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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Obituaries

Advertiser Staff

Margaret "Aunty Margaret" Kalehuamakanoeluluuo-napali Machado, 93, of Kealakekua, Hawaii, died Dec. 28, 2009. Born in Honolulu. Hawaii's first known licensed Hawaiian lomilomi massage teacher. Survived by daughters, Nerita, Lana Land and Alohalani; son, Daniel Jr.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. March 4 at Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 6:30 p.m. No floral arrangements. Lei welcome. Hawaiian/casual attire. Kona service 10 a.m. March 7 at Kona Seventh-day Adventist Church, Captain Cook; service 11 a.m. Hawaiian/casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome. Condolences to the Machado Family, P.O. Box 221, Captain Cook, HI 96704. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona.

Theresa Lubong Abordonado, 75, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Aiea. Department store cashier. Survived by sons, Angelo, Albert Jr., Juanito, Alan, Jayson and Danilo; daughters, Andrea Duran and Theresa Ridge; brother, Santiago Saragosa; sisters, Mary Malvas and Linda Maning; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral; eulogy 11:30 a.m.; Mass noon; committal service 1 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary.

Constance "Connie" "Celeste" Susan Romano Burton, 73, of Häwí, Hawaii, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in San Bernardino, Calif. Author and professional astrologer. Survived by husband, Ajaxx Levy; daughters, Dina Loney, Lisa Coleman, Lorri Hapach and Erin Lerette; son, Vincent; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii, Kailua, Kona.

Francis "Blackie" Florentino Agustin, 78, of Waialua, died Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Waialua. Retired Waialua Sugar Co. journeyman welder; U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran. Survived by wife, Anastacia "Tasing" Modesta Balanay Agustin; children, Alden, Anson, Aaron Agustin and Ann-Frances Dellatan; five grandchildren; siblings, Joe, Lillian Rodrigues Sr., Ben, Eliza Bagayas, Sister Mary Jovita Agustin, Leonardo and Elena Calamayan. Visitation 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Jose Jocson Costin, 94, of Honolulu, died Feb. 3, 2010. Born in Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines. Survived by son, Virgilio; daughter, Lucita Cordero; sister, Francisca; 11 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; final service and burial in the Philippines.

Henry Sueo Fukushima , 62, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, died Jan. 27, 2010. Born in Kainaliu, Hawaii. Retired laborer for the County of Hawaii Road Department and Solid Waste Department supervisor. Survived by wife, Sonyamae; sons, Fenton, Francis, Stanley, John and James; daughter, Tammie; hänai sons, Noran Morimoto and Baron Balico; hänai daughter, Trisha Puou; brothers, Katsuyoshi, Koichi, John and Masaichi; sisters, Kazue Yamashiro, Matsuno Katz and Sanae Matsumura; five grandchildren. Visitation 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Community Church, Kailua, Kona; service 10 a.m.; inurnment to follow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Flowers welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kailua, Kona.

Samuel Kamuela Haluapo, 85, of Longview, Wash., died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Longshoreman. Survived by sons Samuel "Sam" and Russell; daughters, Joann Brech and Bernie Capell; brothers, David, Clifford Lee, Edward and Albert Keoho; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at Líhue First Church; service 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Líhue Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary.

Barbara "Barbie" Jean Hole, 56, of Hilo, Hawaii, formerly of Oahu, died Feb. 4, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Bartender. Survived by sons, Evan Moniz-Hole and Sean; mother, Jean Marschner; brother, Bill. Celebration of life 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Kaläpana Mauna Kea First Congregational Church, Pähoa, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations to a trust fund for Evan and Sean may be sent in care of Bill Hole, 3683 Dolbeer St., Eureka, CA 95503. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Reuben "Komo" Namakaeha Kahalekomo, 77, of Nänäkuli, died Jan. 31, 2010. Born in Waimea, Hawaii. Retired city refuse worker. Survived by sons, Craig Ainoa and Alvin; daughters, Gwendolyn Naeole, Sarah Valdez, Pauline Cash, Geraldine Meyer and Stephanie Allen; 29 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Jenny Keuma. Visitation 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6:45 p.m.; cremation to follow. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

Kiyomi Kaneshige, 91, of Waialua, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Hakalau, Hawaii. Veteran of 100th Infantry Battalion; retired state supervisory electrician. Survived by wife, Aiko; sons, Kenneth, Gary and Donald; daughters, Gladys Nakahara and Rosemary Kataoka; sisters, Mitsuno Mende and Yoshie Watanabe; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m.

