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Thomas Kent "Too Tall" Adams
Nov. 15, 2003
Thomas Kent "Too Tall" Adams, 56, of Honolulu, a commercial real estate broker with Hawaiian Asset Management, died in Honolulu. He was born in San Bernardino, Calif. He is survived by wife Lynette "Mopsy" Choy-Adams, son Ryan, daughter Kapua, father Glen, sisters Patricia Okasaki and Sandi Patterson, and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Honolulu Elks Club Lodge, 2933 Kalakaua Ave. Call after 10:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.

John M. Aki Sr.
Nov. 15, 2003
John M. Aki Sr., 89, of Kaneohe, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 38 machinist, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son John Jr., sisters Nalani Wallace and Alice Shimomura, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Donations suggested to charity.

Thomas Mel Asuega
Oct. 18, 2003
Thomas Mel Asuega, 39, of Waianae, a retired Club Femme Nu employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Kaunakakai. He is survived by wife Deanna "Kiana" Carden-Asuega, daughter Laurissa L.K., parents Maatulimanu and Aloiafi, and sisters Marie Alaiafune, Pamela Keawe and Sonia "Honey Girl" Tiani. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow and 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. tomorrow and 8:30 a.m. Friday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Angelina Lianalei Kaiulani Konanui Bancud-Tavares
Nov. 11, 2003
Angelina Lianalei Kaiulani Konanui Bancud-Tavares, infant daughter of Joey Tavares and Arlene Bancud, of Lihue, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Lihue. She is also survived by grandparents Michael and June-Dale Tavares and Grace Bancud, and great-grandparents Frank Tavares, Agnes Souza, Charles Konanui and Rita Tangonan. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow.

Marcelino Caliboso "Marcelo" Cabanting
Oct. 29, 2003
Marcelino Caliboso "Marcelo" Cabanting, 97, of Mililani, a retired McCabe Hamilton & Renny Co. Ltd. stevedore, died in Maluhia Long Term Care Health Center. He was born in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines. He is survived by daughter Elena C. Sakugawa. Services: 10:15 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Edward F. Chui
Nov. 15, 2003
Edward F. Chui, 78, of Honolulu, a retired University of Hawaii physical education and recreation health professor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leonor "Elly," sons Aaron and Lorne, daughter Aprilani McIlwrath and six grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Honpa Hongwanji.

Steven Richard Doyle
Nov. 5, 2003
Steven Richard Doyle, 34, of Nanakuli, a Hawaii Print & Associates telecommunicator, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Martinez, Calif. He is survived by wife Gordean, parents Edward and Linda Zickefoose, brothers Paul Garrison and Scott Zickefoose, and sister Stacy Martinez. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pokai Bay Beach Park.

Michele Leinaala Greenwell
Nov. 14, 2003
Michele Leinaala Greenwell, 41, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a Greenwell Farms administrative assistant, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband William N. Sr., son Ho'eu'eu C., stepson William N. Jr., parents William Bobo and Lydia Mitchell, brother William Mitchell Jr. and sisters Jennifer Tinao, Sonya Mitchell, Lynelle Kamakau and Sabrina Balucan. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Big Island Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Boat Harbor. Casual attire.

Caroline "Aunty Carrie" Ha'o
Nov. 16, 2003
Caroline "Aunty Carrie" Ha'o, 86, of Hilo, an entertainer and a retired food and beverage employee for the former Rosie's Boathouse, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Frank, Kaipo and Lono Kaaa and Joseph Jr., Jack and Bryan Hao; daughters Hinano K. Lee, Ululani K. Sherlock, Nanialoha K. Langridge, Leinaala K. Penovich, Mary Leaser, Dorothy Alexander, Betty Johnson, Bambi Hifo, Ashley Lopes, Poni M. Daines and Brenda, Joanne and Rose Hao; brothers Gene P. and James K. Namahoe; sisters Lottie H. Kahauolapua, Frances L.M. Keanu and Adeline H. Lee; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Raymond Y. Hirokawa
Nov. 7, 2003
Raymond Y. Hirokawa, 87, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Gordon and a grandchild. Private services.

Francis Lee Wah Ho
Nov. 12, 2003
Francis Lee Wah Ho, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electronics engineer, died in Bangkok. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Maxine L.; sons Craig, Alan and Eric; daughter Donna; brothers William, John and James; and sisters Nancy Chang, Lorraine Soderman, Florence Polson, Bertha Pagay and Ruby Chang. Services: 12:15 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Mass: 8 a.m. Nov. 29 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Casual attire.

Joe Kong Jay
Nov. 13, 2003
Joe Kong Jay, 78, of Honolulu, a retired Ala Moana Hotel bartender, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Audrey; son Rodney; daughters Kathleen and Lorene Asato and Alanna Navarres, brother Jo Kopp Jay, sisters Elsie Dang and Mildred Quon and four grandchildren. Taoist services: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Queenie Kealoha Loa Kam
Nov. 16, 2003
Queenie Kealoha Loa Kam, 75, of Waimanalo, died. She was born in Keaukaha, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Edward Jr., Derald, Bryon, Garrett and Mason; brothers Samuel L. and Charles B. Kealoha and Elia Loa; sisters Caroline Liftee, Marie Kelson and Mabel Silva; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 9 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward, 41-972 Oluolu St. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

Claurito Kuaron, also known as "Bogoy" and "Hanalei"
Nov. 17, 2003
Claurito Kuaron, also known as "Bogoy" and "Hanalei," 79, of Kekaha, Kauai, a retired Pacific Missile Range Facility welder and U.S. Navy veteran, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai. He is survived by sisters Consolacion "Connie" Lowe and Florence "Babe" Acain. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.

