Catherine Patricia Carvalho Amick
Jan. 18, 2008
Catherine Patricia Carvalho "Patty" Amick, 79, of Kaneohe died in Anaheim, Calif. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Richard B., daughter Beverly P. Webb, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 11 a.m. Inurnment: 3 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers. Leis welcome. Incorrect information given in an obituary Tuesday.
Barney Toshiharu Aoki
Jan. 21, 2008
Barney Toshiharu Aoki, 86, of Kaneohe, a retired First Honolulu Securities investment broker, died. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Betty; daughters Beryl O. Stapleton, Berlyn Hinazumi and Dr. Brenda Kodama; and three grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Central Union Atherton Chapel.
Kilee Ava Leimomi Apaisa
Jan. 11, 2008
Kilee Ava Leimomi Apaisa, 2, of Waimanalo died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Shanti Silva-Koholua and Lee V. Apaisa, brother Asa, sister Shea Silva and grandparents Michael Koholua, Roman Silva and Virginia Apaisa. Private services.
Ronald Shigeru Asakura
Jan. 22, 2008
Ronald Shigeru Asakura, 86, of Hilo, a tire company financial manager and U.S. Army veteran who served in the medical detachment of the 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Loraine; daughters Susan Koga, Marjorie Bernaldo, Lara Suzuki and Minnie Yamamoto; brother Mitsuo; sisters Helen Yoneda and Kuniko Asakura; and four grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Shimako Tanaka Ban
Jan. 24, 2008
Shimako Tanaka Ban, 89, of Honolulu, a Mauna Kea Beach Hotel floral designer, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Eugene, Jason, Paul and Tracy Ban, and Gary James; sister Toyoko Komatsu; and a grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Doris E. Blake
Feb. 1, 2008
Doris E. Blake, 80, of Honolulu, a retail employee, died in St. Francis-East Hospice. She was born in Cincinnati. She is survived by sons Randall C., Lee and Jeff; and four grandchildren. Services to be held in Indianapolis.
Robert E. Buchele
Jan. 23, 2008
Robert E. Buchele, 91, of Honolulu, a management consultant and director, University of Hawaii at Manoa emeritus professor of management and U.S. Navy officer who served in World War II, and University of California Los Angeles founding director of Executive Program for Mature Executives, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Joseph, Mo. He is survived by wife LuVerne E., daughter Bette K. and a grandchild. Private services.
Marie Lucia Masserdotti Byrer
Jan. 22, 2008
Marie Lucia Masserdotti Byrer, 99, of Kailua, a Mother's Doughnuts Restaurant and Tahiti's Restaurant owner in Aikahi, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Coccaglio, Brescia provence, Italy. She is survived by son Jim, daughter Marylou Adams, sister Lucia Fassett, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services pending.
William Kanoe Chong
Jan. 21, 2008
William Kanoe Chong, 83, of Honolulu, a retired B.G. & Associates salesman, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Nancy, son Wesley, daughter Cheryl Ariola, brothers Arthur K. Chong and Samuel Kaomea, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Erwin Gloria Cruz
Jan. 19, 2008
Erwin Gloria Cruz, 55, of Waipahu, a retired U.S. Navy chief engineer, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Malabon, Manila. He is survived by wife Ever A., sons Elexis A. and Erine Ryan A., stepson Nigel Fagaragan, brother Ruben Cruz, sisters Lydia Estevez and Violet Tiusingeo, and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Monday at Resurrection of the Lord Church, 94-1260 Lumikula St., Waipahu. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Enrique Cuenca de Jesus
Jan. 30, 2008
Enrique Cuenca de Jesus, 71, of Aiea died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Olongapo, Philippines. He is survived by son Carlo; daughters Lorna Arlett, Eleanora Tinkham and Stella Butler; brother Dennis Pacht; and eight grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Global Ministries Fund at Harris United Methodist Church.
Minnie Donlin
Jan. 23, 2008
Minnie Donlin, 94, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by son Patrick Viela; daughter Catherine Viela-Vares; brothers Edward, Richard and William Bringuel; sisters Elizabeth Texeira and Dorothy Vares; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Private services. Scattering of ashes to be held on Maui.
Mark E. Drennan
Jan. 17, 2008
Mark E. Drennan, 56, of Mountain View, Hawaii, died at home. He was born in Long Beach, Calif. He is survived by daughter Cielo Polche, stepmother Melba P. and brothers Tom and Patrick. Private services.
