Archive for July, 2012

Susumu Shibata

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 14, 2012
Susumu Shibata, 95, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Dredging & Construction Co. carpenter foreman, died in the Plaza at Punchbowl. He was born in Hawi, Hawaii. He is survived by sons Tadashi R., George and Glenn; brothers Isamu, Sadamu and Takeo “Jack”; sisters Tomie Okada, Alice Satsuma and May Yamamoto; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation at noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information in an obituary published Monday.

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Terrance D. O’Brien

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June 19, 2012
Terrance D. O’Brien, 70, of Mililani died in Kailua. He was born in St. Louis. He is survived by son Patrick; daughters Barbara Nishijo, Donna Vaughan and Pamela O’Brien; brother Mark Snodgrass; and six grandchildren. Private services.

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Earl Takeshi Nakashima

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 26, 2012
Earl Takeshi Nakashima, 70, of Hilo, formerly of Honokaa, Hawaii, a retired proprietor of E. Nakashima Greenhouses and former Realtor at Pacific Coast Properties in Honokaa, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Honokaa. He is survived by wife Betty; son Mark; daughter Sandra Jakob; brothers Kent, George and James; hanai brother Mineo Honda; hanai sister Aiko Nakamura; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 am. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

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Arnold John Ludd

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July 9, 2012
Arnold John Ludd, 90, of Honolulu, a Navy veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Stevens Point, Wis. He is survived by wife Vivian O., daughter Jennifer Massa, sister Evelyn Stanczyk and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 800 Kaheka St. Mass: 10 a.m. Committal services:1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

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Velma Saeko Langsi

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June 23, 2012
Velma Saeko Langsi, 70, of Kapolei, a homemaker, died in Kapolei. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Randall J. Sr., sons Randall J. Jr. and Mitchell, daughters Tammy I.M. Langsi and Lynnette L. Langsi-Terry, brother Isaac Takayama, sisters Promise Grace and Louise Kozuki, and eight grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 7 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Online condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.

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Tomiko Kusano Kubo

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 22, 2012
Tomiko Kusano Kubo, 94, of Hilo, a retired bookkeeper and homemaker, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in Kau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Raymond K. and Maxwell K. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.

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Nobuko Kobashigawa

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 11, 2012
Nobuko Kobashigawa, 85, of Pearl City died in Maluhia. She is survived by son Peter, brother Seikichi Ige and sister Shizuko Yamauchi. Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Incorrect information in an obituary published Sunday.

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Tadami Izutsu

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July 23, 2012
Tadami Izutsu, 88, of Honolulu, a retired National Cash Register Corp. district manager and an Army veteran who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, K Company, died in Honolulu. He was born in Makaweli, Kauai. He is survived by wife Nobue; daughters Lisa Izutsu and Laura Giddings; brothers Setsuo and Dr. Satoru; sisters Grace Kumabe, Jane Nakabayashi, Thelma Akau and Satsuki Izutsu; and a grandchild. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St. Services: 11 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

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Charlene Boteilho George

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July 9, 2012
Charlene Boteilho George, 65, of Waimea, Hawaii, a registered nurse at the Queen’s Medical Center, died in Hale Hoola Hamakua. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by husband Nolan B.; sons Makana and Beaumont; daughters Jennfer F., Caroline and Pohaikealoha; brothers Elroy, Leland and Beau Boteilho; sister Jacelyne Schwarm; and three grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mana Christian Ohana Church, Waimea.

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Lewis P. Foster

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July 16, 2012
Lewis P. “Papa Lou” Foster, 90, of Eagle Point, Ore., a retired Air Force harbor master and builder-designer of Hickam Harbor at Hickam Air Force Base, died in Eagle Point. Foster, who was also the creator of Foster Point Peninsula at Hickam, was born in Willits, Calif. He is survived by daughter Connie Guthrie, sister Carol, two grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services to be held in Oregon. Flowers welcome. For more information, call Connie Guthrie at 541-840-9402.

