Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2004

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ROSLYNN JOSEPHA GABATO 32, of Stockton, California, passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2004. She was born on May 24, 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Roslynn, beloved daughter of Ryan P. and Joyce Suga Gabato of Stockton, California is survived also by her dear sisters, Raenette G. Sodaria and husband William of Stockton, California and Roxanne G. Ricafrente and husband Allen of Las Vegas, Nevada. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. [Adv June 8, 2004]

Josefa Sampang Gaerlan July 19, 2004 . osefa Sampang "Pepang" Gaerlan, 85, of Kapolei, died at home. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by daughters Josephine Gaerlan and Modesta "Joji" Gaerlan-Tokunaga, brother Antonio Sampang, sisters Felicidad De Guzman and Asuncion Estacio, and eight grandchildren. Services held in California. [SB Aug 2, 2004]

ROSALINA "ROCKY" SANSA GAGARIN, 66, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 27, 2004. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by sons, Rocky, Edward and Lawrence; brothers, Amador Jr., Perfecto, Pedro, Leonardo and Fernando Del Castillo, and Cecilio Omayas; sisters, Juanita Yap, Dolores Bio, Victoria Correa, Maria Pacheco and Carmen Perreira; companion, Jay Koko; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; service 10 a.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Poka'i Bay Beach. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Oct. 3, 2004]

KAREN EMELIA JOHNSON GAGEN, 66, of Kailua, died Nov. 19, 2004. Born in New Ulm, Minn. Publisher of The Scandinavian USA News. Survived by husband, James; son, William; daughter, Jennifer; brothers, Merton and Raymond Johnson; sister, Dorothy Johnson; parents, Raymond and Ruth Johnson; three grandchildren. Service 3 p.m. today at Kaiholu Place, Kailua. No flowers. Casual attire. Donations may be made to the Center for Scandinavian Studies, Attn.: Charles Peterson; North Park University, 3225 W. Foster, Chicago, IL 60625. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Nov. 27, 2004]

HAZEL GAINES, 78, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 16, 2004. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. A housewife. Survived by sons, Douglas Anthony and Louren; daughters, Paula Shaner and Valerie Remmers; sisters, Elsie Carvalho and Wilma Revilla; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. [Adv 22/04/2004]

CYNTHIA SUMIKO GAKIYA, 52, of Pearl City, died Dec. 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Secretary for state central maintenance department. Survived by daughter, Chalsey; grandson; father, Allen Iwata; mother, Eleanor Iwata; brother, Douglas Iwata; sisters, Barbara Akamine and Faith Keene; fiancée, Guy Hirata. Visitation 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 2 p.m. No flowers. [Adv Jan. 13, 2005]

JO-ANN TOKIKO GAKIYA, 58, of Honolulu, died July 21, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Former Safeway Food & Drug human resource manager. Survived by husband, Kenneth; sons, Gerald and Chad; daughter, Christie Verville; mother, Violet Nishiguchi; brother, Patrick Nishiguchi; sisters, Harriet Nishiguchi, Georgia Hannah, Winifred Nakama, Kathleen Morrow, Wanda Rhodes, Laura Hingston and Terri-Ann Nishiguchi; five grandchildren. Service 6 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Private inurnment. Casual attire. [Adv Aug. 2, 2004]

SILVINA NACAPUY GALAM, 86, of Waipahu, died July 20, 2004. Born in Barrio 14, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of the Senior Citizen Club of Waialua. Survived by husband, Marcelino; daughters, Remedios Braceros, Josephine Acosta and Sophia Garcia; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Emilio and Modesto. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. . [Adv July 30, 2004]

JOSEFA LUNES GALAPIA, 69, of Kapolei, died Nov. 12, 2004. Born in Naguimba, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Enrico and Ed; brothers, Edring Galapia and Federico Vivencio; sister, Anita Lunes. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Nov. 21, 2004]

FRANCISCA SERANIA GALARIADA 97, of Honolulu, died in Las Vegas Nov. 9, 2004. Survived by son, Gilbert Serania of Honolulu, and daughters, Alicia Austin of Las vegas and Florence Andrews of San Francisco; 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Prayer services at 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Makakilo on January 4, 2004. [Adv Dec. 28, 2004]

