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Albert Ah Loy
Dec. 10, 2006
Albert "Koko" Ah Loy, 89, of Honolulu, a retired state Tax Map office clerk, died in Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Kaupo, Maui. He is survived by brother Valentine and Donald Ah Loy and Charles Kahaleauki; and sisters Lucille Perreira, Janet Kamana'o and Barbara Umiamaka. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahala Ward, 4847 Kilauea Ave. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Glenn A. Aina
Dec. 5, 2006
Glenn A. Aina, 65, of Waimanalo, a retired HRT/OTS driver operator, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Wanda; children Jobleen "Aina," Glenn "Analu" and Coleen Akau and Clinton and Todd; brothers Tommy, Dale, Don, Gene and Bobby; sisters Haunani Ynigues and Thelma Reardon; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: noon Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Charles Yasuro Arakaki
Nov. 24, 2006
Charles Yasuro Arakaki, 86, of Waipahu, a retired Pacific Insurance Co. administrator, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Alan, Glenn and Don; brother Thomas; sisters Sueko Arakaki and Katsu Matsuo; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Ricardo Mosuela Baguyo
Dec. 8, 2006
Ricardo Mosuela Baguyo, 72, of Lihue, a Kauai Nursery & Landscaping Inc. laborer, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Juanita; sons Perfecto, Teofilo, Arternio, Reynaldo and Herminio; daughters Mila Ganir and Marina Nunes; brothers Eldefonso and Valentine; sister Caridad Borrita; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. next Friday at Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai. Mass: 10 a.m. Dec. 23 at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire.

Marylou Gouveia Bean
Dec. 13, 2006
Marylou Gouveia Bean, 72, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Laupahoehoe High School, Kau High, Waiakea Intermediate, Hilo High and Konawaena High School teacher, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Robert F.; sons George A., Charles A. and Ross G.; daughter Emilou C. Alves; brother Anthony Gouveia; sisters Pauline Amarino and Jo Ann Zembiec; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Kona Memorial Park.

Peter Yuen Choy Chong
Dec. 6, 2006
Peter Yuen Choy Chong, 99, of Honolulu, a retired AMFAC insurance agent, died in Hale Ola Kino. He was born in Kula, Maui. He is survived by son Stanley, daughters Lois Ichimura and Janice Chong, brother Alfred, sister Hannah Lee, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

James Chang Nok Choy
Dec. 7, 2006
James Chang Nok Choy, 84, of Honolulu, a retired New York Life Insurance Co. insurance agent, died at home. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by son Douglas J., daughter Jocelyn S., brother Rudy, sister Dorothy Chin and six grand- children. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

Anita Leilani Chun
Dec. 9, 2006
Anita Leilani Chun, 82, of Los Angeles, a homemaker, died in Los Angeles. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sister Rowena Chun. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Bonnie Jane Corson
Dec. 8, 2006
Bonnie Jane Corson, 55, of Kailua-Kona, a bookkeeper, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kalamazoo, Mich. She is survived by companion Bobby Fritts, father Jack and brother Vincent. Services to be held at a later date.

Leonora Tacang Dugay
Nov. 28, 2006
Leonora Tacang Dugay, 87, of Honolulu, a retired custodian, died in Honolulu. She was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Daniel; children Macaria Lopez, Carolina Malilay, Corazon Santiago, Makrina Sagaysay, Andrea Alvarado and Romeo and Ben Dugay; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday at Full Gospel Temple. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Benjamin Salboro Gomera
Dec. 8, 2006
Benjamin Salboro "Benny" Gomera, 59, of Paauilo, Hawaii, a Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort Stewarding Department employee, died at home. He was born in Paauilo. He is survived by daughters Tammy Pascua and Daniella "Nella" Gomera; stepdaughter Bridgitte Martines; stepson William Martines Jr.; brothers Lucino Sr., Jose Sr., Tony, Domingo, Daniel and Gabriel; sisters Cris Poligratis, Judy Costa, Orie Michaelis and May Otomo; a grandchild; and six stepgrandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire.

Shirley Mokihana Gonsalves
Dec. 6, 2006
Shirley Mokihana Gonsalves, 74, of Honolulu, a retired cafeteria worker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Reginald J.; sons Brian R.K., James C.K. and Richard S.K.; brother Frank P. Valant; and three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire.

Wallace Seiichi Higa
Nov. 27, 2006
Wallace Seiichi Higa, 81, of Honolulu, a retired federal firefighter, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Nancy, son Leonard, daughter Lynn Miyamoto, two brothers, a sister and a grandchild. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Dorothy H.S. Ho
Dec. 3, 2006
Dorothy H.S. Ho, 90, of Ho- nolulu, a retired Tripler Army Medical Center nurse aide, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ronald, daughter Rosella K. Lampe, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

John Henry Hoffman Jr.
Dec. 6, 2006
John Henry "Jack" Hoffman Jr., 94, of Honolulu, a Realtor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Philadelphia. He is survived by son Charles T., a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Private services. Donations suggested to Salvation Army.

