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Honolulu Obituaries 1/4/2016
AKIYAMA
PATRICIA ANN WONG
15-Jan-1666
4-Jan-16
AKIYAMA, PATRICIA ANN WONG, Jan. 4, 2016, 66, of Hilo, a former employee at the Hawaii Tribune-Herald and the 
state Judiciary traffic operations branch in Hilo, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Lisa and 
Gail Akiyama, and Janel Meehan; mother Agnes Wong; brother Donavan Wong; sisters Verna Wong and Michelle 
Schutte; and four grandchildren. Services pending. Condolences: P.O. Box 11287, Hilo, HI 96721; or 
ballardfamilymortuaries.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 15 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ATIBURCIO
ROBERT ALAN
31-Jan-1659
4-Jan-16
ATIBURCIO, ROBERT ALAN, Jan. 4, 2016, 59, of Mililani, a caregiver, died in Mililani. He was born in Honolulu. He is 
survived by mother Angelina; brothers John A., James A., Richard A., George E., Mark F. and Guy A.; and sister Erlinda 
Moulton. Private services. Donations suggested to any charity. Condolences: oahumortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-
Advertiser 31 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
BOLLER
MARY THERESA
12-Jan-1758
4-Jan-16
58, of Aiea, Hawaii, died in Kailua on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born in Indiana. Visitation: 9:00a.m. 
Services: 10:00a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea.
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
CARTER
LAWRENCE CHESTER
1-Feb-1662
4-Jan-16
CARTER, LAWRENCE CHESTER, SR., Jan. 4, 2016, 62, of Hilo, a retired plumber for Keith Shigehara Plumbing and an 
Army veteran, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Debbie; sons Jonathan, Lawrence C. Jr. 
and Gene; daughters Patricia Ugalde, Edith Carter and Clarice Crivello; mother Mary Eileen M. Na’ope-Crum; brothers 
Ralph Jr., Calavin 'Fatman' Sr. and Francis 'Pocho' Crum, and Cedric A. Kailikini and Joseph P. Kaina Sr.; and eight 
grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Feb. 5 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at 
the mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 1 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
GANANCIAL
SANDRA LEE 'SANDIE'
1-Feb-1664
4-Jan-16
GANANCIAL, SANDRA LEE 'SANDIE', Jan. 4, 2016, 64, of Mililani died in Honolulu. She was born in Williamsport, Pa. She 
is survived by husband Delfin, son Kenneth, daughter Leilani Bennet, mother Alice Ann Gee, brother Carl Gee, sister 
Deborah Stark, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 1 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
GEMMER
CHARLES WILLIAM
22-Jan-1692
4-Jan-16
GEMMER, CHARLES WILLIAM, 92, of Honolulu, died on January 4, 2016. He was born in Eugene, Oregon and raised in 
Richmond, California. He served in the U.S. Army in France and Norway during World War II. In 1950 he moved to 
Hawaii to teach art at Kamehameha School for Girls. He subsequently taught French, and for many years was Head of 
the Languages Department at the Kapalama campus. During his long retirement he took many university courses, 
traveled the world and was an avid ceramist and member of the Hawaii Potters' Guild. For over twenty years he was a 
docent at the Honolulu Museum of Art. No survivors. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in his 
memory may be made to the Honolulu Museum of Art or to the Hawaii Potters' Guild. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 22 
January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
HOOPER
KANDI MARYSA DAPHN
9-Jan-1628
4-Jan-16
HOOPER, KANDI MARYSA DAPHNE 'RYSA', Jan. 4, 2016, 28, of Honalo, Hawaii, a caregiver and a Napa Auto Parts 
cashier, died in Kona Community Hospital. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. She is survived by companion Kyle 
Kodama, son Josiah Harp, daughter Faith Harp, parents Mario and Daphne, sister Margo, brother Mario Jr. and 
grandmother Octavia Muraoka. Visitation: 9 a.m. Jan. 16 at Kona Faith Center, 81-6224 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain 
Cook, Hawaii. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 9 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KANESHIGE
TSUTOMU 'TOM'
16-Jan-1687
4-Jan-16
KANESHIGE, TSUTOMU 'TOM', Jan. 4, 2016, 87, of Paauilo, Hawaii, a retired Hamakua Sugar Co. garage overseer, part-
time bus driver and automotive maintenance employee for Laupahoehoe Transportation Co. and an Army National 