MARISA GALATI, died Dec. 2, 2004. Born in Harrisburg, Pa. Hawaii Home and Remodeling magazine advertising director, and owner, Koko Cabana, Koko Marina Center. Survived by mother, Gemma; brother, Vito; sister, Jai. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Thursday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. No flowers; donations to ALS Foundation, c/o Muscular Dystrophy Association, 210 Ward Ave., Suite 222, Honolulu, HI. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv Dec. 7, 2004]

TOFA SUA`AVAMATA ANDY GALEA`I Age 65, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, passed away June 27, 2004 at Queen's Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1938 in American Samoa. Tofa Sua`avamata Andy Galea`i was a Talking Chief. Mr. Galea`i is survived by his wife, Jolly Galea`i; son, Griffith Galea`i; daughters, Darlene Galea`i, Priscilla Galea`i; brothers, Fai`ivae (Fiatagata) Galea`i, Otto (Suataute) Galea`i, Mata`utia Amos (Mu`a) Galea`i; sisters, Amanda Iuli, Florida Sanchez, Joan (Jack) Holland; grandchild, Andy Julius Galea`i. Family requests that casual attire be worn.. BURIAL AT MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK. [Adv July 13, 2004]

MOSES NUMERA GALEON, 45, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Nov. 19, 2004. Born in Pago Pago, Samoa. An auto mechanic and professional musician for Polynesian Paradise Entertainment Co. Survived by wife, Janice; daughter, Kristin; sons, Cheyenne, Keola, Lowen, Ainsley and Donovan; hanai daughter, Tawnee Lee; hanai son, Tobee Lee; sister, Cindy Turk; grandchildren. Memorial service noon to 5 p.m. Monday at the Old Kailua-Kona Airport (large pavilion). Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv Dec. 3, 2004]

SABAS ANCHETA GALEON Age 94, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away March 16, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born December 5, 1909 in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Mr. Galeon was a retired Laborer from Hercules Construction Company. He is survived by his sons, Orlando Laciste (Fe) Galeon, Renato Laciste (Ester) Galeon, Dante Laciste (Yola) Galeon; 6 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family requests that casual attire be worn. BURIAL AT MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK. [Adv 25/03/2004]

AGRIFINO SUBIA GALIZA, 90, of Waipahu, died July 28, 2004. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by wife, Erlinda Subia; sons, Rodolfo and Rodrigo; daughters, Lydia Sao, Charito Galiza, Teresita Tangonan and Imelda Paulino; 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Aug 26, 2004]

Ernesto Navarro Gallardo Sept. 20, 2004 . Ernesto Navarro Gallardo, 67, of Waipahu, a retired Philippine Air Force lieutenant and Hyatt Regency Hotel steward, died in St. Francis-West Hospice. He was born in Laoag City, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Marcelina F.; sons Rene, Ryan and Roen; daughters Rhia Gallardo and Rylah Aguinaldo; brothers Esteban Gallardo and Enrique de Leon; sisters Maria Rabago, Virginia Bartolome, Elsa Gallardo, Jean Ricafort and Elizabeth Goldwyn; and 12 grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday at the chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [SB Sep. 23, 2004]

Barbara Johnsen Gallicchio March 12, 2004 . Barbara Johnsen Gallicchio, 76, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She is survived by brother Paul H. Johnsen and numerous nieces and nephews. Private services. [SB 17/03/2004]

DOROTHEA GAINES GALLOWAY, 84, of Kailua, died Nov. 15, 2004. Born in Fresno, Calif. Hawaiian Airlines employee. Survived by husband, J. Crawford; daughters, Suzi Mechler and Debbie Power; four grandchildren; hanai friend, Annie Deramo. Celebration of life, 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at Mid-Pacific Country Club. No flowers; donations to charity of choice. [Adv Nov. 23, 2004]

ESPERANZA CASTRO GALVEZ, 92, of Waialua, died Oct. 30, 2004. Born in Candon, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by sons, Reynaldo Mina, Virgilio, Teodoro, Antonio and Fernando Galvez and Ricardo Velada; daughters, Clarita Remoto, Felicidad Galvez, Carmelita Pascua, Lourdes Galvez and Adoracion Trinidad; hanai daughter, Milla Raquel; brother, Jose Castro; sister, Constancia Castro; 56 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Nov. 19, 2004]

