Shannon Kamuela Alfapada
June 17, 2007
Shannon Kamuela Alfapada, 35, of Makawao, Maui, a self-employed roofer and mason, died in Waialua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Tina G.; sons Ikaika Gonzado, Kainoa K. Alfapada-Ursua and Keoni Alfapada; daughter Aulani; mother Sheyrl D.; father Samuel K.; brother David; sister Bridgette and Dawn; and grandparents Harold and Barbara Duncan. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Depot Beach Park in Nanakuli. Services: 11:30 a.m. July 7 at 570A Kaiaulu Loop, Makawao. Scattering of ashes to follow at Hookipa Beach Park.
Rita Baltazar Alontaga
June 13, 2007
Rita Baltazar Alontaga, 91, of Waipahu, a retired teacher in the Philippines, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Ignacio T. Jr., Edy B., Jose B. and Gil B.; daughter Lilia B. Tapang; sister Manuela Ramos; 19 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday. Graveside services: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Thac Do Bui
June 17, 2007
Thac Bo Bui, 87, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Vietnam. He is survived by wife Nghi Thi Nguyen; sons Thach, Ngan, Kim, Bau, Ngoc, Son and Ha; daughters Lan, Mai and Hue; 31 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8 a.m.-noon Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Vietnamese Buddhist services. Cremation to follow.
Felipe Domingo Cabiles Sr.
June 10, 2007
Felipe Domingo Cabiles Sr., 73, of Honolulu, a retired laborer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria; children Zenaida and Luz Cabiles and Violet Richardson, Emelda Salidad and Norma Schwartz; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Mount. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Dr. Eleanor Carlo Crim
June 13, 2007
Dr. Eleanor Carlo Crim, 72, of Kailua, a Castle Medical Center physician, died at home. She was born in India. Gathering: 6 p.m. at Mid Pacific Country Club.
Dorothy Botelho DeMello
June 12, 2007
Dorothy Botelho DeMello, 83, of Aiea, a retired state school teacher, died in Aiea. She was born in Kakaako. She is survived by son James H., sister Lorrain Vasconcelles, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Patricia Valentine Doole
June 1, 2007
Patricia Valentine Doole, 82, of Las Vegas, an Eastern Airlines employee, died. She was born in Lowell, Mass. She is survived by children Kimo and Wendy Doole and Pamela Alani; brother Jack Valentine; sister Fay Leonard; and four grandchildren. Services and scattering of ashes to be held in Hawaii in the fall. Donations suggested to James E. Doole Jr. Endowed Scholarship, c/o Punahou School, 1601 Punahou St., Honolulu 96822.
Hazel Fukuda Estrella
May 3, 2007
Hazel Fukuda Estrella, 91, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired private housekeeper, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Mildred Matsumoto Au, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Mary Koa Fisher
June 7, 2007
Mary Koa Fisher, 94, of Mililani died in Tripler Army Medical Center. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Samuel and Wallace, daughter Sarah S. Carlos, 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Venido Lee Flores
June 13, 2007
Venido Lee "Butch" Flores, 44, of Kapolei, a 7-Eleven Hawaii employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by companion Vernie; children Brandon K.K. Flores, Ashlyn-Nichole, Keri Tuaniga and Bronson Pieper; parents Luis and Angeline; and brothers and sisters Angie Corpuz, Carol Chavez, Michael F. Blanco and Susan Greene and Luis D., Joseph K., Frank and Vincent Flores. Services: 7 p.m. today at Barbers Point Elementary School, Hope Chapel. Call after 6 p.m.
Michael Joseph Gable
June 10, 2007
Michael Joseph Gable, 56, of Fern Forest, Hawaii, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lafayette, Ind. He is survived by daughters Stacy L. Gable and Jessica C. Kelly, parents Art and Donna Burk, brother Terry, sister Sandi Overbey and a grandchild. Services to be held in Phoenix on Nov. 5. Donations suggested to American Diabetes Association.
Larry Ann Giese
June 12, 2007
Larry Ann "L.A." Giese, 70, of Honaunau, Hawaii, formerly of Honolulu, a Federal Census agent, died in Life Care Center of Kona, Hawaii. She was born in Monterey Park, California. She is survived by husband Samuel, daughter Jenny Appleton, stepdaughter Erin Casias, sisters Candace Bonner and Linda Hayden, and five grandchildren. Private services.
Beverly Marie Gomes
June 17, 2007
Beverly Marie Gomes, 53, of Kapolei died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Jeffrey Jr. and Troy; daughter Sabrena Galios; parents Louis Sr. and Julia Tory; brothers Louis Jr. and Aaron Tory; sisters Gloria Tory, Betty Dyer, Lena Arineta, Brenda Flores, Gracie Mederios and Miriam Borengasser; and five grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Brian Tetsuo Hamada
June 2, 2007
Brian Tetsuo Hamada, 56, of Mililani died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Agnes K. and sisters Lynn C. Nakasone and Iris E. Endow. Private services.
George Richard Hart
June 14, 2007
George Richard Hart, 86, of Kailua-Kona, an Army Air Corps sergeant who served in World War II and a retired aeronautics research engineer, died at home. He was born in Indianapolis. He is survived by wife Harriett, son Kenneth Alton, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. No services.
Mary Gladys McFarlane Shaw Heath
April 9, 2007
Mary Gladys McFarlane Shaw "Billie" Heath, 99, of California died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Norval, son David, daughter Shannon and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Clement's Episcopal Church. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Joseph Alfons Huysse
June 10, 2007
Joseph Alfons Huysse, 79, of Kailua-Kona, a merchant mariner and a minister at the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, died in Life Care Center of Kona. He was born in Antwerp, Belgium. He is survived by son Daniel Huysse-Starsong, brother Charles and a grandchild. Services and scattering of ashes to be held on Aug. 26.