Guard veteran, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Ookala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Julia, 
daughters Jill Chavez and Jan Warnecke, sister Kiyoko Keamo, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a 
great-great-grandchild. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser January 16, 
2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KANESHIRO
GARY ITSUO
21-Jan-1658
4-Jan-16
KANESHIRO, GARY ITSUO, Jan. 4, 2016, 58, of Honolulu, a city Department of Facility Maintenance Road Division store 
keeper, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Alan S.; and sisters 
Sharon N. and Charlotte H. Kaneshiro, and Patricia R. Ichiriu. Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 21 January 
2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KIM
DEWEY HONGWOO
21-Jan-1661
4-Jan-16
KIM, DEWEY HONGWOO, JR., Jan. 4, 2016, 61, of Honolulu, a retired attorney, died in California. He was born in Hono- 
lulu. He is survived by wife Teri, son Deric Valoroso, daughters Whitney and Mariah, parents Dewey Kim Sr. and Marian 
Wong, brother Michael, sister Melissa K. Mosher and two grandchildren. Visitation: 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at Kai- muki Christian 
Church, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Services: 2:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 21 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KING
HERMAN KALEINANI
31-Jan-1680
4-Jan-16
KING, HERMAN KALEINANI, JR., Jan. 4, 2016, 80, of Kaneohe, a retired Honolulu Police Department officer and an Army 
veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Karen; son Paul; daughters Sheryle Nakachi, 
Corinne Yamaguchi and Lisa King; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at 
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Celebration of life: 5:30 p.m. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 31 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KUBOTA
EDWIN YUTAKA
29-Jan-1685
4-Jan-16
KUBOTA, EDWIN YUTAKA, Jan. 4, 2016, 85, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Health inspector and an Army 
veteran who served in the Korean War, died in Honolulu. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Dorothy N., 
daughters Deanne and Sandi, sister Evelyn M. Oishi and two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 
29 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
MADAMBA
BENJAMIN MADAMBA
12-Feb-1689
4-Jan-16
MADAMBA, BENJAMIN MADAMBA, 89, of Waipahu, HI, passed away January 4, 2016 in Honolulu, HI. Born February 2, 
1926 in Baccara, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife, Consolacion Madamba; sons, Ernesto (Merlita) 
Madamba, Melanio (Christina) Madamba, Danny (Jenny) Madamba; daughters, Virginia (Gaudencio) Gamez, Luisa 
(Eguadro) Se, Linda (Ronelo) Catajan; 21 grand- children; 1 great-grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (Feb 16) at 
Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; prayer service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (Feb 17) at St. Joseph 
Church (94-675 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu); mass 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow 12:30 p.m. Mililani Memorial Park. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 12 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
MADAMBA
BENJAMIN MADAMBA
15-Feb-1689
4-Jan-16
MADAMBA, BENJAMIN MADAMBA, Jan. 4, 2016, 89, of Waipahu died in Honolulu. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos 
Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Consolacion; sons Ernesto, Melanio and Danny; daughters Virginia Gamez, 
Luisa Se and Linda Catajan; 21 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 at St. Joseph Church, 94-675 
Farrington Highway, Waipahu. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 15 
February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
MOEONE
FASIA
2-Feb-1673
4-Jan-16
MOEONE, FASIA, Jan. 4, 2016, 73, of Pearl City, a Vaioleola Kailua Church pastor, died in Aiea. He was born in Faga’alu, 
American Samoa. He is survived by wife Sipaea; sons Leatanoa, Fa’asisina, Fasia Jr., Sonny, Vaioleola, Isaako and 
Fa’au’u Jr.; daughters Eseta Pefua, Taloauau Moliga, Liugalua, Va’a Aitavale, Ruta I’aulualo, Vainu’u Rimoni, and 
Falemai and Maleifuamailetaeaooletalalelei Moeone; brother Puipui Tuuga; 41 grandchildren; and five great-
