Esmenia B. Agapay
Dec. 26, 2007
Esmenia B. Agapay, 73, of Pukalani, Maui, a former Kahana Beach Resort housekeeper, died in the Philippines. She was born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Faustino Y. Sr.; sons Fernando, Antonio, Cristino, Ariel, Faustino Jr., Arthur and Rene; daughters Carmelita Pajinag and Marissa; brothers Rogelio, Warlito, Jimmy and Arsenio Balbas; sisters Rosita Narbarte, Teresita Baligad, and Melicia and Angelina Balbas; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Kenneth Hideaki Aratani
Jan. 6, 2008
Kenneth Hideaki Aratani, 74, of Hilo, a retired state Highways Division employee and U.S. Army veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in San Jose, Calif. He is survived by sister Helen Fukuda. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Urlamae Mahealani Avelino
Jan. 2, 2008
Urlamae Mahealani Avelino, 60, of Kailua, a former United Cerebral Palsy telephone clerk and Fresh Foods Hawaii and Kewalo Pickles delivery truck driver, died in Kailua. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons Paul U. "Desco" II and Pat V., daughters Paula Leong and Penny Hanohano, brother Wayne Santos, sisters Sandra Pedro and Elva "Uilani" Santos, and seven grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Casual attire.
Earllewis Victor Baniaga
Jan. 1, 2008
Earllewis Victor Baniaga, 48, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a Mac Farms of Hawaii mechanic, commercial fisherman and A-Team Mac Nut Services laborer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Earllewis Camacho and Colton and Cody Baniaga; daughters Earleen Camacho and Lokalia Baniaga; brothers Ronald, Hansel and Michael; sisters Lillian and Paulette Baniaga, Rita Carvalho, Darlyne Puou, Valerie Winkler and Nancy Bautista; and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Milolii Beach Park in Milolii Village. Casual attire. Loose flowers.
Darrel Hazen Bates
Jan. 6, 2008
Darrel Hazen "Poha" Bates, 49, of Kailua-Kona, a self-employed landscaper, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Marla Allen; brothers Obed and Duane Keanaaina, Keala Bates, and Bruce and Richard Pascua; and sisters Richelle Romero, Irene Esco and Deborah Howell-Smith. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kekaha Mauna Ziona Congregational Church in Kalaoa, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Rose Canon Bernal
Dec. 30, 2007
Rose Canon Bernal, 91, of Honolulu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Samuel "Sam" Bohol; daughters Frances Bantilan, Connie Holladay, Rosie Akana and Priscilla Bernal; brothers John, Albert, Edward and George Canon; sister Trinidad Lorita; 26 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.
James Kealoha Auld Burgess
Dec. 23, 2007
James Kealoha Auld Burgess, 83, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Niumalu, Kauai. He is survived by sons James L., Milton K. and Cameron K.; daughters Faith M. and Marlene K.; sisters Ruth B. Yim, Healani Kippen and Shirley M. Silva; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kuhio Park, Koloa, Kauai. Call after 10 a.m. No flowers.
Charlotte Ella Cobb
Jan. 2, 2008
Charlotte Ella Cobb, 63, of Haleiwa, a retired United Airlines flight attendant, died in Haleiwa. She was born in Greene, N.Y. She is survived by brothers Kenneth, Calvin and Edwin. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Haleiwa Boat Harbor. Casual attire. Donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice or hospice of choice.
Norma Pualeialii Lewis Correa
Jan. 5, 2008
Norma Pualeialii Lewis Correa, 87, of Marceline, Mo., formerly of Hawaii, a beautician and homemaker, died in Marceline. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Lawrence, son Boisse, daughter Mary Ann Schmitt, brother Harold Lewis, sister Marion "Lehua" Dithomas and four grandchildren. Rosary: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Church. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. Mass: noon. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Oahu Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Esther Chang Crandall
Jan. 7, 2008
Esther Chang Crandall, 83, of Honolulu, a Roosevelt High School employee, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Kahului. She is survived by daughter Patricia De Soto; brothers Robert and Herbert Chang; sisters Ella Dalton, Mary Joan Hee and Eva Matsuyoshi; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 800 Kekaha St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kekaha St., Honolulu, HI 96814; or ABWA, 2415 St. Louis Drive, Honolulu, HI 96816.
Herminia Danielson
Jan. 7, 2008
Herminia "Minnie" Danielson, 76, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Earl; daughters Herminia "Mina" and Angela "Hirum" Danielson, and Sandra Echavaria; brothers Gilbert and Serge Quiniola; sister Lorraine Fernandez; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Maureen Vea Pungan Faigal
Jan. 6, 2008
Maureen Vea Pungan "Lani" Faigal, 71, of Anahola, Kauai, a retired McBryde Sugar Co. laborer and Garden Island security officer, died. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by son Andres "Andy" Vea Pungan; hanai daughters Flora Urabe, Melissa Rivera and Lillian Perreira; brothers Antonio "Tony" and Jay Delos Santos; sisters Marilyn Loumoli, Hazel Ozegovich and Annette Vea; and four grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kapaa Ward, across Ponokai. Call after 8 a.m.
