Honolulu Advertiser & Star Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 – December 31, 1997

 

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Francis Kaaa, 60, of Nanakuli died Oct. 12, 1997  . Born in Honolulu, he is survived by brothers Franklin, Jensen and Joseph; sister Johanna Penovich; half-sisters Vanessa Apio and Alycia Santos; hanai father Charley Panui; and hanai family Jimmy and Maxine Avilla, Sarah Kahue and Alvin Kalahiki. Services and scattering of ashes: 2 p.m. Sunday at Pokai Bay Beach Park, Waianae. Potluck lunch to follow. Aloha attire.    [SB 14/11/1997]

 

Willowdean L. “Momi” Kaahanui, 34, of Waianae died last Wednesday May 14, 1997 in Waianae. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Patrick K.; son Keoni H. Kahala; daughter Anisa P. Kahala; mother Aileen K. Kahala; brothers Ray DuPont, and William, Daniel, Walter, Rory and Douglas Kahala; and sisters Abgail, Beatrice and Mildred Kahala, and LeeAnn DeWitt. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.    [SB  21/05/1997]

 

Cecilia L. Kaahea, 82, of Honolulu died March 22, 1997  in Pearl City Nursing Home. Born in Nahiku, Maui, she is survived by son Michael K. Jr.; daughters Julia Boteilho, Helen Davis and Ruth Kekoa; brothers William, Issac and Volna Kanoa; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary on Oahu. Call 6-9 p.m. Services: noon Saturday at Nahiku Church, Maui. Call after 9 a.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. No flowers.

 

Cecilia K. "Bay" Kaai, 56, of Kapaa, Kauai, a kumu hula for Cissy's Hula Hauoli of Kauai, died Friday Feb 7, 1997  in Hilo Hospital. She was born in Malama, Hawaii. She is survived by husband Nelson K.; daughter Corinna K.; hanai daughters Rose Kamau-Laronal and Kuulei M. Kekuewa; hanai sons James Watson and Benson Kamau; sister Annie Kaaukai; brothers William, Francis and Larry Kuamoo, and 13 grandchildren. Memorial services were at 9 a.m. today at the Haili Church in Hilo. Another service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lihue Christian Church on Kauai. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

David K. Kaai, 26, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a construction laborer, died Sept. 23, 1997  in Hilo Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by fiancee Suzette Baliguat; daughter Brittany K. Robello; mother Eleanor; brothers Benjamin Jr., Jason and Nathan; sister Jeraldine “Jeri” Ah Sing; grandmother Violet Worley; hanai sons Russell Baliguat and Shandon Paulino; and hanai daughters Jacqueline, Tiffany and Priscilla Baliguat and Ladrel Paulino. Wake: 7 p.m. Monday at Memorial Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Graveside services: noon Tuesday at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.     [SB 03/10/1997]

 

Doris M. Kaai, 79, of Kaneohe, a retired Fern Elementary School cafeteria baker, died Tuesday jan 28, 1997 in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Waialua, she is survived by daughters Katherine Serrao, Carol Kehau Kunishima and Annette Kahalewai; sons Avard Taka and Randall; brothers Tadao Rio and Tetsuo Nakatsu; sister Emiko Ishikawa; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Service: 6:30 p.m.  Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside service: 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.   [SB 31/01/1997]

 

Leighton Keolanui Kaai, 59, of Hilo, a retired tugboat captain for Hawaiian Tug and Barge, died last Monday Jul 28, 1997 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Puuanahulu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Lilla; son Leighton K. Jr.; daughters Lydia Torrence, Jo—Ann Chambers, Laurinda Kaai, Martha Keohuloa and Cindy Mata; brother Lincoln, and nine grandchildren. Service: 7 p.m. today at Dodo Mortuary chapel, call: 6 to 9 p.m. Visitation: 8:30 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Puuwaawaa Ranch Clubhouse. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Gardens. Casual attire. No flowers.       [SB 04/08/1997]

 

William P. “Billy” “Colombo” Kaai, 56, of Waianae, an employee of Serta Mattress Co., died Sept. 15, 1997  in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Flora Y.H.; sons William “Billy” and Melvin Perry and David Kaluhiokalani Jr. and Mason and Guy Koa; daughters April Prevette, Annie Mitchell and Royleen and Bonnie Ann Kaai and Shawn Koa, Cindy Brinton and Rusielyn Koa; sister Patricia Scoby; mother Thelma; and 25 grandchildren.  Memorial services: 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts Church, Waianae. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.     [SB 14/10/1997]

 

Joseph J. “Uncle Joe” Kaanapu, 87, of Aiea, a retired Hawaiian Telephone Co.  switchman, died Feb. 14, 1997 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by son Joseph J. Jr.; sisters Madeline Kalihi, Katherine Akana and Theopista Purdy; and brothers Enoka Kaanapu and Raymond Lutz. Service: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. next Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

 

Emily Kaanoi, 74, of Kaneohe died Saturday May 31, 1997 in Castle Hospital. Born in Lahaina, she is survived by sons David, Patrick, Edward, Glenn and Frank; daughter Lani Robbins; brothers Richard, Frank, Harold, Alfred, James, Manuel and John Nunes; sister Theresa Afungia; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Ann’s Church, 46-129 Haiku Road, Kaneohe. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.     [SB 04/06/1997]

 

Isaac M. Kaapuni, 69, of Waianae died Saturday Sep 27, 1997 in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Barbara K.; sons Isaac K. Gloor and Don E., Jon H. and Aaron D.; mother Emma A. Gloor; and 17 grandchildren. Wake: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m.  Casual attire. No flowers.     [SB 02/10/1997]

 

Maile M.M.S.H. Kaapuni, 75, of Pearl City, died last Tuesday Sep 2, 1997 in Kaiser Hospital. She was born in Eleele, Kauai. Survived by husband Peter K.; sons David S.K., Trask D.K., Peter K. Jr., Timothy K. and Keola; daughter Charla Ann H. Huddy- Lum; brothers Charles K. Jr. and Hans K. Mock Sing; sisters Louise K. Lee and Lorraine L. Mock Sing, 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waipahu, Hawaii Stake, 94-210 Kahualii St., Waipahu. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.      [SB 09/091997]

 

Joseph K. “Smokey” Kaaua, 74, of Naalehu, Hawaii, a retired canetruck driver and temporary Kau Agribusiness foreman, died Thursday Mar 13, 1997 in Kau Hospital. Born in Pahala, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Sally “Nana”; sons Harry and Thomas; daughter Ellen Tsukamoto; hanai son James “Kimo”; brother Herman K.; sisters Louisa Paaluhi, Annie Aldaya and Maltilda Ballesteros; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  Service: 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary. Call from 1 p.m. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

 

Samuel P. Kaaua, 83, of Honolulu, a Standard Oil Co. retiree, died Friday Jan 10, 1997 in Queens Hospital. Born in Waimea, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Nora; sons Samuel Parker Jr.  and Gerald White; sister Stella Akana; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.  Service: 10 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Inurnment to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Shriners Hospital.     [SB 14/01/1997]

 

