THOMAS MADISON “GUY” KEY JR.

44, of Waianae died on March 1, 2012. He is survived by sons Thomas M. III and Taisen Key; daughter Madison Kea; and granddaughter Taizhalei Key; and 5 sisters. Visitation: 10 to 11 a.m. March 31 at Nanaikapono Protestant Church, 89-235 Pua Ave., 1st Rd. off Nanakuli Ave.

BERNADETTE “BERNIE” “BUNNY” A. GOSHIMA

Age 67 of Honolulu, Hawaii died on March 12, 2012 at her residence. Born July 17, 1944 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a retired Accountant from the State Attorney General’s Office. She was also retired from Sears and Robacks as a Cashier. Survived by: Mother: Dorothy Goshima; brother: Michael (Sue Ann) Goshima and sister: Mary Ann Goshima; nephews: Ryan and Brandon Goshima. Vistation Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Diamond Head Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Service 12:00 p.m. Graveside Service 12:45 p.m. at the Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual Attire.

ANNA H. COLEMAN

In Loving Memory of Mom, grandma, and great grandma. Age 86 of Papakolea, Honolulu, 10/4/1925-2/15/2012. Born Koloa, Kauai. Survived by daughter: Shirley Ebinger, Sons: Weston, Gary, Mark Coleman, Sister: Manuiki Lono. Services: Mililani Mauka Mortuary March 27, 2012 (tues.) Vistation 9am Services @ 11:30am Burial: 12:30pm. Flowers Welcome.

ELSON MUN HEE HUNG

64,of Southborough, MA died on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, after a long illness.
Born in Honolulu, and lived in Hawaii and Washington before settling in Southborough. He was a graduate of Gonzaga University of Spokane, WA and went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve before working for Sun Life Insurance and rising to Vice President of Operations for the United States market. A lifelong billiards and poker enthusiast, he will always be remembered for his devotion and generosity by all who knew him.
He was a loving husband to Chryseis, and devoted father of Eric and Steven Hung all of MA.
His ashes will be transported to Hawaii where he will be returned to the earth that created him.
Please send any memorial contributions in his memory to the Blaire House, 116 Houghton Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
A hui hou kakou

LEONG WAH CHUN

96, was born on January 26, 1916, in Honolulu. He passed away on February 11, 2012. He was predeceased by wife Helen Kam Yuk Chun. He is survived by sons, Edgar C.Y. Chun (Kathy) Los Angeles CA., Eric C.Y. Chun (Pat), Everett C.S. Chun (Barbara) Gig Harbor WA, and daughter Edwina K.S. Lau (Ernest). Grand Children: Ryan Chun, Marlene Hainer, Jaden Chun, Jadelyn Chun, Chad Lau, and Matthew Chun. Great grand children: Marshall Hainer, Xavier Chun and Matthew Chun. Surviving sisters and brothers are, Helen S.S Kau, Henry L.Y. Chun, Edmund L.F. Chun, and Betty S.H. Chee.
Leong Wah Chun, is a graduate of McKinley High School and Mun Lun Chinese School. He retired as a Honolulu City & County Assistant Fire Chief, was stationed at many Oahu fire stations. He was very proud of being a fireman and to have been on duty, as a Hoseman, on Dec. 7th, 1941, continuously fighting fires for 7 days, not going home during those days. He was an excellent cook who enjoyed cooking for the fireman on duty at the fire stations, and for his family and friends. After retirement, he enjoyed his world-wide travels with wife Helen, and especially his many trips to China, where he supported the Yao Tiao Village School. He was an avid golfer, who played golf frequently with his many friends at Ala Wai Golf Course. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, always there to help and support his family.
Celebration of Life at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, Saturday, April 7, 2012, Visitation from 9:00 AM, Firemen Pass-In-Review and services begin at 10:00.AM. Burial to follow at 1:00 PM. Casual attire

