Services for Carl Viti Saturday

By Star-Bulletin Staff

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Carl Martin Viti, 52, of Mililani, a photographer for the Honolulu Advertiser, will be remembered in a memorial service Saturday.

Viti was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle Sunday morning in Wahiawa.

He is survived by wife Ruby Mata-Viti, Star-Bulletin layout editor; son Taylor Kekoa M.; stepmother Olga; sister Lori; parents-in-law Tagumpay "Ruben" and Lynn B. Mata; aunt Delphine "Cets" Lippi; sisters-in-law Melanie and Gail Mata; nephew Gabriel Mata; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary, West Chapel. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to a favorite charity.

McCarthy ‘famous’ in
politics, baking

By Star-Bulletin staff

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Robert P. "Bob" McCarthy, 38, of Wailuku, Maui's Democratic Party chairman and owner/baker of Maui's Famous Cookies, will be remembered in services tomorrow.

McCarthy died in the Molokai plane crash Friday.

He is survived by wife Cynthia Ann; mother Virginia M.; son Andrew; daughter Robyn; and brothers John and Patrick.

Service over his ashes: 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Casual attire. No flowers.

Manuel R. Bartolome, 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 19 in Maluhia Hospital. He is survived by sister Floretina; niece Geri Ambrosio; and nephew Filomeno. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.

Alfred J. "Fred" De Sa Jr., 53, of Volcano, Hawaii, a senior accountant for Kau Agribusiness Inc., died Monday in Hilo Hospital. He is survived by father Alfred; wife Judy; son Guy; and brothers Robert and Patrick. Wake: 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Pahala Church Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Herman F. Gomes, 70, of Kaneohe, a retired Standard Oil Co. welder, died Tuesday in Kaiser Hospital. He is survived by sons the Rev. Herman F., Jeffrey A., Stanley E. and Andrew M.; brother Adam; sisters Jane Mendez and Eva Tegge; companion Josephine Antonio; and six grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. today at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Shigeru Komori, 88, of Wahiawa, a First Hawaiian Bank retiree, died Oct. 26 in Wahiawa General Hospital. He is survived by son Harold Y.; daughter Beatrice E. Furukawa; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. No flowers.

Alfred R. Menino, 85, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Post Office postmaster, died Saturday in Mountain View, Calif. He is survived by wife Gertrude D.; daughter Olivia Wirthman; son Dr. Alfred R. Jr.; and seven grandchildren. Wake: 7 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Homelani Memorial Park.

Mutsuo Miyamoto, 76, of Kahului died Oct. 29 in Maui Memorial Hospital. He is survived by wife Nancy Y.; sons Wayne and Lawrence; daughter Charlotte Nakoa; sisters Michiko Tanaka and Gladys Sandoval; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Yoki Nishikawa, 97, of Honolulu, a poultry farmer, died Oct. 21 at home. She is survived by son Harry N.; daughters Jane S. Mizokawa and Esther N. Seto; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Demetrio A. Oasay, 76, of Waipahu died Oct. 21 in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Pia D.; sons Tony and Dionicio; brother Joseph; sister Maria Tugas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Wake: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Thomas F. Osgood, 78, of Honolulu, a Pan American World Airways retiree, died Saturday in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Helen; daughter Toni; sons Kent and Garrett; and two grandchildren. Private services.

