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KA’AIHUE, HENRY “HANALEI” KALEOALOHA, 62, of Hilo, Hawaii, formerly of
Kailua, died June 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Polynesian Hospitality tour bus driver; commercial
fisherman; mechanic for Pali Lanes; owner of Hana‟s Ohana Restaurant. Survived by wife,
Linda; sons, Henry Jr. and Heston; daughters, Heidi Lacsina and Hollie-Pua; brother, Len
“Bozo”; sister, Millicent “Hoku”; eight grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at New Hope
Christian Fellowship, Hilo. The Gathering Place, 840 Kupulau Road; celebration of life 6 p.m.
with pa‟ina to follow. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 June 2009]
Ka’aihue, Thomas Wayne, Dec. 11, 2009 Thomas Wayne “T.K.” Ka‟aihue, 64, of Honolulu, a
retired GTE. Hawaiian Tel electronic installer and Navy veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by wife Tuyet; sons J. Thuan and Pali T.W.; brothers Kurt Kahale and Henry
Ka‟aihue; sisters Dianna Perry and Patricia and Daisy Sabagala and Dina Rosa, Johnette Kim,
Antoinette Navarez and Helen Ka‟aihue; and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [[Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 December 2009]
KAAEA, ANNIE PUALII, 89, of Lahaina, Maui, died April 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, John; son, Andrew; daughter, Naomi Bleau; brothers, Eddie,
Alfred and Ben Kamae; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Lahaina Seventh-day Adventist Church; service over the urn 6:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 April 2009]
KAAI SR., ELMER, 73, of Honolulu, died March 27, 2009. Born in Kainalu, Moloka'i.
Survived by sons, Elmer Jr, Richard and Syd; daughters, Moani Zablan, Nohea Santimer and
Noenoe Lindsey; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, William, Samuel and
Earl; sisters, Lucille Naehu and Blanche Keaka. A private service was held. Arrangements by
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 April 2009]
Kaai, Gary Wailani, April 5, 2009. Gary Wailani Kaai, 57, of Waianae, an Army National
Guard veteran and Doug Acoustical and Drywall employee, died in Waianae. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by son Isaac, parents William K. and Louise A.B., brothers William K.
Jr. and Howard I., sister Rochelle Kaai De Costa, caregiver Verna Gabin and three
grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call
after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 April 2009]
Kaaihue, Ethel Kalai Horner, Feb. 17, 2009 Ethel Kalai Horner Kaaihue, 93, of Hoolehua,
Molokai, died in Kauanakakai. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son William;
daughters Helene Johnston and Cheryl and Rochelle Kaaihue; 11 grandchildren and great-great-
grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hoolehua Protestant Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial
to follow at Kanakaloloa Cemetery in Hoolehua, Molokai. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 February
2009]
KAAIHUE, THOMAS "T.K."WAYNE, 64, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. electronic installer; Navy veteran. Survived by wife,
Tuyet; sons, J. Thuan and Pali; two grandchildren; brothers, Kurt Kahale and Henry; sisters,
Dianna Perry, Patricia and Daisy Sabagala, Dina Rosa, Johnette Kim, Antoinette Navarez and
Helen. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11 a.m.;
inurnment 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 December 2009]
KAAKAU, LEO KAWEHIKULANI WHITE, 66, of Wai'anae, died March 21, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by wife, Rochelle Victoria; son, Leo; daughters, Rachel Kalawa, Dorellyn,
Deidre Sofa, Lani Kaawa and Rainn Lasambre Kaakau; sisters, Betty Nuuhiwa, Beatrice Kahao
and Luella Tote; brothers, Sonny and Larry Tagata, Matthew, Daniel and D.J. White; 16
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial
Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 March 2009]
KAAKAU, LEO KAWEHIKULANI WHITE, 66, of Wai'anae, died March 22, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by wife, Rochelle Victoria; son, Leo; daughters, Rachel, Dorellyn, Deidre
Sofa, Lani and Rainn Lasambre Kaakau; sisters, Betty Nuuhiwa, Beatrice Kahao and Luella
Tote; brothers, Sonny and Larry Tagata, Matthew, Daniel and D.J. White; 16 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11
a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 March 2009]
KAAKAU, LEO KAWEHIKULANI WHITE, 66, of Wai'anae, died March 22, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by wife, Rochelle Victoria; son, Leo; daughters, Rachel Kalawa, Dorellyn,
Deidre Sofa, Lani Kaawa and Rainn Lasambre Kaakau; sisters, Betty Nuuhiwa, Beatrice Kahao
and Luella Tote; brothers, Sonny and Larry Tagata, Matthew, Daniel and D.J. White; 16
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial
Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 March 2009]
Kaakau, Leo Kawehikulani White, March 21, 2009 Leo Kawehikulani White Kaakau, 66, of
Waianae died in Kapiolani Medcial Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by wife Rochelle V.; son Leo A.; daughters Rachel V. Kalawa, Deidre M. Sofa, Lani L.
Kaawa, and Dorellyn A. and Rainn L.K. Kaakau; brothers Sonny and Larry Tagata, and
Matthew, Daniel and D.J. White; sisters Betty Nuuhiwa, Beatrice Kahao and Luella Tote; 16
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services held. Incorrect information was given in an
obituary Thursday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 March 2009]
KAALOA, SAMUEL, 91, of Honolulu, died Nov. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl
Harbor Naval Shipyard employee. Survived by wife, Pamela; sons, Richard, Dayton, Jonathan
and Samuel; daughters, Primrose, Collette, Jennifer and Yvonne; 30 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani
Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser
25 November 2009]
KAALOUAHI, BERNICE MARQUES, 81, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Luynard "Lennie"; daughters, Leona "Ona," Winona
"Na" Mesiona and Nancy "Cookie" Numazu; sisters, Margarite Alcazar and Helene Kailipalauli;
16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; Private burial. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 September
2009]
Kaanehe, Edwardm Kaili Sr., Jan. 10, 2008 Edward Kaanehe Sr., 85, of Waimanalo a retired
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center landscaper, died in Castel Medical Center. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by sons Edward Kaili Jr. and Emmett Kahookele, daughters Frddie-
Ann H.K. Hitchcock and Elizabeth J.P. Spencer, brothers Johnny and Herbert, sisters Julia Ing
and Marion Milikaa, Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services:8 p.m. Thursday at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Waimanalo Ward. 41-972 Oluolu St. Call after 10
a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17
January 2009]
KAAUA, NORA KALA, 93, of Honolulu, died Sept. 24, 2009. Born in Waipi'o Valley, Hawai'i.
Member of Waialae Country Club. Survived by son, Byron White; nephews; nieces. Graveside
service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Arrangements by
Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 October 2009]
KAAUA, SALLY "NANA" NATSUKO, 92, of Näälehu, Hawaii, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in
Hilo, Hawaii. Retired from Naalehu Coffee Shop and Green Sands Shoppe. Survived by sons,
Harry and Thomas Tamura; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 November 2009]
KAAUAMO, KATHERINE A., 90, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Kula, Maui.
A housewife. Survived by daughters, Pauline, Carol, and Leona Gomez; sons, George and
James; hanai daughter, Anna Mae Hoomana Reeves; sister, Lucy Boteilho; 10 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.;
burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 12 August 2009]
Kaauamo, Katherine A., Aug. 4, 2009. Katherine A. Kaauamo, 90, of Wailuku, a homemaker
died at home. She was born in Kula, Maui. She is survived by sons George and James; daughters
Pauline and Carol Kaauamo and Leona Gomez; hanai daughter Anna Mae H. Reeves; sister
Lucy Boteilho; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St.
Anthony Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 14 August 2009]
Kaawa, William Kalauli Sr., May 19, 2009 William Kalauli “Willy” Kaawa Sr., 74, of Kailua-
Kona, a musician, Y. Higs Trucking truck driver, landscaper and Kona Seaside and Kona
Hukilau hotels security guard, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons
William, John, Liwai and William Kaawa Jr. and James Kaawa Liu; daughter Setta; brothers
Isaac, Liwai and David; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m.
Saturday at Lutheran Church of Holy Trinity, 77-165 Lako St., Kailua-Kona. Call after 9:30 a.m.
Luncheon and fellowship to follow at Old Airport, last pavilion, Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. No
flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 June 2009]
KADOTA, RILEY MASAMI, 55, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 10, 2009. Born in Hilo. Former
director of bridge engineering for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Corp. in Kansas
City, Kan. Survived by sister, Sandra; two uncles; one aunt. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at
Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 18
August 2009]
KADOTA, THOMAS TOMOYOSHI, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 19, 2009. Born in
Onomea, Hawai'i. Proprietor of Kadota's Liquor & K's Drive In; World War II U.S. Army
veteran of 100th Infantry Battalion Co. D. Survived by wife, Kazue; sons, Thomas Jr., Dale and
Roy; sister, Hatsue Matsushita; five grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary
gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 July 2009]
Kadota, Thomas Tomoyoshi, Jun. 19, 2009, Thomas Tomoyoshi Kadota, 89, of Hilo,
proprietor of Kadota‟s Liquor and K‟s Drive In, died in Hilo Medical Center. He also was an
Army veteran who served in World War II and a member of the 100th Infantry Battalion,
Company D. He was born in Onomea, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Kazue; sons Thomas Y.
Jr., Dale M. and Roy H.; sister Hatsue Matsushita; and five grandchildren. Private services. No
flowers. No monetary offerings. Incorrect information was published in as obituary yesterday.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 July 2009]
KAEHU, BENJAMIN "EHULANI" LAUAHI, 69, of Waimanalo, died April 13, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Transportation aide for Malama O Kupuna. Survived by companion, Clyde
Kaukini; brothers, Benjamin, Lincoln, Franklyn and Melvin; sisters, Agnes "Hala" Adams,
Stephanie "Nohea" Kaio, Bernice "Melia" Pali, Cheryl-Ann, Crystal "Aka" and Nowella
"Daling." Service at a later date. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
[Honolulu Advertiser 23 April 2009]
KAEHU, BENJAMIN “EHULANI” LAUAHI, 69, of Waimanalo, died April 13, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. A transportation aide for Malama O Kupuna. Survived by brothers, Lincoln,
Frankly and Melvin; sisters, Agnes “Hala” Adams, Stephanie “Nohea” Kaio, Bernice “Melia”
Pali, Cheryl-Ann Kaehu. Service and potluck noon Saturday at “The Bay” Kaupo Beach in
Waimanalo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‟i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 28 June 2009]
Kaehu, Benjamin Lauahi, April 13, 2009 Benjamin Lauahi “Ehulani” Kaehu, 69, of
Waimanalo, a Malama O Kupuna transportation aide, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by companion Clyde Kaukini; brothers Benjamin, Lincoln, Franklyn and Melvin;
and sisters Agnes “Hala” Adams, Stephanie “Nohea” Kaio, Bernice “Melia” Pali, and Cheryl-
Ann, Crystal “Aka” and Nowella “Daling” Kaehu. Services and potluck: noon Saturday at “The
Bay,‟ Kaupo Beach, Waimanalo. Additional information for an obituary published in April.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 June 2009]
KAEHU, JOHN NAPUAOKALANI JR., 70, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired operating engineer. Survived by sons, Jordan, Julis and Jerry; daughters,
Leone Kaehu and Liana Agbayani; brothers, Benjamin, Lincoln, Franklin and Melvin; sisters,
Agnes Adams, Stephanie Kaio, Bernice Pali, Cheryl, Crystal and Nowella; nine grandchildren.
Service at a later date. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 February 2009]
KAEHU, JOHN NAPUAOKALANI JR., 70, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired operating engineer. Survived by sons, Jordan, Julius and Jerry; daughters,
Leone, and Liana Agbayani; brothers, Lincoln, Franklyn and Melvin; sisters, Agnes "Hala"
Adams, Stephanie "Nohea" Kaio, Bernice "Melia" Pali, Cheryl-Ann, Crystal "Aka" and Nowella
"Daling"; nine grandchildren. Service and potluck noon Saturday at "The Bay" Kaupo Beach,
Waimanalo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 July 2009]
Kaehu, John Napuaokalani Jr., Feb 5, 2009 John Napuokalani Kaehu Jr., 70, of Waimanalo, a
retired operating engineer, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons
Jordan, Julius and Jerry; daughters Leone Kaehu and Liana Agbayani; brothers Lincoln,
Franklyn and Melvin; sisters Agnes “Hala” Adams, Stephanie “Nohea” Kaio, Bernice “Melia”
Pali, and Chery-Ann, Crystal “Aka” and Nowella “Daling” Kaehu; and nine grandchildren.
Services and potluck: noon Saturday at “The Bay,‟ Kaupo Beach, Waimanalo. Additional
information for an obituary published in February. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 June]
Kaehu, John Napuaokalani Jr., Feb. 5, 2009 John Napuaokalani Kaehu Jr., 70, of Waimanalo,
a retired operating engineer, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons
Jordan, Julis and Jerry Kaehu; daughters Leone Kaehu and Liana Agbayani; brothers Benjamin,
Lincoln, Franklin and Melvin; sisters Agnes Adams, Stephanie Kaio, Bernice Pali and Cheryl,
Crystal and Nowella Kaehu; and nine grandchildren. Services to be held at a later date.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 February 2009]
KAEO, HERBERT KONG, 54, of Waianae, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
brothers, Gary Ching, Kenneth, Stanford and Joseph Jr.; sisters, Shirlene and Lurline Rodrigues.
Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service over the ashes
10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
December 2009]
Kaeo, Herbert Kong, Dec. 4, 2009 Herbert Kong Kaeo, 54, of Waianae, died in Hawaii Medical
Center West. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Gary Ching, and Kenneth,
Stanford and Joseph Jr. Kaeo; and sisters Shirlene and Lurline Rodrigues. Services: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church. Call after 8 a.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 2009]
KAFOA, SIKALELE, 68, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 29, 2009. Born in Tonga. Retired rock
wall builder. Survived by daughters, Lota Pooi and Telesia Peauafi; five grandchildren.
Visitation 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation also 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Saturday at the mortuary; burial 9:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 4
October 2009]
KAGAWA, LAUREN KEALA MEGUMI, 27, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Aug. 17, 2009. Born in
San Francisco. ProService Hawaii office assistant. Survived by mother, Joy; brother, Dain; sister,
Kimberly. Visitation 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at Waimea Honpa Hongwanji; service 4 p.m. Arrangements
by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 August 2009]
KAGAWA, MAE TSUGIE, 83, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i.
Retired University of Hawai'i-Manoa pre-audit clerk. Survived by sons, Alton, Randal and
Wade; daughter, Karen Kagawa-Busby; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother,
Lawrence Kamei; sisters, Kimie Masuda, Fukue Shiraki, Yoshie Hale, Jane Kunitomo and
Millicent Tanoue. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April 2009]
KAGAWA, NELSON "POP" YORISADA, 93, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Kaimuki Intermediate School teacher. Survived by wife, Grace; son, Gary;
brother, Shinso. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 May 2009]
KAGAWA, YASUKO "DORIS", 95, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
former dental assistant. Survived by husband, James; son, Francis; daughter, Karen; brothers,
Alvin and Lawrence Tahara. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 July 2009]
KAGEYAMA, SHIZUE "MAY", 91, of Honolulu, died March 11, 2009. Born in Honoka'a,
Hawai'i. Retired travel consultant. Survived by sons, Milton and Paul; daughter, Sandra
Shimabukuro; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Mamoru Kotake; sisters,
Doris and Tomie Yoshikami, Ai Seiki and Janet Murakami. Private service held. Arrangements
by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 April 2009]
Kageyama, Shizue, March 11, 2009. Shizue “May” Kageyama, 91, of Honolulu, a retired travel
consultant, died. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Milton E. and Paul
R.; daughter Sandra M. Shimabukuro; brother Mamoru Kotake; sisters Doris M. and Tomie
Yoshikami, Ai Seiki and Janet Murakami; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Private services. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Monday. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 30 April 2009]
KAGIMOTO, ARLENE EIKO, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 2, 2009. Born in laa, Hawaii.
Retired Department of Defense teacher on Okinawa. Survived by husband, Richard; sons, Ian
and Grant; daughter, Kathleen Stevens; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private
service held. No koden. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20
November]
Kagimoto, Arlene Elko, Nov. 2, 2009 Arlene Eiko Kagimoto, 84, of Honolulu, a retired
Department of Defense teacher on Okinawa, died at home. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is
survived by husband Richard H., sons Ian and Grant, daughter Kathleen A. Stevens, five
grandchildren and three great-grand-children. Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 21 November 2009]
KAHAHANE, FLORENCE MAILE, 60, of Lahaina, Maui, died March 13, 2009. Born in
Lahaina. Self-employed. Survived by husband, Raymundo Lived; son, Darin Kahahane-Lived;
daughters, Raelene Asio, Charlene Kahahane-Lived and Marlene Brown; brother, Frank Jr.,
sisters, Joann Kahahane and Linda Akhavan; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at
Borthwick Normans Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila
Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. Burial at Maui Memorial Park 12:30 p.m. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 March 2009]
Kahahane, Florence Maile, March 13, 2009 Florence Maile Kahahane, 60, of Lahaina, a self-
employed worker, died in Queen‟s Medical. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by
husbandRaymundo Lived; son Darin Kahahane-Lived; daughters Raelene Asio, Charlene
Kahahane-Lived and Marlene Brown; brother Frank Jr.; sisters Joann Kanahane and Linda
Akhavan; and nine grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick/Norman‟s Mortuary.
Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at
Maui Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 March 2009]
KAHAHANE, JACK HIRAM, 59, of Lahaina, Maui, died June 30, 2009. Born in Lahaina.
Maintenance person with Blackie‟s Pit Stop. Survived by sons, Jerome; daughters, Shawna
Widerman, Wailani Kawailani, Hawealani and Arlene; brothers, Kelly and John Noble; sisters,
Mary-Ann Kahahane-Rynd and Naomi Raflo; and 20 grandchildren. Celebration of life 11 a.m.
Sunday at his residence, 1433 Front St., Lahaina. Scattering of flowers. B.Y.O.B. Beach or
casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 July 2009]
KAHAKAUWILA, KEPA NU'UANU, 18, of Pa'ia, Maui, died June 19, 2009. Born in
Wailuku, Maui. Baggage handler at Aloha Contract Services. Survived by parents, Danny and
Doreen "Honey Girl"; brothers, Daniel "Kaniela," Kimo and Kawika; grandparents, Tutu
Russell, Bernard and Randy Duarte. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ballard Family
Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 July 2009]
KAHAKAUWILA, LARITA, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born on O'ahu.
Retired Ben Franklin sales clerk. Survived by sons, David "Sonny" and Samson; daughters,
Melinda and Noella Ito; brother, Daniel "Junior" Naeole; sister, Sarah "Darling" Kauai; 10
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 31 at Ballard Family
Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 23
August 2009]
KAHAKU, EVELYN YOSHIKO, aka Evelyn Yoshiko Oshiro, 72, of Los Angeles, died Sept.
3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Linda Rorex and Lei-Ann Kahaku-Galvan;
sons, Gary and David; brothers, Robert, Kenneth and Harold Oshiro; sisters, Jane Nguyen and
Elsie Kaneshiro. Graveside service 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Floral Urn Garden,
Yuri Section. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 September 2009]
Kahaku, Evelyn Yoshiko, Sept. 3, 2009 Evelyn Yoshiko Kahaku, also known as Evelyn
Yoshiko Oshiro, 72, of Los Angeles, a retiree, died in Los Angeles. She was born in Honolulu.
She is survived by sons Gary and David; daughters Linda Rorex and Lei-Ann Kahaku-Galvan;
brothers Robert, Kenneth and Harold Oshiro; sisters Jane Nguyen and Elsie Kaneshiro; and five
grandchildren. Graveside services and burial: 2 p.m. Oct. 6, at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Floran
Urn Garden, Yuri section. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 September 2009]
KAHALEHILI, MARY "JUNE" OLIVER, 71, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 21, 2009. Born in
Carterville, Mo. Ministerial counselor for Glad Tidings Hospital and Widow's Ministry.
Survived by son, Paul "Kamuela"; daughters, Marvelen "Marla" Catalani, Elizabeth "Dolly,"
Ethel "Nani" Hanohano and Cynthia "Mamo"; brother, John Oliver; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Glad Tidings Church; celebration of life 7 p.m.
Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church; celebration of Life 11 a.m.; urn burial to
follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park &
Crematory. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May 2009]
KAHALEKOMO SR., WAYNE K., 56, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died March 21, 2009. Born in
Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired Kaua'i Island Tours bus driver. Survived by wife, Sheridan; father,
George Jr.; sons, Wayne Jr. and Wally; stepson, Cletis Costa; stepdaughter, Nola DeSilva;
brother, George III; sister, Valerie Jackson; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Kaua'i
Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April 2009]
KAHALEKOMO, GEORGE JR., 83, of Makaweli, Kauai, died Oct. 9, 2009. Born in Waimea,
Kauai. A retired crane operator with Gay & Robinson Inc. Survived by wife, Malia; son, George
III; daughter, Valerie Jackson; sister, Jennie Keuma; brother, Reuben; four grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints, Líhue Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:15 p.m. at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Aloha attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser
16 October 2009]
KAHALEKOMO, GEORGE JR., 83, of Makaweli, Kauai, died Oct. 9, 2009. Born in Waimea,
Kauai. A retired crane operator with Gay & Robinson Inc. Survived by wife, Malia; son, George
III; daughter, Valerie Jackson; sister, Jennie Keuma; brother, Reuben; four grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints, Líhue Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:15 p.m. at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Aloha attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser
17 October 2009]
Kahalekomo, George Jr., Oct. 9, 2009, George Kahalekomo Jr., 83, of Makawelo, Kauai, a
retired Gay & Robinson Inc. crane operator, died at home. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is
survived by wife Malia, son George III, daughter Valerie Jackson, brother Reuben, sister Jennie
Keuma, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Oct. 31 at the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lihue Stake Center. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:15 p.m. at
Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 October 2009]
KAHALEUAHI, KATHY-ANN, 46, of Hana, Maui, died April 16, 2009. Born in Hana.
Survived by daughter, Davina Kawaiola; son, Rory Kai Haruo Cosma; parents, Eunice and
Joseph Jr.; sister, Nancy Kahaleuahi- Fernandez; brothers, Joe-John "Ha Boy," Gabriel Aliiloa
and Jason Kalani. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. next Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Hana; Mass 11
a.m.; burial to follow at Pu'uiki Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 2 May 2009]
KAHALEUAHI, KATHY-ANN, 46, of Hana, Maui, died April 16, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui.
Survived by daughter, Davina; son, Rory Cosma; parents, Eunice, and Joseph Jr.; sister, Nancy
Kahaleuahi-Fernandez; brothers, Joe-John "Ha Boy," Gabriel and Jason. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Hana; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Puuiki Cemetery. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 May 2009]
KAHALEWAI, CHARLOTTE IWALANI, 75, of 'Aina Haina, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in
Waihe'e, Maui. Musician and singer. Survived by sons, Carl and Allen; daughter, Carinthia Lei;
four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Abigail McGurn; brothers, Elmer Wilson Jr.,
Louis and Edwin Kanuha. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass
11 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 August 2009]
KAHALEWAI, KYLA NANEA, infant daughter of Amanda Kepa and Kona Kahalewai, of
Honolulu, died Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Gavin Kepa,
Ulumealani Kepa, Henry Kahalewai and Yolanda Kahalewai; great-grandparents, Beverly "June"
Wright and Leslie Tanaka; great-great-grandparents, Myrtle Beamer, Francis Beamer Jr. and
Beatrice Kalai. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; family
sharing 6 p.m.; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Gathering 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kaiona
Beach Park, Waimanalo; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
October 2009]
Kahalewai, Kyla Nanea, Oct. 8, 2009, Kyla Nanea Kahalewai, infant daughter of Amanda Kepa
and Kona Kahalewai, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is also survived by grandparents
Gavin and Ulumealani Kepa and Henry and Yolanda Kahalewai; great-grandparents Beverly
“June” Wright and Leslie Tanaka; and great-great-grandparents Myrtle and Francis Beamer Jr.
and Beatrice Kalai. Services: 7 p.m. today at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 5
p.m. Cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at Kaiona Beach Park,
Waimanalo. Incorrect information given in an obituary Monday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23
October 2009]
KAHALEWAI, KYLA NANEA, of Honolulu, died Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Infant
daughter of Amanda Kepa and Kona; grandparents, Gavin Kepa, Ulumealani Kepa, Henry and
Yolanda; great-grandparents, Beverly "June" Wright and Leslie Tanaka; great-great-
grandparents, Myrtle Beamer and Mahi Pono Beamer. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary, family sharing 6 p.m.; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow.
Scattering of ashes 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park, Waimanalo. Arrangements by
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October 2009]
KAHALEWAI, REBECCA "BECKY" KULEILANI SANTOS, 65, of Honolulu, died July 7,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Family advocate with Head Start and Catholic Charities. Survived by
husband, David Jr.; sons, David III, Kalei and Darrell; brothers, Antone Jr., Edwin, Paul and
Calvin Santos; sister, Maryann Kia; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Celebration of life
10 a.m. Saturday at Magic Island, site no. 35. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani
Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 August 2009]
KAHALEWAI, SISTER MARY CHARLOTTE, 96, of Honolulu, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. St. Patrick's School secretary; also Sacred Hearts Academy teacher before entering the
congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Survived by nephews, nieces,
grandnephews; grandnieces. Visitation 5:30 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Malia O Ka Malu Convent,
1117 4th Ave. Visitation also 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the convent; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11
a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9
December 2009]
KAHANA, ANNIE, 83, of Wai'anae, died July 19, 2009. Born in Marconi, Kahuku. Survived
by sons, Glen, Richard Jr., Bobo, Herbert Nihipali Jr. and Lance Kenui; daughters, Pearl Pruett,
Daisy Janicki, Annie Pau and Jocelyn Sanders; sisters, Kaimi Kealoha, Leihulu Marquez, Mele
Evans, Loke Huddy and Noelani Coltes; brothers, Charles and George Dudoit; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Marconi Beach,
Kahuku; service noon. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 29 July 2009]
KAHANANUI, MARY MALIAOKALANINUNU COELHO, 93, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i,
died Aug. 18, 2009. Born in Keokea, Hawai'i. Retired cafeteria manager. Survived by husband,
George Sr.; sons, George Jr. and Aaron; brother, Matthew Coelho; sister, Annie Coelho; six
grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Service 10 a.m. next Saturday at Hale Hoomalu, 75-5785
Kuakini Highway, Kailua, Kona, above Kona Mazda Car Sales. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 September 2009]
KAHANAOI, HOWARD “BOY” HIILANI JR., 60, of Keaukaha, Hawaii, died Feb. 1, 2009.
Born in Hilo. A retired emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse and ward clerk
with Hilo Medical Center. Survived by wife, Josephine; children, Leina‟ia, Kawehilani, Cheryl
Baldonado, Stephanie Cabreros, Deborah Vares, Paulette Majamay and Alejandro Abellera;
brother, Jaynard; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation from 6 p.m. Friday at the
family residence in Keaukaha, 85 Pua Ave.; service 7 p.m.; all-night vigil to follow. Visitation
continues Saturday at the family residence; service 9 a.m.; cremation to follow at Dodo
Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 February 2009]
KAHANAOI, JAYNARD POMAIKAIMAIKALANI, 41, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 15,
2009. Born in Hilo. Coffee broker. Survived by father, Mark Kiyuna; sister, Starlet Vares;
brothers, Keolaokalani and Kainoa "Pinto" Kiyuna. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the
Josephine Kahanaoi residence, 85 Pua Ave., Hilo; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Condolences to
Starlet Vares, 427 Kupuohi Place, Hilo, HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 21 September 2009]
Kahanaoi, Jaynard Pomaikaimaikalani, Sept. 15, 2009 Jaynard Pomaikaimaikalani Kahanaoi,
41, of Hilo, a motivational speaker and consultant, “the coffee guy” at Dilworth Coffee House
and at Camp Lurecrest program director, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is
survived by father Mark Kiyuna, brothers Keolaokalani and Kainoa “Pinto” Kiyuna, , and sister
Starlet Vares. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the home of Josephine Kahanaoi, 85 Pua Ave., Hilo.
Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Condolence messages can be mailed to Starlet Vares, 427
Kupuohi Place, Hilo, 9670 or call 937-3999. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 September 2009]
KAHAU, ELDORA DARLING KELII, 75, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, „Auwaiolimu Ward.
Survived by sons, Dayne Kahau and Thomas Paugh; daughters, Williamae Hinano Alama,
Nalayne Mahealani Asing and Maureen Ann Kanani Marshall; brothers, James and Alan Oleole;
sister Melba Chock; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the
mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii Reserves (Laie Cemetery). Flowers welcome.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 February 2009]
Kahau, Eldora Darling Kelii, Jan. 17, 2009 Eldora Darling Kelii Kahau, 75, of Honolulu died
in Hawaii Medical Center-East. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Dayne P.
Kahau and Thomas M. Paugh; daughters Williamae H. Alama, Nalayne M. Asing and Maureen
Ann K. Marshall; brothers James S. and Alan b. Oleole; sister Melba Chock; 24 grandchildren;
and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. today and 10 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii
Reserves, Laie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 February
2009]
KAHAULELIO, GABRIEL "BRUDDA" "POPS" KALEIOPUU, 81, of Waipahu, died Oct.
5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Fuel Department, civil servant;
retired from U.S. Air Force; member of Honolulu Police Department Citizen's Patrol. Survived
by wife, Florence; daughters, Donna, April Higgins, Trudy Taniguchi, Kelly Keopuhiwa-
Judkins; brother, Rodney "Bogo"; sisters, Lillian "Tita" Pualoa, Angeline Chun; nine
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka
Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Cemetery committal service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans
Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 October 2009]
KAHEE JR., RONALD PILI, 45, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 19, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Commercial maile picker; worked for Delima Drilling Inc. Survived by wife, Harollyn; son,
Ronald III; stepmother, Rhonda; daughters, Shermaine Kahele, Gaelynn, Jadelynn Kahele Kahee
and Sarah Kahele Kahee; sisters, Sarah and Aisha; hanai sister, Jynell Veincent; brothers,
George, Harry and Dwight. Service 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at his house, 90 Pilipa'a St., Hilo HI
96720 (Pana'ewa); dinner to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo.
[Honolulu Advertiser 23 January 2009]
KAHEE, LANA MAILE, 83, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 13, 2009. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i.
A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Debrah Kamalii; sons, Herman Kahee-Aeile, "Sonia"
Matthew and Leroy; sister, Katherine Kuwada; 32 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation 6 to 9 p.m Thursday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Burial 1
p.m. Friday at Homelani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 May 2009]
Kahee, Lana Maile, May 13, 2009. Lana Maile Kahee, 83, of Hilo, a homemaker, died at home.
She was born in Papaloa. She is survived by sons Herman Kahee-Aeile and “Sonia” Matthew
and Leroy K. Kahee; daughter Debrah K. Kamalii; sister Kathrine Kuwada; 32 grandchildren;
and 13 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call
after 6 p.m. Burial: 1 p.m. Friday at Homelani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 may
2009]
Kahee, Ronald Pili Jr., Jan. 19, 2009 Ronald Pili Kahee Jr., 45, of Hilo, a commercial maile
picker and Delima Drilling Inc. employee, died in Hilo medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He
is survived by wife Harollyn “Nty Hari”; son Ronald “RoRo” III; daughters Shermaine “Mimz”
Kahele, Gaelynn “Gael” Kahee, Sarah “LouLou” and jadelynn “Jade A Kiss” Kahele Kahee;
stepmother Rhonda Kahee; sisters Sarah Ann and Aisha; brothers George “Keoki,” Harry Lee
and Dwight “Kihei”; and hanai sister Jynell “Kehau” Veincent. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday at
Pili‟s residence, 90 Pilipaa St., Hilo. Dinner to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 January 2009]
KAHEIKI, SHIRLEY "SQUIRREL" ANN KAUILANI 57, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Sept. 12,
2009. Born in Hilo. Laupähoehoe Transportation bus driver. Survived by son, Thomas; sisters,
Barbara Kekaualua, Rose Chu, Bernadette Roberts, Jeri Spencer, Haroldine Ventura, and Gina
Mahoe; brothers, Francis, George Sr. and Steven; one granddaughter; hänai daughter, Kiki
Ventura; hänai son, Anthony Ventura Jr. Gongyo (funeral service) 7 p.m. Friday at Soka Gakkai
Internation-USA, Hilo; potluck to follow. For more information, call Jeri Spencer, 935-6280.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Cremation Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 October
2009]
KAHELE JR., SAMUEL "KELII" KELIIHOLOKAI, 42, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 9,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Kualoha Ola Mau substance abuse counselor. Survived by wife, Charla
"Ipo"; sisters, Leimomi Kea, Lokalia and Kekuialono; mother, Georgeana; grandmother, Agnes
Cope. Service to be held. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 May 2009]
KAHELE JR., SAMUEL "KELII" KELIIHOLOKAI, 42, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 9,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Kualoha Ola Mau substance abuse counselor. Survived by wife, Charla
"Ipo"; mother, Georgeana; sisters, Momi, Lia and Kui. Scattering of ashes 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 6
at Poka'i Bay Beach, Ku'ilioloa Heiau, Wai'anae; formal service 10 a.m. to noon at the Kahele
residence, 89-280 Mano Ave., Wai'anae. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 2009]
KAHIHIKOLO, LAURALINE KAUWALIIOKALANI, 56, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died
July 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A chef for various restaurants on the Big Island. Survived by
husband, Joseph Jr.; son, Curtis Kahikina; daughters, Benjaline England and Jonell Alvarez;
sisters, Anolia Tilton and Maurvaneen Kahikina; brothers, Raphael Kahikina and Daniel
Kahikina; seven grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at New Hope Christian
Fellowship; celebration of life 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 August 2009]
KAHOLOKULA, MYRNA "TWEET", 96, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in
Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Maui Land and Pineapple Co. cannery worker. Survived by sons, Alvin
"Mousie", Jared "Blackie" "Skippy" and Norman "Tudie Boy"; daughter, Jacqueline "Simone"
Cottrell; sister, Chellie Gildersleeve; brother, Archie English; 11 grandchildren; great-
grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service
12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 September 2009]
KAHOOHANOHANO, KENNETH DAMIEN, 68, of Kahului, Maui, died April 9, 2009. Born
in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by wife, Jin Woo; sons, James Kimo, Billy and Matthew; brother,
Glenn; sister, Shelley Gardanier. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at The Wailuku Door of Faith Church;
service 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Nakamura
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 April 2009]
KAHOOKELE, NAOMI IWALANI CHING, 81, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Palolo Elementary School teacher. Survived by husband, Frank; son, Kevin;
daughters, Lyann Garduque, Diana and Maylee Inocentes; sisters, Priscilla Wong, Bertha
Kawakami, Deborah Chu and Nancy Martin; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at
Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 April 2009]
KAHUE, PHILLIP "CAPTAIN" "DINGO" NAPALI, 74, of Waikíkí, recently of Wailua,
Kauai, died Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Kahaluu Koolaupoko. Retired Waikíkí canoe captain and
surf instructor. Survived by brother, Lawrence Malone Jr. Service 8 a.m. Sunday at Duke's
Waikíkí Beach (Outrigger Hotel); scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick
Kauai Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 December 2009]
KAHUENA, LEILANI, 74, of La'ie, died Feb. 11, 2009. Born in La'ie.Polynesian Cultural
Center baker. Survived by sons, Darroll and Thomas; daughters, Melva Bagnas and Kendra Mau;
13 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
North Stake Center, La'ie; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by
Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 February 2009]
Kahuena, Leilani, Feb. 11, 2009 Leilani Kahuena, 74, of Laie, a baker at Polynesian Cultural
Center employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Laie. She is survived by sons Darroll and
Thomas, daughters Melva Bagnas and Kendra Mau, and 13 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m.
Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints North Stake Center in Laie. Call after 10
a.m. Burial to follow at Laie Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 February 2009]
KAHUHU, VICTORIA MARGARET KU WRIGHT KAULULAAU, 95, of Wailuku, Maui,
died July 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed custodian. Survived by sons, Leonard Sr.
and Quincy; daughters, Audrey Kalehuawehe and Harrideen Ambrose; sister, Margaret Karretti;
many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; and great-great-great-
grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.
Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului;
service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 July 2009]
KAHULA, REV. HENRY POLOHAU SR., 92, of Hana, Maui, died Jan. 30, 2009. Born in
Na‟alehu, Hawaii. Owner of Hana Chevron Service. Survived by sons, Henry Polohau Jr. and
Dennis Aiona; daughters, Annie Kealaomapuana Rahi and Rose Marie Mokihana Kahula; sister,
Rachel Kahula Layman; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-
grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.
Visitation also 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Wananalua Congregational Church, Hanal; service
11:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 15
February 2009]
Kahula, The Rev. Henry Polohau Sr., Jan. 30, 2009 The Rev. Henry Polohau Kahula Sr., 92,
of Hana, Maui, a Hana Chevron Service owner, died at home. He was born in Naalehu, Hawaii.
He is survived by sons, Henry P. Jr. and Dennis A., daughters Annie K. Rahl and Rose M.M.
Kahula, sister Rachel K. Layman, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-
grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 5:30 p.m.
Additional services: 11:30 a.m. next Saturday at Wananalua Congregational Church in Hana.
Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14
February 2009]
KAHUMOKU JR., CHARLES, 49, of Waimanalo, died May 8, 2009. Born in South Kona,
Hawai‟i. Heavy equipment operator. Survived by mother, Sinclaire; sons, Isaac and Elijah;
sisters, Georgette Hollister and Cherylann Apao; brothers, Daniel, Randolph, Randal, Michael
and Jason. Memorial services 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Blanche Pope Elementary School,
Waimanalo; scattering of ashes to follow at Makapu‟u Point. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 May 2009]
Kahumoku Jr., Charles, May 8, 2009. Charles Kahumoku Jr., 49, of Waimanalo, a heavy
equipment operator, died in Waianae. He was born in South Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by
mother Sinclaire; sons Isaac and Elijah; brothers Daniel, Randolph, Randal, Michael and Jason;
and sisters Georgette Hollister and Cherylann Aapo. Services: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at
Blanche Pope Elementary School in Waimanalo. Scattering of ashes to follow at Makapuu Point.
Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 May 2009]
KAHUMOKU JR., WALTER, 89, of Kane'ohe, died May 3, 2009. Born in Niuli'i, Hawai'i.
Retired Shell Oil Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Fujiko; son, Walter III; daughter, Naomi
Kahumoku-Ahuna; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Ben Sales. Visitation 5 to
9 p.m. May 29 at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m. Graveside service 11 a.m. May 30 at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 May 2009]
KAHUMOKU, MOSES "DA BEAR" MOKE, 91, of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, died July 10, 2009.
Born in Kealia, South Kona, Hawai'i. Retired owner/operator of M&M Crane. Survived by
sister, Elizabeth Cypriano; hanai children, Glenn Kamuela and Rosennette Makua, Van Keoki,
Sharleen Uilani, Moses Moke, George Keoki and Nancy. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Aug. 8 at
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples
Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 August 2009]
Kahumoku, Moses Moke, July 10, 2009. Moses Moke “Da Bear” Kahumoku, 91, of Hoolehua,
Molokai, a retired M&M Crane owner-operator, died in Kahuku. He was born in Kealia, South
Kona, Hawaii. He is survived by hanai sons Glenn K. Makua and Moses M., George K. and Van
K. Kahumoku; hanai daughters Rosennette Makua and Sharleen U. and Nancy Kahumoku; and
sister Elizabeth K. Cypriano. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Incorrect
information given in an obituary Saturday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 August 2009]
KAI, GLADYS UMEKO, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Princess Kaiulani Hotel housekeeper. Survived by sons, Gary and Terrence; daughters, Lorraine
Aoki and Suzanne Hashimoto; sisters, Florence Tamaru and Toshiko Fukuda; seven
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 January 2009]
KAI, HERBERT "SONNY" ULII JR., 77, of Kailua, died July 3, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Retired Honolulu Police Department lieutenant; and retired security officer with Ala Moana,
Alana and Hale Koa hotels. Survived by wife, Evelyn; sisters, Lillian McFeeley and Leina'ala;
brother, Col. Robert; daughters, Marianne Glushenko, Shyrl Jacobe, Kathleen Howells, Puanani
Anderson-Fung, Linda Keliinui and April Anderson; son, Roland; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 3-4 p.m. Sunday at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, The
Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus; service 4 to 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 July 2009]
Kai, Herbert Ulii Jr., Jul. 3, 2009 Herbert Ulii “Sonny” Kai Jr., 77, of Kailua, a retired
Honolulu police lieutenant and retired security officer for the Ala Moana, Alana and Hale Koa
hotels, died in Kailua. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Evelyn; son Roland;
daughters Marianne Glushenko, Shyrl Jacobe, Kathleen Howells, Puanani Anderson-Fung, Linda
Keliinui and April Anderson; brother Robert; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama Campus, Bishop Memorial Chapel.
Call after 3 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 July 2009]
KAI, KENNETH AKIO SR., 66, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Avid
golfer. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, Kenneth Jr. and Steven; two grandchildren. Service 10:30
a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial
Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 June 2009]
Kai, Kenneth Akio Sr., June 9, 2009 Kenneth Akio Kai Sr., 66, of Honolulu, died. He was born
in Honolulu, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Linda, sons Kenneth Jr. and
Steven, and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond head Mortuary.
Inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 19 June 2009]
KAI, PAUL MAIHUI, 77, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui. Bus driver for
Hawaiian Scenic School & Tour Bus Services. Survived by brother, Ernest; sister, Alice.
Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church, Wai'anae; service 11 a.m.; burial 2
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 18 September 2009]
KAI, RETIRED COL. ROBERT H., 70, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawai'i. Retired from Air Force; and with Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard program analysis.
Survived by son, Robert Jr.; daughter, Pamela Carmack; granddaughter, Lindsay; great-
grandson, Amari Kai-Martin; sisters, Lillian "Tita" McFelley and Lei; close friend, Kay Ingalis.
Private services held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21
September 2009]
KAIAMA, VERNON H., 82, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 23, 2009. Born in Häna, Maui.
Retired Hawaiian Tel Co. service router. Survived by wife, Julita; sons, Kimo and Paul;
daughter, Verna Takakura; brother, Carl; sister, Alma Henderson; five grandchildren. Visitation
10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui
Memorial Park. No flowers. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 27 December 2009]
KAIAWE, RICHARD DANIEL, 73, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died April 3, 2009. Born in
Ka'ohe, South Kona, Hawai'i. Retired truck driver. Survived by wife, Grace; sons, Richard,
Dwight and Dean; daughter, Lani Ng; brother, John; sisters, Sophie Gomes, Mae Ellis and
Eleanor; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the
Sheraton Keauhou Resort & Spa's Keauhou Convention Center; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 April 2009]
KAIDE, SIDNEY KAZUMI, 89, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in Holualoa.
General contractor and real estate developer; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Terry;
daughters, Annette Clay, Charlotte, Gale Sakaguchi; sisters, Yukie Minatoya, Tsuyako "Sue"
Hokama; three grandchildren. Private services held. No flowers or koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 November 2009]
Kaikainahaole III, John William, March 30, 2009. John William Kaikainahaole III, 87, of
Huntington Beach, Calif., formerly of Kahaluu, a Navy civil service employee, died in
Huntington Beach. He was born in Palama. He is survived by wife Dora, son John W. IV,
daughters Penny Frost and Leialoha Holmquist, brother Gilbert and two grandchildren. Private
services. Burial in Honolulu at a later date. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 April 2009]
KAIKALA, SAMUEL "SAM" KAMUELA SR. , 77, of Waianae, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born
in Häna, Maui. Retired city Parks & Recreation Leeward Area foreman; also deacon and
maintenance man at Mäkaha Lamb of God; U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by wife,
Lorraine; sons, Rodney, Richard, Randolph and Samuel Kaikala, and Hawyn Jeremiah; daughter,
Precious; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabel Manrique and Estella Ross.
Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also
9 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Nänäkuli Homestead Cemetery.
Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 3 December 2009]
KAIKEMALIA, VIOLET "MALIE" M., 87, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died July 16, 2009. Born
in North Kohala, Hawai'i. Survived by son, Allen Kaiaokamalie; daughters, Joy Enfield, Shirlyn
Timbreza and Gwendolyn "Nani" Kaniho; brother, Lionel Mano; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Seventh-day Adventist
Church, Lana'i. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
19 July 2009]
KAILIHIWA, ALFRED "FREDDY" "KANAK" "BIG AL", 73, of Kailua, died Feb. 8,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Board of Water Supply supervisor; U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by sons, Dereck and Roland; daughters, Kelli Silva and Kimberly; 13 grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold and Joseph; sisters, Suzanne Perry, Janet Bailey, Mary
Goetz and Cheryl Monroe. Visitation 10 a.m., Monday at St. John Vianney Church; Mass 11
a.m.; private burial. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 February 2009]
Kailihiwa, Alfred, Feb. 8, 2009 Alfred Kailihiwa, also known as “Freddy, Kanak and Big Al,”
73, of Kailua, a retired Board of Water Supply supervisor and Army veteran, died in Kaiser
Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Dereck and Roland; daughters
Kelli Silva and Kimberly Kailihiwa; brothers Harold and Joseph; sisters Suzanne Perry, Janet
Bailey, Mary Goetz and Chery Monroe; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mass:
11 a.m. Monday at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 February 2009]
KAILIWAI, DAVID KAWALUNA, 73, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Kane'ohe.
A retired cafeteria helper. Survived by sons, Nathaniel and Larry Morry, and Isaac; daughters,
Valerie and Ewalani Kailiwai; sisters, Daisy Schumaker, Mary Clemente, Harriet Mahoe and
Nellie Kamaile; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Glad Tidings Church,
Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 March 2009]
Kaimana, Benjamin Kehuaokekai, Aug. 13, 2009 Benjamin Kehuaokekai Kaimana, 68, of
Waimanalo, a state animal quarantine veterinarian assistant and an OIA football referee, died. He
was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Ben J.; daughter Bernadine “Kanani” Amosa;
brothers Joseph, John, Michael, Anderson and Charles; sisters Emma Baptiste, Kathleen
Kaimana and Gladys Nohara; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services: 10
a.m. Saturday at Hauula Cemetery. Inurnment to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 September
2009]
KAIMANA, BENJAMIN KEKUAOKEKAI, 68, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Veterinarian assistant at the state Department Animal Quarantine; referee for OIA
football. Survived by son, Ben Joseph; daughter, Bernadine “Kanani” Amosa; brothers, Joseph,
John, Michael, Anderson and Charles; sisters, Emma Baptiste, Kathleen, and Gladys Nohara;
two grandchildren; one great grandchild. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hau‟ula
Cemetery, inurnment by Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 September 2009]
KAIMINAAUAO, LAMBERT KEOLALANI,58, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died June 16, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Retired commercial driver. Survived by wife, Cynthia; sons, Keolani, Keali'iheleua
and Kahakualii; daughters, Haunani, and Namomiokalani McCorriston; 11 grandchildren;
brothers, Jabez and Daniel; sisters, Beverly Kauanui and Anna Carvalho. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m.
Tuesday at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 June 2009]
KAINA SR., ALLEN KAPIOHO MOMOA, 55, of Wailuku, Maui, died April 17, 2009. Born
in Wailuku. Cable company foreman on construction crew. Survived by sons, Allen Jr. and Chris
Acang; daughters, Audrey, Mandy, and Malia Acang; brother, John Jr.; sister, Patricia "Anna"
DeRego; nine grandchildren. Visitation, eulogies and entertainment 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at
Ballard Family Mortuary. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 11
a.m.; cremation to follow. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 April 2009]
KAINA, DOREEN "HOKU" TRICIA Hokulani, 20, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died April 19, 2009.
Born in Wailuku, Maui. A student. Survived by parents, Patsy and Kaleo; sister, Tamara Smith-
Kaukini; brothers, Kaleo "Boy," Taina, Ikaika and Kekaha. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St.
Mary's Church, Hana; Mass 11 a.m.; burial at Pu'uiki Cemetery, Hana. Arrangements by Ballard
Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 April 2009]
Kaina, Doreen Tricia Hokulani, April 19, 2009. Doreen Tricia Hokulani “Hoku” Kaina, 20, of
Keaau, Hawaii, a student, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived
by parents Kaleo and Patsy; brothers Kaleo Boy, Taina, Ikaika and Kekaha; and sister Tamara
Smith Kaukini. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary‟s Church, Hana. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to
follow at Puuiki Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 April 2009]
KAINOA, ADAM, 80, of Hilo, Hawai‟I, died June 20, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawai‟i. Retired
from Business Services Hawai‟i. Survived by sons, Liewelly, Allan and Ronald; daughter, Janice
Workman; brother, William; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.
Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; urn burial to follow at „Alae Cemetery.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 June 2009]
KAIO, ARTHUR MANA, 55, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 1, 2009. Born in Kane'ohe. Retired OTS
and Kamehameha Schools bus operator. Survived by wife, Louanna; daughters, Lehua
Kahalewai, Luana and Leilani, and Leinani Duffy; seven grandchildren; brothers, Meyer and
Leighton; sister, Maxine Nataniela. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at St. George Catholic Church;
eulogy and family program 6:15 to 7 p.m.; Mass 7 p.m. Lei welcome. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 January 2009]
Kaio, Cariton Kawaiole, Jan. 12, 2009 Cariton Kawaiole Kaio, 45, of Honolulu, a GP Roadway
Solutions employee, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Louisa M.
Theodore; sons Kaleo K. and Kaipo K.; daughter Amber K.L.; mother of children Teresa Wong;
brothers James “Grumpy,” Douglas and Colbert; sisters Karen, Charlene and Glenda; and four
grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 4 February 2009]
KAIO, CARLTON KAWAIOLE, 45, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Employee for GP Roadway Solutions. Survived by companion, Louisa Theodore; sons, Kaleo
and Kaipo; daughter, Amber; mother of his children, Teresa Wong; four grandchildren; brothers,
James “Grumpy”, Douglas and Colbert; sisters, Karen, Charlene and Glenda. Visitation 9 to 10
a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3
February 2009]
KAIO, CARLTON KAWAIOLE, 45, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Employee for GP Roadway Solutions. Survived by companion, Louisa Theodore; son, Kaleo and
Kaipo; daughter, Amber; mother of his children, Teresa Kaio; four grandchildren; brothers,
James “Grumpy”, Douglas and Colbert; sisters, Karen, Charlene and Glenda. Visitat ion 9 to 10
a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 6
February 2009]
Kaio, Charles Lake Mokihana, Oct. 25, 2009 Charles Lake Mokihana “Chucky” Kaio, 50, of
Waianae, a tire repairman, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in
Kahuku. He is survived by wife Leah L.; son Charles Jr.; daughters Kanani O. Torres,
Kawehionalani Souza and Kehaulani Kaio; mother Nova J. Camne; brothers Rodney, Kirby and
Jason; sister Vanessa Carrender and Nova Kaio; and five grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m.
Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. Laie
Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 November 2009]
Kaio, Charles Lake Mokihana, Oct. 25, 2009 Charles Lake Mokihana “Chucky” Kaio, 50, of
Waianae, a tire repairman, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in
Kahuku. He is survived by wife Leah Lalawai-Kaio; son Charles Jr.; daughters Kananiokuuhome
Torres, Kawehionalani Souza and Kehaulani Kaio; mother Nova J. Cambe; brothers Rodney,
Kirby and Jason; sisters Vanessa Carrender and Nova Kaio; and five grandchildren. Services:
9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 8:30 Burial: 2 p.m. at Laie
Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 November 2009]
KAIPO, SPENCER, 57, of Kihei, Maui, died July 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Self-employed
auto detailer Survived by wife, Angela; sons, Jayson and Joshua; daughters, Shawna Hoapili and
Johnica Kaipo; hanai sister, Paula Flaser; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at
Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Service 6 p.m. Saturday at the
family residence, 442 Kenolio Road. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
KAITOKU, JAMES SHIZUO, 99, of Wahiawa, died July 13, 2009. Born in North Kohala,
Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Mitsuko; sons, Donald, Stanley and Norman; daughters, Ailene
Komori, Joyce Mae and Carolyn Kaya; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother,
Tsutomu; sisters, Sally Giordano, Alice Inoue and Betty Sakumoto. Private service held.
Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
KAIURA, WALTER MITSUO, 93, of Honolulu, died April 28, 2009. Born in Kealakekua,
Kona, Hawai‟i. Retired carpenter; member of Carpenters Union-Local 745. Survived by wife,
Esther; son, Randal; grandchildren, Brandon and Keli; sister, Dorothy Nakamura. Visitation 5
p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 May 2009]
KAIWA, EDWARD, 89, of Ka‟a‟awa, died June 11, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kaua‟i. Retired
crane operator, member of Operating Engineers Local 3. Survived by wife, Ida; hanai daughters.
Gwen Achiu, Ona Ridgeway, Jenny Espinda and Cheryl York; hanai sons, Kaili Achiu, Andrew,
Tim and Mark Guemsey; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-
grandchildren; sisters, Gail Ipolani Burley and Ivy Napua Riviera. Visitation 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m.
July 2 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 June 2009]
KAIWA, MARY ANN, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 16, 2009. Born in Kailua, Kona. Retired
licensed practical nurse for the former Laupahoehoe and Hilo Hospitals. Survived by caregiver,
Puahala Delaries; son, George Dalton; hanai son, Darol Kaolowi; hanai daughter, Yolanda
Kaolowi; three grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
Graveside committal service 10 a.m. Saturday at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 July 2009]
Kajima, Masaru, March 28, 2009. Masaru “Steve” Kajima, 86, of Kula, Maui, a retired Army
intelligence and security major, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in
Hamakuapoko, Maui. He is survived by wife Yoko and brother Yoshio. Private services. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 April 2009]
KAJIOKA, NANCY NATSUE, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Lihu‟e, Kaua‟i.
Avid bowler. Survived by husband, Hitoshi; son, Kurt; daughters, Rae Kagawa and Lisa Wakida;
sister, Betsy Akama; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 February 2009]
KAJITANI, AKIRA, 90, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Retired
Kapalama Military Reservation mechanic and heavy equipment supervisor. Survived by wife,
Hideko; sons, Arnold and Dwight; daughter, Patricia Hirai; brother, Itsuki; sister, Chiyoko Lau;
four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; caregivers, Mili and Darlina. Private service held.
No flowers. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
Kajitani, Akira, July 2, 2009. Akira Kajitani, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Kapalama Military
Reservation mechanic and heavy equipment supervisor and Army veteran, died. He was born in
Waimea. He is survived by wife Hideko, sons Arnold K. and Dwight A. daughter Patricia C.
Hirai, brother Itsuki, sister Chiyoko Lau, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private
services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 August 2009]
KAJIURA, MILDRED TOMOKO, 81, of Honolulu, died July 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Honolulu Federal Savings & Loan mortgage servicing officer. Survived by wife, Toshio;
son, Scott; brother, Herbert Morioka. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts).
[Honolulu Advertiser 21 July 2009]
KAJIWARA, MIYEKO NAKABE, 87, of Honolulu, died March 28, 2009. Born in
Healdsburg, Calif. A housewife. Survived by son, Mark; daughters, Gloria Murphy, Wanda and
Cynthia; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Harry Tadashi and Shigeru
Nakabe; sister, Ella Toshiko Nakabe. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 1 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 April 2009]
Kajiwara, Yaeko, Jan. 14, 2009 Yaeko Kajiwara, 87, of Aiea, died in Aiea. She was born in
Kauai. She is survived by son Glen I., daughter Janice M. and sister Jean Nakata and Hisae
Yamada. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 January 2009]
KAJIYAMA, HELEN HAUNANI LEE, 79, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died May 10, 2009. Born in
'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired papaya packer. Survived by son, Miles; daughter, Nanette Steward; hanai
son, Charles Houston; sister, Dorothy Lee; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to
follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May 2009]
KAJIYAMA, MIHAKO GAIL, 82, of Honolulu, died May 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Kahala Hilton Hotel employee. Survived by brothers, Shigetoshi, Noriyuki, Andrew and
Ben Iwasaki; nieces; nephews. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary;
service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June
2009]
KAJIYAMA, NOBORU, 86, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died February 16, 2009. Born in Kapoho.
Laborer for Puna Plantation and James Kealoha Farms. Survived by brothers, Goro and Haruo;
sister, Nobo Kotomori. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission;
service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.
[Honolulu Advertiser 2 March 2009]
KAKALIA, EDWINA "WINNIE" LEE, 39, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 1, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, David Jr.; daughter, Makamae; mother, Eva
Laaokalani Kahoonei; grandfather, William Aipa; brothers, Wilbert "Kamailie", Albert, Phillip,
Levardis and Ronnie Kahoonei; sisters, Ivy Muraoka, Shirley Aipa, U'i Kaeha, Virgi Viernes and
Venus Kahoonei. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.
Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 March 2009]
KALA, ERNEST "UNCLE ERNIE", 76, of Kane'ohe, died March 13, 2009. Born in Kona,
Hawai'i. Maintenance worker with the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by grandson,
Kawika Sayers; nephews, Edwin and Norman Lee. Committal 2 p.m. Monday at Hawaii State
Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 March 2009]
KALAHIKI, JOANN KUUIPO KUKAHIKO, 57, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in
Kane'ohe. Kuakini Hospital nurse's aide. Survived by husband, Mack; son, Casey; daughter,
Keahua Petterson; brothers, Alexander Jr. and Eric Kukahiko; sister, Faith DeCosta; six
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2
p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 August 2009]
KALAKAU III, WILLIAM KALUAALII, 72, of Kailua, died May 3, 2009. Born in
Kane‟ohe. Retired Servco Pacific assistant vice president. Survived by sons, William IV and
Damien; daughters, Winona Kalakau-Hatayama, and Billie Jon; sisters, Winona “Maile”
Marumoto and Lillian Lindsay; brother, Albert; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday
at Hawaiian memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. may 19 at the Hawai‟i State
Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 May 2009]
KALAKAU, SYLVIA FRANCES, 69, of Kailua, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by son, David; daughters, Arleen Preston, Mary Purdy and Tanya Ripley;
brother, James Lemes; sisters Myra Miller, Diane Lemes and Joan Kuheana; 12 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
service 7 p.m. Graveside service 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 6 February 2009]
KALALAU SR., STANLEY "G BOY" MEOLANI, 66, of Hana, Maui, died July 28, 2009.
Born in Hana. Owner of Hana AC. Survived by wife, Primrose; sons, Stanley Jr., Samuel, Sipes
and Kevin Tolentino; daughters, Philmen, Sassie Keaulana and Sea Morifuji; brothers, Elsworth,
John, Rodney Kalalau Jr. and Patrick; sister, Beauty Castillo; 22 grandchildren. Celebration of
life 10 a.m. Saturday at Hana Bay. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 9 August 2009]
KALALAU, MARY KAOHU ROSELANI, 73, of Hana, Maui, died April 21, 2009. Born in
Hilo, Hawai‟i. Retired Hana Hotel social director. Survived by sons, Matthew Jr. and mark Sr.;
daughters, Roselani, Aileen “Shorty” Helekahi, Faith Okuda, Loverleen “Leo” Hoopai Feliciano
and Tiana; hanai daughter, Kanoe Kalalau-Ahloo; hanai sons, Duane “Sonny Boy” Beck and
Kukui Kalalau-Beck; sister, Clara Rita; brother, Tony Silva; 30 grandchildren; 21 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. May 222 at Helene Hall, Hana; eulogy 5 p.m.; service 5:30
p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon May 23 at Borthwick Norman‟s Mortuary; service 11 a.m.;
burial 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 May 2009]
Kalalau, Mary Kaohu Roselani, April 21, 2009. Mary Kaohu Roselani, Kalalau, 73, of Hana,
Maui, a retired Hana Hotel social director, died in Hana Medical Center. She was born in Hilo.
She is survived by sons Matthew Jr. and Mark Dean Sr.; daughters Roselani and Tiana Kalalau,
Aileen “Shorty” Helekahi,, Faith Okuda, and Loverleen “Leo” Hoopai-Feliciano; hanai sons
Duane “Sonny Boy” Beck and Kukui Kalalau-Beck; hanai daughter Kanoe Kalalau-Ahloo;
brother Tony Silva; sister Clara Rita; 30 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services:
5:30 p.m. May 22 at Helene Hall in Hana. Call after 3 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. May 23 at
Borthwick/Norman‟s Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 May 2009]
KALANI, CHARLES JR. 79, of Palm Descent, Calif., died May 27, 2009. Born in Pa‟ia, Maui.
Retired Maui Land and Pineapple Co. supervisor. Survived by companion, Vivian; daughters,
Yvonne, Cheryl, Soland Lode and Nancy Bradshaw; hanai brother, Martin; nine grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Keawala‟i Church, Makena; celebration of
life 10 to 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard Family
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 June2009]
KALANI, LINDSEY, 67, of Waianae, died Nov. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired roofer at
Peacock Roofing. Survived by wife, Carlotta; sons, Lindsay Kazu and Lindsay; daughters,
Clarilyn Edwards, Clareen Lima, Clarynce Kakalia and Denise Tau; 24 grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; brothers, George Kauakahi Jr. and Boman Kahala; sister, Caroline Kahue.
Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at House of Salvation Church & Bible School, 89-195 Farrington
Highway; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Nänäkuli Homestead Cemetery. Flowers welcome.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 December 2009]
KALAULI KAAWA, WILLIAM "WILLY" SR., 74, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 19,
2009. Born in Honolulu. A musician. Survived by sons, William, John, James, Liwai and
William Jr.; daughter, Setta; brothers, Isaac, Liwai and David; 20 grandchildren; seven great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Lutheran Church of The Holy Trinity,
Kailua, Kona; service 11 a.m.; luncheon and fellowship at Old Airport, last pavilion. No flowers.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June 2009]
KALAULI, JOHN MAC "CHU-CHU" KAPULE KA'AI'OHELO SR., 66, of Hilo, Hawai'i,
died Sept. 24, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired stevedore for HT&T and Matson. Survived by wife,
H. Keola Kealoha; sons, Lopaka "Baba" Santiago, John Mac Jr., Richardson and George
"Kamakee"; daughters, Jo-Ann Kalauli and Pualani Kahoonei; hanai daughter, LaCher Napeahi-
Forcum; brothers, Frederick, Richardson, Danny and Randy; sister, Nani Kaeha; 25
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary
Chapel, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.;
burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery, Section K. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 October
2009]
KALAWE, KATHRYN "KATY" KIYOMI, 57, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Former Island Paradise Academy teacher. Survived by companion, Glenn Suzuki; son,
Kevin; daughter, Jennifer Endo; brother, David Goya; sister, Lois Higa; two grandchildren.
Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Inurnment 9 a.m. June 18 at Diamond
Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 June 2009]
Kalawe, Kathryn Kiyomi, June 6, 2009 Kathryn Kiyomi “Katy” Kalawe, 57, of Honolulu, a
former Island Paradise Academy teacher, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by companion Glenn Suzuki, son Kevin, daughter Jennier Endo,
brother David Goya, sister Lois Higa and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at
Diamond Head Mortuary. Inurment: 9 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 June 2009]
KALEIKINI, ARTHUR "KEAWE", 77, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 16, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A supply handler with Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by sons, Arthur and
Radford; daughters, Roberta Kapuaala, Ernestine Kaue, June, and Ruby Melendez; brother,
Kaipo; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Old Government Road; service noon; burial 2 p.m.
at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 July 2009]
KALEIKINI, ARTHUR "KEAWE", 77, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 16, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard supply handler. Survived by sons, Arthur and Radford;
daughters, Roberta Kapuaala, Ernestine Kaue, June, and Ruby Melendez; brother, Kaipo; 20
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Old Government Road; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaii State
Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 July 2009]
KALEIKINI, JOSEPH "JOE" KAHIKILANI, 66, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 21, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Retired Handi-Van driver. Survived by wife, Patricia; sons, Joseph Jr. and Jesse;
daughters, Charlotte "Nani" Laureano and Patricia "Pumehana"; brother, William Webster;
sister, Maile Ohira; nine grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary
Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 July 2009]
Kaleiohi, Glorietta Kuuleihanauhome, May 19, 2009. Glorietta Kuuleihanauhome Kaleiohi,
56, of Anahola, Kauai, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is
survived by son Brennan, daughter Brandi Lee; brothers Ephraim III and Edward Kaleiohi and
Job Kane; sisters C‟Nell Vea and Mitzie, Tanata, Corina and Olandra Kaleiohi, hanai brothers
Kinsley Guillen and Peter Lopez; hanai sister Yukie Lynn DeSilva; and two grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kalapaki Beach Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes to
follow. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 May 2009]
KALEIWAHEA, JOSEPH "JOE" F., 82, of Mossyrock, Wash. died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in
Waipahu. U.S. Army veteran of 21 years; business owner and licensee barber. Survived by wife,
Judith; sons, Joe Jr., Larry and Russell; daughters, Leilani and Wendy Troyer; sister, Linda
Richard; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Inurnment 1 p.m. Friday at Mililani
Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February 2009]
Kaleiwahea, Joseph F., Sep. 26, 2008 Joseph F. “Joe” Kaleiwahea, 82, of Mossyrock, Wash., an
Army veteran, business owner and licensed barber, died in Mossyrock. He was born in Waipahu.
He is survived by wife Judith; sons Joe Jr., Larry and Russell; daughters Leilani and Wendy
Troyer; and sister Linda Richard; 17 grandchildren. Burial: 1 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani
Cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 26 February 2009]
KALEOPA, FAAVE "PAPA", 61, of Mililani, died Feb. 21, 2009. Born in Samoa. Survived
by wife, Foloreni; sons, Leatapo and Kaleopa; daughters, Fesouaina and Vita Kaleopa and
Rachel Lee Moenoa; five grandchildren; brothers, Neru and Tagaloa; sisters, Fesouaina Wong,
Talaleu Lemau and Sara Lafaele. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 March 2009]
KALEOPAA, JASON D., 34, of Wai'anae, died March 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Dental
assistant. Survived by brothers, Rick, Keola, Kekoa and Kaleo; sisters, Kehaulani and Kuuilei;
parents, Dolly Jean Kaleopaa and Billy Harrison; grandparents, Violet Harrison and Dolly
Kaleopaa. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. April 5 at Wai'anae Baptist Church. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 March 2009]
KALI, SUSAN MAE, 70, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Feb. 20, 2009. A homemaker. Survived by
husband, Benjamin; sons, Benjamin Jr., Joseph, Mitchell, Michael and Jeffery; daughters,
Bernadette Vea and Carnation Kali Kilar; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister,
Marian Silver. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. March 6 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa; service
11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February
2009]
KALIKO, VICTORIA “VICKY” LEIHUKU WAIALAE, 53, of Waimea, Hawai'i, formerly
of Nanakuli, died March 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Certified substance abuse counselor for
Big Island Substance Abuse Council. Survived by husband, Ronald Sr.; sons, Ronald Jr. and
Ronson-James; sisters, Iwalaniuluwehi Fuller, Naomi Cabus, Lianne Yu, Kehau Naeole, Lynette
Waialae, Tracy Rivera and Jamie Waialae; two grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10:30 a.m.; urn burial to follow at East Hawai'i
Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 April 2009]
Kaliko, Victoria Leihulu Waialae, March 23, 2009. Victoria Leihulu “Vicky” Waialae Kaliko,
53, of Waimea, Hawaii, formerly of Nanakuli, a Big Island Substance Abuse Council certified
counselor, died n Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband
Ronald Sr.; sons Ronald Jr. and Ronson James; sisters Iwalaniuluwehi Fuller, Naomi Cabus,
Lianne Yu, Kehau Naeole, Lynette and Jamie Waialae, and Tracy Rivera; and two
grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial
to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 April 2009]
KALILI, KHOLT KAONOHIOKALAOLUNALILO JAMES, infant son of Kailene Isaako
and Kaonohiokala Kalili, of 'Aiea, died March 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by
brother, Esaiah; grandparents, Jolene Isaako, Kalani Clemente, Kammy Kalili-Gomes and
Terrence Gomes. Service 10 a.m. Thursday at Kamalamalama O Keao Church, 53-842
Kamehameha Highway, Hau'ula; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 April 2009]
Kalilikane, Florence Barbara Jean Kekahuliliiokoko Kealiiopalaohawaii, Sept. 5, 2009
Florence Barbara Jean Kekahuliliiokoko Kealiiopalaohawaii Kalilikane, 59, of Kapaakea,
Molokai, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Raymond Sr.;
sons Raymond Jr., Dwayne and Antone; daughters Raynelle Kamakeeaina, Cecilia Sheffield and
Cicinia Kalilikane; brother Robert Ho; sister Estelle Hoapili, 20 grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalaikamanu Hou Church hall, Kalamaula,
Molokai. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Cemetery, Manawainui, Molokai.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 September 2009]
KALILIMOKU, MITCHELL KALAWAIANUI, 83, of Kaimuki, died July 3, 2009. Born in
Ha'ena, Kaua'i. a member of Kaimuki Congregation Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by sons,
Mitch and Stephan; stepson, Roland Yap; stepdaughters, Carolyn Yap-Ballou and Sandra Yap-
Gonsalves; brothers, Frederick, Jeremiah and Aram; stepbrothers, Paul and Wesley Elia; sister,
Hannah Basso; four stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday
at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 22 July 2009]
KALINO, LYNN MAILE, 46, of Kailua, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
husband, David Ah Quin; son, Roland Ah Quin; daughters, Tiffany, and Brittany Kalino-Ah
Quin; a grandson; mother, Dora; brothers, Bruce and Lot; sister, Annie Dela Reis. Visitation 10
a.m. to noon Friday at Kailua United Methodist Church; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of
the Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey
Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 January 2009]
Kalino, Lynn Maile, Dec. 28, 2008 Lynn Maile Kalino, 46, of Kailua died. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by husband David Ah Quin, son Roland Ah Quin, daughters Tiffany
Kalino, Brittany Kalino- Ah Quin, mother Dora, brothers Bruce and Lot, sister Annie Dela Ries
and a grandchiled. Services: noon Friday at Kailua united Methodist church. Call after 10 a.m.
Burial: 2 p.m. at valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
12 January 2009]
Kalipi S., William Handler, March 27, 2009. William Handler Kalipi S., 67, of Ohia, Molokai,
a retired Maui County Parks and Recreation Division employee, died in Kaunakakai. He was
born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons William Jr., Joseph and Zed; daughters Zessica Apiki,
Zeida Akana and Zallarina Kakahuna; brothers Phillip and Wilfred “Spider” Kalipi and Mylo
Wiles and Thomas Handler; sisters Pheobe Roman, Cheyenne Kalipi, Ruth Lane, Judy Robbins,
Gloria Conaster and Charlene Glevas; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 10
a.m. Saturday at Kalaiakamanuhou Church Hall in Kalamaula, Molokai. Call after 8 a.m. Burial
to follow at Kapaakea Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 April 2009]
KALUA, FRANCES LEILANI, 81, of Lahaina, Maui, died Oct. 16, 2009. Bornin Napili,
Maui. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Station payroll clerk. Survived by sons, Isaac Jr., Jesse and
Scott Kekuewa; daughter, Lisa Ah Puck; brothers, Bruce and Robert; sister, Shirley Przeradzki,
Priscilla Hoke and Murial Ulu Hirata; 11 grandchildren ; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9
to 11 a.m. Monday at Waiola Church, Lahaina, service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 October 2009]
Kalua, Frances Leilani, Oct. 16, 2009, Frances Leilani Kalua, 81, of Lahaina, a retired Pearl
Harbor Naval Station payroll clerk, died at home. He was born in Napili, Maui. He is survived
by sons Isaac M. Jr., Jesse L. and Scott K. Kekuewa; daughter Lisa K. Ah Puck; brothers Bruce
and Robert Kalua; sisters Shirley Przeradzki, Priscilla Hoke and Muriel U. Hirata; 11
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Waiola Church in
Lahaina. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 October 2009]
Kalua, Frances Leilani, Oct. 16, 2009, Frances Leilani Kalua, 81, of Lahaina, a retired Pearl
Harbor Naval Station payroll clerk, died at home. She was born in Napili, Maui. She is survived
by sons Isaac M. Jr., Jesse L. and Scott K. Kekuewa; daughter Lisa K. Ah Puck; brothers Bruce
and Robert; sisters Shirley Przeradzki, Priscilla Hoke and Muriel U. Hirata; 11 grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Waiola Church in Lahaina. Call after
9 a.m. Aloha attire. Incorrect information given in an obituary yesterday. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 23 October 2009]
Kalua, Kimeia Kukane, Dec. 7, 2009 Kimeia Kukane Ahu Kalua, 82, of Hilo, a retired cook
with KK Tei Restaurant, Mrs. Ben‟s Orchid Island Hotel, Paul‟s Coffee Shop and Hukilau
Restaurant, died in the Hilo Medical Center. She is survived by sons Herring, Nelson, Milton,
Roger, Samuel, Carlson and Bernard; daughters Pearl Haili, Lurline Rapoza and Johnett
Nacapoy; sisters Elaine Dailey and Adrian K. Ahu; 27 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren;
and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Call
after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 14 December 2009]
KALUA, KIMELA KUKANE AHU, 82, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 7, 2009. Born in Pähala,
Hawaii. Cook for KK Tei Restaurant, Mr. Ben's, Orchid Island Hotel, Paul's Coffee Shop and
Hukilau Restaurant. Survived by daughters, Pearl Haili, Lurline Rapoza and Johnett Nacapoy;
sons, Herring, Nelson, Milton, Roger, Samuel, Carlson and Bernard; sisters, Elaine Dailey and
Adrian Ahu; 27 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchild-ren.
Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at
Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 December 2009]
KALUAU, JOSEPH "JOJO" KUPIHEA, 64, of Redmond, Ore., formerly of Kalaoa, Kona,
Hawai'i, died Sept. 27, 2009. Born in Kalaoa. A cowboy. Survived by wife, Roberta; son, Joey;
daughter, Priscilla; brothers, Hosea and Raymond; sisters, Louise Lee and Abigail Loo; three
grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Waimea, Hawai'i; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 October 2009]
KALUHIOKALANI, JORDAN "KANABOY" KAMAKANAMAIKALANI, 11, of
Honolulu, died April 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A Jarrett Middle School student. Survived by
mother, Tainell Hughes; father, David; brother, Ikaika; sister, Taizha Hughes-Kaluhiokalani;
grandparents, LaVerne and Chuck Hercules and Genevieve and William Hughes. Visitation 5
p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 May 2009]
Kaluhiokalani, Jordan Kamakanamaikalani, April 26, 2009. Jordan Kamakanamaikalani
“Kanaboy” Kaluhiokalani, 11, of Honolulu, a Jarrett Middle School student, died in Honolulu.
He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father David; mother Tainell Hughes; brother
Ikaika; sister Taizha Hughes-Kaluhiokalani; and grandparents Chuck and LaVerne Hercules, and
William and Genevieve Hughes. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after
5 p.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 May 2009]
KALUNA, CLEMENT "CLEM" KAHELE, 61, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died May 24, 2009. Born
in Ola'a. Retired Puna Geothermal Ventures plant operator. Survived by wife, Cathy; sons,
Kealoha Malendres and David; daughter, Heather; brothers, Herbert Jr., Charles and Eugene;
hanai brother, Wesley Kobayashi; sisters, Caroline Ahin, Charlotte Malendres and Kathleen
Paio; a grandson. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; private urn
committal at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 June 2009]
Kaluna, Clement Kahele, May 24, 2009 Clement Kahele “Clem” Kaluna, 61, of Pahoa, Hawaii,
a retired Puna Geothermal Ventures plant operator and an Army veteran who served in the
Vietnam War, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife
Cathy; sons Kealoha Malendres and David Kaluna; daughter Heather; brothers Herbert Jr.,
Charles and Eugene; hanai brother Wesley Kobayashi; sisters Caroline Ahin, Charlotte
Malendres and Kathleen Paio; and a grandchild. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary.
Call after 5 p.m. Private committal services to be held at a later date. Casual attire. No flowers.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 June 2009]
KAM SR., ALEXANDER YAT YUNG, 84, of Honolulu, died Jan. 17, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired from Navy Supply Center. Survived by wife, Evelyn; son, Alexander Jr.;
brothers, Robert and George; two grandchildren. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at
Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 January 2009]
Kam, Ceryl Kwal Fa Sueko, Nov. 24, 2009 Cheryl Kwai Fa Sueko Kam, 48, of Kaneohe, a
homemaker, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Kelly Ann
K. Wong; brothers Daryl, Carlton and Conrad; and hanai daughter Brittany. Services: 11 a.m.
Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortaury. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 December 2009]
KAM, CHERYL KWAI FA SUEKO, 48, of Käneohe, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Kelly Ann Kam Wong; brothers, Daryl, Carlton and
Conrad; hänai daughter, Brittany Kam. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m., Friday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser
7 December 2009]
KAM, FLORENCE CHING, 79, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2009. Born in Kane'ohe. An
assistant vice president for First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by husband, Albert; sons, Gerald and
Steven; three grandchildren; brothers, Joe, Alfred, Walter, Sam and Francis Ching; sisters,
Shirley Young and Eleanor Lau. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday at Nu'uanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. Taoist service. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 23
July 2009]
KAM, GEORGE AH CHOY, 90, of Honolulu, died March 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Federal Aviation Administration electronic technician; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by
caregivers, Robert and Genevieve Miyashita; nieces; grandnieces; grandnephew. Private service
held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 April
2009]
Kam, George Ah Choy, March 14, 2009. George Ah Choy Kam, 90, of Honolulu, a Navy
veteran and retired Federal Aviation Administration electronic technician, died in Honolulu. He
was born in Honolulu. He is survived by caregivers Robert and Genevieve Miyashita. Private
services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 April 2009]
KAM, LAURA LAGBAS, 62, of Pearl City, died May 29, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Retired Pearl Harbor Elementary School teacher. Survived by husband, Victor; son, Gregory;
daughter, Laurie Pang; two grandchildren; father, Barney Lagbas Sr.; brothers, Barney Jr. and
Barry Lagbas; sister, Corrinne Baybado. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary
Mauka Chapel, Waipi'o; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 23
June 2009]
KAM, LORENE "PINKY" LAI PING, 71, of Honolulu, died March 27, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Waikiki Elementary School teacher. Survived by husband, Donald; son,
Steven; daughter, Laurie Martinez; sister, Elaine Chang; brother, Norman Lum; two
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 5 May 2009]
Kam, Lorene Lai Ping, March 27, 2009. Lorene Lai Ping “Pinky” Kam, 71, of Honolulu, a
retired Waikiki Elementary School teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by husband Donald, son Steven, daughter Laurie Martinez, brother Norman Lum, sister
Elaine Chang and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 4 May 2009]
KAM, PHILIP S. KI YAU, 83, of Honolulu, died July 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired
Pearl City High School shop teacher. Survived by brother, Solomon. Visitation 8 a.m. Tuesday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 August 2009]
Kam, Philip S. Ki Yau, July 22, 2009. Philip S. Ki Yau Kam, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl
City High School shop teacher and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by brother Solomon K.F. Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick
Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha
attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 August 2009]
KAM, SALLY YET WAH KO, 79, of Honolulu, died June 10, 2009. Born in Canton, China. A
homemaker. Survived by daughter, Adaline Foong Wah Cummings; sons, Roy Yet Sun and
William Yet Kwen; grandson, Ian; ex-husband, Solomon Ki Fui. Private service held.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 June 2009]
KAMA JR., PETER, 49, of Hale'iwa, died April 8, 2005. Born in Waialua. Aloha Airlines lead
airline mechanic. Survived by wife, Gene Fale; daughter, Carrielyn Tupuola; sons, Peter
Hokuloa and Paul "Buddy" Palekai; grandchildren, Kalani, Keala Moana and Pa'akai'; brother,
Gary; sisters, Deborah, and Kathleen Brown. Burial 10:30 a.m. today at Mililani Memorial Park.
Casual/aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April 2009]
KAMA, ERIC "UNCLE" HANAKAHI SR., 73, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born
in Hilo. Retired tour bus driver for Roberts Hawaii; retired Honolulu Fire Department fireman.
Survived by wife, Frances; son, Eric Jr.; daughters, Milli Kama and Alice Santee; hanai
daughters, Tica Kekahuna and Rhonda Puou; brothers, Charles, William, John, Archie and
Harold; sisters, Roberta Kama and Charlotte Wong; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.
Saturday at Maku'u Farmers Market; celebration of life 10 a.m.; dedication to follow. Casual
attire. No flowers; donations to the Life Care Center of Hilo. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 February 2009]
KAMA, JULIA KEKAHUNA, 84, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born in Makawao.
Retired Ambassador Hotel chef. Survived by sons, Herman Jr., William and Herman II;
daughters, Judy Hart, Josephine Lau and Jewel Purdy; 27 grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday St. George Catholic Church, Waimanalo;
Mass noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 February 2009]
KAMA, TONI JEAN PACHECO, 48, of Riverside, Calif., formerly of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died
April 25, 2009. Born in Hilo. Ditty Drum Containers employee. Survived by son, Noah John;
daughters, Tennille and Francesca; parents, Juan and Julie Pacheco; brothers, Elvis and Malcolm
Pacheco; sisters, Valerie Pacheco and Abigail Hynson; two grandchildren. Private service in
Hilo. Additional service held in California. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu
Advertiser 11 May 2009]
KAMA, TONI JEAN PACHECO, 48, of Riverside, Calif., formerly of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died
April 25, 2009. Born in Hilo. Ditty Drum Containers employee. Survived by son, Noah John;
daughters, Tennille and Francesca; parents, Juan and Julie Pacheco; brothers, Elvis and Malcolm
Pacheco; sisters, Valerie Pacheco and Abigail Hynson; two grandchildren. Celebration of life 10
a.m. Sunday at the Hui-Waa-O-Waiakea‟s Hale, Hilo Bayfront. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 May 2009]
KAMAHELE, ART WALTER, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2009. Survived by mother, Alice;
sisters, Allene, Adele Pappas and Andrea. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
KAMAHELE, LILLIAN "VIVIAN" PEARL, 83, of Waialua, died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Former member of The Order of Kamehameha; helped to establish the kupuna
programs in the public elementary schools. Survived by son, Larry Kahale; daughters, Tanya
Ibrao and Pikake; brother, Harvey Neri; hänai daughter, Doreen Shinbo; 10 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service
6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 October 2009]
KAMAI LEANIO, LARRY "COACH LARRY", 61, of Kapolei, died Jan. 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Founder and head coach of Na 'Opio O Ka 'Aina; Honolulu Advertiser circulation
manager. Survived by wife, Cassie; sons, Michael, Brian and Jason; daughters, Kanoe and Jara;
mother, Florence Kanaeholo; brothers, William "Billy," Stanley and Teodorico "Jr" Leanio and
Raymond Kalua'u; sisters, Virginia Black, Heather Scarda and Mona Toth. Visitation 5 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 21 January 2009]
Kamai, Donna Leialoha, Jul. 1, 2009 Donna Leialoha Kamai, 49, of Wailuku died in Straub
Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Clarence Jr., sons
Kalale K., MauLoa O., and Kainalu A.A.; daughters Leialoha P., Leina‟ala A.P., Summer
H.,Hawaiiloa A.H.L., E‟alaokeakua A.O. and Kolika-Mei L.; stepsons Clarence K. III, and
Ke‟alii B., stepdaughters Lahela L.,Iulio and Gloria L. Kamai, and Lehuanani M. Kamai; father
Edward Alakai Sr.,brothers Edward Jr. and William K. Alakai; sister Leona Alakai; and 13
grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 19 July 2009]
KAMAI, GRACE "JACKIE" KATHLEEN KAPULANI NATTO, 85, of Honolulu, died
August 19, 2009. Born in Waikiki. Member of Hale O Na Ali'i O Hawai'i. Survived by sons,
Gilbert Kahele, Michael Ferreira and Arthur Buzzy Ferreira; daughters, Isabelle Cookie Peters
and Penny Lee Puaa; hanai daughter, Alice Vinton; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;
three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Nyelo Dean Natto, Thomas Natto and George Whitney
Natto; sisters, Abigail Stewart, Aurelia Asasaki, Roseline Smith and Pauline Palencia. Private
service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 August 2009]
Kamai, Grace Kathleen Kapulani Natto, Aug. 19, 2009 Grace Kathleen Kapulani Natto
“Jackie” Kamai, 85, of Honolulu died. She was born in Waikiki. She is survived by sons Gilbert
Kahele, and Michael and Arthur B. Fereira; daughters Isabelle C. Peters and Penny L. Puaa;
hanai daughter Alice Vinton; brothers Nyelo D., Thomas and George W. Natto; sisters Abigail
Stewart, Aurelia Asasaki, Roseline Smith and Pauline Palencia; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-
grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1
September 2009]
KAMAI, KAMUELA SHENNEN, 36, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in
Wailuku. Survived by father, Victor Sr.; sister, Brianna; brothers, Victor "Victor Boy" Jr., Brian
and Kyle; grandmother, Lillian; grandfather, Samuel; nephews. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at
Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Lei only. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 November 2009]
KAMAI, MELITA "LITA" ELEANOR, 77, of Kapolei, died Dec. 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Member of Ka Makua Mau Loa Church and choir leader. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons,
Donald, Joseph Jr., Kevin and Jonny; daughter, Sharon Fujii; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary
Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 December 2009]
Kamai, Melita Eleanor, Dec. 3, 2009 Melita Eleanor Kamai, 77, of Kapolei died in Hawaii
Medical Center West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Joseph L. K.; sons
Donald J., Joseph Jr., Kevin and Jonny; daughter Sharon Fujii; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-
grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual
attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 December 2009
KAMAI, WILLIAM KALAIKU JR., 55, of 'Aiea, died May 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. City
Waste Management supervisor. Survived by wife, Valerie; sons, William III and Zachary;
daughters, Jacquelyn Oclinaria, Chimes, Noreen, Geliya Medeiros, Sarai and Russia; father,
William Sr.; sister, Beverly, 12 grandchildren. Farewells and goodbye 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday; Final
wishes honored Kanikapila and BBQ with friends and family noon to 5 p.m. at Halawa District
Park. For more information call 203-8979. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 26 May 2009]
Kamaka, Elizabeth Denise Puanani, March 4, 2009 Elizabeth Denise Puanani Kamaka, 55, of
Pearl City died in Hawaii Medical Center-West. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
brother Charles Noland and sister Bernice “Manu” Gascon. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at St.
Anthony Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 March
2009]
KAMAKAWIWOOLE, ABRAHAM "ABE" KAHINUONALANI, 76, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i,
died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Waipunalei, Hawai'i. Public school teacher, and Marine Corps
veteran. Survived by wife, Mary Ellen Nobriga Kamakawiwoole; son, David; brother, Reynolds
Jr.; sister, Gwendolyn Yamamoto; two grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at
Kalemela Congregational Church, Ho-noka'a; celebration of life noon; burial 1 p.m. in church
cemetery, also known as Kamakawiwoole Church cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 August 2009]
KAMAKE'EAINA, JOHN "HONEY BOY" PAHUMOA III, 71, of Kahuku, died Sept. 19,
2009. Born in La'ie. E. Black Construction mason. Survived by sons, John "Pahumoa" IV and
Buddy; brother, Herbert "Bucky"; seven grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Monday at
Hau'ula Congregational Church; service noon to 1 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 September 2009]
KAMALA, ELIZABETH "CUBBY" JANE SIMPSON, 55, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Dec. 20,
2008. Born in Newport Beach, Calif. Retired Wilcox Memorial Hospital nurse. Survived by
parents, William Hobart and Billie Jeanne Simpson; sister, Bonnie Berndt; daughter, Ursula
Torres; son, James Langtad. Celebration of life noon Jan. 18. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 January 2009]
Kamala, Elizabeth Jane, Dec. 20, 2008 Elizabeth Jane “Cubby” Kamala, 55, of Kapaa, Kauai.
died at home. She was born in California. She is survived by Parents William Hobart and Billie
J. Simpson, son James Langtad, daughter Ursula Torres and Sister Bonnie Berndt. Celebrate of
life: noon Jan. 18 at Anini Beach. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 January 2009]
KAMALII, VIRGINIA "AUNTY VIRGI", 72, of Kane'ohe, died April 20, 2009. Born in
Lana'i City, Lana'i. An independent childcare provider. Survived by sons, Aaron and Edward III;
daughters, Sharon and Karen; brother, John Basques; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church;
service 11:30 a.m.; committal 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 April 2009]
KAMANAWA, CHANA LOKELANI, 47, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Administrative assistant at Kelena Farms. Survived by daughters, Elaine "Loke" and Kristina
"Nahe"; father, Roosevelt "Rosie"; brother, Jeffrey; sisters, Pearl Manners, Mary Josue and
Susan; a grandson. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahana Valley (across from the
community center); service 11 a.m. to noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 20
September 2009]
KAMANAWA, CHANA LOKELANI, 47, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Administrative assistant at Kelena Farms. Survived by daughters, Elaine "Loke" and Kristina
"Nahe"; father, Roosevelt; brother, Jeffrey; sisters, Pearl Manners, Mary Josue and Susan; one
grandson. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at Kahana Valley (across from community center);
service 10 a.m. to noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 September 2009]
Kamanawa, Chana Lokelani, Sept. 1, 2009 Chana Lokelani Kamanawa, 47, of Waianae, a
Kelena Farms administrative assistant, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
daughters Elaine “Loke” and Kristina “Nahe”: father Roosevelt “Rosie”; brother Jeffery; sisters
Pearl Manners, Mary Josue and Susan Kamanawa; and a grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday
at Kahana Valley, across from Community center. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 September 2009]
KAMANU, DR. PAUL LEE PUA SR., 55, of Käneohe, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Preacher and teacher, Apostle of Grace Redemption and Grace in Action Ministries
International. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, Paul Jr., Johnathan and Jason; daughter, Shawnna;
father, John Harvell; brothers, Lew, Matthew, John Aki, Alvin Harvell and Kitwana Harvell;
sisters, Yvonne Bishop, Naomi Heffernan, Matilda Harris, Taanasa Harvell and Geri Baker; six
grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church;
service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Central Seventh-day Adventist
Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 December 2009]
KAMANU, JOSEPH KALANI III, 50, of Mountain View, Hawaii, died Dec. 26, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Community service supervisor for Fern Forest; PowerPoint technician for New
Hope Church-Volcano; pig farmer. Survived by wife, Babette "Tasi"; mother, Gwendolyn
Comer; brothers, Reginald Kamanu, David, Garen and Myles Comer; sisters, Irene Davidson and
Michelle Comer; foster siblings. Visitation 9 a.m. Jan. 9 at New Hope Church-Volcano;
celebration of life service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo.
[Honolulu Advertiser 31 December 2009]
Kamanu, Paul Lee Pua Sr., Nov. 25, 2009 Paul Lee Pua Kamanu Sr., 55, of Kaneohe, founder
of the Grace in Action international ministry and Grace Christian Church (Grace Redemption
Ministries), a minister with Hawaii‟s adult and youth correctional facilities, a broadcaster and
program director on KAIM Radio, and a bus driver and tour guide, died in Castle Medical
Center. He was born on Oahu. He is survived by wife Nancy; sons Paul Jr., Johnathan and Jason;
daughter Shawnna; brothers Lew and Mathew Kamanu, John Aki, Alvin Harvell and Kitwana
Harvell; sisters Yvonne Bishop, Naomi Hefernan, Matilda Harris, Taanasa Harvell and Geri
Baker; and six grandchildren. Services held. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 December 2009]
Kamanu, Paul Lee Pua Sr., Nov. 25, 2009 Paul Lee Pua Kamanu Sr., 55, of Kaneohe, an
Apostle of Grace Redemption and Grace in Action Ministries International preacher and teacher,
died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Nancy; sons
Paul Jr., Johnathan and Jason; daughter Shawnna; father John Harvell; brothers Lew and Mathew
Kamanu, John Aki, and Alvin and Kitwana Harvell; sisters Yvonne Bishop, Naomi Heffernan,
Matilda Harris, Taanasa Harvell and Geri Baker; and six grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m.
Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday at Central Seventh-day Adventist Church. Call after 4:30 p.m.
Thursday and after 8 a.m. Friday. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 December 2009]
KAMAUU, PONI ELLIOTT, died Oct. 26, 2009. High priest (mamakakaua) of The Order of
Kamehameha; member of Hawaiian Civic Club; kumu of Halau Hula o Kaleihulumamo.
Survived by brothers, H. Wailana Jr., E. Kaleihau and D. Iolani; sister, Macey "Hoakalei Hina."
Service 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, South
Beretania Street Tabernacle. Burial service 11 a.m. Nov. 16 at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Advertiser 8 November 2009]
KAMEALOHA, CAESAR KAHOUKALANI, 71, of Wai'anae, died July 9, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired City & County of Honolulu firefighter. Survived by wife, Verna "Lehua";
daughters, Misty Badoyen, Dawn Kamaka, Maile Domingo, Caelene, Caezelle, Leinani, Sunny
"Ela" Rosario, Lexus, Edie Nakoa and Lynn; sons, Lexun, Casey and Guy; 28 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; brothers, Peter "Kunia," William "Funa" and William "Bill" Panui;
sister, Sarah "Kapoli" Kamakea. Visitation 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 July 2009]
KAMEHAIKU, KEAHI NALANI, 25, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai‟I, died June 3, 2009. Born in
Hilo, Hawaii. Lead technician. Survived by parents, Faye and Dave; brother, Keliiokekai; sister
Piilani; grandmother, Hanae Irie. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo;
service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu
Advertiser 9 June 2009]
Kamehaiku, Keahi Nalani, June 3, 2009 Keahi Nalani Kamehaiku, 25, of Kailua Kona, a
Midas Auto Service Experts of Hawaii lead technician, died in Kona Community Hospital. He
was born in Hilo. He is survived by parents Dave and Faye, brother Keliiokekai, sister Piilani
and grandmother Hanae irie. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m.
Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 June 2009]
KAMEKONA, HOWARD DEAN, 54, of Waimänalo, formerly of Käneohe, died Nov. 4, 2009.
Survived by daughter, Summer Kahikina; mother, Evelyn; brothers, Reynold and Bruce; sisters,
Renee Shook and Jolyn Kipapa; special friend, Yvonne McKeague; granddaughter, Heather
Cullen. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church; service 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Lei only. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 November 2009]
KAMELAMELA, ABIGAIL "ABBY" GEORGIANA, 62, of 'Aiea, died March 2, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Retired from JBL Hawaii. Survived by husband, Jonah "Chubby" Jr.; son, Donovan
Spencer Morgan; daughters, Mahealani Krael, Justine and Katie Leimomi; brothers, Wayne
Ailama Dickson and Ralph Morgan; sisters, Marilyn Leimomi Khan, Darlna Piilani Morgan,
Barbara Jean Hasegawa, Doris Timeus and Muriel Gehrman; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 18 March 2009]
Kamelamela, Abigail Georgiana, March 2, 2009 Abigail Georgiana “Abby” Kamelamela, 62,
of Aiea, a retired JBL Hawaii employee, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was
born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Jonah “Chubby” Jr.; son Donovan S. Morgan;
daughters Mahealani Krael, and Justine P. and Katie L. Kamelamela; brothers Wayne A.
Dickson and Ralph Morgan; sisters Marilyn L. Khan, Darina P. Morgan, Barbara J. Hasegawa,
Doris Timeus and Muriel Gehrman; and 10 grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at
Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
19 March 2009]
Kamelamela, Gilbert Kana’iaupuni Sr., Dec. 5, 2009 Gilbert Kana‟iaupuni Kamelamela Sr.,
85, of Honolulu, a retired IIikai Hotel maintenance man and Army veteran who serviced in
World War II, died. He was born in Pahoa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Ruth, sons Byron and
Gilbert Jr., stepsons Chuck and Steven Dobson, daughters Lorna Baldomero and Gail Smith,
stepdaughter Kate Dobson, sister Christina Yap, 15 grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [[Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 December 2009]
KAMELAMELA, GILBERT KANAIAUPUNI SR., 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born
in Pähoa, Hawaii. Retired Ilikai Hotel maintenance man; World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by wife, Ruth; sons, Byron and Gilbert Jr.; daughters, Lorna Baldomero and Gail
Smith; sister, Christina Yap; stepsons, Chuck and Steven Dobson; stepdaughter, Kate Dobson;
15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 14 great-stepgrandchildren;
nine great-great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes at sea at a later date. Arrangements by
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 17 December 2009]
KAMEOKA, MAE MIHARU, 82, of Mililani, died June 19, 2009. Born in Honomu, Hawai‟i.
Former cashier for Chun Hoon Supermarket. Survived by husband, Hideo; sons, Derrick, Blake
and Dean; three grandchildren, and sister, Tsumako Kidani. Private service held. No koden
(monetary) offerings please. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 9
July 2009]
KAMI, FRANK KENJIRO, 88, of Honolulu, died May 28, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai‟i.
Retired TV technician and business owner. Survived by wife, Kay; sons, Kenneth and Milton;
daughter, Arlene; granddaughter, Tiffany; great-granddaughter , Teiala; sister, Etherl Fujihara.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 June 2009]
KAMIHARA, ROSS FUTOSHI, 72, of Waipahu, died Aug. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S.
Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Rae Lindsey and Rona Kobashigawa; sister, Susan
Hamada; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 September 2009]
KAMIKAWA, MIYOKO "MIYO", 72, of Pearl City, died Aug. 24, 2009. Retired billing
accountant for The Queen's Medical Center; also volunteer at Queen's. Survived by companion,
Paul Naito; brother, Sam; nieces; nephews. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary
Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 9
September 2009]
Kamikawa, Tadashi, May 21, 2009 Tadashi “Terry” Kamikawa, 79, of Gardena, Calif., died at
home. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by daughter Shari Kaku; companion Wandee
Bunluenuchalee; brothers Haruo, Yoshito and George; sisters Harriet Sugimoto and Susan
Komatsu; and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. June 29 at National Memorial Cemetery
of the Pacific, Punchbowl. [Honolulu Star Bulletin June 16 2009]
KAMIMURA, KENNETH SHIGEMI, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired U.S. Air Force civil servant. Survived by brother, William; sister, Mary. Private service
held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 February 2009]
Kamimura, Kenneth Shigemi, Feb. 6, 2009 Kenneth Shigemi Kamimura, 79, of Honolulu, a
retired civil service employee for the Air Force, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by brother William K. and sister Mary K. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17
February 2009]
KAMINAKA, FLORENCE YOSHIKO, 81, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A retired Kaimuki Dry Goods and Liberty House sales clerk. Survived by husband,
Hideo; daughter, Sharon Tanaka; brothers, Louis, Reuben, Raymond and Hubert Wakuzawa;
sister, Grace Shimogawa. Visitation from 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6
p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 March 2009]
KAMIOKA, SADIE TOSHIE, 85, of Kane‟ohe, died April 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Territorial Collectors accountant. Survived by son, Clive. Private service held.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 May 2009]
KAMISATO, NANCY MAE, 61, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 2009. Survived by daughter,
Lysha Kamisato; brother, David Norris. Memorial services pending. Arrangements by Ballard
Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 February 2009]
Kamisato, Nancy Mae, Feb. 6, 2009 Nancy Mae Kamisato, 61, of Lahaina died in Maui
Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by daughter Lysha and brother David Norris. Services
pending. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 February 2009]
KAMISATO, RANDY HARUJI, 57, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. A caregiver. Survived by brother, Alvin; sisters, Yoko Higa, Cheryl Teruya
and Marlene Tokunaga. Visitation noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 1 p.m.
Inurnment 3:30 p.m. at Honolulu Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 28 September 2009]
Kamisato, Randy Haruji, Sept. 16, 2009 Randy Haruji Kamisato, 57, of Las Vegas, formerly of
Honolulu, a caregiver, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother
Alvin; and sisters Yoko Higa, Cheryl Teruya and Marlene Tokunaga. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday
at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after noon. Inurnment: 3:30 p.m. at Honolulu Memorial Park.
Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information in an obituary yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
29 September 2009]
KAMIYA, GENTOKU, 88, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Sept. 23, 2009. Born in Kekaha. Retired
Kekaha Elementary School custodian. Survived by wife, Kay; son, Dennis; daughters, Doris
Arakaki, Lorraine Kato, Jean Schnackenberg and Joy Viquelia; 12 grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren; sisters, Shizuko Nakamoto and Toshiko Ishizaki. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Friday at
Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 September 2009]
KAMIYA, KENNETH MASUO, 71, of Torrance, Calif., died April 30, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. „Iolani School graduate; an insurance broker for the past five decades. Survived by
mother, Yoshiko; daughters, Katherine Korenga, Kristine and Keira; brothers, Ronald and
Edward; sisters, Helene Shimane and Jean Enomoto; grandsons, Kenneth and Kingston Murata.
Service held. Arrangements by Kubota Nikkei Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 June2009]
KAMIYA, PAUL TOMOICHI, 73, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 7, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Retired
heavy-equipment mechanic, member of Operating Engineers Local 3. Survived by wife, Alice;
son, Russell; daughter, Kathleen; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth
and Larry; sister, Ruthie. Visitation 5:30 pm Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
service 6:30 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 February 2009]
Kamiya, Paul Tomoichi, Feb. 7, 2009 Paul Tomoichi Kamiya, 73, of Kaneohe, a retired heavy
equipment mechanic, died in Kailua. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by wife Alice, son
Russel, daughter Kathleen, brothers Kenneth and Larry, sister Ruthie, two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 February 2009]
KAMIYA, RUSSELL K., 52, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter
and resident manager. Survived by stepson, Kassidy Meres; stepdaughter, Corina Meres; mother,
May; brother, David; four grandchildren. Service information: 808-685-5719. Arrangements by
Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 February 2009]
KAMIYA, RUSSELL K., 52, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter
and resident manager. Survived by stepson, Kassidy Meres; stepdaughter, Corina Meres; mother,
May; brother, David; four grandchildren. Service noon next Sunday at First Assembly of God,
Makakilo. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
April 2009]
KAMIYA, RUSSELL K., 52, of Honolulu, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter
and resident manager. Survived by stepson, Kassidy Meres; stepdaughter, Corina Meres; mother,
May; brother, David; four grandchildren. Service noon Saturday at First Assembly of God,
Makakilo. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 8
April 2009]
KAMIYAMA, ROBERT SHIZUO, 85, of Mililani, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Papa'ikou,
Hawai'i. Retired U.S. Marine Corps warehouse supervisor, Okinawa, Japan. Survived by wife,
Clara; daughters, Cheryl Matthews, Terri Nilsen; three grandchildren; sister, Eileen Okunaga.
Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 27 January 2009]
Kamiyama, Robert Shizuo, Jan. 12, 2009 Robert Shizuo Kamiyama, 85, of Mililani, a retired
warehouse supervisor for the U.S. Marine Corps on Okinawa and an Army veteran, died in
Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i. He is survived by wife Clara,
daughters Cheryl Matthews and Terri Nilsen, sister, Eileen Okunaga and three grandchildren.
Private service. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28
January 2009]
Kamm Jr., Albert Tan, May 10, 2009. Albert Tan Kamm Jr., 66, of Pearl City, a retired city
mechanical engineer and Army veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife
Yo Chu and mother Hitoe. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Evangelical Christian Church,
957 20th Ave. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 May 2009]
KAMM, ALBERT JR., 66, of Pearl City, died May 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired city
mechanical engineer. Survived by wife, Yo Chu; mother, Hitoe. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m
Wednesday at Evangelical Christian Church; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State
Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May 2009]
KAMM, HITOE MURAOKA, 90, of Lihu‟e. Kaua‟i, died May 30, 2009. Born in Hawai‟i.
Survived by brother, Ikipo Muraoka; sister, Sueko Goon. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at
Borthwick Kaua‟i Mortuary, Koloa; service 10:30 a.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. June 10 at
Evangelical Christian Church, Honolulu; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head
Cemetery. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 June2009]
KAMM, HITOE MURAOKA, 90, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died May 30, 2009. Born in Hawai'i.
Retired office clerk. Survived by brother, Ikito Muraoka; sister, Sueko Goon. Visitation 10 a.m.
tomorrow at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. June 10 at
Evangelical Christian Church, Honolulu; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head
Cemetery. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 June 2009]
KAN, ITONO, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 31, 2009. Born in Hilo. Homemaker. Survived
by daughters, Laurie Izumi, Jennie and Sherrie Sakamoto; granddaughters, Rochelle and Tara
Okano and Candace Izumi. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by
Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 April 2009]
KANA, NA'ILIMAKUWAI'OLEOKEKULA-
MEHAMEHAOKALUNA'IU'IUOKEAHUA "NA'I" JACOB HENRY, 20, of Waihe'e,
Maui, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by parents, Jacob Jr. and Leinani;
daughter, Kahali'aoku'uhaola Kana-Yarborough; brothers, Kamauliola and Ka'ananalu; sisters,
Kanekapolei and Kaleinani; grandparents, Daniel and 'Awapuhi Carmichael, Jacob Sr. and
Charlene Kana; companion, Risa Yarborough. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony
Catholic Church; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Keanae
YMCA Gym, Keanae, Maui; burial to follow at St. Gabriel's Church Cemetery. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 October 2009]
KANAE, STANLEY JAMES, 67, of Wai'anae, died July 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Honolulu Rapid Transit bus driver. Survived by sons, Stanley Jr., and Jason; daughter, Marlena;
six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to
noon Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial services noon; scattering of ashes
3 pm at Waikomo Beach, Makaha. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 July 2009]
Kanae, Stanley James, Jul. 9, 2009 Stanley James Kanae, 67, of Waianae, a retired Honolulu
Rapid Transit bus driver, died in the Queen‟s Medical Centers. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by sons Stanley J. Jr. and Jason R.K., daughter Marlena T., six grandchildren, five step-
grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Services: noon Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial
Park and Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes: 3 p.m. at Waikomo Beach in Makaha.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 July 2009]
KANAGAWA, SAKUNI, 77, of Honolulu, died July 23, 2009. Born in Wahiawa-'Ele'ele,
Kaua'i. A retired M. Nakai Repair Service repairman. Survived by sons, Clint and Cory; brother,
Donald; sisters, Hisae Akagi and Asako Nakata; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Visitation from 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha
attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 July 2009]
Kanagawa, Sakuni, Jul. 23, 2009 Sakuni Kanagawa, 77, of Honolulu, a retired M. Nakai
Construction Co. repairman, died. He was born in Wahiawa-Eleele, Kauai. He is survived by
sons Clint E. and Cory S., brother Donald, sisters Hisae Akagi and Asako Nakata, three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 July, 2009]
Kanagawa, Sakuni, July 23, 2009. Sakuni Kanagawa, 77, of Honolulu, a retired M. Nakai
Repair Service repairman, died. He was born in Wahiawa-Ekeele, Kauai. He is survived by sons
Clint E. and Cory S., brother Donald and sisters Kisae Akagi and Asako Nakata. Services: 6 p.m.
Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 1 August 2009]
KANAGAWA, TSUNEO, 80, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Jan. 17, 2009. Born in „Ele‟ele, Kaua‟i.
Former Federal Aviation Administration employee. Survived by wife, Fumiko; son, Jonathan;
daughter, Iris Colditz; four grandchildren; brothers, Sakuni and Donald; sisters, Hisae Akagi and
Asako Nakata. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 February 2009]
Kanagawa, Tsuneo, Jan. 17, 2009 Tsuneo Kanagawa, 80, of Phoenix, a former Federal
Aviation Administration employee, died in Torrance, Calif. He was born in Eleele, Kauai. He is
survived by wife Fumiko, son Jonathan, daughter Iris Colditz, brothers Sakuni and Donald Y.,
sisters Hisae Akagi and Asako Nakata, and four grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 7 February 2009]
Kanahele Sr., Leonard Kema, March 18, 2009. Leonard Kema Kanahele Sr., 75, of Kapalawai,
Kauai, a retired Niihau Ranch welder and Inter-Island Helicopters security guard, died. He was
born on Niihau. He is survived by sons Leonard, Danny, and Johnny Kanahele, Wally
Kawahalau and Gary Kaohelaulii; daughters Cecelia Beniamina and Caryn Bernaldes; hanai
children Dean Martin, Leticia Lorenzo, Jason Beniamina, and Evan and Jenee Kanahele; sisters
Momi Schmidt, Mikala Woodruff and Ho‟onanai Shintani; 28 grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial to follow at Kekaha Cemetery. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 2 April 2009]
KANAHELE, JOHN "KUHI", of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died April 30, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i.
Hooheno Inc. caregiver. Survived by mother, Eleanor; hanai sisters, Rose Vaivao, Tano
Castaneda, Melanie Kaneapua, Samantha Vaivao, Kuulei Gardenhire, Keala Niheu and Shigeko
Iguchi; hanai sons, Daniel "Baby Kuhi" Manu, Quienten Kanehailu-Shimazu and Kaleohano
Castaneda. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary Chapel;
celebration of life service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. White or
aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 May 2009]
KANAHELE, ROSE NAPUANANIAKEALOHA, 65, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died April 23,
2009. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Iubile Jr., Herman, Wayne and Elvis; daughters, Wanda,
Linda, Denise, Rose Palakiko and Bettylou Pahulehua; 35 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
brothers, Michael, Ben, George and Eugene Kaiwi; sisters, Emalia, Isabella Matayoshi, Salala
Kaiwi and Myra Silva. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary Chapel;
service 10 a.m. Burial at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
April 2009]
Kanahele, Rose Napuananiakealoha, April 23, 2009. Rose Napuananiakealoha Kanahele, 65,
of Anahola, Kauai, a homemaker, died n Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Puuwai,
Niihau. She is survived by sons Lubile Jr., Herman, Wayne and Elvis; daughters Wanda, Linda,
and Denise Kanahele, Rose Palakiko and Bettylou Pahulehua; brothers Michael, Ben, George
and Eugene Kaiwi; and sisters Emalia, Isabella Matayoshi, Salala Kaiwi and Myra Silva.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow
at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 April
2009]
KANAHELE, VERNON C. K., 60, of Aiea, died March 4, 2009. Born in Lanai City, Lanai.
U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Leilani Lally, Shannon Magmunson and Christina
Lamport; brothers, Raymond, Clarence “Biggie,” Ronald and Gary; sisters, Jeanette Nomaaea
and Laverne; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
Kanahele, Vernon C.K., March 4, 2009 Vernon C.K. Kanahele, 60, of Aiea, an Army veteran,
died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in Lanai City. He is survived by
daughters Leilani Lally, Shannon Magmunson and Christina Lamport; brother s Raymond,
Clarence “Biggie,” Ronald and Gary; sisters Jeanette Nomaaea and Laverne Kanahele; 11
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16
March 2009]
KANAI, DORIS HARUYO, 75, of Waipahu, died June 4, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Retired
secretary. Survived by father of children, Clarence; son, Aaron; daughters, Debbie Murakami
and Jeanne; three grandchildren; brothers, James and Ernest Yuasa. Service held. Arrangements
by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 June 2009]
Kanai, Minnie Mitsue, April 14, 2009. Minnie Mitsue Kanai, 82, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a
W.H. Greenwell Ranch bookkeeper, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Hilo.
She is survived by sons Allen Balensuela and Stanley and Arnold Kanai; hanai sons Byron
Sonoda and Milburn Iwai; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji
Mission. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 April 2009]
KANAI, ZENZO, 96, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Hilo. A Suisan Company
Ltd. manager. Survived by daughters, Margaret Ikezaki and Amy; sister, Mitsuyo Yoshida.
Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary donations). Memorial donations to a
charity of choice. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
January 2009]
KANAKAMAIKAI, JOSEPH "JOE" III, 45, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Hilo.
Self-employed. Survived by sons, Keo Alameida, Joshua, Jacob and Keola; daughters, Leinani
Alameida and Tenyel; parents, Joseph and Daisy "Mona"; brother, Kim; sisters, Robin Hall,
Serenia Santana, Tiana, Cheyenne and Shannon Pacheco-Kamalii, Kuuipo and Holly; a
grandson; two granddaughters. Service 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Wailoa State Park. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 November 2009]
Kanakamaikai, Joseph III, Oct. 5, 2009 Joseph “Joe” Kanakamaikai III, 45, of Hilo, self-
employed, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Joshua,
Jacob, and Keola Kanakamaikai, and Keo Alameida; daughters Leinani Alameida and Tenyel
Kanakamaikai; parents Joseph and Daisy “Mona”; brother Kim; sisters Robin Hall, Kuuipo
Kanakamaikai, and Tiana, Cheyenne and Shannon Pacheco-Kamalii; and three grandchildren.
Services: 9 a.m. Friday at Wailoa State Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 November 2009]
KANAMU, MATTHEW KANOE, 74, of Waikiki, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Kahului, Maui.
Ceramic tile helper. Survived by sister, Leikula Kanamu Alvarez. Scattering of ashes at a later
date. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 September
2009]
KANASAKI, MICHAEL TAKEO, 41, of Honolulu, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Painter for S. Kanasaki & Son Painting Inc. Survived by parents, Stanley and Nancy; brothers,
Mark and Robert; sister, Joyce. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. Service over the ashes 7 p.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 October 2009]
KANAYAMA, CHOGEN, 88, of Kihei, Maui, died March 13, 2009. Born in Korea. Retired
inventor/manufacturer of medical equipment. Survived by sons, Masahide and Narihide;
daughter, Rika; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. today at Borthwick Norman's
Mortuary, Wailuku, Maui; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. tomorrow at Door of Faith
Church, Wailuku, Maui; service 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family
Mortuary, Kahului, Maui. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
KANDA, MITSUKO, 74, of Honolulu, died Oct. 29, 2009. Born in Hakodate, Japan. Retired
Pola Cosmetics beautician. Survived by husband, Tad; sons, Brion and Dean; three
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Tetsuo Kawamata; sister, Yoko Iwamoto.
Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No koden (monetary
gifts). Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 November 2009]
KANDA, NOBORU, 92, of Waipi'o, died Aug. 1, 2009. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired
manager of University of Hawai'i Extension Services Experimental Station in Waialua. Survived
by wife, Jane; sons, Allen and Maurice; two grandchildren; caregiver, Madelyn Ragsac; sister,
Janet Waki. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 August 2009]
KANE, DENNIS WAYNE, 61, of Pana'ewa, Hawai'i, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born on O'ahu. A
mason, fisherman, musician and farmer. Survived by wife, Karen; daughters, Ke'ala and
Kauwela; eight grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Ka'iliwai, Raynette Moana, Faith Estores, Mona
Lisa Freitas, Ann Abromavich and Debbie Sample; brother, Robert Abromavich. Service noon
Saturday at his home in Pana'ewa Farmlots on Homestead, 1194 Auwae Road, Hilo; pa'ina to
follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
January 2009]
KANE, DENNIS WAYNE, 61, of Pana'ewa, Hawai'i, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born on O'ahu. A
mason, fisherman, musician and farmer. Survived by wife, Karen; son, Kenika; daughters, Ke'ala
and Kauwela; eight grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Ka'iliwai, Raynette Moana, Faith Estores,
Mona Lisa Freitas, Ann Abromavich and Debbie Sample; brother, Robert Abromavich. Service
noon Saturday at Pana'ewa Farmlots on Homestead, 1194 Auwae Road, Hilo; pa'ina to follow.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 January 2009]
Ka-Ne, Eleanor Ku’uleilani, Aug. 30, 2009 Eleanor Ku‟uleilani Ka-Ne, 79, of Mountain View,
Hawaii, formerly of Waimanalo, a retired Outrigger Hotels telephone operator, died in Hilo
Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Dayton, Randy, Layton,
Robbie and Joseph; daughter Noelani Padilla; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. A
celebration of life will be held noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at her residence, 11-3115 Pikake St.
(telephone pole No. 57). Call 968-8269 or 968-7114. Mass: noon Sept. 26 at St. George Catholic
Church, Waimanalo. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. Leis only. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10
September 2009]
KA-NE, ELEANOR KU'ULEILANI, 79, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, formerly of Waimanalo,
died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Outrigger Hotels telephone operator. Survived by
daughter, Noelani Padilla; sons, Dayton, Randy, Layton, Robbie and Joseph; 16 grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the family residence in
Mountain View. Information: 808-968-8269 or 808-968-7114. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon
Sept. 26 at St. George Catholic Church, Waimanalo; Mass noon. Flower lei only. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 September 2009]
KANE, JACK H., 64, of Pa'ia, Maui, died Sept. 6, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired
Ameron heavy-equipment operator. Survived by wife, Amy; sons, Raynard and Mark Oshiro,
and Donald; daughters, Jamie, Jacelyn Simpson-Kane, Sonya Purdy, Laura Talaroc, Clara
Eisenreich and Jackie-Lynn Todd; brother, Ernest Carvalho; sisters, Thelma Carvalho, Eleanor
Chattin and Doris Serrano; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16
September 2009]
Kane, Jack H., Sept. 6, 2009 Jack H. Kane, 64, of Paia, Maui, a retired Ameron heavy
equipment operator, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is
survived by wife Amy; sons Raynard and Mark Oshiro, and Donald Kane, Jacelyn Simpson-
Kane, Sonya Purdy, Laura Mae Talaroc, Clara Jean Eisenreich and Jackie-Lynn Todd; brother
Ernest Carvalho; sisters Thelma Carvalho, Eleanor Chattin and Doris Serrano; 11 grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren. Services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after
2:30 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 September 2009]
Kane, Lindsay Tin Yun Kimona, Dec. 29, 2008 Lindsay Tin Yun Kimona Kane, 47 of
Waipahu a carpenter died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by mother Gladys “Connie” Berinobis; sisters Lennie Pestana, Val Wright, Davi Kebo
and Kanani Kane; and hanai sister Ann Sueoka. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary
Waipio, Makai chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15
January 2009]
KANE, WANDA HO'OIPO LEMN, 69, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Calf pen assistant with Meadow Gold Dairy; also aide with Gomes Bus. Survived by daughter,
Sunday Hussey; sons, Kelvin, Robin, Adam and Christian; sister, Alice Lono; brothers, Ward Jr.,
and Thomas Lemn; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday
at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes 7 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 6
March 2009]
KANEAKUA, THOMAS "KEALI'I" "UNCLE BEAR" "TOMMY" KEALI'I KWAI
WAH, 61, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from O'ahu Transit
Services Inc. Survived by wife, Abralette; son, Shannon; daughter, Kawehi; parents, Thomas
"Naha" and Ellen "Ah Lan"; brother, Leonard; sisters, Nadine Long and Laurel Anne Boden;
four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 7 p.m. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser January 31 2009]
KANEAPUA, DONALD, 74, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2009. Born on Lana'i. A retired federal
fire chief. Survived by daughters, Elisabeth Lum and Rebecca; brothers, Lawrence and Gene;
seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Kawaiha'o
Church; service 6:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes 9 a.m. Saturday off Waikiki. No flowers. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 July
2009]
KANEAPUA, DONALD, 74, of Honolulu, died June 31, 2009. Born on Lana'i. Retired federal
fire chief; owner of Keala Canoe Foundation. Survived by daughters, Elisabeth Lum and
Rebecca ; brothers, Lawrence and Gene; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 6:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes 9 a.m.
Saturday off Waikiki. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
KANEHIRA, TAMOTSU, 97, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2009. Born in Yamaguchi, Japan. A
gasoline truck driver. Survived by brothers, Clifford and James. Private service held. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
27 April 2009]
KANEI, VICTORIA LEILANI "AUNTY LEILANI", 67, of Riviera, South Africa, died Sept.
24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived by daughters, Miki Eff and Jojo
Valmoja; sisters, Lucy Hironaka and Louise "Ulu" Morales; brothers, Milton "Butch" and
Wayne Kanei; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 11:15 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha
attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 October 2009]
Kaneishi, Toshiji, Jan. 5, 2009 Toshiji “Johnny” Kaneishi, 87, of Pearl City, a retired auto
mechanic, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Yamaguchi, Japan. He is survived by
wife Alice M., son Nelson K., daughter Linda T. and sisters Yasuko Sumida and Ellen S.
Muraoka. Private Service. No Monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 January 2009]
KANEKIYO, TAKESHI "TUBA", 86, of Hanapēpē, Kauai, died Dec. 6, 2009. Born in
Makaweli, Kauai. Carpenter with Kagawa Contractor. Survived by brothers, William and Peter;
sister, Janet Yamada. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 17 December 2009]
KANEKO, JACK TAKAHARU, 84, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Sept. 6, 2009. Born in Kona,
Hawai'i. Machine shop owner and Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Danny, Larry, Mike,
Gilbert and Richard; sisters, Doris Arakaki and Helen Uejo; cousins, nephews and nieces. Private
service held. No flowers. No koden. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 September 2009]
Kaneko, Jack Takaharu, Sept. 6, 2009 Jack Takaharu Kaneko, 84, of Keaau, Hawaii, a
machine shop owner and Army veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kona. He
is survived by brothers Danny, Larry, Mike, Gilbert and Richard; and sisters Doris Arakaki and
Helen Uejo. Private services. No flowers. No monetary gifts. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 September 2009]
Kaneko, Kenneth Tatsuo, April 1, 2009. Kenneth Tatsuo Kaneko, 75, of Honolulu, a retired
Wasa Electric Co. electrician, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son
Burgess, daughter Geri, brother Richard and three grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 18 April 2009]
KANEKO, RICHARD MITSURU, 87, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Coca Cola Co. office manager. Survived by daughter-in-law, Karen; grandchildren,
Michael, Kevin and Reid; one great-grandchild; sister, Beatrice Sato. Private service held. No
koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 March 2009]
KANEKOA IV, JOHN "SQUISH" KEONI, 34, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 17, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by parents, John and Janelle Kanekoa III; son, Jasun Kaha'i; brother, Maka;
sisters, Noelani and Kamalani; grandmother, June Yong Kaaihue. Service noon Saturday at Ho-
nokohau Bay; scattering of ashes to be held; potluck luncheon to follow until sunset.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
Kanekoa IV, John Keoni, July 17, 2009. John Keoni “Squish” Kanekoa, 34, of Lahaina, died at
home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Jasun Kaha‟i, parents John III and
Janelle, brother Maka, sisters Noelani and Kamalani, and grandmother June Yong Kaaihue.
Blessing: noon Saturday at Honokohau Bay. Scattering of ashes and a potluck lunch to follow.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 August 2009]
KANEKOA, KAYDA MARIE MCGUIRE, 60, of Kailua, died Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Santa
Ana County, Calif. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Daniel Jr.; daughters, Carlyne "Marie"
McGuire, Rebecca Taylor and Liberty Alvarez; mother, Carlyne "Alice" Crites; brothers,
Micheal and Brian McGuire; sister, Joyce McGuire; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life gathering 10 a.m. Saturday. For location and more information, call 292-6695
or 636-4330. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 December 2009]
Kanekoa, Kayda Marie McGuire, Nov. 26, 2009 Kayda Marie McGuire Kanekoa, 60, of
Kailua, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Santa Ana County, Calif. She is survived
by husband Daniel Jr.; daughters Carlyne “Marie” McGuire, Rebecca Taylor and Liberty
Alvarez; mother Carlyne “Alice” Crites; brothers Michael and Brian McGuire; sister Joyce
McGuire; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life; 10 a.m. Saturday,
please call 292-6695 or 636-4330 for service location and information. Casual attire. Corrected
information for obituary published yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 December 2009]
KANEL, BELIJA, 49, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2009. Born in Marshall Islands. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Rilaag; daughters, Naomi Jitiam, Risa Wade and Rina;
brothers, Mesa, Edmi and Jally Jacob; sisters, Lindam Jorty, Bernice and Jouan Jacob; eight
grandchildren. Service in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 April 2009]
Kanel, Belija, March 30, 2009. Belija Kanel, 49, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu.
She was born in Marshall Islands. She is survived by husband Rilaag; daughters Naomi Jitiam,
Risa Wade and Rina Kanel; brothers Mesa, Edmi and Jally Jacob; sisters Lindam Jorty and
Bernice and Jouan Jacob; and eight grandchildren. Services to be held in Majuro, Marshall
Islands. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 April 2009]
KANEMARU, PATSY MICHIYO, 78, of Honolulu, died Oct. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Civilian employee retired from the U.S. Navy Dept. of Defense. Survived by sons, Dean and
Jody; sisters, Akiko Ishimaru, Frances Otani, Edna Shiraki, Fay Sumida and Karen Takane; five
grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. [Honolulu
Advertiser 17 October 2009]
KANEMOTO, PATRICIA ANN, 61, of Honolulu, died Nov. 4, 2009. Born on Kauai. Survived
by brother, Wayne; sister, Dr. Arleene Skillman. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oahu
Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Donations to Rehab Hospital of the Pacific (art
program). Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
November 2009]
KANEMURA, HAROLD HARUO, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Westinghouse Electrical Supply Co. sales representative; U.S. Army veteran. Survived
by sons, Roy and Eric; daughter, Sandy Takeshita; brother, Kazuichi; sister, Alice Shojinaga;
eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Sunday at Diamond Head
Mortuary. No flowers. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 26 August 2009]
KANEMURA, KENNETH MASAKI, 97, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in Lihu'e,
Kaua'i. Retired from the City and County of Honolulu. Survived by wife, Mildred; sons, Ronald,
Daniel and Mark; daughters, Madge Chun, Janet Young and Laura Oba; 10 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; brother, Yoshito; sister, Doris Tomita. Private service held. Arrangements
by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
Kanemura, Kenneth Masaki, Aug. 10, 2009. Kenneth Masaki Kanemura, 97, of Honolulu, a
retired City and County of Honolulu employee, died. He was born in Lihue, Kauai. He is
survived by wife Mildred M.; sons Ronald M., Daniel S. and Mark Y.; daughters Madge T.
Chun, Janet N. Young and Laura K. Oba; brother Yoshito; sister Doris Tomita; 10
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 August
2009]
KANEO, MOTOJI, 92, of Kainaliu, Hawai'i, died May 4, 2009. Born in Kainaliu. Self-
employed coffee farmer. Survived by sons, Robert, Thomas and Stanley; daughter, Lorraine
Haraguchi; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at
Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 May 2009]
KANESHIGE, ROBERT "BOB" SUNAO, 89, of Waialua, died June 19, 2009. Born in North
Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired carpenter at Schofield Barracks; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Kikue; sons, Kenneth and Royle; daughters, Colleen Choi, Carol Kaneshige and Myra Lau; four
grandchildren; brother, Kiyomi; sisters, Mitsuno Mende and Helen Watanabe. Visitation 5 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Waipi'o; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 July 2009]
KANESHIGE, SUSUMU, 88, of Honolulu, died May 14, 2009. Born in Kula‟iau, Hawai‟i. A
retired construction laborer. Survived by sons, LIoyd and Norman; daughters, Diane Sakai and
Jerene Callan; sister, Kiyoko Keamo; brother, Tsutomu; five grandchildren. Private service held.
No koden. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 June
2009]
KANESHIGE, TOKUO, 87, of Aiea, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl
Harbor Naval Shipyard, Design Division, supervisory engineer; World War II U.S. Army veteran
with HQ Co., 2nd Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by sons, Melvin, Keith;
daughters, Kathleen Tateishi, Sharon Soon; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
brothers, Edward, Henry, Thomas, Morris; sisters, Mitsuko Nishitani, Grace Koizumi. Visitation
9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 November 2009]
KANESHIRO, AKIKO, 93, of Pearl City, died Dec. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
sons, Henry, John and Kenneth; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Francis,
Roy, Seiko, George and Lawrence Yamashiro; sister, Flor Yasui. Private service held.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 January 2009]
Kaneshiro, Akiko, Dec. 18, 2008 Akiko Kaneshiro, 93, of Perl City died in Perl City. She is
survived by sons Henry M., John H., brothers Francis, Roy, Seiko, George and Lawrence
Yamashiro; Sister Flor Yasui; six grandchildren; and six great-grand-children. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 January 2009]
Kaneshiro, Bret Shinichi, Dec. 30, 2008 Bret Shinichi Kaneshiro, 37, of Pearl City, a Honolulu
Fire Department firefighter, died in Honolulu, he was born in Tachi, Kawa, Japan. He is survived
by wife Paige, sons Takoda and Raven, daughter Haeli, father Bob and sister Jami. Mass: 11 a.m.
Good Counsel. Call after 9 a.m. Private burial services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 January 2009]
KANESHIRO, EIICHI, 88, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 30, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired
Lanakila Crafts supervisor; U.S. Army Tec5 232d Engineer Combat Company. Survived by
daughters, Ellen Borden, Hazel Wong and Susan Tang; three grandchildren; brother, John;
sisters, Kazuko Tsugawa, Katie Higa, Grace Lewis and Stella Eccleston. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 14 February 2009]
Kaneshiro, Eiichi, Jan. 30, 2009 Eiichi Kaneshiro, 88, of Kaneohe, a retired Lanakila Crafts
supersivor and Army veteran, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in
Waipahu. He is survived by daughters Ellen Borden, Hazel Wong and Susan Tang; brother John;
sisters Kazuko Tsugawa, Katie Higa, Grace Lewis and Stella Eccleston; and three grandchildren.
Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16
February 2009]
KANESHIRO, FLORENCE TERUKO, 76, of Kapolei, died June 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired dental assistant for Mitsugi Watase, D.D.S. Survived by sons, Stacy and Dennis;
daughter, Cheryl Reyes; two grandchildren; brother, Kiyoshi Kami; sister, Nobuko Yamashige.
Private Service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June
2009]
KANESHIRO, GRACE MATSUE, 95, of Honolulu, died May 17, 2009. Born in Kahalu‟u.
Reitired Gay Garment Co. seamstress. Survived by daughter, Joyce Lee; son, Wilfred; brothers,
Robert and Yoshinobu Oshiro; sisters, Glady‟s Uchima and Lillian Sawai; four grandchildren.
Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 6 June 2009]
KANESHIRO, HELEN HARUE, 84, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died June 22, 2009. Born in Waiahole.
Former owner of Pearl Diner in Pearl City; former employee of Shiroma Saimin in Waipahu.
Survived by husband, Seiso; sons, Earl and Arnold; daughter, Norma English; sisters, Fumiko
Kaneshiro and Sadako Yonamine; three grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First
Assembly of God Red Hill; service 3:30 p.m. Service also 11 a.m. July 18 at the Koloa
Missionary Church, Kaua'i. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 1 July 2009]
KANESHIRO, HOWARD KAMEYOSHI, 89, of Honolulu, died March 20, 2009. Born in
Hakalau, Hawai'i. Retired Barbers Point Naval Air Station shop planner; U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by sons, Gary, Neil and Craig; daughters, Karen Morita and Gail Isono; nine
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 April 2009]
KANESHIRO, IRENE KIMIYE, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired medical clerk for Pawa'a Industrial Medical Clinic. Survived by husband, Richard; sons,
Timothy and David; daughter, Erlene Wright; eight grandchildren; brothers, Patrick and
Kenneth; sister, Dorothy Aragaki. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 1 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 January 2009]
KANESHIRO, JANE FUMIKO, 84, of Honolulu, died March 11, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui.
Retired Times Supermarket deli department worker. Survived by sister, Betsy Poentis; brother,
Larry; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 May 2009]
KANESHIRO, JOKICHI "JOE", 85, of Waipahu, died March 31, 2009. Born in Kunia.
Member of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Survived by wife, Dolores; son,
Kevin; brother, Paul; sister, Sayoko Takahashi; three grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April
2009]
KANESHIRO, KAMEKICHI "PRINCE", 84, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2009. Born in
Lahaina, Maui. Retired U.S. Army post engineer. Survived by wife, Imi; daughters, Gloria
McCulloch, Karen Ray, Satsuki Higa; son, Paul; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;
brothers,Fred, Charley, Kenneth; sisters, Sally Akima, Daisy Inokuchi, Carol Akazawa.
Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; inurnment 1 p.m.
at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 4
May 2009]
KANESHIRO, KISHUN, 95, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 12, 2009. Born in Wai'anae. Retired
owner of KK Poultry Farm. Survived by wife, Kikue; sons, Ronald, Robert, Roy and Ted;
daughters, Judy Okimoto and Karen Akiyama; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
brothers, Yoneichi and Harry; sisters, Kikuye Okuhara and Annie Uyema. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 18 February 2009]
Kaneshiro, Kishun, Feb. 12, 2009 Kishun Kaneshiro, 95, of Waimanalo, a retired KK Poultry
Farm owner, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Waianae. He is
survived by wife Kikue; sons Ronald I., Robert Y., Roy Y. and Ted M.; daughters Judy M.
Okimoto and Karen K. Akiyama; brothers Yoneichi and Harry K.; sisters Kikuye Okuhara and
Annie Uyema: 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19
February 2009]
KANESHIRO, MORIMASA, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii.
Retired Iolani School Chapel clergy. A U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Myrtle; sons,
Charles, Bruce and Paul; daughter, Donna Ujimori; six grandchildren; brother, Minoru.
Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at St. Andrews Cathedral; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 5 December 2009]
KANESHIRO, MURIEL MOMOE, 73, of Honolulu, died March 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Hawaiian Mission Elementary school teacher. Survived by brother, David; sisters, Jane
Nakama, Deanna Kaneshiro and Carol Ann Chang. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at
Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 4:30 p.m.; private inurnment. [Honolulu Advertiser
11 March 2009]
Kaneshiro, Muriel Momoe, March 2, 2009 Muriel Momoe Kaneshiro, 73, of Honolulu, a
retired Hawaiian Mission Elementary School teacher, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by brother David and sisters Jane Nakama, Deanna Kaneshiro and Carol Ann Chang.
Services: 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 3:30 p.m. Private
inurnment. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 March 2009]
KANESHIRO, NATSUE “NAT” NISHIHARA, 80, of Honolulu, died June 26, 2009. Born in
Honomu, Hawai‟i. Retired Bank of Hawaii customer service representative. Survived by
brothers, Stanley and Wallace Nishihara; sisters, Grace Isa, Miyoko Taira, Tomiko Masaki,
Shigeko Hirano and Ellen Mikasa. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 5 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 June 2009]
KANESHIRO, NATSUE “NAT” NISHIHARA, 80, of Honolulu, died June 26, 2009. Born in
Honolulu, Hawai‟i. Retired Bank of Hawaii customer service representative. Survived by
brothers, Stanley, Wallace and Royden Nishihara; sisters, Grace Isa, Miyoko Taira, Tomiko
Masaki, Shigeko Hirano and Ellen Mikasa. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 June 2009]
KANESHIRO, OTOME, 99, of Mililani, died Feb. 20, 2009. Born in Waiakea, Hawaii.
Member of Tomigusuku Sonjin Kai. Survived by son, Eric; daughter, Annette Yamamoto;
brother, Toshio Arakaki; sister, Kiyoko Presnall; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.
Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 March 2009]
Kaneshiro, Otome, Feb. 20, 2009 Otome Kaneshiro, 99, of Mililani died in Wahiawa General
Hospital. She was born in Waiakea, Hawaii. She is survived by son Eric, daughter Annette
Yamamoto, brother Toshio Arakaki, sister Kiyoko Presnall, four grandchildren and eight great-
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 March 2009]
KANESHIRO, SADAKO, 88, of Honolulu, died June 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Wong's Drapery seamstress. Survived by sons, Dael and Roy; daughters, Ruth Choy, Karen
Maeda and Diana Miyasato; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Shigeru and
Seiichi Kinjo; sister, Yaeko Kinjo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 July 2009]
KANESHIRO, UMEYO, 86, of Honolulu, died Oct. 26, 2009. Born in Makaweli, Kauai.
Retired housekeeper for Kuakini Medical Center. Survived by son, Lance; brothers, Shigemi and
Roger Nada. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10
November 2009]
KANESHIRO, YONEO, 92 of Pearl City, died May 31, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Self
employed. Survived by son, George; daughters, Harriet Hirata, Leila Uechi and Paulette Wells;
10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009]
KANESHRO, YOSHIKO “CHITA”, 86, OF Kekaha, Kaua‟I, died June 1, 2009. Born in
Kekana. Retired Kekaha Sugar Co. seed-cutter supervisor. Survived by wife, Alice; sons, Julius,
Patrick and Dereck; daughters, Lucia Bartels, Nada Wong, Faith Kwock, Noelle RentiCruz and
Anna Lee Lum; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. June 12 at
Kaua‟i Veterans Cemetery pavilion; service 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Garden Island
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 June 2009]
KANEYUKI, MASANORI, 96, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 3, 2009. Born in Honalo, Hawai'i.
Retired Kahuku Plantation plumber. Survived by sons, Melvyn, Grant, Clayton and Kane;
daughters, Gail O'Malley and Corene Ferreira; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
sister, Sumi Murata. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 January 2009]
KANEYUKI, MASANORI, 96, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 3, 2009. Born in Honalo, Hawai'i.
Retired Kahuku Plantation plumber. Survived by sons, Melvyn, Grant, Clayton and Kane;
daughters, Gail O'Malley and Corene Ferreira; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
sister, Sumi Murata. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 September 2009]
KANIAUPIO, AGATHA KALUAILAHAINA CRAWFORD, 86, of Aiea, died Oct. 10,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Francis; sisters, Elizabeth Laa, Ellen Yamaguchi,
Mildred Froiseth and Winifred Gonsalves; brothers, Abraham and Simon Crawford; three
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 November 2009]
KANIHO, CHARLENE KAUINOHEA LINDSEY, 63, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died Jan. 19,
2009. Born in Hilo. A hotel accountant; member of the Kaahumanu Society. Survived by sons,
Marty Jr., Richard, Tony; brothers, Junjun Jr., Nelson, Weston; sisters, Tamara Purdy and
Margaret Tilini; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at New
Hope Christian Fellowship-Waimea, Hawai'i; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m.
Saturday; service 10 a.m.; urn committal to follow at Waimea Catholic Church Cemetery. No
flowers, Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 January 2009]
Kaniho, Charlene Kauinohea Lindsey, Jan. 19, 2009 Charlene Kauinohea Lindsey Kaniho, 63,
of Kamuela, Hawaii, a hotel accountant, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was
born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Marty Jr., Richard and Tony; brothers Junjun Jr., Nelson
and Weston Lindsey; sister Tamara Purdy and Margaret Tilini; eight grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Christian
Fellowship, Waimea. Call after 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Inurnment to follow at the
Waimea Catholic Church Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25
January 2009]
KANIHO, ROBERT LOPEKA III, 67, of Lanai City, Lanai, died Dec. 10, 2009. Born in
Kohala, Hawaii. Retired Dole Pineapple Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Gwendolyn; sons,
Keoni and Kenneth; daughters, Tammy Tanaka, Cindy Kuapahi and Kay; sisters, Pauline
Quinsaat, Lillian Madeyski, Jean "Mona" Abadilla and Rith Matsuyama; 14 grandchildren; 11
great-great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 9 a.m. Saturday at Hale Kupuna, Lanai City.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 December 2009]
KANIHO, SONNY "UNCLE SONNY" ALOHALANI, 87, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Aug.
14, 2009. Born in Kawaihae-Uka, Hawai'i. Served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and a shipfitter
for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Tomie; daughter, Kathy Gayle; sons, Kalani
and Kazu; brothers, Tommy, Kenneth and Martin; sisters, Jane Gouveia and Mary Tegman; four
grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Home Lands Hall, Waimea; service 3
p.m.; refreshments to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 30 August 2009]
KANINAU, LILLIAN ROSE SILVA IGNACIO COOK, 80, of Kapahi, Kaua'i, died Dec. 28,
2008. Born in Kapahi. Retired from the travel industry with Hawaiian Adventures. Survived by
sons, Larry Ignacio Jr., Richard "Dewey" and William Cook; daughters, Barbara Ann Ignacio
Miller and Casey Cook; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Service information: 652-
4735. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 1
January 2009]
Kanji, Hiragana, May, 10, 2009 Hiragana Kanji, also known as “Harrison Hoo,” 67, of
Honolulu, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Clarence and
Mildred, brothers Warren and Steven, and sisters Phyllis Hoo-Askew and Susan Hoo. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 November 2009]
Kanji, Mohamed Hassan A., June 1, 2009 Mohamed Hassan A Kanji, 83, of Kailua-Kona, a
trade businessman and car dealership owner, died at home. He was born in Mombasa, Kenya. He
is survived by sons Mukhtar Hasan and Oman, Muslim and Abbas Hassan; daughters Massoma
Anvarali and Zainab McFarlene; and 11 grandchildren. Services were held in Los Angeles.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 June 2009]
KANJI, MOHAMED HASSAN, 83, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai‟i, died June 1, 2009. Born in
Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. A trade businessman and car dealership owner. Survived by
sons, Mukhtar Hasan, Oman. Muslim and and Abbas Hassan; daughters, Masooma Anvarali and
Zainab McFarlane; 11 grandchildren . Graveside service today at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los
Angeles. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai‟i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 2 June 2009]
KANNO, EDWARD NOBUHARU, 91, of Kane‟ohe, died June 12, 2009. Born in Ewa. Retired
Gentry Homes superintendent. Survived by sons, Roy and Clayton; daughter, Carol Arakawa;
four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother George; sister, Jane Nagata. Service 4
p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 10 July 2009]
KANO, DONALD SHINJI, 78, of Honolulu, died Aug. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Pali Golf Course groundskeeper. Survived by wife, Patsy; son, Glen; daughters, Doreen
Nakayama, Christine Nakashima, Lori Niimi and Donna Hodges; 11 grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Nakashima and Kathleen Nakatsu. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 September 2009]
KANOA, ELAINE MARIE, 68, of Kailua, died Sept. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Homemaker; Army veteran. Survived by son, Michael; sister, Eleanor Gonsalves; two
grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. George's Catholic Church; Mass
12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 October
2009]
KANOA, GWENDOLYN "PEKA" KAPEKA, 76, of Waimanalo, died May 14, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired from Choice Bakery/Cakeland after 20 years of service. Survived by sons,
Reginald "Bo" Jr., Harrigan "Bino" and Devin "Mits"; daughters, Tammy Kaneaiakala and Kara
Ann O'Brien; nine grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; brothers, Jerry and Leroy Nicolas;
sisters, Ruth Luka Ramos, Mary Jane Veninger, Marion Lolotai and Margaret Smith. Visitation
11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; graveside service 2 p.m. at
the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 May 2009]
Kanoa, Gwendolyn Kapeka, May 14, 2009. Gwendolyn Kapeka “Peka” Kanoa, 76, of
Waimanalo, a retired Choice Bakery and Cakeland employee, died in Waimanalo. She was born
in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Reginald “Bo” Jr., Harringan “Bino” and Devin “Mits”;
daughters Tammy Kaneaiakala and Kara Ann O‟Brien; brothers Jerry and Leroy Nicolas; sisters
Ruth L. Ramos, Mary J. Veninger, Marion Lototai and Margaret Smith; nine grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call
after 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 28 May 2009]
KANOHO, ELDEAN “IPO” KUUIPO, 64, of Waimea, Kaua‟I, died Jan. 3, 2009. Born in
Kipu, Kaua‟i. Retired Waimea Canyon School custodian. Survived by daughter, Desiree Koani;
three grandchildren; brothers, Steven, Makalapua and Harry; sisters, Eloise Taniguchi, Leilani
Suenaga, Noelani Ornellas, Iwalani Soares and Manu Figueira. No service. Arrangements by
Nu‟uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 January 2009]
KANONGATAA, SIONE MOEAKIOLA, 65, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born
in Alaska. Pioneer who first brought the Jehovah's Witnesses religion to Tonga. Survived by
wife, Feofaaki; sons, Kei, Malaki, Maikolo and Pouesi; brothers, Tevita Lotaki, Alifeleti,
Esitimoa, Siosiua, Samisoni, Finau, Hailo'ai, Samuela, Sione Mafi and Salesi Palu; sister, Mele
Lauaki; four grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. tomorrow at the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall,
Mililiani; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
KANSAKO, RICHARD Y., 73, of Pearl City, died June 27, 2009. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i.
Retired PAA Airlines port steward; and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by his wife, Helen; sons,
Eric, Kyle and John; sisters, Hatsuko Ishii, Toshie Shirota, Hatsumi Kanellos and Sadako
Hashimoto. Private services held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 July 2009]
KANSAKO, RICHARD Y., 73, of Pearl City, died June 27, 2009. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i.
Retired Pan Am Airlines port steward and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Ellen; sons,
Eric, Kyle and Jon; sisters, Hatsuko Ishii, Toshie Shirota, Hatsumi Kanellos and Sadako
Hashimoto. Private services held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 July 2009]
KANUHA, DAUGLAS JOSEPH “MIKIALA, 62, of Lahaina, Mau, died Jan. 22, 2009. Born
on O‟ahu. Elevator journeyman for the National Elevator. Association. Survived by wife ,
Threasea; son, Martin; hanai daughter, Lesa Nelson; brothers, Roland Kanuha and Ronald
Brown; sisters, Victoria Reis, France Henson, Geraldine Lowe and Barbara-Kay Green.
Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 February 2009]
KANUHA, DOUGLAS JOSEPH “MIKIALA”, 62, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 22, 2009.
Born in O‟ahu. Elevator journeyman for the National Elevator Association. Survived by wife,
Threasea; son, Martin; hanai daughter, Lesa Nelson; brothers, Roland Kanuha and Ronald
Brown; sisters, Victoria Reis, Frances Henson, Geraldine Lowe and Barbara-Kay Green.
Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Lei only. Aloha
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 February 2009]
KANUHA, MARION "LEI" KUULEILANI, 86, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, formerly of
Kaimuki, died April 27, 2009. Born in Kailua, Kona. Retired custodian at the state Capitol
building. Survived by hanai son, James Ke; hanai daughters, Jolenta Stephens and Coroline
Smith; hanai grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua,
Kona; Mass 11 a.m. Visitation 9:30 a.m. May 11 at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30
a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements
by Dodo Mortuary Kona Branch and Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 May
2009]
KAOHI, CAROLINE G., 81, of Honolulu, died July 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
sons, David and Wayne; daughter, Deborah; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Private
service held. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 August
2009]
KAOHU, CHARLES "CHARLEY FAT" ABRAHAM MAUNA, 75, of Honolulu, died Sept
30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Master wood craftsman. Survived by brothers, Freeman Allen,
Alvin, Vernon Villa and Walter "Pancho"; sister, Aileen Gaza; nieces; nephews. Service 10 a.m.
Saturday at Ma'ili Beach Park; scattering of ashes to follow. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 October 2009]
Kaolulo Jr., Samuel Louis, July 13, 2009. Samuel Louis Kaolulo Jr., 56, of Honolulu died. He
was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Gladys Crawford; sons Samuel III and Shem
Kaolulo, Miki Davisson and Robert, Stuart and Shawn Crawford; daughters Linda Kekahuna and
Stacia Aukai; brothers Henry Palenapa and Robert Kaolulo; and sisters Leilani, rosalani, Rowena
and Olga Dias and Hilane and Sharon Kaolulo. Final gathering: 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at Kainoa Beach
Park, boat ramp-Waimanalo. Bathing suit attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 August 2009]
KAOLULO JR., SAMUEL, 56, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2009. Survived by wife, Gladys
Crawford; sons, Sam, Robert, Stuart, Shawn, Shem and Miki; daughters, Linda and Stacia;
brothers, Henry Palenapa and Robert; sisters Leilani, Rosalani, Rowena and Olga Dias, Hilane
and Sharon; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Final gathering and remembrance 10
a.m. Aug. 22 at Kainoa Beach Park (boat ramp-Waimanalo). Bathing suit attire. Arrangements
by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 August 2009]
KAOPUA, BARBARA JEAN, 69, of Pearl City, died Aug. 25, 2009. Born in Huron, S.D. A
homemaker. Survived by sons, Gary Jr. and Scott; daughters, Debra Newton and Lorry Kaopua-
Oliva; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani Stake Center; service 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at La'ie
Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 15
September 2009]
Kaopua, Barbara Jean, Aug. 25, 2009 Barbara Jean Kaopua, 69, of Pearl City, homemaker,
died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Huron, S.D. She is survived by
sons Gary Jr. and Scott, daughters Debra Newton and Lorry Kaopua-Oliva, and eight
grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani
Stake Center. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Laie Cemetery. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 14 September 2009]
KAOPUA, MATTHEW POMAIKAI, 56, of South Jordan, Utah, formerly of Läie, died Nov.
20, 2009. Punahou and Brigham Young University-Hawaii alumnus employed by AETNA as a
director. Survived by wife, Dannyette; daughters, Desirae Carnahan, Dena Estey, Monique
Kaopua Ambuehl and Madison Bowlden; six grandchildren; mother, Emily Kaopua; sisters,
Kuulei Narcisco and Sally. Service held in Utah. Memorial donations to Dannyette Kaopua c/o
Dani's Bridal Works, 7124 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84084. [Honolulu Advertiser 20
December 2009]
KAOPUIKI, RACHAEL AKO, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired pantry worker and cashier for Marriott Host at the University of Hawai'i-Manoa.
Survived by daughter, WilmaGay Kaopuiki-Heen; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;
brothers, George Kahanui Sr., Valentine and Raynold Ako; sisters, Lily Jane Nunies, Elizabeth
Lee, Emma Conjugacion-Ako and Elaine Ako Spencer. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 25 at Blessed
Sacrament Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at The National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 September 2009]
KAOPUIKI, RUDOLPH K., of 'Ewa Beach, died March 27, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Board of Water Supply heavy-equipment operator; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Miriam; daughter, Lani; grandson, Nicolas. Visitation 9 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick
Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
April 2009]
KAORU HIGASHI, 92, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 7, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by son,
Clarence; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Kazue Turner. Private service
held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser September 15, 2009]
KAPANA, ABRAHAM "HORSE" T. SR., 80, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A tour escort. Survived by wife, Mapuana; sons, Kalani Dawson, Abraham Jr.,
Leighton, Joseph and Francis; daughters, Kaui Deloge, Mihala Lee and Michelle Kapana-Baird;
27 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m.
Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church; service 9:30 a.m. Private inurnment to follow. No
flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 June 2009]
KAPEHE, EMMA JANE, 71, of Las Vegas, formerly of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12,
2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Retired caregiver for many local Kona families. Survived by
foster son, Robert Michael DeMello; hanai daughter, Pearline Grace; brother, Henry Cordeiro
Sr.; sister, Agnes Kailiawa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11
a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass 11 a.m.; burial at Mauna
Ziona Church Cemetery, Kalaoa, Hawai'i. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 August 2009]
KAPIKO, LEILANI BOPAY HOPE, 78, of Honolulu, died June 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
A homemaker. Survived by husband, Joseph; sons, Roland and Michael Kam; daughter,
Kathyanne Kawamoto; brother, Roy Kim; sisters, Mignonne Min and SMI Durie Kim; four
grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial
to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 25
June 2009]
KAPOLOLU, BERNADINE "BERNIE""BAYE" U., 46, of Richland, Wash., died Aug. 22,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Ross; grandson, Troy Molnaa; daughters,
Kauilani, Mahealani and Kahealani; mother, Josephine Siangco; sisters, June Sueyoshi, Pearl
Mendiola, Elizabeth and MaryAnn Sueyoshi; brothers, Paul and Reuben Sueyoshi. Service 10
a.m. Saturday at Ewa Beach Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 December 2009]
Kapololu, Bernadine, Aug. 22, 2009. Bernadine Kapololu, 46, of Richland, Wash, a Property
Care Management employee, died in Richland. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
husband Ross A.; daughters Kauilani A. K., Mahealani A. and Kahealani RM; mother Josephine
K. Siangco; sisters Pearl L. Mendiola and June L., Elizabeth K. and Mary Ann P. Sueyoshi;
brothers Paul P.K. and Reuben J.L. Sueyoshi; and a grandchild. Services to be held in Richland.