Cindy K.P. Kaaumoana, 30, of Kapaa, Kauai died Thursday Jul 24, 1997 at home. Born in Lihue, she is survived by husband Mitchell H. Pa; son Kahiau Pa; daughters Kahealani, Te‘li‘i‘pio‘o‘ha‘i‘lilani and Kaimana Pa; father David “Bear”; sisters Linda K. Texeira, Merla Ann Kaaumoana, Doreen Soares and Tammy Lei Kaaumoana; stepsister Dori Rakitan; and stepbrothers Daniel, Timothy and Michael Ratikan. Services: noon Monday at Koo lauhuila Protestant Church, Anahola. Call 9-11:45 a.m. Burial: Hanalei Public Cemetery. Casual attire.     [SB 30/07/1997]

 

Samuel K. Kaaumoana, 39, of Kekaha, Kauai, an irrigation worker with Kekaha Sugar Co., died Wednesday Apr , 1997 in Kauai Veterans Hospital. Born in Niihau, he is survived by wife Linda; sons Gregory K. and Lance K.; parents John and Kuuleiaukai; sisters Marian Beniamina, Dorothy Simao and Geraldine U. Kanahele; brother Gordon; hanai sister Hazel; hanai brother June; and a hanai granddaughter. Visitation: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday at Garden Island Mortuary. Burial: Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery.

 

Hajime “Jimmy” Kabayama, 80, of Honolulu, retired owner of Cafe National, died Aug. 25, 1997  in Kuakini Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters Laura Murakami, Joyce LaPointe and Gail Sliger; sisters Helen Oda, Masae Kabayama and Katherine Shigizawa; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Private services.   [SB 10/091997]

 

Wayne Y. “Bolo” Kabazawa, 32, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a County of Kauai employee, died Friday Jun 20, 1997 in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Waimea, Kauai, he is survived by parents Kinjiro and Tomiko; brother Royden; and sisters Myra Regidor and Amy Kiyotsuka. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Garden Isle Mortuary.  Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.        [SB 24/06/1997]

 

Yasuo Kadohiro, 73, of Kailua-Kona, a retired coffee farmer and carpenter, died Tuesday May 27, 1997 in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kapehu, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Kikuye; sons Howard, Kenneth, Glenn and Melvin; brother Masao; sisters Asayo Shirai, Fumie Miyazo, Yoshie Saiki and Emiko Serikaku; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services: 3 p.m. Sunday at Kona Hongwanji Mission Church, Kealakekua. Casual attire. No flowers.     [SB  30/05/1997]

 

Arthur A. Kadosaki, 67, of Honolulu, a retired Mililani High School teacher, died Tuesday Apr 8, 1997 in Straub Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, he is survived by wife Kazue. Memorial services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

Shizuto Kadota, 82, of Hilo, proprietor of Kadota Landscaping, died Friday Sep 2, 1997 in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was employed by and served as a commissioner for the state Board of Agriculture and Forestry. He was also manager of Fred L. Waldron Ltd. and taught at Hilo High School and Hilo Vocational School.  Born in Hilo, he is survived by wife Yoshiko K.; son Roland; daughters Charlene Nishioka and Clarice Leung; and eight grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m.  Thursday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Private burial. Casual attire. No flowers.    [SB 30/09/1997]

 

Elizabeth K. Kadowaki, 78, of Kaunakakai died Nov. 29, 1997 in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son John; daughters Lovey Nahoopii, Eleanor Ambriz and Joni Kadowaki; brother William Makaena; and sister Bella Simon. Memorial services: noon Saturday at Ka Hale Laa O Iruselema Hou Church, Kalamaula, Molokai. Call after 8 a.m. Aloha attire.      [SB 12/12/1997]

 

Abigail E.P. Kaehu, 55, of Waimanalo, died June 24, 1997  at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband John N. Jr.; daughters Leone K. Kaehu and Liana K. Agbayani; sons Jordan P., Julius K. and Jerry K.; brothers Samson K. Kepa Jr. and William “Billy” Adolpho; sisters Barbara M. Carter, Rose L. Koski and Lucy K. Asagra; and seven grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.     [SB 03/07/1997]

 

Elizabeth “Lady” Kaehu, 77, of Waimanalo, died Nov. 28, 1997. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons John Jr., William Sr., Benjamin L., Lincoln K., Franklin M. and Melvin P.; daughters Elizabeth Kealohanui, Mary Hanawahine, Bernice Pali, Stephanie Kaio, Cheryl Ann, Crystal and Nowella; brothers Bernard K. and Clarence P. Adams; sister Agnes Adams, 44 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Service: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire.    [SB 08/12/1997]

 

Victor L. “Villa” Kaehu, 55, of Waimanalo, a state educational assistant, died Wednesday May 28, 1997 in Waimanalo. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Elizabeth M. “Lady”; sisters Agnes L.N. Adams, Elizabeth M.  Kealohanui, Mary K. Hanawahine, Stephanie K. Ka‘io, Bernice P. Pali and Cheryl Ann N., Crystal M. and Nowella K. Kaehu, and brothers John N., William N., Benjamin L., Lincoln K., Franklin M. and Melvin P. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Waianae Pentecostal Faith Mission. Aloha attire.        [SB 03/06/1997]

 

Abraham K. Kaeo, also known as Abe Kaeo, 47, of Waimanalo died Friday Jan 3, 1997 in the Aloha Health Care Center. Kaeo, a U.S. Navy radio operator, was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Fredrick, Hank, Kimo and Cedric; sisters Bella and Alva; daughter Loretta; ex-wife Eloise U. Mederios; and two grandchildren. Service over his ashes: 1 p.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.         [SB 08/01/1997]

 

Geneviere L.H. Kaeo, 90, of Honolulu died Thursday Dec 25, 1997 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughter Keanuenue Rochlen; son William Jr.; brother Anthony Morse, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Call Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii for information.       [SB 30/12/2997]

 

Helen K. Kagikawa, 85, of Los Angeles died Wednesday Mar 19, 1997 at home. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters Cherie Robins, Gwen Murata, Emma Hamilton and Sylvia Yim; sister Emma Akiona, 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

Theodore H. Ted Kagoshima, 60, of Honolulu, staff vice president of airports and corporate services for Aloha Airlines, died Sunday Jan 12, 1997 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by wife Grace T.; son Joel I.; daughters Tina L. and Lynn N.; mother Elizabeth H.; brother Noel T.; sisters Dorothy Y. Arii, Doris C. Shiozaki and Carol M.  Cosgrove; and two grandchildren. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Call after 5 p.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. No flowers.   [SB 16/01/1997]

 

Hiram M. “Sonny” “Big I” Kahala Jr., 68, of Kahana Valley, Hawaii, a retiree of Hawaiian Electric Co., died Tuesday Jul 15, 1997 in Castle Hospital. He also served in U.S. Army during the Korean War. Born in Waiahole, he is survived by wife Elizabeth P. “Kapeka”; sons George “Honeyboy” Mamala and Malu, Mahi, Kalei, Anagin, Duke and Alex Kahala; daughters Princess “Aka” Kahala, Queenie “Bella” Carter and Duchess “Ipo” Malepe; brothers James, Charles and Kenneth; 32 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.      [SB 19/07/1997]

 

James Kahale, 63, of Waimea, a retiree of Niihau Ranch, died Tuesday Apr 29, 1997 in Kauai Veterans Hospital. Born on Niihau, he is survived by daughters Joyce Simao, Debbie Kanahele, Rhoda Pahulehua, Laurie Kali and Caroline Kahale; hanai daughter Melveenella; sons James, Allan and Ricky; 23 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services: 8-11 a.m. Saturday at Garden Isle Mortuary.  Burial: Kekaha Hawaiian Cemetery.    [ SB 02/05/1997]

 

Benjamin K. Kahalehoe, 82, of Kalamaula, Molokai, died Feb. 7, 1997 in Molokai General Hospital. Born in Peahi, Maui, he is survived by children Jeanette Kahalehoe, LorraineMeyer,  Louise Paleka, Mathilda Adolpho, and Juliette and Charles Aukai; sister Katherine; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services held.

