Davis E. Adler
Dec. 4, 2007
Davis E. Adler, 93, of Honolulu, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel procurement manager and retired Navy captain, died in Hospice Hawaii Palolo. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. He is survived by son Jay B., daughter Ann Aitken, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Nancy Toshimi Aguinaldo
Dec. 18, 2007
Nancy Toshimi Aguinaldo, 78, of Pukalani, Maui, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by husband Bernaldo R.; son Richard; daughters Debra Nakama, Iris Peetua and Lisa Correa; sister Violet Helm; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hale Makua, Kahului.
Delphine Chica
Nov. 30, 2007
Delphine "Pancho" Chica, 74, of Pearl City, a Matson merchant seaman, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services.
Larnell Koamanapilio'pele Chillingworth
Dec. 16, 2007
Larnell Koamanapilio'pele Chillingworth, 30, of Kailua-Kona, a KTA Keauhou courtesy clerk, died in Kau Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Ryan King and Koa and Nalu Ha'onio; daughters Irma Goulet and Doris Chillingworth; father Lester; mother Kawai Gaspar; brothers Hunter and Harley Gaspar; sisters Maile and Lanaiah; and grandfather Lionel Gaspar. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kahikolu Congregational Church in Napoopoo, Hawaii. Call after 8:30 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Lee Chinen
Dec. 4, 2007
Lee Chinen of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in South Korea. She is survived by husband Melvin and son Aaron. Private services.
Frederick Kwon Fai Ching
Nov. 29, 2007
Frederick Kwon Fai "Freddy" Ching, 84, of Honolulu, a retired state Highway Division supervisor draftsman, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Christopher, sister Betty C. Pang and six grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Esther Kahelemauna Dedrick
Dec. 16, 2007
Esther Kahelemauna Dedrick, 57, of Kaneohe died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Delbert, sons Kalani and Nathaniel "Tano," daughters Clevelnette and Delbernette, brothers Herbert and James Anakalea, sisters Mary Paio and Florence Rangasan, and two grandchildren. Private services.
Christine Mae Delaney
Dec. 16, 2007
Christine Mae Delaney, 81, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Farmington, Maine. She is survived by sister Rose M. Villa. Private services. Donations suggested to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Salvation Army, Goodwill or Veterans Affairs.
Felisima Manolat Doquisa
Dec. 10, 2007
Felisima Manolat Doquisa, also known as "Nana Maxie" and "Sima," 86, of Wahiawa, a retired Peterson Egg Farm employee, died in Leeward Integrated Health Services. She was born in Cebu, Philippines. She is survived by sons Leopoldo, Sonny, Ronald and Benjamin Doquisa, and Felipe Anub; daughters Shirley Caban and Carol Ann Doquisa; 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Helen Elizabeth Drake
Dec. 11, 2007
Helen Elizabeth Drake, 92, of Kailua-Kona, a Menehune Closet Self Storage co-manager, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Hart, Mich. She is survived by sons Robert and Brian Cook, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. No services.
Arnold Padigos Escalante
Dec. 17, 2007
Arnold Padigos Escalante, 30, of Waimanalo, a landscaping company worker, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Nida A.; son Dexter D.; daughter Diane-Nicole; parents Bruno and Martina; brothers Baldwin, Dennis, Joel, Joselito, Ronald, Roel and Bruno Jr.; sister Mary Jane Kanayama; and grandparent Epifania. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church, 41-1323 Kalanianaole Highway, Waimanalo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Graveside services: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Peter Yoshimi Furuichi
Dec. 15, 2007
Peter Yoshimi Furuichi, 78, of Waialua, a Japan Airlines ramp supervisor and retired Hawaii Housing Authority carpenter, died at home. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Erline M., sons Grant K. and Craig T. Okazaki, daughter Erin E. Furuichi, brother Tetsuo and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Judith Nalani Gersaba
Dec. 10, 2007
Judith Nalani Gersaba, 61, of Pearl City, a retired Honolulu Police Department employee, died in Pearl City. She was born in Pearl City. She is survived by husband George L. Jr.; sons Travis and Raoul Dela Cruz; daughters Lisa Dela Cruz-Kahoano and Gabrielle Gersaba; brothers James and Keith Kahoano, and Patrick Parker; sisters Helene Wong and Raylene Diaz; and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m.
