Obituaries

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Miriam Isabelle Akau
Dec. 23, 2007
Miriam Isabelle Akau, 55, of Honolulu died in Ann Pearl Nursing Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Joseph P. Jr. and Ernest N. and sister Esterae L. Hagen. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Homelani Memorial Park.

Nellie Mei Leing Arakaki
Jan. 11, 2008
Nellie Mei Leing Arakaki, 70, of Honolulu died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Hono- lulu. She is survived by husband Kenji, daughter Melinda, and brothers Melvin and Ted Ching. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Ethel C. Brown
Jan. 13, 2008
Ethel C. "Nana" Brown, 82, of Hilo, a retired State Department of Health clerk and former Hawaii County Police Department Criminal Investigation Division stenographer, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Sanford J. "Sonny," daughter Sandra Saldana, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 5 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Marguerite Maleka Kuroda Brown
Jan. 3, 2008
Marguerite Maleka Kuroda Brown, 95, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., formerly of Hono- lulu, died in Alameda, Calif. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Roberta P. Melville and Janet K. Turner, sister Sarah L. Kamauoha, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Committal services: 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Kuuleinani Cho
Jan. 9, 2008
Kuuleinani Cho, 85, of Keauhou, Hawaii, a homemaker and coffee farmer, died in Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by son Donald; daughters Abigail Bio, Olani and Ok Cha Cho, and Charlene Taketa; brother Walter Sr.; sisters Agnes Kelii and Mary Ann P. Lindsey; 27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Feb. 2 at Lanakila Congregational Church. Call after 8 a.m. Luncheon to follow.

Yachiyo Aizawa Fukuda
Jan. 16, 2008
Yachiyo Aizawa Fukuda, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Education teacher, died in Hospice Hawaii Palolo Home. She was born in Kihei, Maui. She is survived by daughter Annette Okawa. Services: 4 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Congregational Church. Casual attire.

Thomas Tadamasa Fukumitsu
Jan. 8, 2008
Thomas Tadamasa Fukumitsu, 75, of Kaneohe, a watch repairman, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in North Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Jean; son Ty; daughter Tammy Fernandez; brothers Kazuo, Yasuo, and Kenji Fukumitsu, and Raymond Isowo; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Interment: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Adela Cas Garcia
Jan. 18, 2008
Adela Cas Garcia, 73, of Kahului, a retired Maui Marriott Hotel housekeeper, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by sons Peter and Julius; daughters Jacqueline Garcia and Ophelia "Leah" Munar; brothers Erasmo and Romulus Cas; sisters Remedios Caballar, Crisanta and Evelyn Cas, Angeles Gida and Elnora Fernando; and six grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 10 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

Ellen Kikue Hayashi
Dec. 29, 2007
Ellen Kikue Hayashi, 87, of Wahiawa, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Saburo "Steve"; daughters Lana Hirai, Leslie Kunihisa and Lynn Longo; brother George Okazaki; sisters Ethel Basuel and Harriet Yamaguchi; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Arthur T. Hiroshima
Jan. 11, 2008
Arthur T. Hiroshima, 83, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Sacramento, Calif. He is survived by wife Patricia, daughters Joanne Hiroshima and June Shishido, brother Kurt and sister Chiyeko Chikasawa. Private services.

Genza Igawa
Oct. 22, 2007
Genza Igawa, 78, of Kaneohe, a retired City & County of Honolulu heavy equipment mechanic and Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Heeia. He is survived by sons Darryl and Brian; daughter Lynne; brothers Donald H., James K. and Allan; sister Mary Y. Quijano; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Larry Toshiyuki Imai
Jan. 10, 2008
Larry Toshiyuki Imai, 68, of Ocean View, Hawaii, a landscape designer, heavy equipment operator and St. Benedict's Kumiai founder, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Patricia-Ulu; hanai son Larry II; daughters Debbie Chun, LarrieJeann Holiday, Anna Imai, Persi Imai-Young and Gwen Scott; brothers James and Harry; sister Fumi Nakao; and 15 grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Benedict's Church Hall. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Casual attire. No flowers.

Ethelreda Kaialuna Robello Kahalewai
Dec. 26, 2007
Ethelreda "Ethel" Kaialuna Robello Kahalewai, 75, of Ewa Beach, Royal Feather Co. owner and Puuloa Hawaiian Civic Club president, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Alfred Jr., Richard "Rick" and Russell; daughters Mabel Avilla, Melvamay "Mone" Kahalewai and A. Kaoi Laimikaua; hanai son Ambrose Avilla; brother Vincent Sylva; half-sister Carol Guy; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire.