 

Dylan K.K. Kahakua, infant son of Alicia M. Kahakua and Gabriel K. Dela Cruz of Pahoa, died May 22, 1997  in San Diego Children’s Hospital. He is also survived by sister Shenicia K.; grandparents William and Pamela Kahakua Jr.  and Dorma “Jo” and Billy D. “Bojay” Lato and Gabriel and Debra Adviento Jr.; and great-grandparents Theodore and Puanani Ermitino and William and Thelma Kahakua Sr. and Gabriel and Rowena Adviento and Gwen and Fred Segovia; and great-great-grandmother Eleanor Kim. Services: 8 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.   [SB 31/05/1997]

 

John Kahalewai Jr., 70, of Ewa Beach died Sunday Nov 16, 1997 in St. Francis  Hospital. Born in Kalapa, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Margaret M.; sons Albert and John III; daughters Cindy McEnroe and Cynthia Kahalewai; brothers Henry and Richard Kahalewai and Samuel, Artemis, Solomon and Abraham Naone; sisters Elizabeth Martin, Abby Kahalewai, Jesse Cavaco and Mary Ann Johnson; and six grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ewa Beach. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitation: 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire.          [SB 22/11/2997]

 

Samuel A.K. “Sam” Kahalewai, 78, of Hutchinson, Kan. and formerly of Honolulu, died Sunday Mar 30, 1997 at home. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a business manager for Marguerite Sours. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by sons Charles, Michael and Carl; daughters Carlene Lee and Mamo Laranang; brothers Herman K., David K. and Samuel III; sister Corinthia H. Judd; 16 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.  Services on the mainland. Donations suggested to Samuel Kahalewai Charitable Memorial Fund in care of Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson, Kan.

 

Maraena K.K.K. Kahana, 77, of Hauula, a retired city groundskeeper, died Friday Dec 5, 1997 in Hauula. Born in Hauula, she is survived by sons Frank Kaahu, John Kahana Jr., Vernon Cox, Pisaga Maiava and Harry Lake; daughters Maraena Sanford and Barbara Kahana; brothers John, Elmer and Joseph Kaahu; sisters Agnes “Kealoha” Alo, Margaret “Mug gins” Crampton and Susiana “E.” Kanoa; 21 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hauula Cemetery. Casual attire.     [SB 10/12/1997]

 

Nadine A. Kahanamoku, 92, of Honolulu, widow of Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku, will be remembered in services Thursday. She is survived by second and third cousins in Australia. Memorial services: 9 a.m.  Thursday at Outrigger Canoe Club beach side. Aloha attire. No flowers.      [SB 19/07/1997]

 

Eliza K. Kahananui, 82, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a taro farmer, died Monday Jan 13, 1997 in Nanakuli. Born in Opihihale, Hawaii, she is survived by husband Alfred K.; sons Samuel K., Joseph K., Alfred K. Jr. and Benjamin K.; daughters Eliza K. Morrow and Hattie K.  Kahananui; 26 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Call from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ewa  Beach Ward, 91-1154 North Road. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keei Ward No. 1 in Honaunau, Hawaii. Call from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Burial: Kona Memorial Park. No flowers.       [SB 18/01/1997]

 

Delia K. Kahanu, 30, of Waimanalo died May 21, 1997  in Castle Hospital. Born  in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Henry R.; sons Aliiolani Delapena and Likeke Kahanu; daughter Melanie; parents Donald and Velma Delapena; brothers Donald, Dellard and Dolland Delapena; and sisters Donette Viernes and Darlynn McMillan. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. George Catholic Church, Waimanalo. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

 

Joseph K. Kahanu, 61, of Kahului, a Valley Isle Express truck driver, died Monday Feb 10, 1997 in Straub Hospital. Born on Maui, he is survived by wife Irma K.; son Joseph Jr.; daughters Josephine, Inola G. and Vianna; and sisters Mary Kahanu and Gail Borge. Wake: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary-Haleakala Chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Veterans Cemetery.

 

Peter K. Kahao, 78, of Kaneohe, a fireman and Holmes & Narver retiree, died Saturday Feb 8, 1997 in Castle Hospital. Born in Hilo, he is survived by son Peter Jr.; daughter Daisy Ann Toribio; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Kaneohe Seventh Day Adventist Church. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

 

Joseph H. Kahaulelio, 76, of Waianae, a retired loader, died Dec. 23, 1997 in Waianae. He is survived by sisters Iwalani Steele and Leilani Willis and brother Gene Kahaulelio. Graveside services: 1 p.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.

 

Marjorie L.K. Kahaunaele, 61, of Anahola, Kauai, died Tuesday jan 21, 1997 in Wilcox Hospital. Born in Nawiliwili, Hawaii, she is survived by husband David K.K.; sons David Jr., Lyman and Raymond; daughters Ipo Nago, Paulette Ferreira, and Margaret and Cindy Kahaunaele; brothers James and Paul Panui; sisters Merrilee Chandler and Napua Nakamura; mother the Rev. Margaret  Panui; 21 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Service: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Kalihiwai Bay. Casual/aloha attire.      [SB 24/01/1997]

 

Albert R.M.T. Kahawai Jr., 53, of Waianae, founder of Na Koeha Volleyball Club and a hula dancer, died last Thursday Jul 10, 1997 in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by father Albert R.; brothers Francis and Alex; and sisters Loreen Kahawai and Deanna Monson. Services: 11 a.m.  Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 9 a.m. to noon. Cremation to follow.    [SB 17/07/1997]

 

Dolly A.Y. Kahiamoe, 79, of Hailiimaile, Maui died Sunday Apr 13, 1997 in Hailiimaile. Born on Maui, she is survived by husband John A.; daughters Mary Kalawaia and Daisy Sarol; sons Moses and Matthew; sister Blossom Dias; and brother William Akiu. Wake: 7:30 p.m. April 25 at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. April 26 at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park.

