Obituaries

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Henry Hideo Otani / 1942-2006

Michael Asoa'oga Afoa
June 3, 2006
Michael Asoa'oga Afoa, 39, of Kahuku, a Sunburst Shutters clerk, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Corina H., daughter Michaela T.M.H., father Raymond A., mother Helen F. Manu, brothers Jay and Brandon, and sisters Brenda Fuifui and Sophia. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, McCully Ward, 1560 S. Beretania St. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers and monetary gifts welcome. Incorrect information was given in an obituary yesterday.

Dorothea Iris Cohen
May 18, 2006
Dorothea Iris Cohen, 89, of Honolulu, a retired artist and photo retoucher, died in Honolulu. She was born in New York. She is survived by sons Jonathan and Allen, daughter Boo Topeka and a grandchild. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii, Temple Emanu-El Goldfarb Education Fund or charity.

Genaro Corpuz Domingo
May 31, 2006
Genaro Corpuz Domingo, 69, of Kapolei, a security guard, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Laoag City, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Lilia P.; sons Genaro Jr., Armando and Dennis; daughters Genalyn Tamayo, Eloisa Ruiz, Susan Ganitano and Lilibeth Martin; brother Loreto; sisters Victoria Gapusan, Jacinta Santiago, Grace Toribio, Carol Reyes and Rufina Tabali; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services to be held in the Philippines at a later date.

Maria Munoz Fernando
May 12, 2006
Maria Munoz Fernando, 98, of Honolulu, died in St. Francis Medical Center. She was born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. She is survived by son Franklin, daughter Florina Monte, sister Mercedes M. Saragoza, 11 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples.

Dorothy Yamachika Harada
May 13, 2006
Dorothy Yamachika Harada, 82, of Kailua, a retired Tripler Army Medical Center medical librarian, died in Hospice Hawaii Kailua Home. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by son Garret H.; daughter June H. Hee; sisters Gladys Tashiro, Elaine Medeiros and Joan Yamachika. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire.

Esther Toshiko Hashimoto
May 26, 2006
Esther Toshiko Hashimoto, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Tuna Packers fish trimmer, died. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by sons Richard H. and Jack Y., daughter Jean M., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

David Hatchell
June 4, 2006
David Hatchell, 56, of Hauula, a land surveyor, died in Hauula. He was born in Long Beach, Calif. He is survived by wife Lynn; sons Nathan and Michael; hanai daughter Miyuki; mother Frances; brothers Tom, Lonnie, Guy and Kelly; and two grandchildren. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Saturday at Malaekahana Beach Park. Casual attire. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society.

Melvin Kwock Sunn Hee
June 1, 2006
Melvin Kwock Sunn Hee, 62, of Kailua, a U.S. Pacific Fleet Comptroller's Office financial systems analyst, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Kathleen K., son Derek Y., daughter Melanie C. Okimoto, brothers James and Marvin, sister Mary Kam Yin Yamashiro and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

John George Hisatake
May 31, 2006
John George Hisatake, 72, of Honolulu, a Charlie Hisatake Bakery baker and manager, died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Tima L.; sons James Ah-Ching and Patrick; daughters Elizabeth Puletasi, Epifania Hisatake-Frazier, Akenese Lewis, Matagaga "Tagi" Maua, Sineatu L., Eileen K. and Rosemarie; brother Andy; sisters Emelia Sataua, Epifania Gagliano and Southsea Island Filimaua; 33 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mass: 4 p.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Call after 2 p.m. Committal services: Friday at Sunset Memorial Park.

Dr. Albert Tatsuo Ichiki
March 23, 2006
Dr. Albert Tatsuo Ichiki, 69, of Knoxville, Tenn., a University of Tennessee professor in microbiology/cellular immunology and Department of Medical Genetics acting chairman in the Graduate School of Medicine, died in Sydney, Australia. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by mother Toyoko, brother Gerald and sisters Thelma Christison, Beatrice Honnaka and Annette. Services: noon Saturday at Lahaina Methodist Church. Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. No flowers or monetary offerings. Donations suggested to American Heart Association or charity.

Mutsuo Kurihara
June 2, 2006
Mutsuo "Mutt" Kurihara, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Love's Bakery supervisor, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Amy, son Blaine, daughters Cory Kurihara and Diana Choy, brother Tsugio, sisters Yoshie Kajioka and Ethel Watanabe; and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Aloha attire.

