Bronson Abalos-Makilan
July 4, 2007
Bronson Abalos-Makilan, infant son of Rodney Abalos and Tiana Abalos-Makilan, of Honolulu, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by sister Keilana Abalos and grandparents Blake and Kalai Makilan, and Glenn and Tina M. Abalos. Private services.
Norman Ahina
July 3, 2007
Norman "Buddy" Ahina, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Endo Electric Co. electrician, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Kahului. He is survived by son Gary; daughters Lynette Ahina, Gaylen Torio, Roxanne Rowley and Stephanie Ahina-Peer; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes at a later date.
Ralph James Branco
July 10, 2007
Ralph James Branco, 85, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired County of Hawaii truck driver, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Dorothy C., daughters Bernadine Samura and Alberta M. Chew, brother Edwin Castillo, sisters Leona Corpuz and Agnes Bello, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services pending.
Prudence Ah Kyau Tai Ching
July 9, 2007
Prudence Ah Kyau Tai Ching, 92, of Honolulu died in Hale Nani Care Home. She was born in Kula, Maui. She is survived by son Leonard, daughters Pauline Kuoha and Vivian Higuchi, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Taoist services. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Louise L.C. Chun
July 9, 2007
Louise L.C. Chun, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Shaheen's and Japan Silk and Fabric textile designer, Honolulu Community College arts and crafts teacher and Makiki District Park ceramics teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Edward L.S. Chun, brother Albert H.T. Chang and hanai brother Happy Chun. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Private inurnment at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1317 Queen Emma St., Honolulu, HI 96813.
Granville Lipscomb Crothers
June 18, 2007
Granville Lipscomb "Lip" Crothers, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., an American Airlines vice president, died in Mesa, Ariz. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by wife Sue, son John H., daughter Susan Floyd, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services held.
Jose Dagdag Diga
June 28, 2007
Jose Dagdag Diga, 89, of Kapolei, a retired E.E. Black Construction carpenter, died in Aiea. He was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Fred and Rex; brothers Eugenio, Iluminado and Nostriano; sisters Magdalena Dandoy, Araceli Peralta and Marcelina Dagang; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kalihi. Call after 8:45 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Masao T. Fujii
July 5, 2007
Masao T. Fujii, 86, of Kaneohe, retired K. Fujii Carpenter Shop owner and U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Clyde and Neil, daughter Pamela Kagawa, brother Kenneth, sisters Doris Ogawa and Miyako Takaki, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Lynn Taeko Fukushima
July 6, 2007
Lynn Taeko Fukushima, 59, of Honolulu, an IBM secretary, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Christine Oshio and father Nobuo. Private services.
Tsutae Funakoshi
July 10, 2007
Tsutae Funakoshi, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Star Travel Agency co-owner, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Pahoa, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Esther E. Funai and Lynn K. Funakoshi; brothers Toshitaka, Yoshitaka, Kiyotaka and Takashi Matsumoto; sister Janet "Mits" Biho; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Todd Damien Ganzagan
July 2, 2007
Todd Damien Ganzagan, 44, of Waipahu, a U.S. Army veteran who served during Operation Desert Storm and a Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi security officer, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Todd Jr. and Sergio; parents Gilbert and Betrice; brothers Jason and Brandon Ganzagan, and Charlie Koanui; and sisters Regina Higa and Celine Ferreira. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 8:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Yukuma Hayashi
July 5, 2007
Yukuma Hayashi, 96, of Lihue, a retired Lihue Sugar Plantation senior laboratory analyst, died in Garden Isle Health Care. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Yoshiko, son Glenn, daughter Marlan Nashiwa, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Vernon E.T. Ing
July 5, 2007
Vernon E.T. "Ving" Ing, 67, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii County Police Department officer, former Honolulu Police Department officer and Hilo Airport Securitas Security Services employee, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Chrisitine, sons Travis and Trevor, daughter Tracey and sister Valerie Horita. Private services. Scattering of ashes at a later date.
Noah Caleb Kaimana Kaawaloa
June 11, 2007
Noah Caleb Kaimana Kaawaloa, 2, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by mother Angela "Lani/Lan," father Lance "Budge," brother Wayne "Koa," sister Nanea and grandparents. Services held.
Gaylord Michael Mauliola Kaonohi
July 8, 2007
Gaylord Michael Mauliola Kaonohi, 82, of Pearl City died at home. He was born in Hanalei, Kauai. He is survived by wife Nani; brothers Chauncy, Stanton and Stanford Pa, and Jimmy and Michael Miyamoto; and sisters Elizabeth Chai, Annabelle Kam, Harriet Nakea, Adeline Tirado, Diane Ota and Joan Galvan. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Committal services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
James Enoka Kauhane Jr.
July 3, 2007
James Enoka "Moon" Kauhane Jr., 61, of Kihei, Maui, a Reef Development stone mason, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Donna; daughters Heidi K. Kauhane-Mau and Marcy W. Hamblet; mother Dorothy; brothers Noble M., Bert, Kitty, Lincoln and Ka'aina; sisters Alma "Honey Girl" Vaughn, Rudybelle Garcia, Fay Pua Flores, Mokihana Kauhane and Kapiolani Masusako; and seven grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Friday at Laniupoko Park, Puamana side in Lahaina. Donations suggested to charity.
