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John Jesus Alconera
May 5, 2005
John Jesus "Johnnie" Alconera, 78, of Honolulu, a retired real estate broker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Antonie V. "Toni" Wurster-Alconera, sons John J. Jr. and Blaine, daughters Renee K. Kusano and Lori Andriessen, brother Martin "Dong" and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Jose Aquino Sr.
May 6, 2005
Jose Aquino Sr., 88, of Kualapuu, Hawaii, a pineapple worker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by sons Maximo, David, James, John, Jose Jr. and Joseph; daughters Winnie Lopez, Miriam Kikukawa, Marilyn Kaulili, Muriel Ting and Marion Sikes; brothers Fermin, Daniel and Conrad; sisters Linda Fong; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Services: noon tomorrow at Kalaiakamanuhou Hall. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kapaakea Cemetery.

Clare Marie Bell
April 30, 2005
Clare Marie Bell, 45, of Escondido, Calif., an office manager for a law firm in San Diego, died in California. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Scott, mother Jane Tretinyak, father Paul Thomas, brothers Paul Jr. and Gerard Thomas, and sisters Marilee Miller, Cecile Hoffler, Amy Chang, Agnes Chun and Mary Stacie Hall. Mass: 10:45 a.m. Friday at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.

Eloise Laahia Chun
April 23, 2005
Eloise Laahia Chun, 82, of Honolulu, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel employee, died at home. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by daughters Robyn B. and Laurel L., brother Benjamin L. Akana and four grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Waiokeola Congregational Church.

The Rev. Mark A. Consalvi
April 28, 2005
The Rev. Mark A. Consalvi, 87, of Honolulu, a St. Augustine Church assistant pastor, died. He also was a pastor at St. Ann, St. Elizabeth, Blessed Sacrament and St. Mary. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. He is survived by sister Doris Desiato. Mass: 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Church. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Joe William Drake
April 28, 2005
Joe William Drake, 84, of Waianae, a retired U.S. Navy Lualualei Ammunition Depot license examiner and instructor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Atlanta. He is survived by wife Hoaliku, son Henry Peters, daughter Heila Wallace, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Boniface Girbisi
May 1, 2005
Boniface "Boni" Girbisi, 46, of Kealakehe, Hawaii, a cook's helper for the former King Kamehameha Hotel and Honolulu Roofing Co. roofer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by brothers Alfred, William, Apela and Querico Pacatang and Gaudens Girbisi; and sisters Linda Lindsey, Carolyn Tina and Dionysia Kamaka. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Holualoa, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire.

Toshiko Hamada
April 26, 2005
Toshiko Hamada, 87, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Naalehu. She is survived by husband Katsuyoshi, sons Calvin and Richard, daughter Janice Hayden and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services.

Elena Kauanoekeanuenue Holani-Kea
May 4, 2005
Elena Kauanoekeanuenue Holani-Kea, infant daughter of John Kea Jr. and Darlyne K. Holani of Honolulu, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is also survived by grandparents Denise Holani and John Sr. and Sharlene Kea; and great-grandparents Charles Sr. and Sadie Holani and Delcie Doctorello. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kailua Pentecostal Church, 298 Kakahiaka St. Call after 8 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Shizue Kodani
May 1, 2005
Shizue Kodani, 92, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, a retired Orchids of Hawaii flower packer, died in St. Francis-Puiwa Hospice. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Betty H. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire.

Yun Ho Lam
May 1, 2005
Yun Ho Lam, 87, of Honolulu, a retired McCully Chop Suey and China House employee, died at home. She was born in China. She is survived by sons Bark Yu, John and Jimmy; daughters Kwun Sin Sam and Sandra Fung; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Taoist services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Francis Anthony Leandro
April 28, 2005
Francis Anthony "Buster" Leandro, 76, of Pearl City, a retired Air Force and Air National Guard aircraft mechanic, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Adeline E., sons Keith and Neil, daughters Frances-Jean Yamashita and Jodi Leandro, brother Richard, sisters Drusilla Ho and Hazel Bonney, and four grandchildren. Private services.

Eva Lani Lum
May 1, 2005
Eva Lani Lum, 80, of Waipahu, a homemaker and former Gallenkamp Shoe Store salesclerk, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Kahauloa-Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Alfred W.K., Alan W.F. and Thomas Q.; daughter Linda L.T. Lindsey; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

Yoshito Murai
May 4, 2005
Yoshito "Lefty" Murai, 90, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Coast Processing Co. factory supervisor, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Wainaku, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Kiyomi; sons Ronald, Gordon and Harold; sister Yasuko Uchimura; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.

