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NENITA ABADILLA RABANAL, 61, of Honolulu, died Aug. 1, 2005. Born in Davao, Philippines. Survived by son, Rex; companion, Edward Hirao; mother, Josefina; five sisters; three brothers. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv August 3, 2005]

JIMMIE "SONNY" RABOR, 64, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A maintenance custodian. Survived by brother, Irenio "Paul" Bacon; sister, Grace. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv June 23, 2005]

THELMA E. RACKER, 100, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2005. Born in Lake Charles, La. A homemaker. Survived by son, Lester; daughter, Jacquelyn Johnson; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes 8 a.m. to noon Sunday aboard the Maggie Joe, Kewalo Basin. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Mar. 3, 2005]

ARSENIO LAGMAY RACPAN, 94, of Waipahu, died April 5, 2005. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Ayabe Masonry. Survived by wife, Virginia; sons, Arcenio and Jeffrey; daughters, Madelyn Fukuhara, Carolyn and Evelyn Racpan; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Francisco and Nemesio; sister, Raimunda Nino. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv May 1, 2005]

Amy Maret Radin, 91, of Waikoloa died July 2 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in New York City, she taught French at Edgemont High School in Westchester County, N.Y., and tutored several students in her home. No services. Survived by son, David (Lois) Radin of Waimea; two grandchildren, two nephews, two nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH July 6, 2005]

FAUSTO SEPNIO RAGUINDIN, 70, of Wahiawa, died July 17, 2005. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by wife, Apostolina; sons, Salvador, Armando, Mario, Felipe, Lito, Jesus and Ely; daughters, Lina Tatad, Mely Abuda, Aurelia Flores and Alice Vangilder; sister, Bonifacia Sibayan; 40 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv July 21, 2005]

RUTH RAIMY, 94, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2005. Born in New York City. A retired psychologist. Survived by daughter-in-law, Debbie Sarnoff; sisters, Barbara West and Sylvia Somers. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv May 13, 2005]

Joeann Marie Ramacher, 80, of Wailuku, died March 4, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A service over urn will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at St. Theresa’s Church. Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mrs. Ramacher was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Minnesota. She was owner of a retail jewelry sales business. She is survived by a son, Robert (Kim) Ramacher; a sister, Dorothy May Carithers; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. [MN Mar. 9, 2005]

JOYCE MAY RAMBES, 68, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Walter, Robert and Edmond Gouveia, Ervin Gillman and Mervin Gouveia; daughters, Doreen Cromatie and Brenda Austin; brother, Anthony Ramos; sister, Juanita Vasquez; 31 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 21, 2005]

Cirilo Sagucio Ramento, formerly of Hanama'ulu, died June 12, 2005, at the age of 98 in his hometown of Cadcadir, Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines. Born on June 6, 1907, in Lanao, Bangui Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired employee from Lihue Plantation. Preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ramento and Juana Sagucio Ramento; sisters Donata R. Respicio, Leona R. Nieto and Marcelo R. Ravelo; brother: Arcadio S. Ramento; sons: Ilustre and Ludivico Ramento, he is survived by his wife: Pacita Balaan Ramento of Hanama'ulu; son: Romeo (Criselda) Ramento of Kalihiwai Valley; daughter: Connie (Inocencio "Joe") Alcaraz of Hanama'ulu; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and relatives in the Philippines and Hawai'i. Burial will be held in the Philippines. [KGIN June 22, 2005]

EDWARD "BOY" DAMASO RAMENTO JR., 57, of Honolulu, died June 4, 2005. Born in Victoria Balayan, Tarlac, Philippines. A banquet porter at the Hilton Hawaiian Village since 1973. Survived by wife, Rosario; son, Melvin; daughters, Nalilyn Savedra and Jenny Juan; mother, Luciana; brother, Jerry; sisters, Elizabeth Cabias and Edna Iha; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv June 28, 2005]

