Rogelio Baldoz Acosta
March 13, 2008
Rogelio "Roger" Baldoz Acosta, 64, of Honolulu, a room control clerk, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Leticia; sons Edwin, John Henry and Roger Jr.; daughter Imelda Pichay; sisters Florence Binongcal and Charlith Jucutan; and nine grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Friday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Angelina Cabaya Andaya
March 16, 2008
Angelina Cabaya Andaya, 78, of Hilo, a retired Mauna Kea Beach Hotel housekeeper, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by stepdaughter Rosita Rufil; brothers Dencio, Herminio, Jerico and Rogelio Cabaya; sisters Teresita C. Alpuerto, Remedios C. Fueconcillo and Leonila C. Balais; and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Andrew Busboso
March 13, 2008
Andrew Busboso, 59, of Honolulu, formerly of Kailua, a Regency at Kahala manager, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Brian; daughters Nichol Meyers, Jasmine Gates, Jade Umi and Andrea L. Gates-Busboso; father Steven; brother Ernest; sister Joann Nunes; and nine grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. No flowers.
Sabra Haunani Caminos
March 17, 2008
Sabra Haunani Caminos, also known as Sabra Haunani Ohumukini, 64, of Waianae died in Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Lincoln Jr.; daughter Kimberly Caminos-Moats; brothers Itasca, Hank, Maurice, William and Van Ohumukini; sisters Alapa'i Kahuena, Sandra Pali and Gail Kittleman; and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Ward. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Herman Candaroma
March 3, 2008
Herman "Candy" Candaroma, 69, of Hilo, a Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. welder and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Kevin and Shaun; daughters Herlene Clayton, Charla Kama, Paige Patnaude and Candace Candaroma; brother Byron; sister Mona Simao; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers.
Henry Yuen King Chun
March 17, 2008
Henry Yuen King "Ah Kung" Chun, 90, of Aiea, a general contractor and retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. employee, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Henry H.T. "Gerard" Chun, daughters Mary Louise E.H.C. Chun and Elizabeth H.E. Chow, sisters Lorraine C. Dias and Connie C. Paresa, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 2 p.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was published in an obituary on Friday.
Walter Chung
March 18, 2008
Walter Chung, 73, of Hilo, an electrical contractor, Walter's Electric owner and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Lucille V., sons Kaimi and Kaleo, daughters Valerie Ferreira and Anela Chung, sisters Florence Medeiros and Bertha Makekau, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Leis welcome.
Michelle Magbulos Daguimol
March 4, 2008
Michelle Magbulos Daguimol, 26, of Waipahu, a medical assistant and 7-Eleven Waipio cashier, died. She was born in Flora Apayao, Philippines. She is survived by parents Rogelio and Rosita, and brother Maynard. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Rolando Grimariz De Leon
March 9, 2008
Rolando Grimariz De Leon, 76, of Kahuku, a pier cargo handler, died in Kahuku. He was born in Lemery, Batangas, Philippines. He is survived by sons Erwin and Gilbert; daughters Elizabeth Braden, Evelyn Reyes, Marivic Chua, Maritess Gurion and Maricel De Leon; brother Bernardo; sister Josefa Nakar; and 19 grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.
Rosalia Calma Domingcil
February 29, 2008
Rosalia Calma Domingcil, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Young Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co. employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by daughter Ann "Ador" Mendoza, hanai daughter Lisa Pilla, brothers Santos and Isidro Calma, sister Maria C. Madrid, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Robert Kiyoshi Hasegawa
March 8, 2008
Robert Kiyoshi Hasegawa, 84, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations deputy director and director, and retired University of Hawaii at Manoa Center for Labor Education and Research director, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Kay, daughters Carol and Sandra, brother Teruo, sisters Margaret Tanouye and Dorothy Watanabe, and a grandchild. Private services.
