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Rayann E.K. Awana
Aug. 24, 2005
Rayann E.K. Awana, 43, of Aiea, a United Airlines station support clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Douglas P.Y., daughter Candace L.K., son Cody I.Y., parents Raymond M. and Beatrice K. Kitayama, brother Jonathan Kitayama and sister Loraine Agcaoili. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Kawaiahao Church. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Private committal services.

Leonisa Suan Razonable Berongis
Aug. 16, 2005
Leonisa Suan Razonable Berongis, 85, of Honolulu, a St. Theresa School crossing guard and Dole Cannery trimmer, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by son Francis; daughters Suzanne Joseph, Arleen and Sylvia Berongis, Lynette Stoeck and Jeanette Abear; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation also from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Mass: noon Saturday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Michael Dennis Bovard
Aug. 22, 2005
Michael Dennis Bovard, 55, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a chef, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Hayward, Calif. He is survived by daughter Nicole Madaule and two grandchildren. Private services.

Beryl Jean Browning
Aug. 22, 2005
Beryl Jean Browning, 93, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. She was born in New Zealand. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Private services.

Joseph Lawrence Budy
Aug. 22, 2005
Joseph Lawrence Budy, 91, of Honolulu, a World War II veteran and Foreign Service Agency for International Development retiree, died at home. He was born in Waukegan, Ill. He is survived by wife Mailda "Medik," daughter Bianca Reeves and two grandchildren. Private services.

Tong Pet Ching
Aug. 22, 2005
Tong Pet Ching, also known as "Sheila" and "Pet," 45, of Mililani, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Thailand. She is survived by fiancé Leonard A. Fletcher, sons Mitchell and Bobby, parents San and Tong Suk Changsena, brother Somdet and sisters Samniang C. "Samantha" Trejo and Boonliang C. Pommata. Services in Thailand.

Johnny Dawson
Aug. 22, 2005
Johnny Dawson, 69, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, a retired mason, died at home. He was born in Florida. He is survived by daughters TanyaAnne and Jaydianne Dawson; and sons Robert, Paul and John Velez, and Joseph and Daniel Twiggs. Private services.

Julien Abibas Foster
Aug. 24, 2005
Julien Abibas "JR" Foster, 10, of Honolulu, a Makalapa Elementary School student, died. He was born in Misawa, Japan. He is survived by parents Edward and Juliet, brothers David and EJ, sister Vanessa and grandparents Robert and Eliza-Jane Foster and Pedro Abibas. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Mark Steven Garrard
Aug. 23, 2005
Mark Steven Garrard, 49, of Kihei, Maui, died at home. He was born in San Francisco. He is survived by wife Joyce, son Steven M., father Donald, mother Bonnie Bland, brother Rocky Willoughby and sisters Candi Young and Terri Huff. Services: noon today at the Waterfront Restaurant.

Josiah R. George
Aug. 25, 2005
Josiah R. "Papa Joe" George, 85, of Haiku, Maui, a mechanical engineer, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Cecilleville, Calif. He is survived by wife Alice S.C.; son William J.; daughters Gwendolyn M. George, Eleanor J. Schneider and Mary J. Vickers; brother Harry Lake; sisters Ida Cappello and Evelyn Jones; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Valley Isle Memorial Park.

Manuel Gomes
Aug. 14, 2005
Manuel "Sonny" Gomes, 84, of Hawaii Kai, a retired HRT/MTL superintendent, died in Honolulu. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by daughters Sharon Azevedo, Marcella Simon and Melanie Brockington; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Mahlon Elva Jerome
Aug. 20, 2005
Mahlon Elva Jerome, 62, of Kaneohe, a retired heavy equipment operator, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Virginia "Ginger"; children Andrinne Grammer, Meylene, Paula-Marie and Jonah Jerome; hanai daughter Jody Johnson; mother Hazel; brother Reynold "KekaI"; sisters Florence "Sister" Lilio and Priscilla Kelii; and nine grandchildren. Mass: 11:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, Kaneohe. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.

Helen Chaves Kamalii
Aug. 24, 2005
Helen Chaves Kamalii, 83, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired Liberty House employee on Maui, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Rodney and Clarence Jr.; daughters Stella Tripp and Priscilla K. Dahlin; brothers Gilbert and Wilfred Chaves; sisters Mildred Ayau, Linda Santos and Sandra Hueu; 10 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Aiea. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Michael Charles Holu Lono
Aug. 19, 2005
Michael Charles Holu Lono, 58, of Honolulu, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Ranessa; mother Helen; brothers Solomon Jr., Peter and David Lono and Richard Kealoha; sisters Mary Callahan and Blossom Nasau; and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kaumakapili Church. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow.

James Makua
Aug. 21, 2005
James "Kimo" Makua, 67, of Mililani, a Waikiki Beach Boy and city refuse driver, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Suzanne, son John, brothers Ronald Makua and Danny Pililaau, and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Aloha attire.

