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Honolulu Obituaries 1/5/2016
BARTOLDUS
RICHARD JOSEPH 
23-Feb-1676
5-Jan-16
Richard Joseph Bartoldus, Jan. 5, 2016 , 76, of Ewa Beach, owner of City Transfer and Storage and a Navy veteran, died 
in Ewa Beach. He was born in Astoria, Ore. He is survived by son Richard; daughters Daintry and Carrie Bartoldus, and 
Sarah Penrose; sister Susan Orr; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services.[Honolulu Star 
Advertiser, February 23, 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
CHUNG
NORA WAH YUK
22-Jan-1698
5-Jan-16
CHUNG, NORA WAH YUK, Jan. 5, 2016, 98, of Honolulu, a Royal Hawaiian Surfroom pantry worker, died in Honolulu. 
She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Allan Sora and daughters Marcia Okazaki and Kathleen Kaneshige. 
Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Condolences: 
borthwickoahu.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 22 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
CHUNG
NORA WAH YUK
22-Jan-1698
5-Jan-16
CHUNG, NORA WAH YUK, 98, of Honolulu, passed peacefully on January 5, 2016. She was born on January 13, 1917 in 
Honolulu. She was a pantry worker at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel Surf Room for 35 years. Survived by son Allan Sora, 
daughters Marcia Okazaki and Kathleen Kaneshige, 6 grand- children, 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. 
January 28 at Borthwick Mortuary-Makai Chapel. Services: 10:00 a.m. Private Burial. Casual Attire. No flowers. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 22 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
DEELEY
KEVIN
17-Jan-1652
5-Jan-16
DEELEY, KEVIN, Jan. 5, 2016,  52, of Makawao, Maui, a maintenance worker, died in Wailuku. He was born in Los 
Angeles. He is survived by wife Kye, son Kyle, mother Helga and sister Michelle O’Connor. Private services.  [Honolulu 
Star-Advertiser 17 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
FONTANILLA
APOLONIA CORTEZ
8-Feb-1696
5-Jan-16
FONTANILLA, APOLONIA CORTEZ, Jan. 5, 2016, 96, of Kaneohe, a former airline and flight school owner and manager, 
Cessna Aircraft International Division employee and an Oklahoma Air National Guard veteran who served in the Korean 
War, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Chickasha, Okla. He is survived by nieces Cathy Gruber, Janis Cibelli and Gail 
Whipple; and caregiver Jaime Horton. Committal services: 1 p.m. Thursday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, 
Kaneohe. Celebration of life: 5 p.m. at 95 Nakoko Place, second floor, Honolulu Airport. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 8 
February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
GANDEZA
ELBIN CASEMIRO
3-Feb-1675
5-Jan-16
GANDEZA, ELBIN CASEMIRO, Jan. 5, 2016, 75, of Wahiawa, a retired Marine Corps staff sergeant and a retired Maui 
Police Department police officer, died. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by companion Eldean Santos; sons 
Michael, Elbin 'Kalama,' Keoki and Ikaika; daughters Lisa Teriipaia, Julie Rodriguez, Desiree Gandeza, Dana O’Nel and 
Mercy Ritte; brothers Raymond and Isaac; sister Esmeralda Kai; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 
Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Wahiawa Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1313 California Ave. Services: 6:30 p.m. Burial: 
10 a.m. Feb. 9 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 3 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
HORIE
MARY LOU
5-Feb-1672
5-Jan-16
HORIE, MARY LOU, 72, of Pearl City, HI, passed away January 5, 2016 in Aiea, HI. Born November 7, 1943 in Honolulu, 
HI. She was formerly employed by Honolulu Mortgage Company and coordinator of the Leeward Junior Bowling Club. 
She is survived by husband, Larry Horie; sons, Lanford Horie, Lyle Horie; daughters, Melissa (Leith) Watanabe, Marla 
(Eric Sterner) Horie; brothers, Norman Hornos, Robert (Lisa) Hornos; sister, Miriam (Stan) Fernandez. Visitation 5:00 
p.m., Tuesday (Feb. 9) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Funeral service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers please. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 5 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
HORIE
MARY LOU
6-Feb-1672
5-Jan-16
HORIE, MARY LOU, Jan. 5, 2016, 72, of Pearl City, a former Honolulu Mortgage Co. employee, died in Aiea. She was 
born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Larry, sons Lanford and Lyle, daughters Melissa Watanabe and Marla 
Horie, brothers Norman and Robert Hornos, and sister Miriam Fernandez. Visitation: 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, mauka chapel. Service: 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 6 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KAJIWARA
YUKIKO NII
1-Feb-1687
5-Jan-16
KAJIWARA, YUKIKO NII, Jan. 5, 2016, 87, of Hilo, a retired seamstress for Evelyn Margolis Garment Factory, died in Aiea. 
