Camelia Medina Almazon
Dec. 27, 2006
Camelia Medina Almazon, 43, of Hilo, formerly of Kapaa, Kauai, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kapaa. She is survived by son Angel, daughters Alicia Iida and Felecia Braden, brothers Joseph and Benedict, and sisters Hazel Medina and Marlow Koerte. Services on Kauai at a later date.
James Andrew Bloomer
Dec. 23, 2006
James Andrew "Jim" Bloomer, 62, of Honolulu, a supply specialist, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Schenectady, N.Y. He is survived by wife Margaret; son James A; daughters Yvette M. Iacabucci, Tina M. and Kelly A.; mother Margaret; brothers Richard, Thomas, Lawrence and David; sister Kathy Kinsey; and three grandchildren. Services: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1525 Waimano Home Road. Call after 3 p.m. Inurnment: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Dana Bolkeim
Dec. 27, 2006
Dana Bolkeim, 60, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Marshall Islands. She is survived by sons Tony and David; daughters Maejet Aikuj, Herina Rudolph and Veronica Teico; and 11 grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Ward. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku, Maui.
Magdalena Flores Bolosan
Dec. 11, 2006
Magdalena Flores Bolosan, 80, of Waipahu died in Ewa Beach. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Tita and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. next Saturday at Valley of the Temples. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire.
Richard J. Dickman
Dec. 26, 2006
Richard J. "Rik" Dickman, 72, of Honolulu, a retired Dole Cannery precision machinist, died at home. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y. He is survived by sons Richard and Barry, daughter Donna and sisters Carol Cresanie and Doris. Services pending.
Franklin B. Evans
Aug. 6, 2006
Franklin B. Evans, 84, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Hilo and Honolulu, a professor at the University of Hawaii's School of Business Administration, University of Chicago's School of Business and retired professor emeritus at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, died in Nashville. He also was an Army veteran who served in World War II and a researcher, author and contributing writer of numerous textbooks. He was born in Chicago. He is survived by sons Christopher and Geoffrey, daughters Amy Malia and Mary, brother Robert, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Norma Marie Fogelberg
Dec. 27, 2006
Norma Marie Fogelberg, 93, of Pahoa, Hawaii, formerly of Britt, Minn., a sales associate for a children's retail store, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Two Harbors, Minn. She is survived by son James Curley, sister Dora Emery, six grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Services at a later date.
Vicente Gaboy
Jan. 3, 2007
Vicente Gaboy, 83, of Koloa, Kauai, a farmer, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Marciana; children Teodoro, Manuel, Fatima and Ely, Priscila Maduro, Virginia Wiebe, Victoria Dometita and Elena Jacusalem; brother Benedicto; sisters Caridad and Cristina Aquino; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel, Koloa. Call after 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Koloa Public Cemetery. Casual attire.
Jack Irvine
Dec. 30, 2006
Jack Irvine, 85, of Kailua, a Navy veteran and pilot during World War II, died in Ewa Beach. He also was an Industrial Real Estate investment adviser and sales manager for a radio and television station. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is survived by wife Candy, son Kip, daughter Jill Haselberger, sister Constance Boyd and two grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii Inc. or Alzheimer's Association.
Roy Joaquin Jr.
Nov. 23, 2006
Roy Joaquin Jr., also known as "Wally" or "Captain Roy," 77, of Wahiawa, a retired superintendent, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife Marjorie J.; sons Walter, Michael, Gary, Roy and Ward; daughter Darlene "Bonny" Starrett; brothers Harry Joaquin and Rodney Caldweld; sisters Jinny Pursely, Lyn Jakcsy and Carol Killeen; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Daniel Kaholokula
Dec. 24, 2006
Daniel Kaholokula, 75, of Pearl City died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Betty and son Clayton K. Private services.
Masaichi Kobuke
Dec. 27, 2006
Masaichi Kobuke, 85, of Kaneohe, a retired federal parts expediter at Hickam Air Force Base, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ise; daughters Lisa and Irene; brothers Isamu, Takashi and Kenneth; and sister Jean. Private services.
Betty Sumiko Lau
Dec. 25, 2006
Betty Sumiko Lau, 71, of Honolulu, a retired St. Louis Drive Inn cook, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Roland; daughter Rene S.H. Tsuchiyama; brothers Paul, Keeane and Fred Tanaka; sister Thelma Delos Reeyes; and five grandchildren. Private services.
