William Ah Sing
May 13, 2006
William "Bill" Ah Sing, 88, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Iron Works employee and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Dorothy R., sons William D. and Gary T., daughter Dawn M., sister Theresa Alves-Perreira, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 in Hilo. Casual attire. No flowers.
Frank Maquinta Alcoran
May 12, 2006
Frank Maquinta Alcoran, 79, of Waianae died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in South Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Alfredo, Cirilo, Roberto, Erwin and Edgar; daughters Cerelina Embalzado, Lorna Fernandez, Merlyn Meyer, Susan Fox and Rosalinda Altmann; brother Felix; 49 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Erlinda Esplanada Asuncion
May 12, 2006
Erlinda Esplanada Asuncion, 69, of Kaunakakai, died in Molokai General Hospital. She was born in Burauen, Leyte, Philippines. She is survived by brother Alfredo Esplanada and sisters Lilia Aquino and Nilda Dilla. Services held.
Shane-Erin Ikaika Bachiller
May 13, 2006
Shane-Erin Ikaika Bachiller, 18, of Waialua, a Haleiwa Supermarket employee, died in Waialua. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by mother Patricia L. "Pat" Pedro, brother Trevor-Shaun Mea Nui Pedro and grandparent Julie A. Pedro. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Waialua United Church of Christ, 67-174 Farrington Highway, Waialua. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire.
Gloria Campogan
May 2, 2006
Gloria Campogan, 65, of Ewa Beach, a retired Flo's Bakery cake decorator, died at home. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by husband Demetrio E. "Dong" and "Jimmy"; sons Jimmie, Dwayne and Zachary; daughters Catherine Dikito Sr. and Barbara C. Terlaje; brother William Gamponia; sisters Violet Eltagonde, Maggie Santa Ana, Beatrice Codera and Florence Oyape; and nine grandchildren. Services: noon Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Eulogy: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Cerilina Abon Clemente
April 30, 2006
Cerilina Abon Clemente, also known as "Cely" and "Leleng," 58, of Waipahu, a Hale Koa Hotel employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Rogelio U.; sons Christianhope, Rogelio A. Jr. and Ferdinand B.; and eight grandchildren. Mass: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines at a later date. Casual attire.
Albert Kuualoha Colburn
May 12, 2006
Albert Kuualoha "Bert" Colburn, 71, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a Krane Inspection and Safety Services Inc. owner and U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharon; stepsons Ron and Sean Phelan; daughters LezlieAnn, Arleen and Brenda; stepdaughter Lyssa Warren-Dale; brothers Richard, Edward, Stanley and Newton; sister Valkyrie Soo; and four grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Mona P. DeMorales
May 17, 2006
Mona P. DeMorales, 77, of Petaluma, Calif., a Wilson School teacher in Petaluma, died in San Rafael, Calif. She was born in Hawaii. Private services in Petaluma. Donations suggested to charity.
Judith Allyson Foye
May 18, 2006
Judith Allyson Foye, 61, of Kaneohe, a Queen's Medical Center registered nurse, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. She is survived by son Thomas, daughter Lara Conway, mother Ida "Gerry" Haag and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Oahu Cemetery chapel. Call after 6 p.m.
Tsuruo Fukushima
May 12, 2006
Tsuruo Fukushima, 81, of Pearl City, a retired federal government employee in Okinawa, Japan, World War II veteran and judo sensei, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife Terry, sons Robert and Scotty, brother Dick, sister Namiko Nakagawa and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Nobu Gushiken
May 11, 2006
Nobu "Larry" Gushiken, 81, of Waipahu, a retired Auto Electric Inc. electrician, died in Honolulu. He was born in Koloa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Yone; sons Elson and Ricky; daughter Lori Hoo; sisters Kimiko Oshiro, Katsuko Matsuyama, Madeline M. Matsuda and Alice T. Kamiya; and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment to be held at a later date. Casual attire. No flowers.
Betty Lou Chang Ho
May 14, 2006
Betty Lou Chang Ho, 79, of Honolulu, an artist and retired Parks Department gardener, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Jin W.; daughter Heidi Ho Conjugacion; brother Joseph Chang; sisters Lani Eaton, Ethel Au and Grace Pang; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Community Church of Honolulu. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to St. Francis Hospice, Lyon Arboretum or University of Hawaii Foundation.
Brian James Kahaialii
May 11, 2006
Brian James Kahaialii, 32, of Kihei, Maui, a Kealani Hotel security guard, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Rita; son Zachary; daughters Aria and Zoe Kahaialii and Sierra and Daejah Freitas; foster dad Stanley Tanaka; and hanai brothers Rhaeshaud Perryman, Lance Smith and Anthony Fernandez Jr. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
David Miha Kaowili Jr.
