Betty Puamana Abraham
Feb. 8, 2008
Betty Puamana Abraham, also known as Julia Betty Kaleikini, 67, of Kapolei, a retired University of Hawaii at Manoa custodian, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Theodore K.; sons Theo- dore K. Jr., Clayton M. and Jimmy W. Kaleikini; daughters Joslyn M. and Tedlina N.; brother Joseph K. Kaleikini Jr.; sister Pauline K. Toribio; and 15 grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 6:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire.
Monica Guillermo Arreola
Feb. 20, 2008
Monica Guillermo Arreola, 80, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Victor A.; sons Vimoel, Vic L. and Emil; daughters Melva Manzano and Melody Cadiente; brothers Elpidio and Ernesto Guillermo; sister Ester Domingo; and nine grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. Monday at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Call after 5:30 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m. Monday. Inurnment: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Robert Maurice Austin
Feb. 24, 2008
Robert Maurice "Bob" Austin, 72, of Waipahu, a retired U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant and Circle Rainbow Air commercial pilot, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Greensboro, N.C. He is survived by wife Sydney Furuya-Austin, son Mark, daughters Corinne Gandy and Caroline Austin, brother Wayne, sisters Jan Walker and Nancy Hodge, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 11 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No monetary offerings. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice.
Manuel Bukoski
Feb. 23, 2008
Manuel Bukoski, 81, of Lawai, Kauai, a retired truck driver, died at home. He was born in Koloa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Margaret V., son Michael, daughter Loretta Bonilla, brother Frederick, sister Pauline Silva, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Raphael's Church in Koloa, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.
Esperanza Rivera Dumayag
Feb. 20, 2008
Esperanza Rivera "Ancheng" Dumayag, 79, of Winnetka, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a former Mabuhay Cafe employee in Honolulu, died. She was born in Bacarra, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Peter "Pedring" and Basile "Jr.," daughters Cynthia Bagcal and Aida Cadiz, brothers Nicodemes and Manuel Rivera, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples.
Danny Lee Dunkin
Feb. 15, 2008
Danny Lee Dunkin, 60, of Kailua-Kona, a U.S. Army veteran and machinist, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in California. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.
Daniel-Thomas Kaonohi Ekau
Feb. 16, 2008
Daniel-Thomas Kaonohi Ekau, 35, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Chasity; sons Isaiah, Isaac and Islee; parents Alfred Jr. and Fayleen; brothers Alfred III, Joshua, Timothy, Justice and Anson; sisters Tracey Ekau and Francine Naeole; and grandparents Francis K. and Ululani Lum. Services: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Incorrect information given in an obituary Monday.
Florentina Ramos Ganitano
Feb. 6, 2008
Florentina Ramos Ganitano, 80, of Waianae died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in San Jose, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Apolinario Jr. and Bernardo; daughters Carina Ganal, Precilla Balibol and Leticia Duropan; brother German Ramos; sister Christina Rasalan; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Yoshio Hirata
Feb. 15, 2008
Yoshio Hirata, 80, of Aiea, a retired Federal Aviation Administration ASA technical supervisor, died at home. He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife May, sons Brian and Gregg, daughters Sandra Deguchi and Penny Hirata-Knight, brother Dick, sisters Ayako Okubo and Jane Momoki, and two grandchildren. Private services. Incorrect information given in an obituary Monday.
Kerwin Rathbone Keys
Feb. 20, 2008
Kerwin Rathbone Keys, 86, of Aiea, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and administrative assistant for the Army National Guard, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Virginia "Jean," daughters Karen Ann Bunzel and Susan G. Keys, brother Kenlon S., sister Lois A. Ensrud and a grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy Church, 98-939 Moanalua Road. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Cornelio Ligsay
Jan. 29, 2008
Cornelio "Peter" Ligsay, 95, of Mililani, a retired Island Plumbing plumber, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by children Thomas, Raymond and William Ligsay, and Lorraine Labisores; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Eulogy: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Robert M. Lowe
Feb. 22, 2008
Robert M. Lowe, 89, of Waikiki, a retired real estate broker, La Ronde Restaurant manager and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. He is survived by wife Jacqueline. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Fort DeRussy Chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.
Barbara Hisayo Kinoshita Madali
Feb. 1, 2008
Barbara Hisayo Kinoshita "Aunty Bobbi" Madali, 71, of Pearl City died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband John Sr.; sons John "Chunky" Jr., Bartholomew "Robin," Michael and Jack; daughter Janine Chang; sister June Billamor; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
Samuel U. Makanani
Feb. 4, 2008
Samuel U. Makanani, 56, of Papakolea, Hawaii, a retired Maluhia Hospital maintenance employee and Tow Jams towing company driver, died at Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Julie Robinson; son Kaneala Haole-Boy Akiona; brothers William, Stanley, Ralph, Walter and Albert Makanani Sr.; and sisters Nancy Palakiko, Evon Konanui and Barbara-Jean Makanani. Services: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park in Waimanalo with Salvation of Jesus Christ Ministries. Scattering of ashes to follow.
Richard Kaimihanamoku Makua
Feb. 3, 2008
Richard Kaimihanamoku Makua, 78, of Kapolei, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant who served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Mark, daughters Diane Hooper and Nancy Chang, brothers Joseph Jr. and Elmer, and six grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Incorrect information given in an obituary Monday.
