STELLA MICHIKO GOTANDA

Stella Michiko Gotanda, 87, passed away on July 25, 2011 in Kailua.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Vern and Xinh Gotanda, and by two brothers, Takeshi Matsuda and Robert (Nancy) Matsuda.

A memorial service will held at Hosoi Garden Mortuary on Saturday, August 6. Visitation at 1 p.m. Service at 2 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

LORRAINE NGIT SIM MITSUNAGA
July 8, 2011

“Sweet Lorraine”, 77, also known as “Simmie” and “Lulu from Honolulu”, touched many lives with her aloha and a passion for life. Born in Honolulu, she retired from Waikiki Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Minute Chef Restaurant. She passed away on July 8, 2011 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital.

Lorraine is survived by husband, Dr. Adam S.; sons, Dr. Morris M. (Kathryn), Dr. Dave A. (Linda), Dr. Alan T. (Ruby); daughter, Dr, Donna M. Thompson (Steve Jones); brother, Dr. Alvin Young; grandchildren, Dr. Kyle, Dr. Lance, Myles, Kara (Huey Huynh), Dane, Leila, Dr. Jennifer Thompson and Mary Thompson (CPA).

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Memorial service: 12:00 noon. Burial: To follow at 3:00 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.

LOEA HULA CHARLES KAUHI KA’UPU, JR.

Loea Hula Charles Kauhi Ka’upu, Jr., son of the late Charles K. Ka’upu, Sr. and Esther Nagai Ka’upu, age 53, of Palolo, O’ahu passed away at his home in Napili, Maui, and went to be with our Lord on July 12, 2011. Born in Honolulu on October 21, 1957. Hawaiian Cultural Expert, Master Chanter, Lecturer, Recording Artist, Licensed Kahu.

Survived by sisters Julie Ka’upu, Tomi (Paul) Mamuad, Kamalanai (Michael) Clarke, A. Ke’ala Ka’upu, Keahi Ka’upu; nephews Christopher (Ka’ala) Mamuad, Justin (Joreen) Mamuad, Tom (Billie) Mamuad; mo’opuna Kalaokahaku,Kau’ika’alohika’anapaokalani, Ka’imi’ike, Kaleiimilia, Kamaha’o, Keli’iho’omalu; and numerous Ka’upu, Nagai, Mokiao, Boyd, Mau, Higa, Kama, Castor, Ka’upu-Dudoit ‘ohana.

Visitation 3:00pm family; 4:00pm-5:30pm with service to follow on Thursday, August 4, at Kaumakapili Church in Honolulu. Aloha attire. Lei are welcome. Hawaiian protocol gathering on Maui on August 20 at The Old Lahaina Lu’au grounds will commence at noon. Scattering of ashes to follow.

HAROLD
MEYER, JR.

Harold Meyer, Jr., 76, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Planner & Estimator-Electrician and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2011 at his home. Born on July 7, 1935 in Honolulu.

He was the son of the late Harold Meyer, Sr. of Waianae and Jennie (Akeo) Meyer of Honolulu. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Chung Won (“Wonnie”), brothers Jacob and Daniel Sr, sister Sarah L. Teixeira, nephews, nieces and in-laws.

As Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class onboard the USS Sargo (SSN 583), Harold planted the Hawaiian flag at the North Pole on February 9, 1960.

Visitation: 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4th at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service: 12 noon. Interment: 3 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire requested. In lieu of flowers or monetary offerings, donations may be made in his memory to the University of Hawaii Foundation/ Cancer Center, P.O. Box 11270, Honolulu, HI 96828-0270.

TEONG CHIN “DANNY” MOW

Age 89, passed away July 20, 2011. Born Dec. 18, 1921 in Pearl City, HI.

He lived his life as an amateur boxer; a soldier in the U.S. Army; a small store owner in Seattle, WA; a merchant marine; and finally as a machinist at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He was a long time member of the Old Timers Boxing Club of Honolulu and taught Tai Chi breathing exercises to seniors at Ala Moana Park.

