Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31,  2004

 

 

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ANNIE "TAXI ANNIE" AKI KA, 78, of Kailua, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12, 2004. Born in Honaunau, Hawai'i. A professional lei maker, lei wholesaler, and professional hula dancer; member of 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu O Kona (Ka'ahumanu Society, Kona); owner of Triple K Taxi Service; longtime Jack's Tours and Taxi Service employee; owner of a bicycle rental business, and Kona Inn Hotel bartender. Survived by sons, Joseph Sr., Harry and Jonathan; daughters, Annie Leong and Lorraine Wahinekapu; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Archie, Ernest and Walter Aki; sisters, Lillian Hose, Dolly Salas and Elizabeth Aki. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Lanakila Church, Kainaliu, Hawai'i; memorial service 10 a.m.; burial of urn to follow in church cemetery. No flowers; monetary donations accepted. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i. [Adv Aug 24, 2004]

 

MYRTLE KAPEAOKAMOKU KAAA, 75, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died April 18, 2004. Born in Kapapala, Ka'u, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, William Jr.; sons, Kyle and Kelsey; daughter, Kawehi Walters and Kimelia Ishibashi; sister, Iris Boshard; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Haili Congregational Church; service noon; burial to follow at Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.  [Adv 27/04/2004]

 

WILLIAM KELEKINO "JUNIOR" KAAE, 72, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 17, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Spats nightclub employee; and a Waikiki beachboy. Survived by wife, Georgette; daughters, Danell Soares-Haae, Teresa Marshall and Kuulei; sons, Leonard, Dudley, Joe and Everett; brothers, George, Naleo and Leonard Kaae, and Nick and Sherman Tenn; sisters, Rose Gelter, Ethel Hanley and Wanda Naweli; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 3 p.m. Scattering of ashes 8:30 a.m. Monday at Sans Souci/Kaimana Beach. No flowers. Aloha attire.    [Adv 21/01/2004]

 

NELSON KAWAI LAM KA'AHANUI, 63, of Honolulu, died July 23, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A federal fire captain. Survived by companion, Joanie Miller; hanai daughter, Twaila Bumanglag; hanai granddaughter, Giani "Princess" Bumanglag; brothers, Reuben "Koon," Jerome "Toots" and Dean; sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Wise, Claudia "Haole" Roper and Nadine Barientos. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Aug. 1, 2004]

 

Frances Ann Kaahea  March 6, 2004 .  Frances Ann Kaahea, 59, of Waianae, an Aiea High School attendance office clerk, died in Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband James T., sons Blaze Kapalu and James K. Kaahea, daughter Jamie-Ann Algoso, brother Antone Kapalu Jr., sisters Mary Kaina and Harriet Kaahea, and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Waialeale Residence, 85-1324 Puhinalo Place. Call after 9 a.m.   [SB 09/03/2004]

 

ELIZABETH MIKAHALA KAAIAI, 96, of Honolulu, died May 23, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired lei seller. Survived by son, Thomas Sr.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; private burial. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Adv June 3, 2004]

 

CLYDE MOSES KAAIAWAAWA, 51, of Wahiawa, died May 7, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by parents, Peter and Maryann; daughters, Alena Griffiths and Natasha; sons, Clyde Kaaiawaawa and Jason Cufo; sisters, Lenora Kapika, Maryann Crisostomo, Catherine Crew, Louise McGuire, Diana Kaaiawaawa and Lani Primmera; brothers, Daniel Benjamin, Glenn and John Kaaiawaawa; four grandchildren. Visitation from 9 a.m. Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waialua Ward; service 11 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.   [Adv May 9, 2004]

 

ROBERT "BUFO" HELELA KAAIAWAAWA JR., 66, of Waialua, died Jan. 7, 2004. Born in Waialua. Survived by wife, Naomi; sons, Robert III, Cameron and William Kaaiawaawa and Kawika Kaluhiokalani; daughter, Tessie Okouchi; sisters, Jeanette Hoskins and Ruth; 27 grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. .    [Adv 16/01/2004]

 

