Mary Kaneaupea Naukana Brown
March 27, 2007
Mary Kaneaupea Naukana Brown, 96, of Kailua, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Nathan, sister Bernice "Buddy" Yap, 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Denise M. Browne
March 26, 2007
Denise M. Browne, 53, of Kailua, a secretary, died at home. She was born in Madison, Wis. She is survived by daughter Moani G., mother Edith J. and brother Harvey M. Jr. Private services.
Annabelle Chelf
March 20, 2007
Annabelle Chelf, 92, of Honolulu, died in Hale Ho Aloha Nursing Home. She is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Private services.
Alfred John D'Eliseo
March 26, 2007
Alfred John D'Eliseo, 72, of Wailuku, Maui, an auto parts store owner, died at home. He was born in Yatesville, Pa. He is survived by wife Barbara, sons Michael and James A., daughter Patricia Burt and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m.
Gordon Naoki Hokama
March 11, 2007
Gordon Naoki Hokama, 81, of Ewa, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife K. Edith; daughters Helen Pawlirzen and Linda; brothers Yokichi, Walter, George, Charles, Robert and Herbert; sisters Jane Kawana, Nancy Oshio, Betty Nishimura, Florence Matsumura and Ethel Shimabukuro; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Daniel Keawe Kekahuna Jr.
March 9, 2007
Daniel Keawe Kekahuna Jr., 38, of Waianae, an Architects Hawaii senior draftsman, died in Nanakuli. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Daniel K. Sr. and Lynette L., companion Tawilla Rosette and sisters Dannalyn "Sweetheart" Duseignaur, Delvina-Ann "Mapu" Kekahuna and Dora Mae "Kanani" Kama. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Eloise Leilani Kaneta Kinilau
March 6, 2007
Eloise Leilani Kaneta Kinilau, 67, of Kaneohe, a retired Hawaii Housing Authority secretary, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Eric and Evan, daughter Ernell and eight grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. the cemetery. Casual attire.
Haruko Kiwada
March 16, 2007
Haruko Kiwada, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Chikara Mochi mochi maker, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She was born in Koloa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Katsuyuki, Nobuo and Keiso; and three grandchildren. Private services.
Shizue Koga
Feb. 8, 2007
Shizue "Florence" Koga, 82, of Honolulu, died. She is survived by son Stanley Y., daughter Jean K., brothers Frank and George Mizuno, and a grandchild. Private services.
Naoto Kotaki
March 28, 2007
Naoto Kotaki, 89, of Paauilo, Hawaii, a retired former Hamakua Sugar Co. journey welder, died at home. He was born in Paauilo. He is survived by wife Shizue; sons Miles, Alvin and Bert; daughters Gail Oroku and Fay Hayes; brothers Teruji and James Sugahara; sisters Hazue Masaki, Sumie Takeguchi, Toyoko Lee and Reiko Sugahara; and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Paauilo Kongoji Mission. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Fred Shigeru Kumura
March 19, 2007
Fred Shigeru Kumura, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Star Super Market produce buyer, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Amy T.; sons Dennis H. and Alvin S., daughters Joyce S. Hashimoto and Karen R. Ogino, sisters Clara Y. Asada, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Lily Dela Cruz Lau
March 19, 2007
Lily Dela Cruz Lau, 63, of Kaneohe, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Manila. She is survived by husband Yuk Lun, sons John M. Gun Fai and Wilson, daughters Angela Lam and Elena Chou, brother Antonio "Wing Hong" Delacruzham, sister Zeny Cruz and seven grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Yung Fook Leu
March 15, 2007
Yung Fook "David" Leu, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electronic technician, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He is survived by brothers Stanley Tong, Loy and Chong Fook. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
John Palepoi Mauga Sr.