She was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Wesley and Wayne, daughter Eileen Iwamasa, brother Yiuzo 
Nii, sister Nancy Matsui and five grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at Ballard Family Mortuary in Hilo, Hawaii. 
Services: 11 a.m. Interment: 1:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park and Mortuary. Condolences: 
ballardfamilymortuaries.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 1 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KANEMOTO
SHOSO 'JOE'
29-Feb-1696
5-Jan-16
KANEMOTO, SHOSO 'JOE', Jan. 5, 2016, 96, of Honolulu, a retired manager of First Insurance Co. of Hawaii and an Army 
veteran who served in World War II with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, died in Honolulu. He was born in 
Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Lynn Ishii and Ann Rillera, sister Tsugiye Oshika and a grandchild. Private 
services. No monetary offerings. Condolences: oahumortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 29 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KANESHIRO
LORRAINE YOSHIKO
8-Feb-1693
5-Jan-16
KANESHIRO, LORRAINE YOSHIKO, Jan. 5, 2016, 93, of Honolulu, a retired Holo Holo Apparel seamstress, died in 
Waipahu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Wesley T. Harano and Marc Y. Hirata, eight grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 4 p.m. [Honolulu Star-
Advertiser 8 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
KUMASHIRO
DORIS
15-Mar-1696
5-Jan-16
KUMASHIRO, DORIS, Jan. 5, 2016, also known as Aiko Arita, 96, of Huntington Beach, Calif., died in Pasadena, Calif. She 
was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Sandra St. Gal de Pons and Frances Kumashiro, sister Ellen Yamada 
and a grandchild. Eulogy and Mass: 11:30 a.m. March 18 at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Inurnment: 11:30 a.m. at 
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Lei welcome. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 15 March 
2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
LOVE
DAVID EUGENE
22-Jan-1670
5-Jan-16
LOVE, DAVID EUGENE, Jan. 5, 2016, 70, of Paradise Park, Hawaii, a retired builder and proprietor of DL Construction, 
and a Navy veteran and retired explosive ordnance disposal specialist, died at home. He was born in Indianapolis. He is 
survived by wife Catherine, son Mark, daughters Alanna and Christina, and three grandchildren. Celebration of life to 
be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and monetary offerings, donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo, 1011 
Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 22 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
MACADANGDANG
REMIGIA U.
14-Jan-1787
5-Jan-16
87, of Kahului, Hawaii died in Kahului on Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was born in the Philippines. Visitation: 6:00 pm 
on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Norman's Mortuary. Services: 9:00 am on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Good Shepherd 
Episcopal Church. Burial: 12:00pm. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery.
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
MCANANY
GEORGIANNA IRENE
9-Jan-1670
5-Jan-16
MCANANY, GEORGIANNA IRENE, Jan. 5, 2016, 70, of Wahiawa, a financial adviser, died in Honolulu. She was born in 
Honolulu. She is survived by son Frank III, daughters Lucy Akers and Loretta Boswell, brother Frank S. Pavao III, sisters 
Sarah Jane Hamilton and Kathleen Bell, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial: 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at 
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Casual attire. Donations suggested to the National Kidney Foundation. 
Condolences: borthwickoahu.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 9 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
PERRY
A. MARIE
12-Jan-1677
5-Jan-16
PERRY, A. MARIE, Jan. 5, 2016, 77, of Kailua, a medical records clerk, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is 
survived by husband Louis W. 'Bob' Jr.; sons Michael and Steven; hanai sons Alfredo 'Fred' Cruz, John 'Zeuz' Zeuzheim 
and Tim Patchen; sister Beverly Coito; and three grandchildren. Private services. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 12 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
RECOLAN
PAULINO AGCAOILI 
21-Feb-1690
5-Jan-16
PAULINO AGCAOILI RECOLAN, Jan. 5, 2016, 90, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a retired Keauhou Beach Hotel houseman, died in 
Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by daughters Alicia Naito and Janese Recolan, 
and two grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Clubhouse, Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-
Kona. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 21 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
RECOLAN
PAULINO AGCAOI’LI 'U
24-Feb-1690
5-Jan-16
RECOLAN, PAULINO AGCAOI’LI 'UNCLE PAUL', Jan. 5, 2016, 90, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a retired Keauhou Beach Hotel 
houseman, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Olaa, Hawaii. He is survived by daughters Alicia Naito and 
Janese Recolan, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaii Big Game Fishing Clubhouse, Honokohau 
Harbor, Kailua-Kona. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Casual attire. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 24 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ROYLO
MARGRET ANELA
3-Feb-1680
5-Jan-16
ROYLO, MARGRET ANELA, Jan. 8, 2016, 80, of Waianae, a retired food preparer at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, died in 
Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Louis, Paul and Harold; daughter Anna Marie A. Ehia; 
sisters Bernice Godoy and Beatrice Beam; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. 
