Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2003

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Taape Kasipale Taape, 4, of Honolulu died Jan. 1, 2003 in Kapiolani Medical Center. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by parents Kasipale and Fofoa; brother Kevin; sisters Cassandra, Adrianne, Rosalina and Painuulasi; and grandparents Tila F. and Luisa Taape, Tagilima Faaogea and Fili Tagilima. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in Pearl City. [SB 15/01/2003]

Edward Junsei Taba, 74, of Honolulu, a retired Matson Navigation accounting supervisor, died Friday Jan 10, 2003 in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Margaret; son David; brothers Dan, Clifford and Thomas; sisters Ruth Suzuki and Janice Kashiwamura; and a grandchild. Services: 6 p.m. Friday at Community Church of Honolulu. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [SB 14/01/2003]

HORACE SEICHI TABA, 87, of 'Aiea, died Dec. 11, 2003. Born in Kunia. A treasurer retired from Arakawas Store. Survived by wife, Joan; daughters, Ann-Lea Schramm, Bobbie Taba and Leacia Taba; brother, Seijin; sisters, Betsy Oshiro and Clara Kobashigawa; two grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 4 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 18/12/2003]

JAMES SEIKO TABA, 68, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Maintenance worker for City and County of Honolulu, Housing and Community Development. Survived by brothers, Seisaburo, Seishin and Seiso; sisters, Ellen Matsumoto, Fusae Takara and Lillian Chinen. Private services held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 20/04/2003]

RAYMOND TENKO TABA, 87, of Pearl City, died May 28, 2003. Born in Ko'olaupoko, Kahalu'u. Retired Gray Line Hawaii tour guide and Sida Taxi driver. Survived by wife, Tsuru "Mildred"; daughters, Janice Yokooji, Avis Yamada, Carol Hirata and Sharon Abe; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Esther McElderry and Betty Uyematsu. Visitation 3 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Committal service and inurnment 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Adv 04/06/2003]

FELIPE FERNANDEZ TABANGCURA, 75, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died April 17, 2003. Born in the Philippines. An irrigation engineer. Survived by wife, Estelita; daughter, Estela Derr; son, Philip; brother, Stan; sisters, Mely Buschkonig and Delelis; granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. [Adv 22/04/2003]

PAIGE IWALANI LEIMAMO HI'ILEIPUILIMAKAMEHANAKEALOHAPAU'OLE TABAREJO, 1 month, of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawai'i, died Feb. 23, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by parents, Aaron and Denise; brother, Aaron; sister, Teizha; grandparents, Frederick and Donna Tabarejo, Wesley Tailan and Juanita Ranker; great-grandparents, Esther Maeda, Dorothy "Tutu" Tailan and Dolores Tabarejo. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Kohala Ward; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawi County Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Hilo. [Adv 27/02/2003]

TOYOKO TABATA, 97, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 11, 2003. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i. Member of the Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin. Survived by daughters, Betty Nishie and Mabel Ueda; brother, Daniel Yamashita; five grandchildren; great-grandchild. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary donations). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv 17/12/2003]

WILLIAM MITSUO TABE, 69, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Sept. 9, 2003. Born in 'Ewa. A Senior master sergeant, 150th AC&W Squadron, Koke'e, Kaua'i. Survived by wife, Barbara; son, Bryant; daughters, Faith Soto, Vera and Blanche; three grandchildren; brothers, Albert and Richard Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Adv 19/09/2003]

TELLY JOHN FUERTE TABIEROS, 27, of Honolulu, died July 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A commercial fisherman. Survived by mother, Gloria; sisters, Mila Engle, Imelda Ashman, Jane and Carina; brother, Robert. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 28/07//2003]

FLORDELINO VILLADOS TABION, 45, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Honolulu, died April 16, 2003. Born in Nagsuputan San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Fire inspector for National Fire Co. in Las Vegas. Survived by wife, Lorenza "Elma" "Lori"; sons, Flodel, Darrell and Brandon; mother, Dolores; brothers, Florencio, Felipe Jr. and Floro; sisters, Flordelina Ganal and Christina Arce; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 26/04/2003]