 

Kenneth K. “Kanak” Kahihikolo, 38, of Waialua, an employee of Hawaii Surfing Promotions, died Sept. 13, 1997  in Wahiawa General Hospital. He was also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Kellei K.  Kuewa; son Bronson K.; daughter Harmony K.; brother William C. Brown; and sisters Kathy K. Kahihikolo and Frances T. Taravella. Wake: 7 p.m. today at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.     [SB 03/10/1997]

 

Marshall D. Kahikina, 46, died Nov. 13, 1997  in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughter Iwalani; mother Jessie; brothers Mark, Richard, Ben, Harold, Thomas, Kenneth and Brad; sisters Lorita and Irma Di Cenzo; companion Nikki; hanai daughters Shawna and Sheila; and a granddaughter.  Services: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire. No flowers.          [SB 22/11/2997]

 

Abraham Kahinu, 63, of Waipahu, a groundskeeper with city Department of Parks and Recreation, died Sept. 21, 1997  in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in North Kona, he is survived by wife Norma; sons Ben, Zachary, Luvaine and Garrette Castellano; daughter Ruthan Kahinu-Taitano; brothers Michell, Joseph and William Fujisaka; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, Pearl City. Aloha attire.     [SB 02/10/1997]

 

Frank E. Kahinu, 83, of Hilo, a retired longshoreman with HT&T Co., died Tuesday Jun 3, 1997 at home. Born in Kahaluu, Kona, he is survived by wife Julia.  Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Keaukaha Ward. Burial: Alae Cemetery Mormon section. Casual attire. No flowers.    [SB 05/06/1997]

 

Beadil “Radie” Kaholo, 47, of Modesto, Calif., native of Hilo, died yesterday May 20, 1997 in California. Kaholo, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, was a nurse’s aide in California. He is survived by wife Cecelia; sons Kirk A.  Jr. and Karl D. Quintoa; daughters Laurie Ann McKay, and Rapazda, Evette and Jessie Kaholo; sisters Maria Kaholo-Mwarey, Bonnie Kaholo and Violet Ishii; mother Violet Ricalde; and 16 grandchildren. Services to be held on the mainland. Donations suggested to American Red Cross, 1230 6th St., Modesto, Calif., 95354.    [SB  21/05/1997]

 

George K. Kaholokula, 46, of Ewa Beach, a carpenter, died Monday Jun 30, 1997 in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by son Ian; daughters Alana and Kaua; mother Kiyome; brother William; and sister Jennifer Schlegel. Wake: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call 6-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.     [SB 03/07/1997]

 

Harold H. “Sonny” Kahoonei, 67, of Waialua, city Parks and Recreation retiree, died Thursday Jun 19, 1997 in Wahiawa General Hospital. Born in Waimea, Kauai, he is survived by wife Juanita B.; sons Harold Jr. and Peter W.; daughters Shirley Fortney, Diane S. McBride, Helen Josiah, Linda Kahoonei and Luana Mays; brothers Morris Kahoonei and Desmond Cagampang; sisters Virginia Oleyte, Janet Francisco and Molly Fowler; 25 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren. Mass: 7 p.m. tomorrow, St.  Michael Church, Waialua. Call 5:30-9 p.m. Scattering of ashes Saturday, Haleiwa Boat Harbor. Aloha attire.      [SB 23/06/1997]

 

Edmund K. Kahue Jr., 56, of Waipahu, a former truck driver, died Sunday jan 19, 1997. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughters Fredlen H. Fue, Edean K. Sholtis and Doreen K.  Kahue; father Edmund K.; brothers James, Eisen, Emerick, Robert and Eric; sisters Berta, Myra, Nani, Ednel, Roxine and Raynell; four grandchildren and his hanai family, the Hillen family. Service: 6 to 9 p.m.  Tuesday at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 Farrington Highway. Casual/aloha attire. No flowers.    [SB 23/01/1997]

 

Rodney K.W.A. “Pops” Kahuhu,48, of Honolulu, a bus driver with Trans Hawaiian Maui, died last Monday Jul 7, 1997 in Maui Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kahului. He is survived by wife Florinda I.; mother Victoria W.; daughter Ronnelle Kahuhu; sons Scott A. Alexander and James and Isaiah Kahuhu; stepdaughter Lisa Rodrigues; stepsons Wayne Rodrigues and David Carvalho; sisters Elaine Kuloloia, Audrey Kalehuawehe and Harrideen Ambrose; brothers Leonard, Murphy and Quincy, three grandchildren and a stepgrandchild.  Services: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park. Aloha attire.     [SB 14/07/1997]

 

Elizabeth N. Kahula, 50, of Makawao, Hawaii, died yesterday Sep 24, 1997 at home.  Born in Hana, Maui, she is survived by husband Dennis A. Sr.; mother Elizabeth Konohia; sons Dennis A. Jr. and Joshua P.; daughters Lisa Marie N.  Kahula, Melody U. Wood and Jenilene L. Kahula; brothers Peter, Boniface, Raymond and Randall Konohia; sisters Pearl M. Waring and Terry Poaipuni; and a hanai granddaughter. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kokomo Road. No flowers. Donations suggested to Hospice Maui.   [SB 25/09/1997]

 

Kaoru Kai, 82, of Honolulu, a retired real estate broker, died Sept. 23, 1997  in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Shizuyo; brother Clifford H.; and sisters Thelma Shigemitsu, Jeanette M. Hiranaga, Betsy A.  Murata and Janet Higa. Private services.     [SB 02/10/1997]

 

Melvin Kai Sr., of Honolulu, 79, died Tuesday Jan 7, 1997 at his home. He was born in Honolulu.  Survived by wife Elsie C.; son Melvin T. Jr.; brothers Kaoru and Clifford; sisters Thelma Shigemitsu, Jeanette Hiranaga, Betsy Murata and Janet K. Higa, and a grandchild. Private services.       [SB 13/01/1997]

 

Samson K. Kai, 57, of Waianae, a former bus driver for MTL, died July 31, 1997  in St. Francis-West Hospital. Born in Hana, Maui, he is survived by wife Manuelita M.; sons Robert C., Roy P. and Michael D. Carvalho; daughter Shannah‘li K.; brothers Joel, Paul and Ernest; sister Alice M.; hanai son Dean K.L. Hashimoto; hanai daughter Manuelita M. Estomago; and 11 grandchildren. Wake: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call 6-9 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Casual attire.   [SB 08/08/1997]

 

Ruth S. Kaikana, 77, of Honolulu, a retired nurse, died Sunday Sep 28, 1997. Born in Cheyenne, Wyo., she is survived by husband Arthur; children George and Sylvia Jones; hanai daughter Anne Velez; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nuuanu Ave. Call 5-8 p.m. Casual or aloha attire.    [SB 01/10/1997]

 

Lloyden P. Kaikuaana, 30, of Anahola, Kauai, a therapeutic mentor with Wilcox Hospital, died Friday Dec 19, 1997 in Queen’s Hospital. He was born in Anahola, Kauai. He is survived by wife Marla; father Patrick, and sisters Peggy A. Jerves and Loel Kaikuaana. Services: 9:30 a.m. Monday at Garden Island Mortuary.  Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery.       [SB 25/12/2997]

 

Victoria H. Kailiawa, 81, of Honolulu died Saturday Jan 4, 1997 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by daughters Violet Goins and Verna Lasley; 15 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Mass: 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on School Street. Call after 6 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the cathedral. Burial: Nuuanu Memorial Park. Aloha attire.     [SB 07/01/1997]

 

 

Solomon H. Kailihiwa, 76, of Waihee, Maui, a Maui County public works overseer, died Sunday Apr 13, 1997 at home. Born in Waihee, he is survived by wife Velma; sons Alfred M. and Solomon H. Jr.; daughters Esther I. Santos and Valerie U. Kailihiwa; sisters Emma Souza and Esther K. Jackson; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Rosary: 7:30 p.m.  Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Ann’s Church, Waihee. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire.

