Rodney Choji Aoki
Dec. 10, 2006
Rodney Choji Aoki, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Terminix International, Hawaii, president, died. He was born in Paauhau, Hawaii. He is survived by daughter Sharon. Private services. Inurnment at Nuuanu Memorial Park.
Shizuko Arakaki
Dec. 13, 2006
Shizuko Arakaki, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Beniya Shokudo inventory clerk, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Walter "Kei" and Clifton T., daughter Sally S. Tabac, sisters Fumiyo Hamamura and Sumiko Futa, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Loretta Baker
Dec. 14, 2006
Loretta Baker, 69, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired office manager, died at home. She was born in Chicago Heights, Ill. She is survived by son Shawn. A celebration of life will be held tomorrow at 4 p.m. at Hapuna Beach, south side. Call 987-5593 for more info.
Felix Cabal Beltran
Dec. 16, 2006
Felix Cabal Beltran, 73, of Kailua-Kona, a Philippine government Public Works Department laborer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by sisters Crisanta Ordonio and Petra De la Cruz. Services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at Kona Memorial Park.
Ponciano Corpuz Corpuz
Nov. 27, 2006
Ponciano Corpuz Corpuz, 96, of Waialua died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in San Nicholas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Francisca A.; sons Florendo A. Sr. and Wilson A.; daughters Jelly C. Domingo, Evangeline C. Baguio, Zenaida C. Serano, Connie C. Quiroga, Cristina C. Martens and Dorothy A. Corpuz; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Kathy Lee Custino
Dec. 14, 2006
Kathy Lee Custino, 56, of Aiea, a Hawaii Pacific Health computer analyst, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Manhattan, Calif. She is survived by husband Robert, daughter Jessica, father Frederick Topel, mother Marjorie Topel, brother John Topel and sister Sandy Sovay. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Fabiola Herrera Dumpit
Dec. 2, 2006
Fabiola Herrera "Joy" Dumpit, 57, of Vallejo, Calif., died in Vallejo. She was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by husband Emmanuel, son Jun, daughter Emmeline and sisters Felicitas Esmeralda, Aurelia Corpuz and Mariasita Rivera. Private services.
Gail Campbell Gammie
Dec. 15, 2006
Gail Campbell Gammie, 78, of Kula, Maui, a retired Hawaiian Rentals owner, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by sons Peter and Paul; brothers James, Frisbee and Wick; and five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Jan. 5 at Keawalai Church, Makena. Private inurnment to be held on Oahu.
Helen Emma Grant
Dec. 17, 2006
Helen Emma Grant, 97, of Honolulu, a retired bank teller, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Portland, Ore. She is survived by son Lee, daughter Lois Dalgas, five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services to be held in Portland.
Judy Ann Hartey
Nov. 27, 2006
Judy Ann Hartey, 60, of Mililani, a retired legal secretary, died at home. She was born in Montana. She is survived by son Rodger; daughter Lianne Rhodes; mother Betty R. Busse; brother Jim Busse; sisters Sandy Vincent, Nancy Maynard and Peggy Day; and a grandchild. Private services.
Harvey H. Hashimoto
Dec. 15, 2006
Harvey H. Hashimoto, 58, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sister Blanche Raza. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji, Pali Highway. Casual attire.
Lamart Hatfield
Nov. 9, 2006
Lamart Hatfield, 72, of Kailua died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Atlanta. He is survived by wife Beverly and son Brandon. Private services.
Timothy Hoomalu
Oct. 6, 2006
Timothy "Coach" Hoomalu, 65, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Newspaper Agency compositor, died. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Linda Thurston; brothers Vernon, Arthur and Mark; sister Elizabeth Ahue; children; and grandchildren. Private graveside services.
Albert G. Johnson Jr.
Dec. 8, 2006
Albert G. "Buddy" Johnson Jr., 85, of Roseville, Calif., a retired Pacific Gas & Electric accountant, Hawaiian Electric Co. employee and Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Roseville. He is survived by daughters Jennifer Martinez and Jackie D. Camp, sisters Charlotte Atwood and Dorothy Johnson, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services held.
Chang A. Kang
Dec. 13, 2006
Chang A. Kang, 93, of Honolulu, a retired housekeeper, died in Honolulu. She was born in Korea. She is survived by daughter Sincha Ko and a grandchild. Services: noon Tuesday at Korean Christ United Methodist Church. Call after 11 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Harley Keanianikuokalani Kapule
Dec. 12, 2006
Harley Keanianikuokalani Kapule, 45, of Lahaina, formerly of Molokai, a former Kaanapali Westin Hotel laundry department employee, died at home. He was born on Molokai. He is survived by brothers Solomon, Ursus and William. Services: 8 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 am. Jan. 6 at Kalaiakamanuhou Church on Molokai. Call after 9 a.m.
Burt Minoru Kawaoka
Dec. 10, 2006
Burt Minoru Kawaoka, 58, of Honolulu, an auto mechanic, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Ethel T. and brother Gary M. Private services.
