Hawaii Newspaper Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2005

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FLORA ANNE TABACCO, 80, of Mililani, died March 9, 2005. Born in Lawrence, Mass. Member of Christ Lutheran Church, Mililani. Survived by son, Thomas; daughter, Elaine Chun; two grandchildren; brother, James Pettine; sister, Carol Rivard. Burial service 1 p.m. Friday at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Memorial service 4 p.m. Sunday at Christ Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv Mar. 15, 2005]

ROSARIO LEHANO TABANGCORA, 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of La'ie, died Jan. 2, 2005. Born in Honoka'a, Hawai'i. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hau'ula, Third Ward. Survived by wife, Olita; daughter, Beatrice; sisters, Esther Kuamoo and Beatrice Kuma. Visitation 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at 'Alae Cemetery, Mormon Section. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv Jan. 10, 2005]

CASAMIRA TABULOG TABLADILLO, 99, of Waipahu, died Feb. 27, 2005. born in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by daughters, Tomasa Romero, Agapita Tabladillo, Martina Guzman, Aurelia and Rosalina Tabladillo; son, Alejandro; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 11:15 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 19, 2005]

Florentina Bibilone Tabocol,77, of Mountain View died June 8 at Straub Clinic and Hospital in Honolulu. Born in Mountain View, she was a retired factory worker with Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. Friends may call 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home chapel; service at 11:30. Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Dennis Tabocol and Bryn Tabocol of Mountain View, Mervyn (Joyce) Tabocol of Hilo; daughters, Eileen (Charles) Lee of Pearl City, Oahu, Gayle Ann (Chris) Tabocol of Waikele, Oahu; brothers, Anastacio (Trini) Bibilone of Hilo, Pablo (Laurie) Bibilone of Mountain View, Richard (Flora) Bibilone and Esteban (Eleanor) Bibilone of Oahu; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. [HTH June 19, 2005]

FAITH KAIULANI TABONIAR, infant daughter of Alice Wiltz and William "Billy" Taboniar, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Jan. 12, 2005. Born in Lihu'e. Also survived by sister, Priscilla Wiltz; brothers, Jay-B and Javis; grandparents, Pedro Morales, Sheila Louis and Joseph Taboniar Sr. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 15, 2005]

Dionicio Barut Tacang, 89, of Kahului, died Jan. 26, 2005, at Kula Hospital. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony Church, with a service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with a Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park. The family requests casual attire. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Tacang was born May 2, 1915, in Barangay No. 37 Ganagan, Bacarra Ilocos Norte, the Philippines. He was a retired irrigator for Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. He is survived by his wife, Maria Tacang; a son, Avelino (Tessie) Tacang; three daughters, Arsenia (Jon) Jacques, Valentina (Geoffrey) Valdez and Imelda Ugalino; and eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. [MN Feb. 16, 2005]

Christino Juan Taclan Jr., 23, of Wailuku, died June 16, 2005, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary, with a service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary, with a service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Nawaieha Cemetery, across from St. Anthony Church in Wailuku. A gathering will be held at the family’s residence after the burial. The family requests aloha attire. Mr. Taclan was born July 1, 1981, in Wailuku. He was an electrician and mechanic at FKS Rental and Sales. He is survived by his fiancee, Elaine Chang; his parents, Christino and Henereit Taclan Sr.; two daughters, Eternity-Ray Taclan-Chang and Everli-Lei Taclan-Chang; a brother, Adrian Taclan; and two sisters, Priscilla Romero and Andrea Taclan. [MN June 26, 2005]

MARIANO PERLAS TACULAO, 92, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Luzon, Philippines. Retired from Honolulu Construction and Draying Co. Survived by wife, Florenda; sons, Floyd and Gordon; daughters, Petronila "Pet" Newhouse, Cristi Franson, Joy Murray, Henrietta Mitchel and Agnes Villanueva; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. [Adv June 10, 2005]

