Gillian Kahiwaokalani Badua
Feb. 23, 2007
Gillian Kahiwaokalani "Gill" Badua, 17, of Mililani died in Mililani. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Loreto and Michaele; brothers Gabriel, Geoffrey and Garrett; and grandparents David and Patricia Kalima. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday and 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Guo Gen Cheng
Feb. 24, 2007
Guo Gen Cheng, 65, of Honolulu died. He was born in ChungShan, China. He is survived by wife Zhao Yan Fang, son Haonan, daughters Jiexia C. Huang, brothers Sheyuan and Guo Huan, sister Rong Zhao and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Taoist services. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Lawrence Akina Ching
Feb. 20, 2007
Lawrence Akina Ching, 95, of Honolulu, a retired welder, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hanalei, Kauai. He is survived by stepson Eric Adams Sr., stepdaughter Sybil Chun and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Pearl Lai Ching
Feb. 27, 2007
Pearl Lai Ching, 78, of Aiea, a retired Leahi Hospital licensed practical nurse, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She is survived by husband Elliot Y.K., sons Gregory C.M. and Darrin S.Y., daughter Raynette N.Y., brother Daniel Lai and two grandchildren. Private services.
Kenneth Vaughn Clewett
March 3, 2007
Kenneth Vaughn Clewett, 83, of Kailua-Kona, retired hospital administrator and U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, died at home. He was born in Pomona, Calif. He is survived by wife Marge; sons Richard, Bruce and Curtis; daughter Janet; sister Miriam Honnold; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. tomorrow at University of Nations, Ohana Court, 75-5851 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona. Reception to follow. Burial to be held in Pomona, Calif., on Wednesday. Aloha attire. Leis welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to University of Nations Adopt-a-Student Fund, the Hawaii Island Food Bank or Salvation Army of Kona. For more information, call A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services at (808) 329-5137.
Iris Wood Coffey
March 5, 2007
Iris Wood Coffey, 81, of Kailua-Kona, a National Institute of Health grant technician and Drug and Alcohol Research Division department head, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Western Springs, Ill. She is survived by husband Elmer. Services to be held at a later date in Rockville, Md.
Conan Atsunari Emoto
Feb. 19, 2007
Conan Atsunari Emoto, 73, of Las Vegas, a retired Department of Defense special agent, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Miria and brothers Laurence and Medwin Emoto. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Feliciano Acosta Garo
March 4, 2007
Feliciano Acosta Garo, 92, of Wailuku, a retired journeyman, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Jane A., son Raydante Sr., daughter Shirey and three grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Drena I. Guaraldi
March 1, 2007
Drena I. Guaraldi, 69, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in San Francisco. She is survived by brother Norman and caregiver Terri. Private services. Donations suggested to Kuakini Geriatric Facility, 347 N. Kuakini St., Honolulu 96817.
Robert Tsutomu Hayase
March 4, 2007
Robert "Bob" Tsutomu Hayase, 82, of Pearl City, a retired Japan Airlines manager, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Midori; sons Peter J. and Alan H.; daughter Melissa M. Nakamura; brothers Richard T. and Henry Y.; sisters Violet F. Medeiros, Janet C. Tsuma and Jeanne Amy Fujita; and six grandchildren. Services: noon Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Warren Sadayoshi Ikeda
Feb. 27, 2007
Warren Sadayoshi Ikeda, 89, of Hilo, a retired University of Hawaii Agriculture Extension Service adviser at Hilo College, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Alice M.; brother Masato; sisters Mildred Arita, Leatrice Sasaki, Betty Shiroma, Grace Rhoads, Lillian Lieberman and Florence, Mary and Jeanette Ikeda; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Chiye Nagata Jyo
Feb. 19, 2007
Chiye Nagata Jyo, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Ilikai Hotel Pier 7 Restaurant employee, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Captain Cook, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Gene and Glenn, and sister Tomeyo Nagata. Private services.
Etsuko Kishaba
Feb. 23, 2007
Etsuko Kishaba, 69, of Honolulu, a retired Waikiki Duty Free sales clerk, died in Makiki Hospice. She was born in Japan. She is survived by husband James and brothers Jiun and Kimio Hayashi. Private services. Burial to be held on Maui.
Charles Kobayashi
Jan. 17, 2007
Charles "Masa" Kobayashi, 94, of Kaumakani, Kauai, a retired Olokele Sugar Co. supervisor, died in Mountain View, Calif. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai. He is survived by son Paul, daughter June Yoshida, a grandchild and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Ellen Kam How Lau
March 5, 2007
Ellen Kam How Lau, 94, of Honolulu, a retired S.H. Kress floor lady, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Edward; sons Howard, Warren and Calvin; daughters Barbara Okada, Patricia Nakayama and Lorraine Chin; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Nuuanu Baptist Church, 2019 Nuuanu Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Yee King Tong Cemetery. Aloha attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.
Fay Sumie Mita
March 1, 2007
Fay Sumie Mita, 57, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Ryan M. and Lance M., father Masato Kodama, brother Clifford M. Kodama and sister Carol K. Laciste. Private services.
