Dec. 31, 2011
Steven C. Wanstead, 48, of Waianae died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by former wife Lisa Orta-Wanstead, daughter Chelsea, parents Charles and Sylvia, brothers William and Michael and sisters Cindy De Castro and Carolyn Wanstead. Visitation: 10 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jan. 6, 2012
Kyle Kaleo Musashi Otsuka, 36, of Makawao, Maui, a Pacific Painting Co. painter, died at home. He was born in Wailuku, Maui. He is survived by sons Levi Otsuka-Luis and Kylo Otsuka, daughters Marlie-Ann and Jahzion, companion Shirley Gusman, father Lyle, mother Gail, brother Gavin, hanai sister Tammy Payne and grandparent Nellie Villalon. Visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park in Wailuku.

Jan. 7, 2012
Ethel Chun Lee, 81, of Honolulu, a retired dental assistant, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Matthew C.D.; daughters Monica Sterlacci and Marcy Heafner; brother Harry Chun; sisters Violet Fong, Peggy Sui and Edna Chang; and eight grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 2747 Pali Highway. Services: 11:30 a.m. Casual attire.

Dec. 22, 2011
Roland Leslie Largo, 46, of Ewa Beach died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by mother Winifred “Winnie,” brothers Randolph “Randy” and Russ “Rusty” and sister Malladene “Rene” Aano. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jan. 10, 2012
Masakazu Horikami, also known as “Kaiser” and “Uncle Masa,” 93, of Lahaina, a University of Hawaii at Manoa landscaper, died in Hale Makua, Wailuku. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by son Wayne; daughter Eunice; brother Kiyoguma, Tamaru and Masayuki; sister Mitsue Nakamura and Harriet Wagner; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Nakamura Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park, Garden of Meditation. Casual attire.

Dec. 20, 2011
Estefania Gamayon Gonzales, 78, of Honolulu died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Ray, Tony, Andy and Julian; daughters Gloria Pascua and Trina Tolentino; sisters Primitiva Gamayon and Encarnascion Macatumbas; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. Eulogy: 10 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jan. 9, 2012
Paul Kanaina Kaelemakule Caitano Sr., 88, of Hilo, a retired construction worker for Operators Engineers Local 3, a business owner and Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kaauhulu, North Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Leilani; sons Paul Jr. and Duane Caitano and Jeffrey and Brett “Bradah” Carter; hanai son Guy Fukushima; daughters Janice “Iwalani” Brawner, Catherine “Lulu” Stevens and Michelle Martines; sisters Maraea Rosehill and Elizabeth Chang; 24 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel, Hilo. Services: 7 p.m. Graveside committal services: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 1. Casual attire.

Jan. 8, 2012
Adelino Francis Cabos, 83, of Kahului, a retired Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Co. mechanic, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by sons Roy, Jerry, Dennis and Norman; daughters Janet Akuna and Donna Ibera; brother Herman; sister Alma Phelps; companion Vivian Millan; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Mass: 11:30 a.m. Cremation to follow. Condolences may be sent to www. ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

KIMO LOPES

Services to be held on Saturday Jan. 21, 2012 in Kailua, Hawaii 10:00 am Kailua Beach Boat Ramp.

WALTER “TOOTSIE” NIHIPALI, SR.

Age 83 of Hauula, Hawaii died on January 12, 2012. Born February 29, 1928 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a retired Refuse Collector with the City and County of Honolulu. He was a Truck Driver for Hawaiian Pine. He also was a Security Guard for the Rehab Center of the Pacific. He was predeceased by wife: Gertude Caroline Blasque Nihipali. Survived by: Companion: Loretta Piniol sons: Walter “Bobbi”, earle (Roberta), Kunani (Ipo) and Gary (Mikilani) Nihipali; 13 Grandchildren and 16 great Grandchildren; sister: Pea Kalili; brothers: Joseph “Kiddit” and Ray Patrick Nihipali. Visitation Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel. Catholic Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. Graveside Services 12:45 p.m. at the Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual Attire.

KAREN NAOMI KANZAKI

Karen Naomi Kanzaki passed away in Honolulu, on January 2, 2012, at the age of 63. A retired Systems Analyst, she was employed by the University of Hawaii, Board of Regents/MSO and subsequently, by HMSA.

A lover of life and nature’s beauty, Karen was an active supporter of countless organizations advocating all animals and the Earth’s natural resources.

Karen is survived by her husband, Clayton Kanzaki, her sister Iris K. Takata, nieces, nephews, grand-niece and grand-nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at the Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel, on January 20, 2012. Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM and memorial Service at 6:00 PM. Burial will be at Damond Head Memorial Park, Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM.