Joseph Kalani Kamanu Jr.
Jan. 16, 2008
Joseph "Baldy" Kalani Kamanu Jr., 68, of Wailuku, a retired Operators Union Local 3 heavy equipment operator, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Daniella M.; sons Eleu, Joseph and Reginald; hanai sons Brayden Leleo and James Murray; hanai daughter Kapiolani Enomoto; brothers Paul, Llewelyn and Matthew; sisters Nona Bishop and Naomi Heffernan; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Shoji Kawahara
Dec. 29, 2007
Shoji "Sho" Kawahara, 80, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a retired State of Hawaii meat inspector, SYK Enterprise Plumeria Farm owner and Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Holualoa. He is survived by daughters Iris and Gail Cantor, and Ann Kawahara; brothers Mark and Karl; sisters Tomie Ahn, Minnie Mana and Lily Risberg; and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kahikolu Congregational Church, Napoopoo, Hawaii. Call after 8:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Ruth Virginia Kuhia
Jan. 11, 2008
Ruth Virginia Kuhia, 79, of Seattle, formerly of Hawaii, a Teamsters Local 781 secretary, died in Seattle. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons Kekoa Kuhia, and Kerry and Jim Bannister; and six grandchildren. Private services.

Ellen Y.F. Lam
Jan. 9, 2008
Ellen Y.F. Lam, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Kahala Hilton housekeeper, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. She was born in Jun San, China. She is survived by sons Albert, Lawrence and Peter; daughter Virginia; brother Shun On Cheung; sister Ruo Kun Zhang; and five grandchildren. Call after 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Chinese Buddhist services. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Hiroshi Peter Manabe
Jan. 4, 2008
Hiroshi Peter Manabe, 67, of Honolulu, a Hosoi Garden Mortuary funeral director, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in California. He is survived by wife Mary Jane; sons Carey, Kevin and Christopher; brother Eugene; sisters Phyllis Nishida and Karen A. Pecot; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Walter Yoshio Manta
Jan. 14, 2008
Walter Yoshio Manta, 74, of Wailuku, a retired Ka Lima O Maui yard worker, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son Jeffrey; daughters Marilee White and Joy Yap; sisters Florence Kondo, Judy Miyamoto and Yukie Tanji; and four grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Joan Keiko Manuel
Jan. 7, 2008
Joan "Joanie" Keiko Manuel, 55, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Roland, son Reid, mother Marion Sawamura and brother Jonathan Sawamura. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's, Kalihi. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.

Rosalina Salvacion Manzano
Jan. 11, 2008
Rosalina Salvacion Manzano, 88, of Honolulu died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Vicente S. Jr., Benjamin S. and Rudy S.; daughters Pearlla S. Bagood, Judy S. Cajigal, Irene S. Coe, Ruthie S. Esdicul, Patricia M. Keane and Lorraine M. Shimabukuro; 22 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Friday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Jack Taichi Masuhara
Dec. 31, 2007
Jack Taichi Masuhara, 78, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a retired roofer and Army veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Captain Cook. He is survived by son Jack Jr., daughter Ruthie Sevy, brother Hiroshi, sisters Kinue Hashimoto and Fusae Kubota, and six grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. next Sunday at Kona Hongwanji Mission, Kealakekua. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Dr. Lynn B. McKinney
Jan. 12, 2008
Dr. Lynn B. "Doc" McKinney, 74, of Volcano, Hawaii, a retired veterinarian and Waianae Veterinary Clinic and Volcano Winery founder, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Phillipsburg, Kan. He is survived by wife Alana Atkinson McKinney; daughters Laura Dee McKinney, Diana Thomas and Alisa Vegas; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at Namakanipai'o Camp Grounds, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Highway 11. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Rotary Club of Volcano, P.O. Box 22, Volcano, HI 96785.

Audrey Ann Moniz
Dec. 31, 2007
Audrey Ann Moniz, 70, of Makawao, Maui, a Woolworth stock room supervisor, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by husband John, son David J., daughters Susan L. Diaz and Jo Ann Moniz, brother Ernest Rezents, sister Martha Williams and seven grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Roberta Shirley Morris
Dec. 2, 2007
Roberta Shirley Morris, 72, of Lawai, Kauai, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kukuiula, Kauai. She is survived by brother John P. Morris, and sisters Lillian Cramer and Constance "Connie" Ramkissoon. Services: 2 p.m. next Sunday at Lawai Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Raymond Kwok Woo Ng
Jan. 3, 2008
Raymond Kwok Woo Ng, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Hickam Air Force Base and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Elaine S.Y., sons Michael K.S. and Stephen K.S., brother Alvin, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

George Pereira
Jan. 6, 2008
George "Lefty" "Cricket" Pereira, 93, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a retired Mauna Kea Sugar Co. utility truck driver, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Papaikou. He is survived by wife Caroline, son George B., sister Beatrice Kahookele and 14 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Papaikou. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kalaoa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Call 325-7137 or 895-9626 for more information.

