Obituaries

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Masanobu Adaniya
April 2, 2006
Masanobu Adaniya, 94, of Honolulu, a retired self-employed owner doing business as Ada Sheetmetal, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by wife Kimiko "Kay"; sons Dr. Roy and Dr. Matthew; daughters Marcia Kamiya, Lynn Miyashiro and Ann Look; sister Fumiko Miyahira; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Harris United Methodist Church. Call after 3 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Eleanor Ah Sau
April 15, 2006
Eleanor Ah Sau, also known as "Ella" and "Tutu-Lady," 87, of Wailuku, a Maui Pineapple Co. trimmer, died at home. She was born in Waiehu, Maui. She is survived by children Joseph, Eleanor "Kuuipo," Patrick and Edward N. Ah Sau and Kuulei Cummings; sister Adelhied Height; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Ka Home Maha Mau Cemetery in Wailuku.

Edwin Asuncion
April 11, 2006
Edwin Asuncion, 76, of Mililani, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 71 painter and U.S. Army veteran, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai. He is survived by wife Maria "Mary" Cano; sons Clifford, Clarence and Leighton; daughters Marylyn Leonard and Faith Biroan; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: noon Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Eulogy: 11:45 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Randy Minoru Awakuni
April 13, 2006
Randy Minoru Awakuni, 50, of Honolulu, formerly of Aiea, a Star Market assistant meat department manager, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Brian, sister Betty Ikeda and companion Lorraine Chun. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Congregational Church. Call after 5 p.m.

Valentina Villanueva Banis
April 12, 2006
Valentina Villanueva "Valen" Banis, 70, of Mililani, a retired Nanaikapono Elementary School teacher, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Jackie Caluya and Cristina Villanueva, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 8:45 a.m. Monday at St. John Apostle Church, Mililani. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Emily Bonilla
April 15, 2006
Emily "Meja" Bonilla, 89, of Waipahu died at home. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Charles, sons John Miranda and Benjamin Rapanot, daughter Emily M. Castro, stepdaughters Conchita Townsend and Geraldine Kunishige, brother the Rev. Henry Riveira Sr., sister Marie Ahsing, caregiver Renee Tompkins, 38 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Richard William Burniske Jr.
April 20, 2006
Richard William "Buddy" Burniske Jr., 46, of Honolulu, an associate professor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Montague, Mass. He is survived by wife Jackie, sons Justin and Christopher, parents Nick and Penny, brother Vincent and sisters Susan Diggs and Brenda Thibault. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Punahou Chapel. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to educational or environmental charity.

Frank Cabral
April 15, 2006
Frank Cabral, 87, of Ookala, Hawaii, a retired Hamakua Sugar Plantation tractor operator and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hale Hoola Hamakua. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by brother George and sisters Anne Glynn, Adeline Snyder and Jessie Borge. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Ursula Ramil Cacal
April 1, 2006
Ursula Ramil Cacal, 88, of Honolulu, a coffee and macadamia nut farm owner and worker, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by son Gaudelio, daughter Cleofe Visaya, sister Aniceta Saguibo, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Helen Hatsuko Candilasa
April 12, 2006
Helen Hatsuko Candilasa, 78, of Pearl City, a retired Liberty House employee, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Starland and Valor; daughter Verdi Lynne Fujimori; brothers Seiji "Bob," Seiko "Sam," Seiyu "Dusty," Seikichi "Sei" and Harry "Pecos" Tokuda; six grandchildren; and two hanai grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Victor Cleaver Sr.
Dec. 6, 2005
Victor "Maka" Cleaver Sr., 82, of Waianae, a retired welder, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Victor Jr., Gregory Sr. and Hardy Cleaver and Shawn Chang; stepson Paul Akeo; daughters Mona Hoopai and Audrey Aki; brother James; sister Momi Kalauli; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 5:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 1 p.m. Saturday at Sand Island Pier, before the bridge. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Sunday.

