Hilda Ching Akana
Jan. 30, 2004
Hilda Ching Akana, 90, of Pupukea, a retired public health nurse, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons David A. Jr. and Warren P., daughter Muriel Leilani, sister Audrey Chun and six grandchildren. Committal service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Mid-Pacific Institute, 2445 Kaala St., Honolulu, HI 96822.Tumuatasi Fapiano Toilolo Alaipalelei
Jan. 21, 2004
Talking Chief Tumuatasi Fapiano Toilolo Alaipalelei, also known as Foumai Totoa Toilolo, 51, died in Straub Clinic and Hospital. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Barbara Lee Melvin; sons Chad Melvin Toilolo Alaipalelei and Fabian Keoni Mosley; daughters Becelia Faye Gentry, Cherissa Po'oainafaiaoe Alaipalelei Toilolo, and Charlotte Anuenue Leota Melvin; brothers Toilolo Edwin Toto'a and Fagafaga Tolai Toilolo Alaipalelei; sisters Meafou Paogofie Leulua'i, Anosi Paogofie Goodrum, Rita Toilolo Hamasaki; Sauileoge Toilolo Ieru, Tina Toilolo Gross, Melina Telesia Toilolo Lepuguen, Joyce Wells, and Rosa Sanio-Toilolo. Services: 6 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary Call after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.Ernest Alferes Sr.
Jan. 29, 2004
Ernest "Al" Alferes Sr., 74, of Waipahu, a retired civil engineer consultant, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Portia; sons Ernest Jr., Earl, and Eric; daughter Arlene C.; hanai son Frank Lee Hong; brother Edward; sisters Julia Nakamoto and Dorothy Fukumoto; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Casual attire.Beatrice Lum Au
Jan. 27, 2004
Beatrice Lum Au, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Dole Cannery assistant head forelady, died in Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Clayton, daughter Constance Pele, sister Mabel Chun, five grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Entombment follows at Nuuanu Cemetery.Maria Taboa Baraoidan
Feb. 3, 2004
Maria Taboa Baraoidan, 83, of Lahaina, a Maui Sands and Maui Hilton housekeeper, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Bacarra, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Alfredo B.; sons Sonny, Bobbie, Kudy, Rogelio, and Joe; daughters Linda Agapay, Pat Hayse, and Edralen and Gerilyn Baraoidan. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and after 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.Adele Pomaikai Kenaaina Bates
Feb. 3, 2004
Adele Pomaikai Kenaaina Bates, 78, of Kailua-Kona, a housewife, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honokohau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Eugene Gregory, Obed and Duane Keanaaina, Bruce and Richard Pascua, and Darrel and Keala Bates; daughters Cissy Romero, Irene Esco, and Deborah Howell; brothers and sisters; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 8 a.m. Saturday at Mauna Ziona Church in Kalaoa, Kona, Hawaii. Casual attire. No flowers.Sixto Macatumbas Bonilla
Jan. 22, 2004
Sixto Macatumbas Bonilla, 80, of Kalihi, a retired carpenter, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Barrio #22 Catuguing, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Juana, son Silverio, daughters Josephine Barayuga and Lucy Ward, sister Estefania, and eight grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church at Red Hill. Call after 9 a.m. Burial follows at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.Florence Tsuruko Sakima Cabreros
Jan. 29, 2004
Florence "Tsu Chan" Tsuruko Sakima Cabreros, 71, of Haleiwa, a retired Cackle Fresh Egg Farm employee and Libby's Cannery employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by father Dai Mon Choy; sons Rodney Choy, Jon and James "Kimo" Cabreros; daughter Jeri Tugman; and five grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.Andrew Stephen Camacho
Feb. 5, 2004
Andrew Stephen Camacho, 25, of Paauilo, Hawaii, a Keauhou Kona Construction Co. construction worker, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by fiancee Lokenani Fujiko Kealoha, parents Darrell and Mary Jane, brother Robert, and paternal grandparents Dwight and Anne Johnston. Services: noon Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paauilo. Call after 10 a.m. No flowers.Lillian Aipoalani Espinda
Feb. 3, 2004
Lillian "Peachy" Aipoalani Espinda, 69, of Nanakuli, a retired Department of Education Kupuna Program teacher, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband David, sisters Julia "Tita" Wong and Isa "Sweetheart" Ching, and brothers Robert and Donald Aipoalani. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Makakilo Ward, 92-900 Makakilo Dr. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire.Oliva Valencia Ibous
Jan. 30, 2004
Oliva Valencia Ibous, 90, of Waipahu, died at home. She was born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by son Roland; daughters Clair Amante, Lolita "Linda" Reynon, and Donna Nieves; brother Juan; caregiver Blanca Larson; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the park.Edward Inea
Feb. 3, 2004
Edward "Eddie" Inea, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Dredging Co. heavy equipment operator, died in Aloha Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre. He was born in Waihee, Maui. He is survived by son Sheldon, one grandchild, and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. No flowers.Isabelle Kekaikuihala Kalaola
Feb. 4, 2004
Isabelle Kekaikuihala Kalaola, 78, of Hana, Maui, a hotel housekeeping employee, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by husband Edmund Sr.; sons Edmund Jr. and Patrick; daughter Stephanie Ann; sisters Lorraine Doctarello, Martha Kalaniopio, and Mary Ann Morioka; hanai sisters Baylin Kala and Phyllis Dano; brothers George, Stephen, Stanley, and Joseph Koko; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial follows at Puuiki Cemetery. Aloha attire.Kathleen K. Kaniaupio