ELIZABETH W. RAMENTO Elizabeth W. Ramento was born on June 27, 1938 in Paia, Hawaii. She was called home to the Lord after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Tacoma, Washington surrounded by her loved ones. Known to all who loved her as Liz and to many as "Aunty Liz", she is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Al, children Alfred (Susan) Ramento, Blanch (Ken) Fernandez, Laura (Dean) Desantos, Nathan Ramento, grandkids Jantzen, Brandon, Carmen, Kimo, Natalie, Shani and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Breanna. Liz also leaves behind her mother, Dionisia Guillermo (Kaneohe, HI), sisters Felisa (Cris) Taiping (Tacoma, WA), Sophie (Harold) Nakamura (Kaneohe, HI), Millie (Peter) Conrardy (Spanaway, WA) and brothers Fortunato (Bertha) Barques and Joseph (Patricia) Guillermo both of Kaneohe, HI. Liz graduated from Castle High School, Kaneohe, HI in 1956 and retired from McChord AFB as an operations clerk of 20 years. She loved outdoor activities, camping, clamming, potlucks with family and friends, cooking, dancing, singing, traveling but first and foremost, Liz loved her family. There was nothing she wouldn't do for them. Honey, Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, you may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten. [Adv Mar. 16, 2005]

LANA JEANETTE OLIVEIRA SANTOS RAMIREZ, 64, of California, formerly of Honolulu, died April 10, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Alameda County, Calif., employee. Survived by sons, Alfred and Michael Santos; daughter, Lanette Santos; grandchildren, Diane and Denise Monarrez; 10 step-grandchildren; stepsons, Harold Santos Jr., Edward Santos and Alex Ramirez; stepdaughters, Erlinda Ramirez and Gracie Reaza; brother, Raymond Oliveira; sisters, Hannah Knell, Betty Goeas, Malia Thomas, Lydia Low and Edna Cathcart. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahala Ward; memorial service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Mainland arrangements by Machado's Hillside Chapel, Hayward, Calif.; Hawai'i arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home; burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, California. [Adv May 3, 2005]

PACITA C. RAMIREZ Age 79, of Aiea Heights, loving wife, mother, grand-mother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. Pacita was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines on April 17, 1925 and came to Hawaii with her parents at the age of 6. She was the oldest of 9 children and had to leave school in the 9th grade to help care for her siblings. She married Bernard Ramirez at the age of 16 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Together they raised 4 children in Waipahu and Aiea Heights and although she and her husband Bernard both had very limited education, they worked hard and sent all of their children to private schools and college. Pacita worked at the Aiea Navy Laundry where she was a union steward. She retired in 1987. Her retirement years were spent babysitting grandchildren and great grandchildren, chauffering them to and from school and sporting events, taking care of her husband, doing everyone's laundry, visiting friends and relatives, and baking her jello cakes and wonderful rum cakes. She touched so many lives with her energy, generosity and kindness. She is survived by her husband, Bernard; sons, Bernard (Luisa) Ramirez, Jr., James (Patricia) Ramirez; daughters, Shirley, deceased (Ernest) Libarios, Linda (William) Jameson; grandchildren, Bernadette, Michael (Janet) and Steven Ramirez, Ernest Jr. (Laurie) and Jason Libarios, Kaleka (Kenny) Harrison, Malia Ramirez, Dino (Gina) and Jeremy Granito, Gina (Sean) Vasconcellos, Sara, Michael and Gabriel Jameson; great-grandchildren, Joy Libarios, John & Ashley Ramirez, Kainoa, Kaleo, Kalae and Kaikea Harrison, Jerica Granito, Micah and Kylie Vasconcellos, Jordan Granito; brothers, John, Rudy and Roy Costales; sisters, Dominga Rostrata, Felicidad Aragon, Connie Leonoras, Josephine Derryberry, Esther Tagupa. COMMITTAL AT HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY.

