Albert Isamu Abe
Oct. 19, 2007
Albert Isamu Abe, 91, of Hono- lulu, formerly of Hilo, died at home. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Toshiko; sons Robert, Kenneth and James; daughter June Motokawa; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 4:30 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Jose Escobar Ancheta Sr.
Oct. 21, 2007
Jose Escobar Ancheta Sr., 81, of Wailuku, an accountant, died at home. He was born in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Anastacia R.; sons Jesse, Molly, Jojo and Joseph; daughters Arma Andres, Gail Alejo, Josephine Agorilla and Jovy Atendido; sister Aurora Armedilla; companion and caregiver Rosalinda Cabbat; 17 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday and noon Friday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday. Burial: noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery.
Magdalena Tamayo Barut
Oct. 23, 2007
Magdalena Tamayo Barut, 87, of Kahului, a retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. planter, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Tomasita Barut, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at King's Cathedral. Call after 6 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Sara Storrs Brilliande
Sept. 26, 2007
Sara Storrs Brilliande, 59, of Honolulu, a neonatal intensive care unit nurse and Neonatal Transport in Honolulu co-founder, died in Honolulu. She was born in Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. She is survived by husband Timothy W., sons Nicolas R. and Noah C., brother Putnam Storrs and sister Stephanie S. Sampson. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Punahou School Chapel. Aloha attire. No fllowers.
Anson-Jairen Marc-Ahrek Apilado Butac
Oct. 28, 2007
Anson-Jairen Marc-Ahrek Apilado Butac, 4, of Kekaha, Kauai, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by parents Thomas J. Apilado and Analyn Butac-Apilado; brother Thomas Jr.; sisters Samantha, Tianalee and Sirrah Apilado; and grandparents Marcelo and Minda Butac, Carol Apilado and Lily Roe. Mass: 3 p.m. Friday at St. Theresa's Church, Kekaha, Kauai. Call after 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Antone Martin Caldeira
Oct. 28, 2007
Antone "Tony" Martin Caldeira, 53, of Kaneohe, a bus driver, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Antone M. Caldeira III, Robert Carrick Jr. and Michael Moss Jr.; daughters Melissa Umiamaka and Tristine Caldeira; sisters Hoku Kila, Heidi Caldeira, Carolee Nakamura and Mary Silva; and seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Michael Grayling Caplener
Oct. 25, 2007
Michael "Cappy" Grayling Caplener, 53, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a self-employed painter and member of the carpenter's union, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Hono- lulu. He is survived by daughter Jasmine Robinson; parents George Sr. and Yvonne; and sisters Nalu Nakahiti, Desiree Watson and Jasie Teves. Private services.
Lillian Len Keau Ching
Oct. 12, 2007
Lillian Len Keau Ching, 89, of Honolulu, a retired federal government worker, died. She was born in Ewa. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Call after 7:45 a.m. Private burial. Aloha attire.
Rose Wong Ching
Oct. 16, 2007
Rose Wong Ching, 85, of Hono- lulu, a retired J.C. Penney Co. human resources employee and McDonald's Aina Haina employee, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Halson, daughter Haldis Maeda, brother Phillip Wong, sisters Amy Jay and Stella Allen, and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
Adeline Freitas Cordeiro
Oct. 5, 2007
Adeline Freitas Cordeiro, 85, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hale Ho'ola Hamakua, Honokaa. She was born in Kalopa, Hawaii. She is survived by son LeRoy, daughter Mabel Freitas, brother Manuel N. Freitas, sister Irene F. Perreira, seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa. Call after 7:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kalopa Catholic Cemetery.
Zora Elizabeth Evanoff
Oct. 14, 2007
Zora Elizabeth Evanoff, 84, of Keaau, Hawaii, formerly of California, a retirement center owner and operator, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Oklahoma. She is survived by husband Victor Popoff, son Irv Levicoe, daughters Saundra Gleason and Karen Coe and two grandchildren. Services at a later date.
