Obituaries


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RAYMOND XAVIER AKI / 1920-2006

Precious Roana Kuupuapikake Borders-Moniz
Dec. 31, 2005
Precious Roana Kuupuapikake Borders-Moniz, 7, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by mother and stepfather Luana S.L. Moniz and Andrew K. Cox; father and stepmother Robert and Sherry Borders; brothers Andrew K. Jr. and Jordan K. Cox and Ricky Borders; sister Cherish K. Moniz; grandparents Nina E. Bernard and Anthony Sr. and Ginger Moniz; great-grandparents Sonny Flores and Adela Carvalho, Anna Powns and Kenneth Bank; step-grandparents Tony and Loretta Cox; and step-grandparents Abraham and Laura Kauwe and Yolatte and Ted Kamakea. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Denys Marie Gung Oi Davidson
Jan. 3, 2006
Denys Marie Gung Oi Davidson, 53, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Robert H.; son Craig; daughters Jessica Hikalea and Marissa Davidson; brothers Robert, Berwin, Kelvin and Patrick Chow; sisters Winifred Tam and Robinn Asuncion; hanai sister Sarah Glendon; and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Kamehameha School Chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.

Precious Puaonaona Horcajo
Jan. 4, 2006
Precious Puaonaona "Poopie" Horcajo, 14, of Waianae, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Nathan Sr. and Jodi, brothers Nathan Jr. and Isaiah, and sisters Chenie and Candace. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Leis welcome. Donations welcome. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Monday.

Valeriano Lacio
Jan. 5, 2006
Valeriano "Lano" Lacio, 75, of Makawao, Maui, a retired County of Maui stone mason, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by sons Rodney Malubay and Louis; daughters Donna Otsuka, Vanessa Brittain and Leonarda Norrie; brothers Alfred, John and Bernard; sister Leonarda Rollins; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Serena Kehaulani Basa Manuel
Dec. 16, 2005
Serena Kehaulani Basa Manuel, 43, of Koloa and Las Vegas, died in Las Vegas. She is survived by husband Shawn; son Jordan Basa-Franco; daughters Tayne and Tessa Basa-Franco; mother Dollyan Basa; sisters Valerie Peters, Darlene Pereira, Allison Vasquez and Tanell Basa; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. next Wednesday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Joseph A. Medeiros
Jan. 7, 2006
Joseph A. Medeiros, 58, of Lihue, a Kauai Builder's laborer, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by wife Yvonne Andrade-Medeiros, son Derrick, daughter Jozette Caires, parents Joe and Mabel, brother John, sister Shirley Laguatan and two grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

Edward August Perrells
Dec. 29, 2005
Edward August Perrells, 59, of Waianae, formerly of Kalihi, a JAYAR Construction laborer, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Edward; daughters Augustine, C. Felicia and Serena; brothers Melvin Perrells and Steven Hernandez; sisters Evelyn Telles, Diane Mesa, Natalie Perrells and Rosita Kishimoto; and three grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Kalihi. Call after 9 a.m.

Jack Shiroma
Dec. 29, 2005
Jack "King Kong" Shiroma, 83, of Waianae, a retired Hawaiian Electric truck driver, died in Waipahu. He was born in Kurtistown, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Betty; son Bryson; daughter Doreen Mero; brothers Bruce, David and George; sisters Irene Tamashiro and Helen Murakami; and two grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.

Paige Rarogal Tabugadir
Dec. 31, 2005
Paige Rarogal Tabugadir, infant daughter of Pablo Tabugadir Jr. and Gloria A. Rarogal, of Ewa Beach, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is also survived by brother Preston; sister Genise; grandparents Pablo Tabugadir Sr., Elizabeth Julio, Melecio Solomon and Carmelita Rarogal; and great-grandparents Anastasia Tabugadir, Walenstein and Agrifina Julio, and Felomina Rarogal. Mass: noon Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 91-1004 North Road, Ewa Beach. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Fevaiga Afuola Tagovailoa
Dec. 24, 2005
Fevaiga Afuola Tagovailoa, 85, of Ewa Beach, a homemaker, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by sons Seu Afuola-Tagovailoa, Toeava and Matagofie; daughters Malama Fesili, Samanu Timai and Atalina Tomuli; sister Taumaloto Moliga; 34 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Moanalua Community Church. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Entombment to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Emilio Broto Toledo
Jan. 5, 2006
Emilio Broto Toledo, 81, of Kaneohe, a retired Industrial Mechanical Contractors boilermaker, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Laura, sons Rodney and Richard, daughter Lee Gomes, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church, 46-129 Haiku Road, Kaneohe. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.

Walter Yoshio Uwaine
Dec. 21, 2005
Walter Yoshio Uwaine, 89, of Hawaii Kai, a retired state plumber, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Ookala, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Kenneth, Howard, Miles, Norman and Alan; daughter Ruth; sister Kishie Fujioka; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire.

Benjamin M. Valencia
Oct. 28, 2005
Benjamin M. Valencia, 76, of Honolulu, a hotel industry kitchen helper, died in Honolulu. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by son Richard, brothers Isabelo and Ricarte, and sisters Magdalena Olaez, Violeta Gilo, Melicia Murao and Leonora Munoz. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at cemetery.

Albert Kaukani Waiwaiole Sr.
Jan. 2, 2006
Albert Kaukani Waiwaiole Sr., 56, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired laborers union employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Yvonne; sons Albert K. and Levi K.; daughters Sharon Alapai, Susan Waiwaiole and Stephanie Ann Mello; brothers Clinton, Clifford and Noah; sisters Ermie Woods, Irene Apo, Lehua Presser, Ilima Rollins, Nani Jose, Lani Lindsey, Bernie Hookano, Antoinette Conley and Racheal Akau; and 21 grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Maura Planta Yadao
Jan. 2, 2006
Maura Planta Yadao, 76, of Makawao, Maui, a retired Maui Pine laborer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Vidalito, Ferdinand, Manolo and Diosdado; daughters Zenaida Yoro, Helena Tinaza, Melita and Nancy Yadao, Virginia Pasalo, Evelyn Kennison and Nenita Hipolito; brother Benedicto; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at residence, 297 Olino Way, Makawao.

Lynette Koon Fong Young
Dec. 29, 2005
Lynette Koon Fong Young, 68, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Canton, China. She is survived by son Nelson W.M., daughter Peggy Ann L.S. Kanai, brother Wilson Siu, sisters Koon Mee Lee and Lily Ching, and three grandchildren. Private services.



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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