MIRIAM LEILANI SECRETARIO KAAIHUE, 74, of Lahaina, Maui, died Feb. 20, 2004. Born in Lahaina. Survived by son, Jon; daughters, Sharon Johnson, Miriam, Donnette Kaaihue-Johnson and Veronica Braun; sister, Dorothea Cavallo; brother, Philbert Secretario; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7 p.m, Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 5:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. Lei welcome. Aloha attire.   [Adv 26/02/2004]

 

LILLIAN KAUI PUA MELIA O KAAINA, 44, of Hanapepe, Kaua'i, died May 18, 2004. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. Survived by companion, Kenny Beckel; sons, Kahui Sperry-Niau and Kawai Niau; brother, Tony Niau; sister, Pua Niau. Visitation 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, service 11 a.m.; burial at Hanapepe Hawaiian Cemetery. Casual attire.  [Adv May 26, 2004]

 

PATRICK KUAHEWA KAAIOHELO, 82, of Pearl City, died Aug. 12, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survivors not listed at the request of the deceased. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv Aug 18, 2004]

 

WILLIAM KAUKA KA'AKIMAKA, 75, of Honolulu, died July 6, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Former sheriff of Kalaupapa. Survived by brother, Lani; nephew and nieces. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv Aug 5, 2004]

 

SHIRLEY ANN VERONITA KAALAKEA, 49, of Kahului, Maui, died Dec. 31, 2004. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by husband, Adrian "Ron"; mother, Louise Vellina; sons, Kalvin "Keboy" and Brinten "Kawika"; daughters, Adrienne "Nani" Rust and Shirlynne "Lala" Cruz; hanai son, Jared "Keola" Kauhaahaa; hanai daughters, Richelle Garcia and Arnyelle "Kanoe" Kenolio; brothers, Felix "Kat" and Rick Vellina; sisters, Annie Kimura, Thelma "Lani" Kauhaahaa and Sharon Pai. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow at Pa'ia Hawaiian Protestant Church; service noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 5, 2005]

 

HENRY KAIMIANA KAALEKAHI SR., 85, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2004. Born in Alika, South Kona, Hawai'i. Retired from the Honolulu Fire Department. A musician. Survived by daughters, Mildred Kaimikaua, Maraea Monteilh, Helen Hew Len, Libbie Ann Chock and Jackilyn Simeona; sons, Henry Jr., John and Charles; brother, Lorrin; sister, Magnolia Hammel; 45 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.  [Adv 18/01/2004]

 

IDA KAINALU KAALOA, 67, of Honolulu, died Nov. 7, 2004. Born in Kahuku, A waitress in the hotel industry. Survived by son, Stewart; brothers, Peter, Lohe and John; sisters, Lizzie Christensen, Mary Mendiola, Ramona Delacruz and Heo Gilman. Private service held. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Nov. 23, 2004]

 

KYLYI ANELA KAALOA, infant daughter of Christian Kaaloa and Tierra Lyman, died July 31, 2004. Graveside service 11 a.m. tomorrow at Hawaiian Memorial Park, Babyland Section. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Aug 26, 2004]

 

DOUGLAS HART KAANEHE, 45, of Mililani, died Aug. 26, 2004. Born in Oakland, Calif. A heavy equipment operator. Survived by wife, Josie; son, Giovanni; stepdaughters, Ashley and Mikela Caseria; father, Herbert; stepmother, Nancy; stepfather, George "Chip" Wood; stepbrothers and stepsisters. Visitation 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire. [Adv Sep 3, 2004]

 

ANNIE "TUTU ANNIE" KALAONA KAAPANA, 92, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died March 13, 2004. Born in Ninole. A homemaker. Survived by son, Manuel "Manny"; daughters, Muriel Nuuanu, Mildred Naeole, Edwina Damron and Jadelyn Moses; hanai daughters, Elsie and Alice Moses; sister, Lucy Aguil; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Pahala; Mass 7 p.m. Prayer service 8 a.m. Saturday at the family residence; cremation to follow at Dodo Mortuary.  [Adv 17/03/2004]