Anita Gonsalves
Oct. 21, 2007
Anita Gonsalves, 80, of Hono- lulu, a homemaker, died in Ann Pearl Care Home. She was born on Hawaii. She is survived by sons Arnold, Kelvin and Joseph Gonsalves, and Mike Martinez; daughters Judy Ann Gonsalves, Lorraine Sonoda-Fogel and Nellie Raman; brothers Edward, Serafin Jr., Ronald and Dennis Martinez, and George Martins; sisters Linda Akiona, Margaret Donato, Alice Vares and Elaine Novida; 22 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, Waipio. Call after 9:45 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Pearl City. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Catalina Gallero Guzman
Oct. 5, 2007
Catalina "Ninay" Gallero Guzman, 91, of Kaneohe, a retired Tripler nurses quarters housekeeper, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Ligaya "Gaya." Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Kurt Arnold Holland
Oct. 11, 2007
Kurt Arnold Holland, 50, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Pahoa, Hawaii, a U.S. Army sergeant first class who served during the Persian Gulf war, died in Louisville. He was born in California. He is survived by wife Arlene S.; son Zachary; daughter Kurtina Cook; parents George and Della Matsubara; brothers Gary, Dennis and Terry Podratz; sisters Gail Kealoha and Cheryl Holland; and four grandchildren. Graveside services: noon Wednesday at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Jeffrey Allan Hunt
Oct. 30, 2007
Jeffrey Allan Hunt, 42, of Wailuku, a Maui Police Department detective, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Amby C.; son Kyle J.; daughters Autumn C.K., Saige E.P. and Jayde M.P.; brothers Anthony, Christopher and Daniel; and grandmother Stella Hahn. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Reception to follow at 330 Mokuahi St., Makawao. Casual attire.
Rosaline Ku'ulei Jarrett
Oct. 16, 2007
Rosaline Ku'ulei Jarrett, 81, of Torrance, Calif., a retired insurance underwriter, died in Torrance. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Frederick, daughters Jeraldine Tanemura and Hedy Sullivan, brother William Gettle, sister Agnes "Nani" Jeremiah, five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Marigold Napuaokalani Kaiawe
Oct. 26, 2007
Marigold Napuaokalani Kaiawe, 51, of Kailua-Kona, Kona Seaside Hotel head housekeeper, died at home. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by brothers Ernest Jr., Wendell and Randy; and sisters Lorna Kaahanui, Ola Texeira, Judy Belanio and Mary-Nani Spies. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Beatrice Basilian Kaualoku Albano Kapihe
Oct. 18, 2007
Beatrice Basilan Kaualoku Albano Kapihe, 76, of Honolulu, a retired State of Hawaii Airports Division foreperson custodian, died in Hale Pulama Mau. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Robert Jr.; daughters Isabelle and Iris Kapihe, Venus Mageo and Katherine Vaiola; brother Roy Albano; 25 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nuuanu Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Interment: 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Virginia Beatrice Kauhanenuiohonokawailani Dominis Koch
Oct. 23, 2007
Virginia Beatrice Kauhanenuiohonokawailani Dominis Koch, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Daughters of Hawaii regent, Kapiolani Hospital board member, St. Andrew's Cathedral junior warden and building and grounds committee chairman, and schoolteacher, died in Hale Ola Kino. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Constance K. Wood, Virginia A. Courtney and Louise K. Schubert; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Burial to follow at Oahu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Washington Place Foundation, Daughters of Hawaii or St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Boniface Pomaika'i Konohia Sr.
Oct. 31, 2007
Boniface Pomaika'i Konohia Sr., 64, of Waimanalo, a retired Honolulu Police Department officer, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Helen; son Junior Boy; daughters Lanihaahaa Kohatsu, Shannon and Pohai Konohia, Kayleen Konohia-Williams, and Hana Werner; brothers Peter, Randy and Raymond; sisters Terry Lee Poaipuni and Makala Waring; and 25 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Constance LaBrie
Oct. 29, 2007
Constance "Cozy" LaBrie, 93, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, formerly of Ookala, Hawaii, a registered nurse, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Kukaiau, Hawaii. She is survived by son Robert, daughters Diana Kealoha and Peggy Miller, 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Jacquelyn K. Lautzenheiser
Oct. 15, 2007
Jacquelyn K. Lautzenheiser, 68, of Kihei, Maui, a nuclear medical technician, died at home. She was born in Toledo, Ohio. She is survived by sister Tina Mynihan and caregiver Michael Mynihan. Services: 8 a.m. Saturday at Keawala'i Congregational Church.
Bernice Lester
Oct. 27, 2007
Bernice Lester, 86, of Lahaina, a former blueprinter, died at home under hospice care. She was born in Indiana. She is survived by sons Michael Leszczynski and Steve Lester; daughter Valerie Kane; brothers Steve, Ted and Chester Eliasz; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Vernie Kaohai Peleiholani-Kaaukai Martins
Oct. 21, 2007
Vernie "Mona" Kaohai Peleiholani-Kaaukai Martins, 60, of Hilo, Jesus Faith Deliverance Church pastor, died at home. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Donald III; sons Keith and Edward Kaaukai Jr., and Manuel Martins IV; daughters Charlotte Paez-Vargas, MayDean K. Martins and Julie Peleiholani-Quihano; sisters Pastor Verna E.K. Kekaula, Elaine Hauanio and Leila Akana; hanai sister Marcia May; and eight grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Leatrice Sakae Miyasato
Oct. 26, 2007
Leatrice Sakae Miyasato, 76, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a retired schoolteacher, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honaunau, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Satoru; sons Stephen, Matthew and Lee; daughter Leesa Ainge; brother Samuel Shimizu; sister Verna Matsumoto; and seven grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. next Sunday at Daifuku Soto Mission, Honalo. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mildred Yoshiko Mizumoto
Oct. 23, 2007
Mildred Yoshiko Mizumoto, 90, of Honolulu, a retired jewelry store manager, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by husband Roy, son Alvin Moriki, daughters Sherene Kiyabu and Janice Itagaki, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.
