Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 1995

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Haru Abe of Haleiwa died Nov 30, 1995. Abe, 73, was born in Hawaii. She is survived by brothers Jack, Stanley and Bob; sisters Lillian Takano and Carol Morita. [SB 08/01/1996]

Taciana Tallido Abrigana, 76, of Ewa Beach, died Feb. 7, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center West . She was born Aug 13, 1918 in Moalboal, the Philippines. Survived by husband, Wenceslao; sons, Larry (Nora) of California, Benjamin (Kay) of WA, George (Lai Kim) Thomas of WA, Leslie (Lani) and William; daughters, Mrs. Peter (Josephine) Viloria, Mrs. Clarence (Betty) Ah Yee of California, Mrs. David (Gloria) Renevitz of California and Mrs. Dennis (Cynthia) Haist of California; 25 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Burial:Sunset Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 12, 1995]

James John “Jock” Ackerman, 73, of Kainaliu, Kona, Hawaii died Feb. 7, 1995. He was born in Kealakekua, Kona, was dairyman, owner of Ackerman Ranch, member of the vestry of Christ Church, past president of Kona Rotary Club, commodore of Kona Yacht Club, and director of Kona Historical Society. Survived by wife, Grace B.; son, A.D.; daughter, Stephanie; sisters, Lucille A. Reynolds of Honolulu, Maude A. Wodehouse of Keauhou Mauka, Mrs. Lester (Alice A.) Gamble and Jane A. Guard of Kula, Maui; grandchildren, Dodge and Cobey Belle. [Adv Feb. 8, 1995]

Florence Acosta, 78, of Kaneohe, died Feb. 15, 1995. She was born in Honolulu, and retired from Schofield Laundry after many years of service, Survived by sisters, Dinah Carios and Louisa Dela Cruz; stepsons, John, Larry and Harold; stepdaughters, Lillian Sojot; stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Burial: Greenhaven Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 21, 1995]

Maurice Glenwood Adams, 96, of Kaneohe, died Jan. 6, 1995. He was born in Kansas. Survived by son, Richard P. of Oregon; daughters, Patricia A. Pierpoint of California and Roberta A. Sprague of Honolulu; and grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Burial: Redlands, CA. [Adv Jan. 11, 1995]

Hector A. Agag of Honolulu, an employee of the Waikiki Trade Center, Bishop Square-Pauahi Tower, Group Builders and K.D. Construction died Dec. 24, 1995 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Mom. Agag, 36, was born in San Narciso, Zambales, the Philippines. He is survived by wife Martez R.; sons Clifford and Hector-Shane Jr.; daughter Marlou A.; parents Alejandro and Lucena; brother Romeo R.; and grandmother Serelina Andrada. [SB 17/01/1996]

Anna Kahakauwila Aganos, 64, of Wailuku, died Jan. 30, 1995 She was born in Kahului. Survived by daughter, JaneGalicinao of Pukalani; sons, Jerry Kusonoki of Kahului, and Jon Kusonoku of Paia; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Opupele Jr. of Kaului, James Kahakauwila of Oahu, Edward Kahakauwila of Makawao and Charles Kahakauwila of Alaska; sisters, Malia Siquig of Oahu, Emily K. Thomas of Oahu, Evelyn Rossiter of California, Margaret Thielk of Peahi and Mildred Fetalvero of Kihei. Burial: Maui Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 7, 1995]

James R. Agaran, 65, of Nanakuli, died Jan. 11, 1995. He was born in Paia, Maui. Survived by wife, Arlene B.; sons, Derek, Deron and Derel; daughter, Karen Laster of North Carolina; sisters, Leandra Rodriguez and Frances, both of California, and Flora Antonio; aunt, Magdalene Agaran; nine grandchildren. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. [Adv Jan. 18, 1995]

Carmen “Carmelita” Agbanlog, 74, of Honolulu died Jan. 22, 1995. She was born in Hilo. Survived by son, Alfredo Jr.; daughter, Gloria Keohohou; four grandchildren and a great-grandson; brother, Manuel Delos Santos. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. [Adv Jan. 26, 1995]

