Kenneth Kema Abraham
Nov. 28, 2006
Kenneth Kema "Abe" Abraham, 79, of Nanakuli, a retired city refuse worker, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Abigail "Abbie"; son Kenneth "Kema" Jr.; stepsons Earl, Michael, Tommy "Tom" Hatori and Phillph "Lucky" Hattori and Alexander Jr. and Andrew Ah Tou; hanai son Herbert K. Hatori; daughter Schanley "Schan"; stepdaughters Annette and Eldora "Dora" Hatori, Anna Pu and Joyce Niau; hanai daughter Bernadette K. Hatori; sisters Gertude Apio and Cecelia Kaupu; nurse and caregiver Maile-Ann Hatori; 33 grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Edmund Francis Akiona
Nov. 29, 2006
Edmund Francis Akiona, 28, of Makawao, Maui, an Island Dodge automotive technician, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by parents Edmond and Cynthia, sister Yvette N.A. Plimpton and grandparents Edith and Francis. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God, Cathedral of the King. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Luncheon to follow.
May Satsuki Amasaki
Nov. 26, 2006
May Satsuki Amasaki, 97, of Aiea, a homemaker, died in Liliha Health Care Center. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Joyce Yoshida and Kathryn Lau, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Mark Alan Bucholz
Nov. 26, 2006
Mark Alan "Bucky" Bucholz, 52, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a mac nut and coffee farmer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Kalispel, Mont. He is survived by wife Cherry, mother Vernie Nielsen, brothers Noel and Brent, and sister Deanna Cox. Visitation: in the afternoon on Saturday at Bucky's Farm in Holualoa. For more information, call Cherry Bucholz at 322-4045.
Yone Canida
Dec. 1, 2006
Yone Canida, 86, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Harry Masada and Clyde, Llewellyn and Butch Canida; daughters Lorraine Aschenbrenner, Loretta Viduya and Nani Eugenio; sister Winifred Reid; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Private burial.
William Frank Costa
Nov. 24, 2006
William Frank Costa, 87, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Evangeline; son Wayne; daughters Lurline VanElten, Kathleen "Snookie" Knapp and Karen Carl; sisters Sylvia Neves and Yvonne Au Hoy; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.
Naomi Pauline Craighead
Dec. 5, 2006
Naomi Pauline "Polly" Craighead, 91, of Wahiawa, a retired Pan American Airways employee, died in St. Francis-West. She was born in Everett, Wash. She is survived by son Robert, brother Gene Henshaw, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Additional information for an obituary printed yesterday.
Daniel Evans Jr.
Dec. 6, 2006
Daniel Evans Jr., 51, of Kahului, a Polynesian Adventure Tours driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by companion Eliza L. Takemoto, father Daniel Sr. and sisters Beverly Anakalea, Linda Coppa, Gayle Salsido and Roberta Chun. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Luncheon to follow at mortuary. Casual attire.
Kathy Ann Fenenbock
Dec. 6, 2006
Kathy Ann Fenenbock, 55, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in California. She is survived by son Adam, mother Verginia, brothers Bob and Ricky, sister Tammy and four grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date. For more information, call the family.
Lillian Kuliana Kanaha Freitas
Nov. 17, 2006
Lillian Kuliana Kanaha Freitas, 87, of Waianae, died at home. She was born in Kula, Maui. She is survived by husband Joseph; sons Merton and Robin Stevenson and Glenn and Charles Freitas; stepsons Gilbert and Franklin; daughters Lorraine Schucht, Lillian Pomaikai, Minnie K. Richard and Ellen D. Freitas; 40 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Dorothy Osae Fujita
Dec. 3, 2006
Dorothy Osae Fujita, 96, of Pearl City, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Aiea. She is survived by sons Hagime, Mitsuru and Harold; daughter Marion Aniya; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Vincent Charles Gerona
Dec. 2, 2006
Vincent Charles Gerona, 64, of Waipahu, formerly of Kaneohe, a retired mason and Kaneohe Canoe Club coach, died in Waipahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Nathan, Kai and Justin; two brothers; two sisters; a wife; and three grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Heeia Kea Pier, 46-499 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe. Scattering of ashes to follow.
