Tomiko Ajifu
July 28, 2008
Tomiko Ajifu, 74, of Kailua died at home. She was born in Osaka, Japan. She is survived by sons Robert and Paul, daughters Judy Rodgers and Lynn Canelo, former husband Satoshi and six grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at SGI Hawaii Cultural Center, 2729 Pali Highway. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii.
Norman Kuakini Waipa Akana Sr.
July 24, 2008
Norman Kuakini Waipa Akana Sr., 59, of Kauai, a U.S. Postal Service employee, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Priscilla H., sons Norman Akana Jr. and Paulmert Dasalia, daughter Desiree Duclayan-Parsonson, mother Margaret G. and 11 grandchildren. Visitation: 12:30-4:15 p.m. Saturday at Kauai Veterans Cemetery Pavilion in Hanapepe, Kauai. Burial: 4:30 p.m.
Estrellita Aris Aujero
July 20, 2008
Estrellita Aris Aujero, 61, of Mililani, a homemaker, died in the Queen's Medical Center. She was born in La Union, Philippines. She is survived by daughters Cristina Aujero and Mary G. Valenzuela; brothers Marcelino, Norberto, Alex, Carlos and Rudy Aris; sister Gloria Mantanona; and five grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Pearl Maxine Clarke
July 16, 2008
Pearl Maxine Clarke, 80, of Kaneohe died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Lawrence and Rommel Pacheco, John Garrett and Wilfred Clarke; daughters Madonna Alonzo, Cindy Pahio, Maxine Garrett, Sharoldine Perrault, Kelly Pegan and Willidean Clarke; sisters Genevieve Souza and Idarose Ryan; 32 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Vicente D. Degamo
July 4, 2008
Vicente D. "Cente" Degamo, 81, of Waipahu, a retired federal government custodian, died at home. He was born in Subadi Norte, Burgos, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Marcela "Ansing"; sons Jose, Victor, Vicente and Manolo; daughters Rosalinda, Anita, Josefina and Cristina; brother Fortunate; sisters Petra and Pacita; and 28 grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Gavino Deus Domingo Sr.
July 19, 2008
Gavino Deus Domingo Sr., 84, of Honolulu, a Philippine Army veteran, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Solsona, Philippines. He is survived by wife Artemia B.; sons Junior, Cedito and Leighton; daughters Gloria Bonilla, Helen Campos, Dr. Janet Danggoy, Marites Untalan and Cora Jularbal; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Puuhale Road. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
Donna Beth Bautista Guerrero
July 27, 2008
Donna Beth Bautista Guerrero, 30, of Las Vegas, a child care counselor, died in Las Vegas. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by fiance Alika Parks, parents Donaery "Nilda" and Jovi "Rafael," brother Donaery Jr., sisters Joan Badua and Joy Sinpson, and grandparent Addong Bautista. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Lihue Cemetery.
Dexter Iwao Iriguchi
July 25, 2008
Dexter Iwao Iriguchi, 58, of Hilo, a state Judiciary District Courts bailiff, died in Vancouver, Wash. He was born in Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Florence, son Brent, brother Melvin and sister Jacqueline Waldear. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire.
Audene Noelani Kapuni-Barlow
July 28, 2008
Audene Noelani Kapuni-Barlow, 57, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Hilo, a Cathay Pacific Airways in Anchorage station manager, died in Anchorage. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband C. Jon Barlow, son Noakaleiali'i, daughter Kanoelanikaleioalohaohawai'i, mother Noelani Kapuni, brothers John III and Raynard and sister Keonaona Toy-Len Kapuni-Reynolds. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.
John W. Lee
July 26, 2008
John W. "Keoni" Lee, 78, of Lahaina, a Maui Skate Palace owner and Sacred Hearts school bus driver, died at home. He was born in New York. He is survived by companion Shirley Gordon. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Saturday at S-Turns in Kahana. Reception to follow at Dollies Pub and Cafe. Donations suggested to Shirley Gordon, P.O. Box 10264, Lahaina, Maui 96761.
