George Hawaiiloa Akina Sr.
April 14, 2004
George Hawaiiloa Akina Sr., 60, of Colorado, a construction contractor, died in Colorado. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Dora K.; companion Sandra J.; sons George Jr., Kirk, Cameron, John and Keali'i; daughters Jennifer, Jennette, Napualani and Kehaulani; brothers Samuel "Kaomi," John, Nephi and Brian; sisters Helen "Lei" Inn, Clarice Stick, Priscilla "Percy" Jong and Mayette Fonoimoana; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie 1st Ward Chapel. Call after 9:45 a.m. Burial to follow at Laie Cemetery. Additional information provided for an obituary published Monday.Louis S. Amorin
April 26, 2004
Louis S. "Louie Silva" Amorin, 88, of Kahului, a champion discus thrower on Maui in 1935, died in Kaiser Medical Center, Moanalua. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by son Howard; daughters Barbara Warlick, Patricia Medeiros, Dorothy Kiesel and Mary Ellen Quiray; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Kahaupali Sunnyside Cemetery. Aloha attire.Maxine Atwater
April 12, 2004
Maxine Atwater, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army civil service employee in the personnel division, died. She was born in Havana, Ill. She is survived by niece Maxine Atwater Ellman. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.Francisco Ramos Baniaga
April 26, 2004
Francisco Ramos Baniaga, 94, of Kaumakani, Kauai, a retired Olokele Sugar Co. irrigator, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dingras, the Philippines. He is survived by brothers Lauro and Emilio; and sisters Frances Gallegos, Helen Ramos and Pacita Alonzo. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at West Kauai United Methodist Church in Kaumakani. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow.Christina Browne
April 26, 2004
Christina Browne, 78, of Kahului, died at home. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by daughters Lavina Gouveia, Deborah Awai, Victoria Moniz, Marilyn Wallace and Irene Browne; brother Joseph Hoopai; sisters Helen Perry, Librata Respecio, Clarice Honda, Joanna Ramos and Angeline Garces; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Services: noon today at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire.Martha Gay Cairl
April 21, 2004
Martha Gay Cairl, 75, of Kailua, a retired Kainalu Elementary School teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Berkley, Calif. She is survived by son Eric D., daughter Kimberly A.K., brother Warren Stenberg and one grandchild. Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, 1004 Kailua Road. Call after 5 p.m. Reception to follow. Flowers welcome. Donations suggested to St. John Lutheran Church or Windward Spouse Abuse Shelter, c/o 1004 Kailua Road, Kailua 96734. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Monday.Virginia Carvalho
April 13, 2004
Virginia Carvalho, 90, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hanamaulu, Kauai. She is survived by son Bertram, sister Josephine Morgado, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services held.Abigail Fumiko Castillo
April 18, 2004
Abigail Fumiko Castillo, 77, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Kealia, South Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Benedict, Richard and Francis Mokuohai and Moody, Jonathan and Alfred Castillo; daughter Abigail Kelepolo; hanai daughter Anna Caudell; brothers Sam and Harold Y. Fujihara; sister Madeline Leslie; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Mass: 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Benedict's Catholic Church Hall in Honaunau, Hawaii. Call after noon. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.Roland Wun Chee Char
April 18, 2004
Roland Wun Chee Char, 78, of Hauula, a retired Honolulu Fire Department captain, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Muriel; sons Wayne, Alan and Craig; daughters Sharon Kuroda, Lori Tenn and Tracy Lewis; stepsons Dennis and Richard DeMello; stepdaughters Judy Wood and Winona Chow; sisters Mavis and Edwina Wong; and 26 grand-children. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. No flowers.Moses Padillon Claveria
April 10, 2004
Moses Padillon Claveria, 93, of Waipahu, a retired radio announcer for the radio station KAHU/KDEO, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation Nursing Center. He was born in San Quintin, Abra, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Helen C., sons Randy and Moses "Jr.," daughter Darlene and brother Inocensio. Services: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Leon Umrete Dela Cruz
April 23, 2004
Leon Umrete Dela Cruz, 91, of Waimanalo, owner of a yard maintenance business, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Teresita B., stepson Rudolfo "Rudy," stepdaughter Isabella Dela Cruz-Rawson, brother Euloquio, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Friday at St. George Catholic Church in Waimanalo. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.Steven W. Duensing
April 24, 2004
