Paulino Villarin Amoin Jr.
Aug. 15, 2008
Paulino Villarin Amoin Jr., 63, of Wailuku, a former tour guide, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Teresita, sons Nel and Robert, mother Delores, sister Ida, half-brother Paulino Jr., caregivers Alfredo and Marina Ventura and three grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church, Kahului. Call after 9:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. No flowers.
Hipolita Estoesta Arata
Sept. 3, 2008
Hipolita Estoesta "Tita" Arata, 85, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Wahiawa. She was born in La Union, Philippines. She is survived by sons Bernardo and Joey, daughters Gloria Amores and Estelita Cortez, 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Robert Nobuharu Awaya
Aug. 11, 2008
Robert Nobuharu "Bob" Awaya, 91, of Kailua, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Raleigh, Alvin, Nelson and Michael; daughters Yvonne Ching, Judy Kurokawa and Kathy Anderson; brother George; sisters Mildred Sueoka and Jane Imamura; 19 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Elpidio Mamuad Baguio
Aug. 9, 2008
Elpidio Mamuad Baguio, 50, of Wailuku, a laborer, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Sandra; father Julian; mother Isabel; brother Apolinario; and sisters Merlita Baguio Martin, Corazon Baguio Bernardo, Rosita Baguio Agustin, Matilde Baguio Jacinto and Edeluisa Baguio-Larena. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Jacob T. Bermudez
Sept. 1, 2008
Jacob T. "Jay" Bermudez, 65, of Hilo, a music instructor and entertainer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Thais H. Bowman; son Keola Nosaka; daughters Sweetie and Sarah Nosaka; brothers Marcelo U. and Darius Bermudez, and Clifford, Paul and Peter Lee; sisters Yolanda L. Aiona, Marie Kaleiwahea and Paulie Jennings; and seven granchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday at the 7th Day Adventist Church, Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday. Cremation to follow. Committal service: 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at Homelani Memorial Park, section 7. Casual attire. No flowers.
Evangeline Lehua Calbero
Sept. 4, 2008
Evangeline Lehua Calbero, 64, of Waipahu, a Chaminade University Bookstore manager, died in Aiea. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Marcelino Q.; daughters Rowena Ednilao, Deborah Espejo, Winona Calbero and Joanne Klopp; brothers Vince Tolentino, and Lawrence, Ernest, Raymond, Michael, Rudy and Tony Baldonado; sisters LaVerne Howard, Clarita Kamakura, Lily Antolin, and Claring Corpuz; and seven grandchildren. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
Bernnett Roman Duarte
Sept. 1, 2008
Bernnett Roman Duarte, also known as "Bern" and "Bernie," 62, of Pearl City died in St. Francis Hospice West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Fern S.; daughter Tsuru; brothers Edward and Stephen; sisters Leona Nicolas, Priscilla Fischer and Mary Antonio; and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary - Downtown, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Ernest James Fernandez Jr.
Sept. 1, 2008
Ernest James "Tricky" Fernandez Jr., 79, of Kahului, a retired Star Market Kahului meat manger, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. He is survived by wife Beatrice K., son Jason K. and one grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Nancy Kimiko Fujioka
Aug. 28, 2008
Nancy Kimiko Fujioka, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Ilikai Hotel housekeeping supervisor, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Alvin K.; daughters Leatrice M. Shikiya and Faith M. Nasu; brothers Yoshio, Tomesi and Richard "Kuni" Ekimoto; sisters Doris T. Yamauchi and Yaeko Setoda; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary gifts.
Edwina Haunani Haasenritter
Aug. 28, 2008
Edwina Haunani Haasenritter, 54, of Honolulu, a Kometani and Associates dental assistant, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Ernie Gray and Edwin H. Haasenritter Jr. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.
Petronia F. Kalua
Aug. 30, 2008
Petronia F. "Pat" Kalua, 78, of Lahaina, Maui, a clerk typist, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by husband Bruce; sons Byron, Dwight and Brucie; brother Simplicio "Picky" Felicilda; sisters Marcelina Tranilla and Victoria "Vicky" Belasco; and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Nahina Cemetery in Napili, Maui.
Barbara Kawaihalau
July 26, 2008
Barbara "Auntie Barb" Kawaihalau, 64, of Waianae, a Kaewai Elementary School health aide, died in Waianae. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Lloyd N. Ababon and Charles K. and Daniel K. Kawaihalau; sister Patricia Nihi; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 8 a.m. Saturday at Pokai Bay Middle Park. Casual attire.
James Kapiolehua Lota
Aug. 13, 2008
James Kapiolehua "Jimmy" Lota, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Air National Guard lieutenant colonel, died in The Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Eileen K.; son James; daughters Pamela M. Lota-Fujii, Patricia Lota-Duncan and Kellei L. Lota; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.
Justina Castillo Manuel
Aug. 6, 2008
Justina Castillo Manuel, also known as "Tinang" and "Costi," 93, of Ewa Beach, a homemaker, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by son Isabelo, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.