Kazutoshi Fujino
Jan. 2, 2008
Kazutoshi "Cabby" Fujino, 85, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired Honokaa Post Office postmaster and U.S. Army veteran who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, died in Kohala Hospital. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by sister Sachiko Ishihara. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Rose Marie Furtado
Jan. 6, 2008
Rose Marie Furtado, 79, of Kailua, a homemaker, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Stanley, Steven and Ernest; daughters Cynthia Gray and Debbie Mendonza; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Jan. 25 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Homer Roy Giichi Ikeda
Dec. 22, 2007
Homer Roy Giichi Ikeda, 54, of Kaneohe, a carpenter, died in Kailua. He was born in Fort Benning, Ga. He is survived by wife Charlene, son Chad, daughter Dawn Pauce, brothers Ernest and Terry Ikeda, sisters Gayle Pali and Elaine Ikeda, and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Wah Sheong Kwock
Jan. 4, 2008
Wah Sheong Kwock, 87, of Kailua, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel, Department of the Army and city parking enforcement employee, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Gary and Darryl, daughter Rayna Schultz, sister Cynthia Beyer, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Donald Gar Wai Lau
Jan. 5, 2008
Donald Gar Wai Lau, 38, of Kaneohe, a network engineer, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother In Fan. Visitation: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Taoist services. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Adela Foronda Lizardo
Dec. 18, 2007
Adela Foronda Lizardo, 85, of Waipahu, a retired Holiday Inn laundry department employee in Waikiki, died at home. She was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Lourdes L. Calo, sisters Cecilia F. Purugganan and Emerenciana F. Mendoza, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Joseph R. Lucas
Jan. 8, 2008
Joseph R. "Josie" Lucas, 93, of Hilo, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by son Anthony Cann, daughter Bernadette, brother John Jr., sister Helen Cann, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ruth Tazuye Malama
Jan. 4, 2008
Ruth Tazuye Malama, 84, of Kekaha, Kauai, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Joaquin "Moki" and Stephen; daughter Lolly; hanai children Roseline "Lokalia" Tremaine, Pinky Malama and Rosedale "Jack," Robert "Boobie," Rodney "Charman" and Sharon Leoiki; 23 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Lolly Malama's residence, 4524 Akepa Road, Kekaha, Kauai. Call after 2 p.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.
Diana Aurelia Mau
Jan. 2, 2008
Diana Aurelia Mau, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Continental Airlines flight attendant, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Patrick A.K., son Darren L.Y., mother Jeanie Jardin, brother Leonard Jardin, sister Cecelia Cosier and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Cortney Vanhorn Mc Brien
Jan. 9, 2008
Cortney Vanhorn Mc Brien , 60, of Hilo, a Hawaii Tribune Herald newspaper delivery person, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Connecticut. She is survived by brother James and sister Suzanne Kekahuna. Private services to be held at a later date.
Ralph Faustino Min
Jan. 9, 2008
Ralph Faustino Min, 84, of Wailuku, a retired state corrections captain, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Rebecca M.M. "Becky," sons Robert K. and Ronald K., daughters Carolyn S.H.M. Adams and Cynthia M.M. "Cindy" Cadorna, brothers Stanley Y. and James B., stepbrother Patrick Lopez, sister Mary B.M. Holokai, 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Midori Nakagawa
Dec. 28, 2007
Midori Nakagawa, 100, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Eugene and Allen, daughter Ethel Takeguchi, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings. Donations suggested to Honolulu Gerontology, Senior Case Management Program, Project Dana or Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin.
Beverly Kunii Nakano
Jan. 4, 2008
Beverly Kunii Nakano, 66, of Pearl City, a retired Red Hill Elementary School administrative services assistant, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Leo S., son Lawson S., daughters Kathrine K. Nakano and Nicolle M. Gorospe, brothers Lawrence and David Yasumura, and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park, makai chapel. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Agnes Maka Mahiai Nihi
Dec. 25, 2007
Agnes Maka Mahiai Nihi, 74, of Waianae, a waitress, died in Waianae. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Sharon L. Kamaka and Stephanie K. Nihi, brothers Clement and Samuel Mahiai, sister Raylene, 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pokai Bay Beach Park in Waianae. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.
William A. Reidel
Jan. 2, 2008
William A. Reidel, 80, of Oceanview, Hawaii, a U.S. Army veteran and welder in the fabrication industry, died at home. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by son John. Private services.\
Richard M. Rice
Jan. 7, 2008
Richard M. "Dick" Rice, 85, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a Roberts Hawaii Tours bus driver and U.S. Navy veteran, died at home. He was born in Connecticut. He is survived by wife Loretta J. Private services.