ANDY PAUL V. GAMBENG, 29, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died July 8, 2004. Born in Pagudpud, Philippines. Alamo Rent A Car lead service agent. Survived by fiancee, Marie Mendaro; sons, Michael and Kyle; daughter, Rhea; parents, Edwin and Aniceta; brothers, Boddie, Jermerson and Mark. Visitation 8 a.m. July 21 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kaua'i; Mass 10 a.m.; burial at Lihu'e Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary, Kaua'i. [Adv July 13, 2004]

LEONCIO LABUGUEN GAMIAO, 98, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2004. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from the state Department of Accounting and General Services. Survived by wife, Rosie; sons, Joseph, Lindsey, Michael, Kevin and James "Kimo"; daughter, Darlene "Dolly" Yoshii; brother, Telesforo; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Nov. 21, 2004]

STEVEN VALDEZ GAMULO JR., 60, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A retired computer night manager for Bishop Trust and Straub Clinic & Hospital. Survived by mother, Elizabeth; aunts, Helen Chai, Hazel Kitamura and Margaret Kam; cousins. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv May 9, 2004]

FELIPE GODOY GANADEN Age 87, of Honolulu, passed away July 3, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1917 in Manaoag, Pangasinan, Philippines and was a retired sandblaster at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Eduvijes; daughters, Ellen Hightower, Emily (Karl) Mangubat, and Elsie Lei'u; 6 grandchildren, Vernon, Philip, Kara, Kody, Kyle, Tyler; brother, Luciano Ganaden of the Philippines; sisters, Maria Gombio and Dorotea Clauna of the Philippines, Filomena Perez of London, Felecidad Barlolong of San Diego, and Cecelia Gombio of Guam. BURIAL 12 NOON AT VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES.

ROGELIO RIVERA GANAL, 61, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 6, 2004. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired as a laborer for Inouye Construction. Survived by wife, Regina; brothers, Hermogenes and Marcelino; sister, Perpetua. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church in Kalihi, Mass 10:45 a.m.; burial at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv 11/04/2004]

CLARICE LEHUA GANDALL, 82, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 2, 2004. Born in Olowalu, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Quentin; daughter, Iwalani; son, John; sister, Thelma Fonner; brother, Roland Kinney; six grandsons; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hospice of Hilo Chapel; service 11 a.m. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv Oct. 6, 2004]

Constance Gongob Ganhinhin Jan. 3, 2004. Constance Gongob Ganhinhin, 82, of Honolulu, a ballroom dance exhibitioner, died in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Wahiawa. She is survived by husband Richard; son Randolph; daughter Carmen Neilson; brothers David and James Gongob; sisters Lucia Duhay, Ava Lee, Florence Motofuji and Stella Timson; four grandchildren; and a grandchild. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Church. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers. [SB 15/01/2004]

MARIA AGNES GANIBAN, 73, of Waipahu, died Aug. 19, 2004. Born in Barrangay 23, Manayon Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Alejandro; sons, Atamante "Mante," Edilberto and Peregrino; daughters, Imelda and Norma Aquinaldo; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Carmen Agoto. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Burial to be held in the Philippines. Casual attire. [Adv Aug 28, 2004]

TONY ANCHETA GANIR, 47, of the Philippines, died Feb. 13, 2004. Born in the Philippines. A proprietor for auto supplies and an equipment operator for Lihu'e Plantation. Survived by wife, Trini; sons, Tadd, Kenneth, J.R., Jay Anthony and Jestoni; mother, Filomena; brothers, Saturnino, Alfredo, Wayne, Justino, Tomas and Elpidio; sisters, Teresita Aguilar, Anastacia Acob, Perlita Agtunong and Josie Johnson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. April 16 at Borthwick Mortuary. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. April 17 at Immaculate Conception Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Adv 03/04/2004]

