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Patricia Sarmiento Andaya
Feb. 6, 2005
Patricia Sarmiento Andaya, 58, of Kaneohe, a Waikiki Outrigger Hotel housekeeper, died at home. She was born in Lanas Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Victor; mother Juana Sarmiento; and brothers Rosito, Amador, Jose, Remegio and Paul Sarmiento. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday. Additional Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery.

Brad Leroy Anthony Brockett
Feb. 26, 2005
Brad Leroy Anthony Brockett, 47, of Honolulu, a Hawaii Transfer and Polynesian Hospitality Co. employee, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters Donna M. Edboi and Therese Ngirturong. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 12 p.m. Friday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Call after 8:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

Rosita Buesa
Feb. 28, 2005
Rosita Buesa, 71, of Kula, Maui, a Pukalani Baptist Church office clerk, died in Hale Makua-Wailuku. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by sons Jorge Jr. and Reginald; daughters Sharon Buesa-Vannarom, Janice Tippery and Jennifer Bourgelous; sisters Esther Riveria, Catelina Santos and Carol Casaquit; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Bobby Chong-Echiverri Jr.
March 3, 2005
Bobby "Lopaka" Chong-Echiverri Jr., infant son of Bobby and Rolandine, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by brother Anthony "T.J."; sisters Destanie, Brittney, Lavella, Cherelle and Bobbie; paternal grandparents Raynard and Stephanie Chong; and maternal grandparents Papa and Nana Phelps. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Muriel Abbey Conboy
Feb. 14, 2005
Muriel Abbey Conboy, 95, of Kailua, died in Sera Care Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Alan J. and Charles E. Jr., sisters Geraldine Tillis and Luella Jacobsen, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 11 a.m. Saturday at Lanikai Beach off Aalapapa and Kuailima drives.

Dillon Donovan Duff
Feb. 28, 2005
Dillon Donovan Duff, 46, of Kihei, a former construction company laborer, died at home. He was born in Japan. He is survived by father C.M.; brothers Dennis, Darrell and Douglas; and sisters Dawn Elder, Debbie Demeritt and Desri Sullivan. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Chapel South Maui.

Harumi Fujii
March 3, 2005
Harumi Fujii, 78, of Lahaina, a Maui County Employees Federal Credit Union manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Sadae, sons Irving and Noel, daughter Claire Krall, brother Ed, and two grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission.

Ambrocio Garcia
March 2, 2005
Ambrocio Garcia, 95, of Kahului, a retired Fuji Dairy Farm Co. employee, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Criselda Mirenda, sons Florentino and Eddie, sister Marciana Garcia Dela-Cruz, and six grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King in Kahului. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Kristie Darlene Hallahan
Feb. 26, 2005
Kristie Darlene Hallahan, 53, of Kailua-Kona, died at home. She was born in Upland, Calif. She is survived by husband Pat, stepdaughter Elyse, mother Genny Skinner, sister Jana Skinner and a grandchild. Private services. Donations suggested to the Humane Society of Kona.

Robert Joseph Henriques
Feb. 28, 2005
Robert Joseph Henriques, 71, of Honolulu, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Illona Honig; sons Robert and Joseph; daughters Virginia Nikolaidis, Mary Henriques, and Judy Henriques-Hubin; sisters Lorraine Alameida, Marilyn Costello, Barbara Cervantes and Marylou Staszkow; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Yukimi Hiramoto
Feb. 27, 2005
Yukimi Hiramoto, 92, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Harriet Hori and Carol Kurakazu, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Private services.

Pamela Lei Kaneshiro
March 2, 2005
Pamela Lei Kaneshiro, 54, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Steven, son Kirk Uemura, daughter Lori Rickerby, father Raymond Perry, mother Eva Deibert, sister Lani Ozaki and one grandchild. Private services.

Beverly Ann Kapahu
Feb. 26, 2005
Beverly Ann Kapahu, 71, of Kahaluu, a retired Young Brothers purchasing agent, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Eleele, Kauai. She is survived by son Mark K.; daughter Mayvis B.; companion "Ajax"; brothers Harry, Damien and Terrence Duarte; sisters Betty Snowden, Mable Kampstra, Beryl Souza and Rochelle Maikui; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Black or white attire.

Nabil R. Khatib
March 1, 2005
Nabil R. Khatib, 52, of Waikiki, a pharmacist, died in Hale Malamalama. He was born in New York. He is survived by brother Wael. Private services.

Frank Philip Kihano
Feb. 26, 2005
Frank Philip Kihano, 60, of Waimanalo, a PRI service technician, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Christopher and Everett, daughter Jennie, mother Lily, brothers Percy and Gerald, and sisters Catherine Thomas and Geraldine Yeager. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Shigeki Mitsunaga
Feb. 20, 2005
Shigeki Mitsunaga, 83, of Pahala, Hawaii, a retired Kau Sugar Co. employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Pahala. He is survived by wife Miyoko, son Edwin H., daughter Molly Ernzer, sisters Bessie Tatsuno and Fujiko Shinsato, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 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: 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Benedict Catholic Church Hall in Honaunau, Hawaii. Casual attire. No flowers.