Glenn William Lester, also known as "Billy," "Haole" and "Pops"
Nov. 12, 2003
Glenn William Lester, also known as "Billy," Haole" and "Pops," 74, of Kahului, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in San Diego. He is survived by sons David Acedillo and Glenn, Earl, Herbert, James J. and Jason Lester; daughters Ernestine Lindsey, Robin Chung, Sharon Lester and Lilliana Yamaguchi; brothers Jerome and Fred Brewster; sister Lillian Baricuatro; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God -- King's Cathedral in Kahului.

Helen Hatsue Maeda
Nov. 15, 2003
Helen Hatsue Maeda, 89, of Honolulu, a retired nurse, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Makaweli, Kauai. She is survived by son Marvin, daughters Linda Martucci and Earline Funakoshi, sister Kunie Kimura and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire.

James Nunes Mottas
Nov. 10, 2003
James Nunes Mottas, 49, of Nanakuli, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Peter N. Mottas Jr. and Adam J. Fragas, and sister Marilyn H. Kaulia. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Nanakuli Beach Park.

Pearl Asae Nagatoshi
Oct. 25, 2003
Pearl Asae Nagatoshi, 61, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a former manager for 7-Eleven stores in Hilo and Honolulu, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Paul. Gathering: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Nani Oula Apartments Recreation Center in Kealakekua. Donations suggested to 65 Hoolaulea St., Hilo, HI 96720.

Joseph K. "Joe" Opupele Jr.
Nov. 15, 2003
Joseph K. "Joe" Opupele Jr., 87, of Kahului, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son Dana; daughters Iris Makilan and Carol Souza; sisters Malia Siquig, Evelyn Rossiter, Emily Thomas, Margaret Thielk and Mildred Fetalvero; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Mass: 1 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church in Kahului. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery in Wailuku.

Gladys Luana "Aku" Pahuwai
Nov. 16, 2003
Gladys Luana "Aku" Pahuwai, 59, of Kahului, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Kanaio, Maui. She is survived by sons John H., Jonathan N. and Samuel K.P.O.; hanai sons Chester Taiseni and Chris Borling; daughters Minnie M.L., Leinaala K. and Leimomi P.K.; brothers Robert, Bray and Sharron Kauhaa-Po; sisters Alice Alo, Cheryl Taiseni, Mary-Lou Kauhaa-Po and Irma Kahanu; and a grandchild. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. Burial: 3 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Betty Carol Patberg
Nov. 9, 2003
Betty Carol Patberg, 67, of Kaneohe, will be remembered in services 10 a.m. Saturday at Kualoa Beach Park. Patberg died of multiple internal injuries after her car struck a city bus head-on near Heeia Kea Boat Harbor. She was born in Santa Barbara, Calif., and was a homemaker. She is survived by son David A.; daughters Kimberly Vejvoda, Lisa Blyth and Jennifer Draxlir; sisters Robin St. Pierre, Judy Hunter and Diane Goodman; and nine grandchildren.

Peter A. Peterson
Nov. 13, 2003
Peter A. Peterson, 89, of Kaneohe, a retired Apcoa Parking manager at the Queen's Medical Center, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mabel G.; son Clarence; daughters Beverly Kishida, Carol Gagliardi, Theresa Esprecion and Nora Onaga; brothers Henry and Harold; sisters Paula Driver, Victoria Yasu, Goldie Vellez and Betty Jane Peterson; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6:45 p.m. Monday and noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Burial to follow at the cemetery. Casual attire.

Jacob Rylie Resurreccion-Carolino
Nov. 10, 2003
Jacob Rylie Resurreccion-Carolino, infant son of Jessica Fay Resurreccion and Radin Carolino, of Liliha, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brothers Jayden and Jared; grandparents Emylyn Mateo, Alonzo Carolino and Gloria Gilo; and great-grandparent Marina Mateo. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nuuanu Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples.

Hazel Kawaiha'o Andaya Salazar
Nov. 17, 2003
Hazel Kawaiha'o Andaya Salazar, 67, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired Mauna Kea Beach Hotel restaurant manager, died at home. She was born in Papaaloa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Ebencio; sons Wayne, Roger D., Murray, Alan D. and Aaron L.; stepmother Angelina Andaya; sister Rosita Bufil; stepsister Leilani Andaya-Waugh; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Committal services to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Alexander Alejandro Aliamanu Segovia Sr.
Oct. 22, 2003
Alexander Alejandro Aliamanu Segovia Sr., 66, of Carson, Calif., a bus driver, died in Carson. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Louise N.; sons Alexander Jr., Allen and Alfred; daughters Anita L., Alicia and Mary Segovia and Althea Napoleon; brother Thomas; and sisters Rebecca Taitague, Martha Abella and Alice Dulan. Services held in Long Beach, Calif.

Thomas Hoy Hook Seu
Nov. 9, 2003
Thomas Hoy Hook Seu, 87, of Honolulu, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Betty Ann K.S. Carvalho; brother Albert Hoy Lee Siu; sisters Lily Gum Lin Hong, Kathrine Gum Yung Nitta, Dorothy Gum Yau Wong and Mildred Gum Hee and Barbara Gum Ngit Kam; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Doris Matsuko Shimabuku
Nov. 8, 2003
Doris Matsuko Shimabuku, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Sears, Roebuck & Co. salesclerk, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by daughters Jane Morimatsu, Amy Nagayama and Ann K. Miyasato; sister Betty Tanioka; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services.

Ernest "Mud Eye" Silva
Nov. 12, 2003
Ernest "Mud Eye" Silva, 85, of Honolulu, formerly of Kakaako, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Clara P.; sons Ernest Jr. and Earl Silva and Albert Demello; daughters Rose M. Correa-Birch, Bernadette Kay, Patricia Ann Chinen and Dolores Inao; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2124 Pauoa St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

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