Donations suggested to Ross Kapololu, 111 Casey Ave., Richland, WA 99352. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 28 August 2009]
KAPPELMAN, JEREMY ALLAN 56, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Oct. 17, 2009. Born in
Portland, Ore. Worked in marketing in the hotel industry. Survived by son, Jess; brothers, David
and James; sister, Lesa Hertz; one granddaughter. Private service at a later date. Arrangements
by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 October
2009]
KAPUA, SARAH KELONA, 85, of Honolulu, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
nurse at The Queen's Medical Center with 46 years of service. Survived by son, Zachary Naone;
daughters, Winona O'Connor, Barbara Butcher, Darlene Nakapalau and Carole Naone; sister,
Lucille Pinto; eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation
9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond
Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 September 2009]
Kapua, Sarah Kelona, Sept. 15, 2009 Sarah Kelona Kapua, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Queen‟s
Medical Center nurse, died in Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by son Zachary Naone; daughters Winona O‟Conner, Barbara Butcher, Darlene
Nakapalau and Carole Naone; sister Lucille Pinto; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-
grandchildren and great-great-granchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head
Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 September 2009]
KAPUAKELA, MARGARET ROSELANI, 53, of Waimanalo, died May 23, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Oceanic Institute employee for 25 years; Partners in Development payroll manager for
three years. Survived by brothers, Stephen, Harold, Thomas, Robert and Abraham; sisters,
Henrietta Orta, Louise Kapana, Julia Belisario, Eliza Martin, Sandra Evans, Sharon Kiilehua,
Dorothy Moore, Doreen, Elizabeth, Danielle, Barbara and Carol. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward; service noon;
burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 May 2009]
Kapuakela, Margaret Roselani, May 23, 2009. Margaret Roselani Kapuakela, 53, of
Waimanalo, an Oceanic Institute employee and Partners in Development payroll manager, died
in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Stephen, Harold, Thomas,
Robert and Abraham; and sisters Henrietta Orta, Louise Kapana, Julia Belisario, Eliza Martin,
Sandra Evans, Sharon Kiilehua, Dorothy Moore, and Carol, Doreen Elizabeth, Danielle and
Barbara Kapuakela. Services: noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.
Waimanalo Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 May 2009]
KAPULE, GLORIA A., 65, of Kan'eohe, died July 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from
Ceridian. Survived by brothers, William Jr., Rodney and Russell; sister, Maxine. Visitation 9 to
10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann's Church, Kane'ohe; Mass 10:30 a.m.. Cremation to follow.
Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
KAPUNIAI, AGNES LINHOE BELMODIS, 59, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 17, 2009. Born in
Wahiawa. Palama Holdings employee with 22 years of service. Survived by husband, James;
son, Kyle; daughter, Jaime Keala Tactacan; two grandchildren; brothers, Anthony, Abraham,
Alfred, Arthur and Alan; sisters, Pauline Alejado, Virginia Gonsalves, Joan Smith and Mae Rose
Torricer; hanai sister, Hiromi Rio. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Rita's Church; Mass 10:30
a.m.; reception to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23
September 2009]
KAPUWAI, SHERRYANN KUULEIALOHA, 36, of Waipahu, died Aug. 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by fiance, Robert "Boogie Boy" Boner III; sons, Samson and Simon;
daughters, Shyla and Giszale; parents, Darrell and Gladys; brothers, Darrell "Boy" and Jordan
"Ikaika." Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 August 2009]
Kapuwai, Sherryann Kuuleialoha, Aug. 5, 2009. Sherryann Kuuleialoha Kapuwai, 36, of
Waipahu, died in Waipahu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by fiancé Robert “Boogie
Boy” Boner III, sons Samson and Simon, daughters Shyla and Giszale, parents Darrell and
Gladys, and brothers Darrell “Boy” and Jordan “Ikaika.” Services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani
Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20
August 2009]
KARIMOTO, CHIYOKO, 98, of Hali‟imaile, Maui, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Pa‟ia, Maui.
A homemaker. Survived by sons, Richard and Mickey; daughters, Yvonne Kishi and Mildred
Kaneko; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; Private service held. Donations to Makawao
Hongwanji Mission, P.O. Box 188, Makawao, HI 96768. Arrangements by Ballard Family
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 February 2009]
Karimoto, Chiyoko, Feb. 14, 2009 Chiyoko Karimoto, 98, of Haliimaile, Maui, a homemaker,
died in Wailuku. She was born in Paia, Maui. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by
sons Richard and Mickey, daughters Yvonne Kishi and Mildred Kaneko, five grandchildren.
Private services. Donations suggested to Makawao Hongwanji Mission, P.O. Box 188,
Makawao, HI 96768; or call 572-7229. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 February 2009]
KARIMOTO, FLORENCE KIMIE, 78, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired state worker. Survived by husband, Noble; son, Karl; daughters, Renee Iha, Kay Tanaka
and Sharon Oshiro; brothers, Harry, William and Alfred Fujimoto; sister, Nancy Fujihara; five
grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 16 March 2009]
Karimoto, Florence Kimie, Feb. 25, 2009 Florence Kimie Karimoto, 78, of Honolulu, a retired
state worker, died in Hawaii Medical Center-East. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
husband Noble N.; son Karl N.; daughters Renee H. Iha, Kay K. Tanaka and Sharon M. Oshiro;
brothers Harry K., William N. and Alfred T. Fujimoto; sisters Nancy Fujihara; and five
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 March 2009]
KARIYA, NOBUO "NOBU", 86, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Waiahole. Retired
U.S. Postal Service postmaster at Kane'ohe Post Office. Survived by wife, Miyuki "Marjorie";
sisters, Betty Oshima and Lillian Lindsay. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 March 2009]
KARPOVICH, DELIA J., 87, of Kapa'au, Hawai'i, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Claremont,
N.H. Miami-Dade Police Department secretary for 20 years. Survived by husband of 65 years,
Alexander; son, Robert; sister, Millie Grethe; granddaughter, Jennifer Major; great-
granddaughters, Brianna and Eden Major. Private service. Arrangements by A Hui Hou
Crematory and Funeral Home of West Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 September 2009]
Karpovich, Delia J., Sept. 11, 2009, Delia J. Karpovich, 87, of Kapaau, Hawaii, a former
Miami-Dade Police Department secretary, died at home. She was born in Claremont, N.H. She is
survived by her husband Alexander, son Robert, sister Millie Grethe, a grandchild and two great-
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 October 2009]
Kasadate, Glenn Yoichi, April 13, 2009. Glenn Yoichi Kasadate, 47, of Kaneohe, a travel
industry account clerk, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Masami
and brothers Calvin and Raymond. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5
p.m. Reception to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 April 2009]
KASHIWABARA, DENNIS SADAO, 66, of Pearl City, died Oct. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired systems analyst. Survived by wife, Sharon; sons, Darin and Mark Kashiwabara, Spencer
and Stephen Kam; daughters, Geri Kam and Shari Castillo; brother, Stanley; sister, Joyce Garcia;
eight grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
service over the ashes 6:30 p.m.; reception to follow. Private inurnment. Casual attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 November 2009]
KASHIWAMURA, MITSUO, 79, of Honolulu, died Oct. 6, 2009. Born in Pa‟ia, Maui. Retired
AMSCO contractor. Survived by wife Martha; son, Mark; daughter, Debra Ha, two
grandchildren; brothers, Edward, James, Kenneth and Ronald; sisters, Masae Gotanda, Kay
Owara and Ethel Nakamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 15 October 2009]
Kashiwamura, Mitsuo, Oct. 6, 2009, Mitsuo Kashiwamura, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Amsco
conractor, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by
wife Martha; son Mark; daughter Debra Ha; brothers Edward, James, Kenneth and Ronald;
sisters Masae Gotanda, Kay Owara and Ethel Nakamura; and two grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 October 2009]
KATADA, MAKOTO "MAC", 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii.
Hickam Air Force Base warehouseman; retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. Survived by wife,
Evelyn; daughter, Michele Mann; brother, Naoto; sisters, Akiyo Tani and Setsuyo Imaino; three
grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service
11:30 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 November 2009]
KATAGIHARA, MISAO, 92, of Kailua, died July 23, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired kitchen
helper. Survived by son, Gilbert; daughters, Harriet Katagihara, Martha Sakae and Brenda
Bender; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Janet Wiginton and Shirley
Ching. Private services held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 3 August 2009]
KATAKURA, AYAKO, 75, of Waipahu, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Member of
Mililani Hongwanji. Survived by sons, Wayne, Bruce, Derek and Keith; daughter, Lisa
Yamaguchi; sister, Charlotte Tomoyasu; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation
5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 26 August 2009]
KATAOKA, LLOYD RAYICHI, 89, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. A
retired electrician. Survived by brother, David. Graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian
Memorial Park, Garden of Memories. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 August 2009]
KATAOKA, LLOYD RAYICHI, 89, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2009. Born in Los Angeles.
Retired electrician. Survived by brother, David. Graveside service 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at Hawaiian
Memorial Park, Garden of Memories. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
KATAOKA, LLOYD RAYICHI, 89, of Honolulu, died July 31, 2009. Born in Los Angeles.
Retired electrician; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brother, David. Graveside service 10 a.m.
Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Garden of Memories. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 August 2009]
Kataoka, Lloyd Rayichi, July 31, 2009. Lloyd Rayichi Kataoka, 89, of Honolulu, an Army
veteran and a retired electrician, died. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by brother
David T. Services 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 4 August 2009]
KATO, HARUKO M., 91, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 14, 2009. Born in Puun[0xeb]n[0xeb],
Maui. Homemaker. Survived by husband, Terumi; son, Roy; daughters, Gail Fukuda, Claire
Kogasaka and Ann Mosely; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 December 2009]
Kato, Haruko M., Nov. 14, 2009 Haruko M. Kato, 91, o f Honolulu, a homemaker, died in
Honolulu. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by husband Terumi; son Roy;
daughters Gail Fukuda, Claire Kogasaka and Ann Mosely; 10 grandchildren; and a great-
grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 December 2009]
KATO, ISAMU “SPIKE”, 84, of Honolulu, died Haiku, Maui. Retired computer programming
supervisor for the federal government; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Yoshiko “Doris”; son, Reginald; daughter, Jo-Ann Aguiar; brothers, Tom and Roy;
granddaughter, Janna Hiromasa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 February 2009]
Kato, Isamu, Jan. 22, 2009 Isamu “Spike” Kato, 84, of Honolulu, an Army veteran during
World War II and a retired federal computer programming supervisor, died in the Queen‟s
Medical Center. He was born in Haiku, Maui. He is survived by wife Yoshiko “Doris,” son
Reginal H., daughter Jo-Ann K. Aguiar, brothers Tom T. and Roy M., and one grandchild.
Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8
February 2009]
KATO, JUDY MORI, 76, of Honolulu, died Oct. 19, 2009. Born in Ha'iku, Maui. Retired
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 secretary. Survived by husband,
Mitsuru; sons, Kyle and Ken; three grandchildren; brother, Masuo; sister, Janet Tamura.
Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 October 2009]
KATO, JUDY MORI, 76, of Honolulu, died Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Ha‟iku, Maui. Retired
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 secretary. Survived by husband,
Mitsuru; sons, Kyle and Kenn; three grandchildren, brother Masuo Mori; sister, Janet Tamura.
Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 October 2009]
KATO, SUMAKO, 84, of Wahiawa, died April 13, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. Member of the
Church of World Messianity. Survived by sons, Eric and Ross; three grandchildren, Kambrie,
Dayne and Reese; brothers, Isao "Frank," Haruji "Tony" Saburo and Yoshio Matsumoto; sister,
Chiyoko Araki. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
30 April 2009]
Kato, Sumako, April 13, 2009. Sumako Kato, 84, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa. She was born
in Wahiawa. She is survived by sons Eric and Ross; brothers Isao “Frank,” Haruji “Tony,”
Saburo and Yoshio Matsumoto; sister Chiyoko Araki; and three grandchildren. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 April 2009]
KATSUHIRO, TADAO, 78, of Wahiawä, died Oct. 24, 2009. Born in Wahiawä. Retired house
painter. Survived by brother, Noboru; sister, Hideko Watanabe; nieces; nephews. Private service
held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 November 2009]
Katsuhiro, Tadao, Oct. 24, 2009 Tadao Katsuhiro, 78, of Wahiawa, a retired house painter, died
in Wahiawa. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by brother Noboru and sister Hideko
Watanabe. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 7 November 2009]
KATSURA, DENNIS "ANJIN" T., 65, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui.
Second Opinion Hawaii real estate appraiser; Air National Guard veteran. Survived by son,
Darren; daughter, Yvette Dowd; three grandchildren; mother, Mary Newhouse; brothers, Allan
and Warren. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary;
service 6:30 p.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 February 2009]
KATTAU, DONALD "JOE" JOSEPH, 57, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in
Indianapolis, Ind. Carpenter. Survived by daughter, Joni Mackness; son, Adam; brothers,
Jonathan, Timothy, Terry, Scott and Kenneth; sisters, Becky Robbins and Kathryn Flavell.
Service in Peoria, Ariz. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West
Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 December 2009]
KATZ, NAZIMOVA CATHRINE NALEILEHUA LA FORTUNE, 87, of Honolulu, died
Oct. 8, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Retired Naval Supply Center Pearl Harbor travel coordinator.
Survived by husband, David; son, Michael; one granddaughter. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at St.
Philomena Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 October 2009]
Katz, Nazimova Cathrine Naleilehua La Fortune, Oct. 8, 2009, Nazimova Cathrine
Naleilehua La Fortune Katz, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Supply Center travel
coordinator, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by husband David, son Michael and a grandchild. Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday at St.
Philomena Church, 3300 Ala Laulani St., Salt Lake. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at
Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12
October 2009]
KAU, FLORENCE LEE, 86, of Honolulu, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in New York. Survived by
sons, Kenneth and Robert; one grandchild. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 December 2009]
Kau, Florence Lee, Dec. 8, 2009 Florence Lee Kau, 86, of Honolulu died in Convalescent
Center of Honolulu. She was born in New York. She is survived by sons Kenneth Y. and Robert
Y. and a grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 December 2009]
KAU, HENRY JOHN HOON TONG, 86, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired accounting clerk at Fort Shafter. Survived by wife, Elsie; son, Michael; daughter,
Margaret Woo; brother, Francis; sister, Dorothy; two granddaughters. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m.
Saturday at Kalihi Union Church; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 May 2009]
KAU, RUDY KALIMAHAUNA, 78, of Kailua, died March 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired plumber. Survived by companion, Darynne Decker-Ringler; sons, Gary, Wade and
Alden; sisters, Bernice Park and Rose Torres; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to
follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 March 2009]
KAUAHI, ALVIN KAMEAHANOHANO, 81, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A man of many trades and talents. Survived by sisters, Roseline Guthier, Emily Kahai
and Mildred Loo; brother, Warren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 September 2009]
Kauahi, Alvin Kameahanohano, Aug. 28, 2009 Alvin Kameahanohano Kauahi, 81, of
Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters, Roseline Guthier, Emily Kahai
and Mildred Loo; brother, Warren. Private service. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 September 2009]
KAUAHI, BARBARA J., 72, of O'ahu, died July 4, 2009. Real estate broker-in-charge at
Century 21 Kailua Beach Realty. Survived by daughter, Christine Wilson; sons, Christopher and
Gus Taylor; brother, Fred Perlin; sister, Zodie Stewart; eight grandchildren. Celebration of life
party 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the home of Billy and Patsy Boyle, 638 Kaimalino St., Kailua. No
flowers. Casual cocktail or aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 July 2009]
Kauahi, Keikko Agnes Lilikalani, March 22, 2009. Keikko Agnes Lilikalani Kauahi, 59, of
Mililani, a Wheeler Middle School teacher, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in
Tokyo. She is survived by son Lenn K.T. Sakumoto; daughter Marlo L.A. Oya; mother Tatsuko
M.; brothers Walter Jr., Richard and John; and sisters Irene Yoshida and Gwen Kauahi. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 April 2009]
KAUAHI, KEIKO AGNES LILIKALANI, 59, of Mililani, died March 22, 2009. Born in
Tokyo. Wheeler Middle School teacher. Survived by son, Lenn Sakumoto; daughter, Marlo Oya;
mother, Tatsuko; brothers, Walter Jr., Richard and John; sisters, Irene Yoshida and Gwen.
Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 April 2009]
KAUAHIKAUA, HAZEL LEHUA KINNEY, 97, of Yacht Harbor Tower, formerly of
Hale'iwa, died April 3, 2009. Born in Hanapepe, Kaua'i. Retired Hale'iwa Elementary School
teacher. Survived by nephews and nieces. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Kawaiaha'o Church;
service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 April 2009]
KAUAI, TEAH-MAILANI MILINANEA, infant daughter of Taraiah Cravalho and Leslie-Lee
Kauai Jr., of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers,
Nainoa Kauai and Isaiah Cravalho; sister, Wailani Kauai; grandparents, Toni and Gregory
Cravalho, Larry and Darleen Rocha, Leslie and Gai Kauai. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at
Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Advertiser 8 February 2009]
KAUFUSI, MELINO, 84, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2009. Born in Tonga. Survived by wife,
Ana; sons, Solomone, Fakaosilea and Tevita; daughter, Lilika Kuma; 24 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; brothers, Penisimani and Semisi; sisters, Emalata Lanisi and Ahiahi
Afungia. Visitation 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church; service 8:30 p.m.
Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 8:30 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 March 2009]
KAUHAAHAA, LILIU M., 76, of Kahakuloa, Maui, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Läie. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Moses Jr.; sons, Rodney, Moses III and Chad; daughter,
Mokihana; brothers, Bobby and Leroy Haskell; sister, Irene Correia; grandchildren; great
grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 3:30 p.m.;
cremation to follow; reception to follow service at the mortuary. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 25 November 2009]
Kauhaahaa, Liliu M., Nov. 12, 2009 Liliu M. Kauhaahaa, 76, of Kahakuloa, Maui, a
homemaker, died in Salt Lake City. She was born in Laie. She is survived by husband Moses Jr.;
sons Rodney, Moses III and Chad; daughter Mokihana; brothers Bobby and Leroy Haskell; sister
Irene Correia; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services: 3:30 p.m. Monday
at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Reception and cremation to follow. Aloha attire.
Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 November 2009]
KAUHAA-PO, ANNAMARIE ALANI, 48, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in
Honolulu. A sales clerk. Survived by husband, Robert; daughters, Roannamarie and Mistymae;
brother, Brian Akima; a grandchild. Private family service. Arrangements by Borthwick
Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 January 2009]
KAUHANE, CLARIBEL "BEL", 65, of Pearl City, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Bus driver. Survived by husband, David Sr.; son, Kawika Jr.; daughters, Nalani Almarza and
Leimomi Abregano; sister, Myra Canianes; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service
10:30 a.m. Monday at National Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 29 September 2009]
KAUHANE, CLARIBEL "BEL", 65, of Pearl City, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Bus driver. Survived by husband, David Sr.; son, Kawika Jr.; daughters, Nalani Almarza and
Leimomi Abregano; sisters, Myra Canianes, Bora Chong and Dinah Martin; 11 grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren. Service 10:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 September 2009]
KAUHI, BURT "MANU", 51, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Minister
for New Hope Church Puna. Survived by brothers, Mike, Howard, Kaonohi Malama, K. David
Malama, Leo Kakalia Jr., and Michael Kakalia; sisters, Debra Kauhi and Leona Kakalia.
Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Church Puna; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes
to follow at Kehena. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 January 2009]
Kauhi, Burt Manu, Jan. 4, 2009 Burt Manukihapai “Manu” Kauhi, 51, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a
New Hope minister, died in Kehena, Hawaii. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by
brothers Mike and Howard Kauhi, Kaonohi and K. David Malama and Leo Jr. and Michael
Kakalia; and sisters Debra Kauhi and Leona Kakalia. Service: 10 a.m. Saturday at New Hope
Church in Puna, Hawaii. Call after 9 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow in Kehena. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 21 January 2009]
KAUHOLA, FRANCINE LOKELANI, 49, of Honolulu, died June 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Hawaii Medical Services Association supervisor of marketing brochures. Survived by parents,
Francis and Rachel; grandmother, Dorothy Yamamoto; companion, Johnette Bernard; brother,
David; sisters, Angela and Evelyn; two nephews. Visitation noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service of celebration 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June
2009]
Kauhola, Francine Lokelani, June 3, 2009 Francine Lokelani Kauhola, 49, of Honolulu, a
Hawaii Medical Service Association supervisor of marketing brochures, died in The Queen‟s
Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Johnette Bernard,
parents Francis and Rachel Kauhola, brother David, sisters Angela and Evelyn and grandparent
Dortohy Yammoto. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Holsi Garden Mortuary. Call after noon. Casual
attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 June 200]
KAUINOHEA, STEPHANIE, 59, of Wai'anae, died May 26, 2009. Survived by husband,
Leighton; daughters, Karen and Kimberly; brothers, Lincoln, Franklin and Melvin Kaehu;
sisters, Agnes Adams, Bernice Pali, Cheryl Ann, Crystal and Nowella Kaehu; four
grandchildren; hanai daughter, Jaymee-Ann. Service held. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later
date. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 June 2009]
KAUKANI, ROYAL KAPIOLANI, 25, of Wai'anae, died March 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Graduate of Wai'anae High School; Leeward Community College; supervisor at Ko Olina Beach
Club. Survived by sisters, Esther and Keli'i De Francia, Marcella, Nadine Kuikahi, Rosanna
Peralta, Samantha and Gardenia; parents, April and Paul Jr. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at
Leeward New Hope Chapel, Waipahu; celebration of life 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual/Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 April 2009]
KAULAHAO, MARY KINA PETERSON, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired from Hawaiian Electric Co. Survived by sons, Daniel III and William; sister,
Nora Montero; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Holy
Trinity Church; Mass 9:15 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Lei
welcome. Aloha attire. No gifts. Donations to St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Diamond
Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 March 2009]
KAULIAKAMOA, CLARENCE, also known as Clarence Ho‟oikaika, 75, of Kane‟ohe, died
Oct. 20, 2009. Born on Moloka‟i. Tour bus driver. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Joseph and
Steven , Paulo, and Matthew Loretero; daughters, Yvonne Kaanaanaa, Sheila Kauliakamoa-Mao
and Rachelani Maiava; sisters, Ida Ho‟oikaika and Yvonne Pa; brother, Eddie Ho‟oikaika; 20
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow; inurnment at a later date. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 27 October 2009]
KAUWE, DAVID "KAWIKA" "OLD MAN" WAIPA, 52, of Pähala, Hawaii, died Nov. 17,
2009. Born in Näälehu, Hawaii. Fisherman; caretaker for Ka Ohana O Kalae. Survived by
brothers, George and Joseph; sisters, Elizabeth Kuluwaimaka and Dolly Pua. Visitation 9 a.m.
Dec. 12 at the Church of Latter-day Saints, Kau Ward; service 10 a.m.; celebration of life to
follow at Punaluu Beach Pavilion No. 1.; scattering of ashes at a later date. For information, call
808- 928-0010. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 November 2009]
Kauwe, David Waipa, Nov. 17, 2009 David Waipa Kauwe, also known as “Kawika” and “Old
Man,” 52, of Pahala, Hawaii, a Ka Ohana O Kalae caretaker, died at home. He was born in
Naalehu, Hawaii. He is survived by brothers George and Joseph, and sisters Elizabeth
Kuluwaimaka and Dolly Pua. Services: 10 a.m. Dec. 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints, Ka‟u ward. Call after 9 a.m. Celebration of life to follow at Punaluu Beach Pavillion
No. 1. Scattering of ashes at a later date. For information, call 928-0010. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
26 November 2009]
KAUWE, KEMANI PEYTON KEALI'I HA'A HA'A O KALANI, infant, of Honolulu, died
March 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Noe Garcia; father, Jeremy;
grandparents, Lei and Alvin Garcia, Nora and Steve Blodgett and Stewart. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward; service
12:30 p.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 March 2009]
KAUWE, SHARON LUANA, 60, of Waianae, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Honaunau, Hawaii.
Survived by husband, Charles; sons, Charles Jr. and Michael; daughters, Nancy and Kimberly;
four grandchildren; brothers, John and Moses "Moki" Nahaku; sisters, Pauline Sykes, Sarah
Lambert and Rebecca "Honey Girl" Pacheco. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 October 2009]
Kauwe, Sharon Luana, Oct. 13, 2009 Sharon Luana Kauwe, 60, of Waianae, died in Waianae
Coast Comprehensive Health Center. She was born in Honaunau, Hawaii. She is survived by
husband Charles R. K.; sons Charles Jr. and Michael; daughters Nancy and Kimberly; brothers
John and Moses “Moki”; sisters Pauline Sykes, Sarah Lambert and Rebecca “Honey Girl”
Pacheco; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio,
mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1
November 2009]
KAWABATA, MASAJI, 91, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2009. Born in Wakayama-Ken, Japan. A
retired carpenter. Survived by son, Thomas; daughter, Sally; two grandchildren; a great-
grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 28 July 2009]
KAWABATA, RICHARD KAZUO, 69, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 20, 2009. Born in
Pu'ukoli'i, Maui. Retired Pioneer Mill laborer. Survived by wife, Patsy; sons, Scott and Randy;
brothers, Wallace Kawabata, Michael and Wayne Horikami; sister, Suzanne Tsugawa. Private
service. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser January 30 2009]
KAWABE, TAKESHI, 93, of Honolulu, died May 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Imua
Builders cabinet maker. Survived by daughter, Gayle Okada; one grandchild; one great-
grandchild. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 June 2009]
Kawabe, Takeshi, May 30, 2009 Takeshi Kawabe, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Imua Builders
cabinetmaker, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by
daughter Gayle Okada, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Private services. No monetary
offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 June 2009]
KAWABE, TERUKO, 101, of Honolulu, formerly of Maui, died May 7, 2009. Born in
Pauweia, Maui. Survived by caregivers, Sharon Lau and Jerry Fukioka; sisters-in-law, Masae
and Shizuko; nieces; nephews. Private Service held on Maui. Arrangements by Williams Funeral
Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 June 2009]
KAWACHI, CHRISTINE ICHIKO, 60, of Kapolei, died Oct. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired senior medical economic analyst for Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Survived by daughter,
Charlyn; granddaughter, Kira. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 November 2009]
Kawachi, Christine Ichiko, Oct. 26, 2009 Christine Ichiko Kawachi, 60, of Kapolei, a retired
Kaiser Medical Center medical economic analyst, died in Kapolei. She was born in Honolulu.
She is survived by daughter Charlyn and a grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
19 November 2009]
KAWACHI, KARE, 62, of Hale'iwa, died Feb. 13, 2009. Born in Portland, Ore. Retired
Waialua High and Intermediate School teacher. Survived by sons, Joel and Jess; daughter, Kimi
Kawachi-Capes; three grandchildren; brother, Kirk Carpenter. Private service held.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 February 2009]
KAWACHI, KAREN, 62, of Hale'iwa, died Feb. 13, 2009. Born in Portland, Ore. Retired
Waialua High School & Intermediate School teacher. Survived by sons, Joel and Jess; daughter,
Kimi Kawachi-Capes; three grandchildren; brother, Kirk Carpenter. Private service held.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 February 2009]
KAWACHI, LILY, 79, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born in Glenwood, Hawaii.
Homemaker. Survived by husband, Takeshi; son, Randall "Isamu"; daughters, Rosalyn "Susu"
Macabio and Lois Lopez; brother, Moses Pestano; sisters, Margaret Kalima, Shirley Buyuan and
Juanita Chun; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary;
service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 11 December 2009]
KAWACHI, RICHARD SHIZUO, 89, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2009. Born in Waiakea,
Hawai'i. Retired Hickam Air Force Base fuel system specialist; retired state highway inspector;
U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Irene; daughters, Carole Watanabe, Sandra Lumbert and
Valerie Shimabukuro; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 May 2009]
KAWAE, TSUGIKO, 83, of 'Aiea, died April 13, 2009. Born in Kochi-Ken, Japan. Retired
seamstress. Survived by husband, Isamu; son, West; daughter, Kyoko Akiyama; four
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Hisako Hashimoto and Chieko Watanabe.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May
2009]
Kawae, Tsugiko, April 13, 2009. Tsugiko Kawae, 83, of Aiea, a retired seamstress, died in
Kiakini Medical center. She was born in Kochi-Ken, Japan. She is survived by husband Isamu,
son West T., daughter Kyoko Akiyama, sisters Hisako Hashimoto and Chieko Watanabe, four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services held. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 May
2009]
KAWAGOE, GILBERT "KAZU" SUEO, 64, of Mililani, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A retired ironworker with Local 625. Survived by wife, Doris; brother, Jerry; sisters,
Eleanor Kim and Shirley Kurosu. Visitation 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 3:30 p.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 September 2009]
KAWAGUCHI, GEORGE SHUICHI, 77, died April 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. McKinley
High School alumnus; U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Tomiko; sons,
Carl and Jon; brother, Norman; sisters, Mildred, Gail and Grace. Service 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward, Calif. No flowers. Donations to the National Stroke Association
(www.stroke.org). [Honolulu Advertiser 16 April 2009]
KAWAHALAU, LAURICE, 35, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died Aug. 20, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. A
housekeeper. Survived by husband, Wally "Kai"; daughters, Chalani, Cherie and Rochelle
"Chelly"; sons, Wally Jr. "Kai Boy" and Wailani; hanai daughter, Cacee Kanahele; mother, Jean
Abreu; sisters, Sheri Apilado, Azua Dotimas and Charlie Kaohelaulii; brother, Walter Dotimas.
Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. Visitation also 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12
at the mortuary; burial to follow at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 August
2009]
KAWAHARA, DENNIS SETSUO, 56, of Waipahu, died Nov. 1, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii.
A Pizza Hut Hawaii assistant manager. Survived by parents, Morio and Setsuko; brother,
Calvert. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10
November 2009]
KAWAHARA, DORIS YOSHIKO, 94, of Honolulu, died Oct. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by daughters, Karen Goto, Linda Kawahara and Arlene Ohtani; two
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Harriett Tateishi, Peggy Yoda, Frances Hiraoka
and Barbara Risher. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 3 November 2009]
KAWAHARA, KATHRYN KINOE KOIKE, 96, of Kula, Maui, died July 27, 2009. Born in
Keopu, Kona, Hawai'i. Retired educational assistant. Survived by daughters, Karen Yoshina,
Ferne, and Lynn Craft; son, Glenn; sister, Mollie Tompkison; three granddaughters. Service held
in Kona. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 August 2009]
Kawahara, Kathryn Kinoe Koike, July 27, 2009. Kathryn Kinoe Koike Kawahara, 96, of Kula,
Maui, formerly of Holualoa, Hawaii, a retired educational assistant, died in Hale Makua Health
Services, Kahului. She was born in Keopu, Hawaii. She is survived by son Glenn; daughters
Karen Yoshina, Ferne Kawahara and Lynn Craft; sister Mollie Tompkison; and three
grandchildren. Services held. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 August 2009]
KAWAI, GRACE TONG KAWAI AKA GRACE LIN HOY, 95, of Kane'ohe, died June 6,
2009. Born in Waikane. Member of the Tong Society; state Mother of The Year in 1964.
Survived by sons, Lemuel Aweau, James III, Jonathan, Leighton and Vaughn; daughter,
Blossom Atkins; 48 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also
9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual/aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3
July 2009]
KAWAI-CHOCK, DOROTHY, 57, of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Palau.
Survived by husband, Dr. Kyle; daughter, Kaitlyn Kiyoto; parents, Maria Kayoto Kawai and Dr.
Jose Chong. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Hilo; service 5
p.m. Casual attire. No donations. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai‟i. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 February 2009]
Kawai-Chock, Dorothy, Jan. 28, 2009 Dorothy Kawai-Chock, also known as Dorothy Chock,
57, of Hilo died in Honolulu. She was born in Palau. She is survived by husband Dr. Kyle
Chock, daughter Kaitlyn K. and parents Maria K. Kawai and Dr. Jose Chong. Services: 5 p.m.
Sunday at New Hope Christian Fellowship, 840 Kupulau Road, Hilo. Call after 3 p.m. Casual
attire. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 4 February 2009]
KAWAINUI, JAMES A., 78, of Alton, Ill., formerly of Honolulu, died July 1, 2009. Retired
U.S. Air Force communication specialist with 22 years of service. Survived by wife, Norma; son,
Victor; daughters, Valerie Thurman and Vanessa Callio; three grandchildren; one great-
granddaughter. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Godfrey, Ill.; service 11 a.m.; burial in Valhalla Memorial Park. Arrangements by Elias-
Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home, Godfrey, Ill. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 July 2009]
KAWAKAMI, ELMER JUICHIRO, 66, of Mililani, died July 18, 2009. Born in Manzanar,
Calif. Retired state of California Department of Transportation engineer. Survived by wife, Judy;
children, David, Cheryl Nishimura, Mark, Cheri Tarutani and Scot Tarutani; eight grandchildren;
brothers and sisters, Richard, Grace, Walter, Zinnia, Dale, Margaret and Jane. Private service
held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
Kawakami, Elmer Juichiro, July 18, 2009. Elmer Juichiro Kawakami, 66, of Mililani, a retired
California Department of Transportation engineer, died in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was
born in Manzanar, Calif. He is survived by wife Judy, sons David and Mark Kawakami and Scot
Tarutani; daughters Cheryl Nishimura and Cheri Tarutani; brothers Richard and Walter; sisters
Dale, Zinnia, Margaret, Jane and Grace; eight grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 22 August 2009]
KAWAKAMI, HARRIET CHOY HOONG, 63, of Honolulu, died Oct. 23, 2009. Born in
Wahiawä. American Land Co. administrative assistant. Survived by companion, Michael
Montanya; son, Kurt; daughter, Cori Aguinaldo; five grandchildren; mother, Lily Siu; brother,
Eddie Siu; sisters, Roberta Ferreira and Marietta Nihei. Visitation 10 a.m. Nov. 27 at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 November
2009]
Kawakami, Helen Saumiko, Nov. 18, 2009 Helen Sumiko Kawakami, 92, of Kaneohe, a retired
waitress, died in Kaneohe. She was born in Kapapala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Howard,
Wallace and seven grandchildren. Private services: No flowers. No monetary offerings.
Corrected service information for an obituary printed yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14
December 2009]
KAWAKAMI, HELEN SUMIKO KAWAKAMI AND SUEO, 92 and 97, respectively, of
Käneohe, died Nov. 17, 2009 and Nov. 18, 2009. She was born in Kapäpala, Hawaii. Retired
waitress. He was born in Hawaii. Retired state carpentry instructor. Survived by sons, Howard,
Wallace and Dean; daughter, Elaine; seven grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 December 2009]
KAWAKAMI, HELEN SUMIKO KAWAKAMI AND SUEO, 92 and 97, respectively, of
Käneohe, died Nov. 17, 2009 and Nov. 18, 2009. She was born in Kapäpala, Hawaii. Retired
waitress. He was born in Hawaii. Retired state carpentry instructor. Survived by sons, Howard,
Wallace and Dean; daughter, Elaine; seven grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 December 2009]
KAWAKAMI, HELEN SUMIKO KAWAKAMI AND SUEO, 92 and 97, respectively, of
Käneohe, died Nov. 17, 2009 and Nov. 18, 2009. She was born in Kapäpala, Hawaii. Retired
waitress. He was born in Hawaii. Retired state carpentry instructor. Survived by sons, Howard,
Wallace and Dean; daughter, Elaine; seven grandchildren. Private service. No flowers. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17
December 2009]
KAWAKAMI, KEIJI, 90, of Honolulu, died April 21, 2009. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. U.S.
Army veteran of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, Cannon Co. Survived by wife, Edith; son, Lloyd;
daughters, Patricia and Susan; brothers, Toru and Daniel; sisters, Yukie Murakami and Mabel
Hashisaka; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. May 8 at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to charity of choice.
[Honolulu Advertiser 1 May 2009]
KAWAKAMI, STANLEY IWAO, 100, of Kahului, Maui, formerly of Kaua'i, died April 27,
2009. Born in Kukuihaile, Hawai'i. Retired Kaua'i Pine Co. accountant Survived by daughters,
Aileen Nishimura, Gale Kondo, Madge Cabudol and Joy Oura. Private service held.
Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 May 2009]
Kawakami, Sueo, Nov. 17, 2009 Sueo Kawakami, 97, of Kaneohe, a retired state government
carpentry instructior, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by sons Howard,
Wallace and Dean; daughter Elaine; and seven grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No
monetary offerings. Corrected service information for an obituary printed yesterday. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 14 December 2009]
KAWAKAMI, TAKEO, 88, of Kahului, Maui, formerly of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 6, 2009. Born
in Pu'unui, O'ahu. Retired Dow Chemical Co. machinist. Survived by son, Alexander Nakatani.
Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 August 2009]
KAWAKAMI, WATARU “PUNJAB”, 80, of Waihe‟e, Maui, died May 3, 2009. Born in
Lahaina, Maui. Retired state painter. Survived by brother, Kazumi; sisters, Fumiko Kiyokawa,
Fusayo Apo and Kinue Florence Wilarin. Burial service 2 p.m. Saturday at the receiving area at
Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 May
2009]
KAWAMOTO, BARBARA YUK LAN WONG, 79, of Kane'ohe, died April 19, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired licensed practical nurse. Survived by daughters, Susan Enay and Joan; sons,
Aaron and Kevin; sisters, Fujino "Fay" Murakami and Thelma Luke; brothers, Albert and Robert
Wong; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 May 2009]
KAWAMOTO, FLORENCE SHIZUYO, 81, of Kailua, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
A retired self-employed hairdresser. Survived by husband, Robert; sons, Glenn and Brian;
daughter, Karen Clinton; brother, Ronald Tsuru; sisters, Leatrice Tana, Jean Kaya and Judy
Furukawa; two grandchildren. Private service held. Memorial dinner to follow. Arrangements by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 December 2009]
Kawamoto, Florence Shizuyou, Dec. 12, 2009 Florence Shizuyo Kamamoto, 81, of Kailua, a
retired self-employed hair-dresser, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu.
She is survived by husband Robert T.; sons Glenn T. and Brian H.; daughter Karen S. Clinton;
brother Ronald Tsuru; sisters Leatrice Tana, Jean Kaya and Judy Furukawa; and two
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 December 2009]
KAWAMOTO, MAE MOMOYO, 77, of Kailua, died April 12, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai‟i.
State Department of Education mailroom supervisor. Survived by son, Dean; daughter, Joy
Okimoto; three grandchildren; sisters Chizuko Jinbo, Chiyono Shimokawa, Miyuki Masuda and
Sachiko Yamamoto. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Nu‟uanu Memorial Park &Mortuary; service 6
p.m. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 May 2009]
Kawamoto, Mae Momoyo, April 12, 2009. Mae Momoyo Kawamoto, 77, of Kailua, a state
Department of Education mailroom supervisor, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born
in Hilo. She is survived by son Dean A.; daughter Joy T. Okimoto; sisters Chizuko Jinbo,
Chiyono Shimokawa, Miyuki Masuda and Sachiko Yamamoto; and three grandchildren.
Services: 6 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 May 2009]
KAWAMOTO, MICHAEL HITOJI, 65, of Mililani, died Sept. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Verizon Hawaii Inc. installation manager. Survived by wife, Charlene; sons, Korey and
Kris; daughter, Kim; grandchildren, Shayna, Jordan and Justin Shon; mother, Jean; brothers,
Rodney and Robert; sister, Joanne Fujimoto. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 September 2009]
KAWAMOTO, MIKE AKIO, 84, of Cerritos, Cali. died Dec. 27, 20008. Born in Kailua.
Graduate of McKinley High School and University of Washington. Survived by wife, Pat;
daughters, Beverly and Sharon; grandson, Mathew Streshinsky; brother, Robert; sisters, Ruth
Hasegawa and Ethel Tanoue. Committal service held at National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 March 2009]
KAWAMOTO, MITSUKO "MICHI", 88, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, Hawai'i, died
August 23, 2009. Born in Halaula, North Kohala, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Merle
Noguchi and Carleen Kawamoto; two grandchildren; brothers, Wallace and Stanley Nagao.
Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 31 August 2009]
KAWAMOTO, NADINE SHIZUKO NOHARA, 70, of Cerritos, Calif., died Oct. 1, 2009.
Born on Molokai. Survived by husband, Robert; daughters, KellyAnn Moore and Robin Leiva;
brothers, George and Robert Nohara; sisters, Myrna Nohara, Catherine McKee, Lilly Young and
Naomi Moriyama; five grandchildren. Services held in Cerritos, Calif., and Mililani; burial at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Pierce Brothers of Anaheim, Calif. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 October 2009]
Kawamoto, Nadine Shizuko Nohara, Oct. 1, 2009 Nadine Shizuko Nohara Kawamoto, 70, of
Cerritos, Calif., died. She was born on Molokai. She is survived by husband Robert; daughters
KellyAnn Moore and Robin Leiva; brothers George and Robert Nohara; sisters Myrna Nohara,
Catherine McKee, Lilly Young and Naomi Moriyama; and five grandchildren. Services and
burial held. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 November 2009]
KAWAMURA, DEREK AKIRA, 57, of Honolulu, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Independence Electronics Co. television technician and member of Army Air National Guard.
Survived by wife, Virginia; son, Shawn; daughter, Jamie; grandson, Makana; sisters, Doreen
Noborikawa, Debbie Pena and Dale Takimoto. Visitation 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; memorial service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 August 2009]
KAWAMURA, FUMIO, 88, of Waipahu, died Jan. 20, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired S.
Horita Contracting Co. carpenter; also member of Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji. Survived
by wife, Tsuruko; son, David; daughters, Lois Iwata, Marjorie Fukuda and Jean; eight
grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 February 2009]
Kawamura, Fumio, Jan. 20, 2009 Fumio Kawamura, 88, of Waipahu, a retired S. Horita
Contracting Co. carpenter, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Waipahu. He is
survived by wife Tsuruko; son David; daughters Lois Iwata, Marjorie Fukuda and Jean
Kawamura; and eight grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 4 February 2009]
KAWAMURA, HATSUYO, 95, of Waialua, died April 29, 2009. Born in Kahalu‟u. Retired
from Waialua Sugar Co.; member of Wahiawa Soto Mission, Ryusenji and Fujinkai. Survived by
son, Stanley; daughter, Elizabeth; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Hideko
Yamamoto. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.
No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 May 2009]
KAWAMURA, JAMES MASAYOSHI, 76, of Honolulu, died June 25, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired pipe fitter for Plumber's Union Local 675. Survived by son, Craig Souza;
grandson, Christopher; sisters, Florence Lum and Grace Yoshihiro; three nieces; two nephews.
Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 3 July 2009]
KAWAMURA, TAKASHI "RICHARD", 84, of Honolulu, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in
Waipahu. Retired engineer for the U.S. Navy; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by
wife, Ellen; sons, Eric and Garret; four grandchildren; sisters, Betsy Mori and Yasuko Ooka.
Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 October 2009]
KAWAMURA, TSURUKO "MARION", 87, of Waipahu, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in
Waipahu. Member of Waipahu Taiyoji Fujin Kai and Waipahu Taiyoji Baikako, Waipahu Soto
Zen Mission. Survived by son, David; daughters, Lois Iwata, Marjorie Fukuda and Jean;
brothers, Masaharu "George", Matsuo and Takeo Miyaguchi; sister, Yaeko "Harriet" Asato;
eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 4 March 2009]
KAWANA, YOSHIO, 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ralph
Inouye Construction foreman and carpenter. Survived by wife, Matsuko; sons, Richard, Sanford,
Clifford, Glenn and Timothy; daughter, Karen Rabe; 13 grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; sisters, Mary Onishi, Jane Maruoka and Clara. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 August 2009]
Kawana, Yoshio, Aug. 11, 2009. Yoshio Kawana, 87, of Honolulu, a retired Ralph Inouye
Construction foreman and carpenter, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by
wife Matsuko; sons Richard s., Sanford M., Clifford S., Glenn M. and Timothy M.; daughter
Karen C. Rabe; sisters Mary E. Onishi, Jane y. Maruoka and Clara Y. Kawana; 13 grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 August 2009]
KAWANO, YURI, 94, of Honolulu, died April 20, 2009. Born in Amamioshima, Kagoshima-
ken, Japan. College teacher in Japan. Survived by son, Douglas; sisters, Shizu Yamada and
Toshiko Yoshimura. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 28 April 2009]
KAWAOKA, HISAYO, 92, of Honolulu, died March 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Fashions Inc. seamstress. Survived by husband, Kiyoto; daughters, Alice Arase, Amy Horiuchi;
four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Chieko Hironaka. Private services
held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 April 2009]
Kawaoka, Hisayo, March 18, 2009. Hisayo Kawaoka, 92, of Honolulu, a retired Fashions Inc.
seamstress, died n Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
husband Kiyoto, daughters Alice Arase and Amy Horiuchi, sister Eleanor C. Hironaka, four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 April
2009]
KAWAOKA, ROSE MIYEKO, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by sons, Harry, Warren, Kenneth, and Edward; brother, Roy Yoshika; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin.
No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24
December 2009]
KAWASAKI, KINUYO, 101, of La Mirada, Calif., died July 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by daughters, Lauren, Jane, and June Kobayashi; son, James; sister, Jean Kimura.
Service to be held at Nishi Hongwanji Temple in Los Angeles, and at Honpa Hongwanji Mission
of Hawaii in Honolulu. Burial to be at Honolulu Memorial Park. Arrangements by Risher
Montebello Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 July 2009]
KAWASHIMA, TOSHIO "JEFF", 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Hawaii Newspaper Agency paymaster; and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Edith;
sons, William and Tyrus; grandchildren, Tyrus, Kelii, Logan, Noelani, Taryn and Joseph; sister,
Tamie. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Makiki Christian Church; memorial service 5 p.m. No
flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 November 2009]
KAWASHIMA, TOSHIO "JEFF", 87, of Honolulu, died Oct. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Hawaii Newspaper Agency paymaster. Survived by wife, Edith; sons, William and
Tyrus; grandchildren, Tyrus, Kelli, Logan, Noelani, Taryn and Joseph; sister, Tamie. Visitation
from 4 p.m. Friday at Makiki Christian Church; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 1 November 2009]
KAWASHIMA, TOSHIO "JEFF", 87, of Honolulu, died Oct. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Hawaii Newspaper Agency paymaster; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Edith; sons,
William and Tyrus; six grandchildren; sister, Tamie. Visitation 4 p.m. tomorrow at Makiki
Christian Church; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 November
2009]
KAWATE, FUJIE SEGAWA, 97, of Kane'ohe, died March 11, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i.
Retired bookkeeper for Waimea Garage. Survived by daughter, Sheila Kawamoto; brother,
Stanley Segawa; sister, Jean Fujimura; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service
held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 26 March 2009]
KAWAUCHI, KAZUE UEDA, 88, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Idaho Falls,
Idaho. A homemaker. Survived by sons, David, Ken and Clyde; daughter, Sandra Nakagawa;
sister, Chizuko Kamachi; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. In
lieu of flowers and koden (monetary gifts), donations to the Church of the Holy Apostles or a
charity of your choice. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 25
September 2009]
Kawauchi, Kazue Ueda, Sept. 11, 2009 Kazue Ueda Kawauchi, 88, of Hilo, a homemaker, died
in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is survived by sons David,
Ken and Clyde; daughter Sandra Nakagawa; sister Chizuko Kamachi; five grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers or monetary offerings. Donations
suggested to Church of the Holy Apostles or charity. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 September
2009]
KAWAZOE, GRACE KIKUNO, 95, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu,
Survived by daughters, Susan Imamura and Elaine; four grandchildren; seven great-
grandchidren; sister, Gldayds Ito. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 June 2009]
KAWELO, SUSAN SUEKO HARA, 37, of Käneohe, died Oct. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Wahiawä Elementary School teacher. Survived by husband, Keoni; daughters, Kaila, Leiah;
mother, Amy Hara; brother, Wesley Hara; sister, Cathy Haga. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial service 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 2 November 2009]
KAWEWEHI, JUNE KAMEALOHA- KAEHUAEA, 50, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 16, 2009.
Born in Lana'i City, Lana'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Raymond; brother, Arthur
Martin; sister, Rachel Martinez; daughters, Malia Young and Joy Duadua; five grandchildren.
Private service. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 September 2009]
KAY, BILLY RAY, 54, of Wai'anae, formerly of Anderson, S.C., died Aug 20, 2009. Born in
South Carolina. Retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant. Survived by wife, Luzminda; sons,
Joshua and Caleb; stepson, Michael; mother, Rosa; brother, Terry; sister, Wanda Garrison.
Committal service 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 August 2009]
Kay, Billy Ray, Aug. 20, 2009. Billy Ray Kay, 54, of Waianae, a retired Air Force master
sergeant, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. He was born in South Carolina.
He is survived by wife Lyzminda, sons Joshua and Caleb, stepson Michael, mother Rosa, brother
Terry and sister Wanda K. Garrison. Committal services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at National
memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 August 2009]
Kay, Walter Edwin, Jan. 10, 2009 Walter Edwin Kay, 87, of Honolulu died at home. He was
born in Iowa. He is survived by wife Mary; Son Michael; Daughters Sherrie Coronel and
Leandra and Margie Kay; and grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 January
2009]
KAYA, AGNES ASAKO, 91, of Käneohe, died Oct. 16, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Retired
housekeeper of 37 years at The Queen's Medical Center. Survived by sons, Robert, Richard,
Francis and Dennis; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Yoshio. Private service
held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 November
2009]
KAYA, BARBARA S., 68, of Lawai, Kaua'i, died March 19, 2009. Born in Koloa. Survived by
husband, Francis; daughter, Tracey Ochoco; son, Kalen; six grandchildren; brothers, Harvey and
Michael Horita. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Kalaheo Missionary Church; service 5 p.m.;
scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 30 March 2009]
Kaya, Barbara S., March 19, 2009 Barbara S. Kaya, 68, of Lawai, Kauai, died in Wilcox
Memorial Hospital. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by husband Francis, son
Kalen, daughter Tracey Ochoco, brothers Harvey and Michael Horita, and six grandchildren.
Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Kalaheo Missionary Church. Call after 4 p.m. Scattering of ashes to
be held at a later date. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 31 March 2009]
KAYA, KATE NOBUKO, 83, of Pearl City, died Aug. 8, 2009. Born in Gunma, Japan. Retired
salesperson. Survived by sons, Stephen, Eric and Theodore "Ted"; daughter, Elizabeth Jimenez;
four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
Kaya, Kate Nobuko, Aug. 8, 2009. Kate Nobuko Kaya, 83, of Pearl City, a retired saleswoman,
died. She was born in Gunma, Japan. She is survived by sons Stephen M., Eric O. and Theodore
H. “Ted”; daughter Elizabeth K. Jimenez; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 22 August 2009]
KAYAHARA, TAYEKO, 85, of Honolulu, died March 17, 2009. Born in Great Falls, Mont.
Retired seamstress. Survived by son, Grant; daughter, Anne Kawabata; brother, Kenji Takami;
sister, Yoshiko Kutose; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 April 2009]
KAYAMA, FUJIKO "MARGIE", 89, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 10, 2009. Born in 'Ola'a. Kea'au,
Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Roy and Edwin; daughter, Claudia Yamashita; four
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Jane Seminara,
Mitsue Thompson, Tokie Nagamine and Sally Sakanoi; brother, Takashi Shinchi. Private service
held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 February
2009]
Kayama, Fujiko, Feb. 10, 2009 Fujiko “Margie” Kayama, 89, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died
in Honolulu. She was born in Olaa, Keaau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Roy and Edwin;
daughter Claudia Yamashita; brother Takashi Shinchi; sister Jane Semiara, Mitsue Thompson,
Tokie Nagamine and Sally Sakanoi; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-
great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 February 2009]
KAYATANI, ROSELYN MOKIHANA AMONA, 65, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Retired state Department of Education counselor. Survived by sons, David Saito,
Shannon, Shayne and Shaughn; one grandchild; parents, William and Lydia Amona and Terry
Ann “Kawena” Gomes. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service
10 a.m. Casual/aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 September 2009]
KAYATANI, ROSELYN MOKIHANA, 65, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired state Department of Education counselor. Survived by sons, David Saito,
Shannon, Shayne and Shaughn; one grandchild; brothers, Brian, Scott and Koa Amona; sisters,
Nalani Amona and Terry Ann "Kawena" Gomes. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary
Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m. Casual/aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 September 2009]
KAZAMA, STELLA MATSUE, 91, of Waialua, died Jan. 13, 2009. Born in Hana, Maui.