FRANCISCO "CISCO" TACULOG, JR. Age 59, of Honolulu, passed away on May 18, 2005, at the Kuakini Medical Center. He was born on March 7, 1946, at Hoolehua General Hospital in Molokai. Cisco graduated from Molokai'i High & Intermediate School, class of 1964. Shortly after High School Cisco worked for Associated Insulation and Aloha State Sales before joining the United States Army where he served 4 years, two years active and two years inactive. Cisco later pursued two great loves of his life as becoming an associate member with Ke'ehi Boat Club, fishing off the Genesis II, Captained by Mike Ota, and golfing for the Hana Hou Golf Club, which he became quite good at. He is survived by sisters, Mildred (Harry) Hirose and Elizabeth (Alvin) Ishimitsu; nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by a sister, the late Cecilia (Robert Sr.) Steiner. [Adv June 15, 2005]

KIMIYE TADA, 82, of Honolulu, died March 14, 2005. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired registered nurse. Survived by husband, Daniel; daughter, Amy Mueller; two grandchildren; sisters, Harriet Nakamoto and Namiko Hatton. Service noon Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 18, 2005]

ALBERTO ADVINCULA TADEO SR., 97, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 18, 2005. Born in Barrio Margaay, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Retired from Goodyear Tire. Survived by wife, Caroline; daughters, Lorna and Vivian Tadeo, and Normalyn Efhan; sons, Diosdado, Edgar, Alberto Jr. and Ricarte; sister, Teresa Asistin; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv June 25, 2005]

Oscar Tadije of Koloa died May 20, 2005, at Straub Hospital, at the age of 51. Born Nov. 7, 1953, in the Philippines, he was a gardener for Poipu Kapili. He is survived by his father: Pio C. Tadije, mother Rosa Tadije, sister: Soledad (Ben) Negrillo; four brothers: Alejandrino (Bena) Tadije, Romeo (Ester) Tadije, Armando (Remedios) Tadije, and Loreto (Benilua) Tadije; one sister-in-law: Lina Tadije; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Saturday, June 18, at Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary Chapel in Koloa from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., where services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Raphael's Church cemetery in Koloa; [KGIN June 15, 2005]

VATAU AIUMU TAEU, 91, of Waipahu, died March 17, 2005. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Survived by son, Sam; daughters, Liua Leiato, Olive Pereda, Maninoa Brown, Simeeata'a Misaalefua, Vavala Pereda and Manino Camacho; brother, Lemoe Tuaolo; 44 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10:45 a.m.; committal service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 25, 2005]

Lawrence "Larry" Rosalan Tagaca,96, of Keaau died June 4 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he was a retired truck driver for Maui Sugar Co., a retired taxi driver and a member of The Salvation Army. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Saturday at The Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Hilo; service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Survived by wife, Aurelia T. Tagaca of Keaau; stepdaughter, Priscilla Tagaca of Keaau; stepsons, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary. [HTH June 9, 2005]

Demetrio Calantoc Tagalicud, 83, of Pahoa died Feb. 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he was a self-employed papaya farmer and member of Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Friends may call 7-8 p.m. Friday at the church; prayer service at 8 p.m. Friends may alo call 7-9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass at 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Survived by wife, Carlina Edra Tagalicud of Pahoa; sons, Ernesto (Lina) Tagalicud of Hilo, Bernard Tagalicud of Pahoa; brother, Pio (Leonora) Tagalicud of Pahoa; sister, Petra Tagalicud Jacinto of Hilo; brothers-in-law, Don (Susie) Edra and Benjamin (Elsie) Edra Jr. of Canada; sisters-in-law, Raymonda Lombe of Hilo, Orfelina Guinard of Honolulu; hanai sons, Ryan Tagalicud of Chicago, Edward Tagalicud of Sacramento, Calif., Solomon Tagalicud of Honolulu, Ronald Brummett of Pahoa; hanai daughters, Mae Tagalicud of Honolulu, Berline Tagalicud of the Philippines; four grandchildren, a great-grandson, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Mar. 7, 2005]

EMILIA AGNO TAGALICUD, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2005. Born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Samuel and Elbert; daughter, Caroline Sula; three grandchildren; brothers, Nemesio, Primo and Cornelio Agno; sister, Briginia. Visitation 8:30 to 9 a.m. March 5 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 27, 2005]

