April 18, 2012
George Hideo Yamamoto, 69, of Kahului, a retired journeyman plumber, died at home. He was born on Oahu. He is survived by wife Frances L.; daughters Lisa M. and Ivy-Lynn; brothers Larry, Raymond and Wallace; and two grandchildren. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery, Wailuku. Lunch to follow at Kahului Community Center. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 20, 2012
Jason Mark Williamson, 41, of Kula, Maui, a Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation caretaker, died in Kula. He was born in Brookdale, Calif. He is survived by companion Kimberly Endo; sons Brandon, Troy and Wyatt; daughters Ryanne Ortiz and Kyla Williamson; parents David and Marjorie Reynolds; brothers Scott Williamson and David Reynolds; and sisters Debra DePonte, Cynthia Williamson, Rachel Pond and Lauren Wong. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Pukalani, Maui. Services: 5 p.m. Kau kau: 6:30 p.m. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 20, 2012
Matilda G. “Tilly” Wai, 81, of Hilo, a poultry farm worker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Clayton and Emery; daughters Patricia Benitez, Leandra Wai, Kerima M. Shindo and Caron M. ML Allen; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Private services.

April 15, 2012
Filipino Ballesteros “Peping” Valencia, 79, of Lahaina, a Maui Land & Pineapple Co. retiree, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Peralta Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Eugenia; sons Roger, Arthur, Ronnie, Orlino, Edward and Richard; daughter Shirley Companero; brother Manito; sisters Aurelia Abes and Lina Pillos; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church. Mass: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park Cemetery, Haiku, Maui. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 10, 2012
Anthony J. “Nobu” Uyeno, 65, of Honolulu, a Nakaoka Painting retiree, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jeannie, and brothers Mark and Ronald. Private services.

April 18, 2012
Antonio “Tony” Tibayan, 82, of Kapolei, a retired pipefitter at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and an Army veteran who served in the Korean War, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Daniel; daughters Elizabeth Bagcal, Dolores Gaboya, Cathleen Neill, and Thomasina, Laura and Christine Tibayan; brothers Gilbert, Joseph and Steven; sisters Abigail Smith and Doreen Willis; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 92-455 Makakilo Drive, Kapolei. Mass: 10 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

March 29, 2012
Robert Taira Takato, 89, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations hearing officer, Dole Food Co. Inc./Castle and Cooke Inc. insurance risk manager, and an Army veteran, died. He was born in Papaikou, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Miye O., son Wayne, daughter Cora and sister Stella Shinbo. Private services.

April 24, 2012
Mei-ling Connie Suzuki, 88, of Honolulu, a retiree, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Clem Suzuki and Walter Nunokawa. Services: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Elk’s Club, Waikiki. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Donations suggested to Hawaii Public Radio.

March 7, 2012
Betty Kazue Suemoto, 90, of Kapolei died in Kupuna Waiola. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son James K.; brothers George and Thomas Morita; and sisters Lillian Araki, Nancy Morita, Beatrice Kim and Caroline Moije. Private services. No monetary offerings.

April 27, 2012
JoAnne Kelley Salazar, 75, of Waimea, Kauai, an employee at Lockheed Martin and Sheraton Kauai, died in Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cardin, Okla. She is survived by companion Ludevico “Jackie” Pigao, sons Raymond and Rick, nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Theresa’s Parish, Kekaha, Kauai. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual attire.

April 24, 2012
Roland Alesna Quijano, 72, of Las Vegas, a Boeing Airlines retiree, died in Las Vegas. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Terry; daughter Stacy Untal; brothers Robert and Lucien Quijano, and Henry and David Lasconia; sisters Frances Rodrigues and Jackie Quijano; and four grandchildren. Services to be held in Las Vegas. Casual aloha attire. Flowers and balloons welcome.

