Mariano Rabang Abellon
Dec. 15, 2003
Mariano Rabang "Mario" Abellon, 62, of Waipahu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Wilhelmina R.; son Mario R.; daughters Jocelyn A. Joaquin, Wilma A. Alcantara, Marilou A. Peralta and Maribel R. Abellon; sisters Rosario Lim, Eufemia Ortal and Tessie Battulayan; and seven grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Morton Achi
Dec. 18, 2003
Morton Achi, 65, of Kahului, a retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. construction supervisor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Marie, sons Jeff Achi and William "Chubby" Pridgen, daughter Sherry, brothers William IV and Robert, sister Charlotte McCleod and two grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.Feliza Duyao Arkangel
Dec. 17, 2003
Feliza Duyao Arkangel, 79, of Keaau, a retired American Savings and Loan employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Carmelito F.; sons Anos, Vincent, Dominic, Carmelito Jr. and Robert; daughter Suzanne; brothers Benjamin and Philip Duyao; sister Dominga Real; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Puna Congregational Christian Church in Keaau. Call after 6 p.m. Friday. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. Incorrect information was printed in an obituary Monday.Vida Unciano Aschinger
Dec. 3, 2003
Vida Unciano Aschinger, 63, of Honolulu, a Dole Pineapple Co. employee on Lanai and Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel employee, died at home. She was born in Magsingal, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Alan J., brother Manuel Unciano and sister Benedicta Vicerra. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa's Church, 712 N. School St. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.Leonie Puaala Blair
Dec. 16, 2003
Leonie Puaala Blair, 67, of Honolulu, a bookkeeper, died. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons Melvin Jr., James F. and Steven Kaaa and Terry Taka; brothers John H. and Lionel K. Waiwaiole; and sister Margaret K. Petrie. Services held.William Choy Hee
Dec. 20, 2003
William Choy Hee, 96, of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, a retired County of Hawaii Highway Division equipment operator, died at home. He was born in Papaaloa, Hawaii. He is survived by sons William V. "Billy" Choy Hee and Clinton Haina, hanai son Clinton K. Haina Jr., daughter Billie-Lee Apo and sister Lydia Lee. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Violet Chu
Dec. 17, 2003
Violet Chu, 84, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Hawaiian Pineapple Cannery forelady, died at home. She was born in Kealia, Kauai. She is survived by brothers James "Jimmy" and George Morita. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at First Hawaiian Church in Kapaa. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.Santiago Estabillo Comilang
Dec. 21, 2003
Santiago Estabillo Comilang, 82, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Inamotan Manaoag, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Margarita L., sons Amadeo L. and Lito L., six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mass: noon Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Church, 712 N. School St. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Frances Rocha Dulan
Dec. 22, 2003
Frances Rocha "Leilani" Dulan, 72, of North Kohala, Hawaii, a retired Kohala Hospital food service supervisor, died at home. She is survived by husband Henry; daughters Wendy Sugata and Henrilyn Akima; hanai daughter Cathy Furukado; brother David Rocha; sisters Mary Whaley and Elizabeth Libron; and six grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.Bienvenido Car Gasmen
Dec. 12, 2003
Bienvenido Car Gasmen, 86, of Makakilo, a building maintenance employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Rosita N., sons Felipe, Renato and Nestor; daughters Rosita Hernandez, Yoly Iglesias and Alicia Galera; brother Maximo; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 92-455 Makakilo Drive, Makakilo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.Mariana R. Gonsalves
Dec. 14, 2003
Mariana R. Gonsalves, 93, of Lihue, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Omao, Kauai. She is survived by son James R., daughters Virginia Perry and Evangeline Hosino, 15 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 35 great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Kekaha. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Aloha attire.Cyerra Kahaunani-Keikihiwahiwaokalani Helliangao
Dec. 12, 2003