SEVERO TABULOG TABLADILLO, 76, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 1, 2003. Born in Cabaroan, Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Oahu Sugar plantation. Survived by wife, Julita; daughter, Jocelyn; son, Stephen; a granddaughter; sisters, Tomasa Romero, Agapita, Martina Guzman, Aurelia and Rosalina; brother, Alejandro. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 09/02/2003]

ALFREDO TABISOLA TABON, 81, of 'Aiea, died Aug. 2, 2003. Born in Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A carpenter. Survived by wife, Lucia; son, Angelito; daughters, Teresita Garcia and Nely Tabon-Tabbay; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Caridad Ramirez, Conchita Tesoro and Josefina. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Catholic Co-cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv 07/08/2003]

PEDRO "PETE" CONCEPCION TABORA, 76, of Mililani, died Sept. 25, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired from Pacific Naval Facility Engineering Command (PACDIV), and from Tabora Studio LLC. Survived by wife, Rosa; sons, Roy and Ruiz; daughter, Ruby White; seven grandchildren; brother, Dominador; sister, Leoni Barera. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire. [Adv 03/10/2003]

CARMEN PIRA TABUDLO, 80, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died June 24, 2003. Born in Pidigan, Abra, Philippines. Former employee of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Survived by son, Henry; daughters, Herminia Malone, Petronila Blank and Teresita Richards; brothers, Jesus, Dionisio and Francisco Pira; sisters, Magdalena Quezada, Concepcion Lagumbay, Juanita Pira, Paula Carsola and Lucia Baldos; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. [Av 01/07/2003] 

DEBRA DEE TACDERAN, 48, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 26, 2003. Born in Casper, Wyo. A Kmart cashier. Survived by husband, Federico. Services pending. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Adv 09/10/2003]

Fernando "Nando" Tacdol, 61, of Wailuku, died Sept. 10, 2003, in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Villa Moncada Tarlac, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Macrina, daughter Stacey Barayuga, father Herman, mother Petronila, brothers Roger and Leo, sisters Vicki Mamuad and Esther Balala, and two grandchildren. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony's Church in Wailuku. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. [SB 19/09/2003]

ALLENE SHIGEKO YASUMOTO TACHIBANA, 64, of Waipahu, died March 17, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Retired office manager for East-West Center. Survived by son, Sean; daughter, Cindy Miral; father, Allan Hirashima; sister, Jean Muranaka. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary. [Adv 04/04/2003]

MITSUKO HARAGUCHI TACHIBANA, 76, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died May 23, 2003. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. Retired cafeteria manager for the former Riverside School, former Honomu School, LaupŒhoehoe School, and Kalaniana'ole School, and a member of the Kino'ole Baptist Church. Survived by husband, Sadao Tachibana; daughters, Gail Tachibana and Merle Yusi; two grandchildren; brother, Takao Haraguchi; sister, Doris Etsuko Shikuma; sister-in-law, Mitsuko Haraguchi. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Adv 25/05/2003]

Aiko Tachikawa, 89, of Kailua, a retired Tachikawa Japanese Language School instructor, died March 13, 2003 in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by son Arthur, daughters Kiyoko E. Tachikawa-Buss and Ruby Tachikawa-Burton, brother Shugo Masuda and five grandchildren. Private services. [SB 11/04/2003]

KIYOJU NAKAMITSU TACHIKAWA, 98, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Nov. 5, 2003. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Edward, Lawrence and Robert; daughter, Betty Steiger; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Adv 14/11/2003]

TOSHIO TACHIKAWA, 89, of Honolulu, died Aug. 27, 2003. Born in Puhi, Kaua'i. Retired carpenter. Survived by wife, Kazue; sons, Clifton, Glen and Miles; daughters, Jane Naito and Sharon Togashi; three grandchildren; great-grandchild. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 05/09/2003]

RICARDO "TAC" TACLAN, 84, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 11, 2003. Born in Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired civil service employee. Survived by wife, Emily; son, Anthony; daughters, Violet Donato, Yolanda Lopez and Cynthia Pang; stepbrother, Johnny Corpus; seven grandchildren; great-grandson. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:15 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 15/03/2003]

Antonio Navarro Tacuban, 92, of Honolulu, a retired mason, died May 16, 2003 in Honolulu. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by sons Rudolph and Elmo; daughters Amelita Avelino, Frances A. Kalua, Florence E. Oguma and Norene Tacuban; sister Esperanza; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [SB 04/06/2003]

