Obituaries

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Kikuko Shimizu Abe
Jan. 23, 2007
Kikuko Shimizu "Kay" Abe, 73, of Pearl City, a retired Tripler Army Medical Center dietitian and Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi food service worker, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by sons Stan S., Cameron K., Ren T. and Clayton T.; brother George Shimizu; sisters Ellen Tsukayama and Vickie Hoshibata; and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Laurencio Arindain
Jan. 20, 2007
Laurencio Arindain, also known as "Dong" and "Larry," 78, of Honolulu, died at home. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by brother Martin Narido; sisters Earlys Carter, Lorraine Gonzales and Junarria-Burket; and a hanai grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire.

Dorothy Cataluna
Jan. 31, 2007
Dorothy "Dora" Cataluna, 84, of Hanamulu, Kauai, a state custodian, died at home. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by son Clayton, daughters Carol Alayvilla and Linda Cataluna, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, Kauai. Casual attire.

Herman Correa
Jan. 28, 2007
Herman Correa, 81, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired Wackenhut Co. security guard at Hilo Airport, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honomu, Hawaii. He is survived by companion Rosaline Berrios; son David Ku; daughters Linda and Cindy Andrade, Judy Arruda and Patricia Lehua Naumu-Weeks; brothers Frank and Elgin; sisters Marjorie Tubbs and Hilda DeCosta; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Private inurnment to follow.

Matthew Alika Evangelista
Feb. 1, 2007
Matthew Alika Evangelista, 41, of Hilo, formally of Makawao, Maui, a United Parcel Services, United Airlines, Standard Parking and Maui Down Hill Cruisers employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by mother Loretta A., brothers Troy Julian and Kaniala Estrada, and sisters Patrice Julian and Fern Peahi. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 6 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m. Thursday. Cremation to follow. No flowers.

Sueko Furutani
Jan. 26, 2007
Sueko Furutani, 87, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Gordan, Arnold, Reid and Sheldon; brother Miyoshi Onuma; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

Yoshiichi Higa
Feb. 1, 2007
Yoshiichi Higa, 82, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Maui county heavy equipment operator, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Haiku, Maui. He is survived by nephews Alson and Russell, and niece Janis Tanaka. Private services.

Allan Satoru Iwane
Jan. 18, 2007
Allan Satoru Iwane, 61, of Honolulu, a Vietnam War veteran, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Karl and sister Janice Kim. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire.

James Jinsuke Kaneshiro
Jan. 9, 2007
James Jinsuke Kaneshiro, 81, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. government budget analyst at Fort Shafter, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Setsuko, stepson Steven Sugai and stepdaughter Sandra Sugai. Private services.

Adelaide Yoshi Kimura
Jan. 29, 2007
Adelaide Yoshi Kimura, 100, of Honolulu, a founding member of the Church of the Crossroads, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by son James and two grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. next Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Church of Crossroads. Casual attire.

Michele Young Sook Lee
Jan. 9, 2007
Michele Young Sook Lee, 40, of Mililani died at home. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by mother Carole S., sisters Wendy York and Nichole Directo, and companion Rick Rice. Private services.

George William Mason
Dec. 22, 2006
George William Mason, 65, of Honolulu, a meteorologist, died in Honolulu. He was born in Jacksonville, Fla. He is survived by brother J. Cheney and sister Jean C. Ferguson. No services.

Brenda Jean Ululani Moniz
Jan. 27, 2007
Brenda Jean Ululani "Kaanoi" Moniz, 63, of Ewa Beach died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Tracy P.K. and Eugene P.K.; daughters Danielle I. Shrock, Yvette A. Rowe, Dawn P. Morris and Brenda J.U. Mahuka; father Louis K. Kaanoi; mother Elizabeth M. Kaanoi; brothers Wendell, Rodney and Martial Kaanoi; sisters Mary C. Henson and Yvonne Niheu; and 12 grandchildren. Services: 11:15 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 9:15 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

