Obituaries

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See also: Jack Annon

Misako Miyoshi Akinaka
Dec. 8, 2005
Misako Miyoshi Akinaka, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Akinaka & Associates Ltd. treasurer and a homemaker, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care Inc. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by sons Asa M. and Robert Y., sisters Yayoko Inaba and Clara Ichiyama, and three grandchildren. Private services.

Manuel Gorospe Arciaga
Dec. 24, 2005
Manuel Gorospe "Apo" Arciaga, 97, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, a retired Hilo Coast Processing Co. factory worker, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Luna, La Union, Philippines. He is survived by hanai sons Arthur and Clyde Sampaga, and Blayne and Dennon Publico; hanai daughters Arpinia Sampaga, Jane Tam, Angie Omaya, Veronica "Ronnie" Kitayama, Petty Valentino, Nedeen Calica and Sheena Publico; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Jonathan Kekoa Barney
Dec. 17, 2005
Jonathan Kekoa Barney, 25, of Kailua, an Alu Industries salesman and member of Hawaii Air National Guard, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Ralph and Jackie Jr., brothers Marc and Kale, grandparent Joan Alice Lincoln, companion Mahealani Mahiai, and hanai son Kayden Mahiai. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Call after 10 a.m.

Moila Semi Bird Jr.
Dec. 24, 2005
Moila Semi "PeeWee" Bird Jr., 53, of Honolulu, a Tapers Local Union No. 1944 worker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Marlene Gandall-Bird; sons Robert and James; brothers James, Allen and Alvin; sister Charleen K. Hobart; and two grandchildren. Services: 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Epiphany Episcopal Church, 1041 10th Ave. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Chester Keohohou Burns
Dec. 18, 2005
Chester Keohohou Burns, 66, of Waianae, a retired Hilton Hawaiian Village employee, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Paul, Robert and Kenwell Burns; hanai brothers Bobby, Jackie, Marzal and Roth Frias, and Wesley, Daniel and Joseph Keohohou; sisters Josephine Auld, Eleanor Ferreira, Lucille Aki and Marlene Stoll; and hanai sisters Linda Lewis and Hauoli Hiapo. Services: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10:30 a.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

Gelmina Minnie Caravalho
Dec. 30, 2005
Gelmina Minnie Caravalho, also known as Minnie Caravalho 84, of Kapaau, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Frank Sr.; sons Frank Jr. and Harold; daughters Lola-Linda Loebl and Sandie Torres; brothers Bernard Calvo and William Alipichi; sisters Lila Anderson, Dora Caravalho, Carmen Murai and Madeline Gonsalves; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Hawi, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Inurnment to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Walter Carmichael
Dec. 18, 2005
Walter Carmichael, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Janet E., son Guy P.T., daughters Gail L.Y. and Geri A.E., brothers Lawrence and Daniel, sisters Helen Kalulu and Violet Carmichael, and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.

Alice Hiroko Chun
Dec. 29, 2005

Alice Hiroko "H" Chun, 88, of Aiea, a retired Sears, Roebuck & Co. interior designer, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Henry Y.K.; son Henry G.H.T.; daughters Mary Louise H.C. Chun and Elizabeth H.E. Chow; brothers Masaru, Hideyasu "Joseph" and Shigeru Akamine; sisters Mieko "Min" Wagatsuma and Yaeko "Y" Pang; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew's Cathedral. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. No flowers.

Francisco Herbert Cuba
Dec. 27, 2005
Francisco Herbert Cuba, also known as "Boy" and "Frank," 62, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Andera; sons Jason, Lloyd "Len" and Ethan; daughters Luella Lake and Maileen Cuba; brothers Robert, Nelson "Junior," Kelly and Edward "Budog"; sisters Maryann Chadwick and Jeannette "Jean" Faraena; 23 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gathering: noon at Cuba residence in Pahoa, Kahokumaka St., Pahoa Hawaiian Homes farm lot. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Casual attire.

