Paulette Gertrude Branco, 55, of Honolulu, a bus driver for Rainbow Coaches, died Jan. 15 in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Vernon G. and sisters Brenda B. Gomes and Barbara A. Branco. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: noon at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Incorrect information was printed in an obituary published yesterday.Benjamin "Benjie" Cara- valho, 60, of Honolulu, a retired engineer for Hawaii Tug & Barge, died Jan. 13. Services: 7 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. The mortuary provided incorrect information for an obituary published Monday.
John Lap Keung Chan, 70, of Honolulu, a retired accountant, died Jan. 16 at home. He was born in Shanghai, China. He is survived by son Tony, daughter Connie Chan and a grandchild. Services: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to the Chan Family Scholarship Fund at Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01002.
Ruth Coleman, 44, of Lawai, Kauai, died Jan. 15 in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Japan. She is survived by mother Akiko K. and sister Mary Coleman Cope. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary. Burial: Kalapaki Bay Memorial Cemetery.
Rosemond Wond Contos, 98, of Kailua, died Jan. 16. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Beverly Rose Grover, caregiver Anita Gabriel, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery. Casual attire.
Dominic "Dom" Vincent Flacco, 83, of Pearl City, a retired lieutenant colonel for the U.S. Army serving in World War II and the Vietnam War, died Monday in Straub Medical Center. He was born in Ithaca, N.Y. He is survived by wife Carolyn L.; sons Dominic V. Jr., Anthony A., Nicholas L. and Dino A.; stepdaughters Heidi Sato and Natalie Kiyuna; and brother Angelo. Committal services: 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to the Air Force Aid Society Inc., Suite 202, 1745 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22202.
Christel Forth, 62, of Paradise Circle Mauka, Hove, Hawaii, a homemaker, died last Thursday at home. She was born in Berlin. She is survived by companion Bill Hutchin, daughter Misty Pali and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Honaunau Boat Ramp. Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. No flowers.
Darrell Alberto Gomez, 46, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a waiter for the former Rose's Boat House, Hilo, died Jan. 14 in Kona Community Hospital. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is survived by mother Miriam and sister Lila Moore. Services held. Condolences may be sent to Lila Moore, 68-1760 Nawili Place, Waikoloa, HI 96738.
Tim Fong Goo, 97, of Kaneohe, a retired cadastral engineer for the state Department of Transportation, died Saturday in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dorothy; sons Ronald and Arthur; daughters Carol Matsuda and Aileen Deese; brothers Tin Yau, Dr. Albert and Donald Goo; sister Eunice Lau; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Community Church of Honolulu. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Jean Frances Hanson, 79, of Kaneohe, died last Thursday. She was born in Baltimore. She is survived by sons Earl, John, David "Jeffrey" and Mark; daughter Jean Mullis; brothers Daniel and Joseph Rodowski; sister Joan Derwart; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Private burial.
Lucy Duarte Lebus, 84, of Honolulu, a retired employee for Koolau Boys' Home, died Friday in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by nephews Eugene and Ted Lilly and John Kovich, and niece Nicolene Lilly. Services: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Donations suggested to charity.
George Nobuo Mine, 78, of Hilo, a retired field representative for the American Red Cross, died Monday in Hilo Medical Center. He was also an employee for the County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development, a tour guide for Jack's Tours and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II, 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He is survived by wife Tomiko, son Claton, daughters Caryn and Shari, sister Mitsue Okimoto and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Shosaku Nagaishi, 100, of Honolulu, a retired maintenance worker for Dole Cannery, died Jan. 14. He was born in Japan. He is survived by sons James F. and Fumio, and daughter Ruth T. Nakamoto. Private services.
Umeko Nakamoto, 94, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died last Thursday in Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Facility. She was born in Okinawa, Japan. She is survived by son George, daughter Kazue Takushi, brother the Rev. Sei- chu Nakaoji, sister Takeko Ma- tsumoto, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Donald Mamoru Nirei, 68, of Hilo, a retired command sergeant major for the U.S. Army, died Monday in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Mae M.; sons Miles, Kurt and Guy Nirei; daughter Donna Tengan; sister Aiko Grace Medeiros; and seven grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Dennis Pavao, 50, of Lahaina, a musician and entertainer, will be remembered in services 6 p.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Eulogy: 4 p.m. Call 1-6 p.m. Aloha attire. Services in Hilo pending. He died Friday in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife S. Leialoha Spencer-Pavao; sons Kaleomana Pavao, Dennis Stohls and Kekoa Mahiai Wade Parker; daughters Misty W., Amberleigh, Sarahlei, Tehani and Annalisha Pavao; parents Mildred Kuulei Konanui and Edwin Pavao; brothers Edwin Jr., Russell and Morris; and sisters Ritamae, Leola and Mokihana Pavao, and Brenda Domingo.
