Obituaries

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Mary Kaye / 1923-2007 / Hawaiian woman pioneered in Las Vegas

Elaine Walsh Akau
Feb. 12, 2007
Elaine Walsh Akau, 63, of Honolulu, Shriners Hospital safety and security director, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Jacksonville, Fla. She is survived by husband Alfred N., son Michael H. Walsh, daughter Michelle E. Steel and three grandchildren. Private services.

Benjamin Ballesteros Alejandro
Feb. 3, 2007
Benjamin Ballesteros "Ben" Alejandro, 84, of Waipahu, retired Oahu Sugar Plantation tractor driver, died in Waipahu. He was born in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Avelina "Belen," daughters Leonida "Leonie" Garma and Luz Alejandro, sister Anacleta Calaramo, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples.

Carol Ann Arakaki
Feb. 13, 2007
Carol Ann "Kay" Arakaki, 63, of Honolulu, a Jefferson School employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Washington. She is survived by husband Wilfred "Japany" J., sons Chris C. and Ryan J., daughter Sheri, brother John Walter, sister Mary and four grandchildren. Private services.

Peter M. Bower
Jan. 22, 2007
Peter M. Bower, 72, of Honolulu, retired Young Men's Christian Association executive, died in Honolulu. He was born in Orange, N.J. He is survived by wife Marcia, son David, daughters Nancy and Julie, and a grandchild. Celebration of life: 5 p.m. Saturday at Church of Crossroads, 1212 University Ave., Honolulu. Call after 4 p.m. Donations suggested to Safe Water Initiative. Make checks payable to "YMCA of the USA/World Service," Attn: Mary Pikalski, 101 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606.

Dionicia Luis Bruno
Feb. 10, 2007
Dionicia Luis Bruno, 59, of Halaula, Kohala, Hawaii, a Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel culinary cook, died at home. She was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Ernesto Sr., son Ernesto Jr., daughter Christie and brother Prudencio Luis. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kohala Assembly of God Church . Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire.

Katherine Chiquita
Feb. 2, 2007
Katherine "Katie" Chiquita, 89, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a retired Kilauea Military Camp room maid, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by son George Jr., daughters Valerie Roberts and Barbara Bumatay, brother Billy Enos, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Gwen Leialoha Burrows
Feb. 5, 2007
Gwen Leialoha Burrows, 66, of Kauai, a Department of Education cafeteria worker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hoolehua, Molokai. She is survived by son Ashley Place, daughters Tenley Amaki, Shelley Thomas, and Chris and Robyn Nihi; brothers William Jr. and Thomas Ahyee, and James, Frank and Jesse; sisters Ruth Soares, Willimina English, and Billy-Jo and Susan Ahyee; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai. Call after 2 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. May 26 at Kamalo Warf on Molokai. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Leis welcome.

Leonides Rivera Gamiao
Jan. 31, 2007
Leonides Rivera Gamiao, 69, of Honolulu, a retired Royal Hawaiian Hotel room service waiter, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lanao, Banqui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Juana; sons Deomedes, Franklin, Ronilo and Roel; brothers and sisters Esmeraldo, Melecio, Nena Gamiao-Blanco, Pedro, Andres and Remedios Rivera and Silvino and Marcela Esteban and Geneveva Aguinaldo; and three grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Kazuo Hara Jr.
Feb. 8, 2007
Kazuo Hara Jr., 65, of Honolulu, a Public Works estimator in Pearl Harbor, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Blaise and Brice, and sisters Elaine Chun, Eleanor Mac Donald, Evelyn Yamamoto and Mary Ann Nakamichi. Private services.

Akira Hedani
Feb. 7, 2007
Akira Hedani, 95, of Waianae, a retired Dole Cannery supervisor, died in Hawaii Medical Center West Hospice. He was born in Hamapuapoko, Maui. He is survived by wife Tatsue, son Howard T., daughter Jean M. Eager, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Makawao Hongwanji Mission.

Elston Louis Hanoa Hooper Sr.
Feb. 11, 2007
Elston Louis Hanoa Hooper Sr., 47, of Kailua-Kona, an Armstrong Produce warehouseman and retired glazier, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Elston Jr., Aaron, Shaun and Rodeo Hooper, and Jeremy Pilgrim; daughters Malia, Janessica and Lacey; brothers Alton and Samuel Hooper, and Claxton Fernandez; sister Mililani Huntington; hanai sister Charlene DeMello; and six grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lanakila Congregational Church in Kainaliu, Hawaii. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial to follow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 3. Luncheon and fellowship to follow at Lanakila Church Hall. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Thelma Tsuyako Inouye
Feb. 10, 2007
Thelma Tsuyako Inouye, 83, of Kihei, Maui, owner of Thelma's Hair Cutters in Kahului, died. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by son Guy R., daughter Sharon N. Yamamoto, brother Mamoru Tanji, sisters Peggy M. Fukushima and Norma S. Yonezawa, and three grandchildren. Private services.

