Gary Canite
Jan. 27, 2008
Gary Canite, 57, of Honolulu, a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard toolmaker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lori; sons Donovan, Gary and Cory; daughter Crystal; father Hospicio; mother Corazon Campbell; brothers Michael and Ronald; sisters Debra Collman, Denise Mills and Jennifer Young; and grandparent Pedro Pahinte. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Dr. Walter W.Y. Chang
Jan. 24, 2008
Dr. Walter W.Y. Chang, 78, of Honolulu, a retired physician and Air Force colonel, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Walter W.Y. Jr., Wesley W.M. and Ryan W.Y.; daughter Wendy W.Y. Asato; sisters Hunnie Yee, Doris Taylor and Ronica Chang; and three grandchildren. Services: noon Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Rosemary Gumtang Daguio
Dec. 28, 2007
Rosemary Gumtang Daguio, 61, of Las Vegas, a dietary aide, died in Nevada. She was born in Natba, Philippines. She is survived by daughter Lindsay Cabras; brothers Rodolfo, Junior and Rogelio Gumtang; and sisters Gloria Asuncion and Elsa Bolosan. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha and casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Janet Sanae Daishi
Jan. 21, 2008
Janet Sanae Daishi, 72, of Honolulu, a retired First Interstate Bank teller, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Terance Tashiro; daughters Nadine West and Colleen Kuioka; sisters Mabel Kobayashi, Margaret Sakata, Lillian Ladra, Hannah Nakamura, Alice Embree and Jeanne Lloyd-Thompson; and two grandchildren. No services.
Felicidad Evangelista Garcia
Jan. 14, 2008
Felicidad Evangelista "Cidad" Garcia, 84, of Ewa died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Jerry and Romaldo E. "Dong" Garcia, and Raymond L. Knutson-Garcia; daughters Girlie "Lee" Mago, Jeannie Miyashiro and Estrelita "Lee" Kamahele; hanai children Dolores Hudcovic, Loretta Quinn and Roger Garcia; brothers Catalino Garcia and Tony Baldogo; sisters Josephine Rabago, Leonora Baligad, Dorothy Garcia and Florence Brewer; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Rosary: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 10:15 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
William Thomas Harvest
Jan. 21, 2008
William Thomas Harvest, 75, of Waimanalo, a heavy equipment operator, fisherman and Army veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife R. K. "Pualani"; children W. "Bill," Willis, Tanya, Williard, W. "Bingo" and Wilton; brothers R. "Bolo," E. "Tiny" and T. "Tommy" Kahawai; sisters N. "Ala" Aina, Edith M. Leopoldo and C. "Keke" Kahawai; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Waimanalo Beach Park Pavilion. Scattering of ashes to follow. Aloha attire.
Alice M. Iguchi
Dec. 31, 2007
Alice M. Iguchi, 84, of Honolulu, a retired practical nurse, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Earl Y.; daughters Kathleen Wong, Faye Kindsfather and Joyce Abe; brother David Yasuda; sister Esther Kaiura; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Herbert W.S. Kam
Jan. 23, 2008
Herbert W.S. "Moonie" Kam, 72, of Kaneohe, a Kam's Express Trucking Co. owner and operator, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Carlton, Darryl and Conrad; daughters Cheryl and Brittney; sister Audrey Kwan; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Graveside services: 2 p.m. at the cemetery.
Rosie Leong Khoo
Jan. 18, 2008
Rosie Leong Khoo, 72, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Burma. She is survived by husband Boon Kyi. Private services.
Fotenciana Kayoko Javinar Labenz
Jan. 23, 2008
Fotenciana Kayoko Javinar "Kayo" Labenz, 59, of Kaneohe died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Molokai. She is survived by husband Derik; sons Aaron Kwock and Blake and Kyle LaBenz; brothers Theodore, Kurt and Jan Javinar; and sisters Frances Calunod, Elena Gillespie and Letecia Ancog. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Daisy Kam Ping Lam
Jan. 19, 2008
Daisy Kam Ping Lam, 88, of Redondo Beach, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric key puncher, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Michael, daughter Cindy Lam-Genova and sister Sally Apana. Mass: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Monday.
