Obituaries

Wednesday, February 3, 1999

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Services Feb. 13
for football great
Herman Wedemeyer

Star-Bulletin
Herman J. Wedemeyer, 74, an All-American running back for St. Mary's College in California and an actor in the “Hawaii 5-O” television series, will be remembered in memorial services 10 a.m. Feb. 13 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Kapahulu.

He is survived by wife Carol, brother Charlie, six children, 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

> La Paz R. Amigable, 92, of Honolulu died Jan. 21 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines, she is survived by sons Adviento, Antonio and Clark; daughters Aniceta Antivola, Purie Cortez, Eufemia Paranada, Gregoria Carreon and Warlita Galzote; brother Calixto Rojas; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Mount Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

> Francis C.K. Chong, 90, of Makiki died Saturday in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Kwangtung, China, he is survived by wife Lillian “Lily” Tom; son Ernest; brothers Gilbert, Albert and Clifford; and sisters Ella Chong and Ellen Yap. Buddhist services: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. English services to follow. Burial: Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers.

> Robert M. Conway, 77, of Makawao, Maui, a retired U.S. Navy pilot, died Sunday in Maui Memorial Hospital. He was also a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. Born in Hackensack, N.J., he is survived by son Robert Jr., daughter Catherine Coleman, brothers William and Harry, and a grandchild. Private services.

> Anita DeCastro, 83, of Hilo died Thursday in Hilo Hospital. Born in Honomu, Hawaii, she is survived by husband Manuel; son Jeffrey P.; daughter Pamela Phillips; brother Manuel Orengo; sisters Bella Peroff, Lena Oliveira and Dora Costa; three granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home in Hilo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Homelani Memorial Park.

> Marcellus “Macella” Dudoit, 61, of Molokai is also survived by son David, sister Bernice, and 26 grandchildren. Additional information for an obituary published Saturday from the mortuary.

> Patsy Ann Garza, 66, of Aiea, a retired housekeeper at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel, died Friday in Queen's Hospital. Born in Hilo, she is survived by sons Andre J. Espiritu and Shane M. and Shon M. Dolera; daughters Serena A. Halsell, Desiree R. Navarrette, Steffani R. Ross and Corrine N. Quinto; mother Emily Espiritu; brothers Peter and Clifford Espiritu; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and hanai children. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

> Gloria K.W. “Mariea” Gomes, 73, of Waianae, a secretary for the U.S. Navy at Barbers Point, died Thursday in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in Lahaina, she is survived by sons David C.K. and Thurston K. Werner, daughters Sharon K. Werner-Nua and Kelly Ann Kumia, brother Calvin J. Werner, sister Lilla K. Antone Kaai, 22 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Naupaka Beach Park, also known as Depots in Nanakuli. Casual attire. No flowers.

> Louis B. Kahn, 85, of Honolulu, a retired machinist from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, died Jan. 21. Born in Milton, Fla., he is survived by wife Elizabeth, brother Henry, and sisters Everlynne Murdock and Pauline Kahn. Memorial services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Call after noon. Casual attire. No flowers.

> Ronald Clifford Lewis 46, of California, marketing director for City Lights Software, died Jan. 22. Born in Philadelphia, he is survived by daughter Summer Lewis-Richardson, son Ryan Lewis, mother Elizabeth Kahn, and grandson Kameron Richardson. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 3950 Paine Circle. Memorial service 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

> Miriam M. “Tita” Kekauoha, 69, of Waimanalo is also survived by brother Rawlins Kauhane; and sisters Mary Naito, Rebecca Kekauoha and Alice Yap. Additional information for an obituary published Saturday.

> Cullen J. Kozai, 71, of Waipahu, formerly of Pensacola, Fla., a retired carpenter, died last Wednesday in Maluhia Long Term Care Health Center. Born in Wahiawa, he is survived by wife Mabel M.; son Jack M. Isenhower; daughter Danielle Sanches; brothers Wallace and Douglas; sisters Helen Matsuno, Jane Fujitani and Irene Nomura; and a granddaughter. Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Casual attire. No flowers.

> Albert D.H. Lau, 78, of Manoa, a retired contract specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration, died Friday at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Pearl; son Brian; daughters Kathleen Young and Cheryl Horton; brothers Wilfred and Charles; sisters Dorothy Loui, Louise Kim, Violet Wong and Eleanor Lau; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Church of Honolulu. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

> William R. Linda, 47, of Kailua, a retired doorman, died Friday in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by mother Alice, brothers John E. and Anthony, and sister Diane Anderson. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Saturday at the memorial park. Aloha attire.

