Frances Dvorak Adams
Feb. 29, 2004
Frances Dvorak Adams, 83, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu. She was born in Oak Park, Ill. She is survived by brother George Dvorak. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, Courtyard 2.Susan Marshall Bailey
March 23, 2004
Susan Marshall "Sue" Bailey, 46, of Hilo, a florist, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Sacramento, Calif. She is survived by daughters Michelle Cain and Lori Bailey, father Jerry Streng, sister Kathy Hays and a grandchild. Services to be held in Folsom, Calif.Pedro Pascua Benigno
March 22, 2004
Pedro Pascua Benigno, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Richard Tom Construction Co. carpenter, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Teresa; sons Bill "Billy" Amor, Paterno "Pat," Efren "Pepe," John, Rudy and Fred; daughters Rose Dy and Nida Altman; brothers Francisco and Bernardo; sister Romula Dela Cruz; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples.Pedro Gasmen Cauton
March 20, 2004
Pedro Gasmen Cauton, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Queen's Medical Center head cook, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Quinarayan, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Pedro Jr., Herman, Samuel, Richard and Frederick; daughter Eliza Dias; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.Genie Duatin Cruz
March 20, 2004
Genie Duatin Cruz, 81, of Honolulu, a homemaker and former theater cashier, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care Inc. She was born in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, the Philippines. She is survived by son Renato; daughters Carmelita Gallardo, Remy Llamas, Susan Vidad and Yolanda Esguerra; brothers Claudio, Raymundo and Roberto Duatin; sisters Irene Gonzales and Juanita Duatin; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Additional services: 8:45 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples.Jack A. Fiero Sr.
Sept. 26, 2003
Jack A. Fiero Sr., 73, of Honolulu, died. Services held. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Wednesday.Angelita Rapis Generalao
March 20, 2004
Angelita Rapis Generalao, 55, of Pahoa, Hawaii, an entertainer, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Carlito Retuta; son Shaft Ridiros; daughters Tammy Generalao and Angelyn Groves; father Simeon Baula; mother Flora Baula; brother Steven Baula; sisters Lita Young, Evonne Ancheta, Loretta Fortes and Carmen Folster; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. today at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home in Hilo. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 7 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel, in Honolulu. Call after 6 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers in Hilo. Leis welcome in Honolulu. Additional information for an obituary printed Wednesday.Deanna Shigeko Gwin
March 24, 2004
Deanna Shigeko Gwin, 51, of Mililani, a personnel specialist for the state Department of Education Office of Human Resources, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Ray, daughters Jodie and Linsey, parents Wallace and Loretta Higa, half brother Gene Takaesu and half sister Karen Takeshita. Private services.Christopher Edgar Kala Hillen
March 29, 2004
Christopher Edgar Kala "Chris" Hillen, 33, of Pearl City, a Pacific Shipyard International laborer, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Opal; son Christian; daughters Diamond and Emerald; father Allison Sr.; mother Eve Alani Morgan; brothers Allison Jr. and Nathan; sisters Evealani and Christie Hillen and Emily Galaher; and grandparents Jeanne Martin and Bruce Taylor. Scattering of ashes: 1 p.m. Monday at Maunalua Bay. Casual attire.Sonny Lafaele Iereneo Sr.
March 28, 2004
Sonny Lafaele Iereneo Sr., 72, of Aiea, a Sky Chef Catering supervisor, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Vailoa, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Jane; sons Wyatt and Sonny Jr.; daughters Rachel Galeng, Salamasina Porter, Theresa Jang, Jestine Iereneo, Melissa Tuani, Fiamaua Ama-Ireneo and Leona Mallory; brother Roy Satele; sisters Lusia Wieckowicz, Litia Ioane, Fa'afetai Finau, Rose Anderson and Ati Iereneo; 37 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Private burial. No flowers. Donations suggested to Jane Iereneo. Aloha attire.Katsumi Kazama
March 17, 2004
Katsumi Kazama, 87, of Aiea, a Board of Kazama Enterprises Inc. chairman, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Wallace K., daughters Amy E. Imaguchi and Irene H. Moriyama, brothers Toshio and Howard S., sister Sachiko Saito, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Dorothy Marie Keliihoomalu
March 29, 2004
Dorothy Marie Keliihoomalu, 70, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by sons Brian and John Henry Jr., brother George Teixeira, sisters Mary Martin and Rosalind Amrine, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Mount Calvary II Garden in Kaneohe. Casual attire.Michael Keliiaukai Kema
March 25, 2004
Michael Keliiaukai Kema, 56, of Kaneohe, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Barbara L.; daughter Dail L. Halas; brothers John P., Wilfred K. and Paul E.; sister Diane Welhaven and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Pali View Baptist Church, 45-510 Halekou Road. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.Masayo Kokame
March 30, 2004
Masayo "Norma" Kokame, 87, of Kapaa, Kauai, formerly of Hanapepe, Kauai, a U.S. Postal Service postmaster in Hanapepe, died at home. She was born in Wahiawa, Kauai. She is survived by stepson Wesley, stepdaughter Carolyn Matsuda, brother Seiji "Paul" Kimata, and sisters Mitsuko Leach and Sadako "Agnes" Murayama. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Hanapepe United Church of Christ. Inurnment to be held at a later date. Casual attire. No flowers.Janet I. Koreyasu
March 30, 2004
Janet I. Koreyasu, 86, of Aiea, a retired teacher, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons David and Gerald Hamamura, stepdaughters Sharon Kadato and Linda Koreyasu, brother Lawrence Imai, sister Ruth Matsunaga and four grandchildren. No services.Joseph Keanu Laa Sr.
