Obituaries

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John Abram
May 15, 2007
John Abram, 90, of Mililani, a retired state prison guard and retired U.S. Army first sergeant, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Erie, Pa. He is survived by wife Ella, sons Ellis and Stephen, and two grandchildren. Private services.

Rhonda Jean Alaniz
May 22, 2007
Rhonda Jean Alaniz, 34, of Hilo, an Island Harmony band photographer and stage crew assistant, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by companion Jordan Kahele; daughters Jolynne and Joycelynn Alaniz-Kahele and Raylynn Alaniz; mother Andrea Wery-Alaniz; brothers Ricky J., Ray Jr., Ramiro, Randy and Rory; and sister Romy J. Services: 9 a.m. Friday at the Living Waters Assembly for God. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Raymundo Antonio Andres
May 7, 2007
Raymundo Antonio Andres, 92, of Waipahu, a retired Kawaiahao Church maintenance worker, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Santa Maria, Laoag City, Philippines. He is survived by wife Genoveva; children Salvacion Baptista, Francisco Andres and Aderlina Ancheta; brother Policarpo; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Paul Opio Avelino
May 25, 2007
Paul Opio Avelino, 61, of Kailua, a retired school security officer, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Urlamae M.; sons Pat V. and Paul "Desco"; daughters Paula Leong and Penny Hanohano; sisters Elaine Watai, Rose Williams and Frances Salvador; and seven grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua ward, Keolu Hills chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow at Kailua Beach Park, Lanikai boat ramp. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Elizabeth Marie Caires
June 1, 2007
Elizabeth Marie Caires, 89, of Kahului, a chemist, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born on Maui. She is survived by son Gerald; daughters Linda S. Caires and Cynthia Souza; sisters Clara Aucker, Catherine Bonham and Edith E. Green; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Pearl Namaielua Chung
May 18, 2007
Pearl "Momi" Namaielua Chung, 73, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Herbert Jr., Henry and Harrison "Tony"; daughters Harriet "Nina," Helene "Deb" and Hermandine "Dine" Chung, Holly Napoleon, Heather "Freda" Kealoha and Holita Shimabukuro; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: noon Saturday at the family residence, 15-2820 South Ina St., Pahoa. Call after 11 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Eufrocinio Macadangdang Dela Cruz
May 15, 2007
Eufrocinio "Roman" Macadangdang Dela Cruz, 53, of Honolulu, a retired tire recapper, died in Kailua. He was born in Tabulac, San Jose City, Philippines. He is survived by mother Virginia, brother Ferdinand and sister Soledad Delacruz-Ferrer. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside services: noon at Valley of the Temples.

James Earsel Dilliner Jr.
May 24, 2007
James "Dilly" Earsel Dilliner Jr., 76, of Honolulu, J.E. Dilliner & Associates Services Unlimited owner and retired U.S. Army master sergeant and explosive-ordinance disposal specialist, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Wynette "Lani"; son James "Kawika"; daughters Jamette "Jamie" Dilliner, Robin Vance and Sharon Kanahele; brother Douglas "Dougie" Hayes; sister Lavaina "Lovey" Kia; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services: 11:15 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Committal service: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Gracelyn Lanso Diopulos
May 22, 2007
Gracelyn Lanso Diopulos, infant daughter of Stensky and Doioko Diopulos of Mililani Mauka, died in Honolulu. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. She is also survived by brothers Clain Neth and Michael Lanso. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Mililani Mauka. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Rody Gabris Sr.
May 20, 2007
Rody Gabris Sr., 56, of Mililani died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Susan; sons Rody G. Jr. and Chad E.; daughters Janelle Higa and Regina Le; brothers Paul, Earl and Wade Mauricio and Eugene Gabris; sisters Regina and Josaline Mauricio and Jenny Gabris; and 20 grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Maria Erece Galolo
May 11, 2007
Maria "Mary" Erece Galolo, 87, of Aiea, formerly of Hilo and Naalehu, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Lapog, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by sons Remijo "Remy" Pascua and Dionicio "Don" Galolo; daughters Marina Pascua, Velin "Vel" Gragas, Adelle Weber and Kaleilani Degracia; sisters Gleceria "Ceriang" Mendoza, Rosalina "Rose" Gelido and Annalisa "Lisa" Lee; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Eleanor Elena Garcia
May 28, 2007
Eleanor Elena Garcia, 69, of Hilo, a food service worker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Puuanahulu, North Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by son Robert K. Jr., daughter Hilareylane Yanagawa, brother Larkins Kaholo, sister Alice Kaholo, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Socorro Bala Gonzales
May 10, 2007
Socorro "Coring" Bala Gonzales, 87, of Waialua died at home. She was born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Verginia Vizco and Felicidad G. Dizon, sister Bala Quintos, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Church, 67-390 Goodale Ave., Waialua. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Rose Kam Moi Ho
May 20, 2007
Rose Kam Moi Ho, 85, of Honolulu died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. She is survived by son Gaylen K.S., daughter Laurianne, brothers Stanley Y.M. and Henry Y.T. Chow, and two grandchildren. Private services.

Jane Mitsue Nishimura Ikeda
March 3, 2007
Jane Mitsue Nishimura Ikeda, 76, of Indianapolis, formerly of Honolulu, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Kenneth K., son Robert, daughters Debra Ikeda and Mary Griffith, sisters Kazuko N. Hardy and Juliet Shimabukuro, and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.

