Obituaries

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Tommy Kakesako / 1921-2007

James Kaleimakalii Ah Sam
Aug. 4, 2007
James Kaleimakalii "Buddy" Ah Sam, 75, of Kahului, a state pest control technician, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Maalaea, Maui. He is survived by wife Mary Y., son Keith, daughters Sheryl and Tradi, brother Patrick, sister Ululani Thomas and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire.

Samuel Akahi Jr.
July 29, 2007
Samuel Akahi Jr., 77, of Haiku, Maui, a painter, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku, Maui. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by brothers Akahi Nui and Edward Akahi, and sisters Harriet Lurendez, Julia Keaweehu and Irene Akahi. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Saturday at Naska Beach. Scattering of ashes to follow.

Evelyn Agan Alipio
Aug. 5, 2007
Evelyn Agan "Belina" Alipio, 79, of Hilo, a Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. employee, died at home. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Christine Ebanez and Audrey Fujimoto, hanai son Reinior Simeon, hanai daughters Arlene Perez and Nellie Simeon, brothers Albert "Betso" and Cris Edulan, sister Virginia Yagong, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 4:30 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday. Casual attire. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section.

Jaime Cabanting Casabar
July 28, 2007
Jaime Cabanting Casabar, 83 of Honolulu, a retired Royal Hawaiian Hotel employee, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by son Robin, daughters Gloria Kaipo and Laleen Mukai, brother Enrique, sisters Vicenta and Patricia, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist, 2324 Omilo Lane. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park-Waipio. Aloha attire.

Raymond Souza Cavaco
Aug. 3, 2007
Raymond Souza "Moochi" Cavaco, 89, of Waimanalo, a retired merchant seaman, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Bernadette "Detta" Makaula, brother Valentine, eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Patrick Kahamokupuni Chong Jr.
Aug. 5, 2007
Patrick Kahamokupuni Chong Jr., also known as "Chongie" and "Pake," 67, of Waianae, a construction industry mason, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jennie; sons Patrick, Henry and William; daughters Anastasia and Patricia Badayos; brother Masa Pala; sisters Martha Corn and Judith Hobbs; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date.

Jordan Jay Bala Derla
Aug. 3, 2007
Jordan Jay Bala Derla, infant son of Joseph E. and Farrah B. Derla of Waimea, Hawaii, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Hilo. He is also survived by sister Faithlyn B.; grandparents Fernando and Merlita Derla, Froilan C. and Gloria A. Bala; and great-grandparents Leonaida M. Enojardo and Lucia Bala. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Waimea Annunciation Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.

Supriana Domen
July 22, 2007
Supriana "Faye" Domen, 88, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in Bremerton, Wash. She was born in Cebu, Philippines. She is survived by sons John Jr., Calvin, Jonathan and Matthew; daughters Jennie Caballes and Valerie Manuel; former husband John Sr.; sisters Catherine Mogote, Elizabeth Pongasi and Cathleen Andrade; 24 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 24 at Sacred Hearts Church in Waianae. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Maile Beach Park, across from Maile Deli. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire.

Victoria Domingo Guillermo
July 26, 2007
Victoria Domingo Guillermo, 79, of Honolulu, a retired schoolteacher, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by husband Rizal; sons Edilberto and Maxencio; daughters Adeline Hugo, Merlyn Narcisso and Vangeline and Helen Guillermo; brother Fernando Domingo; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines at a later date.

Duk Hwa Hong
Aug. 2, 2007
Duk Hwa Hong, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Waialae Country Club employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in South Korea. He is survived by wife Youn Joon; sons Dong Pyo and Ki Pyo; daughters Hye Kyung Kim, Eu Hee Hong and Moon Kyung Ro; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Crosby L.K. Kanuha Sr.
Aug. 5, 2007
Crosby L.K. Kanuha Sr., 65, of Wailuku, a retired state Department of Land and Natural Resources heavy equipment operator, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Waihee, Maui. He is survived by wife Pearl "Momi," sons and daughters, brothers Louis and Edwin, sisters Thelma Faria and Charlotte Kahalewai, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Luncheon to follow at mortuary. Private burial to be held at a later date.

