Teodorico Caberto Cabalo
June 3, 2007
Teodorico Caberto "Doring" Cabalo, 78, of Haliimaile, Maui, a retired Maui Pine truck driver, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Victoria; son Robert; daughters Barbara "Bobbi" Cabalo, Yolanda Plunkett, Teodora Jim, Juanita Lau and Bernadette Aquino; brother John; sister Barbara Cabanes; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Jean Estes Desmarais
June 2, 2007
Jean Estes Desmarais, 62, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Detroit. She is survived by daughter Kristen and sisters Susan Epstein and Laurie Dearlobe. Services in Colorado.
Ramon Garo Fiesta
May 21, 2007
Ramon Garo Fiesta, 76, of Waipahu died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Rakel; daughter Mary Ann Andaya; brother Tirso; and sisters Saturnina Agluba, Paula Rumbaoa and Auriellia Bayudan. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 8:45 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Mary Galaza
June 5, 2007
Mary Galaza, 88, of Kekaha, Kauai, a homemaker and Kauai Fruit Packers seasonal worker, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by sons Elliott and Louis Jr., seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Kekaha. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Renee Okamura Hosino
April 24, 2007
Renee Okamura Hosino, 52, of Las Vegas died in Las Vegas. She was born on Maui. She is survived by husband Dennis; son Dennis Jr.; daughters Rayden Cajudoy and Ariana Hosino; brothers Leslie, Keith and Darrell Okamura, and Leeaaron Yap; and seven grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire.
Shawn Dee Ifopo
June 7, 2007
Shawn Dee Ifopo, 11, of Honolulu died in Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Talosaga, sister Jane Saunoa, stepfather Siuleo Saunoa and grandparent Elisapeta. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Palama First Samoan Assembly of God Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park.
Laura Tactay Jaramillo
May 27, 2007
Laura Tactay Jaramillo, 92, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Toribio and Luis, daughters Concepcion "Connie" Agustin and Teofila "Openg" Maculam, 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Allen Yau Chuck Kahawaii
June 1, 2007
Allen Yau Chuck Kahawaii, 49, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a Beylik Drilling Inc. pump installer, died. He was born in Laie. He is survived by daughters Lydia and Juvette; brothers Robert, George, Solomon and Harlan Kahawaii, and Rodney Dudoit; sisters Eliza Kahawaii and Charmaine Kahawaii-Jefferson; hanai mother Maimie Fotofili; and hanai sisters Tina and Mamie. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie 1st Ward Chapel. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Laie Cemetery. Casual attire.
John Kelekolio Kainoa Jr.
June 4, 2007
John Kelekolio Kainoa Jr., 58, of Kawaihae, Hawaii, an Army veteran and truck driver for DeLuz Trucking in Paauilo, Parker Ranch and Hamakua Sugar Co., died at home. He was born in Kapaau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Bernie; sons John III, Nick and Brian; sisters Jennie Anderson, Blossom Mailliard, Olinda Cazimero, Carole Abiley, Haunani Chong, Delilah Keliikuli and Kimberly Kainoa; brothers Gordon, Godfrey Sr. and Daryl; and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Annunciation Catholic Church in Waimea. Call after 4 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Scattering of ashes: noon June 17 at Kawaihae Harbor.
Helen M. Kam
May 22, 2007
Helen M. Kam, 81, of Honolulu, a layout artist, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Arthur and Harry Yoneshige; and sisters Florence Tanimitsu, Nancy Yoneshige and Grace Grimes. Private services.
Walter Itsuji Kawano
May 20, 2007
Walter Itsuji Kawano, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Dillingham Construction Ltd. employee, died in Pohai Nani. He was born in Kapaa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Gail, son Lance, brother Harvey and sister Helene Yomono. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary.
Nora Kirkpatrick
June 4, 2007
Nora Kirkpatrick, 90, of Honolulu, an economist for various public and private institutions, died at home. She was born in Topeka, Kan. She is survived by children Margaret, Malcolm and Eleanor, and two grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow at the American Association of University Women, 1802 Keeaumoku St. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to AAUW at the same address.
Mildred Masako Kojima
May 29, 2007
Mildred Masako Kojima, 80, of Honolulu, former co-owner of Sign Fabricators Hawaii, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Clifford Y., Randal Y. and Alan H.; daughters Leslie R. Hirata and Lori M. Kogachi; brother Richard Y. Asasaki; and eight grandchildren. Private services.
Robert Kan Sing Leong
May 25, 2007
Robert Kan Sing Leong, 72, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Advertiser and Outrigger Hotel employee, died in St. Francis Hospice East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dorothy; daughters Roberta Taira, Janadine Higa, Diana Thomas and Barbara Leong; brother John Arafiles; sisters Millie Chun, Annetta Kim, Loretta Nagata and Arlene Medeiros; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 11:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. Friday. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Ross Edward Lewis
May 31, 2007
Ross Edward Lewis, 43, of Honolulu, a painter, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Kimberly, son Jason, daughter Jade, brother Harold "Sonny" III and sister Carol Edwards. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Wayne Chung Borne Lo
May 14, 2007
Wayne Chung Borne Lo, 82, of Waipahu, an Army veteran and retired Oahu Community Correctional Center prison guard, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Carlina G.; children Christopher and Montgomery Lo, Hilda V. Eugenio, Rizal Villaruz, Denies Pacubas, Waynette Shindo, Lauriette Panui and Junette Higa; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
James Kapono Nahinu IV
June 1, 2007
James Kapono Nahinu IV, infant son of James "Kapono" and Brandi-Ann of Waianae, died in Arizona. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by sister Montana; grandparents James and Terry Nahinu, and Jerry and Shirley Jensen; and great-grandparents Peg Jensen, Charles and Joan Bacon, and Herbert and Flora Franco. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Additional information provided for an obituary yesterday.