Jan. 22, 2004
Kathleen K. Kaniaupio, 79, of Waimanalo, a Lanakila Church deaconess, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Clement and Earl Jr.; daughters Darlene Kipi and Maylene Wong; brothers Willie, Walter, Chris, and Robert; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Services: 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow. Aloha attire.Paul Alexander Kaopuiki
Jan. 30, 2004
Paul Alexander Kaopuiki, 66, of Makakilo, a city refuse department supervisor, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Conchita "Connie"; sons Wallace and Walter Mason and Ronald Kaopuiki; daughter Melaney Mason; and seven grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Catholic Church-Nanakuli. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.William Huddy Lucas
Feb. 1, 2004
William "Bill" Huddy Lucas, 92, of Waimanalo, a Honolulu Liquor Commission executive secretary, died in Waimanalo. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Francis, sons Huddy T. and Emery, daughters Francis M. Landgraf and Wilma L. Putt, sister Mabel L. Davis, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: noon at Oahu Cemetery. Aloha attire.Peter Leroy Maldonado
Dec. 7, 2003
Peter Leroy Maldonado, 62, of California, died in California. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Peter Boy; brothers Gilbert, Victor, Jerry and Reginald; sisters Lou Marie Puckett, Shirley Leopoldo, Verna Makuakane, and Regina Willing; and two grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at St. Augustine Church in Waikiki. Private burial. Casual attire.
Ichiro Nakamura
Feb. 4, 2004
Ichiro "Naka" Nakamura, 74, of Wahiawa, a retired U.S. Army chief warrant officer, former Honolulu Police Commission executive officer and BHP/PRI chief of security, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Mitsue, son Kurt, daughters Julie Hodges and Nancy Coben, sisters Ayako "Niki" Kurio and Beverly Klopf, five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Daisy Kuulei Naleieha
Jan. 30, 2004
Daisy Kuulei Naleieha, 78, of Waimanalo, a retired Dole Pineapple Cannery employee, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Maui. She is survived by son Donovan "Bo"; daughters Eleanor Afong, Donna Moses, and Dawn "Kap"; sisters Eleanor Mendez and Merna Kitashima; 27 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Waimanalo Beach Park.Lawrence Takaki Ono
Feb. 1, 2004
Lawrence Takaki Ono, 84, of Honolulu, a retired state electrician, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Frances; brothers Charles and Clarence; sisters Helen Nomura, Florence Tanaka, and Amy Utterback; and one grandson. Services: 4 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.Masaru Osato
Jan. 31, 2004
Masaru Osato, 90, of Hilo, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Wainaku, Hawaii. He is survived by son Rodney, Michael, and Scott; daughters Judith Arakawa, Iris Sasaki, and Cheryl Rini; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hilo Hongwanji Mission. Aloha attire. No flowers.Martha Pascua Romero
Feb. 4, 2004
Martha Pascua Romero, 75, of Kahului, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Casiber, Santa Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Claro Jr., Ernesto, Carlito, Orlando, and Elmer; daughters Juliet Munar, Edna Romero, and Arlene Saltiban; brother Rufino Pascua; sister Angelita Queral; 31 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Wake: 7 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Burial: 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Valentin Mendoza Sagayaga
Feb. 4, 2004
Valentin Mendoza Sagayaga, 84, of Kahului, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria T.; sons Martin, Simeon and Ernest; brother Sisinando; sisters Flora Cadiz and Macaria Sagayaga; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Wake: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Good Shepherd Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Ervin Daniel Sproat
Jan. 15, 2004
Ervin Daniel Sproat, 54, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Macy; sons Isaac and Kaawalani; daughters Regina Westerlund, Ahja Sproat; and Haunani Solomon; father Clyde; and 11 grandchildren. Graveside service: noon tomorrow at Hawaiian Homes Veterans Cemetery, Hoolehua, Molokai. No flowers. Casual attire.
Pablo Tomas
Jan. 20, 2004
Pablo Tomas, 79, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian Dredging and Construction laborer, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Erlinda; son Al; brothers Edward, Alfred, Julio, Jaime, Gilbert, and Rafael; sisters Rosalina Hemphill, Helen Latorre, and Rose Maikui; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.Joseph Daniel Villiaros
Feb. 2, 2004
Joseph "Danny" Daniel Villiaros, 39, of Mililani, a Honolulu firefighter, died. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by son Jordan; daughter Kilani; mother Pastor Dominica; father Jay J.; brother Jay Jr.; and sisters Grace Leach, Laura Baldauf, and Iris Latronic. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Friday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.Sui King Mar Wong
Jan. 26, 2004
Sui King Mar Wong, 87, of Liliha, died in Ann Pearl Nursing Facility. She was born in Canton, China. She is survived by sons Fee Pang, Thomas F.Y., and Francis Y.F.; daughters Linda M.C. Wong Tamane, and Anna M.H. and Ann M.G. Wong; and six grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual 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.