Cathaleene Ann Scott, 70, of Kihei, Maui, a retired employee for Caterpillar of Dallas, died Dec. 28 in Portland, Ore. She was born in Silverton, Ore. She is survived by sons Steve and Jack, daughters Conni Linn and Carol Scott-Haworth, sisters Patricia Johnson and Dana Gregg, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services on the mainland.
Amy Tokue Siguenza, 74, of Pearl City, former owner of Amy's Delicatessen, died Jan. 14 in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons Theron Shimomaye and Aaron, Delburn and Lyndon Siguenza; daughters Wendy Compton, Penny Young and Jeannie Siguenza; companion Luis M. Siguenza; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private services.
John Francis Silva, 90, of Honolulu, who served at Pearl Harbor, died Saturday in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Onomea, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Gerald and Hubert, sister Odylia, eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pius X Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.
Hideo Tanji, 97, of Honolulu, a retired shoemaker for Palama Shoe Co., died Jan. 15 in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Japan. He is survived by sons Andrew, Samuel, Daniel and Edwin; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Frederick L.H. Tom, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired postal clerk, died Tuesday. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by niece Janice Goo. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Horace Tadao Tomimoto, 83, of Honolulu, a retired employee for HC&D Forwarders International Inc., died Jan. 14 in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lisa; son Calvin; brothers Isami, Wendall and George; sister Alma Sakata; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services held.
Margaret Marie Minta Tully, 92, of Waialua, died Sunday. She was born in Neillsville, Wis. She is survived by sons Ralph Jr., John and Thomas; daughter Sheila Pactol; brother Monsignor John Minta; sisters Dorothy Koons, Sister Aileen Minta and Charlotte Mattingly; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
Pita Afu Unga, 76, of Laie, a retired carpenter for Brigham Young University, Hawaii, died Saturday in Kahuku Hospital. He was born in Tonga. He is survived by wife Emeline Uluave; sons Ofeina Dempsey and Fusiloa Suntesi; daughters Loseana A. Thomas, Jean Christie and Salome Dorothy Folau; brothers Peau, Vaini, Lihati, Okusi and Anitilose; and 10 grandchildren. Call 6-9:30 p.m. Friday at the Laie Hawaii Stake Center. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the center. Call 8-11:45 a.m. Burial: noon at Laie Cemetery.
High Talking Chief Potasi Sui Uta Sr., 77, of Waianae, died Jan. 16 at home. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Esther L.; sons Albert, Hiram, Potasi Jr. and Wayne; daughters Tuanai Faasoa, Ellen Suesue and Mabel Meacham; brothers Simona, the Rev. Amalau and the Rev. Pita Lauti; sisters Seia Lauti, Ata Telona and Malia Lauti; 32 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Waianae United Methodist Church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes: 1 p.m. Sunday at Pokai Bay, middle park. Casual attire. Call 696-1113 or 696-4027 for more information.
Shinako Yamamotoya, 95, of Koloa, Kauai, a self-employed tofu manufacturer, died Jan. 13 at Hale Omao. She was born in Oakland, Calif. She is survived by sons Mitsuru S. and Glenn M., daughter Kazuko Kay Shishido, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
Mitsuyo Yonemura, 88, of Aiea, a retired presser for Enderson Garment Factory, died Jan. 15. She was born in Honohina, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Roy T. and Alvin H.; daughters Jean T. Sakai, Carol S. Kondo, Judy K. Endow, Shirley M. Miyake, Iris T. Okura and Ivy T. Kaneshiro; brother Hoichi Ueda; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Alan Tokiharu Yoshida, 40, of Honolulu, assistant vice president and Kahala branch manager for Title Guaranty Escrow & Title Services, died Jan. 12. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Eleanor H. and sisters Audrey Mori and Sharon Yoshida. Services: noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Elmer Shigeyuki Yoshitomi, 75, of Hilo, office manager for Harper Car Rentals, died Saturday in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Sachiko, son Ken, daughter Jule Behr, brother Clive and two grandchildren. Private services.
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.