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Steven Bajo
Dec. 28, 2006
Steven Bajo, 66, of Waialua, a retired Hawaiian Bitumuls heavy equipment operator and state employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by wife Faith, sons Steven "Bodoy" Jr. and Shane, daughter Stefanie Naone and six grandchildren. Private services.

Joseph Ling Banasihan
Dec. 29, 2006
Joseph Ling "Joe" Banasihan, 42, of Kekaha, Kauai, a union carpenter, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by sons Kalama and Joey, daughter Destiny and siblings Edward Sr., Sam, Pat, Paul, Richard and Leonard Banasihan, and Annette Maranian. Services: 10 a.m. next Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.

Pedro Acosta Bayudan
Jan. 6, 2007
Pedro Acosta Bayudan, 80, of Honolulu died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Carmen; sons Victorino and Wilfredo; daughters Maximina Humol, Silebia Labuguen, Bernardita Damo, Leonida Balagat, Matilde Abida and Perpetua, Leta and Alicia Bayudan; sister Estrella A. Agustin; 24 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi. Call after 6 p.m. Burial in the Philippines at a later date.

Antonio Behasa
Jan. 9, 2007
Antonio Behasa, 72, of Waianae, a laborer, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by brother Pedro and sisters Dolores Ulangca, Trinidad Malin and Josephine Nicolas. Private services.

The Rev. Nils Arne Bendtz
Dec. 29, 2006
The Rev. Nils Arne Bendtz, 92, of Kailua, a retired Christian parish minister, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He is survived by son N. Johannes, brother Olle and sister Siv Ostlund. Private services.

Leopoldo Cabiles
Jan. 6, 2007
Leopoldo "Polo" Cabiles, 66, of Waianae died in St. Francis Medical Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Mary; son James; daughters Miriam Cabiles and Lisa Worsham; sisters Wilfreda Rodrigues, Kathleen Balangidao, Mary Sue Young, Loretta Apostadiro, Marie Love, Connie Aquino and Juanita Cheesebro; brothers Bernard, Adolpho, Angelo and Bonnie Cabiles, and Thomas Mukai; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m.

Ronald Camanse
Dec. 19, 2006
Ronald Camanse, 67, of Chula Vista, Calif., a retired state deputy sheriff of the Public Safety Protective Services Division, died. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Gloria S.; sons Lord Camanse and Ronald K. Ho; daughter Tammyann; stepsons Ralph and Brandon Cruz; stepdaughters Angela Quinn, Carmela Hidalgo, Vanessa Treleven, Patricia Laa, and Lavern and Darlene Doo; brothers John, Anthony and Douglas Camanse, and Russell Fulp; sisters Margaret Laa, Patricia Roberts, Geraldine Baptista, Barbara Domaszewic, Leilani Hamills, and Donna Mae and Shana Camanse; 24 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. today at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Additional information provided for an obituary published Wednesday.

Alfred J. DeMello
Dec. 31, 2006
Alfred J. DeMello, also known as "Sonny" and "Jeff," 83, of Costa Mesa, Calif., formerly of Hilo, a retired Navy aircraft mechanic and Army veteran who served in World War II, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Jeff "Ted" DeMello and David Duge; brothers Celestine "Billy" and Arthur "Anible"; sisters Dorothy Williams, Theresa Biggerstaff-Millerik and Jennie Takahashi; companion Ginger McClellend; and hanai daughters Sandy Inklebarger and Patty Simonson. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2, Hilo.

Robert Harlan Evans
Dec. 3, 2006
Robert Harlan "Bobby" Evans, 87, of Honolulu, a retired insurance executive, died in Hiiolani Care Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Cleo, sons Harlan and Rob, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Jay Davis Ferreira
Jan. 5, 2007
Jay Davis Ferreira, 83, of Kailua, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard pipe fitter, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Jay J. and Barry J., daughter JoAnn M. Herrington, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services at a later date.