March 23, 2004
Joseph Keanu Laa Sr., 78, of Nanakuli, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharon; sons Joseph Jr. and Claude; stepson Aaron Seigo; daughters Leona Prudohomme, Eunice Simpson, Leatrice Johnson, Selene Kaipo and Lois Nichols; stepdaughter Jaye-Anne Greene; 36 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Jehovah's Witnesses Mililani Assembly Hall at Mililani Tech Park. Call after 5 p.m.Betsy Shigeko Lam
March 24, 2004
Betsy Shigeko Lam, 74, of Honolulu, died. She was born in North Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Clifford and sisters Clara Miyagi and Elsie Sakata. Services: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Casual attire.Maika Maika Jr.
March 27, 2004
Maika Maika Jr., 58, of Ewa Beach, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, died in Tripler Army Medical Center for Aging. He was born in Fagasa, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Maydeen; son Shon; daughter Diedre; mother Meafua Tupuola; brothers Salevao, Tavau, Tau, Simi, Aelemo and Muavae; and sisters Ina Gabiana, Saili Masalosalo, Faapio Valaile and Taresa Saau. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.Teruyuki Nozaki
March 27, 2004
Teruyuki "Terry" Nozaki, 77, of Waianae, a retired state Department of Education University of Hawaii at Manoa educator and administrator, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Waianae. He is survived by son Clinton Y., daughter Lara M. Kalani, sister Morine M. and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.Michiko Okawa
March 29, 2004
Michiko "Amy" Okawa, 90, of Hauula, a retired Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus custodian, died in Hauula. She was born in Heeia, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Albert I., Herbert T., Harold T. and Francis M.; daughters Jeannette S. Ragan, Inez S. Su'a, Minnie Leno and Eileen Anderson; brothers James and Richard Hamana; sisters Laura Shiroma, Mitzi DeCosta, Yvonne Muramoto, Eleanor Komori, Shirley Ako and Myrna Arakaki; 25 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 3 p.m. Tuesday at the cemetery. Aloha attire.Edmond Keonaona Puou Sr.
March 24, 2004
Edmond Keonaona Puou Sr., also known as "Eddie" and "Pops," 73, of Honolulu, a retired American Airlines and Tradewind Tours employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in South Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Nani Terangi; son Edmond Jr.; stepsons Tangi and Tunui Tully; daughter Kimberly Puou-Mattos; stepdaughters Natalie George and Nalani Galisa; brothers Calvin Ontai and Johnson Puou; and sisters Gladys Grace, Bessie Thums, Elizabeth Parker, Amy Cook and Darly Cockett. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Laie Cemetery. Casual attire.Albina Libatique Quiambao
March 30, 2004
Albina Libatique Quiambao, 69, of Honolulu, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband Crisostomo; daughter Carla; brothers Licerio, Leon and Jose Libatique; and sister Elena Landingin. Services: 9 a.m. tomorrow at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa.Caleb-Micah Charlie Lopaka Luna'olelo-O-Na Po'e Roberts-Ramangmou
Feb. 11, 2004
Caleb-Micah Charlie Lopaka Luna'olelo-O-Na Po'e Roberts-Ramangmou, infant son of Robert-Charlie Ramangmou and Pomaika'i-O-Kawailani Roberts, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is also survived by grandparents Maryanne Ramangmou and Bernadette Roberts, and great-grandparents Thomas and Maria Ramangmou and Maizie Roberts. Committal services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary March 25.Jitsuo Sato
March 24, 2004
Jitsuo Sato, 96, of Kaneohe, a retired carpenter, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by son Stanley T., brother Goichi, sister Yoshiko Shirokane, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.Albert Kazuyoshi Tsuji
March 18, 2004
Albert Kazuyoshi "Kazu" Tsuji, 45, of Ewa Beach, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Kenneth, brother Stanley and sisters Laurie Kauleinamoku and Myra. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.Masae Uchimura
March 20, 2004
Masae Uchimura, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Lanioulu Retirement Home cook, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. She was born in Haiku, Maui. She is survived by daughters May Dewa and Joan and Jane Uchimura; brother Mitsuyuki Taguchi; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.Edmund Watson Wallace
March 31, 2004
Edmund Watson Wallace, 63, of Kula, Maui, died in Kula Hospital. He was born in Kula. He is survived by brother Amos Wikoli, sister Eva Hughes and stepbrother Rudy Mina. Services: 2 p.m. tomorrow at St. John's Church. Call after 1 p.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery.Annie Willmott-Gold
March 26, 2004
Annie Willmott-Gold, 48, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Lithgow, New South Wales. She is survived by husband Eric Gold; sons Ray Fuhrmann and Tyler Gold; daughter Layla Rogers; brothers Mark, Kim and Dennis Willmott; sister Tracy Rosser; and two grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Monday at Windward Unity Church, 160 Mookua St., Kailua. No flowers. Donations suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children.Hiroko Yuruki
March 7, 2004
Hiroko Yuruki, 76, of Haleiwa, died in Mililani. She was born in Maunawai. She is survived by son Maurice T.; daughters Diane Masaki, Lynn M. Tamashiro, Leigh Kitamori, Bernice S. Fulton and Evelyn H. Yuruki; sisters Betty Ho and Nancy Miyashiro; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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