Barbara A. Ritchey
Jan. 6, 2008
Barbara A. Ritchey, 84, of Kailua, died in Kailua. She was born in Lancaster, Pa. She is survived by husband Francis; sons Irish and Kevin; daughters Patricia Lackey, Cassia Holt and Mary Ritchey; sisters Mary Rottmund, Helen Gilbert and Dottie Dippner; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at St. Anthony's Church on Kalaheo Avenue in Kailua. Reception to follow at family residence.
Charles Elmer Rollins
Jan. 7, 2008
Charles Elmer Rollins, 82, of Kailua-Kona, a retiree of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and veteran who served in World War II, died at home. He was born in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by wife Joan, daughters Sharon Singer and Sue Grose, brother Morris and two grandchildren. Private services.
Raymond Fusao Sasaoka
Dec. 26, 2007
Raymond Fusao Sasaoka, 76, of Kula, formerly of Paia, Maui, a retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. power plant supervisor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by wife Ruby; son Cory; daughters Raynette, Renee "Tuffy" and Nicole; brother Richard; sister Katherine Nakasone; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.
Irmgard Wirth Settsu
Jan. 5, 2008
Irmgard Wirth Settsu, 77, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Augsburg, Germany. She is survived by son Drake, daughter Billie Subica, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Benji Shiroyama
Jan. 2, 2008
Benji Shiroyama, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Submarine Base accountant, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honalo, Hawaii. He is survived by brothers Kiyoso and Saburo, and sister Masayo Yamashita. Private services.
Robert Alan Sieloff
Jan. 7, 2008
Robert Alan "Bob" Sieloff, 50, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a computer technician in the utilities industry, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Pasadena, Calif. He is survived by son Ryan, daughter Kahlie, father Robert, brother Douglas and sister Michelle. Private services.
Christen Cornelias Svendsen
Jan. 4, 2008
Christen Cornelias Svendsen, 78, of Wailuku, an American Airlines international sales representative, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Illinois. He is survived by wife Sandrea, son Kenneth, daughters Pamela Seki and Valerie Solomon, sisters Ruth Peyton and Marjorie Bourne, and four grandchildren. No services.
Lillian Umeko Takahashi
Dec. 17, 2007
Lillian Umeko Takahashi, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Foodland meat wrapper, died in Hale Malamalama. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by three brothers, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
Kenneth Masami Tanaka
Dec. 25, 2007
Kenneth Masami Tanaka, 84, of Wahiawa, owner of Ken's Auto Parts, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Mary Y.; daughters Pauline Kurosumi, Carolyn Sakamoto, Denise Okouchi and Lori Chau; sister Ellen Yoneda; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Hero Tokimasa
Dec. 23, 2007
Hero Tokimasa, 93, of Kaneohe, a retired Mid-Pac Lumber and Hardware employee, died in Aloha Health Care. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by wife Julia, son Daniel, daughter Elaine, sister Ms. Nami, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Rosedee Tom Tong
Dec. 17, 2007
Rosedee Tom Tong, 84, of Torrance, Calif., a retired Los Angeles Southwest College employee, died in Baldwin Park, Calif. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Sheldon, Brennan, Lowell, Grifford K. Tom, and Dalton and Karlen P. Wong; brother Kenneth K.L. Lee; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Inurnment services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Helen Marie Trent
Jan. 4, 2008
Helen Marie Trent, 72, of Kaneohe, died at home. She was born in West Virginia. She is survived by sons Local E., James F. and Cecil H.; daughter Karen L. Lai Hipp; brother Adam K. Blankenship; sister June Wood; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Kapahulu Bible Church. Call after 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii.
Masako Tsuda
Dec. 24, 2007
Masako Tsuda, 88, of Pearl City, a retired state cook, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Shigemori and Shigenobu; and sisters Elaine Terai, Grace Oishi and Helen Sawai. Private services.
Kazuo Uchida
Jan. 4, 2008
Kazuo Uchida, 84, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Puna Sugar Co. employee and U.S. Army veteran who served in the 441st Counter-Intelligence Corps in World War II, died at home. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Yukiko; daughter Grace H.; brothers Tsugio and Takao; sisters Jane Matsumiya, Ann N. Uchida and Yasuko Ishii; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
June Wink Vasas
Dec. 23, 2007
June Wink Vasas, 90, of Honolulu, died in Nuuanu Hale. She was born in Milwaukee. She is survived by son William Gene, daughters Judith A. Cingcade and Jolene Femia, two sisters, seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Richard Sun Wing Young
Jan. 4, 2008
Richard Sun Wing Young, 90, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Health public health administrator, died. He was born in Gilroy, Calif. He is survived by wife Carol; sons Michael and Morris; daughters Geraldine Ebersbach, Glenda Young and Genevieve Hiu; and six grandchildren. 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.