Hawaii Newspaper Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2005

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TEREZA DeJESUS "DAISY" SABAKAHAN, 90, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 17, 2005 at the Aloha Nursing Home. Born on Kaua'i. A homemaker. Survived by sister, Elizabeth Martin; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park, Kane'ohe. [Adv Jan. 24, 2005]

JAY SABATE, 58, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Queen's Medical Center biomedical technician. Survived by daughter, Darlene; brothers, Pete Tinao, and Joseph, Matt, John and Leonard Labajo; sister, Mary Nelson; hanai children, Georgia White, Jefferey and Jarrett Wong and Dee Dee Villaro; hanai sisters, Lorraine Atchly and Darlene; hanai mother, Mary Erler; hanai father, Bill Erler. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Fellowship, Leeward, 94-050 Farrington Highway; service 11 a.m. Graveside service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv May 23, 2005]

MARCELO IMPENG SABILLO SR., 68, of Waipahu, died March 3, 2005. Born in Toboso, Negros Occidental, Philippines. A retired welder. Survived by wife, Urbana; daughters, Merbana Mayola and Elvira Sabillo; sons, Marcelo Jr., Mario, Manuel and Marcial; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Soledad Lopez and Dominga Sabillo; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Soledad Lopez and Dominga Lusokon. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 19, 2005]

Diana Sablan,70, of Hilo died June 24 at home. Born in Guam, she was a home health car services provider, and member of St. Joseph Catholic church. Friends may call 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service at 11:30. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by sons, Samuel (Stephanie) Sablan and Manuel Sablan, both of Texas; Gerold Sablan of Hilo, Peter (LaChelle) Sablan, Christopher (Janet) Sablan and Thomas (Theresa) Sablan, all of Oahu; daughters, Theresa (Jim) Haidet of California, Veronica Sablan of Oahu; 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild, numerous nephews and nieces. [HTH June 26, 2005]

Fay Hanae Sadamitsu of Lihu‘e, died April 2, 2005, at Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu at the age of 53. Born Feb. 3, 1952, in Hawai‘i, she was a preschool director/teacher for Kauai Economic Opportunity. She is survived by two aunts: Fuyuko (Kazuki) Shimizu of Koloa and Hatsuko Sadamitsu of Lihu‘e ; and numerous cousins. Friends may call on Saturday, April 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, where memorial services will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Private interment will be done at Lihu‘e Cemetery. The family suggests casual attire and requests that flowers be omitted. [KGIN Apr. 14, 2005]

Hanako Sadamitsu of Puhi, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Feb. 26, 2005, at the age of 87. Born in Huleia on April 21, 1917, she was co-owner of Sadamitsu Store. She is survived by daughter, Fay Sadamitsu of Lihu‘e; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Mar. 5, at the Lihue Missionary Church; service officiated by Pastor Ryan Claytor will begin at 10:30 a.m. Casual attire is suggested and flowers omitted. [KGIN Mar. 4, 2005]

RESTITUTO "RESTY" PACIAL SADANG, 60, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 16, 2005. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Employee at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children. Survived by wife, Julita; son, Jun; daughter, Catherine Magbaleta; brother, Federico; sisters, Erlinda Pichay and Jesusa Agcaoili; six grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Burial pending in the Philippines. [Adv Apr. 12, 2005]

MARGARET SUEKO SADAOKA, 75, of Las Vegas, died March 21, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired lithograph worker. Survived by sons, George and Lee; daughter, Joyce Takata; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Mabel Hacoba, Ruth Sasaki and Sally Nakashige. Service 6 p.m. Friday at Koboji Shingon Mission. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 29, 2005]

SEBASTIAN CABUYADAO SADO, 100, of Kahului, Maui, died April 8, 2005. Born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. An insecticide sprayer for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. Survived by sons, Sebastian Jr., Laureano, Gregorio, Oscar and Robert; daughter, Natividad Gines; brother, Filomeno; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Service also 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary; burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 24, 2005]

SADAKO SADOYAMA, 91, of Kane'ohe, died March 10, 2005. Born in Laupahoehoe, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Kenneth, Edward, Norman and Steven "Elena"; daughters, Mae Kinoshita, Janet Henriques, Jean Akai, Aimie Kamimura and Linda Atagi; 27 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv Mar. 18, 2005]