Haruko Nakamura
May 3, 2005
Haruko "Helen" Nakamura, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Shin's Produce co-owner, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Shinyei; son Nathan; daughters Lavinia Makizuru and Judy Ogata; sisters Misao Solomon, Matsue Gushiken, Kikue Unten and Setsuko Machida; and four grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Lourdes Abella Peralta
April 13, 2005
Lourdes Abella Peralta, 83, of Ewa Beach, a seamstress, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Baracbac Sinait, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Dominador A.; son Benjamin P.; daughter Estella P. Collins; brothers Tony, Tirso and Benjamin Abella; sister Maxima Impelido; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 91-1004 North Road. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Kazue Prichett
May 2, 2005
Kazue Prichett, 75, of Mililani, a retired Duty Free Shop employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Japan. She is survived by sons Wendell V. and Emanuel W., daughter Rio K. Martell, sister Keiko Yamakawa and three grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. May 17 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Faletolu Isaia Salevao
May 3, 2005
Faletolu Isaia Salevao, 81, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by sons Romeo Mageo and Eddie Salevao; daughters Juliette Ietitaia, Merina Tunupopo, Iulieta Taei and Faletolu Lumas; brothers Apelu Ekeroma and Eteuati Lio; sister Oa Lio; 30 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii First Samoan Assembly of God Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Roger Israel Sandon
May 4, 2005
Roger Israel Sandon, 51, of Honolulu, a professional writer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Toole County, Mont. He is survived by son Aaron; daughters Gina Sandon and Marisa Christensen; brother Jim; sisters Linda Ruyle, Susan Bridgman, Margaret Schols, Mary Burns, Debbie Sandon and Cynthia Knutson; and three grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Straub Clinic & Hospital.

The Rev. Raphael H. Smulders
May 1, 2005
The Rev. Raphael H. Smulders, 98, of Honolulu, a retired Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary priest, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He also served in St. Joseph in Makawao, Maui, Kauai, Lanai and California. He was born in Loon Op Zand, Holland. He is survived by sister Marie Bernaerts-Smulders and brother Cornelils. Mass: 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Church. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Earle Jenei Takushi Jr.
April 11, 2005
Earle Jenei Takushi Jr., 52, of Honolulu, a Matson Navigation Co. facilities and maintenance storeroom clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Verna; son David; daughter Melissa; mother Betsy Takushi; brothers Thomas, Raymond and Robert; and sister June Koba. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.

Karen Teru Teshima
March 30, 2005
Karen Teru Teshima, 81, of Honolulu, a retired federal government comptroller, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ken, daughter Roberta N. Chinn, brother Edwin R. Watanabe and six grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kaumakapili Church, 766 N. King St. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

Mary Ann Texeira
April 30, 2005
Mary Ann "Marie" Texeira, 78, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Hilo Hotel Restaurant waitress, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Papaaloa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Paul V. Sr. and Gordon E., daughter Jane Redulla, brothers Joseph and Gordon Perreira, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.

Rolando Acosta Tuason
April 25, 2005
Rolando Acosta Tuason, 59, of Wailuku died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Nora. Visitation: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary. Reception to follow. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Masaaki Ueno
April 24, 2005
Masaaki "Mac" Ueno, 90, of Honolulu, formerly of Kekaha, Kauai, a retired T.T. Kuramoto and Co. employee, died in Kuakini Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Hisako T., son Dr. Winston M., daughter Vera A.U. Ing, brother Dwight Uyeno and four grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Waimea Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Kauai. Call after 10:30 a.m.

John Townsend West Jr.
May 5, 2005
John Townsend West Jr., 91, of Kailua, a retired Family Court judge and U.S. Army judge advocate general, died in Kailua. He was born in Glennwood, Ark. He is survived by wife Maria, sons Howard and Glenn, and two grandchildren. Private services.

John Kaanohi Yasue
May 4, 2005
John Kaanohi Yasue, 54, of Honolulu died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife La Verne; stepson Brandon Delos Santos; daughters Tracey Smith and Kristy-Love Yasue; stepdaughter Kristie Rodrigues; mother Mapu; brothers Wayne, Alan and Curtis; and nine grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Pacific Islands Bible Church, 95-075 Waikalani Drive. Call after 3 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments to follow. Casual attire.


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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