March 25, 2007
John Palepoi Mauga Sr., 67, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired state Department of Land and Natural Resources, Forestry Division wildlife supervisor, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by sons Clayton, John P. Jr., Russell and Cameron; daughters Lorna, Lei Ann and Caroline, Lynell Kaili and Lynette Watai; brothers Utomoe, Tafilele, Duke, Peleti, Tupou, Palepoi, Naitini Koufusi and David Mauga, Semika, Asoiva, Talafona, Fa'alagaese, Uluvale and Fu'e Mamea, Posamino Sa'au, Mark Mageo and Pa'amao Bower; and sisters Miliama Sao, Te'ena Tei, Sina Tupua, Hana Atuatasi, Lealofi Payne, Sagita Clayton, Iva Gibson, Bernie Leota and Samitioata Tupua, Seini and Aloisa Mauga, and Sonofai and Tolua Mamea; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Friday. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
Emma Akana Aluli Meyer
March 26, 2007
Emma Akana Aluli Meyer, 77, of Honolulu, a homemaker and Young of Heart Gallery founder, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by children Mele, Maile, Moana, Manu, Luana and Maui; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Eulogy and Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Young of Heart Gallery and Catholic Charities.
Rodney Kala Namauu Sr.
March 26, 2007
Rodney Kala "Sergeant Kimo" Namauu Sr., 64, of Hilo, a Goodyear Auto Service sales manager in Hilo and a retired U.S. Army first sergeant, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Shirley L., son Rodney K. Jr., daughters Georgianna L. Namauu and Wendy Cuno, sisters Daisy Nakamoto and Maureen "Pualani" Luis, and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Lilly Malia Anela Imaikalani Orevillo
March 14, 2007
Lilly Malia Anela Imaikalani Orevillo, infant daughter of Nathan Orevillo and Alexis Lawrence, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She is also survived by sister Shakira Lawrence; grandparents Charles and Laurie Lewis, and Wayne and Julie Ann Lawrence; and great-grandparents Daniel and Jeanette Santos, Donald Medeiros, Adeline Lewis and Louie and Flora Lawrence; and great-great-grandparent Daniel Santos. Private services.
Enrique Tinorio Paet
March 25, 2007
Enrique Tinorio Paet, 95, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Castle & Cooke longshoreman, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Dora K.; sons Ruben and Enrique T. Jr.; daughters Naone Guillermo, Shareen Crowton, Cheryl Nakagawa and Francine Kaonohi; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Alfred Palalay Pante
March 27, 2007
Alfred Palalay Pante, 83, of Lahaina, a retired Maui Land and Pineapple laborer in Napili, Maui, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by wife Marina; children Herminio, Carmelito and Larry, Rosita Sarol, Elena Aquinaldo, Nely Tabilin and Loida Hoshino; stepchildren Domingo, Purification, Jose and Leonila Ravida and Constancia Agustin; brother Amadeo; sister Francisca Bumagat; 22 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Thursday and 9-11:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Mary Jane Reveira
March 20, 2007
Mary Jane Reveira, 57, of Waianae, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son James; daughters Carmalice Gray and Tonie Ioapo; father Pedro; brothers Ralph, Peter and Joseph; sister Betty Ann Carrancho; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 3 p.m. today at Maili Point Beach. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Friday.
Russell Wayne Riveira
March 20, 2007
Russell Wayne Riveira, 44, of Waianae, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Daveleann Purdy; sons Bryson, Russell and Kurt; daughter Deanne; brothers Gary, Conce, Joseph, Ralph, Earl and Rayallen; and sisters Liolita, Darlene, Gwen and Conchita; and four grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Pokai Bay. Aloha attire.
Lawrence Souza
March 23, 2007
Lawrence "Mitsu" Souza, 73, of Pearl City, a Waipahu Intermediate School supervisor, died. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Winona, sons Lance and Lydell, daughter Laureen Souza-Lua, brother Richard "Dickie," sister Sueko Akee and three grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Vernon Gee Sung Tom
March 26, 2007
Vernon Gee Sung Tom, 65, of Pukalani, Maui, a former Kahului Union and Po'okela Churches pastor and chaplain for the Vietnam Veterans of Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Carolyn C.; sons Michael and Gerald; brothers Mainard and Robert; sisters Sandra Hartz and Dr. Betty Lou and Mary; and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Bible Church. Call after 9 a.m.
Janet Sachie Watanabe
March 24, 2007
Janet Sachie Watanabe, 64, of Los Angeles, a retired Kaiser Medical Center nurse supervisor in Los Angeles, died at home. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by brothers Richard and Wesley. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
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.