Inurnment: 1 p.m. Feb. 4 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. Updated 
information for an obituary published Saturday. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 3 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
TOKUDA
SEIKICHI 'SEI'
5-Feb-1685
5-Jan-16
TOKUDA, SEIKICHI 'SEI', 85, of Pearl City, HI, passed away January 5, 2016 in Aiea, HI. Born November 7, 1943 in 
Honolulu, HI. She was formerly employed by Honolulu Mortgage Company and coordinator of the Leeward Junior 
Bowling Club. She is survived by husband, Larry Horie; sons, Lanford Horie, Lyle Horie; daughters, Melissa (Leith) 
Watanabe, Marla (Eric Sterner) Horie; brothers, Norman Hornos, Robert (Lisa) Hornos; sister, Miriam (Stan) Fernandez. 
Visitation 5:00 p.m., Tuesday (Feb. 9) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Funeral service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No 
flowers please. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 5 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
TOMITA
HELEN YURIKO
26-Jan-1684
5-Jan-16
TOMITA, HELEN YURIKO, Jan. 5, 2016, 84, of Honolulu, a retired office clerk for Hawaiian Telephone Co., GTE Hawaiian 
Tel and Verizon, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. She is survived by son Eric, sister Nora Ideta and 
two grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 26 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
TRIPP
SHIRLEY ROSALIE
10-Jan-1682
5-Jan-16
TRIPP, SHIRLEY ROSALIE, Jan. 5, 2016, 82, of Hilo, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by 
husband Rupert Sr.; daughters Nalani Longakit, Janin Iopa-Tripp, Bridget 'Wela' Tripp, Alice 'Poochie' Tavares, Darlene 
Casuga, Bernadine 'Kuulei' Garcia and Wendy Waipa; son Rupert 'Bull' Jr.; hanai sister Maybelle Kumali; brothers Randy 
'Fookie' Chu, Albert Kelson, William 'Ungie' Chu Jr. and Ronald Chu; sister Gwen Huston; 23 grandchildren; 56 great-
grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, 
326 Desha Ave., Keaukaha. Wake service: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 8 a.m. Jan. 15. Celebration of Mass: 10 a.m. 
Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 10 
January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
VINOYA
ALFONSA FERNANDEZ
21-Jan-1670
5-Jan-16
VINOYA, ALFONSA FERNANDEZ, Jan. 5, 2016, 70, of Las Vegas, a city Parks and Recreation Department grounds- 
keeper, died. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Jabin and Joshua; daughters Arlene-Jean Vinoya 
and Adrienne Forges; brothers David and Samuel Fernandez, and Thomas and Raymond Del Rosario; sister Rose 
Velasco; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 6:30 
p.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Condolences: 
borthwickoahu.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 21 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ZENIGAMI
GRACE TAZUKO
26-Jan-1687
5-Jan-16
ZENIGAMI, GRACE TAZUKO, Jan. 5, 2016, 87, of Pearl City, a retired S.H. & Kress bookkeeper and a former state 
Department of Education clerk, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband 
Masamu; daughters Carol K. Zenigami Miyamoto and Lisa K. Zenigami-Lau; brothers Stanley K. and Clarence Y. 
Yasumoto; sisters Ethel K. Takai, Hilda M. Kajiyama and Sandra Y. Saito; four grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren. Visitation: 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 3 p.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star-
Advertiser 26 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ZENIGAMI
GRACE TAZUKO
27-Jan-1687
5-Jan-16
ZENIGAMI, GRACE TAZUKO, Jan. 5, 2016, 87, of Pearl City, a retired S.H. & Kress bookkeeper and a former state 
Department of Education clerk, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband 
Masamu; daughters Carol K. Zenigami Miyamoto and Lisa K. Zenigami-Lau; brothers Stanley Y. and Clarence Y. 
