Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries

January 1 - December 31, 2003

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Kyle Kawika Kupakei Kaaa, 21, of Makawao, Maui, a car lot attendant for Aloha Rent-a-Car, died Tuesday Mar 4, 2003 at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by mother Terri Kauai; father Mel; sisters Breana and Alissa Kauai, and Kassie and Kristy Kaaa; and grandparents Thomas A. Vares, Melvin Kaaa Sr. and Andrew Kauai Sr. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at the Last Mission Cemetery in Ulupalakua. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. [SB 08/03/2003]

SIERRA JOY KUULEI KAAHANUI, infant daughter of Sherman Kaahanui and Danette Akau-Kaahanui, died July 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brothers, Isaiah and Joshua; grandparents, Evelyn Kaahanui, and Joseph and Ramona Akau. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Graveside service 12:30 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 10/07/2003]

SOLOMON "SKIPPY" KEOHO KAAHANUI, 53, of Honolulu, died Dec. 17, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by brothers, Nelson, Rueben "Koon," Jerome "Toots" and Dean; sisters, Elizabeth "Betty" Wise, Claudia "Haole" Roper and Nadine "Boogie" Barientos. Visitation 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service noon; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv 28/12/2003]

HERMAN LIHAU KAAIHUE, 82, of Lahaina, Maui, died Dec. 6, 2003. Born in Kaupo, Maui. Retired Maui Pineapple Co. truck driver. Survived by wife, Miriam; son, Jon; daughters, Sharon Johnson, Miriam, Donnette Kaaihue-Johnson and Veronica Braun; brothers, Elmer and Bedford; sisters, Nani Smith, Clara Burrough and Domatilla Chandler; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Ballard Family Mortuary, Maui; service 7:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes later. Aloha attire. No flowers; lei only. [Adv 09/12/2003]

MARGARET KAANANA, 88, of Waimanalo, died June 27, 2003. Born in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Retired Hilton Hawaiian Village hotel housekeeper. Survived by daughter, Nevilla Tagupa; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph and Edward Enos; sister, Thelma Thompson. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 06/07/2003] 

CLARENCE KAANEHE, 75, of Honolulu, died March 25, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired technician for Otis Elevator Co. Survived by son, Russell; daughter, Kelly; two grandchildren; brothers, Edward, John and Herbert; sisters, Julia Ing and Marian Milikaa. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; burial 10 a.m. Friday at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv 30/03/2003]

REIKO ISHIWATA KAAPANA, 81, of Mililani, died Jan. 30, 2003. Born in Japan. Owner and principal of the Palama Nihongo Gakko and Mililani-Kipapa Japanese schools. Survived by daughters, Diana Oshiro and Kurumi Kaapana-Aki; eight grandchildren; sister, Yuriko Takada. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.; private burial. [Adv 02/02/2003] [Adv 02/02/2003]