Shizuya Hayashi
March 12, 2008
Shizuya Hayashi of Pearl City, retired Highway Construction Co. operating engineer and U.S. Army veteran who served in Company A, 100th Battalion, and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II and received the Congressional Medal of Honor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by son Grant, daughters Mary Anne "Mimi" Nakano and Karen Kamimoto, and four grandchildren. Private services. Visitation: 5:45 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. next Sunday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.
Shigeto Iwamasa
March 18, 2008
Shigeto "Uncle Dolly" Iwamasa, 86, of Waihee, Maui, a retired Maui Community College mechanic, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Elsie N. and brothers Shigeo, George and Robert. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann Church, Waihee. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Maui Memorial Park.
Franklin Kapaona
March 17, 2008
Franklin Kapaona, 81, of Kohala, Hawaii, a retired Mauna Lani Resort groundsman and retired U.S. Army sergeant first class, died in Kohala Hospital. He was born in Kohala. He is survived by brother Alexander and hanai sister Miriam Reyes. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Father Damien Hall, Hawi. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 10 a.m. April 2 at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Curtis Kekoa
March 18, 2008
Curtis Kekoa, 87, of Kailua, a retired attorney and U.S. Air Force colonel who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jane T.; sons Curtis Jr., Kevin and Kaleolani; daughter Kekoa Catherine Enomoto; stepdaughters Lawrie Ikeda and Kris F. McMahon; brother Richard Dagampat; sister Leilomi Daboda; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: noon Friday at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kamehameha Schools. Call after 10:45 a.m. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Ke Alii Pauahi Foundation.
Wallace Song Kim
March 4, 2008
Wallace Song Kim, 54, of Honolulu, a Washington Saimin Stand owner, died at home. He was born in Seoul. He is survived by wife Sue Yeon, sons Aric B.R. and James, parents Kwang Sam and Su Man, brothers Richard J. and Johnny Y., and sister Nan Hirai. Private services.
Asako Kimura
March 11, 2008
Asako Kimura, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Baba Kea Fashions seamstress, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She was born in Mana, Kauai. She is survived by sons Bert and Gilbert, daughter Susan, sister Dorothy Kawate, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Shimo Kimura
March 16, 2008
Shimo Kimura, 89, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kapehu, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Betsy Zuanich, Agnes Aihara and Grace Tanaka; brother Tatsuo Taketa; sisters Yayoko Fujitake, Tomiko Adviento, Hanayo Takahashi and Fusayo Otsuka; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
Kazumi Koike
March 15, 2008
Kazumi Koike, 60, of Papaaloa, Hawaii, a graphic designer, died at home. He was born in Tsukui, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. He is survived by partner Paul Bryant and sisters Yoshiko Sone, Michiko Yamaguchi, Sachiko Nagayama and Yoko Maruyama. Services in Japan at a later date. No flowers. No monetary offerings. Donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Condolence cards may be sent to P.O. Box 201, Papaaloa, HI 96780.
Benjamin Digay Logalog Sr.
March 7, 2008
Benjamin Digay Logalog Sr., 93, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Service carrier, died in Honolulu. He was born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by sons Osias, Josue and Benjamin Logalog Jr., and David Dumligan; daughters Evelyn Cacatian, Arsenia Pilien and Helen Logalog; 25 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Call after 5:30 p.m Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Graveside services: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Gabriel K. Makalena
March 8, 2008
Gabriel "Gabby" K. Makalena, 74, of Waipahu, a retired Hawaii state parks employee, died in Ann Pearl Nursing Home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Solomon Jr., Harry and Gary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Florence Agnes Maney
March 13, 2008
Florence Agnes Maney, 93, of Hilo, a retired University of Hawaii at Manoa English professor, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is survived by brother LeRoy Newman. Private services.
John Manuia
Aug. 6, 2003
John "Kumu Manuia" "Uncle John" Manuia, 63, of Carmichael, Calif., formerly of Keaukaha, Hawaii, a Hawaiian hula, culture and language teacher, died in Carmichael. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Bonnie, son Carl, daughter Lily, brothers Abraham and Walter, and sisters Lily Holbrook, Leora Mahoe, Lovette Crowley, Mildred U. Lyons and Jurene N. Manuia-Malakaua. Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire.