 

Hannah M. “Hannah on the Road” Kailikea, 72, of Waianae died Oct. 24, 1997  at home. Born in Hilo, she is survived by husband Melford; sons Anthony Landford and Piilani Kailikea; daughters Alfredda Waiolama, Pat Kaialau, Melva Aila, Minerva Kalapa and Evelyn Fernandez; sisters Henrietta Cypher and Verna Mae Bright; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Call from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.    [SB 04/11/1997]

 

Daniel K. Kailiwai, 67, of Kamalumalu-Kona, a retired Hawaii County park custodian, died Sunday Jun 22, 1997 at home. Born in Kona, he is survived by wife Lucy K.; sons Daniel and John H.; daughters Marylou Medeiros, Lois Shirai and Bettylou Fujita; brothers George and John H.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Call after 9 a.m. Burial: St. Michael’s Catholic Church Cemetery. Aloha attire.      [SB 25/06/1997]

 

Edlin I.S. Kaina, 35, of Wailuku, a Valley Isle Ford detailer, died Wednesday Mar 12, 1997 in Tripler Army Hospital. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by wife Pamela M.; daughter Nicole M.; brothers Thomas D., Paul W. and Jason R. Pua; sisters Denice J. and Elizabeth “Keo” Pua; stepfather Thomas Pua Jr.; and grandmother Mamie S. Wake: 7 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary-Haleakala Chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Service: 11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Veterans Cemetery.

 

Helen M.O.K. Kaina, 95, of Punaluu died May 7, 1997  at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Obed and Henry Lukela, Henry W. Mailolo, and Calvin and Chadwick Kaina; daughters Helen Fanning, Almar Napuelua, Harriet Kalai and Florence Koanui; sisters Rose Brown and Lorretta DeFries; 54 grandchildren; and 118 great-grandchildren. Service: noon Tuesday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.   [SB 15/05/1997]

 

Mamie L.S. Kaina, 73, of Wailuku died Monday Jul 14, 1997 in Maui Memorial Hospital. Born in Kainalu, Molokai, she is survived by daughters Henrietta L.  Akima and Cecilia and Yvonne Kaina and Gwen Kupau, Francine Campbell, Shelmadean Nakasone and Joycelyn Ngalu; sons Paul, Henry III and Stanceford; sisters Eleanor Manintin and Lorraine Kaya; brother Junior A.  Smith; 47 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call 5-9 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.    [SB 16/07/1997]

 

Sylvester K. Kainoa, 81, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, a retired Pearl Harbor heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday Jan 1, 1997 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Hawi, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Mokihana; brothers Joseph, William, David and Adam; sister Lily Keiki; and half-sister Flora K.K. Hake. Service: 7 p.m. Thursday at Papaikou Hongwanji Mission. Call after 6 p.m. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire.     [SB 07/01/1997]

 

Ioane Kaio, 71, of Waipahu died July 29, 1997  at home. Born in Malaeloa, American Samoa, he is survived by wife Titipa; sons Vaai I., Faauliuli, Soa‘ai, Iuni, Sefulu and Seuao I.; daughters Utumalefata and Sa; brother Tafiaina; sister Saileone Isaia; and 21 grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call 5-9 p.m. Services: 9 a.m.  Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park, Pearl City. Casual attire.     [SB 21/08/1997]

 

Betty Lou B. Kaito, 65, of Honolulu, a retired supervisor for Sky Chef, died June 15, 1997  at home. Born on Molokai, she is survived by husband Stanley H.; daughter  Ramona L.K. Poepoe; brothers Ronald O. and Lot-Charles Fernandez; 5 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Mililani Downtown Mortuary.  Call from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.      [SB 23/06/1997]

 

Dorothy E. Kaito, 73, of Honolulu, co-owner and manager of Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen, died Tuesday Jul 22, 1997 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Edward M. and Robert T.; mother Katsuko Sekiya; brothers Wallace Y. and Walter S. Sekiya; sister Doris K. Hara; and a granddaughter. Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.   [SB 24/07/1997]

 

Stanley H. Kaito, 75, of Honolulu, a city government retiree, died Wednesday Jul 9, 1997 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Puuloa, he is survived by daughter Ramona L.K. Kaito-Poe Poe; brothers Ben F. and Masanori; sister Laura Y.  Nakahara; and five grandchildren. Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 5:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.     [SB 15/07/1997]

 

Lillian D.H. Kaiu, 62, of Waianae died Friday Jan 24, 1997 in Queens Hospital. Born on Molokai, she is survived by husband David K.; sons Haines M., David K., Isaac W., Miles K. and Edward K.; daughters Deborah Brown and Alicia M. Kaiu; brothers Antone, Herbert, Edward and Kenneth Silva, and Haines Kawenaole; sisters Alice Lopez, Dinah Carlos, Kanani Palmer and Eunice June Kuhaulua; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ka Hale Hoano O Ke Akua, 1760 Nalani St., in Honolulu, call after 6 p.m.; and 2 p.m. Friday at Ka Hale Hoano O Ke Akua, call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.      [SB 28/01/1997]

 

Cecilia M. Kaiwi, 87, of Ewa Beach died Saturday Jan 11, 1997 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Benedict K. Hattori and John L.K. Rowe; daughter Alberta K. Gomes; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Service: noon Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m.  Burial: Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire.  [SB 15/01/1997]

 

David L.K. “Yuki” “Kawika” Kaiwi Jr., 63, of Kaneohe died Monday May 5, 1997 in Kaneohe. Born in Lahaina, he is survived by companion Sharon C. Pisciotto; children Debra K. and Curtis K.; mother Lydia K. Poaipuni; sisters Momi Kalehuawehe and Dian Amadeo; and two grandchildren. Services: noon Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [SB 08/05/1997]

 

Lou Ann K. Kaiwi, 60, of Mountain View, Hawaii and Honolulu, a bus driver for Moiliili Community Center and retiree of 700 Bishop Inc., died Wednesday Jun 11, 1997 in Castle Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Adam Jr., Matthew, Mark and Wayne; daughters Loana Wahinepio, Moana May Nielsen, Joana Afuola and Roana May and Noana May Kaiwi; brother Henry K.T. Jr.; sister Winona L. Lee; half brothers Ben L., Anthony C., Allen M. and Nathan W. Kam; half sister Momi M. Kalua; 22 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.     [SB 17/06/1997]

 

Irene Kajikawa, 79, of Honolulu died June 1, 1997  in Honolulu. Born in Ewa, she is survived by husband Tatsuo; brothers Goro and Chujo Igarashi; sisters Misao Tsuchiya, Amy Igarashi and Thelma Takahashi; three children; and six grandchildren. Private services.       [SB 13/06/1997]

 

