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TA'A, JAMES "TULA" TULAFONO JR., 65, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by wife, JoAnn; daughters, Colleen Leong and Laurie Ann Makanui; son,
Todd; brothers, Vernon, and Al Harrington; sisters, Carolmomi Evangelista and Nellie
Harrington; seven grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, 'Auwaiolimu Ward; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State
Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 June 2009]
TABA, JANET KIYOKO, 87, of Honolulu, died April 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Employee of
Ed & Don's. Survived by son, Gregory; daughter, Emi Tanihiro; brother, Shigeo Wauke; sisters,
Hiroko Shimabukuro, Chiyoko Yoza, Edith Mihalco, Doris Wauke, Marion Wauke. Private
services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 May 2009]
TABA, JOE, 90, of Kaläheo, Kauai, died Nov. 12, 2009. Retired mechanic with Taba Service.
Survived by sons, Ben, Glen and Paul; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother,
Yasuo; sisters, Hatsuyo Kamiya and Shizue Tachikawa. Private service. Arrangements by
Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 December 2009]
Taba, Joe, Nov. 12, 2009 Joe Taba, 90, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a retired Taba Service mechanic,
died in Garden Isle Health Care. He is survived by sons Ben, Glen and Paul; brother Yasuo;
sisters Hatsuyo Kamiya and Shizue Tachikawa; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 December 2009]
TABA, MILDRED TSURU, 96, of Pearl City, died June 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from Ilikai hotel. Survived by daughters, Janice Yokooji, Avis Yamada, Carol Hirata and Sharon
Lau; brothers, Kenneth, Claude, James, Stanley and Glenn Zukeran; sisters, Shizuko Nakama,
Haruyo Kaneshiro and Avis Pang; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; caregiver, Nora
Duyao. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 June 2009]
TABALANZA-FOSTER, ROBERT HAUOLI, 24, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by father and stepmother, Robert and Theresa Tabalanza; mother, Elnora
Foster; companion, Kenike Lopes; daughter, Kailani Lopes-Foster; sisters, Joey and Meagan
Foster and Liza Tabalanza; brother, Robin Tabalanza. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at
Borthwick Mortuary: service 7 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 September 2009]
Tabalanza-Foster, Robert Hauoli, Sept. 2, 2009 Robert Hauoli Tabalanza-Foster, 24, of
Kaneohe died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Robert Tabalanza,
step-mother Theresa Tabalanza, mother Elnora Foster, companion Kenike Lopes, daughter
Kailani L. Foster, brother Robin Tabalanza and sisters Joey and Meagan Foster and Liza
Tabalanza. Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 September 2009]
TABANDERA, RICHARD "TABE", 66, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died June 30, 2009. Born in Hilo,
Hawai'i. Tour bus driver and school bus driver for Roberts of Hawaii; processing engineer at
Pioneer Mill on Maui; cultivation supervisor for Puna Sugar Co.; member of the Hawai'i Army
National Guard. Survived by wife, Nancy; daughters, Jaime, and Natasha Tabandera-Romeo;
sons, Ernest and Clayton Enoka and Joshua Toribio; hanai son, Craig; brothers, Terry and
Russell. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; celebration of life 6 p.m.
No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
7 July 2009]
TABANERA, KANI, 70, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband,
Casey "Andy" Casanova; daughter, Cheryl Wilson; sons, Patrick and Michael Miller; brothers,
Rudolph, Reginald and Cedric; sisters, Loretta Infiesto, Patricia Dominguez, Francine Andres
and Roxane Uyehara; stepsister, Colleen Westphal; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30
p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 20
September 2009]
Tabanera, Kani, Sept. 9, 2009 Kani Tabanera, 70, of Aiea died in Aiea. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by husband Casey “Andy” Casanova; sons Patrick and Michael
Miller; daughter Cheryl A. Wilson; brothers Rudolph, Reginald and Cedric; sisters Loretta
Infiesto, Patricia Dominguez, Francine Andres and Roxane Uyehara; stepsister Colleen
Westphal; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani
Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 September 2009]
TABATA, EMIKO AMY TSUKAMOTO, 83, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Osaka,
Japan. Homemaker; also instructor at the Seishinkan Dojo. Survived by husband, Seichi; son,
Calvin; daughter, Lynn Yokomizo, Elsie Tabata and Betty Dysktra; eight grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; brothers, Yoshiro, Shiyuji and Masami Tsukamoto. Visitation 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; service 3:30 p.m. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 January 2009]
TABATA, HAROLD TSUNEO, 90, of Honolulu, died March 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired U.S. Postal Service employee; World War II U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion
veteran; member of Club 100. Survived by wife, Jane; son, Dr. Brian; daughter, Lynn;
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 17 April 2009]
TABATA, MASAKATSU, 84, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 30, 2009. Born in Lahaina. Retired
controller for Hilton Hotels. Survived by daughter, Iris Lee Pau; two grandchildren; one great-
grandchild; brothers, Katsutoshi, Seichi, Teruo, Shogo and Takashi; sisters, Nobuko Abe,
Hideko Kurihara and Shirley Ponomareff. Visitation 9 a.m. Oct. 12 at Lahaina Hongwanji
Mission; service 10 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by
Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 October 2009]
TABAYOYONG, EULOGIA ASUNCION, 79, of Waipahu, died March 17, 2009. Born in
Tarlac, Philippines. Member of Elders Gate Methodist Church, Liliha. Survived by husband,
Moises; son, Gaine; daughters, Ligaya Lucas, Emelyn Turalva, Gina Sales and Babylyn Erjas;
sister, Flor Concepcion; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Private service held. Final
service and burial in the Philippines. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
29 March 2009]
TABILISMA, SILVINO, 100, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Camiling, Tarlac,
Philippines. Member of Carpenter's Union; former mason. Survived by wife, Angeles; son,
Silvino Jr.; daughter, Amelyn Tabilisma-Gonzales; brother, Casiano; seven grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30
p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial noon
at Valley of The Temples Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser
7 September 2009]
TABOT, MARIE LIBO, 70, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Basey, Samar, Philippines.
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Hickam Main Exchange supervisor. Survived by
daughters, Filipina Camaro, Grace Bernardino and Honey Maluyo; brothers, Leonoro and
Leonardo Libo Sr.; sister, Cresencia Felecia; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 October 2009]
TABOT, MARIE LIBO, 70, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Basey, Samar, Philippines.
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Hickam Main Exchange supervisor. Survived by
daughters, Filipina Camaro, Grace Bernardino and Honey Maluyo; brothers, Leonoro and
Leonardo Libo Sr.; sister, Cresencia Felecia; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 October 2009]
TABRILLA, VICENTE "INTI" PACLE, 84, of Kihei, Maui, died June 2, 2009. Born in Santo
Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A farmer. Survived by wife, Marciana Santos; daughter,
Nieves Taasin; sisters, Cristetuta Ujano and Alejandria Angeles; two grandchildren. Visitation 6
to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Theresa Church; Mass 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday
at St. Theresa Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 June 2009]
TABUCHI, SADAKO MATSUWAKI, 93, of Koloa, Kaua'i, died Jan. 7, 2009. Born in Lawa'i,
Kaua'i. Retired from Koloa Big Save Snack Bar. Survived by sons, David and Raymond;
brothers Masaru, Chuck, Gary, Y. Guy and Alex Matsuwaki; sister, Yoshie Sato; four
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral
Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 February 2009]
Tabuchi, Sadako Matsuwaki, Jan. 7, 2009 Sadako Matsuwaki Tabuchi, 93, of Koloa, Kauai, a
retired Koloa Big Save Snack Bar employee, died in Hale Kapuna Heritage Home. She was born
in Lawai, Kauai. She is survived by sons, David and Raymond O.; brothers Masaru, Chuck,
Gary, Y. Guy and Alex Matsuwaki; sister Yoshie Sato; and four grandchildren. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 February 2009]
Tabudlo, Preston Po‟aiokekai, Jul. 3, 2009 Preston Po‟aiokekai Tabudlo, 15, of Waimea,
Hawaii, a Honokaa High School student, died in the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women &
Children. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by parents Elmer Tabudlo Sr. and Paulsa Keeling;
brothers Deison, E.J. and Paxxon; sisters Tia Nakamatsu and Kalena Keeling-Quiocho; and
grandparents Leticia Tabudlo, and Richard and Alberta Andaya. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at
Waimea Assembly of God Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea County
Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 July 2009]
TABUDLO, PRESTON PO‟AIOKEKAI, 15, of Waimea, Hawai‟I, died July 3, 2009. Born in
Hilo. He was a student at Honoka‟a High School; Survived by mother, Paulsa Keeling; brothers,
Deison, E.J. and Paxxon‟ sisters, Tia Nakamatsu and Kalena Keeling-Quiocho; grandparents,
Leticia Tabudlo and Richard and Alberta Tabudlo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. July 18 at Waimea
Assembly of God Church; service at 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery.
Flowers welcome. Casual sttire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 July
2009]
TACDOL, HERMAN "KENDO" VERGARA, 93, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 27, 2009.
Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Wailuku Sugar maintenance operator, later
with Maui Tropical Plantation. Survived by sons, Roger and Leopoldo "Leo"; daughters,
Victorina "Vicki" Mamuad and Esther Balala; brother, Silvestre; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.
Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30
p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 July 2009]
Tacdol, Herman Vegara, Jun. 27, 2009, Herman Vegara “Kendo” Tacdol, 93, of Wailuku, a
retired Wailuku Sugar Co. maintenance operator and Maui Tropical Plantation maintenance
worker, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte,
Philippines. He is survived by sons Roger and Leopoldo “Leo”, daughters Victorino “Vicki”
Mamuad Sr. and Esther Balala Sr., brother Silvestre, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-
grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Norman‟s Mortuary. Mass: 11:30
a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui
Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 July 2009]
Tachibana, Masao, Feb. 10, 2009 Masao Tachibana, 81, of Kaunakakai, died in Kaunakakai.
He was born in Lanai City. He is survived by son Brian, daughters Doreen Tachibana and
Annette Tancayo, brothers Sadao and Walter, sisters Doris Kanemitsu and Betsy Irie, five
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services held. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 February
2009]
TACHINO, SAKAE "CHARLOTTE", 81, of 'Aiea, died May 30, 2009. Born in Makawao,
Maui. Retired clerk typist for U.S. Army. Survived by son, Lance; daughters, Faith Tomoyasu,
Lynn Masuda and Ann Mizokawa; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother,
Ralph Kaneshiro; sisters, Helen Washabaugh and Stella Hamada. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at
'Aiea United Methodist Church; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 June 2009]
TACNENG, BERTITO “BERT” AMIGABLE, 51, of Waipahu, died April 14, 2009. Born in
Baggoc, Cacayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Disabled U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by
parents, Gregoria “Greg” and Jose “Danny” Carreon; brothers, Bernard “Bernie” and Brigido
“Butch.” Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 May 2009]
TACTO, JUANITA "JUANING" "MAMA JOAN" TACA, 81, of Waimanalo, died Dec. 28,
2008. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Retired from Yamada Nursery. Survived by sons, Rodrigo and
Roger; daughters, Corazon "Cora" Bayangos, Rebecca Tafesh and Lolita "Lita" Pasion; half
sister, Maria; half brother, Mariano Sosa; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation
5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; prayer service 6:30 p.m.
Visitation also 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.;
burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 January 2009]
TADA, KIMIKO "ROSE", 87, of Honolulu, died Dec. 24, 2008. Born in Vancouver. Retired
Alfred Shaheen seamstress. Survived by husband, Kusuo; sons, Herbert and Norman daughter,
Tomoko Yee; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, James Sano; sisters, Aiko
Ogata and Harue Tsubone. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4
p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 January 2009]
TADAKI, ALMA KEONAONA, 82, of Honolulu, died Sept. 21, 2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui.
Survived by husband, Mitsuo; sons, Ted and Milton; daughters, Leona Kam and Haulani; sisters,
Ethel Texeira and Eleanor Hano; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Private service
held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 9 October 2009]
Tadaki, Toshiko Nakasato, Nov. 4, 2009 Toshiko Nakasato Tadaki, 91, of Kahului, a retired
Ooka Supermarket cashier, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is
survived by sons Paul S., Stanley, Kenneth and Ronald; daughter Charlotte Kawamura; sister.
Carol Kurosu; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No
monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 November 2009]
TADASHI “TERRY” KAMIKAWA, 79, of Gardena, Calif., died May 21, 2009. Born in
„Ewa. Survived by daughter, Shari Kaku; granddaughters, Michelle, Alyssa and Erin; girlfriend,
Wandee Bunluencuchalee; brothers, Haruo, Yoshito and George; sisters, Harriet Sugimoto,
Susan Komatsu and Ivy Gushi. Service 10:30 a.m. June 29 at National Memorial Cemetery of
the Pacific. Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 June 2009]
TAETUNA, EVELYN EVELINE, 41, of Kamuela, Hawai'i, died July 21, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A cashier. Survived by companion, Gene Niihau; son, Eddie Faafia; daughters, Helena
Akeo, Emmalyn Gaspar and Nahoku Faafia; father, Pule Sr.; brothers, Pule Jr. and Tuifagu;
sister, Emma Kahele; half-brother, Mataiva; half sisters, Rose Taetuna and Punipuao Vole; five
grandchildren. All-night vigil from 5 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Miloli'i Village.
Visitation to continue at the church 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 August 2009]
Taetuna, Evelyn Eveline, July 21, 2009. Evelyn Eveline Taetuna, 41, of Kamuela, a Kamigaki
Market cashier, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by companion Gene Niihau; son Eddie Faafia; daughters Helena Akeo, Emmalyn
Gaspar and Nahoku Faafia; father Pule Sr.; brothers Pule Jr. and Tuifagu; sister Emma Kahele;
half brother Mataiva; half sisters Rose Taetuna and Punipuao Vole; and five grandchildren. All
night vigil; 5 p.m. Friday at St. Peter‟s Catholic Church, Milolii Village. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday
at St. Peter‟s Catholic Church. Call after 7 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 5 August 2009]
TAGABAN, FELIX TABIOLO, 95, of Waipahu, died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in San Nicolas,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Flamingo Restaurant employee. Survived by sons, Ernesto,
Maximo, Manuel and Leonardo; daughters, Josefina Saoit, Herminia Guieb and Leonida Saoit;
19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at Cathedral of Our Lady
of Peace; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. [Honolulu Advertiser 21
September 2009]
TAGABAN, FLORENCIA BAYUDAN, 92, of Waipahu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in San
Nicolas, IIocos, Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Felix; sons, Ernesto,
Maximo, Manuel and Leonida Saoit; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Feliza
Mamuad. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.
Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; Mass noon; graveside
service 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 February
2009]
TAGACA, MARIANO, 85, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 7, 2009. Born in Barrio Baldias, Dingras, Ilocos
Norte, Philippines. Retired from Dole Cannery. Survived by wife, Florentina "Tina" Luna; sons,
Mariano Jr., Billamor and SKP Luna'tk; daughters, Pearla Tagaca and Gloria Yanaga; eight
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30
a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser
25 January 2009]
Tagaca, Mariano, Jan. 7, 2009 Mariano Tagaca, 85, of Aiea, a retired Dole Cannery employee,
died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Barrio Baldias, Dingras, Ilocos Norte,
Philippines. He is survived by wife Florentina L. “Tina”; sons Mariano Jr. and Billamor Tagaca
and SKP Luna‟tk; daughters Pearla Tagaca and Gloria Yanaga; and eight grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m.
Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26
January 2009]
TAGALA, ANDRES AGTANG, 81, of Honolulu, recently of Kaua'i, died June 20, 2009. Born
in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Kukui Grove Shopping Center custodian. Survived
by wife, Lucena; sons, Florendo, Tomy, Elmo, Jovy; daughters, Fely Gamiao, Lanie, Maribel
Lagalo; sisters, Laura Zuniga, Eufrecina Paramil, Corazon, Emilia Tumacder; 15 grandchildren;
one great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service
6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at
Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 August 2009]
Tagami, Doris Kazuko, April 12, 2009. Tagami, Doris Kazuko, 78, of Kaneohe, a Tagami Auto
Service co-owner, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by
husband James T.; sons Darryl T. and Dean T.; daughter Judy K.; brother Harold Yoshida;
sisters Tomoe Sato, Mildred Yoshida, Edith Kanda and Dorothy Kusumoto; and two
grandchildren. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. No
flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 April 2009]
TAGAMI, KENNETH "KIYO" KIYOSHI, 74, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired Kiyo's Tune-Up Shop auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Clara; son, Dennis;
daughter, Terilyn Higa; brothers, Robert, Bernard, Wayne and George; sisters, Mildred
Chikuma, Gladys Kadoyama and Betty Ito; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. June 25 at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 June 2009]
Tagami, Kenneth Kiyoshi, June 9, 2009 Kenneth Kiyoshi “Kiyo” Tagami, 74, of Honolulu, a
retired auto mechanic for Kiyo‟s tune-Up Shop, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived
by wife Clara; son Dennis; daughter Terilyn Higa; brothers Robert, Bernard, Wayne and George;
sisters Mildred Chikuma, Gladys Kakoyama and BAetty Ito; and three grandchildren. Services: 6
p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 June 2009]
TAGAWA, HERMAN KENJIRO, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. An
ICI Dulux Co. paint tinter; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by daughter, Carol; brothers, Frank,
Edward, Walter and Alan; sister, Harriet Shimogawa. Private service held. Arrangement by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
10 February 2009]
TAGGESELL, ROBERT, 81, of Hana, Maui, formerly of Portland, Ore., died March 7, 2009.
Born in Portland. Contractor/co-owner of Johnson Pacific Construction. Survived by wife,
Pauline. Private service at a later date. Donations to Hana Dialysis, P.O. Box 405, Hana HI
96713. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 March 2009]
Taggesell, Robert, March 7, 2009 Robert Taggesell, 81, of Hana, Maui, a contractor and co-
owner of Johnson Pacific Construction, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in
Portland, Ore. He is survived by wife Pauline. Private services. Donations suggested to Hana
Dialysis, P.O. Box 405, Hanai, HI 96713. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 March 2009]
Taggesell, Robert, March 7, 2009 Robert Taggesell, 81, of Wailuku, a contractor and Johnson
Pacific Construction co-owner, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Portland,
Ore. He is survived by wife Pauline. Private services. Donations suggested to Hana Dialysis,
P.O. Box 405, Hana, HI 96713. Additional information was added to an obituary printed
yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 March 2009]
TAGLINAO, GREGORIA “GLORIA” ASPURIA, 85, of Mililani, died May 22, 2009. Born
in Gen Trias Cavite, Philippines. Member of St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survived by sons, Rodolfo and Fransisco; daughters, Adelaida, Emerenciana Estongue, Soledad
Aguas, Escolastica and Corazon; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5
p.m. Thursday at St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church; Mass 5 p.m. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 June 2009]
TAGUCHI, AKIRA "AKI", 84, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in Wailuku. Retired
Wailuku Sugar Co. welder. Survived by wife, Hifumi; son, Lance; daughter, Rena Taguchi-Vail;
brothers, Kazuma and Sueichi; sisters, Betty Cerritelli, Doris Tanimoto and Mitsue Goya; four
grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 9 January 2009]
TAGUCHI, BLANCHE TAZUKO, 75, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 20,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kuakini Hospital respiratory nurse. Survived by son, Richard;
brothers, Wally and Roy Kaneshiro; sisters, Winfred Detwiler and Helen Shiroma; three
grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary;
service noon. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 September 2009]
Taguchi, Blanche Tazuko, Aug. 20, 2009 Blanche Tazuko Taguchi, 75, of Las Vegas, formerly
of Honolulu, a retired Kuakini Medical Center respiratory nurse, died. She was born in Honolulu.
She is survived by son Richard, brothers Wally and Roy Kaneshiro, sisters Winifred Detwiler
and Helen Shiroma, and three grandchildren. Services: noon Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park
& Mortuary. Call after 11 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 September
2009]
TAGUCHI, MASACHIKA "MASA", 76, of Kailua, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born in Pahoa,
Hawai'i. Retired aircraft mechanic for Hawaiian Airlines and U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived
by son, Scott; daughters, Ann Hokomoto and Sharon Tanaka; three grandchildren; brother,
Stanley; sister, Keiko "Kay" Watanabe. Visitation 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 3 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 21 September 2009]
TAGUCHI, STANLEY KUNIYOSHI, 74, of Las Vegas, formerly of Honolulu, died July 19,
2009. Born in Pahala, Hawai'i. Retired Honolulu fireboat pilot. Survived by son, Richard;
brothers, Edward and Stephen; sisters, Ruth Ebanez, Joan Ueshiro and Elaine Uemura; three
grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary;
service noon. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 September 2009]
TAGUPA, RAYMOND FILOMENO KALANI, 61, Humansville, Mo., died Sept. 25, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Vietnam War veteran. Survived by fiancee, Rene Zeller; brothers, Charles,
Bill and Brian Low; children, Raymond Jr., Raymond II, Tina Lauda, Della Bautista and John;
mother, Louise Ford. No service. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Arrangements by Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, Mo. Flag indicates service
in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 September 2009]
TAHARA, GRACE NAGAKO, 90, of Honolulu, died June 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired licensed practical nurse for Dr. Kyuro Okazaki. Survived by brothers, Alvin and
Lawrence; sister, Doris Kagawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 July 2009]
Tahara, Grace Nagako, Jun. 27, 2009 Grace Nagako Tahara, 90, of Honolulu, a retired licensed
practical nurse for Dr. Kyuro Okazaki, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in
Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Alvin M. and Lawrence T., and sister Doris Y. Kagawa.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 July 2009]
TAHARA, HIROYUKI "SKINNY", 78, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in Paauilo
Mauka. Retired sergeant first class with the Hawai'i Army National guard and Hawai'i Air
National Guard. Survived by wife, Winona; sons, Quentin, Tyrone and Shenan; stepson, Raynard
Higa; daughter, Nyla Tahara-Day; step daughter, Jadelyn Onodera; brother, Richard, hänai
brother, Everett Spencer; sisters, Margaret Tanoue, Atsuko Arakawa and Setsuko Kataoka; six
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Christian
Fellowship-Hilo; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 December
2009]
TAILELE, PRESCOTT "SMOOTH" OKALANI, 41, of La'ie, died July 8, 2009. Born in
La'ie. American Airlines employee in Texas. Survived by son, Thomas Satini; parents, Paulo and
Valu; brothers, Peter and Paxton; sisters, Karen Wily, Kathy and Katrena. Visitation 9 a.m.
Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie 9th Ward; service 10:30 a.m.;
burial noon at La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 July 2009]
Tailele, Prescott Okalani, Jul. 8, 2009 Prescott Okalani “Smooth” Tailele, 41, of Laie, a former
American Airlines employee in Texas died. He was born in Laie. He is survived by son Thomas
S. Satini, parents Paulo and Valu, brothers Peter and Paxton, and sisters Karen Wily, Kathy and
Katrena. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laie
9th Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Laie Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 July 2009]
TAIRA, BARON CHIYOZO, 91, of Honolulu, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Yamagata-ken,
Japan. Retired First Insurance Co. claims adjuster. Survived by wife, Margaret; sons, Miles,
Jerry and John; daughter, Leonore Ogawa; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private
service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 25 November 2009]
Taira, Baron Chiyozo, Nov. 16, 2009 Baron Chiyozo Taira, 91, of Honolulu, a retired First
Insurance Co. claims adjuster, died at home. He was born in Yamagata-ken, Japan. He is
survived by wife Margaret Y.; sons Miles, Jerry and John; daughter Leonore Ogawa; 10
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26
November 2009]
TAIRA, HELEN FUMIKO, 81, of Kane'ohe, died April 21, 2009. Born in Pi'ihonua, Hawai'i.
Member of the Kaneohe South Congregation of the Jehovah's Witness. Survived by husband,
Robert "Bob;" son, Wayne; daughters, Blanche Wong, Gail Lum, Valerie Hawkins and Harriet
Pauls; eight grandchildren; sister, Chiyoko Kishimoto. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Sunday at
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; public talk 10 a.m.; private inurnment. [Honolulu Advertiser
27 April 2009]
TAJIMA, BRIAN TSUTOMU, 49, of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by parents, Paul and Elaine; sister, Lynn Kanno; nieces. Private service held. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 December
2009]
Tajima, Brian Tsutomu, Nov. 25, 2009 Brian Tsutomu Tajima, 49, of Honolulu, died. He was
born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Paul J., mother Elaine Y. and sister Lynn S. Kanno.
Private services. No monetary offerings. [Star Bulletin Advertiser 13 December 2009]
TAJIRI, NORMAN Y., 68, of Honolulu, died Sept. 21, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Service
Express dispatcher. Survived by wife, Florence; sons, Blaine and Troy; daughter, Terry Tajiri-
Muneoka; sister, Barbara Leong; eight grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 September 2009]
Tajiri, Norman Y., Sept. 21, 2009 Norman Y. Tajiri, 68, of Honolulu, a Service Express
dispatcher, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Florence, sons
Blaine and Troy, daughter Terry Tajiri-Muneoka, sister Barbara S. Leong and eight
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 September 2009]
TAJIRI, RONALD MITSUGI, 68, of Kailua, died May 17, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui.
Retired Kalaheo High School custodian. Survived by brother, Winfred; sisters, Constance
Fujitani, Emi Fox and Lorraine Shimamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 June 2009]
Tajiri, Ronald Mitsugi, May 17, 2009 Ronald Mitsugi Tajiri, 68, of Kailua, a retired Kalaheo
High School custodian, died. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by brother Winfred
and sisters Constance Fukitani, Emi Fox and Lorraine Shimamura. Private services. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 12 June 2009]
TAK, SOON JA, 78, of Honolulu, died May 7, 2009. Born in Pusan, South Korea. A member of
St. Pius X Church. Survived by sons, Hea Jin, Sung Jin, Yong Jin "Leo" and Jong Jin; daughters,
Mary Kim and Bina Yu; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Mal Ja Lee. Visitation
6:15 p.m. tomorrow at St. Pius X Church; Mass 7 p.m. Burial 11:30 a.m. Friday at Valley of the
Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 May
2009]
TAKABAYASHI, LEAH YOKO, 67, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Hokaido, Japan.
Retired Lazarus Department Store sales consultant. Survived by sons, Fred and Curt Staubach;
brother, Hiroyuki Ishii; one grandchild. Service 3 p.m. Wednesday at Jodo Mission of Hawai'i.
No flowers. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations to Jodo Mission of Hawaii or The Queen's
Medical Center. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6
September 2009]
TAKAESU, SHIGERU, 87, of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired
aircraft refueling truck driver for Lockheed. Survived by wife, Lilian; son Melvin; daughters,
JoAnne Uemura, Laverne Ung and Colleen Moriki; brother, Minoru; sisters, Tsuneko Takemura
and Frances Shimizu; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani
Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 September 2009]
TAKAFUJI, CAROLINE LING TAIPING, 83, of Kane'ohe, died March 10, 2009. Born in
Hilo, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by sons, Rodney, Sydney, Leslie Mariano, Rocky Mondo
and Marshall; daughters, Pennie Tsuha and Darlene Toki Mondo Oshiro; 12 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe and Elpidio Quilet, Reuben
and Robert Escuadro; sisters, BettyJane Makalino, Arpinia Sampaga and Juanita Pascual.
Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i
State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 March 2009]
TAKAGAKI, TAKEO, 90, of Honolulu, died Sept. 13, 2009. Born in Honomu, Hawai'i.
Retired translator for the federal government-Okinawa; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by
daughter, Vivian; sisters, Kimie, and Peggy Yamada. Private service held. Arrangements by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
23 September 2009]
TAKAGI, YOSHIO, 91, of Honolulu, died June 16, 2009. Retired Pagoda Hotel maintenance
supervisor. Survived by son, Warren; daughters, Sylvia Yasutake and Lynn Okamura; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 July 2009]
TAKAGI, YOSHIO, 91, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pagoda
Hotel maintenance supervisor. Survived by son, Warren; daughters, Sylvia Yasutake and Lynn
Okamura; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary; service 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 July 2009]
Takagi, Yoshio, Jun. 17, 2009, Yoshio Takagi, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Pagoda Hotel
maintenance supervisor, died in Kuakini Geriatric Care Inc. He is survived by son Warren,
daughters Sylvia Yasutake and Lynn Okamura, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after noon. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 July 2009]
TAKAHASHI, FRANCES SHIGENO, 96, of Waipahu, formerly of Kohala, Hawai'i, died
April 13, 2009. Born in Waimanalo. Retired Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children
nurse. Survived by brother, Raymond "Champ" Sr.; seven nephews; one niece. Private service.
No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29
April 2009]
Takahashi, Frances Shigeno, April 13, 2009. Frances Shigeno Takahashi, 96, of Waipahu,
formerly of Kohala, Hawaii, a retired nurse at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and
Children, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in Waimanalo. She is survived by
brother Raymond T. “Champ” Sr. Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 30 April 2009]
TAKAHASHI, ICHIRO, 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 3, 2009. Born in Papa'ikou, Hawai'i.
Retired mechanic for the former Hilo Coast Processing Co. Survived by son, Rodney; daughter,
Sandra Tokeshi; two grandchildren. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 June 2009]
Takahashi, Jean Hideko, April 4, 2009. Jean Hideko Takahashi, 75, of Pearl City died in Kaiser
Medical Center. She was born in Maunaloa, Molokai. She is survived by husband David “Miki,”
daughters Tammy Suzuki and Tina Lim, brothers Masaru and Thomas Tamura, sisters May
Hazama and Paula Tamura, and three grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani
Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18
April 2009]
TAKAHASHI, KAY KAZUKO, 70, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 3, 2009. Born in Okazaki-Ken,
Japan. State custodian at the University of Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Yoshiyuki; son, Jon;
daughter, Sharlene Miura; two grandchildren; brothers, Kyoichi, Shigeo, Nobuyoshi Abe and
Yoshiharu Shimano; sisters, Toshie Abe, Yaeko Yazawa and Hisayo Okada. Visitation 5 p.m.
Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 August 2009]
TAKAHASHI, KIMIKO “IRENE”, 82, of Lahaina, Maui, died April 3, 2009. Born in
Lahaina. Retired Pioneer Mill Co. plantation worker. Survived by brother, Stanley Miyamoto;
half sisters, Miyoko Kaneshiro, Masako Suzuki and Itsuko Shigetani. Service over the urn 4 p.m.
Saturday at Lahaina Hongwanji. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman‟s Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 11 May 2009]
Takahashi, Kimiko, April 3, 2009. Kimiko “Irene” Takahashi, 82, of Lahaina, a retired Pioneer
Mill Co. plantation worker, die3d in Maui Memorila Medical Center. She was born in Lahaina.
She is survived by brother Stanley K. Miyamoto; and half-sisters Miyoko Kaneshiro, Masako
Suzuki and Itsuko Shigetani. Services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Lahaina Hongwanji. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 10 May 2009]
TAKAHASHI, MATSUKO E., 91, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in He'eia. A
retired teacher. Survived by daughter, Patricia "Pat" Yoshihara; half sister, Helen Yoshida; nine
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandsons. Maui service 10 a.m.
Saturday at Kahului Union Church. Private service and inurnment on O'ahu. Arrangements by
Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 September 2009]
TAKAHASHI, MAY EMI, 54, of Honolulu, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Warren; daughter, Heather. Private service held.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 September 2009]
Takahashi, May Emi, Aug. 23, 2009 May Emi Takahashi, 54, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died
in the Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Warren
and daughter Heather. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 September 2009]
TAKAHASHI, OHARU ALICE, 79, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12, 2009. Born in
Waimea. Retired Sure Save Super Market cashier in Waimea. Survived by daughter, Iris
Murakami; son, Eric; sister, Nancy Sakuma; two grandchildren. Private service. No koden
(monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
August 2009]
TAKAHASHI, PEARL YUKIE, 70, of Honolulu, died July 19, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Retired Hawaii Medical Center East registered nurse. Survived by mother, Akiko Nakamichi;
husband, Patrick; brothers, James and Richard Nakamichi; sister, Doris Miyasaka. Private
service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 July 2009]
Takahashi, Pearl Yukie, Jul. 19, 2009 Pearl Yukie Takahashi, 70, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii
Medical Center East registered nurse, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She
is survived by husband Patrick K., mother Akiko Nakamichi, brothers James and Richard
Nakamichi, and sister Doris Miyasaka. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 July 2009]
TAKAHASHI, ROBERT K. SR., 87, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born on Maui.
Retired plumber. Survived by son, Robert Jr.; stepson, James DeCoite; daughter, Kimberly;
stepdaughter, Laurie DeCoite; brothers and sisters; five grandchildren. Service 9 to 11 a.m.
Saturday at his residence, 4630 Lower Honoapi'ilani Highway, Lahaina; luncheon to follow.
Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 January 2009]
TAKAHASHI, SEIJI, 84, of Honolulu, died Oct. 28, 2009. Born in Häna, Maui. Retired
carpenter with Local 745. Survived by sister, Shirley Sexton; nieces, nephews. Visitation 1 p.m.
Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 9 November 2009]
TAKAHASHI, SUNNINA KIM, 78, of Honolulu, died March 3, 2009. Born in South Korea.
