Obituaries

Monday, March 23, 1998

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Saturday, March 21, 1998

Luis V. Arlantico,85, of Ewa Beach, a retired federal electrician, died last Saturday at home. Born in Rosalis, Pangasinan, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Josephine C.; sons Clarence C., Luis V., Lawrence V., Howard V. and Leslie V.; daughters Louise A. Pia, Lilalinn R. Diott and Lisa I. Sacatropez; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 91-1004 North Road. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Stanley K. “Stan” Cabanas,60, of Kailua-Kona, manager of Polynesian Adventure Tours in Kona and Hilo, died Tuesday in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Haina, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Betty Lou; sons Stanley K., Gregory J. and Keith K.; daughter Elizabeth “Shiomi” Mahoe; mother Frances M. Keao; brothers William “Willie,” Robert “Bob” and Emmett Keao; sisters Rosemary Galdeira, Linda Lew and Sandra Klassen; and seven grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pokai Bay, Waianae. Aloha attire.

Macaria Y. Cabansag,94, of Waianae died Wednesday in Kaiser Hospital at Moanalua. Born in Maria Siquior, Dumagiti, the Philippines, she is survived by husband Benigno; sons Benjamin and Joseph; daughters Eugenia Ompad, Dolores Panoy and Nobina Andam; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Hearts Church in Waianae. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Noreen A. Dow,98, of Lake Stevens, Wash., and formerly of Hawaii, a housemother at Kamehameha Schools, died Feb. 5 in Washington. Born in Ohio, she is survived by son David; hanai children Kane, Frank and Jessie Moniz; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services held. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society, North Snohomish Unit, P.O. Box 99, Everett, WA 98206, or to Ebernezer Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 97, Lake Stevens, WA 98258.

Leroy F. Erl,85, of Hilo, a retired engineer for a construction company in San Francisco, died Feb. 22 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he is survived by son Ray Michael; daughter Norene Kai; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services.

Maximiano G. Ganir,96, of Honolulu, retired from A-1 Bakery, died Feb. 28 in Nuuanu Hale Hospital. He was also retired from Alexander Young Hotel Bakery and Jesse’s Bakery. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he is survived by daughters Pastora Marzo and Leonora Tagalicud; brother Sotero G.; sister Hortencia Marzo; and 21 grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kiyoji “Kojac” Hayakawa,84, of Hilo, a retired deputy treasurer for the County of Hawaii, died last Saturday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Onomea, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Misao; daughters Elaine Shikuma, Marilyn Kaneshiro and Judith Miyashiro; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

William Nan Sing In,69, of Honolulu is also survived by companion B.J. Kelly. Additional information for an obituary published yesterday provided by the mortuary.

Raine Kaniho,infant daughter of Kamealoha and Pamela, died Tuesday in Kapiolani Hospital. She is also survived by grandparents Harold and Gladys and Elladine Adolpho. Services held in Molokai.

Margaret K. Kapuaala,67, of Waianae, retired from United Airlines, died last Saturday in Las Vegas. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Elmer K.; sons Elmer K. Jr., Raymond and Richard; daughters Lovelyn Kalauokaaea, Carolyn Morikami, Joycelyn Kaapuni and Emlyn Kapuaala; brothers Charles and George Dudoit; sisters Annie Kahana, Poni Edwards, Mele Evans and Loke Huddy; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Call again 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.

Martin I. Kawamura,62, of Hanapepe, Kauai, a carpenter for Kauai County, died Thursday. Born in Waimea, Kauai, he is survived by companion Jan Barsi; sons Glenn and Duane; daughter Wendy Mayne; sisters Edna Kurihara and Jane Moss; brothers Miuki and Roy; mother Koharu; and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Waimea Honpa Hongwanji. Casual or aloha attire.

Violet L. Kinimaka,90, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse from several city hospitals, died Wednesday in Castle Hospital. Born in Paauhau, Hamakua, Hawaii, she is survived by son Ted; daughters Sybilann Lukela and Dale Feeney; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Shizuo Kobayashi,77, of Wahiawa, a retired independent taxi driver from Trade Winds, died Monday. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by son Guy; daughters Dora Hernandez, Cheryl Lamont, Claire Rodrigues and Gay Kobayashi; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.

William S.L. “Bill” Lau Jr.,56, of Kaneohe, retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, died Thursday in Castle Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Diane; daughter Debora Naipo; mother Miriam; brother Fred; sister Verna; and a granddaughter. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.

Troy A. Mathews,32, of Washington, who served in the U.S. Navy, died Monday in Everett, Wash. Born in Mason City, Iowa, he is survived by wife Karen; son Ryan Patrick; daughter Amanda Marie; mother Barbara; father Dale; brother Todd Allen; sister Tracy Ann Randall; and grandmothers Dolores Werth and Kay Mathews. Call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kaneohe Marine Base. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Paul N. Ogoshi,65, of Los Angeles and formerly of Lawai, Kauai, a security guard, died Feb. 20 in Los Angeles. Born in Hawaii, he is survived by brother Fusao; and sisters Gladys Linsley and Eiko Oda. Private services.

