Hawaii Newspaper Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2005

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Evelyn Nieves Sakae Labogen of Las Vegas, died July 2, 2005, at the age of 66. An employee of the Las Vegas Review Journal, she is survived by her husband: William, formerly of Kilauea; daughter: Eva Marie; sons: James and Nathan; four grand-children; sisters: Emmaline Baker, Thelma (Willard) Maxwell, Ernell (David) Ono, Jeannie (Johnny) Ibarra, Theresa (Jerry) Moore, and Johnnareen Ramirez; and brothers: John (Michelle) and Lawrance (Lina) Teanio. There will be two memorial services. The first will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Neumann, 2475 W. El Campo Grande Avenue, North Las Vegas, Nev. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Michael, 67-390 Goodale Avenue, Waialua, O‘ahu. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. at the Punchbowl National Cemetery of the Pacific. [KGIN July 10, 22005]

Paulette Joyce Lacno, 60, of Las Vegas, and formerly of Maui, died June 11, 2005, in Las Vegas. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary, with a service at 7 p.m. A dinner reception will follow in the dining area. The family requests casual attire. Mrs. Lacno was born Aug. 17, 1944, on Molokai. She was a bookkeeper/accountant for a car dealership. She is survived by her husband, Michael Lacno Sr.; two sons, Paul Lacno and Michael (Lori) Lacno Jr.; two daughters, Johnette (Sam) Lacno-Ellis and Andrea (Doug) Thistle; her mother, Fujie Tokuoka; a brother, Ted Tokuoka; three sisters, Diane Akina, Trudy Lacno and Cheryl Tokuoka; and four grandchildren. [MN June 19, 2005]

Roberto "Bob" Ladera, Jr. of Hanama‘ulu, died at Queens Medical Center on July 17, 2005, at the age of 60. Born in Lihu‘e, on July 25, 1944, he was a heavy equipment op-erator with Lihue Plantation. He is survived by caregiver, Kathleen Ladera; two sons, Roberto "Bobby" Ladera III of Hanama‘ulu and Michael Ladera of Ewa, O‘ahu; grandson, Michael Ladera, Jr.; brother, Wesley (Priscilla) Ladera; two sisters, Valerie (Bobby) Texeira and Janet (Ronnie) Silva; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, at Kalaheo Missionary Church, where services will begin at 10 a.m. with Pastor Terui officiating. Scattering of his ashes will be private. Casual attire is suggested and that flowers be omitted. [KGIN July 22, 2005]

DOROTHY NATSUI LAFON, 95, of Honolulu, died July 4, 2005. Born on Maui. Survived by sister, Haly Horio; nephews, Paul, Gerald and Lance Suyama; niece, Pearl Nishino. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. . [Adv July 22, 2005]

Eulalia "Lallia" Balila Lagutan, 95, of Kapaau, died June 13 at Kohala Hospital. Born Jan. 7, 1910 in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a homemaker and member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Kapaau. Friends may call 6 p.m. Friday at the familiy's residence, 53-3984 Ainakea Hiwahiwa Street, for an all-nite vigil. Friends may also call 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Episcopal Church for a rosary, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Family requests casual attire be worn. She is survived by daughter, Juana Mejia of Kapaau; son, Pedro Lagutan Jr. of Hilo; sister, Reynalda Balila of Philippines; brother, Roque (Rosa) Balila of Philippines; hanai son, Cecilo (Dalen) Claro of Philippines; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. [WHT June 22, 2005]

Coreen Kimie Lai,45, of Kaneohe, Oahu, died April 20. Born in Hilo, she was a home care clerk for St. Francis Community Health Services. Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. May 6 at Borthwick Mortuary; service at 7 p.m. Graveside service at 3 p.m. May 7 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery on Oahu. Aloha attire. Memorial donations may be made to Steven Lai, 45-413 Kanaka St., Kaneohe, HI 96744. Survived by her husband, Steven Lai of Kaneohe, Oahu; daughter, Courtney Lai of Kaneohe; son, Jordan Lai of Kaneohe; parents, Ernest "Cowboy" and Shizuko Hohu of Honolulu; brother, Ivan Kaupiko of Kailua-Kona; sister, Cheryl Pai of Kaneohe; and step-sister Annette Wilhelmy of Mobile, Ala. [HTH Apr. 29, 2005]