Virginia Allison Dutwiler
Feb. 4, 2008
Virginia Allison Dutwiler, 90, of Keauhou, Hawaii, a retired Douglas Aircraft general office secretary, died in Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in San Diego. She is survived by son Don, brother George A. Phelps, sister Edna Dunphy, two grandchildren and two-great-grandchildren. Private services.
The Rev. Nobincio Fernandez
Jan. 31, 2008
The Rev. Nobincio Fernandez, 78, of Honolulu, a Sacred Hearts Catholic priest serving various churches and retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by brothers Rudolpho Notebo and Rosendo, Lawrence and Edward Fernandez; and sisters Dionishia Salvador, Adeline del Rosario and Theresita Fernandez. Mass: 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaneohe. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Kiyomi Hatami
Jan. 25, 2008
Kiyomi Hatami, 99, of Honolulu, a retired First Insurance Co. maintenance employee, died at home. He was born in Waiakea-Hilo, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Roy and Andrew M., daughters Hazel M. Shimabuku and June J. Kaneshiro, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
Richard Thomas Holly
Jan. 11, 2008
Richard Thomas Holly, 58, of Kailua-Kona, a Securitas Security Services security guard, car salesman, real estate broker and retired Hawaii County police officer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Des Plaines, Ill. He is survived by daughter Erika. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Friday at Kona Elks Lodge. For information, call 329-2616.
Benita Martinez Hoskins
Jan. 31, 2008
Benita Martinez Hoskins, 82, of Kaneohe, a seamstress and homemaker, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by daughters Balbina Sanchez, Janie Lewellen, Darlene Beatty and Diane Powell; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Beatrice Katsuko Kong
Jan. 28, 2008
Beatrice Katsuko Kong, 77, of Waipahu, a retired customer service representative, died in Adult Foster Care. She was born in Holualoa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Gervin Miyamoto, daughter Lori Pietrak, sisters Esther Miyamoto and Mildred Mukai, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services. Incorrect information given in an obituary Friday.
Ellington Job Kong
Jan. 30, 2008
Ellington Job "El" Kong, 54, of Ewa Beach, a body, fender and home security repairman, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Mele, brother Glenn, hanai brother Wendell Jenkins and sisters Merleen Stephens and Brenda Kong. Private services.
Florence Geraldine Lake
Jan. 27, 2008
Florence Geraldine Lake, 87, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Cedarville, Ill. She is survived by husband Joseph, son Thomas Kampmire, hanai son Tai, sisters Lois Dury and Norma Piazza, 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
John G. Laronal
Dec. 11, 2007
John G. Laronal, 83, of Waianae, a retired Nishi's Auto Body mechanic, died in Waianae. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Dolores; sons Manuel, Jonathan, Wesley, Mark and Christopher; daughters Teresa DePeralta, Veronica Saballa, Rebecca Medeiros and Celina Laronal; brothers Christopher and Abe; sisters Maggie Williams and Jean Ouocho; 28 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation and services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Waianae Boat Harbor, tennis court side. Casual or aloha attire.
Edward Goro Maehara
Jan. 27, 2008
Edward Goro Maehara, 86, of Honolulu, a former private dental practitioner on Maui, owner and doctor of dental surgery doing business as Kahala Dental Group and U.S. Army veteran who served in 442nd Regimental Combat Team, died. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Ruth, son Ryan, daughter Kyle M. Ishimatsu, brother Sam R. and two grandchildren. Private services.
Nau Nisa Mafi
Feb. 3, 2008
Nau Nisa Mafi, 57, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Tonga. She is survived by husband Samisoni Holoia; sons Star, Seluini and Viliami; daughter Fiona; brothers Viliami P., Tini, Niu and Fanavai Siale and Lisala Manu; sisters Moana Longaki, Lili Latu and Lata Vanisi; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at United Methodist Church. Call after 6:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Greenhaven Memorial Park.
Jordan D.K. Matthews
Feb. 2, 2008
Jordan D.K. Matthews, infant son of Fred and Leila Matthews of Honolulu, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Hawaii. He is also survived by grandparents Randy, Leslie and Debbie Fernandez, and Fred Rodriguez. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel.