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Mariano Pagdilao Fagaragan

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

June 22, 2012
Mariano Pagdilao Fagaragan, 92, of Waipahu, a retired Oahu Sugar Plantation irrigator for Waiahole Water Irrigation Co., died in Honolulu. He was born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by sons Felizardo P., Ernesto and Rody; daughters Elizabeth Nagtalon, Teresita Sadorra and Emme Caberto; brothers Ludivico and Andres Pagaragan; sister Carlina Coloma; 34 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

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ELMER MANGRUBANG CORPUZ

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

ELMER MANGRUBANG CORPUZ
Age 47, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, passed away June 21, 2012 in Ewa Beach. Born March 7, 1965 in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Employed at Golden State Food as a truck driver.
He is survived by wife, Cristina B. Corpuz; daughters, Cristelle Corpuz, Cristine Corpuz; son, Christian Isaiah Corpuz; parents, Pedro and Pacita Corpuz; brother, Nardito (Debbie) Corpuz, Christopher (Reyna) Corpuz; sisters, Imelda (Armando) Gonzalez, Anna Liza (David) Corpuz-Snyder; maternal grandmother, Margarita Mangrubang; parents-in-law, Dominador and Flosita Bonifacio.
Visitation 6-9 p.m. Sunday (August 5) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Wake Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday (August 6) at St Joseph Catholic Church; (94-675 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu) Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

Linda Almeida Wetzel

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

LINDA ALMEIDA WETZEL
June 19, 1921 – July 20, 2011
A year ago you left this earth peacefully at home surrounded by family in Leander, TX. Even though you lived a full life on Maui, Oahu and finally Texas, it is never easy to say goodbye. You were our rock. We miss your wit and humor and taking it “one day at a time” approach to life. We miss you every day. With love from your husband Robert Edwin Wetzel of 56 years, daughter Lori Wetzel Kelly, with husband Darrell, TX, son Henry Richter Wetzel, with wife Marcy, OR, daughter Jane Wetzel, CA, and two grandchildren Sara Tam Kelly and Evan James Kelly, TX.

FRANK M. GUILLERMO

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

FRANK M. GUILLERMO
Age 86, of Waipahu, Hawaii, passed away June 28, 2012 in Ewa Beach. Born January 13, 1926 in Waipahu, Hawaii. A member of Leeward Church of Christ. And a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by brothers, Ben (Vee) Guillermo, Abraham Guillermo; sister, Josephine Guillermo.
Visitation 9:00 a.m. Friday (August 3) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Burial 11:00 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual/ Aloha Attire.

MITSUKO “MITZI” MATSUURA

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MITSUKO “MITZI” MATSUURA
Age 92, of Pearl City, Hawaii, passed away June 16, 2012 in Aiea. Born March 15, 1920 in Koloa, Kauai.
She is survived by son, Wayne Matsuura; daughters, Shirley “Chico” Matsuura, Ann Ancheta; brothers, Seiji Okutsu
Paul (Floy) Okutsu; sister, Margie Shinn; nieces & nephews; caregivers, Kathy Komori, Cora Lestino, Tonia Scott; Maria Narrido.
Private services were held.

Florentina “Tina” Naone

Posted On July 31st, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

FLORENTINA “TINA” NAONE
October 29, 1941 -
July 4, 2012
Florentina “Tina” Naone, 70 of Kaneohe retired from Ann Pearl Care Home. Passed on July 4, 2012 in Kailua. Tina has been preceded by death by husband Franklyn & daughter Joanne. She is survived by daughters Kammy, Libby, sons Jr., Bat, Rick, and sister Juanita “Mary” Maxilom; 10 grandchildren; 5 great- grandchildren. Services will be on Saturday, August 4, 2012 9:30am @ Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

Dorothy Lum Yamamoto

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 18, 2012
Dorothy Lum Yamamoto, 95, of Honolulu, a baker in the food service industry, died in Palolo Chinese Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Rachel Y. Kauhola, Rebecca M. Yamamoto and Susan J. Nitta; brother HenryD.C. Lum; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation:11:15 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services:noon. Casual attire. No flowers. Online condolences:www.borthwickoahu.com.

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Fujiko Yamada

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July 18, 2012
Fujiko “Betty” Yamada, 92, of Ewa Beach, a retired HiltonHawaiian Village housekeeper, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. She was born in Mountain View, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Jon and Denis; daughters Winifred Spencer, Gayle Yamada, Karen Oshiro and Joan Yamada-Abreu; sisters Suemi and Kimiyo Furusho and Akie Kurahara; and five grandchildren. Visitation:4 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services:5 p.m. Inurnment:11 a.m. Aug. 6 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.  