April 7, 2012
Leonard E. Picanco Sr., 68, of Kaneohe died in Kaneohe. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by wife Candace; sons Leonard “Dandy” Jr., Peter and Shane; daughter Sabrina Izaguirre; brother Wayne; sisters Angeline Koki, Dolores McLellan, Patricia Picanco, Rose Toguchi and Lisa Finch; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services held.

April 7, 2012
Gladys K. Nakamoto, 92, of Honolulu, a retired seamstress, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. She is survived by sons Glenn S. and Wayne S., daughter Kay S. Asao, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services.

April 24, 2012
Dave Hirozo Muramoto, 96, of Honolulu, a retiree from Fort Shafter and an Army veteran who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Battalion, died at home. He was born in Berkeley, Calif. He is survived by wife Mary N.; sons Thomas and Daniel; brothers Shosuke and Yoshiaki; sisters Chiyeko Yoshimura, Marie Shiromoto and Yaeko Kurao; and two grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Friday at St. Mark Episcopal Church. Aloha attire.

April 8, 2012
Stella C. Lee, 79, of California died in Vista Hospice, Calif. She was born in China. She is survived by daughter Susan, half brother Chung Bun Chan and half sister Hin Fun Chan. Private services.

April 22, 2012
Evelyn Lee Kogler, 59, of Kanehili Hawaiian Homestead in Kapolei, a retiree, died in Aiea. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Gregory D.; sons Arnell A. Delos Santos, and Roman C.L., Gabriel D.K. and Gregory A.A.K. Kogler; daughter Tanya A.U.; sisters Tee BoraBora, Lana Kaolelopono and Janai Ann Kealoha; grandchildren Cassidy M.L. and Elijah I.; and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Celebration of life at noon. Aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, donations welcome. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

March 21, 2012
Wade Roger Ishida, 54, of Kapaa, Kauai, a Pono Kai Resort houseman, died at home. He was born in Lihue. He is survived by brothers Eric, Craig and Blaine; and sister Sandra. Private services.

April 16, 2012
Jose Corpuz “Papa Joe” Ilar, 89, of Kahului, a fisherman, farmer and retired tractor operator at Hawaiian Cane and Sugar Co., died in Kahului. He was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He is survived by wife Shirley A., sons Jose S.A. and Jonathan A., adopted son Teodoro B., seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 23, 2012
Mary A. Holt, 56, of Honolulu, a caterer, died in Honolulu. She was born in Oklahoma City. She is survived by sons Apollo and Erick Thompson, and David Holt; daughter Misty; sisters Saundra Thompson and Veola Amous; and two grandchildren. Services: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Life Church, 355 N. Kainalu Drive, Kailua. Casual attire. Donations suggested to Lupus Foundation or American Cancer Society.

April 21, 2012
Jessie Kam Shiroma Freeney, 96, of Kaneohe died in Kaneohe. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Herbert and Edgar Shiroma; daughters Garland Connally, Roseland Tjen and Ruby Ann Hayasaka; brothers Stanley and Wally Kam; caregivers Brian and Jessie Lopez; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m.

March 22, 2012
Alice Kane “Boogie” Drummondo, 71, of Kahuku, a retired Castle Hospital nurse’s aide, died in Las Vegas. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Joseph Jr., John and Adam; brothers David, Gordon, Bruce, Eric and Lindsey Cosier, and Roy Hanawahine Sr.; sisters Rosemary Tamashiro, Linda Williams, Agnes Borges, Nora Stant, Emily Fernandez, and Frances and Jennifer Hanawahine; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Scattering of ashes to be held a later date. Online condolences: www.hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.

April 24, 2012
Jonathan Bassan, 63, of Honolulu, a Vacation Marketing sales representative, died in Honolulu. He was born in Washington. He is survived by daughter Michelle A.; stepdaughters Danielle A. Webb and Nicole A. Zepeda; brother Morton E.; and sisters Joan L. Fitzgerald, Elizabeth A. Bassan and Sarah Kopp. Visitation: 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Services to be held at a later date in Seattle. Donations suggested to Cozumel Humane Society.