ESTHER NACAPUY RAMONES, 72, of Waialua, died Feb. 18, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Bank of Hawaii senior teller, Waialua Branch. Survived by husband, Leonides; son, Edwin; nine grandchildren; hanai daughter, Marites Stevenson; brothers, Faustino and Tony Nacapuy; sisters, Gloria Nahinu and June Teixeira. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at Waialua United Church of Christ; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 7, 2005]

Micaela "Sophia" Ramelb Ramones,73, of Hilo died May 8 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she was a retired macadamia nut picker for Mauna Kea Macadamia and member of the Holy Apostles Resurrection Church in Hilo. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; wake service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Apostles Resurrection Church; funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Victorina (Ricky) Mateo of Pepeekeo, Irene Ramones, Perlita (Marino) Vea and Virgie Lynn Ramones, all of Hilo; sons, Leonardo (Juanita) Ramones and Jojo (Merlinda) Ramones of Hilo; sisters, Maria (Gaspar) Ocot and Emiliana Escalante of Honolulu; brothers, Candido (Simplecia) Ramelb of Honolulu, Mariano (Pacita) Ramelb of the Philippines; 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH May 17, 2005]

NENITA "NITA" RODRIGUEZ RAMONES, 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2005. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A paramedic assistant at Leahi Hospital. Survived by husband, Rudolfo; daughter, Carolyn Bello; brothers, Carl, Bill and Zack Rodriguez; sisters, Rosita Coloma, Susana Tagavilla, Teresita Diga, Herminia Legaspi and Marcita Rivera; mother, Jacinta Rodriguez; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 16, 2005]

BETTY LOU MARTINSON RAMOS, 75, of Honolulu died June 24 in Honolulu. Born in Ka'u, she was a retired hotel cafeteria attendant. Friends may call 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary in Kaneohe, Oahu; service at 6:30 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire; flowers OK. Survived by daughters, Kehaunani Martinson and Hermina L. (Herbert) Imamura; sons, Ricarte K. (Yvonne) Ramos and Andy M. (Winerfer) Ramos; sister, Phina Tuiasosopo; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [HTH July 1, 2005]

DAVID RAMOS, 64, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 17, 2005. Born in Waipahu. Retired longtime O'ahu Sugar Co. and Pioneer Mill, Lahaina, Maui, employee. Survived by wife, Maria; daughters, Laura Jugas and Cynthia Badayos; sons, Dominador, Ronnie and Kenny Bosque; mother, Gregoria; sisters, Josephine Ventura, Dolores Natividad, Juanita Manuel, Esther Jaimison and Shirley Moleta; brothers, Henry and Paul; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 27, 2005]

ELIZABETH L. RAMOS, 67, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Parking attendant. Survived by son, Garick Nakagawa; daughter, Desiree K.R. Melendez; brother, Ira P. Kapelino; sisters, Elaine Talley and Roselani LaRue; four grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv June 7, 2005]

Francisco Ramos of Kaumakani died June 4, 205, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. Born Oct. 1, 1916, in the Philippines, he was an equipment operator. He is survived by his wife: Avelyn Frando Ramos of the Philippines; one son: Frank Ramos, Jr. of California; one brother: Flormante Ramos of Honolulu; caregivers: Mercy and Junior and Gomer and Aida; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Family and friends may call on Saturday, June 25, at Borthwick Mortuary from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. [KGIN June 2, 2005]

JUAN JOVILIONAR RAMOS, 92, of Honolulu, died May 30, 2005. Born in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A retired tank cleaner for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Shop 72. Survived by wife, Arsenia; son, Joseph; daughters, Jessica Daniels and Joan Ishaque; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10:15 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv June 19, 2005]

MARGARITA "MARGIE" MAPA RAMOS, 70, of Hawai'i Kai, died March 23, 2005. Retired California chief pharmacist; member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church's Hula Halau Malia Hoku O Ke Kai. Survived by husband, Dr. Gonzalo; son, Roland "Ron"; daughters, Rosanne Bell; brothers, Felix Jr. and Raymond; sisters, Sister Marina, Josefa Norona, Virgilia Mapa and Dolores Keefe; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers; donations to the church halau. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 28, 2005]

MARIA TANGONAN RAMOS, 81, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired food-service worker for Diosdado Rome Galley at Pearl Harbor. Survived by sons, Vincent and Roy; stepson, Santos Jr.; daughter, Virginia Acorda; brother, Mariano Tangonan; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv May 4, 2005]