Kekoa David Kaapu - Great things were expected of Kekoa David Kaapu, a protege of both the late Gov. John Burns and former Honolulu Mayor Frank Fasi. “If he had stayed where he was supposed to have stayed, he would have been governor in our state," said Eileen Lota, a former city clerk when Kaapu was on the Honolulu City Council who had known him since his family lived in an old-style Hawaiian grass home among the taro patches in Punalu'u. Kaapu died of unknown causes at his Mo'ili'ili apartment on Wednesday Oct 15, 2003 at age 66. Kaapu never reached the lofty political heights predicted for him. But he left behind a loyal following of supporters who admired him for his patriotism and unwavering convictions, his endless string of fights on behalf of underdog causes and his stubborn belief that good could come from an act as simple as handing out a plumeria to a stranger. As recently as Tuesday, Kaapu was in the news, filing a lawsuit seeking to block a new bus fare system planned by the city on the grounds that it was done improperly and without proper input from the public. "He was just interested in public issues," said Jim Hall, a longtime friend who helped Kaapu with the bus lawsuit. "But he wasn't the type to go organize a campaign committee or fund-raiser. He'd just get petitions. He'd hang around the university or the community and say, 'Hey, this is important.' " Other movements he was involved in included the successful effort to save the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and the failed attempt to get then-Councilman Andy Mirikitani recalled. He also questioned the policies of Bishop Estate, which operated Kamehameha Schools, his alma mater. He was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Honolulu. As a youth, he spent weekends earning spending money by sewing and selling coconut hats to tourists in Punalu'u. He attended Harvard University through a Navy ROTC scholarship and later was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as an aviator and an intelligence officer. In 1962, at 25, he ran unsuccessfully for the state House of Representatives but caught the eye of Burns, who tapped him to be an administrative assistant at $8,000 a year. Two years later, the Democrat won a seat on the City Council. When then-Mayor Neal Blaisdell chose not to run for re-election in 1968, Kaapu left the Council to challenge for the city's top post only to lose to Fasi, his former Council colleague. Kaapu supported Fasi in the general election. And when Fasi became mayor, he appointed Kaapu as a deputy managing director and urban renewal coordinator for the city. Kaapu, however, resigned from the administration in 1971 to run against Fasi. The parting left a deep rift between Kaapu and Fasi, who was accused of planting a spy in Kaapu's housing agency office. Kaapu returned to the Council in 1975 and became the head of a subcommittee charged with investigating alleged impropriety involving the city's Kukui Plaza project. When he announced in summer 1976 that he would be running for mayor and switching parties to become a Republican, he was ousted from the chairmanship of the Kukui committee as well as his post as vice chairman of the Council. "He was a conscientious public servant," Fasi said. "Sometimes we didn't agree, though. I'm sorry to see he's gone. He did what he had to do. He was a likeable person, and he had a good sense of humor also. We lost someone who helped build the present state of Hawai'i." Kaapu's political career went into a steady decline after leaving the Council in 1979 despite his being a perennial candidate for a variety of different seats. "He was just a little anxious," said Lota, the former city clerk. "But he was that kind of boy, though. He wanted to move ahead as fast as he could." Ever the optimist, Kaapu said in 1971: "Success in elective politics is not beyond reach even when facing a million dollar war chest and a formidable political machine. In our democratic system, the individual voter still decides the outcome of elections no matter how much is spent to influence his thinking and to manipulate his actions. The voter is always capable of making up his own mind after considering the issues if they can be properly presented." Through the defeats, Kaapu maintained a sense of civility. He would show up at the campaign headquarters of those who vanquished him and offer his support. Councilwoman Ann Kobayashi, who beat Kaapu in 2001 for the Council seat she now holds, described him yesterday as "a sweet, kind man" and "a gentleman." In later years, Kaapu was often seen wearing a Harvard T-shirt, shorts, sneakers without socks and a flower in his ear. He earned a reputation for handing plumeria blossoms to strangers he would bump into at the supermarket, on TheBus, or on the sidewalks. Ron Lockwood, chairman of the McCully-Mo'ili'ili Neighborhood Board, said whenever his wife returned from shopping around the neighborhood wearing a flower in her ear, "I knew exactly who she had bumped into. He was just one of those pleasures in life that are now gone."

JAMES P. "KIMO" "HAOLE BOY" KAAUA SR., 57, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 22, 2003. Born in Kalaoa, Hawai'i. A truck and tour bus driver for Yamada Trucking & Hawaiian Discovery Tours. Survived by wife, G.K. "Ka'ili"; daughter, Kim Kaaukai; sons, Tyson Kaaua, Jaime-Blue Kaaua, Arthur Mahoe, Kalani Mahoe, H. Kamaka Mahoe, James Kaaua Jr., Rayce Kaaua and Stacey Kaaua; brothers, Agrifino "Boogie" Coloma and Dexter Coloma; sisters, Lilinoe Wana, Iwa Kanananui and U'i Kahananui; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary; service 11 a.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 04/01/2004]

MABEL KEONAONA SOARES KAAUA, 68, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died May 27, 2003. Born in Honomaka'u, North Kohala, Hawai'i. A housewife, Survived by husband, Pawela; brother, Suse Soares Jr.; sister, Phoebe Belanio. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park Ilima Section. Casual attire. [Adv 31/05/2003]

ELIA KAAUKAI, 85, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Dec. 2, 2003. Born in Kalapana, Hawai'i. A retired longshoreman and U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. Survived by brother, Herbert; sisters, Abigail and Josephine. Visitation 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire. [Adv 04/12/2003]