Avid golfer. Survived by son, Nariyoshi; daughters, Akiko and Akiyo Takahashi-Smith; five
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 March 2009]
Takahashi, Sunnina Kim, March 3, 2009 Sunnina Kim Takahashi, 78, of Honolulu died. She
was born in Korea. She is survived by son Nariyoshi, daughters Akiko Takahashi and Akiyo
Takahashi-Smith, and five grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 March
2009]
TAKAHASHI, TAKENO, 92, of Wai'anae, died April 5, 2009. Born in Waiakea, Hawai'i.
Survived by sons, Teny, Patrick "Pat"; daughter, Gloria Miyashiro; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Nomiyama. Memorial service 6 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 April 2009]
TAKAHASHI, THELMA TEIKO, 87, of Kane'ohe, died April 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Toshio; son, Clyde; daughter, Susan; three grandchildren;
sister, Amy Igarashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 23 April 2009]
TAKAHASHI, TSUNEKO, 102, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Jan. 23, 2009. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i.
A homemaker. Survived by caregiver/son-in-law, Lawrence Lee; children, Edward, Margaret
Kirio and Melvin; sisters, F. Imai, H. Okino and G. Harado; grandchildren; great-grandchildren.
Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
January 2009]
TAKAHASHI, TSUYAKO "LILLIAN" OMIYA, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died Oct. 21, 2009.
Born in Pearl City. Survived by sons, Wayne and Greg; daughters, Colleen Yamashiroya and
Janie Shinyama; sister, Mildred Furutani; brother, Henry Omiya. Private service held.
Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 November 2009]
TAKAHASHI, TSUYOI "SAWA", 77, of Honolulu, died June 29, 2009. Born in Pa'auhau,
Hawai'i. Retired seamstress for Take's. Survived by brothers, Tsuneichi and Tsunekichi; sisters,
Tsuyuno Watanabe, Tsuya, Tsuyuko Tanaka. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 July 2009]
TAKAI, KAY "VICKIE AIELLO" VICTORIA, 56, of Pearl City, died July 5, 2009. Born in
Wahiawa. Veteran employee of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by husband, Robert;
sons, Sean and Scott; daughter, Faye; parents, Leo and Macaria Aiello; brothers, Leo Jr., Robert,
Joseph, Stephen and Matthew Aiello; sisters, Angelina Tabieros and Teresa Aiello. Visitation
9:30 a.m. Aug. 14 at Our Lady of Good Counsel; Mass 10 a.m.; committal 2 p.m. at the
Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 August
2009]
TAKAI, TOMIE, 83, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in Yokohama City, Japan. A
homemaker. The widow of Yoshio Takai. Survived by nieces and nephews. Private service held.
No koden (monetary offerings). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
28 September 2009]
TAKAKI, ALICE MIYONO, 91, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Hanapepe,
Kaua'i. Kauai Surf sales clerk. Survived by sons, Marvin and Alvin; six grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; brother, Wallace Yatagai; sisters, Clara Ueno and Hisako Kawado. Private
service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 September
2009]
TAKAKI, JEAN FUSAYE, 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
University of Hawaii library technician. Survived by son, Jason; daughter, Jocelyn Yamamoto;
brother, Charles Nakamura; sisters, Ethel Iwamoto, Betsy Komatsu, Alice Ginoza and May
Strong; one grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 1 December 2009]
TAKAKI, MASAICHI “MASA”, 74, of Papaikou, Hawaii, died Feb. 3, 2009. Born in
Kurtistown. A retired Brewer Analytical Lab analyst. Survived by daughters, Lori Sueda and
Jamie Okuda; four grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m.
No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 February
2009]
TAKAKI, REGINALD "REGGIE" TATSUO, 68, of Honolulu, died June 26, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Self-employed doing business as Advertising Specialties of Hawai'i; retired Yellow
Freight Co. sales representative. Survived by wife, Laura; son, David; daughter, Julia Preza;
three grandchildren; brothers, Glenn and Gordon. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Lei welcome. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 July 2009]
TAKAKI, UMEYUKI “OSCAR”, 88, of Honolulu died June 13, 2009. Born in North Kohala ,
Hawai‟i. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Ingeborg; son, Stephen; brother, Michael
“Mike”; sisters, Margaret Ohara and June Carvalho. Private service held. Arrangements by
Nu‟uanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 2 July 2009]
TAKAMATSU, GERALD THOMAS, 72, of Pearl City, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Delta Airlines station-cargo-passenger service manager. Survived by wife, Melsa; sons,
Rocksford and Scott; daughter, Tammy Paikai; brother, Michael; sisters, Gerri Zavala, Patty
Cardoza, Jackie Chaffey, Trudi Hicklin and Lauri Foi; three grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10
a.m. Saturday at Kawaiaha'o Church; service 10 a.m. Committal service 10:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha/casual attire. Arrangements by
Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 4 January 2009]
TAKAMATSU, SALLY CHIEKO, 71 of Mililani, died Aug. 11, 2009. Born in Pu'unene,
Maui. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Chris, Dan and Michael; daughters, Roxanne, Naomi
and Kathy; sisters, Ruby "Sadako" Suenishi, Agnes "Aggie" Amuro, Winifred "Winnie"
Fujimoto and Mae "Yuri" Suemori; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Burial 10:30 a.m. Sept. 1 at National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
TAKAMATSU, SALLY CHIEKO, 71, of Mililani, died Aug. 11, 2009. Born in Pu'unene,
Maui. Survived by sons, Chris, Dan and Michael; daughters, Roxanne Chuck, Naomi Nakagawa
and Kathy Kaneshige; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Sadako Suenishi,
Agnes "Aggie" Amuro, Winifred "Winnie" Fujimoto and Mae Yuri Suemori. Visitation 5:30
p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 10:30
a.m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 August 2009]
TAKAMINE, BRUCE NOBORU, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 10, 2009. Born in
Kukuihaele, Hawaii. Retired Hawai'i County Wastewater Division mechanical engineer; Army
veteran of Korean War. Survived by wife, Betsy; sons, Paul, Tracy and Derek; daughter, Janice
Watkins; sisters, Florence Kaneshiro, Rose Kawasaki, Margaret Beck, Nancy Mitsuyoshi, Betty
Galvin and Carolyn Mizukami; seven grandchildren. Private services held. No koden (monetary
gifts) or flowers. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October 2009]
TAKAMINE, SALLY SACHIE, 76, of California, formerly of Hawai'i, died Jan. 27, 2009.
Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Henry; children, Gayle and Gary; three
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters, Toshiko Hoshijo, Tomie Nakamura,
Sumie dela Rosa, Minoru, Masa and Akira Tamashiro and Sueko Inouye. Service 1 p.m.
Saturday at Green Hills Memorial Chapel, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Fukui Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 January 2009]
TAKAMIYA, JIN, 90, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 20, 2009. Born in Waiehu, Maui. Retired
owner in distribution of household goods. Survived by sons, lance and Curtis; brothers, Kenneth
and James; sisters, Elsie Tamaki, Mildred Shimabuku and Maxine Oshiro; two grandchildren.
Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Burial 9 a.m. Tuesday at Maui
Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 June 2009]
TAKAMORI, LAWRENCE KIYOSHI, 90, of Honolulu, died March 3, 2009. Born in
Pu'unene, Maui. Retired general contractor and proprietor of L.K. Takamori Inc. Survived by
sons, Theodore and Stephen; daughter, Dianne Tanaka; brother, Toshiaki; three grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 March 2009]
Takamori, Lawrence Kiyoshi, March 3, 2009 Lawrence Kiyoshi Takamori, 90, of Honolulu, a
retired general contractor and proprietor of L.K. Takamori Inc., died at home. He was born in
Puunene, Maui. He is survived by sons Theodore S. and Stephen N., daughter Dianne K. Tanaka,
brother Toshiaki, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Private services. No
monetary offering. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 March 2009]
TAKAMOTO, BERNICE KEIKO SOMA, 73, of Ewa Beach, died Nov. 8, 2009. Born in
Ewa. Retired from Arakawa Store. Survived by daughters, Noreen Hashimoto, Lisa McAngus
and Tracie Takamoto; five grandchildren; great-grandchild; brothers Arnold and Patrick Soma;
sister, Rosalind Booksman. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service
6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
17 November 2010]
TAKAMOTO, BERNICE KEIKO SOMA, 73, of Ewa Beach, died Nov. 8, 2009. Born in
Ewa. Survived by daughters, Noreen Hashimoto, Lisa McAngus and Tracie; five grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; brothers, Arnold and Patrick Soma; sister, Rosalind Fooksman. Visitation
5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 November 2009]
TAKAMOTO, HORACE YUKIO, 57, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 2, 2009. Born in Kealakekua,
Hawai'i. Retired journeyman sheet metalist for T. Taketa Sheet Metal. Survived by wife,
Kathleen; daughters, Tammy and Allison; parents, Yukito and Katsumi; brother, Wally; sisters,
Janet Fujikawa, Sharon Hynynen and Judy Amano. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary; Buddhist service 10 a.m.; reception to follow; interment of ashes 1:30
p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 October
2009]
Takamoto, Horace Yukio, Oct. 2, 2009, Horace Yukio Takamoto, 57, of Kaneohe, a retired T.
Taketa Sheet Metal journeyman sheet metalist, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Kealakekua,
Hawaii. He is survived by wife Kathleen; daughters Tammy and Allison; parents Yukito and
Katsumi; brother Wally; and sisters Janet Fujikawa, Sharon Hynynen and Judy Amano. Buddhist
services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1:30
p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 October 2009]
TAKAMOTO, MICHIE, 87, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honoka‟a, Hawai‟i.
Retired housekeeper. Survived by sons, Richard and Gary; daughters, Eileen Muira and Lynette
Honda; 10 grandchildren ; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Momoyo Yoshida and Shinayo
Watanabe. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 July 2009]
TAKAMURA, JOHN HIROOMI, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Hiroshima,
Japan. Retired anesthesiologist. Survived by son, John Jr.; daughter, Yuki; two grandchildren.
Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; inurnment to
follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
September 2009]
TAKANISHI, KAZUO, 88, of Honolulu, died Oct. 21, 2009. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. Owner
of Kekaha Store. Survived by wife, Misae; son, Claude; daughter, Ruby; brother, Morito; three
grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
29 October 2009]
Takanishi, Yvonne C.L.F., July 24, 2009. Yvonne C.L.F. Takanishi, of Kekaha, formerly of
Honolulu, a retired General Services Administration employee, died. She was born in Honolulu.
She is survived by son Ralph Fukumoto Jr.; daughters Yvette Fukumoto-Park and Lavonne
Fukumoto; mother Evelyn Nelson; brothers Alfred, Michael and Kevin Louis; sister Ellen
Murphy; stepsons Dane and Darrel; stepdaughters Dorie-Ann Rivera and Lena Takanishi
Tsubouchi; three grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at
Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Reception to follow. Additional services: 8:30 a.m. Aug.
22 at St. Theresa‟s Church in Kekaha, Kauai. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 August
2009]
TAKANISHI, YVONNE C.L.F., of Kekaha, Kaua'i, formerly of Honolulu, died July 24, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Retired from General Services Administration. Survived by son, Ralph
Fukumoto Jr.; daughters, Yvette Fukumoto-Park and Lavonne Fukumoto; mother, Evelyn
Nelson; brothers, Alfred, Michael and Kevin Louis; sister, Eileen Murphy; stepsons, Dane and
Darrel; stepdaughters, Dorie-Ann Rivera and Lena Takanishi-Tsubouchi; three grandchildren;
six stepgrandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m.;
reception to follow. Service also 8:30 a.m. Aug 22 at St. Theresa's Church, Kekaha. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 August 2009]
TAKAO, KENNETH KENJI, 70, of Pearl City, died Aug. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived
by wife, Chiyoko; daughters, Christina Tarumi and Katherina; mother, Elsie; brother, Wilfred;
sisters, Alice Kanemori, Jean Miyahira and Fay Furuta. Private service held. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
TAKAOKA, ETHEL KIKUNO, 98, of Kane'ohe, formerly of Hono- lulu, died Feb. 25, 2009.
Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired manager for Windy's Drive Inn. Survived by son, Gilbert; daughters,
Elaine Chong, Mae Ida and Dolly Jane Nomura; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren;
sister, Toyoko Funatsu. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
Takaoka, Ethel Kikuno, Feb. 25, 2009 Ethel Kikuno Takaoka, 98, of Kaneohe, formerly of
Honolulu, a retired Windy‟s Drive Inn manager, died in Ann Pearl Care Home Inc. She was born
in Paia, Maui. She is survived by son Gilbert T.; daughters Elaine S. Chong, Mae S. Ida and
Dolly Jane T. Nomura; sister Toyoko Funatsu; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 March 2009]
TAKAOKA, FRANCES YOSHIE, 94, of Honolulu, died Nov. 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired seamstress. Survived by son, Steven; daughter, Carolyn Miwa; brothers, Hiroshi, Masao
and Hitoshi Kajioka; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 December 2009]
TAKARA, GEORGE SHOICHI, 90, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2009. Born in Papa'ikou,
Hawai'i. Goodwill Industries retired employee. Survived by nieces and nephews; grandnieces
and grandnephews; great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews; cousins; caregivers. Private
service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 31 August 2009]
TAKARA, JENNIE VASQUEZ, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Montebello, Calif., died
Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico. Retired Boeing Aeronautical technician. Survived
by husband, Larry; daughter, Alicia Oldenes; sons, Alfonso and Gilbert Garcia; grandchildren;
great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Homelani
Cremation Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 August 2009]
TAKARA, JESSIE CHIYOKO, 79, of Kailua, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Kailua. Retired
Times Super Market cashier. Survived by sisters, Joan and Nancy. Private service held. No
koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10
September 2009]
Takara, Jessie Chiyoko, Sept. 2, 2009 Jessie Chiyoko Takara, 79, of Kailua, a retired Times
Super Market cashier, died. She was born in Kailua. She is survived by sisters Joan Y. and
Nancy M. Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 September 2009]
Takara, Uncle George Shoichi, Aug. 20, 2009. Uncle George Shoichi Takara, 90, of Honolulu,
a retired Goodwill Industries employee, died in Aloha Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born
in Papaikou, Hawaii. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 August 2009]
TAKASHI, ICHIRO, Ichiro Takahashi, 91, of Hilo, a retired former Hilo Coast Processing Co.
mechanic, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. He is survived by
son Rodney, daughter Sandra Tokeshi and two grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No
monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star-Bulletin 9 June 2009]
TAKATA, GENE KATSUKI,66, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Enjoyed
classic cars. Survived by sons, Kyle and Kenton; brother, Haruyoshi; sisters, Alice Tasaki and
Mineko Mori; a grandchild. Visitation 4 p.m. Saturday at Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church;
service 5 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
January 2009]
TAKATSUKA, YOSHIO "AGA", 90, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 28, 2009. Born in Lahaina.
Retired Pioneer Mill Co. office clerk. Survived by wife, Hatsue Imano Takatsuka; son, Alan;
daughter, Judy Cramer; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Lahaina United
Methodist Church; service 10:30 a.m. Inurnment 12:30 p.m. Monday at Maui Veterans
Cemetery. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 March 2009]
TAKATSUKI, HENRY MASUMI, 83, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died April 27, 2009. Born in Wailua,
Kaua'i. Owner of B&H Refrigeration in Honolulu. Survived by son, Paul; daughter, Ann
Tanouye; sister, Thelma Tanji; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10
a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1 p.m. at the
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 May 2009]
TAKATSUKI, KIYOKO, 88, of Wailua Houselots, Kaua'i, died Aug. 7, 2009. Born in Hule'ia,
Kaua'i. A housewife. Survived by sons, Dennis and Thomas; daughters, Shirley Spano, Sharon
and Faith Tanaka; one grandchild; brothers, Masaaki and Takashi Okamuro; sisters, Yukiko
Trent, Yoshie Matsumoto, Michiko Hanagami and Fumie Okamuro. Private service held.
Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 September 2009]
Takayama, George Masaru, Oct. 1, 2009, George Masaru Takayama, 85, of Wailuku, a retired
refrigeration technician, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Lahaina. He is
survived by wife Natsuko, son Ronald, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Services: 5 p.m.
Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial
Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 October 2009]
TAKAYAMA, KAZUTO "SLIM", 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 17, 2009. Born in Hilo.
Retired real estate broker. Survived by wife, Fujie; sons, Leslie, Brian and Clyde; daughter,
Dawn Esser, sisters, Masae Saito and Ruth Shinno; brother, Al; nine grandchildren. Visitation 2
to 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May 2009]
TAKAYAMA, MASAKO, 97, of Honolulu, died April 24, 2009. Born in Kuka'iau, Hawai'i.
Retired Safeway grocery clerk. Survived by son, Harold; grandchildren, Robert Nekoba, Sharon
Nekoba Lam, Luke and Rei Takayama; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 April 2009]
Takayama, Mi Hae, April 23, 2009. Mi Hae Takayama, 54, of Wailuku, a certified nurse‟s aide
for Hale Makua in Kahului, died at home. She was born in Korea. She is survived by husband
Edward S., son John Joseph and stepdaughter Robynn. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Nakamura
Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 April 2009]
TAKAYAMA, YUKIO HERBERT, 72, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2009. Born in Pahala,
Hawai'i. Retired Philip Morris Co. sales manager; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Beverly; sons, Todd and Ty; three grandchildren; brother, Stanley; sister, Sarah Kam. Visitation
3 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 April 2009]
TAKAYESU, KENNETH „CURLY‟ KIYOSHI, 69, of Honolulu, died May 19, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard planer/estimator. Survived by wife, Lynette Kaowli-
Takayesu; children, Ocean Kaowili, Lance Kaowili, Laureen Kaowili-Stanfield, Lorna Kaowili-
Kometani and Lawrence Kalani Kaowili; brother, Lawrence, sisters, Gerri Hasegawa, Judy
Oshiro and Emmaline Inouye; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. June
12 at Hawaiian Memorial park Mortuary; service 10:15 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the
Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 June 2009]
TAKEDA, EDWIN "ED", 63, of Honolulu, died Aug. 25, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. Ameron
Hawai'i employee with 33 years of service; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Roy,
Albert and Clarence; sister, Judy Wachi; 10 nieces and nephews. Private service held.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 September 2009]
TAKEDA, GRACE HARUE, 96, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired
from Shari's Fine Foods — Kapiolani and Ala Moana Beach Park concessionary stands.
Survived by sons, Roy, Albert, Clarence and Edwin; daughter, Judy Wachi; 10 grandchildren;
and sister, Betty Kihara. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 4 May 2009]
TAKEHARA, ALICE TANAKA, 80, of „Aiea, died May 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
state Department of Education educator and principal at Nanaikapono Elementary School; Board
of Trustees, Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. Survived by husband, Dr. Toshiro;
daughter, Lorna Strand; grandsons, Patrick and Eric Strand; brother, Dr. Frank Tanaka; sisters,
Gladys Hiroshige and Helen Otaguro. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii
Betsuin; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 19 May 2009]
Takehara, Alice Tanaka, May 11, 2009. Alice Tanaka Takehara, 80, of Aiea, a retired state
Department of Education educator and principal at Nanaikapono Elementary School and
Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi trustee, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived
by husband Dr. Toshiro, daughter Lorna Strand, brother Dr. Frank Tanaka, sisters Gladys
Hiroshige and Helen Otaguro, and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. next Monday at Honpa
Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 May 2009]
TAKEHARA, ALICE, 80, died May 11, 2009. Worked for 46 years in Hawai‟i public
education as a teacher, vice-principal and principal; She lobbied the Legislature to get the A+
after-school program started. Survived by husband, Dr. Toshiro; daughter, Lorna Strand;
grandsons, Patrick and Eric Strand. Visitation 9 a.m. May 25 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii
Betsuin; service 10 a.m.; lunch to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 May 2009]
TAKEHARA, GLADYS KIMIKO, 88, of Auburn, Wash., died May 6, 2009. Born in Waialua.
Retired city and county clerk. Survived by husband, Daniel; sons Nathan and Tyler; daughter,
JoAnn; six grandchildren. Service 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at St. Alban's Chapel, 'Iolani School. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Price-Helton Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 August 2009]
TAKEHARA, GLADYS KIMIKO, 88, of Auburn, Wash., died May 6, 2009. Born in Waialua.
Retired city and county clerk. Survived by husband, Daniel; sons, Nathan and Tyler; daughter,
JoAnn; six grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Edward Kishinami. Service 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at
St. Alban‟s Chapel. „Iolani School. Casual attire. Arrangements by Price-Helton Funeral Home.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 August 2009]
Takehara, Gladys Kimiko, May 6, 2009. Gladys Kimiko Takehara, 88, of Waialua, a retired
city government clerk, died in Auburn, Wash. She is survived by husband Daniel, sons Nathan
and Tyler, daughter JoAnn, brothers Robert and Edward Kishinami, and six grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at Iolani School St. Alban‟s Chapel. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 14 August 2009]
TAKEMOTO, FUJIKO, 94, of Hilo, Hawai‟I, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Kopoho, Hawai‟i. A
homemaker; self-employed farmer. Survived by sons, Kenneth, Warren and Glenn; three
grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Borthwick
Hawai‟I Funeral Home, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 October 2009]
Takemoto, Fujiko, Oct. 5, 2009, Fujiko Takemoto, 94, of Ninole, Hawaii, a homemaker and
self-employed farmer, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Facility. She was born in Kapoho,
Hawaii. She is survived by sons Kenneth, Warren and Glenn; three grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 October
2009]
TAKEMOTO, THOMAS TAKEICHI, 92, of Honolulu, died Oct. 24, 2009. Born in Waimea,
Kauai. Retired Internal Revenue agent. Survived by daughters, Naomi Takemoto-Chock and Lisa
Goto; three grandchildren; brother, Takeo; sister, Ann Toda. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at
Nuuanu Congregational Church' service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 November 2009]
TAKEMOTO, TRISHA LYNN, 38 of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by brother, Greg; nephew, Trevor; niece, Amanda; aunts; uncles. Private service. No
Koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21
November 2009]
Takemoto, Trisha Lynn, Nov. 5, 2009 Trisha Lynn Takemoto, 38, of Honolulu, died at home.
She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Greg. Private services. No monetary
offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 November 2009]
TAKEMOTO, YUKIKO EMMA, 89, of 'Aiea, died June 2, 2009. Born in Keauhou, Kona,
Hawai'i. Survived by sons, James, William and Bert; daughter, Kay Agena; 13 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold, George and Arnold Ujimori; sisters, Thelma Matsuo,
Helene Topalian and Minnie Teshima. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 June 2009]
Takemoto, Yukiko Emma, July 2, 2009 Yukiko Emma Takemoto, 89, of Aiea, died in
Convalescent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Keauhona, Kona. She is survived by sons
James, William and Bert; daughter Kay Agena; brothers Harold, George andArnold Ujimori;
sisters Thelma Matsuo, Helene Topalian and Minnie Teshima; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-
grandchildren. Private services. Incorrect information given in an obituary Wednesday.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 June 2009]
TAKEMOTO, YUKIKO, 89, of 'Aiea, died June 2, 2009. Born in Keauhou, Kona, Hawai'i.
Survived by sons, James, William and Bert; daughter, Kay Agena; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; brothers, Harold, George and Arnold Ujimori; sisters, Thelma Matsuo, Helene
Topalian and Minnie Teshima. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary,
Waipi'o. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 June 2009]
TAKEMURA, MASAE UMEMURA, 72, of Kahului, Maui, died June 28, 2009. Born in
Pu‟unene. Homemaker. Survived by sons, Ted, Jerry and Roy; daughters, Rachael and Nora; a
grandchild; brother, Mitsuo Umemura; and sisters, Kikue Asato and Akiko Miyasato. Private
service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 July 2009]
TAKENAKA, KARL M., 52, of Waipahu, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu. DECA
Commissary employee. Survived by wife, Jocelyn "Joy"; daughter, Jessica Joy San Pedro;
brothers, Calvin, Ronald and Milton; sisters, Lynn Wong, Amy Kido, Gwen Ohtani and Hazel
Araki. Visitation 5:30 p.m. today at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.
[Honolulu Advertiser 9 September 2009]
Takenaka, Karl M., Aug. 23, 2009 Karl M. Takenaka, 52, of Waipahu, a DECA Commisary
employee, died in Waipahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jocelyn “Joy”;
daughter Jessica J. San Pedro; brothers Calvin, Ronald and Milton; and sisters Lynn Wong, Amy
Kido, Gwen Ohtani and Hazel Araki. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 September 2009]
TAKENAKA, MASAYA 88, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Sheraton Hotels head cashier. Survived by wife, Elsie; son, Glen; daughters, Marsha Kuwata and
Beryl Tsukimura; two grandchildren; brothers, Byron, Donald, Leslie and Kenneth; sister,
Audrey Tanaka. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 21 January 2009]
Takenaka, Miyako, Feb. 19, 2009 Miyako Takenaka, 83, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Miyoshi‟s Orchids
floral designer, died at home. She was born in Kilauea, Kauai. She is survived by husband
Shoichi; daughters Lorna Nishi and Diane Sato; brother Tatsuo “It” Tamura; sisters Michie
Yonekura, Masayo Yoshihara and Chieko Ota; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 March 2009]
TAKESONO, OYOBU ELAINE, 94, of Pearl City, formerly of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died June 16,
2009. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. Retired Kapa'a Hongwanji Mission language and preschool
teacher. Survived by sons, Dr. Jerald, Clifford and Gordon; daughter, Jane Hyde; six
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 3 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 4 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009]
TAKETA, SHIGERU, 90, of Hilo. Hawai'i, died March 8, 2009. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i.
Davis Hamakua Sugar Co. machinist. Survived by wife, Toshie; sister, Jean. Private service held.
Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 March 2009]
Taketa, Shigeru, March 8, 2009 Shigeru Taketa, 90, of Hilo, a Davis Hamakua Sugar Co.
machinist, died at home. He was born in Papaaloa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Toshie and
sister Jean. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 March 2009]
TAKEUCHI, ASAKO F., 81, of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died July 17, 2009. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A
homemaker. Survived by daughters, Linda, Debra Takeuchi-Au, Claire Shiroma and Karen
Muraoka; three grandchildren; brother, Matsuo Fujinaka. Private service. Arrangements by
Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 July 2009]
Takeuchi, Asako F., Jul. 17, 2009 Asako F. Takeuchi, 81, of Kekaha, Kauai, a homemaker, died
in Kauai Veterans Hospital. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived by daughters Linda
Takeuchi, Debra Takeuchi-Au, Claire Shiroma and Karen Muraoka; brother Matsuo Fujinaka;
and three grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 July, 2009]
TAKEUCHI, KAZUMA, 87, of Honolulu, died Sept. 15, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i.
Retired carpenter; U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team veteran. Survived by daughters,
Kathleen and Gail; sister, Yasuko Nishimoto. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Inurnment 11:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 September 2009]
TAKEUCHI, KINJI, 64, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2009. Born in Japan. A waiter. Survived
by companion, Martin Kekoa; brother, Kiyoshi. Private service. No flowers. Arrangements by
Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 September 2009]
TAKEUCHI, LOIS TOSHIKOI, 91, of Pearl City, died May 28, 2009. Born in Papa'aloa,
Hawai'i. Founder of The Aloha Dance Club; recognized by the state Legislature for her
contribution to the community. Survived by sister, Aiko Umeda; primary caregiver, Carolyn
Dang. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 June
2009]
TAKEUCHI, MASAJI, 84, of Aiea, died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in Aiea. Retired Waimalu
Elementary School teacher; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Peggy; son, Kent; daughters,
Wendy, and Tina Junker; sisters, Shizuyo "Pansy" Asao, Laura Nakagawa and Myrtle Leong;
four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m.
Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 3 November 2009]
TAKEYA, EDITH YOSHIE, 96, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
owner of Kaimuki Dry Goods. Survived by son, Kenneth; daughter, Dee Dee Miyashiro; three
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Ing. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at
Kaimuki Christian Church; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 July 2009]
TAKIGUCHI, TSUYAKO MATSUMURA, 77, of Kailua, died April 12, 2009. Born in 'Ewa.
Survived by sons, Miles, Mark and Dean; daughter, Lisa Hayashi; brothers, Wallace "Speed" and
Tooru Matsumura; sisters, Clara Akimoto, Elsie Hironaka, Doris Ige and Betty Morinaka; five
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 April 2009]
TAKIGUCHI, TSUYAKO MATSUMURA, 77, of Kailua, died April 12, 2009. Born in 'Ewa.
Survived by sons, Miles, Mark and Dean; daughter, Lisa Hayashi; brothers, Wallace "Speed" and
Tooru Matsumura; sisters, Clara Akimoto, Elsie Hironaka, Doris Ige and Betty Morioka; five
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 29 April 2009]
TAKITANI, FLORENCE KIMIE KOSHIRO, 91, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 11, 2009.
Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Owner/operator of Easyway Washerette. Survived by son, Robert;
daughters, Karen Tanaka and Joan Ogata; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters,
Yoshime Yamashige, Jean Yamaoka, Michiko Fukuda and Sue Kawamoto; brother, Masayoshi
Koshiro. Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at Kahului Union Church; service 4 p.m. Arrangements by
Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 January 2009]
TAKITANI, HENRY T., 85, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 6, 2009. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i.
Hawai'i state senator. A member of the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry K Company. Survived by
wife, Shirley; daughters, Sheila Kawahara, Cheryl Takitani-Smith and Roxanne Teshima; six
grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 12 p.m. July 19 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service
2 p.m. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 July 2009]
TAKITANI, HENRY T., 85, of Wailuku, Maui, died July 6, 2009. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i.
Hawai'i state senator; member of the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry, K Company. Survived by
wife, Shirley; daughters, Sheila Kawahara, Cheryl Takitani-Smith and Roxanne Teshima; six
grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation noon Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 2
p.m. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 July 2009]
TAKIUE, HARRY "MR. T" HIROSHI SR., 65, of Hilo, Hawaii, died Nov. 13, 2009. Born in
Hilo. Retired Hawaii Community College associate professor, Electrical Installation and
Maintenance Program. Survived by wife, Anita; son, Harry Jr.; hänai daughter, Johnessa
Labrador-Lindsey; brothers, Raymond, Walter and Richard "Boogie"; two grandchildren.
Visitation 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; memorial service 4 p.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 March 2009]
Takushi Yoshiko, Jan, 1, 2009 Yoshiko Takushi also known as Yoshiko Infuku Takushi, 96, of
Honolulu, a homemaker, died inConvalecent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Keahua,
Maui. She is survived by son James and sisters Mineko G. Shiroma, Kikue K. Nakasone,
Gertrude T. Yogi, Evelyn Y. Perry, Sumiko Inakua and Carloe S. Yamaki. Services: 2 p.m.
Tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Additional
information for an obituary published Tuesday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 January 2009]
TAKUSHI, EDWARD TOKUSUKE, 86, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in 'Ewa.
Retired Navy Exchange barber. Survived by wife, Rose; son, Brian; daughter, Cheryl; sisters,
Laura Murakami, Dora Nishihara, Evelyn Maeshiro and Betsy. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon
Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service noon. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 30 August 2009]
TAKUSHI, ESTHER YASUKO YAMAUCHI, 80, of „Aiea, died May 1, 2009. Born in
Ha‟iku, Maui. Retired Libby McNeil and Horita Realty bookkeeper. Survived by husband,
Warren; son, Cris, Peter and Gary; daughter, Susan Zane; five grandchildren; brothers, Shotei,
Masahide, Hiroshi and Nobu Yamauchi; sister, Pauline Wong. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 May 2009]
Takushi, Esther Yasuko, May 1, 2009 Esther Yasuko Takushi, 80, of Aiea, a retired Libby
McNeil and Horita Realtors book-keeper, died in Palolo Chinese home. She was born in Haiku,
Maui. She is survived by husband Warren, sons Chris, Peter and Gary; daughter Susan Zane;
brothers Shotei, Masashide, Hiroshi and Nobu Yamauchi; sister Pauline Wong; and five
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 May 2009]
TAKUSHI, TOSHIO "HAPO", 72, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Feb. 21, 2009. Born in Waipahu.
Maintenance supervisor; U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by wife, May; son, Craig;
daughters, Shann Ohara and Leigh-Ann Casuga; brothers, Norman and Wallace; sister, Betsy
Watanabe; eight grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i
Funeral Home, Hilo. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 10
March 2009]
TAKUSHI, YOSHIKO INAFUKU, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 1, 2009. Born in Keahua, Maui.