Sandra Leinaala Gilman
Nov. 18, 2006
Sandra Leinaala Gilman, 39, of Waianae, a homemaker, died. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by husband Ervin; son Ervin Jr.; daughters Mokilani, Noelani, Nalani, Lehela and Saria; hanai daughters Harmonica and Tiare; parents Esther Gilman and George Bernabe; brother George; stepbrother Ervin Lopes; sisters Glenda Gilman, Linda Kekahuna and Gail Mahiai; and stepsisters Luann and Liann Lopes. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hauula Congregational Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: noon at Hauula Cemetery.
Lydia Luana Guzman
Nov. 22, 2006
Lydia Luana Guzman, 49, of Waianae, died at home. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is survived by sons Clifford Eli-Peralta and Michael and Elton Eli and Arthur Key Jr.; daughter Cheryl Key; brothers William Guzman Jr.. Ronald Wiley Jr. and John Jr. and Antone Santiago and Jeffory Foster; and sister Laureen Wiley; and 13 grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Makaha Beach Park. Scattering to follow.
Jacqueline Akana Hommon
Nov. 19, 2006
Jacqueline Akana "Dr. Jiggie" Hommon, 64, of Kaneohe, a social scientist and former Honolulu Red Cross CEO, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband John A. Hunt and brother Michael L. Brickner. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Manoa Hawaiian Cemetery. Aloha attire. Donations suggested to Mo'okini Lukini Foundation, 5256 Makalena St., Honolulu, HI 96821.
Florence Hubahib
Dec. 6, 2006
Florence Hubahib, 89, of Waimea, Kauai, a laundress and Hawaiian Pineapple Cannery employee, died. She was born in Maolboal, Cebu, the Philippines. She is survived by son Anthony; daughter Rosalinda Alung; brother Alberto Batis; sisters Sofronia Bayago, Maxima Neroma, Connie Mier, Gloria Aranita, Felicidad Valdez, Marie Ceballos, Helen Ariola and Juanita Parongao; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Teresita Paleracio Ines
Nov. 23, 2006
Teresita Paleracio Ines, 68, of Koloa, Kauai, a retired Sheraton Kauai Resorts front lobby housekeeper, died in Makati City, the Philippines. She was born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by son Burt; daughters Lorelei Lopes and Valerie Gorden; brother Virgilio Paleracio; sisters Leticia Osalla, Armelina Companero, Rocelia Tolentino and Primitiva Gray; and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. Mass: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church. Call after 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Lihue Public Cemetery. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Sunday.
Linda Eileen Jackson
Dec. 8, 2006
Linda Eileen Jackson, 55, of Wailuku, a phone company motivational speaker, died at home. She was born in Denver. She is survived by son Robert T., daughter Jenny A. Jackson-Thoemke and brother Thomas E. Services to be held at a later date.
Justin Keola Johnson
Dec. 2, 2006
Justin Keola Johnson, 20, of Kailua, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kailua. He is survived by mother Roxanne P.; brothers Anthony "Tony" and Nate Jr.; sisters Nikita, Nicole, Nadia and Roxy2; and grandparents Buddy and Yvonne Camara and Odell Johnson. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire.