Eric Albert Agbayani, 19, of Mililani, died Jan. 15, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center West. Born March 31, 1975 in Honolulu. He was a street and track motorcycle enthusiast, a 1993 graduate of St. Louis High School, a University of Hawaii student and employee of the Bike Shop in Waimalu. Survived by parents, Alfred G. and Dionicia; brother, Alfred G. Jr. of Oregon; grandmother, Dominga Manubi; and companion, Raynette H. Sah; uncle, Urbano Manubi Jr. of Edmonds, WA; aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. [Adv Jan. 20, 1995]

Nobuichi Agena, 72, of Honolulu, died Jan. 12, 1995. He was born in Pauwela, Maui and was a retired Sida taxi driver. Survived by mother, Masa Agena; brother, Yeiro of Okinawa; sister-in-law, Kameyo Agena. [Adv Jan 19, 1995]

Wenceslao Agusar, 70, of Los Angeles, died Jan. 18, 1995. He was born in Sarrot, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines and was a cook for French Hospital, Los Angeles. Survived by wife, Constancia; daughter, Flora Andres of the Philippines; sister, Engracia (Conching) Bonifacio Baris of Hanamaulu. Burial: Lihue Public Cemetery. [Adv Jan. 31, 1995]

Orchid Lani Ah Loy, 61, of Kaneohe, died Jan. 7, 1995. She was born in Kahului, Maui, and was a retired state telecommunications clerk and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaneohe First Ward. Survived by husband, Theodore “Ted”; sons, Joseph, Milton “Kalani” and Lyle “Liko” Fukumoto; daughter, Lynette Anderson, April F. Tekson, Donna Mae Soares, Karma Lima and Betty Jean “Bets”; brothers, Joseph “Kenny” Nakila Sr. and Donald Pi’iwa’a; and sisters, Audrey N. Clason and Aurea Makalena. Burial; Laie Cemetery. [Adv Jan. 11, 1995]

Kenneth W. Aho, 37, of Waianae, died Jan. 1, 1995. He was born in Battle Creek, MI. Survived by son, Billy; stepfather, William Aho; mother, Edity Aho; half-sister, Patricia Brook; half-brothers, William, Thomas, Michael and Robert Gearon. [Adv Jan. 13, 1995]

Charles T. “Charlie” Ahuna, 46, of Honolulu, died Feb. 15, 1995. He was born in Hilo and was an Aloha Airlines employee for 22 years. He was a graduate of Kailua High School and Chaminade University. Survived by wife, Aneita M.; son, Dominic H.; daughter, Tiffany K.; mother, Violet N.; paternal grandmother, Mary of Hilo; brothers, Raymond Jr. and Russel; nephew, Jonathan I. [Adv Feb. 17, 1995]

Joseph “John Bull” Ahuna II, 72, of Hana, Maui, died Feb. 19, 1995 at home in Hana. He was born Jan. 20l 1923 in Honolulu and worked as an electrician and business agent in the International Alliance of Theatrical and State Employees Movie Productions. He formerly lived in Kaaawa and was a member of the 145 infantry during World War II. Survived by sons, Dickie of Nanakuli, Joseph D. of California, Archie of Kaaawa, Walter and Donovan of Kaneohe; daughters, Mrs. Richard (Doreen) Bell of Hilo, Mrs. Arthur (Jo Ann) Carreira of Hana, Mrs. Richard (Brenda L.) Pua, Mrs. Kaleo (Patsy) Kaina, Mrs. Gregory (Maude P.) Leyson of Mililani and Mrs. Leonard (Donalyn) Naihe; brothers, Joseph “Tarzan” IV of Laie, Moki, Joseph and Douglas Hiram of California; sisters, Martina Whitehead of Kamuela, Lovey Conceicao of Honolulu, Katherine Kelekolio of Waimanalo, Laverne Pukahi of Hauula, Thelma Kamai of Laie, Emily Hiram, Gladys Hutchinson, Margaret Wong and Julie Reed of Honolulu; 39 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Burial: Kaneohe Veterans Cemetery. [Adv Feb. 21, 1995]