A homemaker. Survived by son, James; sisters, Mineko Gladys Shiroma, Kikue Kay Nakasone,
Gertrude Teruko Yogi, Evelyn Yaeko Perry, Sumiko Inafuku, Carole Sueko Yamaki. Visitation
1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
Takushi, Yoshiko, Jan. 1, 2009 Yoshiko Takushi, 96, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in
Covalesent Center of Honolulu. She was born in Keahua, Maui. She is survived by son James
and sister Mineko G. Shiroma, Kikue K. Nakasone, Gertrude T. Yogi, Evelyn Y. Perry; Sumiko
Inafuku and Carole S. Yamaki. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1
p.m. no flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 January 2009]
TALARO, EDWARD "EDDIE"JAMES, 75, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born
in Haina, Hawaii. Retired Hilton Waikoloa Hotel security guard; U.S. Army veteran. Survived
by wife, Cristalina; daughters, Theresa Potter and Shirley; brothers, Vicente, Benjamin, George,
Arthur, Peter and Stanley; sisters, Rufo Caridad, Mary, Norma Bloomberg and Stella Meinzer;
three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 December 2009]
TALBERT, HENRY ALLAN, 79, of Waianae, died Dec. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived
by sons, Allan, Nathan and Gary; daughters, Corrina Luna, Denise, Sandra Sakumoto and
Danella Lovett; brother, Daniel; 28 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Burial 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park; service and celebration follows. Flowers welcome. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 December 2009]
Talbert, Henry Allan, Dec. 14, 2009 Henry Allan Talbert, 79, of Waianae died in Kaiser
Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Allan, Nathan and Gary; da
in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Allan, Nathan and Gary; daughters Corrina Luna, Denise
Talbert, Sandra Sakumoto and Danella Lovett; brother Daniel; 28 grandchildren; and 20 great-
grandchildren. Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Memorial Park. Services and celebration to
follow. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 December 2009]
Talbert, Henry Allan, Dec. 14, 2009 Henry Allan Talbert, 79, of Waianae, died in Kaiser
Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Allan, Nathan and Gary;
daughters Corrina Luna, Denise Talbert, Sandra Sakumoto and Danella Lovett; brother Daniel;
28 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Memorial
Park. Services and celebration to follow. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. Incorrect information
given in an obituary published Saturday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 December 2009]
TALBERT, SIGONDA "SIGI" LAGODLAGOD, 77, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 4, 2009. Born
in North Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Henry; daughters, Corrina Luna, Denise, Sandra
Sakumoto and Danella Lovett; sons, Allan, Nathan and Gary; brothers, Frank, Dionicio and
Manuel Lagodlagod; sisters, Betty Cockett and Priscilla Parades; 36 grandchildren; 15 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Wai-pi'o;
service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 September 2009]
TALIA, MAKERITA, 70, of Waipahu, died May 20, 2009. Born in Malaeloa, Pago Pago,
American Samoa. Survived by sons, Tupu Ah-Kiong, Iosefa Lui and Sam; daughters, Tumua
Ioane, Sala Liu-Mangkang, Seira, Judy Leaso Afamiliona, Elisapeta Bell and Hazel Wells Talia;
brothers, Hans, Toto'a and Paulo Wells; sisters, Katerina Wells Talamoa and Taumalatou Joyce
Wells. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Visitation
also 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of The Temples
Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 June
2009]
TAM, LAN YING LEUNG, 88, of Honolulu, died June 13, 2009. Born in Zhong Shan, China.
A homemaker. Survived by sons, Tat Wing, Tat Wah, Tat Man, Tat Kuen, Tat Keung and Tat
Chun; daughters, Oi Fan Siu, Oi Chun O and Oi Kuen Wong; sister, Shun Yau; 23
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick
Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Advertiser 17 June 2009]
TAM, LILY HISAE MORIMOTO, 94, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 23, 2008. Born in Pa'ia,
Maui. Widow of Maui Mayor Eddie Tam. Employed by the state of Hawai'i Visitors Bureau.
Survived by sisters, Midori Watanabe, Mildred Chung, Michelle and Jane Morimoto. Private
service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
TAM, PO TAK CHAN, 81, of Honolulu, died Nov. 13, 2009. Born in Zhongshan, China.
Survived by sons, Leroy and Berlin; daughters, Amilia and Maria Chan, Wendy and Helen Lau;
10 grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 November]
TAM, STEPHEN "KIHA" A PIILANI, 35, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died Oct. 3, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Hawaii Explosives & Pyrotechnics pyrotechnician. Survived by wife, Stacy;
daughters, Opuulani, Kaleipualehua, Leilanileihulumamo, Kauhiwailiiliiokalani, and Jasmine
Saragosa; hanai son, Kaiopua Pascual-Alameda; parents, Dennis and Chery; sisters, Keaopua and
Keonaona; grandmother, Dorynne Ringler. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Ke Kula O
Nawahiokalaniopuu (former Henry Opukahaia School), Kea'au, service 1 p.m.; cremation to
follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser
8 October 2009]
TAMAHANAM KAZUKO “KAY”, 80, of Kualapu‟u, Hawai‟I, died Oct. 14, 2009. Born on
Moloka‟i. Retired state tax clerk. Survived by son, Todd; daughters, Donna, Teresa, Fukuda,
Tina Marie, and Iris Yamada; sister, Jean Taeko Misaki; 12 grandchildren; seven great-
grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Service on
Moloka‟I at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 21 October 2009]
TAMANAHA, ALICE HARUKO MORITA, 86, of Mililani, died Oct. 27, 2009. Born in
Hawaii. Retired restaurant owner. Survived by daughters, Natalie Pascua, Sandra Touchi, Vicky
Kobayashi and Susan; brother, Jack Morita; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service over the ashes 6:30
p.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 November 2009]
Tamanaha, Alice Haruko, Oct. 27, 2009 Alice Haruko Tamanaha, 86, of Mililani, a retired
restaurant owner, died in Wahiawa. She was born on Hawaii. She is survived by daughters
Natalie Pascua, Sandra Touchi, Vicky Kobayashi and Susan Tamanaha; brother Jack Morita;
eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Inurnment: 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the
Temples. Aloha attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 November 2009]
TAMANAHA, DORIS "KAY" KIYOKO, 92, of Pearl City, died Sept. 27, 2009. Born in
Ko'olau, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Richard and Wayne; daughters, Edith Katada,
Jean Fujimoto, Molly Morita and Bessie Nakamoto; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
brother, Shoko Tengan; sisters, Laura Tada and Dora Emi Shimabukuro; caregiver, Sheila
Tamanaha. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m.; private
burial. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 October 2009]
Tamanaha, Florence Shizuko, Jun. 14, 2009 Florence Shizuko Tamanaha, 88, of San Diego,
formerly of Kailua, a homemaker, died in San Diego. She was born on Hawaii. She is survived
by sons Roy and Terry, daughters Gail Cruz and Lori Soares, brothers Steve N. and Genshun
Miyashiro, and five grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after
9 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 July 2009]
TAMANAHA, FLORENCE SHIZUKO, 88, of San Diego, formerly of Kailua, died June 14,
2009. Born on the Big Island. Retired licensed practical nurse. Survived by sons, Roy and Terry;
daughters, Gail Cruz and Lori Soares; brothers, Steve and Genshun Miyashiro; five
grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 July 2009]
Tamanaha, Kazuko, Oct. 14, 2009, Kazuko “Kay” Tamanaha, 80, of Kualapuu, Hawaii, died in
Wailuku. She was born on Molokai. She is survived by son Todd; daughters Donna and Tina
Tamanaha, Teresa Fukuda and Iris Yamada; sister Jean T. Misaki; 12 grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m.
Additional services on Molokai pending. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22
October 2009]
TAMANAHA, LINDA GAIL, 59, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in Nevada.
Classic Maui Properties rental property manager. Survived by husband, Edward; daughters,
Shannon Pinkard and Tracy Manita; son, Chad; mother, Marian Kaauamo; father, Leuane
Baugh; brothers, Burke, Lee and Lane Baugh; sister, Jo Hall; seven grandchildren. Celebration
of life 10 a.m. March 7 at Camp Maluhia, Wailuku. The community is welcome; potluck lunch
to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 February 2009]
Tamanaha, Linda Gail, Feb. 6, 2009 Linda Gail Tamanaha, 59, of Wailuku, a Classic Maui
Properties property manager, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Nevada.
She is survived by husband Edward: son Chad: daughters Shannon Pinkard and Tracy Mantia:
mother Marian Kaauamo: father Leuane Baugh: brothers Burke, Lee and Lan Baugh; sister Jo
Hall; and seven grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. March 7 at Camp Maluhia.
Community welcome. Potluck to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 February 2009]
Tamanaha, May Tsuruko, Dec. 20, 2008 May Tsuruko Tamanaha, 99, of Wahiawa. She was
born Ewa. She is survived by sons Keiichi, Shinobu and Anthony; daughters Edith Cambra,
Michiko Arakawa, Lily Tamanaha and Margaret Higa; brothers Yusei, Wally and Atlas
Arakawa; sisters Alice Oshiro Florence Miyano, Doris Toda and Joyce Nakamura; 10
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services. No. flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
16 January 2009]
TAMANAHA, RUTH SAYOKO, 77, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Washington Intermediate School teacher. Survived by son, Michael; daughters, Susan
Moye, Phyllis Unebasami and Joyce Takahashi; four grandchildren; brothers, Richard and
Theodore Ando; sister, Jane Tomomitsu. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 April 2009]
TAMARIBUCHI, ROBERT S., 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kauai.
Retired mechanical engineer and consultant. Army Air Corps veteran. Survived by sons, Donn
and Paul; daughter, Susan Sakamoto; six grandchildren; brothers, Kinney and Kay; sister, Sue
Ono. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Harris United Methodist Church; service 6 p.m. Private
inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 October
2009]
TAMARU, FLORENCE AKIKO, 90, of Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Park Shore Hotel housekeeper. Survived by husband, Shizuo; sons, Raymond and Roy;
daughters, Marion Boyd and Sharon Tamaru; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister,
Toshiko Fukuda. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 23 September 2009]
TAMARU, KAZUKO, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in Hilo. School
administrative services assistant in Hilo. Survived by son, Ernest; daughter, Susan Hirokane; two
grandsons. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Hilo Hongwanji Mission. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 December 2009]
Tamaru, Kazuko, Dec. 12, 2009 Kazuko Tamaru, 82, of Hilo, a school administrative services
assistant in Hilo, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son
Ernest, daughter Susan Hirokane and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hilo
Hongwanji Mission. Casual attire. [Star Bulletin Advertiser 17 December 2009]
TAMASAKA, MITSUKO, 91, of Pearl City, formerly of Pa'ia, Maui, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born
in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. Former proprietor of Kuau Store on Maui. Survived by sons, Ralph,
Leslie and Gordon; daughter, Gladys Himori; brothers, Harry and Ted Umetsu; 11
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser January 31 2009]
TAMASHIRO, ELLEN HARUKO, 96, of New Hartford, N.Y., formerly of Honolulu, died
Sept. 12, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. Self-employed housekeeper. Survived by son, Richard;
daughter, Hazel Anna; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren;
brothers, Charlie and Ralph; sister, Ethel. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary;
service 12:30 p.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 27
September 2009]
TAMASHIRO, HELENA MITSUYE, 90, of Mililani, died Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Member of the Door Of Faith Church. Survived by sons, Nelson and Robert; daughters, Helen
Wright and Gail Tamura; brothers, Michael, Shigeru, Isamu Itokazu and Shinsuke Tengan; eight
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
20 February 2009]
TAMASHIRO, MASAO "MASA", 74, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died May 16, 2009. Born in
Honoka'a. Retired from Hamakua Sugar Co.; former member of the Hawai'i Army National
Guard. Survived by wife, Suzanne "Suzie"; sons, Nolan and Darren; brothers, Minoru and Akira;
sisters, Toshiko Hoshijo, Tomie Nakamura, Sueko Inouye and Sumie DelaRosa; grandchildren,
Charley, Brennan and Noelle. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Honoka'a United Methodist
Church; service 3 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 June 2009]
TAMASHIRO, MILDRED, 69, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died March 21, 2009. Born in Kekaha,
Kaua'i. Survived by sons, Timothy, Roy, Michael, Russell and Robert Rita; daughter, Mildred
Wills; 20 grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Rita. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross
Church, Kalaheo, Kaua'i; Mass 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 25 March 2009]
Tamashiro, Mildred, March 21, 2009 Mildred Tamashiro, 69, of Kapaa, Kauai, died in Wilcox
Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kekaha, Kauai. She is survived by sons Timothy, Roy,
Michael, Russell and Robert Rita; daughter Mildred Wills; sister Dorothy C. Rita; and 20
grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo, Kauai. Call after 9 a.m.
Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 March 2009]
TAMASHIRO, RAYMOND JUSHO, 96, of Kaimuki, died June 3, 2009. Born in Waipahu.
Retired tour driver; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, John and David "Kimo"; three
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces [Honolulu Advertiser 18 June 2009]
Tamashiro, Raymond Jusho, June 3, 2009 Raymond Jusho Tamashiro, 96, of Kaimuku, an
Army veteran and a retired tour driver, died. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by sons
Jon and David “Kimo,‟ three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 June 2009]
TAMASHIRO, WARREN EIJI, 80, of Honolulu, died June 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
field manager for Unisys Corps. Survived by wife, Harriet; son, Wesley; daughter, Wendy
Sakata; brothers, Roy and Wallace; sister, Nancy Ikehara; grandchildren, Amanda and Samantha
Sakata. Service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed force. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 June 2009]
Tamashiro, Warren Eiji, June 1, 2009 Warren Eiji Tamashiro, 80, of Honolulu, an Army
veteran and retired Unisys Corp. field manager, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived
by wife Harriet, son Wesley, daughter Wendy Sakata, brothers Roy and Wallace, sister Nancy
Ikehara and two grandchildren. Services held. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 2009]
TAMASHIRO, WILLIAM KOTOKU, 79, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Wailuku,
Maui. Retired warehouse manager for Interior Systems. Survived by wife, Elaine; son, Alan;
daughters, Susan Yoshida, Janice Matsumoto and Gail Tamashiro; seven grandchildren; brother,
Jonny Kuniyoshi. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 September 2009]
TAMASHIRO, WILLIAM KOTOKU, 79, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 27, 2009. Born in Wailuku,
Maui. Retired Interior Systems warehouse manager. Survived by wife, Elaine; son, Alan;
daughters, Susan Yoshida, Janice Matsumoto and Gail; brother, Johnny Kuniyoshi. Visitation 1
to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 September 2009]
Tamashiro, William Kotoku, Aug. 27, 2009 William Kotoku Tamashiro, 79, of Kaneohe, a
retired interior Systems warehouse manager and an Army veteran, died in Castle Medical Center.
He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Elaine; son Alan; daughters Susan Yoshida,
Janice Matsumoto and Gail Tamashiro; brother Johnny Kuniyoshi; and seven grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 September 2009]
Tamashiro, William Kotoku, Aug. 27, 2009 William Kotoku Tamashiro, 79, of Kaneohe, a
retired Interior Systems warehouse manager and Army veteran, died in Castle Medical Center.
He is survived by wife Elaine; son Alan; daughters Susan Yoshida, Janice Matsumoto and Gail
Tamashiro; brother Johnny Kuniyoshi; and seven grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. tomorrow at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Additional information for
an obituary published Tuesday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 September 2009]
TAMAYE, ROBERT SEIGIU, 90, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died Dec. 20, 2009. Born in Honokaa.
Retired farmer; past president of the Hämäkua Young Farmer's Association. Survived by sons,
Melvin, Warren and Darren; daughters, Mary Ann Gerken and Joanne Richardson; brothers,
James and Harold; sister, Betty Maeshiro; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation
1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Honokaa Hongwanji Mission; service 3 p.m. Additional service 3 p.m.
Jan. 24 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, Oahu. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 December 2009]
Tamaye, Robert Seigiu, Dec. 20, 2009 Robert Seigiu Tamaye, 90, of Honokaa, Hawaii, a
retired farmer, died in Hilo. He was born in Honokaa. He is survived by sons Melvin, Warren
and Darren; daughters Mary Ann Gerken and Joanne Richardson; brothers James and Harold;
sister Betty Maeshiro; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday
at Honokaa Hongwanji Mission. Call after 1 p.m. Services: 3 p..m. Jan. 24 at Honpa Hongwanji
Hawaii Betsuin, Oahu. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 December 2009]
TAMAYO SATURNINO TACLAS SR., 80, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in
Guadalupe Makati Manila, Philippines. Survived by wife, Esther; sons, Ferdinand and Saturnino
Jr; daughters, Frances Tamayo Stinson, Florence Tamayo Mooney and Fredizminda Tamayo
Tso; brother, Elioterio; sisters, Lourdes Tamayo Calpo, Crisanta Tamayo Ronquillo, Nena
Tamayo Pegram, Epifania Tamayo Schober and Leonila Tamayo Waje; 12 grandchildren.
Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 4 p.m.; private burial.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 February 2009]
TAMAYO, ELPIDIO “PIDIONG” PASCUAL, 82, of Waipahu, died Feb. 28, 2009. Born in
Cabungaan-A, Laoag City, Philippines. Retired Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. carpenter;
also member of Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745. Survived by wife, Isabel; daughters, Editha
Tacata and Elizabeth; sons, Loreto, Rudy, Primo and Larry; 14 grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; wake service
6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at Resurrection Of The Lord Catholic Church; Mass
9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 2 April 2009]
TAMAYO, JOSE ABELLON SR., 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Laoag City,
Philippines. Retired restaurant manager for Spencecliff Corp. at the Queen's Surf and Hawaiian
Hut. Survived by wife, Magdalena; sons, Froilan "Sonny," Wilson and Jose Jr. "Joey"; daughters,
Jesyne Rodrigues, Maria Tamayo-Alcantra, Lynne Villa and Celia Lorenzo; brother, Dr.
Orlando; sisters, Conchita Cerilo and Lolita. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena's
Catholic Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples
Memorial Park chapel; service 10 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples
Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27
February 2009]
Tamayo, Jose Abellon Sr., Feb. 19, 2009 Jose Abellon Tamayo Sr.79, of Honolulu, a retired
restaurant manager for Spencecliff Corp.‟s Queen‟s Surf and Hawaiian Hut restaurant manager,
died in Honolulu. He was born in Laoag City, Philippines. He is survived by wife Magdalena D.;
sons Froilan “Sonny,” Wilson and Jose “Joey” Jr.; daughters Jesyne Rodrigues, Maria Tamayo-
Alcantra, Lynne Villa and Celia Lorenzo; brother Dr. Orlando; and sisters Conchita Cerilo and
Lolita Tamayo. Mass: 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena‟s Catholic Church. Call after 5:30
p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley of the Temples chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Graveside
service: 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 February 2009]
TAMAYO, SAMUEL "SAM" ANCHETA, 80, of Waipahu, died March 15, 1929. Born in
Jones, Isabela, Philippines. A carpenter retired from Hawaiian Dredging Company. Survived by
wife, Nemia; sons, Manuel, Virgilio and Federick; daughters, Fe Tumaneng, Vicky Omnes,
Diana Burgess and Claudette Kameda; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers,
Geremias, Timoteo, Ernesto and Moises; sisters, Naomi Tamayo and Leonila Defutorum.
Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation
also 8:15 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani
Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
TAMAYOSE, JOHN EISHIN, 85, of Mililani, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired
Foodland Super Markets produce clerk; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Mary; sons, James, Frank and Glenn; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Seichi.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 September 2009]
TAMAYOSE, MINORU, 86, of Waipahu, died Jan. 31, 2009. Born in Kaua'i. Veteran of
442nd/100th Battalion. Survived by son, Alan; daughter, Gale West; grandchildren, Grayson and
Grant West; brothers, George and Wallace; sisters, Kikue Yama, Florence Abernathy. Visitation
3 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Baptist Church; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24
February 2009]
TAMPOS, ANGELINE "SISTA" KAUHIWAIOKUANA PAIKAI, 63, of 'Ewa Beach, died
Aug. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Former Holsum Bakery employee. Survived by husband,
Arcadio; sons, Sonny, Biggie, Kalama, Ali'i and Nainoa; hanai daughters, Cathy Segi, Ruby Loa
and Chamme Keawe; brothers, Ebenezer, Elroy and Errol Paikai; nine grandchildren.
Celebration of life 5 p.m. Sunday at Nanakuli Ranch. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 9 September 2009]
Tampos, Angeline Kauhiwaiokuana Paikai, Aug. 1, 2009 Angeline Kauhiwaiokuana “Sista”
Paikai Tampos, 63, of Ewa Beach, a former Holsum Bakery employee, died in St. Francis-West
Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Arcadio; sons Sonny, Biggie,
Kalama, Ali‟i and Nainoa; hanai daughters Cathy Segi, Ruby Loa and Chamme Keawe; brothers
Ebenezer, Elroy and Errol Paikai; and nine grandchildren. Celebration of life: 5 p.m. Sunday at
Nanakuli Ranch, 89-380 Farrington Highway, Waianae. Additional information for an obituary
printed Wednesday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 September 2009]
TAMPOS, JOSEPHINE "JOSIE" MILDRED, 68, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 15,
2009. Born in Tyrone, Pa. Retired owner of Alapaki's at the Keauhou Shopping Center in Kona.
Survived by husband, Alapaki; hanai son, Brad Ward; stepson, Roberto; stepdaughter, Evette.
Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua, Kona;
service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua,
Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009] Flag indicates the service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009]
Tampos, Josephine Mildred, June 15, 2009 Josephine Mildred “Josie” Tampos, 68, of Kailua-
Kona, Hawaii retired owner of Alapaki‟s at Keauhou Shopping Center, died in Kona Community
Hospital. She was born in Tyrone, Pa. She is survived by husband Alapaki, stepson Roberto,
stepdaughter Evette and hanai son Brad Ward. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus,
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailuha-Kona. Call after 9 a.m. Private scattering of ashes. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 June 2009]
TAMURA, ASAYO, 91, of Wahiawa, died July 18, 2009. Born in Waialua. Member of Seicho-
No-Ie. Survived by son, Douglas; daughters, Violet Lee, Janice Quesenberry and Susan Okoga;
eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Edgar Himeda; sisters, Harriet Matsuoka
and Masako Yamamoto. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service
10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser
19 August 2009]
TAMURA, FUSAYE, 87, of Honolulu, died March 21, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived
by son, Clyde; daughter, Rachel Ogata; granddaughter, Tracie Maikui; great-grandsons, Micah
and Joshua. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 April 2009]
TAMURA, GAYLYNNE KEIKO, 53, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 27, 2008. Born in Hilo. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Gerald; daughter, Michele; sister, Noreen Yamane. Visitation
3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 1
January 2009]
Tamura, Gaylynne Keiko, Dec. 27, 2008 Gaylynne Keiko Tamura, 53, of Hilo, a homemaker,
died in Hilo medical Center. She was survived by husband Gerald, daughter Michele and sister
Noreen Yamane. Service: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 3 p.m. casual attire.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 January 2009]
TAMURA, HIDEO "JIMMY", 82, of Waipahu, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i.
Retired carpenter with Hawaii Carpenters Union Local 745; World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by sons, Keith, Jason and Baines; daughter, Janice Sunouchi; two grandchildren;
brothers, Sadao and Masao; sister, Patsy. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 August 2009]
TAMURA, KENJI, 89, of Kahului, Maui, died Feb. 11, 2009. Born on Maui. Retired A&B
Commercial Co. planning mill supervisor. Survived by son, Glenn; daughters, Phyllis Murashige
and Susan Owara; brother, Henry; sisters, Toshiko Iwamoto, Shizuko Sato, Mieko Kushiyama
and Ayako Saito; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday at
Door of Faith Church, Wailuku; service 6 to 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. Visitation also 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary; Buddhist service over urn 11:30 a.m.; reception
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; urn burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 15 February 2009]
Tamura, Kenji, Feb. 11, 2009 Kenji Tamura, 89, of Kahului, a retired A&B Commercial Co.
planning mill supervisor, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on Maui. He is
survived by son Glenn; daughters Phyllis Murashige and Susan Owara; brother Henry; sisters
Toshiko Iwamoto, Shizuko Sato, Mieko Kushiyama and Ayako Saito; eight grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Door of Faith Church, Wailuku. Call after 5 p.m.
Buddhist services: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m.
Reception: 12:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 14 February 2009]
Tamura, Kimiko, Aug. 2, 2009. Kimiko Tamura, 95, of Haiku, a Maui Crafts Guild ceramic
artist, died in Hale Makua-Kahului. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Michi
Itami, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m. tomorrow at Makawao
Hongwanji Mission. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 August 2009]
TAMURA, LEATRICE SUEME, 92, of Kane‟ohe, died June 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Department of Education employee. Survived by sons, Kent and Jon; four grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Mondayat Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 June 2009]
TAMURA, LINDA AIKO, 64, of Honolulu, died July 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
DTRIC Insurance agent. Survived by husband, Walter; son, Ivan; mother, Esther Horita; brother,
Harry Horita; sisters Geraldine Ishida, Cynthia Murata and Jolly Ige; two grandchildren.
Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi'o; service 6 p.m. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 August 2009]
Tamura, Noriyuki, May 31, 2009 Noriyuki “Billy‟ Tamura, 80, of Kahului, a groundskeeper,
died in Kahului, a groundskeeper, died in Kahului. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by
caregivers Nelly and Jesse Hinoguin. Private services. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 20 June 2009]
TAMURA, SHIZUKO "HELEN", 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii.
Retired office manager. Survived by son, Craig; daughter, Karen Challacombe; brother, Paul
Ninomiya; sister, Thelma Shauer. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 November 2009]
TAMURA, SHIZUKO "HELEN", 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 10, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawaii.
A retired office manager. Survived by son, Craig; daughter, Karen Challacombe; brother, Paul
Ninomiya; sister, Thelma Shauer. Private services were held. Arrangements by Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 November 2009]
TAMURA, TONY TSUNEO, 87, of Honolulu, died July 2, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Retired Allied Realty Realtor; and U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Neal and Dave;
brothers, Ritsuo and Ralph; sisters, Marian Kobatake and Mieko Kinoshita; four grandchildren.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 July 2009]
TAMURA, TORAO, 83, of Waialua, died Sept. 5, 2009. Born in Kawailoa, Hawai'i. Retired
Waialua Sugar Plantation service foreman. Survived by wife, Takeko; daughter, Sandra Abe;
sisters, Dorothy Oho and Sue Wasada. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11
September 2009]
TAMURA, YOSHITO "LARRY", 89, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2009. Born in Kahului,
Maui. Retired city Department of Parks and Recreation truck driver. Survived by wife, Clara;
daughters, Beryl Hamabata and Rene Williams; sisters, Ayako Fujio and Shirley Yokouchi; three
grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service
10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 February 2009]
Tamura, Yoshito, Feb. 19, 2009 Yoshito “Larry” Tamura, 89, of Honolulu, a retired city
Department of Parks and Recreation truck driver, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived
by wife Clara H., daughters Beryl R. Hamabata and Rene Y. Williams, sisters Ayako Fujio and
Shirley Yokouchi, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 February 2009]
Tamura, Yoshito, Feb. 19, 2009 Yoshito “Larry” Tamura, 89, of Honolulu, a retired city
Department of Parks and Recreation truck driver, died. He was born in Kahului. He is survived
by wife Clara H., daughters Beryl R. Hamabata and Rene Y. Williams, sisters Ayako Fujio and
Shirley Yokouchi, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No fowers. Additional information was added to an
obituary printed Tuesday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 28 February 2009]]
TAN, RAYMOND E.Y., 57, of Honolulu, died Sept. 8, 2009. Born in Rangoon, Burma. Owner
and founder of Island Toothworks. Survived by wife, Susanna; son, Jonathan; daughter, Ramona;
sisters, Eng Eng Ng, Gin Gin Chew and Kwan Wang; brothers, Selwyn, Benny and Alfred; one
granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11
a.m. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 September 2009]
TAN, RICHARD YUM WON, 87, of Honolulu, died March 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; a civilian survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack.
Survived by wife, Ethel; sons, Norman, Nelson and Newton; daughter, Nathleen Young; 10
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Mau. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.
[Honolulu Advertiser 29 March 2009]
TANABE, RICHARD KENSO, 91, of Honolulu, died Feb. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Hawai'i Army National Guard sergeant first class. Survived by daughter, Jo Ann Chang;
two grandsons; brothers, Fred and Kazumi; sister, Kikue Tateishi. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 12 March 2009]
Tanabe, Richard Kenso, Feb. 27, 2009 Richard Kenso Tanabe, 91, of Honolulu, a retired
Hawaii Army National Guard sergeant first class, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived
by daughter Jo Ann T. Chang, brothers Fred Y. and Kazumi, sister Kikue Tateishi and two
grandchildren. Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 13 March 2009]
TANABE, THE REV. SHIGEO, 100, of Honolulu, died May 6, 2009. Born in Port Townsend,
Wash. Retired minister for the United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter-in-law, Mildred;
grandsons, Clifton and Brian; four great-grandchildren. Service 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris United
Methodist Church. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May
2009]
Tanabe, The Rev. Shigeo, May 6, 2009. The Rev. Shigeo Tanabe, 100, of Honolulu, a retired
United Methodist Church minister, died. She was born in Port Townsend, Wash. She is survived
by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris United
Methodist Church. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 May 2009]
Tanabe, The Rev. Shigeo, May 6, 2009. The Rev. Shigeo Tanabe, 100, of Honolulu, a retired
United Methodist Church minister, died. He was born in Port Townsend, Wash. He is survived
by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris United
Methodist Church. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Tuesday. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 28 May 2009]
TANAKA, AKIRA, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 3, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Maui Land
and Pineapple Co. electrician. Survived by wife, Peggy; son, Rodney; brother, Wayne. Service 5
p.m. Saturday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard Family
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 October 2009]
TANAKA, AKIRA, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 3, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Maui Land &
Pineapple Co. electrician. Survived by wife, Peggy; son, Rodney; brother, Wayne. Visitation 4
p.m. today at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard
Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 October 2009]
TANAKA, AKIRA, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 3, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Maui Land &
Pineapple Co. electrician. Survived by wife, Peggy; son, Rodney; brother, Wayne. Visitation 4
p.m. today at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Arrangements by Ballard
Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 October 2009]
Tanaka, Akira, Oct. 3, 2009, Akira Tanaka, 80, of Wailuku, a Maui Land & Pineapple Co.
electrician, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived
by wife Peggy, son Rodney and brother Wayne. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Wailuku
Hongwanji Mission. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 October 2009]
TANAKA, ARDIS CHIEKO, 53, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Summerlin Insurance claim supervisor. Survived by mother, Sharon; brother, Jay; sister, Beryl
Segawa; nieces. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 December 2009]
TANAKA, AYAKO KAI, 98, of Waianae, died Nov. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Member of
Waianae Hongwanji. Survived by son, Herbert; daughters, Edith Baba and Jane Yamashiro; 11
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grand-children; brother, Tomoharu
"Tomo" Kai; sister, Yoshiko Hirasa. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 December 2009]
Tanaka, Ayako Kai. Nov. 26, 2009 Ayako Kai Tanaka, 98, of Waianae, died in Pearl City
Nursing Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Herbert K., daughter Edith Y.
Baba and Jane Y. Yamashiro, brother Tomoharu “Tomo” Kai, sister Yoshiko K. Hirasa, 11
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Waipio, mauka chapel. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13
December 2009]
TANAKA, CHARLOTTE MOMOE, 84, of Honolulu, died April 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired registered nurse. Survived by son, Dr. Robert; daughters, Lesley Tanaka and Alison Lee;
three grandchildren; a great-grandson; sister, Mildred Tomitagawa. Visitation 3 p.m. Thursday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary; memorial service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 April 2009]
Tanaka, Charlotte Momoe, April 4, 2009. Charlotte Momoe Tanaka, 84, of Honolulu, a retired
registered nurse, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Dr. Robert, daughters
Lesley Tanaka and Alison Lee, sister Mildred Tomitagawa, three grandchildren and a great
grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Calla after 3 p.m. Casual
attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 7 April 2009]
TANAKA, ELSIE T., 82, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
sons, Clyde, Alvin, Wesley and Lloyd; daughters, Sharon Luke, Debra Wright and Jacqueline
Plunkett; brothers, Robert Shintani and Raymond Hue; sister, Elizabeth Arakaki; 19
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai
Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 April 2009]
TANAKA, EMILY MIDORI, 82, of Honolulu, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in Wahiawa, Kauai.
Retired waitress and cook for KC Drive Inn. Survived by sons, Matthew and Michael; daughter,
Joanne Spurlock; one grandchild; brothers, Kinji and Thomas Tatsuto Miyashiro; sisters, Doris
Kanda and Molly Nakamaru. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6
p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 November 2009]
TANAKA, EMILY MIDORI, 82, of Honolulu, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in Wahiawä, Kauai.
Retired Kuhio Grill waitress and KC Drive In cook. Survived by sons, Matthew and Michael;
daughter, Joanne Spurlock; a grandchild; brothers, Kinji and Thomas "Tatsuto" Miyashiro;
sisters, Doris Kanda and Molly Nakamaru. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 November 2009]
TANAKA, FREDERICK "FRED" SUMIO, 61, of Honolulu, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born in
Okinawa, Japan. An independent contractor. Survived by son, Norman; sisters, Yvonne Maetani
and Evelyn. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 6 p.m. No flowers.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 September 2009]
Tanaka, Frederick Sumio, Sept. 7, 2009 Frederick Sumio “Fred” Tanaka, 61, of Honolulu, an
independent contractor, died. He was born in Okinawa. He is survived by son Norman T. and
sisters Yvonne E. Maetani and Evelyn H. Tanaka. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 September
2009]
TANAKA, HAROLD SHOICHI, 83, of Wahiawä, died Dec. 9, 2009. Born in Häna, Maui.
Store manager for Army & Air Force Exchange Service. Survived by wife, Ruth; four daughters;
one brother; five sisters; three granddaughters. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 December
2009]
TANAKA, IRENE KUNIE, 71, of Honolulu, died March 27, 2009. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i.
Retired Tripler Army Medical Center medical librarian. Survived by brother, Franklin; sisters,
Hatsumi Nunogawa and Momoyo. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts).
