Obituaries

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Randy Wayne Ahuna
Sept. 23, 2007
Randy Wayne Ahuna, 48, of Waimea, Hawaii, a Hertz Rent A Car lead security employee and Navy veteran, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Tamuning, Guam. He is survived by wife Naomi Kahumoku-Ahuna; daughter Dayna; brother Raymond; sisters Roberta Ahuna and Roleen Sausa; hanai mother Rosalia Sondia; hanai brothers John and Roland Sondia, and Joe Lizama; and hanai sisters Jann and Lori Sondia, Genny Lopez, Eleanor Mendiola and Gina Pecina. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at the Kahilu Theater, Waimea, Hawaii. Call after 4 p.m. Services: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Gladys Kawaikaheohaikupuna Willis Badayos
Sept. 28, 2007
Gladys Kawaikaheohaikupuna Willis Badayos, 77, of Waianae, a homemaker, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by son Marlon; daughters Helen Bolton and Margaret, Sonya and Pauline Badayos, Valentina Ahoi and Lois Rapoza; hanai sons Dana Bolton, Raymond Ahoi and Joseph Rapoza Jr.; hanai daughter Sally Mohika; nine grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Friday at Waianae Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Celebration and scattering of ashes: 8 a.m. Saturday at Pokai Bay. Casual attire. Leis welcome.

Leonora Rosada Bongo
Sept. 23, 2007
Leonora Rosada "Manang Onor" Bongo, 83, of Waianae died at home. She was born in Laie. She is survived by son Timothy; daughters Barbara A. Arthurs and Isabelle M. Miller; brothers Salvador Rosada and Samuel and Daniel Bongo; sisters Rose Williams, Shirley La- villa, Patsy Takahashi, Cecilia Chun and Carol Rodillas; and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Janelle Kahililauae Brown
Oct. 9, 2007
Janelle Kahililauae "Jayno" Brown, 39, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a Keaukaha Market store clerk, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Charlie "Captain Charlie" Dungan; sons Jonah and Uriah Brown, and Erbin Gamurot-Brown; mother Loretta; brothers Jerome, Joel, Jebson and Jimmy-John; and sisters Jocelyn Santos, Janice Kealoha and Jackie Brown. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.

Manuel Basca Cacal
Sept. 29, 2007
Manuel Basca Cacal, 57, of Kaumakani, Kauai, a Gay & Robinson truck driver, died at home. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Filipina; daughters Myrna and Eden Cacal, and Juvy Tangonan; brothers Virgil and Conrad; sister Vicenta Martinez; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Theresa's Church, Kekaha, Kauai. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kekaha Public Cemetery. Casual attire.

Yotoku Chinen
March 3, 2007
Yotoku "Shaun" Chinen, 72, of Honolulu, a retired messenger, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Kekaha, Kauai. He is survived by brothers Kaoru C., Sosei, Tadao D., Robert H., Thomas K. and Edward A.; and sisters Mitsue Hammond and Irene A. Rhee. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Waimea United Church of Christ, Waimea, Kauai. Casual attire.

Muriel Kam Yai Chung
Oct. 8, 2007
Muriel Kam Yai Chung, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Supply Center key-punch operator, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Gerald K.C., daughter Linda Lau and five grandchildren. Services: 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after noon. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Ramona Agustin Gonzales
Sept. 24, 2007
Ramona Agustin Gonzales, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Chief Petty Officer's Club custodian, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Barrangay 21, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by children Federico, Francisco and Mel Gonzales, Esmenia Bonilla and Cristina Paguirigan; sister Agrifina; 24 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2324 Omilo Lane. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Joyce Yoshie Goto
Oct. 8, 2007
Joyce Yoshie Goto, 91, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Tatsuo, sons Dennis K. and Larry H., five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire.

Rex Erwin Herren
Sept. 19, 2007
Rex Erwin Herren, 56, of Honolulu, a Realtor, died at home. He was born in Nebraska. He is survived by sister Laura. Scattering of ashes: 10 a.m. Saturday at Waikiki Yacht Club.

Thomas Hideo Igarashi
Sept. 19, 2007
Thomas Hideo "Bozo" Igarashi, 69, of Honolulu, a Guardsmark employee, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Regina M.; brother Larry; sisters Evelyn Tsukamoto, Sharon Pepple and Shirley Tsumoto; and three grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus Chapel. Call after 3 p.m. Inurnment to be held at a later date. No flowers.

Neal Kong Kui Kau
Oct. 3, 2007
Neal Kong Kui Kau, 54, of Kailua, a plumber, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Shari Ross; sons Dwight and Clifford Kau, and Alika Watson; daughter Samantha; father Rudy; brothers Gary, Wade and Alden; and seven grandchildren. Services and scattering of ashes: 9 a.m. Saturday at Kailua Beach Boat Ramp. Casual attire. No flowers.