Misue Ishida
Dec. 12, 2006
Misue Ishida, 86, of Numila, Kauai, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Hanapepe, Kauai. She is survived by husband Toshio, son Wendel, daughters Gwen Teragawa and Lyndel Chikahiro, sister Sueko Kawane, eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. tomorrow at Kauai Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji. Call after 3 p.m.

Walter William Jardine Sr.
Dec. 9, 2006
Walter William Jardine Sr., 77, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3 heavy equipment operator, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Kukaiau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Patricia; sons Alan W., Walter W. Jr. and Daniel M.; stepsons Herbert and John Troche; daughters Fela and Faelyn Jardine, Linda Paragoso, Stephanie Kahai and Bernadine Baiza; stepdaughter Rose Troche; brothers Milton Moralino and Alexander "Pepe" Costa; sister Irene Lopez; and 14 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Church On A Sure Foundation in Puna. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Lawrence Lewis Jarland
Dec. 2, 2006
Lawrence Lewis Jarland, 96, of Kailua, a retired Exxon Mobil manager, died in Aiea. He was born in Decorah, Iowa. He is survived by daughter Patricia A. Sullivan; sisters Ellen, Sylvia, Clara and Luella; and a grandchild. Private services.

Fuesina Maria Kahaialii
Dec. 8, 2006
Fuesina Maria Kahaialii, 58, of Lahaina, a former Hilo Hattie's cashier in Lahaina, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Futiga, American Samoa. She is survived by husband Walter; sons Daniel and Richard Kauvaka; daughters Rosanamaria Maile, Sophia Mamea, LucindaAnn Bustillos, Raenette Kahaialii and Chrissina Kahaialii-Sulunga; brothers Fagaoi Brown and Fa'atafa Uiagalelei Tumanuvao; sisters Iasa Tangovailoa, Tauvela Tataipu and Gatae Epati; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lahaina. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Puehuehueiki Cemetery in Lahaina. Reception to follow at church.

Lois Puanani Kahaloa
Dec. 7, 2006
Lois Puanani Kahaloa, 67, of Hilo, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons James and Kevin Kahaloa and Keoni Kuamoo; daughters Sandra Kahaloa-Nathaniel and Lori Hookano; and nine grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. today at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

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Priscilla Kaili
Nov. 22, 2006
Priscilla Kaili, 58, of Honolulu died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Bacolod City, Philippines. She is survived by sons Henry Sypongco and Federico and Joey Kaili; daughter Lesley; brothers Rufino, Roberto, Mario and Jose Paglinawan; sister Virginia Panoncillo; and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Memorial Park-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.

Norla Mailekaluheaaliimakanoeola Kaleo
Nov. 19, 2006
Norla Mailekaluheaaliimakanoeola Kaleo, 27, of Ewa Beach, a Kalihi Palama Culture & Arts Society secretary, died in Ho- nolulu. She was born in Ho- nolulu. She is survived by father Norman J.M. and sister Summer K. Mass: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 91-1004 North Road, Ewa Beach. Call after 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Tuesday.

Venancia Ebalaroza Kea
Dec. 8, 2006
Venancia Ebalaroza Kea, 75, of Waianae, a U.S. Army veteran, Nanaikapono Elementary School teacher and Department of Education Hawaiian Study program kupuna, died in Leeward Integrated Health Services. She was born in Kawaihae, Kauai. She is survived by sons David J., Vincent H., Patrick K. and Samuel A.; hanai son Robin L. Escuadro; daughters Jovena L. Daniels, Susie K. Kekahuna, Patricia N. Tani, Margaret N. Carreira, Nancy L. Kaeo and B. Keahi Nuuanu Jr.; brother Maxime Ebalaroza; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at St. Rita Church, 89-318 Farrington Highway, Nanakuli. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Melvyn Rikio Kochi
Dec. 6, 2006
Melvyn Rikio Kochi, 63, of Waipahu died at home. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by mother Betsy T., daughter Sheryl and sisters Patricia Shiroma and Janice Aiona. Private services.

Nancy Kisako Kumakura
Dec. 7, 2006
Nancy Kisako Kumakura, 88, of Honolulu, a retired barber, died. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Larry K.Y.; son Calvin K.; daughters Sandra S. Otani, Merle M. Yonehara, Aileen A. Yuen and Lynne Y. Honbo; brother Stanley S. Watanabe; sister Peggy M. Takamori; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

Fred Warde Llewellyn
Dec. 8, 2006
Fred Warde Llewellyn, 71, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, died in Honolulu. He was born in Seattle. He is survived by sister Mary L. Barcott. Services: noon tomorrow at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St., Honolulu. Committal services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hina Mauka Treatment Center in Kaneohe.