Jimmy Kalani Keanini
Aug. 3, 2007
Jimmy Kalani Keanini, 55, of Mililani, a retired U.S. Army sergeant and Kamehameha Schools and Department of Education teacher, died in Mililani. He was born in Papakolea. He is survived by wife Deborah; daughters Melanie Kawai and Catherine Freitas, brothers Sam and Barney, sister Mamo Koki and seven grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday at Kamehameha Chapel. Aloha attire.

Jack Edward Laau
July 31, 2007
Jack Edward Laau, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired heavy equipment operator and commercial fisherman, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Kawaihae, Hawaii. He is survived by son Brandon, daughter Lesley, mother of children Maile, brother Edward "Lala" and sisters Annie Martinson and Naomi Kahili. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Imiola Congregational Church in Kamuela, Hawaii. Call after 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Imiola Cemetery. Casual attire.

Miguel E. Laris
July 24, 2007
Miguel E. "Mac" Laris, 77, of Hilo, a U.S. Air Force veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in North Hollywood, Calif. He is survived by wife Jeanette; daughters Jody Montell, Jacque Delaunay and Rene DeCambra; brother John; sister Carmen; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mass: 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Call after 1 p.m. Committal services to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers.

Terry Joseph Lewis
July 26, 2007
Terry Joseph Lewis, 55, of Kailua-Kona, a self-employed worker, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Los Banos, Calif. He is survived by wife Pohai Abihai, sons Sky and Anthony, daughters Christee Lewis and Randi Tayamen, and seven grandchildren. Services held in Kailua-Kona.

Craig Alan Miller
July 31, 2007
Craig Alan Miller, 34, of Kapaa, Kauai, a partner in Sasaki Plants plant rental business, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis. He is survived by companion Kristie Madden; sons Avery, Joshua and Emerson; stepson Griffin Madden; father Larry L.; mother Jo Anne McGrath; brothers Dan and Dusty; sisters Emily Miller and Angela M. Warnock; and grandparents Harold and Janet. Private services. Donations suggested to American Savings Bank, c/o Craig Miller Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 2300, Honolulu, HI 96804.

Loyal Kenneth Moad
Aug. 1, 2007
Loyal Kenneth Moad, 86, of Kailua died at home. He was born in Carroll, Iowa. He is survived by sons Robert, George and Rick; daughters Patricia Moad-Schmidt and Carol; brother Victor; sister Willa; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

George H. Petersen
July 7, 2007
George H. Petersen, 83, of Lothian, Md., died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Joan and sister Hermie West. No services.

Edwin Pregill
July 29, 2007
Edwin Pregill, 82, of Aiea, a retired Pearl Harbor shipfitter, died in Aiea. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Jeanne, son Jeremiah, daughters Edwina Oliveira and Patricia Pregill, sister Katherine Colbourne and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

Rodney Satoshi Shido
Aug. 4, 2007
Rodney Satoshi Shido, 56, of Mililani, a Naval Facilities Engineering Command supervisory general engineer in Hawaii, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Stella M., son Matthew, daughter Jennifer, parents Clifford and Jean, and sister Karen. Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual and aloha attire. No flowers.

Virginio Lemosa Sildora
July 17, 2007
Virginio Lemosa "Vengie" Sildora, 64, of Kapolei, a Napoleon's Bakery employee in Waipio, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Lopez, Quezon province, Philippines. He is survived by wife Merlinda I.; children Arnel and Allan Sildora and Arlene Mana; brother Vedasto; sister Venus Villiamor; and nine grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Mary Kaekae Spencer
July 7, 2007
Mary Kaekae Spencer, 81, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons William "Billy," Charles "Charlie" and Arnold "Pua"; daughters Lydia Barros and Carmela Gomez; brothers Bobby, James "Kimo," William "Bill" and Eddie "Ed" Woolsey; sister Mariam "Tita" Gramberg; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Marvin Kok How Tan
July 27, 2007
Marvin Kok How Tan, 83, of Oxnard, Calif., died in Oxnard. He was born in Singapore. He is survived by wife Shizue, children Elaine Huber and Robert Tan, brother Tanny, sisters Kum F. and Kit F., and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 3:30 p.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday at the cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

William Koon Chong Tong
July 5, 2007
William Koon Chong Tong, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop No. 6 mechanic, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sau Lan, son David, daughters Nonnitta L.M. Leong and Nannette L.Y. Tong, and a grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at City Memorial Cemetery. Casual attire. Incorrect information was given in an obituary last Saturday.