Obituaries

Wednesday, June 10, 1998

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Memorial service Sunday
for attorney, banker Morita

By Harold Morse
Star-Bulletin

James M. Morita of Honolulu, an attorney who also was a City Bank executive and president of the Hawaii Bankers Association, died Thursday. He was 84.

A prominent attorney before he turned to banking, he was a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, where in 1995 a chair was established in his name.

Morita was chairman and president of CB Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company of City Bank. CB Bancshares and Georgetown Law Center in Washington, raised funds to endow the Asian Legal Studies Chair in honor of Morita. It enables a full-time law center faculty member to concentrate on enhancing Georgetown's Asian Legal Policy Studies program. James Kamo, also an attorney, who became chairman when Morita retired at age 83, said Morita measured up “absolutely” as both an attorney and banker.

“He was an excellent leader,” Kamo said. “He was a very successful private attorney, also a corporation counsel -- an attorney for the City and County of Honolulu.”

Morita was born in Kealakekua-Kona, Hawaii. He was graduated in 1932 from Mid-Pacific Institute and the University of Hawaii in 1936. He earned his law degree at Georgetown in 1940.

His education also included later study at the Stonier Graduate School of Banking in 1970.

He was in private law practice in years 1941-50 and first assistant public prosecutor with the city in 1951-52.

He served as a city attorney in 1953-1955 and special counsel for the city in 1955-57, after which he returned to private practice.

He began to combine the law and banking when he helped found City Bank in 1958 and its doors opened in 1959. He became affiliated with Citibank Properties in 1960 and eventually rose through the banking hierarchy to the top, retiring last year.

He held directorships with Crown Corp. and Tongg Publishing and trusteeships with Hawaii Loa College and the Japan-American Society. Also, he was active in a number of civic endeavors.

He is survived by wife Aiko; daughters Caryn S. and Marie M.; brothers Alexander N., the Rev. Isamu and Nathan S., and sisters Ann A. Morita and Eleanor Chikasue.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Harris United Methodist Church. Call after 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to charity.

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‘Tree of Life' program to celebrate
creativity of Tremaine Tamayose

Star-Bulletin

The life and creativity of Tremaine Tamayose will be celebrated by family and friends Sunday in a presentation of scenes from his plays and film of his own performances.

The “Tree of Life” program will be held at 10 a.m. at the East-West Center's Kennedy Theatre. The event is open to the public.

Tamayose, 44, an actor, writer and director, died May 31 at his home.

The survivors include his mother Annabelle Hirakawa and sister Shayne Goldbeck.

The ashes will be scattered after a service at 5 p.m. Sunday at Alii Beach Park in Haleiwa.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Tremaine Tamayose Fund. Condolences may be sent in care of Alphamedia, 564 South St., Honolulu 96813.

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Hatsuko T. Allard, 76, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired social worker, died Friday in Wilcox Hospital. She was born in Kaaawa. Survived by daughters Mary Ke Allard and Leilani Towner; brothers Richard K., Shiro, Nobuo and Tokuo Tani; sisters Mieko Antoku and Tokiko Nakamura, and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire.

Joseph F. “Joe” Baclaan, 76, of Ewa Beach, a retired Hawaii Western Steel worker, died Sunday at home. He was born in Waipahu. Survived by wife Corazon R.; sons Edgardo, Ernesto, Eliezer, Joseph C. Jr., Enrique, Exiquel and Emmanuel; daughters Josephine Weber, Janeth Bake and Elaine J. Baclaan; brothers Florencio, Raphael, Filomino, Vicente and Rogelio; sisters Conchita Cuasito and Helena Sarocam, 24 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial: noon Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Francisco C. Barcena, 91, of Honolulu, who retired from Kahua Meats, died June 2 in St. Francis-West Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. Survived by brother Catalino, and sisters Crispina Madriaga, Esperanza Barcena and Dionicia Dismaya. Mass: noon Saturday at St. Philomena Church in Salt Lake. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Beatrice L. Chang, 77, of Kaneohe, who retired from the Public Works Center, died May 30 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by husband Allen; daughter Cathy Navares; brothers Thomas and Raymond Lum; sister Marion Inouye, and four grandchildren. Private services.

Hong Sing Chang, 88, of Honolulu, a retired sergeant with the Honolulu Police Department, died May 31 in St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. Survived by brothers Hong Fong and Hong Fai, and sister Fung Kai Okubo. Services held.

Muriel Y. Chang, 69, of Honolulu, who retired from the Office of Personnel Management, died Monday at home. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by husband John Y.C.; son John T.; daughter Pamela C. Fujiwara; brother Clement Yee; sisters Bernice Yuen, Beatrice Leong and Ruby Kam, and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment.