grandchildren. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Vaioleola Kailua Church. Services: 5 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 
10 at the church. Services: 9:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Condolences: 
hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
NIESZ
RALPH WINGE 
23-Feb-1691
4-Jan-16
Ralph Winge Niesz, January 4, 2016, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Coast Guard captain, died in Honolulu. He was born in 
Seattle. He is survived by wife Muriel C., daughters Cheryle Minatoya and Andrea Neal, sister Patricia McGuinn, two 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at Kahala Nui. Donations suggested to 
Holy Nativity Church or the Institute for Human Services Outreach Program.[Honolulu Star Advertiser, February 23, 
2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
PAGDILAO
WAYNE STEVEN 'PUGS'
1-Feb-1660
4-Jan-16
PAGDILAO, WAYNE STEVEN 'PUGS', Jan. 4, 2016, 60, of Waipahu, a Hawaii Stevedores employee and Hawaiian National 
Guard veteran, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Donna J., son Dwayne, brother 
James and sisters Helene Kiyono, Rosalinda Jose and LaVerna Quiocho. Visitation: 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at Mililani Mortuary, 
mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 92-455 Makakilo 
Drive, Makakilo. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star-
Advertiser 1 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
PAGDILAO
WAYNE STEVEN 'PUGS'
29-Jan-1660
4-Jan-16
PAGDILAO, WAYNE STEVEN 'PUGS', Jan. 4, 2016, 60, of Waipahu, a Hawaii Stevedores Inc. employee and a Hawaii Air 
National Guard veteran, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Donna J., son Dwayne, 
brother James and sisters Helene Kiyono, Rosalinda Jose and LaVerna Quiocho. Visitation: 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at Mililani 
Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 
92-455 Makakilo Drive. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu 
Star-Advertiser 29 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
SEIKI
RUSSELL RAY
24-Jan-1670
4-Jan-16
SEIKI, RUSSELL RAY, Jan. 4, 2016, 70, of Kahului, a Unisys computer technician, died at home. He was born in Honokaa, 
Hawaii. He is survived by wife Sharon. Private services. Condolences: nakamuramortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-
Advertiser 24 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
TAILELE
LUSIA UIAGALELEI
3-Feb-1679
4-Jan-16
TAILELE, LUSIA UIAGALELEI, Jan. 4, 2016, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Manoa Elementary School teacher, died in 
Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Mark, daughter JoAnn Alama, brother Albert Yamaguchi 
and two grandchildren. Private services. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 
3 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
TOYOMURA
CAROL JEAN GRAVELA '
31-Jan-1670
4-Jan-16
TOYOMURA, CAROL JEAN GRAVELA 'MIMMA', Jan. 4, 2016, 70, of Hilo, a retired Hilo Medical Center housekeeper, died 
in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Kau, Hawaii. She is survived by son Errick; daughters Tammy-Jean Martines and 
Terry-Ann Toyomura; brothers Prudencio, Leslie, Glenn, Francis and Lawrence; sisters Mary Peralta, Ellen Nunes, 
Eleanor Talich, Frieda Mae Lee, Bernice G. Behle, Salome Horiuchi, Lordes Kornelson, Melissa Ibarra and Elizabeth 
Alcordo; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at Ballard Family Mortuary-Hilo. 
Service: 10 a.m. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 31 January 2016]
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Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
WELCH
LISA 'MAMA LISA' PUA
17-Jan-1658
4-Jan-16
WELCH, LISA 'MAMA LISA' PUA, Jan. 4, 2016, 58, of Hauula, a homemaker, died in Hauula. She was born in Honolulu. 
She is survived by husband Jesse D.; daughters Jolene U. and Marjorie L. Carreira, Jessica P. Garcia and Danielle P. Keo; 
sisters Wanda L. Rosa and Bridget I. Welch; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8 a.m. Jan. 23 at 
Greater Mt. Zion Holiness Church. Service: 10 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Condolences: 
hawaiianmemorial parkmortuary.com.  [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 17 January 2016]
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