Peter Manu Kaina Jr.
Feb. 14, 2007
Peter Manu Kaina Jr., 64, of Kihei, Maui, a Polynesian Tours bus driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Darlene "Dodie"; stepfather Ted Kida; children Darlene Kupahu and Melody Tilton, and Jonathan, Peter III and Derick Kaina; hanai children Bernard, Raymond, Darryl and Leslie Anguay, Andrew, Albert, Gavin, Jerome M. Jr. and Stephanie Kaina, Debra Aspacio, Bernadette Camarillo, Janel Like and Geraldine Kalilikane; brothers William Aki, and David "Bullie," Jerome, Andrew and Albert Kaina; sisters Virginia Kaina, Victoria Midado, Sharon Nakatani, Debra Aspacio, Evangeline Hoopii and Judy Ann Keala; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. next Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Mass: 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at St. Anthony Church. Call after 11:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire.

Herbert Nanuima Kamaka Jr.
Feb. 12, 2007
Herbert Nanuima "Herb" Kamaka Jr., 68, of Wailuku, a retired Maui Police Department car attendant, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Wilhelmina H. "Wilma"; sons James, Richard and Kekoa Kamaka and Joey, Everett and Wesley Bennett; daughter Theresa Rodrigues; brother Joe; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Kikuye Kawabata
Feb. 9, 2007
Kikuye "Kay" Kawabata, 84, of Mililani died at home. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by husband Nobuyuki; sons Paul, Kenneth, Norman and Wayne; daughter Gayla Shiroma; sister Grace K. Miyashiro; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Eunice Miyoko Kawano
Feb. 6, 2007
Eunice Miyoko Kawano, 84, of Aiea died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by sons Jon T., Ronald H. and Carl A.; brothers Takao "Leo" and Tadao Sato; sisters Elsie Suzuki, Jean Kameoka, Carol Furukawa and Helene Kuwata; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Terry Lynn Kuuipo Kim Seu
Feb. 4, 2007
Terry Lynn Kuuipo Kim "Dee Boo" Seu, 46, of Honolulu, a caregiver, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Carl; sons Shane W., Jonathan K. and David O.; parents Albert K. and Yvonne Kauwe; brother Kelaula Kauwe; sisters Kristie K. Kauwe and Tammie "Uku" Gonzalez Rosas; and grandparent Grace Kelii. Mass: 11 a.m. March 3 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 130 Ohua Ave., Honolulu. Call after 10 a.m. No flowers.

James A. King
Feb. 13, 2007
James A. King, 85, of Honolulu, a retired attorney, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Alma, daughters Donna Lance and Stephanie Kaumeheiwa, and seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery. No flowers.

Henry Pang Lee
Feb. 5, 2007
Henry Pang Lee, 99, of Honolulu, a World Chinese Freemason Supreme Lodge "Hung Moon" grandmaster and Chee Kung Tong Society "Meng Jeong" high priest, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Chungshan, China. He is survived by wife Florence F.; sons Donald, Reginald and Gerald; daughter Lillian; sister Pui Lin; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Taoist services: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Lin Yee Chung Cemetery.

Angela Leialoha Kuupoli Luiz
Feb. 11, 2007
Angela Leialoha Kuupoli Luiz, 79, of Hilo, a homemaker, died. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by sons Manuel Jr., Clyde and Richard Luiz and Gary Keoma; daughters Claudia Mina, Pamela Dutro, Arlene Ah Sing and Kathleen Hoopai; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

Daniel James Lutkenhouse
Feb. 12, 2007
Daniel James Lutkenhouse, 85, of Onomea, Hawaii, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden founder and president, died at home. He was born in Cleveland. He is survived by wife Pauline, son Dan Jr., daughter Debara Frost, sister Jean Rex and four grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday on hilltop overlooking Onomea Bay. Call after 1 p.m. Park at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Visitors Center parking lot and catch a shuttle to the site. For more information, call 964-5233. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Boys and Girls Club of Hilo or Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.

Irene Mickey Malm
Feb. 14, 2007
Irene Mickey Malm, 83, of Kihei, Maui, a retired grocery business accountant, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Pennsylvania. She is survived by sons Roger and John, daughter Karen Parsche, brother Jim Carroll, sister Doris Cameron and three grandchildren. Private services.