MARY-GLENNIE ULULANI ANDREWS TAGUPA Age 75, passed away in Kaneohe, May 25, 2005, at her daughter's home. She was born February 2, 1930 in Honolulu, to James and Winifred Andrews. She is survived by her loving husband, Alfred Tagupa; son, James R. Tagupa (Francine Dudoit-Tagupa); daughter, Mary-Glennie K. Marriott; her three grandsons, Tyson Keola Marriott, James Kelii Tagupa and Byron Analu Tagupa; her granddaughter, Kanani Christy Kamelamela-Dudoit; and one great-grandson, many nieces and nephews and numerous relatives and friends. She attended Kamehameha School for Girls, graduated from Roosevelt High School class of '47 and later, from the University of Hawaii. She was an elementary school teacher and devoted herself to her students. She retired from the State of Hawaii DOE after 32 years of dedicated service. Her passion in retired life was the genealogical research of her family. She and her beloved husband were world travelers and touched many people with their Aloha and kindness. She was devoted to her church and active in several organizations: Daughters of Hawaii, Ka'ahumnau Society, Hawaiian Civic Club, Lodge of the Women Elks 616, and the New England Historical Genealogical Society. She was admired and adored by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. BURIAL AT THE HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY. [Adv June 5, 2005]

HENRY SHIZUO TAHARA, 72, of Honolulu, died June 2, 2005. Born in Kahului, Maui. A power plant engineer retired from Raytheon Corporation on Johnston Island. Survived by brother, Thomas; sisters, Amy Tagomori, Sally Leonida and Lily Thompson. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv June 9, 2005]

Toshiko Violet Tahara,91, of Mountain View died March 27 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker, member of the Puna Hongwanji Mission, Mountain View 15 Mile Kumiai and the Mountain View Senior Citizens. Private services, no monetary donations. Survived by sons, Clyde Tahara of San Francisco, Lance (Judith) Tahara of Mountain View; brother, Roy (Aiko) Kawamoto of Santa Ana, Calif.; sister, Yuriko Kawamoto of Honolulu; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Apr. 11, 2005]

BARBARA TAI, 84, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A waitress retired from M's Coffee Shop. Survived by daughter, Valerie Kapahua; sons, David Yuen, Charles and Milton Tai; brother, Harold; sister, Violet Kaleiwahea; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; prayer service noon; burial 1 p.m. at Oahu Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Adv June 4, 2005]

RICHARD EIKICHI TAIRA, 78, of Honolulu, died April 22, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard auto mechanic. Survived by wife, Sumi; daughter, Amy Danielson; two grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Taira and Betty Chang. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv May 9, 2005]

SHUICHI TAIRA, 92, of Honolulu, died July 17, 2005. Born in Okinawa, Japan. Survived by son, Wilfred; daughter, Sandra Higa; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation from 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv July 31, 2005]

Elizabeth Kaaua "Anui" Tajon, 84, of Pepeekeo died Feb. 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Umauma, she was a retired sorter for Royal Hawaiian Macadamia Nuts Co., member of the Kamana Senior Citizens, AARP, Assembly of God Church and a state Senior Citizen Volunteer. Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Monday at the Family Christian Center Church on Holomua Street; service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Survived by sons, Paul (Sandy) Tajon of Pepeekeo, Francis (Terry) Tajon and Saffrey (Deborah) Tajon of Hilo; daughters, Lynette (David) Mendonsa Dolores (Gilbert) Bugado and Clarice (Thomas) Ishimine, all of Hilo; brother, Pawella Kaaua of Pepeekeo; sister, Emily Kaaua of Umauma; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary. [HTH Feb. 25, 2005]

REINANTE DOCTOLERO TAJON, 48, of Honolulu, died June 24, 2005. Born in Baguio City, Philippines. Survived by wife, Marilyn; son, Mark; daughters, Sarah and Meliza; brothers, Rodrigo and Reynaldo; sisters, Lourdes Alba, Esperanza Obrero, Letecia Tabay, Laurie Guillermo, Lucila Mishima, Lolita Ramos and Emily Miller. Visitation 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Anthony Church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv July 1, 2005]

DALE M. TAKAESU, 47, of Pearl City, died Jan. 3, 2005. Born in Illinois. Survived by mother, Helene; brothers, Steven and Kevin. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Jan. 19, 2005]

