James Dae Jak Chang
Feb. 22, 2004
James Dae Jak Chang, 65, of Kapolei, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Seoul. He is survived by wife Yong Ja, sons Matthew and Jin Su, daughter Rachel Cunningham and brother Soo Bin. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples.Jose Coloma Damo
Feb. 17, 2004
Jose Coloma Damo, 80, of Honolulu, a condominium maintenance man and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Calibungan, Victoria Tarlac, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Emiliana "Miling"; sons Arthur, Raul "Polly" and Winston "Rudy"; daughters Ester Eustaquio, Mercedes "Juana" DeLeon, Jennifer Pagaduan and Hazel Damo; brothers Macario and Reynaldo; sisters Caelata Juliano and Herminia Licudine; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa's Church, 712 N. School St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.Andrea Nolasco Esposo
Feb. 19, 2004
Andrea Nolasco Esposo, 94, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Joseph and Teofilo Jr., daughter Lilia Del Rosario, sister Anita Batalla, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Eulogy: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation: 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Adelaide Fiesta
Feb. 21, 2004
Adelaide "Ida" Fiesta, 88, of Hilo, a Fujimoto Chicken Farm utility worker, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Isaac Jr., Frederick Sr. and Jacento; daughter Kathy Kawachi; brother Herbert Santos; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.Helen Kua-I Figueroa
Feb. 19, 2004
Helen Kua-I Figueroa, 68, of Wahiawa, a Central Transportation bus aide, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Herbert, Johnny, Johnathan, Jordan and Jerome; daughters Ellen Figueroa-Huewaa and Bernice Fiori; brother John Puaa; sisters Mary Jane Hoopii and Florence, Violet and Nina Puaa; 35 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery, 2262 Nuuanu Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow.Sagaia Silifaiva Haurlloner
Feb. 9, 2004
Sagaia Silifaiva Haurlloner, 80, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Olosega, American Samoa. She is survived by son Marino; hanai sons Thomas Ah Toon, Johnny Garcia Jr. and Marino Peni Garcia; daughters Lagituaiva Pusi, Sola Coleman and Sifusi Ah Toon; hanai daughters Magnolia Tupua and Paula Laupola-Garcia; 17 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City.Donald Arthur Howell
Feb. 18, 2004
Donald Arthur Howell, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Fireman's Insurance Co. claims manager and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in St. Francis-Nuuanu Hospice. He was born in Escondido, Calif. He is survived by wife Lorraine E., sons Donald Jr. and Clifford, and brother Robert. Committal services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Francis-Nuuanu Hospice.Sumie Amano Kim
Feb. 20, 2004
Sumie Amano Kim, 74, of Honolulu, a retired Kalihi Kai Elementary School educational assistant, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Joseph S.U.; sons Michael, Nathan and Lester; daughter Karen Umamoto; sisters Akie Ita and Judy Koyanagi; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.Phillip W.K. Lee
Feb. 24, 2004
Phillip W.K. Lee, 67, of San Damas, Calif., a senior building inspector and U.S. Army veteran, died in Fontana, Calif. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sandra, stepson Jeff Bagwell, daughters Monica and Melissa, stepdaughter Jodi Bagwell, a grandchild and two step-grandchildren. Services to be held in Claremont, Calif. Inurnment: 2:15 p.m. March 12 at Diamond Head Memorial Park in Honolulu. No flowers. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society or charity.Harry Kiyoto Murakami
Feb. 20, 2004
Harry Kiyoto Murakami, 88, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired Hawaii Electric Light Co. heavy equipment operator, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Kenneth, Carl and Glenn; daughters Joyce Ito and Jan Takeya; brother Nobuyuki; sister Atsuko Cabanas; and six grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.Frank Cole Nicholson Sr.
