CARMEN LEILANI FRANCES GAMPONIA AKA”HORSE”

Age 74, of Aiea, Hawaii, passed away September 15, 2011 in Las Vegas. Born April 11, 1937 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Attendant with Parks and Recreation, Aiea Gym. Campus security with Aiea High School and bus driver with Frank Lam’s Bus Company.

She is survived by husband, William Gamponia, Sr.; son, William (Dawn) Gamponia Jr.; daughters, Rayshelle Gamponia, Willette Gamponia; mother, Mercedes Maria Rabago; sisters, Trinidad Peltier, Bobbie Weatherington; brother, Henry Rabago; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; many nephews, nieces and cousins.

Visitation 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. Thursday (October 13) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Funeral Srvice 6:30 p.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. Friday (October 14) at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual/Aloha Attire. Flowers Welcome.

RICHARD H. HIRAI

Age 69 of Honolulu, Hawaii died on October 1, 2011 at the St. Francis Hospice – Nuuanu. He was born December 4, 1941 on Kauai. He was an attorney at Hirai and Hirai. Survived by: wife: Elsie M. Hirai; sons: Craig H. and Todd Y. Hirai; grandchildren; Christopher, Casey and Carter Hirai; brother: Brian Hirai; sisters: Larraine Hartley and Sharlene Crawford. Family and friends are welcomed on Friday, October 14, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Harris United Methodist Church. A Memorial Service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Private Inurnment. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the St. Francis Hospice – Nuuanu, Harris United Methodist Church or the Rehab Hospital of the Pacific. Aloha Attire.

BARBARA (NANI) ANN MURRAY

Age 78 of La Vernia, Texas, left this Earth on 26 September 2011. Born 09 March 1933, Barbara spent most of her life on Oahu, Hawaii. Barbara was a family leader of great strength, stamina, courage, optimism, and love. For the last month of her life, Barbara fought the good fight; finished the race, and all the while she kept the faith.

Seven children survive Barbara: Michael Murray, Kathleen Niez, Daniel Murray, Shawn Murray, Matthew Murray, Theresa Murray, and Mary Au. Barbara is also survived by many hanai ohana (you all know who you are), 16 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

For friends wishing to share last moments, Barbara’s ashes will be at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Catholic Church in Mililani Town at 09:15am on Friday, 21 October 2011. An informal eulogy will take place from 09:15-10:00am. Promptly at 10:00am that same morning, Father Mooya will bless Barbara’s ashes.

Barbara’s immediate family will be taking her to Waimea Bay, her final resting place on Earth on Saturday morning, 22 October 2011 where Barbara will be joined with her late husband Patrick, her mother Esther, and God.

EMILY CHARLOTTE TOM YOUNG

Age 84, passed away peacefully at home early Friday morning, September 30. She was born in Waikapu, Maui, and graduated from Maui High School and Colorado State College of Education. She received her teaching certificate from the University of Hawaii and was an elementary-school teacher for 29 years, ending her career at Kapalama Elementary School.

Emily is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Donald H. B. Young; children Glenn Young (Merryl), Lorie Young, Bruce Young, and Keith Young (Amy); 5 grandchildren; and sister Lillian Chou.

Viewing (9:15 – 10:15 a.m.) and burial (10:30 a.m.) at Diamond Head Memorial Park; visitation (noon to 1 p.m.) and memorial service (1 p.m.) at the Community Church of Honolulu on Friday, October 14. Casual attire. No flowers, please. In lieu of offerings, please send a contribution to the American Cancer Society.

HENRY MEYER FIELD SR.
January 27, 1920 –
September 10, 2011

91, of Pakole/Kahaluu passed away September 10, 2011. Henry is one of the last of his generation, of the “Rudolph Wilhelm Meyer Ohana” of Molokai.

Survived by Partner-Companion “Mackie” (Elnora L.) Pratt; son Henry Meyer Field, (Claire) Jr.; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services 12noon, Friday October 14, 2011 at St. John’s By the Sea in Kahaluu. Reception to follow.

For all of us you gave your best. Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep. Although we are apart, your spirit lives within me, forever in my heart. M.

SUEKO
“MAILE” GOYA

Age, 94, of Honolulu, passed away on September 20, 2011 at St. Francis Hospice – Puiwa. She was born in Pepeekeo, Hawaii.

She is survived by son, Roy Y. (Genny) Goya; daughter, June T. Goya; sisters, Amy T. (Thomas) Shiroma and Mildred “Millie” T. Uchima; granddaughter, Jodie Goya.