LAURITA CASUGA ARREOLA

Laurita Casuga Arreola joined the Lord on December 10, 2011 surrounded by her family
in Seattle, Washington. She was born on February 29th, 1936 in Waimanalo, grew up in
Kahuku and later raised her family in Whitmore Village. She was employed at Dole Plantation-Whitmore for over 30 years. She started as a pineapple picker (hubba-hubba
gang), “hemo slips”, irrigation supervisor, packing shed supervisor and her final position was the “nighttime big boss”. After retiring in 1991, the family moved to Washington State. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows in Wahiawa and St. Anthony’s in Renton, Wa. She will remain in our memory as a loving mother and grandmother who always emphasized the values of hard work, education, “save money!” and above all; the importance of God and Family. Her boisterous laugh and contagious smile will always be remembered. Our mother’s memory is carried on by her children Michael, Edward (Christina), Elizabeth (Ken), Diane (John), Jonathan (Marisa), and twins Johanne (Derrick) and John Jr. (Joanne). Step children Demetrio Arreola (Ancing), Felicitas Unico (Jose), Elisia Viloria; siblings Phyllis (John Capanas), Emilia Valdez, Rosita Vidmar, Johnny Casuga, Armenio Casuga; 29 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces & nephews, numerous cousins and countless friends. She is preceded by her husband, John Etrata Arreola Sr., parents Timoteo and Petra (Rivera) Casuga, Uncles Nicholas Rivera and Mamerto Martinez, brothers Jose Casuga and Emilio Guerrero, and sister Carmen Soriano. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Saturday (January 21) at the Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m. A Celebration of Life reception to follow. Aloha/casual attire.

CARL RUDOLPH BECHERT

Born August 11, 1916 in Honolulu, Hawaii; passed away December 9, 2011 in Salem, Oregon at the age of 95. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He retired after 45 years with First Hawaiian Bank as an Assistant Vice President. He was an avid golfer for over 50 years. In 1981 he and his wife, Barbara moved to Salem, Oregon, where he enjoyed his retirement being with family and playing golf. He was greatly loved and will truly be missed.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara; son Douglas Bechert of Honolulu, HI and daughters; Kathy Michek (and Wally Mackay) of Salem, OR and Laurie Rohloff (and husband, Todd) of Citrus Heights, CA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

No services are planned and interment will be private.

MAYNARD E. ADAMS

71, of Mililani, retiree of 15th Logistics Support Division Hickam Air Force Base and a retired Marine Corp veteran of 21 years who served in the Vietnam War, passed away peacefully at home. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He is survived by wife Ethel; daughters Gidget Antone, Tammy Adams, and Nina Guitang; son Ricky Adams; sisters Irene Barletta and Edna Bardelli; brother, Bobby Adams; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. Friday at Calvary Independent Church, 1375 California Ave., Wahiawa. Services: 6:00 p.m. Casual attire.

JAMES ST. JOHN WIECKING

Sunrise: 24 October, 1960 Sunset: 31 December, 2011

To say James St.John Wiecking is a hero is to say Phil Mickelson is an average golfer
Sometimes a single word falls short when measuring a person’s achievements; sometimes it takes more than just one word and sometimes there are not enough words to suffice. This is the case with Jim Wiecking. Jim was fearless. He endured insurmountable physical pain and yet walking away from the fight was never an option. For the past seven and a half years Jim survived stage four-glioblastoma multiforme (GBM IV) Brain Cancer. And for those seven and half years, he was a fierce warrior.
If you were fortunate enough to know Jim, what follows is of no surprise. For those who did not have the great pleasure of knowing Jim, it is with hope that you be briefly acquainted with this extraordinary man.
Jim was multi-faceted in every aspect of his life; he was blessed with having an acute sense of humor, compassion, humility and a wicked swing on the golf course. With his charming personality Jim could make anyone smile instantly, with his humor he easily made many break into uncontrollable laughter. He was born smiling. Jim was a connoisseur of many things, including, but not limited to a well-chilled vodka-cran with a “smack,” anything and everything from Trader Joe’s, and the calamari steak at Buzz’s in Kailua.
Before his diagnosis of GBM IV in June 2004, he owned his own firm, “Endless Services”. He was highly respected by his clients due to his work ethic, professionalism and his high-quality craftsmanship. To this day people will comment on his work, which reflects on who he was and what he stood for..Integrity.
On the island of Oahu, there wasn’t a golf course Jim hadn’t played. Jim loved his time on the greens and in part it was through his love for the game that he gave back to the community. Jim initiated and coached the golf program at Damien Memorial High School; because many of the students could not afford golf clubs, Jim took it upon himself to seek out discarded clubs so every student would have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game as he did. His excitement over the potential of a new player who he so hoped to be coaching for the following years, sustained him through surgeries, radiation, chemo, clinical trials, as he followed the triumphs of this student who went on to win the ILH Championship Tournament and the Hawaii State Tournament, a first ever for Damien High.
And so it is with heavy, loving hearts we announce the passing of James St. John Wiecking on the Eve of the New Year.
Jim’s survivors include his wife, Dr. Barbara Holthus-Wiecking and his son, Jeff, of Tokyo; his parents and caregivers, Ken and Donna Wiecking of Kailua; brothers Dr. Bill Wiecking and wife Sydney of Kamuela; Chris Wiecking and Tammy Luuloa of Kaneohe; two nephews, one niece, cousins Alicia and Helen and a host of very close friends.
Please join his family, Saturday, 21 January, 2012 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Kailua. Visitation 10:AM, Mass 11:00 AM, Inurnment 1:00 PM at Hawaii Memorial Park. Reception to follow at Koolau Golf Course.

