Obituaries

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Norman Takao Baltazar
April 10, 2008
Norman Takao Baltazar, 75, of Honolulu, a retired educator and musician, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Norman Toshiro and John Jiro, daughter Michelle Yumi, brothers Gabriel Jr. and Ronald, and sister Doris Choy. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Michael Barham
April 3, 2008
Michael "Mike" Barham, 58, of Pearl City, an Oahu Civil Defense coordinator, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by wife Lou Anna; sons Jeffrey and Michael Jr.; daughters Liza Williams, Suzanne Perreira and Brianna Barham; brother Patrick; sister Suzanne Milstead; and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Jane D. Beggs
March 24, 2008
Jane D. Beggs, 80, of Pearl City died in Pearl City. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by husband Donnie; sons Wayne Fernandes and Russell and Keith Vierra; daughter Mariann Vierra; brother Manuel Rocha; sisters Carol Friend and Dorothy Souza; and four grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Pedro Olivar Caballero
April 6, 2008
Pedro Olivar Caballero, 83, of Honolulu died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Lilia; sons Jessie and Alex; daughters Maria L. Caballero, Rosie Vituin, Rosemarie Rambillo and Sally Flores; brother Constancio; sisters Enriquita Campos and Lourdes; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass: noon Friday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 10 a.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines at a later date.

David Cambra Jr.
March 28, 2008
David Cambra Jr., 64, of Wahiawa, a retired city employee, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Betty Jean, sons Michael A. and Patrick O., sister Patricia Pigott and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Elaine Akiko Ching
Feb. 12, 2008
Elaine Akiko Ching, 58, of Kaneohe, a homemaker and Precision Radio accounting clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Vernon, son Derick, daughter Denise and sisters Doris Shibuya and Janice Mizumoto. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

Thomas Charles Corbett
April 5, 2008
Thomas Charles Corbett, 47, of Wailuku, a Maui Memorial Medical Center registered nurse, died in Wailuku. He was born in Pittsburgh. He is survived by wife Andrea Bowie, former wife Lori, son David, daughter Vanessa, brothers Robert "Bobby" Jr. and Ronald, and sister Carol Kearney. Burial: 12:30 p.m. tomorrow at Maui Veterans Cemetery.

Abraham J. Cummings
April 4, 2008
Abraham J. "Bra" Cummings, 76, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired GTE Hawaiian Tel PBX tech and Korean War veteran, died at home. He is survived by wife Helene R.B.; children Abraham, Willie, Aaron, Koki and Keliilani Cummings and Rinda Aiu, Mamo C. Graham and Cindra Manera; stepchildren Lance, Aric, Keith and Derek Koerte and Alane Cole, Lynn Mooney and Crissy Shamblin; sister Lovey Tokioka; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. April 25 at Kapaa First Hawaiian Church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment to be held at a later date.

Jason Ponciano Kanaka Nui Francisco
March 28, 2008
Jason Ponciano Kanaka Nui Francisco, 45, of Waianae died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Janette M.; brothers Anthony, Garrick, Clinton, James, Ivanhoe and Casstidy; and sisters Jacqueline Francisco, Dakota Kalawaia, Audreen Basso and Cheryl Nihipali. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Setsu Furuno
March 24, 2008
Setsu Furuno, 88, of Honolulu, a retired University of Hawaii School of Public Health psychology professor, died in Hale Ola Kino. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by brothers Robert and George, sister Akiko Leu and caregivers Ann Bouslog, Josephine Woll and Katherine O'Rielly. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to University of Hawaii Foundation for the Setsu Furuno Scholarship or International Chozen-Ji.

CarolDean Ululani Kaleimamahu Germo
April 6, 2008
CarolDean Ululani Kaleimamahu Germo, 68, of Kauai, a Jehovah's Witness minister, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Gerry; son William "Billy" Richie; daughters Tina Germo, Jennifer Rodriguez, Tobbie Tuttle and Naomi Tehada; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. April 26 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kapaa, Kauai. Call after 1 p.m.

Dwight Masao Goya
March 26, 2008
Dwight Masao Goya, 34, of Kaneohe, a painter, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Corrina I. Kaahanui, son Ezra K.C. Kaahanui-Goya, father Melvin M., mother Jane H. Shiroma, sister Traci R. Tomomitsu and grandparent Betty. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire.

Ruby Lois Grice
April 9, 2008
Ruby Lois Grice, 77, of Aiea, a Hickam Air Force Base recreation director, died in St. Francis Hospice-West. She was born in East St. Louis, Ill. She is survived by husband Toy, daughter Tina and brothers Joe Jr., Edwin, Janfry and Ronnie. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe, 45-349 Kamehameha Highway. Aloha attire. Donations suggested to Maurice J. Sullivan Family Hospice Center, 91-2127 Fort Weaver Road.