Josephine Keala Kekauoha Leong
July 31, 2008
Josephine Keala Kekauoha Leong, 79, of Honolulu, formerly of Laie, a homemaker, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons John Jr., Meldon, Calvin and Larry; daughters Lenora Leong, Leatrice Hoy and Lynne Souza; brother Phillip Kekauoha; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1560 Beretania St., Honolulu. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire.
Samuel Kahope Mahiai Jr.
July 29, 2008
Samuel Kahope Mahiai Jr., 66, of Waianae died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Clement K., sister Raylene and caregivers Richard and Susan De Guzman. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Mahiai's and the De Guzmans' residence, 87-1606 Farrington Highway, Waianae. Call after 5 p.m. Burial: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Vivian Marie Mark
July 29, 2008
Vivian Marie Mark, 67, of Hilo, a self-employed baker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Ookala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Evelyn Lewis, brother John Cardoza, sisters Irene Gamache and Elizabeth Holt, and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Laupahoehoe Point. Reception to follow.
Yoshiko Matsuyoshi
July 30, 2008
Yoshiko Matsuyoshi, 74, of Waipahu died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Kekaha, Kauai. She is survived by brothers Zenko and Kenneth. Private services.
Yukiko Morioka
July 28, 2008
Yukiko Morioka, 94, of Wahiawa died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Wilfred, Thomas, William and Howard; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Roger W. Moser Jr.
Aug. 1, 2008
Roger W. Moser Jr., 84, of Honolulu, an air traffic control specialist and Air Force veteran who served in World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Maryland. He is survived by wife Ann K. Snyder; daughters Carol Ann, Nancy and Marie Moser and Peggy Ketz; sisters Louise Wilberger and Marie Mattos; and three grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Hospice Hawaii.
Yoshio Nakama
Aug. 2, 2008
Yoshio Nakama, 86, of Mililani, a retired Hickam Air Force Base firefighter, died in Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by son Allan; daughters Pauline Inkyo, Arlene Nakama, Carrie Chock and Sandra Remata; brother Keo; sister Joyce Pang; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Doris Evelyn North
July 16, 2008
Doris Evelyn North, 93, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse and Army veteran, died in Oahu Care Facility. She was born in Omaha, Neb. She is survived by a nephew and niece. Private services.
Doris H.T. Okada
July 25, 2008
Doris H.T. Okada, 85, of Pearl City, a homemaker, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Hawi, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Philip H.; daughters Emily and Elinor; brothers Kenji, Toshiro, Warren and Dennis Toyama; sisters Agnes Sunabe and Hideko Masaki; and two grandchildren. Private services.
Michiyo Ono
July 24, 2008
Michiyo Ono, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Lola seamstress, died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in North Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Marjorie Lee and three grandchildren. Private services.
Earl Anthony Serrao
July 6, 2008
Earl Anthony Serrao, 62, of Glenwood, Hawaii, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by companion Lauren Rodrigues. Gathering: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at Fern Forest in Glenwood.
Takeo Tajiri
July 27, 2008
Takeo Tajiri, 83, of Hilo, a retired University of Hawaii at Hilo Trade and Industry Division chairman, died at home. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Nancy M., son Wayne, daughters Jo-Ann Hirako and Shirley Takaesu, brother Tatsuo, sister Kayono Okamoto and five grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire.
Toyoko Uehara
July 26, 2008
Toyoko Uehara, 94, of Kalopa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Honokaa, Hawaii. She was born Waikaumalo, North Hilo, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Richard and Stanley; brothers Isamu, Minoru, Shigeo and Eiji Maedo; sisters Shigeko Arakawa and Betty Okamoto; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Stanley Satoshi Yoshizumi
July 29, 2008
Stanley Satoshi Yoshizumi, 64, of Hilo, a Hawaii County Fire Department equipment operator and former Hilo Soda Works and Mehana Brewing Co. delivery route salesman, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Peggy E., son Todd, daughters Carrie Ann Tsutsui and Stanlyn Yoshizumi, brother Ralph and a grandchild. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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.