Adeline D. Whisenand, 87, of Aina Haina, a Red Cross worker for some 20 years who also was very active in church and community, died Tuesday at home.

She was among those who insisted that the Honolulu International Center, now the Blaisdell Center, should be more than a sports arena.

“Six of us said there shouldn’t just be a sporting center. It had to be for the community as a whole,” she had said.

She was one of a number who envisioned an opera house, noting how opera productions were held mainly in high school gymnasiums. “We got together with Mayor (Neal) Blaisdell and he agreed that there should be both,” she said.

Her community service earned her a Star-Bulletin Good Neighbor Award in 1976.

“Mrs. Whisenand often opens her home to her ‘neighbors,’ giving shelter for the night or even longer when they need it,” her citation said in part.

“The neighbors she helps start out as strangers to her -- a Vietnam refugee family stranded at the airport, a woman with domestic trouble, a motherless 2-year-old girl whose father needed time to make baby-sitting arrangements.”

All this she did in a very quiet and selfless way, wrote a fellow volunteer in the FISH organization, a Christian group giving round-the-clock counseling and aid.

“FISH is just one of many organizations in which Mrs. Whisenand serves as a good neighbor,” the citation went on.

“A pet project in years past, which combined her avid interest in hiking and plant life with the desire to be of service, was the work she did with Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls.

She gave conducted tours of the botanical highlights of various Oahu hiking trails to troop leaders of those groups.”

Born in Los Angeles, she vacationed in Hawaii in 1929 and 1930 and stayed at the Moana Hotel, surfboarding and falling in love with Waikiki Beach.

Later, she married architect George Whisenand in Los Angeles and they moved to Hawaii in 1950.

The Whisenands built their home in Aina Haina in 1950, where Adeline Whisenand resided until her death.

George Whisenand died in 1983.

Adeline Whisenand worked for the American Red Cross from 1951 through the early 1970s. She was a member of the Trail and Mountain Club, Waialae Country Club and active in Waiokeola Congregational Church in Kahala. She also traveled extensively, circling the world three times.

She is survived by daughter Julianna W. Smith; adopted daughter Sarah Nordwall; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Waiokeola Congregational Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Waiokeola Church.

If visitors to Kalaupapa expected to be somber and detached during their tour of the Molokai Hansen’s disease settlement, guide Hyman Fujinaga soon scrambled their preconceived ideas.

His anecdotes about life in the remote peninsula had them chuckling, tearful and often angry as he brought to life the history of the place and the people banished there because of the disease.

Fujinaga, 64, died Jan. 27 in the Kalaupapa hospital. After services at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, he was buried next to his brother, one of three siblings who also were stricken with leprosy.

Fujinaga served as a tour guide with Father Damien Tours on his days off from duties as a kitchen helper in the facility where food is prepared for patients and state workers. He retired a year ago after suffering a stroke.

The story of Father Damien DeVeuster, 19th century missionary priest who served the people banished to the settlement, was important to Fujinaga as tour guide and patient, said his wife, Josephine. A highlight of his life was visiting Damien’s homeland, Belgium, on a 1994 tour anticipating the priest’s beatification by the Catholic Church.

Josephine Fujinaga, a former Waikiki resident and native of Canada, met Fujinaga when she took the tour. “He had quite a charming way about him,” she said, and later told her she was the girl for him “from the time he saw me reading the marker at the airport; he said sun was shining like gold on your hair.”

His death came on their third wedding anniversary.

Fujinaga was diagnosed with Hansen’s disease at the age of 6, and was sent to Kalaupapa with a boatload of other children in 1942 because officials felt they were not

safe in Honolulu after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

He recalled his first days in a 1995 interview.

“I remember the first time I came into the room. I was fearful watching the people eat. I walked in clinging to the wall,” and the sight of tragically disfigured patients eating with difficulty sent him running from the room.

His wife recalled his tales of adventures. “The boys lived in Baldwin Boys Home and when they were young they used to sneak into the girls’ quarters.