 

BRIAN LLOYD KAAPANA, 58, of Honolulu, died Sept. 30, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by nephew, Brian Horne. Service 10 a.m. Wednesday at Central Union Church. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv Oct. 16, 2004]

 

LLOYD CONKLIN KAAPANA Age 93, of Honolulu, passed away May 5, 2004 at Queen's Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1910 in Pahala, Hawaii. Mr. Kaapana graduated from Hilo High School and from the University of Hawaii with a degree in teaching and horticulture. Taught at Farrington High School for over 30 years. Also served the HAWAII EDUCATION ASSOCIATION as Executive Secretary, was on the BOARD OF REGENTS AT U.H., BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT PACIFIC GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE OAHU CREDIT UNION, and served as COLONEL for the 442ND "Go For Broke" ARMY RESERVE INFANTRY DIVISION AS BRIGADE COMMANDER. He was also the former PRESIDENT OF MAMAKA AIALO, and HEADED the STATE OF HAWAII BRANCH of the FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ASSOCIATION. He is survived by his son, Brian Kaapana; grandson, Brian Horne; brothers, Henry Kaapana, Osmer Nalani Kaapana; sisters, Violet Sholar, Laverne Victor, Margie McPhearson.   [Adv May 17, 2004]

 

TEMAR KAHINAWEOKALANI KAAUA, 71, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died June 27, 2004. Born in Hakalau. Home health aide. Survived by brother, Pawela; sisters, Elizabeth Tajon and Emily Kaaua. Private service held. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.   [Adv July 4, 2004]

 

SAMUEL EKELA KAAUAMO, 57, of Ha'iku, Maui, died Nov. 5, 2004. Born in Nahiku, Maui. Survived by sons, Samuel, Leolani and Kawehelani; daughters, Kehaulani Guerrero and Nohealani; brothers, Michael, Solomon, Herman, James and Radford; sisters, Elizabeth Azeka, Christin Seto, Mary Ann Shimatsu, Cecilia Haugen, Emily Kalalau, Pauline Sinenci and Janette; three grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Gabriel's Church, Wailua; Mass 2 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Adv Nov. 14, 2004]

 

JONATHAN KEALA KAAUKUU, 60, of Pearl City, died Aug. 6, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Nga Thi To; sons, Mihael, Jonathan Jr. and Christopher; daughter, Ashley; father, the Rev. Solomon Kaaukuu; brother, David; sister, Jo Ann-Leach Tay; granddaughter, Shelby. Vietnamese Buddhist service 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. [Adv Aug 16, 2004]

 

REV. EMMALINE KAPELA HOOULU KAAWA Age 84, of Waianae, Hawaii, passed away June 28, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center West. She was born May 25, 1920 in Lahaina, Maui. Mrs Kaawa was a minister for many years at Jesus The Bread Of Life Church in Nanakuli. She lived through many years of celebrations, laughter and sadness but most of all she lived those wonderful years with our Dad. You see, our Mama was a special Mama with arms that could stretch for miles when we needed that special shelter. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to all of us. She has her name written onthat special clip board in heaven highlighted "Special Delivery With Priority". "Lord, we give you our Mama, please allow her to walk those golden stairs with her children and grandchildren who preceded her. But Lord, comfort those that she left behind and let us live those special memories that we have for our MAMA. She said, when I go home to glory sing me this song "How Great Thou Art", Lord here she is so now she can see you face to face in awe and see "How Great Thou Art". Aloha Mama, Grandma and Tutu, we will all meet one day in your mansion, but in the meantime Mama, we will always feel those outstretched arms that you have given for miles, around us. Mama, Daddy knows but in his own way that you have left him, he will join you when God says that it's time for him. Mrs. Kaawa was the last surviving child of 12 of the late Joseph & Julia Hooulu-Momoa. She is preceded in death by 5 sons, Richard Keohuhu, Clement Kaawa, Joseph Kaawa, Patrick Kaawa and John Kaawa. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Pastor Andrew Kaawa, Jr.; sons, Andrew (Jeanne) Kaawa III, Gabriel (Susannah) Kaawa, Thomas (Sharron) Kaawa, Jacob (Roberlyn) Kaawa, Solomon (Clara) Tabangcora, Daniel (Janice) Kaawa; daughters, Jane (Samuel) Wahilani, Judy (Harry) Opunui, Evelyn Lei (Gary) Collins, April (Ernest) Kaawa-Flores; daughters-in-law, Helen (Gerard) Liu, Marylou (Bert) Oleole; 52 grandchildren; 121 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family requests casual attire be worn.   BURIAL  AT NANAKULI HOMESTEAD CEMETERY. [Adv July 19, 2004]

