William Hungerford Atwell
Jan. 7, 2004
William Hungerford Atwell, 91, of Kailua, a retired aviation supply clerk for Naval Aviation Supply Department at Pearl Harbor and a musician and baritone vocalist, died at home. He was born in Baltimore. He is survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Andrew's Cathedral at Queen Emma Square or to Grace Episcopal Church, 6705 Montgomery Road, Elkridge, MD 21075.Gimena Sales Baxa
Dec. 28, 2003
Gimena Sales Baxa, 89, of Waipahu, died in Waipahu. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Ceferino Galam Baxa; son Florencio; daughters Gliceria Baxa Cabbat, Verona Baxa Sales and Adelaida Baxa Galindo; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Mortuary, east chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Additional information provided for an obituary published Thursday.Jared Ching
Jan. 10, 2004
Jared Ching, infant son of Ryan and Denise Ching, died in Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brothers Jarom and Jashon, and grandparents Ronald Ching and Frances Kamauoha-Ching. Private services.Stella R. Hoopii
Dec. 7, 2003
Stella R. Hoopii, 42, of Honolulu, died. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by son Kimo; daughters Kalei, Aerial and Ilima; mother Emeleta; father Richard; brothers Dennis, Clayton and William; and one grandchild. Private services.Francis T. Kane
Jan. 14, 2004
Francis T. "Frank" Kane, 84, of Hilo, owner of and retired commercial artist for Kane Art & Advertising, died at home. He was born in Delaware. He is survived by daughters Kate "Kika" Kane and Karolyn Allen, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life and potluck will be held 2 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Kane residence. Donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo.Torie Kikudome
Dec. 31, 2003
Torie Kikudome, 82, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in South Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by son Jon N., daughters Lynn I. Kikudome and Gail M. Raikes, and one grandchild. Private services.Nora Mieko Kiyabu
Jan. 4, 2004
Nora Mieko Kiyabu, 80, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by husband Clarence, daughters Charleen and Clarice Kamikawa, brothers Yonetoshi and Alan Kamida, sisters Kiyoko Arakaki and Edythe Yoshihara, and two grandchildren. Private services.Shoei Kobashigawa
Jan. 6, 2004
Shoei Kobashigawa, 88, of Waianae, died in Aiea. He was born in Waiakea, Hawaii. He is survived by brothers Yeiki, Seichi and Richard; and sisters Ruby S. Kobashigawa and Clara N. Ikeda. Private services.Alice Kimiko Sato Kondo
Jan. 6, 2004
Alice Kimiko Sato Kondo, 91, of Wailua Homestead, Kauai, an orchid grower, died at home. She was born in Pakala, Kauai. She is survived by daughter Jo Ann Grant, brother Sueto Sato and one grandchild. Private services.Esmael Marcelino Maneja
Jan. 10, 2004
Esmael Marcelino Maneja, 96, of Honolulu, a retired Holsum Hawaii baker, died at home. He was born in Barangay Peralta Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Evangelina B., daughters Devera R. Chun and Rhonda M. Leu, brothers Isidro M. and Lorenzo M., and three grandchildren. Mass: 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. A luncheon will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Nuuanu Mortuary. Aloha attire.Chiyoko Masumoto
Jan. 12, 2004
Chiyoko Masumoto, 94, of Honolulu, died in Liliha Health Care Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Gary I. and one grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire. Private inurnment.Betty Louise McQuillin
Jan. 5, 2004
Betty Louise McQuillin, 67, of Honolulu, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. She was born in Michigan. She is survived by daughter Judy Rubonal, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. No flowers.Matsu Miyahira
Jan. 15, 2004
Matsu Miyahira, 102, of Hilo, formerly of Olaa, Hawaii, a retired field hand for the former Puna Sugar Co., died in the Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Okinawa. He is survived by son Dennis, daughter Myrtle Zukeran, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Joel D. Morris
Jan. 12, 2004
Joel D. Morris, 86, of Honolulu, a retiree of the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Navy Reserve, died. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Ark. He is survived by wife Bonnie; sons Joel D. Jr., Ronald L. and Albert P.; daughter Rebecca A. Wilson; sisters Strelsa Machen and Mary Leslie; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Norman, Okla.Toshio Onouye
Jan. 10, 2004
Toshio "16" Onouye, 85, of Hilo, a retired general contractor, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Keaukaha, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Harry, Ronald, Ralph and Donn; daughter Marsha Kayano; brother Tsutomu; sister Hatsuyo Miyamoto; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.Salvador Pabro
Jan. 9, 2004
Salvador "Jerry" Pabro, 76, of Wahiawa, a U.S. Army veteran, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Haleiwa. He is survived by wife Mercedes "Mercy"; son Eugene Cabalce; daughter Laverne G.; brothers Robert and Jerry Pabro and Valentin, Alan and James Flores; sisters Agnes Cabalce, Helena Sandoval, Clay-Ann Cortez, Shirl-Ann Otlang, Georginia Idayan and Mary Ann Garcia; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and after 9 a.m. Friday. Casual attire.Phong Huu Quach
Jan. 14, 2004
Phong Huu Quach, 65, of Honolulu, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Vietnam. He is survived by wife Phuong K. Ngo, sons Nam H. and Daniel D.H., daughters Trina T.M. and Sandy T.M., brother Chieu, mother Thao Lam and one grandchild. Vietnamese-Buddhist services: 5-8 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Cremation to follow.Mary H. Rodenhurst
Jan. 7, 2004
Mary H. Rodenhurst, 65, of Kaneohe, a retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. employee, died. She was born in Arizona. She is survived by son Christopher K., daughter Sabrina M. Cowan, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.Francisca Adorable Rosare
Dec. 28, 2003
Francisca Adorable Rosare, 67, of Kapolei, died in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Eleele, Kauai. She is survived by husband John Sr.; sons John Jr., Mel and Rodney; daughter Myra; brother Andy Adorable; sisters Aurelia Dela Cruz, Sylvia Kline and Isabela Adorable; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Makakilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire.Eugene Mitsuru Shiira
Jan. 3, 2004
Eugene Mitsuru Shiira, 59, of Mililani, a retired plumber for the state Department of Transportation, Airports Division, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Karen; son Chad; brothers Bert, Ronald and Michael; and sisters Carol Ann Nakamura and Sharen Kamisato. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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