Gladys L. Ah You, 73, of Wailuku, Maui, died Feb. 12, 1995. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Ah Fong; son, Melvin; daughters, Mrs. Robert (Linda) Kawasaki Jr. of Honolulu and Lorraine Cabo; sisters, Mabel Lai Hipp and Pansy Ching, both of Honolulu; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. [Adv Feb. 14, 1995]

Matsuyo Aihara, 92, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 14, 1995. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan, and was a member of the Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission. Survived by son, Edward; daughters, Mrs. Daniel M. (Toshiko) Tamura; Mrs. Akira (Masako) Saito of Oregon, Takeko Masada, Mrs. George (Edith) Horimoto; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. [Adv Feb. 28, 1995]

Richard T. Aikala Sr., 78, of Mililani, died Feb. 3, 1995. He was born on Maui, and was a taxi driver. Survived by son, Richard Jr.; daughters, Luciana M. Darling of MA and Cecelia M. Giffard; sisters, Lucy Pornelos and Mary Maquiling; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Burial: Sunset Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 10,1 995]

Raymond Aina, 45, of Vancouver, WA died Jan. 16, 1995. He was born on Molokai and was a warehouseman. He was valedictorian of the Molokai High School, Class of 1967, and served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Survived by wife, Mary; son, Benjamin of Hawaii; stepson, Justin Robbins; daughters, Jaime of Hawaii; stepdaughter, Angela Devine of Hawaii; brothers, Harry, Francis, Kea and Bobby, all of Hawaii; sisters, Lorraine Rawlins and Nani Smith of Hawaii. [Adv Jan. 19, 1995]

Alice Ching Aiu, 91, of Honolulu died Jan. 15, 1995. She was born in Waimea, Kauai, and was a retired school teacher. Survived by son; Joseph K. of Ilinois; brother Edward Y.C. Ching; sisters, Grace Yap, Clara Ho, Katherine Loo and Sarah Chang; two grandchildren. [Adv Jan 22, 1995]

Elizabeth “Rilla” Aiwohi, 81, of Kuliouou, Oahu, died Jan. 2, 1995. Born in Honolulu, she was an administrative secretary, retired from the Engineering Division of Public Works, City and County of Honolulu. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church and Holy Trinity Altar Society, the Third Order of Mary and Kuliouou Rosary Group. She also belonged to the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club and Hui Lea O’Hawaii Kai Senior Citizens. Survived by son, Herbert Young Alwohi; brother, Richard L. Young; daughters-in-law, Darryl Jean Aiwohi, and Marilyn M. Aiwohi; sisters-in-law, Lenore Young and Kathryn Young; stepdaughter, Theola Silva; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park [Adv Jan. 5, 1995]

Goichi Ajirogi, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died Jan. 4, 1995. He was born in Lahina. Survived by sons, Atsuo T. of Pearl City and Gunji R. of California; daughter, Doris Y. Miyahira; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. [Adv Jan. 9, 1995]

Larry K. Akaka, 58, of Honolulu, died Jan. 22, 1995. He was born in Honolulu and retired from the City & County Waste Water Division as a driver. Survived by companion; Velma Gahan; wife Bonnie Akaka; son, Kingston; hanai sons, Michael Gahan and Joseph Gahan and Rambeau Gahan; hanai daughters, Mrs. Boysie (Patricia) Lau, Mrs. David (Charlotte) Yamashiro and Victoric Gahan; father, Clement Akaka. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. [Adv Jan. 26, 1995]

George Kohei Akamine, 55, of Mililani, died Jan. 22, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center, West. He was born April 14, 1939 in Waipahu, Oahu and was employed as a mechanic at Oahu Sugar. Survived by wife, Ting; daughters, Lan and Dini; father, Shosaburo Akamine; brothers, William S., Lawrence K., Emory M. of California; sisters, Beverly T.. Mrs. Charles (Sharlene) Candelaria. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv Jan. 27, 1995]