“One of the boys had his head shaved, so the boys decided they would all shave their heads,” was another of his stories, she said.

“The woman supervisor at Leahi Hospital made them take their caps off. When she saw the bald heads, she sent them to bed without supper. Only 7 years old xxx I cannot imagine that. I raised five kids and at that age I was still kissing them good night at bedtime,” said Josephine Fujinaga.

When the tour bus passed the collapsing wooden water tank, “he said that they found rats in it, and that’s when he started drinking beer,” she recalled. “When he was younger, he would sing and talk story in the bar, but not after we got married. He was a lot of fun.”

Fujinaga is also survived by two brothers.

Philip D. Hooton, 83, of Hawi, Hawaii, widely known as a master carver whose images carved in bone, ivory and wood are world-class collectibles, died Jan. 28 in Hillhaven Kona Health Center in Keauhou, Hawaii.

He was a retired land manager for the former Kohala Sugar Plantation.

Hooton drew inspiration for his carvings from early Hawaiian culture. He did meticulous research to make sure his work had authentic Hawaiian qualities, studying with Kenneth Emory at the Bishop Museum. He crafted the tapa beater print above the organ in the chapel at the Kamehameha Schools.

His son, Philip L., said he most remembers his father’s models of Hawaiian canoes.

These models were up to 21/2 feet in length, he said.

“They were scaled down models, double-hull canoes and racing and what not -- sailing canoes. He copied everything he could from the books. He didn’t make up his own,” Hooton’s son said.

He worked with Hawaiian canoe artist Herb Kane in Kona to make scaled-down copies of canoes in Kane’s paintings.

Born in Washington, D.C., Hooton grew up in Bloomington, Ill., and studied at Illinois Wesleyan.

An Army major in World War II, he was assigned to Hilo in 1943, never returning to the mainland to live. He stayed on the Big Island after his Army service, joining Kohala Sugar Co. in 1948.

His wife, Barbara, from Hilo, preceded him in death in 1973. His community work included serving as Traffic Safety Council president for the Big Island. Also, he was active in the American Legion.

Besides his son, he is survived by daughter Patricia Hanohano; brother Robert; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kalahikiola Congregational Church in North Kohala. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Following the memorial services, urn burial will take place in Waianaia Cemetery.

The family requests casual attire and no flowers.

Jody “Joe” Asejo, 35, of Honolulu died Jan. 29 at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by parents Stanley and Patsy; brother Stanley Jr.; and sisters Sandi Campos and Keala Asejo. Mass: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.

Fred M. “Bobo” Barbosa, a Pearl Harbor, Supply Department, employee, was a U.S. Army first sergeant for 21 years. He served two tours in Vietnam and received several medals including two purple hearts. Additional information for an obituary published Tuesday was provided by the family.

Mary L. Bell, 91, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired lei maker, died Sunday in the North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Waimea, Hawaii, she is survived by sons David Jr., Robert, Wallace, Edward, Samuel and Autry; daughters Mary A. Lindsey, Thelma Kaniho and Anna Puni; brother David Kailianu-Victor; half brothers Albert, Herbert, Gervin and Joel Victor, and Randy Kapule; sisters Martha Kholoff and Rose Krizinauskas; half sisters Rellelty Bardaville, Wanda Okamoto, Brendalyn Weber, Hattie Nabong, Mellowdy Sugiyama, Laverne Recolan, Rhoda Medeiros and Sheba Crusset; 57 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea Second Ward, call after 6 p.m.; and 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, call after 8 a.m. Burial: Waimea Mormon Cemetery. Casual attire.

Alfred “Freddie” Caires, 84, of Honolulu died Jan. 23 in Wahiawa General Hospital. Born in Honokaa, Hawaii, he is survived by sister Ida C. Brnaco; and several nieces and nephews. Private services.

