Santiago Sonaco Angelo Sr.
Dec. 15, 2006
Santiago Sonaco Angelo Sr., 93, of Paauilo, Hawaii, a retired former Hamakua Sugar Co. boiler-room water tender, died at home. He was born in Asingan, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Leticia; sons Leabert, Enjon "Esperideon" and Santiago "Juni" Jr.; and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. No flowers.
Gilbert Freitas Barretto Sr.
Dec. 20, 2006
Gilbert Freitas Barretto Sr., 80, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired Lihue Plantation tractor mechanic, died in Garden Isle Healthcare. He was born in Kealia, Kauai. He is survived by sons Gilbert "Bully" Jr., Glenn, Patrick and Brian; daughters Joyce Barretto Hernandez, Valerie Barretto-Oshita and Debbie Barretto Haraguchi; brothers Alfred "Tony" and John Sr.; sisters Alice Fontanilla, Madeline Nelson and Lucy Freitas; 31 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery.
Gerald A. Caproni
Dec. 19, 2006
Gerald A. Caproni, 61, of Ulupalakua, Maui, a cattle caretaker, died in Awahi, Maui. He was born in California. He is survived by a son, daughter Laurinda Brazie and two grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes to be held at sea.
Jonathan Cupp
Dec. 17, 2006
Jonathan Cupp, 45, of Hollywood, Calif., a television and theater industry employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Ohio. He is survived by parents Gene and Anna Lee, brothers Dale and Tim, and sisters Suzanne Beachy and Caroline Wallen. Private services.
Magdalena Lopez Eisen
Dec. 19, 2006
Magdalena Lopez "Maggie" Eisen, 81, of Ewa Beach, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Makaweli, Kauai. She is survived by sons Bradley, Victor and Barry; daughter Marsha Krieger; children Ronald, Robert, Evelyn, Raymond, Richard, Madaline, Roland and Marilyn Manuel; brothers Andrew and Moses Lopez; and sisters Barbara Saballa and Dolores Reyes. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Cary W. Fincher
Dec. 23, 2006
Cary W. Fincher, 52, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a Kilauea Coffee and Macadamia Nut Co. owner and operator, died at home. He was born in Tulia, Texas. He is survived by wife Cathy, daughters Bri and Cassy Simonian, father J.W., brother Jay and a grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Waipuna Kane
Dec. 21, 2006
Waipuna Kane, also known as "Kealoha" and "John," 84, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, formerly of Hilo, a retired merchant marine cook, died at home. He was born in Lanai City. He is survived by sons John, Joseph, Vivas, Clarence and Soloman; daughters Ewalani Kane, Victoria Tapia, Irene Abercrombie, Korrie Kaaukai and Lokelani Kuamoo; sisters Roseline Hussey and Lei Keaunui; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 2:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Sachiko Kunishige
Dec. 23, 2006
Sachiko "Lucille" Kunishige, 92, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Eleele, Kauai. She is survived by sons Stanley S. and Gerald H., daughters Jane S. Ebisui and Irene N. Fujimoto, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Toshio Miyashiro
Dec. 25, 2006
Toshio Miyashiro, 97, of Eleele, Kauai, a McBryde Sugar Co. clerk and McBryde Credit Union manager, died in Hale Kupuna. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Hina; sons Alan and Wayne; daughters Janice Bourgeois and Amy Miyashiro; brother Fusao; sisters Masako Nyuha, Matsue Sakoda, Yaeko Ono, Shigeko Chock and Kazue Miyashiro; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hanapepe United Church of Christ. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Satoru Nakashima
Dec. 18, 2006
Satoru Nakashima, 84, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Koolau, Kauai. He is survived by brothers Robert and Sueo, and sisters Estella Benefield, Motome R. Miyasaki and Audrey Nakashima. Private services.
Emma Koohukolo Napohaku Paraniaque
Dec. 25, 2006
Emma Koohukolo Napohaku Paraniaque, 69, of Eleele, Kauai, a retired Akita Enterprise bus driver, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by son Eustaquio Jr.; daughters Valerie Anduha, Janice Balauro, Bernadette and Alison Paranique, and Jaydene Ishii; brothers Isaac and James Napohaku; sisters Louisa Adolfo, Ellen Anduha and Julie Asato; and five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Derek T. Quin
Dec. 19, 2006
Derek T. Quin, 37, of Honolulu, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Evie Jensven, father Lorenzo Ariola Jr., brother Russell Ariola and sisters Lana Cabastas, Lisa Shrewsbury and Carrie Ariola. Services: 11:30 a.m. today at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Inurnment: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Condolences to be sent to Care of P.O. Box 3313, Honolulu, HI 96801. Casual attire.
William Milton Shontell Jr.
Dec. 19, 2006
William Milton "Bill" Shontell Jr., 70, of Halaula, Kohala, Hawaii, a retired U.S. Coast Guard engineer, U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, former Mauna Kea Beach Hotel engineer, state parks caretaker, auto mechanic and commercial fisherman, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Providence, R.I. He is survived by wife Mamo Bertha "Momi," son William III, daughters Loretta Shontell and Lorraine Mix, four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Private services. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
James F. Sumner
Dec. 27, 2006
James F. Sumner, 88, of Hilo, formerly of Hull, Mass., a retired General Dynamics Shipbuilding Division senior installation test and sea trials engineer, Circle Cafe Inc. owner and manager and U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Boston. He is survived by daughters June M. Hiraki and Ann L. Mochida, sister Muriel Norton, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
James Lono Taka Jr.
Dec. 26, 2006
James Lono Taka Jr., 60, of Keaau, Hawaii, a former Kurtistown Chevron owner, orchid grower and U.S. Army veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He also served as a board member of Alu Like. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Sandra Tabiolo; son Bradley Dutton; hanai son Daryl Bissen; mother June; brothers Glenn, Jason and Howard; sisters Lorene Leslie, Lani Agliam and Debra del Mar; two grandchildren; and a hanai grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside committal services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Cynthia Ruth Kuuipo Manoa Thompson
Dec. 28, 2006
Cynthia Ruth Kuuipo Manoa Thompson, 65, of Pahala, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Michael A., Richard K. and John E. Sauer; daughter Marlene L. Freitas; sisters Elizabeth Therrien and Angeline H. Workover, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at family's residence, 96-3189 Pikake St. Call after 3 p.m. Visitation: all night at family's residence. Casual attire.
Daniel Webster Tuttle Jr.
Dec. 23, 2006
Daniel Webster Tuttle Jr., 81, of Honolulu, a retired University of Hawaii professor, died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. He was born in Quincy, Ill. He is survived by wife Elsie E., sons Daniel W. III and David B.H., daughter Kay Tuttle Hancock and two grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Central Union Church. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Josephine Makahala Wong
Dec. 23, 2006
Josephine Makahala Wong, 70, of Kahului, a Tropical Rent-A-Car station manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Gordon and Curtis; daughters Debra Ziemer, Denise Mahiai and Cassandra Wong; brother Lani Naki; sisters Anita Contrades, Diane Gratacos, Wanda Valle and Olga Kepa; and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Luncheon: 12:30-3 p.m. at the mortuary. Casual attire.
Kazuto Yoshimitsu
Dec. 24, 2006
Kazuto Yoshimitsu, 82, of Lihue, a retired McCabe stevedore and 442nd Regimental Combat Team member, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pakala, Kauai. He is survived by wife Tsuyae E.; son Aaron; daughter Coleen Badoyen; brothers Walter H., Masato and George; sister Tokie Tanimoto; and a grandchild. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Kauai Veterans Cemetery pavilion. Casual 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.