Lewis Ingleson
May 16, 2007
Lewis Ingleson, 75, of Long Beach, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a University of Hawaii at Manoa architecture instructor, Architecture Studies Program (now known as UH School of Architecture) co-founder and EDW/Architecture & Planning Consultants principal, died at home. He is survived by wife Donna, son Adam, daughter Kim Pixler, two stepchildren and five grandchildren. Celebration of life to be held June 30 at Hawaii Yacht Club. Boats will leave at 4 p.m. to spread ashes at sea. Refreshments will follow.
Mildred Fong Jay
May 20, 2007
Mildred Fong Jay, 101, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died. She was born in Hawi, Hawaii. She is survived by son Gordon, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Mariano A. Juan
June 16, 2007
Mariano A. "Marny" Juan, 88, of Lahaina died. He was born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Candida T.; sons Joseph T., Alejandro T., Nelson T., Christopher and Alemar T.; daughters Alberta J. Dominga, Rosario J. Wesa, Raquel J. Dalumpines, Victoria J. Libunao and Trelly Joy T. Juan; brother Isabelo J. Fajardo; sister Lourdes J. Dannog; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary. Additional services: 10 a.m. Monday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Semiformal attire.
Hayako Kaneshiro
May 27, 2007
Hayako Kaneshiro, 91, of Honolulu, a retired housekeeper, died in Honolulu. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by sons Masao, Masato and Masashi; daughters Patsy Brooks and Karen Higashi; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Chang Su Kim
June 7, 2007
Chang Su Kim, 68, of Honolulu, a retired Ala Wai Golf Course employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Osaka, Japan. He is survived by wife Son Hui, daughters Nam Akau and Yong Na Kim, brothers Harry and Chang Yol Kim, and six grandchildren. Private services.
Garrick Alan Wing Fai Lau
June 9, 2007
Garrick Alan Wing Fai "Bear" Lau, 40, of Waianae died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Samuelene "Sam"; son Jacob; daughters Lehua Kea and Joyceleen Zamora; mother Phyllis; stepmother Faith Tanner; brothers Gordon Lau, Ioane Kaili, Jacob Tanner and Fiamalu "Fia" Leoso; sisters Allison Lau, Rosie Tanner, Ginger Davids and Grace Kealoha; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Hawaiian or casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Monday.
Gordon Manuel Leite
June 1, 2007
Gordon Manuel "Spring" Leite, 69, of Honolulu, a retired machine operator, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. He is survived by son Manuel De Rosa; brothers Alfred, Walter, Ernest, Herbert, Gabriel, Harold and Michael; and sisters Betty Puakea, Marie Matsumura and Loretta Kaehuaea. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Kea Memorial Park in Papaikou, Hawaii. Casual attire.
Gavin David Link
June 17, 2007
Gavin David Link, 21, of Laie died. He was born in San Diego. He is survived by parents Greg and Ann "Annie"; brothers Richie Norton and Kevin Lavin; sisters Natalie Norton, Jennifer Foulger and Stephanie Lavin; and grandparent Joseph Link. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU Hawaii Stake Center. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:45 p.m. at Laie Cemetery. Casual attire.
Jane Chiyoko McLean
June 16, 2007
Jane Chiyoko McLean, 80, of Kaneohe died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Mark A., Terry L., Richard D. and David W.; daughter Deborah J. Collins; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. today at 45-721 Hilinai St., Kaneohe. Burial: 2 p.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Shigeto Nishimura
April 22, 2007
Shigeto Nishimura, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lanai City. He is survived by wife Shizue; children June Kawasaki, Aileen Kugiyama and Ernest and Wallace Nishimura; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Mary Elizabeth Self
June 16, 2007
Mary Elizabeth Self, 93, of Honolulu, formerly of Ventura, Calif., a retired worker with Zenith Insurance Co. of Los Angeles, died in Maunalani Nursing Center. She was born in Texas. She is survived by sons Robert Patrick and John Campbell, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass to be held in Honolulu. Private burial in Montebello, Calif.
Betty Yoshiko Vare
May 26, 2007
Betty Yoshiko Vare, 84, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by stepson Gary Wood, daughter Donna S. Istilarte, stepdaughter Elena M. Wood, brothers Chester T. and Kiyoshi Murai, sisters Yuriko Fong and Nobuko Murai, a grandchild and two stepgrandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Committal services and burial: 11:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.
Wallace T. Waterhouse
May 2, 2007
Wallace T. Waterhouse, 90, of Kailua, Air Service Hawaii co-founder and pilot, died in Hospice Hawaii Kailua Home. He was born in Canada. He is survived by wife Olga, daughters Corinne and Eleanor, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 6-8 p.m. Monday at Kaneohe Yacht Club. No flowers. Donations suggested to Aloha Shriners Patient's Transportation Fund.
Natsuyo Fujimoto Yoshida
June 17, 2007
Natsuyo Fujimoto Yoshida, 88, of Hanapepe Heights, Kauai, a retired Sheraton Kauai and Up to Date Cleaners employee, died at home. She was born in Kalaheo, Kauai. She is survived by daughter Donna Fujiwara, sisters Fusano Yoshimasu and Marian Kanekiyo, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Kauai Veterans Cemetery Pavilion. Call after 1:30 p.m.
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.