Sherriann Mahealani Apela
Sept. 23, 2007
Sherriann "Cher" Mahealani Apela, 33, of Waianae, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Harry Apela Sr. and Maile Perkins-Apela; brothers Kawika and Harry Apela Jr., and Henry Chong; sister Cynthia "Tita"; grandmother Eleanor Apolo; and companion Don Teixeira. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church, Waianae. Call after 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Jacinto Paguel Arata
Sept. 27, 2007
Jacinto "Cinto" Paguel Arata, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Outrigger Reef Hotel dishwasher, died in Honolulu. He was born in Barangay Inabaan Sur, Rosario, La Union, Philippines. He is survived by wife Hipolita "Tita"; sons Alfredo "Fred", Joey and Bernardo "Bening"; daughters Gloria "Glory" Amores and Estelita "Stella" Cortez; sisters Carmelita Tan, Visitacion Reno and Miguela Arata; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10:15 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
Jovencio Agtarap Arsenal
Sept. 5, 2007
Jovencio Agtarap Arsenal, 86, of Honolulu, a retired McCabe Hamilton & Renny stevedore, died in Honolulu. He was born in Caaoacan, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by daughter Bella Queja, brother Jose and two grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Luncheon to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Irene Fiesta Clemente
Sept. 25, 2007
Irene Fiesta Clemente, 89, of Ewa Beach, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Barrio Pila, Laoag City, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Virginia Deurvorst, Paz Remular and Gloria Webb; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Ewa Beach, 91-1298 Renton Rd. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Samuel Morris De Costa
Sept. 26, 2007
Samuel "Sam" Morris De Costa, 53, of Hauula, an electrician, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Theola; sons Kamuela, Kawika, Micah and David; daughters Natalie and Gabrielle; mother Thelma; brothers Raymond, Steve and Colin; sisters Lavern Lagre, and Reney and Dodi Ching; and two grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after noon. Reception to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
Andres Q. Deparini
Oct. 4, 2007
Andres Q. Deparini, 97, of Hilo, a retired C. Brewer & Co. crane operator, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by four children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 10:30 a.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire.
Purita Morta Dicho
Sept. 30, 2007
Purita Morta Dicho, 79, of Waimanalo, a retired countergirl, died in Kailua. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Papito, Ricardo, Carlito and Santos Dicho, and Valentino Pareda; daughters Carmelita Balatico and Maria T. Dicho; sisters Remedios Shinavier, Avelina Cruz and Zita Bagalawis; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Mitsuru Furuya
Sept. 26, 2007
Mitsuru Furuya, 93, of Kaneohe, a former produce farmer and retired Hawaii State Capitol custodial services supervisor, died. He was born in Kahana, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Shizue; son Lincoln A., daughters Norma S. Nakamura and Sheryl H. Furuya-Tojo; brothers Shigeru, Walter I., Harold S. and Howard J.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Bill Roman Gionson
Sept. 25, 2007
Bill "Ray" Roman Gionson, 88, of Ewa Beach, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard shop 6 toolroom mechanic, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Roseline P. "Rose"; son Ronald "Ron"; brothers Julian "Joe", Constancio "Tans" and Aniano "Yano"; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Harrison H. Hamasaki
Oct. 3, 2007
Harrison H. Hamasaki, 67, of Walnut Creek, Calif., formerly of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, a retired Rowland School District teacher, died in Torrance, Calif. He was born in Laupahoehoe. He is survived by companion Todie Gates; brothers Roland, Ernest, Wilson and Dr. Chalmers; and sisters Dahlia Hamada, Ruby Shintani and Thelma Yasuhara. Services on the mainland.
Raymond Toshiharu Harada
Oct. 2, 2007
Raymond Toshiharu Harada, 85, of Honolulu, a real estate broker, died in Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hono- lulu. He is survived by son Leslie T. and two grandchildren. Private services.
Harue Horie
Sept. 29, 2007
Harue Horie, 87, of Ewa, a homemaker, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by son Wayne and two grandchildren. Private services.
Milton Hisashi Ito
Sept. 28, 2007
Milton Hisashi Ito, 58, of Honolulu, a self-employed certified public accountant, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Hisao and Michiyo; and brothers Randall, Derek and Brian. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Harry Stewart Kaonohi Johnson
Oct. 3, 2007
Harry Stewart Kaonohi Johnson, 57, of Kailua, a loan consultant/banker, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Patricia "Bud"; former wife Susan; daughters Malia, Katie and Ellie; step-son Cesar L. Ortiz; mother Nellie Stewart; and sister Heather Ann. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Donations suggested to the American Heart Association.
Craig Masaru Kimura
Sept. 19, 2007
Craig Masaru Kimura, 57, of Honolulu, former Handi-Cabs of the Pacific president, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lorraine W.; son Cory; step-son Aaron Kelii; brother Steven; sisters Marcia Heller, Dale Nakamatsu and Elizabeth Kimura; and four grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Dolores Isabel La Madrid
Sept. 25, 2007
Dolores Isabel La Madrid, 78, of Ainaloa, Hawaii, a retired Life Care Center of Hilo certified nurse aide, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Sumner, Wash. She is survived by sons Godfrey R. and Mario; daughter Dolores R. La Madrid-Ahu; brothers Paul and Frank Masion; sisters Ruth Navarro, Laverne Masion, Grace Slaughter, Margaret Harwood, Lelah Gran and Cherie Asher; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the family residence, Ohia St., Ainaloa. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
William Gordon Lacy Jr.
