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Felipa Canan Gragas
Feb. 22, 2005
Felipa Canan Gragas, 104, of Ewa Beach died in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Sequijor, the Philippines. She is survived by sons Raymond, Phillip, Abelardo, Tony and Robert; daughter Linda Maluenda; 47 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; 50 great-great-grandchildren; and a great-great-great-grandchild. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, 43 Kapiolani St., Hilo. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Jean Fumie Gyotoku
Feb. 19, 2005
Jean Fumie Gyotoku, 73, of Pearl City, a retired Pearl Harbor 3rd Naval Construction Brigade secretary, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Waiau, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Lawrence T.; son Keith; daughters Debbie Imose and Kris Wakatake; brothers Haruo, Isamu and James Yasutake; sisters Alice Kobashigawa, Shirley Teranishi and Jane Moriwaki; and six grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Tadakazu Hera
Feb. 21, 2005
Tadakazu Hera, 82, of Aiea died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Wainaku, Hilo. He is survived by brother David K. and sisters Phyllis H. Nakamura, Carol C. Yamashiro, Kay K. Hera, Nancy N. Kaneshiro and Joyce Y. Morimoto. Private services.

Irene Carter Heu
Feb. 25, 2005
Irene Carter Heu, 83, of Honolulu, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel accounting clerk, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Edward Jr., son Alan, brothers Dayton Carter and the Rev. Charles G. Hopkins Jr., sisters Bernice K. Searle and Helen Medeiros, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 93 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Kailua.

Shizuno Hiranaka
Feb. 25, 2005
Shizuno Hiranaka, 103, of Kapaa, Kauai, a homemaker, died in Mahelona Samuel Memorial Hospital. She was born in Moloaa, Kauai. She is survived by sons Larry, Gary and Tomoo; daughters Janet Haraguchi and Elaine Suyama; brother Hajime Morita; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Kapaa Hongwanji Mission. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Raymond Y.C. Ho
Feb. 26, 2005
Raymond Y.C. Ho, 83, of Honolulu, a state budget director for Bill Quinn's administration, businessman and first state treasurer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Betty Lou, son Jin, daughter Heidi Ho Conjugacion, brother Robert and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Church of Honolulu. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Sam Setsuo Isokane
Feb. 27, 2005
Sam Setsuo Isokane, 80, of Honolulu, a retired real estate broker, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Lisa Y. Gono, brothers Robert and Harry, and sisters Sumiko Isokane, Mary Ricketson, Alice Ikeda and Gladys Isokane. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Fusae Ito
Feb. 26, 2005
Fusae Ito, 94, of Hilo, a retired Suisan Co. employee in Hilo, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Aiea. She is survived by sons Henry and Harold, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Janet Tsuyako Izu
March 3, 2005
Janet Tsuyako Izu, 75, of Honaunau, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Mikio; son Leighton; daughters Colleen Tajiri, Janine Pataray and Yvonne and Nichol Izu; brother Masayuki Kai; sisters Tazuko Nakashima, Chiyoko Yokomizo and Sueko Nemoto; and four grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Thursday at Kona Kiyoosan Daishiji Mission in Holualoa, Hawaii. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Raymond Mahoe Keahi
March 3, 2005
Raymond Mahoe Keahi, 74, of Koloa, Kauai, a carpenter, died in Garden Isle Healthcare. He was born in Moloaa, Kauai. He is survived by sister Winona Rosehill. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Lihue Cemetery. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow. Casual attire.

Dr. Jon Scott Kerns
Feb. 27, 2005
Dr. Jon Scott Kerns, 64, of Waimea, Hawaii, a physician who practiced family practice and geriatric medicine, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Alturas, Calif. He is survived by wife Claudia, son Robin S. and sister Helen Egy. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Eleele Baptist Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Eleele Baptist Church or charity.