PAULINE LUM GANITANO Age 91, of Kapolei, Hawaii, passed away April 1, 2004 at Ka Punawai Ola. She was born March 8, 1913 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her sons, Robert Kunukau Jr., Douglas L. (Marilyn) Kunukau, Joseph Kunukau, Francis (Janice) Ganitano; daugh-ter, Glendetta "Glen" Forsythe; brother, Hung Heong Lum; sister, Pau Chin Amau; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Family requests that flowers be omitted and casual attire be worn. BURIAL AT MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK. [Adv 10/04/2004]

VINCENT D. GANNON Lt. Col., USAF, Ret. Passed away Oct. 31, 2004. He is survived by wife, Deanie; daughters, Diana Underwood-Toth and Debra Gannon-Neuberger; granddaughters, Megan Christian, Sarah Underwood, Emily Underwood, Kathleen Nail Gonzales, Danielle Neuberger; great granddaughters, Riley Laurel Christian and Kela Nola Gonzales. Lt. Colonel Gannon was a US Air Force Command Pilot and journalist. He retired from Hickam AFB Headquarters of the Pacific (PACAF). He served in Panama, Scott AFB, Langley AFB, and at CINPAC. He served a one year tour in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star. He retired in 1974, after 31 years of dedicated service to his country. Private inurnment services held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. [Adv Nov. 15, 2004]

CECILIA POLENA KAMALII GANTE Age 65, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away February 15, 2004 at Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. She was born February 11, 1939 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mrs. Gante was a Florist Helper at City Florist. She is survived by her husband, Herbert Gante; son, Bernard (Lorena) Gante; hanai children, Theresa (Kevin) Salva, Kathleen (Jasper) Lacaden, Lance (Georgine) Panui; brothers, David Kuhia, Thomas Kamalii; sisters, Eva Kamalii, Rosaline Panoke; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grand-children; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. [Adv 03/03/2004]

ROSITA VALERA GAOIRAN, 59, of Honolulu, died Oct. 20, 2004. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Homemaker. Survived by brothers, Alfredo, Artemio and Florencio; sister, Irene. Visitation 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Kalihi; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Nov. 24, 2004]

DAMIANA FARAON GARALDE, 97, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Feb. 14, 2004. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Member of Sacred Hearts Church, Lana'i City. Survived by sons, Bonifacio "Barney" and Claudio "Al"; daughters, Mary Merritt, Lucia Tabbal, Ann Wright and Fran Botts; brother, Florencio Faraon; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; Mass 10 a.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Hearts Church, Lana'i City; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv 20/02/2004]

MARY ELIZABETH HO GARCES, 34, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2004. Born in Seoul, South Korea. Employed by GTE Hawaiian Tel and Verizon International in Irving, Texas. Survived by husband, Jay; parents, Michael and Patricia Ho; sister, Jennifer Ho; grandmother, Violet Chu. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Philomena's Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 30/01/2004]

ALFRED GARCIA, 78, of Wai'anae, died May 19, 2004. Born in Makawao, Maui. A retired construction laborer. Survived by sons, Robert Garcia, John and Solomon Naone and David Domrique; daughters, Sarah Mahiai, Joann Naone, Mary Brown and Louise Naone-Uselman; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Albert; sisters, Bessie Santilla, Emily Fernandes, Junie Weaver, Rosalie Johnson, Lucy Rodrigues and Josephine Martin. Committal service 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services. [Adv May 22, 2004]

AMADEO D. GARCIA Age 89, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away May 22, 2004 at Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley, California. He was born October 2, 1914 in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Mr. Garcia was a retired Kitchen Utility person from Pagoda Hotel and a Goundskeeper from Fort Shafter Golf Course. He is survived by his wife, Aurelia Garcia; sons, Rodolfo (Constanza) Garcia of San Diego, California, Robert (Nora) Garcia of Kapaa, Kauai, Samson (Evelyn) Garcia of Riverside, California, Andy (Margie) Garcia of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gene (Elma) Garcia of Henderson, Nevada; daughter, Flordeliza Garcia; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Family requests casual attire be worn. Flowers welcomed. BURIAL AT MILILANI MEMORIAL PARK. [Adv June 10, 2004]

AMELIA GARCIA, also known as EMILY MATIAS, 96, of Honolulu, died Nov. 9, 2004. Born in Waihe'e, Maui. Survived by son, William Bonkishio; daughters, Annie Ranario-Clayton and Noreen Dampeer; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Nov. 12, 2004]