Cyerra Kahaunani-Keikihiwahiwaokalani Helliangao, infant daughter of parents Victoria and Cedric, of Honolulu, died. She is also survived by grandparents Cory and Dawn Helliangao, Fil Jucutan and Naomi Wright; and great-grandparents Don and Beatrice Cabinatan, Bonnie Helliangao, Loretta Sumuki, Phi and Nancy Jucutan, Alvin Wright and Caroline Abarca. Private services. Incorrect information was given in an obituary last Wednesday.Yong Sun Heu
Dec. 13, 2003
Yong Sun Heu, 59, of Honolulu, a "K" Gift Shop owner at International Market Place, died at home. She was born in South Korea. She is survived by husband Daniel Sr., son Daniel "Franco" Jr., daughter Frances P.K., two brothers and one sister. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.Miyoko Higa
Dec. 16, 2003
Miyoko Higa, 78, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired secretary, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Mountain View. She is survived by brothers Glenn and Raymond, sisters Hisae Hanaoka, Violet Kato and Helen Kumagai. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Steven S. Hirano
Dec. 19, 2003
Steven S. Hirano, 57, of Honolulu, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Amy, son James, stepson Scott Hayashi, daughter Julie, stepdaughter Stephanie Koester, mother Leatrice, brother David and three grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.Kimiyo Hisatake
Dec. 8, 2003
Kimiyo Hisatake, 101, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Hawaii, a former Paauhau Japanese language school teacher, died. She was born in Kukaiau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Tatsumi "Brown" and Russie; daughters Elsie Prosser, Clara Kahikina, Thelma Hisatake and Evelyn Nunley; sister Gertrude Morihara; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren. Services held.Grace Sachiko Ing
Dec. 17, 2003
Grace Sachiko Ing, 68, of Kailua, a retired Ahuimanu Elementary School teacher and Hawaii State Retired Teachers Association president, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Jon Ing, daughters Darcy and Tracy Ing, brothers Richard and Stanley Nakamura, and one grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire.Fusao Iwahori
Dec. 17, 2003
Fusao Iwahori, 84, of Waipahu, a retired Shiseido of Hawaii and Nippon Theatre employee, died in Maluhia Long Term Care Health Center. He also was a former owner of Charie's Handblocking. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by son Charles T., daughter Evelyn K. Takita, sister Shizue and two grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Kentoku Kaneshiro
Dec. 12, 2003
Kentoku Kaneshiro, 79, of Hilo, a retired Department of Education custodian, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by daughters Janice and Mae Kaneshiro and Diane Huff; and sisters Chiyeko Kishimoto and Helen F. Taira. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.George Kauahilo Jr.
Nov. 19, 2003
George Kauahilo Jr., 66, of Ewa Beach, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by brother Bush and sisters Louise Calcoulidis and Eleanor Taylor. Services pending.Phoebe Teruko Kimura
Dec. 16, 2003
Phoebe Teruko Kimura, 88, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son William; daughters Phoebe Kimura, Barbara Yamada and Jean Crosier; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Casual attire.Toki Kimura
Dec. 14, 2003
Toki Kimura, 78, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. She is survived by sons Oliver S., Wendell K., Leonard Y. and Stuart K.; daughters Lucille K. Miyazaki and Janet N. Sashihara; brother Nobunari Hasegawa; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.Rose Pua Lindsey
Dec. 22, 2003
Rose Pua Lindsey, 89, of Makawao, Maui, a Lahainaluna High School matron, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Edwin R.N. Jr., Charles R. and Leonard C.K.; hanai son Tyson Caitano; daughters Roselle Bailey and Mary H. Lindsey; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Jan. 3 at Waiola Church.Anna Jennie K. Hatori Manoi
Dec. 19, 2003
Anna Jennie K. Hatori Manoi, 96, of Kalaheo, Kauai, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Honaunau, South Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Josephine H. Soto, five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at Kalaheo Holy Cross Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery.Ichiro Muranaka
Dec. 20, 2003
Ichiro "Blackie" Muranaka, 79, of Hilo, a retired Love's Bakery branch manager in Hilo and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Sonoko, sons Michael and Donn, and sister Karen Kawasaki. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. Monday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.Toyonari Murayama
