Danny Leroy Boren Jr.
Feb. 14, 2005
Danny Leroy Boren Jr., 29, of Kihei, Maui, a musician, died at home. He was born in Galveston, Texas. He is survived by wife Amy, son Elijah, daughters Dakota Boren and Ashley Porter, parents Cindy and Glenn Charach, sister Lisa and grandparents Jay and Elizabeth Boren, Betty Johnson and Molly Sweatt. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes: 5:30 p.m. today at Kamaole III Beach Park in Kihei.
Alexander R.K. Buchanan
Feb. 14, 2005
Alexander R.K. Buchanan, 82, of Omao, Kauai, a County of Kauai refuse collector, died in Hale Kapuna Heritage Home. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Ethel L.P., son Alexander Jr., daughters Leimomi Tompson and Marvelin Clini, sister Harriet P.B. Dennison, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. next Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalaheo Ward. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery, Hanapepe, Kauai.
Sandra Claudine Carlan
Feb. 5, 2005
Sandra Claudine Carlan, 77, of Kihei, Maui, a computer programmer, died at home. She was born in Foxboro, Mass. She is survived by son Kit, daughter Shana K. Carlan-Riddell and a grandchild. Private services. Donations suggested to Hospice of Maui or the American Cancer Society.
Ching-Lung Chan
Jan. 30, 2005
Ching-Lung Chan, 56, of Honolulu died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Taiwan. He is survived by wife Fang-Yu Chan Chen, sons Cheng-Wen and Cheng-Yi, daughter Li-Shan, mother Jean Chan Loh, two brothers, six sisters and two grandchildren. Private services.
Lillian J.E. Dela Cruz
Feb. 8, 2005
Lillian J.E. Dela Cruz, 80, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Thomas Frial; brothers Paul, Melvin, Clifford and Dennis Hodson; and sisters Leona Bailey and Gail Heatherly. Services: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery. Casual attire.
William Fleischner Ehrman
Feb. 15, 2005
William Fleishner Ehrman, 85, of Honolulu, a William F. Ehrman Inc. owner and L.H. Gamble Inc. officer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Portland, Ore. He is survived by wife Frances C.; son Peter; stepson Leland Wimberly; daughters Gayle Brown, Laurie Ehrman and Lisa Yamaguchi; stepdaughter Kelly Wimberly; sister Elizabeth Cohen; and five grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Donations suggested to charity.
Yukie Fukusaki
Feb. 9, 2005
Yukie Fukusaki, 88, of Aiea, a retired seamstress, died in Honolulu. She was born in Waianae. She is survived by son Ernest M., daughters Janet Miura and Helene Fukusaki, sister Cynthia Nam, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Joan Elizabeth Gross
Jan. 28, 2005
Joan Elizabeth Gross, 84, of Aina Haina, a retired Kaiser Medical Center licensed practical nurse, died at home. She was born in Milwaukee. She is survived by sons John, William and James. Services to be held in Wisconsin.
Paciano Simeon Gacula Guerrero II
Feb. 14, 2005
Paciano Simeon Gacula "Sonny" Guerrero II, 53, of Aiea died in Sheridan, Ore. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by daughter Carolyn; mother Virginia; brothers Elias, Richard, Alec, Nathaniel, Emmanuel and Paciano III; sisters Elcinor Evasco, Maria Guerrero and Grace Mello; and two grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Sadao Hamada
Feb. 12, 2005
Sadao Hamada, 71, of Wahiawa, a retired Leilehua High School chemistry and science teacher, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Pauwela, Maui. He is survived by wife Christine F., son Eric P., daughter Gail L. Uruu, brother Gerald H., sisters Harriet Goya and Joyce Ichimura, and four grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Fumie Idemoto
Feb. 4, 2005
Fumie Idemoto, 92, of Honolulu died in Oahu Care Facility. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons George and Roy; daughters Ellen Sakasegawa, Irene Oku and Dale Matsumoto; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
Wataru Kaneshina
Feb. 10, 2005
Wataru Kaneshina, 89, of Wailuku, a member of the 100th Infantry Battalion, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Waihee, Maui. He is survived by wife Setsuko "Sue"; son Michael; daughters Helene Kaya and Amy Ooka; brothers Rogers, Roy, Takeo, Asato and Kengo; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Iao Congregational Church. Call after 3:30 p.m. Reception to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Robert Moriyoshi Kiyabu
Jan. 31, 2005
Robert Moriyoshi Kiyabu, 78, of Kailua died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Betsy; sons Gary, Richard and Steven; daughters Doreen Motooka and Robin E. Kiyabu; brother Harry "Freckles"; sisters Elsie "Kay" Ikei, Florence Young and Ruby Holu; and six grandchildren. Private services.
Janet Hatsue Lum
Feb. 6, 2005
Janet Hatsue Lum, 60, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Richard K.Y. Jr., son Gordon, mother Mabel Goya, brother Gary Goya and sister Elaine Goya. Private services.
Kenneth Vieira Marciel
Feb. 7, 2005
Kenneth Vieira Marciel, 80, of Honolulu, a retired Castle & Cooke Terminals and Hawaii Stevedores Inc. wharf clerk, died at home. He was born in Kaupo, Maui. He is survived by sons Kenneth Jr. and Errol; daughter Kendra; brother Leland; sisters Wilhelmina Atai, Pauline Gregoire, Ivy Doke and Alma Reeves; and seven grandchildren. Private services.