Eduardo B. Domingo, 82, of Honolulu died May 29. He was born in the Philippines. Survived by wife Esperanza; sons Carmelo and Phillip; daughters Femme Pascua-Domingo and Daisy Dudas, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Church, Queen Emma Square. Call after 7:30 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Thomas F. Dubczak, 73, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired owner of a Broadway Tobacco Co., died Monday at home. He was also a former employee of Andrews Trucking of Hilo and a U.S. Army veteran. He was born in East Chicago, Ind. Survived by wife Frances; son Craig, daughter Sandy; hanai sons Tim Wandell, Dean Peneku and Mike Kaneda; sisters Kitty Knapik and Kim Basso, and two granddaughters. Prayer services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Memorial Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Call after 9 a.m. Donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Kam Yau “Uncle K.” Farm, 79, of Kaneohe, a retired carpenter for the federal government, died May 26 in Ewa. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by sons Herbert R., William K.C., Gilbert K.Y. and Kam Yau Jr.; daughters Gwendolyn A.K. Pasa and Katherine L. Farm- Masaniai; sisters Polly Magarro and Linda Ravenscroft, 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow. Aloha attire.

Bernice N. “Maka” Freitas, 76, died May 29 in Queen's Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by son Joseph Jr.; daughters Nani Vierra and Velma “Peewee” Dombrowski; sisters Katherine Lono and Rachel Benjamin, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jaime C. Garcia, 73, of Hanamaulu, Kauai is also survived by wife Maria C. Additional information for an obituary published Monday was provided by the mortuary.

Antera B. Gray, 94, of Hanamaulu, Kauai died Friday in Wilcox Hospital. She was born in the Philippines. Survived by sons Jose and Marcial; brothers Macario and Teofilo Balbin and Raymundo Bida, 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Burial: Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Setsuo Hiraoka, 70, of Hilo, a retired state Department of Agriculture employee, died Sunday in Hilo Hospital. He was born in Hilo. Survived by wife Nanette; daughters Susan and Sherri; brother George, and sisters Chiyuki Kawamoto, Machiyo Hiraoka, Sumie Marutani and Carol Kakehi. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 1:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Janet M. Honda, 75, of Honolulu died May 31. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by husband George; daughter Lynne Yoneda; brother Hideo Nishida; sisters Frances Yamada and Mildred Sato, and three grandchildren. Private services.

George K. Hubbell Jr., 85, of Honolulu, a retired shipwright at Pearl Harbor Shop No. 64, died June 2 in Vallejo Convalescent Hospital. He was born in Iosepa, Utah. Survived by son George III; daughters Victoria “Aloha” Griffenberg, Juliet Matteson and Alison “Karen” Wassman; sister Caroline Sorenson, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 11:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Trinidad I. “Minang” Ibrao, 85, of Waialua died May 16 in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in the Philippines. Survived by sons Isidro and Joe; daughters Felipa “Pipang” Lacuesta and Clarita “Laling” Daryabigi; sister Elena Imfanta, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 11:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Noladeen Y. “Nola” Kiaha died Friday. Survived by husband Ranny K.; sons Randy, Barry and George; daughters Emily Garcia and Evonne Paaoao; brothers Emil and Lennon Kiaha and Edward Davis; sisters Oleander Makasobe, Kanani Pestrana and Leola Aquino, and nine grandchildren. Services: 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at “Shield of Faith Church” by the old Waianae Bakery, 85-888 Farrington Highway. Scattering of ashes to follow at Pokai Bay. Casual attire. No flowers.

Betsey C. Kuwata, 83, of Honolulu died May 23 in Kuakini Hospital. She was born in Honomu, Hawaii. Survived by sons Kenneth and James; daughters Jayne Matsuyama, Julie Wong, Joann Kuwata and Sandra Uchida; sisters Fusayo Tanaka, Thelma Aoki and Ethel Funasaki, 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Gerald P. “Jerry” Leval, 46, of Wailuku died Sunday in Wailuku. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by parents George L. and Rita C.; brothers Lester, Robert and Clifford, and sisters Jeanette Leval, Annette Perreira and Lisa Belongie. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Veteran's Cemetery. Casual attire.

Joseph E. Luder, 76, of Kaanapali, Maui, a manager representative, died May 14 at home. He was born in Washington, Ind. Survived by sons Stephen C. and John; daughter Amy B., and three grandchildren. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Innocents. Scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers. Donations suggested to the Lahaina Restoration Foundation.

