Obituaries | The Honolulu Advertiser (2024)

DELBERT "ANIMAL" ALBARADO, 51, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Kekaha Sugar Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Diana; sons, Dwaine and Quinton; daughters, Brooke Planas and Vallon; eight grandchildren; parents, Robert and Gail Kelley; brothers, Danny and Thomas Kelley; sisters, Karen Batis, Claudia Adams, Elizabeth Eckles, Patricia Coon and Debbie Constantino. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Garden Island Mortuary; service 10 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire.

HELEN HAXTON BODE, 75, of Kailua, died Sept. 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Castle High School physical education teacher. Survived by daughters, Christy Bode-Hall, Lorey and Sandra; three grandchildren; brother, William Haxton. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ELSIE KEHAULANI CRUZ, 67, of Wai'anae, died Oct. 5, 2007. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Joseph "Joe" and William "Willy"; daughters, Elsie Moyer and Tina Cruz-Nip; brothers, Johnny, Lloyd and Henry Gaspar; sister, Barbara Jackson; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Celebration of life 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Cornets beach, Makaha. Lei welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

STEPHEN R. DALE, 58, of Globe, Ariz., formerly of Hawai'i, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Penn Yan, N.Y. Employed by Eagle Mountain Mining in California and Inspiration Copper in Miami, Ariz. Survived by father, Richard; mother, Barbara; siblings, Richard, Sandi, Allen and Mitchell. Private service held. Arrangements by Lamont Mortuary, Globe, Ariz.

DEREK MICHAEL ALLEN GUITTU, infant son of Daniel and Merci Guittu, of Honolulu, died Sept. 23, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brother, Darrell Matthew; grandparents, Gabriel and Remy Guittu, George and Liberty Allen, Steve Dacua and Mercedita Dela Cruz; great-grandparents, Limbanio and Aida Alupay. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:15 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

GREGG W. HURLEY, 58, of Buston, Maine, formerly of Hawai'i, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Freeport, N.Y. Worked in Hawai'i hotel management; owner of Pool Service of the Pacific Windward. Survived by wife, Denise; father, William Jr.; brother, Guy; sister, Lynn Synek. No service. No flowers. Donations to the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Old Holland Road, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094. Arrangements by Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home.

BETTY MASAKO INOUYE, 92, of Kalaheo, Kaua'i, died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Honomu Hawai'i. A homemaker. Survived by son, Gary; daughters, Eunice Au, Linda Chang and Sandra Erickson; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Tom f*ckunaga. Private service. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

CAROLYN S. KATO, 66, of Honolulu, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Hair stylist for Hino's Hairstyles. Survived by brothers, Kenneth and Robert; sister, Evelyn Yamamoto. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

DOROTHY ISUMI KAWAOKA, 85, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Honokohua, Maui. Survived by husband, Peter; sons, Daryl, Gerald and Jered; daughter, Dayna Sakamoto; eight grandchildren; brother, Herbert Hamaoka. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

STEPHANIE FONG KOGA, 61, of Honolulu, died Sept. 24, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Ma'ema'e Elementary School food service manager; 4-H leader. Survived by son, Marc; daughter, Amee; brothers, Melvin and Stephen Fong; sister, Luane Lau. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Inurnment service 10 a.m. Oct. 9 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

EZEKIEL KNIGHT KAMAHA'O PILIMAUNA'AUOAONAKAPUNA LEWIS, infant son of Aaron Lewis and Kathleen Iriarte, of Kapolei, died Sept. 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by grandparents, Donovan and Laura Lewis, Frank and Maria Iriarte; great-grandparents, Alex and Gloriann Akau and Viola Lewis. Visitation 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Makakilo Ward; service noon; burial 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

HARRY YUK KEE MAU JR., 72, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by companion, Charlene Wood; sons, Reginald, Darryl and Harry III; daughter, Cheryl Helfrich; brothers, Edmond and Kenneth; sisters, Edith Pavao, Lurline Mau and Val Coelho; grandsons, Stephen and Sean. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

SUTEZO MUKAI, 98, of Waimea, Kaua'i, died Sept. 28, 2008. Born in Waimea, Kaua'i. A private contractor. Survived by daughter, Elaine Fujii; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Private service at a later date. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

MABEL "AUNTY LANI" OKASHIGE, 74, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Retired cafeteria manager at St. Catherine School with more than 20 years of service. Survived by children, Charlene Sismar, Donnette Lane, Chandra Kinney, Francine Ahinga and Donald; brothers, John Lovediro and William Viernes; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 9:45 a.m. Oct. 11 at St. Catherine Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kaua'i Memorial Gardens. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

PAUL TSUYOSHI OSATO, 74, of Lahaina, Maui, died Sept. 17, 2008. Born in Lahaina. Survived by brothers, Masa and Richard; sister, Natsue. No service. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

