Obituaries

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Albert Abinoha
July 5, 2008
Albert Abinoha, 75, of Makakilo, a retired Pearl Harbor Shipyard machinist and U.S. Air Force veteran, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Waiakea, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Adelaida M.; and sisters Josephine Pablo, Margaret Bissen and Frances and Gladys Abinoha. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Jude Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacifc at Punchbowl.

Roland Keliiokalani Ayala
June 27, 2008
Roland Keliiokalani Ayala, 32, of Waianae, a Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center nurse and Ku Aloha Ola Mau treatment nurse, died in Hawaii Medical Center-West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by partner Jeffery L. Finch; mother Luann P.; brother Ezekiel K.; sisters Dionne K., Angel B.N.R. and Tabitha P.B.R.; grandparents Howard and Miriam Kamaka and Marcial and Bernice Ayala; and great-grandmother Annie K. Lee. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Edgar Bennett
July 3, 2008
Edgar Bennett, 76, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Insurance Audit Services auditor and Air Force veteran who served in the Vietnam War, died. He was born in Pennsylvania. He is survived by wife Win, a son, two daughters, a sister and a grandchild. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Sept. 8 at St. Christopher's Church. No flowers. Donations suggested to the church.

Juan Marquez Cabatbat
July 6, 2008
Juan Marquez Cabatbat, 93, of Ewa Beach, a retired Hyatt Hotel maintenance man, died in Ewa. He was born in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. He is survived by sons Orlando, Arturo, Edgardo, Cesar and Marconi; daughters Tessie Dungo and Vivian Escanio; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Baltazar Daluzon Calventas Sr.
July 2, 2008
Baltazar Daluzon Calventas Sr., 77, of Kaneohe, a Hawaiian Dredging Co. employee and security guard at Kuapa Isle, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Eliza C.; sons Elizar C. "Alex," Leo C., George C., Baltazar C. Jr. and Sonybert C. "Sonny"; daughters Juliet C. Ocampo, Mercy C. Arreola and Arlene C. Ramento; brother Antonio L.; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples Chapel. Call after 10:30 a.m. Graveside services: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Wednesday.

Janet L.C. Casamina
June 23, 2008
Janet L.C. Casamina, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Tripler Army Medical Center licensed practical nurse, died in Hawaii Medical Center-East. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Leo Sr.; son Leo Jr.; daughters Shirley L. Casamina and Lani Tanabera; brother Don Coloma; sisters Connie Cadacio, Priscilla Andres and Marina Barrientos; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

John Francis Chartrand III
June 25, 2008
John Francis "Small John" Chartrand III, 62, of Kapolei, a retired asphalt producer and U.S. Army Reserve veteran, died. He was born in Waikane. He is survived by wife Ellen; daughters Carmera, Caprice Pauline, Chanelle Harris and Chavelle Moniz; sisters Winifred Pestana, Ann Brumaghim and Mary Villanueva; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Renee Katherine Coscina
June 29, 2008
Renee Katherine Coscina, 95, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Torino, Italy. She is survived by sons Alfred and Daniel, sister Florence Boshich and two grandchildren. Private services.

Walter William Kekanakaaukai Cullen Sr.
July 6, 2008
Walter William Kekanakaaukai Cullen Sr., 70, of Nanakuli, a pastor and U.S. Air Force veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Herman, Walter Jr. and Richard; daughter Ruth Collins; stepson Scott Herlitz; sisters Miriam Carnate, Connie Watson, Lorrie Espinoza, Dodi Jean Alderman and Eleanor Davis; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church in Nanakuli. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Casual attire.

Angel Gragasin Daguio
July 3, 2008
Angel Gragasin Daguio, 79, of Waipahu, a retired Mililani Town Association maintenance man, died in Hawaii Medical Center-West. He was born in Gerona, Tarlac, Philippines. He is survived by wife Angelina; sons Yulimpio, Carlito and Willie; daughters Carmelita Casil, Estelita Gragasin, Angelita Galanza and Florita Tabago; 26 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Burial to be held in Philippines. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

James Akira Hamano
June 23, 2008
James Akira Hamano, 85, of Honolulu, a retired personnel management specialist at Hickam Air Force Base, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Gene Sakaye, sons Melvin and Donald, daughter Valerie Nomura, brother John, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Herbert L. Hedenberg
July 1, 2008
Herbert L. "Herb" Hedenberg, 76, of Honolulu, a retired Glendale, Calif., restaurant owner, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is survived by wife Sharon B., sons Steven and Eric, daughter Darlene Medford and eight grandchildren. Private services.

Petra Tagalicud Jacinto
July 8, 2008
Petra Tagalicud Jacinto, 82, of Hilo, Jacinto Farm owner, died at home. She was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Warlindo Agnes and Ronnie Jacinto, daughter Esmeralda Santos, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire.

Edith Mary Leiby
June 30, 2008
Edith Mary "Edie" Leiby, 85, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army Civil Service recreation specialist, died. She was born in Cleveland. She is survived by cousins Lauren Lacey, Cheryl Abbott and Mary Ruth Abbott. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to: St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church building fund.

Mabel Elizabeth Sabarre Libarios
July 2, 2008
Mabel Elizabeth Sabarre Libarios, 75, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a Keahole Airport maintenance worker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua. She is survived by sons Salvador Jr., Rory and Dominic S.; daughters Leaticia Baltero, Valencia N. Kam, Gina DePontes, Stephanie Libarios, Estelle DeGuair, Loveyann Ventura and Celeste Minamishin; brothers Lawrence Sabarre, Rueben Rubio; sister Patsy Sabarre; 26 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchldren. Mass: 10 a.m. next Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Honalo, Hawaii. Call after 9 a.m. Celebration of life luncheon to follow. Casual attire.

Joseph Martin Jr.
June 24, 2008
Joseph Martin Jr., 88, of Honolulu, a U.S. Army veteran, died in Hale Ho Aloha Care Home. He was born in Kapaa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Emily; sons Joseph, Larry and Jerry; daughter Norma Jean Elvir; brother Eddie; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Downtown. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Alvin Akira Nakamoto
June 26, 2008
Alvin Akira Nakamoto, 65, of Mililani, a retired Army veteran and U.S. Postal Service employee, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ok Cha; sons Johnny and Jimmy; daughter Paula Kaakimaka; sisters Myrna Sakamoto, Loraine Hoshiya and Doreen Nakamoto; and a grandchild. Private services.

Dean Masami Ohira
July 3, 2008
Dean Masami Ohira, 54, of Kaneohe, a sound and lighting engineer, died at home. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by mother Chiyo, brothers Warren H. and Craig K., and sister Janelle T. Gordon. Services to be held in Los Angeles.

Rose Yago
June 29, 2008
Rose Yago, 85, of Pearl City died in Hale O'Hauoli. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Michael, Dwight, Stanley Sr., Douglas and Randy Cadiente; daughters Julie Taylor, Patricia Gasman and Joan Cadiente; brother Theodore Molale; sister Delores Hoffpar; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Funeral Services: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Kazuko Yokoyama
July 2, 2008
Kazuko "Kay" Yokoyama, 81, of Aiea, a retired Leeward Community College custodian, died. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Curtis I.; brothers Masayoshi, Toshiaki and Fukuo; sisters Fusae Murphy and Namie Yokoyama; and two grandchildren. Private services.

Thelma Young
June 28, 2008
Thelma Young, 91, of Honolulu died. She was born in Trenton, N.J. She is survived by son Daniel Lefforge, daughters Andrea Harper and Mia Blake, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.