Eliza K. Pakele, 81, of Honolulu, a retired housekeeper for the Niimalu Hotel, died Thursday in Straub Hospital. She is survived by sons Paul Pakele, Francis Pakele, Louis Jr. and Rudy; daughters Esther Campbell, Eliza Likelio, Kathleen Berries and Margaret Spencer; sister Julia Silva; 32 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Service: noon Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Eleonora F.M.B. "Lya" Pasco, 53, of Kohala, Hawaii, an accountant for Waimea Medical Associates, died Sunday in Hilo Hospital. She is survived by husband Harry B.; daughter Charleen; mother Martina B. Van Breda; brother Ronald Boeve; and sisters Marja Golledge and Ingrid Stamatis. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalahikiola Congregational Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Waianaia Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Natividad E. Pasion, 46, of Honolulu died Oct. 21 in Straub Hospital. She is survived by husband Prudencio; sons Filamon Jr. and Alexter Cacho; mother Herminia Echalas; brothers Willie and Baltazar Echalas; and sisters Editha Elizarde, Linda Estranero, Remy Mamaclay, Brenda Cantoria, Josie Echalas and Carol Sabado. Mass: 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School St. Call after 6 p.m. tomorrow at the cathedral and from 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Helene Rodrigues, 60, of Aiea died Sunday at home. She is survived by husband William C.K.; sons William and Sidney K.; daughters Harolene H., Novalee H., Darlene L., Hattie L. and Billiejo L. Rodrigues, Roxanne U. Maeda and Mamie P. Ramos; mother Angeline Santamaria; brothers Raymond and Roy Santamaria, Rudy, Harry and Jeffrey Bernadino, and Leland Cadoy; and sisters Rosetta Parengit, Betty Vea, Gloria Torres, and Branda and Roseline Bernadino. Private scattering of ashes.

Blake N. Saito, 25, of Paauilo, formerly of Pearl City, an Orchid at Mauna Lani employee, died Oct. 13 in Paauilo. He is survived by parents Ray H. and Sandra M.; sister Kelly; half brother Mitchal; and half sister Suzette Galase. Memorial service: 5 p.m. Sunday at Pearl City Community Church, 933 Lehua Ave. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Robert N. Sato, 66, of Aiea, a retired Industrial Welding Inc. ironworker, died Saturday at home. He is survived by wife Jane F.; sons Edric K. and Dennis Y.; daughter Darice K.; brothers Richard A., Marven F. and Stanley M.; sister Winifred Takemoto; and three grandchildren. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.

Makaa Shimabukuro, 96, of Honolulu, formerly of Kekaha, Kauai, died Oct. 27 in the Aloha Health Care Facility. She is survived by sons Sadao, Junichi, Tsutomu, Harold, Stanley and Oscar; daughters Yukiko Ige and Helen Goya; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Susan S. Starzenski, 78, of Waianae, a retired assembly line worker for the General Nutrition Co., died Sunday in St. Francis Hospice. She is survived by sons Robert and Eugene; brothers Henry M., Setsuo, Shoichi and Tom S. Katsuda; sister Peggy S. Ngo; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Tyrone J. "Jimmy" Stewart, also known as Jerome, is also survived by mother Hazel; and sister Florence "Sister" Lilio. Additional information for an obituary published yesterday was provided by the mortuary.

Horace S. Taba, 74, of Honolulu, a retired cook for Cafe Bon Bon, died Tuesday in Hale Pulama Mau. He is survived by wife Janet T.; son Royce N.; daughters Sandra S. Tamashiro and Elaine N. Tamanaha; hanai daughter Carol H. Yoneshige; sisters Violet T. Toma, Alice K. Taira, Phyllis Y. Ota and Kameko Taba; and four grandchildren. Memorial service: noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Beatrice T. Takeshita, 81, of Wahiawa, retired owner of Bea's Barber Shop, died Sunday at home. She is survived by husband James T.; sons Dennis K., Gary T. and Alan K.; daughters Norma N. Nakasone and Gail R. Takeshita; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Service: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. No flowers.

Darold S.Y. Tom, 45, died last Wednesday in Kuakini Hospital. He is survived by parents Ahkwai and Leatrice; and sister Cheryl Ann. Service: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Jose G. Vazquez, 79, of Ewa Beach, an import/export retiree for the entertainment business, died Sunday in Ewa Beach. He is survived by wife Fay; sons Jesse and Macho; daughters Anne Hill and Elizabeth Linn; seven siblings; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to the American Cancer Society.