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John P. Alana, 73, of Makaha, died Jan. 18 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Kim Oh; sons Herman Schimmelfenniny and John Jr., Glenn, Cline and Ernest Alana; brothers Joseph, Jones and Henry; sisters Jenny Pepper and Emily Kaopua; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.Matilda M. "Margie" Badua, 79, of Hilo, a retired housekeeper at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, died Jan. 18 in Hilo Hospital. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Pausto; sons Alfred, Benjamin, Douglas, Jerry and Kenneth; daughters Rosaline Tagaca and Shirley Pacatang; brother Edward Morales; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Memorial wake: 7 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: church cemetery. Casual attire.
Emiliano V. "Dianong" Bermudez, 88, of Ewa Beach, who retired from Reid & Martin Construction Co., died Jan. 9 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. He was born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Teodorica A. "Oding," sons Emil and Noel, daughters Janellie and Marilyn, and a grandson. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: noon Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Lydia O. Castro, 84, of San Leandro, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Saturday in St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif. She is survived by children Kenneth A. Castro, Clara M. Neely and Charlotte V. Boronda; brothers Manuel, George and Adam Quintal; and sisters Annie Gomes, Eva White and Barbara Sheehan. Services on the mainland.
Joseph Y.K. Ching, 94, of Honolulu, a retired postal superintendent at Hawaii Kai Post Office, died Jan. 17 in Waipahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Anna T., son Ronald J., brother Vernon "Yap Kon," sister Lillian "Lily" Kop, six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Zachary D. Engle, infant son of Richard Jr. and Mary Tess of Honolulu, died Sunday in Kapiolani Hospital. He is also survived by brother Ryan; and grandparents Richard and Elizabeth Engle and Eugenio and Irene Ayon-ayon. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Chapel, Pearl Harbor. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Chong Ye Fennell, 44, of Waipahu, a cook, died Jan. 7 in Honolulu. She was born in Korea. She is survived by son Stephen, daughter Lisa and fiancee Joseph A. Barrios. Memorial services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire.
Isabel R. Getubig, 79, of Ewa Beach, who retired from the Hilton Hawaiian Village, died Saturday in St. Francis-West Hospital. She was born in Aiea. She is survived by sons Robert, Richard and Herbert Getubig and Louie Nazareno; daughters June Mims and Shirley Victorine; sister Cecilia Liberato; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Glen M. Gilbertson, 87, of Honolulu, a retired farmer, died Jan. 16 in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Traverse, Minn. He is survived by sister Mary and nephew Mark Schaefer. Committal services: 3 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
John Haumea, 67, of Wainiha, Kauai, will be remembered in services 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Hanalei Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hanalei Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Incorrect information for an obituary published yesterday provided by the mortuary.
Phillip R. Hosino, 44, of Kaneohe died Thursday in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by children April R., Brandin P. and Bridget B.; mother Marie; brother Julian; and companion Mary A. Anders. Graveside services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
Raina Ann Jamero, 28, of Kapolei, died Thursday in St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Chase, father Emigdio "Joe," mother Ivy, twin sister Rhonda, sister Roxanne Cabral, brother Justin, and grandmother Bessie Largo. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Aloha attire.
Aileen S. Kauahikaua, 76, of Kailua, administrator for St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, died Saturday at home. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by sons James and David and a granddaughter. Memorial services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Kailua. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 93 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734.
Emily A. Keliihoomalu, 30, of Kahuku, died Jan. 17 in Hilo. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by sons Joey Keliihoomalu and William and Jessie Huihui; daughters Amanda Keliihoomalu and Alyssa Huihui; parents Numeriano and Priscilla Tampon; grandmother Isabel Tampon; brother Numeriano Tampon Jr.; sisters Estrellita Torres and Regina-Mae Kaupe; and former companion Duke Huihui. Prayer services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Mission at Waimea Bay. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Abel Kuhia, 86, of Honolulu, a retired heavy equipment operator for Dole Pineapple Co., died Saturday. He was born in Peahi, Maui. He is survived by daughters Pat L.K. Nix and Maggie M. Kibota; sons Danny Javier, Angel Aspacio and Pete and Tony Aldana; sister Adeline Dela Cruz; brother Thomas Orseno; 27 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mililani Missionary Church, 95-801 Kipapa Drive in Mililani. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Private scattering of ashes.
Beryl L. Lemmon, 86, of Kula, Maui, a retired owner of an alfalfa farm, died Sunday at home. He was born in Cozad, Neb. He is survived by wife Catherine, daughter Annette Roberts, son Charles, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Waipuna Chapel, corner of Kula Highway and Omaopio Road. Aloha attire.
