JOHANNA JIM PANG
“JoJo”

Johanna Yar Kin Chang Jim Pang (89) of Honolulu, and Sweden died on April 6, 2011. Born and raised in Honolulu, she graduated from McKinley High School class of 1940. Worked at C. Q. Yee Hop Limited for 38 years. Retired in 1992 and moved to Malmo, Sweden where she married James Wai Hoon Pang of Honolulu and Malmo, Sweden.

Past President of Oo Syak Gee Lu Society. Also remembered by many as “Queen of Chinatown” in her role as Sales Manager for C.Q.Yee Hop where she visited the restaurants and worked with the kitchen chefs and cooks. Was an active member of Chef’s de Cuisine Honolulu, part time outside sales representative and tour guide for Panda Travel. In 1992 she moved to Malmo, Sweden where with her husband James Pang, she worked at “Mike’s Corner” in Malmo and greeted everyone with a smile.

A wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie and friend, JoJo was married to Michael (Mickey) S. G. Jim (deceased), for over 40 years, and was married to James W.H. Pang for over 18 years Survived by daughter Michele Jim, hanai daughters Anna Doell and Lori Kekaula, sons, Mitchell Jim (Starlina), Myron Jim (Merna), stepson Michael Pang Gyllander (Yvla). Grand children – Andrew Chun (Kelley Ann), Gerard Chun, Jason Chun (Vicky), Edmund Chun, Daniel Bradbury (Johanna) Alison Jim, John Bradbury, Karen Kam-Jim Kama (Jason), Kristin Jim, Kelli Ann Jim, Natalie Pang Gyllander, Michelle Pang Gyllander, and hanai grand daughter Rhiannon Chandler. Great Grand children, Lucas, Gabrielle, Carly, Caleb, Ezra, Noah, Celia, Carolyn and Madelyn. Surviving siblings: sisters: Gertrude Yee and Mary Agnes Soong, brother: Dominic Chang. “JoJo” will always be remembered for her smile and love of family, friends and travel.

Visitation: Saturday, April 23, 2011 9a-11a at Borthwick Mortuary – Makai Chapel, followed by Celebration of Life: 11a-1230pm.
Private Burial. Casual Attire – Leis Welcome.

April 6, 2011
Evelyn T. Yamakawa, 90, of Mililani, a Sunny Side Restaurant co-owner, died in Wahiawa. She was born in Waialua. She is survived by husband Jitsumi, hanai son Douglas Niino, hanai daughters Carol Todd and Luci Shimonishi, and sister Tokiko Sasaki. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

April 12, 2011
Carol Hansen Tolleson, 89, of Kailua-Kona, a homemaker, died in Kailua-Kona. She was born in Whittier, Calif. She is survived by sons David and James; daughters Patricia Kalua, Jan Tucker and Wendy Tolleson; companion Ed Conner; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Hospice of Kona, P.O. Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745.

April 2, 2011
Benjamin Lehualani Tolentino, 49, of Haiku, Maui, a head line cook at Polli’s Mexican Restaurant in Makawao, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Maile, daughters Shaina and Shelby, and brothers Bernard and Rodney. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Lei only. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 8, 2011
Bennett Kamakanoenoe Sniffen, 60, of Waimanalo, a Hawaii Kai Golf Course kitchen helper, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sisters Leimalama Lee Loy and Pualeilani Sanborn. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Entombment: 1 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park.

April 8, 2011
Arsenia Ongie Pastor, 94, of Kahului, a Maui County nutrition aide, died in Kula Hospital. She was born on Kauai. She is survived by sons Leonard and Vincent, daughter Nancy Bautista, half brother Henry Peralta, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 11, 2011
Edward K. Oshita, 76, of Lahaina died in Lahaina. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Alice, sons Kyle and Blake, daughter Cheryl, brothers Kenneth and James, sisters Grace Miyamoto and Ann Higuchi, and three grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. Services: 4 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. Casual attire.

