Sawayo E. Amimoto, 89, of Kahului died Tuesday in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Sprecklesville. She is survived by sons Thomas, George and Ronald; daughters Elsie Tamashiro and Elaine Yamagata; brothers Takashi and Wilfred Hongo; sisters Hatsuko Fujimoto, Alice Sakata, Doris Nakamoto and Edith Taguchi; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. Monday at Maui Memorial Park.Takeshi "Tak" Aoki, 83, of Mililani Town, a retired employee for Litton Industries, died March 2. He was also a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Company G. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Jean, brother Shigeo and sisters Kiyoko Yoneyama, Edith Fujii, Grace You, Alice Takahashi and Jane Bougard. Private services.
Veronica Ann Ashford, 48, of Lihue, a self-employed craftsperson, died last Thursday in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in California. She is survived by sister Cindy Ferguson and brothers Anthony, Ascar and Christopher. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Makaha Ridge, Kokee. Casual attire.
Kenneth Douglas Burns, 55, of Kaunakakai died March 5 in Kaunakakai. He was born in Vancouver, Canada. He is survived by companion Barbara Davis, son Ken, daughter Teri Burns and a granddaughter. Services: 9 a.m. March 23 at the Kaunakakai Wharf, Kaunakakai. Call after 8 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow.
The Rev. Remedios Canonigo, 81, of Mililani, a retired pastor for Christian Mission Church, died Saturday. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by daughters Evelyn Harman and Wendy Rivera, caregiver Pastor Cir Domingo, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call 6-9 p.m.
Jacqueline Anne Dailey, 54, of Honolulu died Saturday. She was born on Long Island, N.Y. She is survived by son Frank "Tuco" Pinto, brother Peter and sister Nancy Harris. Private services.
Browne Cleveland Hamilton, 82, of Kalaoa, Hawaii, a machinist and business owner, died Friday at home. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born in Chicago. He is survived by wife Ann Elizabeth; son James; daughters Sandy Northam, Susan Lopa Hamilton and Sally Pontillo; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club, Honokohau Harbor. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Mary Natividad Hilario, 77, of Honolulu died last Thursday in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband Irineo Jr.; son Bruno Gavino; daughters Beverly Wallace, and Abby and Audrey Hilario; brothers Avelino, Maoro, Casimero and Bernabas Natividad; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Debralee Mary Haunani "Nani" Hodges, 43, of Waimanalo died March 5. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Paul; son Paul Jr.; daughters Isabel "Kaleio" Pakele, Issalyn Lynch and Isis "Anu" Hodges; mother Nellie "Nahala" Aina; brothers Jonathan, Vincent and Nathan Aina; sisters Natalie "Suzie" Kanoa, Vaina Kam, Johnette "Pake" Wong, Wanda "Ui" Denham and Michelle "Shadow" Kealohanui; and two grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Kainoa Beach Park.
James Kaoru Iinuma, 82, of Aiea, owner of Beacon Restaurant, Aiea, died March 5. He was also a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a translator for the Military Intelligence Service and a public accountant in Honolulu. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Teru "Teri"; sons Ronald, Don, Jim and Robert; brother Satoru; sister Yatsue "Sue"; and eight grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 4 p.m.
David Kaanohi Kaalakea Jr., 58, of Honolulu, a retired employee for the state Department of Transportation, died March 1 in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Kipahulu, Maui. He is survived by wife Dawn; sons Danny and David; daughters Miala "Tita" Summers, Deborah Moeone and Jarrae Puni; brother Ronnie; sisters Geraldine Edlao, Lei Garcia and Noe Kenolio; hanai sons Kalani and Kalei Kenolio; hanai daughter Kanoe Kenolio and Janai Kealoha; hanai mother Yvonne Kanae; hanai brothers Henry "Boy," Clayton, Clarence, Glenn, Garrick and Nathan Kanae; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Logan Masato Kadomoto, 67, of Honolulu, a retired evaluator for the Department of Education, died Saturday. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife June, daughters Dee Ajimine and Kelly Park, brother Raymond, sisters Frances Kaneta and Jane Kawamoto, and three grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Youngwha Kim, 90, of Laie, a homemaker, died Saturday. She was born in Seoul. She is survived by son Byungsuh Park, daughters Koomneu Park and Koomsoo P. Sauque, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hauula Second Ward. Call after noon. Burial: 2 p.m. at Laie Cemetery.