Martha Christine Akana, 98, of Honolulu, died Feb. 1995. She was born in Honolulu and was a member of Hale O Na’ Alii. Survived by daughter, Mollie K. Washburn; grandson, George K. Washburn; four great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 10, 1995]

Helen Waiahuli Akau, 88, of Kawaihae, Hawaii, died Jan. 19, 1995. She was born in Makapala, Kohala, Hawaii, and was a homemaker.Survived by sons, William Ah You, Edward K. of Pearl City and Solomon K. of Waimea; daughters, Helen Kaawaloa of Hilo, Alice P., Mary M. Brabson of Colorado, Annie K., Elizabeth R. Wilkins of Honolulu, Wilma L. Nance of Texas, brother, Daniel Damien of Nanakuli; sisters, Mrs. Rose (Tau) Moe of Laie, Mary K. Sorenson of Kaneohe, and Caroline N. Mata of Hilo; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren. [Adv Jan 22, 1995]

Marshall Kilohana Aki, 44, of Hanapepe, Kauai, died Feb. 2, 1995. He was a heavy equipment operator and farmer. He was a member of the Hawaiian Language Club of Kauai Community College and the Disabled American Veterans. Survived by son, Jamie of Georgia; granddaughter; brothers, George Kaukani and Albert Aki, both of Honolulu; sister, Mrs. James ( Cecilia) Napohaku; companion, Dawn Traina; aunts and uncles. Burial: Kauai Veterens Cemetery. [Adv Feb. 9, 1995]

Edward Charles Ahuna Akina, 82, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 1995. He was born in Kihei, Maui. Survived by brother, Charles Akina; niece, Margaret McShane; grandnieces and grandnephews. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 21, 1995]

Fusae Akita, 82, of Kaneohe, formerly of Waimanalo, Oahu, died Jan. 27, 1995 at Queen’s Medical Center. She was born July 21, 1912 in Puuloa, Oahu, and was a member of Kailua Hongwanji Kyodan and Fujinkai and the Kai-Waimanalo Senior’s Club. Survived by sons, Gordon Kazuo (Fumiko), Clyde Fusao (Lorinda), Douglas Takao and Dean Takashi (Joanne) Akita; daughters, Mrs. Ronald Tatsuo (Ethel Nogiko) Tokomaru, Yoko “Jackie” Akita and Tomoye Yoshida; brothers, Charles Toshiyuki (Violet Yoshiko) Suetsuju, Yoshio (Elsie), Harvey Yasuo (Janet) Suetsuji of Nebraska; six grandchildren. [Adv Jan. 30, 1995]

Kazuyoshi Akita, 82, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 1995. He was born in Honokaa and was a retired deputy attorney with the state of Hawaii. Survived by wife, Peggy S.; sisters, Mrs. Alice T. Yajima, Mrs. Shigeko Tanaka, Mrs. Margaret F. Hirao, Mrs. Doris M. Takeshita, Mrs. Nancy Y. Taketa and Mrs. Jean Hayashi. [Adv Feb. 28, 1995]

Alverna Puanani Akiu, 47, of Waipahu, died Feb. 6, 1995. She was born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Albert Malandish, Randy, Michael and Louis Billaber; sisters, Julie Kalehua, Roselani Smith and Marie Malandish; stepsister, Beverly Gonzaga; stepbrothers, Rondald and Roger Billaber. Burial: Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 8, 1995]

Bessie Akiu, 56, of Kakaha, Kauai, died Feb. 3, 1995. She was born in Waimea, Kauai, and was a state Department of Education teacher. Survived by husband, Clarence; daughters, Sherry McElroy of Lihue and Susan of Honolulu; grandson, Patrick McElroy of Lihue; sister, Kiyono Hookano of Makaweli; aunts and uncles. Burial: Kauai Veterans Cemetery. [Adv Feb. 7, 1995]

