Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2003

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TAVITA "DAVID" VAEFAGA, 65, of Honolulu, died Aug. 7, 2003. Born in Olosega, Manu'a, American Samoa. A coconut harvester. Survived by brother, Plymouth; sisters, Ailetupe "Nora" Nakagawa, Upulelei "Nancy," Asoa "Jane" Curran, Elsie "Sina" Song and Nancy "Siaumau." Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 12/08/2003]

TINA KALAE HOKULANI VAESAU, 18, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A Del Monte Pineapple Co. plantation field worker. Survived by parents, Taumalatou Vaesau and Mari Emma Akima; brothers, Taumalatou Vaesau and Tofilua Mika; sisters, Tiffanie and Emmalani Mika; grandparents, Octavia and Joseph Kaili and Ben and Norma Akima, and Mika. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Ka Hale Hoano O Ke Akua Church, 1760 Nalani St.; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 15/12/2003]

Angelino Impilido Valdez, 56, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired commercial advertisement specialist, died Sunday May 19, 2003 in North Hawaii Community Hospital. He was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Concordia; sons Angelino Jr., Jimmy and Allan; daughters Marilou, Maribel and Jinalyn; brother Alfredo; and sisters Macrina Ines, Lydiai Viipireal, Sonia Idica, Sabel Yarte Leopoldo, Rosemarie Lived Rosalino and Lory Nakamoto. Mass: 8 p.m. Friday at Waimea Catholic Church. Call after 6 p.m. Additional services: 10 a.m. next Saturday at the church. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire. [SB 24/05/2003]

FELICITAS ROMENA ARGEL VALDEZ, 64, of Honolulu, died Jan. 27, 2003. Born in San Sebastian, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Hawaii Dynasty Hotel in Waikiki. Survived by sons, Benny, Anastacio "Junior" Jr. and Danny; daughters, Marzie, Holly-Dannette Wilson and Nancy Chun; nine grandchildren; parents, Buenaventura and Teofila Argel; sisters Josefina "Josie" Alcantara Sr. and Tina Argel. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 11//02/2003]

LEON DEGUZMAN VALDEZ, 86, of Honolulu, died May 28, 2003. Born in Dasay, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired stevedore for McCabe, Hamilton & Renny Co. Survived by sons, Rudy and Edward; daughters. Rosita Gustafson and Josie Wong; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 02/06/2003]

MARK KELE "SHARKY" VALDEZ, 47, of Kane'ohe, died Nov. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Owner of Mild to Wild Auto Body Shop. Survived by parents, Rudolph and Cecilia; companion, Terry Natividad; brothers, Alex and Rudy; sisters, Kaui Ramiro and Melissa Usui. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 11/11/2003]

MARIANO D. VALENCIANO, 91, of Lawa'i, Kaua'i, died Sept. 6, 2003. Born in the Philippines. A field worker. Survived by wife, Paz; children, June Akuna, Macklin, Audrey, Marida Dorado and Selwyn; brothers, Placido and Juan; sister, Virginia Ballesteros; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. today at Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kaua'i; cremation to follow. Casual attire. [Adv 10/09/2003]

SOO SUNG PUNAHELE DARILYNNE VALENTINE, 47, of Kane'ohe, died Sept. 18, 2003. A Christian worship singer. Survived by husband, Gilbert "Gary" Jr.; daughters, Christie and Punahele; sons, Andrew and Matthew "Lokahi"; parents, Thomas and Alice "Puluelo" Park; brothers, Robert, Russell, Radford and Kaulana Park; sisters, Puamana "Kim" Park, Soonie Park-Ledbetter and Soo Whan "Pumehana" Featheran. Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Private scattering of ashes Monday in Hau'ula. Casual attire. [Adv 23/09/2003]

Dominic William Valentino, 75, of Honomalino, Hawaii, a macadamia nut farmer and retired teacher, died Wednesday Jan 22, 2003 in Kona Community Hospital. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was born in Morgan, Pa. He is survived by wife Rita and daughter Judy. Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Call after 9 a.m. Donations suggested to St. John's Catholic Church, 84-5140 Painted Church Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704. [SB 25/01/2003]

