Ernest K. Cockett Jr., 62, a former dancer, choreographer and special events director for the Hawaii Visitors Bureau, died Thursday in Kuakini Hospital.

Cockett, former dancer and choreographer for Danny Kaleikini for two years, left the entertainment business to work for the Hawaii Visitors Bureau. He created promotional and cultural shows that went to Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, England and the mainland.

In 1982, Cockett created “Waikiki Calls,” a show telling the history of Waikiki, which played for six years in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza’s showroom.

He volunteered his time for many organizations and helped with several of the halftimes at the Aloha and Pro bowls and the Miss Hawaii Scholarship pageants.

Cockett was president of the Aloha Festivals during 1989. He received several honors, including the Ambassador of Aloha and Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Spirit Award.

Cockett graduated from Iolani School and continued his education at the University of Hawaii and Washington, and Columbia University. He also served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by parents Ernest and Charlotte; brother Jon P.; and sister Ernette K. Bright.

A two-hour sharing of music and memories will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday at Kawaiahao Church.

Services will follow. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. Leis welcomed.

Beatrice Affatica, 81, of Kapolei, a retired St. Anthony’s Catholic School teacher, died Dec. 2 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Wisconsin, she is survived by daughters Catherine Agor and Janice Sablan; son John; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Rita’s Catholic Church. Scattering of ashes to follow.

Jose D. Balmores, 73, of Honolulu, a member of the 1939-41 All-American National Swimming Team and the 1950-51 All-American Collegiate Swimming Team, died Thursday in Straub Hospital. Balmores, an employee of the Bank of Hawaii, University of Hawaii branch, was born in Bacarra Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by sisters Maxima Capili, Remy Hood, Jan and Mary Balmores, Elizabeth Wong and Mona Lisa Wood; brothers Larry, Francis and John; and friend Tom Nasca. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church, 3300 Ala Laulani. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Juanita C. “Moki” Cabang, 34, of Kealakehe, Hawaii, formerly of Honolulu, an electrician apprentice, died Dec. 2 in Kona Community Hospital. born in Honolulu, she is survived by companion Priscilla Moreno; son Jesse; mother Margaret Heemink; brother Valentino K.; sister Stephanie Bagoyo; hanai mother Marie Medeiros; and hanai brother J. Kimo Medeiros. Memorial service: 5 p.m. tomorrow at 74-895 Kealakehe St., Apt. A3-G, in Kailua-Kona. Potluck gathering to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Ellen Dye Chetaud, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 5 in Cupertino, Calif. Born in Honolulu, Chetaud’s parents named the Ellen Dye Candies company after her during the 1930s. She is survived by brother Robert R.; daughters Andrea Wilson, Patty Fecanin and Susan Silvernail; and son Louis Jr. Private burial.

Adelaide K. Fonoimoana, 64, of Hauula, a Hauula Elementary School cafeteria retiree, died Sunday at home. Born in Hauula, she is survived by husband Kosega S.T.; sons Rodney M., Kosena Jr., Ferron A., Wayne, Kurt and Toa; daughter LaNae L. Ngatuvai, Adeline Keama and Luella S. Meredith; brothers John, Benjamin K., Solomon H., Walter, Charles K., David K., Joseph, Warren and Patrick R. Nihipali; sisters Margaret Manipon and Chrysanthemum Kalili; 28 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hauula Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hauula Cemetery.

Douglas W. Frias, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard engineer and state Department of Education educator, died Wednesday in Maluhia Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by son Douglas Jr.; daughters Carley Lackey, Sistine M. bow, Irma Taylor and Winifred N. Barr; brother Bernard Lindberg; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Service: 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Patrick Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Oahu Cemetery.

Ronnie R. Harris, 54, of Honolulu, a program analyst, died Wednesday at home. Born in Illinois, he is survived by wife Claudia “Cookie”; daughter Rhonda Fagaragan; sons Rondan, Ronald and Ronwyn; sister Martha Lane; brother Steve Lane; and four grandchildren. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 1352 Liliha St. Casual attire. No flowers.