Dorothy O. Lai,83, of Hilo died May 9 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Waikapu, Maui, she was a retired sales clerk for the former Metronome Music Store in Hilo, member of the Kaumana Drive Baptist Church, and Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Friday at Kaumana Drive Baptist Church; service at 10. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Melvin (Karen) Lai of Bryan, Texas, William "Bill" (Rita) Lai Jr. of Derby, Kansas; daughters, Midgie (Robert) Wong of Honolulu, Merle Lai of Hilo; brother, Herbert "Poli" (Emi) Akana of Paradise Park; sisters, Elizabeth Ah Chin of Hilo, Rose (Ed) Horwatt of Hilo; sisters-in-law, Barbara Akana of Hilo, Betty Akana of California; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH May 16, 2005]

HELEN LUM LAI, 90, of Honolulu, died March 28, 2005. Born in Canton, China. Community Church of Honolulu secretary and wedding coordinator; and active with McCully Senior Center. Survived by daughter, Andrea Pujolar; son, Byron; granddaughter, Tara Quinlan; sister, Annie Wong; brothers, Dorman and Fred Lum. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at The Community Church of Honolulu; service 4 p.m. Private inurnment. No flowers. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv Apr. 1, 2005]

JOHN JUN LAI, 78, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired industrial engineer technician at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Survived by wife, Cynthia; son, Jonathan; daughter, Joanne Chang; three grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Lee. Visitation 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; eulogy 10:15 a.m.; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Manoa Lin Yee Chung Chinese Cemetery. No flowers. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 8, 2005]

STANLEY SUNG LAI, 89, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Darrell, Carlton, Leonard and Stanley; daughters, Joanne Kaichi and Yvonne Fong; brothers, Robert and Benjamin; sisters Margaret Onaga, Ruth Winchester and Winifred McCabe; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 10, 2005]

IVAN EKI LAIKUPU, 50, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Employed at Matson Navigation Co.; president of Wai'anae Valley Homestead Association. Survived by wife, Charlene "Cherrie"; sons, Ira and Isaiah; daughters, Irene and Iris; five grandchildren; parents, George and Minnie; brothers, George and George "Boy"; sisters, Audreylyn Abraham, Evonne Shioshita, Caroldeen Tinay and Stephanie Ige. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Aloha attire. [Adv Mar. 5, 2005]

Charles Boromeo Lake, 70, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 26 at St. Francis Hospital on Oahu. Born in Lahaina, Maui, he was a retired custodian at Kealakehe Elementary School and a musician. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Mauna Ziona Church in Kalaoa for a memorial service. Casual attire. Survived by brothers, Edward Lake of Kealakekua, Peter (Linda) Lindsey of Kealakehe; sister, Louneille Limahai of Waimanalo, Oahu; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [HTH Mar. 7, 2005]

EMILIANA "EMILY" CELADES LALUAN, 75, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Honolulu, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Aurelio; son, Tim Timbal; brother, Rosindo Celades; sisters, Gail Bakiano, Laurencia Celades and Rosita Manuel. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv Mar. 9, 2005]

MELODY TANG LAM, 41, of Honolulu, died June 11, 2005. Co-owner of Jewelry & Watch Collections Inc., and a real estate agent. Survived by son, Anthony; daughter, Tiffany; mother, Thai Thi Thang; brothers, Patrick, Sylvester and John Tang; sisters, Lisa Tang, Sandy Ho and Barbara Tang. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; Taoist service; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv June 19, 2005]

PING SHE LAM, 78, of Honolulu, died June 1, 2005. Born in China. A retired cook. Survived by wife, three daughters, brother, nieces and nephews. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at First Chinese Church of Christ; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv June 5, 2005]

YUN HO LAM, 87, of Honolulu, died May 1, 2005. Born in China. Retired from McCully Chop Suey and China House restaurants. Survived by sons, Bark Yu, John and Jimmy; daughters, Kwun Sin Sam and Sandra Fung; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation for Taoist service 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv May 9, 2005]

GERALDINE LANCASTER, 73, of Wai'anae, died March 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Henry; sons, Bobby, Henry, Charles, Gary, Ben and Wayne; daughter, Susan Patterson; brother, Benjamin Kaai; sisters, Phyllis Wong, Jeanette Cadang and Maera Kaaiawaawa; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 4:30 p.m. Burial 11 a.m. Monday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Adv Mar. 10, 2005]