James S. Kajiki, 65, of Honolulu, a retired Internal Revenue Service chief of examination division, died Thursday in Kuakini Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by son Michael M.; daughters Jamie S. Olson, Alma M. LeVay, Colleen C. Elliott and Amy H. Kajiki; mother Yoshino; sisters Mary Monden, Bernice Inouye and Beatrice Shinjo, and five grandchildren. Mass: 6 p.m. Thursday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, 712 N. School St. Call after 5 p.m. Burial with military honors: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.       [SB 13/01/1997]

 

Katsuto “Dick” Kajiura, 81, of Honolulu, a retired tire recapper, died Monday Feb 10, 1997 in Castle Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughters Patsy N. Nakamura and Dillie J. Asato; brothers Shizuto and Toshio; sisters Shizue Shi mana, Kikuyo Higa, Chiemi Fujinaka and Joyce M. Apana; and five grandchildren. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

Gertrude F. Kajiwara, 66, of Honolulu, was a retired special education teacher for Stevenson Intermediate School, died Jan. 16, 1997 in Queens Hospital. Born in Wahiawa, she is survived by sons Scott M. and Gerard H.; daughters Melanie M. Mizusawa and Lois K. Kajiwara; sister Adaline K. Young; and seven grandchildren. Memorial service over her ashes: 3 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m.     [SB 28/01/1997]

 

Samuel S. Kajiwara, 71, of Mililani, retired owner and entrepreneur of Kona Coffee Service Co., died Nov. 19, 1997 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by son Jupiter T.; daughter Aileen R.; brothers Akira, Frank, Jonathan and Timothy; hanai brother George Iwamoto; and sisters Marian Inouye, Margaret Jodoi and Hannah Osaki. Private services.      [SB 03/12/1997]

 

Yoshio Kajiwara, 88, of Honolulu, a retired warehouse supervisor with BJ Furniture, died Tuesday Apr 1, 1997 in Liliha Health Care Center. Born in Koloa, Kauai, he is survived by daughters Betsy K. Kubota and Gail S. Kajiwara; sisters Hatsumi Okazaki and Kimiyo Kajiwara; and a grandson. Private services.

 

Reverdy K. Kajiya, 43, of Kula, Hawaii died Wednesday Apr 9, 1997 in Maui Memorial Hospital.

Born in Puunene, Maui, he is survived by mother Jeanne T.; and brother Gaylord. Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire.

 

Leo K. Kakalia Sr., 71, of Kailua, a retired state Department of Transportation land surveyor, died Wednesday Apr 30, 1997 in Straub Hospital. Born in Kakaako, he is survived by wife Clara L.; daughter Leona-Clare Kakalia; sons Michael K. and Leo K. Kakalia Jr., Kaonohi and K. David Malama and Burt Kauhi; sister Pauline Suizu; brothers Patrick, Lyle and David Kakalia; and four grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kawaiahao Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. in Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.   [ SB 05/05/1997]

 

David K. “Coach Sonny” Kakaio Jr., 61, of Waipahu, a maintenance worker with Herbert K. Horita Real Estate Co., died Tuesday May 27, 1997 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by mother Lillian; and sisters Lily Olandy, Hazel Osurman, Edna Chong and Beatrice Dacoscos. Private services.   [SB 31/05/1997]

 

Yasutoku Kakazu,79, of Honolulu, a retired construction foreman for Pacific Construction Co., died Saturday Nov 29, 1997 at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Nancy; son Todd Y.; daughter Leila S.; brothers Joe Y., Yasutake, Gensai and Masao; and sisters Dorothy A. Mikami, Yoshiko Shiroma and Charlotte S. Barrett. Memorial: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.     [SB 04/12/1997]

 

Matsue Kakugawa, 92, of Honolulu died Oct. 11, 1997  in Leahi Hospital. Born in Wainaku, Hawaii, she is survived by sons Bert S. and Melvin T.; brothers George and Sueo Kado; sisters Shizuko Onizuka, Shigeko Matsuo, Masao Katahira and Ichie Hashimoto; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.    [SB 21/10/1997]

 

Shigeru Kakugawa, 84, of Volcano, Hawaii, a retired farmer, died Thursday Aug 21, 1997 in Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Masako; sons Norman, Earl and Dennis; brother Shinji   Ikeda; sisters Ayako Takahashi and Matsuko Honda; and five grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.   [SB 23/08/1997]

 

Shizuka Kakugawa,95, of Honolulu, died Aug. 1, 1997  in Honolulu. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. She is survived by sons Yutaka, Akira and Henry Takashi; daughters Jean Sumie Kakugawa and Grace Toshie Kakugawa, and three grandchildren. Services were private.    [SB 25/08/1997]

 

Stanley H. Kakuno, 68, of Honolulu, a retired businessman, died Dec. 19, 1997.  He is survived by wife Ruth; sons Lance, Keith and Kyle; brothers Thomas, James and Robert; sisters Violet Bryant, Hazel Namba and Kathleen Morita; and three grandchildren. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

Tsuruichi Kakutani, 93, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died Jan. 19, 1997 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, he is survived by daughters Mildred M. Hong and Dorothy Y. Lee; brother Hideo; sister Lillian Weeks; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Private services.      [SB 29/01/1997]

 

Leonard M.M. Kala, 51, of Keauhou Mauka, Kona, Hawaii, an electrician with Llewellyn Electrical Contractor, died Dec. 17, 1997 at Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Rebecca K.S.; daughter Angienette K.; mother Baylin K.; brothers Moses, Clinton, Arnold, Steven and Colbert; sisters Baylin and Sharon Kala, Maryann Wilcox, Therisa Medeiros, and Ruby and Rechenda Kahananui. Memorial services: 4 to 6 p.m.  today at White Sands Beach on Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona. Aloha attire. Services and burial at a later date.      [SB 23/12/2997]

 

George K.O.M.A. “Kahau” Kalaau, 37, of Waimanalo died Sept. 11, 1997  in Kailua. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Elma; sons Elmer and George Jr.; daughter Lena; parents Victoria and Joseph Kahalewai and Eben and Marlene Kalaau; grandparents George Apuna and Carol and Margaret Kahalewai; brother Joseph Jr.; and sisters Aileen “Kanani” Kalama, Ebenette Sausi, Kawehi Kalaau, Madeline Kahalewai-Lum and Joy-Lyn Kahalewai.  Services: 8:45 a.m. Monday at Church of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo. Call 6-9 p.m. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. No flowers.   [SB 19/09/1997]

 

Jessie S.P. Kalahiki, 90, of Paauilo, Hawaii, died last Friday Sep 5, 1997 in the Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons John and Ralph D. Puchalski; daughters Elva B. Rodrigues and Caroline C. Subee; sisters Lily Medeiros and Caroline Belken, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Mass: 11:45 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.    [SB 12/091997]

 

Cleveland G.K. Kalalau, 34, of Wailuku died Monday Jan 6, 1997 in Maui Memorial Hospital. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by brothers Robert and Mack Kalalau, Derrick Boy Kanae and Kealoha Madamba; and sisters Primrose Kalalau, Roselani PoePoe, Carmen Kanae, Tina Rodrigues and Leimomi Victorino. Wake: 6 p.m. Sunday at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire.    [SB 09/01/1997]

 