Ethel Chiyoko Kobayashi
March 3, 2005
Ethel Chiyoko Kobayashi, 95, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Education teacher at Manoa Elementary School, died in Manoa Senior Care. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ronald T., sister Patsy T. Yagawa, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Charlene Kuuleiawapuhi Kuhia
March 1, 2005
Charlene Kuuleiawapuhi Kuhia, 54, of Waianae died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Bartholomew "Kaleo" Davis; daughters Leimomi R. Britt, Leinaala L. Kanana and Kaweonalani E. Schlenker; stepmother MaryAnn Hussey; brother Edward La'anui; sisters Blossom Yuhashi and Anita Trevino; and eight grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waianae Ward. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Kimie Kuroyama
Feb. 28, 2005
Kimie Kuroyama, 88, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Holualoa. She is survived by son Albert; daughters Blanche Ito, Arlene Ogata and Merle Miyaguchi; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.

Helen Islis Lapenia
Feb. 18, 2005
Helen Islis Lapenia, 79, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Papaaloa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Ricardo C.; sons Richard Jr., Lawrence, Danny, Rowland and Tony I.; daughters Carolina Paasch, Frances Tomei, Magdaline Yadao, Arlene Burton, Jennifer Ibert and Raelene Lopes; brother Sonny Islis; sister Abrilliana Lopez; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Simpson Chuck Beu Lee
Feb. 27, 2005
Simpson Chuck Beu Lee, 76, of Honolulu, a taxi driver, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Theresa "Terry"; son Dennis; daughters Donna Stephenson and Dayleen Kai; brother George; sisters Bertha Wong, Evelyn Wee and Lillian Chong; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m.

Mary Elizabeth Calabrese Levins
March 3, 2005
Mary Elizabeth Calabrese Levins, 31, of Honolulu, an artist, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Casey J., mother Clare Calabrese, brother Jim Callan and sisters Lisa Kinser and Laura Burke. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Donations suggested to Mary Levins Memorial Fund, 1052 Ilima Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817. Casual attire.

Chris Wah Quon Lum
Feb. 26, 2005
Chris Wah Quon Lum, 61, of Aiea, an AC Auto Parts proprietor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Annette, daughters Tara and Kecia, mother Christine, brother Ross and sisters May Lum and Merry Blechta. Private services.

Garrett Hin Wai Lum Jr.
Feb. 19, 2005
Garret Hin Wai "Kaleki" Lum Jr., infant son of Garrett Sr. and Jeanine Lum of Honolulu, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by grandparents Kwai Sun Lum and Rose Marie "Momi" Raymond. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Eleanor Napua Kuhaulua Mahoe
Dec. 2, 2004
Eleanor Napua Kuhaulua "Elsie" Mahoe, 59, of Waimanalo, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons George Ke'a III, Keali'i K. and Rory K.; daughters Eleanor N. Iosefa, Tammy N.M. Weicker, Peke K. Kahananui and Ana M. Mahoe; brothers David "Jojo" and Horace E. "Hawaiian" Kuhaulua; sister Gwen L.K. Vinuya; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Waimanalo Beach Park. Lunch to follow. Casual attire.

Roderick Fulton McPhee
Feb. 25, 2005
Roderick Fulton McPhee, 76, of Honolulu, an educator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Eau Claire, Wis. He is survived by wife Sharon and son Dennis. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Central Union Church. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire. Donations suggested to Roderick F. and Sharon McPhee Scholarship Fund at Punahou School.

William Souza Medeiros
Feb. 18, 2005
William Souza Medeiros, 83, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, a city yard supervisor, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mary Ann Bryant, stepson Daryl Kinchoy and a grandchild. Private services.

Elsie Toyoko Nakasone
Feb. 18, 2005
Elsie Toyoko Nakasone, 82, of Honolulu died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Nelson N. and Lloyd M.; sisters Yoshiko Nakandakari, Doris H. Yamashiro and Gladys Horner; and four grandchildren. Private services.

