Obituaries

Tuesday, November 3, 1998

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Alfred M. Amii, 77, of Aiea, a retired deputy chief of operation for U.S. Air Force at Hickam, died Wednesday in Straub Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Helen; sons Wayne and Albert; daughters Eunice Ugale and Myra Uyehara; brothers Richard, Thomas and Michael; sister Victoria Romano; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Louis A. Castillo, 69, of Waianae, a truck driver with Hawaii Transfer, died Friday in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Wailua Homestead, Kauai, he is survived by wife Beauty; daughters Frances Chang and Loisjean Evans; sons John and Louis Jr.; brothers Manuel, Maximo, William and David; sisters Annie Javallana, Mary Sobrado, Frances Kim and Lydia DeGrandis; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 12:15 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake Center. Call from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Rose N. Ching, 82, of Kahului died Friday in Maui Memorial Hospital. Born in Kahakuloa, Maui, she is survived by sons Ronald W. Carbonell and Donald Ching; daughters Carmen M. Singson, Sylvia J. Shiveley, Kathleen J. Melendez and Audrey Porter; sisters Lucy Manzano and Winnie Watson; 28 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Elsie Chun, 73, of Pearl City died Oct. 26 in Pearl City. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Stanley K.O.; sons Stanley P., Donald A., Alvin B., Benjamin L., Robert J. and Paul M.; daughters Marilyn E. Alalem, Marlene C. Drose and Darlene A. Schultz; brothers Frank, Clarence and Richard Robello; sister Sophie Souza; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1525 Waimano Home Road in Pearl City. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Tadashi T. Fujieki, 86, of Honolulu, a retired fireman for the Honolulu Fire Department, Station 31, died Oct. 23 at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by son Byron Y.; daughters Diane N. Urasaki and Marlene F. Okahara; brothers John, Richard and Raymond; sister Sueko; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Mildred M. Funai, 64, of Honolulu, a retired state clerk, died yesterday in Queen's Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Satoru, daughters Carolyn Takabuki and Cheryl Funai, brother Robert Otsuka, sisters Alyce Izumoto and Thelma Sato, and three grandchildren. Memorial services: 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

David K. Kala, 21, of Hana and Kahului died Friday in Maui Memorial Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by mother Betty Lou; brother G. Kamana; sister M. Kaui; grandmother Christine Ching; and nephews and care-givers Ronald A.K., Joseph K. and G. Keahi. Services: 11 a.m. today in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Ward. Call from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Burial: Veterans Cemetery in Makawao.

Arthur L.C. Kamm, of Honolulu, who retired from the U.S. Army and Sears, died Oct. 16 in St. Francis Hospice. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Dorothy; son Arthur G.T.; brothers Albert, Herbert, Henry, Edward and Raymond; sisters Emma Yee, Dorothea Ng and Florence Pong; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Private services.

Satoru Kawakami, 87, of Wailuku died Oct. 26 in Wailuku. Born in Puukolii, Maui, he is survived by wife Harumi; son Gerald; daughters Charlotte Sasaki, Patsy Takehara and Noreen Saiki; brother Hajime; and nine grandchildren. Services held.

Malcolm G.K. Kikau, 33, of Haliimaile, Maui, a recreation coordinator of Hawaii Job Corps, died Oct. 26 at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by parents David and Shirley; hanai parents Leonard and Edie Hernandez; brother David Jr.; and sisters Debra Kikau-Costa, Barbara Chong and Charmaine Campbell. Services: 3 p.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Church. Dinner: Pahoa Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Dominador “Don” Lagmay, 69, of Honolulu, a retired Central YMCA employee, died Oct. 25 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Pangasinan, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Wenifreda “Winnie;” sons Russell J., Kent P. and Larold J.; daughters Jennie L. Queyquep, Jenifer L. Tyson and Suzette “Suzie,” Candy S. and Lesa L. Lagmay; brothers Romeo and Doming; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Fridy B. Lazaro, 75, of Honolulu died Oct. 25 at home. Born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he is survived by sons Antonio, Salvador and Froilan; daughters Virginia Badua, Bibiana Acosta and Shirley Lazaro; brother Sim eon; sister Remedios Dada; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Church. Call after 6 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines.

Linda Mae Lenchanko, 67, of Waipio Acres died Sunday in Wahiawa General Hospital. Born in Waipio Valley, she is survived by husband Joseph A.; sons Thomas, Neal and Tracy; daughters Jo-Lin Colburn, Raynette Raymond and Glenda Lenchanko; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Prayer services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Robert H. Nakamura, 73, of Mililani Town died Wednesday in Straub Hospital. Born in Waipahu, he is survived by wife Shizu; son Lester; daughters Amy Gugelyk, Della Nakamura, Jacqueline Nakata and Susan Lau; sisters Emiko Odani, Lillian Schadee, Grace Ishida and Betty Sugiyama; and a granddaughter. Private services.

Dorothy “Dorja Leiso” O'Siel, 74, of Honolulu, owner of Leiso Advertising, died last Tuesday. She was also a restaurant critic on radio and owner of a catering company in San Francisco. Born in Washington, D.C., she is survived by hanai son Kirk Mason. Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire.