Helen K. Cajigal, 82, of Naalehu, Hawaii, died Monday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Waiohinu, Hawaii, she is survived by husband Pedro M.; daughter Helen Tayamen; hanai daughters Lovey M. Plummer and Colleen Gundaker; hanai son Galen; sister Marilyn L. Puhi; brother William Mokiao Jr.; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kau Ward. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Naalehu County Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Christopher “Danny” Chang, 75, of Honolulu, a City and County retiree, died Jan. 27 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by brother Clarence; and sister Manuel Silva. Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.

John H. “Jack” Chisam, 82, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a retired assistant postmaster, and coffee and banana farmer, died last Thursday in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, he is survived by daughter Judy Winterhalter; and two step-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice of Kona.

Chell-Linda C. “Pepper” Christensen, 39, of Waipahu died Sunday in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by caregiver Lydia Willis; and son Dominic. Memorial service: 7 a.m. Saturday on the beach fronting the Outrigger Hotel.

Cara M. Fontanilla, infant daughter of Vena M. and Eden R. Fontanilla, died Jan. 25 in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Honolulu, the baby is also survived by brother Jared E.; and grandparents Andrecietta Cabanting, and Adoracion and Epifanio Fontanilla. Service: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Private burial. Casual attire.

John C. Freitas, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Blaisdell Center groundskeeper, died last Thursday in the Leeward Nursing Home. Born in Makawao, Maui, he is survived by daughters Joyce Falk, Eleanor Higa and Barbara Pai; stepson Darryol DeRego; 23 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Joyce M. Fujimoto, 33, of Pearl City, will be remembered in private services. Fujimoto’s remains were discovered below the Pali Lookout on Jan. 20. She was reported missing last June. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by mother Frances M.; father Kikuo; and sister Kay K. Private services.

Mildred S.F. Hao, 66, of Marina, Calif., native of Honolulu, died Jan. 29 in Monterey, Calif. She is survived by husband Lawrence; son Lawrence Jr.; daughters Larrylen N. Rosa and Larrilette A. Anderson; brother Ronnie Tseu; sisters Viola Tseu, Pauline Horiuchi and Gladys Dagio; and eight grandchildren. Graveside service: 10:45 a.m. tomorrow at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.

Keith K. Hirata, 33, of Pearl City, a carpenter, died Jan. 28 in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by companion Cynthia Freitas; daughter Shyanne M.K. Hirata-Freitas; parents Harry M. and Jane N.; sister Jodi M.; and grandmother Momoe Takahashi. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Laura F. Hironaga, 61, of Pearl City died last Thursday in Kapiolani Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by companion Toichi Inouye; brothers Albert and Walter Minami; and sisters Mildred Hara, Helen Gomes, Edith Kimura, Doris Higa and Jean Shimizu. Private services held.

Charles M. Igarashi, 82, of Waialua, a 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team Copmany K, veteran, died Jan. 28 at home. Born in Waialua, he is survived by wife Kimiyo; daughter Shirley K.; brother Haruo; and sisters Mitsue Suzuki and Alice Masatsugu. Private services.

Kenneth S. “Ken” Imada, 54, of Aiea, a Pacific Division civil engineer, died Monday in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Jo Ann M.; sons Kris S., Keith S. and Kevin M.; mother Dorothy A.; brother Edward J.; and sister Jean T. Matsusaka. Memorial service: noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Dora U. Ingraham, 65, of Aiea died Sunday in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son Jerome K.; daughters Arlene E. Chun and Janice H. Ingraham; sisters Barbara Yamasaka and Margaret Aurio; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Service: 9:45 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.

Eleanor A. Kane, 78, of McMinnville, Ore., native of Honolulu, died Sunday in McMinnville. Kane, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel pantry cook, is survived bysons Daniel and David Keliiheleua; daughter Yvonne V. Belize; brothers Clarence and Phillip Kaipo; sisters Wilhelmina Naehu, Elaine Young, Viola Kauwe and Cecelia Nuuanu; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 2:30 p.m. Burial to follow. Aloha attire.

Hideko Kanda, 82, of Honolulu, a retired clerk, died Jan. 26 at home. Born in Wailuku, she is survived by nephew Robert Y. Noguchi. Private services.