Alice R. Olsavsky
March 3, 2005
Alice R. Olsavsky, 81, of Honolulu died in Tripler Army Medical Center. She was born in Cleveland. She is survived by son George. Committal services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Ichiji Oyama
March 2, 2005
Ichiji Oyama, 80, of Lanai City, a retired Dole Plantation supervisor, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by sons Leslie, Stewart and Ed T.; daughters Maureen Marquez; brother Noboru; sister Mary Ellen Takaoka; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Lanai Hongwanji. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.

Aurelia Lorenzo Pascual
Feb. 13, 2005
Aurelia Lorenzo Pascual, 67, of Waipahu, a retired Watanabe Florist employee, died at home. She was born in Barrio 56, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Arcangel M.; sons Edy, Emmy, Elizer and Juvy; daughters Elma Corpuz and Edna Aspera; brother Jun Lorenzo; sister Visitacion Fernando; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Rosary: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: noon Saturday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway. Call after 10:15 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Edward William Philhower
Feb. 23, 2005
Edward William Philhower, 73, of Waianae died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Summit, N.J. He is survived by son Glenn; daughters Luann Wanchisen, Pamela Hartrum and Bernadette Philhower; sister June Wilson; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: noon Sunday at Maile Point Beach Park.

Sylvia Jean Riveira
Feb. 25, 2005
Sylvia Jean Riveira, 68, of Makaha, a homemaker, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Gary Chock and Conce and Russell Riveira; daughters Liolita Riveira and Darlene Santarone; brother Clifford Freitas; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Waianae Sacred Heart Church. Call after 9 a.m.

Violet Tomie Shimizu
Feb. 20, 2005
Violet Tomie Shimizu, 79, of Lakewood, Calif., a retired Chun Hoon Super Market administration clerk, died in Bellflower, Calif. She was born in Honohina, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Chuck I., daughter Jane Soon, brother Kenneth Abe, sisters Alice Tong and Betsy Yamada, and two grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Sara Ellen Sims
March 3, 2005
Sara Ellen Sims, 81, of Honolulu, a United Airlines reservations trainer and senior agent, died in Honolulu. She was born in Florida. She is survived by brother Andrew M. and sister Mazie S. Curtis. Services: 9 a.m. tomorrow at the beach side of Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel.

Demetrio Calantoc Tagalicud
Feb. 24, 2005
Demetrio Calantoc Tagalicud, 83, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a self-employed papaya farmer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Carlina E., sons Ernesto and Bernard, brother Pio, sister Petra T. Jacinto, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 8 p.m. Friday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Call after 7 p.m. Mass: 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 7 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section in Hilo.

Masato Tanaka
Feb. 24, 2005
Masato Tanaka, 83, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter and U.S. Army veteran who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Unit during World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by brother Mitsuo and sisters Marian C. Shishido and Lorraine F. Tanaka. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Anoa Aso Umu
Feb. 26, 2005
Anoa Aso Umu, 65, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died. She was born in Tau, Manua, American Samoa. She is survived by husband Aso; sons Fa'afiapule Vagatai, Lefanoga Aso and Tuilau Umu; daughters Temukisa Tofilau, Tauvalemailealofaitagata Aso and Aiulutuana'itaisi and Semea'avaleleaiseaiga Umu; parents Lafoga and Fenumiai Vagatai; brothers Vaiaso, Lefanoga and Lafoga L. Vagatai Jr. and Fofo Tuiolemotu and Talafili, Siulagi and Sione Sala; sisters Afioga Leama and Filitusa, Pule, Agiga, Puao and Aunoa Sala; 25 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Earl William Whistman
March 4, 2005
Earl William Whistman, 85, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired mechanic, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Harlen, Ky. He is survived by wife Dorothy M., sons Roy and Ron, daughters Kathleen Carvalho and Earlene Needham, brothers Curt and Berl, sister Grace Carrico, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Jehovah Witnesses Pahoa Congregation Kingdom Hall located at Paradise Drive and 25th Street in Paradise Park, Keaau.