David H. Kalama, 77, a retired refrigeration specialist at Pearl Harbor and the Ship Repair Facility in Guam, died May 14, 1997 in Kuakini Hospital. Born in Kakaako, he is survived by wife Mary F.; sons David H. Jr. and Samuel H.; daughters H. Haunani Kalama-Smith and J. Namahanaikaleleonalani Kalama-Panui; hanai son Samuel Kahalewai; sisters Emily N. Kane and Julia K.  Waechtler; and two grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Viewing: 3-6:30 p.m. Private viewing and cremation will follow.  Graveside service: 1 p.m. Sunday at Ma‘ema‘e Cemetery, Wyllie Street.     [SB  22/05/1997]

 

Edward K. Kalama, 62, of Waimea, a retired tour driver and escort for Slim Holt, died Tuesday May 6, 1997 at home. He was also former president of Waimea Civitan Club. Born in Hoolehua, Molokai, he is survived by wife Eleanor K.; sons Matthew and Lincoln; daughters Genoa Kalama and Val Lewi; brothers John Kalama, Joseph Kaaihue and Richard and Daniel Kalama; sisters Sheila Awai, Maryann Thorton and Anna Kalama; and five grandchildren. Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday at his residence, 64-4057 13-B Kamanawa St., Kuhio Village, Hawaiian Homes, Waimea. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. Leis and loose flowers welcomed. [SB 08/05/1997]

 

Dorothy “Wong” Kalamau, 80, of Molokai died last Tuesday Dec 2, 1997 in Molokai General Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons John K., Ernest K.  and Richard A.; daughters Dorothy L. Kong, Miriam K. Mata and Laverne P.  Schutte; brothers William, Herbert, George and Clarence; 26 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Wake services: 7 p.m.  Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m.  Services and burial: noon Friday at the chapel. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.     [SB 9/12/1997]

 

Andrew W.P. Kalani, 69, of Kailua, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday May 6, 1997 in Castle Hospital. Born in Nahiku, Maui, he is survived by daughters Clara Sanchez and Melanie M. Kalani-Powers; sons Steven Kawai and Andrew Kalani Jr.; hanai son Lonnie Vertido; by brother John K. Kiambao; and sister Agnes K. Miyajima; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.    [SB 09/05/1997]

 

Kaina-Christopher K. Kalani, 22, of Kalapana, Hawaii, died March 21, 1997  in Hilo Hospital. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by mother Charlotte “Cookie” Keliihoomalu-Alapa‘i; brother Jerome K.K.; and hanai sister Kanoelehua Ah Mow.  Services: noon tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.

 

Joseph L.W. Kalanikau, 78, of Honolulu died last Friday Sep 19, 1997 in Convalescent Center of Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Joan; and brothers Ephriam and Fred Waiwaiole and Herbert Paddela. Graveside services: 3 p.m. next Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.       [SB 26/09/1997]

 

Dana M.K.A. Kalaukoa, 33, of Honolulu died May 3, 1997  in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by companion Brian Monaghan; son Dante Cameron; mother Bernadette; sisters Jana Box, Marcella Young and Bernadette L. Naipo; brothers Donald P. Kalaukoa and James Cameron. Services: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Pius X Church, 2949 Kahawai St. Call after 9:30 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.       [SB 13/05/1997]

 

Samuel H. Kalawa, 74, of Waianae, an ordnanceman, died Sunday Nov 2, 1997 in Kaiser Hospital. Born in Hawaii, he is survived by sons Jesse P., Calvin L., Samuel H.  Jr., Lester D., Keith K., Craig M. and Shane A.; daughters Iwalani Spencer, Leslie W. Sambajon, Aletha A. Yen, Shawn Clarene and Stacie L. Goddard; brother Johnson; sisters Mary Prokope, Theresa Cabrera and Florence Tabag; 28 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Waianae Pentecostal Faith Mission Church, 85-179 Waianae Valley Road, Waianae. Call from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.   [SB 06/11/1997]

 

Betty Lou Kaleikau, 60, of Honolulu, a doctor’s administrative assistant, died Sunday Jun 29, 1997 in Honolulu. Born in Hawaii, she is survived by sons Lindsey R., Lyle A. and Layton K.; daughters Lauree’ R. Gill and Lisa W. Kaleikau; brothers Al and Jesse Racines; sisters Frances Prakstri, Florence Hill, Dorie Doan and Marilyn Chong; and seven grandchildren. Call 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1666 Mott  Smith Drive. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.      [SB 05/07/1997]

 

Clement R. “Apache” Kaleikini, 48, of Kahului, formerly of Honolulu, died Monday Sep 1, 1997. He was an employee of Iva Catering. He is survived by daughters Stacy Corsiglia and Sharan; sons Sterling and Clement; mother Emmaline Kanakaole; brothers Michael, Lambert and Kalei; sisters Peggy Savella, Marylil Kahuhu and Jenneffer, and grandchildren. Memorial services: 2 p.m. Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire.   [SB 05/091997]

 

Kenneth K. Kaleikini, 59, of Waianae, an employee of Trans-Hawaii Tours, died Oct. 23, 1997  in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Born in Waianae, he is survived by children Mikul and Kenneth; sisters Helene Aipa and Beauty Castillo; and five grandchildren. Services: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 6:30 p.m. Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.    [SB 01/11/1997]

 

Lanson C. Kaleiwahea, 34, of Honolulu, died Dec. 14, 1997 in St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by parents Calvin and Marie Y.; stepmother Marie P.; stepfather Michael Petanick; grandmother Mary Ah Wah; brothers Troy, Walton, Shane, Terran, Gilbert “Gilly” and Clinton, and sisters Marylyn, Lehua, Michiko “Michie,” Angela “Angie” and Haunani.  Services held.      [SB 23/12/2997]

 

Lovenna Ann Kaleleiki, 41, of Ewa Beach, an AIG Insurance Co. employee, died Jan.  17, 1997 at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by parents William and Felicidad LinkyJr.; brothers William G. III, Ivan, Rodney and Nathan; and sisters Pearl Sedeno, Ruby Jenkins and Marlene Sedeno. Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow. Casual attire.      [SB 29/01/1997]

 

Simeon G. Kaleo, 60, of Aiea, a truck driver, died Wednesday Aug 27, 1997. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Dorcas; sisters Poni Edwards, Margaret Kapuaala, Mele Evans, Loke Huddy and Noelani Coltes; brothers Charles S. Jr. and George H. Dudoit, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Memorial services: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Call from 5 to 9 p.m.    [SB 29/08/1997]

 

William J. “Billy” Kaleponi, 60, of Honolulu, a city truck driver, died Thursday Sep 25, 1997 in Straub Hospital. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by sons Bo, Clarence, Mike and Tony; daughters Jonne, Geri and Honey-Girl; hanai children Tammy Jo Auega, Ben Hanson and Brandie Rouleau; sister Tina Ahoi; and eight grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary.  Call from 9 a.m. to noon. Private burial. Aloha attire.    [SB 30/09/1997]

 

Clarence K. Kalili, 24, of Hauula died Jan. 3, 1997. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by parents Raymond and Lenora; brother Raymond III; and sisters Nanette Maciel, Kelly J. Gouveia and Kammy Kalili. Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.  Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow. Aloha attire.     [SB 11/01/1997]

 

