Obituaries

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William Seriaco Apilando
April 27, 2007
William Seriaco Apilando, 77, of Waiahole died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Kapaa, Kauai. He is survived by sons John, Orlando, Gordon and Chris; daughters Vernalisa, Michelle Zalonka and Willareen; brothers Francisco and Simeon; sister Amelia Poli; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Additional information for an obituary printed yesterday.

Florentino Acosta Casem
April 28, 2007
Florentino Acosta Casem, 93, of Ookala, Hawaii, a former Laupahoehoe Sugar Co. employee, died at home. She was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by wife Maria; sons Gary and Aaron Casem, and Florencio Jr. and Sidney Batin; daughters Inez Cruz, Rita Rocero, Winifreda Nacis, Pearl McBride and Janet Nakanishi; sisters Irene Casem and Melang Cazimera; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

David Sak Chung
April 22, 2007
David Sak Chung, 93, of Honolulu, a retired heavy equipment operator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by children Ronald and Wayne, Janice Waterman, Darnell Cole and Kathleen Wellman; brothers Samuel, Walter and James; sisters Amy Rothrock, Lily Vidal and Esther Ikemoto; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at the cemetery.

Asuncion Kilates Cortel
April 19, 2007
Asuncion Kilates "Sony" Cortel, 65, of Mililani, a former Tripler Army Medical Center registered nurse, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. She was born in Naga City, the Philippines. She is survived by husband Esperidion, son Kevin and sisters Helen Juanillo, Josefina Rojano, and Daisy and Arielle Kilates. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Ernest Archibald Delima Sr.
April 29, 2007
Ernest Archibald Delima Sr., 74, of Kahului, an F&M Construction carpenter, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Kahului. He is survived by wife Betty, son Ernest "Kevin," half sister Mariah L.H. Hoopii and a grandchild. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

Crescencia Dela Rosa Domingo
April 26, 2007
Crescencia Dela Rosa Domingo, 69, of Keaau, Hawaii, a homemaker and former Keaau Elementary School bilingual aide teacher, Baguio University instructor, Bannawag contributing writer and municipal judge clerk in the Philippines, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Pilar, Abra, Philippines. She is survived by husband Faustino D., daughters Christine Domingo and Faith Mekuli, and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. All-night vigil to follow at family residence on 29th Avenue, Hawaiian Paradise Park. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

T.J. Eaves
April 28, 2007
T.J. Eaves, 86, of Waialua, formerly of Texas, died in Crawford Convalescent Home. He was born in Lorenzo, Texas. He is survived by son Allen L.; daughters Carol Bryant, Jan Simmons and Gina; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.

Mildred Teruko Endo
April 21, 2007
Mildred Teruko Endo, 79, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Toru, son Russell, daughter Keri Yamamoto, brothers Clarence and Herbert Sakai, and six grandchildren. Private services.

Ilaisia Fehoko Faleta
April 28, 2007
Ilaisia Fehoko Faleta, 33, of Tonga died in Kahului. He was born in Tonga. He is survived by wife Sela V., parents Semisi Tauataina and Salote, daughters Lavelua and Fololeni, sisters Losaline L. Kaufusi and Umata K. Tulahe, and brother Siale A. Visitation: 6-11 p.m. Friday at Alalani Methodist Church in Kahului, followed by an overnight vigil at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary until 6 a.m.

Emilia Galapon Fernandez
May 3, 2007
Emilia Galapon Fernandez, 94, of Kihei, Maui, a homemaker, died. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Rita Galicinao and Riley Sagayaga, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. May 14 at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Keith Akinori Fukuhara
May 2, 2007
Keith Akinori Fukuhara, 48, of Waipahu died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Paul, brother Paul, sister Mitsi Fukuhara-Poloa and fiancee Dinah Yokota. Private services.

George D. Fukuoka
April 25, 2007
George D. Fukuoka, 77, of Molokai, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel PBX switchman tech on Johnston Island, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Janis Eskildson; sons George Meiers, Lawrence Guerrero, Renald, Daniel, Gerald, Alan, George K., Anthony and Sonny; daughters Melody Kahinu and Salina Kansana; sisters Ardis Shimokawa, Ruby D. Arakaki and Sheila Oshita; 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. May 20 at Molokai Yacht Club. Call after 9 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.