Sept. 30, 2007
William "Bill" Gordon Lacy Jr., 88, of Kamuela and Volcano, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by wife Fumiko "Miki"; sons Bill III and Arthur; daughters Sally and Irene Lacy, and Wendy L. Boag; brother Thomas; sisters Mary Kenny and Virginia Lessing; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 8 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Aloha or cowboy attire. Flower or lei welcome.
Lauretta Mokihana Akana Lowry
Sept. 28, 2007
Lauretta Mokihana Akana Lowry, 83, of Kailua, a retired Le Jardin Academy in Kailua teacher, died. She was born in Kalihiwai, Kauai. She is survived by sons Richard and Charles, daughter Char Dozier, sister Ku'ulei Akina, caregiver Lea Violeti and five grandchildren. Mass: 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Kailua, 148-A Makawao St. Inurnment: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Robert Wayne Mangini
Sept. 15, 2007
Robert "Bob" Wayne Mangini, 70, of Kailua-Kona, a retired cement truck driver and U.S. Marine Corps tank operator, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in San Francisco. He is survived by sister Beverly. Celebration of life: 9 a.m. Oct. 20 at Kahaluu Beach Park.
Ralph Timothy McCabe
Sept. 30, 2007
Ralph Timothy McCabe, 66, of Kaneohe, a retired Kapiolani Community College associate professor, emergency medical services instructor and public safety coordinator, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Kahuku. He is survived by sisters Ruth M. Gagne, Madeline Neely and S. Haunani Dhyne. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m. Private burial at a later date. Aloha attire.
Marymay Leialoha Meyers
Sept. 17, 2007
Marymay Leialoha Meyers, 69, of Waianae, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Renee N.; godchild Crystalyn; brothers Arthur, Thomas, Wilmore, Gaylord, Happy, Lester and Oswald; and sisters Blanche and Charlene Meyers, Pearl Lewis, Grace Espindola and Redine Mauga. Services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Elena Marie Molina
Sept. 28, 2007
Elena Marie "Barbie" Molina, 49, of Waianae, died in Pearl City. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Carlos; sons Raven and Justin Madeira; daughter Mary Angie; brothers Manny, Rodney and Keith Madeira; sisters Joann Lucas and Lisa Madeira; and four grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at 87-112 Milikami St., Waianae.
Clyde Franklin Nehls Jr.
Aug. 15, 2007
Clyde Franklin Nehls Jr., 72, of Ainaloa, Hawaii, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Colorado. He is survived by son Keith, daughters Cheryl Jacot and Roslyn De Sa, sisters Gwen Kadnuck and Connie Murphy, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Pompey Edralin Robles
Sept. 17, 2007
Pompey Edralin Robles, 63, of Ewa Beach, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Edelisa, daughter Wilma, brothers Romeo and Froilan, sister Teresita Tagura and a grandchild. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Juan Lapitan Saplan
Sept. 29, 2007
Juan "Johnny" Lapitan Saplan, 93, of Hilo, a retired Hutchinson Sugar Plantation mechanic, Hawaii Army National Guard member, and Saplan Bus Service and Saplan Service Station proprietor, died at home. He was born in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines. He is survived by wife Christine; son John Jr.; daughters Yolanda Gutierrez, Sandra Pedersen, Audrey Saplan, Deidre Sumic and Joan McWilliams; sister Maura Feliciano; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima section. Casual attire.
Judith Lolita Sajot
Oct. 1, 2007
Judith Lolita Sajot, 75, of Waipio, a retired Alexander & Baldwin accountant, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Benjamin Obedoza and Karlos Gacayan, daughters Barbara J. Yuen and Teresa Motas, brother Reginald Auna, sisters Barbara DuPonte and Shirley Inaura, 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at Resurrection of the Lord Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Bernice Fusaye Sugiyama
Sept. 22, 2007
Bernice Fusaye Sugiyama, 73, of Honolulu, a former Technicolor and State of Hawaii Child Welfare office employee, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Walter K., son Scotty N., daughters Gail S. Nagata and Bridget E. Chinen, brothers Edward and Herbert Javonillo, and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Gail Yuriko Tadaki
Sept. 28, 2007
Gail Yuriko Tadaki, 49, of Kahului, a Costco security employee, died at home. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by mother Toshiko N.; companion Janice Fernandez; hanai daughter Nohealani Chung; brothers Paul, Stanley, Kenneth and Ronald; and sister Charlotte Kawamura. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Aloha attire. Lei welcome.
Robert Satoru Takemura
Oct. 3, 2007
Robert Satoru Takemura, 90, of Hilo, a retired Jas. W. Glower mason and U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by daughters Dianne Hirayama and Leatrice Takemura, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 4 p.m. Committal services: 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
Albert Goro Takushi
Sept. 29, 2007
Albert Goro Takushi, 70, of Aiea, an aluminum railings contractor, died at home. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Motoko; sons Danny and Rocky; daughters Michelle Peterson and Rochelle Takushi; brothers Masao, Kiyoshi and Samuel; sisters Kimiko Kamisato, Yoshiko Kaneshiro and Lilly Tokuhara; and five grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
Magdaleno Valdez Tamayo
Sept. 29, 2007
Magdaleno Valdez Tamayo, 68, of Kahului, a retired Kaanapali Beach Hotel chef, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Petra C. and sister Leonila V. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Helen Farias Woodall
Sept. 30, 2007
Helen Farias Woodall, 93, of Honolulu, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by son Walter B. Jr., four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Service: 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Church. Mass: 1 p.m. Call after 11 a.m. Entombment: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Violet Toshie Yoshida
Sept. 22, 2007
Violet Toshie Yoshida, 85, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by daughter Sharon Yamada, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
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.