Obituaries

Thursday, December 17, 1998

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Takeshi Abe, 69, of Kaneohe, an elevator mechanic, died Dec. 6 in Kaneohe. Born in Ewa Beach, he is survived by brother Robert T. and sisters Edith C. Tatemichi and Janet Obata. Private services.

Ralph C. Abreu, 69, of Glendale, Ariz., a trust officer and vice president for First Interstate Bank, died Saturday. He was also a colonel in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Crystal, daughter Tanya Anne Porter, son Wayne A., stepsons Denis A. Abreu and Michael D. and Mark D. Codington, brother Alan A., three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services on the mainland. Donations suggested to the Arizona Diabetes Association, 2328 W. Royal Palm Road Suite D, Phoenix 85021.

Flora B. Agustine, 78, of Waipahu died Dec. 1 in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by sons Sergio B., Nestor B. and Henry B.; and daughters Eulalia A. Corpuz and Henedina A. Goze. Wake services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 11:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway. Call after 9:45 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Stanley F.K. Char, 74, of Honolulu, a retired engineer for the state Department of Accounting and General Services, Division of Public Works, died last Thursday in Kuakini Hospital. He was also a former owner of Howard's Jewelers. Born in Hawaii, he is survived by wife Janet S.W., sons Clinton Y.W. and Leslie Y.M., sister Alma Yee, and four grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at United Church of Christ, 467 Judd St. Call after noon. Burial: 9 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Memorial Park with military honors. Casual attire.

Elizabeth Lam Chun, also known as “Betty” or “Lizzie,” 83, of Honolulu died Dec. 8 at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Hubert, Ronald and Russell; brothers Leonard, Rupert and Kenneth; sister Janice Lee; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers.

Roger S. Glick, 51, of Kaneohe, former owner of RBI Co., died Sunday in Honolulu. Born in California, he is survived by daughter Kelina, mother Beverly Prohaska, sisters Lori McElligott and Kimberly Glick, and brother Douglas. Private services.

Shizue “Shi-Chan” Hirota, 81, of Kailua, formerly of Pauoa Valley, a retired floral designer from King's Florist, died Tuesday in St. Francis Hospice. Born in Pearl City, she is survived by daughter Ethel N. Keyes, brother Masao Asada, and a grandson. Services over ashes: 4 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.

Mary L. Hobart, 67, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, an artist, died Friday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Virginia, she is survived by son Scott A. Selleck, daughters Debra and Carole Selleck, brother William Boyles, and three grandchildren. Call after 10 a.m. Saturday at Coconut Island. Leis and loose flowers welcome.

Harold H. Honda, 64, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died Dec. 7 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughters Heidilin, Renee and Cheryl; sons Terence, Traves and Lance; compan ion Joann; and brothers Michael and Patrick Naito. Private services.

Herbert M. “Maka” Kamanawa, 63, of Kailua-Kona, a heavy equipment operator with West Hawaii Concrete, died Saturday in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kahuku, he is survived by wife Julie “Lady JK” Kamanawa-Kala, sons Herbert M.K. Jr. and Morgan N., daughter Cynthia M., brother Roosevelt, and four grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kona 1st Ward. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Alice Kuanoni, 86, of Hilo, who worked at Hilo Hospital's laundry department, died Tuesday in Hale Hoola Hamakua. Born in Puna, Hawaii, she is survived by sons Charles and David Kanewa and Wayne Kuanoni; daughters Gladys Nelson, Pearl Kuanoni and Alice Ross; sisters Violet Waipa, Emily Among and Rachel Kahumoku; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after noon. Burial: Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kimberly K. Lee, also known as “Anu” or “Kimi,” 23, of Waianae died Dec. 6 in Waianae. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by daughter Shaydean “Nana” Estencion Lee; son Shayden “Ola” Estencion Lee; parents Stan “Tarzan” Poaha; sister Avis K.; brothers Jai Boy Lee and Kamea Lee Poaha; father Calvin P. Cariaga; and grandparents Valerie L. Spencer, Samson K. and Anita Lee and Joane Cariaga. Wake services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

Shizuko Matsui, 82, of Papaikou, Hawaii died Tuesday in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Hilo, she is survived by daughter Ruth Okihara, son Dennis, brother Kazumi Ogasawara, sister Kiyoko Fujimoto, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Services over ashes: 5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Florence T. Miyamoto, 77, of Honolulu died last Thursday in Maluhia Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband George, daughters Georgina Matsumoto and Claire Fujinaka, brother Reginald Matsumoto, four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Morito Okubo, 95, of Honolulu, a retired mason, died Dec. 6 in Liliha Health Care Facility. Born in Hilo, he is survived by wife Ayako, sons Norman M. and Herbert N., brother Roy S., sisters Yoshiko Hamasaki and Bessie S. Karamatsu, four grandchildren, and a great- grandchild. Private services.

Helmut E.K. Paul, 74, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired owner of an orchid floral nursery, died Nov. 29 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Germany, he is survived by niece Karla Erbe. No services.

Colleen K. Ripley-Middelmann, 37, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., formerly of Honolulu, store manager at Movado Boutique, died last Thursday at home. She was also former manager of a retail outlet for Riggers Hawaii. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Carl Middelmann, mother Joann Churchill, grandmother Violet Dove, and brother Marc Ripley. Services on the mainland.

Patricia M. Taylor, 59, of Hilo, a professional entertainer under stage names “Giggles the Clown” and “Opal Ivey,” died Dec. 9 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Bellflower, Calif., she is survived by daughters Deana Chesser, June Pierce, Lyn Aleka, Rebecca Sue Huihui and Robin Lyn Thompson; brothers Richard, Charles and Bill Ivey; sister Betty Reel; and seven grandchildren. Call after 5 p.m. Sunday at Honokohau Boat Harbor Fuel Dock. Casual attire. No flowers.

Allen C. Wheeler, 80, of Wahiawa, who retired from Marisco Shipyard, died Saturday in Hospital. He was also a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Born in East Barre, Vt., he is survived by wife Irene K.; sons Allen J., James D., Russell W. and Douglas D.; daughters Mary Jane Phillips and Rochelle D. L. Wheeler; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services: noon Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 11 a.m. Aloha attire.

Edward K. Wheeler, 84, of Hilo died Monday in Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Downers Grove, Ill., he is survived by wife Frances and a niece. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Church of the Holy Cross. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire.

Rosemary C. Williams, 63, of Molo kai died Tuesday in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Herbert, daughter Nancy-Ellen, son John, sisters Verna Lopez and Juliette Chun, brother Elmer Coyle, and a granddaughter. Call from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Services to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.