Josephine Maria Momoa Reinhardt
Jan. 12, 2008
Josephine Maria Momoa Reinhardt, 79, of Wailuku, a retired Puunene School custodian, died at home. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by husband William E.; sons Charles, Lloyd and William E. Reinhardt III, and Joe Kamaka; daughter Marilyn Reinhardt-Ortiz; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Sadao Suzuki
Jan. 3, 2008
Sadao "Sam" Suzuki, 79, of Waipahu died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Oola, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Mary O.; sons Jason and Nolan; daughters Allison Enomoto and Susan Suzuki; brothers Tamotsu "Tom" and Shoji; sisters Mitsue Miyaji, Claudia Sample and Chiyoko Suzuki; and a grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Daniel A. Tabion
Jan. 7, 2008
Daniel "Danny" A. Tabion, 54, of Kapolei, a Fresh Start Bakery employee, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Sheryl; son Matthew; stepfather Francisco Perez; brothers Alfred, Jose, Phillip, Larry, Melvin and Lorenzo Tabion Jr., and Michael Perez; and sisters Marilyn Asakura, Evangeline "Angie" Galisa, Shirley Kaya, Gloria Kuriyama, Eleanor Machnicki, Darlene Moran and Florence Tabion. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Richard Mitsuo Tada
Jan. 12, 2008
Richard Mitsuo Tada, 95, of Hilo, a retired Kamehameha Garment Co., Pomare and Hilo Hattie employee, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Motoe, sons Norman and Lloyd, sisters Katsuko Koga and Tomi Tawara, and five grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave. Call after 3:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

Lena Wong Takayama
Jan. 9, 2008
Lena Wong Takayama, 93, of Kaneohe died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Hono- lulu. She is survived by sons Wesley, Roger and Gregg; brother Sam K. Wong; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m.

Akira Tanaka
Jan. 14, 2008
Akira Tanaka, 89, of Wailuku, a Waiehu Golf Club custodian, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Waihee, Maui. He is survived by wife Kiyoko; sons Colin, Lester and Brian; daughter Lori Davis; and two grandchildren. Private services.

Asako Teruya
Dec. 31, 2007
Asako Teruya, 91, of Wailuku, a Farmers Market vegetable packer, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born on Maui. She is survived by sons Ralph and Ronald, daughters Gayle Rager and Barbara Ryder, sister Haruyo Sugahara and 10 grandchildren. Private services.

Robert Wallace Toth
Dec. 30, 2007
Robert Wallace Toth, 56, of Mililani, a plant rental tech, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Warren, Ohio. He is survived by sons Zachary W. Toth and Jeremiah P. Gagnon, and five grandchildren. Private services.

Janel Marie Leialoha Tupuola
Jan. 16, 2008
Janel Marie Leialoha Tupuola, 30, of Kailua, a dental assistant, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Encharis; sons Kealii, Malama, Angel and Jr.; daughter Truelyn; parents Hank and Maile Badajos; brothers Race, Cale and Damon Pavao; and sister Gail. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Windward Baptist Church, Kahaluu. Call after 10 a.m.

Ellen Tong Tyau
Jan. 10, 2008
Ellen Tong Tyau, 103, of Hono- lulu, a retired Department of Education teacher, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sisters Fannie Campbell and Elsie Silva. Private services.

Lenny Michael Uyetake
Jan. 16, 2008
Lenny Michael Uyetake, 43, of Makawao, Maui, a self-employed floral designer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by father Benedict; brothers Dominic Sr., Benny C., Duane, Bennett, Alton; and sisters Beverley Babagay, Raphaela Elia, Denise Resureccion, Patrice Paiva and Therese Shigenaga. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church, Kahului. Call after 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Makawao Cemetery. Hilo services: 11 a.m. Feb. 2 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

William David Williams
Jan. 10, 2008
William David Williams, 86, of Kaneohe, a former Foster Village Homes, Foster Towers and Marco Polo Condominiums property manager, died in Kaneohe. He was born in O'Fallon, Ill. He is survived by sons Billy, David and Woody; daughter Pastor Lori L. Siri; sister Maxine Dudonis; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Richard Valmoja
Dec. 28, 2007
Richard Valmoja, 68, of Hono- lulu, a retired sheet metal worker, died in Honolulu. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by sons Shawn and Shadric Balmoja; daughter Richelle Thomason; brothers Pedro, Freddy, Carlito, Rudy and Dominador; sister Magdalena Sumile; and six grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Parish, Waialua. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire.

Nobuko Charlotte Yoshioka
Jan. 14, 2008
Nobuko Charlotte Yoshioka, 98, of Makawao, Maui, a retired school teacher, died at home under hospice care. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by son Alan and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m.

Florence Hiraoka Young
Dec. 25, 2007
Florence "Flo" Hiraoka Young, 85, of Pearl City, a bartender, died in Pearl City. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Clement C.A.; sons Randy, Patrick Jr. and David S. Yim; daughters Taiya Barona, Ramela Higa, Mikiala L. Kwai, Barbara Silva, Maile Tsubaki, Joann Villarmia and Charlene Yim; brother Harry Kiyaba; sister Ruby Holu; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.