April 12, 2011
Evelyn “Ava” Ogata-Rose, 53, of Wahiawa, will be remembered in a celebration of life from 4 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at her Whitmore Village home, 1023 Hoihoi Ave., Wahiawa. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband John Rose, mother Tokuko, brother Albert and sister Florie Barry. In lieu of flowers, monetary offerings welcome.

April 3, 2011
Rachel Fumiko Nishimura, 86, of Honolulu, a retired U.S. government loan servicing assistant for the Small Business Administration, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Rhonda A. and Jan K., sisters Laura M. Nishimura and Grace Y. Isobe, and a grandchild. Visitation: 11 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: noon. Aloha attire. No flowers.

April 5, 2011
Tamao “Eddie” Nakata, 83, of Aiea, founder and owner of Holiday Mart Barber and Beauty Shop (now Pearl City Barber Shop), died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Sam and Nelson, stepdaughters Priscilla “Noni” Cummings and Evangeline “Nami” Nakata, sister Molly Fujimoto, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Committal services: 11:30 a.m. April 26 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Additional information for an obituary published Friday.

April 11, 2011
Mercedes B. “China” Leialoha, 83, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Papaikou. She is survived by husband Christian K. Sr.; sons Christian Jr., Chester Sr. and Roy Sr.; daughters Nani Tabura and Penny Aipoalani; brother James Bondaug; sister Marcella Simpson; 16 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 162 Kapiolani St., Hilo. Services: 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire.

March 25, 2011
Gordon H.C. Lau, 57, of Honolulu died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Ronald D.C. and Earl S.C., and sister Jeanette M.L. Pang. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 10:45 a.m. Inurnment: 12:45 p.m. at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers or monetary offerings, donations suggested to your favorite charity.

April 7, 2011
Kikue Harada Koja, 88, of Kahului, a retired nurse, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by husband Jiro, son Randall, brother Osamu Harada and two grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. Thursday at Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

March 31, 2011
Kazuo Kawamoto, 90, of Honolulu, a retired general contractor supervisor, died in Honolulu. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son Glenn, daughters Aileen Shishido and Carole Arakaki; brothers Isamu, Tom, Shuichi and James; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

April 2, 2011
Leila Dana Kealiimoi‘ili Jones, 51, of Honolulu, a caregiver, died in Honolulu. She was born in San Jose, Calif. She is survived by husband Jack Hisatake; stepdaughter Amber Hisatake; stepfather Rusty M. Cades; brothers James, Ward and Neville; and sisters Leisa Hand and Thea Jones-Graff. Services on Wednesday; call Jack or Thea for more information.

April 8, 2011
Emilio Cruz “Mill’s” Jocson, 54, of Wailuku, a Guam Construction employee, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Guam. He is survived by sons Justin H. Jocson, Leomana Morondos and Eugene “Gino” Mendioia; stepdaughter Cy-Sarae “Cy’s” Cramer; hanai daughter Vicki Menomiyazato; and sister Emelia Dunn. Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Family Life Center, across from Foodland, Kahului. Additional services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Naska Beach, Canoe Hale. Lunch to follow.

April 4, 2011
Jenni Malie Higashiguchi, 30, of St. Louis, formerly of Maui, died in Cleveland. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by parents Owen and Carol; and grandparents George and Sharon Higashiguchi, and Yoshiko Fujiwara. Visitation: 3 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 4 p.m. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 13, 2011
Arthur “Otto” Gaastra, 90, of Honaunau, Hawaii, a Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II and a carpenter, died. He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. He is survived by hanai daughter Donna Peebles, brother George, sister Winifred Compagner, a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Services: noon tomorrow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery.

