Obituaries

Thursday, October 30, 1997

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Highly regarded session
musician Guy On-Li Tseu

By Rod Ohira
Star-Bulletin

Guy On-Li Tseu performed in the shadows, a talented guitarist and arranger who was better known to his peers in Hawaiian entertainment than the general public.

“He was the kind of guy who helped a lot of others succeed,” entertainer Keith Haugen said, referring to Tseu, who died Oct. 22 at age 41. “If you listen to Moe Keale’s (1996 CD) ‘Imagine,’ his guitar playing is absolutely fantastic.

“Guy was a side man in many other groups, so those in the business knew and respected his talent,” Haugen added.

“He had his ups and downs when leading his own groups, but Guy was a great talent.”

Tseu was attending McKinley High School when Haugen first heard him singing at Waikiki Beach. He began performing with Haugen and his wife, Carmen, in 1981.

“Guy was with us on everything we’ve recorded,” Haugen said. “He had a knack for listening to someone else’s composition and arranging it to get the total sound.”

Tseu, who grew up in Kakaako, loved playing guitar as much as his father did. James Y.S. Tseu taught his son how to play the guitar at a young age.

“Music was his life,” said Naomi Serdinia, Tseu’s wife.

Tseu’s own groups included Ka Aina, and the Heritage Band.

Besides the Haugens and Keale, Tseu was also associated with Cyril Pahinui, Jake Hoopai, Keao Low, Robi Kahakalau, Makana Hou, Greg Sardinha, Kanelau, Mike Seta, Kevin Kaulili, Iaukea Bright and Ezra Johnson.

He is survived by son, Mark Kekai Tseu, and daughter, Jessica Mele Tseu of Memphis; mother Rosita Tseu; brother, James, and sisters Jaymie Miller, Richelle Yong, Val Sonoda, and Sheril Paishon.

Services will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 and at 11 a.m. Nov. 8 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

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Andy Ichiki, 65, senior
partner of isle law firm

By Star-Bulletin staff

Andy M. Ichiki, 65, of Honolulu, a lawyer, died Monday in Straub Hospital.

He was a senior partner with Carlsmith Ball Wichman Case and Ichiki.

He was a trustee of Punahou School and Japan-America Society of Hawaii, a commissioner with the state Foundation on Culture and the Arts and director of Friends of the William S. Richardson Law School at University of Hawaii, Boys and Girls Clubs of Honolulu and Waianae, American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii and Bishop Museum.

He was also chairman of the board of trustees for the Foundation for Study in Hawaii and Abroad, Pan Pacific Program and past president of Harvard Club of Hawaii and the Punahou Alumni Association.

Born in Puunene, Maui, he is survived by wife Hee Ya; son Paul Cho; daughter Rachelle; and sister Ruth Taniguchi.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Harris United Methodist Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Private burial.

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Brian T. Akamine, 40, of Kaneohe, a painter with Oahu Painting, died Saturday. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Jan T.; parents Masaru and Florence K.; brother Dexter T.; and sisters Janis I. Melton and Gail M. Lau. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Stephen’s Church, 2747 Pali Highway. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers.

David S. Baird, 39, died Oct. 18. He is survived by wife Carol; daughters Sarah-Ann Baird and Kendra Hung; mother Arlis; brothers Todd and Kenneth Andrew; sisters Lisa Wiley, Kelly Baird and Karie Nishimura; and grandmother Avalyn Arnold. Dockside services: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, fronting old Tahitian Lanai. Scattering of ashes at sea. Rubber shoes required.

Francisco M. Baran, 89, of South Kona died Saturday in North Las Vegas. Born in the Philippines, he is survived by son Francisco Jr.; daughter Margaret Mangalao; sisters Miguela Golisao, Felicidad Cabalero, Consorcia Pikini and Guillerma Kofoed; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at the mortuary. Call from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Isabel D.C. Barroga, 83, of Honolulu died Oct. 22 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she is survived by son Ignacio; brother Hilarion Miguel; sister Marcelina Martin; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Theresa’s Church. Call after 8:45 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

Joseph Bedoya, 67, of Lahaina died Tuesday in Kahului Hale Makua. Born in Lahaina, he is survived by wife Beatrice N.; sons Duane and Joseph Jr.; daughters Colleen Bedoya, Karen Opaon and Susan Plunkett; brothers Francis and Ben; sisters Meding Bellezar, Mary Booker and Doreen Watanabe; and eight grandchildren. Mass: 8 p.m. today at Maria Lanakila. Call after 6 p.m. Services: noon tomorrow at the church. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: church cemetery.