Sang Sun Lee
Jan. 21, 2008
Sang Sun Lee, 84, of Honolulu, a Pusan Electrical Association president, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Pusan, Korea. He is survived by wife Chun Yun; son Chang Hee; daughters Kuy Soon, Kuy Yun Matsui, Kye Chong Kim and Young Hee; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services held.
Anna May Lessary
Jan. 2, 2008
Anna May Lessary, 72, of Waipahu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband John; sons Robert and John; daughters Jonalin Apo, Adrianne Bowen, Annette Lessary, Theo Lessary-Kaialau and Shirley Tupouniua; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at Resurrection of the Lord, 91-1260 Lumikula St., Waipahu. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Eric J. Manson
Jan. 19, 2008
Eric J. Manson, 53, of Kailua-Kona, a solar energy and construction business mechanical engineer, died. He was born in Albuquerque, N.M. He is survived by mother Norma, son Leif, daughter Hayley and brother Mark. Celebration of life held.
Suzanne D. Maselli
Jan. 26, 2008
Suzanne D. Maselli, 46, of Honolulu, a Kukana Cleaning Services owner, died in Honolulu. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by husband Jim, mother Doris De Sousa, brother Stuart De Sousa and sister Yvonne Hoeksema. Services pending.
Pulu Papalangi Matafahi
Jan. 29, 2008
Pulu Papalangi Matafahi, 67, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Tonga. She is survived by husband Tevita; son Paea Vi; brothers Semisi, Tuungafasi and Fili; and sisters Seini, Sela and Maulupe. Services: 8 a.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday at Free Church of Tonga, 2920 Emmeline Place. Call after 6 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Troy Ryan Medina Sr.
Jan. 26, 2008
Troy Ryan Medina Sr., 35, of Lihue, a state street sweeper, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Vida, son Troy Jr., daughters Victoria and Pililani, father Joseph, mother Donna and brother Travis. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kapaa Missionary Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Priscilla O'Connor
Jan. 24, 2008
Priscilla O'Connor, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Navy Public Works employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Gary, Ind. She is survived by son Michael, daughters Kelly Mitchell and Tracey Gossage, brother Marvin Martinez and sisters Ann Mahan and Beverly Maihofer. Services: 5 p.m. Monday at Queen's Beach. Casual attire. No flowers.
Anna G. Siemers
Jan. 24, 2008
Anna G. Siemers, 86, of Honolulu, a retired federal government secretary, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by six nephews and six nieces. Services: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Graveside services: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.
Loida Rillera Sison
Jan. 29, 2008
Loida Rillera Sison, 46, of Ewa Beach, an Inova Fairoaks Hospital registered nurse in Fairfax, Va., died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Bagulin, La Union, Philippines. She is survived by husband Raul L., son Casey, father Jose F. Rillera, brother Tante Rillera and sister Lourdes Rillera. Private services.
Daniel Gee Tim Soo
Jan. 25, 2008
Daniel Gee Tim Soo, 67, of Aiea, a retired federal government employee, died in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Marilyn S.; daughters Stephanie Ikeda and Jennifer Soo; brother Harry; sisters Jennie Chow, Ellen Lum, Evelyn Shiroma and Kathleen Ong; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Rosita Cabacungan Ventura
Jan. 25, 2008
Rosita Cabacungan Ventura, 73, of Honolulu died in Hawaii Medical Center East. She was born in Aiea. She is survived by companion Rodolfo Cadiente; children Valerie, Frederick, Albert, Richard, Rosemary and Jim; brothers Benardo, Tito Jr. and Ernesto Cabacungan; sister Angelique Cabacungan; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Erlinda Agmata Yacas
Jan. 26, 2008
Erlinda Agmata "Linda" Yacas, 37, of Ewa Beach died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by son Ruben Antonio Jr., brother Roberto and companion Frank Villiarimo. Mass: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Timothy's Episcopalian Church, 98-939 Moanalua Road. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Claysen Chadwick Kawika Young
Jan. 6, 2008
Claysen Chadwick Kawika Young, also known as "Clay" and "Big Dog," 34, of Mililani, a C. Young Construction owner and Waikele Wild Cats football coach, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Clayton F.; mother Charlene; brothers Bronson, Kanani, Stephen and Sheldon; and sister Chantel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Additional information for an obituary printed yesterday.
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.