Inez P.S.K. Pai, 79, of Honolulu, a retired writer, died last Tuesday. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Edward, son Gregory, daughter Sun Yeen and stepsons Ki Jung and Ki Hyung. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Francisco Perez Jr., 60, of Kaneohe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Oct. 22 in Kailua. Born in Waipahu, he is survived by wife Winona, daughters Burlene Lewis and Dido A. “Sweetie” Costa, mother Bella, brothers Raymond and George, sister Edna “Tita” Johnson, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. No flowers.

Brandon C. Ramos, infant son of Ray and Cora Ramos of Wahiawa, died Thursday. He is also survived by brothers R.J. and Ryan, and sisters Sherlie and Cheryl. Private services.

Pua M. Reyes, infant daughter of Harry and Raynette, died Oct. 25 in St. Francis-West Hospital. She is also survived by brother Mikela “Ike;” sisters Irene, Jarren “Keani” and Briyani; grandparents Francis, Marilyn, Edwin and Wanda; great-great-grandmother Caroline Afong; and great-great-great-grandmother Lydia Hale. Memorial services: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pokai Bay. Casual attire.

Helen M. Rita, 80, of Kalaheo, Kauai died yesterday at home. Born in Kalaheo, Kauai, she is survived by husband Manuel C.; sons Robert “Stanley” and Patrick “Allen;” sisters Frances Ferrara, Eva Winser and Marie Conte; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Mass: 4 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo. Rosary: 3:30 p.m. Call after 2:30 p.m. Burial: church cemetery. Casual attire.

Stanley S.M. “Stan” Rouse, 56, of Kailua-Kona, self-employed with Business Management Services, died last Tuesday in Kona Community Hospital. He was also an accountant at Property Management Hawaii and proprietor of the Prophet Bar in California. Born in California, he is survived by father Larry Jr., sons Michael C. and Jeffrey, and two grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 4 p.m. tomorrow from the Fair Wind boat in Keauhou Bay, Kona. Gathering: 3:30 p.m. Wake: Kona Elks Lodge, 329-2616. No flowers. Donations suggested to Kona Elks Lodge. Call 329-4593 or 326-3202 for information.

Kaoru K. Shinseki, 85, of Hilo and Paauilo, Hawaii died Oct. 2 in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Kapaa, Kauai, she is survived by sons Earl K. and Benjamin; daughter Florence Altona; brothers Yoshito and Larry Yamaguchi; sisters Nancy Caracoes, Fay Sollner and Sue Muramaru; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchilren. Services: 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home in Hilo. Call after noon. Aloha attire.

Diana H. Silva, 55, of Aiea, deacon of Ka Makua Mau Loa Church, died Oct. 25 in St. Francis Hospital. She was also a former Sunday school teacher. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by daughters Aloha Coleman and Sarah Wahilani, mother and stepfather Josephine and John Milles, sister Josephine Ramos, brothers David and James Hussey, and six grandchildren. Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 6 to 8 p.m. Aloha attire.

Jack Sokoloff, 75, of Las Vegas, formerly of Hawaii, died Oct. 19. He is survived by daughter Momilani Balutski, son Alan and four grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Sunday at Kailua Beach Park by the concession.

Maria P. St. Marie, 60, of Sonoma, Calif., a travel agent, died Thursday in Sonoma, Calif. She is survived by husband Barney. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Elks Lodge No. 616.

Shigeno Sunada, 87, of Kurtistown, Hawaii died last Tuesday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Puna, Hawaii, she is survived by sons Gary M., Mark S. and Glenn M.; daughters Betty Lou S. Nishiura, Jane Y. Kim, Aileen M. Nakamori and Judy Y. Okino; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary donations.

Quirino C. Tadiarca, 89, of Waianae died Saturday. Born in La Union, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Leonora; sons Quirino Jr., Cleveland D., Amado A. and Jose D.; daughters Noreen T. Candilasa and Martha Lee T. Kalipi; brother Hilario C.; and 17 grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.

Apolonia U. Uganiza, 73, of Honolulu died Friday in St. Francis Hospice. Born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by children Nerio, Tomas and Benito Uganiza, Blesilda Faustino, Maura Tabin and Nancy Geno; sister Bernarda Urayani; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines.

Yukuo Uyehara, 93, of Honolulu died Oct. 9 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Kumamoto, Japan, he is survived by wife Toshiko, and daughter Kay Buhrendorf. Private services.

Wayson J. Vannatta, 77, of Mililani, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant infantry, died Oct. 25 in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Marjorie A.; sons Wayson J. Jr., John W. and Scott A.; daughter Kaliko Won; brother Eric K.; sister Lydia Deshea; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Robert G. Voseipka, 52, of Honolulu, an executive vice president for Westpac International, died Friday at home. Born in Grand Rapids, Minn., he is survived by father John “Bob,” stepmother Dorothy, sister Virginia “Ginny” Goldner, and brother John R. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hawaii Heart Association or charity.

Karen “Renee” Weckerly, 44, of Honolulu will be remembered in services 5 p.m. Sunday at Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Circle. Additional information for an obituary published Oct. 26 provided by the mortuary.

Richard B.T. Wong, 80, of Honolulu, a retired state librarian, died last Tuesday in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by sisters Irene Kuhns and Grace Maahs. Services: noon Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.