Dec. 2, 2003
Toyonari Murayama, 81, of Kalaheo, Kauai, died in Hale Nani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Kekaha, Kauai. He is survived by wife Fumie, sons Sydney and Jared, and daughters Dona Shimizu and Lisa Arakaki. Private services.Nobue Nishimura
Dec. 17, 2003
Nobue Nishimura, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Gruelle Tire Co. bookkeeper, died in Kuakini Geriatric Home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by nephews and nieces. Private services. Donations suggested to University of Hawaii Foundation, 2444 Dole St. No. 110, Honolulu 96822.Hilda Kumura Rodrigues
Dec. 11, 2003
Hilda Kumura Rodrigues, 80, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Hale Pulama Mau. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by son Gil; daughters Carol Rodrigues and Marjorie Rapis; brothers Francis, Robert and James Kumura; sisters Jane Teruya and Elsie Fujita; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.Yoshio Shinde
Dec. 18, 2003
Yoshio Shinde, 85, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired University of Hawaii experiment station Malamaki technician, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Paahau. He is survived by daughter Helene; brothers Mitsuo and Roland; sisters Yoshie Hashimoto, Miyoko Shinde and Satsuki Naito; and caregiver Ray Orloski. Services: 2 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 12:30 p.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.Ralph Katsue Shishido
Dec. 16, 2003
Ralph Katsue Shishido, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 51 electrician and mechanic, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mitsue, sons Wayne and Kelly, sister Clara Terao and one grandchild. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.Alden Burdick Smith
Dec. 16, 2003
Alden Burdick Smith, 92, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired plumber, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Alberta, Canada. He is survived by wife Gladys; sons Alden, Franklin, Burdick and Raymond; daughters Lenora Siggard, Louise Manning and Laura Palsson; 33 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pahoa Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Mormon section. Casual attire. No flowers.Seijin Taira
Dec. 19, 2003
Seijin "Slim" Taira, 81, of Pearl City, a retired Meadow Gold Dairies route supervisor, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jane, daughter Carol J., brothers Robert and Walter, sisters Gladys Matayoshi and Betty Toyama, and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.Joseph M. Tavares Jr.
Dec. 21, 2003
Joseph M. Tavares Jr., 78, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a McBryde Sugar Co. truck driver, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lawai, Kauai. He is survived by wife Angela M. and sons Wallace J., Joseph S. and Thomas J. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.Elena Yong Suk Vierra
Dec. 12, 2003
Elena Yong Suk Vierra, 69, of Honolulu, a retired jewelry sales employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Korea. She is survived by daughters Carole Vierra and Lisa Nakagawa; brothers Richard, Kenneth, William and John Pak; sister Linda Kim; and four grandchildren. Private services.Hiick Itsuo Watanabe
Dec. 16, 2003
Hiick Itsuo "Hikonori" Watanabe, 82, of Hilo, formerly of Honolulu, a retired carpenter and Punahou Schools maintenance personnel employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honomu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Elain, sons Patrik and Allenn, brother Noriyoshi, sisters Tsuruyo Saito and Marilyn Yamamoto, and four grandchildren. Private services.James Kukaililani Yim
Dec. 17, 2003
James Kukaililani Yim, 48, of Honolulu, a restaurant consultant and fine dining restaurant manager, died in Straub Clinic and Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Michael James Femia-Yim; father Walter Sr.; stepfather Michael Chandler; mother Merrilee Chandler; stepmother Mildred; brothers Walter Jr., Carlton and Kevin Yim and Jeffery, Leo, Mark, Pio and Shawn Chandler; stepbrothers Michael Jr. and Lloyd Chandler; and companion Lisa Wilson. Services: noon Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire.Gilbert Kumao Yoshioka
Dec. 11, 2003
Gilbert Kumao Yoshioka, 90, of Honolulu, formerly of Orange County, Calif., a retired supermarket produce manager, died in Oahu Care Facility. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by brothers Ronald and Minoru. Private services.
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