Visitation 3 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services 4 p.m.

LEILANI MEU SUN GOLDSTEIN
September 18, 2011

Leilani Meu Sun Goldstein, 92, a Civil Service retiree at Schofield and Pearl Harbor, died in VA. She was born in Kahana, Oahu.

Preceded in death by her loving husband David A. Goldstein and sons, Paul Cashman, Jr. and David K. Goldstein. She is survived by daughters Leilani Kelly, Leinaala El-Houshy, Mahealani Ferreira and Iwalani Goldstein, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Private services were held. Donations can be made in her memory to: Kapi’olani Health Foundation, 55 Merchant St., Suite 2600, Honolulu, HI 96813, or at www.kapiolanigift.org.

ERNEST V. CORPUS

Age 59, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away September 22, 2011 in Wahiawa. Born August 8, 1952 in Ewa, Hawaii. A carpenter and general contractor.

He is survived by wife, Yong Corpus; son; ErnestRyan (Jamie) Corpus; daughter, Brandiann Yonemura; mother, Aurelia Corpus; brother, George Corpus; sisters, Leonilla Eligio, Jeanette Monroy, Maxine Castro, Esme Marconi, Arleen Taylor, Mary Corpus, Michelle Corpus; grandsons, Brent Corpus, Evan Corpus, Ezekiel Corpus; numerous nieces & nephews.

Private services were held.

ISAMU “SMOKEY”
TARASAWA

Age 84, of Kapolei, Hawaii, passed away September 22, 2011 in Ewa Beach. Born May 14, 1927 in Ewa, Hawaii. Retired from the Civil Service, Camp Zama, Japan.

He is survived by wife, Sadako Tarasawa; daughters, Candace Tarasawa, Kei (Ryoichi) Masuda, Michi (Hideki) Hayashi; brother, Tsutomu (Mildred) Tarasawa; brother-in-law, Takeshi Harada; sisters, Hiroko Tarasawa, Kimie Tarasawa, Jane Tarasawa; 2 grand-children; many nephews and nieces.

Private Services were held.

Sept. 14, 2011
Helen Harumi Yoshikawa, 65, of Honolulu, an Equitable Insurance Co. secretary, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers David, William, James, Henry and Frederick Akamine. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Sept. 12, 2011
Thomas Kaimana Wright, 77, of Kaneohe, a retired state land surveyor and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Barbara; sons Ross, Marshall and Kaleo; daughter Tommie-Ann Wallace; brother Harry; sister Blossom Childs; and 12 grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

Sept. 26, 2011
Mona Ann Pauahi Walker, 69, of Ewa Beach, a bus aide, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Joseph Perry, Anthony Kahunahana and Bill Walker; daughters Cathy Griep and Tammy and Nicole Walker; brothers William Kau and Paul, Kenneth and Joseph K. Kahunahana; sister Therese K. Seu; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Services: 11:30 a.m. Casual attire.

Sept. 24, 2011
Mercedes Sayoot Urbanez, 87, of Kailua-Kona, a nursery employee at McConnell Nursery, died at home. She was born in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by sons Ereneo and Danilo; daughters Norma Leyo, Shoney Dadpaas and Virgina Yesan; sister Luz Nolasco; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. Friday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 78-6955 Mamalahoa Highway, north of Old Poi Factory Road, Honalo, Hawaii. Services: 5:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery, Hilo. Casual attire.

Oct. 3, 2011
Trisha Lynn Thompson, 44, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Crescent, Calif. She is survived by husband John, sons Raymond “Zachary” and Cody, daughters Alyssa Lego and Kristan Brown, parents Margaret and Jerry Nelson, and sister Tracy Schivone. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Private burial. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

Sept. 20, 2011
Chardene Fa’apalafu Tauanu’u, 17, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in San Bernardino, Calif. She is survived by daughter Loane A. Siliga; father Christopher Timoteo; mother Asotolu J.; brothers Lama, Charley, Christopher, Cheldon, Joseph, David and Iuliano Tauanu’u, and Alex Lauvao; and sisters Chanel, Christina, Chavanah, Charvette and Jodi. Visitation: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Moanalua Mortuary. Services: 3 p.m. Cremation to follow.

Sept. 5, 2011
Eizo “Howard” Suzuki, 90, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by wife Hatsuye “Gladys” and sister Karen K. Kosaka. Private services.