Gertrude Kanaulu Frantz
Dec. 18, 2006
Gertrude Kanaulu Frantz, 83, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died in Molokai General Hospital. She is survived by sons Mitchell and Kalae; daughters Coleen Lane, Kathy Lauder and Mary WItherow; sisters Harriet Potter, Bessie DeMello, Mary Horner, Violet Rodrigues and Katherine Vie; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. today at Kalaiakamanu Hou church hall in Kalamaula, Molokai. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Molokai Veterans Cemetery.

Robert Frederick
Jan. 1, 2007
Robert "Manny" Frederick, infant son of Robert S. Jr. and Joan E. of Wahiawa, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brother Jordan H., sister Angel M and grandparents James and Sandra Keeley, Robert and Elizabeth Frederick, Scott and Tina Kehoe, and Philip and Joan Gonzalez. Private services.

Shizuko Furumoto
Dec. 3, 2006
Shizuko Furumoto, 98, of Honolulu, a retired city seamstress, died in Maluhia Hospital. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by sons Augustine, Horace and Warren; daughters Grace Zukeran and Elaine Furumoto; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private services.

Severino Gabayan Gamueda
Dec. 31, 2006
Severino Gabayan "Sebring" Gamueda, 93, of Wahiawa, a retired Okada Construction Co. laborer, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Fely N. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1403 California Ave., Wahiawa. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Pearl City. Casual attire.

The Rev. Clement Arthur Geysen
Jan. 8, 2007
The Rev. Clement Arthur Geysen, 85, of Honolulu, a retired priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Haasdonk, Belgium. He is survived by sister Maria Geysen. Mass: 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick Church. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 9 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Mamerto Valmonte Gomez Sr.
Dec. 26, 2006
Mamerto Valmonte Gomez Sr., 91, of Honolulu, a retired food processor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines. He is survived by wife Esperanza; children Cora, Helen, Pepito, Orlando, Luz, Mamerto Jr. and Delfina; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Robert S. Gouveia
Dec. 28, 2006
Robert S. Gouveia, 78, of Kaneohe, a city mason foreman, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Alberta, sons Robbi and Scott, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Nicanor A. Guillermo
Jan. 3, 2007
Nicanor A. Guillermo, 93, of Waipahu, a retired Oahu Sugar Co. field supervisor, died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. He was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by daughters Alohalinda Mindoro and Theresa De Rego, sister Castora Suero, nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: noon Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Alden Campbell Herter
Jan. 3, 2007
Alden Campbell Herter, 67, of Waipahu, a carpenter, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Ben and Alex, daughter Kristen, brother W.B. Jr., sister Judith H. Moore and two grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Outrigger Canoe Club. Casual attire. Loose flowers welcome.

Masanobu Higa
Dec. 10, 2006
Masanobu Higa, 93, of Mililani, owner of Palama Inn and a cook, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by wife Fumiko, sons James and Richard, brother Masayuki and sisters Hatsuko Miyashiro and Yoshiko Higa. Private services.

Masako Hiranaka
Jan. 8, 2007
Masako Hiranaka, 85, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired Coco Palms Hotel cook, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by sons Harvey, Milton and Jefferey; brother Sueo Fujii; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Friday at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Call after 10 a.m.

Katherine Jane Holloway
Jan. 9, 2007
Katherine Jane Holloway, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Federal Aviation Administration employee, died. She was born in Seattle. She is survived by stepdaughter Cornelia Holloway-McDonald. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Arcadia Chapel. Casual attire. Donations suggested to charity.

Kimie Yokotake Ishihara
Jan. 9, 2007
Kimie Yokotake Ishihara, 86, of Waimea, Kauai, proprietress of Ishihara Market, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kekaha, Kauai. She is survived by sons Ray and Guy; daughter Grace Kitabayashi; brothers Fujito, Matsuki, Takeshi, Mutsuo, Ronald and Floyd Yokotake; sisters Toshiko Braga and Mary Yokotake; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Waimea United Church of Christ. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Evelyn Yoshiko Kanemura
Dec. 30, 2006
Evelyn Yoshiko Kanemura, 89, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Heeia. She is survived by husband Harold; sons Roy and Eric; daughter Sandra Takeshita; brothers James and Tim Moritsugu; sisters Haruno Kato, Yukiko Furuya, Helen Moritsugu, Harriet Takabayashi and Tamae Kekona; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kashi Kohara
Dec. 31, 2006
Kashi Kohara, 103, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Nagano, Japan. She is survived by sons Arthur and Roy; daughters Mildred Takabayashi, Marion Iwata, Evelyn Tanouye and Jean Iwamuro; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Private services.

