Michael Dennis Aheong
Dec. 26, 2007
Michael Dennis Aheong, 61, of Wailuku, a retired bank ATM manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Carol, son Steve, daughters Michele Iniba and Denise Brito, sisters Ynez "PeeWee" Acain and Beverly "Lilinoe" Kealaluhi, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Word of Truth Church, Kahului, 40 S. Puunene Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Lei welcome.
Isaac Mark Balicanta
Dec. 19, 2007
Isaac Mark Balicanta, 75, of Wailuku, a retired Department of Education administrator, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paahau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Loretta, sons Don and Jim, daughter Lea Moracco, sisters Anna Aguilar and Faye Valdez, and three grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Alice Keakealani Char
Dec. 22, 2007
Alice Keakealani Char, 99, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Education administrator/ teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Georgia Lyman and brother Campbell Lee. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Oahu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Andrew's Cathedral.
Robert Stanley Davis
Dec. 23, 2007
Robert Stanley Davis, 82, of Kailua, a masonry foreman, died in Ann Pearl Nursing Home. He was born in Syracuse, N.Y. He is survived by sons Robert S. Jr., Ronald M. and Richard M.; daughter Sharon M.; brothers William and John; and seven grandchildren. Committal services: 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Momoyo Gaela
Dec. 6, 2007
Momoyo Gaela, 93, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Kau Hospital. She was born in Honuapo, Kau, Hawaii. She is survived by son Robert Kimura, sister Rose F. Murakami, six grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Harold Seichi Goya
Dec. 19, 2007
Harold Seichi Goya, 83, of Aiea, a retired Federal Aviation Administration budget analyst, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Nancy T.; sons Gary, Keith, David and Tracy; daughter Laura Sakurai; brothers Masao and Kiyoshi; sisters Florence T. Saito, Toyoko Yanohira and Miriam C. Goya; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Norman Takeshiro Higa
Dec. 16, 2007
Norman Takeshiro Higa, 86, of Kahaluu, a retired Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station heavy equipment mechanic, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kahaluu. He is survived by wife Grace; daughters Joanne Cole, Rachel Gillespie, Frances Goo and Lorraine Mall; brother John; sisters Bridgette Silva and Martha Tamashiro; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Miriam P.S. Shin Hutchinson
Nov. 23, 2007
Miriam P.S. Shin Hutchinson, 66, of Honolulu, retired Hutco Janitorial Services owner, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by children Kenneth, John, Richard, Stephanie and Renee Viernes; brothers Dennis and Robert Shin; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mahealani Jones
Dec. 21, 2007
Mahealani Jones, 51, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker and childcare provider, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Patrick, Daniel, Maui and Mauna Kea Akeo, Lawai'a, La'akea and Gideon Nakoa, Samuel-Palani Gaspar, Shane Jones, Chad Kalele, Bronson Mangauil and Po'okela Poai; daughters Livia Carr, Sharline Kihe-Akeo, Chasity Mangauil, Leina'ala Nakoa, Kalino Poai and Barbara Souki; brothers Tom and Lehua Jones, and Gary Lewi; and sisters Lorelei and Nohea Jones, Candy Gaspar, Dee Mangauil, Sherry Nakoa, Amber Silva and Pilialoha Swanson. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Jan. 12 at Honokohau Big Island Game Fishing Club. Casual attire. No flowers.
Glenn Gregory Kaaihue
Dec. 25, 2007
Glenn Gregory Kaaihue, 56, of Wailuku, a self-employed landscaper, died at home. He was born in Honolua, Maui. He is survived by wife Susan L. Brown; sons Ruben-James M. and Weston L.; daughter Mikala K.; brothers John G. and Randy Boteilho, and David Kaaihue; and sisters Marie Agustin and Doreen DeCoite. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Maui Veterans Cemetery, Makawao. Burial to follow at the cemetery.