 

LAUREN E.M. KAAWA Age 48, of Kapolei, Hawaii, passed away February 17, 2004 at St. Francis Medical Center West. She was born June 1, 1955 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lauren was a member of Ka Makua Mau Loa Church in Kalihi. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Kaawa; daughters, Andrea Kaawa, Lauren Joanna Kaawa; parents, Joseph & Melita Kamai Sr.; brothers, Donald Kamai, Joseph (LeeAnn) Kamai Jr., Kevin (Elena) Kamai, Jonathan (Carol) Kamai; sister, Sharon (Jeff) Fujii; 4 grand-children; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. [Adv 04/03/2004]

 

THELMA KAOHULANI KAHA'I'ALI'I KAAWALOA, 64, of Makawao, Maui, died May 14, 2004. Born on Lana'i. Dining room supervisor retired from Pioneer Inn. Survived by daughters, Wendy Canon and Rosennette Makua; hanai sons, Parrish Canon and William Kaha'i'ali'i; hanai daughters, Doreen Kaha'i'ali'i and Mary "Uku" Nakoa; brothers, Walter and McGuire Kaha'i'ali'i; sister, Yvonne Obed; a grandchild; two great-grandchildren. Wake noon to 9 p.m. May 28 at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. May 29 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahului Ward; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Puehuehuiki Cemetery, Lahaina, Maui.  [Adv May 20, 2004]

 

ANACLETA PAGALA KACATIN, 82, of Honolulu, died Aug. 31, 2004. Born in Anao, Tarlac, Philippines. Survived by husband, Angelo; sons, Romolu Ligsay, and Leodegario "Leo," Napoleon and Emmanuel; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Severino Pagala; sister, Felicitas Levara. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Sep. 21, 2004]

 

YURIKO KADEKARU, 92, of Honolulu, died Aug. 30, 2004. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. A retired housekeeper for Central YMCA. Survived by husband, Richard; son, Vernon; daughters, Vivian Inoue and Karen; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Hideshi Hirata; sisters, Tamaki, Oriu Yamashiro, Takeko Yamakawa, Sueko and Janet Hirata. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Sep 9, 2004]

 

KEN KADONO, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 25, 2004. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by stepson, Alan Rivera; stepdaughter, Diane Chernin; mother, Haru; brother, Lenard; sisters, Hazel Shimabukuro and Carolee Miyaki. Inurnment to be held at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 31/01/2004]

 

TAMOTSU KADOOKA, 83, of Kealakekua, Hawai'i, died Oct. 6, 2004. Born in Ke'ei, South Kona. Survived by wife, Kikuye; sons, Pat and Chris; daughters, Janice Uchida, Dale Gomes and Lorna Kadooka; six grandchildren; brothers, Sunao, Mamoru and Susumu; sister, Masae Honda. Service 6 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service also 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at Daifukuji Soto Mission, Kona. Casual attire. [Adv Oct. 10, 2004]

 

HARRY R. KADOYAMA, 85, of Wahiawa, died Dec. 18, 2004. Born in Waialua. A retired carpenter for Gentry Construction. Survived by brothers, John and George; sisters, Alma Igarashi, Janet Yonemori, Betsy Aoki, Betty Smith and Nancy Matsumoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 5, 2005]

 