Hiilani Lynnette Ragsdale Henry
April 20, 2007
Hiilani Lynnette Ragsdale "Fifi" Henry, 66, of Hilo, a Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and Waiakea High School health aide, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born on Molokai. She is survived by husband Lorrin K., son Shayne, hanai sons Ikaika and Chawn Kaili, daughters Erin L. Kaili and Ru Ann Oshiro, sister Noelani de la Cruz, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers.

Carroll Rien Hoeppner
April 27, 2007
Carroll Rien Hoeppner, 83, of Kalua-Kona, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in World War II and a mechanical engineer, died at home. He was born in Seattle. He is survived by wife Gloria, son Mark, brother Fred, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Jacqueline Puamohala Yates Holt
April 17, 2007
Jacqueline Puamohala Yates "Jackie" Holt, 71, of Keaau, Hawaii, a Hilo Mazda Subaru business associate, former high school physical education teacher, boys golf team coach and student guidance counselor, died in Kapapala Ranch. She was born in Kealakekua, South Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Dennis "Denny," son James "Kimo," brother James R. Yates and a grandchild. Celebration of life: noon Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary in Hilo. Call after 11 a.m. Aloha attire.

Shayla Uimailelani Kahele
April 21, 2007
Shayla Uimailelani "Shae shae" Kahele, 20, of Portland, Ore., formally of Hilo, a United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Island Infusion employee and Goodwill Industries personal assistant, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by parents Ronald P. Jr. and Harollyn K. Kahee; brother Ronald P. III; sisters Shermaine "Mimi" and Gaelynn P. Kahee, and Jadelynn L. and Sarah "Lulu" Kahele-Kahee; and grandparent Sarah K. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 6 p.m.

Flora M. Kim
April 10, 2007
Flora M. Kim, 85, of Kaaawa, a retired St. Mark Lutheran Church accountant, died. She was born in Fond du Lac, Wis. She is survived by son Daniel, sister Joan Schob and three grandchildren. No services.

Eleuteria Ramelb Lapenia
May 1, 2007
Eleuteria Ramelb Lapenia, 76, of Kihei, Maui, a landscaping supervisor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Pete, Warlito and Angelito Galicinao; brothers Johnny and Flor Ramelb; sisters Agustina Ramones, Andrea Prepose and Alfreda Josol; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation: 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Mildred Doran Lau
April 29, 2007
Mildred Doran Lau, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Kaimuki Intermediate School Hawaiian studies teacher, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Jacob; sons Thomas "TK," Walter, Matt "Sam" and Leyton Lau, and Robert Young; daughters Marlena Kidani, Micaela Chang, Deborah, Petra "Kiki" and Licia "Dodie"; brothers Peter and Rudolph Thomas; sister Gloria Dumolt; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Noa Kahiapo Kauihou Layugan
April 26, 2007
Noa Kahiapo Kauihou Layugan, infant son of Junard Layugan and Alexis Kauihou of Hawaii, died in Kapiolani Medical Center. She was born in Kapiolani Medical Center. She is also survived by grandparents Kimo Kauihou, Dalani Tanahy and Patricio and Alfreda Layugan. Private services.

Charlotte N. Ludloff
April 16, 2007
Charlotte N. Ludloff, 83, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Waipahu. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by sister Frances Brandt. Private services.

Colleen T. Mills
April 23, 2007
Colleen T. Mills, 48, of Kalapana Seaview Estates, Hawaii, died at home. She was born in California. She is survived by stepfather John Tilton, brother John, hanai brother Stanley Lathers and hanai sister Barbara. Services: 3:30 p.m. today at Seaview Pavilion in Kalapana. Flowers and monetary offerings welcome.