Violet Fernandez Kamaka
Dec. 22, 2007
Violet Fernandez Kamaka, 78, of Waianae died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Elliott W.K.; sons Gregory and Darrell Del Mundo, Richard and John Takayama, and Cranston Kamaka; daughters Belinda Ahina, Pauline Orpilla, Deborah Raposa, Paulette Soon, Roxanne Takayama and Theodosia Tolentino; hanai son Paul Fernandez; stepsons George and Paul Barber; stepdaughter Leiona Balalio; sister Caroline Bothelo; 46 grandchildren; and 65 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Ainalani Andrina Kanekoa
Dec. 21, 2007
Ainalani "Aina" Andrina Kanekoa, 23, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Ellis and Zelda; brothers Pu'ali, Pono, Keali'i, Pomaika'i and Harrison; sisters Reina Kanakaole and Ho'oku'okoa Kanekoa; grandmother Rose Kanakaole; and companion Chad Namoc. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Magdalena Perez Miner
Dec. 20, 2007
Magdalena "Miss Maggie" Perez Miner, 53, of Waianae, a retired Naval Exchange Mini-mart sales associate, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Batan, Philippines. She is survived by husband Gene; children Jeremy and Genesis Miller, and Genevieve Odvina; mother Anita M. Perez; brothers Desredirao and Bayana Perez; sister Malette Perez; and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire.
John Akinori Mizokawa
Dec. 20, 2007
John Akinori Mizokawa, 84, of Honolulu, a former federal firefighter, retired U.S. Postal Service employee and U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Takako, daughters Karen M. Mizokawa and Lorene K. Okimoto, and two grandchildren. Private services.
Shannon Katherine More
Dec. 21, 2007
Shannon Katherine More, 67, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired restaurant cook, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is survived by daughter Terri Petterson and brother Daniel More. Private services.
Tsuruo Morita
Dec. 7, 2007
Tsuruo "Roy" Morita, 79, of Aiea, a retired Hickam Air Force Base sheet metal foreman and U.S. Air Force veteran who served during World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Roy and Dean, daughter Darlene Shimamura, brother Jack, sister Alice Tamanaha and four grandchildren. Private services.
Sue Matsue Nakai
Dec. 19, 2007
Sue Matsue Nakai, 91, of Hono- lulu died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Glenn and Wayne, daughters Carol S. Mishima and Lorraine Y. Kimata, brother Yurio Murata, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Mercy Nickels
Nov. 22, 2007
Mercy Nickels, also known as Georgiann Noelani Luna, 54, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, a UPS customer service representative, died in Las Vegas. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Joi, parents Manuel Jr. and Rachel Luna, brother Daniel Luna and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.
Anatalia A. Nieto
Nov. 30, 2007
Anatalia A. Nieto, 97, of Hono- lulu died in Hawaii Medical Center East. She was born in Bacarra, Philippines. She is survived by sons Arthur and Richard, daughters Rose B. Campo and Josephine L. Nieto, 25 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 36 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Calvin Yoshiharu Odo
Dec. 26, 2007
Calvin Yoshiharu Odo, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor civil engineer and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Myrtle S., son Cal Y., daughter Cay K.E. King, stepson Irving N. Hirata, stepdaughter Luanne M. Kono, brother George S., sister Shizuko Sasabuchi, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Darren-Jay Gabriel Padaca
Dec. 25, 2007
Darren-Jay Gabriel Padaca, infant son of Roland and Marisa, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brother John-Ralp; sister April J.; grandparents Victoriano and Minaya Gabriel, and Felicidad Padaca; and great-grandmother Sophia. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples.
Ofelia Teppang Pasion
Dec. 19, 2007
Ofelia Teppang Pasion, 63, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian Host employee and Finest Foods supervisor, died in Honolulu. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Ricardo M., son Rizaldy, mother Modesta R. Teppang, brother Rexto Teppang, sister Epifania S. Dacuycuy and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Interment: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Sixto Agustin Pastor
Dec. 10, 2007
Sixto Agustin Pastor, 81, of Waipahu, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village housekeeper, died in Waipahu. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Venancia; sons Julio, Robert and Johny; daughter Rose Bareng; sisters Natividad Acob, Edith Agustin, Carnation Jacob and Eufemia Pedro; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Additional services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Waipahu. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Kevin Kai'ea Pavel
Dec. 25, 2007
Kevin Kai'ea Pavel, 19, of Hilo died at home. He was born in Manila, Philippines. He is survived by parents David and Cheryl, sister Jennifer and grandmother Honey. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hilo United Methodist Church. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. All monetary donations will be used to establish a scholarship in Kevin's name.
