Manuel Balisbisana Agcaoili
Dec. 27, 2006
Manuel Balisbisana Agcaoili, 80, of Eleele, Kauai, a retired McBryde Sugar Co. sugar processor, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pallas, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Erlinda R.; son Reynold; daughter Evelyn Pascua; brothers Florencio, Claro and Florendo; sisters Emilia C. Jacinto, Zenaida Ramos and Caridad Rivera; half brothers Leandro and Vicente; and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Kauai. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Mildred Deborah Ashment
Jan. 1, 2007
Mildred Deborah Ashment, 89, of Kihei, Maui, a retired Alameda County Assessors Department assistant in California, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Oaklee, Minn. She is survived by sons Richard W., Tabor R. and Eric J.; daughter Patricia J. Corbat; sister Gladys Hanson; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Arlene Naomi Beaman
Dec. 21, 2006
Arlene Naomi Beaman, 66, of Waianae died at home. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by companion William Sanchez; sons Solomon Beaman and Bert, Dwayne and David Beaman and Honi Napalapalai; daughters Patricia Duh, Charlene Britton, Starlet Kahinu and Tiani Beaman; brothers Louis and David Canady Jr.; sisters Audrey Ii, April Chock, Louise Augustine, Stephanie France and Reynetta Canady; 22 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Gathering: noon Sunday at Shallows Beach, located across from the 76 Service Station in Maili.
Jenny Jean Brannock
Dec. 15, 2006
Jenny Jean Brannock, also known as Jenny Aki, 60, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons John S.O. "Bundy" Jr. and Jason Aki, and sister Audrey Galeo. Services and scattering of ashes: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at beachside, fronting Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel by the red and yellow canoes. Casual attire.
Juan Cabato Cabanilla Sr.
Dec. 28, 2006
Juan Cabato Cabanilla Sr., 97, of Lahiana, a Pioneer Mill plantation supervisor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Rosenda G.; sons Juan Jr., Arturo, Lawrence, Randy, Donald and Nathan; daughters Leonora Carpio, Priscilla Mikel and Karen Coloma; caregiver Barbara Gasmen; 23 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at 897 Kanakea Loop, Lahaina. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial at church cemetery.
John Clifford Dunston Sr.
Dec. 11, 2006
John Clifford Dunston Sr., 81, of Honolulu, a Marine Corps veteran, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn. He is survived by wife Violet L.; sons Walter E. and Vernon E. Nelson, John C. and Frank Dunston, Daven Manaba and Kimo Castroverde; daughters Darlene and Lois Dunston and Adalene Hashimoto; sisters Lois Vaughn and Adaline Webb; 25 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Lawrence Tsuneo Ichimasa
Dec. 26, 2006
Lawrence Tsuneo Ichimasa, 88, of Aiea, retired Larry's Auto Sales proprietor, died. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Emiko; daughters Lauren Miller, Susan Keliikuloa and Janice Otani; sisters Jane Dodson and Daisy Morita; and three grandchildren. Private services.
Teodorico Obra Juanatas
Dec. 16, 2006
Teodorico Obra Juanatas, 88, of Honolulu, a retired teacher, administrator and municipal secretary in the Philippines, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Adelaida G.; sons Demosthenes, Giovanni, Vladimir and Licinius; daughters Judith Fabia and Jessica Espresion; sister Salome Bacorro; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Mount Church, 1614 Monte St. Call after 11 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Yukio Kanada
Dec. 27, 2006
Yukio Kanada, 79, of Wailuku, a retired Kalima O Maui handicraft worker, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by brothers Iwao and Robert S., and sister Mitsue Umetsu. Private services.
Hisayo Kaneyuki
Dec. 16, 2006
Hisayo Kaneyuki, 89, of Kahuku, a Kuilima housekeeper, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Laie. She is survived by husband Masanori; sons Melvin, Grant, Clayton and Kane; daughters Gail O'Malley and Corene Ferreria; brothers Yuichi and Iwao Marumoto; sister Mitsu Fujinaka; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private services.
Margaret Miyoko Kawamoto
Dec. 22, 2006
Margaret Miyoko Kawamoto, 76, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Hawaii Kai Retirement Community. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Roy T., son Eric H., brothers Gilbert M. and Stanley S. Takara, and sister Madonna Y. Skinner. Private services.
Pearl Shigeko Koide
Dec. 28, 2006
Pearl Shigeko Koide, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Territorial Savings and Loan Co. secretary, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Masanori, daughter Anne M., brother Harry T. Kumabe and sisters Sumiko Tanouye, Sarah S. Yoshimoto, Pauline T. Onouye and Janet T. Miyagawa. Private services. Donations to be given to Makiki Christian Church.