Filisione Taufahema Masita
Feb. 14, 2007
Filisione Taufahema Masita, 78, of Honolulu, an INJ Construction laborer, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Tonga. He is survived by wife Manisoula M. Taufahema; sons Sione, Kolokeiti and Siaosi Lolohea and Mokeni Taufahema; daughter Amelia Namoa; brothers Mana, Anuanu, Samu and Alatini Taufahema; sisters Katalaine Pae, Mele Tonga and Loseli Vave; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-10 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church in Honolulu. Graveside services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Yoshio Odo
Feb. 1, 2007
Yoshio "Buster" Odo, 91, of Kaneohe, formerly of Kahului, a retired Puunene Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar mill employee, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Tsuruko "Clara"; son Milton; daughters Karin Tamashiro, Emmaline Kaneshiro, Lorraine Yamauchi and Elaine Ota; brother Yoshimitsu "Mont"; sister Haruko Samson; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Bernardino Pe Benito Paz Jr.
Feb. 10 , 2007
Bernardino Pe Benito Paz Jr., 59, of Kahului, a Maui Waena Intermediate School staff member and Queen Kaahumanu Hall security officer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Margaret; father Bernardino O. Sr.; sons Jeckri U., Ernell U. and Peter J.U.; brothers Candelario, Nereo and Silvestero "Ernie"; sisters Nelie Paz-Veniciano, Felicitas Paz Gollno and Beatrice "Bebot" Paz; and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Ululani Rose Rapozo
Feb. 12, 2007
Ululani Rose Rapozo, also known as "Ulu" and "Lani," 62, of Anahola, Kauai, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Joseph; sons Herman Kaopua and Joseph Rapozo; daughters Dawn Hendricksen, Denise Davila, Josette Hansford and Jo-Ann Kau; mother Elizabeth Kaopua; brothers David "Boy" Sherwood, and Dennis, Sherwood "Biggie," Sherman "Peewee" and Hamilton Kaopua; sister Edwina Mahelona; and 16 grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Anahola Hawaiian H Club, Anahola Hawaiian Homes on Kawelo Street. Celebration of life to follow. No flowers.

Kenneth Donald Revis III
Feb. 10, 2007
Kenneth Donald Revis III, 10, of Fort Campbell, Ky., died in Nashville, Tenn. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Kenneth Jr. and Venessa, sister Pua and grandparents Severa and Vicente Bonoan Jr., and Ginger Montgomery and Kenneth Revis Sr. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church in Waipio. Call after 6:30 p.m. Mass: 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Graveside services: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Walter Howard Ross
Feb. 12, 2007
Walter Howard Ross, 93, of Honolulu, a retired federal ironworker, died in Honolulu. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Nohea Kyan Schiappa
Jan. 18, 2007
Nohea Kyan Schiappa, infant son of Treena Camara and Christopher Schiappa of Kapolei, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by grandparents Jeannette and Edward Camara and Teresa Schiappa. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire.

Betty Kiyoko Shimamura
Jan. 23, 2007
Betty Kiyoko Shimamura, 78, of Honolulu, a retired Hilo Memorial and St. Francis Hospital registered nurse, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Larry, son Scot and two grandchildren. Private services.

Edwina Byron Kaehulani Smythe
Feb. 13, 2007
Edwina Byron Kaehulani Smythe, 67, of Kahului, a retired Kaanapali Beach Hotel food and beverage cashier, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by son Brett "Duke"; daughters Star Medeiros, Dawn Fujiwara, Crystal Alboro, Jasmine Ryan and Melody Smythe; brothers Oliver and Ronald Mullaney; sisters Leonie Randall, Elaine Mullaney and Eloise Kaiu; 20 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services pending.

Virginia Freitas Souza
Feb. 7, 2007
Virginia Freitas Souza, 90, of Pearl City died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by daughter Betty Lou Kaamoana, brother Joseph Freitas, sister Minnie Soto, eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.

Patt R. Spencer
Dec. 22, 2006
Patt R. Spencer, 73, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in New York. She is survived by sons Mark and Steven. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Private scattering of ashes.

Martin Hicks Stockdale
Feb. 1, 2007
Martin Hicks Stockdale, 97, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. Navy commander, died at home. He was born in Pennsylvania. Committal services: 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Johnathan Leroy Vance
Feb. 10, 2007
Johnathan Leroy Vance, 48, of Pearl City, a deputy sheriff, founder of Advanced Kempo-Karate System and a 10th-degree black belt, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He is survived by wife Jowella, daughters DeRae, Cazden and Jazdee, brothers Alec and Lee Pacheco, sister Normandie Enderton, mothers Kumiko and Audrey, and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea Vineyard Chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples, Garden of America.

Robert Joseph Vincent
Feb. 14, 2007
Robert Joseph Vincent, 55, of Honolulu, a Sause Brothers Ocean Towing Co. cook and deckhand, died in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Dannette Hulihee; daughter Liane E. Fakava; parents Lillian K. Awong and Andrew L. Vincent; brothers Glenn K. and Quentin K. Awong; sisters Joann L. Tedrow, Audrey L. Awong-Taves and Donna Lee Awong-Mcgann; and five grandchildren. Mass: 6 p.m. Friday at St. Augustine Church. Casual attire. No flowers.

Raymond Kosei Yamashiro
Feb. 1, 2007
Raymond Kosei Yamashiro, 90, of Kaneohe died in Kailua. He was born in Kaneohe. He is survived by wife Asako, daughter Gloria Tanioka, brothers Kosaburo and James, sisters Mildred Uchida and Sally Tamanaha, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.