TOFATU AUALA SAGAPOLUTELE Age 96, of FAAGAMALO, American Samoa, passed away on March 3, 2005. She was born on April 7, 1908 in American Samoa. She is survived by sons, Tovia Auala (Elaine Auala), Ioane Sagapolu (Tauvaelua Sagapolu); daughters, Fuli Fernandez, Fata Mendham, Vaimoe Sanchez, Anna Sinafai (Vaifou Sinafai), Faailo Sagapolu. She is preceded by son, Taliole Faletogo Loa; daughter, Tio Tiapula. Also survived by 88 grandchildren, 179 great grandchildren, and 53 great-great grandchildren. Visitation at 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Church service at 1:30pm. Burial commences at Hawaiian MEMORIAL Park Cemetery [Adv Mar. 20, 2005]

JEAN KEIKO SAGARIO, 65, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A sales representative for Armstrong Produce. Survived by sisters, Genevieve Takamiyashiro, Evelyn Morioka and Nancy Tom. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawia'i. [Adv Jan. 7, 2005]

RICKY LORENZO SAGARIO, 45, of Pearl City, died June 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. An electrician. Survived by parents, Lorenzo and Georgiana "Sweetheart"; brother, Randy; sisters, Penny Gouveia, Toni Ornelles and Jody Miner; nieces and nephews. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv June 15, 2005]

BARBARA SAGISI SAGAYSAY, 92, of Honolulu, died Jan 27, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Maui Palms employee. Survived by sons, Alex Sagaysay and Delbert Sagasay; brothers, Luciano and Agapito Sagisi; 11 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 10 a.m. next Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary, Wailuku, Maui; graveside service 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. No flowers for O'ahu service; flowers welcome for Maui service. [Adv Feb. 3, 2005]

Tuipulotu F. Saia, 70, of Lahaina, died April 14, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with a service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, with a service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests Tongan attire. Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Saia was born Feb. 15, 1935, in Tonga. He was a houseman at the Royal Lahaina Resort. He is survived by his wife, Sisilia T.A. Saia; his mother, Alisi Harris; eight children, Elisapeti (Douglas) Miller, Tevita (Mihi) Saia, Tomasi Saia, Luseane (John) Kennach, Vilimani (Malia) Saia, Melenaite Saia, Matekitonga Saia and Yolanthy (Remi) Moleni; three brothers, Tevita Saia, Siaosi Saia and Fine Saia; two sisters, Tangimausia ’Utoikamanu and Etta Taumaiolo; and 21 grandchildren. [MN Apr. 24, 2005]

HERBERT G. SAIKI, 45, of 'Aiea, died May 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Shawana and Kristen; parents, Fred and Sandra; brother, Wallace; sisters, Lyn Matsuda and Cynthia Imamura. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv May 19, 2005]

BARBARA JEAN SAITO, 62, of Mililani, died June 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A travel agent for Hawaii Jet Travel. Survived by son, Reid; grandchild, Chloe Saito; companion, Perry Hostallero. Service 6 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Adv June 26, 2005]

ERNEST "RICKY" TSUGIO SAITO, 74, of Honolulu, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A truck driver retired from the Honolulu Parks & Recreation Department. Survived by brothers, George and Harry; sisters, Elsie Kurashige and Leatrice Onaga. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 20, 2005]

GEORGE KAZUO SAITO, 77, of Westminister, Calif., died July 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired teacher at West Covina High School. Survived by brother, Harry; sisters, Elsie Kurashige and Leatrice Onaga. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. . [Adv August 2, 2005]

Haruko Saito, 75, of Kahului, died June 25, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center.A private service will be held. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mrs. Saito was born March 22, 1930, in Japan. She was an assistant baker at Nashiwa Bakery. She is survived by her husband, Itaru Saito; three sons, Dennis Saito, Harry Saito and Barry (Sharon) Saito; a daughter, Midori (Clyde) Iwami; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. [MN July 2, 2005]