GENE MASANORI TAKAESU, 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 16, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Owner of G.T. Services. Survived by wife, Naomi; sons, Dean and Gavin; one grandchild; sister, Karen Takeshita. Service noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 25, 2005]

Betty Ayame Kutsunai Takahashi,75, of Hilo, formerly of Honolulu, died June 11, 2005 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Haina, Honokaa, she was a retired receptionist. Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire; no flowers, no koden. Survived by husband, Robert Takahashi of Hilo; stepson, Terance (Iris) Takahashi of Honolulu, Ryan (Linda) Takahashi of Kapolei, Oahu; stepdaughter, Robyn (Tracy) Nishimura of Alameda, Calif.; sister, Alice Mitsuko Kaneko of Keaau; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH June 14, 2005]

HAZEL MOMOYO TAKAHASHI, 83, of Mililani, died March 23, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired registered nurse. Survived by son, Michael; daughter, Sandra Jakahi; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 9, 2005]

Iwao "Henry" Takahashi of Wailua died on June 11, 2005 at his home at the age of 81. Born on Feb. 14, 1924 in Wailua, he retired as Grounds Maintenance personnel from Coco Palms Hotel in Wailua. He is survived by his wife: Kesa Takahashi of Wailua; daughter: Dawn Matsuura of Wailua; two sons: Grant Takahashi of Honolulu and Thomas Takahashi of California; one granddaughter Gina Takahashi of Honolulu; two grandsons, Kevin Matsuura and Kyle Matsuura of Wailua; one brother: Lincoln Takahashi; three sisters: Ruth Yoshizawa, Nancy Matsuda, and Diane Uyeno. Private graveside services were held. [KGIN June 21, 2005]

KAZUMI TAKAHASHI, 86, of 'Aiea, died June 9, 2005. Retired carpenter foreman for Joe Hiro Brothers. Survived by wife, Katherine; daughter, Jane; four grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Adv June 20, 2005]

Miyaaki "Taka" Takahashi,75, of Waimea died June 13 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Waialua, Oahu, he was retired from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and member of the Kamuela Hongwanji Mission Kyodan and American Japanese Civic Club. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Kamuela Hongwanji Mission; service at 11 a.m. Casual attire, no koden. Survived by wife, Oharu Takahashi of Waimea; daughter, Iris (Michael) Murakami of Hilo; son, Eric (Doreen) Takahashi of Waimea; sisters, Betsy (Mitsuo) Nakayama and Asako (Harry) Hayashida, both of Honolulu; two grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH June 27, 2005]

THOMAS TADASHI TAKAHASHI, 96, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired carpenter. Survived by son, Edwin; daughter, Shirley Kiyuna; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; brother, Raymond; sister, Frances. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 19, 2005]

YUKIO TAKAHASHI, 90, of Waipahu, died May 28, 2005. Born in Waipahu. Retired from Oahu Sugar Plantation. Survived by sons, Edwin, Wayne, Alvin and Eugene; brother, Ernest; sister, Eleanor Oxley; six grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv June 5, 2005]

ELAINE AIKO TAKAKI, 59, of Honolulu, died April 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Glenn; son, Kevin; daughter, Kathleen Mahi; mother, Doris Nakamura; brother, Allen Nakamura; sister, Betsy Sakuda; a grandchild. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m. Private burial. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 24, 2005]

FAYE KINUE TAKAKI, 62, of Waipahu, died Jan. 13, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from state Department of Transportation Safety Office. Survived by husband, Stanley; sons, Stacy, Troy and Tyson; daughter, Sindy Mostoles; parents, Masatoshi and Jane Kuwata; brothers, Edward and Robert Kuwata; sister, Ruby Kage; three grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 15, 2005]

GLADYS TAZUE TAKAKI, 90, of Honolulu, died Jan. 26, 2005. Born in Wahiawa. Retired Kuakini Japanese Hospital (now Kuakini Medical Center) registered nurse. Survived by sons, Harvey and George; stepsons, Norman and Ken; daughters, Alice Aoki; stepdaughter, Jane Oyama; eight grandchildren; brothers, Charles and Richard Takase; sister, Lucille Takase. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 31, 2005]