Mamoru Korenaga
Dec. 29, 2006
Mamoru "Mamo" Korenaga, 78, of Aiea, a Kilauea Sugar Plantation Co. heavy equipment operator, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai. He is survived by brother Takeshi and sisters Annie N. Morisato and Clarissa K. Nakata. Private services.

Tsukasa Kurosu
Dec. 20, 2006
Tsukasa Kurosu, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Young Brothers Ltd. superintendent, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dorothy T.; sons Clayton M., Lance S. and Alan N.; daughter Susan K. Chow; brothers Franchot and Herbert; sisters Mildred Nasu and Florence Fujishima; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Aaron Keoua Layman
Dec. 19, 2006
Aaron Keoua Layman, also known as "George Kaina Lowe," 78, of Honolulu, a retired Army veteran, died in Veterans' Center of Aging. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Rachel; adopted son Keala; brothers John Kekawa, Samuel K. and Herman F. Lowe, and Lincoln Chang; sister Helen Fernandez; and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church on Nuuanu Avenue. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.

Emily Irene Gleason Leopoldo
Jan. 2, 2007
Emily Irene Gleason Leopoldo, 44, of Waianae died in St. Francis-West Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Bertram C.; sons Bertram F. and Christopher L.; daughter Crystal T.; brothers Frank, Vernon, John and Thomas Gleason; sisters Verra Kalilikane and Charlene Payne; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Eusebio A. Liberato
Jan. 8, 2007
Eusebio A. "Ebon" Liberato, 78, of Hilo, a retired E-C Volcano Tours operator, former Hilo Coast Processing employee and former owner of Liberato's U-Drive and Taxi Inc., died in Hilo Medical Center. He also was a Lepanto Mining Co. assayer and Marcopper Co. assistant mining engineer in the Philippines. He was born in Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Cynthia P., daughter Christine L. Yu, brother Clarence, sister Merla Klyne, hanai father Eusebio "Eugene" Aquino, hanai mother Lilia Aquino and numerous grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Celso Manabat
Jan. 6, 2007
Celso "Manny" Manabat, 81, of Waianae, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 26 welder, died in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Celso T. Jr. and Haven, daughter Deborah A. Telles, brother Ronald, sisters Cecilia Kuaimoku and Clara Manabat, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.

Gladys Kikue Masuda
Dec. 18, 2006
Gladys Kikue Masuda, 94, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by son Raymond; daughters Patsy Izumo, Janice Yasuda and Edna Noda; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Frank Francis Medeiros Jr.
Dec. 23, 2006
Frank Francis Medeiros Jr., 81, of Waipahu, a retired Honolulu Fire Department captain, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Susie; sons Craig H., Riley K., Patrick F. and Gerald F.; daughter Gwenevere; brother George; sister Caroline Afong; 24 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Daniel Ludrick Miller
Jan. 5, 2007
Daniel Ludrick Miller, 82, of Kauai, a retired Army colonel and veteran, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wichita, Kan. He is survived by wife Isabel, sons Michael and Robert, brothers Vern and George, sister Nadine Farmer and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at United Church of Christ in Kapaa, Kauai. No flowers. Donations suggested to Mahelona Hospital Auxiliary in Kapaa; Kapaa United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 218, Kapaa 96746; or NW Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

John Joseph Monette
Jan. 7, 2007
John Joseph Monette, 74, of Pearl City, a retired Alcoholics Anonymous pastor, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Montreal. He is survived by wife Huguette; sons Michael, Donald and James; sisters Jacqueline Klunder, Claire Nelson and Hughette Iglesias; and three grandchildren. Mass: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Call after 1 p.m. Committal services: 3 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Yoshiko Mori
Dec. 30, 2006
Yoshiko Mori, 84, of Honolulu, a retired Cake Land salesclerk, died in Avalon Care Center in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Francis and Alan, daughter Doreen K. and two grandchildren. Private services.