KIYOKO SAITO, 88, of Honolulu, died July 10, 2005. Born in Waialua. Survived by sons, Edwin and James; daughters, Jean Teeple and Susan Gines; five grandchildren; brothers, Thomas and Francis Kazama; sister, Betsy Park. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv July 17, 2005]

Shigeko Saito,91, of Honokaa died April 12 at home. Born in Ahualoa, she was a retired store clerk at the former Ujiki Store and a member of the Hamakua Jodo Mission. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Sunday at the Hamakua Jodo Mission in Paauhau; memorial service at 11 a.m. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by sons, Ralph (Jean) Saito of Kohala Estates, Roy (Eunice) Saito of Waimea; daughter, Norene Yamamoto of Honokaa; brothers, Tadaichi Higashi of Honokaa and Riyosaku Higashi of Honolulu; sisters, Sueko Higashi of Honolulu, Itsue Hino of Ahualoa, Mutsuko Higashi of Honolulu and Doris Higashi of Honokaa; sister-in-laws, Shigeko Higashi of Hilo, and Mitsuko Saito of Papaikou; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Apr. 15, 2005]

YUTAKA SAKAGAWA, 81, of Ho-nolulu, died July 3, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Retired from Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. Survived by sons, Warren, Kelvin and Wendell; daughter, Faye; sisters, Mae Taketa and Eileen Kishinami; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv July 14, 2005]

SUMI S. SAKAGUCHI, 93, of Honolulu, died June 19, 2005. Born in Shizuoka, Japan. A retired nurse. Survived by son, Eric; brothers, Toshio and Akio Serizawa. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv July 3, 2005]

TOSHIYUKI "CURLY" SAKAGUCHI, 79, of Honolulu, died April 9, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Edith; son, Michael; daughter, Nancy Monden; brother, James; sister, Esther Haraguchi; three grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2055 Kamehameha IV Road; memorial service 2 p.m. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 12, 2005]

ALBERT MASAYUKI SAKAI, 87, of Honolulu, died July 14, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Former 50th State Dairy Farmers Co-op manager. Survived by wife, Dorothy; daughter, Barbara Kohara; two grandchildren; sisters, Mitsuyo Shimomi and Yoshino Yamamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. . [Adv July 25, 2005]

FUMIYO K. SAKAI, 85, of Pearl City, died Jan. 2, 2005. Born on Moloka'i. Retired self-employed seamstress. Survived by son, Stephen; daughters, Jeanette Good and Pauline Richards; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Norma Baxter. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 12, 2005]

RALPH TAKUMI SAKAI, 79, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A driver retired from Lonestar Industries. Survived by wife, Dorothy; sons, Randal and Boyd; two grandchildren; brothers, Minoru and Richard; sisters, Ethel Sakai, Sybil Adams and Carol Day. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv May 15. 2005]

BETTY KINUE SAKAMOTO, 78, of Honolulu, died May 29, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired administrator with Iolani School. Survived by husband, Sueo; sister, Doris Iwasaki; nieces and nephews. Service 6 p.m. Monday at St. Alban's Chapel, Iolani School. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv June 16, 2005]

GEORGE SAKAMOTO, 87, of Honolulu, died June 16, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired state of Hawai'i carpenter. Survived by sons, Brian and Craig; daughter, Sharon Kawatomari; sisters, Edith Inouye and Ethel; eight grandchildren. Private services were held. [Adv June 27, 2005]

KATHERINE TOMIE SAKAMOTO, 83, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 6, 2005. Born in Wahiawa. Retired from Howard's Building with more than 20 years of service. Survived by sons, Maurice, Russell and Lance; daughters, Sharon Catalan and Kathleen; brothers, James, Wallace, Ralph and Raymond Yanagida; sister, Betty Taniguchi; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 15, 2005]

STELLA K. SAKAMOTO, 76, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Worked at the University of Hawai'i Hamilton cafeteria. Survived by husband, Ichiro; mother, Mitsuro Muramoto; sisters, Thelma McCarthy and Hazel Yamasaki. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv Feb. 15, 2005]

WALTER YASUYUKI SAKAMOTO, 72, of Pearl City, died Feb. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired mechanical engineer, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Survived by wife, Gertrude; son, Sloan; daughter, Sara Shimabukuro; granddaughter, Rylie Kimiko; brother, Edward; sister, Harriet Waiolama. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 31, 2005]