Survived by husband, Thomas; sons, Thomas, Dr. Frederick, Dr. Rodney and Ross; seven
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 February 2009]
KE, GEORGE "SONNY" JR., 82, of Honolulu, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S.
Army veteran. Retired state Department of Budget & Finance division chief. Survived by wife,
Betty Jane; daughter, Rena Ke Lono; three grandchildren; sister, Annabelle Malone. Visitation
8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaii State
Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 17 December 2009]
KEA-FUKUSHIMA, KAI'O KAUMUALII, 16, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 5, 2009. Born in
Wailuku. Student at Baldwin High School. Survived by parents, Andrea and Jerry Maniago;
sister, Shaiyan Maniago-Fukushima; grandparents, Jane and Ruben Ortiz, Richard Fukushima
and Felicitas Maniago. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.
Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30
p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 July 2009]
KEAHI, CHARLES, 88, of Waimanalo, died June 2, 2009. Born in Honolua, Maui. Retired
Honolulu Fire Department fireman. Chiyo Yamaguchi Keahi, 86, of Waimanalo, died June 1,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired household packer for Island Movers. Survived by son, Charles
Jr.; daughters, Raynette Cashman, Beverly Masuda, Barbara Robert, Brenda Hikalea and
Daynette Flores; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; his
brothers, Luther and Robert; his sisters, Pua Price, Maile Widemann, Gladys Kaniho and Elaine
Septimo; her brothers, Melvin and Jimmy Yamaguchi; her sisters, Chico, Shige, Tomi and Cleo
Yamaguchi. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m.
at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 15 June 2009]
Keahi, Chiyo Yamaguchi, June 1, 2009 Chiyo Yamaguchi Keahi, 86, of Waimanalo, a retired
Island Movers household packer, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
husband Charles; son Charles Jr.; daughter Raynette Cashman. Beverly Masuda, Barbara Robert,
Brenda Hikalea and Daymette Flores; brothers Melvin and Jimmy Yamaguchi; sisters Chico,
Shige, Tomi and Cleo Yamaguchi; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two great-
great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 2
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 June 2009]
KEALA, GEORGE, 86, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2009. Born in Huelo, Maui. Retired airport
maintenance technician. Survived by daughters, Mary Kelaiki Keala, Battie Leilani Domingsel
and Hazel Ana Napua Thatcher; sons, John and George Jr.; hanai daughter, Jamie Silva-Kapana;
11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; graveside service 2 p.m. at Hau'ula Cemetery. [Honolulu
Advertiser 19 April 2009]
KEALA, REBECCA FOO SUM, 91, of Pukalani, Maui, died May 19, 2009. Born in Pu'unene,
Maui. Retired Maui Land and Pineapple forelady. Survived by sons, David and Sheldon;
daughter, Annette Santiago; 14 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-
grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Kahului Stake Center; service noon; burial 3 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 June 2009]
Keala, Rebecca Foo Sum, May 19, 2009 Rebecca Foo Sum Keala, 91, of Pukalani, Maui, a
retired maui Land and Pineapple Co. foreperson, died in Hale Makua Health Services, Wailuku.
She was born in Punene, Maui. She is survived by sons David and Sheldon, daughter Annette
Santiago, 14 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Services: noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahulu Stake Center.
Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 7 June
2009]
KEALA, ROSEY BONG-YUN HWANG, 52, of Keaukaha, Hawai'i, died June 29, 2009. Born
in Dae Jeon, Korea. A station supervisor for Polynesian Adventure Tours. Survived by husband,
Raymond Jr.; son, Jeong Hwan Bang; daughter, Joohee Mather; brothers, Chang Youn, Young
Yun, Dae Yun and Jang Yun Hwang; sister, Gi Yun Vicar. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo
Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 July 2009]
Keala, The Rev. Moses Jr., March 8, 2009 The Rev. Moses Keala Jr., 69, of Anahola, Kauai, a
retired Gay & Robinson Inc. heavy equipment operator, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He
was born in Niihau. He is survived by wife Elaine, hanai son William Kamala, hanai daughters
Rhonda Garcia and Anaconi Kamala, brothers Arthur and Joseph, sister Josephine and three
grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. April 4 at Kauai Veterans Center. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire.
No flowers. Leis welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 March 2009]
KEALANAHELE-QUERUBIN, DANIEL, 42, of Waipahu, died June 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Truck Driver for Hawthorne Pacific. Survived by wife, Gina; sons, Kyle, Daniel,
Dayne Kealanahele-Querubin, Justice, Jahlove, Jarrick and Jenry Amadeo, Keoni and Austin
Querubin; daughter, Jahnesta Amadeo; a grandson; brothers, Allen, Malcom and Waldo
Querubin; sisters, Alicia Querubin, Michelle Anguay and Kimberly Querubin. Visitation 6 to 9
p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30
a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 July 2009]
KEALANAHELE-QUERUBIN, DANIEL, 42, of Waipahu, died June 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Truck Driver for Hawthorne Pacific. Survived by wife, Gina; sons, Kyle, Daniel,
Dayne, Justice, Jahlove, Jarrick and Jenry Amadeo, and Keoni and Austin Querubin; daughter,
Jahnesta Amadeo; a grandson; father, Warlito Querubin; mother, Jane Querubin; brothers, Allen,
Malcom and Waldo Querubin; sisters, Alicia Querubin, Michelle Anguay and Kimberly
Querubin. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m.
Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m.
at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 July 2009]
KEALE, The Rev. MOSES "MOKE" JR., 69, of Anahola, Kaua'i, died March 8, 2009. Born
on Ni'ihau. Retired Gay & Robinson heavy-equipment operator. Survived by wife, Elaine; hanai
son, William Kamala; hanai daughters, Rhonda Garcia and Anaconi Kamala; brothers, Arthur
and Joseph Kahale; sister, Josephine; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at
Kaua'i Veterans Center; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Lei only. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 March 2009]
Kealoha, Abraham David, Feb. 18, 2009 Abraham David Kealoha, 84, of Ohia, Molokai, died
in Ohia. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Charlotte Duvauchelle; sons John and
George; daughters Mapuana Clarin, Claudine Poaipuni, Helene Kaauwai, Margaret Cooper and
Charlotte, Lynette and Tashia Kealoha; brothers Willie and Abraham Aki; sisters Mahiki
Lankford, Emily Swaba and Nani Aki; 32 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Tentative services to be held on March 6 and 7. Time and place to be announced. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 26 February 2009]
KEALOHA, JOSEPH K., 59, of Honolulu, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired
tour driver. Survived by sons, Dietrich, Jedas, Diamond, Jonavaha and Joseph; daughters,
Saunya Imanil, Joe-Lynn and Jolinda; mother, Mary; brothers, Jeffrey, John, Jonathan, Jerome,
Jason, Jerry and James; sisters, Jeremay and Jeannette; 29 grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m.
Saturday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 January 2009]
KEALOHA, MARK ENOCH, 51, of Kea‟au, Hawai‟i, died Jan. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
An architect and designer. Survived by wife, Elena; son, Mathew; daughter, Marlee; brothers,
Alan and Scott; sisters, Odetta Kealoha-Cope, Leimomi Kealoha and Alyce Jensen. Visitation 10
a.m. Saturday at O‟ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 February 2009]
KEALOHA, MARY W., 83, of Kapolei, died July 17, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai‟i. A cook at
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Survived by sons, John, Jeffery, James, Jerome,
Johnathan, Jason and Jerry; daughters, Jeannette and Jeremay; 35 grandchildren; 64 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30
a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 August 2009]
KEALOHA, MARY W., 83, of Kapolei, died July 17, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. A cook
retired from Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Survived by sons, John, Jeffery, James,
Jerome, Johnathan, Jason and Jerry; daughters, Jeannette and Jeremay; sister, Audrey Wong; 35
grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park
Cemetery. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 August 2009]
KEALOHA, MINDY "OI"SOMPAVONG, 65, of Waipahu, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in
Ubolrajthani, Thailand. Pantry worker for Outrigger Canoe Club. Survived by husband, Rupert;
daughters, Uilani Chung, Shanna Kealoha and Sabrina Sivongxay; sisters, Nitaya Bradt, Sukanya
Dougherty and Arvon Sanggham; brothers, Sangvorn, Panya, Samorn and Viha Sompavong;
parents, Sila and Pimpa Sompavong; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Waipahu Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1
p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 December 2009]
KEALOHA, MOSES "MOKE" WAHINENUI, 80, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Formerly employed by Servco and Airport Volkswagen. Survived by daughters, Ke
Kai Kealoha and Dr. Kehaulani K. Kealoha-Scullion; son, Ke Koa; brother, Clarence "Shippy"; a
grandchild. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Thurston Memorial Chapel at Punahou School; service
9 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
[Honolulu Advertiser 25 October 2009]
Kealoha, Moses Wahinenui, Oct. 5, 2009, Moses Wahinenui “Moke” Kealoha, 80, of
Honolulu, a former Servco and Airport Volkswagen employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by son Ke Koa B., daughters Ke Kai C. Kealoha and Kehaulani K.
Kealoha-Scullion, brother Clarence “Shippy” and a grandchild. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at
Thurston Memorial Chapel, Punahou School. Call after 8 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 October 2009]
Kealoha, Moses Wahinenui, Oct. 5, 2009, Moses Wahinenui “Moke” Kealoha, 80, of
Honolulu, a former Servco and Airport Volkswagen employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by son Ke Koa B., daughters Ke Kai C. Kealoha and Kehaulani K.
Kealoha-Scullion, brother Clarence “Shippy” and a grandchild. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday at
Thurston Memorial Chapel, Punahou School. Call after 8 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 October 2009]
KEALOHA, PETER KANA'INA, 87, of Waimea, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died Feb.
15, 2009. Born in Kaimu, Kalapana, Hawai'i. Retired Honolulu Roofing Co. roofer; member of
the Honolulu Roofers Union Local 221. Survived by daughter, Karen Nakano; grandson, Kaleo
Nakano; granddaughter, Marissa Nakano; brothers, Paul and Isaia Kealoha, Robert Keliihoomalu
and Tommy Garcia; sisters, Elizabeth Furtado and Mary Tio; hanai sons, Kenneth Waikiki,
Hailama, Bo and Roy-Allan Bright; hanai daughters, Bernie Watts, Anna Kuboyama and Mele
Waikiki. Celebration of life noon March 28 at the family residence, 64-206A Wailani Place.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 February 2009]
KEAMO, DAVID KALEIKAPULANI JR., 79, of Wai'anae, died July 12, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Member of Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Survived by wife, Sylvia; sons, Mark
"Moonie" and Michael; brothers, George and Walter, Dennis Apua and Allen Yapp; sisters,
Johanna "Edee" Fernandez, Allie "Babe" Lopes, Maile Schuwer, Matilda "Ui" Kahoonee, Emily
"Lup" Mamane and Inchon Keamo; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred
Hearts Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 4:30 p.m. at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park.
Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
July 2009]
KEAMOAI, DEBORAH K., 39, of Hanapepe, Kauai, died Dec. 19, 2009. Survived by son,
Noaa Kubo; father, Keoki; sisters, Faith Keamoai-Strickland, Charity Kanahele, Yolanda
Kanahele, Sherla Ho, Destinie and Justina; 11 grandchildren. Graveside service 9 a.m. Saturday
at Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Cemetery. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 December 2009]
KEANU, PAMELA LEE ENGLISH, 62, of Hau‟ula, died June 8, 2009. Born in Los Angeles.
Homemaker. Survived by husband, David; daughters, Georgene Berinobis, Caroline Sosefo and
Linalee Lua; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Michael Englsih. Visitation 10
to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 June 2009]
KEAO, CLIFFORD "PAPA SAN" WAYNE, 64, of Waialua, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Waialua Sugar Co. cane driver. Survived by sons, John Clifford and Clint
Kaaukai; daughters, Catherine Hookala and Uilani Kalulu; sisters, Jonnette Kaluhiokalani and
Thalia Ann Manildi; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; hänai family, Dee White,
Robert McCormick, Shantell, Anna Silver, Cody, Bryson, Devin, Bobby Lee McCormick; ex-
wife, Leilani Perreira. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6
p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 December 2009]
Keao, Clifford Wayne, Nov. 22, 2009 Clifford Wayne “Papa San” Keao, 64, of Waialua, a
retired Waialua Sugar Co. cane driver, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by sons John C. and Clint K., daughters Catherine Hookala and Uilani
Kalulu, sisters Jonnette Kaluhiokalani and Thalia Ann Manildi, former wife Leilani Perreira, 15
grandchildren and eight greart-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
6 December 2009]
Keao, Elmer K., Jul. 21, 2009 Elmer K. Keao, 86, of Honolulu, a retired city park grounds
improvement supervisor and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Haleiwa. Mass:
11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick‟s Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 July, 2009]
KEAO, ELMER KAHAKAUWILA, 86, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2009. Born in Hale'iwa.
Retired City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation grounds improvement
supervisor II. Many survivors. Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass
11:30; committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 August 2009]
KEAO, FRANCES MAIHUI, 89, of Mililani, died Oct. 19, 2009. Born in Honokaa, Hawaii.
Member of the Wahiawä Civic Club. Survived by sons, William Jr., Robert and Emmett;
daughters, Rosemary Galdeira, Linda Lew and Sandra Klassen; sister, May Ewing; 20
grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday
at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 31 October 2009]
Keao, Frances Maihui, Oct. 19, 2009 Frances Maihui Keao, 89, of Mililani, died in Straub
Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by sons William Jr.,
Robert and Emmett; daughters Rosemary Galdeira, Linda Lew and Sandra Klassen; sister May;
20 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30
p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Flowers
welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 November 2009]
KEEFER, HAZEL MAE, 90, of Salem, Ore., formerly of Hilo and Honolulu, died July 21,
2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Former Hilo theater and bank employee; longtime amateur radio
operator; volunteer defensive driving teacher; member of Daughters of Hawai'i. Survived by
children, Mae Jeanne Fancher, Martha Anne Schleif, James Jr., and Marcey Keefer Hutchinson;
six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Oregon memorial service today; Hawai'i service
pending. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service, Salem. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
July 2009]
Keefer, Hazel Mae, Jul. 21, 2009 Hazel Mae Keefer, 90, of Salem, Ore., formerly of Hilo, a
homemaker, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son James Jr.; daughters Mae Jeanne
Fancher, Martha Anne Schlief and Marcey Keefer Hutchison; six grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren. Services on the mainland. Services in Hawaii pending. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29
July 2009]
KEIHANAIKUKAUAKAHIHULIHE'EKAHAUNAELE, "BRUDDAH KEI", 67, of Ocean
View, Hawai'i, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Head priest of the Love Thy Self
Religion, former sports announcer for the Annual Fireman's Softball Tournament, KKON news
director; caretaker of Makalawena Beach. Survived by wife, Loke; sons, Kapena and Kawika
Singson; daughter, Michelle Tomas; eight grandchildren. Celebration of life 10 a.m. until pau
March 10 north of the Honaunau Boat Ramp (mauka side); follow posted signs; bring a potluck
dish to share. Information: 808-929-9960. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of
West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February 2009]
Keiter, Lester R., April 14, 2009. Lester R. Keiter, 89, of Kailua, a television and radio
sportscaster and Navy veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Washington. He is survived by
wife Lila; son Martin B.; daughters Barbara Keiter, Jodi S. Feinstein and Cindy M. Reilly;
brother George E.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Celebration of life and
scattering of ashes: 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Donations suggested to the
National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhassett Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 April 2009]
KEITH, SHIRLEYANN HAUNANI, 63, of Wai'anae, died April 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Pre-school director. Survived by sons, Mike, Ronald and Ryan; daughter, Josette Moleta;
brother, Dean Brennan; sisters, Rozena Nuuanu and Marlene Akau; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Thursday at Soko Gakkai International. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 May 2009]
Keith, Shirleyann Haunani, April 4, 2009. Shirleyann Haunani Keith, 63, of Waianae, a
preschool director, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Mike,
Ronald and Ryan; daughter Josette Moleta; brother Dean Brennan; sisters Rozena Nuuanu and
Marlene Akau; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at
Soko Gakkai International. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 May 2009]
KEKA, BONNIE "BONZ" LEILANI, 38, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died May 9, 2009. Born
in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Keahole International Airport state worker. Survived by parents, Shirley
and Arthur; brothers, Kevin and Ringo. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at the Big Island
Gamefishing Clubhouse, Ho- nokohau Harbor, Kailua, Kona. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 May 2009]
Keka, Bonnie Leilani, May 9, 2009. Bonnie Leilani “Bonz” Keka, 38, of Kailua-Kona, a
Keahole Airport state employee, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in
Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by parents Shirley and Arthur, and brothers Kevin and
Ringo. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Big Island Gamefishing Clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor in
Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 may 2009]
Kekahuma, Nathan Lonohiwa Sr., Nov. 20, 2009 Nathan Lonohiwa Kekahuna Sr., 52, of
Kahului, a Hui No Ke Ola Pono lomilomi practitioner, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center.
He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son Nathan “Hiws” Jr., daughters Ashly K. “Maile
Girl” Kekahuna-Steinhoff and Natalie K. “IIike” Kekahuna-Higa, brothers Edwin L. and Rodney
K., sister Audrey K. and four grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday
at Paia Hawaiian Protestant Church. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 12:30
p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 December 2009]
KEKAHUNA, JAMES KEKAHAWALU, 67, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Okano Electric heavy-equipment operator. Survived by wife, Junelle; sons, James Jr.,
Judd and Hiram; daughters, Jamie Chong and Kinia Linogon; 12 grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; sister, Pauline Souza. Service 10 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and
Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 March 2009]
KEKAUALUA, JOSEPH NALIMU IOKEPA JR., 77, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of Hilo,
Hawaii, died Dec. 9, 2009. Born in Puna, Hawaii. Retired U.S. Army sergeant first class.
Survived by wife, Evangeline; daughters, Karen Scharsch, Jo-Evan Hudoba, Debra Weaverling
and Roslynn Benefield; son, Joseph III; brothers, Ira and Genesis; sisters, Beverly Crumb and
Robynne Pacheco; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; adopted children. Visitation 5 to
9 p.m. Friday at the Haili Congregational Church; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Final
service and urn committal at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, and Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 December 2009]
KEKAUALUA, JOSEPH NALIMU JR., 77, of Columbus, Ga., died Dec. 9, 2009. Born in
Puna, Hawaii. Retired Korean and Vietnam War U.S. Army sergeant 1st class with 27 years of
service. Survived by wife, Evangeline; children, Karen Scharsch, Jo-Evan Hudoba, Debra
Weaverling, Joseph III and Roslynn Benefield; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
brothers and sisters, Ira, Puanani Crumb, Genny, and Robynne "Doll" Pacheco. Visitation 6 to 9
p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Committal service 3 p.m. Tuesday at The
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 17 December 2009]
Kekaualualua, Joseph Nalimu Jr., Dec. 9, 2009 Joseph Nalimu Kekaualualua Jr., 77, of
Columbus, Ga., formerly of Hilo, an Army veteran who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars,
died in Georgia. He was born in Puna, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Evangeline K.; sons
Joseph III; daughters Karen Scharsch, Jo-Evan M. Hudoba, Debra L. Weaverling and Roslynn P.
Benefield; brother Ira and Ge”Genny”; sisters Beverly “Puanani” Crumb and Robynne “Doll”
Pacheco; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Borthwick
Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Committal services: 3 p.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery,
of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information given in an obituary
Wednesday. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19
December 2009]
KEKAULA, VERNA "SISTER HONEY" ELIZABETH K., 80, of Honolulu, died Aug. 9,
2009. Born in Kalapana, Hawai'i. Retired pastor and evangelist of the Jesus Faith Deliverance
Church in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Ivylani Peleiholani-Tomsyck and Esther "Rose"
Akoteu; son, William; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m.
Aug. 21 at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Cemetery. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary and Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.
[Honolulu Advertiser 14 August 2009]
Kekaula, Verna Elizabeth K., Aug. 9 2009. Verna Elizabeth K. “Sister Honey” Kekaula, 80, of
Honolulu, a retired Jesus Faith Deliverance Church minister, died. She was born in Kalapana,
Hawaii. She is survived by son William K., daughters Ivylani Peleiholani-Tomsyck and Esther
“Rose” Akoteu, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday
at Nuuanu memorial Park & Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Big Island services: 11 a.m. Friday at
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Aloha
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 August 2009]
KEKOA, HELEN PUNG, 91, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state
Department of Health employee. Survived by sister, Stella Mendez; brothers, Benny and Gordon
Pung. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial
12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 September 2009]
Kekoa, Helen Pung, Aug. 29, 2009 Helen Pung Kekoa, 91, of Honolulu, a state Department of
Health retiree, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived brothers Benny and
Gordon Pung, and sister Stella Mendez. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call
after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8
September 2009]
KEKONA, KEALA BROCLIC, 54, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 26, 2009. Born on Oahu.
Kumu hula. Survived by hanai daughter/niece, Kau‟I Kukoha Pacheco; hanai son/nephew, Le‟a
Kukona Pacheco; mother, Evelyn Chock-YeeAveado Chun; four brothers; three sisters; three
hanai grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Service 7 p.m.;
cremation to follow. Wreaths and lei only. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 February 2009]
KEKOOLANI, CHARLES "CHUCK" PELEIHOLANI, 76, of Mililani, died June 10, 2009.
Born in Kalopa, Hawai'i. Retired air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Survived by wife, Annie; sons, Dean and Nawai; daughters, Dawn Keloolani-Simmons and
Celeste; brother, Henry; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, Mililani Stake; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 15 July 2009]
KEKOOLANI, GEORGE "KEKO" HOOLULU JR., 78, of Honolulu, died Oct. 21, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Architect and proprietor of Akiyama/ Kekoolani Associates Architects.
Survived by wife, Edith; son, Aaron "Kaiheekai"; daughters, Terrilee "Napua" Kekoolani-
Raymond and Tina "Malia"; sister, Diane "Piilani" Barrett; five grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8
p.m. Thursday at Kamehameha Schools Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel; service 6 p.m.
Burial 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 November 2009]
KEKOOLANI, PATRICIA MALIA “KIKI”, 46, died Jan. 1, 2009. Choreographer, dancer
and costume designer for many local entertainers. Survived by son, Teariki Tully; mother,
Patricia Zolman Holt; father, Charles; sister, Aloha; brother, Dean; half sisters, Deborah Thorne,
Christina Gassoway and Celeste; half brother, Nawai; special friend, Tunui Tully. Service noon
to 3:15 p.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Honolulu West Stake
Center (across from Farrington High School‟s back gate). Information: 672-0095. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 February 2009]
KEKUAOKALANI, DAVID ALVIN KALIKO, 72, of La'ie, died June 7, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Pan Am baggage handler, labor missionary at church college; retired
Polynesian Cultural Center warehouseman. Survived by sons, Samuel Kulani and David Kaliko
Jr.; daughters, Valerie Kalikookamaile Nihipali, Ellen Gay Kawailani Kekuaokalani Tupou and
Jelaire Kaleinani Fitzgerald; 17 grandchildren; sisters, Victoria "Sunday" Mariteragi and Ellen
Gay Amui Dela Rosa. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, La'ie 6th Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by
Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 June 2009]
Kekuaokalani, David Alvin Kaliko, June 7, 2009 David Alvin Kaliko Kekuaokalani, 72, of
Laie, a retired Pan American Airways baggage handler, Church of Hawaii labor missionary and
Polynesian Cultural Center warehouseman, died in Washington. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by sons Samul A. Kulani and David A. Kaliko Jr.; daughters Valerie K. Nihipali, Ellen
Gay K.K. Tupos and Heliare K. Fitzgerald; sisters Victoria “Sunday” Mariteragi and Ellen Gay
A. Delar Rosa; and 17 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Laie 6th Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Lie Cemetery. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 11 June 2009]
KEKUMU, TAWNY MAKAIO, 41, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
security guard at Kuhio Village Terrace. Survived by son, Koland Aarona; parents, Matthew
"Bla" and Donna; sister, Pumehana Uta; brother, Mahi'ai. Visitation 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 February 2009]
Kekumu, Tawny Makaio, Feb. 23, 2009 Tawny Makaio Kekumu, 41, of Waimanalo, a Kuhio
Village Terrace security guard, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son
Koland A. parents Matthew “Bla” and Donna, brother Mahi‟ai and sister Pumehana Uta.
Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 5:30 p.m. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 1 March 2009]
KELA-WHITNEY, MARIA "AUNTY NANI" KANANI, 94, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March
13, 2009. Born in Kapoho, Hawai'i. Retired Kupuna of Hawaiian studies at Keaukaha
Elementary School. Survived by sons, Lemona, Gilbert, Joseph and Delbert Sr.; daughter, Nani
Whitney-Camacho; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6
to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 March 2009]
KELEKOMA, ALEXANDER "ALIKA" MANIOKI, 72, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 30,
2009. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. Serviced heavy equipment for Grove Farm. Survived by wife,
Tomie; sons, Alexander, Bryan, Kevin, Kelly and Kyle; daughters, Alicia Ann, Lori Ann Troche,
Jolynn Galiza, Kuulei Kelekoma- Cardinez, Karla Shimabukuro and Kim Banquel; brothers,
Clay Sr., Ainsley and David; sisters, Leuella Moniz and Darlene Oshiro; 33 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Lihu'e; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. Casual/aloha attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 October 2009]
KELII, GRACE, 86, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son,
Thomas; daughters, Yvonne Kauwe, Carol May, Barbara Kelii and Liane Castro; brother, Sonny
Camacho; sisters, hazel Jerome and Bertha Johnston; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren;
10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka
Chapel; service 11 a.m.; inurnment 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 June 2009]
Kelii, Jay, June 9, 2009. Jay Kelii, also known as John M. Jose Jr., 73, of Pittsburg, Calif., a
retired musician, died in Pittsburg. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion
Jeanette Demain; sons Darell, john III and John John; daughters Lisa Gallarde and Sharon Sausa;
brother Edwin; sisters Bernadette jantoc and Lucia Ching; and 10 grandchildren. Graveside
services: 10:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual
attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 August 2009]
Keliiholokai, Maliano, April 1, 2009. Maliano “Mark” Keliiholokai, 51, of Kamuela, Hawaii, an
Ahana Electric and Hilton Waikoloa Village employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharonlynn; sons Kamakani Keliiholokai, William Char and
Dustin Codriao; daughters Lorraine “Pomai” Agustin and Sharisse “Kawai” Matsuyama; mother
Esther; brothers Matthew Gomes and Solomon and John Keliiholokai; sisters Marlene Keanu,
Mabel Ho and Lynne Miyasato; and five grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Friday at the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward. Call after 6 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday
at the Kamuela Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 April 2009]
Keliiholokai, Maliano, April 1, 2009. Maliano “Mark” Keliiholokai, 51, Kamuela, Hawaii, an
Ahana Electric and Hilton Waikoloa Village employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sharonlynn; sons Kamakani Keliiholokai, William Char and
Dustin Codriao; daughters Lorraine “Pomai” Agustin and Sharisse “Kawai” Matsuyama; mother
Esther; brothers Matthew Gomes and Solomon and John Keliiholokai; sister Marlene Keanu,
Mabel Ho, Lynne Miyasato and Victoria Naole; and five grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Friday
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward. Call after 6 p.m. Services:
11 a.m. Saturday at the Kamuela Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Additional information for
an obituary published Saturday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 April 2009]
KELIIHOOMALU, PEDRO K., 78, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 18, 2009. Born in Kaimu Puna,
Hawai'i. Retired Hawaii Cold Storage warehouseman. Survived by wife, Catherine; son, Pedro
Jr.; daughters, Theresa and Elizabeth, and Rachael Ke; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson;
brother, Robert. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae;
service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 7 October 2009]
Keliihoomalu, Pedro K., Sept. 18, 2009, Pedro K. Keliihoomalu, 78, of Waianae, a retired
Hawaii Cold Storage warehouseman, died at home. He was born in Kaimu, Puna, Hawaii. He is
survived by wife Catherine; son Pedro Jr.; daughters Theresa and Elizabeth Keliihoomalu, and
Rachael Ke; brother Robert; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 1030 a.m.
Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Waianae. Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 October 2009]
KELIIKOA, GLORIA "NANI" KANANI, 58, of Wai'anae, died March 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by sons, Don "Brada," Donovan, Samuel "Sam," Daniel "Dan" and Micah;
daughters, Denise Jordan, Malulani "Lucy," Hoikenana "Liza" Figueroa, Elisabeth"Lizzy" and
Kananiokeanuenue "Nani"; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest,
Samuel, Kent, Kenny and Mala Contrades; sister, Kuulei Patton. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 23 April 2009]
KELIIKOA, MARY KAPUA BERTELMANN, 81, of Kamuela, Hawai‟i, died Aug. 22, 2009.
Born in Wai‟ohinu, Ka‟u, Hawai‟i. A housewife. Survived by sons, Eric Bertelmann, Richmond
and Saul; daughter, Saulnette Perkins; hanai son, Ronald Reese; hanai daughter, Nayla Rivera;
sister, Bertha Dement; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimea. Visitation also 9 to 10:30
a.m. Friday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea Cemetery Mormon
Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 August
2009]
KELIIKULI, LUTHER NOAH, 71, of Wai'anae, died April 1, 2009. Born in Kailua, Kona,
Hawai'i. Retired boiler room operator for Young Laundry. Survived by wife, Mary; brothers,
James Simmons, Jack Makuakane, Jacob, David and Randolph; sisters, Julie Keliikuli-Peters and
Cherilyn Keliikuli-White. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission;
service 10 a.m.; luncheon to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 5 April 2009]
KELIIKULI, LUTHER NOAH, 71, of Wai'anae, died April 1, 2009. Born in Kailua, Kona.
Hawai'i. Retired Young Laundry boiler room operator. Survived by wife, Mary; brothers, James
Simmons, Jack Makuakane, Jacob, David and Randolph; sisters, Julie Keliikuli-Peters and
Cherilyn Keliikuli-White. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission; service
10 a.m.; luncheon to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
April 2009]
Keliikuli, Luther Noah, April 1, 2009. Luther Noah Keliikuli, 71, of Waianae, a retired Young
Laundry boiler room operator, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Center. He was born in
Kailua-Kona. He is survived by wife Mary; brothers James Simmons, Jack Makuakane and
Jacob, David and Randolph Keliikuli; and sisters Julie Keliikuli-Peters and Cherilyn Keliikuli-
White. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nanakuli Door of Faith Mission. Call after 9 a.m.
Luncheon to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 April 2009]
KELIILIKI, LEROY "CHOPPY", 65, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 20, 2009. Survived by
daughter, Lei; sons, Layne Keliiliki, Michael and Matthew Gibbs, and John-Chelliot Keliiliki;
brothers, John, Dale and Mike; sister, Love Barenaba; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului,
Maui; service 10:30 a.m.; graveside service noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 March 2009]
KELIINOI, MADELINE, 76, of Kapaa, Kauai, formerly of Pearl City, died Nov. 30, 2009.
Born in Kula, Maui. Homemaker. Survived by children, Marie Cabanting, Virginia Suganuma,
Edward Jr., Donna Ancheta, Mario and Patrick; sister, Jeannie Quinones; 15 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hälawa Heights Baptist Church; service 10
a.m. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 13
December 2009]
Keliinoi, Madeline, Nov. 31, 2009 Madeline Keliinoi, 76, of Kapaa, Kauai, formerly of Pearl
City, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Kula, Maui. She is survived by children
Marie Cabanting, Virginia Suganuma, Donna Ancheta and Edward L. Jr., Mario and Patrick
Keliinoi; sister Jeannie Quinones; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: 10
a.m. tomorrow at Halawa Heights Baptist Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. [Star Bulletin Advertiser
17 December 2009]
KELLER, RUTH ELEANOR, 88, of Kailua, died Oct. 3, 2009. Born in New York City. A
homemaker. Survived by son, Nicholas; daughters, Susan Dickinson and Karen Floor; eight
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 October 2009]
KELLEY, DAWN LOVETTE, 46, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died July 13, 2009. Born in
Peoria, Ill. A bartender for Chili's. Survived by husband, Kevin DeBruhl; son, Cullin Smith;
daughter, Deja Kanahua; brother, David McGovern; a grandchild. Private service. Arrangements
by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 July 2009]
Kelley, Dawn Lovette, Jul. 13, 2009 Dawn Lovette Kelley, 46, of Kailua, a Chili's restaurant
bartender, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Peoria, Ill.. She is survived by
husband Kevin DeBruhl; son, Cullin Smith; daughter, Deja Kanahua; brother David McGovern;
and a grandchild. Private services. Incorrect information published in an obituary Wednesday.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 31 July 2009]
KELLIE, MICHAEL A., 44, of Honolulu, owner of a boat maintenance company, died June 8
in Arizona. He was born in Seattle. He is survived by wife Motoko, parents Fred and Betty,
brothers Tom and Dan, and sister Nancy. Services: 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawaii Yacht Club.
Scattering of ashes to follow off Diamond Head. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 January 2009]
KELLY, BRUCE ROBERT, 58, of Mililani, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Dayton, Ohio. Senior
systems engineer I communications for Raytheon Co., NCTAMS Wahiawä. Survived by wife,
Denise; brother, Mark. Service pending at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. No
flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 December 2009]
KELLY, BRUCE ROBERT, 58, of Mililani, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Dayton, Ohio. Senior
systems engineer in communications for Raytheon Co., NCTAMS Wahiawā; U.S. Navy veteran.
Survived by wife, Denise; brother, Mark. Private service at National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 December 2009]
Kelly, Bruce Robert, Dec. 17, 2009 Bruce Robert Kelly, 58, of Mililani, a Raytheon Co. senior
systems engineer and Navy veteran, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Dayton,
Ohio. He is survived by wife Denise and brother Mark. Private services. No flowers. Corrected
information for an obituary printed Tuesday. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 December 2009]
KELLY, JAMES RICHARD, 88, of Lakefield, Minn., died March 22, 2009. Retired U.S.
Army Air Corps lieutenant colonel who served during World War II. Survived by wife, Carol
Nelson Kelly; sons, Tom, Bill and Scott; stepchildren, Sue Harwood, Kathy-Jo Wargin and
Robert Nelson; grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church, Lakefield.
Arrangements by Hansen-Osterberg Funeral Home. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 March 2009]
KELSEY, RALPH “BILL”, of Waipahu, died March 12, 2009. Born in Washington, Iowa.
Retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant; winner of Elders Golf Championship. Survived by wife,
Lois; son, Stephen; daughters, Brenda Clarabal, Jeanine Soberano and Deborah Nance; 10
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Committal service 11 a.m. April 9 at National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Donations to Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by
Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 April 2009]
KENAR, JOSEPH, 86, of Haiku, Maui, died Dec. 15, 2009. Born in Poland. General manager
quality control for Cadillac and a World War II Army veteran. Survived by wife, Jean; sons,
Gary, Kenneth and Roland; daughter, Darlene; sister, Helen Grzegorczyk; six grandchildren.
Private family services to be held. No flowers. Memorial donations to Hale Makua-PACE
Program. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 December 2009]
Kenar, Joseph, Dec. 15, 2009 Joseph Kenar, 86, of Haiku, Maui, a Quality Control Cadillac
general manager and Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hale Makua Health
Services in Kahului. He was born in Poland. He is survived by wife Jean; sons Gary, Kenneth
and Ronald; daughter Darlene; sister Helen Grzegorczyk; and six grandchildren. Private services.
No flowers. Donations suggested to Hale Makua-PACE Program. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 December 2009]
KENDALL, MARY GRACE 85, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Oct. 16, 2009. Born in
Philadelphia. World War II veteran; executive secretary for the U.S. Air Force at Wheeler Air
Force Base. Survived by sons Michael and Stephen; four grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren. Private service; interment at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by
A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 October 2009]
Kenerson, Sylvia, June 19, 2009 E., Sylvia E. Kenerson, 89, of Koloa, Kauai, a retired waitress,
died in Garden Isle Healthcare Center. She was born in Merrimac, Mass. She is survived by
daughters Sonja Kealoha, Barbara Whittier, Patricia Di Bartolomeo, Carol Claussen and Audrey
Moulton; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 June 2009]
KENNEDY, ROBERT LAWRENCE KENNEDY AND SYLVIA M., He died March 2,
1996, at age 81, and was a retired Honolulu police captain and Realtor. She died Aug. 8, 2009, at
age 92 and was a devoted gardener. Both born in Honolulu. Both survived by daughters, Barbara
"Bobbie" and Sylvia "Cissi" Jacobus; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-
great-grandchildren. She is survived by sisters, Geneieve Bertelmann and Ethel Spinola.
Visitation for her 9 a.m. Friday at Saints Peter and Paul Church; Mass 10 a.m. Visitation for both
10 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; inurnment for both 2:15 p.m. at
Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 31 August 2009]
Kennedy, Sylvia M., Aug. 8, 2009 Sylvia M. Kennedy, 92, of St. Louis Heights died. She was
born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Barbara “Bobbie” and Sylvia “Cissi” Jacobus;
sisters Geneieve Bertelmann and Ethel Spinola; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and four great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Call after 9 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m.
Inurnment: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
KEO, LISE AMELIA, 65, of Honolulu, died Oct. 16, 2009. Born in Sämoa. A bartender.
Survived by sons, Leon Rabe, Gabriel and Raymond; daughters, Joyce Archibold, Lisa Rabe and
Mamae; brother, Eddie Bahn; sister, Okesi Ioane; 13 grandchildren. Celebration of life noon to 3
p.m. Saturday at Ala Moana Beach Park between the pavilion and tennis courts. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 November
2009]
KEOLANUI, LAWRENCE “LARRY” F., 74, of Wai‟anae, died July 23, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Tour escort. Survived by sons, Shawn and Zane; grandchildren, Kawehi, Kaipo,
Ekolu, Joshua and Shelby; great-grandson, Kalauohi; brother, Samuel; sisters, Mary Celades and
Dorothy. Private service held. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 August 2009]
KEONI OBA SR., CLINT SHAYNE, 53, of Ocean View, Hawai'i, formerly of Koloa, Hawai'i,
died Aug. 1, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Operating engineer. Survived by companion, Tanya
Kuahuia; former wife, Tammy; sons, Keoni and Blaisdell; daughter, Mona; parents, Joseph and
Linda; brothers, Hugh Whitford, Saichi and Joshua; sisters, Huellyn Whitford, Dayna Mora,
Anita Kaupiko and Dilla; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Holualoa Imin
Center, Kona, Hawai'i; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 August 2009]
KEOPUHIWA, JOHN JR., 81, of Waipahu, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Fuel Department, civil servant, retired from U.S. Air Force,
member of Honolulu Police Department Citizen‟s Patrol. Survived by wife, Florence; daughters,
Donna, April Higgins, Trudy Taniguchi, Kelly Keopuhiwa-Judkins; brother Rodney “Bogo”;
sisters, Lillian “Tita” Pualoa, Angeline Chun, nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Cemetery
Committal service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawai‟I State Veteran‟s Cemetery. No flowers. Casual
attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 October 2009]
KEOPUHIWA, JOHN JR., 81, of Waipahu, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from
Air Force; and member of Citizen's Patrol, Hawaii Police Department; and retired civil servant,
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard fuel department. Survived by wife, Florence; daughters, Donna,
April Higgins, Trudy Taniguchi and Kelly Keopuhiwa-Judkins; brother, Rodney "Bogo"; sisters,
Lillian "Tita" Pualoa, Angeline Chun; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation
5 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Cemetery committal
service 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October 2009]
Keopuhiwa, John Jr., Oct. 5, 2009, John Keopuhiwa Jr., 81, of Waipahu, a retired Pearl Harbor
Naval Fuel Department civil services employee and Air Force veteran, died in Waipahu. He was
born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Florence; daughters Donna Keopuhiwa, April Higgins,
Trudy Taniguchi and Kelly Keopuhiwa-Judkins; brother Rodney “Bogo”; sisters Lillian “Tita”
Pualoa and Angeline Chun; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30
p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Committal services:
10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 October 2009]
KEPILINO, FLORENCE JAYNET LEINAALA, 73, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Retired library assistant. Survived by brother, Joseph; sisters, Genevieve, Margaret
and Susan; hanai children, Jessica, Davilyn, Mark, Delbert, Darren and Deborah. Visitation 9 to
11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Church, 'Aiea; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1
September 2009]
Kepilino, Florence Jaynet Leinaala, Aug. 29, 2009 Florence Jaynet Leinaala Kepilino, 73, of
Aiea, a retired library assistant, died in Pali Momi Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by brother Joseph K.; sisters Genevieve, Margaret and Susan; hanai sons Mark, Delbert
and Darren; and hanai daughters Jessica, Davilyn and Deborah. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at
Elizabeth Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 September 2009]
KERFOOT, FLORENCE AKINA, 88, of Kapolei, died Dec. 16, 2009. Born in Wailuku,
Maui. Former Leeward Hospital licensed practical nurse. Survived by husband, Ralph;
daughters, Florence Yuen and Lovina; sons, Joseph, Galen, Ralph and William; sister, Elaine;
three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private scattering of ashes. For more details, call the
family. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 December 2009]
Kerisiano, Leauga, May 29, 2009 Leauga Kerisiano, also known as Leauga Kerisiano Savea,
83, of Ewa Beach, a homemaker, died in Hawaii Medical Center-West. She was born in Western
Samoa. She is survived by sons Kerisiano, Jr., Alae, Tripler and Varney Kerisiano; daughters
Tagatanuu Huihui, Wenona Johnson, Kealoha and Sandra Kerisiano, and Malelega Wgaoner;
two sisters; 32 grandchildren; and 57 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake Center. Call after 9 a.m. Burial; 1
p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3
June 2009]
KERISIANO, TRIPLER SAVEA, 55, of 'Aiea, died July 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A heavy
equipment operator. Survived by partner, Kimberlyn Ng; daughters, Kiaana Carson and Rory
Ng; sons, Tripler and Ray-Albert Ng, Faleniko Satoga Jr. and Herman Carson; two
grandchildren; brothers, Kerisiano Savea Jr. and Alae; sisters, Tagatanu'u Huihui, Wenona
Johnson, Kealaoha, and Malelega Wagoner. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake Center; service 11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i
State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 July 2009]
KERR, ELSIE WONG, 83, of 'Aiea, died March 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired statistical
assistant at the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pearl Harbor. Survived by sons, Michael
and Ronald; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Wong; sisters, Alice
DeWitt and Gladys Tom. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 March
2009]
Kerr, Elsie Wong, March 12, 2009 Elsie Wong Kerr, 83, of Aiea, a retired Naval Facilities
Engineering Command, Pearl Harbor, statistical assistant, died in Aiea. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by sons Michael A. and Ronald W., brother Walter C.K. Wong, sistrs
Alice M.H. DeWitt and Gladys K.H. Tom, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services: noon Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1
p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 18 March 2009]
KETANO, JOHN KEI, 77, of „Ewa Beach, died May 1, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired city
heavy equipment truck driver; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Doris; son, Vince;
daughters, Nora Oshiro, JoAnn, Venus and Ivy; brothers, Alexander, Steve and Joseph; sisters,
Betty Masatsugu and Janet Yoshida; six grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual
attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 May 2009]
KETCHUM, CAROL "GWEN", 63, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
retired custodian. Survived by sons, Basillo Ketchum and Tony Souza; daughter, Louise Reed;
mother, Sarah Belen Vincent; brother, Louis Vincent III; sisters, Crystal "Dolly" Copperfield;
three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Service noon Saturday at Pokai Bay. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 October
2009]
KETTLER, RUTH A., 98, of Honolulu, died Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Chicago. Retired
housewife. Survived by nephews, Robert Miller, Larry, and Ralph Miller; nieces, Kathleen
Hooker, Ella Marenzi, Inez Gruetzmacher, Pearl Brookman, Mildred Zahn, Myrna Schubert and
Janet Miller. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.
[Honolulu Advertiser 25 December 2009]
Kettler, Ruth A., Nov. 26, 2009 Ruth A. Kettler, 98, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in
Honolulu. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by nephews and nieces. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 December 2009]
Kharia-Borge, Suzan G. June 11, 2009 Susan G. Kharia-Borge of Makawao, Maui, a former
automotive repair technician, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku.
She is survived by husband Calvin D. Borge; brother Roland G. Karis Jr.; sisters Barbara E.
Adams andValerie E. Regan; and step-brothers Joseph Jr., Gregory and Daniel Castor. Services:
11 a.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui
Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 June 2009]
KHIM, PEGGY S.C., 86, of Novato, Calif., formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by son, Ernest Jr.; daughter, Diane; two grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Lee;
brothers, Bernard and Arthur Lum. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 September 2009]
Khim, Peggy S.C., Aug. 27, 2009 Peggy S.C. Khim, 86, of Novato, Calif., formerly of
Honolulu, died in California. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Ernest Jr.,
daughter Diane, brothers Bernard and Arthur Lum, sister Evelyn Lee and two grandchildren.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 September 2009]
KIDANI, FRANCIS HARUMI, 64, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
contractor. Survived by wife, Marjorie; sons, Scott and Daniel; daughter, Kaye; one grandchild.
Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 July 2009]
KIDANI, TOMEKO, 97, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2009. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. A
homemaker. Survived by son, Lyle; daughter, Doris Takabayashi; sisters, Harue Doki and
Yoshiko Fujikawa; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements
by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 May 2009]
KIDD, PAUL WINTHROP, 93, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Fall River, Mass.
Founder and original owner of New Balance Athletic Shoes. Survived by daughters, Carolyn
Merrithew and Rosemary Hill; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, David
and Rev. James. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
21, 2009]
Kido, Harry Kenji, Oct. 28, 2009 Harry Kenji Kido, 75, of Oceanside, Calif., a retired licensed
professional civil engineer and an Army veteran, died. He was born in Manoa. He is survived by
wife Judith; children Kathleen Savino, and Janice, Raymond and Melanie Kido; and four
grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Donations suggested to charity. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 November 2009]
Kido, Harry Kenji, Oct. 28, 2009 Harry Kenji Kido, 75, of Oceanside, Calif., a retired licensed
professional civil engineer and an Army veteran, died. He was born in Manoa. He is survived by
wife Judith; son Raymond; daughters Kathleen Savino and Janice and Melanie Kido; sisters
Frances Shintani, Sally Ueno and Ruth Kasenberg; and four grandchildren. Private services. In
lieu of flowers, donations suggested to charity. Incorrect information for an obiturary published
Thursday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 November 2009]
KIDO, HIDEO, 79, of Honolulu, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired AA Electric,
Ltd. electrician. Survived by wife, Eiko; sons, Dean and Nelson; daughter, Jeri-Ann; five
grandchildren; brothers, Atsuo and Fumio; sister, Jane Yamamoto. Private service held.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 September
2009]
KIDO, MARVIN TODD, 50, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by
sons, Jay, Jon and Jaime; sister, Beverly. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 March 2009]
KIDO, RICHARD T., 78, of 'Ewa, died April 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by son, Byron; two grandsons; nieces; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by
Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 April 2009]
KIDO, WAYNE SUMIO, 69, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Self-
employed certified public accountant; and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Linda; sons,
Ryan and Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service noon. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 February
2009]
KIDO, WAYNE SUMIO, 69, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A self-
employed certified public accountant; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Linda; sons, Ryan
and Sean; grandchildren, Rylee and Ella. Visitation 11 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service noon. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 February
2009]
KIEN, PEGGY LEE BISHOP, 62, of Manoa, died March 15, 2009. Born in San Diego. Home
renovator, haku lei maker and artist. Survived by husband, F. Michael; sister, Norma Bishop-
Walker; son, Aaron Brown; daughter, Kira Bishop-McCarty; grandson, Andrew Smrecek.
Service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire.
Donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 21 March 2009]
KIER, YVETTE, 62, of Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawai'i, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Chicago.
Retired Abundant Life Natural Foods clerk and buyer. Survived by companion, Paul Deeter; son,
Jason Erbach; brothers, Alvin and Merv Solomon. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at the
Richardson Ocean Park, Keaukaha, Hawai'i. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani
Cremation Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 September 2009]
Kier, Yvette, Sept. 10, 2009 Yvette Kier, 62, of Hawaiian Paradise Par, Hawaii, a retired
Abundant Life Natural Foods clerk and buyer, died at home. She was born in Chicago. She is
survived by companion Paul Deeter, son Jason Erbach and brothers Alvin and Merv Solomon.
Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Oct. 11 at Richardson Ocean Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 September 2009]
KIERKIEWICZ, JAMES FRANCIS, 58, of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died May 16, 2009. Born in
Chelsea, Mass. Owner and president of Hilo Auto Recycling. Survived by companion, Nguyet
Hoang; daughters, Ashley and Jasmine; mother, Rosita Starr; stepmother, Mary; brother, John;
sister, Judy Doyle. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wailoa State Park Large Pavilion,
Hilo; service 5:30 p.m.; potluck/refreshments 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Causal attire. Arrangements
by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 May 2009]
Kiesser, Rod, Oct. 15, 2009, Rod Kiesser, 62, of Kahului, a retired state Department of
Education teacher and counselor, died at home. He was born in Anacortes, Wash. He is survived
by wife Deanne, daughters Tonya Bacos and Laura Kiesser, father Emil, brother Rex, sister
Diana, and four grandchildren. Call after 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kings Cathedral. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 18 October 2009]
KIHARA, AKIKO S., 87, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 5, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired business
owner. Survived by daughters, June Kasaoka, Arlene; sons, Gaylord, Troy; four grandchildren.
Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 2 February 2009]
Kihara, Akiko S., Jan. 5, 2009 Akiko S. Kihara, 87, of Wahiawa, a retired business owner, died
in Wahiawa General Hospital. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by sons Gaylord and
Troy, daughters June Kasaoka and Arlene Kihara and four grandchildren. Private services. No
monetary gifts. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 February 2009]
KIHARA, HITOSHI, 82, of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died May 11, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired Hawai‟i
County Finance Department, Real Property Tax Division clerk; rancher; World War II U.S.
