Debbie Kaliipua Baptiste
June 24, 2007
Debbie Kaliipua Baptiste, 53, of Kaneohe died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Kaneohe. She is survived by sons Jeffrey Makena and Scott Kaimi; parents Ernest and Gertrude Kam; brother Ernest Kam Jr.; sisters Sherry Evans, Lonna Maile and Karen Caudle; and two grandchildren. Beachside celebration: 10 a.m. Sunday at 55-137 Kamehameha Highway. Casual attire.
Natividad Vergara Benitez
June 17, 2007
Natividad Vergara Benitez, 82, of Honolulu died in Convalescent Center of Honolulu. She was born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by sons Solomon and Victorio III, daughters Nena Benitez and Zenaida Anguay, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Road, Kalihi. Call after 8 a.m. Interment: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Francis Kipapa Brown
June 21, 2007
Francis "Pop" Kipapa Brown, 85, of Ewa Beach, a former Pearl Harbor federal employee, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Francis T.K., Robert K. "Lopaka" Sr., Nathan, James, Samuel, Kenneth, and William M. Brown and Joe Kaohiwai; daughters Fern Delos Santos, Rachel Mervyn, Aileen Camello, Dora Ganeau, and Martha and Jessie Brown; brothers James Woods and Harold Brown; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Edna Y. Conroy
June 25, 2007
Edna Y. Conroy, 95, of Honolulu, a former Queen's Medical Center registered nurse who served on Dec. 7, 1941, died. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. She is survived by husband Harold, daughter Winifred A. Stark, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Church. Inurnment: 2 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Allan Don
June 18, 2007
Allan Don, 77 of Kailua-Kona, West Hawaii Dragon Association founder, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Tucson, Ariz. He is survived by companion Christie Yoshimura; stepsons Scot, Troy and Cy Yoshimura; stepdaughter Tammy Furrer; and six step-grandchildren. Private services.
Winona Aukai Herrod
May 31, 2007
Winona "Juliet" Aukai Herrod, 70, of Haleiwa died in Waialua. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Noe "Jace," Lokahi, Ehu and Maka Herrod, Robert and Alfred Prado Jr. and Keaumoku Makeenui; daughters Noeau "Charlene" Mochizuki, Meha "Luciana" Manu, Renee Prado, Fran Kawahakui and Michelle Peru; brother Robert "Kamaki" Kawahakui; sister Roseline K. Ferreira; 23 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Liliuokalani Protestant Church, 66-090 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11:15 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Nao Ireijo Higa
June 13, 2007
Nao Ireijo Higa, 88, of Honolulu, a retired private housekeeper, died in Hale Nani Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Donald, Melvin, Daniel and James; daughters Phyllis Kushima, Evelyn Higa, Carole Iha and Kathleen Shibata; sister Sueko Shinyashiki; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Sheldon Hanalei Hoopai
June 24, 2007
Sheldon Hanalai Hoopai, 54, of Waianae died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by brother William K. Kalawao; and sisters Pamela P. Hoopai, Davilene P. Kahookele, Dannette U. Yadao, Daniella K. Kalawao and Sandralee L. Weaver. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Huliawa Beach Park, Maili. Casual attire. No flowers.
Jeffrey Joseph Johnson
June 14, 2007
Jeffrey Joseph Johnson, 59, of Huntington Beach, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Fire Department captain, died. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by son Jesse; daughter Deija Tritz; mother Jackie; brothers Greg, Chris and Brad; and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Albert Kaili
June 20, 2007
Albert "Al" Kaili, 70, of Papakolea, a retired employee of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 99, the Board of Water Supply, Aloha Stadium and Moiliili Community Center, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Barbara, sons Chad and Dana, hanai daughter Leilani Bechtel, brother David V. Kahalewai Jr., sister Wynona Shoemaker and four grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Aleda Kuuleialoha Kaleikini
June 23, 2007
Aleda Kuuleialoha Kaleikini, 39, of Honolulu, a Jamba Juice assistant manager, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Ronald Lospac, son David Kaleikini-Lospac, brothers Delbert and Lester, and sisters Roxana Mahiai and Vonia Kaleikini. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Natsuko Kamehiro
June 16, 2007
Natsuko Kamehiro, 75, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Federal Savings and Loan teller, died at home. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by husband James Y.; son Neil; daughters Cathy Ann Takamura and Tracey Kamehiro; brothers Haruyoshi Watanabe and Clifford Takahashi; sisters Tomiko Ando, Nobuko Nitta, Yoshiko Takeuchi and Masako Leong; and four grandchildren. Private services.