Bok Jo Kim
Oct. 11, 2007
Bok Jo Kim, 92, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Pusan, Korea. She is survived by sons Kyusam and Kyuil, daughters Sang Yi Lee and Soon Ja Kim, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Noboru Koito
Aug. 9, 2007
Noboru Koito, 99, of Pearl City, formerly of Maui, a retired First Insurance Co. and Manufacturer's Life Insurance Co. insurance solicitor, Boy Scouts of America scoutmaster and Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Pearl City. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by sons Galen and Stephen, daughter Priscilla Miyahira, brother Isamu, sisters Hinae Nakazawa and Akiko Tanaka, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Additional services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Iao Congregational Church, Maui. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

May K. Lawelawe
Oct. 3, 2007
May K. "Maylei" Lawelawe, 81, of Wahiawa, a secretary, died in Wahiawa. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Harvey, Dennis and David Crivello and William, Franklin and Joseph Lawelawe; daughters Niana Downy and May Marrotte; brother Bobo Kaneau; sisters Tita Kunewa, Elise Damas and Lorraine; 30 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations welcome.

Richard Longstaff
Oct. 12, 2007
Richard Longstaff, 62, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Hawaiian Airlines ticket agent, died at home. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife Kathy, son Lyon, mother Minnie and brother Robert. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m.

Lindsey Meafou
Oct. 4, 2007
Lindsey "Kamuela" Meafou, 29, of Keaau, Hawaii, a Royal Hawaiian Moving Co. laborer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by fiancee C. Pakalana Kahookele; daughter Ciana; parents Alofaitama Suapi and Joyce A.A. Meafou; brothers Suapi D., Siosi and Meafou I.; and sisters Joyce Atay, Loretta Pittman and Katherine Quach. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Kotoku Miyashiro
Sept. 27, 2007
Kotoku "Curly" Miyashiro, 89, of Hilo, a retired Coca-Cola Bottling Co. branch manager, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Masako "Milly," sons George and Dwayne, daughter Sharyn L., brother Seikichi, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Friday at the Church of the Holy Cross, 440 W. Lanikaula St., Hilo. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Wilfred Constante Nicolas
Oct. 5, 2007
Wilfred Constante "Mr. Nick" Nicolas, 71, of Honolulu, a retired Jarrett Middle School security aide, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Natividad; sons Wilfred "Kini" Jr. and Adrian Kekaulani; daughters Wendy "Napualani" and Sheryl "Leinani" and Peggy "Ululani" Koa; brothers Jerry and Leroy; sisters Kapeka Kanoa, Margaret Smith, Marion Lolotai, Ruth Ramos and Maryjane Veninger; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Virginia Hatsumi Okamoto
Sept. 29, 2007
Virginia Hatsumi Okamoto, 60, of Honolulu, a retired state library personnel manager, died in St. Francis Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by mother Fumiko and brother Milton. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church. Casual attire. No flowers.

Toshio Oshiro
Oct. 3, 2007
Toshio Oshiro, 77, of Aiea, a retired aircraft inspector for Hawaii Air National Guard, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Kahului. He is survived by wife Doris S.; son Gerald S.; brothers Choyu, David S. and Joe S.; and sister Fujie Isagawa. Services: noon Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Cas- ual attire. No flowers.

Rosario Bunuan Ramos
Sept. 13, 2007
Rosario Bunuan Ramos, 88, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Moncada, Tarlac, Philippines. She is survived by sons Ruben and Angel, daughter Cora Nieto, sister Josefina Estrada, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena's Catholic Church. Call after 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Graveside services: noon at Valley of the Temples.

Condrado Rico Jr.
Sept. 19, 2007
Condrado Rico Jr., 62, of England, formerly of Honolulu, a retired Army & Air Force Exchange Service employee and Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War, died in England. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companions Clifford and Twila Smith; mother Elizabeth B. Consul; stepmother Pauline Salado; brothers Arnold and Leroy Rico, and Angel and Michael Asuncion, and Paul Farnacio; and sisters Donna Rico, Alice Ome, Maria Harbert, Perla Consul, Dora Corpuz and Tina Racilis. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Vianney Church, Enchanted Lakes, Kailua. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Ronald Roy Rico Sr.
Oct. 7, 2007
Ronald Roy Rico Sr., 66, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 26 welder foreman, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Ronald Jr.; daughters Sabina Miller, Shonnelle Rico and Shelby Mattos; mother Elizabeth B. Consul; stepmother Paulina V. Salado; brothers Arnold and Leroy Rico Sr., and Angel and Michael Asuncion, and Paul Farnacio; sisters Donna Rico, Alice Ome, Maria Harbert, Perla Consul, Dora Corpuz, Tina Racilis and AnaMaria T. Vasquez; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 4:30 p.m. Aloha attire.

Jeffrey Toshikazu Shigezawa
Sept. 23, 2007
Jeffrey Toshikazu Shigezawa, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Ed Sung Foods Inc. senior sales manager and treasurer, died in Laguna Woods, Calif. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Emmie Hironaka-Shigezawa; son Gordon Y.; daughter Christine K. McDaniel; brothers Etsuo, Yoshio, Haruo, Natsuo, Kazumi and George; sisters Yaeko Shimomura, Annette Sumada, Mieko Gash, Fusae Shigezawa and Satsuki Childers; and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m.

Helen Ahia Walrath
Oct. 6, 2007
Helen Ahia "Kupuna" Walrath, 87, of Kahului, a retired Department of Education kupuna, died at home. She was born in Kalapana, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Ilona Kaholokula and Helen Purdy, hanai son Robert Purdy Sr., stepdaughter Julie Walrath, five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kaahumanu Church, Maui. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Reception to follow at church.