Juanita Nieves Taculog Dec. 6, 2003. Juanita Nieves Taculog, 79, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, a former Del Monte Pineapple Plantation employee, died in Hale Ho Aloha Nursing Home. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by son Francisco "Cisco" Jr., daughters Mildred Hirose and Elizabeth "Liz" Ishimitsu, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grand children. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Sophia's Catholic Church. Call after 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Kapaakea Cemetery. [SB 14/12/2003]

Christopher Bronson Kalani Tacut Dec. 8, 2003. Christopher "Braddah" Bronson Kalani Tacut, 21, of Waianae, a Del Monte Pineapple Plantation field worker, died in Makaha. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Frances Carrero; son Hunter Tacut-Carrero; father Kevin Mendoza; mother Rainie Tacut Taniguchi; brothers Kevin "Braddah Boy" Mendoza Jr., Keahi Mendoza, Seth Spidell and Nicholas Tacut; sisters Kristina, Leilani and Kelly-Ann Mendoza; grandfather Leroy Tacut; and hanai parents Deborah Carrero and Paulette Mendoza. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Waianae Sacred Heart Church. Call after 9 a.m. Cremation to follow. [SB 26/12/2003]

ELAINE SHIGEKO TADA, 77, of Kane'ohe, died Aug. 8, 2003. Retired from Sears. Survived by brother, Fumio; sisters, Elinor Kanemitsu and Mitsuko Morihiro. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 24/08/2003]

MITSURU TADA, 89, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired owner of Honolulu Trading Co. Ltd.; and employee of Toray Co. (USA), Los Angeles. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Karen Noguchi; four grandchildren; brothers, Kusuo, Arata and Hideki. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 23/01/2003]

Tetsuo Tada, also known as "Butcher" or "Tom," 87, of Wailuku, died Sept. 20, 2003, in Hale Makua, Kahului. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lillian, son Ronald, daughters Lydia Furomoto and Donna Grier, brother Susumu Tada, sister Chiyoko Terao, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. tomorrow at Nakamura Mortuary. Call after 4 p.m. Reception to follow at mortuary's dining facility. Burial: 9 a.m. Thursday at Maui Memorial Park. [SB 23/09/2003]

THOMAS KUMAO TADA, 70, of Honolulu, died Sept. 2, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brother, George; sisters, Gladys Tachino, Charliet Nakanishi, Amy Teragawa and Lillian Higa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 19/09/2003]

YAEKO FUJIMOTO TADAKI, 77, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 4, 2003. Born in 'Opihikao, Hawai'i. A retired state social worker and community volunteer. Survived by sons, Glenn, Gary and Stephen; daughters, Sandra and Lynn; sister, Sumie McCabe; three grandchildren. Visitation 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Church of the Holy Cross, Hilo; service 4:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Adv 07/12/2003]

LUKI BENJAMIN TAELE-PAVIHI, 7, of Ka'a'awa, died Jan. 17, 2003. Born in Kahuku. Survived by mother, Mele Tanuvasa; brother, Lucas; sisters, Marlena Tanuvasa and Marissa Tanuvasa-Tuvaifale; grandparents, Luki and Simata Taele-Pavihi and Misi Lopati-Tanuvasa; great-grandparents, Mitai Tanuvasa-Seiuli and Taele Pavihi. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula Fifth Ward, Makai Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow in La'ie Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 29/01/2003]

REV. FITU TAFAOA SR., 69, of Waipahu, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in American Samoa. Pastor of Free Will Baptist Church of Waipahu; and honorary consul general for Samoa and Tonga. Survived by wife, Joyce; sons, David and Fitu Jr.; daughters, Sheila Dickerson and Sherry Sykes; brother, Falefuafua; sisters, Vaifale Ilasa, Salote Viena and Soama Mane; six grandchildren. Service 7 p.m. Thursday at Free Will Baptist Church, 94-531 Waipahu St.. Private burial. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 01/03/2003]

JAMES YASUNORI TAGA, 81, of Honolulu, died Aug. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired general contractor, doing business as James Y. Taga Builders Inc. Survived by sons, Galen and Benjamin; four grandchildren; sister, Mae Maemura. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 11/08/2003]