David Keau Moses Sr.
Jan. 17, 2007
David Keau Moses Sr., also known as "Uncle Small Blah" and "Uncle Moke," 76, of Honolulu, a retired Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 heavy equipment operator, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Bertha, sons Clarence and Kimo III, daughters Bella Ann Basmayor and Cheryl Ann Moses, brother Peter, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Teruo Muraki
Jan. 28, 2007
Teruo Muraki, 82, of Kainaliu, Hawaii, a retired carpenter, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Terry and Glen, daughters Coco Tarpley and Pearl Bartz, brother Kazumi, sister Hazel Aoyagi, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lanakila Congregational Church. Call after 8 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Karen Naomi Nitta
Jan. 16, 2007
Karen Naomi Nitta, 57, of Honolulu, a Kamehameha Investment Corp. administrative secretary, died in the Convalescent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Bryston M. and Ryan T., brother Stanley Shigeoka and caregiver Thomas T. Nitta. Private services.

Betty Mitsue Okubo
Jan. 26, 2007
Betty Mitsue Okubo, 88, of Honolulu, a retired dressmaker, died. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons Walter, Watson and Thomas; and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Antonio Quiocho Sr.
Jan. 25, 2007
Antonio "Tony" Quiocho Sr., 67, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Coast Processing Co. employee, died at home. He was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by sons Antonio Jr., Neal and James; daughters Lizanne Caravalho and Laura Stevens; stepfather Gregorio Santos; brother Cosmedin; sister Redenta Cabison; companion Dorothy Veriato; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Sunday.

Lynwood Sullivan
Jan. 27, 2007
Lynwood Sullivan, 78, of Hilo, a freelance artist, died at home. He was born in Kansas City, Mo. He is survived by daughter Jesica A. La Rue and a grandchild. Private services.

Charles Kini Thornton III
Jan. 31, 2007
Charles Kini "Chucky" Thornton III, 53, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii, an automotive body and fender repairman, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Hoku; mother Kawailiula "Lei"; brothers Ronnie, John, Robert and Mark; sister Davelyn Sako; stepmother Betty-Mae; stepbrother Darryl Lacaran; stepsisters Naydean Lacaran and Danette Costales; and three grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at King's Landing in Hilo. Casual attire. Scattering of ashes to follow.

Fualelea T. Utu
Jan. 30, 2007
Fualelea T. Utu, 67, of Wahiawa, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Fagasa, American Samoa. She is survived by sons Sunia, Moevao and Aitu Utu and Setoga Tigilau; daughters Faletolu and Utu Lauti, Ana Utu, Failuma Afeaki and Maanaina Corpuz; brothers Anatupu Tupua and Vaiese Soliai; sisters Ana Pita, Susie Wells, Eseneiaso Baker and Latasi Aitu; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at Kanana Fou Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Tuilua'ai Hunkin Vanisi
Feb. 1, 2007
Tuilua'ai Hunkin Vanisi, 62, of Kahuku, a retired Kahuku High School teacher, died. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by husband Similati, daughters Lavinia Fotofili and Masina Roberts, brothers Faleomavaega Eni Jr. and Albert Hunkin, sisters Salu Hunkin-Finau and Masinaatoa S. Magalei, and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie Ninth Ward, 55-110 Lanihuli St. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.

Leon Marzan Villegas
Jan. 20, 2007
Leon Marzan Villegas, 97, of Waipahu, a retired Oahu Sugar Plantation employee, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria Y.; sons Eddie Y., Leomar Y. and Marshall Y.; and four grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

William Henry Waddell Jr.
Jan. 30, 2007
William Henry Waddell Jr., 98, of Kaaawa, a retired veterinarian, died at home. He was born in Virginia. He is survived by son Harvey, daughter Kathryn W.B. Takara, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to William Henry Waddell, VMD, Scholarship Fund at Honolulu Branch of NAACP, P.O. Box 6, Honolulu, HI 96810. Aloha attire.

Shee Yee Wong
Jan. 31, 2007
Shee Yee Wong, 85, of Honolulu died in Nuuanu Hale. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Dick Sum and sister Shen Ping. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Chinese Buddhist Services. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.