NORA B. VALERA, 39, of Puhi, Kaua'i, died Dec. 1, 2003. Born in the Philippines. A sales representative with Koa Trading. Survived by husband, Danny; daughter, Nicole; parents, Eduardo and Melchora Balisacan; brothers, Roland, Mamerto, Vicente and Roger; sisters, Imelda Riopta, Irene Jardin and Jennifer Elan. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday; service 9 a.m.; burial at Lihu'e Cemetery. Casual attire. [Adv 03/12/2003]

MARJORIE VALIER, 86, of Princeville, Kaua'i, formerly of Honolulu, died June 22, 2003. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Christina Grof, Peggy Goodale and Kathy Valier; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Sally Donart. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Adv 26/06/2003] 

RODOLFO BELTRAN VALITE, 61, of Kihei, Maui, died Sept. 18, 2003. Survived by sons, Ronie, Clifford and Rodolfo Jr.; half brother, Lominario Gruspe; four grandchildren. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. today at Christ the King Catholic Church, service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. tomorrow at the church, Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Adv 10/10/2003]

ANTHONY "VAL" VALLERIANI, 78, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died June 23, 2003. Born in Syracuse, N.Y. A retired police lieutenant, World War II veteran, and recipient of the Bronze Star. Survived by wife, Marlene; sons, Perry and Anthony; daughters, Carol Maslona and Denise Turney; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Vallerio; sister, Rosemary Hutchinson. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church in Hilo; Mass 12:15 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. July 10 at the Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery in Kane'ohe, O'ahu. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home. [Adv 29/06/2003] 

Benito Feliberto Medrano Vallesteros, 50, of Honolulu, a State Poultry Processors Inc. poultry packer, died Sept. 8, 2003, in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Rango, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Severa; daughters Mylene and Maricris Vallesteros and Vangie Vallente; father John; brothers Andres, Ernesto, Macario, Raymond and Felipe; sister Elma Domingo; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Mortuary. Burial to be held in the Philippines. [SB 07/10/203]

Nancy Yuriko Vallesteros, 86, of Honolulu, a retired King's Bakery waitress, died Thursday Mar 13, 2003 at home. She was born in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. She is survived by son Ronald, two brothers, four sisters and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Inurnment: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [SB 17/03/2003]

Robert Bacilio Vallesteros, 86, of Honolulu, a retired federal government supply supervisor at Schofield, died Friday Mar 13, 2003 in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Bacara, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by son Ronald, three brothers and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call after 8:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [SB 17/03/2003]

SHEILA LYNNE VANBERGH-PAGADUAN, 51, of Wailuku, Maui, died June 3, 2003. Born in Washington. Restaurant waitress. Survived by husband, Eric; stepchildren, Tanya Pagaduan-Pico and Gina Carpenter; father, Eugene VanBergh; brother, Leroy VanBergh; sisters, Myrna Clemens and Patricia Brown. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Jehovah's Witnesses Kahului congregation. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary. [Adv 14/06/2003]

LOIS VAN BRUNT, 51, of Olympia, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, died April 17, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A member of the Hawaiian Choir Na Leo Ha'aheo O Hawai'i. Survived by husband, George; children, Anthony, Tina and Natalie; four grandchildren. Service 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. For further information or to leave condolences visit www.woodlawnfh.net. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345. [Adv 31/07/2003]

Romano Van Celzbi, 72, of Honolulu, a retired journalist, died Sept. 29, 2003. He was born in Poznan, Poland. He is survived by daughter Agnieszka O. Golebiewska, sisters Halina and Barbara, and two grandchildren. Private services [SB 16/10/2003]

DONALD E. VAN CLEAVE, 81, of Kurtistown, Hawai'i, died Sept. 30, 2003. Born in Mesa County, Colo. Retired chief petty officer and machinist mate with the U.S. Navy; survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, John, Timothy and Donald; daughters, Nanette Wong and Jennifer Van Cleave; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 10 a.m.; burial at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire. No monetary donations. [Adv 03/10/2003]

GLADYS M. VAN DYKE, 94, of Wai'anae, died June 9, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Retired clerk for the federal government. Survived by son, Robert. Service was canceled. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv 03/07/2003] 

NORIKO VAN DYKE, 68, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2003. Born in Kobe, Japan. A retired tour marketer. Survived by husband, David; daughter, Margaret; sisters, Fumiko Harris, Yukiko Gingery and Keiko Brovick. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at West Oahu Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Francis Hospice. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. Casual attire. [Adv 07/06/2003]