Jubilee Holani Moikeha Sr.
April 28, 2007
Jubilee Holani Moikeha Sr., 84, of Wailuku, a Maui Department of Water Supply inspector, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Florence; sons J. Holani, Kalei and Kauokalani; brother David; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kahului Ward. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

Ralph Satoru Nagata
March 26, 2007
Ralph Satoru Nagata, 81, of Honolulu, a retired J.M. Tanaka Contractor time keeper, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Mineo and sister Beatrice Nakamura. Private services.

Crispina Mendizabal Obra
April 30, 2007
Crispina Mendizabal Obra, 76, of Hilo, a retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. and K's Drive In employee, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Umingan, Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by sons Mario and Bert; daughters Jaine Markell, Julie Farkas and Donna Lynn; brothers Pepito and Raymundo Mendizabal; sisters Erlinda, Lolita, Sally and Emilia Mendizabal; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.

Severino Oyamot
April 22, 2007
Severino "German" Oyamot, 76, of Makaweli, Kauai, a retired Gay and Robinson Sugar Plantation heavy equipment operator, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Makaweli, Kauai. She is survived by wife Elizabeth; sons Rodney, Mansfield, Malcolm and Jonathan; daughters Rowen Fukushima and Wenda; brothers Dilikano, Marcelo and Luciano; sister Gregoria Albarado; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church in Waimea, Kauai. Call after 8 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Laureana Adolfo Ricardos
April 26, 2007
Laureana Adolfo Ricardos, 89, of Lahaina, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by son Ben, brother Lorenzo Adolfo, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mass: 8 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Borthwick Normans Mortuary. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Hannah Leinaala Smith
April 22, 2007
Hannah Leinaala "Ala" Smith, 62, of Hana, Maui, a Hotel Hana Maui pantry worker, died in Bossier, La. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by son Elery Akoi; brothers Stanley, Roland and Samuel A. Akoi; sisters Helen Nakooka and Olga W. Walter; and a grandchild. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire.

Mitzi Misao Tauvela
May 3, 2007
Mitzi Misao Tauvela, 70, of Aiea died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Japan. She is survived by son Anthony, daughters Patricia Hawkins and Frances Sablan, brother Hideo Arai, sisters Setsuko Onozuka and Fujie Sawada, and four grandchildren. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.

Marium Logazo Villaren
May 2, 2007
Marium Logazo "Big Boy" Villaren, 71, of Wailuku, a mason, died at home. He was born on Lanai. He is survived by wife Miulan, sons Mika and Alan, daughters Annette Lear and Vanessa Speed, seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Door of Faith. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. No flowers.

Franz L. Wambaugh
April 29, 2007
Franz L. Wambaugh, 93, of Hilo, a graphic arts business operator and U.S. Army Air Force veteran who served in World War II, died at home. He was born in Terre Haute, Ind. He is survived by son David; hanai son Cotton G. Fields; daughters Michele and Lisa Wambaugh, and Meredith Golden; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richardson Beach.

Jeane Wambaugh
April 25, 2007
Jeane Wambaugh, 87, of Hilo, a U.S. Bureau of Census employee, died at home. She was born in Evanston, Ill. She is survived by son David; hanai son Cotton G. Fields; brother William C. Warneke; daughters Michele and Lisa Wambaugh, and Meredith Golden; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Richardson Beach.

Shirley H. Kaneshiro Yamanuha
May 2, 2007
Shirley H. Kaneshiro Yamanuha, 67, of Mililani, a retired Garvey School District teacher in California, died in Mililani. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Tamara "Tami" Nagelmann; mother Masako Kaneshiro; brother David Kaneshiro; sisters Jane Nakama, Carol Ann Chang, and Muriel and Deanna Kaneshiro; and three grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 3 p.m. Private inurnment.

Leona Ann Zettler
April 30, 2007
Leona Ann Zettler, also known as "Nona" and "Buttons," 56, of Hilo, a nurse's aide and musician/entertainer, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Roger G., stepson Brian, daughter Catherine M., brother Robert C. Keim and sisters Maxine Mahoe, Yvonne Barbieto, Rosemarie Wilson and Deolinda Shervington. Celebration of life: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wailoa State Park, Pavilion No. 3. Committal services: noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.