Mauricio Reyes Agustin Sr.
May 23, 2004
Mauricio Reyes Agustin Sr., 83, of Hilo, a Pioneer Sugar Co. employee and Burns Security officer, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He also was a police officer in the Philippines. He was born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Noel, Mauricio Jr. and Mario; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Burial to be held at a later date in Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.Gwendolyn Alvarado
May 23, 2004
Gwendolyn Alvarado, 62, of Waipahu, a retired AMPCO Systems Parking location supervisor, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Jose "Doi"; son Jose "Jay"; daughters Wendy-Jo and Josette; mother Remidios Davin; brothers James, Wilfred and Clarence "Larry" Alcover and Ronald Davin; sisters Marilyn "Lyn" Langsi and Charlene Santiago; and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Toribio Dela Cruz Balala
May 6, 2004
Toribio Dela Cruz Balala, 94, of Ewa Beach, a retired Oahu Sugar Co. employee, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Napaset, Luna, La Union, the Philippines. He is survived by son Abelardo; daughters Leonora Rentutar, Felomina Acosta, Paulina Aragon and Catalina Onato; 24 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, 91-1298 Renton Road, Ewa. Call after 6 p.m. Services: noon Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Paul Emil Beatty
May 5, 2004
Paul Emil Beatty, 45, of Kahului, a Four Seasons Hotel director of purchasing, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Gary, Ind. He is survived by father James Sr., son Johnathan P., daughter Tiffany M., brother James Jr., and sisters Kimberly Wallace and Carol Christen. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.Dorothy Pahukoaonaalii Jaeger
May 27, 2004
Dorothy Pahukoaonaalii "Peggy" Jaeger, 83, of Hilo, a retired Easter Seals executive secretary, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Jerry, daughter Mari, brother James "Kimo" Gerald, a grandchild and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720.Violet Chitose Kawamoto
May 12, 2004
Violet Chitose Kawamoto, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Malia employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Okayama, Japan. She is survived by husband Ruben, sons Dennis and Henry, daughter Gale Chun, brother James Ikeda, sister Iris Kunimura, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.Joseph Keo
May 17, 2004
Joseph Keo, 89, of Honolulu, died. He was born in Hauula. He is survived by sister Harriet Medeiros and guardian David. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hauula mauka chapel, 54-208 Hauula Homestead Road. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hauula Cemetery. Aloha attire.The Rev. Sarah C.L. Kila
May 21, 2004
The Rev. Sarah C.L. Kila, also known as "Mama Kahu" and "Grandma Kila," 87, of Waianae, a Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission pastor, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters the Rev. SallyJane C.L. Amina and EllaJane A. Colon-Escobar, 24 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission, 89-142 Haleakala Ave., Nanakuli. Call after 4 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mission. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.Mary Nohara Kimoto
May 16, 2004
Mary Nohara Kimoto, 82, of Pearl City, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Mana, Kauai. She is survived by husband Clarence M., daughters Corinne Bagoyo and Deidere Higuchi, brothers Michael and Seitoku "Harry" Nohara, sisters Irene Chun and Carole Nohara, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newtown Chapel. 98-530 Kaahele St., Aiea. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.Dorothy Ayako Koike
May 23, 2004
Dorothy Ayako Koike, 76, of Honolulu, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in New Mill, Eleele, Kauai. She is survived by sons Stephen H., Allen J. and Jeffrey J.; daughter Lisa G. Koike-Enriques; brother Reuben Yoshikawa; sisters Irene K. Sato, Sakae "Lillian" Yu, Eleanor "Yukiko" Akiyoshi, Jean "Itsuko" Ishihara and Dr. Sue "Sueko" Nishikawa; and a grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary, east chapel.Severa Cadiz Mendoza
May 8, 2004
Severa Cadiz "Berang" Mendoza, 94, of Waipahu, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Silvino; sons Gerardo, Jack, Nicasio and John; daughter Felicidad Augustin; brother Dionicio Cadiz; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.Zenan Miyashiro
May 24, 2004
Zenan Miyashiro, 90, of Pearl City, a retired Uptown Fountain owner, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by sons Henry, Thomas and George; daughters Elaine Kishida and Nora Uedoi; brothers Zentaro, Masanobu and Wallace; stepbrother Shojun Shiroma; sisters Misako "Dorothy" Kaneshiro and Kiyoko Kinjo; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.Robert Masatoshi Morimoto
May 19, 2004
Robert Masatoshi Morimoto, 86, of Kahului, a taxicab driver, died in Wailuku. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Michelle; son Mark; daughter Sandra Snedicor; brother Richard; sisters Lily Tam, Patsy Suzuki, Dagmar Ogata, Mildred Chun and Jane Watanabe; and six grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. today at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission.Hilda Hanayo Nishida
May 23, 2004
Hilda Hanayo Nishida, 88, of Pearl City, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Wayne, and sisters Betty Ukishima and Mildred Teramoto. Services: 11 a.m. June 12 at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.Rose Helen Leialoha Rodrigues
May 7, 2004
Rose Helen Leialoha "Lei" Rodrigues, 61, of Waipahu, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Antone S. "Tony" Jr.; sons Anthony and Leroy; daughters Roslyn, Terry and Emilia Han, Cheri Abing and Jamie Nelson; mother Rose Carter; brothers Joseph Jr., Robert Sr., Alfred Sr. and George Carter; sister Rebecca Laybon; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.Eric Haruo Takumi
May 19, 2004
Eric Haruo Takumi, 52, of Honolulu, a city Department of Environmental Services Refuse Division crew leader, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Kent and sister Amy Lau. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.Eiji Watanabe
May 22, 2004
Eiji Watanabe, 78, of Aiea, a retired M and E Pacific Inc. draftsman, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Seattle. He is survived by wife Barbara T., daughter Joy S. and sister Nobue Tamura. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Jikoen Hongwanji Mission. Call after 2 p.m. Flowers welcome. No wreaths.
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