Yasumoto; sisters Ethel K. Takai, Hilda M. Kajiyama and Sandra Y. Saito; four grandchildren; and four great-
grandchildren. Visitation: 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 3 p.m. Aloha attire. Incorrect information 
in an obituary published Tuesday. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 27 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper


01/05/2016 Obituary Records

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 01/14/2016. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description

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Honolulu Obituaries 1/14/2016
ABRAN
ROSE
19-Jan-1677
14-Jan-16
ABRAN, ROSE, Jan. 14, 2016, 77, of Haiku, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Sarrat, Ilocos 
Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Clarita M.; son Jonathan; sisters Germana and Tarcilla Julian, Jovita Tamayo 
and Virginia Timbal; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at Norman’s Mortuary. Eulogy: 7 p.m. Services: 
7:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 22 at the mortuary. Burial: 11 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park, Haiku. 
Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 19 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
AH VAN
SIALAVAI 'MAMA'
28-Jan-1689
14-Jan-16
AH VAN, SIALAVAI 'MAMA', Jan. 14, 2016, 89, of Waianae died at home. She was born in American Samoa. She is 
survived by sons Tovio, Tanuli and Tony; daughters Lina Tau, Lucy Penn, Matalega Tuinei, Atoniga Faafiti and Rosalina 
Lafua; hanai sons Uli, Tativa and Fili Uitu; brothers Samuelu, Leiofu and Taumafai Pagota; sisters Elisepeta Sala, Viileu’u 
Teofilo, Sailigi McDonald, Lotonu’u Boyd and Fa’aoge Auvae; 36 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-
great-grandchildren. Visitation: 2 p.m. Jan. 31 at Waianae Congregational Samoan Church. Services: 3 p.m. Visitation 
will continue overnight at the church until services 10 a.m. Feb. 1. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. 
Condolences: leewardfuneralhome.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 28 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ARCENA
JUAN P.
13-Feb-1680
14-Jan-16
ARCENA, JUAN P., Jan. 14, 2016, 80, of Waipahu, a retired Sheraton Waikiki grounds superintendent, died in Waipahu. 
He was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Juanita; sons Fernando, Jaime, Alfred and Ronald; 
daughter Angie Graf; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 16 at Mililani Mortuary-
Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 13 
February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ARCENA
JUAN P.
12-Feb-1680
14-Jan-16
ARCENA, JUAN P., 80, of Waipahu, HI, passed away January 14, 2016 in Waipahu, HI. Born April 26, 1935 in Vigan, 
Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was a retired grounds superintendent at the Waikiki Sheraton Hotel. He is survived by wife, 
Juanita Arcena; sons, Fernando Arcena, Jaime (Paula) Arcena, Alfred Arcena, Ronald Arcena; daughter, Angie (Jim) Graf; 
5 grand- children; 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:00 a.m., Tuesday (Feb. 16) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. 
Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow 11:00 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 12 February 
2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ARKIN
ALITA SALVE 'VI'
11-Feb-1691
14-Jan-16
ARKIN, ALITA SALVE 'VI', Jan. 14, 2016, 91, of Honolulu, an entertainer, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She 
is survived by daughters Moya Gray, Maili Lum and Ginger Noa; stepson Mike; stepdaughter Dyan; brother Maurice K. 
Salve; sisters Bobbin M.L. Fasone and Sylvia Holland; four grandchildren; and six stepgrandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m. 
Feb. 15 at Koolau Ballrooms, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe. Services: 5 p.m. Dinner and jazz to follow. Condolences: 
diamondheadmortuary.net. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 11 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
BAKER
PATRICIA WHITTLE
4-Feb-1678
14-Jan-16
BAKER, PATRICIA WHITTLE, Jan. 14, 2016, 78, of Panama City, Fla., died in Panama City. She was born in Honolulu. She 
is survived by sons Craig and Keith, brother Willy Whittle, sister Leilani Oliveira, four grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren. Services held. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 4 February 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
CABEBE
JAMES KIMO
25-Jan-1662
14-Jan-16
CABEBE, JAMES KIMO, Jan. 14, 2016, 62, of Ewa Beach, a Board of Water Supply mason, died in Ewa Beach. He was 
born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Lorraine; son Cazden; daughter Javene Cabebe-Galario; brothers Andrew, Loui 
and Clayton; sisters Shirley Diaz and Marline Kahanaoi; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at 
Borthwick Mortuary, 1330 Maunakea St. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Condolences: 
borthwickoahu.com. Incorrect information given in an obituary printed Saturday. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 25 January 
2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
CABEBE
JAMES KIMO
23-Jan-1662
14-Jan-16
CABEBE, JAMES KIMO, Jan. 14, 2016, 62, of Ewa Beach, a Board of Water Supply mason, died in Ewa Beach. He was 
born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Lorraine; son Cazden; daughter Javene Cabebe-Galario; brothers Andrew, Loui 
and Clayton; sisters Shirley Diaz and Marline Kahanaoi; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at 
Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com. 