Iwalani F.S. Mottl
Jan. 5, 2007
Iwalani F.S. Mottl, 89, of Makawao, Maui, an elementary school counselor, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Joseph R. III, daughters Tahi and Kamala J., sisters Leinani P. Lundberg and Tsulan G. Farden, two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu.

Tomoye Nishimura
Dec. 29, 2006
Tomoye "Betty" Nishimura, 86, of Hilo, a retired former Hilo Hospital Dietary Department employee, died at home. She was born in Kainaule, Onomea, Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by son Carl "Chicken," brother Hitoshi Sakoda, sister Hatsumi Kondo, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Edna Sadako Oba
Jan. 7, 2007
Edna Sadako Oba, 93, of Honolulu, a retired beautician and former Board of Cosmetology chairwoman, died in Pearl City. She also was a sales executive and hostess of a television show for KIKU television. She was born in Waipio. She is survived by sons Gordon H. and Brian A., brothers Steere and Richard Noda, sister Lillian Yajima and four grandchildren. Private services.

Deegan Kamaka-Kekoa Kazuo Okada
Jan. 2, 2007
Deegan Kamaka-Kekoa Kazuo Okada, infant son of Brandon M. "Pono" Okada and Jennifer A. Matsuda of Aiea, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by grandparents Paul Okada, Denise Lopez and Suzanne Matsuda. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Rosie Teruko Okino
Dec. 20, 2006
Rosie Teruko Okino, 83, of Pearl City died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Gail M. Murakami, stepson George J. and brothers Yoshio, Frank H. and George Murakami. Private services.

Whitney Hideo Oyama
Dec. 28, 2006
Whitney Hideo Oyama, 83, of Mililani died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sally C.; sons Owen S. and Clayton N.; brothers Michio, David and George; and sister Tomiko Kamisato. Private services.

Aiden Justice Tambua Pagala
Jan. 5, 2007
Aiden Justice Tambua Pagala, 5, of Kapolei died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Orlando Pastor and Angelyn Pagala, and grandparents Jesus Jr. and Adeliza Pagala, and Ester Panoncillo. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, 91-1298 Renton Road, Ewa. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Thursday.

Duane Paul Paiva
Jan. 3, 2007
Duane Paul "Bobo" Paiva, 52, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Hawaii County Police Department police officer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by mother Martha, brothers Wendell and Paul "Scotty," and sister Pamela P. Terry. Private services. No monetary offerings. Donations suggested to charity.

Jeanette Perez
Jan. 9, 2007
Jeanette Perez, 90, of Hawi, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Kohala Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Clement Kanehailua and Rocky Perez; daughters Bertha Walls, DaveyAnn Hao, Dorothy Badua, Gertrude Glory and Earline Miller; brothers Daniel, Benjamin, Joseph and Raymond Chang; sisters Violet Kaiawe, Florence Brown, Betty Trawick and Leina Begley; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at James Walker Hall in Kapaau, Hawaii. Call after 8 a.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. next Saturday at Kaneohe Missionary Baptist Church, 45-131-B Waikapoki Road, Kaneohe. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

June Lehuanani Pililaau
Dec. 25, 2006
June Lehuanani Pililaau, 44, of Waianae, a Hale Na'au therapeutic aide, died in Convalescent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Melvin K.R., companion Randy Iverson, mother Mary Ellen L. and sisters Donna and Julie Pililaau, Dawn Fabrao and Doris Schlitzkus. Services: 11 a.m. today at Pokai Bay Beach Park, Waianae. Additional information for an obituary published Wednesday.

Roman Velasco Rivera
Dec. 23, 2006
Roman Velasco Rivera, 80, of Ewa Beach, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 6 machinist, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Luz M.; sons Peter J. and Paul; brothers Felipe, Regino, Rudy, Vernon and Solomon; sisters Marcellina Rivera, Martina Dougherty, Carrie Wilson and Frances Dalincahl; stepbrother Mariano Rambac; and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Tuesday and after 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Likelike Bernice Robello
Dec. 30, 2006
Likelike Bernice "Honey" Robello, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Dole Cannery forewoman, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son George "Kaipo" Jr., daughter Margaret, brothers Anapuni B. Coleman and Gerald Watts, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers.