Harry Akinori Matsuyama
Feb. 13, 2005
Harry Akinori Matsuyama, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Ethel's Delicatessen owner, died in Hale Ho Aloha. He was born in South Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by daughter Evelyn S. Coss, sisters Katsue Nakamura and Bernice Michimoto, and two grandchildren. Private services.
Louise Mary Mirkovich
Feb. 14, 2005
Louise Mary Mirkovich, 76, of Kahului, a GTE Hawaiian Tel operator, died at home. She was born in Johnstown, Pa. She is survived by daughters Georgina Doss, Frances Nago and Gail; brother Joseph Yagodich; sister Ann Yagodich; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Solomon Harry Nakapalau
Feb. 13, 2005
Solomon Harry Nakapalau, 75, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a retired courier and U.S. Army veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Linda H.; sons Louie and Lorrin; daughters Joleen, Darlene and Andrea; sister Momi Bright; and eight grandchildren. Services canceled. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Thursday.
Albert Robert Pratt
Feb. 10, 2005
Albert Robert Pratt, 77, of Kailua-Kona, a Fantasia owner, died. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif. He is survived by son William, daughter Cindy Holtz, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No services. Donations suggested to Pacific Pet Foundation, 75-807 Hiona St., Holualoa, HI 96725.
Miguel Reginaldo
Feb. 16, 2005
Miguel Reginaldo, 90, of Kahului, a laborer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Isabela, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Estefania; sons Regie and Romeo; daughters Natividad Caldito, Lolita Lago, Erlinda Corpuz, Virginia Ciubal, Gloria Garcia and Aida Devlin; stepchildren Wilfredo, Wilmer, Ruso, Richard, Sonia, Analyn and Rema Lauayan; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Borthwick/ Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the mortuary. Entombment: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Charles Ephriam Rice
Jan. 12, 2005
Charles Ephriam Rice, 78, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Navy commander, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by son Adam; daughter Amy; brothers James, Robert and Henry; sisters Norma Kettle and Maria Eleanora; and a grandchild. Committal services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.
Eugene Allen Staley
Feb. 11, 2005
Eugene Allen Staley, 63, of Hanalei, Kauai, a construction laborer, died in Hanalei. He was born in California. He is survived by sons Carl and Hugh, daughters Holly Smalley and Hope Hebdon, brother David, sister Norma Meams and six grandchildren. Private services.
John Woo Sun
Feb. 11, 2005
John Woo Sun, 76, of Honolulu, a storekeeper, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Myong Mee; sons John Jr. and Alan; brothers Bob, Charlie and Richard; and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
Thomas Tadashi Takahashi
Feb. 9, 2005
Thomas Tadashi Takahashi, 96, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by son Edwin H., daughter Shirley F. Kiyuna, brother Raymond T. "Champ," sister Frances S., eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Bernadette Keahi Moreira Taylor
Feb. 13, 2005
Bernadette Keahi Moreira Taylor, 49, of Honolulu died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Rayshaun; daughters Precious and Ebony; brothers Russell and Harry Moreira; sisters Gordine Brown, Fabraynette E. Gonde and Emma Maeshiro; and half sister Sandra Jessmon. Services pending. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society.
Raymond Masaru Teramoto
Feb. 1, 2005
Raymond Masaru "Mashi" Teramoto, 71, of Honolulu, a retired postal worker, died. He is survived by son Tod, daughter Dr. Terri Tanaka, brothers Shoji and Richard, sister Violet Sakurai and three grandchildren. Private services.
Neshama Ariela Urbanc
Feb. 14, 2005
Neshama Ariela Urbanc, infant daughter of Klemen and Cindy Urbanc of Honolulu, died. She is also survived by brother Kinto, sister Aviva and grandparents Martin and Marlene Stein and Milena and Danijel Urbanc. Private services.
Aileen Setsumi von Dohlen
Feb. 10, 2005
Aileen Setsumi von Dohlen, 53, of Waipahu died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Edward L., son Mark S., daughter Elise A., mother Marian F. Nakagawa and sister Gayle N. Gonsalves. Private services.
Merle Benedict Watts
Feb. 16, 2005
Merle Benedict Watts, 73, of Waialua, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel installer and repairman and a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Loretta M.; sons Thomas, Michael, George, Kilo, Bill, Ian and Jamie; daughters Reilee Corley, Lisa Goodrich and Janell Fisher; brothers Donald, Marvin, John and Jerry; sister Francis Ching; and 18 grandchildren. Services and scattering of ashes: 11 a.m. Thursday at Punaluu Beach Park.
Selma Eleanor Whittaker
Feb. 13, 2005
Selma Eleanor Whittaker, 79, of Pearl City died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Clark, Gurdon, Ark. She is survived by daughter Alicia Adams, sister Bernice Burris and five grandchildren. Services to be held in Richmond, Calif.
Randall K.W. Wong
Feb. 5, 2005
Randall K.W. Wong, 45, of Honolulu died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Adrian, daughter Jaime and brothers Kevin and Curtis. Private services.
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.