Ricardo M. Ramos of Hanama‘ulu died on June 27, 2005, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. Born in Ilocos Notre, Philippines on Nov. 25, 1922, he retired with the Lihue Sugar Plantation as a mobile irrigation worker. He is survived by his wife: Estrella Ramos of 60 years; three sons: Elson (Cris) Ramos, Billy (Carol) Ramos, George (Kathleen) Ramos; two daughters: Vicky Ramos and Arleen Ramos; one sister Adelina Flores of the Philippines and one brother; Demetrio (Eusebia) Ramos of Hanapepe, 17 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held on Friday, July 1, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia. Mass was celebrated followed by burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Kapaia. [KGIN July 2, 2005]

RICHARD RAMOS, 74, of Waipahu, died May 12, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and retired postal worker. Survived by sisters, Elenora Rezentes, Vivian Martin and Catherine Ramos; caregivers, John Kerston and Linda Enfield. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Adv May 27, 2005]

SANTIAGO "APO AGO" RAMOS, SR. August 7, 1906 - June 28, 2005 With his undying Catholic faith, our father lived life to its fullest. He epitomized all that was good - his generosity as he shared the fruits of his labor from the garden he nurtured; his wit and wisdom bringing laughter and the truth to all who knew him; his patience raising 7 children successfully; his work ethics keeping mind, body and spirit alive to the very end; his decades of service to the community of Kahuku, earning him respect from everyone he encountered; and the Aloha Spirit which he embodied in everything he did. Words can hardly express how deeply he will be missed. He was the most dedicated, loving father who instilled pride into his family. He was our rock, our foundation, our inspiration --- our home! He is survived by his children; Virginia "Jean" Berlinrut (Dan), Filipinas "Fely" Dorado (Dionisio Sr.), Santiago Ramos Jr. (Margaret), Florence Golden (Jerome), Joan Martin (James), Don Ramos (Myrna), Julie Nacapuy (Roy), Diego Agbayani (hanai). His grandchildren; Jeffrey and Rebecca Rosenthal, Mark and Brandon Berlinrut (step), Dionisio Dorado II, Cristina Borrego (Jose), Juanita Casarez (Alex), Adam and Rachel Martin, Donna and Andrina Ramos, and Jennifer Nacapuy. His great grandchild; Jose Borrego. Many, many more Ohana!. BURIAL AT HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.

RACHAEL HARUKO NAKAMA GANT RANESES, 81, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2005. Born in 'Ewa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Stanley Nakama and Harlan Shelton; daughter, Cora Gant; six brothers; a sister; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park chapel; service noon; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv June 3, 2005]

FRANCISCO "APO EKO" Y. RAPOSAS, 94, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 23, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Retired from the Sheraton Moana Surfrider housekeeping department. Survived by grandnephew, Peter Raposas Ebos; grandnieces Judy Raposas Ebos Torado and Toni Breslin. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; scattering of ashes at sea pending. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Jan. 27, 2005]

MAMELIANA RAPOSAS, 76, of San Jose, Calif., died Feb. 17, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Services and burial in Fremont, California. Arrangements by Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary, Fremont, Calif. [Adv Feb. 21, 2005]

HOWARD MELVIN RAPOZA, 66, of Kailua, died Jan. 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Former sales associate at Hardware Hawaii-Kailua; retired plumber for Alameda County, Calif. Survived by wife, Yvonne; sons, Howard and Michael; daughter, Susan; hanai son, Jay; stepsons, Lawrence and Michael Hubbell; brothers, Joseph, Lawrence and Donald; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Jan. 28, 2005]

JOSEPH "RAPPY" STANLEY RAPOZA, 74, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2005. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired from Hawaiian Telephone Co.; a Walter's Communication employee; legislative print shop operator, and director, Mo'ili'ili Vikings, Police Activities League. Survived by wife, Violet; sons, Louis and Guy; daughters, Moani Perreira and Luana Resuello; brothers, Nelson, Herman and Fulton; sisters, Irene Veriato and Sue Benz; seven grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church; Mass noon. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv May 18, 2005]

ARTHUR GREGORY RAPOZO JR., 84, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Jan. 1, 2005. Born on Kaua'i. Retired Lihu'e Plantation supervisor. Survived by wife, Frances; sons, Gregory and Bruce; daughter, Roz; sister, Rosalyn Souza; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. [Adv Jan. 4, 2005]