De Guzman
April 13, 2011
Sabas Dela Cruz De Guzman, 76, of Wailuku, a Maui Land & Pineapple Co. warehouse department retiree, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Juliana C., son Scott, daughters Juliet Calpo and Jocelyn Aquino, sister Macaria and a grandchild. Visitation: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Mass: 7:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Services: 11:45 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 7, 2011
Lance Ikaika Bernard, 27, of Waipahu died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Lukela and Lanzelle, mother Glynis, hanai father Keith Torres, brother Keith Torres Jr. and sister Brandy Torres. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Henry H.C. “Herky” Lau

April 3, 1928 – March 30, 2011

Henry Lau was the youngest of 13 children born to Joe Kang Lau and Auyoung Shee Lau of Honolulu. He died on March 30, 2011.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Priscilla Leong; sons Chris (Phyllis) and Colin (Akiko) Lau; daughters Corianne Lau (Ried Fisher) and Caryn Lau; brother Hing Chock (Beatrice) Lau; sister Thelma (Mrs. Richard Chun) of Lihue; six grandchildren: Christina and Camilla Lau, Jasmine and Callie Fisher, Caitlin and Carter Cameron; and many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.

Henry was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and the University of Hawaii. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the Air Transport Command of the Army Air Corps in Shanghai and Tokyo. After his enlistment he enrolled at UH. He was a member of the Hawaii Air National Guard and was honorably discharged as a major in the Air Force Reserve.

Henry was a career civil service member of the Territory of Hawaii, the Federal government, the City and County of Honolulu, and the State of Hawaii. He retired from the State Department of Planning and Economic Development where he was the Administrative Services Officer in charge of personnel, budgeting, and other services, including drafting of legislation and legislative testimony. After his retirement in 1983 he served as a researcher and management consultant to the City, State, and non-profit organizations.

During his government service he held various assignments: personnel specialist with City and Federal agencies; Personnel Officer, Department of Land and Natural Resources; Executive Assistant to the City Director of Finance; and Senior Budget Analyst with the Department of Budget and Finance.

Although he was in the career civil service, Henry also served briefly in the appointive positions of State Deputy Director of Personnel Services and as the Deputy to the Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission.

A memorial service will be held at the First Chinese Church of Christ, 1054 S. King St., Honolulu on Saturday, April 23, 2011. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services at 11:00 a.m.. Aloha attire; no flowers please.

JAMES LEE SWEDBERG

James Lee Swedberg died of a massive heart attack on Friday, April 8, 2011, two days before his seventy-fifth birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Florence Swedberg, his brothers John Gray and Gerald Swedberg, and his sister Virginia Zwicke. His sister Genevieve Cavanaugh survives. Jim was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 10, 1936. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Oahu, in 1956, got his BS from New Mexico State in 1959, and an MS from the University of Arizona in 1979. A lifelong Missouri Synod Lutheran. Jim gave selflessly to his church, his wife, his children and his grandchildren. He is survived by Kay, his wife of 54 years, his daughters Jennifer Bohnhoff and husband Henry of Albuquerque, NM, Wendy Macdonald and husband Robert of Duxbury, MA, Heather Patrick and husband Robert of Alamogordo, NM, and Heidi Swedberg and husband Philip Holahan of Los Angeles, CA. His grandchildren are Matt, James and John Bohnhoff, Sarah Macdonald, and Oona and Lyra Holahan. In lieu of flowers, please give generously of your time and talents to your house of worship.

EVELYN “AVA” OGATA-ROSE

Age 53, of Wahiawa, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2011.

She is preceded in death by her father, Keith Ogata; grandma, Taka; grandpa, Makoto; loving dogs, Tanya, Nipper and Buster. Survived by her husband of 29 years, John Rose; mother, Tokuko; sister, Florie (Steve) Barry; brother, Albert; nephews, Joe & Josh (Sarah) Oxendale; and other relatives & many friends.

Ava was always full of life and enjoyed being around her family, friends and coworkers. It was a privilege to have her in our lives. She will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Ava’s life will be held from 4-8 PM., Monday, April 18, 2011 in her loving home of Whitmore Village, 1023 Hoihoi Ave., in Wahiawa. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

WILLIAM E. ANTONE

Formerly of Hawaii, passed away March 31 2011 in San Leandro California. Born on November 2, 1928 Bill was raised by parents Emelia and Manuel in Honolulu along with brothers Able and Clifford and sisters Helen, Hazel, Bernice and Delores. He served his country in the US Air Force, was a terrific musician, an accomplished artist and horse racing aficionado.

