Obituaries

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Eloise Lei Auweloa
May 15, 2007
Eloise Lei Auweloa, 77, of Wailuku, a retired youth correctional officer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by brothers Albert and William; and sisters Maile Higa, LaVerne Tirrell and Loretta Hose. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Paia Hawaiian Protestant Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Luncheon to follow at church hall.

Eusebia Cachola Cachola
May 19, 2007
Eusebia Cachola Cachola, 93, of Kahului died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in San Antonio, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by son Salvador "Buddy"; daughters Nieves Bitonio, Marina Cadaoas and Juliana De Guzman; brother Leo; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Luncheon to follow at residence.

Glir Wasan Dagdagan
May 4, 2007
Glir Wasan Dagdagan, also known as "Daggy" and "Dag," 72, of Kalihi, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village steward department assistant manager, died in Honolulu. He was born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Caridad "Carrie" "Caring," sons Glenn and Glifford "Gliff" "G," daughter Norilyn "Nori" Rooks, father Emeterio "Terry," brother Reynaldo "Rey," sister Florentina "Flo" Cuevas, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Rufino Santiago Dela Cruz
May 13, 2007
Rufino Santiago Dela Cruz, 96, of Halaula, Hawaii, a retired Kohala Sugar Co. employee, died at home. He was born in Eschague, Isabela, Cagayan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Feliciana, sons Frederick and William, daughter Felita Kaysing, brothers Leon dela Cruz and Eugenio Domingo, and six grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawi Sacred Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire.

Richard Tokuo Funai
May 19, 2007
Richard Tokuo Funai, 84, of Kaneohe, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Base machinist, died in Kailua. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Dickson, Eric and Steven; daughter Marilyn Lindamood; brothers Larry and Masaru; sister Fumiko Kaichi; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7:30 p.m. next Sunday at Pali View Baptist Church, Kaneohe. Call after 7 p.m. Reception to follow. Committal services: 2 p.m. June 4 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

Mary Lou Ludvina Lei Haimoto
May 24, 2007
Mary Lou Ludvina Lei Haimoto, 72, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Tadashi; sons Austin and Wayne Oili; daughters Vicki Leite, Bunnie Haimoto, Connie Tua'au and Gwendolyn Necker; brother Norman Lacerdo; sister Naomi Alcosiba; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Rose Hamora
May 16, 2007
Rose Hamora, 90, of Kalaoa, Hawaii, a Hualalai Ranch housekeeper, died at home. She was born in Kalopa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons James Sr., Daniel and Robert; daughter Rosing Tribble; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua-Kona. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Luncheon to follow at James Hamora's residence at Hualalai Ranch. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Pearl Kikue Hawn
May 14, 2007
Pearl Kikue Hawn, 91, of Honolulu, a retired St. Francis Medical Center central supply aide, died in Honolulu. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by children Jiro Arakaki, Elaine Reneau, and Ralph and Tommy Hawn; sister Ethel Antonio; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Private services.

Peter Wallace Kahananui IV
May 24, 2007
Peter Wallace Kahananui IV, 26, of Ewa Beach died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Peter III, brothers Waianae Kahananui and Andy Ahsing, and sister Chelsea L.K. Ahsing. Services: noon next Sunday at Ewa Beach Park. Aloha or casual attire. Leis welcome.

Elia Kawika Ku'ualoha Kapahulehua
May 17, 2007
Elia Kawika Ku'ualoha Kapahulehua, 76, formerly of Hawaii Kai, first captain of the voyaging canoe Hokule'a, former Kaiser's Hawaiian Village Catamarans head captain, retired Western Delta Airlines employee and University of Hawaii at Manoa manaleo, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Niihau. He is survived by son "Danny" K.M., brother Frank Santos and sister Doreen Nunies. Services: 9-11 a.m. next Sunday at Elks Club Waikiki. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Roseline Daniel Paaniani Kekino
May 22, 2007
Roseline Daniel Paaniani "Lady" Kekino, 77, of Honolulu, a retired Hula Supply clerk in Moiliili, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Melvin Lara, Wayne Lacno and Stacy Lewis; daughters Yvonne N. Lewellyn, Roberta Mann, Daelyn Machiguchi and Lovelyn Kekino; 29 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 8 a.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel.