Margaret Boteilho Kalawaianui
Feb. 23, 2005
Margaret Boteilho Kalawaianui, also known as Margaret Boteilho Nakoa, 86, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired Kamuela Post Office clerk, died at home. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by husband William P.; sons Joseph K., Randy P. and Harry D. Nakoa; daughters Margaret Nakoa, June Nakoa Bell, and Pualani Jackson; adopted daughter Lani Nakoa Ardmore; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Annunciation Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.

Jack Isaku Nozawa
Feb. 11, 2005
Jack Isaku Nozawa, 91, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Nancy Y., son Alan A., daughters Sandra N. Kaneko and Patricia Nozawa, brother Kenneth, sister Betsy S. Ono, and five grandchildren. Private services.

Luis Valeros Paulino
Feb. 4, 2005
Luis Valeros Paulino, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Libby-McNeil and Dole Pineapple (Molokai) employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Faustino, Herman and Andres; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church, Kalihi Valley. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.

Ruth Kirkpatrick Perkins
Feb. 23, 2005
Ruth Kirkpatrick Perkins, 89, of Kaneohe, died in Pohainani Care Center. She was born in Ontario, Calif. She is survived by sister Mary Boruck. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Inurnment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Donations suggested to either St. Andrew's Cathedral or St. George's Episcopal Church, c/o 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu 96813.

Ruth Ewalani Pilialoha
Feb. 22, 2005
Ruth Ewalani Pilialoha, also know as Ruth Ewalani Hussey, 63, of Waianae, a Jesus The Bread of Life Church pastor and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School educational assistant/substitute teacher, died in Waianae. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Dennis M. Sr.; sons Dennis M. Jr., Dean M. and Darin K.; daughter Dawn I. Pilialoha-Kaaihue; brothers Hanohano Luka, and Prescott, Nathan and Henry Kawailima; sisters Vanessa Becker, Patricia Kauahi and Benji Kawailima; and eight grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Jesus The Bread of Life Church, 89-446 Keaulana Ave. Call after 8:30 a.m. Interment: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Alepio Laem Salbiejo
March 1, 2005
Alepio Laem Salbiejo, 77, of Honolulu, a lumber product specialist, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Nina, son Peter, daughter Alice Rasmussen, brothers Pablo L. and Irenio Salviejo, and sister Elena Lucas. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Joycelyn Elsa Sanders
Feb. 28, 2005
Joycelyn Elsa Sanders, 68, of Honolulu, a real estate owner, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Dr. Raphael; daughters Nellie Bell, Tracy Browner and Christina Gomes; and two grandchildren. Services: 9:45 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Mount Church. Call after 8:15 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

Theodore Mitsuyoshi Shiroma
Feb. 26, 2005
Theodore Mitsuyoshi "Teddy" Shiroma, 65, of Waipahu, a retired HMSA office supervisor, died at home. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by father Richard T. and brother Kenneth. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Augustina Simoes
Feb. 28, 2005
Augustina "Tina" Simoes, 64, of Kapolei, a retired M.T.L. Bus Co. dispatcher, died in Kaiser Foundation Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son James A. "Buddy"; brother Faustino Javonillo; sisters Lucy J. Madamba, Carmen J. Josue and Elsie Inez; and one grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.

Kazumi Takeuchi
March 1, 2005
Kazumi "Johnny" "Take" Takeuchi, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired Federal Aviation Administration electronics technician, died in Kailua. He is survived by wife Mildred K.L.; children Yvonne Erickson, Chet, Linda Crankshaw, Jeffrey, Leila Uyehara, Liana Sahli, and Selena Marsh; brother Yoshimi; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire.

Herminia Sayson Tambaoan
March 2, 2005
Herminia Sayson Tambaoan, 66, of Kahului, a former Hyatt Regency Hotel housekeeper, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband William; sons Alex, Willy, Juvy, Jesse, Rolly, Manuel and Ian; daughters Eva Terre, Mary Jane Magliba, Marivic Dela Cruz, Erma Serrada and Wilfreda; mother Anita Sayson; 10 brothers and sisters; 42 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Funeral and burial in the Philippines at a later date. Casual attire.

Honorato Magsalay Tingcang
Feb. 25, 2005
Honorato Magsalay Tingcang, 90, of Waianae, died at home. He was born in Maria, Siquijor, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Niebis C.; sons Marcelino, Abelio and Pepito; daughters Encrica Tingcang and Elvie Cabiling. Mass: 7 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waianae. Call after 6 p.m. Interment at a later date in the Philippines.

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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