LORRAINE LUCILLE CHANG

Age 75, of Wahiawa, HI, passed away May 29, 2012 in Kapolei. Born March 3, 1937 in Honolulu, HI.

She is survived by sons, Joseph Chang, Michael Chang, George Chang, Jr.; daughters, Theresa Chang of CO, Geraine (Greg) Santiago of Hilo; brother, Gerard (Bernadette) Cypriano; sister, Barbara (Kenneth) Silva; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grand-children.

Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday (June 7) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

DOROTHY WAI HIN (AU) WONG

Age 86, of Honolulu, passed away peacefully with her husband and family around her on May 15, 2012. Dorothy devoted her entire life to her family. Her influence in this world can be measured by the unconditional love and guidance she gave to her family and friends and the successes in their lives.

Dorothy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ding Kong; children, Linda Kealoha, Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong, Col. (Ret.) Derrick Wong, and Wendy Howell; 8 grand-children; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry Au and Robert Au; sisters, Chew Young Lum, Audrey Au, Betty Leong, Clara Chun, and Eunice Denyes.

A CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH AT DIAMOND HEAD MORTUARY. VISITATION IS AT 10:30, SERVICES AT 12:00, BURIAL TO FOLLOW AT MANOA CHINESE CEMETERY.

NANCY A. WILSON-TAYLOR

Wilson-Taylor, Nancy A.; Born Nancy Aiko Uchibori in Honolulu in 1941, passed away in Santa Rosa, California on May 19, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She grew up in Kailua, Hawaii and graduated from Kailua High School in 1959. Nancy was employed for many years at First Hawaiian Bank until she moved to California in 1984. She was an executive administrative assistant for the Bechtel Corporation, assigned to the office of the Chairman, until she retired in 1994. Nancy was a quiet, sweet and gentle person who loved roses, birds and other wildlife. She was an accomplished artist and photographer, but never knew how good she really was. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin Taylor, brothers Kenneth and Bert Uchibori, half-brother Glenn Uchibori, and step-sister Karen Byrnes.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 9000 Sonoma Highway (Highway 12), Kenwood. A reception will follow. If desired, donations in her memory may be made to the Women’s Cancer Awareness Group, 55 Maria Drive #846, Petaluma, CA 94954. Daniels Chapel of the Roses
525-3730

NELLIE ELIZABETH WIETHE LUTZ

93 of Honolulu, our beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Henry E. Lutz and her brothers Louis and Edward Wiethe.

She is survived by daughters, Bonnie L. Kealoha and Sheree L. (Charles) Moffat; hanai daughter, Toni S. Reeves; grandsons, Justin K. Kealoha and Charles Gavin Moffat; granddaughters, Crystalyn N. Kealoha, Jasmine H. (Mike) Nickerson and Tara M.K. Moffat; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews.

Mom opened her heart and home to anyone in need, she will be missed by many.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at Central Union Church. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made in her memory to: Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St., Hono. HI 96826. Aloha attire.

DORA BOW JUN CHING GRUBER

84, of Greers Ferry, AR born July 16, 1927 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, passed away at Seven Springs Nursing Home in Heber Springs, Arkansas on April 12th, 2012.

One of eight children of Ching Hing and Louisa Kong. She was married to Robert L. Gruber for 66 years. Dora was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Irene Chew Lan Len and Winifred Bow Yuk Mahi, and her brother Ah Sheong Dang.

She is survived by her husband Robert; son David Gruber (Sharon) of Maumelle, AR.; two daughters Carol St. John (Scott) of Monticello, Ar., and Deborah Pearce of Tumecula, Ca. Her brothers Edward Ching of Pearl City Hawaii and Donald Ching (Helen) of Waimalu, Hawaii, sisters Muriel DeLawder (Doug) of Frederick, Md. And Kam Brenno (Kris) of Nipomo, CA. are surviving. Three grand-daughters, three great-grand-children, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews also live with her memory.

There was a memorial service in Greers Ferry on April 28th at 2pm at Holiday Hills United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Greers Ferry Volunteer Ambulance Fund at 892 Shiloh Road, Greers Ferry AR 72067.

JIM PALIKSRU PETER

Age 48, of Honolulu, passed away May 19, 2012 at Straub Clinic & Hospital. Born April 12, 1964 in Kosrae.

He is survived by wife, Santila Peter; son, Naingle Peter; daughters. Tulpe Peter, Elither Peter; brothers, Brinton Peter, Justin Peter, Scanner Peter, Tulen Peter, Palikun Peter; sisters, Rose Sigrah, Notwe Peter, Julida Peter; nieces and nephews.

Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday 6/6 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, Service 6:30 p.m. Final services and burial will be held in Kosrae.

GRACE SUMIKO NAKAGAWA

Age 86, of Wahiawa, Hawaii, passed away March 25, 2012 in Ewa. Born August 20, 1925 in Wahiawa, Hawaii. She was employed by Dole Company for over 45 years.

She is survived by sons, Les Nakagawa, Paul (Rene) Nakagawa; sister, Noriko Murakoshi; 4 grandchildren.

Private Services were held. No monetary gifts.