Lance Kaehu  March 13, 2004 .  Lance Kaehu, 44, of Honolulu, a city maintenance worker, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father William, stepmother Zena, brothers William Jr. and Clinton and sister Trisha Hayse. Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.   [SB 21/03/2004]

 

EDWARD MICHAEL KAELIN, 51, of Honolulu, died April 26, 2004. Born in Richland, Wash. A waiter. Survived by mother, Betty Lynch; sisters, Michelle Ryan, Cherlye Horjes and Lisa Myer. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv 29/04/2004]

 

DOROTHY KAPUA'ALA KAEO, 73, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Jan. 24, 2004. Born in Kilauea, Kaua'i. A homemaker and member of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Hilo. Survived by sons, Samuel Jr., George, Rudolph Sr. and Arnold; daughters, Dorothea Sewell and Bernice "BB" Kaupu; sister, Irene Yoshioka; hanai sister, Annie Hulama; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire.  [Adv 01/02/2004]

 

DWIGHT "DEE" LANI KAEO, 58, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 1, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Rowena; sons, Dwight Kaeo Jr., Solomon Kaeo and Paul Walker; daughters, Arianna Coleman, Sandy Lopez, Dione Kaeo-Tomaselli, Michelle Lospoc, Dablin Kepoo, Mary Garcia and Faith Kaeo-Andrade; brothers, Calvin, Bernard, Myron and Victor; sisters, Kuulani Winchester and Rita Moore; 19 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Aloha attire. [Adv Oct. 7, 2004]

 

GILBERT JOHN KAEO SR., 69, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 30, 2004. Born in Nanakuli. Retired from Hawaiian Bitumuls and Paving Co. Survived by sons, Gilbert Jr., Moses and Aaron; daughters, Debra-Jean Toyota, Donnalee Williams, Nyrobie "Bonn," Kim Park, Rayne Kauhi and Jennie Kamelamela; brothers, George "Gigi" and Robert "Lau"; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Scattering of ashes 1 p.m. Sept. 25 at Depot's Beach, next to Nanaikapono Elementary School. Casual attire. [Adv Sep. 14, 2004]

 

MARY  KAIMI  MALLOE  KAEO Age 71, of Honolulu, passed away February 10, 2004 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. She was born September 13, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her husband, Charles "Honey Boy" Kaeo Jr.; sons, James (Addy) Malloe, Joseph (Maggie) Malloe of California, Jeremaiah (Joann) Malloe; daughters, Lani (Mel) Hoomanawanui of Kona, Victoria "Malani" Anderson of Florida, Betty "Koko" Palakiko of Anchorage, Marilyn (Vernal) Stevens; hanai sons, Delano, Shane and Harrison Kaeo; hanai daughter, Sapphire "Sweetie" Manners; son-in-law, John Kanehailua; daughters-in-law, Francine and Charmaine Malloe; brother, Catalino (Tita) Mariano; sister, Antonina (Steven) Bersamin; 44 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren. Family requests that aloha attire be worn. BURIAL AT VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES MEMORIAL PARK IN KANEOHE. [Adv 04/03/2004]

 

SOPHIE MARTHA KAERSTNER, 89, of Honolulu, died Sept. 4, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A wholesale drug company clerk typist. Survived by son, Douglas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation noon Saturday at Hawaii Church for the Deaf, 3144 Kauna'oa, Kapahulu; service 1 p.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Sep. 22, 2004]

 

BEATRICE SHIZUKO KAETSU, 73, of Honolulu, died Sept. 15, 2004. Born in Honolulu. A library technician retired from the State Public Library system. Survived by sons, Warren and Russell; daughters, Arlene Nambu and Sharon Cruz; brothers, Roy, George and Fred Kawagoe; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Sep. 26, 2004]

 

HARRIET MAIKO KAGAWA, 75, of Honolulu, died Dec. 27, 2004. Born in North Kohala, Hawai'i. A retired City & County of Honolulu Public Works Department Land and Acquisition land agent. Survived by husband, Alan; daughter, Kathlynn Mizusawa; two grandchildren; brother, Tom Tamura; sisters, Marion Temple, Jane Tamura, Charlotte Teramoto and Sue Hanki. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 6, 2004]

