Marshall Luis, 48, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a Polynesian Adventure Tours bus driver and former Jack Tours employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He also was a retired Army and National Guard veteran. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Tiva Tautala; sons Ryan M., Daniel and Kekoa; brothers Paulino, Kenneth, Robert, Richard, Larry and Gregorio M. Jr.; sisters Mildred, Helen, Piilani, Carol, Chari Ann and Maylayne Luis, Ellen Walker, Nancy Berkeley, Dorothy Galima and Margie Brooks; and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire.

Yutaka Masuda
Nov. 18, 2006
Yutaka Masuda, 90, of Pearl City, a retired federal civil service employee and Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Yasuko; son Vernon H.; daughters Carol, Evelyn and Sharon; brothers Tadao Hiramatsu and Mitsuo, Itsumu and Jack Masuda; and sisters Misao Tashiro, Michie Fukuda, Nora Fukuyama and Helen Yonashiro. Private services.

Cherry Aileen Mitchell
Nov. 16, 2006
Cherry Aileen Mitchell, 82, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired apartment manager and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by husband Robert; daughters Memory De McClung, Karen L. Tevis, Brete K. Oldziewski and Diedre Ann Anctil; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services.

Pablo John Mondoy
Nov. 29, 2006
Pablo John Mondoy, 75, of Kamiloloa, Molokai, a retired Maui Fire Department captain, died in Molokai General Hospital. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by son Bradley, daughters Corrie Mowatt and Terri Clark, brother John, sister Florence Precillas and three grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. today at St. Sophia Catholic Church in Kaunakakai, Molokai. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kapaakea Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Minoru Okabe
Nov. 27, 2006
Minoru Okabe, 89, of Kaneohe, a retired Department of Navy chauffeur at Pearl Harbor and orchid grower, died in St. Francis Hospice. He also was a World War II veteran and member of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Battery "A." He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters Kimiko Aoyama, Matsuyo Nose and Natsuko Kubo. Private services.

Rufina Barroga Pilien
Dec. 2, 2006
Rufina Barroga "Pinang" Pilien, 73, of Honolulu, a retired Pilien Arch Care Home operator, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by sons Mel and Dennis, sister Gertuliana "Eming" Bantolina, brothers Lucio and Florencio, and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Mount Church, 1614 Monte St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Arthur E. Smith
Dec. 5, 2006
Arthur E. Smith, also known as "Poppa" and "Grandpa," 97, of Aiea, a retired Libby's and Amelco Corp. manager, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Wainiha, Kauai. He is survived by wife Grace V., sons Arthur H.T. and Donald C. "Kona," daughter Noella Sherwood, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire.

Conchita B. Sucalit
Dec. 2, 2006
Conchita B. Sucalit, 94, of Pearl City, died at home. He was born in Mindanao, Philippines. He is survived by daughter Angelita Ongie, brother Ernesto Bolahao, sister Julia Tomas, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m . at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.

Evelyn Trutnau
Nov. 25, 2006
Evelyn "Evie" Trutnau, 95, of Honolulu, died in Kahuku Hospital. She was born in Minneapolis. She is survived by daughter La Vonne Holmberg, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

Tsuyako Tsutsumi
Dec. 1, 2006
Tsuyako "Mrs. T." Tsutsumi, 79, of Hilo, a Kamaaina Motors finance manager in Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Hiromi "Skeets," sons Mark and Jay, daughter Cheryl Kubo, brothers Seiji and Kenji Kajiwara, and six grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Ralph Yukio Yano
Nov. 28, 2006
Ralph Yukio Yano, 80, of Honolulu, owner of Yano Carpet and Drapery, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Brian, Gerald and Michael; daughters Susan Togo and Ellen Poai; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. next Saturday at Calvary Chapel, 98-1016 Komo Mai Drive, Aiea. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire.

Sarah Sachi Yano
Nov. 12, 2006
Sarah Sachi Yano, 80, of Honolulu, a retired First Hawaiian Bank customer consultant, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son John, brother Masato Fukumoto and sister Chiyo Fukumoto. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

Colleen Lehua Young
Nov. 23, 2006
Colleen Lehua Young, 47, of Kaneohe, a state custodian, died in Kaaawa. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Clarence and Susanne; daughter Clarene Kock-Wah; sisters Clarene Bailey, and Charlene and Corey Young; and a grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers.

Man Bing Yu
Dec. 1, 2006
Man Bing Yu, 72, of Honolulu, owner of Woodlands Restaurant, died at home. He was born in China. He is survived by wife Kwei Fong; sons Patrick, Bobby and Sidney; daughter Betty; and four grandchildren. Private services.