MUTSUO SAKATA, 81, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 9, 2005. Born in 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i. Retired sales representative. Survived by wife, Kazuko; son, Vernon; daughter, Karen Machida; two grandchildren; sisters, Myrna Betsui, Barbara Schindele, Fumiko Oyama and Dorothy Santos. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 20, 2005]

UTAKO TSUGAWA SAKIMOTO, 88, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 2005. Born in Kurtistown, Hawai'i. Retired secretary at the Psychology Department at the University of Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Yuzuru; son, Herman; daughters, Susan Carman, and Diane and Irene Sakimoto; brother, Keiji Tsugawa; sister, Yukiko Watanabe; five grandchildren. Memorial service 11 a.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 18, 2005]

CHIEKO SAKO, 92, of Mililani, died March 10, 2005. Born in 'Ola'a, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Stanley and Maurice; daughters, Janet Kummer and Sharon Kaneko; brother, Ralph Nakamoto; sisters, Miyuki Uyetake, Mildred Sakumoto and Betty Tsuji; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 25, 2005]

Sadako Nonaka Sako,77, of Hilo died April 22 at St. Francis Hospice West on Oahu. Born in Ninole, she was a retired teacher for the state Department of Education. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin; service at 3. Casual attire. Service also held Monday in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Byron Kazuo Sako and Glenn Tokuma (Wendy) Sako of Hilo; daughters, Rachael Hatsumi (Andrew) Nagao of Aiea, Oahu, Esther Chiemi (Brian) Kanakuri of Pearl City, Oahu; brothers, Takashi (Toyomi) Nonaka of Papaikou, Minoru (Grace) Nonaka of Honolulu, Frederick Shigeru (Nancy) Nonaka of Waimea; sisters, Yuriko (George) Minakami and Loretta (Richard) Taise of Pearl City, Lorraine (Dr. Asahiko) Wagai of Aiea; nine grandchildren. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary in Honolulu. [HTH May 4, 2005]

GEORGE HIROYUKI SAKODA, 73, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A real estate broker, and developer. Survived by wife, Maizie; sons, Keith, Kyle and Kevin; four grandchildren; brother, Walter Kirimitsu; sister, Ruby Nakahara. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv June 16, 2005]

TOM T. SAKUMA, 93, of Kailua, died Feb. 13, 2005. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired Kane'ohe Ranch maintenance man. Survived by wife, Nobu; sons, James, Richard, Ernest and Paul; sisters, Chiyono Suzuki, Kiyone Ah Fai Ching and Shigeno Matsui; five grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 17, 2005]

Yaichi Sakuma,91, of Papaikou, died May 28 at Hilo Medial Center. Born in Papaikou, he was a retired mill worker at the former Hilo Coast Processing Company, a member of the Hilo Coast United Church of Christ, and the retired co-proprietor of Papaikou Lunch Shop ("Sakuma Store"). Private services held. No monetary donations. Survived by son, Larry (Elvira Publico) Sakuma of Hilo; daughter, Carol (Stanley) Inamasu of Mililani; sister, Takie Yoshida of Pepeekeo; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH June 5, 2005]

GEORGE TSUTOMU "BLACKIE" SAKURAI, 82, of Honolulu, died April 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired plant operation worker for Meadow Gold Dairies. Survived by wife, Esther; sons, Stephen Sakurai, Leonard and Glenn Victorino; daughter, Sandra Belesky; seven grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 13, 2005]

YOSHIICHI SAKURAI, 90, of Waipahu, died May 16, 2005. Born in 'Ewa. Survived by daughter, Margaret; grandchildren, Winston and Suzette; sisters, Chiyoko Yamauchi and Janet Nishimura. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Adv June 2, 2005]

Paul Salazar, 78, of Lahaina, died Jan. 20, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Salazar was born June 21, 1926, in Denver. He was an astrologer. He is survived by three sons, Nick Salazar, Vincent Salazar and Gabriel Salazar; two daughters, Linda Salazar and Teresa Salazar; a brother, Elias Salazar; and 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. [MN Jan. 2, 2005]