Daniel Clifford Kahakauwila
Nov. 25, 2006
Daniel Clifford Kahakauwila, 64, of Honolulu, a rigger and welder, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born Honolulu. He is survived by wife Janice; sons Danny, Derek and Matsu Kahakauwila and Danny Young; stepsons Herman, Yancy and Kirk Medeiros; daughters Kimberley and Dawn; stepdaughters Sharon Atkinson and Jolyn Medeiros; brother Emmett Cadinos; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Lois Puanani Kahaloa
Dec. 7, 2006
Lois Puanani Kahaloa, 67, of Hilo, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons James and Kevin Kahaloa and Keoni Kuamoo; daughters Sandra Kahaloa-Nathaniel and Lori Hookano; and nine grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Norla Mailekaluhealiimakanoeola Kaleo
Nov. 19, 2006
Norla Mailekaluhealiimakanoeola Kaleo, 27, of Ewa Beach, a Kalihi Palama Culture and Arts Society secretary, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by father Norman J.M. and sister Summer K. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 91-1004 North Road, Ewa Beach. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Albert Kim Sun Kam
Nov. 29, 2006
Albert Kim Sun Kam, 80, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by son Russell; daughters Robyn Kam-Malczon and Rendy Kam; brother Kim Soon; sisters Helen Lau, Patricia Wong and Loretta Park; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Marjorie Ann Keil-Koeneman
Dec. 5, 2006
Marjorie Ann "Parvati" Keil-Koeneman, 72, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a registered nurse and Tantric Yogi and yoga instructor, died at home. She was born in Pittsburgh. She is survived by husband Gary A. Koeneman; sons William C., Raymond C. and Richard E. Schmidt; daughter Alma Dapiton; sister Patricia Woods; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services to be held at a later date.
Patricia Kreusel
Dec. 1, 2006
Patricia "Grammy" Kreusel, 76, of Honolulu, a retired machine operator, died. She was born in St. Clair, Mich. She is survived by husband Charles "Charlie," son Charles "Chuck" Jr., daughters Linda Paul, Dee Backiel and Theresa Kreusel; sisters Janet O'Brein and Dorothy Schueneman; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 11 a.m.- noon Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Blandina Basilio Lazaro
Nov. 27, 2006
Blandina Basilio Lazaro, 63, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Lodrigo P., son Gil Sr., daughters Cherry Lazaro and Helen Lacar, mother Pia Basilio, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Road. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Matthew Yun Sheong Lee
Dec. 5, 2006
Matthew Yun Sheong Lee, 43, of Pukalani, Maui, an engineer, died at home. He was born in Norwalk, Calif. He is survived by wife Darlene Joy, son Zaylon, stepdaughter Ashley F. Jacobs, mother Patti, father Derek K.S., mother Kim Crow and sisters Jennifer Calder, Allison, Mandy, Morgan, Sandy Lee and Lynn Hurbace. Private services. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to American Cancer Society.
David Joseph Lum
Nov. 26, 2006
David Joseph Lum, 89, of Honolulu, a Realtor, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mary L., daughter Jeanette Chun, sister Beatrice Luke, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, 1701 Wilder Ave. Call after 10:30 a.m. Inurnment: 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park.
Herbert Yun Ming Lum
Nov. 27, 2006
Herbert Yun Ming Lum, 75, of Oak Harbor, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, died in Washington. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Norma Case-Edens and sisters Esther Freitas, Ella Ching and Betty Lou Wong. Private services.
Miu Wah Chun Lum
Nov. 29, 2006
Miu Wah Chun Lum, 98, of Honolulu, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by nephews and nieces. Private services.
Ellen Ululani Martins
Dec. 7, 2006
Ellen Ululani "Tiny" Martins, 76, of Ewa Beach, a retired licensed practical nurse, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Edmund, daughters Nancy Martins and April Ahsing, sister Mildred Kane, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at West Loch Senior Citizen Center, 91-1472 Renton Road. Call after 9 a.m.
Eugene Keliihelela Nahinu
Dec. 2, 2006
Eugene Keliihelela Nahinu, 70, of Waipahu, a retired laborer, died in Waipahu. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by sons Eugene K. Jr., William N., Rocky K., Edward K. and Albert K.; daughter Sarah K. Lopes; stepdaughters Dorothy, Florence and Ginger; brother Ruben Baggayan; stepbrother Herman; sisters Janet M. Nahinu, Elizabeth Long, Floretta Volkeninz and Cecilia P. Nunies; 38 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Susan H. Nakaji-Morikawa
Dec. 2, 2006
Susan H. Nakaji-Morikawa, 63, of Honolulu, a retired hairdresser, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Clarence "Kazu"; daughter Celeste Horita; sisters Dorothy Ono, June Okawa, Amy DiFucci, Agnes Miyashiro, Georgia Muraoka and Karen Taira; and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
George K. Nakihei
Dec. 8, 2006
George K. Nakihei, 75, of Kaneohe, a retired Pan American Airways supervisor, died. He was born Lanai City. He is survived by wife Barbara, sister Nani Martin and two grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Private burial. Casual attire. No flowers.