In Loving Memory of
DAVID S. SHIMOMURA
1925-2012

Of Kailua-Kona, HI died on March 3rd, 2012 of natural causes. He was born in Puunene, Maui on April 7th, 1925. He lived a happy, long and blessed life. The best thing in his life was his 63 years of marriage to Yaeko. They were proud parents of their two children, Peter and Joyce. He has lived a full life with no regrets.
He served his country as a soldier in World War II. He used the GI Bill of Rights to earn a Master’s degree in social work. This led him to a long career in state government in positions that were very challenging satisfying, and rewarding.
His life was filled with many good things that occurred; very helpful associations with people who affected his life; close friends who were very kind and helpful and enjoyed mutually beneficial close relationships.
He was able to experience and enjoy many educational, artistic and other hobbies to make him a well-rounded fellow.
David did not want a funeral for any mourning of his death. He instead wanted to let all his relatives and friends to just know that he died a happy man wishing everyone a fond farewell with his thanks for the great help and good times that he and his family enjoyed. He wanted to announce his death with his last goodbye with his deep feeling of appreciation for all the kind and wonderful friendships he received that helped him and his family have a more enjoyable life. He wanted to have those he left to be happy for David’s time on earth instead of being sad of his death.
He is survived by loving wife Yaeko and two children, Peter and Joyce.
There will be a Celebration of Life at the Hawaii Big Game Fishing Club clubhouse at Honokohau Harbor in Kailua Kona on March 31st from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Please, no flowers or donations to charity.

ROBERT KOICHI MIYASHIRO
April 20, 1939 -
February 12, 2012

Memorial services for the late Robert Koichi Miyashiro, 72 year old, Kauai born resident of Gardena, California who passed away on Feb 12, 2012, will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the Olivet Baptist Church, 1775 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, Hi. Visitation at 4:30 pm and Services at 5:30 pm. Casual Attire.
Robert is survived by wife Judi Miyashiro, daughter, Ruby Asahina of California; son Wendel( Diane) Miyashiro of California; grandchildren, Andrew (Kounei) and Aaron Asahina of Japan, Robert and Dustin Miyashiro of California; mother, Yuriko Miyashiro; brother, Charles (Carol) Miyashiro; sister, Loretta (William) Sato.

ABIGAIL HAUOLINANINOHEA “HAOLI” CHASE

Age 60 of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away March 11, 2012 in Honolulu. Born Oct. 6, 1951 in Honolulu.

She is survived by Son, Ruiaiterangi Chase; Brothers, Charles Basso, Jr., Herbert Basso.

Visitation 5:00 p.m. Thursday 3/29 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Waipio, Service 7:00 p.m. Visitation also 10:00am Friday 3/30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints-Auwaiolimu ward, (1931 Lusitana st., Hon) Service 11:00 am. Burial 1:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Aloha attire. Flowers Welcome.

JOHN ROSE
Feb 15, 1942 – Feb 14, 2012

Of Wahiawa, HI. John returned home to be with his wife Ava Ogata-Rose, who preceded him on Apr 12, 11. John and Ava were former employees of Honolulu Star Advertiser.

Survived by brother, Bill (Carol) Rose and family of AZ, and extended family in HI & MN.

John spent his last month visiting his friends in HI, CA and NV. Thank you to all of his wonderful co-workers and friends at Star Advertiser, Las Vegas Review Journal, San Jose Mercury News, State of HI Agriculture/Measurement Standards, and others throughout the 50 states.

Please celebrate John’s life by living each day to the fullest, and enjoying time with family and friends.

JAMES HOWARD OSBORNE

Patriarch of one of the state’s prominent tennis families, passed away peacefully at his home in Manoa on March 7th, 2012 at the age of 95. He was lovingly cared for by family members. He is survived by his brother Jack of California, three children: Jim(Kimberly), Carol Surratt and Diane Treskon: eleven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, wife Muriel and sons Gerry and David.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. If you are so inclined, in lieu of flowers, please write a letter asking Congress to protect your children’s Social Security Funds. FOR A MORE COMPLETE OBITUARY AND ON-LINE CONDOLENCES PLEASE VISIT
www.jhosborne.blogspot.com.

PATRICIA
DIANE KIM
Feb. 22, 2012

Patricia Diane “Pat” Kim, 78, formally of Pearl City passed on February 22, 2012.