Caird Gilbert Kidston
Dec. 19, 2006
Caird Gilbert Kidston, 89, of Kihei, Maui, a Roberts Floor Covering general manager, died at home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He is survived by son David, daughter Sue Gaw, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Pacific Cancer Institute, 221 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793.
Joseph Liwai Kuheana
Dec. 14, 2006
Joseph Liwai Kuheana, 61, of Kapolei died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mary E.; sons Kimo and Keoki; daughters Aulani Rhea, Kealoha Latisi and Jamie Sikes; brothers Charles and George; sisters Queenie and Hana; and five grandchildren. Gathering: 4:30 p.m. today at Sans Souci Beach Park in Waikiki. Scattering of ashes to follow.
Samuel Love
Dec. 11, 2006
Samuel "Baroro" Love, 69, of Pearl City, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee and Army veteran, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Elaine L.; sons Curtis K. Love, Keala Baroro and Raymond Gomes Jr.; daughter Kimberlee Sang; mother Kapulani V. Silva; brother Louis "Sugar" Silva; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire.
Kiyoshi Miyamoto
Nov. 24, 2006
Kiyoshi Miyamoto, 94, of Aiea, a Waialua Sugar Plantation warehouse clerk, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by son Earl, daughter Judy, sister Rose Scharf, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Arnolfo T. Molina
Dec. 17, 2006
Arnolfo T. Molina, 71, of Koloa, Kauai, a dishwasher, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Rosamilia, son Arnold, daughters Maribel Molina and Mary Ann Kobashigawa, mother Ana, brother and sisters, and five grandchildren. Mass: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Raphael's Church. Call after 2 p.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire.
Rosemarie Maile Ng
Nov. 27, 2006
Rosemarie Maile Ng, 80, of Honolulu, a retired Circuit Court clerk, died in Avalon Care Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Edward F., daughter Maile G. Judd, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Hideki Oba
Dec. 11, 2006
Hideki Oba, 94, of Hilo, a retired soil and plant researcher, died at home. He was born in Ninole, Hawaii. He is survived by daughter Frances and a great-grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Gideberto E. Olais
Dec. 15, 2006
Gideberto E. Olais, 79, of Kahului, a Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. irrigation coordinator, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Rosales, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by daughter Rosalinda Bruce, sisters Juanita Dominguez and Maria E. Olais, and two grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Christ the King Church. Call after 6:30 p.m. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Tomasa R. Ramelb
Dec. 12, 2006
Tomasa R. Ramelb, 83, of Lahaina, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Ely, Nelson and Randy; daughter Estelita Kaiser; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Jolenta Joan Rodriguez-Ortiz
Dec. 15, 2006
Jolenta Joan Rodriguez-Ortiz, also known as Joann Matias, 64, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Rafael, son Gary DeSa, daughter Jorene Alapai, brothers John and Robert Matias, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Pedro Valdez Salado Jr.
Dec. 9, 2006
Pedro Valdez "Pekelo" Salado Jr., 45, of Honolulu, a Frank's Auto Paint Shop, Inc. auto mechanic, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Gloria, daughter Ipolani, mother Maizie, brother Rick and sisters Irene and Kathy. Private services.
Fred Tamio Shigematsu
Nov. 30, 2006
Fred Tamio Shigematsu, 86, of Pearl City, a general painter, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Patsy, son Raymond, daughter Karen and sister Connie Nishiki. Private services.
Minoru D. Takara
Dec. 14, 2006
Minoru D. "Lefty" Takara, Yago: Miofuya, 80, of Honolulu, a retired Times Supermarket stock clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. He is survived by daughter Wendy M. Nishikawa, brother George, sisters Otome Kaneshiro and Kay Higuchi, and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Jessica Marie Triston
Dec. 8, 2006
Jessica Marie Triston, 27, of Gilbert, Ariz., died. She was born in California. She is survived by fiance Jeff Aragon, parents Frank and Sherri, brother Christopher and grandparent Fran. Private services.
Ryan Loran Kaleo-o-Kalani Umebayashi
Dec. 7, 2006
Ryan Loran Kaleo-o-Kalani Umebayashi, 35, of California, a health teacher and football coach, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sonia, sons Corey and Devin, mother Pasha Leong, brothers Kalani and Byron, and grandparent Dorothy. Service: 1 p.m. next Thursday at St. John's by the Sea Episcopal Church, 47-074 Lihikai Drive, Kaneohe, HI 96744.
George Hobron Wong Jr.
Dec. 4, 2006
George Hobron Wong Jr., 53, of Honolulu, a laborer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father George H. Sr., stepmother Edna, brothers Greg and Glenn, and sister Stephanie Ramirez. Services to be held at a later date.
Hisayo Yamasaki
Dec. 13, 2006
Hisayo Yamasaki, 96, of Honolulu, a retired self-employed seamstress, died. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Milton T. and Edward Y., daughter Patsy M. Matsuo and sister Mitsue Unebasami. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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.