Sept. 25, 2011
Toribio Abraham Menor “Abe” Pascua, 77, of Ewa Beach, a self-employed carpenter in the Philippines, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Dolores R.; sons Rodrigo R., Orlando R., Ludvivo R., Carlito R. and Christopher R.; daughter Romelyn R.; sisters Esther P. Tabancay and Raquel Damiana “Ustang” Macadangdang; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Oct. 4, 2011
Alice Hatsuyo Ohata, 92, of Makawao, Maui, an apartment manager and homemaker, died at home. She was born in Pearl City. She is survived by husband Robert O., son Carl, daughter Irene Wilson, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Iao United Church of Christ. Services: 11:30 a.m. Aloha attire.

Oct. 1, 2011
Mindy Ann Munroe, 27, of Pukalani, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by father Kirk Jr.; mother Sally Fernandez; brother Edward Fernandez Jr., sisters Dolores and Kathie Fernandez; and grandparents Agnes Fernandez, Dorcas Turoski and Kirk Munroe Sr. Private services. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

Oct. 4, 2011
Joan Shizue Morisaki, 57, of Honolulu, a Safeway cashier, died in Honolulu. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by brother Robert and sisters Joyce Nakamoto and Betty Taira. Visitation: 3 p.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary, Maui. Services: 4 p.m. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Sept. 27, 2011
Hiroshi Morikawa, 85, of Honolulu, a Honolulu Sign Co. silk screen printer, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Jon H., daughters Gail C. Camara and Janice Y. Ogoshi, brother Akira and five grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Makiki Christian Church. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Sept. 22, 2011
Muriel Haruko Miyasato, 85, of Honolulu, a University Pharmacy sales clerk, died at home. She was born on Maui. She is survived by sons Alvin, Carl and Wayne; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Private inurnment. No flowers.

Oct. 6, 2011
James Bartlett “Bart” Melcher III, 54, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, a carpenter, died at home. He was born in Hyannis, Mass. He is survived by wife Donna; sons Paul, James IV, Sam and Chad Melcher, and Shawn Lynch; daughter Kolokea; mother Barbara; brothers Peter and Charles; and six grandchildren. Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Central Kona Union Church, Kealakekua.

Oct. 5, 2011
Mitoe Machida, 92, of Kahului died in Hale Makua Kahului. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by son Kenneth. Private services.

Oct. 2, 2011
David Allen “Dave” Kratochvil, 61, of Kailua, a retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, died in Honolulu. He was born in Rapid City, S.D. He is survived by daughter Brenda Eivens; hanai sons Josh, Adam, Cody and Dylan Kratochvil, and Scott Eivens; parents Adolf “Buff” and Alice; brother Gary; and two grandchildren. Services pending. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

Sept. 13, 2011
Hiroshi “Tommy” Kouchi, 86, of Honolulu, a retired salesman, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honomu, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Jane T.; daughters Lori Hamilton, Jan Iwanaga and Jean Kouchi; sister Kazuko Fujioka; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m. Saturday at Kaimuki Christian Church. Services: 5 p.m. Aloha attire.

Sept. 26, 2011
Jack Isamu Kina, 87, of Kahului, a Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. motor patrol operator, died in Hale Makua Kahului. He was born in Spreckelsville, Maui. He is survived by sons Anthony and Stanley, daughters Diane and Suzanne Cabacungan, brother Robert, sisters Gladys Isobe and Doris Ebatu, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire.

Sept. 23, 2011
Karen Sachie Sato “Aunty Cookie” Kahawai, 59, of Waimanalo, a Shima’s Supermarket head cashier, died in Honolulu. She was born in Puunene, Maui. She is survived by husband Richard “Bolo,” brother Kevin Sato and sister Colleen Kina. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Oct. 3, 2011
Genevieve Kanoholani “Pua” Kaea, 85, of Kula, Maui, a retired Kula Hospital licensed practical nurse, died at home. She was born in Kona. She is survived by husband Ernest; son Clyde; daughter Ernette Prones, brother Elmer Kanoholani; sisters Anita Chang, Edith Hurt and Patsy Tom; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial to follow at St. James the Less Cemetery, Ulupalakua, Maui. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

Oct. 4, 2011
Lana Anela Hudson, 72, of Waipahu, a retired executive assistant of R&D for Callaway Golf, died in Honolulu. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by son Doyle, daughter Suzanne Jackson, mother Susan Chu, brother Anthony “Sonny” Soares, sister Gwendolyn Leong, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Celebration of life: 5 p.m. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.