Joseph Heleluhe Kiaaina Jr.
April 26, 2007
Joseph Heleluhe "Sonny" Kiaaina Jr., 83, of Waimanalo, a retired Honolulu Fire Department engineer, merchant marine and World War II veteran, died in Waimanalo. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Jessie "Jackie," sons Joseph "Archie" III and Jeffery, daughter Joann A. Wong, brother Ronald, sister Bertha Kanoa, five grandchildren, five hanai grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and 11 hanai great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Herman Wells Sprague Kreis
May 4, 2007
Herman Wells Sprague Kreis, also known as H.W. "Chris" Kreis, 88, of Kaneohe, a retired real estate agent and quality control inspector, died in Groton, Conn. He was born in Erie, Pa. He is survived by wife Nancy; children Richard, Edward and Michelle Kreis, and John and Jan Spencley; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Submarine Memorial Chapel, Sub Base in Pearl Harbor. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.

Thomas Chao Peng Lai
April 19, 2007
Thomas Chao Peng Lai, 59, of Honolulu, an entrepreneur, died in Honolulu. He was born in Toyoko, Japan. He is survived by wife Xian; son Ryan; mother Tomiko Rai; brothers Shogen, Peter, Nobuyuki and Hideaki; and sisters Shoko Rai, Kiyoe Tabar and Masayo Yanase. Services: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Jodo Mission of Hawaii. Casual attire. Loose flowers welcome.

Edna Arizumi Leong
May 18, 2007
Edna Arizumi Leong, 96, of Honolulu died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Francis and Ronald, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka St., Honolulu. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Dorothy June Lynn
May 21, 2007
Dorothy June Lynn, 87, of Kihei, Maui, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Indianapolis. She is survived by son Donald S., daughter Beverly J. Lynn-Wilson, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. June 9 at Wailuku Union Church. Reception to follow at church. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Wailuku Union Church, 327 Hight St., Wailuku, HI 96793.

George Trusseau McInerny Jr.
May 10, 2007
George Trusseau McInerny Jr., 80, of Waikiki died at home. He was born in Honolulu. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire.

Cleotilde Mamuad Ramos
May 9, 2007
Cleotilde Mamuad "Maddang" Ramos, 84, of San Diego, formerly of Kalihi, a homemaker, died in San Diego. She was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Loretta Agtagma, brother Nieves Mamuad, sisters Modesta Tabiolo and Ignacia Agustin, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at the cemetery.

David Patrick Souza Sr.
May 23, 2007
David Patrick Souza Sr., 88, of Kahului, a retired Ameron truck driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Mamerta A. "Maming"; sons David Jr., Dennis and Leroy; daughters Paulette Davis and Stephanie Young; brothers Tommy, Arthur and Ernest; sister Frances Drayer; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Josephine Luis Tacderan
May 15, 2007
Josephine Luis Tacderan, 87, of Honolulu, a retired care home owner and operator for 37 years, died at home. She was born in Paniqui, Tarlac, the Philippines. She is survived by son Canuto Jr., daughters Estrella Acoba and Cynthia Rola, sister Violet Baptista, caregivers Ruby Carranza and Grace Malate, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Agnes Kikue Tomori
May 22, 2007
Agnes Kikue "Aggie" Tomori, 78, of Hilo, formerly of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Takashi "Muni," son Jeffrey, brother Richard Sugimoto, sisters Eileen Karino and Alice Ishida, and a grandchild. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Inurnment to follow at National Memorial Center of the Pacific, Punchbowl, at a later date. Casual attire.