Virgilio Dela Cruz Abrigado
Nov 19, 2007
Virgilio Dela Cruz Abrigado, 69, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Clarina; sons Angelino, Marcelino, Rolando, Alex, Arnel and Arwin; daughters Margelyn Manglallan and Vangie Ermitanio; brothers Avelino and Eusebio Santiago; and numerous grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church. Call after 6 p.m. Burial in the Philippines.
Elizabeth Duenas Adams
Dec. 1, 2007
Elizabeth Duenas Adams, 95, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Graydon W. Southard and Jerry M. Adams; daughters Carole A. Tavares, Joan A. Manke and Christina K. Aikau; brother Peter Juhn; sisters Gertrude LeBron, Julia Rezentes, Mary Ann Rasmussen, Violet Staszkow, Marie Ng, Isabella Hong and Betsy Hinau; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Doris Y. Andaya
Nov. 30, 2007
Doris Y. Andaya, 88, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Wailuku. She was born in Tarlac, Pagasinan, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Leonard and Maurice; daughters Sophie Harrell and Alicia Sardinha; brothers Ben, Moeses, Daniel and Ernest Yuzon; sisters Genevive Duhaylongsod, Rita Hastings and Carmen Shonk; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Leandra Ambanta Ballesteros
Dec. 4, 2007
Leandra Ambanta "Candra" Ballesteros, 87, of Kahului, a laborer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Artemio, Benjamin, Bernardo Sr. and Lito; daughters Ida Ramones, Avelina Bulosan and Carlina Rasay; brother Santiago Ambanta; 31 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday. Additional visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Severino Lucas Bartolome
Dec. 6, 2007
Severino "Richard" Lucas Bartolome, 97, of Kapaau, Hawaii, a retired Kohala Sugar Co. warehouse clerk, died in Kohala Hospital. He was born in Laoag City, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Dwight and Marion, daughter Sister Sevrine Mae Rose, brother Maximiro, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 3 p.m. Casual white attire.
Lucina Cabanero Capillan
Nov. 26, 2007
Lucina Cabanero "Mama" Capillan, 83, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Codoog, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Federico "Pedring"; sons Pablito "Pablo", Paquito "Paking" and Conrado "Conrad"; daughters Teresita "Tessie" Capillan, Nenita "Nenit" Balobar, Perita Farinas, Edna Etrata, Myrna Gano and Clarita Hodgins; brother Eulogio Cabanero; half brother Platon "Etong" Javier; sister Consuelo Cadorna; half sister Esperanza "Ansang" Cabudol; 30 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Ralph F. Fernandez
Nov. 23, 2007
Ralph F. Fernandez, 75, of Honolulu, a former Pan American Airways aircraft mechanic, former Ilikai Hotel chief engineer, retired State Department of Transportation-Harbors Division electrician and St. Louis Alumni Club House electrical maintenance employee, died. He is survived by wife Caroline M., son Kenworth, daughter Iwalani Aton, brothers John C. "Butch" and Robert J. "Bobby," sister Kina, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, 1701 Wilder Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Gordon Anthony Gilding
Nov. 24, 2007
Gordon Anthony Gilding, 66, of Honolulu, a retired City & County of Honolulu wastewater management worker, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son James; companion Dorin Paje; and brothers Alexander Jr., Gregory and Damien. Services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
May Yaeko Goya
Dec. 6, 2007
May Yaeko Goya, 87, of Hilo, former May's Fountain, May's Lunch Shop and Goya Brother's Service Station proprietress, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Ramon and Roy, brother Stanley Toyama, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Len Moi Ho
Dec. 3, 2007
Len Moi Ho, 67, of Waianae, a sales clerk, died at home. She was born in Macao City, China. She is survived by husband Clifford, daughter Lisa and brother Fook Tim Mau. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wedensday at St. Rita's Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m.
Teruko Ideta
Dec. 4, 2007
Teruko Ideta, 88, of Lahaina, a retired Kam III School cafeteria worker in Lahaina, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by son Ronald, daughter Ellen, sister Emiko Tabata, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Lahaina Hongwanji. Call after 4 p.m.