He is survived by sisters Judy Chin & Lil Ako; brother Norman Mow; sons Daniel & David (Theresa) Mow; daughters Evelyn (Glen) Kotomori & Wini Farrell; grandchildren Benton, Shane, Justin, & Sheldon; and great grandchildren Chase, Bryson, Rylan, & Shayli.

Services to be held at Borthwick Mortuary on Thursday, Aug. 4th, from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

DORIS S. K. MORISHITA

Doris S. K. Morishita, 79, of Kaneohe, Hawaii died Monday, July 18, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Pomona, California. She was born February 25, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was retired from Chaminade University of Honolulu where she worked in the Personnel department. She had also retired from Waikiki Realty-Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by her husband, Yasuyuki Morishita; daughter, Teresa Morishita of Pomona, California; brothers, Bill (Betsy) Lum of Honolulu, Hawaii, Robert (Frances) Lum of Portland, Oregon, and Edward (Margaretha) Lum of Honolulu, Hawaii; sisters, Lillian Loo of Wasilla, Alaska and Gladys Wayas of Honolulu, Hawaii; and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her father, Anthony Hung Lun Lum; mother, Mew Yong Au Lum; and sister, Frances Chang.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 5:00-9:00 pm at Borthwick Mortuary with rosary service at 6:30 pm. Visitation and funeral mass will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 9:00 am with mass at 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church-Kalihi, 640 Puuhale Road, Honolulu, Hawaii. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

KENNETH TSUGIO ITO

Age 96, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away on July 7, 2011 at home. He was born on December 20, 1914 in Honouliuli (Ewa), Hawaii, and lived in Kakaako, Liliha and Kaneohe. He retired from the DOE in 1976.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Mildred Yukiko, and son, Kenneth Yukio (Harriet). He is survived by sons, Nils (Barbara) and Lance (Jessie); daughters, Judy (Earl) Fujii and Mamie (Ernest) Luke; sister, Edna Kiyoko Tomita, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 4:00 PM, SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011 AT THE HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY.

JOHN TAKEHIKO GAZA

Age 73, of Honolulu,passed away July 17, 2011 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Born April 27, 1938 in Honolulu. Retired from the State Dept. of Transportation as a Highway Inspector.

He is survived by wife, Aileen Gaza; sons, Guy (April) Gaza, Kaipo (Patty) Awong, Kunane (Leilani) Awong; daughter, Charlotte (Neal) Caballero; sisters, Grace (George) Nakama, Charlotte (Paul) Santos; sister-in-law, Marjorie Gaza; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation 9:00 a.m. Thursday Aug. 4 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Committal service 1:00 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Casual Attire. No flowers, please.

BARBARA F. “PEACHIE” QUITAN

Age 68, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away July 14, 2011 in Aiea. Born November 16, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Retired hotel sales executive with over 40 years of service. A graduate of Star of the Sea, Class of ’61.

She is survived by sons, James Jr. Quitan, Walt (Yoko) Quitan; mother, Hilda Costa; sister, Gwen Akau (Robert Joaquin); brothers, Wayne Sr. (Donna) Costa, Dr. Bruce (Elaine) Costa; 2 grandchildren, Kenna & Riva; many nephews and nieces.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. Friday (August 5) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire.

ELIZAR MARTIN MARCOS ACORDA

Age 23, of Kahuku, Hawaii, passed away July 3, 2011 in Kailua. Born December 14, 1987 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was employed by Waikele Golf Course and loved surfing, golfing & hunting.

He is survived by mother, Elsa Marcos Acorda; brother, Elmar (Savanna) Acorda; maternal grandmother, Aniana Marcos; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins; girlfriend/special companion, Kirah Orian.

Visitation 5:30 – 9 p.m. Friday (August 5) at St Roch Catholic Church; (56-350 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku) Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at St Roch Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.

JOHN CHIN JIN QUONG

Age 87, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away July 17, 2011 in Honolulu. Born January 1, 1924 in Canton, China. John was the former proprietor of the Royal Hawaiian Market & Hofbrau, Green Turtle, Sandbox, Boulevard, Eagle’s Nest, and Cavalier Restaurants.