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Earl Louis Simpson  

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 23, 2012
Earl Louis Simpson, 65, of Kilauea, Kauai, owner of Simpson Construction, died at home. He was born inCovina, Calif. He is survived by stepson Sam, stepdaughter Lacey Richard and sister Lennie Barron. Celebration of life:4 p.m. Wednesday at Black Pot Park. Scattering of ashes to follow at HanaleiBay. Donations suggested to Kauai Hospice.  

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Yoshio Shishido

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 12, 2012
Yoshio “Joe” Shishido, 84, of Honolulu, a retired PanAmerican World Airways port steward, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Ethel; son Guy; sisters Takeno Honda, Chieko Machida, Ayako Nekoba and Miyako Yano; and three grandchildren. Visitation:10:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at Nuuanu Memorial Park &Mortuary. Services:11:30 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

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Susumu Shibata

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 14, 2012
Susumu Shibata, 95, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. carpenter foreman, died in the Plaza at Punchbowl. He was born in Hawi, Kohala. He is survived by sons Tadashi R., George and Glenn; brothers Isamu, Sadamu and Takeo “Jack”; sisters Tomie Oakada, Alice Satsuma and May Yamamoto; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation:noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services:1 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.  

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Juanita Tangonan Salcedo

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 19, 2012
Juanita Tangonan Salcedo, 88, of Honolulu died in Hale Nani Nursing. She was born in Hanamaulu, Kauai. She is survived by sons Norberto, Ricardo, Crispulo and Danilo; daughter Leticia Valencia; sister Maria Valenzuela; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation:8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services:9:30 a.m. Burial:11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.

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Eleanor Marie Robello

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 13, 2012
Eleanor Marie “Ellie” Robello, 77, of Honolulu died in the Queen’s Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Joseph Jr.; sons Edward, James “Kimo” and Solomon; daughters Rosaland Robello and Kellie Taylor; brother Alexander Nuesca; sisters Phoebe Jones and Margaret Jennings; 19 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park. Call Edward at 258-9374. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome.

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Annette Toshie Oka

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

June 13, 2012
Annette Toshie Oka, 55, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Brian and Garrick. Private services.

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Ritsuko Nakagawa Moniz

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

June 29, 2012
Ritsuko Nakagawa Moniz, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii Government Employees Association cashier, died in the Queen’s Medical Center.She was born in NorthKohala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughters Barbara Tomita, Ann Suen and Linda Petersen; sistersDorothy Morita, Kozue Awaya and Aiko Takemoto; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation:2 p.m. Sunday at Holy Nativity Church. Services:3 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.  

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Harold Wing Keong Lam

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 24, 2012
Harold Wing Keong Lam, 97, of Honolulu, a retired optometrist, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Arnold, brother Clarence and sisters Bertha Mau and Carol Wong. Visitation:10:30 a.m. Aug. 6 at Nuuanu Memorial Park &Mortuary. Taoist services and Christian services. Cremation to follow. Donations suggested to Mun Lun School, 1290 Maunakea St.

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Gladys Miyoko Inaba

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July 13, 2012
GladysMiyoko Inaba, also known as Bando Michimiyo, 85, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Alan S., sonDr. Alson, daughter Alana Hirano and five grandchildren. Visitation:5 p.m. Aug. 31 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services:6 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

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Yutaka Hagio

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

June 15, 2012
Yutaka “James” Hagio, 87, of Wahiawa, a former Wahiawa Chevron Service owner, died inWahiawa.He was born in Waialua. He is survived by son Allen, daughter Myrna Suzuki, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.

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Frank M. Guillermo

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

June 28, 2012
Frank M. Guillermo, 86, of Waipahu, an Army veteran, died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by brothers Ben and Abraham, and sister Josephine. Visitation:9 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services:10 a.m. Burial:11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual/aloha attire.

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Marciano B. Capati Sr.

Posted On July 30th, 2012 - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

July 13, 2012
Marciano B. Capati Sr., 86, of Ewa Beach, a retired Navy chief petty officer, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. He was born in Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines. He is survived by wife Norma M., sons Anthony and Dr. Marciano Jr., daughter Beatriz and six grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire. Flowers welcome. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

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