JOANNE EMI TAKAKI, 55, of Wahiawa, died Jan. 24, 2005. A waitress for Dots Restaurant. Survived by companion, Kendy Handy; sons, Gary and Jason; daughter, Lianne; brothers, James and Dennis Kimura; three grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 6, 2005]

MADELINE DIANE TAKAMINE, 71, of 'Aiea, died May 15, 2005. Born in San Francisco. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Robert; sons, Matthew Takamine and Randall Riese; daughter, Caroline; brother, Chapman Riese; sister, Nancy Riese; a granddaughter. Private service held. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv May 21, 2005]

HARUMI TAKAMIYASHIRO, 69, of Kane'ohe, died March 17, 2005. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Jo Ann; brothers, Isamu, Yasuo, Thomas, Michael and Richard Tamashiro; sisters, Mineko Mills, Akiko Makabe, and Dorothea Arakaki. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Inurnment 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 1, 2005]

AILEEN SHIZUKO TAKARA, 86, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2005. Born in Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i. A licensed practical nurse. Survived by sons, Milton and Clinton; daughter, Jean Miyashiro; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Yoshiko Miyashiro, Irene Takahama, Mildred Suganuma and Shirley Young. Visitation 2 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 3 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. [Adv Apr. 11, 2005]

CURTIS YUKIO TAKARA ,47, of Pepeekeo died Jan. 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a purchasing agent for the state at Hale Ho'ola Hamakua and an emergency medical technician at the former Honokaa Hospital, a certified nurse's aide at the Life Care Center of Hilo, employee of Mento's Service Station, and a member of the Honomu Hongwanji Mission. Friends may call 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; funeral service at 5 p.m. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by wife, Arlene Takara of Pepeekeo; stepson, Roger Ducosin of Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, Rachelle (Robinson) Cantero of San Diego; father, Seiichi Takara of Oahu; brother, Howard (Anita) Takara of Hawaiian Paradise Park; sister, Donna Takara of Honomu; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins. [Hawaii Tribune Herald Jan. 20, 2005]

LAWRENCE TADASHI TAKARA, 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired bellhop for Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Survived by brothers, Edwin and Melvyn; sister, Irene Yafuso. Private service held. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 8, 2005]

SHIGEO "SHIGE" TAKARA, 76, of Mililani, died Feb. 4, 2005. Born in Peahi, Maui. Retired from Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by wife, Shigeko; sons, Jason and Ezra; daughters, Cynthea Michimoto and Isabelle Nishimoto; mother, Kiku Takara; brothers, Takeo and Tamotsu; sisters, Sumiko Kuniyoshi and Agnes Haruguchi; two grandchildren. Visitation 4 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 5 p.m. [Adv Feb. 17, 2005]

TAKEO TAKARA, 72, of 'Aiea, died May 25, 2005. Born in Peahi, Maui. A Baldwin High School graduate who attended the University of Hawai'i. Survived by wife, Caroline; son, Robin; daughter, Roxanne; stepmother, Kiku; brother, Tamotsu; sisters, Agnes Haruguchi and Sumiko Kuniyoshi; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv May 27, 2005]

TOYO TAKARA, 95, of Honolulu, died June 6, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired co-owner of Uptown Cafe. Survived by sons, Clarence "Clancy" and Francis "Mino" Takara, and George Morikone; daughter, Linda Nakasone; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, John Taira; sisters, Masuko Gakiya and Haruko Saito. Service noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv June 22, 2005

RAYMOND TOSHIKAZU TAKASAKI, 84, of Pearl City, died June 26, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Gerald, Steven, Glen and Thomas; daughter, Melanie Kihano; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Inurnment 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv July 5, 2005]

RICHARD YOSHITO TAKASE Age 85, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away June 1, 2005 at Queen's Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1919 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Mr. Takase retired from Federal Government, owner of Leilehua Orchids, member of Wahiawa United Methodist Church. He is survived by 3 sons, Eric K. (Akemi) Takase, Gerald K. (Donna) Takase, Wendel G. Takase; 1 daughter, June C. (David) Akizuki of Seattle, Washington; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother, Charles Takase; 1 sister, Lucile Takase; nieces and nephews. Family requests that casual attire be worn and flowers be omitted. [Adv June 6, 2005]