April 4, 2012
Hosoo “Henry” Azama, 88, of Pearl City, a retired mason and an Army veteran who served in World War II, died in Honolulu. He was born in Aiea. He is survived by wife Amy K., daughter Marcia “Pua-Hauoli,” brother James “Koichi” and sister Yoshiko Pacheco. Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Buddhist services: 6 p.m. Committal of ashes: 11:30 a.m. May 15 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

April 17, 2012
Toshiko Arakaki, 90, of Wahiawa, a homemaker, died. She was born in Kekaha, Kauai. She is survived by son Leslie; daughters Charlotte Tsuha, Vernelle Lakatani, Susan Sensui and Patricia Lynn Arakaki; brother Theodore Kaneshiro; sisters Toyoko Kaneshiro and Tomiko Oshiro; and three grandchildren. Private services.

April 17, 2012
George “Hinano” Kawaihinano Apo III, 58, of Waianae, a caregiver, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Salome “May”; son Raymond; daughters Channing and Mariano Ramirez, and Selene Apo; brother Leroy Knappenberger; sisters Reivonda “Honeygirl” Apo Boyle and Victoria “Cissy” Yuen; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Kawaiahao Church. Services: 6 p.m.

April 8, 2012
Mary Septimo Amorin, 87, of Kahului, a professional entertainer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Bill and Jim Lupiba, and Rex Amorin; daughters Marilyn Harada, Geri Lupiba, Nani V. Prinz and Lydia Leonard; brothers Frank and Sam Septimo, and Victor Mayol; sisters Connie Duldulao and Helen Espino; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Eulogy: 10 a.m. Mass: 11:30 a.m. No flowers. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. May 9 at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Eulogy: 9 a.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

April 3, 2012
Teruo “T” Amano, 95, of Waipahu, a city retiree, died in Honolulu. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by daughter Audrey Marumoto and two grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers and monetary offerings, donations suggested to Kuakini Foundation-Honolulu Heart Program.

ROSENDA NATIVIDAD MAGALLANES

Age 93, of Aiea, passed away April 12, 2012 at her home. Born February 28, 1919 in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.

She is survived by sons, Felix (Fely) Magallanes, Dante Magallanes, Jose (Anita) Magallanes, Danny (Susan) Magallanes; daughters, Eusebia (Marcelo) Ibera, Maria Magallanes, Esther (Francelito) Ibera; brother, Mandac (Esther) Natividad; sister, Lily (Victor) Oliveros; 18 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren.

Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday 5/18 at Mililani Downown Mortuary, Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:00 a.m. Saturday 5/19 at St. Anthony Church, 640 Puuhale Rd., Hon. Mass 9:45 a.m. Burial 12:00 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

JANET EIKO CARMICHAEL

Age 75, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away March 30, 2012 in Wahiawa. Born January 31, 1937 in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

She is survived by son, Guy P.T. Carmichael; daughters, Gail L.Y. Carmichael, Geri A.E. (Lester) Rodrigues; brothers, Wilfred (May) Watanabe, Andrew Watanabe, Kenneth (Jane) Watanabe, Stan (Myra) Watanabe; sister, Lillian Katahara; 2 grandchildren.

Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday (May 4) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

JERRY KATSUMI FUJII

Age 68, of Mililani, Hawaii, passed away March 31, 2012 in Wahiawa. Born September 11, 1943 in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

He is survived by wife, Katherine K. Fujii; sons, Terrence (Michiyo) Fujii, Shelton (Marci) Fujii, Weston (Brandy) Fujii; mother & stepfather; Grace & Naohiro Takahashi; brother, Earl Takahashi; step-brothers, Ganji Takahashi, Jiro Takahashi; 2 grandsons.

Visitation 5:00 p.m. Saturday (May 5) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. Casual Attire.