Irma Palma Pongco
Dec. 24, 2007
Irma Palma Pongco, 95, of Honolulu died in San Ramon, Calif. She was born in Manila, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Irma P. Bondoc, Susan P. De Guzman, Ofelia P. Grigsby and Nelly P. Liu; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Interment: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Lois Foo Quan
Dec. 27, 2007
Lois Foo Quan, 86, of Honolulu, a self-employed cosmetic sales representative and former Fuller Brush Co. sales representative, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by son Daniel; hanai daughter Sherie Hitchcock; sisters Eleanor Chin, Esther Don, Lulu Kong and Lily Wan; and a grandchild. Private services.
Thelma Sophie Rezentes
Dec. 8, 2007
Thelma "Toont" Sophie Rezentes, 77, of Waianae died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Wayne; daughter Debra Mahi; brothers William, Robert and Norman Crowell, and Buddy Lindo; sister Peggy Crowell; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Angeline Ruiz
Dec. 23, 2007
Angeline Ruiz, 87, of Kahului, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by sons Raymond and Nelvin Ruiz, and Emery Racadio; daughters Dolores Pinheiro and Evangeline Ash; brother Peter Feliciano; sister Alice Villaverde; 28 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
David K. Schoel
Dec. 5, 2007
David K. Schoel, 69, of Waianae, a retired Hickam Commissary meat cutter and U.S. Air Force veteran, died at home. He was born in Indianapolis. He is survived by wife Mary, sons David Jr. and Dane, brother Dean, sister Ruth Hammond and three grandchildren. Private services.
Saretta K. Stewart
Dec. 20, 2007
Saretta K. Stewart, 73, of Keaau, Hawaii, a Tripler Army Medical Center registered nurse, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hono- lulu. She is survived by sons George and Peter Akimo III; daughters HaliiMaile Collignon, Mary Lu'uwai and Cindy Wilson; brother Alex Ngum; and sisters Marietta Dolman and Kaipo McNutt. Private services.
Miyoko Suehiro
Dec. 12, 2007
Miyoko Suehiro, 83, of Lahaina, a retired American Savings Bank account manager, died at home. She was born in Lanai City. She is survived by brothers Takashi, Susumu and Kaoru Yokoyama. Private services.
George K.K. Wahilani
Dec. 26, 2007
George K.K. Wahilani, 44, of Waianae, a reverend, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Sam and Eric K. Wahilani, and Michael and Derek Pelekai; sisters Margaret L. Aana, Annie Auhoon, Lori-Ann Giffins, Alicia Kauwalu and Veronica Mathias; mother Gwendolyn Pelekai; stepfather Robert Pelekai; and grandmother Agnes Cope. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Oahu Chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m.
Kikuo Yanagi
Dec. 27, 2007
Kikuo Yanagi, 73, of Hono- lulu, a retired self-employed real estate developer, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Joan, son Ron, daughters Shelley Ahlo and Sharon Yanagi, brothers Shizuo and Fumio, and four grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Rose Tan Yee
Dec. 15, 2007
Rose Tan Yee, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Kahala Elementary School teacher, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Lowell, Michael and George; sisters Peace Kawahara and Elaine Kau; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Steven Joseph Youn
Dec. 11, 2007
Steven Joseph Youn, 62, of Honolulu, a former Progressive Communications telephone technician and U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Gail Y., son Tyson K., daughters Karen T. and Shayna Lyn K., brother Michael C., sisters Beverly A. Murakami and Cindy M. Hawkins, and a grandchild. 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.