Maryjo Naughton
Dec. 10, 2006
Maryjo Naughton, 51, of Honolulu, a retired Queen's Medical Center pre-op teaching department secretary, died in Honolulu. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio. She is survived by daughter Nalani Naughton-Quilit; mother Marjorie; brothers Dan, Tom and Terry; and sister Kathy Loomis. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Morito Nitta
Nov. 28, 2006
Morito Nitta, 88, of Honolulu, a retired self-employed mason, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Wallace and Renny, daughter Judy Okada, brothers Takeshi and Kazuo, sisters Jeannie Elliman and Faye Mizunaka, and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Edward Yoshihiro Oshiro
Nov. 27, 2006
Edward Yoshihiro Oshiro, 65, of Ewa Beach, a retired M and E Pacific surveyor, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Okinawa, Japan. He is survived by wife Janice A.; sons Kelly G., Aaron K. and Randall S.; daughter Laurie; brother Roy; sisters Jean Tome and Juliet Jakahi; and six grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Lynette L. Pang
Nov. 30, 2006
Lynette L. Pang, 60, of Honolulu, a Mid Pacific Institute School of Arts secretary, died in Houston. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Dennis M.H., sons Devan and Denton, daughter Dana, brother Leland Lai, sister Laura Chang and mother Mildred Lai. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Church, 1317 Queen Emma St. Call after 9 a.m. Reception to follow at Pacific Club. Private inurnment. No flowers.
Christmas Early Kamalani Pasa
Nov. 28, 2006
Christmas Early Kamalani "Melodie" Pasa, 53, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Waimanalo. She is survived by husband Mateo; son Kelly; daughter Chestine; brothers Gibson "Boy," Herbert "Butch" Jr., Leroy and Cedric "Alii" Kay; sisters Mary "Sweetheart" Estavillo, June "Bonnie" Fernandez and Gloria "Keaka" Gouveia; and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Phyllis Leilani Perry
Nov. 14, 2006
Phyllis Leilani Perry, 43, of Makawao, Maui, a Loomis Fargo armored car driver, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Troy; parents Dolly Abordo and Philip Kim; children Sharilee, Storme and Skyla Kim; brothers Philip and Richard Kim; and sisters Charlotte and Chayenne Kim. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kapahulu Bible Church.
Mildred Tatsuko Sasaki
Nov. 22, 2006
Mildred Tatsuko Sasaki, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Malihini Sportswear Inc. co-founder and owner, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Raymond T. Sr. Stephen H. and Mark T.; daughters June T. Sasaki and Joanne T. Miyasato; brothers Bradford M. Tomokiyo and Thomas T. Tomosei; sisters Edith S. Morisato, Helen M. Yamaguchi and Tillie T. Kanehailua; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services. Donations will be made by the family to Makiki Christian Church and St. Francis Hospice of Hawaii.
Kiyono Taketa
Dec. 6, 2006
Kiyono Taketa, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Sera's Surf and Shore seamstress, died at home. She was born in Ookala, Hawaii. She is survived by brother Masayoshi Yamamoto, sister Misae "Mildred" Imai and two grandchildren. Private services.
Kikue M. Takiyama
Nov. 15, 2006
Kikue M. "Kay" Takiyama, 95, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Maluhia Hospital. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by cousins Frank Kanemoto, Mary Saeki and Nancy Matsuno. Private services.
Yoshiko Tanaka
Dec. 2, 2006
Yoshiko Tanaka, 97, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a coffee farmer and Teshima's Restaurant kitchen helper, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hookena, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Shigeto, Yoshiichi "Joe" and Tatsumi; daughter Yuriko Onosaki; sister Fujiko Akamatsu; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo, Kona, HI. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ray Masami Tateyama
Nov. 28, 2006
Ray Masami "Tate" Tateyama, 62, of Pearl City, a retired ABC Stores director of merchandising, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by son Myran M. and sisters Jean K. Igarashi, Maureen S. Crotty and Judie M. Wong. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Henry Wataru Tatsuta
Nov. 24, 2006
Henry Wataru Tatsuta, 87, of Honolulu, a retired B J Furniture Co. furniture maker, died at home. He was born in Kau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Betty H.; son Lester; daughters Winifred Tatsuta, Janet Tatsuta-Byrnes and Bernice Hamada; and three grandchildren. Private services.
