Obituaries

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Justice Yoshimi Hayashi / 1923-2006

William Earl Baker
April 17, 2006
William Earl Baker, 58, of Wahiawa, a Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War, prison ministry counselor and bounty hunter, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Michigan. He is survived by mother Mary L. Larson and brothers John M. and Douglas Van Larson. Services: 8 a.m. Saturday at Waimea Bay Beach. Call after 7 a.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. No flowers. Donations suggested to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 858 in Hono-lulu. Call 685-6509.

Richard William Burniske Jr.
April 20, 2006
Richard William "Buddy" Burniske Jr., 46, of Honolulu, an associate professor at the University of Hawaii College of Education, Department of Educational Technology, died in Honolulu. He also was an international education consultant and published writer. 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.

Harriet Kahelem'ala'ala Farden
April 1, 2006
Harriet Kahelem'ala'ala "Sylva" Farden, 89, of Waianae, a dental assistant, lawyer's assistant, hula dancer, Royal Hawaiian Hotel model, Puamana Day Care Center founder and member of the Oahu Committee on Children and Youth, died in Makakilo. She was born in Waikapu, Maui. She is survived by grandson and caregiver Hailama, brother Frank Sylva, sister Lorna Ariola, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. May 5 at Waianae Protestant Church, 85-946 Mill St. Call after 4:30 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. May 6 at Kamehameha Schools Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel at Kapalama campus. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Alfred C. Grilho Jr.
April 15, 2006
Alfred C. "Buster" Grilho Jr., 81, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Service employee, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Hilda C., daughter Trudy Lynn, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Church in Pauoa. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Joe-Ann Cecilia Hoaeae
April 15, 2006
Joe-Ann Cecilia "Santa Maria" Hoaeae, 51, of Waianae, died in Wahiawa. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Michael L.; daughters Tina L. Hoaeae-Andrade and Melissa C. Agoo; father Cecilio Rodrigues Sr.; brothers Cecilio F. Jr., Carl A. and Michael A. Rodrigues; sister Mary Apana; and nine grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Anita Padura Hockett
April 12, 2006
Anita Padura Hockett, 81, of Aiea, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by son Keith T.; daughters Kathleen T. Warren, Karen T. Moore and Kara T. Mojica; and nine grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Violet L. Holeso
April 19, 2006
Violet L. "Popo" Holeso, 89, of Ewa, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by two grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Church, 1124 7th Ave., Kaimuki. Call after 10 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Laura Ululani Kamoku
April 4, 2006
Laura Ululani Kamoku, 47, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by companion Mark Loando; sons John A. Jr. and Kuualoha K. Funk, and Mark K. and Matthew Loando; daughters Joy P. Funk and Marla and Macey Loando; mother Josephine N.; brothers Tut and Paul; sister Gwen H. Garber; and two grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Kahaluu Big Pavilion. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire.

Charles Khim
April 11, 2006
Charles Khim, 87, of Honolulu, formerly of Kona, Hawaii, a G.E., Gaspro and Tripler X-ray repairman and retired Schofield Barracks heavy-equipment shop superintendent, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Koloa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Helen K., son Charles K.Y., daughter Celia F., brother Ernest, sister Mabel Summers and three grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Faitala Lauvi Kofe
April 18, 2006
Faitala Lauvi Kofe, 85, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Western Samoa. She is survived by sons Laumua, Polau and Ane; daughters Eseta Iu, Seinati Telavi and Kuonga Terawaa; brother Tua Lauvi; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Buster Jiro Kozuki
April 21, 2006
Buster Jiro Kozuki, 72, of Honolulu, a retired limousine driver, died in Leahi Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son John and daughter Wendy German. Committal services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Leilewin Kalei Mahuiki
April 14, 2006
Leilewin Kalei Mahuiki, 66, of Hanalei, Kauai, a homemaker, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by children Jeremiah, Lawrence "Tira," Ronald, Russell, Jolly Ann, Doiron, Ezera, Randy, Matthew, Stanley, Mark and Luke Mahuiki and Ardella Sperling; brother Ezera Pa; sister Winona; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Waioli Huiia Church in Hanalei, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.

Roberto A. Marinas Sr.
April 10, 2006
Roberto A. Marinas Sr., 70, of Kihei, Maui, a Wailea Stouffers Hotel steward, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paing, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by sons Mario, Roberto Jr. and Florante; daughters Elvira Swanson and Ruby Hirata; sisters Consolacion Velasco, Pascuala Corpuz and Teresita Fontanilla; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Lorna Anuhea McPeek
April 20, 2006
Lorna Anuhea McPeek, 47, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a Hawaii Community College Continuing Education and Training education specialist coordinator, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Stephen; sons Micha "Kawika" and Michelangelo; daughters Michelle, Melody and Mindy; hanai parents Lee and Carol Wise; sisters Wanda Rosa and Bridget II and Lisa Welch; and two grandchildren. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Saturday at Haili Congregational Church. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Stephen Roy Oda
April 18, 2006
Stephen Roy Oda, 62, of California, the Garden House Ltd. president, died in California. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lois S., sons Mark and Luke, and mother Carol J. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Alban's Chapel at Iolani School. Call after noon. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested by the family to various organizations.