Lourdes Acosta Ke-a, 63, of Ewa Beach, died Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Poblacion, Sta Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Kuakini Medical Center food service worker in dietary department Hale Pulama Mau. Survived by husband, Benjamin Kalani Sebastian; daughter, Bernadette Aguiar; son, Ben Wesley Acosta Ke-a; five grandchildren; brother, Carlito Acosta. Visitation 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace; Mass noon; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Peter K. Kinolau, 85, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Wahiawä. Retired truck driver for the former Young Laundry. Survived by daughter, Becky Kotake; grandson, Brett Kotake; twin granddaughters, Jennifer Denise and Jamie Lyn Kotake. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Honolulu; Mass 10 a.m. Inurnment pending. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

Robert G. Lane, 46, of Käneohe, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Auburn, Calif. Owner of a landscape service co. Survived by son, Miles; sisters, Cyvilla Kekumano and Cynthia Miller; brother-in-law, David Kekumano; nephew, Branden Lathan. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

Thomas Mahi, 69, of Kailua, died Feb. 1, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. Retired Kano Trucking Co. and B and C Trucking Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Diana; daughters, Kayleen Maile Olsen and La'Vonne Hughes; son, Thomas; nine grandchildren; brothers the Rev. Abraham, Jacob and Paul; sisters, Violet Brooks, Elizabeth Halualani, Phoebe Hopfe, Dinah Kaikuaana, Katherine, and Margaret Naeole. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Kailua Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.

Verneta Joan Johnson Milton, 67, of Kailua, Kona, Hawaii, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Penticton, B.C., Canada. Retired pediatric therapist. Survived by husband, Robert; brother, Don Johnson; nephew, Pierre Johnson. Private service held. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

Arling Atsuo Nakayama, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 24, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired City Mill wholesale plumbing sales manager; 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion Veterans Club president; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by daughters, Claire Nakamura and Jean Itamoto; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Takashi James Nomura, 84, of Pearl City, died Jan. 26, 2010. Born in Hilo, Hawaii. U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Ida; daughters, Cynthia, and Ann Imai; brothers, Frank and George; two grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Melvin "Mel" Pang, 82, of Käneohe, died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Waimea, Hawaii. Retired moving and storage warehouseman; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, R'Deen; son, Sidney; daughters, Debra, and Meleen Corenevsky; sister, Julia Kimura; five grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Nida Parado, 48, of Honolulu, died Jan. 20, 2010. Born in Barangay Peralta, Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Survived by husband, Alan; daughters, Kimberly, Kathryn and Kayla; mother, Florentina Maneja; brother, Fernando Maneja; sisters, Teresita Saladino, Arsenia Pasion, Minda Robiniol, Myrna Soliven, Bella Basilio and Florina Tolentino; two grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

Peter Kahananui Pascal Jr., 66, of Aiea, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Kailua. Survived by wife, Dana; son, Peter III; daughters, Ivana Tyler and Josephine Hilo; brothers, Gordon and Benjamin; sister, Stephanie Hendrix; half brothers, Louie and Jacob Albinio; half sisters, Darlene Albinio and Lois Mercy; hänai sister, Kathleen Coffey; four grandchildren. Service pending. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Herbert Rapoza, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 9, 2010. Born in Kona, Hawaii. Meat cutter, rancher, farmer and bulldozer operator. Survived by wife, Shirley; son, Edward; daughters, Patricia Robb, Rita, and Pamela Iwamoto; sister, Julia Toledo; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Bill G. Roberts, 88, of Honolulu, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Dallas. Retired manufacturers representative with Levi Strauss Co. and Lehigh Safety Shoes; U.S. Coast Guard and Merchant Marine veteran. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Warren and Charles; daughter, Alice Morris; four grandchildren. Committal service 3 p.m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. No flowers. Aloha attire. Donations to Hospice Hawaii. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

William "Billy" F. Simlick, 70, of Waipahu, died Jan. 30, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Robert, Albert and Craig; sister, Monette Gilding; nephews. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.

Carlene Keiko Suzuki, 70, of Honolulu, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Farrington High School and University of Hawaii graduate. Survived by brother, Clarence Takata; sister, Janice Ho. Visitation 5 p.m. Thursday at Harris United Methodist Church; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Satoshi Sunada, 92, of Honolulu, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired carpenter for Ralph S. Inouye Ltd. Survived by sons, Kenneth and Harold; daughter, Sally Symonds; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Louise Taylor, 95, of Mililani, died Jan. 21, 2010. Born in Ceres, Calif. Survived by daughter, Donnalee DeCastro; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Gomes; nieces, nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

Else von Gsell-Neumann, 77, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2010. Born in Kobe, Japan. Worked in passenger services for Japan Airlines. Survived by husband, Paul Gsell; daughter, Hazel Higdin; sister, Lili Korionoff. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawaii.

Clela Odessa Woempner, 69, of Keaau, Hawaii, died Feb. 6, 2010. Born in Denver. Occupational therapist for Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center and the Life Care Center of Hilo. Survived by daughter, Valaree Shire; sons, Danny, David and Daren Ratcliff; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo.

Wah Kui Young, 91, of Honolulu, died Jan. 30, 2010. Born in Honolulu. Retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employee. Survived by son, Steven; sister, Nora Chung; two grandsons; two great-grandsons. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire.

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