JON CYRUS TAGA, 48, of Honolulu, died Dec. 10, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Hy's Steak House waiter. Survived by wife, Cindy; sons, Landen and Garrin; mother, Jean; sisters, Jackie Hayashibara, Stephanie "Taffy" Kinoshita and Mona. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 4 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 16/12/2003]

VICENTE KEALOHA "KILA" TAGALICOD, 66, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died March 22, 2003. Born in Kapoho, Puna, Hawai'i. A truck driver for Kuwaye Trucking. Survived by wife, Leilani; daughter, Diane Kramer; son, Eric; brothers, Basilio, Juan and Francisco Jr.; sisters, Leilani Kobayashi, Lillian Salazar, Emma, Florence Kawaihae, Frances Kaawaloa, Marcelena Kahookaulana, Jane Konanui and Lovey Mae; eight grandchildren; great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the church cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv 23/02/2003]

LEONILO Q. TAGANAS, 95, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Oct. 30, 2003. Born in the Philippines. Retired push rake operator for Ka'u Agribusiness. Survived by wife, Carmelita; sons, Ronald, Jay and Rodney; seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the church; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv 04/11/2003]

SHIZUKO TAGOMORI, 92, of Wailuku, Maui, died Nov. 6, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Survived by sons, Wilfred and Edwin Doi; daughter, Nora Morita; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Alex and Haruo Furukawa; sister, Joan Tanabe. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Adv 22/11/2003]

MIRIAMA MOESOLO TAGOVAILOA, 88, of Wai'anae, died Nov. 18, 2003. Born in Afono, American Samoa. Survived by daughters, Seiafi Asi and Perenise Tauelia; sisters, Fevaiga Tagovailoa and Taumaloto Moliga; 24 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Thursday Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 02/12/2003]

SHIRLEYANN MAHEALANI TAGOVAILOA, 35, of Nanakuli, died June 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A parking lot attendant for Propark Inc. Survived by companion, Penisimani Mafi; sons, Anetone, Benny and Aogamalie Aviata; daughter, Ladijodeen "Natsuko" Aviata; mother, Haroldeen Aviata; father, Aogamalie Aviata; brother, Anetone Tagovailoa, Willie and Anthony Aviata and Lionel Barozo; sister, Tonette Wise; grandparents, Leemo and Martin Bernard. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv 07/07/2003]

TATAIVAOTELE TAGOVAILOA - Fanolua High Chief TATAIVAOTELE TAGOVAILOA, 59, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 11, 2003. Born in Vatia, American Samoa. Survived by wife, Toluali'i; daughters, Samanu Gaopoa and Eleanor; sons, Fanolua Jr. and Manuuli; daughters, Niupele, Bernice and Vicky; mother, Miriama; brother, Seu; sisters, Seiafi Asi and Perenise Tauelia; 22 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Olive United Methodist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 25/01/2003]

JANET EIKO TAGUCHI, 67, of Kailua, died Oct. 1, 2003. Born in Kaikea, Hawai'i. A retired travel agent. Survived by husband, Masachika; son, Scott; daughters, Ann Hokomoto and Sharon; three grandchildren; brother, Masami Yamamoto; sisters, Misako Tsuchida, Marlene Sasaki and Amy Ching. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 12/10/2003]

JUANITO "JUANING" AGATEP TAJA, 77, of Wahiawa, died Aug. 2, 2003. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Bernabela "Berning"; daughter, Leticia "Lettie" Unciano; son, Victor "Amboy"; five grandchildren; brothers, Pedro and Elvie; sisters, Micasia "Ikay" Baptista and Eulogia. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, mauka chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 10:30 a.m. Friday; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 11/08/2003]

MARGARET GARLASA TAHELO, 81, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker, and longtime Ka Makua Mau Loa Church deaconess. Survived by husband, Frank; sons, Louis and Ellison Garlasa; daughter, Charmaine Jensen; hanai daughter, Pikake Pelekai; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth Flores; sisters, Elizabeth Kister and Julia Tsugawa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv 14/02/2003]