Yoshio Honjo, 87, of Kula, Maui, died yesterday in the Kahului Hale Makua. Born in Kula, Maui, he is survived by son Ralph; daughter Louise Graham; sisters Kiku Harada, Shizuko Pierson and Osue Watanabe; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Service: 3p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire.

Nobuya Ikeda, 76, of Kailua-Kona, a retired farmer and University of Hawaii, Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, employee, died Wednesday in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Pahoa, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Helen; son Clinton Y.; brothers Tasuku, Tomomi, Yoshiaki and Kazuto; and sisters Kikue Sui Fook and Chieko Walker. Private services.

Julia C.L. In, 85, of Aiea died Sunday in the Pearl City Nursing Home. Born in Keanae, Hawaii, she is survived by husband Alexander H.; sons Donald Young and Alexander L. In; daughters Leilani Muzio, Alexis Souza and Betty J. Fisher; brothers Philip, James, Kenneth, Clarence, Larry and Patrick Ng; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Service: 5 p.m. Friday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel at Kamehameha School. Call after 4 p.m. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Bernard Kaiwi, 80, of Kaneohe, a carpentry instructor for the state prison system, died Dec. 2 in Hale Malamalama. Kaiwi, a U.S. Army veteran, served during World War II. Born in Nahiku, Maui, he is survived by son Bernard Jr.; brother Robert; sister Mary; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Julia M. “Darlene” Kane, 59, of Middle Keei, Hawaii, died last Tuesday in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii, she is survived by husband Paul P.; sons Paulsmith and Johnnie; daughters Marvaleen Gouveia, Valereen Kaleohano and Serena Kane; brothers Smith and Edward Kaleohano; sisters Louisa and Mary Alani, Susan and Constance Pua, Mabel Pearson and Doris Gouveia; and 13 grandchildren. Service: 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kailua-Kona. Call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday at the church. Casual attire.

May K. Koreyasu, 44, of Waimanalo died Wednesday in Castle Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by father Clarence; and sisters Bonnie Duarte and Lisa Ramos. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Lorraine Laybon, 79, of Waianae died Nov. 27 in the Pearl City Nursing Home. Born in Aiea, she is survived by daughters Sylvia Keamo, Stella Costello and Sheila Bolton; sons Philip and Clarence; brothers Norman, Roy and Shigeru Kawamura; sisters Gladys Furusho, Ethel Yamane, Mildred Ako, Sumio Lonso and Shirley Moniz; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Service: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Charles C. Lum, 85, of Honolulu died Wednesday in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Lily H.; sons Naulii T.F., Lambert T.L. and Bradford T.C.; sister Koon Ping; stepmother Pui Yew Ma; and two grandchildren. Service: 7 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Shoichiro “Sho” Matsumoto, 84, of Hilo, retired owner and manager for the former Imperial Travel Services, died Dec. 1 in Straub Hospital. Born in Waialua, he is survived by wife Edna; daughter Mary Nakagawa; sister Sueko Mansho; and a grandson. Private services.

Catherine Y. Moffat, 73, of Honolulu died Sunday in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Japan, she is survived by daughter Laura Y. Moffat-Cintron; son Charles G.; sister Keino Okita; and four grandchildren. Memorial service: 4 p.m. Thursday at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Aloha attire.

Sue M. Ogata, 91, of Hilo, a Sumida Fish Cakes retiree, died Friday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Ookala, Hawaii, she is survived by daughter Amy S. Takata; sister Edna W. Yoshioka; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Service: 5 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Policarpio T. Padilla, 85, of Anderton Camp, Hawaii, a retired factory worker for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co., died Wednesday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, the Philippines, he is survived by sister-in-law Eugenia; and nephew Marcelino. Wake: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers.

Annie P. Potter, 78, of Kahului died Friday at home. Born in Puunene, Maui, she is survived by son Mark; daughters Cynthia R. Kanoho and Jacquiline Carson; brothers Randall and Albert Porras; sisters Sophie Eberly, Rachel Crowell, Florence Kay, Margaret Canaha and Barbara Cravalho; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great- grandchild. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Valley Isle Memorial Park.