ROCHELLE “ROCKY” PITLUCK

Rochelle “Rocky” Pitluck, of Honolulu, Hawai`i, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 22, 2012, with her family at her side. Born August 30, 1910, Rocky had just celebrated her 72nd Mothers Day, and was three months shy of her 102nd birthday.

Rocky was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was a ballerina with a Chicago ballet company for several years. Over the years, she lived in the states of Tennessee, Washington, New Jersey and California, until she moved to Honolulu in 1992 to be with her son and his family. She had been under the loving care of the staff of Hale Ho Aloha Nursing Home for the past 15 years.

Rocky was preceded in death by her former husband, Dr. Harry Pitluck of Spokane, Washington. Rocky is survived by her sister, Dorothy Besserman of Aventura, Florida; her son, Wayne Pitluck and his wife, Judy Pyle, of Honolulu, Hawai`i; Grandson, Aaron Pitluck and his wife, Corrin, of Budapest, Hungary; Granddaughter, Raleigh Ferro and her husband, Greg, of Reno, Nevada; Great-Grandson, Solomon Musa Pitluck, of Budapest, Hungary; Great-Granddaughter, Danica Punahele Ferro, of Reno, Nevada; former daughter-in-law, Deanne Pitluck, of Honolulu, Hawai`i; and her son’s sister-in-law, Mary Ann Belke, of Honolulu, Hawai`i.

Rocky lived a full and fulfilled life. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always uplifted the spirits of anyone around her, and she truly enjoyed the company of old and new friends. She had an easy smile and laugh, and an extraordinary sense of humor. We still laugh out loud recalling her story-telling. Anyone who met her was touched by her in some meaningful way. We shall all miss her very much.

Private family services will be held.

CMDR RICHARD F. AVILA
USN RETIRED

Richard F. Avila passed away on March 17, 2012 in Pinehurst,NC. Rick was born in Chicago on January 31, 1944, graduated from Reavis High School in Oaklawn, IL. and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Kansas. He enjoyed a 26 year career in the US Navy, serving on submarines including the USS Gudgeon, USS Thomas Edison and USS Patrick Henry; as well as on the submarine tender USS Proteus. After traveling to ports around the world, he retired as Commander from the US Pacific Fleet Submarine Force at Pearl Harbor in 1988. He went on to work in Hawaii at Lion Coffee and Straub Clinic and Hospital. Leaving Hawaii in 1994, Rick lived in San Jose, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Prescott, AZ, and Pinehurst, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents Francisco Parocua Avila and Patricia Metzger Avila, and son Robert Russell Avila. He leaves brothers Russell (Liane)Avila and Robert (Darlene) Avila; half siblings Mary Theresa Pabon, M. Frank (Sherry)Avila, Richard Avila and Daniel Avila; children James Avila of Dallas, TX, Richard F.( Jackie) Avila, Jr. of Abington, MA, and Elena (David) Strom of Pinehurst, NC; and grandchildren Colby Avila, and Natalie, Parker and Kiefer Strom. He is deeply missed by many cousins and friends. A burial at sea is planned.

HARRY URISE HILLEN JR.
June 2, 1940 – April 17, 2012

Harry Urise Hillen Jr. of Honolulu passed away peacefully April 17, 2012. He was a retired dredge mate and member of The Operating Engineers, Local 3 for more than 50 years. Harry’s love of the ocean was surpassed only by the love he had for his wife, children and grandchildren. His kind and giving heart will truly be missed.

Survivors include wife Erla, daughters Paula “Lani” Follner (Matt), Cynthia Seno (Craig) and Desiree Hillen (Raymond Ikeda); son Chadd Hillen (Kelli) and grandchildren Kaimi, U’ilani, Heidi, Moani.

A celebration of Harry’s life will be held on Saturday, June 9 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 219 Lunalilo Home Road, in Hawaii Kai. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. with service to follow at 11.

May 22, 2012
Kazuko Shimizu, 84, of Hilo, a manager at the former Sakura Saimin, Kotobuki and Suigetsu restaurants in Hilo, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center in Hilo. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan. She is survived by sons Charles, Steve and Richard; daughter Eileen Onishi; brothers Hiroshi and Minoru Ueno; sisters Jitsuko Kobayashi and Yoko Suzuki; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire.

May 1, 2012
George Kalauao “Keoki” Santos, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Honolulu Police Department officer and an Army veteran, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sons Michael and Alexandre; daughter Penny Koch; brothers Emery, Roland and El; sisters Marjorie Smith, Zelora Santos and Loretta Borden; and eight grandchildren. Committal services: 1 p.m. Friday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

May 29, 2012
Shizue Oshita, 95, of Hilo, a retired homemaker, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Honomu, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Roy and Calvin, daughter Gail Kimura, brother Haruo Matsuura, sisters Fumiko Imada and Yukiko Maeda, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. No monetary offerings.

May 11, 2012
Kazuhiro “Butch” Oishi, 76, of Mililani, proprietor of Leeward Fender Shop and an Army veteran, died in Mililani. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Jane Y.; daughters Suzette Baba and Lori Inciong; brothers Hiroshi, Yoshio, Sadao and Kenneth; sisters Akiko Hanaoka and Setsuko “Susan” Pang; and five grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire.