Elsie Jin Lum, 90, of Kaneohe died May 28 in Castle Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by son Vernon; brother Thomas Ching; sister Betty Huey, and two grandsons. Services: noon Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Rudolph Medeiros, 46, died this month in Queen's Hospital. Family members should contact Kenneth Kihara at the Office of Public Guardian at 522-8338.

Robert J. Mele, 51, of Pearl City, a carpet layer for Hawaii Mini Blinds and Flooring, died Saturday at home. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife Pua; daughters Sherina and Bambi; son Robert Jr., and two grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Nathan W. Miller, 41, of Waianae, a construction company worker, died Saturday. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by son Nathan Jr.; brothers Richard Kagawa and Samuel Miller, and sisters Daisy Leopoldo, Beatrice Baker, Helen Cabrera and Rosemary Casares. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, 85-786 Old Government Road. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

Eugene S. Misay, 68, of Lahaina died Friday in Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. Survived by wife Lilia O.; sons El Jr., Elmer and Eddylmar; daughters Evangeline Balintona, Elizabeth, Elsie and Emely Misay, Esterlynne Ramirez, Eden Omiat and Everlyn C. Serrano; brothers Damian and Simplicio, and 25 grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Maria Lanakila. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Private services to follow.

Marguerite B. Moulton, 94, of Nokomis, Fla. died Saturday. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by daughter Julie Kelly and granddaughter Sarah. Memorial services: 2 p.m. June 29 at Oahu Cemetery. Inurnment to follow. Donations suggested to American Heart Association, 5899 Whitfield Ave., Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34243.

Shino Murakami, 87, of Honolulu, a retired public health nurse, died May 25 in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Lawai, Kauai. Survived by sons Leslie “Les” and Melvyn, and two grandchildren. Private services.

Francis W. Nagle, 81, of Kapolei, a retired technical sergeant for the U.S. Air Force, died Thursday in Honolulu. He was born in Boston, Mass. Survived by wife Louise C.; son Michael; daughter Patricia, seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Kikuichi Nakamura, 78, of Honolulu, a retired furniture refinisher for Furniture Installation Service Co., died Monday in Queen's Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife Janet K.; son Roy K.; daughters Joy A. Leong and June M. Yoshinaga, and three grandchildren. Memorial services: 8:30 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 7:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Mamoru “Oscar” Otsuka, 77, of Pearl City, a retired ice-making machine manager from Coca Cola Bottlers, died Monday in St. Francis-West Hospital. He was also an employee at United Refrigeration. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Survived by wife Yong Suk; son Preston Y.; daughter Fay A. Taira; brothers Kikuo and Osamu; sister Kazue Goto, and three grandchildren. Memorial services: 4 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

Ernest Pereira, 88, of Honolulu died Saturday in Leahi Hospital. He was born in Hilo. Survived by wife Grace; sons Joseph, Ernest Jr. and Michael; daughters Laurie Ching, Bernadette Cardines and Shandra Mae Adams; sisters Maria Ortiz and Clara Torino, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 8:45 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Call from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Nathalia Richmond, 95, of Waialua, owner and operator of B&B Plantation House in Waialua, died Sunday. She was born in New York. Survived by nephew Gerald Walker and nieces Heather Shepard and Dawn Walker. Memorial services in California.

Arturo “Turing” Rosqueta, 62, of Hanamaulu, Kauai, a retired irrigator with Lihue Plantation, died Friday. He was born in the Philippines. Survived by wife Norma; sons Norante, Arturo Jr. and Joseph A.; daughter Alma Bueno; brother Generoso; sisters Lucena Nacnac and Edna Soliven, and four grandchildren. Rosary: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire.

Elijia M. “Ekia” Salinas, 85, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of Mountain View and Keeau, Hawaii, died May 31 at home. She was born in the Philippines. Survived by sons Jose, Benjamin and Christopher; daughters Julita Silan, Breheda Aiona, Gloria Grider, Rita Salinas-Daniels and Rosa Salinas; brother Rufino Manzano; hanai son Mariano Burcena Jr.; hanai daughter Patricia Amina; 35 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services: 12:15 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hilo. Call from 11 a.m. to noon. Prayer services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Gertrude C. Serata, 91, of Honolulu, a retired children's librarian, died Saturday in Honolulu. She was born in New Jersey. Survived by son Samuel; daughter Honey Pavel; sisters Ethel Kesler, Pearl Hacker and Sheva Kotok, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services held.