Steven W. Duensing, 51, of Waipahu, a Home Depot sales associate in Iwilei, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Hebron, Neb. He is survived by wife Lynn, daughter Stephanie, mother Dorine and brother Larry. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.James Barnett Edwards
April 19, 2004
James Barnett Edwards, 39, of Arlington, Texas, a life insurance salesman, died in Arlington. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Monica, brother Kirk Ferreira and sister Joyce Kaanapu. Graveside services: 11 a.m. today at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Incorrect information was published in an obituary yesterday.Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves
April 20, 2004
Marissa Jocelyn Gonsalves, 41, of Waipahu, a Bank of Hawaii Investments Services Group trust officer, died in St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by husband Darren J.I., son Jared D.I., mother Eileen J. Rodrigues, stepfather Leo J. Rodrigues, father Archie Fontanilla, stepmother Alice Fontanilla, sister Mariya E. Laguatan, brothers Marik A.S. and James C.K. Fontanilla, grandmother Anita "Inang" Fontanilla and one grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Ralph Douglas Hemingway
April 18, 2004
Ralph Douglas "Doug" Hemingway, 60, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, an electronic technician and U.S. Air Force veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Bellows Falls, Vt. He is survived by companion and caregiver Leinaala Machado; sons Rodrick and Aaron; daughter Wendy; stepsons Philip Benedito and Raynard and Matt Machado; stepdaughter Lyn Haas; mother Ruth H.; brother Richard; sisters Polly Franz and Shirley Patrick; and 11 step-grand- children. A celebration of life will be held noon Saturday at 81-969A Keekee St. in Kealakekua. Casual attire.Randolph Pilialoha Hennessey Sr.
April 4, 2004
Randolph Pilialoha Hennessey Sr., 79, of Honolulu, a retired J.C. Penney employee, died in Hale Malamalama. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Cynthia; son Randolph Jr.; daughters Erma Hoffman and Cyndy and Stacy Hennessey; sisters Lorrine Stupplebeen and Erma Lau; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.William Hesse
April 18, 2004
William Hesse, 50, of Lihue, formerly of Grand Rapids, Mich., owner of Hesse Carpets and Wild Bill's Restaurant, died. He was born in Grand Rapids. He is survived by daughter Kristen; son Billy; mother Phyllis; sisters Pam, Chris and Amy; and brothers Paul and Richard. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church. A reception will follow. Casual attire.Merle Mieko Higa
April 17, 2004
Merle Mieko Higa, 57, of Mililani, a retired Helemano Elementary School teacher, died at home. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Thomas; sons Nathan K., Gavan T. and Caltan A.; daughter Jennifer; mother Mildred F. Harada; brother Clifford Harada; sister Marsha Nugal; and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Seichi Higashi
April 24, 2004
Seichi Higashi, 89, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a retired Gay & Robinson mechanic supervisor, died in Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai. He is survived by sons Allan and Alvin; daughters Harriet Kekona, Elaine Nohara, Joy Saito and Pamela Ekimoto; brother Kumao; 11 grand- children; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalaheo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens in Kapaia. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.Warren A. Hinton
April 17, 2004
Warren A. Hinton, 80, of Lahaina, a retired owner of various gift, curio and clothing shops in Kona and Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is survived by wife Frances. A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the family residence, 399 Front St., Lahaina. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Salvation Army in Lahaina.Thomas Luaiki Hoaeae
April 13, 2004
Thomas Luaiki Hoaeae, 57, of Pearl City, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Yvonne; sisters Anna Perry and Constance Hoaeae; brothers George Jr., Michael, Nathan, the Rev. Jeremiah, Derek and Brian; and mother Lorraine. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kalihi Union Church, 2214 N. King St. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.Frederick Hisayuki Hosokawa
April 22, 2004
Frederick Hisayuki Hosokawa, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electronics supervisor, died in Maunalani Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Beatrice F., daughters Gail Awakuni and Anne Shirai, sisters Viola Hosokawa and Ruth Lee, and seven grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.Henry Masayuki Ishihara
April 8, 2004
Henry Masayuki Ishihara, 72, of Las Vegas, a retired state airport maintenance worker, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by son Norman Ishii, daughter Marilyn "Aiko" Ishii-Urner, brothers Gerald and Howard, sister Peggy Higa, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Burial to follow at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.Thomas Kamalii Jr.