Suzanne La Rue Lobenberg
June 2, 2006
Suzanne La Rue Lobenberg, 62, of Honolulu, died at home. She was born in Wyandotte, Mich. She is survived by son Peter Chorow, daughter Monica Chorow, brother Brian Harbin, sister Rebecca Kaiser and four grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. tomorrow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Maggievay Gututala Lopa
May 28, 2006
Maggievay Gututala Lopa, 75, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by sons Ula K., Vena and Veni Leuelu; daughters Malamamaisaua Paulaau, Margarita Mamea, Mina Afoa, Helen Josephovich and Victoria Hall; brothers Samoa Gututala, Motu Agimotu and Ventura, Tasene, Talima Sr., Lanisi and Aleki Gututala and Moheni and Petala Lakatani; sisters Vaivai Hack and Margarita Uriyani; 27 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at First Samoan Assembly of God Church, 1420 Palama St. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Mary Ann Hulilani Akana Green Lum
May 13, 2006

Mary Ann Hulilani Akana Green Lum, 82, of Aiea, a homemaker and former kindergarten teacher, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Winston, daughter Wanette S. Misipeka, stepbrother Henry Nalaielua, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Hawaiian Pentecostal Full Gospel Assembly Church in Honolulu. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside services: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Amos Raymond Martin
June 3, 2006
Amos Raymond Martin, 80, of Honolulu, a retired Navy seaman, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Earlville, Ill. He is survived by sons Douglas, Thomas, Richard and Raymond; stepson Louis Nakapalau; daughter Raydine Delos Santos; stepdaughters Joleen and Darlene Nakapalau; brother Donald; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Benedict Mena
May 24, 2006
Benedict "Benny" Mena, 65, of Kailua, died in Kailua. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Deborah L.; sons Ben A. Jr., Henry H. and Robert K.; daughters Jackie L. Wise and Ristina; brothers Barney and Felix; sisters Adrienne Kekaulike, Elizabeth Laupola, Juliette Keliikoa and Lani Kanahele; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Blessed Damien of Molokai, UECC Parish at St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 41-054 Ehukai St., Waimanalo. Call after 8:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

Gladys T. Miyazaki
June 3, 2006
Gladys T. Miyazaki, 64, of Honolulu, a Hino Brothers hair stylist, died in Honolulu. She was born in Eleele, Kauai. She is survived by brothers Herbert and Reynold, and sister Nora Wong. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Private inurnment to be held at a later date on Kauai. Casual attire. No flowers.

Hansel A. Nakanelua
June 1, 2006

Hansel A. Nakanelua, 62, of Kapolei, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. employee, died. He was born in Keanae, Maui. He is survived by wife Betty; mother Helen; sons and daughters Noe Akima, Cheryl, Kisha Diallo, Keoki, Kamika, Kelsey, Leanne Ogawa, Gwendolyn Mello, Leslie Depew and Gloria Bisho; brother Paul Jr.; sisters Helen L., Lynette Smith and Myra DeSilva; 19 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. June 15 at Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. Call after 5 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Torao Sueoka
May 11, 2006
Torao Sueoka, 91, of Hono-lulu, died at home. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by sister Bertha Nagai. Private services.

Karen Keiko Taguma
May 26, 2006
Karen Keiko Taguma, 62, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Health clerk typist, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Walton H., daughters Leanne M. and Terry S., parents Masato and Miharu Okimura, and brother Glenn Okimura. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Juan Valencia
June 1, 2006
Juan Valencia, 85, of Kekaha, Kauai, a retired Kekaha Sugar Plantation and Poipu Kai Resort employee, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by sons Pedro and Benito; daughters Presentacion Aquino, Herminia Ancheta, Pacita Simpliciano, Soledad, Dolores Delos Santos, Merlita Erorita, Helen Peterson and Susana Abadilla; 27 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to be held at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire.

Henry Kazumasa Wagner
June 1, 2006
Henry Kazumasa Wagner, 21, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Joanne Caballero, parents John Wagner and Charlene Iboshi-Wagner, brother Charles, and paternal grandmother Jeanette. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Monday.