Harriet M. Reis, 63, of Pearl City, a fiberglass manufacturer supervisor, died Wednesday at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by mother Healani F.; and sister Nova-Jean McKenzie. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Turtle Bay in Kahuku, on Nova-Jean McKenzie’s private property. Casual attire.

Policarpo B. Saladino, 81, of Honolulu died Nov. 21 in Honolulu. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Demetria; sons Felino R., Crisanto R. and Pol R.; daughters Nimfa S. Antonio, Elna S. Budiao, Joselyn S. Valenzuela and Olivia S. Daquioag; sister Teresa S. Gali; and 17 grandchildren. Service: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony’s Church on Puuhale Street. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Phillip Sanante, 81, of Kapolei, a retired Tripler Medical Center cook, died Nov. 26 in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Kohala, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Gloria; daughters Elsie Gante, Patricia Castro and Mary A. Sanante; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Service: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. No flowers.

Moses R. Santiago, 63, of Waianae died Nov. 26 in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by companion Wilma Caspino; sons Moses “Butch” Jr., Patrick and Stanley Santiago, and Moses Caspino; daughters Clairelane Martin, April Molina, and Marcia and Vanessa Santiago; brothers Alfred Jr. and Joseph Seals; sister Candy Vellalos; stepsons Louis, Robert, Anthony, Rodney, Brian, Manuel and Joe Caspino; stepdaughter Pamela Caspino; and several grandchildren and great-granchildren. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.

Walter Shewell, 77, of Austin, Texas, father of Dennis Shewell of Kailua, Hawaii, died Saturday. He is also survived by wife Virginia M.; son Larry; stepson Marlon McAllister; and five grandchildren. Services to be held. Donations suggested to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Building Fund, 12041 Bittern Hollow, Austin, Texas 78758.

Kenneth Y.T. Song, 65, of Honolulu died Friday in Straub Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by brother Richard; and sisters Eunice Kim, Sylvia Coito and Esther O.S. Wheelehon. Memorial service: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.

Ok Soon Sung, 83, of Honolulu, retired manager for Ted’s Drive Inn, died Saturday in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Seoul, Korea, she is survived by sons David Y.Y., Ted T.Y., Moo Y., Donald D.Y. and Keith K.Y.; daughters Young Sook and Jean Y.J. Kim, Young Soon Ahn, Young Bin Kong, Young Ok Lee, Young Sun Floyd and Young Hi Choi; 31 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Service: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Richard E. Tengan, 77, of Honolulu, died last Tuesday in St. Francis Hospital. Born on Maui, he is survived by brothers Ernest and Joe; and sisters Anna Russo and Virginia Klatt. No services. Donations suggested to a charity.

Hiroshi Tosaka, 74, formerly of Maui, died April 20 at home. Born in Paia, Hawaii, he is survived by brother Kiyoshi; and sisters Haruko Goshi and Gladys Kubo. Private services.

Regino B. Tugade, 85, of Honolulu, a retired center fuse operator for Pacific Chemical and Fertilizer, now known as C. Brewer, died Dec. 2 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Pinili, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Patricia O.; hanai daughter Fely R. Dias; brothers Monico and Diego; and sister Florida Saludez. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Robert S. Ueoka, 85, of Aiea, a retired construction superintendent, died Saturday in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Hanapepe, Kauai, he is survived by wife Elaine F.; son Roy; daughters Carolyn K. and Esther K. Ueoka, and Judy Hong; sister Namiko Matsuura; and eight grandchildren. Memorial service: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kay I. Unger, 57, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse for Kaiser Hospital, died Wednesday in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Wisconsin, she is survived by son Bradford; mother Esther Schwark; brother Dean Schwark; sisters Gail Gneiser, June Thiem and Ruby Stanke; and a grandson. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel, 1190 Nuuanu Ave. Casual/aloha attire. No flowers.

Katherine Y. Zane, 88, of Honolulu, owner of Zane’s Apartment Hotel, died Nov. 30 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son Frederick Z.; daughters Evelyn Z. “Eva” Chong and Muriel Z. Jones; sisters Molly Russell, Irene Young and Nancy Y. Ching; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 720 N. King St. Call after 10 a.m. Donations suggested to St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church or the Maunalani Nursing Center. Aloha attire.