David Rapozo of Kapa‘a, died Feb. 22, 2005, at Straub Hospital in Honolulu at the age of 49. Born May 2, 1955, in Lihu‘e, he was the proprietor of a yard service business. He is survived by his fiancee: Carolyn "Dee" Rivera Gutierrez; four children: Shellie (Wyatt) Rapozo, Kawika Rapozo, Leinani (Dallas) Gutierrez-Kelley; Jr. (Kailani) Gutierrez; mother: Hazel Brown; sister: Sandra (Alan) Palmeira; brothers: Charles (Tina) Rapozo, Raymond (Dorina) Rapozo, Jr., Steve (Diane) Rapozo, and Nolan (DeeAnn) Rapozo; six grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa. Memorial services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Kahu Vidinha. [KGIN Feb. 26, 2005]

John Patrick Rapozo of Kalaheo, died at his home on May 9, 2005, at the age of 63. Born in Waimea on Nov. 9, 1941, he was the facility manager with the National Tropical Botanical Garden. He is survived by his wife, Florence; three sons, John (Jovanna) Rapozo Jr. of Kaumakani, Wayne Rapozo of London and Chad (Ilima) Rapozo of Kona; daughter, Cheree (Evan) Vasconcellos of Lawai; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, George (Marlene) Rapozo of Washington and Manuel (Chermain) Rapozo of Kekaha; two sisters, Louise (Jerry) Ibsen of Kapa‘a and Angeline Suzuki of Makaweli. Friends may visit with the family from 3-4 p.m. on Monday, May 16, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo; service at 4 p.m.; Mass at 4:30 p.m. [KGIN May 13, 2005]

Manuel James Rapozo of Lihu‘e, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on July 3, 2005, at the age of 99. Born in Kealia on April 8, 1906, he was a retired supervisor with Lihue Plantation. He is survived by his wife, Rose A. Rapozo; two sons, Stephen (Talina) Rapozo of Wisconsin and Thomas Rapozo of Washington state; two daughters, Veronica Butler of Lihu‘e and Maxine (Gene) Mills of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine Eisenbeis of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, July 11, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Mass officiated by Father John Bitterman will begin at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual at-tire is suggested and flowers omitted. [KGIN July 9, 2005]

FRANKLIN SYLVESTER RAWLERSON, 61, of Waipahu, died March 29, 2005. Born in Richmond, Va. A colonel retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Janet; son, Gregory; mother, Leola Johnson; brothers, Giles and Robert Johnson; sisters, Paulette, Diane and Joyce Johnson, and Rita Rawlerson; a grandson. Visitation 1 p.m. tomorrow at First Assembly of God Church; service 2 p.m. Inurnment service 9:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 1, 2005]

Lucas V. Rayoan,96, of Hilo died Feb. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for Brewer Chemical Co. and member of the Waiakea congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service at 11. Luncheon to follow. Burial at 1:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Leonisa Rayoan of Hilo; son, Leroy (Shirlene) Rayoan of Hilo; daughters, Gloria (John) Stearns and Florentina (David) Osterduck of California; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. [HTH Feb. 6, 2005]

ALFREDO RAGASA REBUDAL, 91, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 6, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Laborer at Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Survived by sons, Angelo and Lou; daughters, Susana Vila and Nelly Rebudal; brother, Ernesto; sister, Lilia; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Church; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 13, 2005]

SERGIO PAESTE REBUGIO SR., 63, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Emilia; sons, Greg, Rony and Sergio Jr.; daughters, Russell Dulay and Ann Rebugio; brother, Francis; sisters, Celestina Lopez, Marilou Nebre and Linda Cabacungan; five grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saints Peter and Paul Church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 25, 2005]

REGINA "LEI" KAHIWAKANEIKOPOLEI BRIGHT RECCA Age 87, of Honolulu, died February 1, 2005 (Tuesday) at Castle Medical Center. She was born on August 14, 1917 in Honolulu. She was a retired clerk typist for City & County of Honolulu Emergency Services and Kahu Kihapai (Pastor) of Ke Alaula Oka Malamalama Church and President of Ho omana Na auao O Hawaii. She is survived by husband, Salvatore "Sal"; son, Joseph Pekelo Recca (Shirley); daughters, Bettina M. Recca, Regina K.R. Young (Richard), seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Benjamin Kalani Bright. She was preceded in death by son, Salvatore Recca, Jr.. [Adv Feb. 16, 2005]

