Benedict Kahuhu Aalona
Nov. 29, 2003
Benedict Kahuhu Aalona, 61, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died in Kaunakakai. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by wife Rosette K.; son Larry; daughters Lisa Colleado, Terry Tokoro and Ivelyn Keoho; brothers Mitchell Baluski and Jesse Jr., Theodore and Andrew Dudoit and Glenn, Brian, Alan and Kanoe Viera; sisters Margaret Duvauchelle, Marilyn Ah Yat, Louise Linker, Eliza Kane, Leimomi Garcia and Sherrie Viera; and nine grandchildren. Visitation 6-9 p.m. next Friday at Aalona residence, No. 86-D Puukapele Ave., Hoolehua, Molokai. Mass: 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Kaluaaha, Molokai. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.Joseph Empal Basebase
Nov. 26, 2003
Joseph Empal Basebase, 90, of Honolulu, a musician, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Kipahulu, Maui. He is survived by son Joseph A., daughter Gwendolyn Law, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.George Emerson Burnett
Nov. 28, 2003
George Emerson Burnett, 81, of Honolulu, promoter of Sea Habitat and Underseas Systems for Education for America projects, died. He was born in Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by son Jeremy and daughters Kate and Lisa. Private services. Donations suggested to the Queen's Medical Center.Kenneth Kam Chew Chang
Nov. 28, 2003
Kenneth Kam Chew Chang, 98, of Honolulu, a retired developer for Governor Cleghorn Condominium in Waikiki, died. He also was creator of Malihini Hale Clothing stores, Chocolate for Breakfast and Villa Roma. He was born in Waikane. He is survived by son Gary; daughters Gwendolyn and Audrey Fu and Deanna Chang; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.Margaret C. Dacquel
Nov. 23, 2003
Margaret C. Dacquel, 67, of Pearl City, a retired Thomas Cook Currency Services employee, died in Florida. She was born in Lanai City. She is survived by sons Rudy, Eugene, Michael, Gary, Trinito and Dominador; daughters Erlinda Skoblow and Patricia Quiambao; brothers Ernest and Augustine Cantiberos; sister Elizabeth Brown; and 16 grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Cosme Cacpal Garces
Nov. 26, 2003
Cosme Cacpal Garces, 84, of Kualapuu, Molokai, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Maggie, daughters Olivia Cabiles and Rosa Arima, and six grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today at St. Sophia Catholic Church in Kaunakakai. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kapaakea Cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.Yvonne Howson
Dec. 3, 2003
Yvonne Howson, 97, of Kahului, died at home. She was born in Pensacola, Fla. She is survived by son George O. Jr., daughter Linden Nichols, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services.Kikue Imoto
Nov. 18, 2003
Kikue Imoto, 85, of Kaneohe, a retired cashier, died in Aloha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by daughters Beverly Teramae and Carol Kaya; brothers Takeo, Yoshimichi and Matsumitsu Sato; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.Elia Kaaukai
Dec. 2, 2003
Elia Kaaukai, 85, of Pahoa, a retired longshoreman and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kalapana, Hawaii. He is survived by brother Herbert and sisters Abigail and Josephine. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire.Henry Hukilani Kea
Nov. 28, 2003
Henry Hukilani Kea, 32, of Kansas, formerly of Honolulu, died in Kansas City, Kan. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Walter Makahi; stepmother Leilani Makahi; mother Karen Kanoho; brothers Luke, Logan, Kenneth and Edward Kea and Andrew and Gordon Kala; and sisters Victoria Sialana, Melanie Perez, Roxanne Sparks, Lori-Ann Pa and Tammy and Tiffany Akana and Paula and Ramona Sajulga. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Keaomalamalama Church, 89-353 Lepeka Ave., Nanakuli. Burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire.Scott Fitzroy Kennedy
Nov. 30, 2003
Scott Fitzroy Kennedy, 52, of Kailua-Kona, a carpenter, died at home. He was born in Boston. He is survived by mother Joan, sisters Sara and Tina, companion Karin Stoll and caregiver Ray Freed. Services pending.Edgar F. Kiefer