FRANK "FRANKIE" MANA TAHERE, 60, of La'ie, died March 1, 2003. Born in New Zealand. American Medical Response paramedic. Survived by wife, Arlene "Kealailimalani"; son, Kawika; stepchildren, Sherilyne Len, Alvin Chung Jr. and Julieann Sarroca; six grandchildren; six great-grand-children; brothers, Peter, Murdoch and Dallin; sisters, Gracie Garisan and Tomazita. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, La'ie; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at La'ie Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 10/03/2003]

LIZZIE "ELIZABETH" KAHALEKAI TAI HOOK, 83, of Kane'ohe, died May 31, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Member of the Kane'ohe Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survived by sons, James, Wayne and Jerry; daughters, Melinda Yrojo, Elizabeth Higashi, Elsie Frisbee and Francine D'Aprile; hanai son, Bobby Torres; sisters, Elizabeth Kahapea and Virgie Ravelo; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Kane'ohe Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 7 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 12/06/2003]

GRACE MITSUE SHINSEKI TAIRA, 64, of 'Aiea, died June 5, 2003. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Retired teacher at August Ahrens Elementary School. Survived by husband, Melvyn; sons, Russell and Glen; daughter, Michelle Medeiros; two grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Lloyd Shinseki; sister, Iris Shinseki. Visitation 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 13/06/2003]

HENRY RYOSEI TAIRA, 87, of 'Aina Haina, died Sept. 24, 2003. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired carpenter. Survived by daughters, Susan and Caren; sisters, Kikuyo "Kay" Maehara and Harumi "Teri" Sonoda. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 03/10/2003]

Robert Taira built his business from a three-stool coffee shop in Hilo to one of the largest retail bakeries in Southern California. And his wholesale operation has turned King's Hawaiian Bakery sweet bread into the top-selling sweet bread in the country. Taira, founder of King's Bakery, died of cancer Thursday

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in Torrance, Calif. He was 79. "Robert was extremely forward-thinking," said Shelby Weeda, president of King's Hawaiian Bakery. "With a dream and a loaf of bread, he went to the mainland and built his bakery." Born in Hilo Nov. 5, 1923, Taira grew up in Kohala on the Big Island. After serving as an interpreter in the U.S. Army for the occupying forces in Japan, Taira foresaw a demand for Western bakery products in Japan after World War II. So he attended the Chicago Institute of Baking, graduating in 1949. But with the start of the Korean War, Taira abandoned his plans to open a bakery in Japan and opened up his first coffee shop in Hilo. He then opened a larger coffee shop and bakery on King Street in Honolulu, and later opened several others, all featuring the sweet round loaves. In 1977, Taira opened a wholesale bakery, King's Hawaiian Bakery, in Torrance. He opened a retail bakery and restaurant in Torrance 12 years ago and a second last year. In 1993, he closed his Hawaii bakery and coffee shops. The company employs more than 300 people and is building a third restaurant. In the late 1980s, Taira handed the reigns to son Mark, now chief executive officer, while he became chairman of the board. He also served as vice chairman of City Bank. Taira is also survived by wife Tsuneko; sons Curtis and Vaughn; daughters Laurene and Stella and 11 grandchildren. [SB 04/06/2003]

SEIJIN "SLIM" TAIRA, 81, of Pearl City, died Dec. 19, 2003. Born in Ho-nolulu. A route supervisor retired from Meadow Gold Dairies. Survived by wife, Jane; daughter, Carol Taira; three grandchildren; brothers, Robert and Walter; sisters, Gladys Matayoshi and Betty Toyama. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. [Adv 24/12/2003]

CLARA TOSHIKO TAISE, 95, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died Oct. 20, 2003. Born in Waipio Valley, Hawai'i. Retired owner of the former R. Matsumoto Store in Na'alehu. Survived by daughters, Beatrice Manago, Alice Yonemitsu, Helen Watanabe and Nancy Kado; sons, Richard and James; brother, Peter Segawa; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary donations). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Adv 02/11/2003]

CAROLYN KAUIOKALANI TAITANO, 55, of Honolulu, died Oct. 12, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Post Exchange buyer for the U.S. Army and Air Force worldwide. Survived by sister, Dolores DeLima and Rose Weaver; brother, Joseph. Visitation 8 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 9 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Adv 21/10/2003]

ARCHIBALD AKIRA TAKAAZE, 76, of Honolulu, died Sept. 26, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired electrician. Survived by sisters, Irene Morita and Florence. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire.