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Proceso Agtang
Dec. 19, 2004
Proceso Agtang, 74, of Honolulu, a retired Ilikai Hotel employee, died. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Alejandra. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Recarda DePonte Bautista
Jan. 1, 2005
Recarda DePonte Bautista, 91, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hale Hoola Hamakua. She was born in Kalopa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Ernest, daughters Rosaline Keller and Elsie Millard, and 13 grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

James Reid Broadwell
Dec. 26, 2004
James Reid "J.R." Broadwell, 83, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a federal government chief of supply and maintenance at Fort Bragg, N.C., and Hyatt Waikoloa purchasing agent of engineering, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. He was born in North Carolina. He is survived by wife Lesley C., stepson Mike Codie, stepdaughters Ann Howell and Liz Herszage, brother Bill Broadwell, sister Florine Repass, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

Raynard Kalani Chong
Jan. 2, 2005
Raynard Kalani "Ray" Chong, 43, of Mountain View, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Stephanie; son Bobby Chong-Echiverri; daughters Linda Chong, Janet Torres, Shanda Keahi, Tisha Toro and Dayna Pacheco; stepfather Robert Simlick; brothers Raymond F. Jr. III, Rodney, Randall and Randolph; grandparent Beatrice; 15 grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. No services.

Isabelle Pires Chung
Dec. 23, 2004
Isabelle Pires Chung, 94, of Kahului, a Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. registered nurse, died in Kula Hospital. She was born in Omaopio, Maui. She is survived by daughter Theobelle C. Prewitt, sister Evangeline P. Higginbotham, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Christ the King Church in Kahului. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Eleanor Grace Conner
Dec. 16, 2004
Eleanor Grace Conner, 81, of Oregon, formerly of Kaneohe, died in Oregon. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son William "Lonnie." Graveside services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Aurelio Abrigo Del Rosario
Dec. 31, 2004
Aurelio Abrigo Del Rosario, 81, of Lanai City, a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Mary, sons Dan and Dean, daughter Diane Irons, brothers Roy and Eugene Jr., sisters Remy Angel and Virginia Del Rosario, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. today at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Rosary: 7 p.m. tomorrow at 946 Lanai Ave., Lanai City. Mass: 2 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church on Lanai. Burial to follow at Lanai Veterans Cemetery.

Juliette Keala Ho Dwyer
Dec. 31, 2004
Juliette Keala Ho Dwyer, 66, of Kaneohe, a B & K TV and Appliance owner and former Honey's Lounge manager, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons William Jr., Keith, James and Kenneth; daughters Reva Oliveira, Colleen Hesia and Patricia Dwyer; brothers Don and Benedict Ho; sister Doris Castro; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery.

Bertram Goldberg
Dec. 10, 2004
Bertram Goldberg, 80, of Honolulu, an electrician, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He is survived by brothers Erwin and Norman. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 3105, Honolulu, HI 96802.

Roy Ryoei Goya
Jan. 3, 2005
Roy Ryoei Goya, 85, of Hilo, a retired Yamada Transfer shop superintendent, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Emiko; sons Russell, Kent and Curtis; daughter Naomi Kaneko; brother Larry Y.; sister Gladys K. Bly; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Irma Caroline Lehua Gramberg
Dec. 31, 2004
Irma Caroline Lehua Gramberg, 81, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sister Aileen Gramberg Gresham. Graveside services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery.

Irene Gurule
Dec. 25, 2004
Irene Gurule, 68, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Maui, a retired supervisor for the State of California, died at home in New Mexico. She was born in Madrid, N.M. She is survived by husband Henry, son John, daughter Riette Gurule-Jenkins, brothers Bobby Garcia and Martin Padilla, sisters Laura Lucero and Mary McBride, and five grandchildren. Mass: noon Saturday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Call after 11:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

Layton Kimo Seichi Honda
Dec. 31, 2004
Layton Kimo Seichi Honda, 36, of Pearl City died in Pearl City. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Jeanne Beach, stepmother Lorraine, brother Bradley Beach and sisters Brittany Beach and Arlette L. Millwood. Private services.

Don A. Jessmon
Dec. 4, 2004
Don A. Jessmon, 73, of Kaneohe died in Kaneohe. He was born in Michigan. He is survived by wife Valerie, son Don Jr., daughters Brenda Paulo and Karen Lauro, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Parker United Methodist Church in Kaneohe.

Elverton Hiromi Kamada
Jan. 2, 2005
Elverton Hiromi Kamada, 46, of Honolulu, an Outrigger Waikiki Hotel maintenance employee and Pacific Tile Inc. employee, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Helen; brothers Glenn, Franklin and Lloyd; and sisters Karen Plumlee and Debra Underwood. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire.

Yasunobu Cassius Kesaji
Jan. 2, 2005
Yasunobu Cassius Kesaji, 85, of Wailuku, a Second Circuit Court System probation administrator, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by sons George and Ted, daughter Maude Gibbs and seven grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahului Union. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Reception to follow.