Gregorio Valdez Oraciona
June 2, 2007
Gregorio Valdez "Greg" Oraciona, 60, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Norma; son Ronald; daughters Marjorie Caliwag and Grace Quing; brothers Eduardo, John, Felisimo and Jose; and 12 grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Church. Call after 6 p.m. Burial in the Philippines at a later date.
Mary L. Pang
May 24, 2007
Mary L. "Malia" Pang, 88, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii State Library clerk, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Kennyson, Cleighton, Lawson and Kalson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School St., Honolulu. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Seth Saita Sakai
May 10, 2007
Seth Saita Sakai, 74, of Honolulu, an actor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Patricia, son Jason D. and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. today at Kaimuki Christian Church, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Kirk Albert Sheppard
May 28, 2007
Kirk Albert Sheppard, 53, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired attorney, died at home. He was born in Paris. He is survived by wife Mary Jane S., brother Edward J. and sister Susan. Services: 10 a.m. today at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section, in Hilo. Casual attire.
Alfred David Silva
May 18, 2007
Alfred David "Fred" Silva, 49, of Kapolei, a former Edward Enterprises employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Marylyn; daughters Maryann and Ashley; father John; mother Isabel; brothers John A., Frank J., Thomas E. and Henry P.; and sisters Sandra S. Chang, Ann P. Piamonte and Jean T. Henson. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
LanaLee Kahuanani Harris Simeona
May 31, 2007
LanaLee Kahuanani Harris "Lane" Simeona, 62, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Kealohaaina P.; brother John K. Harris Jr.; sisters BettyLou L. Raymond and Tedieth P. McColgan; hanai daughters Chelsea Ah Sing, Leinani Acidera, Roseannamary Robinson, Stacy Leialoha-Kinoshita and Kapulanakehau Tamure; and hanai son Thomas Benedicto Jr. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
Masu Suzuki
May 28, 2007
Masu Suzuki, 88, of Kahului, a retired seamstress, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Kaheka, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Michael and Roy, daughters Sally Tsuhako and Helen Oshiro, sisters Yoshino Kijinami and Fuyo Takano, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.
Neki Minnie Thomas
May 31, 2007
Neki Minnie Thomas, infant daughter of Cy and Shay Thomas of Waianae, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is also survived by brothers Kelton and C.J.; sister Faith; and grandparents Harry and Loraine Thomas, and Steve Monis. Private services.
Harold Tom
June 2, 2007
Harold Tom, 94, of Kailua, a retired McCabe, Hamilton and Renny operations supervisor, died in Kailua. He was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Kendall and Kenneth Tom, and Derek Monteron; daughters Sheila Staggs and Louise Tom; sister Nancy Silva; brother Alfred; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kailua. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Catherine Zablan Torres
May 13, 2007
Catherine Zablan Torres, 84, of Aiea, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Alfred; sons John and Douglas; sisters Pearl Hew-Len, Yvonne Sheves and Blanch Ramos; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Robert Uemoto
June 3, 2007
Robert Uemoto, also known as "Bobby" and "Mitsuji," 66, of Pearl City, a retired state Department of Agriculture loan officer, died in Pearl City. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Irene; sons Robert K., Tracy M. and Shane Y.; daughter Iris Y.; and four grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ralph Alanson Villiers
June 6, 2007
Ralph Alanson Villiers, also known as "Paul" and "Pocket," 81, of Honolulu, a Marine Corps veteran, banking executive and owner of a Maui real estate office, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Norma, daughters Katy and Annie, and three grandchildren. Private services.
Eleanor Wright
May 17, 2007
Eleanor Wright, 78, of Kent, Wash., died in Renton, Wash. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by sister Virginia Borrero; son Cameron Farley; daughters Cynthia and Sandra Kee, and Deborah Kee-Urbanek; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services held.
Harold Mitsuo Yamanaka
June 5, 2007
Harold Mitsuo Yamanaka, 65, of Pearl City died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Suzanne, sons Wade and Jon, daughter Dawn Yoshikado, brothers Jack and Stanley, and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Jane Ayako Yamashita
June 6, 2007
Jane Ayako "Big Gramz" Yamashita, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Banana Co. employee, died at home. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Harold T., sons Harvey T. and Allen T., daughters Evelyn E. Thomson and Charlotte T. Hamada, nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Inurnment: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Japo Itsumi Yokoyama
June 5, 2007
Japo Itsumi Yokoyama, 84, of Makawao, Maui, a retired contractor, died. He was born in Makawao. He is survived by sons Edgar, Gary, Clyde, Jack and Paul; 11 brothers and sisters; and eight grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Inurnment: 9 a.m. next Saturday at Maui Memorial Park.
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.