WILLIAM H. REES SR. Age 83, passed away on June 1, 2005 in his Kapahulu home. He was born on September 25, 1921 in Honolulu. He graduated from McKinley High School in 1941. He joined the Honolulu Fire Department in 1942 and retired in 1976, with the rank of Captain. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 616 Waikiki and a avid golfer with many friends and memories in Honolulu, Mainland and Canada. He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia and survived by his sons, William Jr. (Kapi) and Walter (Lee); daughters, Evern Williams and Luana O'Hare (Don); grandchildren, David, Mark (Ayu), Christian and Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Maya. He is also survived by brothers, Arthur and Weston Rees (Connie); sister, Shirley Sing. [Adv June 16, 2005]

DAVID EDWARD REESE JR., of Honolulu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Southern California. Longtime career with NASA, and post retirement position with Kuakini Health Systems. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Susan and Karen; sons, David and Kevin; stepsons, Ted, Michael and Jay; 14 grandchildren. Service 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Church of the Crossroads. No flowers. Donations to the Honolulu Symphony or Church of the Crossroads. [Adv May 28, 2005]

Ernest Paul Reese, Jr., USN (ret.) Age 57, of Kailua, passed away March 30, 2005 at St Francis Hospice West. He was born August 10, 1947, in Ellwood City, PA. Ernie came to Hawaii in 1990 when he reported to CINCPACFLT as the Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor to the Fleet, until his retirement in 1993 after 26 years of faithful service. He was more recently employed as the Assistance and Recovery Program Coordinator for Operating Engineers Local #3. Ernie was a founding member of Foundation Motorcycle Club, as well as a past President. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest P. Reese, Sr., and grandson Ernest M. Reese, Jr. He is survived by his partner Dorothee Schmidt; daughters Jorgi-Anne Stever and Jennifer Reese, son Ernest M. Reese and their mother Maureen Reese; mother Gertrude Reese, brother Richard Reese, sister Jacquelyn Alongi, and grandsons Robben Stever, Elgin Reese, Nathan Reese and Mikal Reese. Memorial service to be held 11:00 am at Oahu Cemetery Chapel, Saturday, April 9, 2005, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. [Adv Apr. 8, 2005]

Corazon Castillo Reginaldo, 82, of Wailuku, died July 8, 2005, at Maui Memorial Mortuary. Burial will be held at a later date in the Philippines. Mr. Reginaldo was born Dec. 14, 1922, in the Philippines. He was a retired dishwasher with the Maui Palms Hotel. He is survived by his wife, Narcisa Reginaldo; four sons, Tony Reginaldo, Ben Reginaldo, Fanti Reginaldo and Roy Reginaldo; two daughters, Juliet Reginaldo and Editha Tumacder; four sisters, Lita Galicinao, Erlinda Vallesteros, Augustina Dadiz and Patro Acosta; and 15 grandchildren. [MN July 17, 2005]

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Miguel Reginaldo, 90, of Kahului, died Feb. 16, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A wake will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary, with a service at 7 p.m. The wake will continue from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. The family requests casual attire. Mr. Reginaldo was born Sept. 29, 1914, in Isabela, the Philippines. He was a laborer. He is survived by his wife, Estefania Reginaldo; six daughters, Natividad Caldito, Lolita (Ely) Lago, Erlinda (Jerry) Corpuz, Virginia (Benjamin) Ciubal, Gloria (Julius) Garcia and Aida (Charles) Devlin; two sons, Regie (Sandy) Reginaldo and Romeo (Analyn) Reginaldo; seven stepchildren, Wilfredo Lauayan, Wilmer Lauayan, Ruso Lauayan, Richard Lauayan, Sonia Lauayan, Analyn Lauayan and Rema Lauayan; and 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. [MN Feb. 18, 2005]