Richard Michio Kibe
Dec. 30, 2004
Richard Michio Kibe, 79, of Wailuku, a County of Maui director of finance, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son Gerald, daughter Kathleen Ohta, sisters Doris Morisaki and Jean Yoshimura, and a grandchild. Lions Club Service: 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Wailuku Hongwanji. Call after 3:45 p.m. Additional services: 5 p.m. at the hongwanji.

Margaret Mary Lawrence
Jan. 3, 2005
Margaret Mary Lawrence, 84, of Kapaau, Hawaii, died at home. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by sons James, Gerald and Thomas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Sunday at Mahukona Park in Kohala, Hawaii. Casual attire.

Drucilla Lynell Louis
Jan. 3, 2005
Drucilla Lynell "Cilla" Louis, 57, of Omao, Kauai, a Richard's Auto Body and Paint Shop co-owner, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by sons Richard "Ricky," Derrick and Kevin; daughter Lynell; father Lono Fu; stepfather John Maglinti; brothers Landis and Vernon Fu; sister Ilona Moritsugu; stepsisters; a stepbrother; and three grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Raphaels Church in Koloa. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire.

Arcadio Lopez Macanas
Jan. 3, 2005
Arcadio Lopez Macanas, 59, of Kahuku, a state Department of Transportation's Highway Division truck driver, died in Kahuku. He was born in Villasis, Pangasinan, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Magdalena; son Aronne; daughter Arlene Zlotucha; mother Maxima; brothers Dalmar, Roddy, Norlan and Meldon; and two grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Monday at St. Roch Catholic Church in Kahuku. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Annie Kawahinenohokula Richards Mace
Dec. 28, 2004
Annie Kawahinenohokula Richards Mace, 94, of Ewa Beach, a retired University of Hawaii employee, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Homer Combs; daughters Elaine Hubbell, Myrtle Martin, Laura Corenevsky, Gail Valeri and Loretta Murray; 33 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many many great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Patrick's Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Carl Minoru Matsui
Dec. 23, 2004
Carl Minoru Matsui, 50, of Wahiawa, a Kapiolani Community College media specialist, died at home. He was born in Kalamazoo, Mich. He is survived by mother Sylvia W.S. and brothers Jari and Alan. Services: 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Jada Elisabeth Nakamura
Dec. 29, 2004
Jada Elisabeth Nakamura, infant daughter of Jed Nakamura and Glenda Muranaka of Makawao, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is also survived by brother Koltyn; sister Kortney; and grandparents James Nakamura, Maria Ota, Glen Muranaka and Irene Tanouye. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Rose Mitsuko Nunes
Jan. 3, 2005
Rose Mitsuko Nunes, 77, of Wahiawa, a homemaker, died in Wahiawa. She is survived by son Randy M., daughter Norma J. Cunningham, brother Tomoji Tsukayama, sisters Nancy Gratsy and Ruby Adams, and three grandchildren. Private services.

Michiko Matsui Okinaka
Jan. 3, 2005
Michiko Matsui Okinaka, 79, of Honolulu, a former registered nurse and fashion model, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Richard; sons Stan and Aaron; brother Takashi Matsui; sisters Carol T. Shinyama, Ruriko Watanabe and Sachiko Tokishi; and a grandchild. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School. Call after 1:30 p.m. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Epiphany Episcopal Church. Casual attire.

Wilson Oliva Jr.
Dec. 21, 2004
Wilson "Alii" Oliva Jr., 37, of Kailua-Kona, a self-employed mechanic, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Wilson Oliva Ahway III and Spencer A. Oliva; father Wilson Sr.; stepmother Frances Pelekane-Oliva; stepbrothers George, Gerald, Garrett and Gabriel "Pele" Pelekane; sisters Wendy Koko and Napualani I.K. Oliva; stepsisters Georgine "Tita" Kaimiola and Geraldine Kaleohano; and a grandchild. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Salvation Army Church in Kailua-Kona. Call after 3 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary in Honolulu. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Cemetery in Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Loose flowers and leis welcome.

Antoinette Mililani Pacheco
Dec. 12, 2004
Antoinette Mililani "Toni" Pacheco, 55, of Waianae, a Leeward District substitute teacher, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Brian, daughter Donna, brothers David and Adrian Paaluhi, and four grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Keawaula Bay, Yokohama Beach Park. Call after noon. Casual attire.

Theresa Keala Kahakua Pajimola
Dec. 22, 2004
Theresa Keala Kahakua "Aunty Ala" Pajimola, 59, of Waimea, Hawaii, an educational assistant, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Daniel T. Sr.; son Daniel T. Jr.; hanai sons Chucky Case, Van Mahuna, Brad Akau, John Pe'a, Ben Cocket and Dickie Boy Spencer; daughters Sandra A.K. Lindbergh, Renee L. Pajimola and Hidie K. Pagud; hanai daughter Naomi Ka'ai; sisters Lei Kimura and Lani Wong; six grandchildren; and three hanai grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Imiola Congregational Church in Waimea. Call after 10 a.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Leis welcome.