Pedrito Cadaos Martin
Aug. 22, 2005
Pedrito Cadaos Martin, 67, of Honolulu, a retired construction laborer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lapaz, Laoag City, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Esmena; sons Danilo, Santiago "Sonny," Elmer and Pedrito Jr.; daughter Daisy Guerrero; brother Aniceto Martin; sister Susana Valencia; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m.

Violet Tom Mau
Aug. 16, 2005
Violet Tom Mau, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Tax & Bookkeeping Services Inc. general manager, died in Seattle. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Francis H.W., Kenneth H.S., Paul H.L. and Stephen H.F.; daughters Mary Lecavelier, Magdalene Harbottle and Irene Wong; brothers Michael, Francis and Joseph Tom; sisters Gertrude Pang and Margaret Goo; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Harvey Moeai
Aug. 24, 2005
Harvey Moeai, 51, of Laie, a state psychiatric social worker and musician, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Judith; sons Jeremiah, Joshua and Micah; daughter Keisha; mother Tausagafou; brother Tuitui Jr.; and sister Asofiafia Sataraka. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1st Ward, 55-630 Naniloa Loop. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Laie Cemetery. Talofa attire.

Johnny Tetsumi Muranaka
Aug. 20, 2005
Johnny Tetsumi Muranaka, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Supply Center warehouseman, died at home. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Helen Y., son Rodney T., brother Sunao and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.

Lydia Naumiumi Naihe
Aug. 18, 2005
Lydia Naumiumi Naihe, 69, of Honalo, Hawaii, a retired Sugai Coffee Farm employee, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Edward M. and Marvin L.; sisters Gertrude Delaries, Anna M. Caudell, Daisy Losalio and Ella H. Noel; brothers Robert K. Jr., John K. and Rodger P.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Puakaana Church. Services: 8 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial to follow at Kalahiki Cemetery. Additional information provided for an obituary published Tuesday.

Marlene S. Ng
Aug. 15, 2005
Marlene S. Ng, 63, of Honolulu, a homemaker and retired Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii executive secretary, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Gabriel, son Marvin, daughter Joelle, sister Thelma Lee and two grandchildren. Private services.

Michael Edward Oliveira
Aug. 24, 2005
Michael Edward Oliveira, 52, of Aiea, a Sheraton Hotels painter, died in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Edward and Rosaline, brother Edward J. III and sister Chandrie. Private services.

Alfred Pereza
Aug. 23, 2005
Alfred Pereza, 84, of Kailua, a retired construction carpenter, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Kuiaha, Maui. He is survived by brothers Raymond, Santiago, Theodore, Samson and Arnold; and sisters Audrey P. Lee and Irene P. Rubin. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kailua. Call after 10:45 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

Corazon Julian Ramiscal
Aug. 7, 2005
Corazon Julian Ramiscal, 55, of Wahiawa, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Orlino A.; son Christopher; daughter Christine; stepson Al; stepdaughters Florence Damaso and Lisa Cabais; brothers Elpidio, Marcus and Nemesio Julian; and sisters Melandrina Bagcal and Teresita Gaces. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and after 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Joseph Edward Rapoza
Aug. 23, 2005
Joseph Edward Rapoza, 79, of Kailua, a retired Lewers & Cooke/Construction Materials salesman, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Betty; sons Wayne, Glenn and Joey; daughters Linda Kaaihue and Cyndie Rapoza-Riegel; brothers Lawrence and Donald; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kailua. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.

Wilfred Chan Chong Sen
Aug. 18, 2005
Wilfred Chan Chong Sen, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Crown Life Insurance Co. insurance agent, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Noel, daughter Cecilia Sen-Clarke, brothers Clarence and Ben, sisters Anita Loo and Juanita Wo, and a grandchild. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.

Edwinn Kawelo Stephen Sonoda
Aug. 15, 2005
Edwinn Kawelo Stephen "Bulla" Sonoda, 22, of Kaneohe, died. He was born in Kaneohe. He is survived by son Edwinn Jr.; daughter Kawai; parents Eugene Sonoda and Vanessa Domingo; brothers Timoteo and Peter; sisters Jennifer Sullivan, Melinda Pale, Eunice and Mealoha Sonoda, and Joyce Anderson; and companion Loriann Sunada. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

John K. White
Aug. 19, 2005
John K. White, 83, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired master chief gunner's mate and World War II and Korean War veteran, died at home. He was born in Lawton, Okla. He is survived by wife Felisa "Fely," sons Thurland and Kenneth, daughters Su Rapozo and Cecelia "Lia" Neves, adopted son Aaron, stepdaughter Rowena Pattugalan, sister Mary Gallagher, a half-brother, three half-sisters, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Committal services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2.

James Yin Sung Wong Jr.
Aug. 14, 2005
James Yin Sung Wong Jr., 47, of Pearl City, a city Refuse Department auto mechanic, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Sylvianne and sisters Joy Ann Long, Susan Klein and Jocelyn Tengan. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Darlene Mahilani Zoller
Aug. 15, 2005
Darlene Mahilani "Dodie" Zoller, 48, of Thurston, Wash., died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Frank Jr. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

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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