Mark Leroy Akau Sr.
Oct. 20, 2004
Mark Leroy "Aku" Akau Sr., 72, of Makakilo, a retired Public Work Center electrician, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Mark Jr.; daughter Claudia "Sabrina"; brothers Francis and Theodore; sister Barbara Padayos; hanai daughter Tacy Silva; hanai brothers John and Bully Lewis; hanai sisters Haunani Kiiaina, Faye Kaylor, Radiant Chase, Hail Estrella and Joan Martinez; nine grandchildren; eight hanai grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Lily Takeko Arashiro
Oct. 25, 2004
Lily Takeko Arashiro, 86, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Kekaha, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Dennis K. and Robert Y.; brother Morris Ishihara; sisters Nancy Ishihara, Ruth Arakaki, Harriet Amuro and Betty Uyehara; caregiver Tieu Arashiro; and two grandchildren. Services: 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
George Takao Arii
Oct. 27, 2004
George Takao Arii, 74, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Hawaii Press Newspaper printer and U.S. Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Hazel; sons Darrell, Glenn and Grant; daughters Arleen Dorser, Debra Miklinevich and Laureen "Lori"; brother Roy; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Friday at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Alfredo Lagan Badua
Oct. 15, 2004
Alfredo Lagan Badua, 75, of Waipahu, a retired Consolidated Theatres building maintenance man, died in Honolulu. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Librada B.; companion Leticia Gapusan; sons Rogelio and Juanito Badua, and Richie Gapusan; daughters Julie Ann Butin, Merle Acierto, Elizabeth Gano, Sherri Uganiza; and brothers Filemon, Federico, Marcelino, Esmenio and Manuel. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 640 Puuhale Road. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 10 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Charles Ngit Hoy James Chow
October 22, 2004
Charles Ngit Hoy James Chow, 82, of Waianae, a Hawaiian wood carver and artist, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Carol; sons Gary K., Kenney and Makia; daughters Kathy De Mello and Susan N. Kihara; sisters Charlotte Sexton and Florence Philip; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Private services held.
Severo Junior Tobalado Cole
Oct. 17, 2004
Severo "Stanley" Junior Tobalado Cole, 58, of Waianae, a biomedical electronic engineer and owner of S. Cole and Associates, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Shirley; sons Christian and Devin; daughter Lora-Ly; mother Doris Panzo; brothers Anthony, David and Twayne Cole, and Mike and Ron Panzo; sisters Marilyn Mohler, Cyrila Pycha, Twila Dependahl and Twanda Cole; stepmother Sylvia Peahu; stepbrother Twyus Peahu; and two grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Maili Bible Church, 87-138 Gilipake St., Waianae. Committal service: 11 a.m. next Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome at Maili Bible Church.
Robert Herman Cordova
October 15, 2004
Robert "Santi" Herman Cordova, 39, of Kailua-Kona, a landscaper and U.S. Marines veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Albuquerque, N.M. He is survived by sons Augustine and Santiago; daughters Vanessa Cordova, Mahealani and Mariana Kaina; parents Robert and Vivian; sisters Doreen and Patricia Sanchez, Linda Martin; and one grandson. Services to be held in Kailua-Kona and Albuquerque at a later date. Dodo Mortuary, Kona branch, is handling arrangements.
Helen E. Dalton
October 28, 2004
Helen E. Dalton, 103, of Arcadia Retirement Residence, a retired Punahou High School exchange Latin teacher, died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. She was born in Warren, Mass. She is survived by eight nieces and nephews, as well as thousands of students whose lives were enriched by her teachings. Private services.
Kuniko Fujino
Oct. 24, 2004
Kuniko Fujino, 86, of Pearl City, a retired Kuakini Geriatric Care housekeeper, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Napoopoo-Kona, HI. She is survived by sons Clifford H. and Robert K., brother Masato Ueno, sister Tomoko Ueno and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Francisca Dominguez Haduca
Oct. 10, 2004
Francisca Dominguez Haduca, 78, of Salt Lake, a homemaker, died in Hanford, Calif. She was born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by daughter Julie Velasco and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at St. Philomena Church, 3300 Ala Laulani St. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Erlinda Nohealani Haina
Oct. 23, 2004
Erlinda Nohealani Haina, 52, of Waipahu, a postal worker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion William Kekawa; son Kaimi; daughter Dellareese; brother Wallace; sisters Barbara Blackwell, Leonatte Angilau, Levette Harris and Erlinda; and eight grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Ward, 94-210 Kahualii St. Call after 4 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Keiko Junkman
Oct. 26, 2004
Keiko Junkman, 57, of Mililani, an Aloha Transit Service tour escort and coordinator, died in Honolulu. She was born in Yokohama, Japan. She is survived by husband Paul H., daughter Patricia E. and sister Noriko Shida. Private services.
Peter Pekelo Kuilipule
October 22, 2004
Peter Pekelo Kuilipule, 72, of Hilo, a retired heavy equipment operator, died at home. He was born in Kona. He is survived by wife Rachel; sons Jansen, Shaine, Dwayne, Preston and Perry; daughter Gwendolyn; sisters Adele Bagay and Emelia Horie; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section, Hilo. Casual attire.