Services were held April 8th in California, but it was Bill’s wish that he come home to the place he loved best, Hawaii. On April 19th at 11 am, Bill will be laid to rest at the Hawaii State Veteran’s Cemetery in Kaneohe.

Bill is predeceased by brother Able Antone and sister Bernice Day; he is survived by his brother, Clifford Antone, sisters Helen Whitworth, Hazel Gonsalves and Delores Santoki, longtime companion June Stephens and many nieces and nephews. Aloha ‘Oe Ukulele Willy.

VALENTINE ON WONG SR.

Also known as Val Wong, age 91 of He`eia, Kaneohe passed away on April 4, 2011 at Castle Medical Center Kailua. Born November 18, 1919 in He`eia to Henry Ah Tong-Wong and Lucy Scott-Wong, was the fifth child of eight. He attended St. Ann’s School and St. Louis College graduating in 1937. Upon graduation, worked his first job with Ho Min Ice Cream Co. then for Castle and Cooke and retired from Matson Navigation Honolulu Terminal as Vessel Superintendent with 45 years of service. After retiring from Matson, he became an avid golfer, spent many days at his Brother Henry’s Waikalua fishpond with nephews Heine and Gordon Wong and cousin Elaine Haitsuka. Then would visit He`eia Kea Pier after the fishpond was sold. He was a man of very few words, but when he spoke one listened.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Kumu Hula Mary Keolalaulani McCabe-Wong, and four children, oldest daughter Theresa Lokelani Igarashi Anderson, second daughter Josephine Kahiliopua Wong-Brentlinger, oldest son Valentine “Valdie” Wong Jr. and third daughter Agnes Ponimo`i Wong Nishioka. Also by all seven of his siblings: Francis, Henry, Benny, Paul, Leonard, Scotty and sister Ruby Kahiapo. He was the last of the founding family of Kaneohe and St. Ann’s Church.

He leaves behind four children: Nick Wong, Mathias “Macky” Wong (Marlene), Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire, and Antoinette “Toni” Wong: daughter-in-law Valerie P. Wong, son-in-law Clyde Nishioka, and hanai son Edward “Eddie” Young (Marie). 11 Grandchildren: Regina Igarashi, Michael Wong (Kaylene), Nathan Wong, Nicole Wong, Kevin Nishioka, Kendric Nishioka (Sheena), Shirlene Wong, Joe-Mac Wong, Na Kumu Hula Kapua Dalire-Moe (Tino), Kaui Dalire, and Keolalaulani Dalire. 24 great-grandchildren: Pua`ala, Hi`ilei, and Kanalu Pascua, Christine and Victoria Wong, Ka`imi and Kanoa Wong, Ka`io and Peyton Nishioka, Macky Boy Wong Hurdle, Ashley Kili and Daniel Kahoku Lai, Manaia, Mana, Ma`a, Malie, and Masina Moe, Kupu`eu, Kahiau, Kamaehu, Kuhonu, and Kua Dalire, Emalia and Enaahi Dalire: also a hanai grand-daughter from Tahiti, Violaine Moise and her son Kahikina Moise, and numerous cousins of Komomua, nieces and nephews.

Services to be held at Hawaiian Memorial Mortuary at 11:00am. Visitation to begin at 10am and burial to follow at Valley of the Temple at 2:30pm.

JOHANNA JIM PANG
“JoJo”

Johanna Yar Kin Chang Jim Pang (89) of Honolulu, and Sweden died on April 6, 2011. Born and raised in Honolulu, she graduated from McKinley High School class of 1940. Worked at C. Q. Yee Hop Limited for 38 years. Retired in 1992 and moved to Malmo, Sweden where she married James Wai Hoon Pang of Honolulu and Malmo, Sweden.