Soledad Ailin Iolani Lancaster,57, of Las Vegas died Jan. 10 in Las Vegas. Born in Hilo, she was an insurance adjuster. Services begin 10 a.m. May 1 at the Puna Seventh-day Adventist Church; luncheon and fellowship to follow. Call Joe Ramirez at (818) 325-7887 for more information. Survived by daughter, Kimberly (Bob) Berry of San Diego; son, Joe (Christina) Ramirez of Woodland Hills, Calif.; father, Jack Kamohai of Mountain View; brothers, Eyrle Lancaster and Richard Range of Hilo, Stanton Lancaster of Westminster, Calif., Fred Kuhaulua of Waianae, Oahu, Jack Kamohai Jr. of Kona; sisters, Emma Laputan of Oahu, Darnell Makekau of Kauai; hanai father, James Lancaster; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Some survivors were omitted in an obituary published in January. [HTH Apr. 22, 2005]

KATHLEEN "KAY" WALKER MOLONY LANDRUM 85, of Honolulu, Hawai`i, died on Friday, June 3, 2005, in Honolulu. She was born January 17, 1920, in Nogales, Arizona, to George Hely Molony and Kathleen Walker Molony, and was the granddaughter of John and Sophie Klussman Walker of Honolulu. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Walker Landrum Colbourn, of San Rafael, California, and Anne Landrum of Honolulu, and her son James Edward Landrum III, of Fargo, North Dakota, her son-in-law Jack Colbourn, granddaughter Kaitlin Colbourn, many relatives in Hawai`i and elsewhere in the United States and Europe, and a world-wide circle of friends. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Major General James Edward Landrum, Jr. Kay was active in preservation of Hawaiian heritage and was an ardent patron of education, the arts, and beautification programs in Hawai`i. She was a member of Daughters of Hawai`i, Friends of the Library, Honolulu Academy of Arts Guild, the Parish of St. Clements, and the US Army Officers' Wives Club. She was also a past vice-president of The Outdoor Circle, a past president of The English Speaking Union, and was a founding member of Nadesko Kai, a Japanese and American women's liaison organization in Japan. Services will be held at Oahu Cemetery on Thursday, June 9, at 3:00pm [Adv June 8, 2005]

Juliana Langinbelik, 64, of Kahului, died May 11, 2005, in Kahului. Services were held. Ballard Family Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. Mrs. Langinbelik was born Dec. 18, 1940, in the Marshall Islands. She was a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Jokaje (Lisa) Ibreim, Rien (Lolita) Langinbelik and Ramon (Michelle) Langinbelik; four daughters, Conchita (Bill) Labija, Contencia (Ben) Enne, Corrine (Lawrence) Yoneyama and Rana (Mack) Peter; two sisters, Nella Konne and Lionson Levi; and 21 grandchildren. [MN May 20, 2005]

WILLIAM EDWARD LANGRELL, 69, of Kapolei, died May 29, 2005. Born in Bronx, New York City. A security guard with Bank of America and Protective Services in California. Survived by wife, Marina; sons, William Jr., Michael and Larry; sister, Joyce; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Jude Church, Makakilo; Mass 7 p.m. Committal service 1 p.m. June 13 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv June 5, 2005]

JOHN ALLEN LANGTON, 82, of Honolulu, died May 27, 2005. Born in Portland, Ore. A retired chemical engineer. Survived by son, Robert; daughters, Joan and Lisa. Private inurnment. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv June 3, 2005]

HELEN ISLIS LAPENIA, 79, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 18, 2005. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Ricardo; sons, Richard Jr., Lawrence, Danny, Rowland and Tony; daughters, Carolina Paasch Jr., Frances Tomei, Magdaline Yadao, Arlene Burton, Jennifer Ibert and Raelene Lopes; brother, Sonny Islis; sister, Abrilliana Lopez; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 8, 2005]