Tazue Kunimune Ozaki
April 10, 2006
Tazue Kunimune Ozaki, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Moiliili Store Ltd. cashier and clerk, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care Inc. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Alvin H., Roy T. and Allen M.; brothers Makoto, Harry H. and Thomas T. Kunimune; sister Dorothy C. Nimori; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Aloha attire.

James Jackson Robertson
March 21, 2006
James Jackson "Jack" Robertson, 80, of Coos Bay, Ore., a Navy aviation machinist's mate second class who served in World War II, a Cresent City Marine Ways area manager and Sause Bros. Inc. vice president and general manager, died in Coos Bay. He was born in Blum, Texas. He is survived by wife Vi-Lani; former wife Elsie; sons Mike, Steve and Patrick; stepchildren Morris, Clayon, April Lynn, Jason and Le'Anne; sisters Lautrice Williams and Mary F. Hall; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery, County of Hawaii. Luncheon to follow.

Antone Rodrigues
April 17, 2006
Antone Rodrigues, 98, of Honolulu, a former Rodrigues Painting Co. owner, died at home. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Florence H.; daughter Charlotte Luhiau; brothers Daniel, Joseph and Frank; sisters Irene Holt and Ruth Uhl; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Sand Island Boat Harbor.

Marjorie Sandy
March 19, 2006

Marjorie "Marge" Sandy, 82, of Meadville, Pa., a Ohio Rubber Co. and Heatrex secretary and Meadville Wal-Mart advertising representative, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by nieces Rexann Dubiel, Jacque Robinson and Christine Consroe. Burial held in Meadville, Pa. Donations suggested to charity. Condolences may be sent by e-mail to: tedesco@zoominternet.net.

Janet Sachie Shiira
April 18, 2006
Janet Sachie Shiira, 67, of Kapaa, Kauai, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Makaweli, Kauai. She is survived by son Preston; daughter Stephanie Gonsalves; brothers Susumu, Charles and Fred Shinagawa; sisters Gladys Daida and Sadie Tateishi; and seven grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Albert Susumu Shiira
April 18, 2006
Albert Susumu Shiira, 69, of Kapaa, Kauai, an Albert S. Shiira Construction owner, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Preston; daughter Stephanie Gonsalves; brothers Larry M., Roy M. and Tadashi; sisters Gladys S. Higa, Ruby Nakama and Agnes S. Oshiro; and seven grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Garden Island Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Robert B. Stauffer
April 20, 2006
Robert B. Stauffer, 85, of Honolulu, a retired University of Hawaii political science professor at Manoa, died in Honolulu. He was born in Pennsylvania. He is survived by children Robert H. and James Stauffer and Ann Siddons; and seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park, east chapel. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to University of Hawaii at Manoa political science department or Southern Poverty Law Center.

Richard Dwayne Steele
April 19, 2006
Richard Dwayne Steele, 71, of Honolulu, a business executive, died in Honolulu. He was born in Wichita, Kan. He is survived by wife Marti; sons Chris, Rudy and Aito S.; daughters Donna Jones, Flo Doyle, Jenny and Eli P.; sister Mary Simmons; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. today at Oahu Country Club. Aloha attire.

Mildred Midori Sumiki
April 14, 2006
Mildred Midori Sumiki, 69, of Hilo, a M.J.S. Music Co. proprietress in Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by husband Jitsumi, daughter Cherlyn Minato, brothers Ronald and Randolph Ozaki, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Robert Masaru Tamano
April 20, 2006
Robert Masaru "Bob" Tamano, 64, of Kahului, a steelworker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Cynthia Y., sons Craig and Chad, daughter Renee Fontanilla, brother Lawrence "Larry" and sisters Marian Kihara and Betty Ching. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Reception to follow. Inurnment to be held at a later date.

Tinumasalasalalesuia Levi Pene Taulau
April 23, 2006
Tinumasalasalalesuia Levi Pene "Tinu" Taulau, 88, of Waipahu, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. Services: 5:30 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m. Friday at Calvary United Pentecostal Church, 1215 Ala Aolani St., Honolulu. Call after 4:30 p.m. tomorrow and 8 a.m. Friday. Committal services: 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.

Alan Wayna Woodward
April 5, 2006
Alan Wayne Woodward, 51, of Kilauea, Kauai, a Hawaiian Helicopters reservationist, died at home. He was born in California. He is survived by parents Jack and Joan; brothers Paul, Mark and Dale; and sister Lisa Lloyd. Services: noon Sunday at Kalihiwai Bay in Kilauea. Casual attire.

Anthony Yap
April 11, 2006
Anthony "Kelly" Yap, 59, of Haiku, Maui, a self-employed maintenance worker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Pauwela, Maui. He is survived by brothers Herman and LeRoy, and sisters Barbara Kaholokula, Harriet Tau-a, Theresa Honokaupu and Evangeline. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Valley Isle Memorial Park.