Hilda Thomasine Aki Tom
Dec. 7, 2006
Hilda Thomasine Aki Tom, 71, of Las Vegas, died in California. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Henry "Honky"; children Corinne Marsich, Garrett Tom, Tricia Gabriel and Kami Horvat; sisters Viola Rapoza and Trilby "Dolly" Aki; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services to be held in California.
Miguel D. Ujano
Nov. 30, 2006
Miguel D. Ujano, 85, of Hilo, a retired former Hilo Coast Processing crane operator and Hawaii National Guard Company B member, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Alaminos, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by son Orlando "Oly"; daughters Vicky Calica, Cres Limbago, Veronica "Roni" Domingo and Judy Yoshida; brothers Regino Sr., Majen and Adolfo Ojano ; sisters Maring Gameng, Fely Gonzalo and Oling Burbano; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. 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 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Thomas Ulstad
Nov. 20, 2006
Thomas "T.J." Ulstad, 65, of Honolulu, a chef, died in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Micheal "M.J." Hoponko-Susanin and sisters Marcia Howard and Flossie Havens. Private services.
Florence Fumiye Urasaki
Dec. 10, 2006
Florence Fumiye Urasaki, 88, of Kahului, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Thomas Inafuku and sisters Amy Ishikawa and Bertha Yuen. Services: 11 a.m. today at Kahului Union Church. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mary Piilani Kaleohano Kurashige Valera
Dec. 9, 2006
Mary Piilani Kaleohano Kurashige Valera, 88, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a homemaker, macadamia nut and coffee farmer and musician, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kaohe, South Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons William Kurashige and Jesse Valera; daughters MaryJane Cantor, Elvine Victorine, Primrose Paulos, Dayne Snell and Evonelle Hurley; 30 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kona Stake Center of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Yvonne Van Horck
Dec. 5, 2006
Yvonne Van Horck, 83, of Kihei, Maui, a Realtor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is survived by husband Karel; children Elisabeth "Elsa" Killeen and Paul and Karel "Charlie" Van Horck; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Theresa's Church. Casual attire. No flowers.
Sandra Jean Varese
Dec. 1, 2006
Sandra Jean Varese, 57, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a watercolor artist, died at home. She was born in Buckhannon, W.Va. She is survived by husband Thomas, parents Gerald and Ella Zickefoose, brothers Scotty and Jerry Zickefoose, and sisters Kelly Fisher and Karen Ringleman. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Paradise Park Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.
Esperanza Vinoray Ventura
Nov. 28, 2006
Esperanza Vinoray Ventura, 92, of Wailuku, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Alfredo and Pedrito, daughter Teresita Amoin, sister Gloria J. Rosete, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Mitsuru Yamamoto
Dec. 8, 2006
Mitsuru "Dickie" Yamamoto, 81, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired Kawaihae Terminal plant manager, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born Honokaa. He is survived by wife Momoe; son Keith; brothers Shinobu "Bobby," Tsuneo "James," Toru and Ronald; sisters Irene Machida and Aurleen Kumusaka; and a grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Honokaa Hongwanji Mission. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Isao Yamashiro
Nov. 24, 2006
Isao Yamashiro, 78, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel, died in Honolulu. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife Kikuno; children Julie Yomen, Kathleen, Lynn, Mitsuyo Caraway and Kiminobu Minobe; brother Takeshi; sister Helene Otani; and seven grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Jane T. Yonemura
Nov. 29, 2006
Jane T. "Matsue" Yonemura, 73, of Waipahu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Vernon, sons Keith and Todd, brothers Walter and Reggie Takamoto, sisters Sumi Tanabe and Kay Reese, and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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.