Ronald Gregory Kalani Lapinig,54, of Hilo died Feb. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Wailuku, Maui, he worked at Milolii Fish Market and was a self-employed journeyman carpenter. Private services held. Survived by wife, Jessieann Sextimo of Hilo; sons, Ronald Kalani Lapinig Jr. and Donald Kealii Lapinig, both of Hilo; daughters, Shellyann Leilani Lapinig of Hilo, Jessica Lapinig and Maria Lapinig, both of Gladstone, Mich.; father, Ignacio Lapinig of Hilo; brothers, Dominic Lapinig and Jay Lapinig, both of Hilo, Steven (Lee) Lapinig and Neil Lapinig, both of Honolulu; sisters, Carried and Vanessa Lapinig of Hilo, Cynthia (John) Heslip of Michigan. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral & Tribute Services of Kailua-Kona. [HTH Feb. 13, 2005]

FRANK KAHEKILI LARA, 66, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Duty Free Hawaii. Survived by wife, Marlene; daughter, Jamie; son, Mike; brothers, Richard, John and Nelson; sisters, Hattie Lara and Margaret Bagood. Visitation 11:30 a.m. next Saturday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass noon. Private burial. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 5, 2005]

CARL J. LARGIADER, 80, of Ho-nolulu, died July 10, 2005. Born in New York. A flight engineer retired from American Airlines. Survived by wife, Doris; son, Jeffrey; stepsons, Robert and David Tom; daughter, Kim Ohler; stepdaughter, Janet Gomes; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv July 14, 2005]

MICHAEL LEE KALEOKALANI LARINAGA, 32, of Honolulu, formerly of Waimanalo, died April 16, 2005. Survived by parents, Leroy Larinaga and Linda Kaimikaua; brother, Leroy Jr.; sisters, Cheryl Borges and Sherrie Kunishige. Visitation 8 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kane'ohe Stake Center; service 10:30 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 20, 2005]

MARVIN L.W. LARM, 65, of Honolulu, died March 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Royal Contractor truck driver. Survived by brothers, Thomlian "Tommy" Larm and Skip Jones; sisters, Lydia Lee, Marian Chang, Winnie Jones, Jacqueline Yin and Suzanne Swann. Visitation 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 17, 2005]

JOHN ROBERT LARSON, 47, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died March 30, 2005. Born in Moltrie, Ga. A mail specialist for the U.S. Postal Service. Survived by parents, John and Mary; sisters, Janet Smith and June Larson; four nephews. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services of Kailua, Kona. [Adv Apr. 8, 2005]

Kathleen Karen Larson, 52, of Kihei, died April 30, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Private family services will be held. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Ms. Larson was born March 17, 1953, in Santa Monica, Calif. She is survived by a daughter, Camille Larson; a son, Torrey Larson; two sisters, Patricia Brault and Judy Ascheman; and her former husband, Chris Larson. [MN May 4, 2005]

ALFRED KING FAR LAU, 77, of Kane'ohe, died June 26, 2005. Born in Kula, Maui. A retired air conditioning mechanic. Survived by wife, Greta; sons, Alex and Anthony; daughter, Cindy Hueko; four grandchildren; brothers, David and Delbert; sister, Elizabeth Lu. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. [Adv July 10, 2005]

ANNA KAPUAIKAIU LAU, 87, of Kane'ohe, died April 6, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired sales clerk. Survived by daughter, Brenda McClure; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Wong. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv May 13, 2005]

ANNA KAPUAIKAIU LAU Age 87 of Kaneohe, went home to her Creator and Heavenly Father on April 6, 2005. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. She was born on July19, 1917 in Honolulu and was a graduate of McKinley High School. Anna worked for many years for Pacific Laundry and later for Kailua Hardware. Her son, Edmond Lau, Jr. preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Joyce McClure (Donald W.); daughter-in-law; Judith K. Lau; sister Hilda Wong; granddaughter, Sheryl A. Villanueva McClure, and Jeriod Lee (Noreen); Sheryl A. Villanueva (Gary) grandsons, Corey A. Lau (Dawn) Nicholas Keola McClure & Judd Kalani McClure ; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Service at 6:30 p.m. [Adv May 15. 2005]

FRED LAU, 68, formerly of Waimanalo, died Feb. 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A captain retired from the Honolulu Fire Department. Survived by wife, Beverly; daughters, Lori Horak, Cheryl Souza and Freida Sholin; sons, Fred, Noel and Al; sisters, Hermie and Alberta Lau, and Edean Young; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service 8 a.m. Friday at St. George Church, Waimanalo. Scattering of ashes at Makapu'u to follow. [Adv Feb. 20, 2005]