Grace Okada Misaki
Feb. 10, 2008
Grace Okada Misaki, 83, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died at home. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by husband Richard, son Alan, daughters Ann Yoshimura and Paula Vincent, brother Phil Okada, sisters Lily Nishiki and Merle Shimokawa, and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church in Kalamaula, Molokai. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment to be held at a later date.
James Nakanishi
Feb. 15, 2008
James Nakanishi, 69, of Hono- lulu, a retired S&M Sakamoto Inc. General Contractors carpenter foreman, died in Hono- lulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Miyoka, daughters Victoria Hulihe'e-Nourrie and Vivian H. Campbell, brothers Ernest and Gary, sister Mae Matsushige and two grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 8:30 a.m. No flowers.
Jean Kazuko Nohara
Feb. 22, 2008
Jean Kazuko Nohara, 65, of Honolulu, a homemaker and retired child care provider, died. She was born in Kalihi. She is survived by husband Cain, sons Darren and Drake, daughters Darlene and Doreen, brothers Harry and George Honda, sister Alice Lee and six grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. March 6 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 2:15 p.m. March 8 at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Shigeko Ohara
Feb. 14, 2008
Shigeko Ohara, 89, of Wahiawa, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Newcastle, Calif. She is survived by sons James K., Patrick S. and Franklin T.; daughters Meryle H. Hirotsu and June M. and Thalia Y. Ohara; sister Mitsuko Tanimoto; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire.
Roy Pascubillo
Feb. 5, 2008
Roy Pascubillo, 62, of Hilo, a J.L. Delivery Services driver and delivery person, died at home. He was born in Ka u Pahala, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Lance A. and Gabriel; daughters Lenore and Meiling H. Pascubillo, Zara Kailiawa, Chrisandra M. Delos Santos and Roilynn L. Naboa; brother Dennis; sisters Angelina Agustin and Doris Mermogila; 23 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: noon Saturday at Jehovah's Witness Paukaa Kingdom Hall.
Marcos Castillo Penera
Feb. 20, 2008
Marcos Castillo "Boyo" Penera, 47, of Pahala, Hawaii, a Kau Macadamia Nut Co. truck driver, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Evelyn; daughters Kristine M. and Jan K.; parents Himy and Florentina; brothers Arthur, Mario, Kelly, Leo, Jaime, Judie, Charles and Erwin; and sister Marilou Carlos. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.
Doris Fusako Sato
Feb. 9, 2008
Doris Fusako Sato, 88, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Gerald T. and Larry K., daughter Kayleen F., brothers Edwin S. and George Kagami, and two grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Cyril J. Schweich
Feb. 16, 2008
Cyril J. "Cy" Schweich, 83, of Minnesota, a retired home builder, Realtor and developer in Minnesota, died. He is survived by wife Kathleen S.; children Jerome, Greg, Ted, Len, C.J., John, Tom and Pat and Jan Misukanis and Steve Spielman; brothers Lawrence, John and Bob; sisters Mary and Rita; and 22 grandchildren. Mass held in Minnesota.
Jeannette Shirley Souza
Feb. 18, 2008
Jeannette Shirley Souza, 67, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital and Wilcox Memorial Hospital housekeeper, died in Garden Isle Health Care. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by children Daniel, Jimmy, Bobby, Dorothy and John Jr.; sister Eleanor Wilson; brother John L. Teves; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Monday at Kapaa Missionary Church. Call after 3 p.m.
James Yoshio Suizu
Feb. 24, 2008
James Yoshio Suizu, 79, of Pukalani, Maui, a retired Federal Aviation Administration and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electronic technician and J's Leis owner at Maui Swap Meet, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Asano, son Robert, daughter Helen Takaki, sister Eleanor and a grandchild. Private services.
Anastacia Juan Tabugadir
Feb. 5, 2008
Anastacia Juan Tabugadir, 86, of Kaneohe, a retired Sun Fashions of Hawaii seamstress, died in Honolulu. She was born in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, the Philippines. She is survived by children Virgilio J., Andres J., Norma T. Liwanag, Pablo J., Tony "Lito" and Mario J.; brothers and sisters Gaudencio, Alfonso "Ponso," Thomas Juan and Lolita "Loling" Agustin; half brothers and half sisters Vicky, Atong, Potet and Catalina Juan; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples.
Ralph Victor Vieira
Feb. 12, 2008
Ralph Victor Vieira, 89, of Mesa, Ariz., a retired Honolulu Painting Co. Ltd. owner and former Painting and Decorating Contractors Association of Hawaii president, died in Mesa. He was born in Alameda, Calif. He is survived by son Richard and two grandchildren. Private services.
Virginia Crivello Vinta
Feb. 20, 2008
Virginia Crivello Vinta, 90, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center, Hospice Hawaii. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Gwendolyn Knueven and Wendy-Joy Ford, and three grandchildren. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka St., Honolulu. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Shinayo Watasaki
Feb. 15, 2008
Shinayo Watasaki, 95, of Honolulu, a retired Benson-Smith Drugs and King-Smith Copper Shop waitress, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Henry and three grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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.