Annie Chang Lee
Dec. 24, 2006
Annie Chang Lee, 86, of Honolulu, a civil service employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Clarence A.; son Leighton; daughters Gerry Nakamura and Sandra; brother George Chang; sisters Mabel Woo, Elsie Hoe, Elizabeth Yee and Laura Ching; and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Albert Jack MacDonald Jr.
Dec. 28, 2006
Albert Jack MacDonald Jr., 81, of Pearl City, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. lineman, died in Waianae. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Ruth; sons Albert J. III and Bert; daughters Margaret and Ruth Pahinui, and Cookie Smith; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Theodore Masaru Masu
Dec. 21, 2006
Theodore Masaru Masu, 64, of Honolulu died. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Doris; sons Robert Nagaoka, Darren and Curtis; daughter Laurie Day; mother Osae; brother Ken; and three grandchildren. Private services.
Robert Carlos Mendoza
Nov. 30, 2006
Robert Carlos Mendoza, 53, of Honolulu, formerly of San Francisco, a Norwegian Cruise Line maitre d' and restaurant manager in San Francisco, died in St. Francis Hospice, Puiwa. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif. He is survived by son Myles Jones-Mendoza, father Lawrence T. Myers, mother Margaret C. Myers and sisters Olga A. Awana and Lydia S. McCoy. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Honolulu Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to David H. McCoy (custodian for the Mendoza family education fund), 4224 Waialae Ave., Suite 601, Honolulu 96816.
Nobuyasu Miyashiro
Dec. 20, 2006
Nobuyasu Miyashiro, 88, of Arizona, formerly of Kalihi, a retired Sears furniture refinisher, died in Arizona. He was born on Maui. He is survived by sons Warren, Wayne and Wesley; brothers Ralph, Bob and Michael; sisters Laura McLead, Sue Saiki, Millie Miyashiro and Irene Worthington; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.
Gloria Luis Pagala
Dec. 24, 2006
Gloria Luis Pagala, 76, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by sons Carter, Douglas and Rodney, and Jeffrey Pagala-Boyd; daughter Joni Suvasa Jr.; brothers Ted and Kennedy Luis; sister Flora Remata; and six grand- children. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Kauai Memorial Gardens, 4716 Maalo Road, Lihue. Inurnment: 11:30 a.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Charles Edward Patch
Dec. 28, 2006
Charles Edward Patch, 87, of Waipahu died at home. He was born in Revere, Mass. He is survived by wife Kikuyo and sister Jane A. Chambers. Private services.
John Donald Perry
Dec. 24, 2006
John Donald "J.D." Perry, 80, of Kahaluu, a retired Phillips Petroleum employee, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by children Don M. and Steven M., Nelita L. Ignao and Ellen A. Young; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
Eric Quayle
Jan. 2, 2007
Eric Quayle, 79, of Pearl City, a retired merchant seaman, died in Pearl City. He was born in Ireland. He is survived by brother James and sister Clara Jones. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka St., Honolulu. Call after 8 a.m.
Annie Raymond
Dec. 22, 2006
Annie Raymond, 84, of Kaneohe, a retired housekeeper, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Darrell; daughters Kathy Baker and Doris Valdez; brother Pat Harrington; sisters Virginia, Agnes and Roselyn; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Osoyo Sasano
Dec. 15, 2006
Osoyo "Koyamatsu" Sasano, 94, of Haleiwa, a homemaker, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Haleiwa. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Private services.
Stanley Mitsuo Takaki
Nov. 3, 2006
Stanley Mitsuo Takaki, 59, of Los Angeles, a Mizuho Corporate Bank of California employee, died in Los Angeles. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Reggie, Glenn and Gordon; and companion Robert R. Schatz. Private services.
Lynda Annie Pali Tavares
Dec. 24, 2006
Lynda Annie Pali "Ludi" Tavares, 84, of Kailua, a retired Fashion Fabric salesclerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by sons Kawena, Keith "Wally," Ian and Keola; daughters Stevelynn "Sista" Book, Leatrice "Lea" Medeiros and Leilani "Babes" Richardson; sisters Josephine Flores and Myra Keliipio; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua 3rd Ward. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Haruso Uyenishi
Dec. 26, 2006
Haruso Uyenishi, 91, of Kailua died in Kaneohe. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Victor; daughters Diane, Louella Ibara and June Maiden; and seven grandchildren. Private services.
Jose Sabino Villaluz
Dec. 11, 2006
Jose Sabino Villaluz, 78, of Waipahu, a retired SkyChef American Airlines employee, died in Leahi Hospital. He was born in Suyo, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Rosita C., son Joseph, daughter Angie Thomas, sister Resurrecion and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Church, 3300 Ala Laulani St., Salt Lake. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. 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.