Past President of Oo Syak Gee Lu Society. Also remembered by many as “Queen of Chinatown” in her role as Sales Manager for C.Q.Yee Hop where she visited the restaurants and worked with the kitchen chefs and cooks. Was an active member of Chef’s de Cuisine Honolulu, part time outside sales representative and tour guide for Panda Travel. In 1992 she moved to Malmo, Sweden where with her husband James Pang, she worked at “Mike’s Corner” in Malmo and greeted everyone with a smile.

A wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie and friend, JoJo was married to Michael (Mickey) S. G. Jim (deceased), for over 40 years, and was married to James W.H. Pang for over 18 years Survived by daughter Michele Jim, hanai daughters Anna Doell and Lori Kekaula, sons, Mitchell Jim (Starlina), Myron Jim (Merna), stepson Michael Pang Gyllander (Yvla). Grand children – Andrew Chun (Kelley Ann), Gerard Chun, Jason Chun (Vicky), Edmund Chun, Daniel Bradbury (Johanna) Alison Jim, John Bradbury, Karen Kam-Jim Kama (Jason), Kristin Jim, Kelli Ann Jim, Natalie Pang Gyllander, Michelle Pang Gyllander, and hanai grand daughter Rhiannon Chandler. Great Grand children, Lucas, Gabrielle, Carly, Caleb, Ezra, Noah, Celia, Carolyn and Madelyn. Surviving siblings: sisters: Gertrude Yee and Mary Agnes Soong, brother: Dominic Chang. “JoJo” will always be remembered for her smile and love of family, friends and travel.

Visitation: Saturday, April 23, 2011 9a-11a at Borthwick Mortuary – Makai Chapel, followed by Celebration of Life: 11a-1230pm.
Private Burial. Casual Attire – Leis Welcome.

LILLIAN “SUNSHINE” YURIKO SAKAMOTO

88, passed away on March 29, 2011. She was born to Sakazo and Hisako Fujika in Honolulu.

She is survived by husband Masaru; son Russell (Linda); grandaughters Jennifer (Aaron Anderson PhD) of Richmond, VA and Dr. Sara Sakamoto (Jeremy Floberg) of Pittsburgh, PA; great-grandsons Ryan Kamakakoa and Dylan Kamanakai Anderson; sister Florence Amaki and nephews and nieces.

Private services held.

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary

WALTER SON LOY YOUNG

Age 88, of Waialua, Hawaii, passed away March 20, 2011 in Wahiawa. Born October 4, 1922 in Waialua, Hawaii. Retired head custodian for Waialua High School.

He is survived by daughters, Ipolani Kaio, Kammy (Milton) Leathers; sons, Walter S.L. “Loho” Young Jr., Timothy (Reiko) Young, David Young; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carnation Harvest, Lily Takamori, Molly Young, Charlotte Robertson, Hisako Young; brothers, George Fong, George Young, Franklin Young, Chester Young, Douglas Young, Michael Young, Matthew (Laura) Young, Melvin (Elizabeth) Young.

Visitation 5-9 p.m. Friday (April 22) at United Gospel Fellowship Church; (95-061 Waimakua Dr., Mililani) Wake Service 7:00 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday (April 23) at United Gospel Fellowship Church; Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

HERBERT TAKANORI AKASE
March 28, 2011

Herbert Takanori Akase, 73, of Waianae, Vice President of Leeward Nursing Home, Inc., died at home. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by his mother Gloria, his brother Clifford H., his sister-in-law In Ja, a nephew and two nieces. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service to follow at 6 p.m. Aloha attire.

RACHEL FUMIKO NISHIMURA

Age 86, of Honolulu, passed away on April 3, 2011. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired loan servicing assistant for the U.S. Government, Small Business Administration. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and son, Craig, she is survived by her daughters, Rhonda (Thomas Tsuchiyama) Nishimura and Jan Nishimura; grandson, Jake Tsuchiyama; sisters, Laura (Howard) Nishimura and Grace (Robert) Isobe. Visitation from 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2011, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; funeral service 12:00 Noon. No flowers. Casual attire.