Epifanio Echanes Locquiao
Nov. 28, 2006
Epifanio Echanes Locquiao, 82, of Waipahu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard machine operator and U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Bayaoas, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Agnes C., sons Arthur and Franklin, daughter Felicidad Alfruto, brother Ricardo, sister Encarnacion Estantino, nine grand- children and 22 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Monday and 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Henry Wah Chew Lum
Dec. 4, 2006
Henry Wah Chew Lum, 87, of Honolulu, owner of Consolidated Services, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Grace; sons Leonard and Michael; daughters Harriet "Pua" Jones and Carolyn Harris; brothers William and Thomas; sisters Frances Aiona, Dora Kaikainahaole, Mildred Lau and Ella Lum; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.

Esther Yuk Moy Mau
Nov. 30, 2006
Esther Yuk Moy Mau, 88, of Honolulu, a Esther's Beauty Shop owner, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Philip; brother Morris Heu; sisters Helen Ing, Bertha Ho, Frances Onaga, Ruby Choy, Charlotte Sue, Cornelia Tahara, Marilyn Law and Sylvia Carruthers; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Eugene Keliihelela Nahinu
Dec. 2, 2006
Eugene Keliihelela Nahinu, 70, of Waipahu, a retired laborer, died in Waipahu. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by sons Eugene K. Jr., William N., Rocky K., Edward K. and Albert K.; stepson Herman; daughter Sarah K. Lopes; stepdaughters Dorothy, Florence and Ginger; brother Reuben Baggayan; sisters Moana Nahinu, Elizabeth Long, Floreta Volkening and Cecilia P. Nunies; caregiver and hanai grandchild Leona Kahalehua; 38 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Wednesday.

Richard Shigeru Nakata
Dec. 10, 2006
Richard Shigeru Nakata, 87, of Hilo, formerly of Volcano, Hawaii, retired former Hongo Store proprietor, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Ookala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Clara H.O., son David H., daughters Irene S. Okamura and Judy K. Vierra, half brother Richard H., seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Richard Hiyoshi Nikaido
Nov. 20, 2006
Richard Hiyoshi "Hino" Nikaido, 80, of Pearl City, a retired city chief plumbing inspector, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Ho- nolulu. He is survived by wife Elaine; son Dan; daughters Marcia Bise and Marie Nip; brothers Edward, Robert and Thomas; sister Betty Koga; and five grandchildren. Private services.

Shigeo Nishiura
Dec. 3, 2006
Shigeo Nishiura, 90, of Ho- nolulu, a retired former Hilo Hospital laundry manager, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kapoho, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Matsue; son George; daughter Lillian Jackstadt; brothers Ichiro, Yoshio and Hideo; sisters Mildred Nakanishi, Satsuki Sato, Kikuyo Kawakami, Takako Desaki and Sadako Aburamen; and four grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Laureto R. Pablo
Dec. 9, 2006
Laureto R. "Rayto" Pablo, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard stevedore/rigger and Servco-Windward Toyota employee, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Yvonne K.; daughters Deborah P. Horn and Sharon P. Weathers; brothers Estrelio "Eliong" Pablo and Frederico "Johnny" Mariano; sisters Plesista "Ple" Primacio, Josephine "Carmen" Aspacio and Rosemarie Glisch; and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 4 p.m. Committal services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.

Francisco Somera Pagay
Dec. 5, 2006
Francisco Somera Pagay, 65, of Waianae, a retired University of Hawaii agricultural technician, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Gloria, daughter Rhodora, father Rosario, brothers Alfredo and Pedro, sister Rowena Gaad and a grandchild. Services: 6:45 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Philomena Church, 3300 Ala Laulani St. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Jonah M.S. Pak
Dec. 10, 2006
Jonah M.S. Pak, 55, of Kaneohe, a Prudential Locations Realtor and Grand Solar Inc. sales representative, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Donna Shimizu-Pak; son Eric; daughter Emily; mother Soo Ock Clowney; brothers Lloyd, Randoll, John and Warren Pak and Laurence and Luther Werner; and sisters Susan Kimura and Amy Pak-Soma. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Seiuli Taufuaina Pele Poti
Nov. 30, 2006
Seiuli Taufuaina Pele Poti, 68, of Ewa Beach, a Ziebart Auto Rust Proofing employee, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Katalina T.; sons Steven P., Leo "Tony" and Thomas H.; daughters Utufa'asili J. McDermott and Carolyne T. Papalii; brothers Telefoni Aumua and Jones Poti; and nine grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Road, Kalihi. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Incorrect information was given in an obituary Tuesday.