Additional information for an obituary published Jan. 20. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 23 January 2016]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
ETRATA
RAFAEL ELEFANTE 'PAE
15-Feb-1455
14-Jan-16
ETRATA, RAFAEL ELEFANTE 'PAENG', Jan. 16, 2014 Rafael Elefante 'Paeng' Etrata, 55, of Waipahu, a Prince Kuhio 
Outrigger Hotel employee, died in Honolulu. He was born in Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife 
Elizabeth A.; sons Rael and Rowen James; daughter Kiiszle Ann Ulandez; father Emi li ano; brothers Eddie, Constante, 
Nelson, Carmelo, Emiliano Jr. and Jason; sisters Corazon Gaborno, Encarnita Villarin, Leila Tee and Rosa Mae Etrata; 
and a grandchild. Visitation: 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. 
Additional visitation: 8:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waipahu. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at 
Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 15 February 2014]
Last Name
Given Names
Age
Day of Death
Date Posted in Newspaper
GAYLOR
DONALD ALBERT
13-Feb-1679
14-Jan-16
GAYLOR, DONALD ALBERT, Jan. 14, 2016, 79, of Honolulu, an electrician and a Navy veteran, died at home. He was 
born in Colorado Springs. He is survived by wife Ellen, son Aaron, daughter Marcia G. Chaddock, sisters Dolores Singles 
and Ella Angell, and five grandchildren. Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 13 February 2016]
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HANAMAIKAI
LAURA KAHINAWE 'AU
31-Jan-1684
14-Jan-16
HANAMAIKAI, LAURA KAHINAWE 'AUNTY LALA', Jan. 14, 2016, 84, of Honolulu, a Maunalani Nursing Center retiree, 
died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Wendall Mahiai and Rujion and 
Tenny Hanamaikai; daughters Mary Ann Mahiai and Puala Hanamaikai; 27 grandchildren; and 60 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 6 at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Service: 10:30 a.m. Aloha attire. [Honolulu Star-
Advertiser 31 January 2016]
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KAIO
PAULO FELISE
11-Feb-1652
14-Jan-16
KAIO, PAULO FELISE, Jan. 14, 2016, 52, of Mililani died in Aiea. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife 
Milaneta; sons Paul S. and Sofara S.; daughter Karolyne; brothers Bernard, John and Pita Gurr, and Felise Kaio; sisters 
Dorothy R. Vaovasa, Fanuaea Leiataua, Koleta F. Telea and Julia Lesui; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Feb. 14 
at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 5:15 p.m. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 11 February 2016]
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LEONG
MURIEL Y.Y.
29-Jan-1696
14-Jan-16
LEONG, MURIEL Y.Y., Jan. 14, 2016, 96, of Honolulu, a waitress and child care provider, died in Honolulu. She was born 
Puna, Hawaii. She is survived by son Dr. Oren; daughters Joyce Chuang and Karen Leong Fenton; brothers Thomas and 
Peter Ho; sisters Betty Araujo, Billie Ching, Elizabeth Martin and Janet Crabbe; five grandchildren; eight great-
grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at Valley of the Temples Chapel. Services: 
10:30 a.m. Burial at noon at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. No monetary offerings. 
Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 29 January 2016]
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LOO
GARY YAU CHOY 
27-Feb-1680
14-Jan-16
Gary Yau Choy Loo, Jan. 14, 2016, 80, of Havana, Fla., a licensed civil engineer in Hawaii, California and Florida, died in 
Havana. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Claudia Char; sons Gerald, Leslie, Daniel and Jonathon; 
daughters Laurie Lai and Lianne Valenzuela; brother Dr. Larry Y.S.; and sister Luanne Lee. Services held in Havana. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 27 February 2016]
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MATSUI
YUSEI
2-Feb-1691
14-Jan-16
MATSUI, YUSEI, Jan. 14, 2016, 91, of Honolulu, former owner of Yuri’s Florist and an Army veteran who served in the 
Korean War, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by wife Yuriko, daughters Lynda 
Sasaki and Sandra Yamane, brother Masanori, sister Kyoko 'Kay' Kato and two grandchildren. Private services. 
[Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2 February 2016]
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MUKAI
HAJIME
26-Jan-1696
14-Jan-16
MUKAI, HAJIME, Jan. 14, 2016, 96, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a retired Army interpreter for the Office of the Staff Judge 
Advocate, died in Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home. He was born in Papaikou. He is survived by wife Fumie and 
daughter Mandy. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 26 January 2016]
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PABO
DANTE JAMES MALASI
23-Jan-16
14-Jan-16
PABO, DANTE JAMES MALASIG, Jan. 14, 2016, infant son of Grandee and Maryrose, died in Honolulu. He was born in 
Honolulu. He is also survived by sister Destinee 'Malasig.' Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 23 January 2016]
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ROHRER
RICHARD L. 'CHIP'
31-Jan-1669
14-Jan-16
ROHRER, RICHARD L. 'CHIP', II, Jan. 14, 2016, 69, of Haleiwa, an Air Force veteran, died in Honolulu. He is survived by 
brothers Lance J. and Reed B. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Feb. 6 near Honolulu Soaring at Dillingham Airfield and Glider 
Port, Mokuleia. No flowers. Donations suggested to the Soar With Roar Foundation. Condolences: 
diamondheadmortuary.net. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 31 January 2016]
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SANTOS
RUTH ANN
16-Jan-1665
14-Jan-16
SANTOS, RUTH ANN, Jan. 14, 2016, 65, of Hilo, a retired state Department of Education teacher, died. She was born in 
Kansas City. She is survived by husband Rainer, sons Michael and Eric, daughter Samantha Roque, hanai daughter 
Jensten Andrade, brother Daniel DiGusto and sister Julie Winfree. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Jan. 18 at Ruth and Rainer 
Santos’ residence. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser January 16, 2016]
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SILVA
MABEL
25-Jan-1677
14-Jan-16
SILVA, MABEL, Jan. 14, 2016, 77, of Hilo died at home. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by caregiver 
Grace Andres. Visitation: 9 a.m. Jan. 30 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hawi. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawi 
County Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers and lei are welcome. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 25 January 2016]
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TAKEMOTO
KAZUO
1-Feb-1685
14-Jan-16
TAKEMOTO, KAZUO, Jan. 14, 2016, 85, of Makawao, Maui, a land surveyors’ assistant for A&B Properties, died in Maui 
Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Makawao. He is survived by brothers Susumu and Hiroshi, and sister Harumi 
Ushi- jima. Private services. Condolences: nakamuramortuary.com. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 1 February 2016]
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TATEYAMA
JANET UMENO
17-Feb-1694
14-Jan-16
TATEYAMA, JANET UMENO, Jan. 14, 2016, 94, of Honolulu, a retired Don Quijote sales associate, died in Straub Clinic & 
Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Samuel S. Jr., Rodney H. and Lance S.; daughter April H. 
Tengan; brother Jack T. Yamamoto; sisters Mae M. Takafuji and Nellie S. Endo; six grandchildren; and a great-
grandchild. Private services. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 17 February 2016]
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TIOGANGCO
JORDAN LEROY
2-Feb-1659
14-Jan-16
TIOGANGCO, JORDAN LEROY, Jan. 14, 2016, 59, of Hilo, a retired painter for the state Department of Accounting and 
General Services, died at home. He was born in Kau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Anne; daughters Melissa L. Moniz 
and Brandy Tiogangco; sons Jordan I. and Shawn K.; brothers Truman Ignacio, and Dayton, Cristito Jr., Melvin, Daylan, 
Grant, Gabriel and Richard 'Kaale' Tiogangco; sisters Lovey Mae Scott, Elizabeth 'Cus' Cadabona, Angel Swain, Veronica 
and Joahan Tiogangco, Becky Chaves, Luana Rosehill, Joyce Nalimu and Joni Dacuycuy-Wong; and five grandchildren. 
Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 5 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. 
Flowers and lei welcome. [Honolulu Star-Advertiser 2 February 2016]
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