Lucy V. Cypriano, 85, of Hilo died Sunday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Kukaiau, Hawaii, she is survived by son Jeffrey; daughter Royleen Harrison; brothers Danny and Johnny; sisters Hilda De Lima, Gussie Morgado, Connie Garcia and Matilda Howrey; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Mary S. De Luz, 82, of Paauilo, Hawaii died Monday in Honokaa Hospital. Born in Hilo, she is survived by sons William, Antone Jr., Milton, Roger, Abraham and Daniel; daughters Mildred Kelly, Geraldine Tavares Jr., Bernadette Ferreira, Alice Serrao, Margaret Mattos and Helen Figuera; brothers Joseph Souza and Stanley and David Dias; sisters Adeline Carreira, Emily Rodrigues and Elsie Anderson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Paauilo Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Kalopa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

James B. Dominy, 76, of Honolulu, a retiree of Chevron and former owner of Regina Boutique & Beauty Salon, died Tuesday in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Irwinton, Ga., he is survived by wife Nancy; son Warren; daughter Pam Okinaga; and four grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Waialae Baptist Church. Call from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Private burial. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Tulaga Faasalaiai, 35, of Laie will be remembered in services tomorrow. He died after being beaten Oct. 22. Born in Western Samoa, he is survived by wife Lemau; sons Robby and Henry; mother Faauma; and brothers Mulama and Kilisi. Services: 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at Laie Cemetery. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: Laie Cemetery.

Daniel A. Gamez, 38, of Omao, Kauai, a carpenter, died Tuesday at home. Born in California, he is survived by wife Cheryle; son Michael; daughter Jennifer; parents Irene and Joe; brother Tom Zuniga; and sister Mary Machado. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Koloa Missionary Church. Casual or aloha attire.

Charles R. Gomes, 70, of Honolulu, a retired stevedore at Pearl Harbor, died Tuesday in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Cynthia; son Chas; daughters Ginger Kamisugi and Cana Gomes; brothers Phillip and Herbert; sisters Ethel Piaho, Vivian Gettman, Priscilla Smeed, Sophie Leibold, Annie Bloom and Frances Martin; and a granddaughter. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church. Call from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Betty Y. Hibino, 77, of Kaneohe, retired owner of Honolulu Hat Co., died Sunday at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Frank; daughters Sharon Robertson, Joy Earing and Fay Hibino; and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.

Sueguma Honda, 72, of Paauhau, Hawaii, a retired tractor operator for Hamakua Sugar Co., died yesterday in Honokaa Hospital. Born in Paauhau, he is survived by wife Beatrice P.; daughters Suzanne Redmill, Trina Lebel and Melissa Honda; and three grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hamakua Jodo Mission. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Erenio Juan, 84, of Hilo, a self-employed shoemaker, died Tuesday in Hilo Hospital. Born in the Philippines, he is survived by daughter Dionisia Leanio; hanai son Floyd Miguel; and three grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Alae Cemetery.