Shigeru Hirashima
Dec. 7, 2007
Shigeru Hirashima, 93, of Honolulu, a retired AMFAC glazier, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Elaine, son Dan and daughter Lynn. Private services.
Kiyoshi Hirohama
Dec. 17, 2007
Kiyoshi Hirohama, 85, of Honolulu, a retired chef, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Chris, Mitsuji, Calvin and Henry. Private services. Donations suggested to Catholic Charities of Hawaii.
Juanita Bacos Lagodlagod
Dec. 2, 2007
Juanita Bacos "Apo Ma" Lagodlagod, 93, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Carcar, Cebu, Philippines. She is survived by sons Francisco "Frank," Donicio "Nish" and Manuel "Manny"; daughters Betty Cockett, Sigonda "Sigi" Talbert and Priscilla Parades; 41 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Mount Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Minnie M. Laikupu
Dec. 5, 2007
Minnie M. Laikupu, 81, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons George E.K. and George W.C.; daughters Audreylyn Abraham, Evonne Shioshita, Caroldeen Tinay and Stephanie Ige; brother Melvin Todd; sisters Frances Vinuya and Becky Perkins; 24 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. next Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. next Thursday. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Elizabeth Padeken Lambert
Dec. 15, 2007
Elizabeth Padeken Lambert, 91, of Hawaii, a retired Department of Hawaiian Home Lands executive secretary, died. She was born in Laie. She is survived by son Hovey, daughter Marybeth Shea and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at the cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Yubun Maehira
Dec. 14, 2007
Yubun Maehira, 85, of Hilo, formerly of Kukuihaele, Hawaii, a self-employed Y. Maehira Transportation owner and taro farmer, died at home. He was born in Kukuihaele. He is survived by wife Momoyo; son Gaillane; daughters Glynnis Dolan, Patti Umeda and Faye Azeka; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Honokaa Hongwanji Mission. Call after 10 a.m.
David Takeo Maielua
Dec. 13, 2007
David Takeo Maielua, 80, of Pearl City, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Base police captain and Army veteran who served in 1399th Battalion, died at home. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Lily Ho; children Dawn Orcutt, Janora Hookano, Teri and David Maielua, and Daphne Mendiola; mother Tsuruyo; brothers and sisters Roland, Lawrence, Leopold, Lincoln, Carl and Edward "Jig" Maielua, Doris Swan, Stephany Sepulveda and Arleen De Gama; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Newtown Chapel, Pearl City First Ward, 98-530 Kaahele St., Pearl City. Call after 8:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Elinor Elizabeth Miriani
Dec. 16, 2007
Elinor Elizabeth Miriani, 77, of Wailuku, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua Kahului. She was born in Pennsylvania. She is survived by husband Charles A., son Mark, daughter Kelly, brothers Ernie and James Rahon, and a grandchild. Private services pending.
Isami Nishie
Dec. 8, 2007
Isami Nishie, 86, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired Parker Ranch employee, died at home. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Dorothy, son Bruce, daughters Noreen and Lakme, brothers Susumu and Shigeru, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
Richard Dean Sutton
Dec. 13, 2007
Richard Dean Sutton, 72, of Stillwater, Okla., an Oliver's Auction, Crest Theatre, Carroll Engraving, Stillwater Laundry and Cleaners assistant manager and Stillwater Public Library librarian, died. He was born in Arkansas City, Kan. He is survived by nephew Daniel K. and nieces Tracy Dee Cruz, Linda L. Torres and Cheryl Ann Smith. Services held.
Gilbert Y. Uchima
Nov. 26, 2007
Gilbert Y. Uchima, 69, of Waipahu, a retired electronic technician, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Patricia, brothers Clyde and Lawrence, and sister Janet Ikeda. Private services.
James Victor Yap
Nov. 12, 2007
James Victor "Jimmy" Yap, 50, of Honolulu, formerly of Wahiawa, died at home. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by stepmother Kyong Suk, father James and brothers Edward and Steven. Private services.
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.