Adela Acosta
March 1, 2008
Adela Acosta, 80, of Keaau, Hawaii, a Salvation Army officer/pastor, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband Bienvenido; son Bienvenido/Nonoy; daughters Rachel Jane Zimmerman, Judy Nestlerode, Meriam J. Bordoy and Olive Jenkins; brother Restituto Moscoso; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Salvation Army Hilo Corps, 219 Ponahawai St. Burial to be held at a later date in California. No flowers.
Richard Alama Jr.
Feb. 28, 2008
Richard Alama Jr., 71, of Honolulu and Kekaha, Kauai, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leonora; sons Richard Kaleo and Sean; brothers Patrick Alama and Edmund and Vernon Hao; sisters Eleanor Villamor and Merren and Evanette Hao; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Mortuary on Nuuanu Avenue. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. March 15 at Kekaha Christian Church. Casual attire. Scattering of ashes to follow.
Laura Marie Andrews
March 3, 2008
Laura Marie Andrews, 68, of Seattle, a University of Washington employee, died in Seattle. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y. She is survived by companion Mike Martin, mother Margie I., father John R., brother J.R., sister Mary Givens and grandparent Rose Ivan. Services and burial to be held in Seattle. No flowers. Donations suggested to Laura Marie Andrews Memorial Scholarship at Punahou School, Advancement Office, 1601 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96822.
Charles Arthur Brown
March 3, 2008
Charles Arthur Brown, 83, of Kailua-Kona, a restaurant owner and operator and World War II veteran, died at home. He was born in Salmon, Idaho. He is survived by daughters Anna Person, Darlene Elliott and Jackie Sanders; sister Jessie Cutforth; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services held in Portland, Ore.
Dorothy Young Sui Kong Carlos
Feb. 9, 2008
Dorothy Young Sui Kong Carlos, 84, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Thomas; son Steven; daughters Cynthia Yeoh, Phyllis Ogasawara, and Aileen and Gaylene Carlos; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Polly Wong Chock
Feb. 22, 2008
Polly Wong Chock, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Dr. Clifford K.W. Chock office manager, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Philadelphia. She is survived by husband Dr. Clifford K.W.; sons Stephen, Len and Jon; daughters Patricia Wong, Cathy Caffrey and Nan Chock; sister Anna Yick; and nine grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society. Incorrect information given in an obituary Tuesday.
Bernard H.F. Chun
Feb. 27, 2008
Bernard H.F. Chun, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Young Bros. shipping supervisor, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by nephews Nathan, Abraham, Leander and Bill. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Vicente Merano Constantino Jr.
March 2, 2008
Vicente Merano Constantino Jr., also known as "Junior" and "Vic," 77, of Honolulu, a retired Philippine Airlines employee and Department of Justice corporate lawyer for the Philippine government, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Manila. He is survived by daughter Mary R.C. Feria; brothers Pedro M., Antonio M. and Vicente S.; sisters Caridad Buenaventura and Carmela Constantino; and two grandchildren. Services and burial to be held in California.
Richard Thomas Curley
March 2, 2008
Richard Thomas Curley, 85, of Keauhou, Hawaii, a retired accountant and U.S. Air Force veteran who served in World War II, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Newton, Mass. He is survived by son Richard G., daughter Debra L. Wirsing and sisters Dorothy Elmore and Barbara Lutrey. Private inurnment.
Gladys Peggy Naleilehua Dudoit
Jan. 16, 2008
Gladys Peggy Naleilehua Dudoit, 81, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a Security Diamond jeweler, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Lopaka Kaaikaula and Preston Greene-Suminguit, daughter Vanessa A. Williams, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services and scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Gulstan N.T. Enomoto Jr.
Feb. 26, 2008
Gulstan N.T. "Duke" Enomoto Jr., 71, of Makawao, Maui, a Maui Community College Research Services officer, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Rowena Marciel-Enomoto; sons Walter S. and Stanton K.; daughters Teru Anne E. Heyl and Andra R.E. Hayase; brothers Lawrence, Stephen, Charles Sr., Thomas and Timothy; sisters Dorothy Anne "Sister Roselani" Enomoto, Rosemary K. Fujimoto and Theresa Kapuniai; and six grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church in Wailuku. Call after 9 a.m. Incorrect information given in an obituary yesterday.
Susan Jeanette Carvalho Farris
Feb. 29, 2008
Susan Jeanette Carvalho Farris, 62, of Lihue, a food service industry employee for Golden Cape at Kauai Surf Hotel, Camp House Grill and other hotels, died in Garden Isle Healthcare. She was born in Spokane, Wash. She is survived by sons Jeffrey R. and Jason R. Carvalho, daughter Jeanette R. Carvalho, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services.
Kovack Alika Haulalani Haole
March 2, 2008
Kovack Alika Haulalani Haole, 34, of Wailuku, a Mama's Fish House host, died in Maalaea, Maui. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by mother Karen, daughter Rae-Anna, hanai daughter Brenna Hamman and sister Kimberlyn "Lani." Services: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Wahikuli Beach Park, across from the Mormon church. Private scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Junichi Hashimoto
Feb. 15, 2008
Junichi Hashimoto, 81, of Waimea, Kauai, a County of Kauai firefighter, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Kiyoko; son Miles; daughter Avis Onaga; sisters Otome Hashimoto, Yaeno Nishikawa and Setsue Iinuma; and four grandchildren. Private services.
Betty Yoshie Hirata
Feb. 29, 2008
Betty Yoshie Hirata, 83, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a retired dressmaker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Keei, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Cynthia Slutz, brother Katsuo Tokumura, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services.