Abraham K. "Abe" Mahelona, 70, of Nanakuli, a retired sergeant with the Honolulu Police Department, died Jan. 11 in Straub Hospital. He was also a parent facilitator at Nanakuli Elementary School. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leinohea; son Abraham Jr.; daughters Deborah Mahelona Ecija, Camilynn Mahelona Saba and Kaanuhea Mahelona; brothers the Rev. Isaac and David; sister Ruth Holt; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Margaret N. Maruo, 71, of Aiea, who retired from the federal government, died Thursday at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Tsuneshi; daughters Susan Ota and JoAnne Tom; brothers Gilbert, Reginald "Nick," George and Raymond Nikaido; sisters Catherine Kiyama, Florence Shiota and Jane Nikaido; and mother Miyoshi Nikaido. Private services.
William F. "Bill" McGovern, 82, a retired jobsite personnel supervisor from the Bechtel Group in San Francisco, died Jan. 18 in Irvine, Calif. He was born in Lowell, Mass. He is survived by sister Rita C. and adopted son David T.W. Huang. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
John Paul, 60, of Waianae, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Jan. 15 at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Rebekah; sons Manu Kealoha and George and Kawika Landford; daughters Kehaulani Landford, Caroline Aila and Danelle Cox; brothers Peter and Rodney Laa and Joe Paul; sisters Maxine Keliiholokai, Dorothy Mason, Jacqueline Mathias, Charlene Maho and Antoinette Jardine; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Maile Beach Park.
King D. Quinn, 70, of Honolulu, a switchboard installer with GTE Hawaiian Tel, died Jan. 8 in Queen's Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Viola; sons John and William; daughters Theresa Koki, Ida and Moana Quinn, Maryanne De Silva and Viki Ventura; brothers Douglas, John and Gordon Kai; and sisters Annabelle Ching, Molly Sheridan and Luana Kai. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Church, 2821 Lowrey Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Leonora A. Ravago, 77, of Ewa Beach, died Jan. 15 in St. Francis-West Hospital. She was born in Pangasinan, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Oscar and Cornelio Jr.; daughters Aida Osorio, Teresita Dulay and Consuelo Rowe, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Basilio U. Ringor, 92, of Wahiawa, a retired carpenter, died Jan. 5 in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Cagayan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Epifania C., son Basilio "Leo" Jr., daughters Elizabeth Ann Allen and Piedad Centeno, and four grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrow Church. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Juan D. Rivera, 75, of Kahului, a retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. purchasing supply officer, died last Wednesday in Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Severina; sons Gaspar, Oscar, Enrico and Gerry; daughters Merlita Donato, Nely Rivera and Naida Castillo; brother Restituto; sister Remigia Jose; and eight grandchildren. Prayer services: 7 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park.
Robert S. "Bob" Sato, 67, of Pearl City, a retired warehouse man, died Saturday at home. Born on Maui, he is survived by wife Lily A., son Clyde K., mother Kimi, brothers Herbert and Clarence, and two grandsons. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Blas D. Sinenci, 87, of Kipahulu, Maui, who did yard maintenance services, died Friday at home. He was born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Stephen, Francis, Paul, Peter, Sebastian and Victor; daughters Veronica Lono and Angela Zarate; 30 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Mass: noon Saturday at St. Mary's Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: St. Peter's Puuiki Cemetery.
Reiji Takamoto, 94, of Wahiawa, a retired heavy equipment inspector for the federal government, died Sunday at home. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by sons Elijah H., Ralph S., Homer N. and Jerald N.; brothers Shizuo and Shunso; sister Yoshiko Kanagawa; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ilse Takeuchi, 75, of Pearl City, died Monday in Kaiser Hospital. She was born in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. She is survived by husband Charles; sons Hans-Jurgen, Michel and Bill; daughters Marika Tachera and Ilona Turell; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Inurnment: Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers.
Manuel S. Texidor, 77, of Waianae, died Jan. 8 at home. He was born in Pahala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Nancy; son Mark "Akamai" Yeager; daughters Patsy, Pauline "Pee Wee" and Crystal; brothers Ralph and Folo; sister Frances; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery. Call from 9 a.m. to noon. Burial: Diamond Head Cemetery.
Agnes K. Tom, of Honolulu, died Saturday in Hale Nani Nursing Center. She was born in lower Nahiku, Maui. She is survived by sons Richard Keohuhu and Melvyn Tom; daughters Harmony Chock, Moana Scanlan, Frances Akau and Georgiann Navarro; sister the Rev. Emmaline Kaawa; 22 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
You can also search the Hawaii State Library System's
Hawaii Newspaper Index online for older obituaries at:
http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/education/hcc/library/hiindex.html
The index, which goes back several decades,
is available via Telnet software.