Mary Ann Momi Blossom Kwon
Oct. 13, 2004
Mary Ann Momi Blossom "Sweetheart" Kwon, 69, of Honolulu, a retired Sheraton- Waikiki housekeeping supervisor, died in St. Francis Hospice, West. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Leonard Kupihea, Jeffery, Jodi and Deroy; daughters Maedene Rowley and Meri-lee Kwon; brothers Nathan Hale, and James Jr., Isaac, Bobby, David and Lanakila Kupihea; sisters Louise Ewa, Loke Tabion, Alice Ann Grimes, Miulan and Faith Kupihea; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Lilioukalani Protestant Church. Call after 5:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. Additional services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Haleiwa Boat Harbor.
Franklin Hung Chin Lee
October 25, 2004
Franklin Hung Chin Lee, 68, of Honolulu, a former employee at Pizza Hut Moiliili, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Stanford C. and Aaron; daughters Francine Lee-Kadota, Shirlyn Hookano and Loren Tripoli; father Kwai Piu; brothers Vincent and Stanley; sister Joyce Goo; and 11 grandchildren. Private services.
Dalmacia Marquez
October 13, 2004
Dalmacia Marquez, 78, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Philippines. She is survived by son Manuel Jr. Private services held.
Beatrice McBrayer
Oct. 26, 2004
Beatrice McBrayer, 87, of Ewa Beach died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Isabel Sua Lee and Donna Ho, stepson Bernard Mori, brother Lawrence Thiim, 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Vianney Church. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Andrew Johnathan Kapioanuenue Nakoa Jr.
Oct. 15, 2004
Andrew Johnathan Kapioanuenue Nakoa Jr., 21, of Honolulu, a security guard, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Bernice and Andrew Sr., sisters Beatrice and Brittany, brother Abraham, grandparents Kathryn and Edgar Sr., and great-grandmother Catherine Kaeka. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Full Gospel Temple Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Antonio P. Narvaes
Oct. 10, 2004
Antonio P. Narvaes, 91, of Waialua, a retired Pearl Harbor shipwright carpenter, died at home. He was born on the Big Island. He is survived by wife Ah-Mei Chun; sons Stanley J., Dennis A. and Anthony "Tony"; brothers Johnny, Tommy and Joseph "Pepe" Narvaez; sister Isabella Ann Galaza; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.
George Yoshihiko Nishimoto
Oct. 18, 2004
George Yoshihiko Nishimoto, 71, of Wahiawa, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by brothers Richard M., Paul K. Edward M.; and sister Alice A. Ogata, Laura M. Watanabe and Ruth S. Fukumoto. Private services.
Henry Masao Oshiro
October 15, 2004
Henry Masao Oshiro, 71, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Dredging and Heide & Cooke plumber and member of the plumbers union, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Gary, daughters Gail Tamura and Arlene, brothers Yoshio and George Hidenori, and sister Flora Kiyoko Kaneshiro. Private services held.
Ricarte Paulino
Oct. 13, 2004
Ricarte Paulino, 87, of Honolulu, a retired baker and Paul's Pastry Shoppe proprietor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Solsona, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Angelina C., sons Rogelio and Daniel, sister Trinidad Salvador, five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Beverly Ann Perreira
Oct. 27, 2004
Beverly Ann Perreira, 53, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a North Hawaii Community Hospital admitting clerk, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Honokaa. She is survived by brothers Manuel, John and Daniel. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire.
Mitzie Mitsuyo Takamoto
October 16, 2004
Mitzie Mitsuyo Takamoto, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Tahitian Lanai pantry worker, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Gary; daughters Irene Medina, Audrey Sumida and Sandra Jasso; sister Masaye Yogi; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services held.
Evelyn Shigemi Tanitomi
Oct. 23, 2004
Evelyn Shigemi Tanitomi, 74, of Kihei, Maui, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua. She was born in Honolua, Maui. She is survived by sons Keith and Andrew, daughters Susan Beals and Alicia McClaverty, brother Isami Ito, sisters Judy Idemoto and Mary Nodurft, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Private burial. Aloha attire. No flowers.
John Joseph Toledo Jr.
Oct. 12, 2004
John Joseph Toledo Jr., 52, of Honolulu died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son John III, daughter April, parents Elenor and John Sr., and seven grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1525 Waimano Home Road. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Armstrong Yamamoto
Oct. 27, 2004
Armstrong Yamamoto, 74, of Kapaau, Kohala, Hawaii, a retired Royal Waikoloan grounds maintenance supervisor, died at home. He was born in Niulii, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Gwendellyn W.; sons Armstrong Jr., Jason, Douglas and Clayton K.; daughters Gwendellyn N. Sanchez, Agnes P. Chung Hee, Milley K. Lino and Kathleen E. Caravalho; brothers Fugui, Kamalo, Silom, William, Solomon, Kamaka and Manuel; sisters Lillian Cazimero, Kaluna Yuen, Louisa Pugmire, Leialoha Sproat and Hazel Parker; 33 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
You can also search the Hawaii State Library System's
Hawaii Newspaper Index online for older obituaries at:
www.librarieshawaii.org
The index goes back several decades.