Franklin Kuualoha Iokua
Nov. 20, 2007
Franklin Kuualoha Iokua, 73, of Waianae, a retired operating engineer, died in Waianae. He was born in Hoolehua. He is survived by sons Franklin K. Jr. and Franklin K. III, daughter Leinaala K.K. and sister Helen Gillalen. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Maile Beach Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Guy John Jennings
Dec. 2, 2007
Guy John Jennings, 60, of Kailua, Guy Jennings Architect owner, died in Kailua. He was born in Manila, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Gay, sons Justin and Grayhmn, daughter Evan and brother Kirk. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Yacht Club in Kaneohe. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Annie Kauihana Kanui
Nov. 17, 2007
Annie Kauihana Kanui, 81, of Waimanalo, a retired Leahi Hospital nurse's aide, died in Waimanalo. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by children Rita Kanui-Gill, Octavia Lynch and Bal Kanui; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park, Waimanalo. Scattering of ashes: 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Beach attire. Loose flowers welcome.
Robert Kelii Kawaauhau
Nov. 30, 2007
Robert Kelii "Duke" "Hawaiian" Kawaauhau, 48, of Honolulu, a Roll-Off and Island Demo heavy equipment operator, died in Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Frank and Paula Ann, and sisters Rondalynn "Ronda" and Gaylynn "Kehau." Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 9:30 a.m. Saturday fronting Waikiki. Casual attire. Monetary offerings welcome in lieu of flowers.
Allan Kee Chong
Nov. 29, 2007
Allan Kee Chong, 64, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Sears, Roebuck and Co. floor manager, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by brother Rodney, and sisters Jo Ann and Millie. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Rita's Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.
Herman Kepani Sr.
Nov. 26, 2007
Herman Kepani Sr., 78, of Paia, Maui, an Aloha Lane machine mechanic, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honopou, Maui. He is survived by son Herman Jr., sisters Virginia Amaral and Beatrice Kekahuna, and three grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.
Henderson Kiaha Jr.
Nov. 25, 2007
Henderson Kiaha Jr., 52, of Waianae, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Kapali and Eugene; daughter Emmaline; brothers Kirk, Verne and Robert; and sisters Dian Carnate, Moana Tulafale, Susana Paala and Salia Haunga. Services: noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo ward. Call after 7:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery.
Marie Patricia Wahine Au'kai Kahahane Lacar
Dec. 1, 2007
Marie Patricia Wahine Au'kai Kahahane "Mary" Lacar, 77, of Kula, Maui, a Maui Pine Co. trimmer, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Mala, Lahaina. She is survived by son Frederico; brothers Tony Mendez and Joseph and John Kahahane; and sister Isabella Thompson. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m.
Juanita Bautista Madanay
Dec. 4, 2007
Juanita Bautista Madanay, 75, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Naval Magazine secretary, died at home. She was born in Keeau, Hawaii. She is survived by son Lynn D., brothers Fred and Raymond Bautista, and three grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel. No flowers.
Philip Edwin Mulligan
Nov. 29, 2007
Philip Edwin Mulligan, 71, of Wailuku, a self-employed contractor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He ws born in New Jersey. He is survived by wife Pat, sons Philip and Patrick M., daughter Dawn Ray and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the American Cancer Society, 95 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI, 96793; Habitat for Humanity, Maui, P.O. Box 5034, Kahului, HI, 96733; or Hawaii Canines for Independence, P.O. Box 790626, Paia, HI, 96779.
Louise Leilehua Nihipali
Nov. 17, 2007
Louise Leilehua "Baby Doll" Nihipali, 55, of Kapolei, an In the House of God Church assistant pastor, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband the Rev. Daniel Sr.; son Daniel Jr.; daughters Isaray Catron and Danyea Talamoa; hanai daughters Malissa Sofa and Paakea Alapai; brothers William "Son," Robert "Bobby," Castner "Cash," Lynn "Beany" and Norman Lopes; sisters Crystal "Dukie" Kakalia and Charlotte Sampaga; and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Waldamar Ahoi Peroff
Nov. 29, 2007
Waldamar Ahoi "Wally" Peroff, 52, of Wailuku, an electrical contractor, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Wanda; daughters Christine Carroll, and Michelle and Kimberly Peroff; father Nicholas; and brother Nicholas Jr. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Francisco Reyes
Dec. 2, 2007
Francisco "Frank" Reyes, 75, of Honolulu, a retired hairstylist, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Angela, daughters Sandee Reyes and Betty Jean Bautista, brothers Vincent and Eddie, sister Mary Cagasan, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Clara Leialoha Hookano Rowland
Dec. 6, 2007
Clara Leialoha Hookano Rowland, 75, of Pearl City, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Walter R. Sr.; sons Walter R. Jr., John L., Stacy H. and Stephen K.; brothers Edward and Raymond Hookano; sister Harriet "Aukai" Balai; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment.