Edwin Tameji Koike
May 22, 2007
Edwin Tameji Koike, 57, of Honolulu, a retired Hickam Commissary meat cutter, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sister Shirley. Private services.
Florence K. Kurata
June 8, 2007
Florence K. Kurata, of Honolulu, a Sheridan Building Supply Inc. vice president, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Warren E. and sisters Mildred T. Tanabe, Helen S. Kinoshita and Maureen E. Nishida. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Lai Mui Lee
June 23, 2007
Lai Mui Lee, 87, of Honolulu, a retired food packer, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in China. She is survived by daughter In Ping Wong and two grandchildren. Taoist services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Clarence Nobuhiro Nagatani
June 17, 2007
Clarence Nobuhiro Nagatani, 88, of Pearl City, a retired carpenter, died in Waipahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Jerry "Sonny" and Dennis, daughter Sandra Brun, brother Kenneth T., sister Violet Y. Ishibashi, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Kenzo Frank Ouye
June 20, 2007
Kenzo Frank Ouye, 87, of Honolulu died at home. He was born in Marysville, Calif. He is survived by son Gerall I.; daughter Irva K. Fuchigami; sisters Takeo Ninomiya, Tsuyuko Hooki, Misayo Hamaoka and Jean Hironaka; and four grandchildren. Private services.
Sally Petrelli
June 25, 2007
Sally Petrelli, 76, of Kapolei, a retired Sally's Hawaiian 600 owner, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Benjamin and Sylvester Torres, and sisters Laura Clinton, Chana Cyr, Nena Stibbart, Octavia Torres, Flora Jim and Rosa Oleck. Services: noon Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Bethine Mae Reed
June 22, 2007
Bethine Mae Reed, 93, of Honolulu, a retired nurse, died in Hiolani Care Center. She was born in Castana, Iowa. She is survived by son Richard, sister Gay Stricker, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Concepcion Tipay Romero
June 21, 2007
Concepcion Tipay Romero, 87, of Kailua-Kona, a retired schoolteacher, died at home. She was born in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Jose, Manuel and Jesus; daughters Concepcion and Cecelia Romero, Cynthia Jacobs and Clarissa Nocete; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Moriyoshi Suenaga
June 29, 2007
Moriyoshi "Mori" Suenaga, 73, of Pearl City, a retired Toho No Hikari minister, died. He was born in Kagoshima, Japan. He is survived by wife Hiroe; son Robert K.; daughters Elizabeth "Lisa" S., Julie N., Patricia F. and Grace I.; brothers Kenichiro and Toshihiko; sisters Kimiko Kuroe, Yoriko Nishimura and Fumiko Nakajo; and a grandchild. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Helen Brown Thompson
June 28, 2007
Helen Brown Thompson, 92, of Lihue, a Los Angeles City Schools teacher, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by daughter Susan Hutchinson, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Tony Tuitele
June 20, 2007
Tony "Uncle Tony" "Solei" Tuitele, 43, of Honolulu, a delivery driver, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Elizabeth L., sons Anthony and Nephi, daughter Sanoe, brother Kiki Faataliga and sisters Pale Lelea, Ada Martin, Theresa Kelly and Ida Young. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalihi ward. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Ronald Lee Wright
June 25, 2007
Ronald "Ron" Lee Wright, 58, of Honolulu, a retired Continental Airlines managing director, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Kermit, Texas. He is survived by wife Lauren R.H., mother Jean, brothers Tom and Neely, and sister Ann Hicks. Mass: 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen's Church, Pali Highway. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Harold Kiyoshi Yamanaka
June 18, 2007
Harold Kiyoshi Yamanaka, 81, of Honolulu, a retired bank executive, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Kimiyo, sons Greg K. and Todd R., daughter Caryn C., brother Richard M., sisters Helen Y. Nojima and Florence Y. Yamanaka, and five grandchildren. Private services.
Eleanor Ching Yee
June 24, 2007
Eleanor Ching Yee, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Straub Clinic & Hospital medical records supervisor, died in Maunalani Nursing Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Joyce Eshima, brother David Ching, sister Dora Kauleinamoku and two grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Maunalani Nursing Center.
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.