He is survived by son, Ronald (Susan) Quong; daughter, Gayle Quong (Craig) Takiguchi; 2 grandchildren, Kelly Ann Takiguchi, Eric Takiguchi; numerous nieces &
nephews.

Private services were held.

MALCOLM TADASHI HIRANO

Age 56, of Aiea, Hawaii, passed away July 10, 2011 at Hawaii Medical Center East. Born December 11, 1954 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Malcolm was a supervisory engineer at Defense Logistics Agency Pacific.

He is survived by wife, Nancy M. Hirano; son, Jason Hirano; daughter, Jenelle Hirano; mother, Midori Hirano; brothers, Andrew (Caroline) Hirano, Wesley (Olga) Hirano, Patrick Hirano; sisters, Loreen Hirano, Joanne (Derek) Sakamaki; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews & cousins.

Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday (Aug 6) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Memorial Service 11 a.m. Casual Attire. No flowers, please.

July 18, 2011
Benedict Shoji “Ben” Taketa, 43, of Keauhou, Hawaii, a driver for Shiraki Dry Cleaners, security officer for Shell Management at Kona Coast Resort and houseman at the former Kona Surf Hotel, died at home. He was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Rashel Kahalioumi-Taketa; sons Anakele Kahalioumi-Apisaloma, and Bo, Makalii and Makana Taketa; daughters Kuuipo, Noel and Kuulei Taketa, and Ka‘ilikea Kahalioumi-Taketa; parents Shoji and Charlene; brothers Andrew, Thomas, Gregory and Mark; sisters Priscilla Taketa-Lovejoy, Irene Adams, Shorene Akiona, Loriann Strolberg and Pearl Muraki; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Helani Congregational Church, Kahaluu Mauka. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

July 24, 2011
Mark Alika Rochlen, 56, of Mililani, a chef and owner of Portlock LLC and Hot Chef Catering, died in Aiea. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif. He is survived by wife L. Maile; son Travis K.; daughter Waipua; brother Pua; and sisters Nani, Kootchie and Nohea. Services and scattering of ashes: 7:30 a.m. Friday at Duke’s Restaurant, Waikiki. Celebration of life to follow at Paki Park, between Monsarrat Avenue and Paki Avenue, Waikiki. Casual attire.

June 4, 2011
Greg Albert Rellez, 47, of Los Angeles, a Kaiser Permanente Medical Center operating engineer, died in Los Angeles. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughter Elaina Constable, father James, mother Judith Bush, stepfather David Bush, stepmother Loretta, brother Michael, sisters Chie Burke and Cindy Costales, and hanai sisters Jade Jenkins and Tori Peralta. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at Ka Hana O Ke Akua Church, 86-311 Lualualei Homestead Road, Waianae. Services to follow. Casual attire.

July 12, 2011
Inocencia Fermin “Inciang” Pascual, 92, of Honolulu, a Young Laundry & Dry Cleaning retiree, died in Honolulu. She was born in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by hanai sons Orlino, Efren, Ernesto and Adriano Pascual, and Amading and Ray Fermin; hanai daughters Linda Paracuelles, Diaralyn Hinchman and Chita Pascual; brother Agustin Fermin Sr.; sisters Mathie Geronimo, Dionicia Pascual and Maxima Ballesteros; and numerous grandchildren. Visitation:5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

July 25, 2011
Jeanette Elaine Kamaile “Jan” Pai, 68, of Hilo, formerly of Pahala, Hawaii, a Kau Sugar Co. retiree, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by son Alvin; daughters Patricia, Elaine and Kailani; brother Donald Kakalia; sister Patricia Dailey; and six grandchildren. Visitation: 8 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

July 16, 2011
Miles Junichiro Nakama, 68, of Kaneohe, a retired machinist at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Ho�no�lulu. He is survived by sons Jon and Dave, daughter Linda Nakama-Benoit, sister Sandy Ito and two grandchildren. Private services. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

