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Michael Qseng, former morning drivetime DJ on KRTR-FM and KQMQ-FM, died Wednesday in Bangkok, his family and friends said yesterday. He apparently suffered a heart attack while swimming in a pool, said Sam Shenkus, his former girlfriend, who received confirmation of Qseng's death in a phone call from his mother, Magdalena Jones, who lives in Texas. Shenkus said it was Qseng's desire never to reveal his age. Qseng was a popular radio personality for a decade, beginning in 1984; he moved to Honolulu from Texas, with the hope of finding his niche in morning drivetime radio. In his prime, he was a quick talker and a fast-thinker, with an occasionally acerbic tongue. As part of his radio fun, he created characters such as Blanche DuBois in-between commentary. Qseng was born in Texas and lived in Waipahu as a teenager, while his father served as minister of the Waipahu Baptist Church. He returned to Texas to attend college. Before returning to the Islands, he did radio stints at KRLY and KLOL in Houston, and WKTU in New York. In Honolulu, he established a following at KQMQAfrom 1984 to 1993, then did brief gigs at KGMZ and KRTR. His last Honolulu radio stint was on KORL in 1995, when he was using the broadcast alias of Robert Mondavi. A ratings decline prompted him to return to Houston, where he had been involved in a video-conferencing business. "No more radio for me," he told The Advertiser at the time. In recent years, he was a globe-trotter, running an Internet-based travel agency, with headquarters in Amsterdam. "He spent most of his time traveling," said Shenkus, who often heard from Qseng via e-mails from Paris and New York and other spots around the world. "He was just having a ball, really having a time of his life." Qseng also was an on-air name, derived from his family name, Quiseng. Survivors include a sister, Shirley Jones, of Texas. The family is working with embassy officials to bring his body to Hawai'i. A Honolulu burial and services are being planned at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv Mar. 4, 2005]

SHIRLEY ROSE ANNE QUALLY, 73, of Honolulu, died Jan 29, 2005. Born in Seattle, Wash. Retired travel agent. Survived by son, Steve; daughter, Kim; two grandchildren; brother, Earl Meyer. Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv Feb. 4, 2005]

LEONARD "IPO" KUUIPO QUANAN, 48, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 11, 2005. Born in Honalo, Kona, Hawai'i. A self-employed carpenter and security guard. Survived by wife, Willyann; sons, Lance and Lacen; parents, Bernaldo "Togo" and Winona; brothers, Junior and Michael; sisters, Yolanda Quanan, Paula Ann Ebreo and Katherine Bowsher. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Dodo Mortuary; celebration of life 11 a.m. Casual attire. [Adv June 16, 2005]

ALBERTA NAVRRO QUEBRAL, 80, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 5, 2005. Born in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A cashier retired from Coronet Store in Makaha. Survived by sons, Ernesto Jr., Maximo, Mario and Ray; daughters, Rosy Gaoiran, Isabel Kang, Maria "Emma" Fujimoto and Jin Howard; 29 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Christina. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; rosary 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 18, 2005]

Jonathan “Mastacasta” Quindica, 54, of Wahiawa, Oahu, died Feb. 16, 2005, at his residence. Among his survivors is a sister, Marie Cuomo of Kihei. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel on Oahu, with a program at 11:30 a.m. and prayer service at noon. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. The family requests casual attire. Mr. Quindica was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Honolulu. He was employed by Royal Construction Co. He also is survived by his wife, Yvonne Christina Kehaulani Mabaso Quindica; his mother, Rose Bak Quindica; five brothers, Lawrence A. Quindica Jr., Lionel Quindica, Mark Quindica, Kevin Quindica and Randall Quindica; five other sisters, Gaylien Larita, Roseanne MacDonald, Marsha Powell, Christine Maderios, and Leslie Torres. [MN Mar. 16, 2005]

ALMA "NITA" QUINONES, 82, of Wai'anae, died March 7, 2005. Born in Pu'unene, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Patricia Black and Lucille; son, Randal Sr.; sisters, Margaret, Lillian and Ruth; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Mar. 23. 2005]

JOHN RIOS QUINONES SR., 82, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 16, 2005. Born on 'Ewa Plantation. Retired city sewer maintenance worker. Survived by daughters, Patricia Black and Lucille; son, Randal Sr.; six half sisters; five half brothers; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Mar. 23. 2005]

JOSEPHINE QUINONES, 81, of Honolulu, died June 24, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired cook for boarding students at The Kamehameha Schools. Survived by sons, Garrison and Frank Olival; daughters, Priscilla Rivera and Diana Olival; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Alex Riviera; sisters, Anita Mathews, Elsie Rivera, Gertrude Reveira and Natalie Laxa. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Adv July 4, 2005]

GLORIA ANCHETA QUINTO, 71, of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, died March 1, 2005. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Bonifacio; sons, Randolph, Sheldon, Brian, Brad and Byron; daughters, Bonnie Venn and Nadine; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Price-Helton Funeral Home, Auburn, Wash. [Adv Mar. 9, 2005]

Francisco "Cisco" Quiocho Sr., 58, of Hilo died July 5 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he worked for Hawaii Transfer in Honolulu. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Monday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; wake service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo; Mass at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery in Hilo. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Eleanor "Ellen" Quiocho of Hilo; daughters, Malia (Vernon) Estioko of Los Angeles, Dawn (Michael) Quiocho Palmerston, Misty (Hana) Quiocho and Sommer (Carmelo Sr.) Quiocho, all of Hilo; son, Francisco "Cisco" (Natasha) Quiocho Jr. of Hilo; sister, Ruby (Gus) Cabison of Hilo; brothers, Cosmedin (Vicky) Quiocho Sr. and Antonio (Dorothy) Quiocho Sr. of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Donald Begay of Tacoma, Wash., Patrick Ramos of Oahu, Santos Cabison Sr. of Hilo; sister-in-law, Susan Noah-Quiocho of Hilo; stepfather, Gregorio Santos of Hilo; mother-in-law, Margaret Parong of Hilo; 11 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH July 15, 2005]

ROBERT MARTIN QUIRANTES, 61, of Mililani, died Jan. 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Robert II; daughters, Pebbles Weaver and Charlotte Brown; five grandchildren; former wife, Cindy Creed; brothers, Jack Abercrombie, Manuel, Mark Abercrombie and Eduardo; sisters, Francine Tan and Paulita "Eva" Poloa; hanai son, Eric "Dewayne" Llanes; hanai daughter, Nikki Cooper; companion, Denise Leopoldo. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 25, 2005]

PAUL "PAPA" AGOSTO QUITON, 82, of Wai'anae, died Feb. 5, 2005. Born in Cabalangegan, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A carpenter retired from Local 745. Survived by wife, Regina; daughter, Rossmine Rita; sons, Edward, Phillip and Howard; eight grandsons; two great grandsons; brother, Pete; sister, Cesaria Lazarte. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Hearts Church, Wai'anae; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 23, 2005]

ZAYSHA CHELSEY KAMEALOHA QUON, 14, of Wai'anae, died June 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by father, Raymond; mother, Charrise; sisters, Raycie Lynn and Rayshel; grandfathers, John Thomas and Walter; grandmothers, Doreen Thomas and Darlene; great-grandmothers, Dolores Wallace, Geanne Aona and Grace Sadural; great-grandfather, Raymond Sadural. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Sacred Hearts-Wai'anae Church; Mass 8 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv June 21, 2005]