Yoshitaro Matsuda
Dec. 17, 2006
Yoshitaro Matsuda, 90, of Lahaina, a retired Pioneer Mill welder, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Kimiyo; sons Calvin and Ronald; daughters Susan Asato and Ellen Arata; brothers Takao, Tom, and Satoru; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Mary Loui Murray
Jan. 2, 2007
Mary Loui Murray, 86, of Honolulu, a retired civil servant, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Dale L., James A., Francis L. and Phillip L.; daughter Tina M. Yogi; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park, east chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial, Park. Aloha attire.
Masako Nakasone
Jan. 4, 2007
Masako "Nakasato" Nakasone, 90, of Honolulu, a private-residence housekeeper, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Yasuo, Stanley, Warren, Wallace, Kenneth and Rick; daughters Judy Muramoto, Doris Oshiro and Lynn Dang; sister Betty Wilson; 22 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Henry T. Noda
Dec. 28, 2006
Henry T. Noda, 80, of Kahului, a Noda Market manager, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Yukiko K., son Ronald T., daughter Wendy C., brother Richard and sisters Nancy Taba and Fay Zukeran. Private services. No monetary donations.
Margaret Tsuneyo Ochiae
Dec. 27, 2006
Margaret Tsuneyo Ochiae, 93, of Aiea, formerly of Hilo, a Robert's Bakery baker's helper in Hilo, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Halbert M. and Alan S.; brothers Saburo and Soichi Matsuoka; sisters Lynn M. Uyemura, Irene Higa, Winifred Noguchi and Carol Oya; and three grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Scott Paul Pearsall
Jan. 5, 2007
Scott Paul Pearsall, 35, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. He was born in Detroit. He is survived by parents Dr. Paul and Celest, and brother Roger. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to United Cerebral Palsy Association.
Sharilyn Midori Ramirez
Dec. 16, 2006
Sharilyn Midori Ramirez, 43, of Honolulu, a Sheraton Waikiki Hotel banquet waitress, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Samson, brother Arthur Chong and sisters Vivian Paulo and Colleen Gantala. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Frances Hanayo Sato Shimote
Dec. 21, 2006
Frances Hanayo Sato Shimote, 59, of Mililani, a Department of education teacher, died at home. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Stanley, daughters Eydie Nakasone and Kelliann Shimote, mother Ruth S.N. Sato, brother Fred Sato, sister Carol Sato and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Gayle Dorothy Godwin Shine
Dec. 24, 2006
Gayle Dorothy Godwin Shine, 61, of Honolulu, retired State Unemployment Office claims examiner in Kaneohe, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Michael, daughter Terri, brother Chris Godwin, sisters Carole Godwin and Faye Chong, and five grandchildren. Private services.
Prudencia Gudoy Tabiolo
Nov. 24, 2006
Prudencia Gudoy "Moning" Tabiolo, 77, of Kalihi died in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Arnolfo, daughter Benedith G. Tabiolo-Ventura, brother Benjamin Gudoy and three grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at St. Paul's Church.
Seetoo N. Tang
Jan. 2, 2007
Seetoo N. Tang, 98, of San Francisco, formerly of Arizona, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Canton, China. She is survived by son Edward, daughters Pauline Yee and Pearl Anderson, 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services in Phoenix.
Charles T.H. Wong
Dec. 29, 2006
Charles T.H. Wong, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Postal Service employee and Army World War II veteran, died in Hospice of Hawaii. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Beatrice Ng, sons Lance and Kimo, brothers Samuel and Rogers, sister Bertha Kam and three grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Joseph Wong Jr.
Dec. 30, 2006
Joseph Wong Jr., 67, of Aiea, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 72 employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Mervin, Joseph III and Nelson; former wife Joanne; mother Viola, brother Jon; sisters Winona Rodrigues and Rawlene Cababag; and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Marcelina Barbosa Yadao
Dec. 4, 2006
Marcelina Barbosa "Caridad" Yadao, 88, of Waialua died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Carolina Ortonio and Consuelo Yagyagan, sister Maria Yabes, seven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Shigeo Yamamoto
Dec. 24, 2006
Shigeo "Yama" Yamamoto, 93, of Waipahu, a retired Oahu Sugar Co. plumber, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dorothy Y.; sons Dennis K. and Kenneth Y.; daughter Karen Shoda; brother Takeo; sisters Kazuko Nakamichi, Melva Yamamoto, Janet Ebato and Evelyn Reardon; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
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.