Eugene K. Paaluhi Sr.,51, of Honolulu, an employee of Star Protection Security Co., died last Saturday in Queen’s Hospital. He was also assigned as a security guard at Island Movers Inc. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Paulette K.; daughter Leolani Hampton; sons Eugene Jr. and Kekoa; brothers Francis, David and Chacha; sisters Barbara Kealakai, Antoinette Pacheco and Nalei Ruiz; and four grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Clifford A.K. Perez,52, of Waimanalo, a street sales district manager for the Honolulu Advertiser, died Sunday in Waimanalo. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughters Mary Ellen “Uilani” Perez and Elizabeth “Pua” Kaiwi; brothers Nicholas Jr., Homer and Nathan “PeeWee”; and sisters Loretta “Leilani” Dolera, Betty “Momi” Kahue, Elizabeth “Mamo” Young and Alvina Garcia. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Aloha attire.

James C. Reilly,79, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a World War II veteran, died Feb. 28 in Honokaa Hospital. Born in St. Louis, he is survived by wife Louise; sons James P. and Michael J.; daughters Caro line Hagen and Barbara R. Ryan; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 9:30 a.m. next Saturday at Waikoloa Community Church. Casual or aloha attire. Flowers accepted.

Teodora Y. “Doris” Rosal,75, of Mililani, a preschool teacher at Menehune College at Wheeler Air Force Base, died Monday in Wahiawa General Hospital. Born in Agana, Guam, she is survived by children Tess Solis, Yolanda Sy and Jose Rosal; brothers Filomeno D. and Jesus D. Yuste; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Richard L.S. Soon,69, of Waipahu, a retired fireman at Hickam Air Force Base, died Tuesday in Waipahu. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by wife Ethel A.M.; sons Richard Jr., Russell and Raymond; daughter Richelle; mother Agnes; brother Philip Jr.; sisters Blossom Kahawai and Goldie Tom; and six grandchildren. Prayer services: noon Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Carroll W. Stevens, also known as Steve Stevens,64, of Honolulu, an education specialist for the state Department of Education, died Sunday at home. Born in Lebanon, N.H., he is survived by wife Miriam K.; son Kenji A.; and three grandchildren. Memorial services: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stevenson Intermediate School cafeteria. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire.

Teru Tanaka,96, of Waiaha, Kona, Hawaii, died Wednesday in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Keopu, Kona, Hawaii, she is survived by sons Yukio and Hiroshi; daughter Matsuko Onaka; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. today at Kona Hongwanji Mission. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Condolences suggested to Matsuko Onaka, P.O. Box 54, Holualoa, HI 96725.

Irene L. Kakazu Kahananui Tavares,83, of Waianae is also survived by son-in-law and care-giver David Mellem and nine great-grandchildren. Additional information for an obituary published Thursday provided by the family.

Jack J. Victorino,66, of Hilo, a retired heavy-equipment operator, died Tuesday at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Puna, Hawaii, he is survived by sons Renwick, Radley, Robin and Ross; daughters Raena Augustine and Rana Victorino; brother Donald; sisters Thelma Durate, Debra Rabang and Adele Jofferand; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Lillian L.L. Wessel,63, of Hilo, a retired operational manager for BF Goodrich, died Tuesday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Volcano, Hawaii, she is survived by husband Valentine K.; daughters Paulette N. Wills, Roberta S. Authier, Antoinette Price and Annette McMackin; son Germen; stepfather William C. Hee; brothers Clinton Haina and William Choy-Hee Jr.; hanai sister Diane Aki; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. No services.

Joseph H.K. Wong,63, of Kailua, a retired stock broker, died March 10 in Honolulu. Born in Waiahole, he is survived by sister Lee Mahoe and hanai brother Gordon Akau. Private services.

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Monday, March 23, 1998

Tommy “Tranouilino” Lopez, 73, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired farm hand for Orchids of Hawaii, died Tuesday. He was born in Kalihi, Hawaii. He was a member of the Nanawale Community Association, Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Pahoa and the 9 Mile Camp Association. He is survived by wife Norma; daughter Francine; brothers Bill and Franko Longakit, and sisters Emily Tolentino, Josephine Manandic and Winnie Boyer. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery #2. Casual attire.

Isamu “Paul” Shinbo, 81, of Honolulu, a retired mason, died March 12 at Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He was an active member of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 1 of Hawaii. He is survived by wife Elaine; son Glenn; daughter Kathleen Tanaka; brothers Raymond and Tadao; sister Hatsue Shibata, and two grandchildren. Services were private.

Carroll Wilson “Steve” Stevens, 64, of Kaneohe, an education specialist for the Department of Education, died March 15. He was born in Lebanon, N.H. He is survived by wife Miriam; son Kenji, and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Stevenson Intermediate School Cafeteria. Private scattering of the ashes will take place at a later date. Aloha attire.

Ralph Naomi Takaki, 83, of Honolulu, died March 15 at Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He was a retired Takaki Sanyodo proprietor of cosmetics and vitamins. He is survived by wife Satsuki; son George; daughter Joyce Fujimori; sisters Lily Ujimori and Helen Aoki, and two grandchildren. Services were private.