Obituaries

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Marvin Vaopuka Burroughs Jr.
March 24, 2008
Marvin Vaopuka Burroughs Jr., 19, of Honolulu died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Marvin Sr.; mother Fa'afetai Jennings; hanai mother Caroline Makakona; brothers Donedary and Esekia Makakona, Eteuati Olie and Pale Poe; sisters Tina Fainuulelei, Rebecca Makakona and Samantha Poe; and grandparents Repeka and Uani Tola Olie. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Olive United Methodist Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Frank Eblacas Sr.
March 30, 2008
Frank Eblacas Sr., 66, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp. welder and former Hilo Iron Works employee, died at home. He was born in Honomu, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Leroy, Frank Jr., Chris and Clint "CJ"; daughters Tammy and Francannette "Francy" Eblacas, and Giliana "Gilly" Andrade; stepmother Lillian Rodrigues; brothers Robert "Bobby" and Dennis Eblacas and Ray "Bully" Filkins; sisters Louise Atofau, Dorothy Nagaran, Norma Ford, Mary Cunning, Brenda Nunes and Orlana "Lana" Long; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section. Casual attire.

Carolyn Gilmore-Judd
April 3, 2008
Carolyn Gilmore-Judd, 56, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a real estate appraiser, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Washington. She is survived by husband David Judd, sons Shawn and Josh, mother Margaret Gilmore and brothers Jerry, William, Ken and John Gilmore. Private services.

Kay Tokie Hayashida
March 20, 2008
Kay Tokie Hayashida, 85, of Kaneohe, a retired McInerny seamstress, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Larry I., son Brian M., daughters Mary M.K. Pascual and Linda T. Hayashida, sister Toshie Hirata, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

Toshiyuki Iwahashi
March 30, 2008
Toshiyuki Iwahashi, 82, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii Electric Light Co. employee and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. He was born in Honohina, Hawaii. He is survived by son Michael, daughter Grace Iwahashi, brother Tooru, sisters Kiyoka Matsui and Michiko Pedigo, and four grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire.

Bunki Kumabe
March 29, 2008
Bunki Kumabe, 90, of Kaneohe, a state agricultural agent, died in Kaneohe. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by wife Grace; sons Clyde, Colin and Joel; daughter Dana Okada; and six grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. today at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information given in an obituary Friday.

Margaret Abondia Lalim
March 31, 2008
Margaret Abondia "Mada" Lalim, 76, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died at home. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is survived by husband Salvador; sons Allen and Melvin; daughters Girlie Starkey, Roxie Kalua, Maxine Cabanting and Cookie Kepa; sister Monica Loftis; 15 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kalaiakamanu Hou Church Hall in Kalamaula, Molokai. Call after 8:30 a.m. Additional information for an obituary printed Sunday.

Irene Milagros Basuel Lapenia
March 4, 2008
Irene Milagros Basuel Lapenia, 70, of Wahiawa, a retired Navcam Whitmore Village and Schofield Barracks employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by son Ronald Z., mother Filomena E.B. Islao, sister Cresencia I. Pompa and brothers Ludivico, Loreto, Eduardo, Windalino and Leonard Islao. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Kwai Piu Lee
March 21, 2008
Kwai Piu Lee, 101, of Honolulu, an Island Fabric owner, died at home. He was born in China. He is survived by sons Vincent H.Q. and Stanley H.K., daughter Joyce S.Y. Goo, sisters Bo-Ung Lam and Bo-King Siu, 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Sonny Sau Sung Lee
March 30, 2008
Sonny Sau Sung Lee, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Woodmen, Accident and Life Co. insurance agent, Atlas Realty owner and principal broker and U.S. Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Masako O., son Sanford J., daughters Susan L. Oyama and Sonia Lee-Gushi, sisters Rachel Wong and Connie Yee, and six grandchildren. Private services. Incorrect information given in an obituary Sunday.

Laura Kam Ho Lee Lum
March 18, 2008
Laura Kam Ho Lee Lum, 93, of Honolulu, a Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Ala Moana Woolworth's employee, died in Waipahu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Raymond K.S., sister Jane Lau and two grandchildren. Private services.