Wilfred Louis Midallia
March 13, 2008
Wilfred "Pake" Louis Midallia, 60, of Ookala, Hawaii, an Edwin De Luz Trucking Co. driver, retired Hamakua Sugar Co. employee and U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Linda; sons Qcutziel Jr., Genard and Sythaniel Frazier; daughters Charmaine and Marlena Midallia, and Cheryl Amaral; brothers Ernest, Samuel and William Thomas Jr., Harold Fernandez and Leonard Midallia; sisters Lyla Ann Midallia and Lorraine Acdal; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Committal services: noon Friday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers.
Akie Kanada Ogasawara
March 15, 2008
Akie Kanada Ogasawara, 72, of Wailuku, retired Wholesale Distribution Co. owner, died at home. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Fred M., daughter Toni, brothers Harry and Richard Kanada, sister Aileen Unemori and a grandchild. Services: 5 p.m. next Sunday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Call after 4 p.m.
Lourdes Vergara Orpilla Ordonez
March 8, 2008
Lourdes Vergara Orpilla Ordonez, 93, of Waipahu died in Waipahu. She was born in San Esteban, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by husband Victor B.; son Victorio; daughters Evelyn O. and Helen O. Ordonez, Marylou O. Isaac, Betty O. Smith and Heddy O. Esperanza; brother David V. Orpilla; sisters Eldelisa V. Endaya and Belly V.O. Yanga; 25 grandchildren; and 51 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1352 Liliha St. Call after 8 a.m. Committal services: 10 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
Sun Ae Park
March 7, 2008
Sun Ae Park, 91, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Korea. She is survived by sons Hyun Kyu and Sung Kyu Chung, daughters Mija Chung and Sun Nam Enokawa, 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Inurnment: 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Benita Viernes Pascua
March 9, 2008
Benita "Bea" Viernes Pascua, 75, of Haleiwa, a retired Waimea Falls Park pantry worker, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in South Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Ceriaco and Tommy Kasoga, and Rudy, Leslie, Wayne and Clyde Casugay, and Jeffrey, Jason and Jacob Pascua; daughter Linda Salangdron; stepdaughter Dolores Pascua; brothers Jose, Pete and William Viernes; 40 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Joseph Milton Pritts
March 8, 2008
Joseph "Papa Joe" Milton Pritts, 87, of Hilo, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel, died at home. He was born in Somerset, Pa. He is survived by daughter Maile Pouls and a grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Glad Tidings Church, Hilo. Casual attire.
Stanley Rillon
March 8, 2008
Stanley "Stan" Rillon, 63, of Waipahu, formerly of Hilo, a Grinnell Co. and Hawaii Pipe & Supplies warehouseman, Johnston Island employee and U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Lita N. Masicampo; mother of his children Clarine Costa; sons Stanley Jr. and F.C.; daughters Clari and Candee; brothers Dino and Terry Canda, and Ronald and Francisco Rillon; sisters Connie Pascua, Betty Jane Panis, Yolanda Acol and Sandra Silvis; and five grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11:30 a.m. next Sunday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 10 a.m. Committal services: 10 a.m. March 31 at Hawaiian Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Peter Rotsel
March 1, 2008
Peter Rotsel, 67, of Honolulu, a visitor industry creative consultant, died in Honolulu. He was born in California. He is survived by sister Christine Stengle. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Waikiki Yacht Club. Casual attire. No flowers.
Harriet Natsuno Sakumoto
March 12, 2008
Harriet Natsuno Sakumoto, 78, of Kaneohe, a retired Tongg Publishing employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Derrik and Alden; brothers Noboru, Kenichi and George Miyamoto; sisters Edna Liu and Jean Watanabe; and a grandchild. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Graveside services: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.