Phillip Sadato Harada
April 1, 2008
Phillip Sadato Harada, 63, of Waipahu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. control operator and U.S. military veteran, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Barbaralyn "Bobbie"; daughters Julie P.H. and Joni K.S.; brothers Jerry, Ray, Michael and Andy; and sister Gail Matsuo. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kent Lamont Harrison
April 5, 2008
Kent Lamont Harrison, 71, of Provo, Utah, an Army interpreter, Sheraton Hotels night manager, director and area director, and Sheraton Asia Pacific Corp. senior vice president and director of marketing, died in Provo. He was born in Price, Utah. He is survived by nephews Scott, Michael and Brad; and nieces Janice Luke and Diane Taylor. Services held in Price.

Adrienne Hauser
April 8, 2008
Adrienne Hauser, 103, of Kula, Maui, a homemaker, died in Kula Hospital. She was born in Normandy, France. She is survived by caregiver/grandchild Linda Fulton-Mitchell and caregiver Dr. William Mitchell. Services to be held in Oyster Bay, N.Y. Donations suggested to Kula Hospital Auxiliary, 100 Keokea Place, Kula, HI 96790.

Richard J. Hausner
April 4, 2008
Richard J. Hausner, 80, of Kahului, a retired American Airlines scheduler, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. He was born in Omaha, Neb. He is survived by brothers Arnold, Les, Donald, Emil, Larry Sr. and Eugene; sisters Sally Tutle, Betty Mazur and Mary Golka; and hanai daughters Candace Horton and Mary Rodriguez. Services to be held at a later date.

Toshiko Iwamasa
April 10, 2008
Toshiko "Toshi" Iwamasa, 95, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired lei maker, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Waimea. She is survived by son Wallace E., daughters Joyce H. Sasaki and Ellen M. Hori, brother Tsukasa Yamamoto, sister Ayako Shioji, 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission. Call after 3 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Hatsue Kamei
April 11, 2008
Hatsue Kamei, 83, of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, a retired former Kishi's Lunch Shop and Kamehameha Garments employee, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Kalaoa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Harold and Howard; brothers Hiroshi, Paul, Wataru, Akio, Lawrence and Alfred Asano; sisters Ellen Kuboi, Martha Tomolac and Doris Foye; and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire.

Wilfred Ryoshin Kaneshiro
March 31, 2008
Wilfred Ryoshin Kaneshiro, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Von Hamm Young and Holmes Narver refrigeration mechanic, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by sons Dave Y., Keith M., Gary T. and Kevin S.; brothers Raymond M. and Harold Sus; sister Janet Tokuda; and four grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

John Robert King II
April 6, 2008
John Robert "King" King II, 60, of Kailua-Kona, a Navy and Marine Corps veteran, restaurant cook, Eco-Lab employee and karaoke entertainer, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Martinsville, Va. He is survived by son John King-Piko; daughters Sabrina and Salina King-Piko; sisters Magretta Taylor, Shirley Stockton, Audrey Harris and Patricia Saunders; and seven grandchildren. Private services.

Isabelo Labes
April 2, 2008
Isabelo Labes, 100, of Hilo, a retired seed cutter, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan, Philippines. He is survived by nieces Pillar Rosalis and Magdalina Nacino. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.

Norberto Lumag Montaus
April 9, 2008
Norberto Lumag Montaus, 48, of Honolulu, a retired Concrete Coring Co. construction laborer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Agosan, Del Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria Luisa; sons Jannino and Louiebert; daughters Normarie and Febbielou Montaus and Lousiena Fladseth; brothers Nestor and Henry Montaus; and sister Susan Bangtot. Mass: 7 p.m. Thursday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call after 5:30 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples Chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. at the cemetery.

Mitsuko Moriwaki
March 28, 2008
Mitsuko "Mitsi" Moriwaki, 81, of Honolulu, a retired FKS Rental employee, died. She was born on Molokai. She is survived by husband Shoji, son Calvin A., brother Tom T. Miyake, sisters Fusako Miyake and Etsuko Nakamura, and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire.

Takaye Omori
March 23, 2008
Takaye Omori, 80, of Hilo, formerly of Pepeekeo, Hawaii, a retired Hilo Medical Center licensed practical nurse, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Bruce; daughters Claire Suzuki and Sheri Koops; brothers Yoshitoku, Minoru and Herald Takehiro; sisters Hiroye Niiya and Miriam Tagashira; and seven grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Savieti Opangai
April 7, 2008
Savieti Opangai, 71, of Waianae, a mason, died in Waianae. He was born in Vavau, Tonga. He is survived by wife Mary Ann; sons Ahikolo T. Fau and Tamaau and Sione Havea; daughters Lesieli N. Niu, Kalolaine T. Latu and Luana, Lata H. and Sailine Fau; brother Sione Fukokuka; sister Lutimila Penisini; and 16 grandchildren. Scattering of ashes: noon Sunday at Pokai Bay. Gathering to follow. Casual attire.