Alfred Lee Combest
April 11, 2006
Alfred Lee Combest, 75, of Honolulu died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Modesto, Calif. He is survived by wife Sumiko, daughters Janet Lee Honda and Martha Farrell, sister Gay Thomas and four grandchildren. Committal services: 1 p.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Tauinaola Fetui
April 11, 2006
Tauinaola Fetui, 74, of Waipahu, a retired federal government warehouseman, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Punipuao; sons Faaaoga, Molia, Faaope and Gafoa; daughters Letaua Brioso and Ane Fetui; brother Fetu; sister Soloi; 19 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Bread of Life Church, 3534 Kalihi St. Call after 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Keith Jay Karasic
April 21, 2006
Keith Jay Karasic, 50, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a self-employed photojournalist, died at home. He was born in Long Branch, N.J. He is survived by mother Esther and brother Ronald A. Private services.

Janice AML Kelii
April 19, 2006

Janice AML Kelii, 64, of Ewa Beach, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel service representative, died in Honolulu. She was born on Lanai. She is survived by husband Samuel; sons Steven Daguay and Shawn and Pelika Kelii; daughters Deborah Olive, Gayle Daguay and Donnis Kelii; sister Connie Kunishi; and nine grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park, Waipio. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire.

Oscar Sadamu Kuwahara
April 17, 2006
Oscar Sadamu Kuwahara, 78, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Star-Bulletin copy editor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Janet; sons Kenneth, Scott and Ryan; sisters Betsy Umetsu and Matsuko Kawaharada; and two grandchildren. Private services.

Prudencia Atad Limos
April 20, 2006
Prudencia Atad Limos, 90, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died in Kaunakakai. She was born in Oaig Daya Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by sons Paul, John, George and James; daughters Prudence L. Anich, Leonila Green and Marilyn Miller; brother Delfin Atad; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Call after 6:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at Maunaloa Cemetery in Maunaloa, Molokai.

Juan Narito Lopez
April 4, 2006
Juan Narito Lopez, 90, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Luna, La Union, Philippines. He is survived by sons Alfredo and Baldomero, daughters Nina L. Agag and Lolita L. Pena, sister Eleuteria L. Fernandez, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 10 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Isamu Okazaki
April 8, 2006
Isamu Okazaki, 84, of Aiea, a retired Oahu Transport Co. clerk, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Florence M., son Calvin, daughter Cheryl Arii and a grandchild. Private services. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Saturday.

Clarence Souza Sr.
April 11, 2006
Clarence Souza Sr., 93, of Kaneohe, a Souza Bros. Dairy owner and operator in Kaneohe, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Clarence Jr., Alfred, Herbert, Michael and Phillip; daughters Rosemarie Ortiz and Ruby Ann Souza; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. Leis welcome.

Fernando I. Tacras
March 23, 2006
Fernando I. Tacras, 71, of Waipahu, a McDonald's maintenance supervisor and retired Oahu Cabinet carpenter, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He is survived by wife Corazon L.; sons Joel, Noel and Allen; daughters Ethel Peralta and Noble Tacras; sisters Luciana Adzuara and Francisca Tacras; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 1 p.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

Makoto Tanimura
April 7, 2006
Makoto Tanimura, 77, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters Teruko Miyamoto and Doris Yoshida. Private services.

Rochelle Pansy Leialohaleimakamai Tomaselli
March 4, 2006
Rochelle Pansy Leialohaleimakamai "Tita" Tomaselli, 30, of Honolulu, a GTE Hawaiian Tel and AT&T employee, and Bellvue Verizon supervisor, died. She was born in Kaneohe. She is survived by parents Harvey and Rochelle, brother Ka'ohi, half brother Thomas Tonu and half sisters Yolanda Satele and Mahelani Tonu. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hauula Beach Park. Scattering of ashes to follow. Aloha attire.

Masato Wakumoto
April 13, 2006
Masato "Blu" Wakumoto, 85, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired self-employed machinist welder, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Sumie, sons Wayne and Daryl, daughter Emelle Labuguen, brother Mitsuo, sisters Sayoko Tanisaki and Kiyoko Wakumoto, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Alma Taneyo Yorita
March 28, 2006
Alma Taneyo Yorita, 87, of Honolulu, a retired First Hawaiian Bank Trust Division secretary and notary, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Carl and Arthur; sisters Janice, Elsie and Jean; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Soto Mission of Hawaii at Nuuanu Ave. Aloha attire.