July 15, 2011
Maxine Onaona “Nana” Mundon, 76, of Kailua, a Pan American World Airways retiree, died in Castle Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Gillen K. Neff, Bonny K. Moniz and Jodi K. Belin; sister Elaine Kaopuiki; and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Mass: noon. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. No wreaths. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

July 20, 2011
Teong Chin Mow, 89, of Honolulu, a machinist at Pearl Harbor and an Army veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Daniel and David, daughters Evelyn Kotomori and Winifred Farrell, brother Norman, sisters Judy Chin and Lili Ako, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 11 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Taoist services. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

July 6, 2011
Patrick J.K. Meyer, 66, of Makaha died in Waianae. He was born in Waianae. He is survived by wife Elizabeth P.; sons Alexander Salgado, Rayzer Meyer and Chad Noah; daughter Lushell; brothers Arthur Jr., Mitchell, Gary and Marshall Meyer, and Isaac Kaleiki; sister Mary Beauford; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.

July 15, 2011
Masae Maeda, 90, of Mountain View, Hawaii, a baker’s helper at the former Robert’s Bakery in Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Rodney and Byron, daughter Cheryl Uwono, brother Motoyoshi Tanaka, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

July 23, 2011
Doretta Marie Madeira, 53, of Waianae, a baker, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by husband Keith; son Daniel M.; mother Ropena “Ruth” Castellano; brothers Floyd and Ivan Castellano; and sisters Arlita Malenky, Clovita Ledward, Estella Tavares, and Gina and Joella Castellano. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at United Gospel Fellowship. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

July 28, 2011
Ruby Sui Young Lum, 90, of Honolulu, a state Department of Transportation accounts clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Barry, daughter Linda Oki, brother Hing Yee Tom, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: noon Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Services: 1 p.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

July 18, 2011
Timothy Peter “Tim” Leyes, 58, of Wahiawa, a Securitas Security Services USA Inc. employee and a Navy veteran, died. He was born in England. He is survived by wife Elizabeth C., hanai son Isaac Naki, hanai daughter Denise Bennett, stepfather Frederick Rynder, stepbrother Jerry Webster, stepsister Barbara Berger and a grandchild. Visitation: 6 p.m. Thursday at Wahiawa Community Church of the Nazarene, 1805 California Ave. Services: 6:30 p.m. Committal services: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual or aloha attire. Flowers welcome. Incorrect information in an obituary published Saturday.

July 14, 2011
Phillipo Laninmej, 77, of Hilo, a restaurant waiter, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in the Marshall Islands. He is survived by wife Erkula; sons John, Andrew and Titus; daughters Neian Laninmej and Rosey Jemwai; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. All-night visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Pepeekeo Assembly of God Church. Services: 1 p.m. Cremation at a later date. Casual attire. No flowers.

July 23, 2011
Leocadia U. Koki, 82, of Wailuku, a retired Baldwin High School health aide and evangelist at Maluhia Church in Waiehu, Maui, died at home. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by sons Clifford, Lawrence and Glenn “Masami”; daughter Sue Ellen Bader; hanai son Roy Newton; brother Daniel Sniffen; sister Gladys Christopherson; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services. Family may be contacted at sebader@gmail.com.

July 15, 2011
William Louis “Bill” Kilauano, 62, of Kailua, a war trauma therapist and a Navy veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Emily Kobashigawa-Kilauano, son Alex, daughters Eri Fallau and Tai Nunies, and six grandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 5:30 p.m. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

July 10, 2011
Christopher Hanalei “Fur” Kanoa, 28, of Wailuku died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by son Hanalei Feliciano-Kanoa, father Henry Jr., mother Norma-Lee R. Dadez, brothers Kawika and Keoki Rosaga, sister Christiana Hoopii and grandparent David Kaanana Jr. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

June 20, 2011
Shizuko Igawa, 97, of Honolulu, a retired salesclerk at Sears, Ala Moana, died. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Kenneth K., Robert S. and Jason T.; daughter Karen S. Chang; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Private services.