Josephine Salba of Kapa‘a, died Sept. 9, 2004, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 74. Born Feb. 22, 1930, in Hanalei, she ws a waitress for Pizza Hut. She is survived by three sons: Francisco Manuel, Jr. of Kapa‘a, Selso (Christie) Manjuel of Wailua and Mateo Samson of Kapa‘a; two daughters: Cemona Manuel of Hilo and Pearl (Raymond) Awana of Kaneohe; one step daughter: Peggy Salba-Honnet of Lihu‘e; 14 grand-children and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held on Sunday, March 27, at Black Pot Beach in Hanalei where scattering of remains will be at 3 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. {KGIN Mar. 16, 2005]

ALEPIO LAEM SALBIEJO, 77, of Honolulu, died March 1, 2005. Born in Pa'auilo, Hawai'i. A lumber product specialist. Survived by wife, Nina Salbiejo; son, Peter; daughter, Alice Rasmussen; brothers, Pablo and Irenio Salviejo; sister, Elena Lucas. Visitation from 9 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. [Adv Mar. 6, 2005]

CARMELO SALES SALES SR., 90, of Honolulu, died June 30, 2005. Born in Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines. Retired farmer. Survived by sons, Felipe, Romualdo, Carmelo Jr., Alfredo, Felix and Dominador; daughters, Carmelita Paraoan, Teresita Ramiro, Felisa Vea, Catalina Ramelb, Lolita Reyes, Erlinda Fontanilla, Trinidad dela Cruz, Julie Calitena and Verona; 33 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Nicolasa Mallilin and Vecenta Villoso. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary; rosary 6:30 p.m.; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv July 12, 2005]

HENRY MACADANGDANG SALES, 57, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 2, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A member of the Filipino United Church of Christ. Survived by wife, Corazon; daughters, Dulce Cruz and Chantelle Sales; parents, Crisanto and Maria; brother, Jonathan; sisters, Jedidea Bacudio, May Nacapuy, Norma Villanos, Loida Paz and Evelyn Sales; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Filipino United Church of Christ. Casual attire. [Adv June 17, 2005]

LEON SALES JR., 57, of Los Angeles, died May 8, 2005. Born in Waialua. Survived by sons, Joseph and Cristofer; stepchildren, Eric, Danielle and Katrina; sisters, Rose Sniffen and Jane Abulon; brother, Tony. Mainland service held. Arrangements by Roosevelt Memorial Park and Mortuary, Gardena, Calif. [Adv July 14, 2005]

FALETOLU ISAIA SALEVAO, 81, of Honolulu, died May 3, 2005. Born in American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Romeo Mageo and Eddie Salevao; daughters, Juliette Ietitaia, Merina Tunupopo, Iulieta Taei and Faletolu Lumas; brothers, Apelu Ekeroma and Eteuati Lio; sister, Oa Lio; 30 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hawai'i First Samoan Assembly of God Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv May 8, 2005]

GILBERT E. SALFEN, 89, of Ho-nolulu, died Jan. 10, 2005. Born in Visalia, Calif. Retired president of Controls Inc. Survived by wife, Marian; son, Jody; stepson, Robert McFarland; brother, Rex; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service. Donations may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Jan. 19, 2005]

Tony Agbayani Salud of Wailua Homesteads died on May 19, 2005, at Chinese General Hospital in Manila at the age of 43. Born on May 2, 1965, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was employed at the Kauai Marriott Beach Resort. He is survived by his mother: Flora Agbayani Salud of Ilocos Norte, Philippines; wife: Amalia Salud, sisters: Nenita (Felix) Lazo of Wailua Homesteads, Precy (Leo) Nuesca of Lihu‘e; brothers Elpidio (Gertrudis) Salud of Puhi, John (Mylene) Salud of Kapa‘a and Efren (Aurora) Salud of Hanama‘ulu; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. [KGIN June 4, 2005]

ADELINE PERRY SALVA, 73, of Wai'anae, died May 1, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A retired waitress for Popo's Restaurant. Survived by son, Franklin Francis; daughter, Norma Smith, Jodell Okada and Donna Manalo; stepsons, Ignacio Jr., Kevin, Franklin and Kyle; stepdaughter, Nadine; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at His Highest Praise, Westside; service 6 p.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv May 10, 2005]