Jennie Kamiko Olinger
Oct. 28, 2007
Jennie Kamiko Olinger, 94, of Waianae died at home. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons Frank Paglinawan and Harold Olinger, daughters Catherine Galvez and Matilda Brezee, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, Waianae. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Brother Franklin Ka'imi'ikepono Pao
Oct. 12, 2007
Brother Franklin Ka'imi'ikepono Pao, 72, of Honolulu, a retired Saint Louis School Marionist brother and Royal Order of Kamehameha I Kahuna Nui, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Mabel; brothers Nicholas Jr., Carl, Bruce and Jeffrey; and sister Winifred Reed. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mystical Rose Chapel, Chaminade University. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Marion Maud Pusey
Oct. 26, 2007
Marion Maud Pusey, 90, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kenosha, Wis. She is survived by hanai daughter Leilani Nullar; and caregivers Leigha Huber, Donna Truhan, Rosie and Carol Lorenzo, and Fred Lazaro. Private services.
George Rapoza Sr.
Oct. 29, 2007
George Rapoza Sr., 86, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired County of Hawaii road maintenence department employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Jean; sons George Jr., Wendell A., Roland and Elroy; daughters Joan Arakawa, Linda Mercado and Lorilynn Rapoza; brothers Raymond and Benjamin; sister Hilda; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Edward Leo Schweitzer Jr.
Oct. 28, 2007
Edward "Buster" Leo Schweitzer Jr., 75, of Kailua, a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant and Hawaii Air National Guard warehouse supervisor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Shirley; sons Edward III, Karl and Kurt; daughters Sharolyn Bettencourt and Claire Piktel; brother Clifford; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Vianney's Catholic Church, Enchanted Lake, Kailua. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to the American Cancer Society.
James Tsugio Shigeta
Oct. 30, 2007
James Tsugio Shigeta, 85, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Customs supervisory inspector and U.S. Army veteran who served in the 442nd Regimental Command Team and 522nd Field Artillery Battalion during World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Claudia, son Keith, brother Dan, sisters Hanako Nakamura and Minnie Matsumoto and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
James A. Sumile
Oct. 20, 2007
James A. Sumile, 91, of Wahiawa, a retired Waialua Sugar Co. Tourna Two driver, died at home. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Diana K.Y.; sons Roland, Raymond and Guy; daughter Theresa Banks; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.
Raymond Masashi Takara
Oct. 18, 2007
Raymond Masashi Takara, Yago: Ufuya, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Sheraton Waikiki Hotel maintenance worker, died in Saint Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Julie M.; son Derrick M.; daughter Leann S.; brothers Roy M., Francis M. and Arthur M.; and sister Mae A. Katahara. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Adelbert Hilarius Tallett Sr.
Oct. 31, 2007
Adelbert Hilarius Tallett Sr., 69, of Hilo, an Aloha Airlines senior ticket agent and U.S. Navy veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Mona Lisa; son Adelbert H. Jr.; daughters Charla Ann Chai, Antoinette Nakatani and Jo-Ann L. Tallett; brothers Paul, Wilibrod, Keith and Hilyard; sisters Thais Bowman and Lucille Meyer; and three grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, Hilo. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
George T. Tomooka
Oct. 29, 2007
George T. Tomooka, 68, of Kahului, a retired Maui Community Center maintenance employee, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He is survived by wife Ethel and son Troyden. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery.
Richard Yoichi Tsutomi
Oct. 21, 2007
Richard "Todi" Yoichi Tsutomi, 66, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by son Derek T., daughters Diane K.T. Loketi and Debra L. Tsutomi, parents Kenji and Sumiko, brother Kenneth, sisters Constance Lum and Ruth Yoshioka, and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Grayson LeGrande Williams
Oct. 26, 2007
Grayson LeGrande Williams, 69, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Kailua, a former mason, U.S. Coast Guard petty officer and Honolulu Fire Department captain, died at home. He was born in Charlotte. He is survived by sons Grant, Mark and Patrick; daughter Val; companion Donna Slack; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
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.