HERBERT "BUDDY" STANISLAUS LAU, 74, of Pearl City, died July 22, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired drywall installer/hanger. Survived by wife, May; sons, Michael, Daniel Fernandez, James and Victor; daughters, Lanette Stringfellow and Maylene Kaaikaula; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Edwin, John, Wayne Allen and Kauka; sisters, Lillian Garcia, Diane Taloa, Jeannie Yamamoto and Yolanda Muae. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church; Mass 12:30 p.m.; inurnment 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv August 1, 2005]

RAYMOND K.W. LAU Age 80, of Honolulu, died February 24, 2005 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Born in Honolulu on August 14, 1924. Retired from Wheeler Air Force Base. Survived by his wife, Michelle; sons, Raymond Jr. and Wayne; daughters, Cheryl, Mary Jane Yoshimura and Gayle Huey; brother, Francis Lau; sister, Nancy Lee; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. BURIAL AT HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. [Adv Mar. 9, 2005]

RICHARD KOON FAI LAU, 84, of Honolulu, died June 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. An accountant in the lumber industry; also an employee of Tongg Ranch. Survived by wife, Winifred; son, Rodney; daughter, Joanne Haigler; brother, Harold; sisters, Margaret Yuen, Clarice Young, Rosamond Bartz, Emmeline Hutchins and Hester Goforth; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service. Inurnment at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. . [Adv July 9, 2005]

MARGARET A. LAURANCE, 83, of Kailua, died Jan. 17, 2005. Born in Pennsylvania. Homemaker. Survived by husband, W.R.; daughters, Kathleen and Susan Laurance and Patricia Marcus; five grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Jan. 21, 2005]

CLYDE "BIWIN" DAVID LAURITA, 50, of Makaha, died July 4, 2005. Born on 'Ewa Plantation. Survived by son, Clarence Laurita-Rhine; daughters, Uluwehi Laurita and Zandra Rhine; mother, Pauline; brothers, Gary and Paul; sisters, Martye Westberg and Lorelei Florence. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv July 20, 2005]

Benje Lautej of Hanama‘ulu, died April 8, 2005, at Wilcox Hospital at the age of 19. He was born Jan. 20, 1986, in the Marshall Islands. He is survived by his parents: Ano (May) Lautej; four sisters Lucy Lautej, Terna Lautej, Bakoj Lautej, and Bennia Lautej; five brothers: London Lautej, Rauson Lautej, Rimon Ronald, Alo Lautej, and Ishea Ishea Jr.; and one brother-in-law: Ishea Ishea Sr.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Monday, April 18, at Koloa Union Church, where services will be held at 3 p.m. Burial to follow at Koloa Public Cemetery. [KGIN Apr. 12, 2005]

NANCY TEMPLE LAVELLE, 54, of Kailua, died May 30, 2005. Born in Wellesley, Mass. Co-founder of Hawaii Tutorial Academy who helped many at-risk children. Survived by husband, Brian; daughter, Seana; son, John "Jack"; a grandson; father, Donald Leyland; brother, David Leyland; sister, Joann Jones. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Church, Kailua; Mass 11 a.m.; scattering of ashes off of Lanikai Beach to follow. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to the Nancy T. Lavelle Fund for Keiki. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv June 4, 2005]

Chrystal Diane Law, 31, of Albany, Ore., died Jan. 23, 2005, in Albany. Among her survivors are her parents, Bob and Marcia Law of Maui. Private services will be held. Virgil T. Golden’s Funeral Service in Salem, Ore., assisted with the arrangements. Ms. Law was born Aug. 30, 1973, in Seattle. She is survived by a daughter, Haley-Ann Jesi Larsen; a brother, Shane Mills; and her grandfather, Harry Rice. [MN Feb. 1, 2005]

KWAI CHUN LAW, 55, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Hong Kong. Survived by husband, Yuen Sin; son, Chi Wah Louis; daughter, Kar Yee Salina; mother, Maggie Suk Han Mau; brothers, Patrick Kar Ming Mau, Edward Ka Chi Mau and Garett Ka Wai Mau; sisters, Ramona Oi Chun Tang, Angela Siu Chun Lam and Jenny Mei Chun Mau. Taoist service 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. [Adv Feb. 12, 2005]