Joseph Kalehua Mitchell
Jan. 9, 2008
Joseph Kalehua "Mitch" Mitchell, 75, of Aiea, a U.S. Department of Agriculture part-time inspector at Honolulu Airport, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Kokoiki, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Priscilla, son Dayne, brother Alfonso and sisters Salome "Sally" Chun and Mina Switzer. Private services.
Carl Kazuo Miyabara
Jan. 3, 2008
Carl Kazuo Miyabara, 89, of Kailua, a retired attorney, Territorial Guard member, U.S. Army airborne paratrooper and medic who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and vice president and co-owner of several home construction firms, died. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Chiyoko, son Tetsuo, brother Ray, sister Alice and a grandchild. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Kaneohe.
Hoon Tim Ng
Jan. 27, 2008
Hoon Tim Ng, 89, of Honolulu, a Chung Hing Market owner, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in China. He is survived by sons Franklin and Roland, daughters Eugenia and Mildred, and six grandchildren. Private services.
George Michael Pahinui
Dec. 23, 2007
George Michael Pahinui, 69, of Kaneohe died in Ann Pearl Nursing Home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Dorothy Kaleikini; brothers Jerry and Richard Kaleikini, and James "Blah," Philip, Cyril and Martin Pahinui; and sisters Leilani Purdy, Napua Bagano, Cynthia Todd, Pam Kaleikini, Madelyn Coleman, Elizabeth Schultz and Margaret Puuohau. Private services.
Judith Ellen Ross
Jan. 29, 2008
Judith Ellen Ross, 71, of Haiku, Maui, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by husband John P. Jr.; sons Douglas and Duane; daughter Darcy Orosco; sisters Dorothy Helms, Sadie Miller and Evangeline Alania; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m.
Tsugio Sakata
Jan. 20, 2008
Tsugio Sakata, 87, of Aiea, a retired Tajiri Lumber bookkeeper, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Holualoa, Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Masako, son Glen, brother Naoki, sister Yoshiko Hamaguchi and four grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Felicitas Aliason Sugui
Jan. 15, 2008
Felicitas Aliason "Sita" Sugui, 95, of Kaneohe, formerly of Wahiawa, a retired Outrigger Hotel employee, died in Ann Pearl Care Home Inc. She was born in San Fernando, Cebu, Philippines. She is survived by sons Eddie, Albert, Benjamin, Daniel and Ronaldo; daughter Annette Vertido; brother Peter Aliason; sisters Charing Sabala, Christina Boyd, Madeline Oliva, Leah Alporque, Linda Chow and Dolly Yokoi; 41 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Mei Har Seto Tang
Jan. 23, 2008
Mei Har Seto Tang, 92, of Mililani died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Hoi Ping, China. She is survived by stepsons Walter and John, sister Mei Hung Weu, 20 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Benjamin Bundang Velarde
Jan. 27, 2008
Benjamin Bundang Velarde, 87, of Kaneohe, a U.S. Navy retiree, died in Honolulu. He was born in Iba, Zambales, Philippines. He is survived by wife Esmenia "Essie"; sons Mark and Manric; daughters Roxanne Dumadag, Darlene Thomas and Valerie Young; sister Julia Mora; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Waikane. Call after 8:30 a.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Incorrect information given in an obituary yesterday.
Tsuneo Yagi
Jan. 11, 2008
Tsuneo "Tony" Yagi, 82, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter and U.S. Army veteran, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii. He is survived by sister Kikue "K" Makinson. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Hide Yamashiro
Jan. 27, 2008
Hide Yamashiro, 84, of Hilo, a retired plantation truck driver, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Kikuye; son Wallace; daughters Betsy Honda, Joyce Hashimoto and Yvonne Endo; brothers Shinyu, Paul and James; sister Mary Cabiles; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Sylvia Yoshiko Yim
Jan. 18, 2008
Sylvia Yoshiko Yim, 79, of Kailua, a retired Duty Free Shoppers salesclerk, died in Hospice Hawaii Kailua Home. She was born in Tokyo. She is survived by son Derrick F.; stepsons Stuart K., Sam K. and Spencer K.; daughters Barbra K. Nakanishi; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Private services.
Carol Kiyoko Yoshiwa
Jan. 18, 2008
Carol Kiyoko Yoshiwa, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Sears, Roebuck and Co. office clerk, died in Ann Pearl Nursing Facility. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by brothers Morinobu and Robert T. Nashiro, and sisters Doris M. Chinen and Florence F. Aragaki. Private services. Donations suggested to charity.
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.