Amy Kahumoku
Feb. 26, 2008
Amy Kahumoku, 51, of Waianae, a Waipahu Elementary School teacher's aide, died in Leeward Integrated Health Services. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Kenneth, daughter Candice Yoshikawa and sisters Sally and Susie. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at United Gospel Church. Call after 11 a.m.
Charles Joseph Kipilii
Feb. 22, 2008
Charles Joseph Kipilii, 85, of Hauula, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel lineman, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Hannah; sons Edward Jr. and Darryl Shon, and Darwin Kipilii; daughters Charmaine Rogers and Charliette Layola; brother Franklin; sisters Mary and Lorna Mae Kipilii, and Elizabeth Ann Dunn; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10:30 a.m. next Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. next Thursday. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.
Edna Tomiko Kohara
Feb. 14, 2008
Edna Tomiko Kohara, 95, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in St. Francis-Puiwa Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons George Y. and Paul S., daughters Evelyn M. Teramae and Caroline Y. Owen, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Toshimitsu Kondo
March 1, 2008
Toshimitsu "Tot" Kondo, 84, of Hilo, a retired Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines agent and U.S. Army veteran who served in Company A, 100th Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Toshiko "Evelyn," son Jeffrey, daughters Pauline Kondo and Maureen Niimi, brothers Hiromasa "Muggs" and Isami "Bones," four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Oiva Atturi Koski
Feb. 28, 2008
Oiva Atturi Koski, 93, of Wai- mea, Hawaii, died at home. He was born in Taivassalo, Finland. He is survived by wife Mary, sons Erik and Thomas, daughter Kathy Long and six grandchildren. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. No flowers. Donations suggested to North Hawaii Hospice.
Masako Kusumoto
Feb. 20, 2008
Masako Kusumoto, 98, of Honolulu, a retired Tropic Isle Hotel housekeeper, died at home. She was born in Kailua, Maui. She is survived by sons James K. and Lawrence M., caregiver Rose, brothers Abraham and Donald Yamaoka, sisters Muriel Saito and Fumiko Adric, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
Wah Kit Lau
Feb. 24, 2008
Wah Kit Lau, 95, of Honolulu, a retired Chinese Cuisine chef, died. He was born in Chungshan, China. He is survived by wife Chai S.; sons Michael, Alexander and Franklin; daughter Susie Ing; brothers and sisters; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Clyde Richard McAvoy
March 3, 2008
Clyde Richard McAvoy, 81, of Kailua, a Foreign Service officer, airline executive and U.S. Marine veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y. He is survived by wife Lola Mae; sons Tod, Douglas and Scot; daughters Jennifer and Audrey; and six grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Hawaii Kidney Foundation.
Dorothy S. McCumber
Feb. 20, 2008
Dorothy S. McCumber, 79, of Kaneohe died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by husband George Sr.; sons George Jr. and James; daughters Sandra Robello and Myrna Pahia; brother Albert Sampaio; sisters Marie Nakachi, Thelma Anders, Margaret Makalii and Mildred Hoolau; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veteran's Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Florence Shizuko Omori
Feb. 13, 2008
Florence Shizuko Omori, 73, of Honolulu, a retail Watumull's buyer/manager, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Jimmy, Mason and George Matsumoto; sisters Winifred Yamada; and caregiver Linda Sakagawa. Private services.
Antonio Ondiana Sagon
Feb. 16, 2008
Antonio Ondiana Sagon, 79, of Waialua, a U.S. Army retiree and civil service employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Patricia A.K. McDermott-Sagon; son James R.K. McDermott; daughters Patti Ann Bermoy, Christine Sugai and Patricia A.K. Bennett; brothers Fernando O. Sagon and Manuel Arelliano; sister Marcelina Raquel; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. today at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Additional information for an obituary printed Monday.
Aurea Gines Cabrera Sambajon
Aurea Gines Cabrera Sambajon, 82, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died. She is survived by sons Jerry O., Rubin V. and Jerry O.K.; brother Inocencio G. Cabrera; sister Caridad G. Cabonce; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. tomorrow at St. Sophia Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.
Marikit Villaluz Sawaguchi
Feb. 22, 2008
Marikit Villaluz "Kat" Sawaguchi, 78, of Waipahu, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by children Dana J. Carvalho, Jo Ann B. Tabion, Gale L. Barcelona and Joseph P. Jr., Dean F. and John C. Sawaguchi; brother Ignacio Villaluz; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 4:15 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 3:30 p.m. Burial: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Schofield Post Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Muriel Ione Schmidt
Feb. 19, 2008
Muriel Ione Schmidt, 83, of Keauhou, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in Sunnyvale, Calif. She is survived by sons Alan Gustavson and Dennis Costa, daughter Audrey Covington and three grandchildren. Private services and scattering of ashes to be held on March 18.
Gwendolyn E. Shumock
Feb. 28, 2008
Gwendolyn E. Shumock, 79, of Kailua, a retired registered nurse, died in Kailua. She was born in Alabama. She is survived by children Doug, Laura, Savannah, David, Bonnie and Lydia; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
Barbara Lorraine Sousa
March 2, 2008
Barbara Lorraine Sousa, 48, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Ames, Iowa. She is survived by husband Roman, daughter Camille M., stepdaughter Deja, mother Margaret Blythe and sister Brenda Hurst. Services to be held in California.
David Wing Kerng Tang
Feb. 22, 2008
David Wing Kerng Tang, 31, of Honolulu died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Yung Hua, father Ronald, stepmother Linda, mother Lily Miyashiro, stepfather Dwight Miyashiro and sister Tiffany. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
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.