May 28, 2012
Kenneth Nomura, 66, of Wailuku, an educator and superintendent for the state Department of Education, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Charlotte, sons Cory and Reed, daughter Leslene Lopez, brothers Thomas and Patrick, sisters Barbara Nagata and Ellen Jorgensen, and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m. Saturday at Wailuku Hongwanji. Services: 5 p.m.

May 20, 2012
Christopher Alika Nee, 54, of Kailua, a diver and fisherman, died in Kailua. He was born in Salem, Ore. He is survived by daughter Alyssa and brother Gregory. Private scattering of ashes.

May 15, 2012
Elsie Etsuko Nariyoshi, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Regent Hotel waitress, died in Honolulu. She was born in South Hilo. She is survived by daughter Lisa Sur and a grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings.

June 1, 2012
Ronald Haruo Nagano, 75, of Honolulu, a former executive secretary at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, died in a private care home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Paul T. and sister Eleanor A. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire.

May 26, 2012
Walter Utaka Motonaga, 87, of Kaneohe, an Outrigger Hotels senior adviser, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mitsue; sons Masatoshi, Masanori and Alan; daughter Ann; five grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.

May 21, 2012
Margaret J. Moreira, 83, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Stephen and David; daughters Jeanne Norgaard, Joanne Mosel, Yvonne Moreira and Suzanne Palmater; brother Robert Rego; sister Emilia Souza; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at Star of the Sea Church. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

May 28, 2012
Temalisi Mikaele, 73, of Kailua, a homemaker and former employee at Lunalilo Home, died in Kailua. She was born in Tonga. She is survived by husband Ilaisa; sons Mikaele Ilaisa and Tomu K.; daughters Luisa Maile, Kaloafu Finau, Ana Mikaele and Latu Fa’amokioa; brothers Timote and Vaivelata Manufekai; sisters Eleni Aho and Sinisa Langi; 26 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Thursday at First Tongan Methodist Church, 41-510 Flamingo St., Waimanalo. Services: 6:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Additional services: 8 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial: 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

May 28, 2012
William “Scotty” McKnight Jr., 84, of Irvine, Calif., a retired air traffic controller and a Marine Corps veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Providence, R.I. He is survived by son David, daughters Sue Weidert and Karen Teramura, brother Peter, sister Shirley Cruickshank, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services. Donations suggested to American Heart Association.

May 13, 2012
Pepe Lamauga Maulupe, 60, of Waipahu, a homemaker, died. She was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. She is survived by sons Laavale, Lance and Faith; daughters Violine and Olive; brother Afamata Afamata; sisters Maleka Lata, Tautava Ta’afuli and Puao Finai; and five grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday at Good Samaritan Worship Center. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.

May 21, 2012
Florence Botelho Marantan, 87, of Kaiwiki, Hawaii, a private care home owner and operator, died at home. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by daughter Caroline Enocencio, stepson Henry, six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hilo Stake Center. Services: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Casual attire; no black attire.

May 27, 2012
Akana K.W. Ma, 92, of Honolulu, a retired architect and an Army veteran, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Vivian C., son Alan J., daughter Marian K. Akana and two grandchildren. Visitation: 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 5:30 p.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire. No flowers.

May 23, 2012
Nellie Elizabeth Wiethe Lutz, 93, of Honolulu, a retired medical secretary, died at home. She was born in Cincinnati. She is survived by daughters Bonnie Kealoha and Sheree Moffat, and five grandchildren. Celebration of life: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Central Union Church. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Aloha attire.

May 18, 2012
Joseph Hinano Lewi, 72, of Hilo, a retired heavy-equipment operator, truck driver and a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Kealia, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Stephanie; sons Joseph Jr., Jason and Kalani Lewi, and Bernie Ku; daughters Jolian Sojot, Charline Souza, Josephine Sextimo, Carrie Ann Kekuewa, Rocky Lewi and Johnette Borling-Lewi; brother Walter; sisters Lillian Bungula and Charlotte Hinomiya-Lewi; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 8 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Burial at noon at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua section. Casual attire.

April 29, 2012
Grant Masami Kumura, 50, of Honolulu, a Hawaii Stevedore Inc. machine operator, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Reece Kumura-Shodahl, daughters Nicole Jalomo and Amber Kamakele, father Kenneth, brother Morris, sisters Candace Kumura and Paula Reginer, and three grandchildren. Visitation: 2 p.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel Olomana, 1020 Keolu Drive, Kailua. Services: 3 p.m. Casual attire.

May 29, 2012
Olympia Carreira Kline, 89, of Pearl City, a homemaker, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sisters Isabel McKinstry, Margaret Whitmire and Jean Amell. Private scattering of ashes.

May 23, 2012
Masao Kitayama, 90, of Honolulu, a retired vending machine collector and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Doris M., daughter Doreen Uyemura and brother Thomas “Manbe.” Services: 5 p.m. Saturday at Higashi Hongwanji, 1685 Alaneo St., Honolulu. Casual attire.