Jinko Kaneshiro, 92, of Honolulu, a retired McBryde Plantation stableman, died Jan. 29 at home. Born in Nago, Okinawa, he is survived by wife Nobu; son John; daughter Amy; and a grandchild. Memorial service over his ashes: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, 2055 Kam IV Road. Call after 5:30 p.m.

Paul M. Kawahara, 55, native of Waipahu, died Jan. 26 in Fremont, Calif. He is survived by brother Dr. Charles M.; and sisters Hannah M. Kushiyama and May M. Narahara. Private services.

Steven “Pano Boy” Kuahuia Jr., 27, of Milolii, Hawaii, died Sunday at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughter Kiana U.O.K.; parents Steven K. Kuahuia and Kamla N. Spencer-Kuahuia; sisters Yolanda K. and Tanya H.; brother Tyson K.; grandparents Amoe Casuga, Violet Anahila-Rose and Solomon C. Spencer. All night vigil: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Tom “Uncle Tom” Garibaldi’s home, located halfway to Milolii, Hawaii. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.

Linda U. Mercado, 40, of Honolulu, a Central Pacific Bank, Downtown Branch, employee, died Jan. 22 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by husband Mario M.; sons Michael U. and Ricky U.; daughter Lizelle U.; parents Flaviano and Sixta Ugale; sister Mila Fernandez; and brothers Ben, Mariano, Alfred and Frank. Wake: 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 12:15 p.m. Saturday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School St. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Mary-Agnes B. O’Brien, 65, of Kahuku, wife of former San Francisco Chronicle columnist and retired Reader’s Digest editor Robert O’Brien, died Jan. 5 in Straub Hospital. O’Brien served on a White House Task Force for Family Planning, Education and Marketing and was a former assistant feature editor for KRON-TV. She is survived by her husband; daughters Mary C. Doyle, Brenda O’Brien and Devon O. Moore; brothers Christian J. and Ragnvald Bernt Jr.; and six grandchildren. Private services.

Rhealynne G. Pira, infant daughter of Reynaldo and Eliza Pira of Waikoloa, Hawaii, died last Thursday in Kapiolani Hospital. The baby was born on Dec. 24 in Waimea, Hawaii. She is also survived by sister Rhealiza; and grandparents Francisco and Leonora Pira, and Saturnino and Florentina Gallen. Service: 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Annunciation Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. tomorrow and from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. All night visitation: 9:30 p.m. tomorrow at 68-1728 Makuakane St. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Waimea Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.

Luis U. Sarmiento, 85, of Waimea, a Kekaha Sugar Co. laborer, died Sunday in Kauai Veterans Hospital. Born in the Philippines, he is survived by wife Elena; daughters Nemesia Unciano and Eugenia Realon; sons Domingo and Benito; brother Gregorio; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 3 p.m. Tuesday at Waimea Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Call after 1 p.m. Burial: Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual/aloha attire.

Tsuneko Y. Takahashi, a retired Halekulani Hotel supervisor, is also survived by brother Larry M. Yamashita. Additional information for an obituary published Tuesday was provided by the mortuary.

Alfrieda N. Vasquez, 45, of Kailua-Kona, a former Kahakai Elementary School educational assistant, died Tuesday. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Daniel; sons Daniel Jr. and Keonimana; daughter Rebecca; brothers Alfred Jr., Glen and Randy Valeros; sisters Sharlene Ares, Valerie Brown, Glenda Crain and Vanessa Valeros; and a granddaughter. Mass: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church. Call after 2 p.m. Casual/aloha attire. Scattering of ashes to be held later.

Lye Choon Young, 82, of Honolulu died Sunday in Straub Hospital. Born in Canton, China, he is survived by wife Soon Hoh; sons Kin Choon, Tony C., David C., Cheok Seng, Brian C., Cheok Moon and Cheok Khow; daughters Darlene Y.L. Wong and Julia Y.S. Fritz; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services held.