Pearl Kameyo Iwamoto
May 25, 2007
Pearl Kameyo Iwamoto, 93, of Hanamaulu, Kauai, a Foodland cashier, died in Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. She was born in Kekaha, Kauai. She is survived by son Melvin, daughters Elaine Isoda and Lauretta Kamehiro, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Private services.

Ralph Lane Johnson
May 18, 2007
Ralph Lane Johnson, 50, of Honolulu, an Insurance Associates of Hawaii insurance broker, died at home. He was born in Berkeley, Calif. He is survived by brothers J.B.S. III and Charles E. Private services. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Homeless Solutions or Special Olympics.

Sheila Lehuanani Kaho'okele
May 22, 2007
Sheila Lehuanani Kaho'okele, also known as Sheila Jay Dee Williams, 47, of Kaneohe, kumu hula for Halau Hula 'O Ulemeanani, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Lena Racimo; daughter Kalenahoomanawanui Racimo; parents Joe J.D. Davis and Phoebe Roman; hanai parents Charles Sr. and Rose Kahookele; brothers Charles Jr., Walter, Vincent and John; and sisters Dawn Hampton, Pamela M. Williams and Eve Moreno. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nanakuli Beach. Aloha attire.

Frederick Kaluna'auhaukana'iaupuni Ka'uhane
May 19, 2007
Frederick Kaluna'auhaukana'iaupuni Ka'uhane, 64, of Honolulu, a Chaminade security manager and retired surveyor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Kaneohe. He is survived by wife Winona, sons Frederick Jr. and Michael, daughters Jennifer Awai and Charlene Ka'uhane, brothers Randolph and William, sisters Edwina Rapoza and Claire Auna, and 10 grandchildren. Mass: 1 p.m. Saturday at Chaminade Mystical Rose Oratory. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Albert Kaumana Kamakeeaina
May 28, 2007
Albert "Yellowmon" Kaumana Kamakeeaina, 44, of Hauula, an entertainer, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by wife Maylisajoy; sons Albert "Alapaki" and Anthony "Pono"; sisters Clara Gonzaga, May Warren, Filsann Kamakeeaina and Linda Kaaihue; and a grandchild. Services: 8 p.m. Friday at Greater Mt. Zion Holiness Church. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hauula Cemetery.

Betty Satoyo Leong
May 25, 2007
Betty Satoyo Leong, 92, of Pearl City, a homemaker, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by sons Norman, Kenneth and Calvin; daughters Lydia Yoshishige and Lorraine Sato; sister Alma S.L. Hee; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Private interment. Aloha attire.

Jacqueline Taylor Okumura
May 22, 2007
Jacqueline Taylor Okumura, 60, of Ninole, Hawaii, a Kokua Nurses certified nurse's aide, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Springville, Utah. She is survived by husband Glenn J.; sons James T., Shawn T. and Michael A. Okamura and Jascha Crawford; and sisters Jolee and Michelle Taylor and Tony Kinder. Private services.

Diane Marie Reynolds
May 23, 2007
Diane Marie Reynolds, 56, of Hawaiian Acres, Hawaii, died at home. She was born in Winchester, Mass. She is survived by companion David A. Thompson, mother Norma Bourdreau, brother Richard Perroset and stepsister Donna L. Nelson. No services.

Elsie Misao Sakai
May 20, 2007
Elsie Misao Sakai, 92, of Honolulu, a retired baker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by son Don I.; daughters Gaye H. Sakai, Harriet A. Yanagisako, Shirley Ann S. Yamamoto and Grace M. Kawakami; sister Iris Tamura; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

Jovan Lee Hualani Soares-Alcantar
May 20, 2007
Jovan Lee Hualani Soares-Alcantar, 23, of Hilo, an Arby's Restaurant manager, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Jonathan Soares, parents Darren Sr. and Cynthia Soares, brothers Darren Jr. and Jordan Soares, grandparents Bernard and Rita Soares and Adam Anakalea, and great-grandmother Louise Feliciano. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Glad Tidings Church, Hilo. Call after 9:30 a.m. Urn burial at a later date. Casual attire.

Maria Rivera Villanueva
May 22, 2007
Maria Rivera Villanueva, 91, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Rafael and Ernesto R., daughter Elidad Baricuatro, brothers Dominador and Jorge Rivera, sister Angeles Aceret, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:45 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 229 Queen Emma Square. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Ray Noa Wilhelm
May 29, 2007
Ray Noa Wilhelm, 31, of Wailuku, a drywall hanger, died in Wailuku. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Vivienne "Love" Kalehuawehe-Wilhelm; sons Mika and Rayven Kalehuawehe-Wilhelm; parents Paiea "Buster" and June; brothers Chip, Kamuela and Lance; and sisters Reene and Terri Krokowski, Cassie Ale, Mindy Kawaauhau, Patty Hill, Lyna Ioane and Kuuipo Wilhelm. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Kahului Union Church. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow Friday services. Urn burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.

Yuk Lan Wong
May 13, 2007
Yuk Lan "Yolanda" Wong, 58, of Honolulu died in Hospice Hawaii, Kailua House. She was born in Canton, China. She is survived by husband Tony; son Lyndon E.L.D.; daughter Sophia S.F.; parents Cheong and Wan Kiu Lau; brothers Earl and Burt Lau; and sisters Jade Chan, Liann Wong and Colleen Luk. Taoist services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.