She was born on November 21, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat was the only child of Raymond Ambrose Kelsheimer and Theresa Lorraine (Kelly). She was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in 1951. She went on to graduate from Kapiolani Nursing School, where she became an LPN. She was employed at St. Francis Hospital/Hospice retiring after nearly 30 years of service. While working at St. Francis she was heavily involved with the Teamsters Local 996 Union and became a Shop Steward. After retiring Pat graduated from HPD’S Citizens Watch Patrol Program.

Pat was an active participant of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. Having been a parishioner for over 50 years, she had been a choir member for many years.

She is survived by sons Michael “Mike” (Leslie) Cho and David Kim; daughters Dannette “Dani” (Carl) Heu, Valerie “Val” (Larry) Butcher, and Kathleen “Cho” (Norbert) Paiva Jr., 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Rose Kim; and many family members in Missouri. She was preceded in death by daughter Theresa Marie Cho Auwae.

Visitation 8:30 am, Thursday, March 29th at Our lady of Good Counsel Church, 1525 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl City, HI; Mass at 10:00 am. Burial 11:30 am at Mililani Memorial Park, Casual attire. In lieu of Flowers, donations suggested to Benedictine Monastery at 67-290 Farrington Hwy., Waialua, HI 96791 or Special Olympics Hawaii Inc. at P.O. Box 3295, Honolulu, HI 96826 on her behalf.

March 16, 2012
Edwin Charles Wilson Sr., 89, of Kailua, a Sears Service Center retiree and an Army veteran, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Adeline, son Edwin Jr., hanai daughter Edwina Vanvooren, sister Edna Rennoe, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com. Additional information for an obituary published Saturday.

March 18, 2012
Abel Ventura Jr., 58, of Wailuku died in Wailuku. He was born in Kula, Maui. He is survived by son Jason Gomez, mother Isabel B., brother Michael, sister Linda J. Rulona and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary. Eulogy: 11 a.m. Services to follow. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

March 19, 2012
Hai-Yen Pan Tsao, 62, of Honolulu, a retired Good Luck Chinese Restaurant cook, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. She was born in Taiwan. She is survived by husband Andy M.; son Tony; daughter Susan; mother Chueh Hsu Pan; brothers Chiao-Jen, Chia-Ling and Chiao-Wen Pan; sisters Hai-Fong, Hai-Long, Hai-Ying, Hai-Chu, Hai-Ming and Yueh-Ming Pan; and a grandchild. Visitation: 10 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Inurnment: 11 a.m. April 2 at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

March 7, 2012
Mary Kaili Smith, 78, of Maunawili, a retired state Department of Health licensed practical nurse, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Alexander “Sandy,” sons Kraig and Brett, daughter Shari Ann, sisters Antoinette Makanoa and Ida Woolsey, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaneohe 2nd ward, Waikalua chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

March 17, 2012
Lawrence Kaihiihikapuokalani “Boyce” Rodrigues, 78, of Honolulu, an entertainer and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by hanai son Ric Groenendal, brother John J.I. and sister Katherine N. Rapozo. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Inurnment: 2 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire.

March 8, 2012
James Sunao Otani, 66, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii Electric Light Co. engineering planner, an Army Reserve member and Air National Guard retiree, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife JoAnne S., son Alden, daughter Kristi Bisel, brothers Mel and Peter, sister Peggy Ota and five grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire.

March 7, 2012
Charles Kamohalii Lee, 83, of Lakewood, Wash., formerly of Honolulu, a retired J.C. Penney and Army Exchange employee and a retired Army sergeant first class who served during the Vietnam War, died in Lakewood. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Edith L.; sons John and Leslie Lee, Mitchell and Rodney Au, and Elliott and James Surratt; daughters Maria and Terry Ann Lee, Charlene Nelson, Lynn Cooksey and Karen Neilsen; brother Sam W.; 46 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

