Mikiyo H. Alegre
May 5, 2008
Mikiyo H. Alegre, 94, of Kukuihaele, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Florencio S.; daughters Florence McPeek, Doris Teller and Christina Schuler; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Donations suggested to North Hawaii Hospice.
Patricia Tsuyako Aoyagi
May 7, 2008
Patricia Tsuyako Aoyagi, 80, of Honolulu, a retired University of Hawaii Research Administration secretary, died in Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Kumamoto, Japan. She is survived by son Dr. Lance, caregiver Aiko Takayama, sisters Masayo Kawasaki and Misuye Akahoshi and two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire.
Lapaz Biralde Berzamina
April 24, 2008
Lapaz Biralde Berzamina, 91, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Santa, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Segundino, sons Espiritu and Manuel, daughters Espirita and Caridad, brother Alfredo Biralde, sister Juana Biralde, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples.
Anna A. Bisano
May 11, 2008
Anna A. Bisano, 80, of Kekaha, Kauai, died in Kailua Hospice Home. She was born in Hono- lulu. She is survived by children Cedric and Wally Bisano, and Kathleen McGarvey; four grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha, Kauai. Call after 8 a.m. Private inurnment.
Maximo Supnet Cabania
May 9, 2008
Maximo Supnet "Max" Cabania, 93, of Haliimaile, Maui, a retired Maui Land and Pineapple Co. utility worker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Lanipao, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Teresita P. "Tessie" and brother Dalmacio Cabana. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Luncheon: 1-3 p.m. at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
Robles De Jesus Canja
April 30, 2008
Robles De Jesus Canja, 60, of Waipahu, a retired landscaper, died in Waipahu. He was born in Mindanao, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Norma; sons Albert and Ric John; daughters Jesusa Canja-Bucaneg, Ofelia Canja-Menguita, and Joy and Juliet Canja; and three grandchildren. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Ruth Aki Ching
May 13, 2008
Ruth Aki Ching, 92, of Koloa, Kauai, a retired school teacher, died at home. She was born on Kauai. She is survived by sons Francis and Thomas, daughters Rowena Low and Sheilah Ching, brothers Patrick and Edward Aki, sisters Mary Aguiar and Theresa Surprise, 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Raphael's Church Cemetery. Casual attire.
Milagro Caceres Carlo de Cestero
May 13, 2008
Milagro Caceres Carlo de Cestero, 80, of Kapolei, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. She is survived by sons Augustine, Edwin and George Escobar; daughters Mildred Kahalepuna and Nancy Escobar; brothers Francisco and Arcangel Caceres; sisters Sarah and Rosaura C. Padilla, and Ana L. Caceres; and four grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2055 Kam IV Road.
Mayson Treena Ellis
Jan. 27, 2008
Mayson Treena "Cookie" Ellis, 62, of Kailua-Kona, a KTA Keauhou, McDonald's Restaurants and Subway Sandwiches and Salads employee, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Prentiss; hanai sons Clifton, Nathaniel and Joshua Serrano; stepbrother Eugene Namuu; stepsisters Luvonne Rivera and Francine Santana; and hanai brother Matthew Serrano Sr. and. Celebration of life: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Kahaluu Beach North Pavilion. For more information, call 756-2069.
Francis Kiyoshi Fukuda
April 27, 2008
Francis Kiyoshi Fukuda, 60, of Kaneohe, an accountant, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Logan. Services: noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m.
Roy N. Ichimasa
May 9, 2008
Roy N. Ichimasa, 48, of Hono- lulu, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Rose, brother Arnold and sisters Diane Ichimasa and Pat Newalu. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.
Louise Kahakui Kama John
May 10, 2008
Louise Kahakui Kama John, 91, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Orchid Island Hotel housekeeper, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Kalapana, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Michael Jr. and Samuel, daughters Louise Stevens and Lorraine Mederios, brother Abner Kama, sisters Leilani Ching and Bessie Watson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
David Ainahau Kane III
May 3, 2008
David Ainahau Kane III, 56, of Kapolei, a retired city Kailua Wastewater Treatment Plant supervisor and Schofield operations superintendent for Aqua Engineers, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Traci; sons David IV, Davin and Davis; daughters Rebecca and Dinea; sisters Margaret Maslanka and Claire Bolt; and seven grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Stake Center. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Bessie Elizabeth Kakina Kauhi
May 1, 2008
Bessie Elizabeth Kakina Kauhi, 82, of Waimanalo, formerly of Pahoa, Hawaii, a Sea Life Park administration employee, died in Waimanalo. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons Tylen K. and Gregorysenn, daughter Georgette Hiner, hanai daughter Colline Kauhi, sisters Charlotte Troche and Eva Cabe, and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation and scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire.
Carol Ann Manke Kennedy
March 12, 2008
Carol Ann Manke Kennedy, 63, of Van Alstyne, Texas, died in Dallas. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Brent, daughter Shawn Kennedy-Urias, mother and father Eldon and Clara Manke, brothers Joseph and Jack Manke, and sister Shirley Duarte. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Parke Chapel. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Streets, Buffalo, N.Y. 14263; or visit www.ovariancancer.com.