Karl Noburo Kealoha
July 5, 2007
Karl Noburo Kealoha, 48, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. maintenance person, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by son Karlson K.; mother Kimiye; brothers William, Robert, Sheldon, Donald, Clinton and Brian; hanai brother Reed; and sisters Kathleen Manrique, Amy Kealoha and Naila Brown. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Additional services: 10 a.m. Friday at Paia Baby Park. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.
William K. Malo Jr.
June 24, 2007
William K. Malo Jr., 84, of Kahului, sheriff of Kalaupapa, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Laie. He is survived by brother Makia. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
George Robert Medeiros Sr.
July 13, 2007
George Robert Medeiros Sr., 95, of Kahului, a retired Maui Equipment Co. mechanic, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Kapakalua, Molokai. He is survived by sons Donald, Paul, Bennett, Raphael and Walter; daughter Genevieve DeLima; sisters Mildred Narzarchyk and Winifred Riveria; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. Call after 9 a.m. No flowers.
Masako Michishima
June 30, 2007
Masako Michishima, 80, of Waimanalo, a retired drapery seamstress, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Osaka, Japan. She is survived by sons James and Dale; daughters Irene Gerkewicz, Helen Repolio, Jane Hersey and Jean Fields; brothers Kiyohide and Osamu Shibasaki; sisters Katsuko Shibasaki, Michiko Nakagawa, Tomiko Kitayama and Muchuko; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Raymond George Moniz
July 8, 2007
Raymond George Moniz, 64, of Wailuku, a mason, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by companion Celeste Acang; sons Raymond, Terence and Brian; brothers Robert, Thomas, Harold and Leroy; sister Myrtle Hefner; and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Rosary: 6:30 p.m.
Michael G. Munive
July 2, 2007
Michael G. Munive, 85, of Honolulu, a retired tech representative, died at home. He was born in Chicago. He is survived by stepdaughter Corrine Ching and a grandchild. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services: 3 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Charlene Kawaihonaonalani Lin Oi Nash
July 12, 2007
Charlene Kawaihonaonalani Lin Oi Nash, 53, of Aiea, a McDonald's of Hawaii operating manager, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Reginald, sons Kalei and Kiel, daughter Michele, mother Eleanor Laeha, brothers Merwyn "Pii" and Keith "Kiki" Laeha, sister Ellawyn "Winnie" Kunitomo and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools. Call after 3 p.m. Burial: 8:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Damien Dean Oliveira Sr.
July 9, 2007
Damien Dean Oliveira Sr., 57, of Wailuku, a Sniffen & Sons truck driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Lorna, sons Damien Jr. and Anthony, daughter Leona M., brother Glen, sisters Paula Merl and Diane Tavares, and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Valley Isle Fellowship. Aloha attire.
Carolina Benabese Rivera
July 2, 2007
Carolina Benabese "Eling" Rivera, 72, of Pearl City, formerly of Kekaha, Kauai, a House of Dragon Chop Suey, Waimalu Chop Suey, Pearl City Chop Suey and House of Pearl Chop Suey waitress, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Bangued, Abra, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Paustino, daughters Carol M. Morimoto and Paula Ann Miyaji, and a grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Rosalinda Pahardo Suzuki
June 30, 2007
Rosalinda Pahardo Suzuki, 65, of Kapolei, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honouliuli. She is survived by husband Roger; sons Ricky and Eric; daughters Rogerlynn Sepulveda, Razlynn Damas and Roseanne Schucht; brothers Cypriano "Skippy," Henry, Maximo, Herbert, Nicky, Benjamin, Alan and Alex Calio; and sisters Fanny Marcello and Ruth Daoang. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Jan Todd
July 12, 2007
Jan Todd, 75, of Kihei, Maui, a Realtor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Missouri. She is survived by husband Russell "Bill," sons Christopher and Max G. Stephens, and seven grandchildren. Private services.
Roy Tokushima
July 4, 2007
Roy Tokushima, 84, of Honolulu, a Pearl Harbor Naval Base clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Kathryn, daughter Patricia Taira and three grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Larry Shigeo Tsuji
July 5, 2007
Larry Shigeo Tsuji, 84, of Honolulu. a retired self-employed taxi driver, died at home. He was born in Hamakua, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Sadayo; sons Robert and Melvin Kishi; brother Takeo; sisters Nancy S. Whang, Ruth S. Galloway and Beatrice K. Nakaoka; and a grandchild. Private services.
Gary Patrick Vida
July 10, 2007
Gary Patrick Vida, 51, of Waikapu, Maui, a journeyman, died at home. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by mother Anne; father Leslie; brothers Leslie Jr., Robert and Michael; and sisters Donna Vida and Lori Salter. Mass: 8 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church. Call after 6 p.m.
Nyra Kuniko Williams
July 5, 2007
Nyra Kuniko Williams, also known as "Ti" and "Cookie," 68, of Kailua, a Hilton Hawaiian Village waitress, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons John C., William W. and Broc T.; brothers Stanley and Stafford T. Nagatani; and six grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Burial: 8:30 p.m. July 23 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.
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.