 

DR. THOMAS TATSUO KAGAWA, D.D.S., 78, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Nov. 9, 2004. Born in Waimea. A retired dentist. Survived by wife, Betty; children, Maile Lam, William, David, Janet Fong and Paul; 14 grandchildren; brother, Willy. Visitation noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Waimea Sacred Hearts Catholic Church; service 2 p.m.; interment 3:30 p.m. at Kaua'i Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary. [Adv Nov. 11, 2004]

 

JAMES YUKI KAGIHARA Age 97, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away July 15, 2004 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1906 in Hilo, Hawaii. Mr. Kagihara retired from J.M. Tanaka Construction Company. He is survived by his wife, Vicky F. Kagihara; son, Lance (Mavis) Kagihara, M.D.; daughters, Diane (Randall) Takemoto, Sandra (Leslie) Harada of California, Fay (Milton) Galase; 9 grandchildren. [Adv July 29, 2004]

 

CHARLOTTE GREGORIA KALAUKAPU KAHAHAWAI Age 77, of Honolulu, passed away May 17, 2004 at Castle Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1926 in Honolulu. Mrs. Kahahawai was a retired Physical Therapist for Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific and the Owner and Operator of Ohana Catering. She is survived by her son, Jamieson J. Kahahawai; sisters, Bernice K. Cabral, Charlene (Mitchell) Geller; brothers, George (Josephine) Brown, Sam (Mary) Brown, Raymond (Shaila) Kawaiaea; many nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; great-grandniece, Tiera; great-grandnephew, Keaka. [Adv May 25, 2004]

 

PHILLIP KAHAI SR., 56, of Waipahu, died Nov. 24, 2004. Born in Honolulu. An HMS Host employee. Survived by wife, Evangeline; daughter, Rosanna-Marie Kahai-Kim; sons, Phillip Jr. and Desi Jevon; four grandchildren; brothers, Augustine Jr., Joseph, Peter, Abraham "Myna," Eugene and Roland; sister, Laverne Rhody; hanai parents, Edward and Helen White. Visitation 6 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary, Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv Dec. 1, 2004]

 

BENJAMIN "BIGHEAD" LEHUA KAHALEHOE SR., 67, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 7, 2004. Born in Maunaloa, Moloka'i. Survived by wife, Palma; sons, Benjamin Jr., Charles and Melvin; daughters, Benny-Jean Kaululaau, Jadelyn Kaeo, Honeygirl Kayona, Keala Manuma, Uluwehi Kayona and Angel Kayona; brothers, Albert and Lewellen; sisters, Becky, Diane, Jane and Faye; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; memorial service 11 a.m. Casual attire. [Adv Sep 11, 2004]

 

LESTER "DICKIE" KAMAKANA KAHALELEHUA, 69, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 16, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Coached Little League in Nanakuli and Tantalus Police Athletic League. Survived by wife, Carol; sons, Lester Jr. and Philip III; daughters, Jennifer DeFreitas and Rene McLouth; brothers, Philip, James and Irvin Kahalelehua, Douglas, George and Rothwell Uemoto and Arch Naeole; sisters, Myrtle Yamane, Valkyrie Naeole and Carol Richardson; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv Aug 20, 2004]

 

JOHN LAUKALO KAHALEWAI III, 50, of 'Ewa Beach, died Sept. 25, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, John Kahalewai IV and Alfred Oliva; daughters, Jendale and Alexanne; mother, Margaret; brother, Albert; sisters, Cindy McEnroe and Cynthia Kahalewai; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Oct. 3, 2004]

 

MARGARET POAHA KAHALEWAI, 86, of Waimanalo, died Aug. 18, 2004. Born in 'Ualapu'e, Moloka'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Joseph, LeRoy, Solomon, Henry, Mark and Noel; daughters, Louise Pelekane, Margaret Kaaloa, Georgiana Cho, Sarah Steenson, Valerie Best, Blanche McMillan, Ann Kupau and Rose; brother, Lani Kaluna; sisters, Kawila Reyes and Mona Wampler; 72 grandchildren; 134 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. George Church, Waimanalo. Service 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Sep 2, 2004]