Flaviano Domingo
Dec. 2, 2005
Flaviano "Garciano" Domingo, 85, of Keaau, Hawaii, a Hawaiian Flower Exports nursery worker of Mountain View, Hawaii, and Domingo Papaya Farm proprietor in Keaau, died in Hilo Medical Center. He also was U.S. Army and Philippine army veteran who served in World War II. He was born in Narvacan, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Teresita P.; sons Rogelio, Antonio, Isidro and Alfonso; daughter Benilda Panlasigui; brother Felipe; sister Josefina Palomares; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Keaau Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Joseph Pada Enriques
Dec. 22, 2005
Joseph Pada "Joe Punalu'u" Enriques, 87, of Pahala, Hawaii, a retired heavy equipment operator, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. He was born in Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Pauline; sons Melvin, Rodney, Guy, Gayland, Joseph, Jon Pall and Jesse; daughters Josephine Estabilio, Linda Ching, Myrajean Sumida and Karen Fukunaga; brothers Bill, Donald and Lee; sisters Ernesta Coloma and Leona Goss; 36 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pahala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Pahala Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.

Tony C. Ho
Dec. 30, 2005
Tony C. Ho, 71, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Baptist Academy employee, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Seoul. He is survived by wife Book Soon, sons Eric and Thomas, sister Kyong Ja Terrazas and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m.

Christina Apisa Hudson
Dec. 26, 2005
Christina Apisa "Tina" Hudson, 56, of Aiea died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Pagatogo, American Samoa. She is survived by sons John "Duffy" and Chris; brothers George Thompson, and Dennis, Tailepeua, William, Bob and Norman Apisa; sisters Caroline Dipzinski, Ta'avale A. Ripley, Tofa Mulitauaopele, Esther A. Shimasaki, Fiailoa Sio and Donna Apisa; and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Aileen Miyo Ichijo
Dec. 8, 2005
Aileen Miyo Ichijo, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Education teacher/humanist, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sister Lillian I. Lupo. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Vaoita Soa Ilalio
Dec. 26, 2005
Vaoita Soa Ilalio, 65, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by son Jacob; daughters Masina Misilagi, Kolotita Ilalio and Eseta Tofi; brother Laau Soa; sisters Pouono Vaielua and Sagaia Aveao; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Windward Samoan Congregational Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Francis Price Iosefa
Dec. 28, 2005
Francis Price Iosefa, 15, of Pavaiai, American Samoa, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by parents Price and Betty, brothers Pete and Esera, sisters Lupelele and Cathy Iosefa, and grandparents Ferila Iosefa and Asovale Sunia. Services and burial to be held in American Samoa.

Vanell Valid Kaleionaona Kapea
Dec. 30, 2005
Vanell Valid Kaleionaona Kapea, 45, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a Kona Safeway Store florist, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua. She is survived by parents Carilynne and Antonio Cosma; brothers Harry Kapea and Anthony Cosma; sisters Cindy White, Pixie Flores and Tracey Carvalho; and companion Don North. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mauna Ziona Congregational Church in Kalaoa, Kona, Hawaii. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Mauna Ziona Church Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at church hall. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Edwin Peter Kihe
Dec. 21, 2005
Edwin Peter Kihe, 64, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Air Force technical sergeant, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Kalaupapa, Molokai. He is survived by wife Hana and brothers Elsworth and Charles. Private services.

Ellen Hideyo Koizumi
Dec. 22, 2005
Ellen Hideyo Koizumi, 72, of Hilo, a Hawaii Forklift Services vice president, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Albert, daughters Noreen Koizumi and Joni Uemura, sister Miyoko Kinoshita and three grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Kam Charm Leong
Dec. 13, 2005
Kam Charm Leong, also known as Charmey Leong, 101, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu S.H. Kress food service manager, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Pan Larm, China. He is survived by son Russell, brother Kam Choy, sister Josephine and two grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Alex Ramirez Lorenzana
Dec. 28, 2005
Alex Ramirez Lorenzana, 68, of Wahiawa, a security guard in Virginia and the Marshall Islands, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in La Union, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Alejandro L., Rene L., Jimmy L., Manuel L. and Arnold L.; daughters Lyn Gutierrez and Maria Cruz; brother John; sister Fely Montenegro; and 13 grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Casual attire.

