Obituaries

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Emmaline Ah You Costa Ayres
Jan. 25, 2006
Emmaline Ah You Costa Ayres, 82, of Lihue, a homemaker, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kalapaki, Kauai. She is survived by husband Joaquin C. Sr., daughter Cherle "Aunty Ipo" Kahananui, son Joaquin C. Jr., brother James Ah You, sisters Annie Kamahaku and Anna Mignone, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Kalapaki Sea Wall Beach Park. Scattering of ashes to follow. Family requests to bring a lei.

James V. Belcher
Jan. 25, 2006
James V. "Jim" Belcher, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Defense employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He also was an Army headquarters international relations specialist at Fort Shafter. He was born in Wyoming County, W.Va. He is survived by wife Lois, son Bob, sisters Pearl Tinkham and Velvia Jenkins, and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Committal services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Benevolent Fund of the Hawaii Kai Community Church, 6650 Hawaii Kai Drive No. 107, Honolulu 96825.

Norman Clifford Bouchard
Jan. 16, 2006
Norman Clifford Bouchard, 90, of Honolulu, a packager and shipper for a shower door manufacturer, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in South Bridge, Mass. He is survived by wife Lena C., daughter Debra Hayes, brother Euclid, sisters Olly Pontbrand and Connie Gegoire, and a grandchild. Private services.

Linda Takako Bowerman
Jan. 22, 2006
Linda Takako Bowerman, 57, of Wahiawa, a teacher and missionary, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Harley H., brothers Hiroshi and James T. Saito, and sisters Asako Saito, Edith Goya, Amy K. Hjortsvang and Florence M. Sandell. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

David M. Caldeira
Jan. 20, 2006
David M. Caldeira, 79, of Honolulu, an airplane mechanic, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Esther K.; son Lorenson K. Wong; daughters Davienette M. Hurgin, Barbara J. Caldeira and Antoinette M. Canoy; sister Lillian Confino; and four grandchildren. Private services.

Leonard Andrade Duarte
Jan. 9, 2006
Leonard Andrade Duarte, 75, of Anahola, Kauai, an Air Force veteran and former owner of Mister "L" Coiffures in Burlingame, Calif., died in Waianae Comprehensive Center, Kapolei. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by sisters Norine Carson, Nola Borges and Shirley McWhorter. Private services. Donations suggested to VA Center for Aging, 459 Patterson Road, Honolulu 96819.

Grace Arcenia Espiritu
Jan. 13, 2006
Grace Arcenia Espiritu, 68, of Wahiawa, a Wahiawa Elementary School employee and educational assistant at Kaala Elementary and Wheeler Elementary & Intermediate schools, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by son William Jr., daughters Leilani Mueller and Edythe Kim, and a grandchild. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1403 California Ave., Wahiawa. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Thursday.

Edith Misako Fujii
Jan. 22, 2006
Edith Misako Fujii, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Tori Richard Ltd. seamstress, died in Honolulu. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Ele Fujii and Lydia Fahsholtz; sisters Rose K. Yoneyama, Grace S. You, Alice Y. Takahashi and Jane K. Burgard; and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, east chapel. Casual attire.

Irene Toye Goodell
Jan. 19, 2006
Irene Toye Goodell, 77, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard supply specialist, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by sons Alan and Rodney Choo, and brother Bill Shimabuku. Private services.

Jinichi Walter Hasegawa
Jan. 6, 2006
Jinichi Walter Hasegawa, 97, of Pukalani, Maui, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by sons Kazuo, George, Kenneth, Paul and Elroy; daughters Jane Kishaba and Jessie Fragiao; brother Tamotsu; sisters Eleanor Maeda, Ethel Magata and Harriet Nakano; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Hazel Kanemori Ishibashi
Jan. 6, 2006
Hazel Kanemori Ishibashi, 82, of Honolulu, a U.S. Office of Personnel Management office services supervisor, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by daughter Lorna and sister Tsugiko "Helen" Suzuki. Private services.

Leona Marcella Kalilikane
Jan. 18, 2006
Leona Marcella Kalilikane, 47, of Waimanalo died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Raymond; sons Guy "Ana," Gaison and Guy; daughter Loretta; mother Loretta Gamurot; brothers Michael, Guy, Raymond, David and Nelson Gamurot; sisters Cecelia Abeyta and Retta-May Gamurot; and a grandchild. Private services.

Henry Seichi Kumura
Jan. 18, 2006
Henry Seichi Kumura, 103, of Honolulu, a retired Waikiki Medical maintenance employee, died at home. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Midori, son Yukio, daughter Sachiko Murakawa, brother Fred, sister Clrara Y. Asada, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Additional information provided for an obituary published yesterday.

Semeona Ramos Lahip
Jan. 17, 2006
Semeona Ramos Lahip, 97, of Pearl City died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was born in Barrio No. 7, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by son Cayetano, daughter Eleuteria Sanchez, nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

Vera Eldeen Martin
Jan. 21, 2006
Vera Eldeen "Vickie" Martin, 82, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Bozeman, Mont. She is survived by daughters Janeen Doi and Teri Castaneda, and four grandchildren. Private services.

Yoshiko Matsueda
Jan. 19, 2006
Yoshiko Matsueda, 89, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Jack T., Chester M., Ian H. Sr., Alan N., Peter and Paul; sisters Haruko Kusuhara and Janet Oishi; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings. Donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice.

Donald Tatsuo Matsushita
Dec. 30, 2005
Donald Tatsuo Matsushita, also known as "Matsu," "Sensei Matsu," "Tanch" and "Bull," 67, of Pahrump, Nev., formerly of Waipahu, a retired Cutter Ford-Aiea truck and fleet salesman, Army veteran with the 337th CAMRON, ADC, and former judo instructor for the Police Athletic League, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Eleanor; daughter Ellen Sapini; sons David, Dennis "Bugie" and Dean; brother Edward: sisters Evelyn Takazawa and Elaine Jamieson; and seven grandchildren. Committal services and inurnment: 11:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Faamoemoe Passi
Jan. 20, 2006
Faamoemoe "Moe" Passi, 61, of Waianae, a retired auto mechanic, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by son Faamoemoe "Samuel"; daughters Celeste "Kainoa" Robello-Passi, Jenni "Li'i" Demello and Tekla "Luv" Cannon; and 19 grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at First Assembly of God Church, 3400 Moanalua Road, Aiea. Call after 5 p.m. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Hazel Agnes Huihui Segovia
Jan. 21, 2006
Hazel Agnes Huihui Segovia, 70, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Thomas Jr., Harold and Timothy; daughter Hazel A.W. Adames; brother Henry; sisters Hortense Joaquin and Hedda Ohelo; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

Wally Vaclav Slejmar
Jan. 20, 2006
Wally Vaclav Slejmar, 73, of Kailua-Kona, a mechanical engineer in the machining industry, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Czechoslovakia. He is survived by wife Liddy and son Richard. Mass: 9 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua-Kona. Call after 8 a.m.

Josephine Todd
Jan. 23, 2006
Josephine Todd, 99, of Nanawale, Hawaii, a Keaukaha Elementary School teacher, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Oliver, daughter Myra Agapay and four grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park.

Joan Teruko Yamamoto
Jan. 15, 2006
Joan Teruko Yamamoto, 73, of Kaneohe died in Honolulu. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons Robert and David; daughters Leiko Yamamoto-Pech and Arlene Young; brothers Fred, Edward and Lorrin Honda; sister Lydia Yamashita; and two grandchildren. Private services.