EDITH A. DILKS LAWRENCE Age 85, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2005 at Arcadia Health Care Center from cancer. Born in Bridgeton, New Jersey on January 9, 1920. She was a resident of Honolulu for more than twenty years. Survived by husband, William H. Lawrence of Honolulu. She was a longtime member of the Honolulu Newcomers Club, AARP Chapter 60, Eastern Star Le Aloha Chapter #3, and Emblem Club of Elks Chapter #616. During World War II she worked for the United States Government on the Manhattan Project in the development of the Atomic Bomb. BURIAL AT HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY, KANEOHE.. [Adv June 15, 2005]

Jarrod Jonas Lawrence,24, of Honokaa died May 21 in Honokaa. He was born in Honokaa. Friends may call 8-10 a.m. Thursday at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Honokaa. Memorial service at 10 a.m.; lunch to follow. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Shaylynn Hidaro Lawrence and Shayla Hidaro-Lawrence, both of Honokaa; parents, James and Jane Lawrence of Honokaa; brother, Jeremy (Joann) Lawrence of Paauilo; sisters, Jolene (DJ) Lawrence of Kukuihaele, Jennilee (Jake) Lawrence of Waimea; grandmother, Angie Lawrence of Paauilo; numerous uncles, aunties, nephews, nieces and cousins. [HTH June 7, 2005]

MARGARET MARY LAWRENCE, 84, of Kapa'au, Hawai'i, died Jan. 3, 2005. Born in Chicago, Ill. Survived by sons, James, Gerald and Thomas; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service 9 a.m. Sunday at Mahukona Park, North Kohala. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [Adv Jan. 6, 2004]

JAMES EDWARD LAWSON 83 of Kailua died July 24, 2005. He was a retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. and veteran of WWII, and the Korea and Vietnam conflicts. He was born at Big Stone Gap, Va. and has been a resident of Hawaii since 1976. Survived by wife, Wanda; sons, James, Mark, and Scott; Brothers, Douglas and Kenneth; Sisters, Marie Miller, Wilma Tschudy, Dolores Loftin, and Nina Lawson, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services to be held, Friday, Aug 5 at 2:30pm at Calvary Espiscopal Church in Kaneohe. A military honor guard ceremony to be held at the church. Private committal services to be held Aug 9 at the Hawaii Military Cemetery at Kaneohe. Casual attire requested. Donations to American Cancer Society. . [Adv August 4, 2005]

KEITH DAVID LAWYER, 44, of Honolulu, died Jan. 4, 2005. Born in Albuquerque, N.M. Automotive and computer network engineer. Survived by wife, Susan Gulledge; parents, Albert and Yvonne; sister, Deborah Edwards and Michelle Young. Burial in Dallas. Donations may be made to cancer research funds. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Jan. 11, 2005]

Katherine Boiser Layosa of Kapaia, died at Garden Isle Healthcare on Jan. 31, 2005, at the age of 85. Born June 3, 1919, in Kapaia, she was a packer with Hawaiian Canneries and also a hostess at Kaua‘i Surf and at Maui Surf. She is survived by three sons: Gene "Chico" (Janet) Layosa of Utah, Michael (Patricia) Layosa of Hanama‘ulu, and Patrick (June) Layosa of Kapa‘a; one brother Charles (Doreen) Monroid of Arizona; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, at Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 a.m. Services at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be held privately at a later date. The family asks that flowers be omitted. [KGIN Feb. 9, 2005]

SIMPLICIA A. LAYUGAN, 69, of Lahaina, Maui, died Jan. 8, 2005. Born in the Philippines. A housekeeper for Aston Ka'anapali Shores. Survived by daughter, Beberlyn Aveno; sons, Gregorio Jr. and Jeferson; stepdaughter, Merlie Valdez; stepson, Primo; sister, Dionecia Espartero; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Church; Mass 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; burial 9 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 12, 2005]

MARCELA DE LEON LAZO, 84, of Waipahu, formerly of Sto. Domingo, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines, died April 17, 2005. Born in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan. Survived by daughters, Corazon Tarape, Fe Gonzaga, Luz Espejo and Benita Curioso; son, Rodolfo Tarape; 14 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; program 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv May 6, 2005]

JANE TOSHIYE SAKAMOTO LEAGUE, 82, of Pearl City, died April 9, 2005. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A registered nurse and homemaker. Survived by sons, William, James and Robert; sisters, Matsue Tsuya, Nancy Kikue Nitta and Sharon Nakashima; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 20, 2005]