James Ganotise Salcedo
March 1, 2008
James "Jimbo" Ganotise Salcedo, 73, of Aiea, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop II ship fitter and Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean War, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Virginia J.; son Eric Texidor; daughter Janice Lehner; brothers George, Rudy, Leo and Austin Salcedo, and Licarte "Art" Remegio; sisters Rosenda and Jovita Salcedo, and Leonora Barbadillo; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City. Call after 10 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Gloria Dela Cruz Salvador
Feb. 28, 2008
Gloria Dela Cruz Salvador, 63, of Waipahu died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Barrio Cabungaan, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Washington S.; sons Jose-Giovanni and Jonathan; daughters Enedy and Marinela; brothers Silvino, Constantino and Zaldy Dela Cruz; sisters Eufrocina Dombrique, Leonila Freeman, Fidelia Elizaga and Nelelita Lei; and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Rufina Torrecer Salvador
March 15, 2008
Rufina Torrecer Salvador, 79, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Kihei, Maui. She is survived by sons David, Benedict, Christopher and Zachary; daughters Clarita Endo, Veronica Opupele, Cecelia Hinds, Regina Tarpley, Joanne Balmilero and Bernadette Ramsey; sisters Loretta Tabin, Florida Tacla, Dominga Tapat, Sister Consuela Torrecer, Tomasa Chambers, Vicenta Dumling, Bernadette Torrecer-Jones, Pauline Higgins and Filomena Brauner; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
April Mahealani Stevens-Delos Santos
March 18, 2008
April Mahealani Stevens-Delos Santos, 57, of Waipahu, an American Movers dispatcher, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Robert K. and Willliam Kekailani; daughters Jade Pualani Paredes and Nichol Mahealani Spears; brothers Ivan Ho and James Naea Stevens Jr., and Wayland Newton Peahi and Avery Pali Fukumoto; sisters Vanessa Alohilani Hawn and Kerry Hauoli Stevens; and seven grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at the Hawn family residence, 45-208 Waikalua Road.
Lilyan Ching Tom
March 8, 2008
Lilyan Ching Tom, 85, of Kailua, a retired state of Hawaii executive branch secretary and office manager, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Brian, sister Anna Stewart, three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire.
Jocelyn Boregas Delos Santos Valle
March 12, 2008
Jocelyn Boregas Delos Santos Valle, 33, of Kahului died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband Roland; son Roman; brothers Jose and Joseph Delos Santos; sisters Edna Foronda, Rosemarie Tecson, Angelina Lucas, Marites McKenzie, Janet Gibson and Melanie Joy Delos Santos; and grandmother Anunciacion Delos Santos. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Edward A.H. Wong Jr.
March 7, 2008
Edward A.H. "Eddie" Wong Jr., 68, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii County Fire Department battalion chief and U.S. Army veteran, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Kona. He is survived by wife Roberta "Buddie"; sons Derek, Kalani, Ka'ha, Kalae and Zarek; daughters Kealani and Kahala; father Edward A.H.; brother John; sisters Patricia and Marlyn; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Sangha Hall, 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. Call after 8 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
Haruwo Yamamoto
March 7, 2008
Haruwo Yamamoto, 97, of Hilo, a retired Acme Printery proprietor and retired Hawaii County Band trumpet player, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Fusae and brothers James George and Hideo. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Akiharu Yano
Feb. 6, 2008
Akiharu Yano, 81, of Honolulu, a retired City and County of Honolulu accountant and U.S. Army veteran, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Frances; daughter Emily Jorgensen; brother James; sisters Kay Matsuda, Doris Merrifield and Mary Shimabukuro; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Harriet Kahalelole Young
March 3, 2008
Harriet "Hattie" Kahalelole Young, 86, of Hilo, a retired real estate broker, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Roy, Harvey and Earl Naito, and Alan, Michael and Robert Young, and Rickie Deniz; sisters Rose Kim, Helen Namohala and Amy Tong; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Private services.
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.