LEILOA SAMATUA, 69, of Waipahu, died Feb. 25, 2005. Born in Onenoa, American Samoa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Fa'avesi, Peniamina, Tautua and Chaco "Kikala"; daughters, Eleni Vaolo, Siagalima Vaimaona, Fiapaipai Kava and Fa'amane'ene'e Ioane; brothers, Penitito Salavea, Pili Tusitala, Kimo La'aulusa, Samu Tusitala, Aniva Lepolo, Penitito Gapelu and Seuao Gapelu; sisters, Sola Iuta, Manuli Tusitala, Salikea Pulu, Milo Vaielua, Samaraki Otineru, Soama Faumui and Aselama Brown; 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Tuesday at Waipahu Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Woolsey-Hosoi Mortuary Services. [Adv Mar. 10, 2005]

Leonides Samiano died on March 28, 2005, in Los Angeles, Calif., after a long battle and complications from diabetes. His service will be held in Los Angeles. Born June 12, 1923, in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he came to Kaua‘i in 1946 and worked at Lihu‘e Sugar Plantation until 1960 when he relocated his family to Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Fidela; son Virgil Samiano, daughters: Edith Pascua, Jeannet Palacpac, Linda Luna, Gladys Crosby and Catherine Samiano; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. [KGIN Apr. 1, 2005]

LIUGALUA SAMOA, 50, of Wai'anae, died May 15, 2005. Born in Samoa. A construction laborer. Survived by wife, Inez; sons, Liu and Leonard; daughters, Lindel and Lolinda; mother, Taulago; grandmother, Taavaoga Muaava; 25 brothers and sisters; four grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. [Adv May 25, 2005]

SOLEDAD DEGUZMAN SAMORTIN, 54, of Honolulu, died March 17, 2005. Born in Quezon, Philippines. Survived by sons, Oliver and Paul Chavez; daughter, Joy Salle; mother, Paciencia Deguzman; brothers, Jun and Lito Deguzman; sisters, Lita Deguzman, Mayet Ranes, Cristina Yap, Nenet Lagrazon, Zeny Sutton and Rowena Pecson; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; memorial service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 28, 2005]

Aaron Keith Sampaga, 35, of Hilo died Feb. 28 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, he was a self-employed tattoo artist, owner of Sampaga Ink and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends may call 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; wake service at 7. Friends may also call 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel; Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Christy Sampaga of Hilo; son, Giovanni Sampaga of Hilo; parents, Arthur (Sr.) and Beryl Sampaga of Hilo; brothers, Major Arthur (Penelope) Sampaga Jr. and Daryl (Georgie) Sampaga of Hilo; sister, Sheryl (Dusan) Jouppi of Hilo; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Mar. 6, 2005]

Joseph "Pachie" Clement Samuels, 74, of Keaau died Feb. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a retired general maintenance personnel for the state Department of Accounting and General Services, and member of the Puerto Rican United Association of Hawaii. Friends may call 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; funeral Mass at 10. Friends may call again 8:30-10 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Honolulu; funeral service at 10. Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by wife, Joan Samuels of Keaau; son, Cameron Samuels of California; daughter, Thalia Lunzy of Oregon; step-son, William (Brenda) Ramos of Pukalani, Maui; stepdaughters, Gloria (Michael) Santiago of Honolulu, Phyllis (Al) Tumlinson of Oregon; sisters, Agnes Sang and Margareta Rodgers, both of California; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews. Dodo Mortuary is handling arrangements. [HTH Feb. 27, 2005]

LINDA SUE SAMUELS, 62, of Honolulu, died May 31, 2005. Born in Johnson City, N.Y. Retired from the Department of Defense and volunteer for the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Survived by companion, Robert Tanaka; brother, Steven Morgan. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. Donations to the Honolulu Academy of Arts. [Adv June 7, 2005]