Caroline Kalima, 66, of Hilo, a retired DHL Courier Service station manager, died Friday Feb 14, 1997 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Hilo, she is survived by sons Shayne, Kermitt and Harry “Butch” Jr.; daughters Punett Maeda and Cindy Kalima; brothers Barr Canario and Charles McNicoll; sisters Annie M. Mitchell, Diana Nabarro and Minerva Kaaua; and nine grandchildren. Memorial service: 7 p.m. Friday at the Waiakea Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness on Awapuhi Street. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

Kandee C. “Su” Kalima, 48, of Kailua died Oct. 16, 1997  at home. Born in Washington, she is survived by daughter Kelliann; son Jason Holmbo; brother Leonard Garrett; and one grandchild. Private services.    [SB 25/10/1997]

 

Margaret K. “Kaihe-Hilo” Kalima, 78, of Waimanalo, a nurse’s aide and cook who was also known as “Mama Kalima” and “Magaroot,” died Sept. 20, 1997.  Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Albert K.A. “Baby,” Glenn H.A., Andre G.H. and Alvin A.K.; daughters Alberta E.K.K. “Lei” Krueger, Alycia K.A. Kalima and Margaret K.A. Puli; hanai daughter Jeanette Arias; brothers Abraham “Apela” Kapana and Solomon L. and Peter Kalima; sisters Mary M. Sur and Muriel Pua‘ala; 25 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.    [SB 01/10/1997]

 

Patrick P. “Puna” Kalima, 38, of Keaau, Hawaii, a cargo handler for DHL, died Tuesday Oct 7, 1997 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Hilo, he is survived by mother Diane; sisters Laura Kalima, Leah Duyao, Reeva Kalima and Andra “Ipo” Hegent; and grandmother Dorothy Peters. Memorial gathering: 2 p.m. Sunday at Kamehameha Canoe Hut, Hilo bayfront, Pine Trees. Scattering of ashes will follow. Casual attire. No flowers.      [SB 10/10/1997]

 

John F. “Big John” Kalinka, 73, of Honolulu, a professional golfer and a retired U.S. Navy chief petty officer, died Saturday Oct 25, 1997 at home. Born in Pennsylvania, he is survived by care-giver Simeon Agao Sr.; sister Helen Boudreau; and brothers Leon and Louis. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.     [SB 29/10/1997]

 

Hazel H. Kaloi, 78, of Honolulu, a retired licensed practical nurse for Maluhia State Hospital, died Feb. 17, 1997 in the Aloha Health Care Center. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son David K. Jr.; daughter Alberta L. Reyes; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m.  Burial: Valley of the Temples.

 

Chris J. Kalopodes, 78, of Kaneohe, a retired heavy equipment repair supervisor, died Dec. 19, 1997 in Kaneohe. He was born in Virginia. He is survived by wife Helen; sons Chris Jr. and Glenn; daughters Viola Rivera and Vera Oller; sister Dorothy Walton, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 10:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.      [SB 31/12/2997]

 

Israel M. Kalua, 49, of Everett, Wash., a Pearl Harbor Naval Base painter, died Monday Oct 13, 1997 in Ewa Beach. Born in Kaneohe, he is survived by former wife Carole Ameral; sons Ikelaela and Ezekiela; daughter Mahealani; sisters Winona Kay, Mona Estevez, Valerie Kalua, Thelma Seeto-Mook and Faith Ka‘iama; and brothers Lazarius, Jonathan and Chauncey. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Inurnment: 10 a.m.  Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.      [SB 15/10/1997]

 

Keliionalani Kalua, 23, of Waianae died Thursday Jun 19, 1997 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Tina-Marie; parents Sterling and Sandy; daughters Crysten and Keli-Kina; brothers Keao and Phillip Kalua and Henry, Kulani and Donovan Mahiai; sisters Summer Kalua and Laura, Laverne, Linda, Keualani and Uilani Mahiai; and grandparents Red and Ruth Wilson.  Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call 6-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.        [SB 24/06/1997]

 

Keao Kalua,25, and Linda L. Mahiai, 29, both of Waianae died Nov. 20, 1997.  Born in Honolulu, Kalua and Mahiai are survived by parents Henry H. Mahiai and Sterling D.B. and Sandra C. Kalua; brothers Henry H. Jr., Kulani, Donovan, Kepa and Bula; sisters Laura, Laverne, and Keua Mahiai and Uilani Kala; and grandparents Red and Ruth Wilson. Services: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Maile Beach Park. Scattering: across Nanakuli Mall, between Nanakuli Beach and Puka Pants. Beach or casual attire.     [SB 04/12/1997]

 

Mack L. “Bobby” Kalua-Lestino, 55, of Makakilo died March 1, 1997 in Tripler Hospital.  Born in Kunia, he is survived by sisters Emily Castillo and Darlene Borman. Wake: 7 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. No flowers.

 

Richard K. Kaluai, 57, of Hilo, a minister of Nu Oli Assembly of God and a retired HT&T truck driver, died Sunday  Aug 3, 1997 in Hilo Hospital. Born in Hilo, he is survived by wife Gay; and sister Winona Kaiwi. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Glad Tidings Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. No flowers.      [SB 05/08/1997]

 

Elizabeth K.K. Kalua‘u, 60, of Hauula and formerly of Kailua-Kona, a retired room maid at Kona Seaside Hotel, died Friday Oct 31, 1997 in Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kalaoa, North Kona, she is survived by son Matthew L.A.; daughter Merilyn L. Laban; brothers Paul and Nelvin Kane; sisters Hannah Reeves, Victoria Kam and Verna Kane; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kailua-Kona.  Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Kona Memorial Park, Holualoa, Kona. Casual attire. No flowers.    [SB 04/11/1997]

 

Albert K.F. Kam, 68, of Honolulu, a golfer, died last Thursday Oct 2, 1997 in Honolulu.  Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Rose; sons Albert Jr., Kent and Rodney; hanai daughters Billie Jo and Robyn Lynne; sisters Janet Gaison and Lucy Kauinana; brothers Robert, Kenneth, Ronold, Thomas and Stephen; and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kapalama Heights. Call after 4:30 p.m.    [SB 09/10/1997]

 

Cecilia Y.T. Kam, 78, of Honolulu, a retiree of Hickam Air Force Base, died Tuesday Jul 22, 1997 in Straub Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sisters Elizabeth K. Gamulo, Helen K. Chai, Hazel K. Kitamura and Margaret U.  Kam. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 8 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.       [SB 25/07/1997]

 

Esther C. Kam, 94, of Honolulu, died Oct. 15, 1997  in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Punaluu, she is survived by sons Albert and Raymond; daughters Caroline Konn and Lillian Lee; sisters Helen Chow, Alice Ching, and Daisy and Elsie Ho; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m.  Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services follow. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.    [SB 25/10/1997]

 

Esther S. Kam, 67, of Honolulu died Feb. 8, 1997 in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Philip; sons Steven and Stuart; daughter Susan Juarez; brothers Wilfred, Clarence and Benjamin Sen; sisters Mary Ho, Jenny Wong, Juanita Wo and Anita Loo; and four grandchildren. Private services.

 

Henry K.T. Kam, 86, of Waimanalo died May 21, 1997<