BETTY HANA TAKASUGI Age 76, of Honolulu, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in Kuakini Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Toyoichi Takasugi, she is survived by her son, Keith Y. Matsunaga; daughters, Diane L. M. (Wayne) Shiraishi and Karen K. Matsunaga; brothers, James H. (Toshiko) Onomura, Paul S. (Verna) Onomura and Philip T. Onomura; sisters, Matsue (Ichiro) Nakamura, Patricia M. Frazer, Joan H. Miyahira, Elaine K. Margolin and Ginny M. (Ernie) Gray; sister-in-law, Miriam E. Onomura. [Adv May 18, 2005]

ETHEL SHIZUE TAKAYAMA, 67, of Pearl City, died Feb. 2, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Family Court secretary. Survived by daughter, Cindee Morby; son, Chris; mother, Sumako "Gladys" Fukumoto; brothers, Raymond and Colin Hada. Visitation 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; memorial service 5:30 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 9, 2005]

SAKUICHI "TOM" TAKAYAMA, 98, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2005. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. A welder for Paauilo Plantation and Allied Furniture. Survived by wife, Masako; son, Harold; brother, Teruo; sisters, Dot Hamamoto, Toshiko Kohashi and Toyoko Tanaka; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. Sunday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 20, 2005]

HOWARD SEIITSU TAKEMOTO Age 100, of Honolulu, passed away June 6, 2005, Monday at his residence. He was born October 16, 1904 in Puunene, Maui. Survived by wife, Tsuruyo Takemoto; sons, Tom T. Takemoto and Yukio (Lily) Takemoto; daughters, Gladys S. (Kazuo) Nishimura, Jean S. (Mits) Fujiwara, Ethel E. (Daniel) Takamatsu and Charlane A. (Wayne) Yamashita; nine grandchildren and seven great grand-children; sister, Hinayo Miyazaki. The family requests that casual attire be worn. [Adv June 15, 2005]

KAZUMI "JOHNNY" "TAKE" TAKEUCHI, 77, of Kane'ohe, died March 1, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired electronics technician with the Federal Aviation Administration. Survived by wife, Mildred; children, Yvonne Erickson, Chet Takeuchi, Linda Crankshaw, Jeffrey Takeuchi, Leila Uyehara, Liana Sahli and Selena Marsh; brother, Yoshimi; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ordenstein's Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 1 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 6, 2005]

HIDEO TAKUMI, 81, of Mililani, formerly of Honolulu, died April 5, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired city Department of Environmental Services Sewer Maintenance Division maintenance worker. Survived by wife, Muriel; sons, Alan and state Representative Roy; daughter, Janice Abe and Susan; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 15, 2005]

EARLE JENEI TAKUSHI JR., 52, of Honolulu, died April 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Matson Navigation Co., facilities and maintenance, storeroom clerk. Survived by wife, Verna; son, David; daughter, Melissa; mother, Betsy; brothers, Thomas, Raymond and Robert; sister, June Koba. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. [Adv May 9, 2005]

Lance Takushi, 53, of Kahului, died April 18, 2005, at Kula Hospital. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Nakamura Mortuary, with a service at 11 a.m. A reception will follow. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Mr. Takushi was born March 24, 1952, at Puunene Hospital. He was a probation officer. He is survived by two brothers, Ronald Takushi and Eric Takushi; a sister, Sandra Satsuma; and his mother, Grace Takushi. [MN Apr. 24, 2005]

LLOYD E. TALCOTT, 93, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2005. Born in California. A retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard electrical engineer. Hiker with the Hawaiian Mountain & Trail Club and the Over the Hill Gang. Survived by wife, Mitsuko. Service 1 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Apr. 5, 2005]

FLORENCE MEW YOUNG TAM, 79, of Honolulu, died Feb. 19, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired executive vice president of Aloha United Way. Survived by brother, Patrick; sister, Laura Kim; nephews; nieces. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 3, 2005]

Gordon B. M. Tam of Kapa‘a, died Feb. 2, 2005, at Lihu‘e at the age of 85. The proprietor/owner of Tam's Sports Shop, he was born May 7, 1919, in Kapa‘a. He is survived by two sisters: Priscilla Leong and Marian Lynch; numerous nieces and nephews. [KGIN Feb. 23, 2005]