Masaji “Ted” Akiyama, 80, of Honolulu, formerly of Wailuku, died Jan. 28, 1995. He was born in Puunene, Maui and was a retired sales representative with AMFAC and the former Maui Dry Goods. He was a member of the Paia Mantokuji Temple. Survived by son, Dennis K.; daughter, Mrs. Stanley K. (June M.) Murata of Honolulu; brother, Kakuichi Akiyama of California; three grandchildren. [Adv Feb. 2, 1995]

Pearl Patricia Alameda, of Haleiwa, died Jan. 15, 1995. She was born in Honolulu and worked for Young Laundry. Survived by daughter, Sandra P. Maioho; four grandsons; seven step-grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Burial: Oahu Cemetery. [Adv Jan. 19, 1995]

Cecilia Coloma Alani, 77, of Honolulu, died Jan. 6, 1995. Born on Maui, she retired as a dietician from Tripler Army Medical Center. Survived by husband, Victor H. Jr.; sons, John Coloma of Oregon and Lawrence R. Coloma of Oregon; daughter Mrs. Robert R. (Irene M.) Nahinu; brother, Adolpho Galarsa Jr.; 50 grandchilden; 41 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. [Adv Jan. 14, 1995]

Barbara L. Albright, 59, of Waianae, died Feb. 8, 1995. She was born in CA. Survived by sons, Michael, Scott and Ricky Nardin; daughters, Kathy, Carrie and Terrina Nardin, and Elena Perreira; father, Keith Graham of CA; sister Sherrill Denley of Nevada; and 13 grandchildren; [Adv Feb. 16, 1995]

Segundo Alcausin Alcain, 87, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, died Feb. 6, 1995. He was born in Cabaruan, Ilocos Sur, the Philippines. Survived by wife, Cristita; sons, Solomon of Alaska, Robert and Roderick; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, August Fuller of the Philippines. Burial: Kapaakea Cemetery, Molokai. [Adv Feb. 17, 1995]

Philomeno Bacole Alcosiba, 81, of Honolulu, died Jan. 13, 1995. He was born in the Philippines and worked for the Outrigger Reef Hotel. Survived by sisters, Dora Naparan and Helen Genarolas; hanai grandson. [Adv Jan. 25, 1995]

Hedvig M. Alfsen, 87, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, died Jan. 23, 1995. She was born in Rochester, NY, had lived in Honolulu since 1980, had lived in Norway most of her life and was active with Koko Head Senior Citizens. Survived by son, Fritz von Bernstorff of California, daughters, Ingrid Carrington of California and Heddy Mantz of Honolulu; sisters, Rachel Vaugh , Liv Yeaworth; brothers, Victor M. Alfsen. [Adv Feb. 5, 1995]

Steven Cocal Alicuben, 84, of Waipahu, died Jan. 17, 1995 at St. Francis Medical Center West. Born Sep. 2, 1910 in the Philippines, he retired from the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Survived by brothers, Terry (Lily), Jesse (Maura) and Angelo (Isabel), all of the Big Island; sister Mrs. Gloria (Ernest) Toriano; nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial: Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv Jan. 25, 1995]

Leona Ortiza Allosada, 90, of Aiea, died Jan. 14, 1995 at Kuakini Medical Center. She was born Feb. 20, 1904 in Tailaitai Argao , Cebu City, the Philippines. Survived by sons, Lauriano (Joan) of Arkansas, Fausto of Maui and Concordio (Donna) of California; daughters, Mrs. Paz Valdez of Kauai, Mrs. Bucky (Felipa) Maurin of California, Mrs. Artie (Dolores) Respicio, Mrs. Silveria “Billy Gonsalves, Mrs. Donald (Mary) Gushi and Alice; 46 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv Jan. 25, 1995]

Joseph C. Almeida of Olinda, Maui, died Friday Dec 29, 1995