Army veteran. Survived by wife, Itsuko; son, John; daughters, Ann Ignacio and Jean Canion;
brothers, Morris, Tooru and Kumio; sisters, Masako and Shizuko Ikawa; five grandchildren;
three step grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service
5 p.m. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 May 2009]
KIHARA, MABEL SHINANO, 77, of Honolulu, died Jan. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
assistant vice president of the International Division for Bank of Hawaii. Survived by brothers,
Kenneth and Ronald; sister, Joyce Kamiya. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 February 2009]
Kihara, Mabel Shinano, Jan. 21, 2009 Mabel Shinano Kihara, 77, of Honolulu, a retired
International Division for Bank of Hawaii assistant vice president; died in Pearl City Nursing
Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Kenneth and Ronald, and sister
Joyce Kamiya. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 February 2009]
KIHE, KENNETH "KEN" HALEMONA, 51, of Keei, Hawaii, died Nov. 2, 2009. Born in
Kona, Hawaii. Heavy-equipment operator and grade-setter for Isemoto Construction, Lacey's
Excavating, KKRC and Pacific Landscaping. Survived by wife, Vera; daughters, Jolayne
Pelekane and Jazlynn; son, Kenneth Jr.; mother, Maria; brothers, Ernest, Daniel, Herman, Wayne
and Lorin Kihe, and James Napeahi; sisters, Ernestine Hanato, Alice Basque, Nancy
Cagampang, Lovey, Caroline Matsunami and Sharline Akeo; six grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m.
tomorrow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keei Ward; service 10 a.m. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 November 2009]
KIJIMA, MASARU "STEVE", 86, of Kula, Maui, died March 28, 2009. Born in
Hamakuapoko, Maui. Retired U.S. Army Intelligence and Security major. Survived by wife,
Yoko; brother, Yoshio. Private service held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 12 April 2009]
KIJINAMI, HIDEO, 81, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired
tour driver for Roberts Hawaii. Survived by brother, Yoshio; sisters, Kinuye Nihei and Michie
Chee; three nieces; grandnieces; grandnephews. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Makawao
Hongwanji Mission; service 4 pm. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
22 September 2009]
Kijinami, Hideo, Sept. 14, 2009 Hideo Kijinami, 81, of Kahului, a retired Roberts Hawaii Tours
driver, died in Roselani Place. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by brother Yoshio and
sisters Kinuye Nihei and Michie Chee. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Makawao Hongwanji
Mission. Call after 3 p.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 September 2009]
KIKAWA, JIMMY MANABU, 86, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in Spreckelsville, Maui.
Retired carpenter; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Masao and Ronald
Kigawa; sisters, Yukie Tsukamoto, Betsy Ishida and Grace Murakami. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser January 31 2009]
Kikawa, Jimmy Manabu, Jan. 10, 2009 Jimmy Manabu Kikawa, 86, of Aiea, an Army veteran
and retired carpenter, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Spreckelsville, Maui.
He is survived by Masao and Ronald S. Kigawa, and sisters Yukie B. Tsukamoto, Betsy S.
Ishida and Grace H. Murakami. Private services. Flag indicates services in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 January 2009]
KIKKAWA, YOSHIKO, 92, of Waipahu, died Sept. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
housekeeper. Survived by son, Bert; daughters, Carol Sonoda and Jeanne Heu; seven
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 September 2009]
KIKUCHI, WALLACE KEN, 74, of Kailua, died Jan. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired
food brokerage sales representative. Survived by wife, Nancy ; son, Ken; daughter, Joy; brothers,
Frank, James, Walter, Douglas; sisters, Takako Hayashi, Helen Kikuchi. Private service held.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 February 2009]
KIKUGAWA, TADAAKI "TAD", 81, of Moraga, Calif., died Oct. 8, 2009.[0xa0]Born on
Länai and grew up in Wahiawä. Teacher at De Anza High School, Richmond, Calif. Survived by
wife, Elinor; sons, Michael and David; daughter, Carole; brother, Reggie.[0xa0]Private services
held at Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Calif. Donations to the UCSF Foundation, Attn: Ann
Carollo, UCSF, Box 0248, San Francisco, CA 94143-0248. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October
2009]
KIKUKAWA, GARY MASAMI, 53, of Pearl City, died Jan. 20, 2009. Born in Ho'olehua,
Moloka'i. Former Island Nursing Home maintenance personnel. Survived by son, David
Howard; daughter, Danielle; father, Howard; sisters, Charlyne Daitoku and Jane Louis.
Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 9 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 19 January 2009]
KIKUKAWA, GARY MASAMI, 53, of Pearl City, died Jan. 20, 2009. Born in Ho'olehua,
Moloka'i. Former Island Nursing Home maintenance personnel. Survived by son, David
Howard; daughter, Danielle; father, Howard; sisters, Charlyne Daitoku and Jane Louis.
Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 9 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 22 September 2009]
Kikukawa, Gary Masami, Jan. 20, 2009 Gary Masami Kikukawa, 53, of Pearl City, a former
Island Nursing Home maintenance personnel, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born
in Hoolehua, Molokai. He is survived by son David H.M., daughter Danielle Y. and sisters
Charlyne Daitoku and Jane Louis. Services: 9 a.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call
after 8 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 January 2009]
KIKUTA, AIKO AMY, 88, of 'Aiea, died March 18, 2009. Born in Keahu, Maui. Retired
owner of Lenge Japanese Restaurant in New York. Survived by sons, James Saiki and Mark
Enomoto; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry; sister, Winifred
Okayama. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 25
March 2009]
Kikuta, Aiko Amy, March 18, 2009 Aiko Amy Kikuta, 88, of Aiea, retired owner of Lenge
Japanese Restaurant in New York, died in Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. She was born
in Keahua, Maui. She is survived by sons James J. Saiki and Mark K. Enomoto, brother Jerry,
sister Winifred N. Okayama, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 March 2009]
KIKUTA, LORRAINE, 55, of Honolulu, died April 20, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Computer
specialist for Department of Defense. Survived by son, Dane; daughter, Brie; sister, Julie
Lindley. Private service. Donations to the Hawaii Foodbank. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 April 2009]
KIKUYAMA, MARK AKIRA, 53, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Occupational therapist in Honolulu and San Francisco. Survived by mother, Grace; brothers,
Kendall and John; sisters, Dixy and Linda. Service 10 a.m. Sunday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 July 2009]
Kikuyama, Mark Akira, Jul. 10, 2009 Mark Akira Kikuyama, 53, of Honolulu , an
occupational therapist, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Grace, brothers
kendall and John, and sisters Dixy Kikuyama, and Linda Kuailani. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at
Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 July 2009]
KILAKALUA-KAMANA, RIANA "BOOM BOOM" UILANI MAKAMAE, 3, of Wai'anae,
died Aug. 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Rion Kamana and Anakela Nahinu
Kilakalua; brothers, Makana Kilakalua and Rion Kamana Jr.; sisters, Sweetie Nahinu Kilakalua-
Kamana and Pomaikaiokalani Kilakalua. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 September 2009]
KILAKALUA-KAMANA, RIANA "BOOM BOOM" UILANI MAKAMAE, 3, of Wai'anae,
died Aug. 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Rion Kamana and Anakela Nahinu
Kilakalua; brothers, Makana Kilakalua and Rion Kamana Jr.; sisters, Sweetie Nahinu Kilakalua-
Kamana and Pomaikaiokalani Kilakalua. Service 5 to 9 p.m. today at Nanaikapono Protestant
Church. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 19
September 2009]
KILBORN, VIVIAN, 81, of Kōloa, Kauai, died Dec. 25, 2009. Born in Kalōpā, Hawaii. Retired
transporter for St. Francis Hospital. Survived by daughters, Harol-Vie Feliciano, Barbara Branco
and Valerie Silva; sons, Pastor Harold, Rodney, Ricky and Randie; three brothers; 20
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at Pacific Palisades Chapel;
service 11 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements
by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 December 2009]
KILIKEWICH, DAVID ALBERT, 67, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 24, 2009. Born in Fitchburg,
Mass. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard engineer. Survived by wife, Arleen; sons, Jon and
Bryan; daughter, Lauren. Visitation 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Catholic Church, Waikane; Mass 11 a.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 August 2009]
Kilikewich, David Albert, Aug. 24, 2009. David Albert Kilikewich, 67, of Kaneohe, a retired
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard engineer, died. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass. He is survived by
wife Arleen, sons Jon and Bryan, and daughter Lauren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Waikane. Call after 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. No
flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 August 2009]
KILLIAN, WILLIAM HAROLD, 71, of Honolulu, formerly of Ortonville and Clarkston,
Mich., died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Michigan. Owner of Killian Real Estate Co. in Metamora.
Survived by daughter, Pat; sister, Carol Martinez. Inurnment at Oakland Hills Memorial
Gardens, Novi, Mich. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu
Advertiser 27 October 2009]
KILLIAN, WILLIAM HAROLD, 71, of Honolulu, formerly of Ortonville and Clarkston,
Mich., died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Michigan. Owner of Killian Real Estate Co. in Metamora.
Survived by daughter, Pat; sister, Carol Martinez. Inurnment at Oakland Hills Memorial
Gardens, Novi, Mich. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu
Advertiser 27 October 2009]
Killian, William Harold, Oct. 13, 2009, William Harold Killian, 71, of Honolulu, formerly of
Ortonville and Clarkston, Mich., a Killian Real Estate Co. owner, died in Honolulu. He was born
in Michigan. He is survived by daughter Pat and sister Carol Martinez. Inurnment on the
mainland. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 October 2009]
Kim , Dr. Peter Moondo, Sept. 25, 2009, Dr. Peter Moondo Kim, 90, of Kapaa, Kauai, a retired
Kauai Medical Clinic physician, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sacramento,
Calif. he is survived by son Peter, daughter Dr. Marilyn, sister Julia Halm Ide and a grandchild.
Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Lihue United Church. Call after 4 p.m. Private burial to be held at a
later date. In lieu of flowers or monetary offerings, donations suggested to Lihue United Church
or Wilcox Health Foundation. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 October 2009]
KIM, "HAZEL" HAE SOEN LEE, 87, of Knoxville, Tenn. Born in Kehali, Hawai'i. Social
worker. Survived by children, Tod, Loel, Anne, Lawrence, and Clarissa; grandchildren, Adam,
James, Benjamin, Robby, Mija and Kyra. Private memorial service held. No flowers; donations
to food bank, Second Harvest of Knoxville. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 August 2009]
KIM, "HAZEL" HAE SOEN LEE, of Knoxville, Tenn., died July 19, 2009. Born in Kehali,
Hawai'i. A geriatric social worker. Survived by children, Tod, Loel, Anne, Lawrence and
Clarissa; grandchildren, Adam, James, Benjamin, Robby, Mija and Kyra. Private service held.
No flowers. Donations to a local food bank. Arrangements by Mynatt Funeral Home, Knoxville,
Tenn. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 August 2009]
KIM, ANDREW "ANDY" YOUNG HO, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired carpenter, and 1946 Pacific Coast welterweight boxing champion. Survived by
wife, Lily Mercado-Kim; son, Richard Mercado; daughters, state Sen. Donna Mercado-Kim,
Katherine Morris, Vernale Drake and Velvet Kim; brothers, Pedro, Sayne and Patrick Kim, and
Delmar Gilbert; sisters, Mary Won, and Theresa Gilbert; five grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples
Memorial Park chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 January
2009]
KIM, ANDREW "ANDY" YOUNG HO, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired carpenter; 1946 Pacific Coast welterweight boxing champion. Survived by
wife, Lily Mercado Kim; son, Richard Mercado; daughters, state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim,
Katherine Morris, Vernale Drake, and Velvet; brothers, Pedro, Sayne and Patrick Kim and
Delmar Gilbert; sisters, Mary Won, and Theresa Gilbert; five grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples
Memorial Park chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.
Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6
January 2009]
KIM, DARNELL KAHAUNANI, 42, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 23, 2009. Survived by
daughters, Krystalynn, Waynette and Michelle Kelly; son, Ikaika Kelly; companion, Edward Hai
Kelly; grandmother, Louise; sisters, Darlynda, and Aulii Cleveland; two grandchildren.
Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; reception to follow. No
flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 July 2009]
Kim, Dong Joo, June 4, 2009 Dong Joo Kim, 88, of Honolulu died in hospice. She was born in
Korea. She is survived by sons Hong and Christopher, daughters Ok Hee Choi, Shin Ja Shin and
Ok Jin Ji and Ok Ja Kim and Ok Ryun Kim; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 June 2009]
KIM, ERNEST CHILE, 77, of Wailuku, Maui, died Dec. 15, 2009. Born in Hawaii. Self-
employed welder. Survived by wife, Mi Ran; son, Darran; daughter, Teresa Yuri; brothers, John
and Charles; sisters, Alice Tracy, Rose Alcomindras and Momi Tolentino. Visitation 3 p.m.
Tuesday at Kahului Union Church; service 4 p.m.; reception to follow. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 December 2009]
KIM, ESTHER LEE, 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
sons, Gregory and Wesley; brother, Philip; sister, Alice Yoon; three grandchildren. Private
service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 January
2009]
KIM, GLADYS YONEKO, 81, of Honolulu, died Oct. 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
husband, George; son, Nathan; daughters, Daphne, Naomi; numerous grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 October 2009]
KIM, HELEN H., 87, of Kailua, died April 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A federal employee.
Survived by daughters, Penny Richardson, Mickey Hamamura and Julie Walker; brother, George
Hamamura; sisters, Louise Hanamura, Sue Kim, Patricia Owen, Margaret Hamada and Florence
Nagano; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 April 2009]
Kim, Helen H., April 17, 2009. Helen H. Kim, 87, of Kailua died in Kailua. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Penny Richardson, Mickey Hamamura and Julie Walker;
brother George Hamamura, sisters Louise Hamamura, Sue Kim, Patricia Owen, Margaret
Hamada and Florence Nagano; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 27, 2009]
KIM, HENRY "HERMAINE" HYO MYUNG SR., 83, of Honolulu, died June 18, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Retired city Sewer Division truck driver; World War II and Korean War U.S.
Army veteran; recipient of the Bronze Star. Survived by wife, Evangeline; daughters, Gloria
Wagner, Debra, Sharon Faalele, Cynthia, and Barbara Ferreira; sons, Henry Jr., Clint Kim and
David Kahele; hanai daughter, Myra Kaneta; sister, Alice Aarona; 33 grandchildren; 11 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
service 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 June 2009]
KIM, ISHI MITORI, 80, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2009. Born in Escalon, Calif. Homemaker.
Survived by husband, Dr. John; daughters, Teresa Cole, Denise Kusner and Patricia; sisters, Ann
Hattori, Alice Delaney and Jean Reavey; one grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by
Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 August 2009]
KIM, JAE SOO, 80, of Honolulu, died May 30, 2009. Born in Jeol la Buk-Do, South Korea.
Survived by wife, Yeoung Hei; daughters, Kyung Ok Song, Sarah Wong, Misoo and Stacy;
brother, Yoo Soo; sisters, Ok Jung and Dou Jung; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6:30 to7 p.m.
tomorrow at Hawai'i Korean Catholic Church (St. Pius X); Mass 7 p.m. Private burial. No
flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 June 2009]
KIM, JOSEPH "NAK KOO", 92, of Wahiawä, died Nov. 4, 2009. Born in Kalopä, Hawaii.
Retired Wahiawä General Hospital groundskeeper. Survived by wife, Betty "Cookie"; son,
Blaine; daughters, Jodi Chang and Joleen; five grandchildren; brothers, John, Ferry, Edward and
Wayne; sister, Cecilia Baber. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel;
service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 November 2009]
KIM, JOSEPH YO SOP, 92, of Mililani, formerly of Waipahu, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired from Ironworkers Union No. 625. Survived by sons, Ronald and Edwin;
daughter, Florence Wong; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; hanai daughter,
Maryann Ricarte; hanai son, Ron Rucker. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary;
service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 March 2009]
Kim, Joseph Yo Sop, Feb. 6, 2009 Joseph Yo Sop Kim, 92, of Mililani, formerly of Waipahu,
died in Kaiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons
Ronald and Edwin, daughter Florence Wong, hanai daughter Maryann Ricarte, seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary.
Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 4 March
2009]
KIM, JOSEPH, 95, of Honolulu, died March 25, 2009. Born in Kahului, Maui. Retired
aerospace engineer. Survived by sisters, Ida Morton, Clara, and Soonie Lee; brother, Moses. No
service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 April 2009]
Kim, Joseph, Nov. 4, 2009 Joseph “Nak Koo” Kim, 92, of Wahiawa, a retired Wahiawa General
Hospital groundskeeper, died in St. Francis Hospice-West. He was born in Kalopa, Hawaii. He is
survived by wife Betty “Cookie”; son Blaine; daughter Jodi Chang and Joleen Kim; brothers
John, Ferry, Edward and Wayne B.; sister Cecilia Baber; and five grandchildren. Services: 11
a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m.
at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26
November 2009]
KIM, JUNG-SOOK, 89, of Kane'ohe, died March 26, 2009. Born in Seoul, South Korea. A
member of St. Pius Church. Survived by daughters, Yung-Ae, Myung-Ae Lee and Soon-Ae;
three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Pius Church;
Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 29 March 2009]
KIM, KEVIN KELLY, 53, of Honolulu, died June 2, 2009. Born in San Francisco. Mover for
Island Movers. Survived by daughters, Rhonda Summer, Krystal Kim-Fujishige and Chelsea
Ku'uipo; mother, Carol; grandmother, Dorothy Muirhead; brother, Kris Kahana; sister, Kalani;
two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. July 11 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service
over the ashes 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 July 2009]
KIM, KWANG OK, 55, of 'Aiea, died April 27, 2009. Born in Seoul, South Korea. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Hyun Sik Son; son, Hyoung Doo Son; parent, Jung Soon;
sister, Nina. No service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 April 2009]
Kim, Kwang Ok, April 27, 2009. Kwang Ok Kim, 55, of Aiea, a homemaker, died in Honolulu.
She was born in Seoul. She is survived by husband Hyun Sik Son, sons Hyoung Doo Son, parent
Jung Soon and sister Nina. No services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 May 2009]
KIM, LINDA CHIANG LING-CHUAN, 60, of Mililani, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Hualien,
Taiwan. Owner of Linda C. Kim Piano Studio; former principal, Kuang Wha Chinese School;
adjunct Professor of Piano at BYU-Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Dennis; sons, Darrell and
Derrick "Zui"; daughters, Lory Aiwohi, Lorinda Griffiths and Lynette "Lehua" Yamagata;
brothers, Michael Chiyun and Ch'ifeng Chiang; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mililani; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11
a.m. Saturday at the church; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 January 2009]
KIM, MARGARET R., 97, of Pearl City, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Waialua. Member of the
Punchbowl Holy Ghost Association. Survived by son, Manuel; daughters, Margaret Nacnac,
Laura Viela and Ruth Lockett; sister, Hilda Lizama; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at
Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 16 September 2009]
KIM, MARY LEE, 82, of Wahiawa, died March 29, 2009. Born in Kamae'e, Hawai'i. Survived
by sons, Rodney and Dennis; brothers, Robert "Kee Duk," Richard "Kee Soon," Ben "Kee Wah"
and Richard "Kee Ho" Lee; sister, Helen Higashi; and three grandchildren. Private service to be
held. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April
2009]
KIM, MARY PAIK, 94, of Honolulu, died Dec. 18, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired
Rosalie Apartments manager. Survived by son, Brian; daughter, Pamela Hamm; brothers,
Kwang, Woon and Sun Hark and Donald Paik; two grandchildren. Graveside service 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
KIM, MAXINE JOYCE, 70, of Mililani, formerly of Kaua'i, died Aug. 8, 2009. Born in
Michigan. Retired Kaua'i Community College director of nursing; former University of Hawai'i
researcher. Survived by daughter, Michele Kim-Nakagawa; one grandson; sister, Nancy Hasty.
Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment 12:45 p.m.
at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 August 2009]
KIM, MCKINLEY, 97, of Mililani, died May 21, 2009. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired County
of Kaua'i heavy equipment operator. Survived by son, Onassis; stepsons, Henry and Alan Kapali,
Jonathan and Bernard Duarte Jr.; daughter, Lovey Higa; stepdaughter, Maile Duarte Rego; sister,
Beverly Kanekua; brother, Dr. William; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Kapa'a Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 June 2009]
Kim, Mckinley, May 21, 2009 Mckinley Kim 97, of Kauai, a retired Kauai County heavy
equipment operator, died in Maluhia Hospital. He was born on Kauai. He is survived by son
Onassis; daughter Lovey Higs; stepsons Henry and Alan Kapaki, and Jonathan and Bernard
Duarte Jr.; step-daughter maile Duarte Rego; brother Dr. William; sister Beverly Kanekua; and
grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kapaa Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at
Kauai Memorial Gardens. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 June 2009]
Kim, Michael Yong Su, Dec. 2, 2009 Michael Yong Su Kim, 41, of Kaneohe, former owner of
Hygienic Store, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Seoul. He is survived by
wife Myung Joo, son Michael Jr., daughters Nicole and Rachel, and mother Myong Cha.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: 3
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 December 2009]
KIM, NICOLE MI KYONG, 46, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Seoul, South Korea.
A senior accountant with Wikoff Combs & Co. Survived by parents, Chong Kon and Rana Kim;
brothers, Song Kwang, Song Kyu and Song Pil; sisters, Anna Yoo and Heidi Pack. Visitation
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m.
at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 January 2009]
KIM, NOEL C.S., 81, of Honolulu, died June 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Sears
Roebuck & Co. service technician. Survived by wife, Ellen; sons, Martin and Leo; daughter,
Karen Graham; five grandchildren; sisters, Mary Halm and Ann Bessa. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 June 2009]
KIM, OK YE, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2009. Born in Korea. A homemaker. Survived by
sons, Y.S., Brian and Yong Uk; daughters, Yong Ye Unten, Anna, Yong Suk Yun, Peggy
Takushi, Clara Bark and Christina Han; 17 grandchildren ; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation
10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Williams Funeral Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 February 2009]
KIM, PETER KAY SUNG, 82, of Mililani, formerly of Kalihi Valley, died Sept. 29, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Wholesale driver/salesman for Foremost Dairies. Survived by wife, Stella;
sons, Robert, James, Benedict, Jerome and Nathan; daughters, Suzanne Lee, Helen Kobayashi,
Sharon Chun and Cecilia Mahon; 10 grandchildren; brother, Andrew; sisters, Margaret Chiu and
Theresa Lee. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; prayer service 7 p.m. Burial 10
a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 October 2009]
KIM, PETER KAY SUNG, 82, of Mililani, formerly of Kalihi Valley, died Sept. 29, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Wholesale driver/salesman for Foremost Dairies; U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by wife, Stella; sons, Robert, James, Benedict, Jerome and Nathan; daughters, Suzanne
Lee, Helen Kobayashi, Sharon Chun and Cecilia Mahon; 10 grandchildren; brother, Andrew;
sisters, Margaret Chiu and Theresa Lee. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary;
prayer service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 October 2009]
KIM, PETER MOONDO, 90, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 25, 2009. Born in Sacramento,
Calif. Retired medical doctor from Kaua'i Medical Clinic. Survived by son, Peter; daughter, Dr.
Marilyn; grandson, Peter Farr; sister, Julia Halm Ide. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. next Saturday at
Lihu'e United Church; service 5 to 6 p.m. Private burial at a later date. Aloha attire. Donations to
Lihu'e United Church or Wilcox Health Foundation. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens
& Funeral Home. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 3
October 2009]
KIM, SALLY TANIMOTO, 84, of Mililani, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A
secretary retired from Coulter's Collection Agency. Survived by daughters, Rebecca Kim-
Sakuma and Jo Ann Chang; brother, Tsuyoshi Tanimoto; two grandsons; two great-
granddaughters. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30
a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 January 2009]
KIM, SANG WOOK, 65, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in South Korea. A taxi driver.
Survived by son, Chang Hoon; daughters, Jasmin Kim and Vicki Traller; two grandchildren.
Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 11 a.m. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 January
2009]
KIM, SU JA, 68, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Salt Lake, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in Korea.
Retired cosmetologist and owner of Su Kim Beauty Salon. Survived by sons, Michael "Bong"
and Song Chol; daughters, Song Hui Kim and Son Hui Tauilo; two brothers and a sister; six
grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.
Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 29 November 2009]
KIM, SUNG YOL, 50, of Honolulu, died Dec. 23, 2008. Born in Gang Won-Do, South Korea.
Survived by son, Jinho; mother, Su Pong; brothers, Chong Yol, Jae Yol, Pong Kwan and Bum
Jo; sister, Chun Cha. Service 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 3 January 2009]
KIM, YONG TON, 79, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Retired
civil service interpreter for the Army. Survived by wife, Bok Soon; sons, Kyong Il and Kyong
Un; daughters, Kyong Hwa and Kyong Suk; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June 2009]
KIM, YOUNG CHOUL, 75, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Pyongyang, North
Korea. Owner of Dea Chung Transport in South Korea and Chung Joo Restaurant. Survived by
wife, Yong Im; sons, Joseph, Bernard and Andrew; daughter, Julia; one granddaughter; brothers,
Young Gil and Young Sun; sisters, Young Soon, Young Lun, Young Il and Young Sim.
Visitation 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Pius X; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the
Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 February 2009]
KIM-GALERA, LYNETTE "GOLDIE" GOMES, 74, of Las Vegas, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born
in Kane'ohe. Retired state Department of Education administrative assistant; Realtor in Las
Vegas. Survived by husband, Pedro Galera Jr.; daughters, Pat Gomes-Woolsey, Maria Gomes
Peez and Iwalani Young; son, Stanley Gomes Jr.; stepson, Gaylon Galera; stepdaughter, Tiyana
Fernandez; sisters, Gwen Kim and Judy Sheridan. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. May 12
at Ho'okano Hall; service 4 to 6 p.m. at St. John's By the Sea Church, Kahalu'u. Arrangements by
Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, Las Vegas. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 April 2009]
KIMIKO, MITSUNAGA HASHIMOTO, 86, of Honolulu, died May 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired pantry worker. Survived by sons, Earl and Walter; sister in Japan; two
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
Honolulu Advertiser 16 June 2009]
KIMOKEO, WILLIE KAIPO, 69, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Lana'i City,
Lana'i. Groundskeeper for the state of Hawai'i, Forestry Division. Survived by wife, Pualani;
sons, Kealii, Aliiloa, Chauncey and Ire; daughter, Kamaile; sisters, Iwalani Lawrence, Annie
Yagi and Emma Ah Ho; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. [Honolulu Advertiser
20 September 2009]
KIMOTO, BERT KINDO, 77, of Kane'ohe, died May 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Schuman Carriage service writer; former Lockheed accountant; Korean War U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by wife, Sharon; daughter, Cheryl Miyashiro; sons, Bert Jr. and Michael;
grandchildren, Brandon and Michelle Ikei. Committal service over the ashes 11 a.m. Friday at
Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 May 2009]
KIMOTO, SHIRLEY KIKUE, 93, of Käneohe, died Sept. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived
by daughters, Margaret Ho, Janet Yamada and Frances Ferreira; six grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; brother, Herbert Ito; sisters, Chiyoko Kajihiro and Florence Saito. Private services
held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October
2009]
KIMSEL, CRAIG THOMAS, 47, of Kailua, died April 28, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. An
attorney. Survived by sons, Dion and Jacob; mother, Barbara Ankersmit; brother, Chris; sister,
Loretta. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 May 2009]
KIMSEL, CRAIG THOMAS, 47, of Kailua, died April 28, 2009. Born in Los Angeles.
Attorney. Survived by sons, Dion and Jacob; mother, Barbara Ankersmit; brother, Chris; sister,
Loretta. Celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday. For location contact: 371-5315,
[email protected]. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu
Advertiser 10 June 2009]
KIMURA, CHARLES NOBORU, 91, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Owner of Sweet Things. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Anson; daughters, Colleen and Marcia;
brothers, Hiroshi, George and William; sister, Naoe Okihiro; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 to
6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 July 2009]
KIMURA, CHARLES NOBORU, 91, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Owner of Sweet Things. Member of the 442nd Regimental Combat team, 232nd Engineer
Combat Company. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Anson; daughters, Colleen and Marcia; three
grandchildren; brothers, Hiroshi, George and William; sister, Naoe Okihiro. Service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 18 July 2009]
KIMURA, DAVID KOICHI, 55, of 'Aiea, died July 16, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired
from the state of Hawai'i Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by son,
Travis; daughters, Richelle Kimura-Gonzales and Danelle Kimura-Mar; sisters, Cathy Yagi and
Gwen Muraki; four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai
Chapel; celebration of life 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 July
2009]
KIMURA, FLORENCE SHIZUKO, 105, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Koloa,
Kaua'i. Retired Kuhio Elementary School teacher. Survived by daughter, Marilyn Kanemura;
sister, Kimiyo Sumida; a grandson; two great-granddaughters. Private service held. No monetary
gifts. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 September
2009]
KIMURA, JANICE HATSUMI, 69, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui.
Retired Ma'ema'e Elementary School teacher. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Kelly;
brothers, Robert, Harold and Alvin Okami; sisters, Norma Saiki and Shinobu Fukunaga.
Visitation 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 August 2009]
KIMURA, RUTH AIKO, 86, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired from
Chun Hoon Super Market. Survived by husband, Stanley Teruo; daughters, Stella, and Donna
Kimura-Long; sisters, Gloria Kunioka and Leatrice Arakaki. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at
Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 29 May 2009]
KIMURA, SUE SHIZUE, 75, of Volcano, Hawai'i, died March 5, 2009. Born in Tokyo, Japan.
Retired from Volcano House. Survived by husband, Harutoku; sons, Robert and Sheldon;
daughters, Joyce Osborn and Jasmine; brothers, Shigeo and Minoru Nakui; sisters, Kinue Okada,
Fumiko Tsunokake and Keiko Inoue; two grandchildren. Private service held. No koden
(monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 March
2009]
KIMURA, TOSHIO, 78, of Honolulu, died Nov. 6, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired Pan
American Airways port steward with more than 29 years of service. Survived by wife, Edith;
sons, Kevin and Karl; daughter, Andra; sisters, Jane Arita and Jean Kimura; brother, Roger; two
grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 November 2009]
KIMURA, TOSHIO, 85, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 9, 2009. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. Retired
manager and owner of Paukukalo Store on Maui. Survived by wife, Kunie; sons, Lloyd and Jay;
daughter, Kathy Watts; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Frances Harada and
Yvonne Kajikawa. Inurnment 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19 at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
Kimura, Toshio, Jul. 9, 2009 Toshio Kimura, 85, of Wailuku, owner of Paukukalo Store, died at
home. He was born in Kilauea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Kunie, sons Lloyd and Jay T.,
daughter Kathleen Watts, sisters Frances Harada and Yvonne Kajikawa, eight grandchildren and
a great-grandchild. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Valley Isle Fellowship. Call after 4 p.m.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 July 2009]
KIMURA, WIFRED “WIL”, 62, of Kailua, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Girls
Varsity soccer coach at Kailua High School. Survived by wife, Amy, daughters, Lisa Kimura and
Lori Lopez; grandchildren, Ashley, Makayla and Elora; brothers, Danny and Dean; sisters, A.
Edie, Irene Takata and Carol. Service 3 p.m. Sundat at Kailua High School Soccer Field. Casual
attire. Donations to the Kailua High School Athletic Department. Arrangements by Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 December 2009]
Kina, Melvin Noboru, Dec. 16, 2009 Melvin Noboru Kina, 64, of Honolulu, an iron worker and
Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Cheri, sons
Thomas K. and Taylor K., and sisters Karen Yamamoto and Cynthia Olson. Services: 6 p.m.
Monday at Oahu Cemetery chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 December 2009]
KINA, TSURUKO, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 7, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired medical
receptionist. Survived by husband, Shunichi "Lefty"; son, Jason; daughters, Shirley Nagata,
Karen Suehisa and Elaine; four grandchildren; brothers, Kazuo and Toshio Goya. Private
service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 January 2009]
KINA, TSURUKO, 79, of Honolulu, died Jan. 9, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Retired medical
receptionist. Survived by husband, Shinichi "Lefty"; son, Jason; daughters, Shirley Nagata,
Karen Suehisa and Elaine; four grandchildren; brothers, Kazuo and Toshio Goya. Private
service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 January 2009]
KING, ARTHUR ROBERT JR., 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Portland, Ore. A
professor and administrator at University of Hawai'i, College of Education Curriculum Research
and Development Group. Survived by wife, Mildred; son, David; daughters, Marsha and Nancy;
four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Faye McGrath. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at
Arcadia Retirement Residence. Aloha attire. No flowers. Memorial donations to the Arthur R.
King Jr. Scholarship Fund, University of Hawai'i Foundation, 2444 Dole St., Bachman Hall
#105, Honolulu, HI 96822. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 February 2009]
King, Arthur Robert Jr., Feb. 2, 2009 Arthur Robert King Jr., 87, of Honolulu, a retired Navy
captain and University of Hawaii, College of Education Curriculum Research and Development
Group, professor and administrator, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in
Portland, Ore. He is survived by wife Mildred, son David, daughters Marsha and Nancy, sister
Faye McGrath, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at
Arcadia Retirement Residence. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to the Arthur
R. King Jr. Scholarship Fund through the University of Hawaii-Foundation, 2444 Dole St.,
Bachman Hall No. 105, Honolulu, HI 96822. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 February 2009]
KING, CELESTE NAOMI, 91, of Haiku, Maui, died July 21, 2009. Born in Orange County,
Ind. A Honolulu teacher and Maui clinical psychologist. Survived by daughter, Madelyn
D'Enbeau; son, Joseph D'Enbeau; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Memorial
gathering 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 9 at the family residence. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 2 August 2009]
King, Donald Holmes Ho’oulu, Oct. 1, 2009, Donald Holmes Ho‟oulu King, 85, of Kailua, a
retired state Department of Transportation Highways Division engineer and Army veteran, died
in Kailua. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by son Donald; daughters Debra Chu and
Michelle Davis, and Nancy and Suzanne King; brother Robert; sisters Helen Kamperschroer,
Elizabeth Chung-Hoon, Beatrice Ullman and Kaliko Ault; and nine grandchildren. Services: 10
a.m. Monday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire.
Corrected survivor information for obituary published on Wednesday. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 October 2009]
KING, DONALD HOLMES HO'OULU, 85, of Kailua, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Hawai'i.
Retired state Department of Transportation Highway Division engineer; U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by son, Donald; daughters, Nancy, Debra Chu, Suzanne, and Michelle Davis; brother,
Robert; sisters, Helen Kamperschroer, Elizabeth Chung-Hon, Beatrice Ullman and Kaliko Ault;
nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m.; private
inurnment. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 October 2009]
KING, DONALD HOLMES HO'OULU, 85, of Kailua, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Hawai'i.
Retired state Department of Transportation Highway Division engineer; U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by son, Donald; daughters, Nancy, Debra Chu, Suzanne, and Michelle Davis; brother,
Robert; sisters, Helen Kamperschroer, Elizabeth Chung-Hoon, Beatrice Ullman and Kaliko Ault;
nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m. Private
inurnment. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 October 2009]
KING, ELIKIA YASMINE IMMACULEE, 9, of Pearl City, died May 4, 2009. Born in
Columbia, Mo. Home school student. Survived by parents, John and Aurore; sisters, Nyjah and
Ayana; grandparents, Mary, Wambi‟s and Kibodi. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Makakilo
Baptist Church; service 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to HUGS www.hugslove.org or
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 May 2009]
King, Elikia Yasmine Immaculee, May 4, 2009. Elikia Yasmine Immaculee King, 9, of Pearl
City died in Pearl City. She was born in Columbia, Mo. She is survived by parents John C. and
Aurore E., sisters Nyjah G. and Ayana N., and grandparents Mary V.B. and Wambi‟s and
Kibodi. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Makakilo BAbptist Church. Call after 10 a.m. No flowers.
Donations suggested to HUGS www.hugslove.org or American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 May 2009]
KING, EVANS PALIKU KANAIAUPUNI, 86, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2009. Born in
Haleko, Kane'ohe. Youngest son of Samuel Wilder King, former Hawai'i governor; former chief
of staff of the 14th Naval District, Pearl Harbor. Survived by daughters, Mahi Savage, Virginia
and Pauline; two grandchildren; brother, Judge Samuel King; sister, Professor Pauline.
Celebration of life 8 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary; inurnment 10:30 a.m. at National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Donations to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief
Society, 875 N. Randof St., Ste. 225, Arlington, VA 22203. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 15
July 2009]
KING, JEREMIAH KAMAILEHIHIOKALANI, 30, of Pearl City, died Aug. 31, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Worked in air-conditioning repairs. Survived by mother, Lisa Ann Ohai; sister,
Amber Ohai; grandfather, Leo Ohai; grandmother, Ginger Ohai. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday
at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, Nu'uanu Ward; service over the ashes 10 a.m.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 September 2010]
KING, MARGARET "JO", 78, of Kailua, formerly of Volcano, Hawai'i, died March 14, 2009.
Born in Bisbrooke, England. Retired physical therapist. Survived by son, Andrew; daughter,
Diana; sister, Betty Johnson; two grandsons. Celebration of life service 1 p.m. Friday at Peggy's
Pub & Tea House, 1167 Luna'ai St., Kailua. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 March 2009]
KING, OTIS RUSSELL, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 28, 2009. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Retired
U.S. Marine Corps master sergeant. Survived by wife, Virginia; sons, Steven and Alex; mother,
Emmie; sister, Rochelle; brother, Andy Barron. Committal service 1 p.m. Tuesday at the
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 3 April 2009]
KING, WEI LOK, 90, of Massachusetts, formerly of Hawai'i, died Oct. 10, 2009. Born in
Shanghai, China. Former owner/operator of Shanhai shoe stores. Survived by children, Bessie
Hahn, Jessie Chua, Saddie Kurtz, Joseph, Agnes Tang, Lucy Yee, Tony and David; 17
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rand-Harper-
Pickering Westborough Funeral Home. Mass 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke Evangelist
Church, Westborough, Mass. Private burial. No flowers; memorial donations to Westborough
Healthcare Center, Activities Fund, 5 Colonial Drive, Westborough, MA 01581. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 October 2009]
KINNEY, EVERETT "SONNY" ROYCE KAHILIOKALANI, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died
July 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former administrator for Alu Like, Hilo and Office of
Hawaiian Affairs trustee. Survived by wife, Genevieve; sons, Windsor, Kealohanuiopuna and
Jordan Stewart; daughters, Jeanne Kawelolani and Bridey Leialoha; brother, Kiha; sister,
Constance Kinney Grube; two grandsons; two great-grandsons. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday
at the family residence in Pana'ewa (Hilo), 549 Auwae Road; service at 10 a.m. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
Kinney, Everett Royce Kahiliokalani, July 15, 2009. Everett Royce Kahiliokalani “Sonny”
Kinney, 84, of Hilo, a retired Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi administrator and Office of Hawaiian
Affairs trustee, died at home. He was a former administrator for Alu Like, Hilo; former mayor of
Port Washington, Long Island, N.Y., and a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Genevieve; sons Windsor and Kealohanuiopuna M. Kinney
and Jordan K. Stewart.; daughters Jeanne K. and Bridey L.; brother Kiha P.W.; sister Constance
K. Grube; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the
family residence in Panaewa, Hilo, 549 Auwae Road. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 August 2009]
KINNEY, GERALD "JERRY", 72, of Honolulu, died Aug. 3, 2009. Born in Essexville, Mich.
Owner and operator of the Volcano Isle Fish Co. (The Ice House). Survived by son, Clay;
granddaughter, Kiana; brothers, Robert, Thomas and Pat; sisters, Maureen Holiday and Joyce
Johnson. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass
10 a.m.; entombment at Kona Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 August 2009]
Kinney, Gerald Franklin, Aug. 3, 2009. Gerald Franklin “Jerry” Kinney, 72, of Honolulu, a
Volcano Isle Fish Co. owner and operator and Army captain, died at home. He was born in
Essexville, Mich. He is survived by son Clay; brothers Robert, Thomas and Pat; sisters Maureen
Holiday and Joyce Johnson; and a grandchild. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Michael‟s Catholic
Church in Kailua-Kona. Call after 9 a.m. Entombment to follow at Kona Memorial Park in
Holualoa. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 August 2009]
KINNEY, LINDO LOUIS, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2009. Survived by son, Lindo Jr.;
nieces; nephews; grandnieces; grandnephews; great-grandnieces; great-grandnephews. Visitation
8:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 February 2009]
KINO, HERMAN K., 69, of Waipahu, died April 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army
veteran. Survived by brother, Norman. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 May 2009]
Kino, Herman K., April 27, 2009. Herman K. Kino, 69, of Waipahu, an Army veteran, died in
Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Norman. Private services. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 May 2009]
KINOHI, LORRAINE E., 71, of Kailua, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Maiden, Mass. Survived
by son, Bobby; daughter, Marie; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service pending.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 January 2009]
Kinohi, Lorraine E., Dec. 29, 3009 Lorraine E. Kinohi, 71 of Kailua died in Kailua. She was
born in Malden, Mass. She is survived by son Bobby V., daughter Marie E., four grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. Service pending. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 4 January 2009]
KINOSHITA, CHIYOKO SOGI, 91, of Honolulu, died March 24, 2009. Born in 'Aiea.
Fashion designer and seamstress for Honolulu Theatre for Youth, and stage performers. Survived
by sons, Paul Jr., Wayne, Ronald and Glenn; brothers, Harold and Francis Sogi; six
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
KINOSHITA, FUMIKO, 84, of Honolulu, died July 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Del
Monte Co. packer. Survived by brother, Toshiyuki; sister, Myra. Private service held. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
KINOSHITA, GLENN "URMS" FUJIO, 64, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 25, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by brother, Clifton; sisters, Joyce Masui, Faye Nakakuni and Wilma Ishiara.
No services. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 October 2009]
KINOSHITA, MICHIE, 79, of Kane‟ohe, formerly of Pakala, Kaua‟I, died Nov. 23, 2009.
Born in Kapaa, Kaua‟i. Retired Kauai Surf housekeeper. Survived by son, Albert; daughters,
Joyce Naumu and Karen Acoba; brother, Kenneth Konishi; seven grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren. Private service on Kaua‟i. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 19 December 2009]
Kinoshita, Michie, Nov. 23, 2009 Michie Kinoshita, 79, of Kaneohe, formerly of Pakala, Kauai,
a retired Kauai Surf housekeeper, died. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived by son
Albert, daughters Joyce Naumu and Karen Acoba, brother Kenneth Konishi, seven grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 December 2009]
KINOSHITA, MIYOKO, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i. died March 30, 2009. Born in Pepe'ekeo,
Hawai'i. Worked for AJA Saimin Noodle Factory. Survived by sons, Alan and Lloyd; daughter,
Corinne Walsh; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements
by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 April 2009]
KINOSHITA, YAEKO MURATA, 87, of Honolulu, died Nov. 3, 2009. Born in Kapaa, Kauai.
A homemaker. Survived by husband, Robert; son, Brian; daughters, Ann Chun, Iris Hamano and
Carol; brother, Akira "Rocky" Murata; sisters, Mieko Bankson, Yoshie Yamakawa and Doris
Kirio; 11 grandchildren. Private service held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Burial at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. Donations to Alzheimer's Association and Hospice Hawaii. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 November 2009]
Kinoshita, Yaeko Murata, Nov. 3, 2009 Yaeko Murata Kinoshita, 87, of Honolulu, a
homemaker, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived
by husband Robert I.; son Brian S.; daughters Ann E. Chun, Iris A. Hamano and Carol M.
Kinoshita; brother Akira “Rocky” Murata; sisters Mieko Bankson, Yoshie Yamakawa and Doris
Kirio; and 11 grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Alzheimer‟s Association
and Hospice Hawaii. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 November 2009]
KIPAPA, KARLYN "COLLEEN FIGUEROA" KAILIPONI, 53, of Wai'anae, died July 5,
2009. Born in Honolulu. A Leeward Coast teacher. Survived by husband, John Figueroa; sons,
William, Jesse, Paul, Wade and Keoni Figueroa; daughters, Jonlyn and Johnette Figueroa; 13
grandchildren; mother, Rosaline Kipapa; brothers, George Kipapa and Richard Enoka; sisters,
Laverne Bautista, Vivian Kipapa, Rose Carter and Violanda Nakahara. Visitation 8:30 a.m.
Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 July 2009]
KIPI, BONNY LYNN, 53, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A medical clerk.
Survived by husband, Dean Sr.; sons, Dean Jr., Ashton and Kipi; five grandchildren; father,
Jeremiah Estabilio; brothers, Jeremy and Dean Estabilio; sisters, Heather Cadiente, Lori
Rodrigues and Patty Estabilio. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 6 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 July 2009]
KIPI, BONNY LYNN, 53, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A medical clerk.
Survived by husband, Dean Sr.; sons, Dean Jr. and Ashton; five grandchildren; father, Jeremiah
Estabilio; brothers, Jeremy and Dean Estabilio; sisters, Heather Cadiente, Lori Rodrigues and
Patty Estabilio. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
[Honolulu Advertiser 22 July 2009]
KIPI, JONATHAN KANEOLA, 46, of Honolulu, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Honolulu Ford finance manager and a Marine Corps veteran. Survived by wife, Lynne Kitamura
Kipi; sons, Jordan, Jacob; daughter, Courtney; mother, Willowdean Gomes; brother, Dean;
sister, Tootsie Acosta. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m.
Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 August
2009]
Kipi, Jonathan Kaneola, Aug. 4, 2009. Jonathan Kaneola Kipi, 46, of Honolulu, a Honolulu
Ford finance manager and a Marine Corps veteran, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by wife Lynne Kitamura, sons Jordan and Jacob, daughter Courtney, mother
Willowdean Gomes, brother Dean and sister Tootsie Acosta. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 August 2009]
KIPPER, RICHARD J., 69, of Kula, Maui, died March 22, 2009. Born in Seattle. Retired
general manager of Sears Kahului. Survived by companion, Naomi Okazaki; brothers,James,
John and Robert. Celebration of life 4 p.m. May 9 at Maui Community College Student Lounge.
Casual/aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to University of Hawai'i Foundation-MCC
Institutional Advancement Fund, attention: Marilyn Fornwall, Maui Community College, 310
Ka'ahumanu Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 April 2009]
KIRBY, CYNTHIA CORNELIA, 61, of Mililani, died July 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Director of administration and human resources for Law Firm of Goodsill Anderson Quinn &
Stifel. Survived by daughters, Carrie-Ann Kirby and Sara Bargas; two grandchildren; brother,
Alan Perkins; sister, Marilyn Lee; aunt, Caroline Dennis; Soares Ohana. Visitation 4:30 p.m.
Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 August 2009]
KIRIU, BETTY YOSHIKO, 76, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
secretary. Survived by son, Steven; daughter, Kathy Dela Cruz; sister, Amy Kimura; five
grandchildren. Service 3:30 p.m. Monday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin. No flowers.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11
February 2009]
KIRK, ROBERT CHARLES, 88, of Kihei, Maui, died May 29, 2009. Born in St. Louis, Mo.
Retired electrical chemical engineer, who, during his time in service, traveled the globe with
Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Randy and Gary; daughters, Judy
Stockwell and Cheryl Haggard; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Private service.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 June 2009]
KIRKPATRICK, VIRGINIA GEORGIANA, 89, of Pa'ia, Maui, died March 14, 2009. Born
in Seattle. Survived by daughter, Georgiana Cook; sons, Michael, Tom and Mark; five
grandsons; one great-granddaughter. Service 9 a.m. April 4 at the Dharma Center, Pa'ia.
Information: 808-579-8076. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
27 March 2009]
KISHABA, MILDRED FUSAKO, 97, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Pu'nene,
Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Edward, George, Raymond, Denis and Patrick;
daughters, Margaret Goo, Agnes Sera, Bertha Ching and Catherine Aruda; brother, Yasuo
Nagamine; sister, Elsie Ige; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30
a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku; eulogy 10:30 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; reception noon
to 3 p.m. at Dani's; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. No koden (monetary
gifts). Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February 2009]
KISHI, HELEN YUKIE, 85, of 'Aiea, died July 6, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired federal
government clerk typist. Survived by husband, Henry; son, Hugh; daughter, Alison; five
grandchildren; brother, Michael Endo; sisters, Bessie Tagami and Deanna Kato. Visitation 5 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 19 August 2009]
Kishi, Helen Yukie, July 6, 2009. Helen Yukie Kishi, 85, of Aiea, a retired clerk typist for the
federal government, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived
by husband Henry G., son Hugh K., daughter Alison Y., brother Michael Endo, sisters Bessie
Tagami and Deanna Kato, and five grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani
Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 20 August 2009]
KISHI, JOYCE CHIYOMI, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Army and Air Force Exchange Service accounting clerk. Survived by husband, Harold; son,
Clyde; daughter, Karen Akamine; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; sister, Hatsuko
Yoshimoto. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.; cremation
to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 September 2009]
KISHI, KIKUMI, 91, of Honolulu, formerly of Kona, Hawai'i, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in
Waialua. Retired businessman from Kona; World War II veteran in the Military Intelligence
Service. Survived by son, Arnold; daughter, Anne; brother, Fukutaro; sisters, Toshiko "Dottie"
Leasure and Misao "Nicky" Yim. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park
and Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 February
2009]
KISHIMOTO, KIYOMI, 87, of Waipahu, died June 27, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired from
Oahu Sugar; member of Waipahu Hongwanji. Survived by wife, Theresa; sons, Barry and Clyde;
five grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary gifts (koden). Arrangements made by
Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 July 2009]
KISHIMOTO, WALTER KAZUO, 90, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawai'i. Retired Diamond Head Restaurant and Hale'iwa Sands Restaurant bartender. Survived
by wife, Patsy; daughter, Eunice Hayashi; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters,
Miyoko Yagi, Tomoyo Kaneshiro, Sarah Mitchell, Kay Suga and Jane Makinoda. Visitation 3
p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 7 September 2009]
KISHIMOTO, WALTER KAZUO, 90, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawaii. Retired Diamond Head Restaurant and Haleiwa Sands Restaurant bartender. Survived
by wife, Patsy; daughter, Eunice Hayashi; two grandchildren; four greast-grandchildren; sisters,
Miyoko Yagi, Chieko Kamiyama, Tomoyo Kaneshiro, Sarah Mitchell, Kay Suga and Jane
Makinoda. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 4 p.m. No flowers.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 September 2009]
KISHIMOTO, WALTER KAZUO, 90, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawai'i. Retired Diamond Head Restaurant and Hale'iwa Sands Restaurant bartender. Survived
by wife, Patsy; daughter, Eunice Hayashi; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters,
Miyoko Yagi, Chieko Kamiyama, Tomoyo Kaneshiro, Sarah Mitchell, Kay Suga and Jane
Makinodan. Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 September 2009]
KISHINAMI, EDYTHE YAMAMOTO, 94, of Waialua, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in Waialua.