ANGELA SALUD GARCIA, 91, of Wailua, Kaua'i, died Aug. 7, 2004. Born in the Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Ismael; daughters, Mary Manguchci, Pat Aguda and Ellen Rosa; son, Prudencio; brother, Antonio Salud Sr.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Church, Kapaia, Kaua'i. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. [Adv Aug 17, 2004]

CLEMENTINA SILVA GARCIA, 92, of Kapahi, Kaua'i, died April 21, 2004. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Survived by son, John Garcia; daughter, Mildred "Millie" Ah-Hee; brother, Alfred "Freddie" Silva; sisters, Virginia Rosa, Emila Rapoza and Josephine Chansky; 19 grandchildren; and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Kapa'a, Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. [Adv 23/04/2004]

DOROTHY ARMS GARCIA, 70, of Honolulu, died Nov. 11, 2004. Born in Colchester, Vt. A professional singer. Survived by daughters, Kathryn Evans Cone and Wendi Evans; stepdaughter, Carole Cafarella; sisters, Martha Taylor and Priscilla Arms; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. . [Adv Nov. 16, 2004]

FELIZA "LAPAZ" ASUNCION GARCIA, 90, of Lahaina, Maui, died July 4, 2004. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Member of Cabugao Sons and Daughters, Kabugao International Association, and Filipino Catholic Club, Lahaina. Survived by sons, Bonifacio, Romeo and Ernesto; daughters, Socorro Serna and Lydia Saribay; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina, Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary, rosary 9 a.m.; burial 10:30 a.m. at maui Memorial Park. [Adv July 7, 2004]

John Pestana Garcia Jan. 25, 2004 . John Pestana Garcia, 77, of Hilo, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, died in Battleground, Wash. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Audrey; sons Thomas, Joseph, and John; daughters Annamarie Wager and Judi Jones; sisters Dorothy Silva, Marguerite Bettencourt, Lorraine Adair and Vilma Dailey; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Friday at St. Patrick Church. Call after 11 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Donations suggested to American Cancer Society. [SB 25/04/2004]

MANUEL "TONY" "MANNY" GARCIA, 54, of Waipahu, died July 24, 2004. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Employed at Schofield Barracks as a safety technician. Survived by wife, Arlene; son, Phillip; daughters, Omayra Aniya and Marisol Garcia; six grandchildren; sister, Emily Domenech. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; memorial service 6:30 p.m. Committal service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha attire. [Adv Aug 7, 2004]

MARGARITA PALACIO GARCIA, 70, of 'Aiea, died June 2, 2004. Born in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. A federal government supply technician. Survived by husband, Leon Jr.; sons, Leon III and Edgar; daughters, Lori Ann Garcia Moltmann and Diane: brothers, Manuel, Guillermo, Clemente, Victorino and Pedro Palacio; sisters, Remedios Banzon, Amy Canita, and Aurea Pormicelle; grandson. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. . [Adv June 4, 2004]

PEDRO AUGUSTO GARCIA, 72, of Honolulu, died April 14, 2004. Born in Lima, Peru. A retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Inocenta; sons, Omar and Mark; daughter, Miriam Vermejo; four grandchildren; brothers, William and Enrique; sister, Olga. Service 1 p.m. tomorrow at Kilohana United Methodist Church. No flowers. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv 17/04/2004]

ROSELANI T. (NANA) GARCIA, 77, of Honolulu, died March 4, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Richard Ajifu; daughters, Rochelle Ajifu, Rachel Kahalehoe and Tina Garcia; brother, George Wells; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Cemetery committal service 10:30 a.m. Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha attire. [Adv 08/03/2004]

SOLIDAD "SALLY" GARCIA, 78, of Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i, died Nov. 20, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Leonard and Aaron; daughters, Sheila Louis, Charmaine Santos and Doreen Ibia; sisters, Shirley Parraga and Yolanda Delostrico; brother, Joseph Delostrico; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Kapaia; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow in church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. [Adv Nov. 23, 2004]

YASUKO GARCIA, 87, of Honolulu, died July 5, 2004. Born in Puna, Hawai'i. Homemaker. Survived by son, Max; a grandchild; four great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv July 16, 2004]

