Jose Bagain Afaga
Nov. 28, 2007
Jose Bagain Afaga, 86, of Lancaster, Calif., formerly of Hawaii, a retired Hickam Air Force Base custodian, died in Lancaster. He was born in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Flocerfida; children Catalina Lum, Clarita Castillo, Adelaida Pagador, Sally Duldulao, Estrella Alipot, Romulo, Ferdinand and Jose Afaga Jr., Yolanda Sonoda, Nida Hernaez and Agnes Hashimoto; brother Guillermo; sisters Eugenia Sagaysay and Isabel Nacupuy; 31 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Frances Tavares Aquino
Dec. 7, 2007
Frances Tavares Aquino, 94, of Honomu, Hawaii, a retired Hilo Hospital practical nurse, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Paukaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Alfonso and Anthony, daughters Janette Ching and Patricia Correira, sister Annie T. Gressak, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.
Arthur Lin Sung Au
Nov. 28, 2007
Arthur Lin Sung Au, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Lau Lau Plant general manager, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Clayton Au and Jayson Lee; daughter Sharon S. Gin; sisters Tessie Young, Barbara Leong and Betty Chock; and three grandchildren. Private services.
Geraldine Baptista
Nov. 21, 2007
Geraldine Baptista, 62, of Wahiawa, a fisherman, died at home. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by husband Jesse; sons Jesse Jr., Gavin and Jay; daughters Gwen Baptista and Jean Hanohano; brothers John, Anthony and Douglas Camanse, and Russell Fulp; sisters Margaret La'a, Patricia Roberts, Barbara Domaszewich, Leilani Hamill and Donna and Shana Camanse; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Primitivo C. Cabbat
Nov. 25, 2007
Primitivo C. Cabbat, 83, of Honolulu, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Gliceria; sons Raymond, Ronald and Robert; daughters Amelia Clayton and Anita Marabellas; sisters Catalina Comilang, Esperanza Vidal, Erlinda Corrales, Pacita Garces and Caridad Antonio; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Call after 6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Abraham Joseph Cabral
Nov. 11, 2007
Abraham Joseph "AJ" Cabral, 18, of Wahiawa, a PMJ Fabrication and Welding Inc. laborer, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Lori Ann and Manuel Bernard; father Abraham Jr.; brother Alston; sisters Shantel Vaba and Angelique Ahia; and grandparents Abraham Sr., Isabel Perry and Melvin Bernard. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m.
Merlyn Louis Castro
Dec. 5, 2007
Merlyn Louis "Papa" Castro, 79, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, a retired Hilo Coast Processing Co. heavy equipment operator/supervisor and Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Juei-Hsing "Kathy" Castro; son John Costa; daughters Merlynette Takenaka, Sheila Ann Vullo, Genie Ann Nagata and Leandra Arruda; brothers William, Walter, Wendell, Leslie and Clyde; sisters Bernice Gannon, Emmogene Pacheco and Bernadine Lovewell; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Monday at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers.
Keith V. De Long
Dec. 8, 2007
Keith V. De Long, 79, of Kailua, a Realty Pacific Ltd. owner, died in Kailua. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He is survived by wife Patricia; sons Edward, Keith C. and John; sisters Carol Leonard and Mary Jo Frazier; and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Kailua. Call after 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Kailua.
Kalei Kawelu De Silva
Dec. 8, 2007
Kalei Kawelu De Silva, 88, of San Jose, Calif., formerly of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in San Jose. She was born in Okoe, South Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Larry and Darell, daughters Doris Sanborn and Gerry Asano, sisters Hannah Kaupiko and Kalei Akeo, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Call after 11:30 a.m.
Emily R. Fernandez
Dec. 6, 2007
Emily R. Fernandez, 74, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a homemaker, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by children Juliet, Joseph, William and George Fernandez Jr., Geraldine Reuarin, Anna Rita and Rosalie Yamamoto; brothers Frank, Joseph and Alfred Rita; 28 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Raphael's Church in Koloa, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, Kauai. Casual attire.
Mike Masami Ikeda
Nov. 14, 2007
Mike Masami Ikeda, 83, of Honolulu, a retired construction project manager, died in Honolulu. He was born in Ninoole, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Misae; sons Clifford, Wesley, Michael, Alec, Richard and Barry; daughters Pamela, Leila and Heidi; brother Kazumasa Ikeda; sister Elsie Carter; and eight grandchildren. Private services.
Grace Kimiyo Iwamoto
Nov. 28, 2007
Grace Kimiyo Iwamoto, 82, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service medical records supervisor, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband James, sons Wesley and Nelson, daughters Colleen Tahata and Charleen Iwamoto-Clark, sisters Ellen Higuchi and Mildred Yamamoto, and five grandchildren. Private services.
Michael Steve Janosko Sr.