Mary Helena King, 87, formerly of Kailua, a homemaker, died last Thursday in Roseville, Calif. She is survived by daughters Marilyn E. King and Carol King Pringle, son Alan R., seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services on the mainland. Donations suggested to Catholic Daughters of America, P.O. Box 4069, New York, NY 10023-4069.
Hazel Hanako Kondo, 80, of Honolulu, a retired sales clerk for Duty Free Shoppers, died March 1 in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sisters Violet Okinaga and Ethel U. Okada. Private services.
Zane Kanaikaolani "Rocky" Kualapai, 48, of Haiku, Maui, a truck driver for Aloha Auto Parts, died Saturday in Kula Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Wilhelmina, son Shane Hall, brothers Lamuel Jr. and David, and sister Lamette Pieper. Private services.
George Sadao Masuda, 64, of Pearl City, retired co-owner of Masuda Fender & Paint, died March 4. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sister Mildred Sadako Fujioka, and sister-in-law and caregiver Marjorie Ayano Masuda. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
Albert Mamoru Nakamura, 81, of Wahiawa, a veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, died Feb. 27. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by wife Lily; sons Alvin, James, Edward and Edwin; daughter JoAnn Nakamura Kurch; brothers Yoshiro, Goro and George; sisters Shizuyo Hamada, Haruyo Kakimoto and Michiko Nakamura; and six grandchildren. Private services.
Alice Irene Nelson, 92, of Koloa, Kauai, a homemaker, died Sunday in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in California. She is survived by a niece and a nephew. Private services.
Mitsuo "Mits" Omiya, 75, of Pearl City, a retired Honolulu police officer, died March 6 in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leatrice L., brother Stan, sister Dorothy, two daughters and two grandchildren. Services: noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
Andres M. Palilio Sr., 90, of Waipahu died March 1. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Delia, sons Bernard and Andres Jr., daughter Melody Bentosino, sister Sufronia Corpuz and two grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call 6-9 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Anna Rodrigues, 92, of Kula, Maui, died last Thursday in Kahului Hale Makua. She was born in Kula. She is survived by sons Howard and Michael, daughters Mary Rodrigues and Carolyn Freitas, sister Rosie Perreira, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Holy Ghost Church, Kula. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Dorothy Yoshie Shigeoka, 77, of Honolulu died Feb. 10 in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born on Kauai. She is survived by sister Sue Nakagawara and brother Steve. Private services.
Rita Maine Swift, 93, of Kaunakakai, a retired lei seller and fisherwoman, died March 5 in Molokai General Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by daughter Margaret Naki, hanai sons Albert Naki and Ernest Peltier, hanai daughter Rita Makekau, 31 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren and 62 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Nani Girl's residence, 54287 Kaipapau Loop, Hauula, Oahu. Services: 9 a.m. to noon March 23 at the Molokai Way of Salvation Church, Kaunanakai. Casual attire. No flowers.
Ruth F. Takashima, 79, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Friday at home. She was born in Hanamaulu. She is survived by husband Clarence "Gadget," son Dana, daughter Dee Grigsby, sisters Hisae Iwamoto and Yoshiko Yokoyama, and five grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Church, Kapaa. Call after 1 p.m. Interment to follow. Casual attire.
George Shiho Toma, 88, of Manoa Valley, a retired senior produce clerk for Star Market, died March 5 in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Kekaha, Kauai. He is survived by sons Warren and Russell; daughters Jean Fujioka, Susanne Shimabukuro and Coleen Toma; brothers Henry, Fred and James; sister Betsy Goya; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers.
Alan Teri Tsuru, 46, of Aiea, a food service vender, died last Thursday in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Kathleen N., son Darren H., mother Marian M. Iona, brother Raymond T. and sister Valerie M. Ogoshi. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Nancy Candida Salva Dacoscos Verano, 81, of Honolulu and Kapaa, Kauai, died March 4. She was born in Eleele. She is survived by sons Al and Ben Dacascos, Art, George and Phillip Dacoscos, and Nash and Ron Verano; daughters Angie Dacoscos Agor, Arleen Dacoscos Roylo and Christine Verano Sizelove; sisters Lillian Samiento and Ann Cabacungan; numerous grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Call 6-9 p.m. tonight at Diamond Head Mortuary. Mass: 9 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of the Mount, Kalihi. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10:45 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
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.