Feb. 24, 2004
Frank Cole "Nick" Nicholson Sr., 93, of Kailua, a retired Piedmont Airlines pilot, died at home. He was born in Greensboro, N.C. He is survived by wife Audry; sons Frank Jr. and Tom; daughters Jan Assimos, Lauren Scott and Mary Walton; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 9 a.m. tomorrow at Kailua Beach Park. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii House, 566 Papalani St., Kailua, HI 96734; or Project DANA in Kailua.Charles Michele Nicolosi
Feb. 17, 2004
Charles Michele Nicolosi, 86, of Kaneohe, a retired radio operator, died in Kailua. He was born in New York. He is survived by companion Katherine Fox and sister Liboria Baroni. Private services.Shigeru Nishimura
Feb. 14, 2004
Shigeru Nishimura, 90, of Aina Haina, died at home. He was born in Yamaguchi Ken, Japan. He is survived by wife Esther F.; sons Thomas M., Dr. Allan M. and Bert S.; daughter Jane K. Higa; and six grandchildren. Private services.John Thomas Phillips Jr.
Feb. 17, 2004
John Thomas "Big John" Phillips Jr., 63, of Waianae, a retired Big John's Towing proprietor, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Wyatt, W.Va. He is survived by wife Bertha "Loe"; sons John III, Scott and Daniel "DJ"; daughters Lisa Cabiles and Glenda Farmer; sisters Rosalee Babbitt and Glenda Laska; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Committal services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.Philip Pihana
Feb. 9, 2004
Philip Pihana, 77, of Waimanalo, a Kailua Volkswagen Dealership auto body specialist, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son David; daughters Anna, Kristine and Lilia; sisters Cecilia Miyamoto, Leonora Domingcil, Lori Kozuma, Gwen Guting, Dolores Elvinia, Theresa Seto and Frances "Bernie" Tyler; and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.Rose Rita Tavares Pimentel
Feb. 21, 2004
Rose Rita Tavares Pimentel, 80, of Waianae, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Hamakuapoko, Maui. She is survived by sons Charles Jr. and William; daughters Sandra Pimentel, Barbara Billand and Catherine Enriquez; brother Caesar S. Tavares; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Monday at Sacred Hearts Church, 85-786 Old Government Road, Waianae. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire.Jose Dorilag Salcedo
Feb. 24, 2004
Jose Dorilag Salcedo, 78, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by daughters Luzviminda Marcos, Aida Tabujara, Melinda Espinario, Evangeline Salcedo, Jocelyn Medel, Madiline Gensoli, Cristina Plemer, Theresa Miller and Natalia Belina; brothers Sinbad and Samson Salcedo; sisters Emelda Bentley, Norma and Nenalyn Nelson; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gospel Lighthouse Church, 91-743 Pohakupuna Road, Ewa Beach. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.Hartwell Kawaialoha Silva
Feb. 19, 2004
Hartwell Kawaialoha Silva, 69, of Honolulu, an auto repair business owner, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Hartwell "Tommy," William "Niki" and Michael; daughters Junedale "Cookie" Tasaka, Maureen Vierra, Bonnie Omori and Momi Ushijima; brothers William and Samuel; sisters Terry Saito, Nani Vierra and Iwalani Dabbs; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.David Katsutoshi Tsunoda
Feb. 15, 2004
David Katsutoshi Tsunoda, 90, of Kailua, a retired Hawaiian Electric auto mechanic, died. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Rose F.; sons Leslie, Dennis and Gary; daughters Ellen Hamada, Eleanore Encarnacion and Tammy Hisaka; sisters Florence Nagata and Mildred Young; and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.Asaichi Yasuda
Feb. 24, 2004
Asaichi Yasuda, 100, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Yasuda's Inc. proprietor, died at home. He was born in Kapaa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Isano, daughter Marjorie Nakashima, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Kapaa Jodo Mission. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Barbara Jeanne Yoensky
Feb. 21, 2004
Barbara Jeanne Yoensky, 61, of Honolulu, died. She was born in Auburn, N.Y. She is survived by ex-husband Carl, son Edward, daughter Sheila, stepmother Margaret Meyers, sisters Debbie Wright and Marie Wilson, and a grandchild. Services to be held in May. Donations suggested to American Stroke Association, 245 N. Kukui St. Suite 204, Honolulu 96817.
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.