Bernard Pantil Ramirez
Nov. 24, 2006
Bernard Pantil Ramirez, 93, of Aiea, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard carpenter, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by sons Bernard and James, daughter Linda Jameson, 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 a.m. Monday. Committal services: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Norma Rodriguez Reyes
Nov. 26, 2006
Norma Rodriguez "Nor" Reyes, 60, of Ewa Beach, a Bishop Museum sales associate, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Cavite City, Philippines. She is survived by husband Victorino D.; son Christopher; daughter Norvee; brothers Ruben S., Romeo, Ramon and Reynaldo Rodriguez; and sisters Remedios Reyes, Lota Rodriguez, Lolita Paredes and Julie Marquina. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Marilyn Maga Richards
Dec. 6, 2006
Marilyn Maga Richards, 31, of Honolulu, a Polynesian Adventure Tours accountant, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Moasamoa and Tavita Hunt, brothers Faimalopule and David Hunt, and sisters Mary Savusa, Asiasiga Lautalo and Moasamoa Hunt. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moanalua Ward. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the Laie Cemetery.

Adam Carvalho Rio Jr.
Nov. 28, 2006
Adam Carvalho Rio Jr., 69, of Honolulu, a retired service manager and mechanic, died in Ho- nolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Constance; daughters Bernie Murakami, Rhonda DeGuzman. Tammy and Carlynn Rio, Lisa Patricio and Kathryn Chong; sisters Barbara J. Rio and Lorraine Alexander; stepfather Raphael Rios; stepsister Priscilla Helenihi; 14 grand- children; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 9:45 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Lawrence M. Tachikawa
Dec. 12, 2006
Lawrence M. "Jichan" Tachikawa, 76, of Puhi, Kauai, a Grove Farm and McBryde Co. clerk, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Puhi, Kauai. He is survived by wife Louisa L.; stepdaughters Halan Kamoku-Fernandez, Lana Hernaez, Ipo Kamoku-De Mello and Francine Weigle; brothers Eddie and Robert; sister Betty Steiger; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lihue. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Hilario Casuga Tadiarca Sr.
Dec. 3, 2006
Hilario Casuga Tadiarca Sr., 87, of Ewa Beach, a retired St. Francis store room clerk, died in Honolulu. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Catalina; sons Hilario Jr., Renato and Trifon; daughters Lydia Kocher and Marilou and Thelma Tadiarca; and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Valley of the Temples. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at the cemetery.

Hideo Tomoyasu
Dec. 6, 2006
Hideo "Hide" Tomoyasu, 86, of Honolulu, a retired general contractor, died in Yamaguchi Ken, Japan. He is survived by wife Kimiye; son Jason T.; daughters Gail L. Osakoda, Laura M. Tenn and Marcia T. Glassford; brothers Shohichi, Akira and Kazuto; sisters Sachiko Tanaka and Yuriko Sato; and eight grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Inurnment: 10 a.m. Wednesday at the cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Shichiro Uchida
Dec. 3, 2006
Shichiro Uchida, 90, of Kahului, a Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. crane operator, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Ayako; sons Michael, Calvin and Claude; brothers Hachiro and Harry; sisters Shizuko Kuwada and Blossom Omura; and four grandchildren. Private services.

Evelyn Aloha Kauimaeole Wise
Dec. 2, 2006
Evelyn Aloha Kauimaeole Wise, 76, of Waianae died in Aloha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Anthony, Edwin, David and Travis Wise and Michael Burnett; daughters Bernadette Kovalsick, Edwina Kalaola, Edwina Yaok, Delphine Agliam and Shantel Wise; brother Stanley Nuuhiwa; sister Theone Wong; 28 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

Walter Kwai Wah Wong
Dec. 4, 2006
Walter Kwai Wah Wong, 87, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. customs officer and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in St. Francis Hospice. He is survived by wife Elizabeth, son Stephen, daughter Robin Hall, brother Sam, sister Lena Takayama and four grandchildren. Inurnment: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Miles Masami Yoshimoto
Dec. 8, 2006
Miles Masami "Mike" Yoshimoto, 70, of Kaneohe, a retired Japan Airlines assistant manager of passenger service, died at home. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife "Sandra" Sumiko; son Eric M.; daughter Sharon T. Martin; brothers Brian, Eddie, Richard and James; sisters Mildred Tachino and Ellen Ohara; and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Joseph Wing Chan Yun
Dec. 5, 2006
Joseph Wing Chan Yun, 69, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Postal Service manager, died at home. He was born in Yen Ping, China. He is survived by wife Phyllis Yuk Kwai; sons Brendan Jan Wing, Landon Jan Ming and Darin Jan Gong; father Koon Chong; brothers Glenn and Donald; and sisters Katherine Takeshita, Jasmine Yamauchi and April Nakai. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.



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.



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