Richard Lawrence Nakachi
Feb. 28, 2007
Richard Lawrence Nakachi, 49, of Waimanalo, a Windward Yard Service landscaper, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by fiancee Michelle Isaacs; sons Likeke J. and Nokeakua G. Nakachi-Isaacs; parents Jerome P. Sr. and Marie E. Nakachi and Richard Bermudez Sr.; brothers Jerome P. Nakachi Jr., Butch Generalao and Richard Bermudez Jr.; and sisters Kitty P. Quiton and Michelle Picone. Scattering of ashes: 9 a.m. Monday at Lanikai Boat Ramp. Reception to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Charles Y. Nakatani
Feb. 28, 2007
Charles Y. Nakatani, 76, of Honolulu, a retired Bank of America assistant vice president and Credit Risk Management employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Patricia and daughter Alison. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Ngoanh Thanh Nguyen
March 2, 2007
Ngoanh Thanh Nguyen, 69, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Vietnam. He is survived by wife Yen Thi Duong; sons Buu Hoang, John Chau and James Tuan; daughters Katherine Doan and Tiffany Lieu; brother Khai Hoang; and nine grandchildren. Buddhist services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Eleanor Kawai Paia
Feb. 24, 2007
Eleanor Kawai Paia, 90, of Honolulu, a retired telephone company operator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lihue. She is survived by son Peter Opulauoho, 17 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.
Manuel Recosar Preza
Feb. 21, 2007
Manuel Recosar Preza, 95, of Honolulu, a retired laborer, died in Honolulu. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Pacita; sons Walter, Steven, Manuel Jr. and Jessie; daughters Annette Preza-Haynes and Virginia Young; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples.
Cleone Cox Kaleipaihala Pule
March 5, 2007
Cleone Cox Kaleipaihala "Chuck" Pule, 65, of Kapaau, Hawaii, a retired Pacific Bell engineer in San Jose, Calif., died at home. He was born in Kapaau. He is survived by wife Frances; sons Bryan, Kevin and Lance Pule and Mark Keliihanapule; bothers Terrance and Lyman; sisters Gwen Kupukaa and Roberta Merkley; and 10 grandchildren. Private services.
Richard Lorenzo Rosario
Feb. 13, 2007
Richard Lorenzo Rosario, 71, of Florida, formerly of Honolulu, a Schnack manager, died in Florida. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Richard Jr., Reuben, Lance and Shane Cortez and Raul, Enrique and Ray Mata; daughters Marie Rosario and Jennie L. Medeiros; brothers George and Bernard; and sisters Linda Prinea; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Clifford Koichi Saiki
Feb. 20, 2007
Clifford Koichi Saiki, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Pacific Concrete and Rock Co. mechanic, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hanamaulu, Kauai. He is survived by daughters Coleene A. Kondo, Michelle R. Abe and Lynelle A. Kida; sister Hanayo Kunishi; and six grandchildren. Private services.
Amy Chung Shaughnessy
Feb. 26, 2007
Amy Chung Shaughnessy, 45, of Honolulu, a Straub Clinic & Hospital registered nurse, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Hong Kong. She is survived by husband Brian, son Amadeus, mother Yun Ku Chung Ip, brothers Yiu Ming and Yiu Kwong Chung, and sister Yuk Wah Kwong Chung. Services held. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Honolulu Assembly of God Church, 1007 Koko Head Ave., Honolulu 96816. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Sunday.
Stanley Sumio Suehiro
March 1, 2007
Stanley Sumio Suehiro, 65, of Honolulu, a Robert Kaya Builders senior vice president, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Stephanie; sons Derek, Daryl, Kevin and Keith; mother Hayako; brother Harold; sisters May Nishioka, Elizabeth Morita and Amy Donlin; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Leona Ryu K. Tanaka
Feb. 20, 2007
Leona Ryu K. Tanaka, 69, of Waipahu and Kahului, a retired housekeeper and homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by daughters Charis Wilson and Georgette and Nicole Tanaka; brothers William K. Makawao and Leo Kaluakini Jr.; sisters Charlene Enriquez, Dawn Kaluakini and Daryl A. Waiheu; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Church of Good Shepherd in Wailuku. Call after 1 p.m.
Shizuko Tanaka
Feb. 20, 2007
Shizuko Tanaka, 89, of Waipahu died at home. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by husband Katsuma, son Arnold H., daughters Edna A. Otsuka and Jane Y. Tanaka, brother Shigeru Kawakami, sister Fujiko Fujioka, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Rosalina Agustin Teodoro
Feb. 15, 2007
Rosalina Agustin Teodoro, 80, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Nipaco, Paniqui, Tarlac, Philippines. She is survived by husband Marcello T.; sons Artemio, Rogelio, Millado, Arminio, Teodorico and Lodrigo; daughters Melegia Ordonio and Remy Teodoro; brother Victor Agustin; sisters Rosita Arcias, Espin Cadiente, Floring Dacanay and Laura Balmocena; and 18 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. today and noon tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. today and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Shelley Marie Williams
March 5, 2007
Shelley Marie Williams, 52, of Keauhou Mauka, Hawaii, a pharmacist, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Vancouver, Wash. She is survived by husband Henry, stepfather James Franseth, stepmother Maxine Ambrose, stepbrother Mike Ambrose, sisters Jaci Franseth and Debra Franseth-Ross, and stepsister Terri Webber. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Kona Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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.