William Kiyoshi Matsubara
Aug. 26, 2008
William Kiyoshi Matsubara, 97, of Hilo, a retired County of Hawaii Department of Water Works assistant plant superintendent, died at home. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by sons William A. and Richard S.; daughters Lillian Ide and Susan Kiyojima; sisters Tsumuru "Betty" Sekido, Akiko "Alice" Kawamoto and Sadako "Jean" Oda; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park.
Vern Masayoshi Nagasako
Aug. 30, 2008
Vern Masayoshi "Lala" Nagasako, 56, of Ookala, Hawaii, a state Department of Accounting and General Services carpenter, died at home. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by mother Yoshino; brothers Raymond Zukeran and Byron Nagasako; and sister Leinaala Ikeuchi. Services: noon Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.
Ricardo Alfredo Pinto
Sept. 2, 2008
Ricardo Alfredo Pinto, 55, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a Costco wireless technician, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Santiago, Chile. He is survived by wife Carolina, son Ricardo M., daughter Tamara, former wife Susan Ellis, and brothers Eduardo and Alvaro. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. today at Hapuna Beach Park.
Lawrence Kalani Prais
Aug. 31, 2008
Lawrence Kalani Prais, 64, of Hamoa, Maui, died. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by companion Marina Seek; former wife Tina; son David K.K.; daughter Emily K. Prais Do; brothers James and Samuel Kaeo and Cliford, Francis and Michael Prais; and sister Anne Lurendez. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 10 at Camp 1 Stable Road. Scattering of ashes: 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 13.
Laureana Cacal Queja
Aug. 15, 2008
Laureana Cacal "Laur" Queja, 87, of Waipahu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Irineo and Abraham; daughters Romana Padasdao, Leonarda Magaoay and Patricia Madariaga; sister Florencia Tangonan; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Aiea. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Gonzalo Soriano Ramos
Aug. 26, 2008
Dr. Gonzalo Soriano Ramos, M.D., 82, of Honolulu, a retired physician from Los Angeles, died in Mililani. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by son Roland; daughter Rosanne Bell; brothers Juanillo, Ernesto and Eduardo; sisters Marietta Ramos Idosor and Rosalina Ramos Ninalga; and three grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Star of the Sea Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mary Chrisanta Recolan
Aug. 30, 2008
Mary Chrisanta Recolan, 84, of Ocean View, Hawaii, a retired Kona Surf Hotel janitress, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Timothy Espiritu, Robert and Anthony Madriaga; daughters Linda Davis, Evelyn Kokubun, Marilyn Moser, Lovey Grantz, Antoinette Ignacio, Maurine DeBoer, Marlene Madriaga and Blendalynn Ishikawa; hanai daughter Patricia Doty Chandler; 35 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Naalehu, Hawaii. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at the Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire.
Eizun Shimamoto
Aug. 25, 2008
Eizun Shimamoto, 101, of Pearl City, a retired Liliha Bakery cook and former Four Aces Cafe owner, died. He was born in Okinawa, Japan. He is survived by sons Stanley and Marshall, daughters Emiko Tengan and Sonia Miyagawa, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Aniceta Fernandez Shin
Aug. 24, 2008
Aniceta Fernandez "Ann" Shin, 78, of Ewa Beach, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by son Thomas Colleps; daughters Annie Mae Lono, Rose Watanabe and Jennifer Elisala; stepson Dennis Shin; brothers Mamerto and John Baliguat; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary - Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
John A. Teves
Aug. 28, 2008
John A. Teves, 97, of Honolulu, a federal government ammunition inspector, died in Hono- lulu. He was born in Kealia, Kauai. He is survived by wife Katie, son Jonathan and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
James Tolentino Jr.
Sept. 1, 2008
James "Tolo" Tolentino Jr., 58, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, former Hamakua Sugar Co. machinist and Hawaii Energy Partners employee, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Janice, son Kellen, daughters Tessie and Kulia, hanai son Tevin, mother Maria Ubaldo, brothers Rolando and Leonard Ubaldo, sisters Ellen Carvalho and Erlina Borges and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Honokaa Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Casual attire.
Diana Sue Wong
Aug. 5, 2008
Diana Sue Wong, 82, of Kaneohe, a former Liberty Bank loan processor, died in Kailua. She was born in Heeia, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Bertram, sons Mitchell and Leslie, daughter Lianne, brother Roy Sue, sisters Lucille Crane and Irma Sue and three grandchildren. Private services.
Brian Wood
Sept. 4, 2008
Brian Wood, 74, of Kahului, Maui, an electrical contractor, died in Kahului. He was born in Canterbury, England. He is survived by wife Joyce, daughter Beverley Donaghy, brother Danny S. and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m.
Ping Kam Yee
Aug. 20, 2008
Ping Kam Yee, 93, of Honolulu and Pacifica, Calif., a retired dentist and director of Strong-Carter Dental Clinic, died in Calif. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Gordon, Warren and Vernon; daughter Janice Ching; brother Lester; sisters Hazel and Blanche Ching, and Saura Lee. Private services.
Margaret Y. Zane
Aug. 25, 2008
Margaret Y. Zane, 96, of Waipahu, formerly of Honolulu, a retired Libby McNeil Cannery employee, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Raymond, brothers Richard and Lawrence Ching, sister Sarah Yee and two grandchildren. Services: 10:15 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment. Aloha 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.