Shigeko Sakihara
Dec. 27, 2006
Shigeko Sakihara, 91, of Honolulu died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Waianae. She is survived by daughters Naomi Shigemoto, Diana Sakihara and Jo Ann Nakasone; brothers Shigeo "Frank" Teruya and Larry Chinen; sisters Kay Goshima, Rose Aragaki and Jane Teruya; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Kiyono Shigeta
Dec. 27, 2006
Kiyono Shigeta, 81, of Hilo, a laundry worker, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by brothers Tokuo and Hideo Kameoka. Services held. No monetary offerings.

Shinkichi Shimabuku
Jan. 5, 2007
Shinkichi Shimabuku, also known as "Shima" and "Bill," 73, of Honolulu, a retired Union Local 1 mason, died in Honolulu. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Divina and son Shinkichi Jr. Private services.

Takao Suda
Jan. 7, 2007
Takao Suda, 90, of Kahului, owner of Suda Construction, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by sons Kenneth T. and Stanley H.; daughter Sandra Kroum; brother Shiro; sisters Harue Nakashima, Patsy Leong, Yaeko Azuma, Yuki Yagi, Chiyo Finan and Tamae Shiraishi; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

Stanley Duncan Tabor
Jan. 12, 2007
Stanley Duncan Tabor, 59, of Chapel Hill, N.C., an Army veteran and member of the Special Forces as a Green Beret, died. He also was a deputy district attorney in El Paso County, Colo., and assistant U.S. attorney in Honolulu and Seattle. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Anna M.; children Elizabeth, Julianna and John; mother Troy T. Bourret; brother James; and sister Lisa D. Emery. Services in North Carolina. No flowers. Donations suggested to the Skin Cancer Foundation, 149 Madison Ave., Suite 901, New York, NY 10016; or visit www.skincancer.org for information.

Shizue Takaoka
Jan. 4, 2007
Shizue Takaoka, 91, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by daughters Sharon T. Tamaru and Gail A. Yoshida; sisters Doris Sato, Ruth C. Hamada and Harriet Sato; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

Kimiyo Tanioka
Dec. 30, 2006
Kimiyo Tanioka, 93, of Aiea, died in Ka Punawai Ola, Kapolei. She was born in Waihee, Maui. She is survived by husband Hisao; daughters Sachie Iwamoto, Elsie Suenaga and Nancy Morikawa; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private services.

Maria Haunani Thurston
Dec. 11, 2006
Maria Haunani Thurston, 84, of Kailua, a retired clerk, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Robert, sister Elizabeth Shryack, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

Toshie Tomishima
Jan. 2, 2007
Toshie Tomishima, 82, of Honolulu died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Seoul. She is survived by husband Edward, son Patrick, daughter Patricia Lee, sisters Kuniko and Kimiko Nakamura, and a grandchild. Private services.

Arnold Clayton Weaver
Jan. 4, 2007
Arnold Clayton Weaver, 87, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a Navy veteran and self-employed painter, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Hudson, N.Y. Private services will be held; call 960-6060 for information.

Edward Dean Byron Wilhelm
Dec. 19, 2006
Edward Dean Byron Wilhelm, 48, of Waianae died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sonya; sons Berden-Dale "Keone," Kaaomae and Dean; daughter Shikera; brother Zachary Kaai; sisters Momilani Fernandez and Cheryl Ann Wilson; and six grandchildren. Private services.

Kim Ping Yee
Jan. 6, 2007
Kim Ping Yee, 83, of Waipahu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician supervisor, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by wife Lily; sons Rodney, Randal and Sidney; daughters Laurel Loo and Crystal Lancaster; brothers William, James and Matthew; sister Bernice Bailey; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. today at Waipahu United Church of Christ, 94-330 Mokuola St. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Tuesday.

Lawrence Y.T. Young
Jan. 4, 2007
Lawrence Y.T. Young, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee, died in Maunalani Nursing Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mildred Lum, daughters Gloria and Ginny, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.



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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