May 6, 2006
David Miha Kaowili Jr., 61, of Wailuku, a self-employed handyman, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by companion Kuuipo Farren-Kaowili; sons David Jr. III, Davis and Dave Kaowili, Shannon Mollena, Lorden Cooper and Lekeke Hoopii; daughters Davelynn, Dayvell and Randi Kaowili and Ashley Beckett; brother Godfrey; sisters Connie Hill, Davene Aughenbauh, Almagay Gibson, Amber Duboise, Robin Fernandez and Lani Mailua; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Casual attire.
Bernard Keliikoa
May 17, 2006
Bernard "Berns" Keliikoa, 52, of Waiohinu, Hawaii, a laborer and farmer, died at home. He was born in Pahala, Hawaii. He is survived by hanai sons Kani Keana'aina and Shama Kai; brothers Henry Ku and Alvin; sisters Lei Kaleohano, Bernadette Kailiawa and Katherine Hashimoto; and three grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Visitation: all night Friday at Bernard's home, 95-6051 Mamalahoa Highway, Waiohinu, next to Wong Yuen Store. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kauahaao Congregational Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery. Casual attire.
John Kamaka Keohuloa
May 13, 2006
John Kamaka Keohuloa, also known as "Johnny Pineapple," 80, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died in Kaunakakai, Molokai. He was born in Hookena, Molokai. He is survived by wife Esther; sons John Sr., David M., Elmer and Larry; daughters Doreen Galam, Esther Guevara, Robin Wong and Maryann E. Tamoria; brothers Richard, Phillip and Paul Keohuloa and George Kamaka; sisters Anna Keohuloa, Sarah Hose, Harriet Wentworth and Mariyah Hueu; 18 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hoolehua Congregational Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Molokai Veterans Cemetery in Hoolehua.
Samuel T.S. Kim
May 14, 2006
Samuel T.S. Kim, 86, of Honolulu, an Aloha Airlines maintenance supervisor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Doris; sons Douglas, Randall and Gregory; brother Donald; sisters Martha Rochlen, Betty Fo and Jean Ibaraki; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
William H. Liggett
May 15, 2006
William H. Liggett, 56, of Honolulu, a Pacific Professional Management Systems owner, died in Honolulu. He was born in Michigan. He is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kiel, and sister Cathy Pangborn. No services.
William Morelock
May 13, 2006
William "Bill" Morelock, 58, of Molokai, a journeyman machinist, died. He is survived by wife Sandy; sons Jimmy, Ronny Willie and Allen; daughters Tonja and Courtney; brother Jim; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services held.
Barbara Jean Nardini
May 12, 2006
Barbara Jean Nardini, 57, of Hilo, a retired Cleveland County Welfare Department employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by mother Hannah H.W. and brother David C. Private services.
Fusako U. Ogata
May 11, 2006
Fusako U. Ogata, 93, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kapolei. She was born in Hanapepe, Kauai. She is survived by sons Hideo, Richard T. and Roy M. and Wayne A.; daughters Elaine A. Arita and Ethlyn E. Kawamura; brothers Jiro and Dr. Norman Ueda; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Tracy Keahi Henry Peters
May 13, 2006
Tracy Keahi Henry Peters, 47, of Maile died in Maile. He was born in Honolulu. Services and scattering of ashes: 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Pokai Bay. Casual attire.
Alfred Aplaka Acson Sumalpong
May 5, 2006
Alfred Aplaka Acson "Boboy" Sumalpong, 61, of Waianae, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, died at home. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by children Lynette, Kaikapu, Kekoa and Isaac; brother Raymond Valite; sisters Loretta S. Cruz, Della Verano, Ruth Tavares and Carole Hansen; and 11 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, 91-1298 Renton Road, Ewa. Call after 9:15 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual or aloha attire.
Hatsuko Takata
May 2, 2006
Hatsuko Takata, 102, of Honolulu, a retired K. Takata Store owner, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care Inc. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Douglas K., Masakatsu and Shiro; daughters Harriet E. Yoshimitsu and Janice M. Onaka; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
The Rev. Cherie Toshiko Tamayose
May 10, 2006
The Rev. Cherie Toshiko Tamayose, 81, of Honolulu, a retired McCully Higashi Hongwanji minister and retired Japanese language school instructor, died in Hale Ola Kino. She was born in Kyoto, Japan. She is survived by daughters Amy E. Tamayose Abe and Dr. Laura H. Lawler, brother Shozo Oda, sisters Tamiko Otokozawa and Hiroko Okura, and four grandchildren. Private services.
Isami Tomimoto
May 10, 2006
Isami "Sam" Tomimoto, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Taniguchi Store clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Misae, sons Warren I. and Stan M., brothers Wendel and George, sister Alma Sakata, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
Kazufumi Uchiyama
May 10, 2006
Kazufumi Uchiyama, 88, of Wahiawa died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by son Ken, brother Yoshifumi, sisters Lillian Imamoto and Doris Funaki, 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.