Edward Jiro Almarez
Dec. 17, 2006
Edward Jiro "Eddie" Almarez, 67, of Aiea, a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Puna, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Vibeke G., son John, daughter Annette Hallums, brother John, sister Jeannette Topinio and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 4 p.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.
Pedro Tapia Ancheta
Dec. 26, 2006
Pedro Tapia Ancheta, 96, of Chandler, Ariz., formerly of Kalihi, a retired Kuakini Medical Center dietary aide, died in Chandler. He was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by daughters Teresita "Tessie" Wilson and Jolly Leano, brother Wenceslao, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Carlina Basa Bobiles
Dec. 28, 2006
Carlina Basa Bobiles, 77, of Makaweli, Kauai, a Gay & Robinson field laborer, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Makaweli. She is survived by sons George, Allen and Jeffrey; daughters Angela Parker and Marilyn Bobiles; brother Elpedio Basa; sisters Josephine Najta and Paulina Ikeda; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire.
Lionel Verner Brash III
Dec. 31, 2006
Lionel Verner Brash III, 55, of Kula Homestead, Waiohuli, Maui, a Dunes at Maui Lani assistant superintendent, died in Kula Homestead. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by caregiver Janay; sons Alika, Analu and Kawika; parents Lionel and Gladys II; brother John; sisters Rosie Guad, Avis Purcel and Faith P. Price; and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. tomorrow at 178 Puuala St., Kula, Maui. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. Leis and loose flowers welcome.
Leonard Costello
Dec. 23, 2006
Leonard Costello, 70, of Honolulu, a retired manager, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Connecticut. He is survived by daughters Theresa de Malherbe and Patty Ivascanin, sister Patricia Linck, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Henry Loui's Restaurant. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to American Heart and Lung Association.
Asaria Simpliciano Domingo
Nov. 24, 2006
Asaria Simpliciano Domingo, 94, of Wahiawa died at home. She was born in San Nicholas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Laureano and Pastor Cir; daughters Leonila Ong, Florencia Tolentino, Magdalena Monte, Gregoria Castillo and Crisanta Dalere; sisters Maria and Victoriana Simpliciano, Hermosa S. Tolentino and Calixta S. Ulep; 50 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Tuesday.
Mitzi Hanako Edgar
Dec. 15, 2006
Mitzi Hanako Edgar, 82, of Pearl City, a retired Hickam Air Force Base secretary, died. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by sons Donald, Russell and Thomas; brother Sueo "Sam" Yamase; and sisters Peggy Takenaka, Betty Oi, Mollie Sono and Kimiyo Edesu. Visitation: 11 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Chung Ho Im
Dec. 29, 2006
Chung Ho Im, 86, of Honolulu, a retired house painter, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Chang Hang, Korea. He is survived by wife Woul Ye; sons Sung Woo, Sung Woong and Sung Pong Im and Don, Paul and Daniel Lim; daughters Sung Sun Kim, Sung Song Yamabe and Sung Lydon; father Im; mother Im; brother Young Ho; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Korean Baptist, 45 N. Judd St. Call after 3:30 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Ellsworth Reily Jacoby
Dec. 24, 2006
Ellsworth Reily Jacoby, 92, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Missouri. He is survived by son Reily, daughters Carrie-Judith Jacoby and Susan Coolidge, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Star of the Sea Church. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Star of the Sea Church.
Margaret K. Kiili
Dec. 25, 2006
Margaret K. Kiili, also known as Margaret Waiolama Kiili, 75, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Matthew Jr. and Joseph Ako, daughters Maeline Kawaa and Georgette Young, brother Benjamin Waiolama, 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Maile Beach Park, across 7-Eleven in Maile. Aloha attire. Additional information for an obituary printed Monday.
Ford Torres Mercado Sr.
Dec. 21, 2006
Ford Torres Mercado Sr., 51, of Honolulu, a welder, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Bradford Mercado and Fordrick Kealoha; daughters Brandy Marshall, Chevalee M. Kealoha and Candy Matautia; brothers Richard T. Jr., Juan T., Lionel J.T. and John W. Mercado and Mario K.M. Keliiwaiwaiole; sister Davelyn M.T. Kamali; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Church, 89-318 Farrington Highway, Nanakuli. Scattering of ashes to follow at Pokai Bay. Casual attire.
Talita Sulunga Moniati
Dec. 24, 2006
Talita Sulunga Moniati, 62, of Lawndale, Calif., an Airplane Parts Manufacturing supervisor, died in Tonga. She was born in Tonga. She is survived by husband Noa; sons Timani and Sione; daughter Kalatiola; brothers Sione, Steven, Tevita, Amusia, Ahokava, Lamipeti, Sitiveni, Isileli, Minioneti, Amalani, Finaulahi and Taniela Sulunga; sisters Siale Vaea, Senitila Barnabi, Apesiu Schooler, Taufa Koloi, Etalua Uhila and Ilisa Sulunga; and 16 grandchildren. Visitation: all night tomorrow at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation. Burial to follow.
Suyeki Okumura
Dec. 27, 2006
Suyeki Okumura, 95, of Honolulu, a retied Okumura Takushi Funaki and Wee attorney and co-founder, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Dr. Sada, Yoko and Miki. Services: 5 p.m. Monday at Makiki Christian Church. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to charity.
Arnold Ranchez
Dec. 4, 2006
Arnold "Nold" Ranchez, 36, of Waipahu, an Andy Mohan Custom Tailor employee, died at home. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Note, Philippines. He is survived by father Orlando; mother Zenaida; and sisters Elenita Puducay, Tessie Cezar and Gemma Marcelino. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Karathen Relech
Dec. 21, 2006
Karathen Relech, 51, of Honolulu, formerly of Micronesia, a Chuuk State Government radio operator, died at home. He was born in Micronesia. He is survived by wife Regina; sons Karathen Jr., Karson and Jason; daughter Karen; brothers Deitus and Arthur; sisters Marcy Warren and Vicky Martin; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 2-5 p.m. Sunday at University Crossroad Church, 1212 University Ave. Burial to follow in Micronesia at a later date. Aloha attire.
Kazuko Sakai
Dec. 24, 2006
Kazuko Sakai, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Noelani Elementary School teacher, died in Kahala Nui Hiolani. She was born in Kapaia, Kauai. She is survived by brother Hiroshi and sisters Grace Botelho and Helen Yaka. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire.
Richard Hideo Sakamoto
Dec. 12, 2006
Richard Hideo Sakamoto, 74, of Kona, Hawaii, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Pahala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Itsuko, son Kurt, brother Shoji and sisters Edna Yamashita, Toyoko Mizuno, Tokie Gomes and June Miyasato. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Kona Honpa Hongwanji Mission. Call after 1 p.m.
Gary H. Tamai
Dec. 24, 2006
Gary H. Tamai, 53, of Aiea, a Cooke Island Distributors manager, died in St. Francis-Ewa Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Laurie and daughter Jennifer. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Private inurnment. Casual attire.
William Clifford Thomas Jr.
Dec. 30, 2006
William Clifford "Cliff" Thomas Jr., 55, of Makakilo, a Thomas and Son resident manager and proprietor, died in Makakilo. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by wife Nancy G., son William C. III, stepson Joseph M. Buccigross, daughter Marie I., stepdaughter Kate G. Buccigross, parents William C. Sr. and Rose M., sister Merrie T. Blanford and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Trinity Church Central Oahu Mililani. Donations suggested to Trinity Church Uganda Mission.
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.