EDGAR ALLAN "AL" GARDNER, of Kailua, Hawai'i, died June 17, 2004. Born in Hastings, Neb. Owner of the American Coating Company; a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by wife, Bonita; daughters, Bonnie Ho and Jody Lee; a grandson; hanai daughters, Kanani Phillips and Wanda Cho; three hanai grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, Front Building, 2685 N. Nimitz Highway; service 5 p.m. Refreshments to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Memorial donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 217, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745. [Adv June 22, 2004]

VISITACION DAQUIOAG GARO, 70, of Kahuku, died Jan. 25, 2004. Survived by sons, Benjamin, Robert, Enrico, Sinfor Jr. and Winston; 13 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; sisters, Manuela Corpuz and Esperanza Pablo. Visitation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at St. Roch Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 22/02/2004]

JUNE GARRISON, 86, of Waimea, Hawai'i, died Oct. 3, 2004. Born in Suva, Fiji. A retired office manager for a local law firm. Survived by daughters, Puanani Harvey and Dale O'Brien; hanai daughter, Kymberly Gressard; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 6. at Keauhou Yacht Club. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv Oct. 20, 2004]

James F. Gary came to Honolulu in 1967 and transformed the old Honolulu Gas Co. Ltd. into Pacific Resources Inc., a Fortune 500 company that developed a second oil refinery on O'ahu. In the decades that followed his arrival, Gary helped guide a who's who of Island businesses, organizations and institutions and served as a University of Hawai'i regent from 1982 to1989. Later in life, Gary was stricken with Alzheimer's disease. Yesterday morning, Aug 5, 2004 Gary died at his home in Kahala at the age of 83. Services are pending. "Jim Gary came to Hawai'i and was able to bring about change to a sleepy, laid-back economy," said former Gov. George Ariyoshi, who — as a director for Honolulu Gas Co. — helped recruit Gary from Seattle to run the company as its president. "He took what was really a local gas company and changed the face of it to make us more involved in the international oil world. I also liked the fact that he came from the outside, but he immediately recognized that he needed to develop talent to win over the community here. He made it clear that he wanted to find talent here and develop talent here. That's one of his lasting accomplishments." In addition to several Mainland and international companies, Gary served as a director, trustee, president or chairman of several Hawai'i organizations, including the Aloha United Way (president and chairman of the board); Better Business Bureau; Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council (president); Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i (chairman); East-West Center International Foundation Board; Chaminade University Board of Regents; Hawaii Employers Council (chairman); Hawaii Community Foundation (chairman and president); Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corp.; Honolulu Symphony Society; Hawaii Loa College board of trustees; Kamehameha Schools advisory committee; St. Andrew's Priory School board of trustees; and Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i (chairman). Gary also was a director of Dole Food Co. Inc. "Jim Gary was both a visionary business executive and an outstanding community leader who played a vital role in Hawai'i's transformation from a quiet, moonlit tourist destination to a bustling, international business center," said U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, D-Hawai'i. "Through his tireless hard work, he ended Hawai'i's dependence on imported petroleum by establishing a refinery in the Islands that became a key supplier for the Department of Defense in the Pacific. As a member of the University of Hawai'i's Board of Regents, he was a strong advocate for higher education and high technology. Jim also contributed his unique skills and experiences to numerous community organizations. ... "Hawai'i was most fortunate to have Jim Gary guide it during an important period in its history." James Frederick Gary was born in Chicago on Dec. 28, 1920, the son of an Army officer who later worked as a professional executive for the Boy Scouts. Gary considered careers in medicine and engineering at Haverford College in Pennsylvania and graduated in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree. But after graduation, Gary went to work for DuPont to help the company open a munitions plant in Oklahoma during World War II. After a few months, Gary resigned to enlist in the Army in 1942. He underwent parachute training in Georgia, became an instructor and then shipped out as a replacement with the 11th Airborne Division in the Philippines to prepare for a U.S. invasion of Japan. The subsequent American bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki meant Gary touched Japanese soil only as part of the U.S. occupation force. After the war, Capt. Gary found himself stuck in Fort Lewis, Wash., for a weekend, waiting for paperwork to clear. During his wait, Gary called up longtime family friends from Pennsylvania who had since moved to Seattle. "I'd known him since I was 8 years old," the former Helen Gellert said. "He was always nice to me. But he liked my older sister better. He paid more attention to her because he was closer to her age." Although Gary had known Helen since childhood, the dynamic of their relationship changed during that weekend in Seattle. "I was just home from college and he got out of the car and he looked at me and I looked at him," she said. "My mother said, 'Aren't you going to shake hands?' But I just fell in love with him. I've known him all of my life and you don't fall in love with somebody you've known all of your life. But I did." They stayed in Seattle as Gary started his business career with the Seattle Gas Co. Then in 1967, on April Fool's Day, they moved to Honolulu so Gary could take over Honolulu Gas Co. Building a second refinery on O'ahu meant getting approvals, capital and sources of crude oil that sent Gary all over the Mainland, particularly New York and Washington, D.C. As Gary expanded Honolulu Gas Co. into Pacific Resources Inc. and its 22 subsidiaries, the company grew from an $8-million-a-year enterprise to $1.7 billion, making it No. 225 on the Fortune 500 list. The constant travel took a toll on Gary's time with his wife and their four children. At one point, Gary spent one week out of every three away from home, Gary once said in an interview. "He traveled to Indonesia, Malaysia, worked with Shell Oil Co. in England and the French oil company," said his wife, Helen. "He's been to Saudi Arabia, you name it." The constant travel, Ariyoshi said, is "a sacrifice that most business people have to make. But he wasn't estranged and it didn't affect his family. He was a good family person." The Garys' oldest son, David, died three years ago in a car accident in Dallas, Texas. Gary is survived by his wife of 37 years, Helen; twins sons, John "Bill" William and James Scott; daughter, Mary Anne Vient; and seven grandchildren. [Adv Aug 6, 2004]