Pearl Kaleimomi Aiona Aka Rowland
Nov. 29, 2007
Pearl "Blondie" Kaleimomi Aiona Aka Rowland, 64, of Keaau, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Kapoho, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Mike; sons Joey, Joray, Shane and John Kaua; daughters Elizabeth Kaua-Sakamoto, Merle Liborio and Tammy Toguchi; brothers Albert and Clevis Aiona Aka; sister Faith Fernandez; and 17 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
Haruko Saito
May 24, 2007
Haruko Saito, 89, of San Diego, a registered nurse in Hawaii and Okinawa, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by daughter Patricia Hughes, brother John Taira and sister Masuko Gakiya. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.
Walter Mitsuru Sawamura
Nov. 30, 2007
Walter Mitsuru "Molo" Sawamura, 75, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Maunaloa, Molokai. He is survived by wife Margaret; daughters Sandra Tanaka, Karen Ng and Lisa Meyer; sisters Jean Kato and Alberta Honda; and four grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
George Robert Segool
Nov. 25, 2007
George Robert Segool, 69, of Waianae, a retired federal firefighter, died in Kailua. He was born in Massachusetts. He is survived by wife Lalani; daughters Kapua, Kealii Lopez, Amy Uemoto and Annie Koch; and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m.
Marie Shirley Slavens
Nov. 26, 2007
Marie Shirley Slavens, 96, of Kaneohe, died in Kailua. She was born in Chowchilla, Calif. She is survived by sons Burt R. and Michael; daughters Shirley McCall, Elaine Flasche, Judy Carmichael, Doris Marier, Barbara Pidot, and Gurneth and Cathy Slavens; sister Doris Parsons; 58 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Kaneohe. Call after 9 a.m. Grave blessing: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Ralph Strickland
Nov. 20, 2007
Ralph Strickland, 75, of Kailua, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shipwright and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died. He was born in Columbus, Ga. He is survived by wife Lillian Amy; sons Ralph Jr., Stephen L., Peter M., Jasen, Jesse M., Jabe M. and Lenton O.; daughters Jessica M. and Oshen A.; hanai sons Mersburg K. Apao, William Kaawa and Clinton Kaahu; hanai daughters Joycelyn Kon and Charlene Strickland; brothers Tommy and David; sisters Irene Burton and Ann Allen; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Stanford Clint Sumibcay
Nov. 29, 2007
Stanford Clint Sumibcay, 49, of Kahului, died at home. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by stepmother Lydia; brother Tony; and sisters Lucy Asio, Charlene Garcia, Carol Sniffen, and Julie-Ann, Loida and Loily Sumibcay. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Valley Isle Fellowship Church, High St. Luncheon to follow. No flowers.
Eunice Naoe Summers
Dec. 3, 2007
Eunice Naoe Summers, 50, of Honolulu, a Word of Life Academy teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Robert W., father Larry Goya, brother Darryl Goya, and sisters Lori Chun and Donna Goya. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mamerto T. Tahelo
Nov. 26, 2007
Mamerto T. Tahelo, 100, of Kahului, a former Wailuku Sugar Co. irrigator, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Esmenia, son Nestor, daughters Cynthia Tsuhako and Evelyn Cup Choy, brothers Felimon and Francisco, and five grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation.
Sadako Tanita
Nov. 30, 2007
Sadako Tanita, 80, of Hilo, a retired Robert's Bakery employee and Tanita Tofu Factory proprietress, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Wesley, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Kinoole Baptist Church, Hilo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Urn burial: 12:30 p.m. at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
John Russell Vanneman
Dec. 3, 2007
John "Jack" Russell Vanneman, 89, of Lahaina, a publisher, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Bartlesville, Okla. He is survived by wife Anita; sons Robert W., John A. and Michael J.; stepson Sean Thomson; stepdaughter Heidi Potter; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Celebration of life: noon Saturday in front of the Mahana Condominium.
Kenneth Melvin Wilson
Nov. 3, 2007
Kenneth Melvin Wilson, 55, of Hilo, a private home health caretaker and youth baseball league umpire, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Vallejo, Calif. He is survived by hanai daughters Seritha Mosby, Shondelle Wilson and Ja'Nita Baccerra; and brother Marvin. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Donald Muneo Yoneji
Nov. 23, 2007
Donald Muneo Yoneji, 72, of Gardena, Calif., a retired McDonnell Douglas electrical engineer, died in Gardena. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Vivian, sons Keith and Stuart, daughter Darilyn Little, sister Charlene Forbes and two grandchildren. Services: 9:20 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.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.