THANH-TIN VAN LE, 29, of North Carolina, formerly of Honolulu, died April 5, 2003. Born in Vietnam. A cook and former Kahala Shell employee. Survived by parents, Ky Van and Lan Thi; brother, Trung-Truc Truong; grandparents, Thi Phan and Nguyen Hoa Thi. Buddhist service 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Oahu Cemetery chapel; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 14/04/2003]

Lucille E. VanLeeuwen, 83, of Bremen, Ohio, a dancing instructor, writer and producer, died Sept. 21, 2003, in Lancaster, Ohio. She also was founder of Sheram Puppets Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. She was born in Oak Park, Ill. She is survived by husband Antonius N. "Tony," son Howard D. Gasaway, daughters Sherry Ann Gasaway and Pamela Lee Taala, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services to be held in Bremen. [SB 24/09/2003]

PETER BLAINE VAN STEINBURG, 55, of Kane'ohe, died Oct. 9, 2003. Born in Hollywood, Calif. A salesman and entrepreneur. Survived by wife, Beverly; son, P. Craig; two grandchildren; hanai daughter, Nancy; brothers, Cary and Phillip. Service pending. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv 14/10/2003]

DONG VAN TRIEU, 55, of Honolulu, died Aug. 8, 2003. Born in Vietnam. Chibo Restaurant employee. Survived by wife, Nga Tran; daughter, Ngoc; son, Duy; one grandson. Visitation for Vietnamese Buddhist services 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; cremation to follow. [Adv 11/08/2003]

PHYLLIS M. VAN VERST, 77, of Mililani, died Sept. 27, 2003. Born in Honolulu. City government retiree. Survived by daughters, Vera, Claire Ching and Melanie; son, Robert; sister, Ruth Katsurayama; brother, Thomas Okuda; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private inurnment at Oahu Cemetery. No flowers. [Adv 13/10/2003]

OLOTELE VAOLO, 56, of Waipahu, died Jan. 19, 2003. Born in American Samoa. Survived by wife, Eleni; sons, Faalata and Alvin; daughters, Helen Felise, Leiloa and Chantel; mother, Fetalaiga Lauti; brothers, Aisoi Lualemaga, Leatoa Lauti and Penitito; sisters, Akenese Pomale, Anna Solia, Malae Roberts and Pupula; nine grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 6 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m . Thursday at the church; service 11:30 p.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 31/01/2003]

ALICE G. VARES, 58, of Kihei, Maui, died Aug. 3, 2003. Born in Cleveland. Survived by husband, Norman; sons, Troy, Edward, Jeffrey, Shawn and Brendan; sisters, Annette Eberhart and Carolyn Moore; brother, Edward Turk. Mass 8 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; burial 9:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. [Adv 09/08/2003]

Ernest Alves Vares, 79, of Makawao, Maui, died Oct. 12, 2003. He was born in Paia, Maui. He is survived by son Galen; brothers Abel, John, Thomas and Wilfred; sister Dorothy Gomes; and three grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Church, Makawao. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. [SB 21/10/2003]

ESTEVAN VARGAS, 57, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 5, 2003. Born in Los Angeles, Calif. Vietnam veteran. Survived by mother, Magdaline Aguilar; sons, Sundance and Uriah; daughter, Sierra; stepdaughter, Dove Johnston; sisters, Eileen Matsuda, Sandra Castro, Yolanda Morin, Diane Kreszyn and Trudy Simone; brothers, Rudy, Edwardo, Ronnie and Johnnie Delgado and Ricardo. Service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai'i Funeral Home. [Adv 15/04/2003]

VICTOR VARGAS, 96, of Honolulu, died May 14, 2003. Born in Bago, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Retired mechanical engineer for Grove Farm Inc. Survived by wife, Conchita "Connie"; son, William; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Augurio; sisters, Ramona Sy-Quia, Paz Gella and Angela Benitez. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. tomorrow at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. No flowers. Arrangements by Nu'uanu Mortuary. [Adv 18/05/2003]

JOHN VARKONDA, 78, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2003. Born in Ohio. Retired fire chief with the 14th Naval District. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Susan McKernan and Michele Lohry; four granddaughters; sister, Mary Schaeffer. Visitation 8 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 17/04/2003]

