Obituaries

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Janet Gay Adviento
April 25, 2008
Janet Gay Adviento, 47, of Ore., formerly of Waianae, a homemaker, died. She was born in California. She is survived by son Dwayne, daughter Sheyanne, companion Martin Jones, mother Elizabeth Hedenberg, sister Julie Riley and a grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. July 5 at St. George Catholic Church in Waimanalo. Call after 9 a.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.

Helen Mariano Ajifu
June 5, 2008
Helen Mariano Ajifu, 87, of Mililani, a beauty salon proprietor, died in Mililani. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by son Waltham Sampaga, stepson Mitchell, stepdaughters Susan Leach and Judith Wong, and brothers Paul, Alex and David Yoro. Services: 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipahu, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Yolanda Ngit-Sim Ammacher
June 5, 2008
Yolanda Ngit-Sim Ammacher, 58, of Honolulu, a Windward Dodge customer service employee, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Nelford, daughters Kim Sharp and Dawn Ammacher, parents Diana and Harry Mar, brother Leonard Mar and a grandchild. Private services.

Benigno Calamaan Calaro
May 20, 2008
Benigno Calamaan Calaro, 91, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by sons Cristino G., Apolonio G., Florentino G. and Florante G.; daughters Dominga "Domi" Maghanoy, Clarina C. Cabana, Carnation C. Inong and Teresita C. "Tessie" Jacinto; brothers Dionicio and Julian Calaro; sisters Rosalina Hermano, Julita Calaro and Avelina Morales; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. Friday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

Tom Yoshikiyo Fuchigami
June 5, 2008
Tom Yoshikiyo Fuchigami, 77, of Honolulu, a retired A-1 A-Lectrician Inc. electrician, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Kaapahu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Miriam, sons Keith and Dean, daughter Lori, brother Harry, sisters Dorothy Sanyal and Jean Tsunemoto, and a grandchild. Private services.

Theodore Toshiharu Fujii
May 28, 2008
Theodore Toshiharu "Ted" Fujii, 83, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a retired Bank of Hawaii branch manager in Kohala, Hawaii, Kona Police Station driver's licensing examiner and U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Clifford and Calvin, daughters Lenora Stone and Evelyn Morioka, sister Jane Yamamoto, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Kona Hongwanji Mission. Call after 4 p.m. Inurnment to be held at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 at a later date. Casual attire.

Toshio Funai
June 10, 2008
Toshio "Larry" Funai, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Waikikian Hotel supervisor, died. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Leslie H. and Dennis K., brother Masaru, sister Fumiko Kaichi, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. No monetary offerings.

Betty Kimie Kamisato
June 7, 2008
Betty Kimie Kamisato, 82, of Waipahu, a retired Barney's Burger House and Tanioka's Seafoods and Catering cook, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by nephews and nieces. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Masaru Kido
May 27, 2008
Masaru "Sparky" Kido, 90, of Mililani, formerly of Lanai City, a retired public accountant doing business as Sparky Kido Inc., died. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by son Edmund K., daughter Janice K., two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Caprice Allison King
May 20, 2008
Caprice Allison King, 55, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Seattle. She is survived by daughters Sarina Flores-Irvine and Maile Rains, father Milton H., brothers Ryan and Marty, sister Debbie Chillingworth and two grandchildren. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Taruko Kita
June 7, 2008
Taruko "Doris" Kita, 90, of Hilo, a retired state Department of Education educational assistant, died at home. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii. She is survived by son Elwood "Woody"; daughters Lynne Higa and Ava Kadohiro; brother Kiyoshi Matsubara; sisters Betty Sekido, Akiko Kawamoto and Jean Oda; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

Edward Leonard Miller
June 12, 2008
Edward Leonard Miller, 85, of Pearl City, a retired Aero Space Corp. systems director in El Segundo, Calif., died at home. He was born in Missouri. He is survived by wife Imelda S.; sons Andrew and Conrad Miller, and Dennis and Paul Fernandez; daughter Marianne Knox; brother Henry Sunga; sisters Dorothy Copeland and Teresa J. Sunga; and four grandchildren. Private services.

Yoshie Kuba Nakandakari
June 3, 2008
Yoshie Kuba Nakandakari, 84, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by daughters Amy Hayashi, Jane Burton and Ann Fukuhara; brother Ryotei Kuba; and sister Kiyoko Toma. Private services.

Tetsuo Nishihara
May 31, 2008
Tetsuo Nishihara, 97, of Honolulu, a Nishihara Auto Service owner, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honohina, Hawaii. He is survived by daughters Dorene Koyanagi, Fay Manabe, Pauline Nishihara and Lorraine Mow; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services.

Michiyo Ogawa
May 20, 2008
Michiyo Ogawa, 54, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died. She was born in Iri, South Korea. She is survived by husband Kazuo; sons Ko and Seiji; mother Chae Yeon Hee; brothers Choong-Kil, Choong-Kang, Choong-Chul and Choong-Sun Lee; and sister Choong-Ja Lee. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Edna Lehia Kia Raymond
June 7, 2008
Edna Lehia Kia Raymond, 70, of Ewa Beach, a retired Hale Koa Hotel employee, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons David and Jerry Raymond, and Darryl Russell; daughters Pat and Jayna Raymond; brothers Abraham Kalani and Henry Kia; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery. Call after 9 a.m. Private scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Casual attire.

Pacifico Razon Sabio Jr.
June 10, 2008
Pacifico Razon "Sonny" Sabio Jr., 73, of Pearl City died. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by son Derek, daughter Sabrina Fujimoto, sisters Loretta and Pacifica, and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Joan Satsuki Shiramizu
June 7, 2008
Joan Satsuki Shiramizu, 74, of Honolulu, a retired Department of Education teacher at Pearl Harbor Elementary School, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Hiromi, son Kevin M., brother George J. Togo and sister Harriet K. Kumagawa. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire.

Loserio Gatcho Tiro
June 10, 2008
Loserio Gatcho Tiro, 89, of Kahului died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Cebu, Philippines. He is survived by stepsons Solomon Sr., Edward A. and Donald Pali; and stepdaughters Lizzie Lopez and Wilhelmina D. Kuloloia. Services to be held at a later date.

George Katsuji Uechi
June 2, 2008
George Katsuji "Joe" Uechi, 75, of Honolulu, a retired Tubesales of Los Angeles purchasing agent, died in Maluhia Long Term Care Health Center. He was born in Port Allen, Kauai. He is survived by wife Akiko, brothers Wallace S. and Thomas T., and sisters Ellen M. Miranda and Elsie S. Uechi. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Dewan Subodh Kumar Vashishta
Jan. 27, 2008
Dewan Subodh Kumar Vashishta, 54, of Hilo, a Hawaii Arts and Crafts electrical engineer, founder and executive director and Big Islanders president of South Asian Origin, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Mahendergarh, India. He is survived by wife Marlene B.; brothers Anil, Keshay and Prabodh; and sisters Prabha Sharma and Pratibha Parashar. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Saturday at Wailoa State Park, large pavilion.

Shirley Iwelani Wells
May 11, 2008
Shirley Iwelani Wells, 54, of Honolulu, a former paramedic, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Elbert; father Frederick Smith Sr.; stepmother Patricia Smith; brothers Edward, Frederick Sr. and Henry Smith, and Kenneth and Ricky Mcardo; and sisters Emily Kaleopaa and Amber K. Smith. Services: Saturday at decease parent's residence at 85-440 Waianae Valley Road. For more information, call 696-2195.