> Roselani K. Midado, 78, of Lihue will be remembered in services 4 p.m. Sunday at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kapaa. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. Additional information for an obituary published Jan. 14 provided by the mortuary.

> Masue Miura, 98, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died Jan. 24 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Nagano-Ken, Japan, she is survived by daughter Tsuyako Hayashikawa, three grandsons, and six great-grandchildren. Private services.

> Roland R. Moore Jr., 73, of Honolulu, formerly of Skokie, Ill., died Thursday at home. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he is survived by daughter Catherine Graham, brothers James and Terry, and a grandchild. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday at 1216 Mamalu St. Aloha attire.

> Nobu “Florence” Muromoto, 83, of Honolulu died Jan. 23 in Beverly Manor Convalescent Center. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Shigeo, son Glenn T., daughters Janice C. Shiroma and Norma K. Muromoto-Maeda, sister Agnes S. Nakai, and five grandchildren. Private services.

> Bruno M. Nunes, 88, of Honolulu, a retired insurance agent, died Jan. 18 in Honolulu. Born in Hilo, he is survived by wife Shiho; daughters Susan Nunes-Fadley, Lizabeth Ball and Sara Nunes-Atabaki; brother Norbert; sister Eulalia Rascon; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.

> Baldomero Orejudos, 90, of Eleele, Kauai, a retired weed controller with Olokele Sugar Co., died Saturday. Born in La Union, the Philippines, he is survived by wife Carlina, sons Jerry and Danilo and daughter Myrna. Rosary: 9 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.

> Lucy Peria, 68, of Lihue died Jan. 23 in Queen's Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son Austin Nacis, sister Lilia Kaiwe and companion Mickey Nakamura. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Door of Faith Mission, 89-142 Haleakala Ave. in Nanakuli. Call after 8 a.m. Inurnment: Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

> Robert W. “Bobby” Punohu, 56, of Kaneohe, who worked for Pan Am, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, died Thursday in Kaneohe. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughter Kristene; son Robert K.; mother Elsie C.; and brothers Neil M., Alexander, Raymond and William. Services: 11:15 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.

> Carolina C. Rapozo, 57, of Kapaa, Kauai, a kitchen helper, died Monday in Wilcox Hospital. Born in Lihue, she is survived by sons Glen and Anthony; daughters Natalie Rapozo-Reiland, Brenda Rapozo and Mary Kealoha; brother Joseph Delostrico; sisters Sally Garcia, Connie Goias, Loretta Duterte, Shirley Parraga and Yolanda Henriques; and three grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Friday at St. Catherine's Church. Call from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Burial: church cemetery. Casual attire.

> Rose S. Rosa, 86, of Lihue, a utility worker for a furniture store department, died Friday in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Born in Kealia, Kauai, she is survived by sons Joseph, William and Patrick; daughters Lorraine R. Thomas and Evelyn Corotan; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Church. Call from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Burial: church cemetery. Casual attire.

> Domingo “Tai” Rosal, 95, of Kapaa, Kauai, a laborer for Lihue Plantation, died last Wednesday in Wilcox Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at the Wongs Care Home. Call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Burial at a later date. Casual attire.

> Charles R. “Rowlie” Sharp, 50, of Milton, Fla., a Vietnam veteran, died Jan. 16. Born in Olaa, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Kimberly; sons Charles R. Jr., Chris, Sean and Clayton “CJ”; and brothers Curtis H. and Philip E. Call after 1 p.m. Saturday at Homelani Columbarium in Hilo.

> Hananiah P. Sugi, 34, of Nanakuli died Jan. 19 in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by mother Sharon P. Wong; brother Joseph Wong; sisters HoneyGirl Laimana, Faith Atoia, Halelu Naparan, Betty Lou Baldomero, Naomi Ventura and Malawaina Wong; and grandmother Hattie Kamealoha. Services: noon Saturday at Resurrection of Life, 89-270 Farrington Highway in Nanakuli. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Casual attire.

> Robert T. Wakamiya, 72, of Honolulu is also survived by son Walden. Additional information for an obituary published yesterday provided by the mortuary.

> Alice M. Won, 88, of Honolulu died Jan. 26 in Leahi Hospital. Born in Hanalei, Kauai, she is survived by son Herman, daughter Thelma Yim, 13 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.