NORMA NAOMI SANAY, 55, of Honolulu, died July 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A security guard for Wackenhut Corp. Survived by son, Harry; daughters, Alicia Sanay, Elizabeth Luczon, Sue, Mae and Wai Sanay; hanai daughter, Keala Leopoldo; brothers, Joseph, William, Ronald, John and Darrel; sisters, Mary Ann Botelho, Harriet Johnson, Veronica Froelick, Margaret Taylor and Trudy Kahoai; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv July 10, 2005]

Patricio Calanno Sanchez Sr., 90, of Kualapuu, Molokai, died April 24, 2005, in Honolulu. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Sophia Church in Kaunakakai, and at 8 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent Church in Maunaloa, with a Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Maunaloa Cemetery on Molokai. Molokai Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Sanchez was born March 13, 1915, in the Philippines. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Sanchez; five sons, Patricio (Cora) Sanchez, Ernie (Lorene) Sanchez, Melvin Sanchez, Joseph (Soledad) Sanchez and Jeffrey (Tauane) Sanchez; two daughters, Patricia (Joseph) Pagay and Yolanda (Dada) Reyes; two brothers, Graciano Sanchez and Teso Cabanting; two sisters, Charing Cortez and Pasing Cabanting; and 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. [MN May 5, 2005]

RAMSAY HJALMAR SANDELIN, 82, of Honolulu, died June 21, 2005. Born in San Francisco. Retired as vice president of First Hawaiian Bank. Survived by wife, Marian; son, Ramsay "Sandy" Jr.; daughter, Vicki Reisner. Celebration of life 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Arcadia Retirement Residence. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv June 26, 2005]

James Otho Sanders Age 90, of Kailua, passed away on June 18th at the Hale Ho Aloha Nursing home in Honolulu. He was retired from the Federal Aviation Administration after 40 years of government service. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche Gilland Sanders, and is survived by two sons, James Henderson Sanders of Scottsdale, Arizona and Thomas Michael sanders of Kailua; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. He will be buried with his wife in Monteagle, Tennessee, where they were married in 1938. Mr. Sanders was born in Tennessee in 1914. He served in the United States army as a Radio Operator from 1930 to 1937, and in 1938 he was appointed to the Department of Commerce Bureau of Air Commerce, later renamed the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA), as an Airways Keeper serving at facilities in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas. He later became an Air Traffic controller for the CAA in San Antonio, Texas from 1941 to 1947. From 1948 to 1950, Mr. Sanders and his family lived in post WWII Manila, Philippine Islands, where he served as Chief of the newly commissioned Manila Air Traffic Control Center and supervised the training of Filipino personnel to take over its operation. Mr. Sanders served as Chief of the Midway Island Air Traffic Control Center and Control Tower from 1950 to 1951 and was subsequently assigned to the CAA Regional Office in Hawaii as an Air Traffic Control Supervisor. His family who had returned to Texas after living in Manila, joined him in Honolulu. In 1958, the CAA was reorganized into the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA), and Mr. Sanders was assigned to its Honolulu Airspace Utilization Branch. In 1960, he was promoted to Branch Chief, a position he held until his retirement. Highlights of his career include temporary tours of duty for the State Department in Japan in 1956 for three months where he headed the development of the Japan Civil Aviation Assistance Group, and in Korea for one year in 1956-57 as a technical advisor for the United Nations Economic Coordinator and the the Republic of Korea's Minister of Transportation. In 1965, he represented the United States aviation interests at the meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Mr. Sanders was a licensed pilot and a charter member of the Society of Airway Pioneers. Mr. Sanders earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii. After his retirement, he earned a real estate broker license and was active in real estate investment in Hawaii. He was a longtime member of the Elks (BPOE) and was a member of the Waikiki lodge. Most of his spare time was spent researching and documenting his Native-american Cherokee Indian ancestry, for which he received correspondence from others worldwide seeking information on their own ancestral history. [Adv June 24, 2005]

JOYCELYN ELSA SANDERS, 68, of Honolulu, died Feb. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A real estate owner. Survived by son, Dr. Raphael Sanders; daughters, Nellie Bell, Tracy Browner and Christina Gomes; two grandsons. Visitation 8:15 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Mount Church; service 9:45 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 6, 2005]

NETTIE L. SANDERS, 94, of Ho-nolulu, died June 13, 2005. Born in Augusta, Ga.