Dec. 3, 2007
Michael Steve Janosko Sr., 89, of Paia, Maui, a retired Maui Pineapple Co. lead auto mechanic, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Clymer, Pa. He is survived by wife Gertrude, sons Michael S. Jr. and Fred, daughter Rose Foronda, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Allen Kaopua Kahawai
Dec. 3, 2007
Allen Kaopua Kahawai, 62, of Kaneohe, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 55 supervisor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters Marion L. Purdy, Velma L. Namahoe and Gwendolyn K. Young. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Burial: 2 p.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire.
Samuel Daniel Kuewa Sr.
Nov. 22, 2007
Samuel Daniel Kuewa Sr., 80, of Waimanalo, a retired Meadow Gold Dairies driver, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by son Samuel D. Jr., daughter Lavern Ho, brother Gus, nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Lois Ann Larsen
Dec. 4, 2007
Lois Ann Larsen, 85, of Hanamaulu, Kauai, a homemaker, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in New York. She is survived by husband Harry J., son Grant Gribble, daughter Judy Peckenpaugh and two grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at St. Raphael's Church in Koloa, Kauai. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Donations suggested to Kauai Humane Society, 3-825 Kaumualii Highway, Lihue. Casual attire.
Lawrence Marrotte
Nov. 12, 2007
Lawrence "Horseshoe" Marrotte, 83, of Waipahu, a Costco employee at the Waipio outlet, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Delrene, sons Dennis and Larry, hanai son Kumalae Matthews, daughter Gwen, sister Mary L. Jeffries, 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Asiel Masaki
Dec. 7, 2007
Asiel Masaki, 28, of Ewa Beach died in Ewa Beach. He was born in California. He is survived by mother Tanya, stepfather Stephen Androsoff, brother Ira, and grandparents Mary Amos and Art Toole. Services and scattering of ashes: noon tomorrow at Ewa Beach Park. Reception to follow at Ira Masaki's residence. Casual attire. Beach chairs welcome.
David Allan McLellan
Dec. 8, 2007
David Allan McLellan, 70, of Ewa Beach, a salesperson, died at home. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mich. He is survived by wife Nancy; sons Matthew, Stephen and Andrew; daughter Amy Moore; and six grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. today at Rock-United Pentecostal Church, 1300 Kailua Road. Call after 6:30 p.m.
Ida Perreira Mendes
Dec. 4, 2007
Ida Perreira Mendes, 88, of Ahualoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Ahualoa. She is survived by sons Eugene Sr. and Lloyd, daughters Elizabeth Cordeiro and Elsie Silva, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.
Edward Michelman
Dec. 6, 2007
Edward "Ed" Michelman, 78, of Honolulu, a retired radio and television personality, Royal Hawaiian Band master of ceremonies, former director of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Department of Public Information and a Navy veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in New York City. He is survived by wife Kimi, son Patrick, brother Frederick, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Philip Edwin Mulligan
Nov. 28, 2007
Philip Edwin Mulligan, 71, of Wailuku, a self-employed contractor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in New Jersey. He is survived by wife Pat, sons Philip and Patrick M., daughter Dawn Ray and three grandchildren. Services: 11:30 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. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Sunday.
Herbert Yoshimitsu Nagata
Oct. 22, 2007
Herbert Yoshimitsu Nagata, 74, of Honolulu, an accountant consultant, died. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by sister Eleanor. Private services.
William Platiro
Dec. 7, 2007
William "Tuting" Platiro, 70, of Paia, Maui, a retired General Motors assembly worker in California, died at home. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by brothers Joe, John and Howard; and sisters Bella Franco, Cora Javier and Barbara Nakagawa. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Harold Wayne Ring
Dec. 2, 2007
Harold Wayne Ring, 72, of Honolulu, a retired Army sergeant first class and Queen's Medical Center security guard, died in Honolulu. He was born in Coeburn, Va. He is survived by wife Leilani; sons Keoki Kaapana and Kaipo Ring; daughters Mae Fernandez, Myrtle Zoppy, Minnie West and Joy Ring; 24 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. next Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.
Clemmons E. Runner
Dec. 1, 2007
Clemmons E. "Gene" Runner, 93, of Ewa Beach, a retired nursery owner in La Mesa, Calif., died. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by wife Edith M., son Skip, two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services.
Frank Witton Simmons
Dec. 2, 2007
Frank Witton Simmons, 51, of Volcano, Hawaii, a former Volcano School of Arts and Sciences maintenance worker, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Pasadena, Calif. He is survived by wife Mabel, son David Santana, daughter Tia M., father Frank Sr. and six grandchildren. Services: 12:30 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Christian Fellowship. Call after 11:30 a.m. Casual attire. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Seijun Tengan
Nov. 24, 2007
Seijun "Juni" Tengan, 73, of Mililani, a retired Air Force major and pilot who served in the Vietnam War, died. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yaeko; children Kathy Dolgoff and Terence Tengan; brothers Gary and Stanley; sisters Haruko Tengan, Ethel Kikuyama, Grace Iida, Nancy Chung and Sally Kuba; and three grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21 at Pearl Country Club. 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.