Feb. 22, 2012
Patricia D. “Pat” Kim, 78, of Pearl City died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. She is survived by sons Michael “Mike” Cho and David Kim; daughters Dannette “Dani” Heu, Valerie “Val” Butcher, Theresa Cho-Auwae and Kathleen “Cho” Paiva; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Feb. 26, 2012
Joseph Kalei “Uncle Joe” Keohohou, 77, of Waimanalo, a retired Del Monte lead mechanic, died in Waimanalo. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ella K.; sons Gary and Dennis; daughters Jodith Kauila, Lisa Keohohou and Sherri Neves; brothers Danny and Wesley Keohohou, and William “Boo Boo,” Dennis “Choo Choo,” Richard “Ricky” and Donald Meinel; sisters Linda Lewis and Noana Hiapo; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waimanalo Ward. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

March 10, 2012
Gwendolyn Kaaua, also known as “Poopsie” and “Kaili,” 64, of Kailua, a Hilton Waikoloa Village general cashier and clerk at the Hawaiian Homestead Hilo office, died in Kailua. She was born in Kailua. She is survived by sons Arthur N. Jr., Kalani and Kamaka Mahoe, and Tyson K. and Blue Kaaua; brothers John, Paul Jr. and Harlon Dean, and Herb Panoke; sisters Winifred Hodges and GemeyPearl Sebarre; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at 5505 Kalanianaole Highway. Services: 11 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.hawaiifuneralservices.com.

March 15, 2012
Samuel Richard Hurwitz, 59, of Honolulu and Pago Pago, American Samoa, an artist and photographer, died in Castle Medical Center. He was born in California. He is survived by brother Mark E. and sister Bonnie Shershow. Visitation: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Moanalua Mortuary.

March 19, 2012
Katherine Puamelia Hose, 73, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in Honokua, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Harry, Thomas, Alex, Edmund, Charles and Roland; daughters Nancy and Lucy Hose, Mildred Graham, Carlita Malapit and Lydia Lopez; stepbrothers Raymond, Herman and Thomas Kuanoni; 25 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation and services: 6 p.m. Friday at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Honaunau. Additional visitation: 8 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park, Holualoa. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

March 17, 2012
Theresa Martha Haia, 69, of Kailua, an accountant for Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons George, Allen and Steven; daughters Cheryl and Cheyanne; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at St. John Vianney, Kailua. Eulogy and services: 11 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Aloha attire.

March 17, 2012
Charles Henry Ferreira Sr., 87, of Makawao, Maui, a retired Maui County landfill operator, employee at Maui Land & Pineapple Co. in Haliimaile and an Army veteran who served in World War II, died. He was born in Hamapoko, Maui. He is survived by wife Mary E., son Charles Jr., daughters Helen Souza and Eva Balagso, brother Arthur, sister Natalie Cordeiro and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, Makawao. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial at noon at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

Feb. 22, 2012
Helen Antoque “Helena” Dupio, 79, of Kapolei, a retired Princess Kaiulani Hotel housekeeper, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Alfredo and Rodney Alesna, and Lawton and Stanford Dupio; daughters Gloria Fernandez, Helene Chadwell and Helen Antoque; brother Benancio Antoque; hanai sister Jane Johnson; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Services at noon. Graveside services: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

March 11, 2012
Freddie Cervo Dait, 61, of Honolulu died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Florenda A.; sons Marino, Edgar, Tirso, Nolie and Tulie; daughter Sally; mother Louisa C.; brothers Rey C., Danny and Albert; sisters Luzviminda Abes, Clarita Agaloos and Fredes Paul; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

March 18, 2012
Arnold Branco, 78, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation heavy-equipment operator, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Patricia P. “Pat”; daughters Debra Tejada, Donna Pacheco and Daylynn Branco-Kyles; brothers Joseph and Alfred Alameida; sisters Alice Obina and Lovina Carvalho; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 8 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Casual attire.

March 6, 2012
Linda K. Arinaga, 68, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Lihue. She is survived by parents Robert and Ayano, brother Dennis and sisters Arleen Arinaga and Shelley Ota. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Honpa Hongwanji, 1727 Pali Highway, Honolulu. Services: 6 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.