HELENA SAM OI WONG TAM, 89, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 7, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired pharmacist technician at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Survived by son, Thomas; daughters, Linda Mary Tam Kaneshiro and Margaret Tam Araki; four grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 12, 2005]

JAMES "Jimmy" SAU KEONG TAM Born on March 6, 1919 in Kaimuki, Hawaii passed away peacefully on May 12, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was a graduate of McKinley HS, Mun Lun Chinese School, University of Hawaii (BS, Civil Engineering) and Harvard University (MS, Structural Engineering). In his youth, he enjoyed surfing, playing football and the ukulele. He was a World War II veteran and served in the Army's 24th Infantry Combat Engineering Battalion. He was sent to Australia and participated in the New Guinea and Philippine invasions, including MacArthur's landing and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. After 4 years, he was discharged and attended Harvard University where he received a Masters in Structural Engineering. He worked in Cambridge, MA then returned to Honolulu and was a long time resident of Waimanalo. He then worked at Donald Lo & Assoc and retired from the Federal Govt in 1987. He was very active in the Chinese community and was past president of the Tom Association, officer for Mun Lun Mo Hock Ke Lock Bo, and director for See Dai Doo Society. He was a very loving, devoted father and husband and generous to all his friends. All who knew him will deeply miss him and his memory will live in our minds and hearts forever. He is survived by wife, Shiu Wen Tam, daughter Anna S.P.T. (John) Chung & granddaughter Avery Chung. Also, brother Edward (Marceline) Tam & sisters Pina Lee & Fannie Ching. Brothers Peter and Paul & sisters Irma Tam Soong & Janet Lee preceded him in death. Committal Service on Monday, May 23, 2005 at 10:30 am at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. The family requests that no flowers, cards or donations be given. [Adv May 21, 2005]

Joseph Loy Tam,91, of Kailua-Kona died May 20 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Maui, he was a retired draftsman and member of Kealaokamalamalama Church in Kailua-Kona and the Disabled American Veterans. Friends may call 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday at Hale Hoomalu Pavilion in Kailua-Kona; service at 11 a.m. Inurnment in the church cemetery to follow. Casual attire. Survived by son, Joseph "Joey" Tam of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Richard "Dick" Tam and Lorrin (Rosalie) Tam of Oahu; sister, Beatrice Kong of Oahu; sister-in-law, Amy Tam of Maui; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary. [HTH June 3, 2005]

KAI MO TAM, 78, of Honolulu, died May 25, 2005. Born in China. Survived by sons, Stanley, David and Michael; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; cremation to follow. Private inurnment. [Adv June 2, 2005]

NELLIE FUMIE TAM, 53, of Honolulu, died March 14, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A library technician retired from The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Survived by husband, Vernon; daughter, Melissa; father, Mack Sakai; mother, Barbara Sakai; sisters, Sandra Goo and Dorothy Morioka. Visitation 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 19, 2005]

PETER HON CHUNG TAM, 55, of Honolulu, died March 30, 2005. Born in China. Survived by mother, Ching Yee Wong; sister, Helen; brother, Paul. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv May 19, 2005]

HELEN F. TAMAGAWA, 75, of Waipahu, died June 8, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sisters, Julia Lange and Alice Hori. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv June 15, 2005]

HATSUKO TAMANAHA, 92, of Honolulu, died March 19, 2005. Born in Kukuihaele, Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Shigeru; daughters, Judy Taira, Dianne Aragaki and Susan Kanechika; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Katsuo Yamashiro; sisters, Marion Gibo and Sueno Kagemoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 14, 2005]

Kevin Kaleikini Tamanaha, 42, of Hawi died April 10 at the Kohala Hospital. Born in Kohala, he was the chief of operations for Flumin' Da Ditch, member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, an ukulele instructor and student of Kohala Mission School. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Kohala Seventh-day Adventist Church; funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. Aloha attire. Contributions may be made to the Kohala Mission School. Survived by wife, Marilyn Tamanaha of Hawi; sister Lista Tamanaha of Hilo; and two nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [HTH Apr. 13, 2005]

SEIKICHI TAMANAHA, 99, of Wahiawa, died April 17, 2005