Nov. 29, 2003
Edgar F. Kiefer, 69, of Kailua, a retired University of Hawaii chemistry department chairman, died. He was born in Tsingtao, China. He is survived by wife Diane; sons Nicholas, Daniel, Harrison and Britton; daughters Lauren Schantz and Miranda Scott; and nine grandchildren. Services: 3:30 p.m. next Friday at 150 Bilger Hall at the University of Hawaii. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hawaiian Humane Society or charity.Russell Raymond Knight
Nov. 27, 2003
Russell Raymond "Buster" Knight, 61, of Kailua, a Russell's Master Plumbing Repairs owner, died in Honolulu. He was born in Virginia. He is survived by wife Linda; sons Russell II, William "Billy" and James "Bimbo"; daughters Kim Mah, Kitty Kamaka and Krissy Perreira; mother Irene; brothers Stephen and Alan; sisters Eola Grove, Pamela Crowell, Carol Kahalelehua, Betty Ann Brewer, Rose Marie Raitz, Donna Namba and Susan Boyce; and 14 grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kailua Assembly of God Church. Call after 5:30 p.m. Private burial. Aloha attire.Muneto Maeda
Nov. 25, 2003
Muneto Maeda, 87, of Honolulu, a retired auto body repairman for Liberty Auto, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ayako, sons Alan M. and Dwight, daughter Joyce Kanehira, brother Thomas, sister Sumako Fukumoto and six grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.William George Makahilahila
Nov. 27, 2003
William George Makahilahila, 56, of Carrollton, Texas, an entrepreneur for several companies in Arizona and Texas, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Kimo and Keoki, daughter Tiana-Malia, brother Andrew Kipapa and sister Janice Young. Burial: 1 p.m. today at Greenhaven Memorial Park in Kaneohe.Gloria Kiyoko Oshiro
Nov. 25, 2003
Gloria Kiyoko Oshiro, 75, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Morris M., Wesley S. and Jeffrey I.; daughters Lynette K. Kishimoto and Carrie E. Hayashi; brother Ernest Akiyama; sisters Edith Shito and Helene Kawakami; and 13 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Clarence Silva
Nov. 30, 2003
Clarence Silva, 70, of Honolulu, a retired General Motors supervisor, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Lawai Valley, Kauai. He is survived by daughter Clare B.; brothers Gabriel, Henry, Johnny, Gilbert and James; sister Alga Pereira; and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. next Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka St.. Additional services: 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo, Kauai. Casual attire. No flowers.Saffery Palenapa Tolentino
Nov. 28, 2003
Saffery Palenapa Tolentino, 39, of Wailuku, a park caretaker foreman for the County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department, died in Molokai General Hospital. He was born in Kaunakakai, Molokai. He is survived by wife Michelle L.E.; father Wendell; mother Leilani Kapuni; brothers Pierson Kapuni and Wendell Tolentino; and sisters June Dennison, Marlene Kalua and Helene Canella. Services: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Kualapuu Community Recreational Center in Kualapuu, Molokai. Call after 9 a.m. Additional services: Dec. 21 at Wailuku Community Center.John Arthur Watson
Nov. 24, 2003
John Arthur Watson, 87, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a retired mechanic, died at home. He was born in Ontario, Canada. He is survived by wife Minda, brothers Jim and Gerald, and sister Dolly Switzer. Services: 2 p.m. tomorrow at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 78-6955 Mamalahoa Highway. Reception to follow at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club at Honokohau Harbor.Charlotte Masako Yamada
Nov. 23, 2003
Charlotte Masako Yamada, 86, of Haleiwa, a retired Yama's Fountain proprietor in Haleiwa, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by son Glenn M.; daughters Charlene K. Fernandez and Lorrine M. Yoshida; brothers Allen and Hisashi Nakagawa; sisters Janet Ito, Julie "Yako" Young, Chieko Inouye and Emi Hynes; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
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