Elizabeth Puanani Akana
Nov. 14, 2007
Elizabeth Puanani Akana, 49, of Honolulu, a Pacific Express transporter and driver, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Marlei M.A. Puuohau and Kisha K. Akana; brothers Benjamin, Francis, David "Lang" and Lawrence "Elton" Akana, and Charles "Charlie Boy," Daniel and Barry Crowell; sisters Irene Fujimori and Cathy "Totes" Crowell; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Terry Clint Bird
Nov. 25, 2007
Terry Clint Bird, 33, of Kailua-Kona, an Eddie's Plumbing plumber and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Camp Zama, Japan. He is survived by father Terry; mother Tamiko Roberts; daughters Shereena, Sharissa and Shaleina; stepbrothers Thomas E. and Todd E. Muller; and sisters Sherry and Sharlotte. Private services.
Robert David Boles Jr.
Nov. 19, 2007
Robert David Boles Jr., 48, of Kailua-Kona, an Army Reserve lieutenant and Los Angeles sheriff's deputy, died at home. He was born in Sasebo, Japan. He is survived by wife Alice and mother Yaeko. Private scattering of ashes.
Carlton Paul Buboltz
Nov. 16, 2007
Carlton Paul Buboltz, 74, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, an Underwater Research sonar specialist and minister, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is survived by wife Jeanne, sons Paul and Scott, daughter Diana Velott, sister Joanne Hagen and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at Windward Veterans Cemetery.
Joyce Charlotte Bugado
Nov. 24, 2007
Joyce Charlotte Bugado, 65, of Hilo, a retired former Hawaii Naniloa Hotel housekeeping clerk, died at home. She was born in Kilauea, Kauai. She is survived by sons Paul and Steve, daughter Karen, brother Alexander Milho, sisters Sister Margaret A. Milho and Cheryl Menzies, and two grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Marlene Campbell
Nov. 20, 2007
Marlene Campbell, 74, of Honolulu, a Changes recycled clothing store creator and owner, died in Honolulu. She was born in Clinton, Iowa. She is survived by son Robin; daughters Linda, Rita and Natalie; and two grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at Waikiki Yacht Club.
Hilda Marion Canlas
Nov. 26, 2007
Hilda Marion Canlas, 89, of Kailua-Kona died in Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She was born in Toronto. She is survived by husband Ambrose Canlas, daughter Dolly Weiss and brother John Kelly. Services to be held at a later date. Inurnment to be held in San Bruno, Calif.
Dorothy Kam Chee
Nov. 16, 2007
Dorothy Kam Chee, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Submarine Base clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Chilton K.F., sons Curtis and Cedric, and sisters Eleanor and Margaret Chun. Private services.
Leighton Dingley
Nov. 25, 2007
Leighton Dingley, 91, of Honolulu died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. He was born in Lewiston, Maine. He is survived by daughter the Rev. Alison. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Arcadia Retirement Residence Chapel, 1434 Punahou St. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine; St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Montclair, N.J.; or the Arcadia Retirement Residence in Honolulu.
Alfred John Gallant
Nov. 5, 2007
Alfred John Gallant, 53, of Kailua-Kona, a retired correctional officer, died at home. He was born in Kansas City, Mo. He is survived by sons Josh and John, daughter Carli and brothers Bob and Greg. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort at Bay View Grounds. Aloha attire.
Ruth Yoshie Hayase
Nov. 19, 2007
Ruth Yoshie Hayase, 90, of Honolulu a retired Dole Cannery label machine operator, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Randall S., brother Richard Y. Tanoue, sister Eleanor H. Yoshida, four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Natsuji Koyanagi
Nov. 25, 2007
Natsuji Koyanagi, 86, of Aiea, a retired commercial fisherman, died. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by sons Roy N. and Clyde T.; daughters Elaine A. Arakaki, Cheryl S. Masuda and Eunice M. Fuchigami; brother Haruto; sister Tomoe Sugimoto; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Josephine Cosmo Lee
Nov. 23, 2007
Josephine Cosmo "JoJo" Lee, 86, of Honolulu died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Raymond J.W.S. Jr. and three grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Linda Kay Lemke
Nov. 20, 2007
Linda Kay Lemke, 52, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Hawaiian Airlines employee, died. She was born in Nebraska. She is survived by husband Paul, sons Nahio and Taylor, brother Mark Taylor and sister Diana Howard. Services: 11 a.m. Dec. 15 at St. Catherine Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha or casual attire.
Eva Mung Lim
Nov. 21, 2007
Eva Mung Lim, 90, of Kaneohe, a retired Ala Moana Hartfield's department store employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Hawi, Hawaii. She is survived by son Melvin Sr., daughters Evonne Thompson and Claire Yamashiro, sister Dora Beach, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Private burial to be held at a later date. Casual attire.
Clifford Kiyoshi Nakamura
Nov. 10, 2007
Clifford Kiyoshi Nakamura, 61, of Kaneohe, a self-employed cabdriver, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Jerome and sister Judith Y. Private services.
Nancy Tsuru Nakamura
Nov. 12, 2007
Nancy Tsuru Nakamura, 87, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army steno clerk, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by niece. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Yeiko Nakasone
Oct. 22, 2007
Yeiko Nakasone, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Honda Delicatessen cook, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Kenneth "Mako," Jackson and Brien L.; brother George Honda; sisters Clara Wakuzawa, Gay Korinaga and Janet Anderson; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
Victoria Gorgonios Paderes
Nov. 8, 2007
Victoria Gorgonios Paderes, 85, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by children Betty Abulon, Carmelita "Lita" Olpendo and Sesaria "Sara," Barbara "Bobbie," Sisar, Tranquilino, Ricky and Martin Paderes; 24 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1403 California Ave., Wahiawa. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Elaine Fusae Reed
Nov. 24, 2007
Elaine Fusae Reed, 86, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Bob, son Bobby, daughters Louise Okahara and Lunette Bauer, brothers Larry and Brian Sakata, sisters Jane Goto and Aileen Chai, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services to be held at a later date.
Emma Ah Mut Unabia
Nov. 21, 2007
Emma Ah Mut Unabia, 90, of Honolulu, a hotel industry housekeeper, died. She was born on Kauai. She is survived by husband Dominador A.; sons Antonio G. and Helbert "Bert" Selma, and Wilfredo "Fred" Unabia; daughter Lydia Takenishi; sisters Katherine Lee and Edith Chow; and three grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Jennifer Mary Vollert
Nov. 22, 2007
Jennifer Mary Vollert, 43, of Lanikai, an Agnes Bake Shop sales associate, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Patrick J. Burns and sisters Ann B. Andreas and Maria Louise Burns. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony Church in Kailua. Call after 10:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kailua Beach Park pavilion closest to Lanikai side. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Wednesday.
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.