 

MIKIALA "KEOLA" LOPAKA KEIKI'OKEALOHA'OKEOLA KAHALEWAI, 26, of 'Aiea, died April 19, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Self employed. Survived by mother, Melvamay "NT Mone"; hanai son, Isaiah; brothers, Mika'ele "Braddah" Kahalewai and Ama, Ambrose, Augie and Keoni Avilla; sisters, Mikioi "Honey Girl" Kahalewai and Kristine, Mabel, Leona-May "Lehua" Kolish and Kelly; hanai brothers, Keoni "Daddy" Anakalea and Dwayne "Boogie" Rassmussen; stepsister, Diane Kolish; stepbrothers, Dustin and Desmond Kolish; grandmother, Ethelreda. Visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; celebration of life to follow 2 to 6 p.m. at Makalapa Community Park, next to Halawa Housing. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv May 1, 2004]

 

JOSEPH NAPEHA KAHANA, 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died May 24, 2004. Born in 'Opihikao, Hawai'i. Worked for the former Miko Meats. Veteran of the Hawai'i Army National Guard Tank Division. Survived by sons, Aaron Kahana and Cedric Lorenzo; caregiver, Miriam Kunihiro; 11 grandchildren. No service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.  [Adv May 29, 2004]

 

DANIEL PAULO KAHANU, 63, of Hawaiian Acres, Hawai'i, died June 25, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sister, Mary Pancho; brother, William; nieces and nephews. Graveside service 11 a.m. Saturday at Ka'ahumanu Cemetery, School Street and Kapalama Avenue. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home.   [Adv July 20, 2004]

 

GENEVIEVE JEAN KAHAO, 76, of Kailua, died June 19, 2004. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. Retired as a custodian who worked for the state. Survived by nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass 8 a.m. Saturday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Graveside service 10 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv June 27, 2004]

 

ALBERT "POPS" ROBERT KAHAWAI, 82, of Wai'anae, died June 19, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Retired from U.S. Army Fort Shafter Motor Pool as a supervisor. Survived by sons, Francis and Alexander; daughters, Deanna Monson, Loreen Kahawai and Lokelani Javonero; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv July 3, 2004]

 

ARTHUR KAHELE, 29, of Miloli'i, Hawai'i, died March 24, 2004. Born in Kealakekua, Hawai'i. A tile layer. Survived by father, Nelson; brothers, Sherman, Nelson, Rodney, Bruce, Randall and Kealoha Kahele, and Michael Coleman; sisters, Geraldine Kahele, Sheila and Jamie Kamaka and Nalani and Leiahi Kahele. Visitation and service 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Miloli'i Beach Park. Fellowship 9 a.m. Saturday at the park. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Adv 07/04/2004]

 

Daniel Kahele  Nov. 7, 2004  .  Daniel "Kaniela" Kahele, 59, of Rodenbach, Germany, a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War, died in Rodenbach. He also was a Lufthansa Airlines and Dunlop Tire employee. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Sigrid I. Vaeth and Ingrid Lukia Kahele-Ezgin and Lehua Kahele; brothers and sisters John Jr., Lucille and Dana Kahele, Laddie Moore, Diane Patubo and Lurline Manalo; and two grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Kamehameha Schools Bishop Memorial Chapel. Call after 9 a.m. Scattering of ashes to follow at Waimanalo Beach Park. Casual attire. Leis welcome.   [SB Nov. 23, 2004]

 

HORACE KELIIHOLOKAI KAHELE III, infant son of Horace Kahele Jr. and Leimomi Soberano, died Aug. 20. 2004. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by grandparents, Michelle Lorenzo and John Pu, Lola and Horace Sr.; great-grandparents, Gordon and Mary Lorenzo. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Aug 26, 2004]

 