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 April 2009]
TANAKA, JUNE SHIZUKA, 78, of Kane'ohe, died May 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from direct sales. Survived by husband, Ichiro; son, Michael; daughters, Patrice, and Jan
Hasegawa; brother, Harold Miyashita; sisters, Mildred Murata and Grace Hirota. Private service
held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 May 2009]
TANAKA, KAY KIYOKO, 88, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Wailuku.
Retired Waiehu Golf Course custodian. Survived by sons, Colin and Lester; daughter, Lori
Davis; brother, George Matsui; sister, Sumako Taniguchi; three grandchildren. Private service
held. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 December 2009]
Tanaka, Kazumi, June 18, 2009 Kazumi Tanaka, 81, of Honolulu, a retired registered nurse,
died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Gordon Y. and daughter Marsha L. Private
services, No flowers. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 June 2009]
TANAKA, MASAMI, 85, of Pearl City, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired federal
government estimator; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Eric; daughter, Leila;
brother, Charles; sisters, Joyce Nakagawa, Florence, Violet Yoshida, Elsie Matsumura and
Lillian; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 August 2009]
TANAKA, MICHIKO, 93, of Kihei, Maui, died Aug. 4, 2009. Born in Sprecklesville, Maui.
Retired Azeka‟s Market clerk. Survived by son, John; daughter, Kay Leeson; two grandchildren;
sister, Gladys Sandoval. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 August 2009]
Tanaka, Michiko, Aug. 4, 2009. Michiko Tanaka, 93, of Kihei, Mauk, a retired Azeka‟s Store
employee, died at home. She was born in Spreckelsville, Maui. She is survived by son John,
daughter Kay Leeson, sister Gladys Sandoval and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 10 August 2009]
TANAKA, PENELOPE "PENNY" K., 66, of Honolulu, died Sept. 9, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired state social worker with 30 years of service. Survived by husband, Fred; son, Duane;
daughter, Erin Nobriga; two grandchildren; brothers, Peter and Jon Taguchi. Visitation 5 p.m.
Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 September 2009]
TANAKA, STANLEY SATOSHI, 69, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Continental Mechanical of the Pacific refrigeration mechanic; U.S. Air Force veteran. Survived
by wife, Angelina; daughters, Terry Hayashi and Wendy Falcon; brother, Edwin; sister, Lillian
Abbot; four grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park
Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February 2009]
TANAKA, TETSUO "BLACKIE", 94, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 6, 2009. Born in Pa'auilo,
Hawai'i. Retired owner of the former Drop Inn Restaurant. Survived by daughter, Alicia; son,
Alan; two grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June 2009]
TANAKA, WATARU, 78, of Makaweli, Kauai, died Nov. 22, 2009. Born in Makaweli. Gay &
Robinson supervisor. Survived by brother, Michio; niece, Joanne Acoba. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30
p.m. Thursday at Waimea Higashi Hongwanji; service 4:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 November 2009]
TANAKA, YOSHIO, 83, of Kahului, Maui, died Nov. 6, 2009. Born in Puunn, Maui. Survived
by wife, Jean; daughter, Sharlene Starmer; two grandchildren. Private services held.
Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary, Maui. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 November 2009]
Tanaka, Yoshio, Nov. 6, 2009, Yoshio Tanaka, 83, of Kahului, a retired Hawaiian Grocery
Stores branch manager, died. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Jean,
daughter Sharlene Starmer and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15
November 2009]
Tananuu, Afitoto Solomona, Jan. 6, 2009 Afitoto Solomona Tauanuu, 82, of Honolulu died. He
was born in Fagasa, American Samoa. He is survives by wife Tausaga, son Asotasi Afi,
daughters Vaisima Alboro and Faoa Seau sisters Mele Loa and Olevia Laupole, 12 grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Adventist Church. And call after 9
a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at diamond Head Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 January 2009]
TANG, DONALD KAM FOO, 77, of Pearl City, died March 1, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. U.S.
Army veteran. Survived by brother, Larry; sisters-in-law, Gladys and Kay. Visitation 9:30 a.m.
Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i
State Veterans Cemetery. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 20 March 2009]
TANG, HUE NGHE, 81, of Honolulu, died Nov. 15, 2009. Born in China. Survived by sons,
Vincent, Bobby, Jonathan, Johnny, Danny, Ivan and Henry Wong; daughters, Jennie Truong and
Christine Wong; 13 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; brothers, Galton and Wilson;
sisters, Hue Te, and Mai Truong. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial
Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 November]
Tang, Hue Nighe, Nov. 15, 2009 Hue Nghe Tang, 81, of Honolulu died in the Queen‟s Medical
Center. She was born in China. She is survived by sons Vincent, Bobby, Jonathan, Johnny,
Danny, Ivan and Henry Wong; daughters Jennie Truong and Christine Wong; brothers Galton
and Wilson Tang; sisters Hue Te Tang and Mai Truong; 13 grandchildren; and three great-
grandchildren. Call after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Burial: 3
p.m. at Valley of the Temples. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 November 2009]
TANI, ETTA M. W. WATANABE also known as ETTA MATSUE TANI, 89, of 'Aiea, died
Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Retired seamstress. Survived by daughters, Charleen Ikeda and
Lorraine Kennett; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 January
2009]
TANI, SHIRO, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 30, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired plumber;
member of the Local 675 Plumbers Union. Survived by wife, Betsy; sons, Glen and Steven;
brother, Tokuo; sisters, Mieko Antoku and Tokiko Nakamura; seven grandchildren. Visitation
10:30 to 11:30 Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment 2
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 4 February 2009]
TANIBE, DOROTHY YUKIKO, 92, of Honolulu, died Nov. 19, 2009. Born in
Puun[0xeb]n[0xeb], Maui. St Mark's Episcopal Church preschool teacher and member. Survived
by sons, Larry, Patrick and Kenneth; daughter, Teresa-Thelma Nitta; sister, Gladys Higashi; 11
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday
at Diamond Head Mortuary; Mass 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 December 2009]
Tanibe, Dorothy Yukiko, Nov. 19, 2009 Dorothy Yukiko Tanibe, 92, of Honolulu, a St. Mark‟s
Episcopal Church preschool teacher, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Puunene,
Maui. She is survived by sons Larry, Patrick and Kenneth; daughter Teresa-Thelma Nitta; sister
Glady‟s Higashi; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Mass:
11:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Star Bulletin Advertiser 17 December 2009]
TANIGAWA, YAEO, 80, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 18, 2009. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired self-
employed plumber. Survived by sons, Michael and Gary; brothers, Charles and Mineo; sisters,
Carolyn Sakai and Iris Fukui. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 September 2009]
TANIKAWA, SCOTT "SCOTTY" MASANORI, 58, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born
in Ho- nolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician; Army veteran. Survived by wife,
Chizuko; daughters, Julie and Lisa; brothers, Roy and Bernard; sisters, Amy Chun and Janice
Ishikawa. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
23 February 2009]
Tanikawa, Scott Masanori, Feb. 16, 2009 Scott Masanori “Scotty” Tanikawa, 58, of Honolulu,
an Army veteran and retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician, died. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Chizuko, daughters Julie M. and Lisa H., brothers Roy and
Bernard and sisters Amy Chun and Janice Ishikawa. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 February 2009]
Tanikawa, Scott Masanori, Feb. 16, 2009 Scott Masanori “Scotty” Tanikawa, 58, of Honolulu,
a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician and Army veteran, died. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Chizuko, daughters Julie M. and Lisa K., brothers Roy and
Bernard and sisters Amy Chun and Janice Ishikawa. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Additional information for an obituary printed Sunday. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 25 February 2009]
TANIMOTO, STELLA KAMEYO, 87, of Wai'anae, died May 7, 2009. Born in Wai'anae.
Retired Wai'anae Elementary School cafeteria cook. Survived by son, Clinton; daughter, Cora;
three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary
Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 May 2009]
TANIMOTO, TAKESHI, 89, of Kaumakani, Kauai, died Dec. 5, 2009. Born in Makaweli. A
retired plumber with Olokele Sugar. Survived by sons, Larry and Dean; daughter, Patricia
Bressant; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Hanako Haggard. Private
service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed
forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 December 2009]
TANJI, KIMIE, 90, of Honolulu, died May 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters,
Mary Furutani and Irene Yano; brother, Takeshi Ansai; other brothers and sisters in Japan.
Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Waipi'o; service 6 p.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18
May 2009]
TANJI, KIMIE, 90, of Honolulu, died May 7, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters,
Mary Furutani and Irene Yano; brother, Takeshi Ansai; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m.
Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Waipi‟o; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 May 2009]
TANJI, SUGURU, 96, of Honolulu, died April 3, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired federal
carpenter. Survived by daughters, Joanne Kimura, and Carol and Amy Tanji; a grandchild; and a
great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 April 2009]
TANNA, EDNA SHIMAE, 86, of Honolulu, died Dec. 28, 2008. Born in Kona, Hawai'i.
Retired Shirokiya Ltd. customer service associate. Survived by daughter, Charlotte Araki; two
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Harry, Goro, Shigeo Shiraishi; sisters, Carol
Shiraishi, Ruth Furuta, Clarice Kishi and Linda Oue. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 January
2009]
Tanna, Edna Shimae, Dec. 28, 2008 Edna Shimae Tanna, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Shirokiya
Ltd. Customer service associate, died in Kahala Nui. She was born in Kona, Hawaii. She is
survived by daughter Charlotte Araki; brothers Harry, Goro and Shigeo Shiraishi; sisters Carol
Shirashi, Ruth Furuta, Clarice Kishi and Linda Oue; two grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual
attire. No flowers. [Star Bulletin 12 January 2009]
Tanner Bodil, Jan, 2, 2009 Bodil Tanner, 79, of Makaha, a homemaker, died at home in
Waianae. She was born in Denmark. She is survived by husband Roman, daughter, Angelique
Matuino, sister Tove D Arpigny, dix grandchildren and two great- granchildre. Private Services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 January 2009]
TANO, BEATRICE YOSHIKA, 95, of Pearl City, died Feb. 18, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Survived
by sons, Lawrence, Edwin, Darrel and Dean; daughters, Marjorie Magaoay and Beverly Heder;
35 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; brothers, Thomas "Tom" and
George Kono; sisters, Satoko Sadamaru, Gladys Ego, Lillian and Alice Kono. Visitation 9:30 to
11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, service 11 a.m.; burial 3
p.m. Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 23 February 2009]
TANO, BEATRICE YOSHIKA, 95, of Pearl City, died Feb. 18, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. Survived
by sons, Lawrence, Edwin, Darrel and Dean; daughters, Marjorie Magaoay and Beverly Heder;
35 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Thomas "Tom"
and George Kono; sisters, Satoko Sadamaru, Gladys Ego, Lillian and Alice Kono. Visitation
9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Newtown Ward;
service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 February 2009]
TANO, MARIANO TABAYOYONG SR., 83, of Waipahu, died Sept. 17, 2009. Born in
Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by wife, Felicidad "Fely"; daughters, Angelina
Duropan and Remy Walker; sons, Mariano Jr., Michael and Charito; 14 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; brother, Alejandro; sister, Rosalina Furiscal. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; eulogy 11:30 a.m.; prayer service noon; burial 12:30 p.m. at
Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual/aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 26
September 2009]
TANOAI, ROSS LASI JR., 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Film
industry Local 399 and 996 driver. Survived by daughter, Felita; son, Ross; five grandchildren;
sisters, Pat Uyemura and Candace Picanco; brothers, Arthur III, Thomas and Robert Aiwohi.
Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie
North Stake Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at the Old La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
TANOUE, LYNN KURODA, 59, of Pearl City, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Secretary for state Department of Human Services. Survived by husband, Melvin; sons, Ryan
and Reid; mother, Marilyn Kuroda; brother, James Kuroda. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at
Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 July 2009]
TANOUE, ROBERT NAOYUKI, 89, of Kuka'iau, Hawai'i, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in
Kainehe, Hawai'i. Retired proprietor of Bob's Repair Shop. Survived by wife, Margaret; sons,
Carl, Robert and Paul; daughters, June Tanoue-Althouse and Carol Tanoue-Ahuna; brother,
Yukio "Sam"; sister, Aiko Yoshimura; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; caregiver, D
Arciga. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary; service 3 p.m.; burial 10 a.m. Monday
at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 January 2009]
Tanoue, Robert Wataru, Dec. 20, 2008 Robert Naoyuki Tanoue, 89, of Kukaiau, Hawaii,
retired Bob‟s Repair Shop Proprietor, died at home. He was born in Kainehe Hawaii. He is
survived by Wife Margret; sons Carl S., Robert J. and Paul T.; daughters June Y. Tanoue-
Althouse and Carol N. Tanoue-Ahuna; brother Yukio “Sam;” sister Aiko Yoshimura; eight
grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Hilo. Call
after 2 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 January 2009]
TANOUE, YUKIO "SAM", 86, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2009. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i.
Retired arcade owner. Survived by sister, Aiko Yoshimura. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 April 2009]
TANOURA, KIKUE, 83, of Mililani, died June 13, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. Retired owner of
Kemoo Beauty Center. Survived by son, Gratn; dauaghters, Gwendolyn Maeda and Gaye
Arakakai; grandchildren, Kara-Lee, Kelsey Maeda, Mathew, Marissa and Joelle Arakaki.
Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Waihawa Hongwanji; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 June 2009]
TANOUYE, MARGARET NAMIYE, 78, of Honolulu, died Nov. 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
A retired Times Super Market head cashier. Survived by husband, George; son, Jeffery;
daughter, Lori; brother, Lawrence Furukawa; sisters, Betty Kinoshita, Kay Kimura and Helen
Stockinger; three grandchildren. Memorial service 4 p.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 December 2009]
TANTISIRA, GENEVIEVE LIN, 81, of Honolulu, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by husband, Somphong; sons, Jivin and Kelan; daughters, Melanie and Alicia; sisters,
Bessie Pang and Anna Kam; brother, Roland Lin; eight grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30
a.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at
Diamond Head Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 August 2009]
TAOKA, SALLY YUKIE, 86, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 27, 2009. Born in 'Aiea. Member of
Wahiawa Hongwanji & Fujinkai. Survived by sons, Gerald and Carl Taoka and Lawrence
Nishioka; daughter, Leatrice Sekiya; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service
held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 March 2009]
Taoka, Sally Yukie, Feb. 27, 2009 Sally Yukie Taoka, 86, of Wahiawa died in Hospice Hawaii,
Kailua. She was born in Aiea. She is survived by sons Gerald and Carl Taoka, and Lawrence
Nishioka; daughter Leatrice Sekiya; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 March 2009]
TAOMAE, RAYMOND YUKIO, 90, of Honolulu, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Honolulu.
Retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He served with the 100th Infantry Battalion. Survived by
wife, Hilda; daughter, Sandra La Montagne; sons, Patrick, Calvin and Michael; four
grandchildren; brothers, Fred and Tadashi; sister, Eileen Hanatani. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 2 January 2009]
Taomae, Raymond Yukio, Dec. 22, 2008 Raymond Yukio Taomae, 90, of Honolulu retired
U.S. Postal Services employee and U. S. Army Veteran who served in world War II, died. He is
survived in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Hilda T. and Michal M.; Daughters Fres I. and
Tadashi; sister Eileen Y. Hanatani; and four grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 1 January 2009]
TAPIRO, ALEJANDRO "ALEX" SR., 89, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died June 1, 2009. Born
in Na'alehu, Hawai'i. Carpenter. Survived by sons, Alejandro Jr. and Ralph; sister, Sally Aton;
three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at St. Michael's
Catholic Church; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10
a.m.; burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park; luncheon and fellowship at St. Paul's Church Hall
in Honalo. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 June 2009]
TAPIZ SR., FRANCISCO “FRANK” KAGAOAN, 58, of „Ewa Beach, died July 23, 2009.
Born in Amistad, Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from Safeway Supermarket Kapolei;
Kapiolani Bakery baker. Survived by wife, Celedonia; daughters, Frances Tapiz Andrian, Jo-
Ann Payne and Esperanza; son, Francisco Jr.; eight grandchildren; brothers, Loreto Bianan and
Renato; sisters, Julita Reyes, Rosita Asperin, Alejandra Castullo and Violeta. Visitation 6 to 9
p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi‟o; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m.
Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial
Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 August 2009]
TAPPAN, IMSUN, 67, of Honolulu, died Aug. 6, 2009. Born in South Korea. Retired
entertainer. Survived by daughter, Barbara Pugh; grandchildren, Laurie Allen and Kaleb Pugh;
two great-grandchildren; brothers, Yongchae and Yongwoon Kim; companion, Larry O'Gorek.
Service 10 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; reception to follow at the residence.
[Honolulu Advertiser 26 August 2009]
Tappan, ImSun, Aug. 6, 2009. ImSun Tappan, 67, of Honolulu, a retired entertainer, died. She
was born in Korea. She is survived by daughter Barbara Pugh, brothers Yongchae and
Yongwoon Kim, companion Larry O‟Gorek, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Reception to follow at the family
residence. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 August 2009]
TARIO, KEITH, 46, of Honolulu, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Bicycle specialist;
Army veteran. Survived by father, Benjamin Jr.; grandparents, Benjamin Sr. and Elsie;
stepbrothers, Gerard Akaka and Justin Le; half brother, Brandon; half sisters, Cary Ann Revillia
and Kaleo Stroud. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery chapel; memorial service 10 a.m.
Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of
Hawaii. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 November
2009]
TARPLEY, FRANK AKAMA, 75, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died April 5, 2009. Born in Waimea.
Retired owner and truck driver for Circle T. Equipment; former truck driver for West Hawaii
Concrete. Survived by wife, Sarah; sons, Kevin, Henry and Rodney; daughter, Tamra; brothers,
Bert Jr. and Louie; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday
at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans
Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 April 2009]
TARTIOS, STEPHANIE KALAI, 54, of Honolulu, formerly of Lahaina, Maui, died April 7,
2009. Born in Lahaina. A homemaker. Survived by son, Houston; daughter, Brandi; mother,
Jeanette Castro; brother, Alvin Castro Jr.; sister, Terilynne Ishoda. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at
St. Ann's Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Mass on Maui at a later date. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 April 2009]
Tartios, Stephanie Kalai, April 7, 2009. Stephanie Kalai Tartios, 54, of Honolulu, formerly of
Lahaina, a homemaker, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in Lahaina. She is
survived by son Houston, daughter Brandi, mother Jeanette Castro, brother Alvin Castro Jr. and
sister Terilynne Ishoda. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann‟s Catholic Church. Call after 9
a.m. A Mass will be held on Maui at a later date. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 April
2009]
TASAKA, CHARLES MASASHI, 74, of 'Aiea, died April 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from Hawaii Air National Guard. Survived by wife, Geraldine; daughters, Coleen Tasaka-Shoda,
Denise Sasaki and Charlene Moriwaki; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation
from 3 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Congregational Church; service 4 p.m. Aloha attire.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
TASAKA, FUKUE "SUE", 96, of Pearl City, died April 3, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. A
retired housekeeper. Survived by sons, Raymond, Stanley and Kenneth; daughter, Eleanor
Harrington; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements
by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
TASAKA, RICHARD SEIJI, 63, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
accountant. Survived by one brother; two sisters; nieces; nephews. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 March 2009]
TATEI, ELSIE KIKUYE, 97, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. A retired
Dole Cannery employee. Survived by son, Morris; daughter, Frances; three grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Yamamoto; sisters, Mae Takafuji, Janet Tateyama and Nellie
Endo. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
September 2009]
TATEYAMA, JAMES “NOBU” “MR. T.” NOBORU, 80, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Retired volunteer services coordinator and shift supervisor at Waimano
Training School and Hospital with 32 years of service; Korean War U.S. Army veteran. Survived
by wife, Alexandra "Sandy"; brothers: Kiyoshi and Richard; nieces; nephews. Please call 392-
9879 no later than April 14 for service details. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Williams Funeral Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 April 2009]
Tateyama, James Noboru, March 19, 2009. James Noboru Tateyama, also known as “Nobu”
and “Mr. T,” 80, of Honolulu, a retired Waimano Training School and Hospital shift supervisor
and volunteer services coordinator, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by wife Alexandra “Sandy,” and brothers Kiyoshi and Richard. For more
information, call 392-9879 no later than April 14. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 April 2009]
Tateyama, James Noboru, March 19, 2009. James Noboru Tateyama, also known as Nobu and
“Mr. T,” 80, of Honolulu, a retired Waimano Training School and Hospital shift supervisor and
volunteer services coordinator and Army veteran who served in Korean War, died in Kuakini
Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Alexandra “Sandy” and
brothers Kiyoshi and Richard. For more information, call 392-9879 no later than Tuesday.
Additional information for an obituary printed Wednesday. Flag indicates service in the U.S.
armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 April 2009]
TATEYAMA, NANCY UME, 83, of Mililani, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Kobe, Japan.
Homemaker and distributor of Forever Living Products. Survived by daughters, Janet Feyerisen
and Karen Butindaro; seven grandchildren. Visitation 11 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary; celebration of life 11:45 a.m.; reception to follow. No flowers.
[Honolulu Advertiser 7 September 2009]
TATSUNO, ELSIE SHIZUKO, 74, of 'Aiea, died March 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Herbert; sons, Derek and Mark; daughter, Joy;
granddaughter, Erin. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 9 April 2009]
TATSUNO, ELSIE SHIZUKO, 74, of 'Aiea, died March 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Herbert; sons, Derek and Mark; daughter, Joy;
granddaughter, Erin; brother, George Yamashita. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 April 2009]
TAU, SIATIU "TAUTALA" JR., 57, of Waianae, died Oct. 12, 2009. Born in American
Samoa. Maintenance worker, Department of Parks & Recreation, American Sämoa. Survived by
brothers, Taitafe, Tautala; sisters, Faletulutuluimoana Navarro, Afutoto Seanoa, Feleai Tau.
Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Ewa Beach Church of God, 91-786 Makule Road, Ewa Beach;
service 10 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 October
2009]
Tau, Siatiu Jr., Oct. 12, 2009, Siatiu “Tautala” Tau Jr., 57, of Waianae, a maintenance worker
with the Department of Parks and Recreation in American Samoa, died in Hawaii Medical
Center West. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by brothers Taitafe and Tautala,
and sisters Faletulutuluimoana Navarro, Afutoto Seanoa and Feleai Tau. Services: 10 a.m. Friday
at Ewa Beach Church of God, 91-786 Makule Road, Ewa Beach. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial:
12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 October 2009]
TAUANUU, AFITOTO SOLOMONA, 82, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Fagasa,
American Samoa. Survived by wife, Tausaga; son, Asotasi Afi; daughters, Vaisima Alboro and
Faoa Seau; sisters, Mele Loa, Olevia Laupole and Leatalua Tauala; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at the Samoa-Tokelau Seventh-day Adventist
Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 January 2009]
TAUANU'U, SIO T., 66, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died June 3, 2009. Born in Leloaloa,
American Samoa. Served as liaison to Congressman Faleomavaega; U.S. Army veteran.
Survived by wife, Viva; daughter, Makerita; sons, Victor and Tyler; two grandchildren; sisters,
Christina, Tasi Tuitele and So'o Lilo. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 'Aiea Methodist
Church; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 June 2009]
TAUGAVAU, PITAUTAU N.M., 43, of Waipahu, died July 18, 2009. Born in American
Samoa. McDonald's food server. Survived by husband, Silia; sons, Posiulai, Ioelu, Valupo;
father, Ne'emia Fa'aitu; brothers, Pule and Ena Atualevao, Ione Fa'aitu; sisters, Fia Sanele, Selagi
Raiwalui, Seia Carter, Tau Posiulai, Tote Matautia. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Ewa Beach
Church of God; service 11 a.m.; entombment 12:30 p.m. Garden Crypt, Sunset Memorial Park.
No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 3
August 2009]
TAUMUA, VAEFA SELAU, 74, of Honolulu, died Oct. 10, 2009. Born in Fagamalo, American
Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Selau; sons, Siaosi, Reopoamo, Fa‟apalo, Etisone,
Tai‟u Moi and Suapi Lake Auelua; daughters, Rosela Sooto, Tuamafa Selau, Mara Faiumu,
Anna May, Julie, and Suea Godinet; brother, Ulimasao Lake Auelua; Visitation 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday at Holy Trinity Church; service 9 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 October 2009]
Taumua, Vaefa Selau, Oct. 10, 2009, Vaefa Selau Taumua, 74, of Honolulu, a homemaker,
died at home. She was born in Faagamalo, American Samoa. She is survived by husband Selau;
sons Siaosi, Reopoamo, Fa‟apalo and Etisone Taumua and Tai‟u Moi and Suapi L. Auelua;
daughters Rosela So‟oto, Tuamafa Selau, Mara Faiumu, Anna May and Julie Taumua and Sue
Godinet; brother Ulimasao L. Auelua; 27 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and a great-
great-grandchild. Services: 9 a.m. today at the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 3950 Paine
Circle. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24
October 2009]
TAUSSIG, BESSIE LEE, 89, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. Certified
public accountant and professor. Taught at University of Hawai'i and Kapi'olani Community
College. Survived by brother, Charles Tae Bong Lee; stepson, Carl; stepdaughter, Elizabeth
Tausczik; six grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 4 July 2009]
Taussig, Bessie Lee, Jun. 9, 2009 Bessie Lee Taussig, 89, of Honolulu, a certified public
accountant and University of Hawaii and Kapiolani Community College professor, died in St.
Francis-West Hospice. She was born in Wahiawa, She is survived by stepson Carl, Stepdaughter
Elizabeth Tausczik, brother Charles T.B. Lee and six grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 5 July 2009]
TAUVELA, ELIAPO, 73, of 'Aiea, died March 18, 2009. Born in American Samoa. Retired
construction plasterer. Survived by son, Rodney; daughters, Karen Afalava, Ruby, June and
Daicia; sisters, Faalua Lutu, Miriama Flowers and Helen Salanoa; 11 grandchildren; one great-
granddaughter. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.;
private burial. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 March 2009]
TAUVELI, MELETAUMAFA TANGI, 89, of 'Ewa Beach, died July 25, 2009. Born in
Tuanuku, Tonga. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Asipeli and Pasiaka Potavine, and Sione
Potavine Kulihaapai; daughters, Kisaea Tangi Oneone and Seini Kulihaapai; brothers, Sione
Nohau and Fakailoa Tonga Tangi; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m.
Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation
also 10 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 August 2009]
TAVARES FERREIRA, RAMONA “MONA” ANNETTE, 58, of Hilo, Hawai‟i, died May 4,
2009. Born in Hilo. Private baby-sitter. Survived by husband, Anthony “Tony”; son, Anthony
“T.J.” Jr.; daughter, Candice; hanai daughters, Jerica Justice and Glennys Keeton; brother,
Walter Santiago; sisters, Marie Miyashiro and Leolinda Bowers. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at
St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; urn committal to follow at Hawai‟i Veterans
Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 May 2009]
TAVARES SR., RICHARD "BULL" HENRY, 70, of Makawao, Maui, died Aug. 3, 2009.
Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Landscaper. Survived by wife, Christine; sons, Richard Jr., Ricardo Sr. and
Ryan; daughters, VernaMarie Freitas, Cheryl-Ann Fernandez and Maelina Araneta; brothers,
Patrick Sr. and James Sr.; sisters, Patricia Carvalho and Eileen Mattos; hanai brothers, Nala
Baisa, Sherman Baise, Willy, Alfred and Elliot Baisa and Joe Kekiwi; hanai sisters, Sweetheart
Andaya and Darling Hipolito; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two hanai
grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m.;
cremation to follow. No flowers. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 August 2009]
TAVARES, EDWARD "UNCLE PEACHES" LEWIS, 71, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died June 26,
2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Retired from Ka'u Agribusiness. Survived by sons, Edward and
Andre; daughters, Lilia Carlos, Lloydine, Miyuki and Violet; mother, Violet Osborn; brothers,
Rowland and Jude; 13 grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7
p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 July 2009]
TAVARES, MARGIT RUTH, 80, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 31, 2009. Born in Frankfurt,
Germany. Retired caregiver. Survived by son, Glenn; one granddaughter; two great-
grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7 p.m.;
cremation to follow; scattering of ashes at a later date. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 November 2009]
TAVARES, TOMI, 83, of Honolulu, died May 13, 2009. Born in 'Ewa. a retired seamstress.
Survived by son, Herbert; two grandchildren; brothers, Eugene, James and Glenn Chinen; sister,
Norma Enos. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m.
at Greenhaven Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 July 2009]
Tavares, Tomi, May 13, 2009, Tomi Tavares, 83, of Honolulu, a retired seamstress, died in
Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by son Herbert; brothers
Eugene, James and Glenn S. Chinen; sister Norma Enos; and two grandchildren. Services: 9 a.m.
Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8: 30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Greenhaven Cemetery.
Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 July 2009]
TAVARES, WAYNE KEKUAHIWI, 62, of Wai‟anae, died June 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
A welder. Survived by son, Wayne Jr.; daughters, Leona Dudoit, Waynette, and Kathleen Moana
Garcia; 23 grandchildren; mother, Lydia Kealoha; partner Kimberly Ha‟upu; hanai relatives.
Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 July 2009]
TAVUI, TUSI, 87, of Mililani, died Nov. 3, 2009. Born in Fagatogo, American Sämoa. Retired
U.S. Navy 1st class signalman; last surviving member of the Fita Fita Guard of American
Sämoa. Survived by sons, Rodney, Troy and Roy; daughters, Finagalo Tili, Pala Viena, Evotia
Masoli, Miriam "Millie" Downey, Ruta White, Elizabeth Cleaver and Sina Tavui; 35
grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Nov. 23 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka
Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Nov. 24 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. No faa
Sämoa. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 November
2009]
Tavui, Tusi, Nov. 3, 2009 Tusi Tavui, 87, of Mililani, a retired Navy first-class signalman, died
in Mililani. He was born in Fagatogo, American Samoa. He is survived by sons Rodney, Troy
and Roy; daughters Finagalo Tili, Pala I. Viena, Evotia Masoli, Miriam “Millie” Downey, Ruta
White, Elizabeth Cleaver and Sina Tavui; brother Logoitinomatagilelei “Logo”; hanai sister Uso
Fuapopo; 35 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani
Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Committal services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 November 2009]
TAWNEY, EUPHEMIA LEINAALA, 89, of Kalihi, formerly of Moloka'i, died Jan. 23, 2009.
Born in Kamalo, Moloka'i. Retired civil service secretary. Survived by sons, Emil Emery, John
Edward and Richard; daughter, Eleanore Kehaulani Wasson; seven grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren. Service June 20 at Kamalo Church, Moloka'i. Arrangements by Nakamura
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 January 2009]
Tawney, Euphemia Leinaala, Jan. 23, 2009 Euphemia Leinaala Tawney, 89, of Kalihi,
formerly of Molokai, a retired civil service secretary, died in Kula Hospital. She was born in
Kamalo, Molokai. She is survived by sons Emil E., Richard and John E.; daughter Eleanore K.
Wasson; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Private service to be held in June on
Molokai. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 29 January 2009]
Taylor, Erma Lamoine, Feb. 23, 2009 Erma Lamoine Taylor, 75, of Kailua-Kona, a retired
AT&T sales representative, died at home. She was born in Lansing, Mich. She is survived by
husband Douglas, sons Brian and Don, brother Gilbert Richards and seven grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 March 2009]
Taylor, Judith Louise, 66, of Honolulu, died Oct. 1, 2009. Born in Ontario, Canada. Decorator.
Survived by son, Craig Jones; daughter, Lisa Luby; brothers, Joe and Paul Mahony; one
granddaughter. Private service. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 7 October 2009]
Taylor, Judith Louise, Oct. 1, 2009, Judith Louise Taylor, 66, of Honolulu, died in the Queen‟s
Medical Center. She was born in Ontario, Canada. She is survived by brother Rowan D. Kim.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 8 October 2009]
TAYLOR, LOUIS, 77, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Manchester, England. An
accomplished jazz musician. Survived by wife, Clare; daughters, Susan, Jennifer and Danielle;
one grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 September 2009]
TAYLOR, LOUIS, 77, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Manchester, England. Jazz
musician. Survived by wife, Clare; daughters, Susan, Jennifer and Danielle; brother, Eddie; a
grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 September 2009]
TAYLOR, ROSE "AUNTY BUTCHIE" LEINAALA KUAHUIA, 62, of Hilo, Hawai'i,
formerly of Miloli'i, died Sept. 13, 2009. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. Worked as
groundskeeper/security for Reeds Bay Resort Hotel. Survived by husband, Richard "Tay-La";
sons, Ernesto Van Boyd "Bodie" and Raymond "Leroy" Kuahuia, and Richard "Keo" Jr.;
daughters, Melody "Ipo" Familar and Donnetta; hanai daughter, LaCher Napeahi-Forcum;
brothers, Raymond Kuahuia Sr., Ben and Jack Casuga; sisters, Elizabeth "Peka" Taetuna, Dora
Halena, Shirley Casuga, Momi Jean, Dondie and Kamla Kuahuia; 15 grandchildren; one great-
grandchild. Celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral
Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 September 2009]
Taylor, Rose Leinaala Kuahuia, Sept. 13, 2009 Rose Leinaala Kuahuia “Aunty Butchie”
Taylor, 62, of Hilo, a Reeds Bay Resort Hotel security guard and groundskeeper, died in Hilo
Medical Center. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Richard “Tay-
La”; sons Ernesto Van Boyd “Bodie” and Raymond “Leroy” Kuahuia and Richard “Keo” Taylor
Jr.; daughters Melody “Ipo” Familiar and Donnetta Taylor; hanai daughter LaCher Napeahi-
Forcum; brothers Raymond Kuahuia Sr. and Ben and Jack Casuaga; sisters Elizabeth “Peka”
Taetuna, Dora Halena, Shirley Casuga and Momi Jean, Dondie and Kamla Kuahuia; 15
grandchildren; and great-grandchild. Celebration of life to be held at a later date. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 21 September 2009]
TAYROS, ROSARIO CUA, 94, of Honolulu, died July 16, 2009. Born in Bohol, Philippines. A
laundry seamstress. Survived by sons, George Sampoang, Rudolfo, Antonio and James;
daughter, Caroline Akiu; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; reception to follow; burial 1
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 August 2009]
Tayros, Rosario Cua, July 16, 2009. Rosario Cua Tayros, 94, of Honolulu, a seamstress in the
laundry business, died in Honolulu. She was born in Bohol, Philippines. She is survived by sons
George Sampoang, Rudolfo, Antonio and James Tayros; daughter Caroline Akiu; 20
grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m.
Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 August 2009]
Teague, Richard J. March 12, 2009 Richard J. Teague, 57, of Hana, Maui, a carpenter, died in
Haiku, Maui. He was born in Michigan. He is survived by daughters Autaum and Juna; mother
Joan; brothers John, Bill, Peter, and Mark; sisters Sarah McDaniel and Rebecka Teague; and two
grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Koki Beach in Hana. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22
March 2009]
TEAGUE, RICHARD J., 57, of Ha'iku, Maui, died March 12, 2009. Born in Michigan.
Carpenter. Survived by daughters, Autaum and Juna; mother, Joan; brothers, John, Peter and
Mark; twin brother, Bill; sisters, Sarah McDaniel and Rebecka; two grandchildren. Family
service over the urn noon Saturday at Koki Beach, Hana, Maui. Arrangements by Borthwick
Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 March 2009]
TEGTMEIER, WILLIAM HENRY, 78, of Wahiawa, died March 29, 2009. Born in New
Jersey. Retired drywall taper; Honolulu Advertiser district manager. Survived by wife, Iva Rae;
daughters, Bernadine Kiambao, Darlene Vierner, Ernestine Versoia and Patricia Vagucio; sons,
Hank and Steve; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Ferretti. Private
service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 April 2009]
TEGTMEIER, WILLIAM HENRY, 78, of Wahiawa, died March 29, 2009. Born in New
Jersey. Retired drywall taper; Honolulu Advertiser district manager. Survived by wife, Iva Rae;
daughters, Bernadine Kiambao, Darlene Viernes, Ernestine Versola and Patricia Sagucio; sons,
Hank and Steve; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanne Ferretti. Private
service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 April 2009]
TEIXEIRA SR., RICHARD THOMAS, 82, of Hale'iwa, died July 16, 2009. Born on Maui. A
U.S. Army veteran retired from Consolidated Amusement. Survived by sons, Thomas and
Richard; daughters, Debbie Ing and Luciann Teixeira; sister, Angeline Cornwell; 14
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren. Committal service 2 p.m.
Friday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 August 2009]
TEIXEIRA, KAMRYN-AMARA ANIOLA O'KALANI KAAIAI, infant daughter of Albert
and Shelli-Ann, of 'Ewa Beach, died Oct. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers,
Traigh, Trevor, Tyler and Tryston; sisters, Kaitlyn and Kayley; grandparents, John and Julie
Kaaiai, Albert and Diana Teixeira; great-grandparents, Dorothy Joseph, Thomas Sr. and Joan-
Aileen Kaaiai, Manabu and Sue Nambu. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary; Service Over The Ashes 11 A.M. No Flowers. Casual Attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 October 2009]
TEIXEIRA, MAPUANA "MOPSY" KAMAI, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in
Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Retired Navy Supply Center supervisor. Survived by husband, John; son,
Timothy; daughter, Pia Ann "Princess" Ely; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 6
to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; prayer service 7 p.m. Visitation
also 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:45 p.m. at
Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 January 2009]
TEIXEIRA, RICHARD PATRICK, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired merchant marine. Survived by sisters, Ann Teixeira Hinch, Helen Patrinos and Elizabeth
Howell. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 January 2009]
TEIXEIRA, RICHARD PATRICK, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 23, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired merchant marine. Survived by sisters, Ann Teixeira Hinch, Helen Patrinos and Elizabeth
Howell. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Co-Cathedral St. Theresa; Mass 11 a.m. No flowers.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser January 30 2009]
TEIXEIRA, ROBERT "NAKED MAN" A., 49, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died March 8, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. A shop supervisor for JAS Glover. Survived by wife, Keokilani Keliikuli-
Teixeira; parents, Weenee and Rose Marie; son, Keoki Keliikuli-Teixeira; daughter, Anuhea
Keliikuli-Teixeira; sister, Cindy Cadiz; brothers, Larry, Steve, Jon and Paul. Visitation 1 to 3
p.m. Friday at Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home, Hilo; service 3 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 17
March 2009]
TEIXEIRA, ROBERT “NAKED MAN” A., 49, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, died March 8, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. A shop supervisor for JAS Glover. Survived by wife, Keokilani Keliikuli-
Teixeira; sister, Cindy Cadiz; brothers, Larry, Steve, Jon and Paul. Visitation 1 to 3 p.m. Friday
at Borthwick Mortuary; service 3 p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 March 2009]
TEIXEIRA, WILLIAM "BUTCH", 66, of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired plumber and mason. Survived by daughters, Billie Jean "Tootie" and Darrah; five
grandchildren; brothers, Herbert, Robert and James; sisters, Louise "Girlie" Arellano, Geraldine
Kinores and Cecilia "Scilla" Carvalho. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Nu'uanu Memorial
Park & Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 March 2009]
TEJEDA, ALBERTO CAYETANO, 51, of Kula, Maui, died Aug. 20, 2009. Born in Mexali,
Mexico. Operator engineer with the Local 3. Survived by wife, Esmeralda Tejeda-Figueroa; son,
Albert; daughters, Eva Perez and Crystal; stepdaughters, Olena Barrett and Olga Akana; mother,
Delia; brother, Angel; sisters, Lydia Larson, Martha Zepeda and Maggie Yanez; 15
grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 11 a.m.;
cremation to follow. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 August 2009]
Tejeda, Alberto Cayetano, Aug. 20, 2009. Alberto Cayetano Tejeda, 51, of Kula, Maui, a Local
3 operator engineer, died in Maui Medical Center. He was born in Mexali, Mexico. He is
survived by wife Esmeralda V. Tejeda-Figueroa; son Albert R.; daughters Eva Perez and Crystal
Tejeda; stepdaughters Olena Barrett and Olga Akana; mother Delia; brother Angel; sisters Lydia
Larson, Martha Zepeda and Maggie Yanez; and 15 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at
Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 August 2009]
TEJERO, ESTANISLAO, 96, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 21, 2009. Born in Tayum, Abra,
Philippines. Longtime resident of Kukuihaele, Hawai'i; retired sugar plantation tractor operator.
Survived by wife, Mamerta; daughters, Dionisia, Crisanta Tubana and Eugenia Taeza; son,
Dionisio; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. April 17 at Borthwick
Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Mass 9:15 a.m. April 18 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi;
burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 April 2009]
Tejero, Estanislao, March 21, 2009 Estanislao Tejero, 96, of Ewa Beach, a retired sugar
plantation tractor operator, died in Hawaii Medical Center-West. He was born in Tayum, Abra,
Philippines. He is survived by wife Mamerta; son Dionisio; daughters Dionisia, Crisanta Tubana
and Eugenia Taeza; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at
Borthwick Mortuary, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 9:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony‟s
Catholic Church. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 31 March
2009]
TELLAMES, YOLANDA "YOLY" MARY CABIGON, 65, of Hinesville, Ga., died June 3,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Worked in the retail and food service sectors. Survived by husband,
Athanacio; children, Samuel, Daryl, Leona and the Rev. Michael Silva, Nelson, Trina and Mitzi;
brothers, Sammy, Gary, William and Harold Cabigon; sister, Lina Callanta; 11 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren. Service held at Carter Funeral Home. Condolences to the family: 622
Demere Street, Hinesville, GA, 31313. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 June 2009]
TELONA, ATAMAMAO "ATA", 73, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2009. Born in American
Samoa. Active member of the New Vision Methodist Church. Survived by sons, Lua Jr., Mika,
Fotu and James; daughter, Honolulu; brothers, Simona, Pastor Amalau, Pita and Siamalau Lauti;
sister, Malia Ah Sam; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday
at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial
Park. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 September 2009]
TELONA, JOSEPH UALESE, 20, of 'Ewa Beach, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Monterey,
Calif. Survived by parents, Lua and Ilaisa Jr.; brother, Raymond; sisters, Mary, Repecce and
Leinora; grandmother, Ata. Visitation 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Olive Methodist Church,
Wahiawa; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 January 2009]
TEMPLETON, CATHERINE C., 98, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 26, 2009. Born in Austin,
Texas. A homemaker. Survived by son, Thomas "Tom"; one grandchild; one great-grandchild.
Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 October
2009]
TEMPLETON, CATHERINE, 69, of Pearl City, died Aug. 16, 2009. Born in Baltimore. A
masseuse. Survived by sister, Iris Berger; daughter, Marissa McKinney; sons, John-David and
Christopher Steffens; three grandchildren. Service at a later date. [Honolulu Advertiser 21, 2009]
Templeton, Catherine, Aug. 16, 2009. Catherine Templeton, 69, of Nuuanu Hale, died in
Honolulu. She was born in Baltimore. She is survived by sons John and Christopher Steffens,
daughter Marissa McKinney, sister Iris Berger and three grandchildren. Services pending. Casual
attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 August 2009]
TENGAN, ASAYO, 91, of Kailua, died May 17, 2009. Born on Maui. Retired housekeeper.
Member of Aza Gushikawa Doshinkai. Survived by sons, Richard and Daniel; daughters,
Mildred Phillips, Emily Watanabe, Vivian Chee, Ellen Ishikawa and Karen Tengan; sisters,
Sachie Futenma and Yoshiko Kina; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-
grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. tomorrow at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Advertiser 26 May 2009]
Tengan, Asayo, May 17, 2009. Asayo Tengan, 91, of Kailua, a retired house keeper, died in
Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Maui. She is survived by sons
Richard N. and Daniel T.; daughters Mildred Y. Phillips, Emily Watanabe, Vivian Chee, Ellen
Ishikawa and Karen F. Tengan; sisters Sachie Futenma and Yoshiko Kina; 12 grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. today at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 May 2009]
TENGAN, DORA "MICHAN" MITSUE, 84, of Kane'ohe, died April 21, 2009. Born in
Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A Japanese cook at Wisteria Restaurant for more than 20 years. Survived by
husband, Takeo; sons, Marvin, Daniel, Ross and Scott; daughters, Arlene Fraser, Dorene Niibu,
Maylene Kuranishi, Jasmine Tanabe and Colene Asato; brothers, Harry Tasuke Miyahira and
Richard Sunao Miyahira; sisters, Martha Aiko Miyahira and Betty Naeko Chang; 11
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick
Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m.; reception to follow. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 May
2009]
TENGAN, HATSUE SHIMABUKU, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in
Kahului. Retired from Maui Land & Pineapple Co. Survived by husband, Kenjiro; sons, George
and Kenneth; sister, Marion; brothers, Rinkichi "Rinky" and Rinsuke "Bob" Shimabuku; four
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary; service 5
p.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 August 2009]
TENGAN, MASAO, 79, of Arizona, formerly of Pu'unene, Maui, died July 11, 2009. Survived
by wife, Jeanette; son, Wesley; daughter, Cheryl Dillow; two grandchildren; sister, Leslie
Gilbertson; brothers, Daryl and Herbert. Service to be held in Phoenix July 24. Arrangements by
Chapel of the Chimes. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 July 2009]
TENN, DOMINIC MILES, 69, of Lahaina, died Jan 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Honolulu Fire Department firefighter. Survived by wife, Constance; sons, Dominic and
Nicholas; daughters, Nicole Eldridge and Naomi; three granddaughters; two great-
granddaughters; brothers, Donald Waialae and Sherman. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park Firefighter section. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
9 January 2009]
TENN, DOMINIC MILES, 69, of Lahaina, Maui died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Honolulu Fire Department firefighter. Survived by wife, Constance; sons, Dominic and
Nicholas; daughter, Nicole Eldridge and Naomi; three granddaughters; two great-
granddaughters; brothers, Donald Waialae and Sherman. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Church
of Latter-day Saints, Kailua; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park,
Firefighter Section. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 January
2009]
Tenn, Domininc Miles, Jan. 6, 2009 Dominic Miles Tenn, 69, of Lahaina, a retired Honolulu
firefighter, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife
Constance, sons Dominic and Nicholas, daughters Nicole Eldridge and Naomi Tenn, brother
Donald Waialae and Sherman Tenn, three grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Services:
10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Latter-day Saints, Kailua. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park, Firefighter section. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 January 2009]
TERADA, ALWINE KAZUKO, 75, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Retired state Department of Health educational therapist. Survived by sons, David and Daniel;
daughters, Leila Terada and Noreen Tomita; brother, Wesley Hiraoka; companion, Stanley
Furukawa; five grandchildren. Private services held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
TERADA, YOSHIO, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 14, 2009. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired
Love's Bakery employee. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, Dwight and Darryl; daughter, Selma
Murota; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary
gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 January 2009]
TERAMOTO, LIANNE KALEILEHUA, 65, of Waimänalo, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by husband, Fred; sons, Fred Jr. and Welli; daughters, Cheryl Ambrocio,
Kiyoko, Corrine and Cindy; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; hänai sons, Eddie,
Paul and Alex; hänai daughter, Kita. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 December 2009]
TERAUCHI, PEGGY SHIMANO, 84, „Aiea, died May 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retire
cook and waitress for Shiro‟s Saimin in Waimalu. Survived by sons, Terrance, Roderick,
Gregory and Bryan; daughter, Gerry; six grandchildren; brother, Wilbert Toda; sister, Betty
Kajikawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
June 2009]
TERAZONO, TOYOKO, 85, of Keopuka, Hawaii, died Nov. 11, 2009. Born in Ho-nokaa,
Hawaii. Retired cook at KTA Store, Keauhou, Hawaii. Survived by sons, Milton and Mitchell;
brother, Ronald Yamane; sisters, Shizuko Jakahi, Dorothy Nakano, and Shirley Taguchi; 11
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona,
Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 November 2009]
Terbeek, Opal Stoneman, Jul. 6, 2009 Opal Stoneman Terbeek, 86, of Kailua, a Windward
Community College business department professor, died in Kailua. She was born in Wheaton,
Minn. She is survived by daughters Donna, Karen, Cheryl and Lori Stoneman; sisters Pearl
Gurley and Ruby Malley; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m.
Saturday at Christ Church Uniting Disciples, 1300 Kailua Road. Casual or aloha attire.
Donations suggested to Ovations for the Cud of Ovarian Cancer; visit: www.ovations-
forthecure.org. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 July 2009]
Terkelson, Beatrice Nahaku Kuamo‟o, Oct. 16, 2009, Beatrice Nahaku “Bea” Kuamo‟o
Terkelsen, 82, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired Sears phone supervisor in California, died in Hilo
Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Elvin LeRoy; sons Turk-
Junior and John Terkelson, 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; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life: 6 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Call after 5 p.m. Cremation to
follow. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 October 2009]
Terrazas, Frank X Sr., June 6, 2009 Frank X. Terrazas Sr., 82, of Fletcher Hills, Calif., a
retired Cal Trans engineer in California and Navy veteran who served in Worl War II on the USS
Bunker Hill, died. He was born in Detroit. He is survived by sons Frank Jr. and Rick; wife
Lucille; daughters Patrica Gast, Kathleen Lane, Christina Beddall, Carol Dinofia and Julie
Magana; brothers Jack, Joseph and Albert; and 11 grandchildren. Services and burial to be held
at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, at a later date. Flag indicates service
in the U.S armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 9 June 2009]
TERRAZAS, FRANK X. SR., 82, of Fletcher Hills, Calif., died June 6, 2009. Born in Detroit,
Mich. Retired from Caltrans in California; World War II U.S. Navy veteran; lifelong visitor to
Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Lucille; sons, Frank Jr. and Rick; daughters, Patricia Gast, Kathleen
Lane, Christina Beddall, Carol Dinofia and Julie Magana; brothers, Jack, Joseph and Albert; 11
grandchildren. Service and burial at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements
by Eternal Hills Cemetery and Mortuary, Oceanside, Calif. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 June 2009]
TERRELL, DOROTHY FAYE, 77, of Mililani, formerly of Orland, Calif., died Sept. 23,
2009. Born in Harlan, Ky. Retired farm laborer. Survived by son, Kenneth Chambers; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Baptist
Church; service 3 p.m. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by Nu'uanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 September 2009]
TERRIL, STANLEY LEON, 74, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2009. Born in Altomont, Kan.
Retired aerospace engineer. Survived by sisters, Joan Geary, Margaret Seifert and Sandra Yates;
nieces; nephews; friend, Mark Jensen. Scattering of ashes. Information: 277-5227 (Mark).
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 February 2009]
TERUYA, EDITH MASAKO, 72, of Pearl City, died June 7, 2009. Born in Pearl City. Retired
state Department of Education Pearl City Elementary School teacher. Survived by husband,
Kenneth; daughter, Julie Hew; granddaughter, Alyson; mother, Chiyo Miyahira; brothers, Albert,
Richard, Melvin and Dennis Miyahira; sister, Elsie Kawakone. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009]
TERUYA, EDITH MASAKO, Edith Masako Teruya, 72, of Pearl City, a retired Pearl City
Elementary School teacher, died in Pearl City Nursing Home. She was born in Pearl City. She is
survived by husband Kenneth S.; daughter Julie Hew; mother Chiyo Miyahira; brothers Albert,
Richard, Melvin and Dennis Miyahira; sister Elsie Kawakone; and a grandchild. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 June 2009]
Teruya, Florence Misue, Aug. 28, 2009 Florence Mitsue Teruya, 89, of Honolulu, a retired
Duty Free salesclerk, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is
survived by husband Edward, son Carl and daughter Chandra. Services: 6 p.m. Wednesday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11
September 2009]
TERUYA, FLORENCE MITSUE, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2009. Born in Kapa'a,
Kaua'i. Retired Duty Free sales clerk. Survived by husband, Edward; son, Carl; daughter;
Chandra. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 September 2009]
TERUYA, GEORGE IJIN, 86, of Honolulu, died July 5, 2009. Born in Sprecklesville, Maui.
Retired mechanic for MTL; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Keith; daughter, Renee
Augenstein; one grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m.
No flowers. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
8 July 2009]
TERUYA, RALPH H., 70, of Pearl City, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired owner
of Frank's Palolo Market. Survived by wife, Marjory; sons, Lance and Aaron; daughter, Karyn
Yasuda; a grandchild; brother, Ronald; sisters, Barbara Ryder and Gayle Rager. Private services
held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 September 2009]
TERUYA, STANLEY SEIKO, 89, of Kane'ohe, died April 3, 2009. Born in 'Aiea. Retired
cabinet maker; U.S. Army 100th Infantry Battalion, Co. A veteran. Survived by sons, Brian and
Mark; daughters, Laverne Kinoshita and Doreen Akamine; brothers, Yasuki, Seiki and Steven;
sisters, Alice Ebata, Doris, Matsue Miyasato, Kate Kaneshiro and Joyce Yokota; nine
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. April 23 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 6 p.m. No koden (monetary gifts). Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 April 2009]
Teruya, Stanley Seiko, April 3, 2009. Stanley Seiko Teruya, 89, of Kaneohe, a retired
cabinetmaker and Army veteran with the 100th
Battalion Company A, died. He was born in Aiea.
He is survived by sons Brian M. and Mark S.; daughters Laverne H. Kinoshita and Doreen M.
Akamine; brothers Yasuki, Seiki and Steven S.; and sisters Alice S. Ebata, Doris Teruya, Matsue
Miyasato, Kate Kaneshiro and Joyce Yokota. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Casual attire. No monetary offerings. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 April 2009]
TERUYA, THOMAS "TOMMY" NOBORU, 70, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 2009. Born in
Kahului, Maui. Retired Coca Cola Bottling Co. delivery representative and Duty Free Shoppers
stock clerk; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brother, Samuel; sisters, Harriet Shiroma and Carol
Ohira; companion, Yong Suk Yi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser January 31 2009]
Teruya, Thomas Noboru, Jan. 6, 2009 Thomas Noboru “Tommy” Teruya, 70, of Honolulu, a
retired Coca-Cola Bottling Co. delivery man and Duty Free Shoppers stock clerk, died in Tripler
Army Medical Center. He was born in Kahului. He is survived by brother Samuel M., sisters
Harriet H. Shiroma and Carol S. Ohira, and companion Yong Suk Yi. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 January 2009]
TERUYA, TOSHIO, 81, of Honolulu, died April 17, 2009. Born in South Hilo, Hawai'i.
Retired chef for various hotels. Survived by wife, Patsy; son, Derek; daughter, Laverne Masai;
three grandchildren; sisters, Judy and Hatsue. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 May 2009]
TERUYA, TOYOKO, 74, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2009. Born in Japan. Retired McCully
Superette owner. Survived by daughters, Cynthia Chun and Elizabeth; two grandchildren; sister,
Kiyo Nakamoto. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 5 October 2009]
Teruya, Toyoko, Sept. 18, 2009, Toyoko Teruya, 74, of Honolulu, retired McCully Superette
owner, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Japan. She is survived by daughters
Cynthia Chun and Elizabeth Teruya, sister Kiyo Nakamoto and two grandchildren. Private
services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 October 2009]
TERVOLA, CLIFFORD CARL, 85, of Honolulu, died Nov. 29, 2009. Born in Grand Ledge,
Mich. Retired licensed practical nurse for various hospitals; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by
wife, Soonafai; sons, Iupati "Pat" and Fiapito "Pete"; brothers, Clarence and Bob; three
grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 to 9 a.m. Monday at Pacific Islanders
United Methodist Church; service 9 a.m.; committal service 11 a.m. at Hawaii State Veterans
Cemetery. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 December 2009]
Teshima, William F., Jun. 24, 2009 William F. Teshima, 88, of Wailuku, owner of Maui
Refrigeration Service Inc., died at home. He was born in Waihee, Maui. He is survived by wife
Rhoda T.; daughters Aya Teshima and Jyo B. Borg; sisters Cecily Moore, Lily Pearson and Edith
Smith; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services held. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 9 July 2009]
TESORO, LAUREANA "AUREA" PASCUA, 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2009. Born in
Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired school teacher. Survived by sons, Edgar, Reuben, Dante
and Cesar; daughters, Teresa Tesoro-Santiago, Petrona Tesoro-Valera, Thelma Tesoro-Lorenzo
and Cherie Tesoro-Cervantes; 27 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Matilde Pascua
Lacuesta, Irene Pascua Paet and Genoveva Pascua Atienza. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at
Mililani Downtown Mortuary; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Monday at St. John The
Baptist Catholic Church; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 December 2009]
Tesoro,Laureana Pascua, Dec. 13, 2009 Laureana Pascua “Aurea” Tesoro, 89, of Honolulu, a
retired schoolteacher, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Sinait, IIocos Sur,
Philippines. She is survived by sons Edgar, Reuben, Dante and Cesar; daughters Teresa Tesoro-
Santiago, Petrona Tesoro-Valera, Theima Tesoro-Lorenzo and Cherie Tesoro-Cervantes; sisters
Matilde P. Lacuesta, Irene P. Paet and Genoveva P. Atienza; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-
grandchildren. Rosay: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Dowtown Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass:
noon Monday at St. John the Baptist Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani
Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 24 December 2009]
TEXEIRA, CONCEPTION "CONNIE", 85, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died April 18, 2009.
Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Office clerk. Survived by son, Steven; hanai son, Leonard Jose; daughters,
Anita Wong, Susan Morton, Betty Chee and Linda Johnson; sister, Marcelina Hera; nine
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic
Church, Kealakekua; Mass 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 April 2009]
Texeira, Conception, April 18, 2009. Conception “Connie” Texeira, 85, of Kealakekua, Hawaii,
an office clerk for St. Benedict‟s Catholic Church, Dr. Barry Blum‟s office, Corps Construction
and the state Department of Health, and a Kamigaki‟s Market cashier, died in Kona Community
Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Steven; daughters Anita Wong, Susan
Morton, Betty Chee and Linda Johnson; hanai son Leonard Jose; sister Mercelina Hera; nine
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John‟s Catholic
Church, Kealakekua. Call after 9 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
30 April 2009]
TEXEIRA, DOROTHY, 86, of Puhi, Kaua‟I, died Oct. 19, 2009. Born in Lihu‟e, Kaua‟i.
Retired Grove Farm janitor. Survived by son, David; daughters, Donna and Shanlyne Resinto;
nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church; service 10 a.m.; burial at the church cemetery. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 21 October 2009]
Texeira, Dorothy, Oct. 19, 2009, Dorothy Texeira, 86, of Puhi, Kauai, a retired Grove Far,
janitor, died at home. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by son David, daughters Donna
Texeira and Shanlyne Resinto, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m.
Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at the
church cemetery. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 October 2009]
TEXEIRA, LOUIS, 84, of Kula, Maui, died April 6, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired military
mechanic at Barber's Point. Survived by wife, Elizabeth; sons, Ronald and David; sister,
Elizabeth Varano; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Saturday at Holy Ghost Church, Kula; Mass 11 a.m. Burial noon at the church cemetery. Aloha
attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 April 2009]
Texeira, Rosalina T., Sept. 25, 2009 Rosalina T. Texeira, 73, of Wailuku, a Royal Lahaina
Hotel breakfast cook, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Paauilo, Hawaii.
She is survived by sons George and Andy Valdez, and Noel, John and Thomas Texeira;
daughters Theresann “Cookie” and Kelly Texeira, and Stacy Tanaka; brothers Rudy, Sim, John
and Ben Tabbal; sisters Frienda Martinez, Angie Tanaka and Janice Fairbanks; 25 grandchildren;
and 41 great-grandchildren. Mass: 5 p.m. Friday at St. Ann‟s Church, Waihee. Call after 4 p.m.
Burial: 9 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation. Casual attire. No
monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 September 2009]
TEXEIRA, VALENTINE, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 25, 2009. Born in Maui. Owner of Val's
Appliance Repair Service. Survived by wife, Mildred; daughters, Cynthia Tiedemen and Valdred
Williams; two grandchildren; brothers, James and Patrick; sister, Irene Eckart. Visitation 10:30
a.m. tomorrow at St. Ann's Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 March 2009]
THATCHER JR., FRANK, 96, of Kailua, died Aug. 8, 2009. Born in Chico, Calif. World War
II prisoner of war, U.S. Navy veteran; architectural representative for Amfac. Survived by son,
Arleigh; daughter, Diana Escamilla; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-
great-grandchildren. Committal service 9:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 August 2009]
THEIMA TAKAYO KAWAGUCHI, 84, of Honolulu, died May 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
A homemaker. Survived by son, Kurt; daughter, Gail; three grandchildren; brother, Donald Sako.
Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 June 2009]
Theuma, Veronica, Aug. 2, 2009. Veronica Theuma, 93, of Honolulu, an artist and craftsperson,
died. She was born in Surrey, England. She is survived by sister Eileen Lilley. No services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 August 2009]
THIELE, ANNA FAYE, 80, of Kailua, died Oct. 6, 2009. Born in Waimea, Kauai. Devoted to
family. Survived by son, Peter and James; daughters, Kathy Green, Heather Wood and Teanna
Shanahan; stepsons, Pat, John, Mark and Chris Thiele; brother, Lindsay "Tony" Faye Jr.; sisters,
Mary Reinhardt and Linda Collins; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Celebration of
life 11 a.m. Friday at Waimea United Church of Christ on Kauai. Reception to follow at Waimea
Plantation Cottages. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter, or Bristol Hospice
Hawaii. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 17
October 2009]
Thiele, Anna Faye, Oct. 6, 2009, Anna Faye Thiele, 80, of Kailua, died in Kailua. She was born
in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by son Peter B. James; stepsons Pat, John, Mark and Chris;
draughts Kathy Green, Heather Wood and Teanna Shanahan; brother Lindsay “Tony” Faye Jr.;
sisters Mary Reinhardt and Linda Collins; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Waimea United Church of Christ on Kauai. Reception to follow at
Waimea Plantation Cottages. Donations suggested to Alzheimer‟s Association Aloha Chapter or
Bristol Hospice Hawaii. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 October 2009]
THOENE, JAMES "KIMO" ALBERT, 68, of Honolulu, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by son, James; daughters, Kellynn Thoene-Scott, April Terrell, Yolanda
Keuma and Kendall Dewberry; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-
grandchild; brothers, Henry Thoene, Arthur Kauhini and George Clark; sisters, Louise Clark,
Maria Tellez and Nancy Clark-Johnson. Visitation 1 p.m. Sunday at Ala Moana Park; celebration
of life 1 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31
December 2009]
Thom, Ethel Ching, Dec. 24, 2008 Ethel Ching Thom, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Pohukaina
School teacher‟s aide, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters
Ruth Hirai and Mae Chang, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.
Donations suggested to United Church of Christ at Judd Street or American Cancer Society. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 20 January 2009]
THOMAS, BARBARA MAE, 87, of Kahului, Maui, died May 9, 2009. Born in Claremont,
Calif. Retired Downey Community Hospital registered nurse. Survived by daughters, Patricia
Lemp, Kathryn, and Judith Dodson; brother, Donald Morrison; eight grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren. Private service. No flowers. Donations to Roselani Assisted Living, 88 South
Lono Ave., Kahului, HI 96732. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 May 2009]
THOMAS, GERALD PARVIN, 78, of Pahoa, Hawai‟i, died May 8, 2009. Born in Colorado.
Retired teacher; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by sons, Nicholas and Terence; sister, Betsy
Trusheim; four grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 May 2009]
THOMAS, GREGORY LEE, 45, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Feb. 27, 2009. Born in Ho'olehua,
Moloka'i. Survived by wife, Shelley Place Thomas; sons, Nainoa, Kapena and Hoku; mother,
Gladys; brothers, Andre and Buttons; sister, Michelle Matthews. Remembrance of life 4 p.m.
March 21 at the family residence. Service 10:30 a.m. March 28 at Point Panic, Kaka'ako,O'ahu;
scattering of ashes to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 10 March 2009]
Thomas, Gregory Lee, Feb. 27, 2009 Gregory Lee Thomas, 45, of Lawai, Kauai, died. He was
born in Hoolehua, Molokai. He is survived by wife Shelley P.; sons Nainoa Kapena and Hoku;
mother Gladys; brothers Andre Thomas and Buttons Kaluhiokalani; and sister Michelle
Matthews. Remembrance of life: 4 p.m. March 21 at Shelley Thomas residence. Services: 10:30
a.m. March 28 at Point Panic at Kakaako. Scattering of ashes to follow. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
12 March 2009]
THOMAS, JOHN “BIG JOHN” W., 61, of Ha‟iku, Maui, died May 2, 2009. Born in
California. Survived by son, John Bennett; daughter, Genena “Gina” Kriewaldt; sister, Sandra
Dillard; six grandchildren. Celebration of life 3 p.m. to sunset Sunday at 581 Stable Road,
Specklesville, Maui. Information: 808-572-6526 (Capri). Arrangements by Ballard Family
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 May 2009]
THOMAS, VERA "MILDRED" "SISTER", 73, of Lacey's Spring, Ala., died Nov. 15, 2009.
Survived by mother, Bertha Sullivan; daughters, Sherry, Renna Wilbourn, Jeanie Doran,
Twinette Freeman and LeAnne Hancock; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters,
Betty Franklin, Sue Satterfield and Doris Baeder. Service 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Spry Funeral
Home, Huntsville, Ala. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at Farley Church of Christ; service 11 a.m.;
burial to follow at Charity Cemetery. No flowers. Donations to Hospice of Marshall County or
Farley Church of Christ. Condolences: www.spryfuneralhomes.com. [Honolulu Advertiser 18
November 2009]
THOMPSON, DELTA, 37, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in London,
England. Co-founder local T-shirt company FBI. Survived by companion, Juanita Alderdyce;
hänai son, Malakaipuawaiola Silva-Pucong; mother, Amber Silva; sister, Mailekuulei Silva;
grandmother, Leslie Thompson. Burial of ashes ceremony 8 a.m. Thursday at Banyan's Beach,
Alii Drive; celebration of life 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Airport Park big pavilion; tiki torch
walk 6 p.m. from Kailua, Kona Pier to Hale Halawai center. Loose flowers. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 October 2009]
Thompson, Donnis H., Feb. 2, 2009 Donnis H. Thompson, 75, of Honolulu, a retired University
of Hawaii women‟s athletic director and state schools superintendent, will be remembered in
services 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Memorial gathering at 5 p.m. Aloha attire. She
died in Leahi Hospital. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by sister Anna Reid. Scattering
of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Donations suggested to University of Hawaii Foundation-
Rainbow Wahine Hui (RWH), 2444 Dole St., Bachman Hall No. 105, Honolulu, HI 96822. [Star
Bulletin October 8, 2009]
THOMPSON, EARL LAALAAI, 67, of Kahuku, died Dec. 8, 2009. Born in Kahuku. Survived
by son, Earl; daughter, Ramona Apineru; hänai children, Joseph Huddy, Diane Huddy, Dana
Mauia and Ronnie Kaahu; brothers, Arthur, Norman, Eldon, Angus, Gill, Tim and Kerry; sisters,
Hope Moeai and Faith Ako; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m.
Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Läie North Stake; service 10:30
a.m.; burial noon at Läie Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey Mortuary Services. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 December 2009]
Thompson, Earl Laalai, Dec. 8, 2009 Earl Laalai Thompson, 67, of Kahuku died. He was born
in Kahuku. He is survived by son Earl; daughter Ramona Apineru; hanai children Joseph and
Diane Huddy, Dana Mauia, Ronnie Ka‟ahu and Vonda Warren; brothers Arthur, Norman, Eldon,
Angus, Gill, Tim and Kerry; sisters Hope Moeai and Faith Ako; eight grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Laie North Stake Center. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Laie Cemetery. [Star Bulletin
Advertiser 16 December 2009]
THOMPSON, ELIZABETH ANNE, 88, of Kailua, died June 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by sons, Michael, John and James; daughter, Patricia Cruzen; nine grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren. Committal service 1 p.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 July 2009]
THOMPSON, JESIKA B., 30, of Chicago, formerly of New York and Hawai'i, died April 25,
2009. Born in Silver Spring, Md. Practicing law in Chicago. Survived by parents, Deidre
Williams and Gene; brothers, Kyle and Brandon; grandmother, Theresa Williams. Visitation 10
to 11 a.m. today at Brown Chapel AME Church; interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Donations
to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Arrangements by Range Funeral Home, Joliet, Ill.
[Honolulu Advertiser 2 May 2009]
Thompson, Katherine Mae, June 12, 2009 Katherine Mae “Kay” Thompson, 84, of Hawaiian
Paradise Park, Hawaii, a homemaker, die in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Tiskilwa. III.
She is survived by sons David and Douglas, daughters Debra Maniar and Kay D. Smith, six
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Private services. . [Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 June
2009]
THOMPSON, MARA MICHELLE, 56, of Pukalani, Maui, died Oct. 25, 2009. Born in
Denver, Colo. Owner of a recycling business. Survived by daughter, Elisha Shane; brothers,
Merrill, Wally and Ronald Gillette and Cork Osborn; sisters, Bernita Corsey and Willie Brown;
two grandchildren. Private family service to be held. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 November 2009]
Thompson, Mara Michelle, Oct. 25, 2009 Mara Michelle Thompson, 56, of Pukalani, Maui, a
recycling business owner, died at home. She was born in Denver, Colo. She is survived by
daughter Elisha S.; brothers Merrill, Wally and Ronald Gillette, and Cork Osborn; sisters Bernita
Corsey and Willie Brown; and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1
November 2009]
THOMPSON, MARY E., 94, of Kíhei, Maui, died Nov. 27, 2009. Born in Ipswich, S.D.
Speech pathologist for the state of California with 15 years of service. Survived by son, Jerry;
daughters, Jean Faley, JoAnn Moore and Joyce Hirano; brother, Robert Scandrett; nine
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ballard Family
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 December 2009]
THOMPSON, MERVYN C., 81, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 26, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S.
Army veteran; retired certified public accountant. Survived by brother, Wendell; aunt, Grace
Smith; nieces; nephews. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
prayer service 11:30 a.m.; graveside service 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 September 2010]
Thompson, Mervyn C., Aug. 26, 2009 Mervyn C. Thomas, 81, of Kaneohe, a retired certified
public accountant and Army veteran, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived
by brother Wendell. Services: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call
after 9:30 a.m. Graveside services: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 September 2009]
THOMPSON, PACIANA BERMOY, 79, of Waipahu, died May 14, 2009. Born in Colonia
Dagohoy, Bohol, Philippines. Retired from Duty Free. Survived by husband, Leonard; sister,
Arcadia Mante; niece/caregiver, Yonie Malig-On. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani
Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Resurrection
Of The Lord Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23
May 2009]
THOMPSON, ROBERT LYNN III, 48, of Kapaa, Kauai, died Dec. 24, 2009. Born in
California. Mechanic. Survived by wife, Aida; children, Zachary and Shanice; sisters, Karen, and
Cheryl Van Horn. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine's Church, Kapaa; Mass 10 a.m.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 December 2009]
Thompson, Teresa Michelle, Jan. 11, 2009 Teresa Michelle Thompson, 42, of Kalaheo, Kauai,
died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kailua. She is survived by daughters Danika
and Kierra, parents Jim and Verlene Dawson, brother Randall Dawson and grandparent Ruby
Caldwell. Services: 3 p.m. Friday at Kalaheo Missionary Church. Call after 2 p.m. Causal attire.
No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 January 2009]
THOMPSON, TERESA MICHELLE, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in Kailua.
Survived by daughters, Danika and Kierra; parents, Jim and Verlene Dawson; brother, Randall
Dawson; grandmother, Ruby Caldwell. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Kalaheo Missionary
Church; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 13 January 2009]
THUSTON, KATHLEEN "KATE" MARIE, 55, of Mililani, died Sept. 7, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Kristin Akaka and Bree; father, Valentine Lopez; brothers,
Dwight Lopez and Everett Ching; sisters, Gwen Johnson, Deborah Grant and Valerie Lopez; two
grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel, Waipi'o;
service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 September 2009]
TIBAYAN, ALVINA F., 68, Of Kaneohe, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state
Department of Health secretary. Survived by husband, Gilbert; sons, Gil and Tai; daughter,
Shanti Stonerock; six grandchildren; brother, Casimer Fideles; sister, Vannessa Fidele. Private
services held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9
February 2009]
Tibayan, Alvina F., Jan. 28, 2009 Alvina F. Tibayan, 68, of Kaneohe, a retired state Department
of Health secretary, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by husband Gilbert, sons Gil and Tai, daughter Shanti Stonerock, brother Casimer
Fidele, sister Vannessa Fidele and six grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10
February 2009]
TIGER, SHAWNEE JOSEPH, 23, of Pearl City, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by companion, Nicole Lyon; daughter, Paige; mother, Debbie; father, Sean Higdon;
sisters, Lynsey Higdon and Cassandra; grandmother, Mary. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday at the Ka Hale Hoano Hou O'Ke Akua Church; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 3 p.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14
January 2009]
Tiger, Shawnee Joseph, Jan. 8, 2009 Shawnee Joseph Tiger, 23, of Perl City died in Kapolani
Medical center at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Nicole
Lyon, daughter Paige, mother Debbie, father Sean Higdon and Cassandra Tiger, and grandparent
Mary. Services: 12:30 p.m. Monday at Ka Hale Hoano Hou o Ke Akua Church. Call after 10
a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 15 January 2009]
TILTON, THOMAS DARYL, 57, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died March 3, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Sheetmetal worker at Kona Industries, Commercial Sheetmetal Co. and Oahu
Plumbing; member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 293. Survived by wife, Aileen; sons, Timothy
and Thad; mother, Takako Mae; sisters, Kathleen Kawano and Charlene Hopfe; brother,
Kenneth; granddaughters, Lexie and Chyla. Service 2 p.m. March 21 at Hale Halawai, Kona,
Hawai'i. Visitation 1 p.m. March 28 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, O'ahu; service 2 p.m.
Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 13
March 2009]
Tilton, Thomas Daryl, March 3, 2009 Thomas Daryl Tilton, 57, of Kailua-Kona, a sheetmetal
worker for Kona Industries, Commercial Sheetmetal Co. and Oahu Plumbing, died in Kona
Community Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Aileen, sons Timothy
and Thad, mother Takako Mae, brother Kenneth, sisters Kathleen Kawano and Charleen,
Kawano and Charlene Hopfe, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 2 p.m. March 28 at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary, Oahu. Call after 1 p.m. Additional information was added to an obituary
printed yesterday. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 March 2009]
TIMBREZA, ADELO, 69, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died March 5, 2009. Born in Wailuku,
Maui. Retired city head mechanic. Survived by former wife, Susan; son, Darrell; daughters,
Venassa, Valerie Manious, Jessie Sheeley and Jennifer Lucien; sisters, Theresa, and Dionysia
Kaanapu; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 1 p.m. Saturday at
the family residence, 11-3479 Plumeria St., Mountain View. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary,
Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 September 2009]
TIMBREZA, ADELO, 69, of Mountain View, Hawaii, died March 5, 2009. Born in Wailuku,
Maui. Retired city head mechanic. Survived by former wife, Susan; son, Darrell; daughters,
Venassa, Valerie Manious, Jessie Sheeley and Jennifer Lucien; sisters, Theresa Timbreza and
Dionysia Kaanapu; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Service at a later date.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 March 2009]
TING, ROBERTA M. K., 68, of Honolulu, died Sept. 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired state
social worker. Survived by daughter, Alison Lee; son, Cullen Lee; sister, Darlene Ting-Apana.
Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Committal
service 10 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser
23 September 2009]
TINOGA, COLLEEN ANNIE LAUAE, 59, of Wai‟anae, died Jan. 18, 2009. Born in Wailuku,
Maui. Retired city job developer; 1st Precinct Democratic Caucus party president. Survived by
son, Randy Falakea; daughter, Luella Iwalani; brothers, Anthony, Dennis, Kainoa and Thomas
Mamala; sisters, Charlene Nataniela, Gladys Wolfe, Geraldine Mamala, Leihua Indreginal,
Kapua Kaluhi and Christina Martin; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; companions,
Maile Hallums; hanai sons, David, Kalani and Kalola Hailums; hanai daughters, Cheryl
Hallums-Dias, Leilani Domingues and Devida Lewis. Celebration of life 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
at Wai‟anae Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; luau 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church attire.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 February 2009]
Tipple, Nancy Ruth, Feb. 15, 2009 Nancy Ruth “Bowen” Tipple, 69, of Kilauea, Kauai, a
registered nurse, died in Puakea. She was born in Oneonta, N.Y. She is survived by husband
Charles; daughters Holly Nomura, Heather Tipple and Deborah Matty; brother James and John
Bowen; sister Louise Van Buren; and two grandchildren. Celebration of life to be held at a later
date. Donations suggested to Kauai Hospice, P.O. Box 3286, Lihue, HI 96766. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 19 February 2009]
TITUNIK, REGINA FIDELIA, 52, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 18, 2009. Born in England. A
professor of political science at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo. Survived by husband, Naoto
Yoshikawa; son, Gene Yoshikawa; sisters, Devorah and Vera. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at
Dodo Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Donations to Hawaii Island Humane Society, P.O.
Box 939, Kea'au, HI 96749. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 July 2009]
TIWANAK, LEE, 59, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother,
Vivian; brother, Mike. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service
11:30 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 March 2009]
Tiwanak, Lee, Feb. 22, 2009 Lee Tiwanak, 59, of Aiea died in Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali
Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Vivian and brother Mike. Services:
11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 16 March 2009]
TOBARA, JANET NORIKO AOKI, 69, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Feb. 28, 2009. Born in
Kealakekua. Retired Kona Community Hospital emergency room clerk; member of Kona
Hongwanji Mission and Kinuwai Kumiai. Survived by daughter, Xandria; son, Rance; brothers,
Kiyoto and Haruo Aoki; granddaughters, Maile Jarrette and Jennifer-Marie Honold-Tobara.
Visitation 4 p.m. tomorrow at Kona Hongwanji Mission; service 5 p.m. Arrangements by
Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 March 2009]
TODA, CARLENE KEIKO, 69, of Mililani, died Feb. 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Pearl City Elementary School teacher. Survived by aunts; uncles; cousins. Service 5 p.m.
Tuesday at Makiki Christian Church. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 March 2009]
TODD, CURTIS DAVID-HENRY, 61, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died July 21, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. A self-employed carpenter. Survived by mother, Julia Soehren; sons, Paul Todd-
Spencer and Nicholas Spencer-Vellacott; sisters, Jean, Winona Adams and Merriette Carlson;
two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i.
[Honolulu Advertiser 29 July 2009]
TODD, FRED WILLIAM, 87, of Mililani, died June 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Honolulu Police Department officer. Survived by sons, Glenn, Richard, Michael and Robert; 14
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Honolulu; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 July 2009]
TODO, JANE AYAKO, 92, of Honolulu, died June 22, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired from
Moana Surfrider Hotel. Survived by son, Howard; daughter, Cynthia Okada; two grandchildren.
Privarte service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 June
2009]
TODOKI, YASUKO, 90, of Honolulu, died Oct. 27, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons,
Gary and Bruce; daughters, Gayle and Ann; sister, Janet Kanenaka; five grandchildren. Private
service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 November
2009]
TOGASHI, TOSHIO, 83, of Waialua, died March 17, 2009. Born in Wahiawa. Retired auto
mechanic. Survived by wife, Eiko; son, Keith, daughter, Dr. Lisa; brother, Ronald; sisters, Grace
Koide, Helen Shimaura and Kay Ito. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 28 April 2009]
TOGIA, ELINA, 60, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 25, 2009. Born in Saleaaumua, Aleipata, Western
Samoa. Formerly employed at Aloha Airlines. Survived by husband, Eleasaro; sons, Setu Laititi,
Agaese "Kasi" Laititi, Eleasaro, Isaac "Ako" Manchester, Talamoa and Timoteo "Kimo";
daughters, Laufofoga Chirinos and Laina Moore; 18 grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 February 2009]
TOGIKAWA, ALBERT “SNOOKY” TAMEO, 79, of Kailua, died June 25, 2009. Born in
Kawaihau, Kaua‟i. Retired from Hawaiian Sugar Planters Association. Survived by wife,
Eleanor; son, Bert; daughter, Karen Arizumi; sisters, Mildred Kurihara and Jane Okamoto; three
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary; service
9:30 a.m.; committal service 2 p.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 July 2009]
TOGIOKA, LESLIE CHRIS, 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i.
Survived by wife, Brigitte; daughter, Shan DeSilva; grandson, Lance DeSilva; mother, Ruth;
brother: Myles. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 5 p.m.
Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 January 2009]
TOGO, SHIZUE, 89, of Mililani, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in La'ie. Retired barber. Survived by
daughters, Susan Kajiwara and Merle Wyemura; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
11 September 2009]
TOGUCHI, CLARK SEICHI, 85, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 7, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Retired Marine Corps Base Hawaii transportation department truck driver. Survived by sons,
Milton, Clark, Jr. and Wallace; daughters, Maxine Akee and Naomi Peterson; brothers, Mitsuo,
Charles, Isamu and George; sisters, Hatsue Arakawa and Haruko Aqui; 10 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary;
service 6:30 p.m.; private inurnment at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 4 March 2009]
TOGUCHI, JAMES T., 67, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 3, 2009. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i.
Retired janitor. Survived by brother, Thomas; sisters, Merlin Cummings and Marian Blase.
Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 May
2009]
TOHARA, JAMES JINHO, , 84, of Hawi, Hawai'i, died July 14, 2009. Born in Honoka'a,
Hawai'i. Retired Mauna Kea Beach Hotel lead journeyman; former state Outstanding Older
American. . Survived by wife, Carole, sons, Terrence, Ryan, John and Marshall; daughter, Shari,
brothers, Martin and Alvin; sister, Jennett Tada; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.
Visitation 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Honomaka'u Ward, Kohala, Hawaii; service 11:30 a.m.; luncheon and fellowship to follow;
burial to follow at West Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery, Kailua, Kona. Casual attire. Arrangements
by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 28 July 2009]
TOIA, JUNIOR F., 55, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Pago Pago, American
Samoa. Retired security supervisor. Survived by wife, Titata; sons, Wilson and Cornelius;
daughter, Carly; sisters, Taunu'u Toia Tumanu and Saeu Toia Ta'ase; brothers, Sausau, Manuia,
Alafa'i and Fa'afetai Jr. Private service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 31 August 2009]
TOILOLO, JOSEPH TAUILEVA, 70, of Honolulu, died March 22, 2009. Born in Pavai
Village, American Samoa. A truck driver for Y. Higa Moving Co. Survived by wife, Liuilealo
"Liu"; daughter, Josephine; granddaughter, Alexandra; hanai sons and daughters; 11 hanai
grandchildren; 17 hanai great-grandchildren; brother, Faasefulu; sister, Sophia Myers. Visitation
8:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 April 2009]
Toilolo, Joseph Tauileva, March 22, 2009. Joseph Tauileva Toilolo, 70, of Honolulu a Y. Higa
moving company truck driver, died at home. He was born in Pavaiai Village, American Samoa.
He is survived by wife Liuilealo “Liu,” daughter Josephine, brother Faasefulu, sister Sophia
Myers, a grandchild, two hanai sons, three hanai daughters, 11 hanai grandchildren and 17 hanai
great-grandchildren. Services: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m.
Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 6 April 2009]
TOKAIRIN, HIDEO, 91, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 1, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired Schofield
Barracks Motor Pool mechanic; World War II U.S. Army member of 100th Infantry Battalion;
purple heart recipient. Survived by wife, Fumie; son, Alan; daughters, Frances, Kay Ewaliko and
Susan; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Bert and Roland; sisters, Dorothy
Kameda, Beth Teranishi and Janet Tokita. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February
2009]
TOKASHIKI, DAVID TAKESHI, 78, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Maunaloa,
Molokai. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughter,
Faye Tokashiki-Galura; brothers, Claude and Harry; sisters, Ruth Higa, Clara Hess and Janet
Hughes; a granddaughter. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service
10:30 a.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 18 October 2009]
TOKI, VICTORIA LUCIA, 60, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 19,
2009. Born in Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Gerald; daughters, Mayve Reed and Sharon Toki
Coleman; sisters Catherine and Adele Marie Galvez; brothers, Francis and Richard Galvez; three
granddaughters. Service held. Scattering of ashes on Kaua'i at a later date. Donations and
condolences to 7171 W Discovery Drive, Glendale, AZ 85303. Arrangements by Heritage
Funeral Chapel, Phoenix, Ariz. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 2009]
TOKUDA, LAWRENCE "TOKU" TOKUJI, 72, of Honolulu, died Dec. 20, 2008. Born in
Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired Hawaiian Electric Co. Inc. draftsman. Survived by sons, Keith, Kyle and
Ken; three grandsons; brothers, James and George; sisters, Shirley Minamoto and Mayzie "May"
Tomihana. Visitation from 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Committal
service and inurnment 10:30 a.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No
flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
Tokuda, Lawrence Tokuji, Dec. 20, 2008 Lawrence Tokuji “Toku” Tokuda, 72, of Honolulu,
a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. draftsman and Air Force veteran during the Korean War, died in
Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Lihue, Kauai. He is survived by
sons Keith R., Kyle T. and Ken M.; brothers James N. and George A.; sister Shirley S.
Minamoto and Mayzie N. “May” Tomihana; and three grandchildren. Service: 6 p.m. Thursday
at Hosi Garden Mortuary. All after 5 p.m. Inurnment: 10:30 a.m. Friday at the National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha Attire. No Flowers. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 January 2009]
TOKUDA, ROLAND FUMIO, 59, of Honolulu, died Nov. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Teacher and assistant pastor for Hope Chapel Kahaluu. Survived by brother, Raynard. Service 1
p.m. tomorrow at Kualoa Beach Park; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Donations to
the Hope Chapel Kahaluu. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu
Advertiser 4 December 2009]
TOKUDA, SEISABURO, 84, of Honolulu, died Aug. 10, 2009. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Self-
employed gardener. Survived by wife, Alice; son, Paul; daughter, Gladys Fujioka; four
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Seiji; sisters, Betsy Nakamoto and Agnes
Tsuchiyama. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers.
Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 August 2009]
Tokuda, Seisaburo, Aug. 10, 2009. Seisaburo Tokuda, 84, of Honolulu, a self-employed
gardener, did in Leahi Hospital. He was born in Kiloa, Kauai. He is survived by wife Alice M.,
son Paul Y. daughter Gladys M. Fujioka, brother Seiji, sisters Betsy Nakamoto and Agnes
Tsuchiyama, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26
August 2009]
TOKUHAMA, EDWIN MAKO, 94, of Mililani, died Nov. 12, 2009. Born in Aiea. Retired air
traffic controller in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Rosaline; sons, Alwin, Eugene and Emory;
brothers, Kojin, Seiya and Thomas; sister, Vivian; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 December
2009]
TOKUHAMA, KOYEI, 89, of Mililani, died Feb. 24, 2009. Born in 'Aiea. Retired James
Glover Construction heavy-equipment operator. Survived by sons, Chuck and Nelson; daughter,
Naomi Yamamura; six grandchildren; brothers, Edwin, Kojin, Edward and Thomas; sister,
Vivian. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 'Aiea United Methodist Church; service 6 p.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 April
2009]
TOKUHAMA, KOYEI, 89, of Mililani, died Feb. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired James
Glover Construction heavy-equipment operator. Survived by sons, Chuck and Nelson; daughter,
Naomi Yamamura; six grandchildren; brothers, Edwin, Kojin, Edward and Thomas; sister,
Vivian. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 'Aiea Methodist Church; service 6 p.m. No flowers.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 April 2009]
TOKUJO, SETSUKO, 89, of 'Aiea, died June 29, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired from Navy
Exchange laundry. Survived by sons, Harold, Roy, Kenneth and Wayne; daughter, Sharon
Tokujo-Banno; brother, Akira Iha; sisters, Janet Miyashiro, and Helen Yoshida; 11
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 July 2009]
TOKUNAGA, AIKO MIYAMA, 81, of Las Vegas, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired from Ala Moana X-Ray Services. Survived by daughter, JoAnn Char; brother, Harry
Miyama; sisters, Betsy Tao and Lillian Nishikawa; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 December 2009]
Tokunaga, Aiko Miyama, Nov. 25, 2009 Aiko Miyama Tokunaga, 81, of Las Vegas, a retired
Ala Moana X-Ray Services retiree, died in Las Vegas. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by daughter JoAnn T. Char, brother Harry I. Miyama, sisters Betsy K, Tao and Lilian
H. Nishikawa, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Aloha attire. [Star Bulletin Advertiser 17 December 2009]
TOKUNAGA, CRISS TSUTAE, 80, of Aiea, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from Qantas Airlines maintenance department. Survived by brothers, Nobuto and Richard.
Visitation 1:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Pälolo Hongwanji Mission, service 2 p.m. Arrangements by
Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 December 2009]
TOKUNAGA, DOROTHY M., 97, of Wailuku, Maui, died Oct. 8, 2009. Born in
Sprecklesville, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Geraldine "Gerry" Scott; sons,
Kenneth, Bernard, Alan and Gregory; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Private service
held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 October 2009]
TOKUNAGA, HERBERT MASUO, 82, of Honolulu, died March 8, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired owner of Harding Union 76 Service Station. Survived by daughters, Sharon Unebasami
and Sandie Kaneshiro; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betsy Sugai.
Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual
attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 March 2009]
TOKUNAGA, ROY HIDEO, 66, of Honolulu, died Oct. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from Eggs Hawaii. Survived by daughters, Linda and Lisa; son, Alvin; three grandchildren;
sisters, Ruth Suzuki and Nancy; brother, Edward. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu
Advertiser 1 November 2009]
Tokunaga, Roy Hideo, Oct. 11, 2009 Roy Hideo Tokunaga, 66, of Honolulu, a retired Eggs
Hawaii employee, died at home. He was born in Territory of Hawaii. He is survived by son
Alvin, daughters Linda and Lisa, brother Edward, sisters Ruth Suzuki and Nancy Tokunaga and
three grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 3
p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 2 November 2009]
TOKUNAGA, SETSUKO KAMIYA, 67, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Japan. A
homemaker. Survived by husband, Roy; daughters, Linda and Lisa; son, Alvin; three
grandchildren; sisters, Kyoko Kuniyuki and Nobuko Yoshida; brother, Masatoshi Nakamura.
Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 September
2009]
Tokunaga, Setsuko, Sept. 1, 2009 Setsuko Tokunaga, 67, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in
Honolulu. She was born in Japan. She is survived by husband Roy, son Alvin, daughters Linda
and Lisa, brother Masatoshi Nakamura, sisters Kyoko Kuniyuki and Nobuko Yoshida, and three
grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 September 2009]
TOKUNO, TAKUYA, 88, of Aiea, died Oct. 22, 2009. Born in Aiea. World War II U.S. Army
veteran with the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry; retired Ono Construction mason. Survived by
daughters, Michele, Christine Guernsey and Shannon; five grandchildren; brother, Kenji. Private
service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 October 2009]
TOKUNO, TAKUYA, 88, of Aiea, died Oct. 22, 2009. Born in Aiea. World War II U.S. Army
veteran with the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry; retired Ono Construction mason. Survived by
daughters, Michele, Christine Guernsey and Shannon; five grandchildren; brother, Kenji. Private
service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 October 2009]
Tokuno, Takuya, Oct. 22, 2009, Takuya Tokuno, 88, of Aiea, a retired Ono Construction mason
and Army veteran who served in the 442nd
Regimental Combat Team, 100th Battalion, during
World War II, died. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by daughters Michele and Shannon
Takuno, and Christine A.T. Guernsey; brother Kenji; and five grandchildren. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 October 2009]
TOKUSHIGE, CHIYOKO, 99, of Honolulu, died Dec. 15, 2009. Born in Honomu, Hawaii.
Former co-owner of Sansuido Candy Store. Survived by sons, William and George; daughters,
Dorothy Sakai and Cassie Uyekubo; brother, Charles Nakagawa; sisters, Mildred Izuwa, Stella
Fujioka and Patsy Shoji; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 December 2009]
TOKUSUKE, ISHIKI, 85, of Kailua, died Jan. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired sheet
metal business owner. Survived by wife, Lorraine; sons, Calvin, Edwin, Dean and Miles;
brother, Satoshi; sister, Kimiko Kamiya; three grandchildren. Private services held.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 January 2009]
TOKUYAMA, TAEKO, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Japan, died Sept. 23, 2009. Born in
Japan. Retired proprietress of a general store in Japan. Survived by daughter, Mayumi Ota;
sisters, Michiko Kondo, Katsuko and Sally Tokuyama; three grandchildren. Private service held.
No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu
Advertiser 6 October 2009]
Tokuyama, Taeko, Sept. 23, 2009, Taeko Tokuyama, 89, of Hilo, formerly of Japan, a retired
proprietress of a general store in Japan, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Japan. She
is survived by daughter Mayumi Ota; sisters Michiko Kondo, and Katsuko and Sally S.
Tokuyama; and three grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 October 2009]
TOLENTINO SR., CARDENIO ANCHETA, 66, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Jan. 21, 2009.
Born in the Philippines. Irrigator engineer for the sugar industry. Survived by mother, Laurencia;
sons, Cardenio and Rizaldy; daughter, Lilibeth Alfonso; five grandchildren; sisters, Lydia
Bernardo, Rosendo Tumamao, Virgie Bernardo, Remy Inouye, Linda Bernardo and Francing
Taylor; brothers, Dominador, Danny, Narciso, Mamerto Jr. andJuanito. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m.
today at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. Visitation also 9 to 10:45 a.m. tomorrow at the mortuary;
service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 January
2009]
TOLENTINO, ARSENIO DELA SANTOS, 85, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in
Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Civilian employee retired from Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by daughter,
Adelina; son, Reggie; brothers, Alfredo and Orgelio; sisters, Violeta Malaqie and Marcina
Yabes; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Advertiser 21 September 2009]
TOLENTINO, DOMINADOR GARCIA SR., 94, of Puhi, Kauai, died Oct. 14, 2009. Born in
the Philippines. Retired from McBryde Sugar Plantation. Survived by sons, Demetrio, Anthony
and Dominador Jr.; daughters, Juliet Rosa, Mildred Polk, Evelyn Baker, Anita Reubens, Susan
and Ofelia; eight grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception
Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Kauai
Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 October 2009]
Tolentino, Dominador Garcia Sr., Oct. 14, 2009, Dominador Garcia Tolentino Sr., 94, of Puhi,
Hawaii, a retired McBryde Sugar Plantation employee, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He
was born in the Philippines. He is survived by sons Demetrio, Anthony and Dominador Jr.;
daughters Juliet Rosa, Mildred Polk, Evelyn Baker, Anita Reubens, and Susan and Ofelia
Tolentino; and eight grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. next Saturday at Immaculate Conception
Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
17 October 2009]
TOLENTINO, JOSEPHINE KALANIPILI, 83, of Spartanburg, S.C., formerly of Honolulu,
died April 21, 2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. Survived by daughters, Margaret Smith, Mei-
Colleen Mikasobe-Tolentino and Michelle Lopez; a grandchild; sister, Margaret Uyehara.
Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 May 2009]
TOLENTINO, JULIUS "JULIO" SR., 87, of Wahiawā, died Dec. 14, 2009. Born in Paoay,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired as a carpenter from Navy 85. Survived by wife, Pacita "Pat";
sons, Rudy Acain, Michael, William, Nick Acain and Julius Jr.; daughters, Ilona Robinson,
Elena Gongob, Jacquelyn Davis and Josie Edayan; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church;
Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 31 December 2009]
TOLENTINO, NATIVEDAD "NATY" DACOSIN, 76, of Kahalu'u, died March 16, 2009.
Born in Honolulu. Retired Ala Moana Hotel banquet waitress with 25 years of service. Survived
by sons, John, Danilo, Leonardo and Renaldo; daughters, Carmelita Arnold, Consuelo Tolentino
and Conchita Burwell; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, James Dacosin.
Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Kahalu'u; rosary and
eulogy 10:30 a.m.; Mass noon; graveside service 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 March
2009]
TOLER, RYAN GREGORY KAWOHI, 22, of Waikoloa, Hawai'i, died Sept. 16, 2009. Born
in Hawai'i. Worked in the food industry. Survived by mother, Malia Reynolds; brother, Laukoa
Santos; grandparents, Susan and George Oliva and Valerie; father, Evan. Gathering 2 to 6 p.m.
Oct. 10 at Kawaihae Canoe Club. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Arrangements by A
Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 September
2009]
TOLOA, LUSE AUMAU, 52, of Mililani, died March 11, 2009. Born in Western Samoa. A
housewife. Survived by husband, Faleasi; sons, Faleasi Jr., Filipo, Felise, Albert, Jovian and
Jayrom; daughters, Melania Schwenke, Marie Eka, Ailua Logo, Jewel Toloa; father, Aumau
Maiava; brother, Joe Pelesasa; sisters, Loretta Penerosa and Viena Upu; 22 grandchildren.
Visitation 9 a.m., Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Stake
Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward
Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 March 2009]
Toloa, Luse Aumua, March 11, 2009 Luse Aumua Toloa, 52, of Mililani, a homemaker, died at
home. She was born in Western Samoa. She is survived by husband Faleasi; sons Faleasi Jr.,
Filipo, Felise, Albert, Jovian and Jayrom; daughters Melania Schwenke, Marie Eka, Ailua Logo
and Jewel Toloa; father Aumua Maiava; brother Joe Pelesasa; sisters Loretta Penerosa and Viena
Upu; and 22 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Waipahu Stake Center. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 March 2009]
TOM, AH KWAI, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired Sears
Roebuck & Co. manager of alterations department. Survived by daughter, Cheryl Ann; sister, Ah
Lin Lee; brothers, Frank, Robert and Stanley. Visitation 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.
Aloha attire. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 September
2010]
Tom, Ah Kwai, Aug. 24, 2009 Ah Kwai Tom, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Sears Roebuck & Co.
manager of the alternations department and an Army veteran, died in Kuakini Medical Center.
He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Cheryl Ann; brothers Frank, Robert and
Stanley; and sister Ah Lin Lee. Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after
8:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 September 2009]
TOM, ALLEN PATRICK, 69, of Honolulu, died Oct. 5, 2009. Born in Hawaii. Taxi driver;
U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by son, Allen Jr.; daughter, Laurie Ann; brothers, Anthony Jr.,
Garrett, Joseph, Clinton and Scott Wong. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Hope Chapel Olomana,
Enchanted Lake Shopping Center; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawaii. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 25 November 2009]
TOM, EVA LEE, 89, of 'Aina Haina, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in Holualoa, Hawai'i. Survived
by husband, Michael Sr.; sons, Michael Jr. and Curtis; daughters, Demetra Mekaru and Lisa; two
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service and burial. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 February 2009]
Tom, Eva Lee, Jan. 24, 2009 Eva Lee Tom, 89, of Aina Haina died. She was born in Holualoa,
Hawaii. She is survived by husband Michael Sr., sons Michael Jr. and Curtis, daughters Demetra
Mekaru and Lisa Tom, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 22 February 2009]
TOM, JOSEPHINE LEE, 93, of Honolulu, died June 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A
homemaker. Survived by sons, Wendell and Vernon; brother, Gilbert Lee; sisters, Betty Kitsu
and Margaret Chung; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 July 2009]
TOM, ROSE LOUI, 93, of Honolulu, died March 10, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired store
owner. Survived by daughter, Sandra Viernes; sisters, Annie Chun and Helen Pang; two
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick
Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Manoa Lin Yee Chung Chinese Cemetery. [Honolulu
Advertiser 29 March 2009]
TOM, VIOLET LUK DIT, 89, of Honolulu, died Oct. 20, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Wailana Coffee Shop cashier and hostess. Survived by sister, Florence Pence; nephews; nieces.
Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow
at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 October 2009]
TOMA, SHAWNA LEINAALA KAPELIELA, 45, of Kahuku, died April 7, 2009. Born in
Kane'ohe. Borthwick Mortuary funeral arranger. Survived by husband, James; father, Gabriel
Kapeliela; brother, Randall Kapeliela; sisters, Gabby Pule, Wendy Kapeliela, Twyla Maxilom
and Sheila Kapeliela. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service
11:30 a.m. Private inurnment. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 April 2009]
TOMAS, CONRADO CIELO, 63, of Waipahu, died June 17, 2009. Born in Balaoang, Paniqui,
Tarlac, Philippines. Head cook at Kuakini Medical Center, dietary kitchen. Survived by wife,
Adelina; sons, Conrad and Edwyn; daughter, Elvie Bartolome; father, Florentino; mother,
Conrada; brothers, Aquilio, Greg, Glen and Tristan; sisters, Lolita Ildenfonso and Elpidia
Arciaga; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 July 2009]
Tomas, Lilia Marcos, Aug. 2, 2009. Lilia Marcos Tomas, 61, of Kahului, a homemaker, died in
Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is
survived by sons Arnold and Nelson, daughters Marivic Orpilla and Kharen Tomas, sister
Marcelina Roldan and 12 grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman‟s
Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Call after
9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 August 2009]
TOMAS, LILLA MARCOS, 61, of Kahului, Maui, died Aug. 2, 2009. Born in San Nicolas,
Ilocos Norte Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Arnold and Nelson; daughters,
Marivic Orpilla and Kharen; sisters, Marcelina Roldan; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday at Borthwick Norman‟s Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at
Christ the King Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park, Pawela,
Haiku. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 August 2009]
TOMEI, YASUMORI "WALTER", 90, of Honolulu, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Puna,
Hawaii. Retired merchandiser for 7UP/Pepsi Co. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Michael and
Albert; daughter, Helen Nagata; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Seigi Isa,
Seigi, Seijo and Yasuharu; sisters, Elsie Nakandakari, Masae Higa, Yukiko and Mitsuko.
Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 11 December 2009]
TOMEI, YASUMORI “WALTER”, 90, of Honolulu, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Puna,
Hawaii. Retired merchandiser for 7UP/Pepsi Co. Survived by wife, Lillian; sons, Michael and
Albert; daughter, Helen Nagata; brothers, Seigi, Seijo, Yasuharu Tomei and Seiichi Isa; sisters,
Yukiko Yonashiro, Mitsuko Oshiro, Elsie Nakandakari and Masae Higa; two grandchildren; one
great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 December 2009]
Tomei, Yasumori, Nov. 17, 2009 Yasumori “Walter” Tomei, 90, of Honolulu, a retired
7UP/Pepsi-Cola Co. merchandiser, died. He was born in Puna, Hawaii. He is survived by wife
Lillian; sons Michael Y., and Albert M.; daughter Helen S. Nagata; brothers Seigi, Seijo and
Yasuharu Tomei and Seiichi Isa; sisters Yukilo Yonashiro, Mtisuko Oshiro, Elsei Nakandakari
and Masae Higa; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 December 2009]
Tomida, Yoshie, April 21, 2009. Yoshie Tomida, 89, of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She
was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Roy and Errol, daughter Sharon Ito,
brother Haruo Meguro, sisters Shizuko Asano and Hanako Arai, four grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 5 May 2009]
TOMINAGA, CLARA ASAMI, 93, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by son, Robert; daughter, Jane Shiroma; brother, Lloyd Hirota; sisters, Ethel Omoto
and Elsie Ishii; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements
by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 March 2009]
Tominaga, Paul Shiro, April 11, 2009. Paul Shiro Tominaga, 90, of Honolulu, a retired
independent sales representative, died in Hale Malamalama. He was born in San Jose, Calif. He
is survived by son Michael P.; daughter Gail C. Sur; brothers Joe, Sam and Hachi; sister Sadie
Sakamoto; and one grandchild. Private services. No monetary gifts. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18
April 2009]
TOMIOKA, MATSUE, 95, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2009. Born in Aiea. A homemaker.
Survived by daughters, Patricia “Pat” Iha, Audrey Goto and June Virdone; brother, Kazuto
Nakamura; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden
(monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 February
2009]
TOMISATO, SUMIKO, 72, of Mililani, died Feb. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Survived by
brother, George; nieces; nephews; grandnieces; grandnephews. Private service held.
Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 February 2009]
TOMISHIMA, HATSUE, 106, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2009. Born on Maui. Survived by
sons, Edward, Kenneth, Harry, Robert and Thomas; daughter, Misae Tomishima; 18
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary;
service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 July 2009]
TOMISHIMA, JAMES NOBORU, 96, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired city mason. Survived by son, Renny; daughter, Betsy Hata; three grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; brother, Susumi; sisters, Tomeyo Kanesue, Kiyoko Inasaki and Yoshiko
Osumi. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 February 2009]
Tomishima, James Noboru, Jan. 16, 2009 James Noboru Tomishima, 96, of Honolulu, a retired
city mason, died. He was born in Honolulu, a retired city mason, died. He was born in Honolulu.
He is survived by son Renny S.; daughter Betsy S. Hata; brother Susumi; sisters Tomeyo
Kanesue, Kiyoko Inasaki and Yoshiko Osumi; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services: 6 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 3 February 2009]
TOMITA, AYAKO “AI CHAN”, 77, of Pearl City, died May 3, 2009. Born in Okinawa,
Japan. Retired seamstress for Tori Richard Ltd. Survived by husband, Isao; son, Gordon;
grandchildren, Amanda, Mathew and Alexander; sister, Akiko Higa. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 June 2009]
Tomita, Ayako, May 3, 2009 Ayako “Ai Chan” Tomita, 77, of Pearl City, a retired Tori Richard
seamstress, died at home. She was born in Okinawa, Japan. She is survived by husband Isao, son
Gorden T., sister Akiko Higa and three grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3
June 2009]
TOMITA, ELIZABETH FUYUKO, 93, of Honolulu, died March 23, 2009. Born in Wahiawa,
Kaua'i. Retired Shaheen Fashions production manager. Survived by sons, John and Ernest; two
grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April 2009]
TOMITA, ENOKA MITSUO, infant son of Trudy Bongolan and Andy Tomita, died March 2,
2009. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Also survived by grandparents, Mitsuo Tomita, Avon Kealoha,
Romanus Dakamas and Edwina Bongolan; great-grandparents, Edward Tomita, Anselmo and
Mary Bongolan; brothers, Kawainalu and Kapena Higa and Tevita Filimoehala; sisters, Anela
Filimoehala and Cienna Tomita. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service
11:30 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Normans
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 March 2009]
TOMITA, YOSHIE, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 21, 2009. Born in Hakalau, Hawai'i. A
member of Hilo Meishoin Mission and Fujinkai. Survived by sons, Roy and Errol; daughter,
Sharon Ito; brother, Haruo Meguro; sisters, Shizuko Asano and Hanako Arai; four grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren. Private services held. No flowers. No koden. Arrangements by Dodo
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 May 2009]
TOMITA-NOBUTA, TSUNEKO, 77, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born on Kaua'i.
Survived by two grandchildren; one great-grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate
Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 January 2009]
TOMONAGA, AKIYO, 93, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Pähoa,
Hawaii. Retired from Ebesu's Florist. Survived by son, George; four grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren. Private services held. No koden (monetary gifts). No flowers. Arrangements by
Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 December 2009]
TOMONO, SADAKO, 88, of Honaunau, Hawai'i, died March 6, 2009. Born in Honaunau. A
farmer. Survived by husband, Koshi; sons, Stanley and Harvey; daughters, Jeanette, Susan
Nakagawa and Diane; brothers, Walter and George Sugi; sister, Helen Takesue; six
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Kona Koyasan Daishiji
Mission, Holualoa; service 2 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona.
[Honolulu Advertiser 11 March 2009]
Tomono, Sadako, March 6, 2009 Sadako Tomono, 88, of Honaunau, Hawaii, a farmer, died in
Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Honaunau. She is survived by husband Koshi; sons
Stanley and Harvey; daughters Jeanett and Diane Tomono and Susan Nakagawa; brothers Walter
and George Sugi; sister Helen Takesue; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission in Holualoa, Hawaii. Call after 1
p.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 12 March 2009]
TONDA, CHARLES KOICHI, 95, of Honolulu, died June 9, 2009. Born in Mountain View,
Hawai‟i. Retired Volcano Golf Course greenskeeper. Survived by son, Harold; daughter, Betsy;
three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Saito. Private service held. No flowers. No
koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 June
2009]
TONEGI, MITSUGI, 72, of Saitama, Japan, died June 10, 2009. Born in Gunma, Japan. Owner
of a restaurant. Survived by son, Homare; daughter, Momoka Oomoto; brothers, Isao and Toru;
10 grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.
[Honolulu Advertiser 19 June 2009]
TONG, ALBERT "BOY"KOMATSU JR., 46, of Waianae, died Oct. 7, 2009. Truck driver
and heavy-equipment operator. Survived by daughter, Nathashia; son, Albert; mother, Winifred
Casuga; sisters, April Kala, Alice Young, Shawn Casuga, Tessie Silva, Alberta Norman, Frances
Meyers and Dolores Tong; brother, Eugene Casuga. Service 8:30 a.m. Saturday at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waianae Ward; scattering of ashes 1 p.m. off Mäili Beach
Park. Casual attire. Information: 393-9638 or 218-4221. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 October 2009]
Tong, Albert Komatsu Jr., Oct. 7, 2009, Albert “Boy” Komatsu Tong Jr., 46, of Waianae, a
truck driver and Operating Engineers heavy equipment operator, died in Hawaii Medical Center
West. He is survived by son Albert K. III, daughter Natashja W.T., mother Winifred Casuga,
brother Eugene Casuga and sisters April Kala, Alice Young, Shawn Casuga, Alexandria Stewart,
Tessie Silva, Alberta Norman, Frances Meyers and Dolores Tong. Services: 8:30 a.m. Oct. 31 at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waianae Ward, 85-574 Plantation Road.
Scattering of ashes: 1 p.m. at Maili Beach Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23
October 2009]
TONG, MIRIAM "AUNTY LADY" "MAMA TONG" ANA, 80, of Wai'anae, died April 27,
2009. Born in Honolulu. Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard retiree. Survived by husband, Kenneth;
son, Kenneth; daughters, Phyllis and Tammy; sisters, Shirley Haanio and Nancy Vincent; four
grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial
Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans
Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations to St. Francis Hospice. [Honolulu Advertiser 3
May 2009]
Tonga, Simione Takiva‟e, Sept. 13, 2009 Simione Takiva‟e Tonga, 76, of Kahului, a retired
landscaper for Goodfellow Brothers Inc., died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born
in Tonga. He is survived by stepsons Ikinesisitoa, Tevita F., Manase A. and Maake A. Soakai;
stepdaughters Sisilia M. Mamatuki, Meliame Tonga, Lata-I-Tokelau Fuapau and Sisilia F.
Finefeuaki; brothers Sokini, Mavo, Maile, Fisi and Fonua Tonga; sisters Mafi Fifita, Sokula
Manuatu, Lesieli Fakaosi, Simulata Aholelei and Taae Tu‟uhoko; 26 step-grandchildren; and
nine step-great-grandchildren. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday at Ala Lani United
Methodist Church. Burial: 10:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16
September 2009]
TONGA, SIMIONE TAKIVA'E, 76, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 13, 2009. Born in Tonga.
Retired Good Fellows Bros. Inc. landscaper. Survived by stepsons, Ikinesisitoa, Tevita Finau,
Manase Alatina and Maake Anitonio Soakai; stepdaughters, Sisilia Moala Mamatuki, Meliame,
Lata-I-Tokelau Fuapau and Sisilia Finau Finefeuiaki; brothers, Sokini, Mavo, Maile, Fisi and
Fonua; sisters, Mafi Fifita, Sokula Manuatu, Lesieli Fakaosi, Simulata Aholelei and Taae
Tu'uhoko; 26 stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreatgrandchildren. Visitation 6 to 11 p.m. Friday at
Ala Lani Methodist Church. Visitation also 7 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial 10:30 a.m. at
Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 15 September 2009]
TOOMBS, ROGER AVON, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2009. Born in Minneapolis. Survived
by sons, Christopher and Caleb; daughter, Rochelle; brother, Tom; sisters, Marlene, Renee and
Leann. Memorial services 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Regency Park recreation room; also 6 to 10
p.m. at The Honolulu Tavern. Aloha attire. Donations welcome. Arrangements by Moanalua
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 February 2009]
Toombs, Roger Avon, Feb. 1, 2009 Roger Avon Toombs, 68, of Honolulu, died in the Queen‟s
Medical Center. He was born in Minneapolis. He is survived by sons Christopher and Caleb,
daughter Rochelle, brother Tom and sisters Marlene, Renee and Leann. Services: 1- 4 p.m. Feb.
22 at Regency Parks Recreation room, 3138 Waialae Ave. Additional services: 6-10 p.m. at the
Honolulu Tavern, 417 Nohonani St. Aloha attire. Donations welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin
11 February 2009]
TOPIC, LUCIA MARIE, 95, of Honolulu, died Nov. 15, 2009. Born in Nebraska. Survived by
husband, Ben; son, Robert; daughters, Lucia Welsch and Nina; seven grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren. Service at Star of the Sea Catholic Church at a later date. Arrangements by
Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 November 2009]
TOPINIO, MERCEDES BAGNAS, 74, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Waipahu.
Retired Waikiki Outrigger on the Beach housekeeper with 21 years of service. Survived by sons,
Donato Jr., Landy, Robert, Anthony and Christopher; daughters, Judy Ann Risch and Julie;
brothers, Ernie and Domingo Bagnas; sisters, Francisca Raniada, Katherine Almazan, Rufina
Torricer and Consolacion Wright; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
nephew/caregiver, Miles Raniada. Visitation 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Downtown
Mortuary; Mass noon at Blessed Sacrament Church; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 March 2009]
Topinio, Mercedes Bagnas, Feb. 16, 2009 Mercedes Bagnas Topinio, 74, of Honolulu, a retired
Waikiki Outrigger housekeeper, died in Hawaii Medical Center-East. She was born in Waipahu.
She is survived by sons Donato Jr., Landy, Robert, Anthony and Christopher; daughters Judy
Ann Risch and Julie Topinio; brothers Ernie and Domingo Bagnas; sisters Francisca Raniada,
Katherine Almazan, Rufina Torricer and Consolacion Wright; caregiver Miles Raniada; four
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani
Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Mass: noon at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2124 Pauoa
Road. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 9 March 2009]
TORATANI, MIYAKO, 59, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2009. Born in Shimabara, Nagasaki
Prefecture, Japan. Bookkeeper for Y. Ebisu & Associates. Survived by companion, Gary Higa;
sons, Eddie and Charles; daughter, Michelle; father, Donald Yoshikami; mother, Hitomi
Yoshikami; brother, Keisuke Akita. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at Soto Mission of Hawai'i;
service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 16 January 2009]
TORIBIO, WILLIAM “BILL” CLEMENTE, 59, of Ewa Beach, died Aug. 28, 2009. Born in
Kohala, Hawai‟i. U.S. Air Force veteran; prter with Paradise SkyCab. Survived by daughter,
Vanessa; brother, Alex; sisters, Nancy, Lilian and Barbara. Visitation 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at
St. John the Baptist Church; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai‟I State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 21 October 2009]
TORIKI, RICHARD SUSUMU, 77, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Owner
of Riki Tour Inc. Survived by wife, Minako; daughters, Emmy Kurokawa and Shirlene Kinjo;
sister, Betty Cesar; nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 14 May 2009]
TORO, JOSEPH, 85, of Waipahu, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born in Kapunapuna, Hawai'i. Retired
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by brothers, Abraham and
Rudolph, and Peter Ross; sisters, Dolores, and Suelily Thompson. Visitation 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head
Memorial Park. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 17
September 2009]
Toro, Joseph, Sept. 11, 2009 Joseph Toro, 85, of Waipahu, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval
Shipyard employee and Army veteran, died in Ann Pearl Care Home. He was born in
Kapunapuna, Hawaii. He is survived by brothers Abraham and Rudolph Toro and Peter Ross;
and sisters Dolores Toro and Suelily Thompson. Services: 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond
Head Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Flag
indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 September 2009]
TORO, MARY BELEN, 80, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Member
of Bethany Assembly of God in 'Aiea. Survived by sons, Miguel, Peter and David; daughters,
Lizabeth Foster, Rhode Chung and Cheryl Santoro; brother, Samuel Belen; sisters, Helen Ramos
and Sarah Vincent; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 22 March 2009]
Toro, Mary Belen, March 14, 2009 Mary Belen Toro, 80, of Ewa Beach died in St. Francis-
West Hospice. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Miguel, Peter and David;
daughters Lizabeth Foster, Rhode Chung and Cheryl Santoro; brother Samuel T. Belen; sisters
Helen Ramos and Sarah Vincent; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 6:30
p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Aloha attire. No
flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 23 March 2009]
TOROSIAN, ELIZABETH ANN, 38, of Indianapolis, died Aug. 1, 2009. Born in Pontiac,
Mich. An accountant. Survived by parents, John and Regina; brother, Andrew; grandmother,
Thelma. Donations to Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis,
IN 46268. Arrangements by Shirley Brothers Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 August 2009]
TORRALBA, ESMENIA PAGAY, 73, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in
Pa'ia, Maui. Retired cook for Hotel Lana'i. Survived by son, Felipe; daughters, Maile
LeBoutheller, Gina Alonzo, Lisa Shin, and Loraina Seghorn; brothers, Jerry and Ernie Pagay;
sisters, Caroline Taal, Estrella Taguba and Estella Rivera; nine grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the ILWU Union Hall, Lana'i City; service 11 a.m.;
reception to follow. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 January
2009]
TORRES JR., CIRILO "JUN" MATA, 77, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 1, 2009. Born in
Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired maintenanceman from Akahi Services. Survived by
wife, Florencia; daughters, Ruby Galiza, Ruth Fukuda, Lynn Ramos and Cielito Torres; sons,
Magellan, John Richard, Cirilo and Ryan; 15 grandchildren; sisters, Rosario Sales, Ofelia
Castillo and Pureza Garvida; brother, Victor. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani
Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Flowers welcome. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 9 August 2009]
Torres Jr., Cirilo Mata, Aug. 1, 2009. Cirilo Mata “Jun” Torres Jr., 77, of Ewa Beach, a retired
Akahi Services maintenance man, died in Hawaii Medical Center West. He was born in Bangui,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Florenceia; sons Magellan, John R., Cirilo F.
and Ryan; daughters Ruby Galiza, Ruth Fukuda, Lynn Ramos and Cielito F. Torres; brother
Victor; sisters Rosario Sales, Ofelia Castillo and Pureza Garvida; and 15 grandchildren. Services:
7 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Call after 6 p.m. Flowers
welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 August 2009]
Torres Sr., Edward Marter, Aug. 12, 2009. Edward Marter “Eddie” Torres Sr., 68, of Manteca,
Calif., formerly of Honolulu, a civil service merchant seaman and retired University of
California San Francisco Medical Center employment, died in California. He was born in
Honolulu. He is survived by wife Luella, sons the Rev. Edward Jr. and James H., daughter
Gwendolyn Thomas, brother Howard, sister Carmen and seven grandchildren. Services on the
mainland. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 August 2009]
TORRES, DIANE PUANANI, 68, of Wai'anae, died April 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
from Local 3 Operating Engineers. Survived by son, Manuel; daughters, Crysentia Puanani
Harris, Donna Torres-Char, Cathy Torres-Villacorte, Diane Selena Sheldon; brother, Gordon
Brickwood; sisters, Sharon Delos Santos and Helen "Honey Girl" Martinez; 12 grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel,
Waipi'o; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.;
burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser
26 May 2009]
TORRES, DORIS DELA CRUZ, 43, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Former Hau'ula Elementary School teacher's aide. Survived by husband, Joseph; daughters,
Michelle and Shelby; sisters, Karen Miller, Diana, Annette Simao, Bernadette Ah Choy and
Debbie Dela Cruz. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; Mass noon;
burial 1:15 p.m. at Honolulu Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral
Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 April 2009]
Torres, Doris Dela Cruz, March 19, 2009. Doris Dela Cruz Torres, 43, of Honolulu, a former
Hauula Elementary School teacher‟s aide, died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. She was born in
Hilo. She is survived by husband Joseph A., daughters Michelle and Shelby, and sisters Karen
Miller, Diana Torres, Annette Simao, Bernadette Ah Choy and Debbie Dela Cruz. Mass: noon
Saturday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Honolulu
Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 April 2009]
TORRES, JOHN MARTIN, 67, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 13, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S.
Army veteran. Survived by longtime companion, Molly Blossom; brothers, Vincent, Leroy,
Christopher and Robert; sisters, Rose Marie Kam, Betty Ann Torres and Susan Cunningham.
Visitation 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m.
at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 August 2009]
Torres, John Martin, Aug. 13, 2009. John Martin Torres, 67, of Kaneohe, an Army veteran,
died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Molly Y. Blossom;
brothers Vincent R., Leroy, Christopher A. and Robert V.; and sisters Rose Marie R. Kam, Betty
Ann Torres and Susan M. Cunningham. Services: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary.
Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 26 August 2009]
TORRES, JOSEPH “JESSE”, 65, of Waimanalo, died April 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
General Hauling Freight Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Naynine; sons, Robert “Shack” and
Jesse “Kaleo”; daughter, Kimi “Cissy”; sisters, Sylvia “Dolly,” Cynthia “Cindy,” Kathleen,
Trudy and Joann; hanai brother, Byron Yamate; one grandchild. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 May 2009]
TORRES, MADELINE "AUNTY LENA", 82, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 8, 2009. Survived by
daughters, Barbara Diehl, Yolanda Cutcher, Sunday Dargel and Christine Orozco; sons, Alvin
Travens and Angelo Batin Jr.; sister; Philomena Eblacas. Private service. Arrangements by
Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 June 2009]
Torres, Madeline Kailiponi, June 8, 2009 Madeline Kailiponi “Aunty Lena” Torres, 82, of Ewa
Beach died in Hale Nani. She was born in Kalaupapa, Molokai. She is survived by sons Alvin
Travens and Angelo Batin J.; daughters Barbara Diehl, Yolanda Cutcher, Sunday Dargel and
Christine Orozco; and sister Hilomena Eblacas. Private Services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 14 June
2009]
TORRES, PETER CARVALHO, 88, of Honolulu, died Aug. 15, 2009. Born in Kohala,
Hawai'i. City building maintenanceman. Survived by son, Peter; daughter, Josephine Scalzo;
sisters, Margaret Lovell and Rose Rosario; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; committal
service 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 September 2009]
TORRICER, CORNECIO "CONEY", 82, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 28, 2009.
Born in Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines. Retired Keauhou Beach Hotel maintenance worker.
Survived by wife, Frances; sons, Ernest, Robert and Leonard; brother, Marcelino; sister,
Magdalena Adarme-McClean; six granddaughters. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at St.
Michael's Catholic Church, Kailua, Kona; Mass 10 a.m.; burial will follow at Kona Memorial
Church in Holualoa. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 October 2009]
Torricer, Cornecio, Sept. 28, 2009, Cornecio “Coney” Torricer, 82, of Kailua-Kona, a retired
Keauhou Beach Hotel maintenance man, former Kailua Garage mechanic and Army veteran,
died in the Queen‟s Medical Center. He was born in Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines. He is
survived by wife Frances; sons Ernest, Robert and Leonard; brother Marcelino; sister Magdalena
Adarme-McCleann; and six grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael‟s Catholic
Church, Kailua-Kona. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park, Holualoa,
Hawaii. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 October 2009]
TOSCANO, LOUIS, 92, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2009. Born in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Army
veteran who loved to cook. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Marie Winner; brothers, Joseph,
Angelo and Michael; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Mass noon Friday at
Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; inurnment 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 August 2009]
TOTO, AMELIA, 59, of Kailua Kona, Hawai‟I, died July 1, 2009. Born in Tonga. Homemaker
and member of Kona United Methodist Church. Survived by mother, Fatai Toefoiu; daughters,
Kaufoou Tatafu, Nenisi Leauli and Ofa Hafoka; sisters, Moli Pulu, Ofa Fatai and Mele Losi
Taufa; and seven grandchildren. Visitation and service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Kona United
Methodist Church. Arrangements by A Hui Hoi Crematory & Funeral Home of West Hawaii.
[Honolulu Advertiser 9 July 2009]
TOTTORI, RUTH TSURUKO, 99, of Waipahu, died March 23, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Co-
founder of Honolulu Poi Co. (Taro brand products). Survived by son, Ernest; daughters, Jane
Fujiwara and Wanda Tamashiro; daughter-in-law, Bertha Tottori; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; sister, Toshie Yabuki. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial
Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 April 2009]
Tottori, Ruth Tsuruko, March 23, 2009. Tottori, Ruth Tsuruko, 99, of Waipahu, a Honolulu
Poi Company and HPC Foods Ltd. co-founder, died in Waipahu. She was born in Waipahu. She
is survived by son Ernest, daughters Jane Fujiwara and Wanda Tamashiro, sister Tohie Yabuki,
12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 April
2009]
TOWELL, ROBERT H. "TURK" 87, of Honolulu, died Sept. 25, 2009. Born in Winthrop,
Iowa. Retired World War II U.S. Air Force colonel. Survived by wife, Jan; daughter, Kim
Church; grandson, Blake Church; great-granddaughter, Harper Church; sister, Harriet
Stauffacher. Inurnment 9:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.
Donations to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 October 2009]
TOYAMA, FRED YATARO, 89, of Honolulu, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i.
Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electronics mechanic/instructor. Survived by wife, Fumie;
son, Gerald; daughters, Karen Morikuni, Florence Matsuda; eight grandchildren; brother,
Masayuki; sisters, Fumiko, Mildred Higa, Kimie Meguro, Doris Johnson, Clara Tamashiro and
Marjorie Fujita. Visitation 8 to 9 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 9 a.m. No
flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 January 2009]
TOYAMA, JUNE MASAKO, 73, of Mililani, died June 29, 2009. Born in Waipahu. Retired
payroll technicial‟ member of Mililani Orchid Club. Survived by daughter, Darci Ann
Muromoto; sistersm Amy Saneishi, Eunice Shigenaga, Nancy Sakauye and Carol Tanaka; and
two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service
6:30 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 13 July 2009]
TOYAMA, NANCY KAMEKO, 92, of 'Aiea, died May 8, 2009. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired
First Hawaiian Bank cafeteria worker. Survived by sons, Walter, Albert, Gary and Lawrence;
five grandchildren; brother, Fred Shimabukuro; sisters, Leatrice Uyehara and Janet Miyashita.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 May
2009]
Toyama, Nancy Kameko, May 8, 2009. Nancy Kameko Toyama, 92, of Aiea, a retired First
Hawaiian Bank cafeteria worker, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Walter K.,
Albert I., Gary M. and Lawrence Y.; brother Fred R. Shimabukuro; sisters Leatrice K. Uyehara
and Janet S. Miyashita; and five grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 May
2009]
TOYOFUKU, CHARLES SHINGO, 72, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Waimea,
Kaua'i. Retired night auditor. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Calvin, Carl and Kurt; daughter,
Cathy; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday at Waimea United
Church of Christ; service 3 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 24 February 2009]
TOYOFUKU, CHARLES SHINGO, 72, of Honolulu, died Feb. 14, 2009. Born in Waimea,
Kaua'i. Retired night auditor. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Calvin, Carl and Kurt; daughter,
Cathy; brother, Thomas; sister, Nawi; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 2
p.m. Friday at Waimea United Church of Christ, Kaua'i; service 3 p.m. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 25 February 2009]
TOYOTA, ISAMI, 89, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 26, 2009. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired
Wailuku Sugar Co. laboratory technician. Survived by wife, June "Sachie"; son, Eric; daughter,
Lorna; brothers, Tatsuo and Yuji; sister, Harue Imai; one grandchild. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday
at Ballard Family Mortuary; service over the urn 10 a.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 January 2009]
Toyota, Miyoshi, April 15, 2009. Miyoshi Toyota, 98, of Hilo, a housekeeper, died at home. She
was born in Keaau, Hawaii. She is survived by son Michael; daughters Nan Toyota, Emily
Pittsinger and Therese Waters; brothers Masaki, Mamoru and Hachiro Suzuki; sister Haruyo
Suzuki; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No
monetary gifts. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 18 April 2009]
TOYOTA, RALPH HIROSHI, 87, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2009. Born in Hale'iwa. Retired
Mercantile Printing Co vice president; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, David; daughter,
Ann Rabinko; two grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Toyota and Kay Siu. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 3 March 2009]
Toyota, Ralph Hiroshi, Feb. 16, 2009 Ralph Hiroshi Toyota, 87, of Honolulu, a retired
Mercantile Printing Co. vice president and Army veteran, died. He was born in Haleiwa. He is
survived by son David K., daughter Ann T. Rabinko, sisters Ethel Toyota and Kay Siu, and two
grandchildren. Private services. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 4 March 2009]
TOYOTA, YUKIO, 87, of Kane'ohe, died July 12, 2009. Born in Honolulu. A retired federal
engineer. Survived by wife, Amy; sons, Ronald, Calvin and Edmund; brother, George; sisters,
Joan Sugimoto, Gladys, Grace Jeneye, Eleanor Graff, Harriet Oda, Evelyn Kuroda, and Dianna
Galastian; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 2 August 2009]
Toyota, Yukio, July 12, 2009. Yukio Toyota, 87, of Kaneohe, a retired federal government
engineer, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived
by wife Amy Y.; sons Ronald, Calvin and Edmund; brother George; sisters Joan Sugimoto,
Gladys Toyota, Grace Jeneye, Eleanor Graff, Harriet Oda, Evelyn Kuroda and Dianna Galastian;
four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 3
August 2009]
TRACY, GEORGE WILLIAM, 61, of Honolulu and Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Oct. 16,
2009. Born in Santa Barbara, Calif. A healer/massage therapist. Private service. Arrangements
by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona. [Honolulu Advertiser 22 October 2009]
TRAN, KET THI, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 20, 2009. Born in Can Tho, Vietnam. Survived
by daughters, Thoa Kim and Tien Kim Nguyen; brothers, Dang Van Tran and Richard Truong;
14 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday; Vietnamese Buddhist services
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Borthwick Mortuary. No donations. Arrangements by Borthwick
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 August 2009]
TRANILLA, QUERINA "QUE" CLAIRE SHERWOOD, 56, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died April
18, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Kapa'a Safeway bakery supervisor with 15 years of service.
Survived by birth mother, Anita Antonio; husband Richard "Rico" Jr.; children, Riccardo
"Kalani," Aaron and Cedric; brothers, Andrew and Guy Ka-ne, Byron and Phillip Sherwood;
seven grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral
Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 April 2009]
TRAUTMAN, PERLITA DEGUZMAN, 48, of Makawao, Maui, died July 10, 2009. Born in
the Philippines. Survived by husband, Scott; daughters, Vanessa, Kathrine and Jasmine; brothers,
Renato, Efren and Freddie DeGuzman. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ballard
Family Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 July 2009]
TRAVIS, CHIQUITA BADAJOS, 72, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Honolulu.
Retired JC Penney salesclerk. Survived by sons, Darrell, Karl, Stephen, Eugene and Joey;
daughter, Joelyn Hovey; brothers, Hank and Eugene Badajos; companion, Raymond Gouveia; 19
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe 2nd Ward; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian
Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 January 2009]
TRAVIS, CHIQUITA BADAJOS, 72, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 30, 2008. Born in Honolulu.
Retired J.C. Penney sales clerk; a homemaker. Survived by sons, Darrell, Karl, Steven, Eugene
and Joey; daughter, Joelyn Hovey; brothers, Hank and Eugene Badajos; companion, Raymond
Gouveia; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon today at Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe 2nd Ward; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 January 2009]
Travis, Chiquita Badajos, Dec. 30, 2008 Chiquita Badajos Travis, 72, of Kaneohe, a retired
J.C. Penney salesclerk and homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu, she is
survived by companion Raymond Gouvia; sons Darell, Karl, Stephen, Eugene, and Joey;
daughter Joelyn Hovey; brothers Hank and Eugene Badajos; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-
grandchildren. Service: 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
Kaneohe Second Ward. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha
attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 January 2009]
TRAWICK, CYNTHIA JO, 59, of Haiku, Maui, died Nov. 17, 2009. Born in Houston, Texas.
Veterinarian. Survived by husband, Kelly; sons, Elessar, Eli and Erein; daughter, Evenstar Blair;
brother, Michael Evans; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Makawao Union
Church; service 10:30 a.m.; private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Donations to the Makawao
Union Church. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii. [Honolulu Advertiser
24 November 2009]
Trawick, Cynthia Jo, Nov. 17, 2009 Cynthia Jo Trawick, 59 of Haiku, Maui, a veterinarian,
died in Honolulu. She was born in Houston. She is survived by husband Kelly; sons Elessar, Eli
and Erien; daughter Evenstar Blair; brother Michael Evans; and five grandchildren. Services:
10:30 a.m. Saturday at Makawao Union Church. 1445 Baldwin Ave. Call after 10 a.m. Private
scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Donations suggested to Makawao Union Church. [Honolulu
Star Bulletin 26 November 2009]
TREDWAY, DEMPSTER REGINALD "REG", 90, of Holualoa, Hawai'i, died Jan. 2, 2009.
Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A retired Honolulu International Airport meteorologist.
Survived by daughters, Eileen and Carol; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; two step
grandchildren; two great-step grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 12 January 2009]
TRENT, BETTY GENEVA, 89, of Honolulu, died Oct. 28, 2009. Born in Seattle. Retired
Carol & Mary gift wrapper; Ilikai Hotel housekeeper. Survived by daughters, Frances Cade and
Katherine Taylor; brothers, Leon, Cortez and Alex White; sister, Marcita Ealy; two
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Scattering of ashes at sea at a later date. Arrangements
by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 30 October 2009]
TREVARTHEN, JEANETTE ELIZABETH CASPERSON, 79, of Honolulu, died Nov. 2,
2009. Born in Altadena, Calif. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard machinist. Survived by sons,
James, Michael and William; daughter, Kathleen Akiona; seven grandchildren; four great-
grandchildren; sister, Shirley Winters. Visitation 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick
Mortuary; service noon; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 11
November 2009]
TRI CAO LA, January 7, 2009, 65, of Honolulu, died Dec. 19, 2008. Born in Vietnam. Retired
pharmacist. Survived by son, Phillip; daughter, Ngoc-Tran; three grandchildren; brothers, Dong
Cao and Qui Cao; sisters, No Cao, Nghia Cao, Nguyet Cao, Ngocdung Thi and Ngocanh Thi La,
and Odette Nozaki. Visitation 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; service 7 p.m.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 January 2009]
TRINI, MARVALLIE MARY, 86, of Kailua, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born on Maui. Homemaker.
Survived by son, Gene Allen; daughters, Marvallie Patricia Freed and Kelly Gene Reiber;
brother, Herbert Correia; sisters, Lorraine Contrades and Dorothy Mendoza; five grandchildren.
Committal service 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 March 2009]
Trinidad, Dr. Leo Laureta, June 25, 2009 Dr. Leo Laureta Trinidad, 78, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a
doctor, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bangued, Abra, Philippines. He is
survived by wife Mercedes B.; children Richmond, Rocky, Vet, Cora, Jun, Jessie, John and
LeniAnne; brother Beato; and grandchildren. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Church.
Call after 8:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30
June 2009]
TRINIDAD, LEO LAURETA, 78, of Kalaheo, Kaua‟i, died June 25, 2009. Born in Bangued,
Abra, Philippines. A physician. Survived by wife, Mercedes; children, Richmond, Rocky, Vet,
Cora, June, Jessie, John and Leni-Anne; grandchildren; brother, Beato. Visitation 8:30 to 10:15
a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual
attire. Arrangements by Kaua‟i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 28
June 2009]
TRINIDAD, PAUL SINON, 72, of Honolulu, died April 4, 2009. Born in Aperri, Cagayan,
Philippines. Retired Honolulu International Airport security officer. Survived by wife, Virginia;
sons, Francis, Paul-John, Roland, Ricky, Arnold and Lawrence; daughters, Bernadette Calvo and
Kathy Pablo; brothers, Federico and Henciano; sisters, Fe Tiongco, Caridad Magpatao,
Maconcepcion and Grace; seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony
Catholic Church, Kalihi; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church; Mass
10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 April 2009]
TRIPI, HELEN BLAUVELT, 96, of Kane'ohe, formerly of San Mateo, Calif., died March 30,
2009. Born in Charleston, Wash. Retired director with the Department of Parks and Recreation
in San Mateo. Survived by sister, Edith Idler; brother, Everett Blauvelt. Private service.
Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 3 April 2009]
TRIPP, MILDRED E. "GRAMZ", 82, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by daughters, Jennifer Domen and Mildred Ngirturong; sons, Solomon and Richard;
brother, George Cambra Sr.; sister, Ida Ricartte; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.
Celebration of life noon Saturday at 87-218 Ohiohi Place, Wai'anae. Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 September 2009]
Tripp, Mildred E., Sept. 2, 2009 Mildred E. “Gramz” Tripp, 82, of Waianae died in Leeward
Integrated Health Services. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Solomon and
Richard, daughters Jennifer Domen and MildredNgirturong, brother George Cambra Sr., sister
Ida Ricartte, 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: noon Saturday at
87-218 Ohi Ohi Place, Waianae. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 17 September 2009]
TROTT, LAWRENCE “LARRY” EDWARD, 56, of Ka‟a‟awa, died June 16, 2009. Born in
Hastings, N.Y. Director of dining and hospitality at Kahala Nui. Survived by wife, Patricia;
daughter, Lauren; two grandchildren; sister, Sharon Trott. Private service held. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 June 2009]
TROWBRIDGE, DAVID MICHAEL, 63, of Venice, Calif. and Hawaiian Paradise Park,
Hawai'i, died May 16, 2009. Born in Hartford, Conn. Licensed general contractor; contemporary
artist; service designer for the Los Angeles area museums. Survived by wife, Joy Jin; daughter,
Lanlan Jin; father, Ned "Ted" Jr.; sisters, Nancy Lee Rinderknecht and Ann Marie Petersen.
Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 2009]
TROY MILTON HAVILAND, 60, of Honolulu, died May 6, 2009. Born in San Francisco.
Survived by daughter, Gwendolynn; sister, Elizabeth Hall; niece; nephew; grandniece,
grandnephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 16 June 2009]
TRUEMAN, JUDITH POLI TSUYUKO MITO, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2009. Born
in Territory of Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Ernnette Palencia, Vanda Maduli
and Elvira Pinho; son, Gerald Mito; sister, Josephine "Pini" Kauwenaole; 19 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at
Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 October 2009]
TRUEMAN, JUDITH POLI TSUYUKO MITO, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2009. Born
in Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Ernnette Palencia, Vanda Maduli and Elvira
Pinho; son, Gerald Mito; sister, Josephine "Pini" Kauwenaole; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-
grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. Celebration of life over the ashes 9 to 10 a.m.
Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 October 2009]
TRUJILLO, RODOFFO JESSE, 63, of Pahoa, Hawai‟i, died June 17, 2009. Born in
Muskegona, Mich. A tool and die maker. Survived by wife, Lucylle; daughters, Dyana Wethy,
Kimberly and Andrea; sister, Timmy Lamse; four grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 28 June 2009]
TSENG, ANNA "BA SAU", 69, of Honolulu, died Nov. 25, 2009. Born in Rach-Gia, South
Vietnam. Survived by sons, Alex and Tommy; daughters, Nancy Chau, Sandy Tseng-Luong and
Cindy Tseng-Le; 10 grandchildren; sister, Tran Do; brothers, Hung and Hao Do. Visitation and
Chinese Buddhist service 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Private
burial to follow. No flowers. No monetary gifts. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 December 2009]
Tseng, Anna, Nov. 25, 2009 Anna “Ba Sau” Tseng, 69, of Honolulu died. She was born in Rach-
Gia, South Vietnman. She is survived by sons Alex and Tommy; daughters Nacy Chau, Sandy
Tseng-Luong and Cindy Tseng-Le; brothers Hung and Hao Do; sister Tran Do; and 10
grandchildren. Visitation and Chinese Buddhist services: 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu
Memorial Park and Mortuary. Private burial. No flowers. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 7 December 2009]
TSENG, HAO-LIN "WILLY", 83, of Seattle, formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2009. Born
in China. Survived by wife, Wan-Hui; sons, Tom and Ben; daughter, Jenny McKendall; two
grandchildren. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 12:30
p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 1 March
2009]
TSUBAKIHARA, SHOICHI, 79, of 'Om'ao, Kaua'i, died Jan. 13, 2009. Born in Lawa'i, Kaua'i.
Retired Hughes Aircraft Co. aerospace engineer. Survived by wife, Evelyn; son, Ryan;
daughters, Shari Allen and Lisa Mahelona; four grandchildren; brother, Larry; sister, Fay Iuli.
Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery pavilion; service 11 a.m.
Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 18 January 2009]
TSUBATA, FRANCES HARUE, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2009. Born on Oahu. Retired
state Department of Labor employment specialist; 442nd Regimental Combat Team Veterans
Club member. Survived by sons, Keith and David; daughter, Grace Tsubata Fujii; brothers,
Richard and Lloyd Takahashi; five grandsons; two great-granddaughters. Private services held.
Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October 2009]
Tsubata, Frances Harue, Sept. 11, 2009, Frances Harue Tsubatam of Honolulu, a retired state
Labor Department employment specialist, died in Kina „Ole Estate. She was born on Oahu. She
is survived by sons Keith and David, daughter Grace T. Fujii, brothers Richard T. and Lloyd Y.
Takahashi, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star
Bulletin 18 October 2009]
TSUBATA, SHIZUO, 77, of Honolulu, died Jan. 18, 2009. Born in Niigata, Japan. Kyo-Ya
Restaurant executive chef. Survived by daughter, Michiyo Tsubata-Okihiro; grandsons, Dylan
and Bryce Okihiro; brothers, Katsumi and Masanori. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hosoi
Garden Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No
flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 January 2009]
TSUBOTA, KIMIKO, 83, of Honolulu, died June 14, 2009. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. Retired
High Noon Hawai'i Co. seamstress. Survived by daughter, Teresa Cook; grandchildren, Lauren
and Natalie; brothers, Shigeyosi, Yukio, Koji, Eiji and Sueyoshi Takeuchi. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009]
TSUCHIDA, MASANORI, 89, of Waialua, died March 3, 2009. Born in Waialua. Survived by
wife, Toyoko “Thelma”; son, Glen; daughters, Caren Ferreira, Corinne Chung and Vicki
Tsuchida; four grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 14 March 2009]
TSUDA, ALBERT TAKESHI, 84, of Honolulu, died Nov. 14, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
optometrist; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Evelyn; daughter, Lynne; son, Kevin; brother,
Seichi Hoashi; sister, Dorothy Tsuda Inouye. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu
Advertiser 12 December 2009]
Tsuda, Albert Takeshi, Nov. 14, 2009 Albert Takeshi Tsuda, 84, of Honolulu, a retired
optometrist and army veteran, died in Hawaii Medical Center East. He w as born in Honolulu.
He is survived by wife Evelyn, son Kevin, daughter Lynne, brother Seichi Hoashi and sister
Dorothy T. Inouye. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 13 December 2009]
TSUE, MARIAN MISAO, 92, of Honolulu, died Sept. 4, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired real
estate broker. Survived by sons, Richard and Wayne; two grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren; sister, Winifred Lee. Private service held. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Memorial
Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 September 2009]
TSUGAWA, JULIA EDNA FLORES, 86, of Kane‟ohe, died April 29, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Retired business agent for the United Public Workers union. Survived by sons,
Sidney, Mahi and Melvin; daughter, Beverly Wasdo; nine grandchildren; two great-
grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at O‟ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.;
burial 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward
Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 May 2009]
TSUGAWA, WAKAKO "HAZEL", 92, of Honolulu, died April 2, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired from Hawaiian Trust Co. Survived by brother, Tadashi; sister, Kinuko Tsuda; nephews
and nieces. Private services were held. No koden (monetary offerings). Arrangements by Hosoi
Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 April 2009]
TSUHAKO, BETTY SHIGENO, 83, of Honolulu, died July 24, 2009. Born in Pu'unene, Maui.
A retired Sun Babies of Hawaii seamstress. Survived by daughters, Gail and Charlene
Kumashiro; two grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6
p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 August
2009]
Tsuhako, Betty Shigeno, July 24, 2009. Betty Shigeno Tsuhako, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Sun
Babies of Hawaii seamstress, died. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is surived by daughters
Gail E. Tsuhako and Charlene R. Kumashiro, and two grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 August 2009]
TSUI, KIT FONG, 87, of Honolulu, died June 8, 2009. Born in Zhung Shan, China. Retired
Chun Hoon Restaurant kitchen helper. Survived by daughter, Ai Xuan; granddaughters, Tara and
Carol. Visitation and Taoist service 8:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 11 a.m. at
Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 June 2009]
TSUJI, JEROME HIROO, 72, of Honolulu, died Nov. 2, 2009. Born in Päia, Maui. Survived
by wife, Edna; son, Craig; daughter, Sheri Orth; brother, Roy; sister, Joyce; one grandson.
Private service held on Maui. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 19 November 2009]
TSUJIMOTO, KUNIKO, 75, of Mililani, died Jan. 28, 2009. Born in Aichi, Japan. Survived by
sister, Aiko Ikeda, brother, Tsuneo Kosaka, caregiver, Arthur Kluvo, nieces; nephews. Private
service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 6 February 2009]
TSUKAMOTO, PAUL YOSHIMI, 82, of Kane'ohe, died July 3, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired from the Department of Transportation Airport Division. Survived by wife, Betty; son,
Earl; daughters, Mitsy Togikawa and Cindy Suzuki; sister, Helen Kidani; seven grandchildren; a
great-grandchild. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No
flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 July 2009]
TSUKENJO, MITSUKO, 87, of Pearl City, died Feb. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Founder of
Tsukenjo Lunch House and Lunch Wagon. Survived by sons, Paul and Walter; daughters,
Geraldine Matsumoto, Frances Kanayama, Florence Chinen, Doris Nabarro and Eunice Hirata;
15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Seiko and
Thomas Nakadomari; sisters, Mitsue Ikei, Asano Shimabukuro and Mildred Williams. Visitation
9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; inurnment 3 p.m. at Valley of
the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 10 March 2009]
Tsukenjo, Mitsuko, Feb. 24, 2009 Mitsuko Tsukenjo, 87, of Pearl City, a founder of Tsukenjo
Lunch House and Lunch Wagon, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Paul
and Walter; daughters Geraldine Matsumoto, Frances Kanayama, Florence Chinen, Doris
Nabarro and Eunice Hirata; brothers Seiko and Thomas Nakadomari; sisters Mitsue Ikei, Asano
Shimabukuro and Mildred Williams; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m.
Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 3 p.m. at Valley of the
Temples. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 11 March 2009]
TSUKIDA, MASAO, 88, of Waipahu, died June 3, 2009. Born in Waialua. Retired federal
government employee; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Peggy; son, Gary; daughter,
Sharon Demetrakopoulos; sisters, Sachiko Araki and Yaeko Matsumura; caregivers, Terasita,
Ramon and Narcissa. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 24 June 2009]
TSUKIYAMA, HERBERT HIROSHI, 80, of Honolulu, formerly of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died
Feb. 17, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by son, Mark; daughter, Avis
Mukawa; two grandchilren; brothers, Akira and Hisashi; sister, Betty Tanaka. Private service
held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces.
[Honolulu Advertiser 10 March 2009]
TSUMA, MARGARET MASAE, 73, of Honolulu, died Oct. 2, 2009. Born in Lahaina, Maui.
Retired Hickam Air Force Base housing agent. Survived by husband, Walter; son, Troy;
daughter, Janine Kuromoto; four grandchildren; brothers, Clarence, Charles and Kenneth Oshiro;
sisters, Rene Oshiro, Doris Wolfe. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3
p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 October 2009]
TSUMOTO, SHIZUYE, 95, of Wahiawa, died July 22, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner
of Tsumoto Store. Survived by sons, Kenneth, Robert, Walter and William; brothers, Tadaoki
and Keiso Yoshioka; sisters, Sadako Nakahara, Betty Ishida, Alice Ushijima and Florence
Mason; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani
Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 5
August 2009]
TSUMURA, SHIZUE MIYASHITA, 91, of Pearl City, died Aug. 23, 2009. Born in Pu'ukoli'i,
Lahaina, Maui. Survived by daughters, Barbara Tamashiro, Patricia Jean and Tsumura-Ward;
five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary, Waipi'o. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 September 2009]
Tsumura, Shizue Miyashita, Aug. 23, 2009 Shizue Miyashita Tsumura, 91, of Pearl City died
in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by daughters Barbara Ann
Tamashiro and Patricia Jean K. Tsumura-Ward, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 8 September 2009]
TSURUDA, THELMA KAZUE, 78, of Honolulu, died Aug. 19, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Survived by nephews, Rodney, Gregory and Michael Tanaka. Private services were held.
Arrangements by Nuuanu Memoria Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 7 December 2009]
TSURUDA, TOKUKO, 86, of Honolulu, died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in Okayama, Japan. Retired
Duty Free Shoppers Hawaii sales associate. Survived by husband, Richard "Peppy"; sons,
Franklin and Curtis; daughter, Frances Uchida; five grandchildren. Private service held.
Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 28 November 2009]
Tsuruda, Tokuko, Nov. 21, 2009 Tokuko Tsuruda, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Duty Free
Shoppers Haswaii sales associate, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Okayama,
Japan. She is survived by husband Richard “Peppy,” sons Franklin and Curtis, daughter Frances
t. Uchilda and five grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 1 December 2009]
TSURUMA, GEORGE YOSHII, 91, of Honolulu, died Oct. 11, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Honolulu Zoo foreman. Survived by wife, Vivian; daughters, Joyce Welsh, Blanche
Nakano and Dianne Ensign; brother, William; sisters, Ora Hamada and Laura Arakaki; 11
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grand-child. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at
Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 11 a.m. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 October 2009]
Tsuruma, George Yoshii, Oct. 11, 2009, George Yoshii Tsuruma, 91, of Honolulu, a retired
Honolulu Zoo foreman, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Vivian Y.;
daughters Joyce R. Welsh, Blanche H. Nakano and Dianne M. Ensign; brother William M.;
sisters Ora M. Hamada and Laura K. Arakaki; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m.
[Honolulu Star Bulletin 21 October 2009]
TSUTSUI, ALICE SUMIKO, 90, of Pearl City, died March 18, 2009. Born in Honolulu.
Retired Palama Shoe Co. employee. Survived by nieces, Doris Naito, Amy Inamine, Pat Tsutsui,
Charlotte Harada, Rhoda Fujimoto and Janice Oshiro; four grandnieces; seven grandnephews.
Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 8 April
2009]
TSUTSUI, JUDY MAE PUAHAUNANI COOPER, 66, of Kane'ohe, died Dec. 2, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Ralph; daughter, Ursula Quan; hanai son, Kevin Aipia;
brothers, David and William Cooper; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 December 2009]
TSUTSUI, RUTH KIMIYO, 85, of Pearl City, died Jan. 10, 2009. Born in Paumalu. Former
employee of Pearl City Tavern. Survived by daughters, Patricia, Janice Oshiro; two grandsons;
two great-grandsons; sister, Mildred Ishida. Visitation noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden
Mortuary, service 1 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 26 January 2009]
TSUTSUI, TSUGIE, 81, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 1, 2009. Born in Hilo. A retired state
library assistant. Survived by sons, Kent, Craig, Scott; daughter, Claire; four grandchildren;
sisters, Miyako Hashimoto, Samiko Kushida. Visitation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday at Puna Hongwanji
Mission, Hilo; memorial service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu
Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 4 May 2009]
Tsutsui, Tsugie, May 1, 2009. Tsugie Tsutsui, 81, of Hilo, a retired state library assistant, died in
Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Kent, Craig and Scott;
daughter Claire; sisters Miyako Hashimoto and Samiko Kishida; and four grandchildren.
Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Puna Hongwanji in Hilo. Call after 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. No
flowers. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 5 May 2009]
TSUTSUMI, JOSEPH MICHIO, 70, of Kailua, died Nov. 24, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
United Airlines aircraft mechanic with 35 years of service. Survived by wife, Sharon; daughters,
Susan and Debbie; five grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian
Memorial Park Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser
4 December 2009]
TSUTSUMI, STANLEY SATORU, 85, of Kane'ohe, died March 26, 2009. Born in 'Ewa.
Retired from Dole Cannery; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by sons, Ronald, Melvin
and Dennis; daughter, Diane Robello; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother,
Edward; sisters, Lillian Kawagishi, Kuniyo Anderson and Clara Larrison. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Honolulu
Advertiser 8 April 2009]
TUATA, TASENI “MANU” ELIU, 51, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2009. Born in Satala,
American Samoa. Longtime security supervisor with Honolulu Tower. Survived by sons,
Kanoho and Kaliona Tuata, and Zane, William and Zeffrey Kahele; daughter, Michelle Kahele;
daughter, Michelle Kahele-Aga; brothers, Mauka, Laau, Fatu, Soo and Esimasi; sisters, Eseka
and Tui; nine grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary;
service 10 a. m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 7
June 2009]
TUBERA SR., IGNACIO AROCAN, 98, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2009. Born in Sinait,
Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Norma; sons, John, Eleazer and Ignacio Jr.; daughters,
Sharin Lujan-Martin, Sheryl Lucena, Susan Ajifu, Vena Yamauchi and Eunice; nine
grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service
6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 0:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial
11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Flag indicates service in
the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 15 May 2009]
TUBERA, ANA "ANANG" TEJADA, 87, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 20, 2009. Born in Banna,
Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired nursing home caregiver. Survived by sons, Jose Jr., Reynaldo,
Mario and Bonifacio; daughters, Emma Alonso and Mercolina Salvante; 20 grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; brother, Julio Tejada. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by
Mililani Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 September 2009]
TUGADE, LAZARA "MAMA SALING" COSTALES, 89, of Honolulu, died April 4, 2009.
Born in Bacar, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Member of Magsingal Association of Hawaii.
Survived by daughters, Anacleta Castro and Remy Butac; sons, Florian and Ray; 16
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday
at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at the
mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual
attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 April 2009]
Tugade, Lazara Costales, April 4, 2009. Lazara Costales “Mama Saling” Tugade, 89, of
Honolulu, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Bacar, Magsingal, Ilocos Sur,
Philippines. She is survived by sons Florian and Ray, daughters Anacleta Castro and Remy
Butac, 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7
p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m.
Sunday and 8:30 a.m. Monday. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers
welcome. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 30 April 2009]
TUIGAMALA, ROSALINE PEPE, 49, of Honolulu, died April 13, 2009. Born in Los
Angeles. Star Kist Cannery Operator. Survived by mother, Karite Milikini; husband, Ropati;
sons, Sean and Rodney; daughters, Fekumi, Chatel "Sara" and Tuaoloa; brothers, Matoolua
ViaVia Jr. and Bruce Milikini; sisters, Sandra Milikini and Ramsey Gordon. Service 5 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday at Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, Wai'anae. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
[Honolulu Advertiser 27 April 2009]
TUIGAMALA, ROSALINE PEPE, 49, of Honolulu, formerly of American Samoa, died April
13, 2009. Born in Los Angeles. Star Kist cannery operator. Survived by mother, Karite Milikini;
husband, Ropati; sons, Sean and Rodney; daughters, Fekumi, Chatel "Sara," and Tuaoloa;
brothers, Matoolua ViaVia Jr. and Bruce Milikini; sisters, Sandra Milikini and Ramsey Gordon.
Service 5 to 9 p.m. today at Full Samoan Gospel Pentecostal Church, Salt Lake. Arrangements
by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 April 2009]
Tuitele, Lauititi Mataituli, Aug. 11, 2009. Lauititi Mataituli Tuitele, 75, of Honolulu died at
home. He was born in Leone, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Katherine “Simania”;
sons Leone T. Iosefa and Justin Tuitele; daughters Tumua Prichard, Aolele Veve, Winnie
Fagaautau, Darlene Sheppard, Tofoipupu Liufau and Nia Tuitele; brother Luuga Vailuu; sisters
Annie Tuitele, Loretta Tuatagaloa; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: noon
Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Ward. Call after 10 a.m.
Burial: 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 16 August 2009]
TUITELE, LAUITITI MATATULI, 75, of Honolulu, died Aug. 11, 2009. Born n Leone,
American Samoa. Survived by wife, Katherine “Simania”; sons, Leone Iosefa and Justin;
daughters, Tumua Pichard, Aolele Veve, Winnie Fagaautau, Darlene Sheppard, Tofoipupu
Liufau and Nia Tuitele; 25 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Luuga Vailuu; sisters,
Annie Tuitele and Loretta Tuatagaloa. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu Ward; service noon to 1:30 pm. Burial 2 p.m. at Sunset
Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 17 August 2009]
TUIVAILALA, ELITISI FAPAONI, 23, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 14, 2009. Born in
Wailuku, Maui. Survived by husband, Senita; parents, Alofi and Elenoa Sake; grandfather, Siale
Sake; son, Sosaia; daughters, Sharima and Poliana; sisters, Fetuutaha Likiliki, Poliana Venlenten,
Sisilia Fifitaniua, Kasinga and Nunia Sake; brothers, Matameafoou Kavaefiafi, Tonga
Kavaefiafi, Sione and Ikuvalu Sake. Visitation 5 to 11 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Lahaina Ward. Visitation also 7 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church; burial
noon at Pu'uehuehuiki Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu
Advertiser 20 September 2009]
TULLOH JOSEPH ALFRED III, 86, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in New York.
Security guard; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by nieces, Sharon Peterson, Linda,
Karen and Sharon Craft; nephew, Joseph Peterson; caregiver, Edward Baniqued. Private service.
Donations to Project Dana. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 20 February 2009]
TULLOH, JOSEPH ALFRED III, 86, of New York, died Feb. 9, 2009. Born in 'Ewa Beach.
Security guard; World War II U.S. Army veteran. Survived by nieces, Sharon Peterson, Linda,
Karen and Sharon Craft; nephew, Joseph Peterson; caregiver, Edward Baniqued. Private service.
Donations to Project Dana. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the
U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 February 2009]
Tully, Marilyn Jean, Feb. 13, 2009 Marilyn Jean Tully, 62, of Okalahoma, formerly of
Honolulu, a certified public accountant, died in Edmund, Okla. She is survived by sister Jane.
Services held in Apache; Okla. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 19 February 2009]
TUMBAGA, PABLO FARINAS, 93, of Honolulu, died Nov. 16, 2009. Born in Sinait, Ilocos
Sur, Philippines. Retired minister of United Church of Christ in the Philippines. Survived by
sons, Paul, Allen and Christopher; daughters, Daisy Rarama, Ida, Haydee Walters and Elizabeth
Ballesteros; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at
Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; services 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at
the West Kauai United Methodist Church, Kaumakani; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Kauai
Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser
19 November 2009]
TUNGPALAN, ROEL SALVADOR, 23, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 2, 2009. Born in Barangay
41 Balacad, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Employed at Hawaiian Flour Mill Food
Service. Survived by wife, Jingle; daughter, Jaden Mae; mother, Elena; brother, Gary; sisters,
Marissa Estojero, Annalyn Casil and Caroline Graham. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani
Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Crusaders of The
Divine Church of Christ Philippines Inc.; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial
Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. [Honolulu Advertiser 29 September 2009]
TUOHY, PATRICK EUGENE, 64, of Princeville, Kauai, died Oct. 17, 2009. Born in Battle
Creek, Mich. Worked for Wyndham Vacation Ownership. Survived by daughters, Heather Devin
and Erin Freeman; sister, Barbara Ives; five grandchildren. Service 4:30 p.m. Saturday at
Princeville near the family home; celebration to follow at the home. Call 635-0381 for more
information. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home. [Honolulu Advertiser
22 October 2009]
TUPUOLA, BRUCE ELIA, 52, of Fagaalu, American Sämoa, died Nov. 21, 2009. Born in
Honolulu. Building inspector for American Sämoa Public Works Department; U.S. Air Force
veteran. Survived by mother, Sina; brothers, Elden and Wayne; sister, Deborah Tupuola-Freitas.
Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Resurrection of The Lord Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; committal
service 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani
Mortuary. Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 11 December
2009]
TURNER, CHARLES ARTHUR, 74, of Kane‟ohe, died May 29, 2009. Born in Honolulu. U.S.
Army military police office; retired Honolulu Police Department sergeant; U.S. Marshall Service
court security officer; Department of Defense Naval Magazine Lualualei captain of operations.
Survived by wife, Genevieve Farias-Turner; sons, Kale, Dayle and Arthur Alika; daughters,
Mona Lisa Fernandez and Paula Blackshire; hanai sons, Gilbert Skip and Douglas Farias and
Gary Phillips; hanai daughter, Candace Farias; 19 grand-children; four great-grandchildren.
Visitation 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, service 5 p.m.;
cremation to follow; private scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual/aloha attire. Flag indicates
service in the U.S. armed force. [Honolulu Advertiser 9 June 2009]
Turner, Charles Arthur, May 29, 2009 Charles Arthur Turner, 74, of Kaneohe, an Army
military police officer, retired Honolulu Police Department sergeant, U.S. Marshals Service court
security officer, retired Honolulu Police Department sergent, U.S. Marshals Service court
security officer and Department of Defense Naval Magazine Lualualei captain of operations,
died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Genevieve Farish-Turner; sons Kale E.,
Dayle K. and Arthur Alika; daughters Mona Lisa K. Fernandez and Paula H.T. Blackshire; hanai
sons Gilbert Skip and Douglas A. Farias; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. Call after 3:30 p.m.
Cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes. Casual/aloha attire. Flag indicates services in
the U.S armed forces. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 10 June 2009]
TURNER, GERDA, 94, of Honolulu, died Dec. 2, 2009. Born in South Dakota. Pianist who
taught at Kamehameha Schools. Service 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at Lutheran Church of Honolulu. No
flowers. Donations to Gerda Turner Memorial Fund at Lutheran Church of Honolulu.
Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 19 December 2009]
TURNER, LUETICIA LORETTA KELIIHOALANI, 47, of Denver, Colo., died Nov. 24,
2009. Born in Hoolehua, Molokai. Former employee of SuperValu. Survived by parents, Homer
and Lana Kaai; brother, James; hänai brother, Kilohana Roberts; sisters, Roberta Mitchell,
Becky, Rochelle Poaha and Courtney-Rhyan; grandmother, Lueticia. Visitation 9 a.m. Jan. 16 at
Kalaiakamanu Hou Congregational Church; service noon. [Honolulu Advertiser 27 December
2009]
TURNQUIST, TODD B., 50, of Honolulu, died March 16, 2009. Born in Laurium, Mich.
Server at Denny's and bartender for Angles. Survived by father, George; brother, Scott; niece,
Julie; and nephew, Teague. Service to be held at a later date. Condolences:
petersonfuneralservices.com. [Honolulu Advertiser 13 April 2009]
TURPIN, ALICE GERALDINE, 91, of Honolulu, died Dec. 11, 2009. Born in Hayward, Calif.
Retired Xerox Corporation electrical technician. Survived by daughters, Marge McGrew and
Debra Tawney; sister, Genny Caldwell; brother, Clarence Cordeiro; four grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Inurnment at a later date in Hayward.
Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 23 December 2009]
TURQUIO, GAUDENCIO AGCARA, 93, of Kihei, Maui, died March 19, 2009. Born in La
Paz, Iloilo City, Philippines. A retired security guard with Freeman Guards Inc. Survived by
wife, Lucille; sons, Arturo and Benjamin; adopted daughter, Jennifer Landayan; six
grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Saint Theresa Church; Mass
7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui
Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 22
March 2009]
TUULIMA, TAAGA "TUI", 64, of Wahiawa, died May 12, 2009. Born in Vaitogi, American
Samoa. Retired civil service worker; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Simeataa; sons,
Amosa Filoi, Wayne, Joseph "Joe" and Amosa; daughter, Mona Tibayan; 11 grandchildren;
sisters, Lesa Lime, Lemau Corpuz and Fuatia Anderson. 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 23 May 2009]
TUVERA, ROSELINE "ROSE" DOMINGO, 79, of Pearl City, died Jan. 29, 2009. Born in
Amauulu Camp 3 Hawai'i. A caretaker. Survived by husband, Rafael Sr.; son, Rafael Jr.; hanai
daughters, Marlene Manzano and Charlotte Agan-Paiva; sister, Lourdes Domingo; hanai sister,
Julia Duffee; hanai brothers, Rudy and Joseph "Larry" Eugenio; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-
grandchildren. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Pearl City.
No flowers. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Honolulu Advertiser 16 February 2009]
TYAU, FLORENCE YAP, 100, of Honolulu, died Sept. 1, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Retired
Washington Intermediate School teacher. Survived by daughter, Audrey Tam; sister, Lily Ho;
half brother, Donald Goo; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 10:30 a.m.
Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:45 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head
Memorial Park. Casual attire. Donations to St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church. [Honolulu
Advertiser 14 September 2009]
TYAU, GAYLORE C. Y., 75, of San Francisco, formerly of Honolulu, died Aug. 5, 2009. Born
in Honolulu. Teacher for the San Francisco Unified School district and City College. Survived
by cousins; one aunt. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Nu'uanu Memorial Park & Mortuary;
service 10 a.m.; inurnment 10:45 a.m. at Nu'uanu Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to
Pacific International Concert Artists, 4224 Wai'alae Ave., No. 105, Honolulu, HI 96816.
[Honolulu Advertiser 26 August 2009]
Tyau, Gaylore C.Y. Aug. 5, 2009. Gaylore C.Y. Tyau, 75, of San Francisco, formerly of
Honolulu, a teacher in San Francisco, died in San Francisco. She was born in Honolulu. She is
survived by cousins and an aunt. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park &
Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Inurnment: 10:45 a.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Casual attire. No
flowers. Donations suggested to Pacific International Concert Artists, 4224 Waialae Ave. No.
105, Honolulu, HI 96816. [Honolulu Star Bulletin 27 August 2009]
TYSON, ROBERT GLENN, of Honlulu, died May 28, 2009. Born in Pittsburg, Pa. U.S. Army
veteran; medical doctor. Survived by wife, Lesley Cotter Tyson; sons, Dace and Scott; four
grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‟i.
Flag indicates service in the U.S. armed forces. [Honolulu Advertiser 5 June 2009]