Asako Konno
May 6, 2008
Asako Konno, 82, of Koloa, Kauai, a Kauai Refrigeration Service Inc. office manager, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived by sons Aaron, Ivan and Roger; brother Shoichi Takenaka; sisters Tokiko Tada and Satoyo Kurihara, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Nobuo Kubota
May 13, 2008
Nobuo Kubota, 83, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a Kentron Hawaii finance administrator and director, died in Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. He was born in Kekaha, Kauai. He is survived by wife Yukiko, son Keith, daughter Lorna Freitas, brother Yoshio, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Thursday at United Church of Christ Waimea. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire.
Alema Lepuiai Leota
May 11, 2008
Alema Lepuiai Leota, 80, of Washington, a U.S. Army veteran who served in 82nd Airborne Division, died. He was born in Laie. He is survived by companion Ann Lyons, son Frank Minami, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie North Stake. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Susan Leialoha Nihi Milisits
April 25, 2008
Susan Leialoha Nihi Milisits, 58, a Caring Solutions operator, of Kaneohe, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Donovan Arlantico; daughters Nadine "Nani" Medeiros, Rhonda Agbunag and Wendi Kahapea; mother Agnes S.P. Harp; brothers Ben, Joe, Pinoc, Arnold, Buddy, John, Wayne, Donald and Shannon; sisters Wanda, Gloria, Sheila, Carolyn and Dale; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Kawaihao Church, 957 Punchbowl St. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 1 p.m. May 27 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Virginia Moniz
May 12, 2008
Virginia Moniz, 87, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born on Hawaii. She is survived by caregivers Bernice V. Rezents, and Clement Sr., Judith and Laura Montalvo. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Church.
Joan Marie Montague
May 14, 2008
Joan Marie Montague, 76, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Kaneohe. She was born in East Syracuse, N.Y. She is survived by husband George Jr., son George III, daughters Gail Marie Collins and Lisa Ann Albanese, sisters Helen Bond and Catherine Richards, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Committal services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
June Natsuko Ozu
May 9, 2008
June Natsuko Ozu, 66, of Kaneohe, a Hauula and Kailua Elementary schools teacher, died in Kaneohe. She was born on Molokai. She is survived by husband Elliot, sons E.J. and Koi, daughters Vanessa and Nikko, sisters Jean Masaki and Kay Tamanaha, and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m.
Esteban Pechay Pigao
May 11, 2008
Esteban Pechay Pigao, 94, of Waipahu, a retired city Parks and Recreation Department and Hawaii Building Maintenance employee, died in Hospice Hawaii Palolo Home. He was born in Banaoang Bantay, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Violeta Delos Santos.; sons Manuel and Ernie; daughters Felicidad Guiang, Rosalia Panganiban, Delia Salvacion, Emi Tan, and Ofelia, Jennie and Laura Pigao; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Roberto Fontanilla Riola Sr.
May 14, 2008
Roberto Fontanilla Riola Sr., 95, of Kaumakani, Kauai, a field worker, died in Kauai Care Center. He was born in Casan Stebanan, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by children Robert Jr., Melinda and Bernard Riola, and Marcia Emayo; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Waimea Sacred Hearts Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. Casual attire.
Paul Naotala Sagapolutele
April 23, 2008
Paul Naotala Sagapolutele, 43, of Honolulu, a construction laborer, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Joshua, Pio, Peter, Lawrence, Linus, Louis and Leonard; and sisters Claudia Komkhuk, and Marlene, Theresa, Marth and Matalua Sagapolutele. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Wallace Salazar Sr.
May 7, 2008
Wallace Salazar Sr., 65, of Ewa Beach, a retired city Waste Water Division supervisor, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Shirley Ann; son Wallace Jr.; daughters Shallene Alayon, Gina Marie Rickard and Cindy Ann Empron; father Amedio E. Salazar Sr.; sisters Lena Torco, Bernie Ornellas and Annabelle Kennedy; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 9:15 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 10 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Reginald Kaleilehua Tolentino Sr.
May 10, 2008
Reginald Kaleilehua "GI" Tolentino Sr., 51, of Kamuela, Hawaii, a Waikoloa King's Golf Course groundskeeper, died at home. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Veldalyn K.; sons Reginald K. Jr., Renesis K., Rally K.Y. and Roscoe K.; daughter Kunimingling M.; father Rally; brothers Ralenton K. and Raynard K.; sisters Racal L. Kawaahau, Rhonda K. Liborio and Norma R. Antonio; and 11 grandchildren. Celebration of life: noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at family residence, 64-1048 Kauikeouli St., Kamuela. Casual attire.
Anna Gladys Trask
May 9, 2008
Anna Gladys Trask, 82, of Kaneohe, a retired Department of Education educator, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers David Jr. and Valentine, sister Isabelle Davis and Trask Ohana. Private services.
Jean Setsuko Wood
May 11, 2008
Jean Setsuko Wood, 73, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Defense intelligence analyst assistant, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Robert Okuda and sister Gladys Inada. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Congregational Church. Call after 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers and monetary offerings, donations suggested to Nuuanu Congregational Church. 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.