Aug. 26, 2011
Matsuno “Matsi” Yoshizaki, 84, of Honolulu, formerly of Honaunau, Hawaii, a retired cafeteria manager, died in Avalon Care Center. She was born in South Kona. She is survived by companion Henry Asahina; and sisters Takeno Tsukahara, Umeno Shiozaki, Mieno Yoshizaki and Toshie Hanato. Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire. No monetary offerings.

Sept. 5, 2011
Choki Yara, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Waialae Country Club superintendent and an Army 442nd Infantry Regimental Combat Team veteran, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by sons Wayne I., Francis K. and Calvin M.; daughters Joette A. Dinong and Elaine C. Wong; brothers George M. and Stanley; sisters Judith C. Nakashima, Ruth M. Oishi, June F. Asato, Laura Komoda and Jennifer W. Watanabe; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m.

Sept. 7, 2011
Bett P. Winstedt, 98, of Makaha Beach, a poet, artist, jeweler and dental hygienist, died in Honolulu. She was born in Salt Lake City. She is survived by daughters Gloria Jacobson and Vicky Durand, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services pending. Donations may be made to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

Sept. 2, 2011
Jyion Kala’ikuokahaku Wallace-Rose, infant son of Jason Wallace and Jettylynn Rose, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brother Jestic Rose and sister Jesticity Rose. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Sept. 8, 2011
John Michael Thurston, 70, of Waimea, Hawaii, a boat builder and sailor, died at home. He was born in Anaheim, Calif. He is survived by brother Bill and sister Becky. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. today at Waimea County Cemetery. Casual attire.

Aug. 23, 2011
Fortunata Manalo “Fortune” Pader, 83, of Waialua died in Aiea. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by husband Juan F.; sons Pedro and Clifford Sr. Mendoza; daughters Cynthia Mckay, Stephanie Saranillio and Patricia Leopold; brothers Tommy, Isaac, Pertacio, Alfonso and Fidel Manalo; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Sept. 8, 2011
Lester Akira Miyashiro, 60, of New York City, a Good Enough To Eat waiter, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Elsie Y. and sister Lynn E. Neal. Private services.

Sept. 7, 2011
Emily “Connie” Miranda, 74, of Kailua, a retiree, died in Kailua. She was born in Kakaako. She is survived by sons Shephard K. and Charles K., daughter Antoinette L. Kozlowski, brother Gregory L. Sanchez, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services.

Aug. 27, 2011
Pe’a Fuimaono Na’oia Manu, 50, of Honolulu, a high chief and a tow truck driver for Aizeah’z Towing, died. He was born in Pavaia’i, American Samoa. He is survived by wife Saresa F.S.F.; sons Likeke P. and Timoteo P.; daughters Leilyn Z., Tamasa’ilau J.F. and Ashley K.P.; parents Nu’u Sr. and Tauai O.; brothers Luteru, Leoti and Nu’u Jr. II; and sisters Iole M. Lofa, Fa’afou M. Sula, Sara Manu and Sarai M. Salima. Visitation: 8 a.m. Sept. 17 at Central Samoan Assembly of God Church, 3544 Kalihi St. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Aug. 7, 2011
Jay Y. Katahira, 37, of Waipahu died in Waipahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Janelle Akiona, sons Kekoa Katahira-Ho and Nainoa Akiona, daughters Noelyn and Lilinoe Cabico-Akiona, parents James and Arlene H. Katahira, and sister Lisa K. Kaneshiro. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Aug. 5, 2011
William Michael Gibson Jr., 56, of Ewa Beach, a Reasonable Computer Co. I.T. specialist and owner and a retired aircraft mechanic, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Rochester, N.Y. He is survived by wife Nerry A., sons Jonathan E. and William M. III, and five grandchildren. Private services.

Sept. 6, 2011
James Fackrell, 53, of Honolulu, a painter, mechanic, boat captain, horticulturalist and musician, died in Honolulu. He was born in Oakland, Calif. He is survived by parents J. Everett and Miriam, brothers Lee and John, and sister Jean Hanson. Private services.

Aug. 21, 2011
Alfred Serafin Domingsil, 86, of Ewa Beach, a retired Matson stevedore, died in Manila. He was born in Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Sianing; daughters Marylynn Blanco and Evelyn Ladera; brothers Santiago, Rafael, Dominador, Jose and Eliseo; and six grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Our Lady of the Mount Church. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Aug. 27, 2011
Harvey L. De Mello, 84, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian Telephone Co. vice president of services and an Army veteran who served in World War II, died in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Elizabeth M., son Harvey L., daughter Lynette M. Wijnveldt, brother Harold, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral. Mass: noon. Graveside services: 2:15 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Incorrect information was published in an obituary Thursday.

Aug. 19, 2011
Calixto Antonio Corpuz, 71, of Waipahu, a Gentry Homes Construction Co. retiree, died in Waipahu. He was born in Navotas, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Leonides “Leoni” R.; son Philbert; daughter Julie Ann de Gracia; brother Charito; sisters Lolita Domingo, Tessie Arcangel and Cristina Agmata; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 11:15 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.

Aug. 30, 2011
Edward May Colburn, also known as “Monkey” and “Step,” 83, of Haleiwa, a retired steel bender with Associated Steel and an Army veteran, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Guy S., Lee A. and Chris J.; daughter Susan Mirels; stepson Robert Barney; brothers Richard “Nick,” Stanley and Newton; sister Valkyrie “Cissy” Soo; 12 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Aug. 31, 2011
Manuel Martin Carlos, 91, of Mililani, an Island Ready Mix retiree, died in Aiea. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Katherine; sons Gordon, Michael and Anthony; daughters Marie Kuhn, Jessie Souza and Sylvia Chiappetta; brother Walter; sisters Beatrice Himenes and Hilda Costa; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Sept. 3, 2011
Bernd Fritz “Burns” Bree, 72, of Waimea, Hawaii, a Mauna Kea Beach Hotel executive chef and the owner of the former Bree Garden Restaurant, died in Honokaa. He was born in Berlin. He is survived by wife Jeanne, and daughters Darlene Kwiatkowski and LaRen K. Antoine. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at Kawaihae Canoe Club. Casual attire.

Sept. 5, 2011
Raul Esquejo Arroyo, 70, of Aiea, a Navy Exchange maintenance worker, died in Honolulu. He was born in Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines. He is survived by wife Debbie; son Lai-ino S.; daughters Pamela Arroyo-Lindayag and Jessica M. Arroyo; brothers Fernando Jr., Romeo and Jesus; sisters Leonora A. Natividad and Carolina A. Mendoza, adopted sister Teresita E. Dominguez; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.