April 2, 2004
Thomas "Mona" Kamalii Jr., 70, of Waianae, a retired city Department of Parks and Recreation landscaper, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Thomas, Gary, David and John Kamalii and Bernard Gante; daughters Aloha Wanda Trice and Aloha Linda Nunies; brother David Kuhia; sisters Eva Kamalii and Rosaline Panoke; 18 grand- children; and 26 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.Patsy Leialoha Kelii-Makahanaloa
April 17, 2004
Patsy Leialoha Kelii-Makahanaloa, 61, of Kainaliu, Hawaii, a certified nurse's aide for the former Hillhaven and Keauhou Rehabilitation Center, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kainaliu. She is survived by sons Robert Uina, Anthony Makahanaloa and Tracy Mahi; daughters Corinna Makahanaloa and Lisa Sugi; mother Agnes A. Kelii; brother Enoka Kelii; sisters Barbara Palmer, Girlie Apiki and Frances Hudson; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.Sataro Kimura
April 19, 2004
Sataro Kimura, 92, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Kona Lagoon Hotel gardener, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Holualoa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Toshiko, sons Hubert and Stanley, brothers Gilbert and Shigeo, sister Helen Maehara and two grand- children. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Daifukuji Soto Mission in Honalo, Hawaii. Call after 10 a.m. A gathering will follow for lunch and fellowship. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.Henry L. Lau
April 19, 2004
Henry L. Lau, 93, of Honolulu, owner of Henray Market, died in Liliha Healthcare Center. He was born in Canton, China. He is survived by wife Siu Jane, son Herman K.S., four grand- children and five great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Borthwick Chapel. Private cremation to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.Annie Yuk Ngon Tom Lum
April 19, 2004
Annie Yuk Ngon Tom Lum, 102, of Honolulu, died in Palolo Chinese Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Alfred, daughter Rosalie Dang and two grandchildren. Chinese Buddhist services: 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Palolo Chinese Home, Chinese Buddhist Association of Hawaii-Hsu Yun Temple or the American Legion Auxiliary.Jacqueline Dorothea Madura
April 25, 2004
Jacqueline Dorothea Madura, 61, of Mililani, a homemaker, died in St. Francis-Liliha Medical Center. She was born in Schweinfurt, Germany. She is survived by husband John J. Sr., son John "JJ" Jr., daughter Caroline McGhee, brother Gerhard Huemmler and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.Esther Laikealoha Cockett Martinez
April 22, 2004
Esther Laikealoha Cockett Martinez, 86, of Hilo, a retired licensed practical nurse for the former Hilo Memorial Hospital and health coordinator for Hilo Adult Day Care Center, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by daughters Haroldleen Kaleleiki, Alexandria Subica and Caroline Liftee; brother Henry Perritt; sisters Miriam "Nani" Leong, Sarah Kaumeheiwa, Maude Cockett and Addie Ah Yo; 11 grand- children; and eight great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church in Keaukaha. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.Alice Freesia O'Brien
April 24, 2004
Alice Freesia O'Brien, 86, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Brockton, Mass. She is survived by son Francis T. and daughter Christine. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Cathedral. Aloha attire. Donations suggested to the Hawaiian Humane Society.Matilda Kahaunanioalika Ocreto
April 10, 2004
Matilda Kahaunanioalika "Kahau" Ocreto, 65, of Waianae, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was born in Hoolehua, Molokai. She is survived by sons Nemecio "Jr.," Joe and John; daughter Jerri; brothers Edward Nunes, Bernard "Butchie" Moore and George and Harold Naeole; sisters Mary Ellen Tom, Marylani "Mele" Souza and Edwina Lucas; and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Pearl City. Aloha attire.Patricia Louise Payao
April 6, 2004
Patricia Louise "Tisa" Payao, 53, of Kahului, a lei maker and handicrafter, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by brothers Richard, Randall and Robert; and sisters Lynette Soares, Debra Guiteres and Louanne Landgraf. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Glad Tidings Church. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Leis and cut flowers welcome.Angeline Florence Poole
April 22, 2004
Angeline Florence Poole, 74, of Kamuela, Hawaii, a contract administrator for a digital equipment corporation, died in the Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in Lima, Ohio. She is survived by husband Dr. Chester R.F., son Robert F., daughter Jacqueline M. Jefferson, brother Donald Stanich, sister Jennie Tschanz and one grandchild. No services.
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