Violet K.V. Kamekona, 59, of Hilo, a retiree of United Airlines, died last Thursday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Hilo, she is survived by daughters Gladys Grillot, Kathrine Victorino, Mary Jane Enocencio and Paula Ann and Evelyn Victorino; son Wayne Victorino; brothers Albert, Sniffen, Samson, Benjamin and Joseph; sisters Sarah Makaena, Cecilia Lee and Evelyn Hoopai; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Wake: 7 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Leimamo T.K. “Mamo” Kamoku, 33, of Kailua-Kona, a professional entertainer, died Sunday in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii, he is survived by mother Josephine N.; brothers Joseph K.T. Jr. and Paul K.; sisters Gwendolyn Garber and Laura Kamoku; and hanai sister Brittney Townsend. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Thy Word Ministries, Captain Cook, Kona. Call 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Namie “N” Kawasaki, 83, of Kaneohe died Friday in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son Stanley I.; daughters Kay Y. Tsunemoto and Margaret K. Harris; brothers Thomas K., Ronald T., Yoshito, Uichi and Harold M. Sakai; and sister Doris Y. Miyamoto. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Marion M. Koga, 81, of Pearl City died Oct. 20 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Lihue, she is survived by daughter Carole M. Tibayan; sons Michael T. and Steven Y.; sister Ayako Urakawa; brothers Isamu and Kenneth Miyoshi; and 10 grandchildren. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Cross Roads, 1212 University Ave. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Shirley Y. Lawrence, 63, of Kailua died Saturday. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Manuel; sons Leonard, Michael and Manuel Jr.; daughter Debra Evaimalo; parents Antone and Elsie Machado; brother Patrick Machado; sister Jeanette Qurido; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 12:45 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Donations suggested to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Aloha attire.

Esteban O. Madriaga, 77, of Puhi, Kauai, a laborer at McBryde Sugar, died Monday in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Born in the Philippines, he is survived by caregiver Rudy; brother Florencio; and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Burial: Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual or aloha attire.

Louise H.A. Manuel, 63, of Nanakuli, a secretary for Sen. James Aki, died Oct. 25 in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Aaron K., Bill-Werner K., Joseph D. Jr. and Joseph K.; daughters Gardenia Kamealoha and Aaronelle Kaneakua; brother Calvin Werner; sisters Gloria Gomes and Lilla Kaai; 28 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission, 89-142 Haleakala Ave. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.

Hatsumi Matsumoto, 85, of Hilo died Saturday at home. Born in Kealakekua, Hawaii, she is survived by daughters Hester Kodama and Karen Matsumoto; brother Masao Teshima; sister Fusae E. Teshima; and two grandchildren. Memorial services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Randolph K. Nahoopii, 59, of Hilo, a heavy equipment operator, died Oct. 8 in Hilo. Born in Kahuku, he is survived by wife Lily; daughters Melanie Kahawai, Lily Kapahu, Venus Taipin and Agnes McIlwee; sons Randolph Jr. and Peter; brother Gordon; mother Venus; and 13 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hauula Cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Chiyo Nakamura, 92, of Honolulu died Sunday in Convalescent Center of Honolulu. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, she is survived by sons Robert M. and George M.; daughters Agnes H. Kinoshita and June M. Nakamura; sister Tomeka Sumida; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Juan F. Naputi, 55, of Waianae was also investigation section supervisor at the state Department of Land and Industrial Relations. Additional information for an obituary Saturday provided by the mortuary.

Thomas K. “Gigi” Phillips, 34, of Aiea, died Oct. 20 in Aiea. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by mother Marsha A.; sister Kathy; maternal grandmother Katherine Joy; and paternal grandmother Bella P. Aloha attire. Services: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

Cordelia J.B. Sarason, 74, of Albuquerque, N.M. and formerly of Honolulu died Sunday in New Mexico. She was a professional violinist, violist and teacher. Born in Bemus Point, N.Y., she is survived by daughters Patricia Sarason and Deborah J. Isabell; and sister Ruth Gaston. No services. Donations suggested to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 15825 Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850.

Lawrence W. “Scotty” Scott, 50, of Mililani, a baseball coach, died Friday in Wahiawa General Hospital. Born in Aiea, he is survived by wife Sharon T.; sons Sean W.K. and Shannon C.; parents John W. and Mabel Y.C.; brother Jonathan Young; sister Laura Sanches; and stepsister Pamela. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Apostle and Evangelist Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Masaru “Harry” Shimonishi, 88, of Hanapepe Heights, Kauai, a retired tour guide with Grayline Co., died Oct. 16 at home. Born in Wahiawa, Kauai, he is survived by wife Yuriko; sons Masao and Harry; daughter Tomoko Miyamoto and Takako Nakamura; sister Kozue Kimata; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hanapepe Soto Zen Temple. Casual attire.

Emily S. Tanaka, 78, of Makawao died Sunday in Maui Memorial Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Tatsuo; son David T.; daughter Lorraine E. Yamane; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.