Bonifacio Marinas Paet
April 1, 2008
Bonifacio Marinas Paet, 82, of Kahului, a retired Stouffer Wailea Beach Hotel landscaper, died in Haliimaile, Maui. He was born in Taleb, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by son Rodrigo, daughters Teresita Cabania and Melveen Vicerra, brothers Catalino and Eustaquio, sister Pascuala and six grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Christ the King Church. Call after 6:30 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

Erminia Perreira
March 25, 2008
Erminia "Essie" Perreira, 76, of Waianae died in Hawaii Medical Center East. She was born in Puukolii, Maui. She is survived by son Ernest "Cuchie"; daughters Sharlene "Honey Girl" Kaimi, Brenda Kahao, Donna Wilson and Pamela Napoleon III; brothers Anthony "Cerio" and Wayne Peligrino; 18 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes: noon Saturday at Pokai Bay in Waianae. Casual attire.

Quintin Wailana Robello
March 28, 2008
Quintin Wailana "Quint Robb" Robello, 47, of Pearl City died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Joseph and Eleanor Jr., brothers Edward C.K. and Solomon, and sisters Rosaland R., Kellie Anne and Diane. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Tsugiko Sakoguchi
March 14, 2008
Tsugiko "Laura" Sakoguchi, 94, of Kalihi, a retired Gulick Barber Shop owner, died in Pohai Nani Care Center. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by daughters June T. Yukumoto, Mae T. Oshiro and Janice M. Kadooka; brothers Susumu "Jerry" and Nobuo "Terry" Ishimoto; sisters Sally Yamanaka and Peggy Nishimitsu; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

Joseph Silva
March 24, 2008
Joseph Silva, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Board of Water Supply water service supervisor, died in Oahu Care Facility. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Amelia P., daughter Debra A., brother Manuel and sisters Arcene Ferreira and Blanche Silva. Services: 1 p.m. next Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Eulogy: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information given in an obituary Saturday.

Takejiro Tengan
March 27, 2008
Takejiro Tengan, 82, of Maui, a retired County of Maui Parks and Recreation Department supervisor, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Kimiko; sons Lloyd and Scott; daughters Linda and Sue Tengan and Emily Aricayos; brothers Eishin, George and James; sisters Alice Kitazaki and Sandra Suzuki; and a grandchild. Private services.

Edward James Villanueva
March 1, 2008
Edward James Villanueva, 46, of Nanawale, Pahoa, Hawaii, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Shanelle Kia, Cadida Malina and Tiffany "Kui" Villanueva; mother Rose "Honey"; father Henry Jr.; brothers Henry III, Michael, Robert and Christopher; sisters Christy and Cynthia; and nine grandchildren. Private services.

Kenneth Toshio Watanabe
April 3, 2008
Kenneth Toshio Watanabe, 71, of Kaneohe, a retired University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College carpentry instructor, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Lillian Y., sons Brian and Alan, brothers Donald and Milton, and sisters Margaret Isagawa and Janet Nishikawa. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Setsuko Yamamoto
March 28, 2008
Setsuko "Sue" Yamamoto, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Corps of Engineers secretary, died. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by son Russell M., brother Dr. Kaoru Sasaki, sister Jean T. Wong and three grandchildren. Celebration of life: 5 p.m. Saturday at Waialae Country Club. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Walter Yamashita
April 9, 2008
Walter Yamashita, 80, of Pukalani, Maui, a retired Army command sergeant major, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Makawao, Maui. He is survived by wife Elizabeth; sons Thomas and Wayne; daughters Corinne Arruda and Teresa Yamashita-Freitas; sisters Thelma Oliver, Ann Boteilho and Frances Souza; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Luncheon: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes at sea.

Shizuno Yasukochi
April 10, 2008
Shizuno Yasukochi, 95, of Pahoa, Hawaii, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. She was born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Richard, Roy, Herbert and Albert; daughters Ivy Nishida, Tomie Kawaoka, Dora Hashimoto and Beverly Yasukochi; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Puna Hongwanji Temple. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Gunichi Yoshioka
April 9, 2008
Gunichi "Maggie" Yoshioka, 82, of Kahului, a retired Star Ice and Soda Works deliveryman, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by caregiver Lloyd Inouye; brothers Kazuichi and Harry; sisters Barbara Yoshioka, Jeanette Shimizu and Midori "Mae" Pung; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Reception at mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.