FRANCIS "BUSTER" ANTHONY LEANDRO, 76, of Pearl City, died April 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard federal aircraft mechanic. Survived by wife, Adeline; sons, Keith and Neil; daughters, Frances-Jean Yamashita and Jodi; four grandchildren; brother, Richard; sisters, Drusilla Ho and Hazel Bonney. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv May 9, 2005]

NARCISSA "LINDA" LEDERER, 59, of Honolulu, died Feb. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from the federal government. Survived by sons, Tony and Chuck; brothers, Llewellyn "Sonny" Jr. and Roy Strohlin; sisters, June Ramos, Davida "Cookie" Wong and Tanya Strohlin; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 10, 2005]

KAZUKO LEDOUX, 77, of Pearl City, died May 12, 2005. Born in Tokyo. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Adrian Jr. and Andrew; a grandchild. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv May 18, 2005]

ALBERT "BLACKIE" LEE, 83, of Honolulu, died June 23, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A quarterman shipfitter. Survived by aunt, Helen Au; niece, Pam Goya; cousins, Jackie Soong and Veronica Chang; brother, Buster Lee; sisters, Mildred Vierra, Carol Bento, Sybil Rellin, Sandra Weimer, Lee Myers and Verna Young. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv July 6, 2005]

ALFRED SUNG HEE "SAHI" LEE, 82, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired chief accountant for Del Monte Corp. Survived by wife, Marion; son, Clayton; daughter, Sharon Horne; six grandchildren; great-grandchild; brother, Robert Ha. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Vianney Church; service 6:30 p.m.; private burial. No flowers. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society-Hawai'i Chapter or Hospice Hawai'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 16, 2005]

ALLAN "BRADDAH" ROBERT LIN LEE, 70, of Nanakuli, died June 11, 2005. Born in Moanalua. A senior groundskeeper retired from City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Survived by daughter, Jewelynn Kirkland; sisters, Winona Ishizaki, Rosemary Svenningsen and Davelyn Miyashiro. Visitation 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Ka Hale Hoano O Ke Akua; service 7 p.m. Private burial at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. No floral arrangements. Casual attire. [Adv June 18, 2005]

BARNEY H.B. LEE, 84, of Kane'ohe, died March 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired longtime Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrician supervisor. Survived by son, Edward B.; daughter, Linda Lee Borengasser; brothers, Albert "Blackie" and Buster; sisters, Verna Young, Sybil Rellin, Mildred Vierra, Carol Bento, Sandra Weimer and Loretta Meyers. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 14, 2005]

BLANCHE KAUALUA LOLOKO-KALANI LEE, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 31, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired finance supervisor for the federal government. Survived by companion, Donald O'Bryhim; sons, Wally and Alvin Kim; brothers, Maui and John; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 9, 2005]

DAI WAH LEE, 94, of Honolulu, died May 9, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired state employee. Survived by sister-in-law, Violet Lee; nieces, Lorna Louie, Linda Joyo, Sandra Chu and Lynette Lee. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv May 19, 2005]

DANIEL SUNG WOON LEE, 70, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired construction worker. Survived by companion, Josephine "Fina" Eleserrez; hanai son, Jesse Texeira; daughters, Geraldine "Geri" Lee, Doreen Ferreira, Marvis Duval Texeira and Joycelynn "Joey" Peiler; sister, Pearl Campbell; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 27, 2005]

DAVID KEN WHA LEE, 88, of Wahiawa, died April 27, 2005. Born in Wahiawa. Retired civil service employee at Ft. Shafter. Survived by wife, Rachel; sons, Kenward and John; daughter, Susan Sako; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, Michael ; sister, Margaret Nam. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv May 1, 2005]

Emiko Minamoto Lee March 30, 2005 . Emiko Minamoto Lee, 73, of Honolulu died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in South Hilo. She is survived by husband Clifford; sons Curtis and Randal; daughter Shari Teruya; brother Robert Minamoto; sisters Hagie Kaya, Jane Ota, Ellen Iwasaki and Eunice Kimura; and six grandchildren. Private services. [SB Apr. 16, 2005]

ETHEL KUPANIHI LEE, 82, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Hawai'i, died May 4, 2005. Born in Hawai'i. A homema