BARBARA JANE KUULEIALII POHINA, 74, of Waimanalo, formerly of 'Ola'a, Hawai'i and Pukalani, Maui, died Sept. 25, 2008. Born in 'Ola'a. A member of Alu Like Inc., Waimanalo branch. Survived by sons, David Kaleo, Dennis Kamai, Charles Kaneku, Glenn Hall Kalani and William David Kamai Pohina; daughters, Geraldine Napua, Galynn Lokelani, Davidene Kawailani and Barbara Noelani Pohina and Cheryl Moana Marie Kahunanui; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Stake; service noon. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

CYRUS LEE PREM, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i. Survived by parents, Mikey and Desiree; brother, Caleb Melling, sister, Rhylee; grandparents, Cresanto Tangonan, Maria Prem, Philip and Marlene Eliana, Jr.; great-grandparents, Semie Tangonan, James and Ramona Prem, Philip Eliana Sr. and Mauro Valvieja. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Oct. 9 at Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary, Koloa; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Lihu'e Cemetery.

MICHIE O. SEKIMICHIE O. SEKI, 73, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 26, 2008. Born in Wailuku. Retired Department of Education Maui District teacher. Survived by husband, Toshio "Toshi"; son, Dean; daughter: Rene Takushi; grandsons, Brandon Dalangitao and Reyn; granddaughter, Taylor Takushi; great-grandson, Brayden Dalangitao; brother, Hiroshi Ozaki; sister, Sachie Ohata. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Nuuanu Congregational Church; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 10 at the 'Iao Congregational Church, Wailuku; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

MARIAN YOSHIE SHIMONO, 88, of 'Ele'ele, Kaua'i, died Sept. 28, 2008. Born on Kaua'i. A pineapple factory worker; a cook at Lihu'e Delicatessen; sales clerk with Ben Franklin. Survived by sons, Harold, Dennis and Steven; daughter, Kathleen Warren; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Hatsue Ahana, Katherine Sato and Yuriko Ajimura. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Kaua'i Soto Zen Temple, Hanapepe; service 11 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Garden Island Mortuary.

BRUCE SIMPSONBRUCE SIMPSON, 56, of Mountain View, Hawai'i, died Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Rhode Island. A proprietor of Carpentry Services. Survived by sons, Jeremy and Jessie; daughter, Holly; sisters, Vicki Marriotti, Chris and Judy; brother Jeffrey. Celebration of life 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the family residence in Orchidland Estate. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

ALICE OTOMI STREADBECK, 87, of Mililani, died Sept. 13, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Member and volunteer at Wai'anae Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survived by sons, Daniel, Donald and George; daughters, Diane Takara and Bertha Almeida; sisters, Merrie Kendrick, Ruth Schultz and Doris Sheely; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary.

COLIN STUART, 68, of Waimea, Hawai'i, and Vero Beach, Fla., died Aug. 19, 2008. Born in Ripon, United Kingdom. Owner of Stuart, Reinhardt and Lee, Vero Beach; retired veteran of Her Royal Majesty's Navy. Survived by wife, Tina; sons, James and Paul; daughter, Theresa Ritchie; brothers, Gordon, Donald, Roderick and Angus; two granddaughters. Celebration of life 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hospice of Kona. Casual attire. Donations to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 482, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawai'i, Kailua, Kona.

JANET AYAKO TANAKA, 83, of Honolulu, died Sept. 21, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Hickam Air Force Base secretary. Survived by husband, Alan; daughters, Karen Tanaka-Eckhardt and Joyce Teraoka; one grandchild; sister, Winona Wakata. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

SUSUMU TANIMOTO, 89, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 11, 2008. Born in Pahoa, Hawai'i. A retired golf professional at the former Hilo Country Club and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Survived by son, Larry; sister, Bessie Ishii; two grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo; service 4 p.m. Casual attire.

Rev. GISA LUAFULUVALU TIMOTEO, of Nanakuli, died Sept. 13, 2008. Born in American Samoa. Pastor of the Samoan Church of Hawai'i-London Missionary Society. Survived by wife, Seirosa; sons, Auola, Tuasalanoga and Luafuluvalu Gisa, Pisu, Iva, Sa and Iakopo; daughters, Seirosa and Poseta Gisa and Agalelei; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Sosaiete Manago and Lau Fisaga. Service 3 p.m. Sunday at the Samoan Church of Hawai'i-LMS, Nanakuli; visitation will continue overnight at the church. Service 10 a.m. Monday at the church; burial 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

YOSHIE TOMITA, 80, of Honolulu, died Sept. 27, 2008. Born in Tokyo, Japan. Survived by brothers, Takashi, Minoru and Tadashi; sisters, Asako Brummitt and Setsuko Wintzer. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.