JUAN "JOHNNY" VARILLA GASCON, 94, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died March 13, 2004. Born in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A maintenance worker and groundskeeper retired from a Honolulu hotel. Survived by wife, Leocadia; daughters, Norma, Rosita, Lourdes and Aldegunda; sons, Segundino, Ludgerio and Marino; stepdaughters, Remy Gascon and Rosalina Rosario; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Pahala Holy Rosary Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Adv 21/03/2004]

LYNN DOBBIE GASIOR, 53, of Hale'iwa, died Jan. 30, 2004. Born in Monterey Park, Los Angeles. Survived by husband, Robert "Zook"; daughters, Jamie Gasior and Tiffany Martines; a granddaughter; brothers, Stuart Dobbie and Bruce Dobbie. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Backyards Beach at Sunset Beach. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv 12/02/2004]

DORIS GASPAR, 66, of Napo'opo'o, Hawai'i, died Sept. 30, 2004. Born in Napo'opo'o. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Lionel Sr.; sons, Lionel Jr. and Clifford; daughters, Primrose and Minerva Gaspar, and Melody Carvalho; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Hanna Acia and Lillian Nelson. Visitation 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Kahikolu Congregational Church, Napo'opo'o; memorial service 3 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona branch. [Adv Oct. 4, 2004]

ELMER "PA'U" GASPAR, 70, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 29, 2004. Born in South Kona, Hawai'i. A carpenter. Survived by wife, Ann; son, Jeffrey Sr.; daughters, Deborah Lee, Cindy Chai, Johanna Gaspar and Mary Lynn Kalei; brothers, John, Henry and Lloyd; sister, Elsie Cruz; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at St. Rita's Catholic Church; memorial service, 7 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Dec. 2, 2004]

GEORGE GASPAR, 65, of Kona, Hawai'i, died Jan. 22, 2004. Born in Napo'opo'o, Hawai'i. Heavy equipment operator for Royal Hawaii Co. Survived by sons, Thomas and George; daughter, Heidi Luaifoa; brothers, Reuben, Antone Jr. and Edward; sisters, Stella Fabacher, Loretta Lessary, Lillian Yano, Elizabeth Sampaio, Hazel Palacat and Rachel Lindsey; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at O'ahu Cemetery Chapel; service 10 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 03/02/2004]

NELSON EDWARD GASPAR, 80, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A truck driver retired from Frost Kraft of Hawaii. Survived by sons, Nelson Jr., L