Quirino Lorenzo Manuel
Dec. 7, 2005
Quirino Lorenzo Manuel, 86, of Pearl City, a Blood Bank of Hawaii laboratory technician, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Fortunata V., son Stanley V., brothers Angel and Antonio, and sister Macaria Pascual. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Yoshio Mizuta
Dec. 18, 2005
Yoshio Mizuta, 97, of Aiea, a retired self-employed gardener, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Eleele, Kauai. He is survived by son Richard T., caregiver Sharon S. and two grandchildren. Private services.

Takeo Nakachi
Dec. 22, 2005
Takeo "Take" Nakachi, 84, of Honolulu, a Meadow Gold Dairies driver and salesman, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Dennis T. and Derek T.; daughters Sandra E. Nakasone; sisters Lillian K. Teruya, Ella F. Kaneda, Nancy Y. Evans and Betty F. Takamine; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Elsie Yaeko Okamura
Dec. 12, 2005
Elsie Yaeko Okamura, 84, of Honolulu, a retired hairdresser doing business as Elsa's Beauty Salon, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by husband David K., sons Paul T. Kinoshita and Glenn E. Okamura, daughter Karen C. Akita, brother Tamao Nakata, sisters Flora Isaacs and Matsuyo Fujimoto, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Louise Keola Potts
Dec. 28, 2005
Louise Keola "Ma" Potts, 79, of Hauula, a retired Turtle Bay Hotel employee, died at home. She was born in Kakaako, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Alvin and Solomon; daughters Abigail Keola, Frances "Max" Maxwell, Loretta Potts-Richardson, Lillian Potts-Moribe, Evangeline and Eloise Potts, and Alicia Richardson-Smith; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 9:15 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Clara Satoe Saito
Dec. 9, 2005
Clara Satoe Saito, 85, of Pearl City died at home. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by daughters Dr. Sherry A. Saito and Patti M. Isaacs, brother Charles H. Ishikawa, sisters Kiyoko "Kiko" Kimura and Iris Yurie Matsumoto, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Margaret Lokelani Sanico
Dec. 17, 2005
Margaret Lokelani Sanico, also known as "Grams" and "Tutu," 78, of Honolulu, a St. Patrick's School cafeteria worker and Wally Wok kitchen helper, died. She was born in Huelo, Maui. She is survived by son Jeff "Chuck"; daughters Doreen "Doe" Kong, Marie Torio, Coleen "Coke" Tario and Ronella "Ronnie" Sanico; brothers Charles and Alexander "Alika" Maalea; sisters Winona Nunes and Ellen Yap; 17 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary in Honolulu. Call after 1 p.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers.

Wilfred Kakuro Watanabe
Dec. 26, 2005
Wilfred Kakuro Watanabe, 72, of Honolulu, a retired Circuit Court judge, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Boulder, Colo. He is survived by wife Jane Y.; sons Lindsey Watanabe and Rodney Suzuki; daughters Lisa Watanabe, Donna Gilbert, Jayna Muraki and Rhona Ogawa; mother Fusae; brother Daniel; and eight grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., Honolulu. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Richard Koon Hoon Wong
Dec. 26, 2005
Richard Koon Hoon Wong, 67, of Kaneohe, a DCW Resources Ltd. proprietor, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Carol; sons Alan, Barry, Garry and Duane; daughter Dale Pregal; brothers Howard and Ernest; sisters Loretta Whitney, Winifred Keolonui and Karen Quon; and 11 grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services: noon at Valley of the Temples.

Yuen Kong Wong
Dec. 24, 2005
Yuen Kong "Alfred" Wong, 88, of Honolulu, a Yat Sing Co. Ltd. part-owner and manager and Wong Lum Investment secretary/treasurer, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He also was a Waikiki Washerette and Kapiolani Laundromat co-owner and operator. He is survived by wife Margaret Mew Ha Lum, son Stephen C.L., daughter Stella M.Q., brothers Wai Kong and Ding Kong, sister Kan Wan Cheng and two grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Richard Choyu Yara
Dec. 28, 2005
Richard Choyu Yara, 88, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Airlines aircraft mechanic, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Okinawa, Japan. He is survived by wife Ethel F., sons Clifford and Rodney, sister Ruth Ishihara and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.