Survived by son, Lee. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 August 2009]
Kishinami, Edythe Yamamoto, Aug. 10, 2009. Edythe Yamamoto Kishinami, 94, of Waialua
died in Aiea. She was born in Wailua. She is survived by son Lee. Private services. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 17 August 2009]
KITA, CONNIE NOELANI, 47, of Kapolei, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A graduate
of Kamehameha Schools; planner with Hawaiian Homelands. Survived by husband, Gerald; son,
Matthew Aranda; mother, Nannette Aranda; sisters, Karen Aranda, Jenny Chang, Christine
Jessop and Annette Aranda; brothers, Carlton and Derek Ikaika Aranda; one grandson. Visitation
9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo; service 10:30
a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 January
2009]
KITA, WILFRED KAZUO, 72, of Waimea (Kamuela), Hawai'i, formerly of Kohala, Hawai'i,
died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Kohala. Retired from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Survived by wife, Ok
Soon; brothers, Albert, Walter and Earl; a niece; three nephews. Visitation 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Sunday at Hawi Jodo Mission, Kohala; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 August 2009]
KITAGUCHI, MIYOKO, 103, of Pearl City, formerly of Lahaina, Maui, died March 2, 2009.
Born in Wakayama, Japan. A homemaker. Survived by sons, James, Masao and George;
daughter, Lillian Nishimura; sister, Ichiye Sato; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 March 2009]
Kitaguchi, Miyoko, March 2, 2009 Miyoko Kitaguchi, 103, of Pearl City, formerly of Lahaina,
a homemaker, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Wakayama, Japan. She is
survived by sons James S., Masao H. and George E.; daughter Lilian S. Nishimura; sister Ichiye
Sato; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchild. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 March 2009]
KITAJIMA, KAMECHIYO, 99, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died July 15, 2009. Born in Saga Ken,
Japan. Retired minister with Kapaa Jodo Mission. Survived by sons, Masamizu, Noritaka and
Kunihiko; daughter, Violet McMahon; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Toshiko
Tashiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
27 July 2009]
KITAMORI, CHARLES TOSHIMASA, 88, of Pearl City, died April 2, 2009. Born in 'Ola'a,
Hawai'i. Retired Pearl City Tavern manager/bartender; member of Waipahu Taiyoji Soto
Mission. Survived by wife, Edna; brother, Ray. Service 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary
Makai Chapel. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 April 2009]
KITAMURA, YAEKO, 79, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 10, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Retired from the Hawai'i state judiciary. Survived by brothers, Tadayuki, Masayuki and Masuo;
sisters, Kinuyo Sumi and June Werts; nieces and nephews. Private service held. No flowers.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 March 2009]
KITANO, HARRIET KINUKO, 79, of Kailua, died Dec. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. State
Department of Education clerk typist at Kapälama Elementary School. Survived by husband,
George; sons, Lee and Shayne; daughter, Cheryl Garcia; brothers, Masahiro and Ed Sawamura;
sisters, Marion Sawamura and Elsie Fenna; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private
service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 December 2009]
KITSUKI, MELVYN HIROSHI, of Honolulu, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i.
U.S. Army veteran; former small-business man. Survived by daughter, Melisa Kitsuki Shearer;
brother Lawrence; sisters, Janet Martines, Doris Kanja and Shirley. Private service.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 February 2009]
KITTRELL, RICHARD VICTOR, 75, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 20, 2009. Born in
Missouri. U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Survived by
mother, Rowena Frankie Rogers of Emory, Texas; wife, Ida Mae Kittrell of St. George, Utah;
children, Julie Holstad, Wane Kittrell and Steven Kittrell; eight grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren. Graveside service noon Thursday at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser
25 January 2009]
KIYABU, RITA S., 85, of Kapahi, Kauai, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born on Kauai. Retired Samuel
Mahelona Hospital licensed practical nurse. Survived by son, Michael; sister, Theresa Braun;
two grandchildren ; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at St. Catherine's Catholic
Church, Kapaa; Mass 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow; private scattering of ashes. No flowers.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 November
2009]
Kiyabu, Rita S., Sept. 6, 2009 Rita S. Kiyabu, 85, of Kapahi, Kauai, a retired Samuel Mahelona
Hospital licensed practical nurse, died in Garden Isle Healthcare. She was born on Kauai. She is
survived by son Michael, sister Theresa Braun, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Mass:
10:30 a.m. Nov. 24 at St. Catherine‟s Catholic Church, Kapaa. Call after 9:30 a.m. Reception to
follow. Private scattering of ashes.
KIYABU, YVONNE SETSUKO, 72, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
office clerk for AGI (Airport Group International). Survived by husband, Lawrence "Larry"; son,
Ryan Keith; daughter, Lori Ann; four grandchildren; sister, Sharon Takahashi. Service noon
Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 September 2009]
KIYOMURA, TAKASHI, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 28, 2009. Born in Gardena, Calif. A
retired federal intelligence research analyst; World War II veteran. Survived by wife, Betty;
sister, Setsuko Tanaka. Memorial service noon March 23 at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary;
inurnment to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
Kiyomura, Takashi, Feb. 28, 2009 Takashi Kiyomura, 91, of Honolulu, a retired federal
government intelligence research analyst and Army veteran who served in World War II, died.
He was born in Gardena, Calif. He is survived by wife Betty and sister Setsuko Tanaka.
Services: noon Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Inurnment to follow at
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. No flowers. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 March 2009]
KIYOTA, KATSUTOSHI "STANLEY", 82, of Pearl City, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born in Hana,
Maui. Retired carpenter for Harold Y. Ishii Contracting; U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Korean
War. Survived by wife, Miriam; daughter, Stanlianne Blackman; grandchildren, Clinton, Tyler,
Cy, Shayla and Shaylynn; brother, Katsumi "Dennis." Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No
flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
March 2009]
KIYOTA, MIRIAM M., 74, of Pearl City, died May 12, 2009. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i.
Retired Bank of America loan officer. Survived by daughter, Stanlianne Blackman; brother,
Newton Toko; sisters, Harriet Kaneshiro, Linda Eskaran, Shirley Toko and Mew Lin Whitehead;
six grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.;
inurnment 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 23 May 2009]
KIYOTA, YUKIE, 82, of Honolulu, formerly of Kuliouou, died April 4, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired accountant for Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation. Survived by brother, James;
sister, Lillian Kohler. Private services held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 April 2009]
KIYOTOKI, SHIGERU, 93, of Kahului, Maui, died May 2, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired
Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. surveyor. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughter, Jeanette
Bankhead; brothers, Susumu and Stanley Seichi; sisters, Asano Yoshioka, Kay Kimeo Makii and
Ethel Hanako Okinaka. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 May 2009]
KLEIN, HELEN Y.H., 77, of Honolulu, died June 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired First
Hawaiian Bank teller. Survived by husband, Abraham; daughter, Howie Ann "Sugar" Ames;
brothers, Albert and William Liu; sisters, Alice Chow and Annie Worth; five grandchildren.
Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 9:30 a.m.; private inurnment at
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation
Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 June 2009]
Klein, Helen Y.H., June 12, 2009 Helen Y.H. Klein, 77, of Honolulu, a retired First Hawaiin
Bank teller, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Abraham,
daughter Howie Ann “Sugar” Ames, brothers Albert and William Liu, sisters Alice Chow and
Annie Worth, and five grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel.
Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 June 2009]
KLEINMAN, HELEN, 91, of Kane‟ohe, died May 13, 2009. Co-owner of Falk Supply Co.
Survived by son, Louis; daughter, Janet Daniel Costello; six grandchildren; seven great-
grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Congregation House of Israel, Hot Springs,
Ark.; burial to follow. Donations to the Congregation House of Israel or one‟s favorite charity.
Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services and Gross Funeral Home and Crematory. [Honolulu
Advertiser 16 May 2009]
KLEIST, DAVID FREDRICK, 59, of Rome, Ga., died Dec. 16, 2009. Born in Cleveland.
Proprietor of Koa Showroom and Cabintech. Active with the Army; Windward , Diamond Head
and Manoa Valley Theaters. Survived by wife, Leslie; son, Matthew; daughter Jamie.
Celebration of Life Tuesday in Rome, Ga. No flowers. Donations to Open Door Home, 5 Leon
St. Rome, GA 30165. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 19
December 2009]
Klengesha, Hailu, Aug. 19, 2009. Hailu Klengesha, 75, of Honolulu, a retired Heald College
instructor and former president of the Honolulu Chapter of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Jijiga,
Ethiopia. Services pending. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 August 2009]
Klinger, John B. June 1, 2009 John B. “Jack” Klinger, 76, of Kaneohe, formerly of Highland
Park, II., an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Fnee Burger; sons
Jeffery, Craig and Brian; daughter Linda; brother Richard; former wife Diane; and seven
grandchildren. Services held in IIIinois. No flowers. Donations suggested to American Cancer
Society, Lake Contry Regional Office, 100 Tri-State International Nol 125, Lincolnshire, IL
60069. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin]
KLINGLER, JOHN "JACK" B., 76, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Highland Park, Ill., died June 1,
2009. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by companion, Renee Burger; sons, Jeffery, Craig and Brian;
daughter, Linda; seven grandchildren; brother, Richard; former spouse, Diane. Service held at
Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, Highland Park, Ill. Internment held at North Shore Garden of
Memories, North Chicago, Ill. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society,
Lake Co. Regional Office, 100 Tri-State Int., #125, Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Arrangements by
Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home(www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com) and Borthwick
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 June 2009]
KNEISLEY, VICTORY "VICKI" BLANCHARD, 66, of Honolulu, died Nov. 5, 2009. Born
in Iota, La. Retired Honolulu Police Department secretary. Survived by husband, Robert;
stepson, Robert; grandchildren, Stasia, Robert and Gary; sister, Rosy Fournerat; brother, James
Blanchard. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 16 November 2009]
Kneisley, Victory Blanchard, Nov. 5, 2009 Victory Blanchard “Vicki” Kneisley, 66, of
Honolulu, a retired state secretary, died in Honolulu. She was born in Iota, La. She is survived by
husband Robert, stepson Robert M., brother James Blanchard, sister Rosy Fournrat and three
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 November 2009]
Knelp, Melvin M., Jan. 25, 2009 Melvin M. Knelp, 49, of Kapaa, Kauai, a construction worker
and mechanic, died in Hawaii. He was born in Uvalde, Texas. He is survived by son Melvin Jr.;
daughters April Hicks, Sarah Graham and Kristina Knelp; mother Pauline; sisters Melba Specht,
Janice Balentine and Wanda Thompson; and two grandchildren. Ashes to be sent to Texas.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 January 2009]
KNIGHT, JAMES, 86, of Kihei, Maui, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born in Kansas. Retired graphic
artist for an advertising company. Survived by wife, Marilyn; sons, Jeff and Brad; two
grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
25 February 2009]
Knight, James, Feb. 22, 2009 James Knight, 86, of Kihei, Maui, a retired advertising graphic
artist, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Kansas. He is survived by wife
Marilyn, sons Jeff and Brad and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26
February 2009]
KNISLEY, SHIRLEY OLIVE, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 7, 2009. Born in Pasadena, Calif.
Owned and operated Shirley's Art Supplies in Kahalu'u during the 1970s. Survived by nephew,
David Stone; niece, Anne Stone. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at Pohai Nani Retirement Center,
Kane'ohe. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12
February 2009]
Knisley, Shirley Olive, Jan. 7, 2009 Shirley Olive Knisley, 90, of Kaneohe, a retired Shirley‟s
Art Supplies owner and operator, died in Kailua. She was born in Pasadena, Calif. She is
survived by nephew David Stone and niece Anne Stone. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Pohai Nani
Retirement Center in Kaneohe. Incorrect information given in an obituary yesterday. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 13 February 2009]
KNOBLAUCH, JANET LOUISE, 64, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died April 5, 2009. Born in
Westfield, Mass. Office administrator for Litton Industries in Washington, D.C.; active in many
volunteer activities in Kona. Survived by husband, Roger; mother, Arlene Hughes; sisters, Joan
Benoit and Kathy Hughes. Private service at a later date. Donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O.
Box 4130, Kailua, Kona, HI 96745. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of
West Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 April 2009]
KNOPF, JANE KATO, 82, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born in Makawao, Maui.
Retired Lewers and Cook and Island Insurance account clerk. Survived by son, Guy Flores;
brothers, Tom and Roy Kato. Service 10:30 a.m. Satuday at Kahului Hongwanji Temple. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 July 2009]
Knowles, Thomas Jeffrey Jr., June 18, 2009 Thomas Jeffrey Knowles Jr., 43, of Wailuku, a
Maui Babe Inc. general manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in
Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by parents Judith and Joe Rossi; sisters Leandra Livingston,
Christina Park and Shani Knowles; and grandfather Donald D. Palmer. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 June 2009]
KNOX, MICHAEL "MIKE" ANTHONY, 48, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in
Chicago. CEO and entrepreneur of Software Developer, Park Place Productions, producer of
John Madden Football video game; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by son, Aaron; daughter, Tyra;
parents, Vickie and Richard Sr.; brother, Richard Jr.; sisters, Kanani Fung and Kahle Miller; two
grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 September 2009]
KO, HELEN SHIN CHA, 67, of Honolulu, died Dec. 21, 2008. Born in Seoul, South Korea.
Survived by sisters, Ok Pun Kodama and Yong Sun Yi; nieces, Grace Lee and Cindy Han;
nephews, Eddie and Bronson Yi; 10 grandnieces and grandnephews. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.
Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 January 2009]
KO, KENDYL KILMAN, 56, of Kailua, died Sept. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state
Department of Education educational specialist with 31 years of service. Survived by wife,
Kelcey; sons, Kasey and Kyle; mother, Eleanor; brothers, Kevin and Kerry; sister, Kendys Min.
Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Thurston Chapel, Punahou School; service 7 p.m. No flowers.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
September 2009]
KO, KENDYL KILMAN, 56, of Kailua, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Educational specialist retired from the Department of Education. Survived by wife, Kelcey; sons,
Kasey and Kyle; sister, Kendys Min. Visitation 5:30 p.m Saturday at Thurston Chapel, Punahou
campus; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 September 2009]
Ko, Kendyl Kilman, Sept. 12, 2009 Kendyl Kilman Ko, 56, of Kailua, a retired state
Department of Education educational speacilist, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by wife Kelcey, sons Kasey and Kyle, mother Eleanor, brothers Kevin and Kerry, and
sister Kendys Min. Services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Thurston Chapel, Punahou School campus. Call
after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 September 2009]
KO, MIYO HEE "NANCY" LEE, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired director and founder of Playmate Kindergarten Day Care Center and Grade School in
Makiki. Survived by sons, John, Francis and James; daughters, Mary Whiteman, Margaret Lee
and Maureen; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Hee Soon Park and Hee Yon
Whang. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary; service 10
a.m.; entombment 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 September 2009]
KOA, BERTHA LEILANI, 67, of Makawao, Maui, died Oct. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
retired Longs Drug Store security guard. Survived by sons, Francis Jr., Henry Aiau Kauka and
David III; daughters, Harriet Kailani, Molly "Keolaokalani" Ponce and Bertha "Leimomi" Koa-
Manusekai; hänai sons, Herman, Al Kealoha and Kurt Latham; hänai daughter, Debbie Wheeler;
sisters, Leimomi Parker Mookini, Emmaline Kauka, Ruthie Berbergau and Genevieve Francisco;
brother, Dewey Kauka Sr.; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday at Saint Anthony Church; Mass noon to 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 November 2009]
KOA-SANBORN, ALE’A KI OHU OHU O KAKAHIAKA “ALE’A”, 26-day-old daughter
of Lloyd Sanborn Jr. and Donaldeen "Leleaka" Koa, of Waimanalo, died Feb. 10, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Joylynne Koa, Doreen "Rena" Sanborn and Lloyd
Sanborn Sr.; great-grandparents, June and Keli'i Ioane, Dean and Bertha Morishige. Visitation 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 February 2009]
KOBASHIGAWA, MASASHI "MASA" "MUTT", 84, of Pearl City, died Dec. 26, 2008.
Born in Pearl City. Retired state Department of Education maintenance personnel at Pearl City
High School; retired from Hickam Air Force Base; member of I Company, 442nd Regimental
Combat Team. Survived by wife, Nobuko; son, Peter; daughter, Anne; brother, Noboru; sisters,
Violet Shiroma and Tetsu. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 January
2009]
KOBASHIGAWA, MATSUKICHI "JACK", 93, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born
in Kekaha. Retired Kekaha Sugar Co. mechanic. Survived by wife, Lois; son, Wayne; daughters,
Marcia Yamada and Margie Fukui; brothers, Mutt and Shige. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at
Waimea Hongwanji Church; service to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial
Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 January 2009]
KOBASHIGAWA, MATSUKICHI "JACK", 93, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Jan. 12, 2009. Born
in Kekaha. Retired Kekaha Sugar Co. mechanic. Survived by wife, Lois; son, Wayne; daughters,
Marcia Yamada and Margie Fukui; brothers, Mutt and Shige; two grandchildren. Visitation 3 to
4 p.m. tomorrow at Waimea Hongwanji Church; service to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements
by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 January 2009]
Kobashigawa, Matsukichi, Jan. 12, 2009 Matsukichi “Jack” Kobashigawa 93, of Kekaha, Kuai
a retired Kekaha Sugar Co. mechanic died at home. Born in Kekaha. He was survived by wife
Lois, son Wayne, daughters Marica Yamada and Margie Fukui, brothers Mutt and Shige
Kobashigawa, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Waimea Hongwanji Church.
Services to. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 January 2009]
KOBASHIGAWA, SEIJUN "KOBA", 84, of Pearl City, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Pearl
City. A watercress farmer; owner of Kobashigawa Watercress Farm. Survived by wife, Alice;
sons, Lance and Lyle; daughter, Lynn Muneno; four grandchildren; brothers, Yukio, Charles,
Masao and Shigeru; sister, Esther Inouye. Visitation 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary, service 1:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 January
2009]
KOBATA, EDITH KIRINO, 84, of Kapolei, died April 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A devoted
grandmother. Survived by sons, Eddie, Richard and Barry; daughters, Carolyn Simonsen and
Florence Higashida; five grandchildren; and sisters, Helen Isobe and Nancy Imoto. Private
service to be held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
KOBAYASHI, DR. LLOYD YOSHITO, 94, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in
Hanalei, Kaua'i. Retired self-employed orthodontist doing business as Lloyd Y. Kobayashi, DDS
MS. Survived by wife, Aiko; daughter, Christen; sister, Chijo Kawasaki. Visitation 3 p.m.
Wednesday at Makiki Christian Church; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements
by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 August 2009]
KOBAYASHI, HAZEL SHIZUE, 87, of Waipahu, died Jan. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by daughter, Diane Kam; three grandsons; one great-granddaughter; brother, Takeo
Okada; sisters, Katherine Haruguchi and Mutsuko. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 February 2009]
Kobayashi, Hazel Shizue, Jan. 15, 2009 Hazel Shizue Kobayashi, 87, of Waipahu died. She
was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Diane M. Kam, brother Takeo Okada, sisters
Katherine M. Haruguchi and Mutsuko Matsuda, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 7 February 2009]
KOBAYASHI, KAZUKO, 80, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in Hawai'i. A vanda
orchid farm owner and homemaker. Survived by son, Terry; daughters, Shelley Root, Cindy
Coleman and Debbie Jitchaku; brothers, Kiyomitsu and Roy Tamashiro; sister, Edith Walter and
Patsy Tamashiro; nine grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary
gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 September 2010]
Kobayashi, Lloyd Yoshito, Aug. 10, 2009. Dr. Lloyd Yoshito Kobayashi, 94, of Honolulu, a
self-employed orthodontist, died. He was born in Hanalei, Kauai. He is survived by wife Aiko,
daughter Christen and sister Chijo Kawasaki. Services: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Makiki Christian
Church. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 August 2009]
KOBAYASHI, MASUO, 79, of Kealia, Kaua'i, died June 28, 2009. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i.
Retired County of Kaua'i refuse station worker. Survived by wife, Hazel; sons, Marc and Rickey;
daughter, Lianne; brothers, Yasuto and Bobby. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kapa'a, Kaua'i; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Keapana
Japanese Cemetery, Hau'a'ala Road, Kapa'a. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 1 July 2009]
KOBAYASHI, PERCY “PK”, 64, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu.
Farrington High School class of 1962; Hawaiian Dredging Co. senior estimator with 45 years of
service. Survived by son, Dane; daughter, Teri Kobayashi Luna; sisters, Eloise Kitsu and Viola
Pang; grandsons, Nicholas, Matthew and Tanner. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attires. [Honolulu
Advertiser 4 February 2009]
KOCH, SEPP ANTON, 82, of Honolulu, died March 24, 2009. Born in Gonten, Switzerland.
Hawaiian wood artist craftsman. Survived by wife, Dr. Noni; son, Raja; two granddaughters,
Tiana and Taja. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial
services 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 March 2009]
Koch, Sepp Anton, March 24, 2009 Sepp Anton Koch, 82, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian wood artist
and craftsman, died in Hawaii Medical Center-East. He was born in Gonten, Switzerland. He is
survived by wife Dr. Noni, son Raja and two grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu
Memorial Park, East Chapel. Call after 3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
31 March 2009]
KODAMA, ARTHUR SHUNTETSU, 86, of 'Aiea, died April 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Pearl
Harbor Naval Shipyard electronics mechanic. Survived by daughter, Michiko Kodama-
Nishimoto; two grandchildren; brother, Benjamin; sisters, Emily Nishimura, Dorothy Yoshida,
Florence Kuroda and Grace Fukuda. Private service held Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial
Park and Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 April 2009]
Kodama, Arthur Shuntetsu, April 1, 2009. Arthur Shuntetsu Kodama, 86, of Aiea, a Pearl
Harbor Naval Shipyard electronics mechanic, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Michiko Kodama-Nichimoto; brother Benjamin; sisters
Emily Nishimura, Dorothy Yoshida, Florence Kuroda and Grace Fukuda; and two grandchildren.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 April 2009]
KODAMA, ASAYO, 94, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Lahaina. Survived by
sons, Masato and James; daughter, Mae; sisters, Tomeyo Miyahana and Sumiko Sakaguchi;
seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden. Arrangements by
Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 September 2009]\
KODAMA, MASATO, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired auto
diagnostic technician at Schofield Barracks; World War II U.S. Army veteran of 100th Battalion,
Headquarters Co. Survived by son, Clifford; daughter, Carol Laciste; two grandchildren. Private
service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 March 2009]
KODANI, KENNETH ETSUO, 78, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Retired Hawaiian Dredging & Construction superintendent; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by
wife, Ellen; brother, Teruo; sister, Doris Motoda. Private service held. No koden (monetary
gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 February 2009]
KODANI, MILDRED KIMIKO, 99, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. A
homemaker. Survived by daughters, Marilyn Tomita and Ermile Hargrove; three grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; sister, Vivian Mizumoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 August 2009]
KODANI, TAMAYO OKADA, 90, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in Hiroshima,
Japan. Retired from the family restaurant business. Survived by daughters, Jane Okamuro and
Janet Hirozawa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at the
Door of Faith Church, Wailuku; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 November 2009]
KOGA, ARTHUR "ART" FUMIO, 65, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Founder and owner of Blue Cliff Inc. Survived by wife, Rene; children, Skye Nakayama, Keiko
Nitta, Deidre Husak, Emily; seven grandchildren; brother, Gilbert; sister, Merle Kanemori.
Memorial service 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 14 December 2009]
Koga, Arthur Fumio, Dec. 4, 2009 Arthur Fumio “Art” Koga, 65, of Honolulu, a Blue Cliff Inc.
owner and founder, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by
wife Rene; son Skye Nakayama; daughters Keiko Nakayama; daughters Keiko Nitta, Deidre
Husak and Emily Koga; brother Gilbert; sister Merie Kanemori; and seven grandchildren.
Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Aloha attire. No flowers. [Star
Bulletin Advertiser 16 December 2009]
KOGA, MILDRED OPUULANI "PAKO" KALA, 59, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 21,
2009. Born in Hana, Maui. Survived by companion, Samuel Kuailani Sr.; sons, Gary and
Armand; daughters, Tessie Elizares, Molley-Lee Truong, Sako and Maelynn Potter; sisters,
Rosebell Hapakuka, Esther Naeole, Gwen Rabanes, Leilani Kala-Makahi and Patricia Kala; 14
grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary. Burial 11 a.m. at Makawao
Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
30 March 2009]
Koga, Mildred Opuulani Kala, March 21, 2009 Mildred Opuulani Kala Koga, 59, of Wailuku,
a homemaker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Hana, Maui. She is
survived by companion Samuel Kuailani Sr.; sons Gary Wayne T.P. Koga Jr. and Armanda Kala
Koga; daughters Tessie Ann E. and Adele “Sako” Koga, Molley-Lee Koga-Truong and Maelynn
Potter; sisters Rosebell Hapakuka, Esther Nacole, Gwen Rabanes Jr., Leilani Kala-Makahi and
Patricia Kala; and 14 grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. next Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary.
Cremation to follow. Burial: 11 a.m. April 6 at Makawao Veterans Cemetery. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 29 March 2009]
KOGACHI, HENRY SHIGEO, 89, of Mililani, died Sept. 19, 2009. Born in Okinawa, Japan.
Survived by son, Keith; daughters, Doreen Nakamura and Karen; brother, Shigeji; sisters, Sarah
Parton, June Burton, Shirley Hashimoto and Masako Cornell; four granddaughters. Private
service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 October 2009]
KOHARA, HARUE "RUTH", 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 31, 2008. Born in Hilo. Retired
sales clerk at various stores in Hilo. Survived by sons, David and Darrel; daughter, Lois;
brothers, Sadayoshi and Sadami Yamamoto; sisters, Natsue Hirata, Akie Itomura and Satsue
Robles; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo
Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No
flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 January 2009]
KOHATSU, ALICE KIMURA, 80, of Palo Alto, Calif., died Oct. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired medical transcriber. Survived by husband, Shoichi; sons, Neal and Keith; brother,
Benjamin Kimura; sister, Florence Hirakawa; five grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon
Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; memorial service noon; graveside inurnment to
follow at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 November 2009]
KOHATSU, ELDON NAOTO SR., 59, of Waimanalo, formerly of Lihu‟e, Kaua‟i, died Jan.
27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former Hopaco warehouse manager. Survived by sons, Eldon Jr.,
Brian, Dean and Michael; daughter, Marisa Berardi; father, Gary; brothers, Wesley and Garrett;
sister, Sharleen Isoshima; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m.
Monday at Faith Baptist Church; service 11 a.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Aloha
Church, Lihu‟e, Kauai; service 9 a.m.; private inurnment. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 February 2009]
KOHATSU, KAY KIMIE, 79, of Kahului, Maui, died April 18, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui.
Retired law firm office worker. Survived by sisters, Janet Tamayose, Yoshiko Tamanaha,
Matsue Miyahara, Jane Watanabe, Suemi Inouye and Michie Shiroma; brother, Sidney. Private
service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 April 2009]
KOHATSU, RISEI "WINDY", 82, of 'Aiea, died March 17, 2009. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. U.S.
Army veteran. Survived by sons, Kelvin and Lloyd; grandchildren, Ryan, Shannon and Ericksen;
great-grandchild, Tiffany; brothers, Nobuichi, Rikichi and Kazue. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday
at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 March 2009]
Kohloss, Margaret G., Oct. 6, 2009 Margaret G. “Peggy” Kohloss, 85, of Tucson, Ariz., died in
Tucson. She was born in Washington, D.C. She is survived by husband Frederick H. “Fred”,
daughters Eleanor, Charlotte and Margaret; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. Nov. 27 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 November 2009]
KOHLOSS, MARGARET MARY (TUTU PEGGY) GRUNWELL, 85, of Tucson, Ariz.,
formerly of Honolulu and Kailua, died Oct. 6, 2009. Born in Washington, D.C. Wife of
Frederick Kohloss, well known in the Hawai'i engineering community. Active in the Outdoor
Circle and patron of the Honolulu Symphony. Also survived by daughters, Eleanor, Charlotte
Foster and Margaret Ralston; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Nov.
27 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Committal to follow. [Honolulu Advertiser 12
October 2009]
KOIKE, DONALD ETSUO, 60, of Eleele, Kauai, died Oct. 26, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired
electronics technician at Barking Sands, Kauai. Survived by brother, Gerald; sister, Jeanne
Okutani. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 18 November 2009]
KOIKE, GUNJI, 94, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Holualoa, North Kona, Hawai'i.
Retired owner of Aala Pawn Shop. Survived by son, Kent; daughter, Charlotte Cambra; seven
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Mollie Tompkison and Katherine Kawahara.
Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 March 2009]
KOIKE, KAORU, 85, of Kailua, died Oct. 18, 2009. Born in Kailua. U.S. Army veteran; retired
city Road Division employee. Survived by wife, Smiles; daughters, Debra Mita and Lorri
Higuchi; three grandchildren; brother, Jiro; sisters, Grace Nojima, Margaret Ooka and Clara
Ogawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 October 2009]
KOIKE, ROBERT "TETSU" TETSUZO, 86, of Honolulu, died Oct. 17, 2009. Born in
Pähala, Kau, Hawaii. Retired painter for Moriyama Brothers. Survived by wife, Mary Claire;
son, Neal; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Jane Hamasaki, Janet Inouye and
Frances Nishida. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 October 2009]
KOIZUMI, ALBERT HAJIME, 76, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 5, 2009. Born in Hilo.
Proprietor of Hawaii Forklift Service, Inc. Survived by daughters, Noreen Koizumi and Joni
Uemura; sister, Alice; and three grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo
Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
16 March 2009]
KOIZUMI, JAMES MITSUHIRO, 76, of Kailua, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from the U.S. Air Force and federal government. Survived by wife, Blossom; daughters, Mavis
Ishihara and Verna Nagamine; brother, Henry; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Visitation 11 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. No flowers. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 October 2009]
KOJIMA, KENJI, 82, of Waipahu, died March 1, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired meat buyer
for Big Way Supermarket. Survived by wife, June; son, Blane; daughter, Dr. Annelle Onishi;
brothers, Shoji and Nanao; sister, Frances Sato; six grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
Kojima, Kenji, March 1, 2009 Kenji Kojima, 82, of Waipahu, a retired Big Way Supermarket
meat buyer and Army veteran, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. He was born in Waipahu. He is
survived by wife June F., son Blane H., daughter Dr. Annelle E. Onishi, brothers Shoji and
Nanao, sister Frances Y. Sato and six grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
17 March 2009]
KOJIMA, ROBERT YUKIO, 78, of Honolulu, died July 17, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Survived by wife, Janet; son, Karl; daughter, Dori; two grandchildren; brother, James; sister,
Alice Kadowaki. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon.
Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
Kojima, Robert Yukio, Jul. 17, 2009 Robert Yukio Kojima, 78, of Honolulu, an Army veteran
who served in the Korean War and who was a former prisoner of war, died in the Queen‟s
Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Janet, son Karl, daughter Dori,
brother James, sister Alice Kadowaki and two grandchildren. Services: noon Friday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 July 2009]
KOK, EDNA PANG, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Mee Wah Chop
Suey waitress. Survived by son, Edmond; sisters, Edith Chun and Rose Kwock; grandson,
Christopher. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; reception to
follow. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 September 2009]
KOKO, IRMA JEAN KANOELANI, 52, of Nänäkuli, died Oct. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by brothers, Jerome, John, Herman, Maximin Koko, Alfredo, Frank, Satiago "Sonny",
John "Cioci" and John Dalire, William Jr. and Lawrence Nahalea; sisters, Anna "Tweedy" Inano,
Germaine Silva, Wilmette "Pupu" Lafferty, Estrella "Flora" Cabansag, Eleanor Motooka,
Patricia Nahalea and Delphine Rabanes. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 October 2009]
KOKO, JENNIE, 72, of Wai'anae, died July 27, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Housekeeper.
Survived by sisters, Lydia, Cynthia Suzuki, Linda Orinales, Faith Bright and Faye Joseph.
Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser
3 August 2009]
KOKO, LAMBERT "COACH" KEKOOLANI SR., 62, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 17, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Longtime baseball and football coach; Air Force mechanic; construction
supervisor; retired BAE Systems dispatcher. Survived by wife, Rosaline; son, Lambert;
daughters, Clarissa Kwiatkowski and Cherylee Domondon; 11 grandchildren; mother, May
Nahale'a; brothers, Kanohowailuku, Jerome, John and Herman Koko, Alfredo, Frank, Santiago
and John Dalire; sisters, Eleanor Motooka, Irma, Germaine Silva, Wilmette Lafferty, Flora
Cabansag, Anna Inano and Patricia Nahale'a. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary
Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park.
Casual/aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 February 2009]
Koko, Lambert Kekoolani Sr., Jan. 17, 2009 Lambert Kekoolani “Coach” Koko Sr., 62, of
Waianae, an Air Force mechanic, construction supervisor, BAE Systems dispatcher and baseball
and football coach, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by
wife Rosaline B.; son Lambert; daughters Clarissa Kwiatkowski and Cherylee Domondon;
mother May K. Nahale‟a; brothers Kanohowailuku, Jerome, John and Herman Koko and
Alfredo, Frank, Santiago and John Dalire, sisters Eleanor Motooka, Irma Koko , Germaine Silva,
Wilmette Lafferty, Flora Cabansag, Anna Inano and Patricia Nahale‟a; and 11 grandchildren.
Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Burial:
11 a.m. Monday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual and aloha attire. Incorrect information given
in an obituary yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 February 2009]
KOKOO, JONAH K., 46, of Honolulu, died March 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Hair stylist.
Survived by wife, Carolyn; son, Taite Ammon; mother, Lorraine Kaae; brothers, Robert and
Walter Kokoo, Dayson, Jacob, Brian and George Kaae, Issac Burmudez and Justin Augustin;
sisters, Monalisa Delos Reyes, Marlene, Shaylene Belin, Desi Kaae, Cheri Doss and Teri Kaae.
Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 April 2009]
KOLII, LEOCADIA "LEO" KUULEI, 64, of Nanakuli, died March 14, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Nanakuli High School custodian. Survived by husband, Sidney Sr.; sons,
Sidney Jr., Wayne and Moses; daughters, Leolani Kala and Vanessa; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-
grandchildren; brothers, Christmas Jr., Jerry and William Kelii; sisters, Charlotte Young,
Margery Borunda, Vernalle Candelario and April Oliva. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at
Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead
Cemetery. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April 2009]
KOLII, MOSES KAILAU, 36, of Nanakuli, died April 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former
security officer and the owner of Keahi Store. Survived by daughter, Keahi; father, Sidney Sr;
brothers, Sidney Jr. and Wayne; sisters, Leolani Kala and Vanessa Kolii. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Saturday at
Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 May 2009]
KOLO, ALAPAI "KOLO" HUI, 78, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i.
Retired Hawaiian Dredging Co. construction diver; Akule fisherman with Leo Ohai on the
"Libra." Survived by wife, Ruth; son, James Peters; daughters, LucyAnn Dulak, Katherine
Ganiko and Gwendolyn Pascual; sisters, Mildred Chow, Elsie Kaahaaina, Lillian Agtarap,
Louisa Brown and Alice Silverman; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani
Downtown Mortuary; service 6 p.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 September 2009]
KOMATA, PERSIS "PENNY" BUCHTEL, 63, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in
Salamanca, N.Y. A claims representative retired from the Social Security Administration.
Survived by husband, Larry; sons, James, Matthew and Keith; sister, Pixie LaVallee; three
grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary offerings). Arrangements
by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 September 2009]
KOMINE, ROBERT "BOBBY", 78, of Las Vegas, died July 29, 2009. Born in Honoka'a,
Hawai'i. A truck driver for Ameron Hawaii, Kapa'a Quarry; retired rodeo champion. Survived by
wife, Sue Cates; sons, Max and David Komine and Randy Cates; daughters, Roberta Komine
and Dorothy Garrigan; brothers Raymond and Ronnie; three grandsons. Service 10 a.m. Aug. 29
at Kailua Beach Park, across from Buzz's Steakhouse. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
KOMIYAMA, FRANCES I. SHIGEMURA, 88, of Honolulu, died July 13, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired employee of the U.S. Coast Guard. Survived by husband, Arthur; daughter,
Carol Matsunaga; sister, Jane Shikaso; grandchildren, Jenny and Julie. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 August 2009]
KOMIYAMA, LINDSIE KALIA TSUCHIYA KOMIYAMA AND MADELYN
KAMAKANAMAIKALANI TSUCHIYA, infant children of David Komiyama Jr. and Cecily
Tsuchiya of Honolulu, died July 6, 2009. Also survived by grandparents, David and Sandy
Komiyama, Peter and Lisa Nelson and Richard and Armis Tsuchiya. Private service held.
Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 July 2009]
Komiyama, Lindsie kalia Tsuchiya, Jul. 6, 2009 and Komiyama, Madelyn
Kamakanamaikalani Tsuchiya, Jul. 4, 2009, infants Lindsie Kalia Tsuchiya Komiyama and
Madelyn Kamakanamaikalani Tsuchiya Komiyama of Honolulu died in Kapiolani Medical
Center. They are survived by parents David Komiyama Jr. and Cecily Tsuchiya; paternal
grandparents David and Sandy Komiyama and Peter and Lisa Nelson; and maternal grandparents
Richard and Armis Tsuchiya. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 July 2009]
KOMO, HERBERT RIUICHI, 99, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Keopu, Hawai'i.
Retired coffee farmer. Survived by wife, Kikue; son, Raymond; daughters, Marjorie Yuen, Irene
Iseri, Dianne Katsutani; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
brothers, Mitsugi, Richard and David; sisters, Itsuko Takamura, Fumiko Yoshikawa, Michie
Kamitaki, Emiko Kaneko. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
Komo, Herbert Riuichi, Dec. 22, 2008 Herbert Ruichi Komo, 99, of Honolulu, a retired Self-
employed coffee farmer, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Keopu, Hawaii. He is
survived by wife Kikue; son Raymond; daughters Marjorie Yuen, Irene Iseri and Dianne
Katsutani; brothers Mitsugi, Richard and David; sisters Itsuko Takamura, Fumiko Yoshikawa,
Michie Kamitaki and Emiko Kaneko; 12 grandchildren, and a great- grandchild. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 January 2009]
KOMO, KIKUE, 97, of Pearl City, died Oct. 25, 2009. Born in Kona, Hawaii. A coffee farmer.
Survived by son, Raymond; daughters, Marjorie Yuen; Irene Iseri and Dianne Katsutani; 12
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph
Fukumitsu; sisters, Matsuye Hidano and Sumie Sonoda. Private services were held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 December 2009]
Komo, Kikue, Oct. 25, 2009 Kikue Komo, 97, of Pearl City, a coffee farmer, died at home. She
was born in Kona. She is survived by son Raymond S.; daughters Marjorie K. Yuen, Irene N.
Iseri and Dianne N. Katsutani; brother Ralph Fukumitsu; sisters Matsuye Hidano and Sumie
Sonoda; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 December 2009]
KOMODA, LOUISE SUMIKO, 99, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Hawaii Tuna Packers employee. Survived by son, Dennis Kayano; daughter, Myrna
Nakahodo; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Fujie Nishi. Private service
held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 September 2009]
Komoda, Louise Sumiko, Sept. 11, 2009 Louise Sumiko Komoda, 99, of Kaneohe, a retired
Hawaii Tuna Packers employee, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by son Dennis M. Kayano, daughter Myrna K. Nakahodo, sister Fujie Nishi, seven
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21
September 2009]
KOMODA, PEGGY HARUE, 84, of Honolulu, died May 4, 2009. Born in Iwilei. Survived by
son, Donald; daughter, Sharon Hiromoto; brother, Lewis Matayoshi; sister, Setsuko Miyake; two
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 May 2009]
KOMODA, SHINICHI "PERIOD", 81, of Haliimaile, Maui, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in
Makawao, Maui. Retired Maui Land and Pineapple Co. journeyman mechanic. Survived by wife,
Keiko; sons, Aaron and Ivan; daughters, Jaimie Yuen and Rene; brother, Nobuyoshi; sisters,
Hatsue Tengan, Betsy Yoshida and Arlene Watanabe; three grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m.
to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 9:30 a.m. [Honolulu
Advertiser 11 November 2009]
KOMODA, YASUO, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Dole
Cannery employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Suku, Toshio and Kenneth; sister,
Ruth Nakamoto. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
October 2009]
Komodo, Shinichi, Oct. 31, 2009 Shinichi “Period” Komodo, 81, of Haliimaile, Maui, a retired
Maui Land & Pineapple Co. journeyman mechanic, died at home. He was born in Makawao,
Maui. He is survived by wife Keiko; sons Aaron H. and Ivan N.; daughters Jaimie C. Yuen and
Rene R. Komoda; brother Nobuyoshi; sisters Hatsue Tengan, Betsy Yoshida and Arlene
Watanabe; and three grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary.
Call after 8:30 a.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 November 2009]
KOMORI, KENNETH "RUSTY" KIYOTOSHI, 89, of Wahiawa, died June 10, 2009. Born
in Wahiawa. Founder and owner of Rusty's Florist Inc. Survived by sons, Russell, Steven and
Mitchell; daughter, Kathy; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Mitsuaki
"Buster," Hiroshi "Bobby"and Osamu "Sam"; sisters, Mildred Akimoto, Edna Kondo and Ethel
Nakagawa. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30
a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 July 2009]
Komori, Kenneth Kiyotoshi, Jun. 10, 2009 Kenneth Kiyotoshi “Rusty” Komori, 89, of
Wahiawa, a Rusty‟s Florist Inc. founder and owner, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Wahiawa.
He is survived by sons Russell T., Steven B. and Mitchell K.; daughter Kathy K.; brothers
Mitsuaki “Buster”, Hiroshi “Bobby” and Osamu “Sam”; sisters Mildred Akimoto, Edna Kondo
and Ethel Nakagawa; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. Mililani
Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 July 2009]
KOMOTO, SUSAN YOSHIE, 62, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Okadaya sales clerk. Survived by stepmother, Masako; brothers, Russell, and Lee Sano;
stepmother, Ken. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 25 June 2009]
Kon, Kui, Oct. 10, 2009, Kui Kon, 96, of Honolulu, a retired Chun-Hoon Everybody‟s
Supermarket meat cutter, died at home. He was born in Kalihi. He is survived by daughter Julie
Finley. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 31 October 2009]
KON, MILDRED Y., 93, of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal
government clerk. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Carol Leong; brothers, Melvin Robert
and Walter Yee; sisters, Puck Lin Wat and Violet Tam; grandchild. Private service.
Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 December
2009]
KON, SAMUEL, 49, of Waipahu, died July 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother,
Josephine; companion, Filsann Kamakeeaina; sons, Alika and Kaulana; daughter, Kaupe;
brother, William Charles; sisters, Sonya Wise, Edwina Kamalii, Joycelinn Ah Mau, Wendy,
Mechelle, Raynette Kon-Balacon; Ginger Cartwright; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m.
Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes 10 a.m. Sunday at Sand
Island. Lei and loose flowers only. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services.
[Honolulu Advertiser 4 August 2009]
KONA, LOREEN LEHUANANI, 50, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died May 20, 2009. Born in Waimea,
Kaua'i. Retired Waimea High School custodian. Survived by daughter, Annanicole Silva; sons,
Clayton and Layton; sisters, Nani, Roxanne, and Joni Hookano; brothers, Renfred, Lionel,
Norman, Dean and Delbert Hookano; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at
Macarthur Park (INTAS), Kekaha; service 5:30 to 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 2009]
KONDO, KATSUJI "SCOOPY", 90, of Ewa, died Nov. 3, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Retired Oahu Sugar Plantation heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Florence Katsuko
Kondo; sons, Keith, Kevin and Kerwin; brothers, Saburo and Shiro; sister, Yukie Morisaki; one
grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.
No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 November 2009]
KONDO, MIYAKO, 95, of Honolulu, died Dec. 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired co-owner
of Kondo Auto Paint and Service. Survived by sons, Gary, M.D., and David; daughter, Ann
Kondo Corum; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Sakata and Jane
Morimoto. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 January 2009]
KONDO, TSUYAKO "JANET", 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 16, 2009. Born in Hilo. A
retired counter clerk for Cafe 100. Survived by son, Dennis; daughters, Margaret Gusman and
Susan Tomono; brother, Hisao Shigeishi; sisters, Yasuko Arai, Kinue Ito, Michie Kimikuza and
Marian Tsurumoto; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans
Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 April 2009]
KONG, ALFRED FONG, 98, died Sept. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Merchant marine,
warehouseman and Bay Area pool player known as "Slim." Survived by daughters, Deborah and
Kathy. Service held. Memorial donations to Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Ave., San
Jose, CA 95125 or 1051 Bing St., San Carlos, CA 94070. Condolences to
www.gardenchapel885.com. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October 2009]
KONG, ARIENE MAUNALA, 71, of Henderson, Nev., died May 8, 2009. Executive secretary
for an engineering business. Survived by sister, Charlotte Ching; brothers, Richard, Milton,
Eugene, Darrel and Dennis. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
service over the ashes 10:15 a.m.; inurnment 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 24 June 2009]
Kong, Katherine S.L., Aug. 11, 2009. Katherine S.L., Kong, 92, of Kaneohe, a Sunday school
teacher and St. Peter‟s Episcopal Church Women‟s Auxiliary president, died in Kaneohe. She
was born in Honolulu. She is survived by nieces Mary Kong and Christella K. Urago. Services
pending. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 August 2009]
KONG, SARAH KHA EN KAU, 99, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
parish secretary with Saint Peter‟s Epicopal Church. Survived by daughters, Myra Kong and
Christella Urago; sister, Esther Yee. Service 9 a.m. Saturday at Saint Peter‟s Episcopal Church;
private inurnment. No flowers. Aloha attire with something red. Memorial donations to Saint
Peter‟s Episcopal Church (elevator fund) or a favorite charity. Arrangements by Borthwick
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 February 2009]
KONG, SUNG WAI "DAVID", 72, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2009. Born in China. Retired
sheet metal journeyman. Survived by wife, Gum Lin; son, Burton; daughters, Auria Lee, Lisa
Kugisaki; three grandchildren. Visitation for Taoist service 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Honolulu
Advertiser 3 August 2009]
KONG, YUN QUON, 99, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 17, 2009. Born in China. Survived by son,
David; daughters, Wai Ching Yee and Janie D. Foulks; nine grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside
service noon Tuesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 22 July 2009]
KONISHI, WINSTON NAOTOSHI SAU TUNG, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired president of Kakaako Millwork Inc. Survived by wife, Gerri; son, Sean;
daughters, Shelby Low, Sherie Lee and Shelley; grandchildren, Kai and Jase Konishi, Cayla and
Connor Low; siblings, Robert, Wesley and Merelton Konishi, Harry Munsey and Ginger
Chocklett. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel; service
11:15 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. [Honolulu
Advertiser 25 February 2009]
KONISHI, WINSTON SAU TUNG, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired president of Kaka'ako Millwork Inc.; estimator/draftsman for Makainai Cabinet Systems.
Survived by wife, Gerri; son, Sean; daughters, Shelby Low, Sherie Lee and Shelley;
grandchildren, Kai and Jase Konishi, Cayla and Connor Low. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. next
Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Diamond Head
Memorial Park. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 February 2009]
KONISHI, WINSTON SAU TUNG, 69, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired president of Kaka'ako Millwork Inc.; estimator/draftsman for Makainai Cabinet Systems.
Survived by wife, Gerri; son, Sean; daughters, Shelby Low, Sherie Lee and Shelley;
grandchildren, Kai and Jase Konishi, Cayla and Connor Low. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Sunday
at the Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Diamond Head
Memorial Park. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 February 2009]
KONNO, CALVIN YUTAKA, 63, of Honolulu, died April 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 17 sheet metal mechanic with 33 years of service; U.S. Air
Force veteran. Survived by mother, Yuriko; brother, Randall; sisters, Amy Yannell and Shirley
Zukeran. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 29 April 2009]
Konno, Calvin Yutaka, April 6, 2009. Calvin Yutaka Konno, 63,of Honolulu, a retired Pearl
harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 17 sheetmetal mechanic and an Air Force veteran, died in Ewa
Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Yuriko, brother Randall and sisters
Amy Yannell and Shirley Zukeran. Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 April 2009]
KONNO, EDWARD MITSUO, 77, of Honolulu, died March 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired cook; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sisters, Lillian Iwasa, Ethel Watai and Violet
Sodetani. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 March 2009]
KONNO, LARRY “MASA” MASAICHI, 85, of Pearl City, died April 22, 2009. Born in
Waipahu. Retired federal worker; World War II U.S. Army veteran; member of Pearl City Lions
Club. Survived by sons, Derrick and Jason; two granddaughters. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday
at St. Timothy‟s Episcopal Church; service 5 p.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 10 May 2009]
Konno, Mitsue, Jul. 7, 2009 Mitsue Konno, 87, of Haiku, Maui, a retired Duco Liquor Store
employee, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by stepson
Dick, stepdaughter Sandra Tokishiro, sister June Kodani, four grandchildren and four great-
granchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 July 2009]
KONNO, REX HISAO, 89, of Honolulu, died Oct. 29, 2009. Born in Ewa. Retired from Heide
& Cook Ltd.; Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Bunnie Yoneyama and Callie; brother,
Henry; sister, Dolores Furumizo; two grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head
Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 November 2009]
KONO, LORETTA M., 87, of Kahului, Maui, died June 28, 2009. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i.
Former finance company bookkeeper. Survived by husband, Ichiro; son, Earl; daughters, Harriet
Toyama and Charlotte; brother, James Kawauchi; sister, Ellen Goto; five grandchildren.
Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Kahului Hongwanji Mission; service over the urn 4 p.m.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 July 2009]
KONO, ROBERT TSUTOMU, 91, of Keauhou, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired bartender. Survived by son, Sid; daughters, Judi Meyers and Susan Ferrari;
two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 June 2009]
--------------Kono, Robert Tsutomu, May 17, 2009 Robert Tsutomu Koni, 91, of Keauhou,
Hawaii, a retired Kona Village. Resort and Halekulani Hotel bar tender, died in Life Care Center
of Kona. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Sid, daughters Judi Meyers and Susan
Ferari, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12
June 2009]
KONO, YASUTOSHI, 79, of Pukalani, Maui, died Aug. 29, 2009. Born in Los Angeles.
Retired Woodwork Specialist for Fixture Specialty Inc. Survived by daughters, Karen Nishida,
Lucy, Irene Kono- Izumi and Patricia; brother, Frank; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to
noon Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Private family urn burial.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 September 2009]
Konvick, Raymond Henry, Aug. 5, 2009. Raymond Henry Konvick, 77, of Kapaa, Kauai, a
retired electronic engineer, died at home. He was born in Pasadena, Texas. He is survived by
wife Evangeline T., sons Tom and Steve, stepdaughter Anne Yamamoto and five grandchildren.
Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Catherine‟s Church in Kapaa. Burial to follow at Kauai Veterans
Cemetery in Hanapepe, Kauai. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 August 2009]
KO'OMOA, MARCELLA IRIS CARVALHO, 62, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 8, 2009. Born
in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived by daughters, Iris and Marcy Kuluhiwa; brothers, Edward, Clayton
and Robert Carvalho; sister, Florinda Martelles; eight grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon
Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial
Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 June 2009]
KOONS, JAMES “KIMO” RUSSELL, 65, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 21, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired pastor of Kahului Church of the Nazarene. Survived by wife, Laura;
daughters, Jodi Takamori and Janel; son, Joseph; five grandchildren; brother, George Parker;
sisters, Mapuna Costa, Monabelle Vamvas and Pamela Keliihoomalu. Service 5 p.m. tomorrow
at Kahului Church of the Nazarene. No flowers. Aloha/colorful attire. Arrangements by
Borthwick Norman‟s Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 January 2009]
KOP, JEFFREY WUN HOON, 52, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Architect and owner of J. Kop Design Group Inc. Survived by father, James; mother, Constance;
sister, Alma Freitas. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary;
service 10 a.m.; entombment 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 14 July 2009]
KOSHI, JOSEPH CHARLES, 64, of Honolulu, died May 11, 2009. Born in Denver.
Stagehand. Survived by mother, Tomi; brothers, Thomas “Tommy,” William “Billy‟ and
Edwards “Eddie,” Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 30 June 2009]
KOSHIMIZU, NANCY YASUKO, 76, of Pearl City, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired owner of Crafts by Nancy. Survived by husband, Wilfred; son, Carl; daughters, Iris and
Joy; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Florence Himoto, Betty Toguchi, Dorothy
Aki Kametani and Lillian Yamaguchi. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 September 2009]
KOSSOW, GLENN, 90, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died March 10, 2009. Born in Deer River,
Minn. Retired Long Beach Naval Shipyard carpenter; master cabinetmaker; World War II U.S.
Army sergeant and Purple Heart recipient. Survived by wife, Valerie; son, Glenn; sister,
Margaret Jerry; brothers, Leonard and Herbert; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren.
Service and urn burial 1 p.m. April 17 at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by
Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 April 2009]
KOTAKA, KENJI, 91, of Honolulu, died May 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. First class
carpenter. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Edwin; daughters, Sharon, Kay Aki and Annette
Takamura; brothers, Yasuo and Richard; sisters, Edna Ogata and Colleen Haalse-Johnson; three
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 2009]
KOTOSHIRODO, RICHARD MASAYUKI, 93, of Honolulu, died July 3, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired secretary/treasurer for Better Brands, Ltd. Survived by wife, You Soon Chon;
daughters, Beverly Allard and Louise Kramer; stepdaughters, Sam Sil Cannon, Sam Soo Yoon,
Sam Sim Fujii; two grandsons; four great-grandsons; three step-grandchildren; sisters, Tamiko
Tanaka and Nancy Joh. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 July 2009]
Kotoshirodo, Richard Masayuki, Jul. 3, 2009 Richard Masayuki Kotoshirodo, 93, of Honolulu,
a retired Better Brands Ltd. Secretary and treasurer, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was
born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife You Soon Chon; daughters Beverly E. Allard and
Louise K. Kramer; stepdaughters Sam Sil Yun Cannon, Sam Soo Yoon and Sam Sim Fujii;
sisters Tamiko Tanaka and Nancy S. Joh; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three
step-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 July 2009]
KOTZ, RUTH KIMIKO, 70, of Bellevue, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, died April 25, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Employed at the Seattle office of General Electric Co. Survived by brothers,
Louis, Thomas and Robert Muraoka; sisters, Audrey Shimizu, Jane Ching, Edith Morisako and
Betty Kaneshiro. Service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Sunset Hills
Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 May 2009]
Kotz, Ruth Kimiko, April 25, 2009. Ruth Kimiko Kotz, 70, of Bellevue, Wash., formerly of
Honolulu, a General Electric Co. employee in Seattle, died in Bellevue. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Louis, Thomas and Robert Muraoka; and sisters Audrey
Shimizu, Jane Ching, Edith Morisako and Betty Kaneshiro. Services held. No monetary
offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 May 2009]
KOUCHI, LILLIAN MARIE, 80, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Sept. 13, 2009. Co-owner of
Kouchi Rentals and Jack Service. Survived by daughter, Marlese Malicki; son, Steven; hanai
son, Howard Nalimalie; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Adam Rapozo;
sister, Betty Woodward. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Waimea Foreign Church; service to
follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18
September 2009]
Kovacic, Frank Richard Jr., May 16, 2009 Frank Richard Kovacic Jr., 65, of Hilo, formerly of
Kihei, Maui, died at home. He was born in Lihue, Kauai. He is survived by wife Sharon N.,
daughter Loriann, brothers Arvid and Bobby, sister Puanani H. Warnke and four grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at River of Glory in Nanawale, Hawaii. Call after 9 a.m.
Wednesday at River of Glory in Nanawale, Hawaii. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii
Veterans Cemetery No.2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 June 2009]
KOVNER, MARGUERITE JOSEPHINE, 94, of Kailua, died Oct. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Owner of Economy Cyclery Bike Shop. Survived by daughters, Gwendolyn Kovner-Teixeira
and Judith Embry; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 10 to
12:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary; burial 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No
flowers. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 October
2009]
Kovner, Marguerite Josephine, Oct. 4, 2009, Marguerite Josephine Kovner, also known as
Margaret J. Kovner, 94, of Kailua, an Economy Cyclery Bike Shop owner, died in Honolulu. She
was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Gwendolyn Kovner-Texeira and Judith
Embry, 13 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6
p.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday.
Burial: 12:45 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
10 October 2009]
KOW, BING, 93, of Honolulu, died May 28, 2009. Born in Kuang, China. Retired Naval
Supply Center electrician; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Stephen and
Sandy; daughters, Jennie Yee and Aileen; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements
by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed force. [Honolulu Advertiser 11
June 2009]
Kow, Bing, May 28, 2009 Bing Kow, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Naval Supply Center electrician
and an Army veteran, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Kuang, China. He is
survived by wife Florence, sons Stephen and Sandy, daughters Jennie Yee and Aileen Kow, and
five grandchildren. Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Star-Bulletin 12 June 2009]
KOYAMA, MASAKO “ALICE”, 88, of Waipahu, died Sept. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by sons, Dennis, Melvin and Earl; daughters, Sharon, Carol Lam and Linda Shintani;
six grandchildren; brothers, Yukio and Richard Fujishige; sisters, Fumiko Abe, Shizuko Fuishige
and Gladys Kusano. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 September 2009]
KOYANAGI, MASAKO, 87, of Papa‟ikou, Hawai‟i died June 24, 2009. Born in Pa‟auhau,
Hawai‟i. A housewife. Survived by daughters, Christine and Karen Ringuette; brothers, Reynold,
Tamotsu, Itsuo and Rodney Muranaka; sisters, Yuriko Yamamoto, Sumie Arai and Yaeko
Nakashima. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 July 2009]
KOYANAGI, WILBERT SHINJI, 78, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died April 3, 2009. Born in
Holualoa. Retired Young Brothers clerk. Survived by wife, Sadako Helen; son, Ryan; daughter,
Iris Vorhies; sister, Lilian Suefuji; two grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at Kona Imin
Center, Holualoa; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Kona. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 May 2009]
KOZOHARA, ALFRED F., 86, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired
self-employed pool maintenance worker. Survived by daughter, Colleen. Private services held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 October 2009]
Kozohara, Alfred F., Oct. 1, 2009, Alfred F. Kozohara, 86, of Mission Viejo, Calif., a retired
self-employed pool maintenance man, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Olaa,
Hawaii. He is survived by daughter Colleen. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 October
2009]
KOZUKI, MONICA YUKIKO IKEDA, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 28, 2009. Born in
Puun[0xeb]n[0xeb], Maui. Owner of Home-Maid Bakery on Maui. Survived by sons, Jules,
Jeremy and Alan; daughters, Laurin Toegemann and Kathleen McKeon; 18 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial
12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
1 November 2009]
Kozuki, Monica Yukiko, Oct. 28, 2009 Monica Yukiko Kozuki, 92, of Wailuku, a Home-Maid
Bakery owner, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by
sons Jules, Jeremy and Alan; daughters Laurin Toegemann and Kathleen McKeion; 18
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church. Call
after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park.
Kraan, Terry C., May 19, 2009. Terry C. Kraan, 56, of Waianae, a Hawaii Waters Adventure
Park landscape expert, died in Hawaii Medical Center. He was born in Noamea, New Caledonia.
He is survived by brothers Reinier and Edwar. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 May
2009]
KRAAN, TERRY RENEE, 56, of Makaha, Hawaii, died May 19, 2009. Born in New
Caledonia. Artist. Survived by brothers, Reinier and Edward. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; inurnment service 11 a.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 August 2009]
Kraan, Terry Renee, May 19, 2009. Terry Renee Kraan, 56, of Makaha, an artist, died in Ewa
Beach. He was born in New Caledonia. He is survived by brothers Reinier and Edward. Services:
10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Inurnment: 11 a.m.
at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 August 2009]
KRAKAN, ROBERT "ROB" REYES, 54, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 15, 2009. Born in
Cleveland. Retired Unitech Services Group plant manager; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife,
Remedios "Mimie"; hanai daughter, Leina Serafino; sisters, Vee McNabb, Nancy Rethman and
Lisa Sinatra. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.
Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 26 March 2009]
KRAMER, SAMUEL RUPERT, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Cook County,
Chicago. Founder of Kramer‟s Men‟s Wear. Survived by wife, Lilian; daughter, Roberta Jackler;
son, Jeffrey; stepdaughters, Simone Andrade and Ricky Thomas; stepson, Richard Botkin; 12
grandchildren; grea-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6 p.m. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Hawaii Foodbank or the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. [Honolulu
Advertiser 4 February 2009]
Kraul, Sydney Alexander, April 10, 2009. Sydney Alexander Kraul, 95, of Hilo, formerly of
Honolulu, a retired Realtor, Dorsyd Sight and Sound owner and Air Force captain, died at home.
He was born in Germany. He is survived by wife Dora L., sons Sydney A. Jr. and David, stepson
Jonathan A.W.H. Rickard, stepdaughter Pamela R. Fern, hanai daughter Audrey Wilson and one
grandchild. Celebration of life: 3 p.m. next Saturday at St. Clement Episcopal Church, Honolulu.
Call after 2 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 May 2009]
KRAUL, SYNDEY ALEXANDER, 95, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Honolulu, died April 10,
2009. Born in Germany. Retired Realtor; U.S. Air Force captain. Survived by wife, Dora; sons,
Sydney Jr. and David; stepchildren, Jonathan Rickard and Pamela Fern; hanai daughter, Audrey
Wilson; granddaughter, Brooke Fern. Visitation 2 p.m. May 9 at St. Clement Episcopal Church;
celebration of life 3 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral
Home, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 May 2009]
KRAUSS, BETTY GREY, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 9, 2009. Born in Panama. Retired
public relations worker in community business. Survived by sons, Richard and Robert
Mickelsen; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 22 November 2009]
KRIST, KLAUS JURGEN, 69, of Punalu'u, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Germany. Survived
by sisters, Barbara Beuscher and Marianne Quest; fiancee, Elfriede Kain. Private service held.
Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 October 2009]
KRUG, GARY S., 66, of Waianae, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in Joliet, Mont. U.S. Navy
veteran; also retired state Department of Education school counselor. Survived by wife, Gwen;
son, Gary Jr.; daughter, Kellye; brothers, Melvin and Bruce; sister, Nadine Rogers; three
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 November 2009]
Krug, Gary S., Nov. 19, 2009 Gary S. Krug, 66, of Waianae, a retired state school counselor and
Navy veteran, died in Waianae. He is survived by wife Gwen, son Gary Jr., daughter Kellye,
brothers Melvin and Bruce, sister Nadine Rogers and three grandchildren. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 November 2009]
KRZYWONSKI, JAMES NEIL, 30, of Waialua, died Feb. 26, 2009. Born in Texas. Survived
by parents, Michael and Carol; sister, Susan Valle; brother, Michael. Visitation 11 a.m.
tomorrow at United Gospel Fellowship Church, Mililani; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at
Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 March
2009]
Krzywonski, James Neil, Feb. 26, 2009 James Neil Krzywonski, 30, of Waialua, a server, died
in Honolulu. He was born in San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by father Michael J., mother
Carol Ann, brother Michael W. and sister Susan Valle. Services held. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6
March 2009]
KU, EDWARD, 74, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died March 23, 2009. Born in Waiohiu, Ka'u. A
retired Hawai'i County firefighter. Survived by wife, Velma; sons, Edward, James and Dale;
daughter, Sharlene; brother, Anthony Gomes; sisters, Akiko Oda, Ann Keaainaaina, Rosie Sur,
Frances De Rego and Madeline Furtado; seven grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at the
church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Honoka'a Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 29 March 2009]
Ku, Edward, March 23, 2009 Edward Ku, 74, of Honolulu, Hawaii, a retired Hawaii Country
firefighter and U.S. Army airborne veteran, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was
born in Waiohinu, Kau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Velma M.; sons Edward G., James and
Dale; daughter Sharlene; brother Anthony Gomes; sisters Akiko Oda, Anna Keaainaaina, Rosie
Sur, Frances De Rego and Madeline Furtado; and seven grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Thursday at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Call after 5 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Honokaa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 March 2009]
Ku, Hartwell Abraham Kapowai Sr., Jul. 7, 2009 Hartwell Abraham Kapowai Ku Sr., 65, of
Las Vegas, formerly of Nanakuli, a retired truck driver, died in Las Vegas. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Cynthia, sons Hartwell Jr., and Philip-Grant, daughters
Leyanne Lacaran and Lori-Ann Furtado, brothers Dwight and Carter, sister Dolly Ku Naiwi and
nine grandchildren. Services in Las Vegas. Scattering of ashes in Honolulu at a later date. Call
(702) 240-0410. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 July 2009]
KUAHUIA, LARRY "LARRY BOY" PATRICK, 44, of Miloli'i, Hawaii, died May 6, 2009.
Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Commercial fisherman. Survived by wife, Angie; sons, Kaleo, and
Beau Lopez; hanai son, Kurt Michaels Jr., daughters, Natasha, and Rashelle Lopez; parents,
Elizabeth and Gogo Taetuna; brother, Antone Taetuna; sisters, Cynthia Raeza, Pearline Casuga,
Theresa Taetuna, Michelle Foma'i and Valentina Johnson; one granddaughter. Visitation 5 to 7
p.m. Friday at 89-1769 Miloli'i Road, Miloli'i Village; service 7 p.m. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m.
Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Miloli'i Village; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the
church cemetery. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
[Honolulu Advertiser 18 May 2009]
KUAHUIA-PABRE, JAIAH KEIKIALOHAKAHOKUOMAKALII, 9-month-old son of
Eugene Kuahuia-Pabre and Shanelle Casuga-Llanes, of Kona Paradise, Hawai'i, died Aug. 8,
2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Also survived by brothers, Josiah and Jeremiah Casuga-
Llanes; sisters, Shaniah and Sariah Casuga-Llanes; grandparents, Jaime Collins, Darlene Pabre,
Didja and Pearline Casuga-Llanes; great-grandparents, Gogo and Elizabeth Taetuna, Priscilla
Llanes, Momi Jean Kuahuia and Dondie Kuahuia. All night vigil 6 p.m. Friday at Jack Casuga's
residence, Miloli'i Village, Hawai'i. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Catholic
Church, Miloli'i; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. Flowers welcome.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 August 2009]
KUAMO’O-TERKELSEN, BEATRICE “BEA” NAHAKU, 82 of Pahoa, Hawai‟I, died Oct.
16, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai‟i. Retired phone supervisor for Sears in California. Survived by
husband, Elvin LeRoy Terkelsen; sons Turk-Junior and John Terkelsen, and Christian Kanani;
daughters, Nani Royer, Mary Leialoha and Teri Temple; sisters, Mary Armstrong, Elizabeth
Magill, Ruth Harris, Mae Ness, Maria Smith, Louise McKee and Wilma Kuamo‟o-Broomell; 16
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel,
Hilo; celebration of life 6 p.m.; cremation to follow. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21
October 2009]
KUAMOO, AILEEN "AUNTY AILEEN" MUILAN, 61, of Papa'ikou, Hawai'i, died April 8,
2009. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A family history genealogy record recorder. Survived by hanai
sons, Rodney Ku'i Minthorn, Jonathan Pomai Stevens and Christian Ikaika Soto; hanai daughter,
Mahealani "Tita"; sister, Frances Haalilio; hanai sister, Gloria Palacol; brothers, David Jr.,
James, William, Joseph and Keith; five grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo
Mortuary, Hilo; family gathering 10 a.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May 2009]
KUAMOO, GEORGE JR., 65, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army
veteran; retired firefighter. Survived by wife, Anneliese; sons, Bojac and Ajax; daughters,
Wanda Grace, Noel and Nichole; seven grandchildren; brothers, Calvin and Charles; sisters, Geri
Souza, Margaret Valengca, Genevieve Langford, Debbie, Donna Mills and Joanne Louis;
stepfather, Harold Christensen. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary;
service 11 a.m. No flowers. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 September 2009]
KUAMO'O, JOHN SR., 71, of Wai'anae, died March 4, 2009. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired
Delta Construction Co. heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Olinda; sons, John Jr.,
Wayne, Ray and Jay; daughter, Carolyn Cornegay; one granddaughter; three great-
grandchildren; brothers, Frank Jr., Lawrence Sr. and Morris Sr.; sisters, Pa'ahana Mary Muka'i
and Leilani McCallister. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at The Salvation Army, Leeward Corps, 98-612
Moanalua Loop, 'Aiea; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 11 March 2009]
KUAMOO-ANDREWS, IYANIA KUULEI-KAIMI-LEILA, 2 ½, of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died
April 29, 2009. Born in Hilo. Survived by parents, Henry Kuamoo and Cheena Andrews;
brother, Kamalu; sisters, Meleana, Cheylan and Kuuipo; grandparents, Debra Kuamoo, Charles
Andrews and Claudine Ah Nee; great-grandfather, Charles Costa. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.
Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at „Alae Cemetery.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 May 2009]
KUBO, HARRIET, 83, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 26, 2008. Born in Hilo. A retired secretary.
Survived by husband, James; daughter, Jaymee; sister, Setsuyo "Jane" Yahata; a grandson.
Visitation 11:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Annex Temple; service 12:30 p.m.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
January 2009]
KUBO, TSUTOMU, 85, of Kane‟ohe, died Dec. 17, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired Union
Supply Co. warehouseman; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by 12 nephews and nieces, 12
grandnephews and nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 December 2009]
KUBOTA, DONALD RYOEI 87, of Honolulu, died Oct. 22, 2009. Born on Kauai. Retired
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Norman;
daughter, Paula Hamabata; brother, Charles; sister, Mildred Oshiro; four grandchildren.
Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 October 2009]
KUBOTA, HATSUMI YOSHINA, 91, of Mililani, died May 15, 2009. Born in Laupahoehoe,
Hawai‟i. Survived by son, Wilbert; daughter, Frances Onishi; brothers. Howard and James
Yoshina; sisters, Kikue Nakahata and Otoe Ebisu; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
9 June 2009]
KUBOTA, HISAMI HENRY, 74, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2009. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i.
Retired UNISYS computer technician; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Sandra
Fujikawa and Lisa Fuchigami; four grandchildren; brothers, Hiroshi and Mitsuru; sister, Emiko
Sugino. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21
April 2009]
Kubota, Hisami Henry, April 2, 2009. Hisami Henry Kubota, 74, of Honolulu, an Army veteran
and retired Unisys Corp. computer technician, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born
in Koloa, Kauai. He is survived by daughters Sandra Fujikawa and Lisa Fuchigami, brothers
Hiroshi and Mitsuru, sister Emiko Sugino and four grandchildren. Private services. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 April 2009]
KUBOYAMA, EDWARD TOSHIO, 76, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Lana'i City,
Lana'i. Retired Mokapu Elementary School counselor; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Aileen; sons, Cameron and Chad; daughters, Sharon Kuboyama and Renee Mitsunaga; 11
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Allen and Ernest; sisters, Alice Kuboyama and
Helen Scofield. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 January 2009]
KUBOYAMA, KAZUYA, 86, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Feb. 15, 2009. Born in Wahiawa, Kaua'i.
Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Hinako; son, Russell; daughter, Leila; brother, Richard;
sisters, Kimie Fukuda and Hisako Kuwada. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kaua'i Soto Zen
Temple, Hanapepe; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 February 2009]
Kuboyama, Kazuya, Feb. 15, 2009 Kazuya Kuboyama, 86, of Eleele, Kauai, a retired carpenter,
died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wahiawa. He survived by wife
Hinako, son Russell, daughter LEILA, brother Richard and sisters Kimie Fukuda and Hisako
Kuwada. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Kauai Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe. Call after 2 p.m.
Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 February 2009]
KUEHL, FANCHON LOUISE, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, formerly of San Francisco, died June 16,
2009. Born in Salt Lake City. An active volunteer in the Episcopal Church. Survived by
husband, Richard; daughter, Christine Derrough. Service at a later date at the San Francisco
Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu
Advertiser 19 June 2009]
KUHAIKI, KATHLEEN CAROL, 72, of Honolulu, died May 2, 2009. Born in Lana'i City,
Lana'i. Retired Hale Koa Hotel PBX operator. Survived by son, Randy; daughters, Joesylani
Ortaleza and Dallas Holeso-Kuhaiki; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by
Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 May 2009]
Kuhaiki, Kathleen Carol, May 2, 2009. Kathleen Carol Kuhaiki, 72, of Honolulu, a retired Hale
Koa Hotel PBX operator, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Lanai City. She is
survived by son Randy, daughters Joesylani Ortaleza and Dallas Holeso-Kuhaiki, sister Jerilyn
Kaiwi and four grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 May 2009]
Kuhara, Conrad Kiyoto, Jun. 23, 2009 Conrad Kiyoto Kurahara, 83, of Honolulu, a retired
State Department of Educational social worker and Army veteran, died in Hospice House Palolo.
He was born in Marysville, Calif. He is survived by wife Jane, sons John and David, brother
Janus and two grandchildren. Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 July 2009]
KUHAULUA, RAENETTE "NETTE GIRL" KAHEALANI, 31, of Waimanalo, died July
22, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Manager for Rent-A-Center Financial Services. Survived by
fiancee, Vincent Kukahiwa; hanai daughter, Kuliana Phillips; mother, Raenette Holtgraver;
father, Horace Kuhaulua; sisters, Roseann "Zanna" and Gina Kuhaulua; brother, Richard
"Kawika" Kuhaulua. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the family residence, 41-936
Kalaniana'ole Highway, Waimanalo; service 11 a.m.; reception to follow. Private scattering of
ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
KUI KON, 96, of Honolulu, died Oct. 10, 2009. Born in Kalihi. Retired Chun Hoon
Everybody's Market meat cutter. Survived by daughter, Julie Finley; nephews; nieces. Private
service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 October 2009]
KUKAUA JR., JOHN KAAI, 69, of Wailuku, Maui, died March 27, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui.
Maui Publishing Co. pressman. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Gary; daughter, Bobbie Tom;
sisters, Gladys Peralta and Sandra Okazaki; eight grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at
Maui Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 April 2009]
Kukona, Keala Broclic, Jan. 26, 2009 Keala Broclic Kukona, 54, of Wailuku, a kumu hula,
died at home. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by hanai son Le‟a K. Pacheco, mother
Evelyn C.A. Chun, four brothers, three sisters and three hanai grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m.
Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. Wreaths
and leis only. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 February 2009]
KUKONU, HENRY THOMAS, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 28, 2009. Born in Manhattan, N.Y.
A metal finisher. Survived by son, Henry Paul; daughters, Shirley Ann Torres and Lucette
Louise; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. John the
Baptist Church; Mass 10 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at The National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 October
2009]
Kuluwaimaka, John Jr., Jul. 25, 2009 John Kaleilehuakekunaonalii Kuluwaimaka Jr., 64, of
Ocean View, Hawaii, a former Ocean View Service gas attendant, tour bus driver, security guard
and volunteer firefighter, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is
survived by wife Nalani; sons Delbert, Alika and China; daughter Bull; brothers James and
Melvin; sister Clara Baldwin; and four grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held10 a.m.
Saturday at the Kona Old Airport Pavilion No. 3, in conjunction with the services of his son John
III. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 July 2009]
KULUWAIMAKA, JOHN KALEILEHUAKEKUNAONALII JR., 64, of Ocean View,
Hawai'i, died July 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former gas attendant for Ocean View Service,
tour bus driver and security guard. Survived by wife, Nalani; sons, Delbert, Alika and China;
daughter, Bulla; brothers, James and Melvin; sister, Clara Baldwin; four grandchildren.
Celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday at Old Kona Airport Pavilion No. 3 along with the service of
his son, John Kuluwaimaka III. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua,
Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 July 2009]
KUM, NATHAN "NATE" ROBERT, 53, of Wai'anae, died May 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Superintendent of satellite and wide band system for Air National Guard; reservist for Air
National Guard. Survived by mother, Eva Sun Hau Kum; brother, Andrew; sisters, Elmyra, and
Lori Conley. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Wai'anae; service 2
p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27
May 2009]
KUMA, Rev. SIAOSI FINE HAFOOU, 82, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2009. Born in
Leimatu'a, Vava'u, Tonga. Minister of Methodist/Siasi Uesiliana Tauataina O' Tonga (SUTT)
Church. Survived by sons, Maeakafa, Alofataua and Atu; daughters, Tonga Tukimaka and Nau
Haft; sister, Mafi Fifita; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday
at First United Methodist Church; service 8 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church;
service 8:30 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
KUMAGAI, GLADYS KAZUE, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2009. Born in Kealakekua-
Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Janice Akiyama and Gail Mijo; sister, Edna Forcum;
three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 1 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
KUMAGAI, JAMES "JIMMY" YOSHIMI, 92, of Honolulu, died March 13, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired painter for the federal government. Survived by daughters, Janice Akiyama
and Gail Mijo; sister, Harriet Suzuki; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation
noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 1 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 March 2009]
KUMAKURA, LARRY N., 93, of Honolulu, died March 22, 2009. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i.
Retired sewing machine repair man. Survived by son, Calvin; daughters, Sandra Otani, Merle
Yonehara, Aileen Yuen and Lynne Honbo; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters,
Beatrice Aoki and Lillian Fujikawa. Graveside service 10 a.m Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 April 2009]
KUMAMOTO, SHIZUKO, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Wahiawä. Retired
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani hotel pantry worker. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughters, Jean and
Jane; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Ted and Raymond Sekiya; sister, Mabel
Sekiya. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m.
[Honolulu Advertiser 25 November 2009]
KUMASAKA, JAMES MASAO, 71, of Honolulu, died Sept. 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Y. Hata & Co. warehouse employee. Survived by sisters, May, and Alice Ung; nephews;
nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30
October 2009]
Kumasaka, James Masao, Sept. 29, 2009, James Masao Kumasaka, 71, of Honolulu, a Y. Hata
& Co. warehouse employee, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He was born in Honolulu. He
is survived by sisters May Kumasaka and Alice Ung. Private services. Corrected information for
an obituary published yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 31 October 2009]
KUMASAKI, JEANETTE SHIZUE HANZAWA, 85, of Honolulu, died Dec. 21, 2008. Born
in Kaupakalua, Maui. Retired Rogers Miyamoto CPA accountant. Survived by husband, Joseph;
daughter, Gale Wilson; son, Donn; six grandchildren; sisters, Betty Shishido, Jane Sagawa and
Mrytle Hanzawa; brother, Ralph Hanzawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 January 2009]
KUMASAKI, ROSE NOBUE, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
seamstress. Survived by son, Eugene; grandsons, Robert and Ross. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 September 2009]
Kumasaki, Rose Nobue, Sept. 15, 2009 Rose Nobue Kumasaki, 86, of Honolulu, a retired
seamstress, died in Liliha Health Care Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son
Eugene Y. and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 September 2009]
KUMASHIRO, BETTY CHINAKA, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired owner of Betty's Grocery Store, Betty's Delicatessen and Betty's Billiards and
Launderette. Survived by sons, Thomas, Roy and Jon; daughter, Jean Slezak; eight
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Chinaka. Service noon Monday at
Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 January
2009]
KUMASHIRO, BETTY CHINAKA, 94, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired owner of Betty's Grocery Store, Betty's Delicatessen and Betty's Billiards and
Launderette. Survived by sons, Thomas, Roy and Jon; daughter, Jean Slezak; eight
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Ralph Chinaka. Service noon Monday at
Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
September 2009]
KUMASKA, LINDA SACHIE 64, of Wahiawa, died May 14, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Member
of Hawaaina Astronomical Society and Laniali Kumiai. Survived by husband, Kenneth; son,
Peter; daughter, Jennifer Janes; grandson, Mitchell Janes; sister, Carol Karakawa. Visitation 5
p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 2 June 2009]
Kumsaka, Linda Sachie, May 14, 2009 Linda Sachie Kumsaka, 64, of Wahiawa died in St.
Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by husband Kenneth K., son
Peter K., daughter Jennifer I. Janes, sister Carol Karakawa and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 June 2009]
KUMUHONE, SIMEON "BIG BOY," "KUMU" JR., 71, of Wai'anae, died March 12, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Retired roofer. Survived by wife, Marie; sons, Simeon III, Kennedy, Simeon
IV, Darwin, Bobby, Bernard, Richard and Christopher; daughters, Christine Kumuhone, Marie
Sanchez and Rockwell Seamen; 50 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Cecelia
Wrigley. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser
30 March 2009]
KUMURA, ETHEL CHIYONO, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 14, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui.
A housewife. Survived by husband, Robert; sons, Ronald, Russel and Roger; daughter, JoAnn
Au; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; care giver, Robin Yoshimura; brother, Frank
Tamanaha; sister, Roberta Takara. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 August 2009]
KUNICHIKA, RITCHIE "KUNI" KIYOSHI, 74, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 13, 2008. Born in
Lahaina. A pilot retired from First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by wife, Hideko; daughters, Tracy
Kunichika and Heidi Mosteller; three grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Thomas. Private service
held. No koden (monetary gifts) please. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 January 2009]
KUNIHIRO, CLARA TOKIE, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in Pepe'ekeo, South
Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired from Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Survived by sons, Ronald, Melvin and
Glenn; daughter, Shirley Clarke; brothers, Kenneth and Richard Hirakami; nine grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 August 2009]
KUNIHIRO, SEAN ATARU, 27, of Lompoc, Calif., died Dec. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Network controller for InDyne Inc. at Vandenberg Air Force Base; U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survived by parents, Walter, and Louise Tsuneyoshi; sister, Kristi; half-brother, Walter;
grandparents, Chiyoko Tsuda Chong and Tatsuko Fukuyama Tsuneyoshi. Service 3 p.m. Sunday
at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Pali Highway. Interment 2 p.m. Monday at the National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 December 2009]
KUNIMURA, GRACE SACHIKO, 74, of Honolulu, died Oct. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by husband, Lloyd; daughters, Lynda Heim and Lora; sisters, Alice Asari and Betty
Tahata; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 7 November 2009]
KUNIOKA, AYANO ISHIDA, 95, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died June 3, 2009. Born in Koloa. A
homemaker. Survived by sons, Seichi and Charles; daughter, Lillian Takanishi; nine
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Koloa Missionary
Church; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 8 June 2009]
KUNISHIGE, DOROTHY MASAE, 92, of Pearl City, died March 28, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by sons, George Ouchi and Miles; daughters, Jane Tanaka, Joyce Ouchi,
Sandra Kanemura and Mae; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-
grandchildren; sisters, Thelma Inouye, Betty Otoshi and Rose Anuba. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday
at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 April 2009]
KUNIYOSHI, GEORGE, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 8, 2009. Born in Hilo. Retired owner
of Kuniyoshi Jewelers. Survived by stepsons, Theodore and Owen Ito; brothers, Masao and
Richard; sister, Lurline Ikeda; hanai sister, Youko Kato. Private service held. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 August 2009]
Kuniyoshi, George, Aug. 8, 2009. George Kuniyoshi, 84, of Hilo, retired former Kuniyoshi
Jewelers owner, died. He was born in Hilo. She is survived by stepsons Theodore and Owen Ito,
brothers Masao and Richard S., sister Lurline Ikeda and hanai sister Youko Kato. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 August 2009]
KUNZE, HELEN ELIZABETH, 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2008. Born in Edwardsville,
Ill. Retired teacher. Survived by nephew, John Bettmann. No service. No flowers. Arrangements
by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 January 2009]
Kuoha, Tracy Aluli, March 2, 2009 Tracy Aluli Kuoha, 44, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died in
Molokai General Hospital. He was born in Waimanalo. He is survived by wife Malia Ann Pele-
Kuoha; children Tapeni; brothers John and Noah Freeman, and Matt Davids; and sisters Faith
Tuipulotu and Barbara Sentel. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Kanakaloloa Cemetery, Hoolehua.
Burial to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 March 2009]
KUPUKAA, MATTHEW “MAKAIO” KAKALIA, 71, of Kohala, Hawai‟i, died Aug. 3,
2009. Born in North Kohala. A Mauna Kea Golf Course maintenance worker and a Marine.
Survived by wife, Gwen “Lani”; son, Kamon; daughters, Jonell Bruno and Tiffany Kupukaa;
brother, Gorsey Kupukaa; sisters, Mabel Gallegos and Moana Gray; hanai children, Alethea and
Damon Kaitoku; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saint, Hawi. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday; service 11 a.m. at Kohala Baptist
Church (St. Paul‟s Episcopal Church & Cemetery), Makapala, North Kohala; burial to follow.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 17 August 2009]
Kupukaa, Matthew Kakalia, Aug. 3, 2009. Matthew Kakalia “Makaio” Kupukaa, 71, of
Kohala, Hawaii, a Mauna Kea Golf Course maintenance worker and Marine Corps veteran, died
in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in North Kohala. He is survived by wife
Gwen “Lani,” sons Kamon, daughters Jonell Bruno and Tiffany Kupukaa, brother Gorsey, sisters
Mabel Gallegos and Moana Gary, hanai son Damon Kaitoku, hanai daughter Alethea Kaitoku
and six grandchildren. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Hawi. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kohala Baptist Church, also known as St. Paul‟s
Episcopal Church & Cemetery, Makapala, North Kohala. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow.
Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 August
2009]
KURAHARA, CONRAD KIYOTO, 83, of Honolulu, died June 23, 2009. Born in Marysville,
Calif. Retired social worker for the state Department of Education. Survived by wife, Jane; sons,
John and David; brother, Janus Kurahara; two grandchildren. Private services held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 12 July 2009]
KURAMOTO, KAREN YUKIKO, 61, of Mililani, died April 23, 2009. Born in Wahiawa.
State Department of Education central district office secretary; member of Sukyo Mahikari.
Survived by husband, Galen; sons, Kevin and Keith Yoneda; two grandchildren; mother, Marian
Kato; brother, David Kato; sister, Christine Pagnani. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
May 2009]
KURAMOTO, PEGGY HARUKO, 84, of Honolulu, died May 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by sons, Frederick, Daryll and Cullen Nakama; 15 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Shigemi, Arthur, William and
Robert Hashimoto; sisters, Jean Matsunobu and Dorothy Kawamura. Private service held.
Arrangments by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 June 2009]
KURASAKI, DORA SUEKO TAKAHASHI, 84, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in
Kula, Maui. Retired licensed practical nurse. Survived by husband, Henry; daughters, Laurie
Creelman and Lois Lee; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 February 2009]
Kurasaki, Dora Sueko Takahashi, Feb. 2, 2009 Dora Sueko Takahashi Kurashaki, 84, of
Kahului, a retired licensed nurse practitioner, died. She was born in Kula. She is survived by
husband Henry, daughters Laurie Creelman and Lois Lee, and four grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 February 2009]
KURASHIMA, ELSIE TAZUE, 83, of „Aiea, died June 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
member of Aiea Soto Mission. Survived by husband, Keikichi; sons, Benneth and Eugene;
daughter, Doreen Orita; brother, Thomas Teranishi; four grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makua Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 July 2009]
KURATSU, KIYOKO, 94, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Hilo. Former employee
of Kamehameha Garment Co.; part-time worker for county Parks and Recreation where she
taught arts and crafts at Kamana Kea‟au Senior Centers. Survived by son, Ronald; daughter,
Mildred Sugita; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at
Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Hilo; service 4 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 February 2009]
Kuratsu, Kiyoko, Jan. 31, 2009 Kiyoko Kuratsu, 94, of Hilo, a former Kamehameha Garment
Co. employee and county parks and recreation part-time employee for Kamana and Keeau Senior
Centers, died in Hilo. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Ronald, daughter Mildred
Sugita, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick
Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 3 p.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 February 2009]
KURIBAYASHI, HAJIME, 88, of Koloa, Kauai, died Nov. 3, 2009. Born in Wahiawa, Kauai.
Proprietor of Kukuiula Store. Survived by wife, Jane; sons, Paul and Lloyd; daughter, Carol
Iwase; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Robert; sisters, Ellyn Kingsmill and
Alice Tani. Private service at a later date. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Garden
Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 November 2009]
KURIZAKI, ROY "TAKA" YUTAKA, 69, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 23, 2009. Born in Hale'iwa.
Retired Aloha Airlines, Japan Airlines and Continental Airlines aircraft mechanic; maintenance
staffer at Pacific Beach Hotel. Survived by wife, Jayne; sons, Sean and Royden; three
grandchildren; brother, Allen; sister, Jane Kim. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 October 2009]
Kurizaki, Roy Yutaka, Sept. 23, 2009, Roy T. Yutaka “Taka” Kurizaki, 69, of Aiea, a retired
Aloha Airlines, Japan Airlines and Continental Airlines aircraft mechanic and Pacific Beach
Hotel maintenance employee, died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. He was born in
Haleiwa. He is survived by wife Jayne T., sons Sean and Royden, brother Allen, sister Jane Jim
and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka
chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 October 2009]
KURKJIAN, HENRY WALTER, 88, of Kaneohe, died Sept. 25, 2009. Born in Revere, Mass.
Worked in real estate sales; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Luella; daughter, Judith Ann
Johnston. Celebration of life 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Elks Club Waikíkí. No flowers. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 October 2009]
KURKJIAN, HENRY WALTER, 88, of Käneohe, died Sept. 25, 2009. Born in Revere, Mass.
Worked in real estate sales; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Luella; daughter, Judith Ann
Johnston. Celebration of life 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Elks Club Waikíkí. Donations to a charity
of your choice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 October 2009]
Kurkjian, Henry Walter, Sept. 25, 2009, Henry Walter Kurkjan, 88, of Kaneohe, a real estate
sales employee and Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Revere, Mass. He is
survived by wife Luella H. and daughter Judith Ann Johnston. Celebration of life: 5 p.m.
Wednesday at the Elks Club Waikiki. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to the
charity of your choice. Additional information for obituary published on Thursday. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 24 October 2009]
KURODA, ALBERT SABURO, 79, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Army and Korean War veteran. Survived by
wife, Irene; sons, Ricky and Kevin; daughter, Gayle Chun; three grandchildren; brother, Robert;
sister, Betty Hashimoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 October 2009]
KURODA, CARY SHOSUKE, 82, of Kane'ohe, died July 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Leeward Community College teaching instructor. Survived by wife, Lois; sons, David, Michael
and Eric; brothers, George and Stanford; sister, Jean; five grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m.
Aug. 3 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; committal service 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Hawaii State
Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 July 2009]
KURODA, DONALD HARUYUKI SR., 93, of 'Aiea, died June 20, 2009. Born in 'Aiea.
Owner of Kuroda's Auto Repair & Radiator Shop. Survived by son, Donald; brothers, Ronald,
Joseph; sister, Betty Hill; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private services held. No
koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 July
2009]
KURODA, HICHIRO, 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter
at Fort Shafter; World War II U.S. Army veteran, member of Company A, 100th Battalion; also
member of 442 Regimental Combat Team. Survived by son, Kyle; daughters, Andrea Sakamoto
and Shelley Singson; brother, Gerald; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service
held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 23 December 2009]
KUROGI, SHIZUE "BEATRICE"OHIRA, 93, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Kahala Sportswear and Reyn Spooner seamstress. Survived by sons, Dennis
and Russell; daughter, Elaine Wong; grandson, Byron Kurogi. Private services held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 December 2009]
Kurogi, Shizue Ohira, Nov. 29, 2009 Shizue Ohira “Beatrice” Kurogi, 93, of Honolulu, a
retired Kahala Sportswear and Reyn Spooner seamstress, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by sons Dennis A. and Russell T., daughter Elaine C. Wong and a grandchild. Private
services. [Star Bulletin Advertiser 17 December 2009]
KUROIWA, KIYOJI "KIYO", 89, of Waialua, died Feb. 7, 2009. Born in Waialua. Member
of Waialua Hongwanji Mission. Survived by wife, Helen; son, Rodney; sister, Janet Hirayama;
grandchildren, Heather Kanimoto, Corey Kuroiwa and Amber Nagayama; great-grandchild,
Riley Nagayama. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 February 2009]
KUROSAWA, SAMON, 84, of Pearl City, died Aug. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Hawaiian Dredging heavy-equipment operator. Survived by brothers, Kenneth and Shigeshi;
sisters, Helen Wildermuth and Ruth Sato. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 September 2009]
Kurosawa, Samon, Aug. 21, 2009 Samon Kurosawa, 84, of Pearl City, a retired Hawaiian
Dredging Construction Co. heavy equipment operator, died in Wahiawa. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Kenneth and Shigeshi, and sisters Helen Wildermuth and
Ruth Sato. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 September 2009]
KUROSU, YUZURU, 94, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Survived
by wife, Chieno; son, Raymond; daughter, Margaret Furukawa; four grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 April 2009]
KUROYAMA, KAMIE "KAY", 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died March 6, 2009. Born in Hilo.
Retired aide for Dr. Zelko. Survived by son, Keith; daughters, Lynn del Rosario and Dale
Yamamoto; brother, Tango Fujimoto; sisters, Fumiyo Matsuno, Sachiko Doi and Miyoko Tanita;
two grandchildren. Private service held. In lieu of koden (monetary gifts) or flowers, donations
to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 March 2009]
Kuroyama, Kamie, March 6, 2009 Kamie “Kay” Kuroyama, 91, of Hilo, a retired doctor‟s aide,
died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Keith; daughters Lynn
del Rosario and Dale Yamamoto; brother Tango Fujimoto; sisters Fumiyo Matsuno, Sachiko Doi
and Miyoko Tanita; and two grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary gifts.
Donations suggested to: Hospice of Hilo, 1011Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 14 March 2009]
KUROZAWA, YUKIKO KITAOKA, 73, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, died Oct. 18, 2009. Born
in Captain Cook. Retired personnel clerk 4 at Kona Community Hospital. Survived by husband,
George; sons, Duane and Daryl; brother, Masashi Kitaoka; sisters, Aiko Yoshimura and Fumiko
Kai; one grandchild. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m.
No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 3
November 2009]
KUSAKA, MASAYOSHI "RANDY", 75, of Mililani, died June 30, 2009. Born in Ha'iku,
Maui. A member of the Carpenter's Union No. 745. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, Harlan;
daughters, Roxane Fujiwara, Corinne Aguinaldo and Ramona Kusaka; brothers, Masato and
Kenneth; sisters, Ethel Miyaguchi, Betty Matsumoto and Patsy Nakamura; nine grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service
11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 July 2009]
KUSANO, RICHARD YUKIO, 77, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu.
Retired carpenter; member of Carpenter's Union. Survived by nephew, Bert Nishihara; niece,
Sharon Mitani; grandnephews; grandnieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 January 2009]
KUSANO, SUEKO SAITO 93, of Honolulu, died Oct. 16, 2009. Born in Honohina, Hawaii. A
homemaker. Survived by daughters, Martha Hirashima and Elaine Young; son, Rodney; 12
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 24 October 2009]
KUSANO-SOUZA, PHYLLIS AIKO, 51, of Pähoa, Hawaii, died Nov. 13, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawaii. Former cake decorator for Lanky's Pastries. Survived by husband, Desmond Souza;
hänai sons, Lenny Aldowan and Phillip Porter; mother, Kay; brothers, Kevin, Kerry and Cyrus;
grandmother, Masae. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 5
p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 November 2009]
Kusano-Souza, Phyllis Aiko, Nov. 13, 2009 Phyllis Aiko Kusano-Souza, 51, of Pahoa, Hawaii,
a former Lanky‟s Pastries cake decorator, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo.
She is survived by husband Desmond Souza; hanai sons Lenny Aldowan and Phillip Porter;
mother Kay Kusano; brothers Kevin, Kerry and Cyrus Kusano; and grandmother Masae Kusano.
Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 17 November 2009]
KUSHIMA, ROBERT ITSUO, 78, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired S
& N Interiors drywall taper; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Phyllis; sons, Bruce, Brian
and Blake; daughter, Bonnie Nakahara; six grandchildren; brother, George; sisters, Florence
Uyehara and Helen Tanabe. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 September 2009]
Kushima, Robert Itsuo, Aug. 30, 2009 Robert Itsuo Kushima, 78, of Aiea, a retired S&N
Interiors drywall taper and Army veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife
Phyllis H.; sons Bruce, Brian and Blake; daughter Bonnie Nakahara; brother George T.; sisters
Florence T. Uyehara and Helen A. Tanabe; and six grandchildren. Private services. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 September 2009]
KUSHIYAMA, MUNEO "RALPH", 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawaii. Retired Department of the Army data systems manager; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by
wife, Gail; son, Norman; grandchildren, Kristen and Shawn; sisters, Harumi Okimura-Char, Kay
Kurata and May Shimizu. Visitation 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m.;
cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 December 2009]
KUSHIYAMA, MUNEO "RALPH", 83, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawaii. Retired Department of Army data systems manager; U.S, Army veteran. Survived by
wife, Gail; son, Norman; grandchildren, Kristen and Shawn; sisters, Harumi Okimura-Char, Kay
Kurata and May Shimizu. Visitation 1 p.m. today at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m.;
cremation to follow. Inurnment 1 p.m. Thursday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 December 2009]
KUSUMOTO, KENNETH S., 74, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Ret.
Col. U.S. Air Force, also worked for the Department of Defense. Survived by wife, Reiko;
daughter, Kristy; brothers, Arthur and Edwin. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at The National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
September 2009]
KUSUNOKI, DON MICHIO, 60, of Honolulu, died March 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Parks and Recreation district superintendent. Survived by wife, Donna; sons, Brad and
Dean; brother, Milton; mother, Harriet. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 April 2009]
KUTARA, RICHARD TOICHI, 91, of Honolulu, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Enjoyed golf and tennis. Survived by wife, Doris; sons, Melvin and Brian; daughter; Denise
Mishima; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 22 September 2009]
KU'ULEI NEIZMAN, DANIEL, 67, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Lahaina.
Commercial fisherman. Survived by companion, Colleen Bedoya; son, Daniel Jr.; daughters,
Danette, Dana and Kiana Neizman and Tiffany Bedoya; brothers, Gilbert, Kimo, Edward and
Randall; sisters, Frances Rickard, Roselani D'Arcy, Puanani Felicilda and Emily Michel; five
grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina; eulogy
11:15 a.m.; Mass 11:30 a.m.; urn burial to follow in the church cemetery. Flowers welcome.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 January, 2009]
KUWADA, WARD KUSUO, 90, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 21, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawai'i. Owner of the former Emma's Store and Emma's Flowers in Kailua, Kona; retired
Morow & Burns Construction accountant and bookkeeper. Survived by son, George; brother,
Takeo; sister, Loretta Hazelwood; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-
granddaughter. Celebration of life 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at the Kona Palisades family residence.
Information: 325-7388. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West
Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 September 2009]
KUWAHARA, AYANO MARJORIE, 92, of Wahiawa, died June 21, 2009. Born in Ewa.
Member of Wahiawa Hongwanji. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Tamanaha; brother, Yuzuru
Yamasaki; sister, Flora Higashi; a granddaughter; two great-granddaughters. Private service
held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 July 2009]
KUWAHARA, KENNETH KENJI, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired photographer; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Carol; brother, Takashi; sisters,
Alice Shimogawa, Dorothy Sakai and Kimiko Okutani. Private service held. Arrangements by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
11 September 2009]
KUWAHARA, PATSY TSURUYO, 92, of Pearl City, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in North
Kohala. Retired Conrad Enterprises customer service associate. Survived by son, Glenn;
daughters, Jane Asuncion and Amy Nakamatsu; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private
services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 March 2009]
KUWAHARA, YOSO, 85, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died March 29, 2009.
Born in Pahoa. Retired anthurium farmer. Survived by wife, Kikuko "Kay"; sons, Bryson and
Russell; daughters, Sharman Oyadomari and Marsha Puyear; brothers, Saburo and Edward;
sister, Reiko Kamimura; eight grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Puna
Hongwanji Mission, Kea'au; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 March 2009]
Kuwahara, Yoso, March 29, 2009 Yoso Kuwahara, 85, of Hilo, formerly of Pahoa, Hawaii, a
retired anthurium farmer, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Pahoa. He is survived by
wife Kikuko “Kay,” sons Bryson and Russell, daughters Sharman Oyadomari and Marsha
Puyear, brothers Saburo and Edward, sister Reiko Kamimura and eight grandchildren. Services:
5 p.m. Sunday at Puna Hongwanji Mission. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 1 April 2009]
KUWAMOTO, HARRIET YOSHINO, 99, of Honolulu, died July 28, 2009. Born in Holualoa,
Hawai'i. Retired public health nurse. Survived by nieces and nephews. Private service. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 August
2009]
KUWAYE, NORA NISHIMURA, 91, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Lanakila Health Center office clerk. Survived by husband, Henry; son, Michael; daughter,
Virginia Date; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Carol Oda, Elaine Tyau and Kay
Yamada. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 10 April 2009]
Kuwaye, Nora Nishimura, March 23, 2009. Nora Nishimura Kuwaye, 91, of Honolulu, a
retired Lanakila Health Center office clerk, died in St. Francis Hospice-West. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by husband Henry; son Michael; daughter Virginia Date; sisters Carol
Oda, Elaine Tyau and Kay Yamada; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 April 2009]
KWAN, CECELI-ANN MIKALA FONTAINE, 50, of Pearl City, died Feb. 11, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired state Ethics Commission legal secretary; "First Lady" of The Lamb of God
Church and Bible School. Survived by husband, Pastor Melvin "Kaua" Jr.; son, Kalai'i Isaiah;
mother, Cleora Fontaine; sisters, Nuela Mead and Kamala Fontaine; brother, Patrick Fontaine.
Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 February 2009]
KYONO, JEAN SHIZUKO, 79, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died March 31, 2009. Born in Tokyo,
Japan. Avid Las Vegas visitor. Survived by sons, Steven, Russell and Glen; eight grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and sister, Hanako Yokosuka. Private services held. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
KYONO, MIYOSHI, 88, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Sept. 30, 2009. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i. A
retired Kauai Kookie Co. baker. Survived by son, Alvin; daughter, Suzanne; sister Doris Snyder.
Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11
October 2009]