Louise N. “Ah Mu & Lou” Sharpe, 59, of Waimanalo, an employee of Kuilima Hotel, died May 29 in Straub Hospital. She was Born in Kohala, Hawaii. Survived by companion Neil Waikiki; sons Joseph Phillips and Russell and Nathaniel Sharpe; daughters Jolene Sharpe, Luika L. Lum, Louann Bergosa, LeeAnn Thompson and Natleen Dent; brother Mitchell M. Phillips; sister Daisy K. Young, 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Tetsuo Shimamoto, 73, of Pittsburgh died Nov. 14, 1997 in Pittsburgh. He was born in Waipahu. Survived by wife Kaiyoko; sons Glenn T. and David D.; brother Paul S., and two grandchildren. Memorial services and inurnment: 10:30 a.m. June 26 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Gathering at Pagoda Restaurant to follow.

Kwang Eu Song, 79, of Anahola, Kauai, an electrician for the federal government, died May 31 in Wilcox Hospital. He was also an electrician for Coco Palms Hotel and served in the U.S. Army. He was born in Kekaha, Kauai. Survived by daughter Arlene S. Snyder; sons David, Joseph and Charlie; sister Tamie S. Roberts; brothers Chun Eu and Wan Eai; half sisters Hong Num Hix and Hong Hang Morita; half brother Hong Yong Lee, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. June 20 at Koolau Hui Hi Church in Anahola. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.

Richard A. Spillner, 50, of Mililani died Sunday in Pali Momi Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife Deborah; daughter Gemma; brother William, and sister Clare Jenkins. Graveside services: 9:45 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Cemetery. Aloha attire.

James C. Stapp, 82, of Hilo, a retired rancher, died Friday in Hilo Hospital. He was born in Badger, Calif. Survived by wife Arline; sons Jim and Gerald Stapp and Richard Caldwell; daughter Judith Blasquez, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Elizabeth K. Surigao, 73, of Hilo died last Wednesday in Hilo Hospital. She was born in Kalapana, Hawaii. Survived by son Roy; daughter Annette Banuvong; stepsons Solomon, Walter and Clarence; stepdaughters Helen Wilcutt and Nora David; brothers Elias K. Jr. and Herbert K. Kaaukai; sisters Abigail W. and Josephine Kaaukai, grandchildren and a great- grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Protestant Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Isamu Takemoto, 85, of Ninole, Hawaii, who retired from the Maunakea Sugar Plantation Research Department, died Thursday in Hilo Hospital. He was born in Ninole, Hawaii. Survived by wife Fujiko; sons Kenneth, Warren and Glenn; brother Yoshio; sisters Hatsuko Fujimoto and Yukie Nagata, and four grandchildren. Services: 4 to 5 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 3 p.m. Aloha attire.

Santiago A. “Sonny” Visitacion,56, of Waipahu, an employee of I Love Country Cafe, died May 19 in Waipahu. He was born in the Philippines. Survived by wife Leonida D.; daughters Edralyn Verona, Adela Rendorio and Leonabel, Melisa and Nelia Visitacion; brother Mauricio; sisters Maria Cadiz, Isabel Ramos, Consolacion Madamba, Filipinas Oller and Marina Angeles, and two grandchildren. Wake services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 8:15 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Quan-Sing Wong, 102, of Honolulu died Thursday in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by sons Philip and Arthur; daughters Loretta Ing, Doris Langford, Lily Oto and Dorothy Pestana; 32 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Call from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Tom S. Yano, 87, of Honolulu, a retired city employee, died May 16 in Kaiser Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters Jane Yano and Jean Fujii; brothers Tamotsu and Katoshi, and two grandchildren. Private services.

Anderson R. Yaplag, 73, of Waipahu died May 22. He was born on Maui. Survived by wife Herminigilda T.; son Facundo; daughters Ofelia Abuluyan, Adelia Callo and Noemi Atanes; brother Rodolfo; sisters Adriana Sacapulo, Apolonia Tangalin, Natividad Valdez and Diana Tomas, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: noon Saturday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Mitsue Yokoyama, 88, of Hilo died Sunday at home. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. Survived by daughters June Inouye, Carol Wong, Ellen Gray and May Nojiri; sons Robert and Herbert; brothers Kazuo and Ronald Umeno; sisters Masae Shinohara, Bessie Miyagi, Fujie Murakami and Chieko Shimokaji; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Homelani Memorial Park. Burial to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Florence M. Yoshii, 58, of Honolulu died Sunday at home. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. Survived by daughter Iris A. Chun; mother Chieko Minata, and sisters Sumiko Nakao, Setsuyo Yamazoe, Hisako Tabata and Hideko Minata. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

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