Elsie Louise Vasconcellos, 85, of Kailua-Kona, a real estate agent, died July 16, 2003, in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Sherill Passos, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. No services. [SB 26/07/2003]

KEKOA K.J. VASCONCELLOS, 22, of Makawao, Maui, formerly of Moloka'i, died March 21, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. A landscape tree trimmer. Survived by parents, Kahio and Scott Poepoe; significant other, Leila Larson; sisters, Tracy Diment and Kala'e; brother, Keola; half brother, Shane; half sisters, Shawn Humphers, Terry Cabreros and Hope Morehouse; stepbrother, Tony Wikum; stepsisters, Sunshine and Maile Wikum. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 10:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. [Adv 23/02/2003]

LAWRENCE NEVES VASCONCELLOS, 60, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Honolulu. State Capitol custodian. Survived by mother, Linda Pacheco; sister, Linda Rohr. Visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick's Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial to follow at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 20/01/2003]

LEONARD RODRIGUES "LEO" VASQUEZ, 56, of Kea'au, Hawai'i, died May 18, 2003. Born in Pa'ia, Maui, Hawai'i. Martial arts instructor, professional boxer, and golfer. Survived by daughter, Regina; son, Frankie; sister, Sandra Purdy; brother, Larry. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo, Hawai'i. [Adv 21/05/2003]

VANCE VAUGHAN, 86, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2003. Born in Malad, Idaho. Retired Navy electronics engineer. Survived by wife, Hiroko; son, Vance; daughter, Kerrie; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Helen Morgan. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 09/09/2003]

BERNARD VAUSE, 86, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 25, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired dairyman and owner of Vause's Dairy. Survived by wife, Mae King; son, Vernon; daughters, Virginia Montoya and Bernadette "Bernie" Baker; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Charles; sisters, Eunice Tavares and Laura Moniz. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. George Church, Waimanalo; Mass 10:45 a.m.; luncheon to follow; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 31/01/2003]

PANTALEONA "LEONA" GALIZA VEA, 98, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 16, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Del Monte Corp. Survived by son, Celestino Queja; daughters, Raymonda Perry and Alice Muraoka; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Adv 26/01/2003]

MARSHALL EDMOND VEACH, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 8, 2003. Born in Corona, Calif. Retired piano tuner and owner of Marshall Veach Piano Studio. Father of Hawai'i astronaut, the late Lacy Veach. Survived by daughters, Marlene Veach and Diana Barcena; son, Michael; four grandchildren; brothers Orville and Robert. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 18/01/2003]

HARUKO VEGA, 73, of Pearl City, died May 21, 2003. Born in Waipahu. Retired Army Air Force Exchange Service cook. Survived by son, Brian; daughter, Darlene Vierra; sisters, Mary Izumi and Sasae Wakumoto; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv 04/06/2003]

DONALD VEGAS, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2003. Born in Oakland, Calif. Survived by wife, Lupe; sons, Robert and Donald; daughters, Shirley Ployez, Patricia Padavana and Lisa Hall. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv 07/03/2003]

JOHN MARTAS VEGAS, 75, of Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Nov. 4, 2003. Born on Kaua'i. Maintenance employee for Young Brothers in Honolulu. Survived by brother, Danny; children, Cindy Ortiz, Jo Ann Kawaguchi, Jerrylynn Rivera and Lona; nine grandchildren; great-grandchild. Gathering 10 a.m. Sunday at 4526 Pualei St., 'Ele'ele. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. [Adv 07/11/2003]

CARLOS ARMANDO VELA, 52, of Kailua, died Oct. 14, 2003. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador. Owner of Jasmine Gardening. A magician performing as "Aloha Magic of Carlos Armando." Survived by wife, Cecelia Vela-Bailey; daughters, Alicia, Nicole and Marissa Vela-Bailey; sisters, Erlinda Miller and Delmey Ayala. Celebration of life 6 p.m. tomorrow at Kaneohe Yacht Club. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations may be made to the Cecelia Vela-Bailey Fund, Bank of Hawaii, 'Aikahi Branch, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua, HI 96734. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 25/10/2003]

LARRY MEDRANO VELASCO, 27, of 'Ewa Beach, died Aug. 26, 2003. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.