COLONEL HARRY FREDERICK JOST
1913 – 2011

Born on June 29, 1913 in Chicago and reared in Hinsdale, Illinois, Harry died on December 28 at the age of 98.

Harry won the Illinois state-wide solo voice competition in high school and sang with several orchestras including Gray Gordon, Clyde McCoy & his Sugar Blues Orchestra & the Horace Heidt Orchestra & Glee Club under his professional name of Gary Temple. Harry and his high school sweetheart Dorothy Chambers were married for 51years until her demise in 1983.

In 1943, Harry volunteered for the Army & was commissioned at Fort Benning, Georgia & qualified as a parachutist. Harry is on the Honor Roll in the Infantry Candidate Hall of Fame.

Harry served in France; Augsburg Germany; Trieste, Italy; Sapporo, Japan; Ft Leavenworth, Kansas; Washington, D.C., Governors Island, N.Y. His final assignment was at Ft Shafter, Hawaii, where he retired in 1968 & was awarded the Legion of Merit. Harry was a veteran of World War II, Korean & Viet Nam wars.

Harry and Beatrice Iwamoto Collier were married in 1986. Beside Beatrice, Harry is survived by sons Richard (Jan), Jon (Marcella),& daughter Jocelyn (Robert) Shelton, grand-children Joy (Roy) Pilla, Erik (Krystal) Jost, Brad (Miki), Scott and Joel Shelton, Clara Jost, 7 great grandchildren and step-son Brent Kuniyoshi.

Services will be held at Pohai Nani, 45-090 Namoku Street, Kaneohe on Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 am. Casual attire, no monetary gifts.

THOMAS HOON SUNG TAM

79, of Honolulu, born in Honolulu, passed away at Hospice Hawaii Kailua on December 29, 2011. He was a retired Civil Engineer for the US Army, Corps of Engineers, at Fort Shafter,Hawaii.
Survived by his wife, Grace Tam; daughters Laurine (Michael) Lum and Linda (Mark) Kimoto; grandchild, Daniel Kimoto; brothers, Calvin (Violet) Tam and Gordon Tam; sister, Theresa Chun.
Visitation at Borthwick Mortuary, Maunakea Chapel on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:00 am; Memorial Services at 11:30 am. Aloha Attire and No Flowers please. Private inurnment committal service at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl at 3:00 pm.

NANCY CHIEKO SAKURAI

Age 71, passed away on December 26, 2011 at Kuakini Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and extended family, after a valiant battle against recurrent breast cancer (18 year Survivor) and ancillary complications.

Born in Mana, Kauai, Hawaii on September 1, 1940 to Richard Seisuke and Violet Chiyoko Oshiro. She was a former bank officer at Central Pacific Bank – Kalihi branch, and also an officer at Coastal Construction Co., Inc. She loved to golf and was a member of Na Wahine Helu Ekahi Golf Club, where she cultivated many lasting friendships. She was also a member of Urasoe Shijin Kai, and an active member with the Farrington High School Alumni – Class of ’58 Reunion Committee. She affected most everyone with her infectious smile, gentle spirit, and giving nature. She will be missed dearly and is forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth “Ken” Mitsuru, loving son Darren Mitsuo, loving daughter Joni Mitsuko (Les) Masutani, sisters Jane S. (Richard) Yamaguchi, Karen T. Ichioka, Margie N. Oshiro, Audrey K. (Larry) Gibo, and her beloved grandchildren, the light of her existence, Kaz, Kai, Kryn, Kain, and Klein Masutani, 4 Sisters-In-Law, 2 Brothers-In-Law, 24 nieces and nephews.

Visitation at 4:30 pm at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, Friday, January 20, 2012 followed by services at 6:00 pm. Casual attire. No Flowers.

BETTY TSUKAYAMA

94, of Honolulu, passed away
December 23, 2011. She was a Retired Housekeeper for Private Family’s. survived by son; Jerry: daughter; Carolyn Walther: brother; Mike Oshiro: sisters; Lillian Nakamoto and Ruth Biello: caregiver; Mari Walther. grandson; Ron Walther; great- grandson; Paul Walther. Private services were held. Family and friends may pay their respects at her niche located @ Nuuanu Memorial Park – Kukui LL row H no.5

SEGUNDINA MAGNO AQUINO

Age 89, of Honolulu, passed away December 26, 2011 at Maluhia Long Term Care Health. Born July 1, 1922 in Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines.

She is survived by sons, Oscar (Mercedes) Aquino, Jr., Resty Aquino; daughters, Carmencita Aquino, Marissa (Mike) Alonzo; sisters, Esmenia Ginez, Macaria Anor, Emerenciana Domingo; 7 grandchildren.

Visitation 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 1/18 at Immaculate Conception Church, 91-1298 Renton Rd. Mass: 11:00 a.m. Burial 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park. Casual Attire.