RODNEY PIIMAUNA KAHELE, 41, of Kahuku, died Nov. 2, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Former city Department of Transportation, Roads Division, employee. Survived by brothers, Hiram, Horace, Archie, Eugene, Jacob, Solomon and Timothy; sisters, Shirley Bushe, Abigail Souza, Isabelle Makalii and Ramona. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kahuku Second Ward; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. Private inurnment. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services. [Adv Nov. 9, 2004]

 

STANLEY THEODORE KAHELE JR., 58, of Wai'anae, died May 8, 2004. Born in Honolulu. Rigger with Public Works Center, Pearl Harbor. Survived by wife, Lois; sons, James Kahele, Samuel Gray, Clifford and Mitchell Ayau; daughters, Stephanie Osato, Iwalani Medeiros, Almalene Parker, Kim Kleinschmidt and Estanyale Kahele; brother, Ronald; sisters, Tutty and Ulu; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.   [Adv May 13, 2004]

 

ELAINE KAUIOPUNA PAHIO KAHIAMOE, 74, of Waipi'o Acres, formerly of Ho'ea Kohala, Hawai'i, died Nov. 27, 2004. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. Retired State Farm Insurance Co. secretary; an elder and Sunday school teacher at His Highest Praise Church, Ka'a'awa; past president and secretary, Makakilo Senior Citizens Club; an Angels on Wheels volunteer and one of the first home-care nurses at St. Francis Medical Center. Survived by husband, William Sr.; sons, Kit David, William Jr. and Cornelius "Anela"; daughters, Elaine Freitas, Merrille "Kanoelani" Kalahiki and Loriemle Malterre; sisters, Elizabeth Lidstone, Emmaline Johnasen, Loretta Chin and Rosemarie Coen; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. [Adv Dec. 6, 2004]

 

Ethel Haruko Kahikina, one of the pioneers in Hawai'i women's golf, died on April 24, 2004 at the age of 86. A native of Kaua'i, Kahikina won six different women's tournaments during the 1960s, becoming the first golfer of Asian heritage to win the Kane'ohe Women's Invitational (1960), the Army Women's Invitational (1964) and the Navy-Marine Women's Invitational (1967). She won at Kane'ohe a second time in 1967 and successfully defended her Navy-Marine crown in 1968. Kahikina also won the 1964 Hawaiian Women's Amateur, the 1960 Waialae Women's Invitational and the 1966 Oahu Country Club Women's Invitational. "She was a good athlete who took up golf when she married and moved to O'ahu. She learned how to play golf from her husband, Simpson, and our brother (Jack)," said Sue Tokuda, Kahikina's sister.     [Adv May 6, 2004]

 

WILLIAM K. KAHIKINA SR., 65, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 21, 2004. Born in Ninole, Hawai'i. A truck driver retired from Yamada and Sons who guided tours for Jack's Tours and Green Travel. Survived by wife, Beverly; sons, Radford, William, Kavin and Kelvin; sister, Sarah Texeira; eight grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Casual attire. .      [Adv Oct. 24, 2004]

 

James Kahoano  Sept. 8, 2004  .  James "Jimmy" Kahoano, 87, of Honolulu, a ferry boat captain at Pearl Harbor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Elinore; sons Kimo, Keith and Patrick; daughters Helene Wong, Judith K. "Nalani" Gersaba and Raylene Diaz; stepson Allen Swartz; stepdaughter Mary Lou Villalovos; 17 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 13 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 5 p.m. Casual attire.    [SB Sep. 21, 2004]

 

JEAN KEONI KAHOLO, 80, of Honolulu, died May 18, 2004. Born in Puanahulu, Kona, Hawai'i. Retired Eddie's Crane Service heavy equipment operator. Survived by brother, Larkins; sisters, Alice Kaholo and Eleanor Garcia. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.  [Adv May 21, 2004]

 

JOHN KEONI KAHOLO, 80, of Honolulu, died May 18, 2004. Born in Puanahulu, Kona, Hawai'i. Retired Eddie's Crane Service heavy equipment operator. Survived by brother, Larkins; sisters, Alice Kaholo and Eleanor Garcia. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.  [Adv