Brock Van Wyck Pemberton
Nov. 22, 2004
Brock Van Wyck Pemberton, 59, of Honolulu, a photographer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Greenport, N.Y. He is survived by wife Norma I. "Sam." Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Saturday by canoe at Sheraton Moana Surfrider in Waikiki.

Ernest Frank Perreira
Dec. 22, 2004
Ernest Frank "Pee Wee" Perreira, 57, of Aiea, a retired Verizon Phone Co. employee, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sandy Y. Miyashiro-Perreira, daughters Kacie-Ann and Kelly, hanai daughter Leila McQuire, brothers Lionel S. and Francis "Frank," sister Bernice Trueman, four grandchildren and three hanai grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 4:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Peter Alvin Poaipuni Sr.
Dec. 26, 2004
Peter Alvin Poaipuni Sr., 59, of Pukalani, Maui, a former Kapili Hale carpenter, died at home. He was born in Haleakala Ranch. He is survived by wife Julie; sons Peter Jr. and Michael; daughters Moana and Kalena Poaipuni and Nohea Cosareo; hanai daughter Roxanna Cadorna; brothers Jonah, Allen, Russell and Roland "Chogie"; sisters Rita Swift, Geraldine "Kuulei" Kalawai and Yolanda "Niki" Olim; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.

Sarah Naomi Rosenberg
Dec. 30, 2004
Sarah Naomi Rosenberg, 17, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a Four Seasons Hotel employee, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by father Philip, mother Naomi Shiraishi, brother Alan and grandparents Harry and Tamae Shiraishi. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Sunday at Kealakehe High School Football Stadium.

Hideo Sasaki
Dec. 30, 2004
Hideo Sasaki, 85, of Hilo, formerly of Waiohinu, Hawaii, retired plantation laborer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Waiohinu. He is survived by daughters Cherlyn Chong, Karen Miyamoto, Rene Saito and Pauline Manijo; brothers Rodney, Thomas, Frank and Gilbert; sisters Tsuyako "Lillian" Aratani, Terue Sumida and Margaret Yamamoto; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Michael Dexter Saulibio
Jan. 2, 2005
Michael Dexter Saulibio, 52, of Lihue, a Kauai Community Correctional Center correctional officer, died at home. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by son Michael, daughter Tara, mother Leonora "Lee" and sister Joanna "Namaka" Kaui. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Donald Arthur Thompson
Jan. 1, 2005
Donald Arthur Thompson, 79, of Kihei, Maui, a retired Pacific Bell engineer and U.S. Marines veteran who served in World War II, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in New Jersey. He is survived by wife Jae S., sons Tommy and Rodger, daughters Darlene Olives and Helen Taylor, sister Audrey Fatzynyz, 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 8 a.m. tomorrow at Keawalai Congregational Church in Makena, Maui. Scattering of ashes to follow.

Tito Ulep Ulep
Nov. 25, 2004
Tito Ulep Ulep, 79, of Honolulu died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Irineo, Pepito, Rodrigo, Lionell, Saturnino, Nicolas, Jesus and Marcelino; daughters Divina Bumanglag and Neetzel Farinas; stepchildren Macaria Abot, Lucia Pascual and Artemio Carlos; 21 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Ser- vices: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Co- Cathedral of St. Theresa. 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.

Rosemarie Ulufale
Dec. 14, 2004
Rosemarie Ulufale, 26, of Waianae died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Futiga, American Samoa. She is survived by mother Soolepu; father Atapana; brothers Fili, William and Nihal D.; and sisters Iva Matautia and Sarai Leapaga. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Ward. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Marcelo Asopli Vendiola
Dec. 17, 2004
Marcelo Asopli "Marc" Vendiola, 80, of Kapolei died in Kapolei. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by wife Bienvenida "Bea"; sons Marcelo P. Jr., Melvin R., Henry P. and Patrick K.; daughters Carol P. Vendiola and Lillian V. Goroza; brothers Arsanio, Leopoldo, David and Joseph; sisters Mercedes Barbosa, Linda Bacnis and Felisa Miner; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Toyoko Yamamoto
Dec. 27, 2004
Toyoko Yamamoto, 81, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Paul M.; son Arthur S.; daughters Sharyn S., Ruth H. and Patsy M.; brothers Jack and Charles Omuro; and sister Carol Saito. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Inurnment: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Masayo Yamasawa
Dec. 28, 2004
Masayo "Hazel" Yamasawa, 92, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in Kailua-Kona. She was born in Kau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Melville and Wilfred, daughters Yulee Nagatani and Joyce Sutter, brother Toshio Fokuda, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hongwanji Temple in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

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.



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