Felisa D. Mancao
March 28, 2008
Felisa D. Mancao, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Kapiolani Medical Center dietitian aid, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ronald, daughter Melissa Mancao-Young, brother Robert Dumlao, sisters Isabella Ramento and Shirley Pereira, and a grandchild. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jon Masato Okayama
April 3, 2008
Jon Masato "Uku" Okayama, 43, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa. He is survived by daughter Aubry, mother Sachiko, brothers Lance and Chet, and sisters Gail Shimabukuro and Lea Yoneda. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Noanoa Palafu
March 23, 2008
Noanoa Palafu, 59, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by husband Toto'a; son Toto'a Toto'a Jr. and Solipo T. Palapu; daughters Princess Noa F. Palafau and Toluvalu S. Faalata; brothers Ene Alaga Augafa, Solomua Solomua Jr. and Faalata S. and Selea Maluia Faalata; sisters Sina Seui, Faana Solomua-Tialavea, Sootauau Naseri and Leoteletalese Tautua; and five grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Monday at Samoan-Tokelau S.D.A. Call after 1 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

Norma Jean Kakealani Pana
March 28, 2008
Norma Jean Kakealani "Nani" Pana, 39, of Ewa Beach died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Nelson, Bryan and Keone Snapp; fiance Jamie Shurtz; parents Peter and Maria; brothers Nelson and Nolan Pana, and Scotty Rosete; and sister Noreen Montijo. Services: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire.

Maydell Uilani Perreira
March 25, 2008
Maydell Uilani Perreira, 59, of Hilo, a MetroCare Hawaii nurse, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Roland, daughter Yvette Butterfield, mother Francis de la Cruz, brothers Mike and Henry de la Cruz, sister Francine, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Cremation to follow at mortuary.

Fujie Sakai
March 21, 2008
Fujie Sakai, 97, of Mililani died in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Lillian Y. Kimura and a grandchild. Private services.

Shiro Sakaki
March 20, 2008
Shiro Sakaki, 87, of Ewa Beach, a retired Ben Hayashi Construction Co. bookkeeper, died at home. She was born in Honohina, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Haruko, daughter Gayle Schultz, brother Ayato, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Miyoko Takahashi
March 23, 2008
Miyoko Takahashi, 85, of Hilo, formerly of Papaikou, Hawaii, a retired former Ah Mai Store seamstress, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Ichiro, son Rodney, daughter Sandra Tokeshi, sister Yaeko Masaki and two grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Elaine Sachiyo Tamasaka
March 8, 2008
Elaine Sachiyo Tamasaka, 71, of Wailuku, a retired Kato Dry Goods manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Fred, brother James Kato and sisters Taeko Fujimoto and Carolyn Daws. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 4:30 p.m.

Fuki Tanno
March 6, 2008
Fuki Tanno, 102, of Kailua, a retired taro farmer, died in Ann Pearl Care Home Inc. She was born in Fukushima, Japan. She is survived by son Thomas; daughters Elsie Do, Barbara Okimoto and Grace Uyesato; brother Kotaro Hishinuma; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Private services.

Katsuyo Taoka
March 21, 2008
Katsuyo Taoka, 98, of Aiea, a homemaker, died at home. She was born on Kauai. She is survived by sons Robert, Clarence and George; brother Gary K. Hamasaki; sisters Kimiyo Nakayama, Mildred Sakagawa and Ruth T. Tanimura; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Violet Figueroa Torres
March 23, 2008
Violet Figueroa Torres, 78, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired Hawaiian Holiday Macadamia byproduct cook, died in Hale Hoola Hamakua. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Joseph "Chito" Sr., sons Gary Sr. and Alan Sr., stepson Joseph Jr., daughter Debra Dahane, stepdaughters Charlene Valarde and Juliana Harrison, sister Molly Isotani, 17 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Call after 8 a.m. Luncheon to follow in church hall. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Hoichi Ueda
March 31, 2008
Hoichi Ueda, 97, of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, a retired former Mauna Kea Sugar Co. carpenter, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Honohina, Hawaii. He is survived by son George R., daughters Maureen Ishimoto and Sheila Black, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.