MIRIAM KALAE KAAUWAI, 58, of 'Ualapu'e, Moloka'i, died Feb. 24, 2003. Born in Ho'olehua, Moloka'i. A homemaker. Survived by husband, Charles Sr.; sons, Charles Jr., Paul, Ronald, August, Richard and Jonathan; hanai sons, Marcus Porny and Steven Sabagala; daughters, Priscilla Burrows, Pearl Asuncion, and Isabell and Kimberly Kaauwai; 31 grandchildren; brothers, Ronald and Kilroy Kalima; sister, Lorraine Luuloa; half brother and half sisters. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Nakamura Mortuary, service 7 p.m. Wake services 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kala'iakamanu Hou Congregational Church on Moloka'i. Service also 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; burial to follow at Kapa'akea Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Adv 02/03/2003]

PEARL FLORENCE KAAUWAI, 81, of Honolulu, formerly of Hilo, died June 29, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Wayne; daughters, Pansy Fernandez, Frances Legoncion and Darlene Snyder; sister, Gertrude Isgawa; hanai sister, Louisa Dela Cruz; hanai family, Kay and Brad Mosher; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Mortuary. [Adv 06/07/2003] 

SAMUEL KAHAAWEAI "BARNEY" KAAUWAI JR., 66, of Kalaupapa, Moloka'i, died Nov. 22, 2003. Born in Puko'o, Moloka'i. Retired state Department of Health, Kalaupapa Branch office, maintenance worker. Survived by wife, Gertrude; sons, Charles, Earl, Wayne and Christopher; daughter, Corrina Namoku; 22 grandchildren; brothers, the Rev. David Kaupu and Gabriel and Tyronne Kaneakua; sisters, Sheila Walsh, Christine Kaneakua, Henrietta Mokiao and Mabel Boyd; stepdaughters, Laura, Debra, Sharon and Cynthia Frasco. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at United Gospel Fellowship; service noon; inurnment later at Kalaupapa. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 09/12/2003]

ARCHIE KALEI KAAWA, 57, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died June 30, 2003. Born in 'Opihihale, Kona, Hawai'i. Self-employed carpenter, mason and drywall journeyman. Survived by son, Archie Jr.; daughter, Puaolena; hanai daughters, Kristyn Haina and Arnell Tamura; hanai sons, Robert, DePonte, Clifford Salmo, Wayne Tamura, Ross Esperon and Justin Kanaka'ole; father, David Jr.; brothers, David III, Dennis, Dave, Larry and Eric; sisters, Sarah Lazar, Doris Silva, Julia Grimes, Verna, Evon, Gail Olson, Stephanie Mento, Vivian Kaupu and Irjina; stepdaughter, Judy Garcia; stepsons, Joe, Loran and Scott Littel. Visitation 5 to 10 p.m. tomorrow at Verna Kaawa residence, Waiohinu, Ka'u, Hawai'i (Mile 66). Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ka'u Ward, Na'alehu, Hawai'i; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Na'alehu Community Cemetery, Na'alehu. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary-Kona. [Adv 17/07/2003]

DINO "DI" MAIPOINAOEIAU KAAWA, 18, of Na'alehu, Hawai'i, died March 31, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by mother, Evon; sister, Melinda; brother, Shawn; grandfathers, David Jr., Nelson Kaupu and McKinley Davis; grandmothers, Eleanor Makida and Marjorie Kaawa; hanai sisters, Tanya Silva and Hiilani Lipe; hanai brothers, Halley, Michael Jordan, Pomai Olson, Nathaniel Davis, Dason Udac and David IV. Visitation 2 to 10 p.m. today at Verna Kaawa's residence in Wai'ohinu, Ka'u, Hawai'i, Highway 11, mile marker 66 (big blue house). Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. tomorrow at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ka'u Ward, Na'alehu; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at Na'alehu Community Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Call 929-8109 for directions. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Adv 11/04/2003]

ELLA PUAMAUU AHMOY AKEO KAAWA, 55, of Waimanalo, died June 2, 2003. Born on O'ahu. A caregiver. Survived by husband. Matthew; daughters, Audrey Josue, Leeann Muraoka and Ella; sons, Sean and Paahau; nine grandchildren; mother, Ruby Kaleopu; sisters, Tiny Aiu and Ala McCabe; brothers, Mervin, George and John Akeo and Preston Hind. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv 05/06/2003]

JOSEPH KAHALELAU KAAWA, 79, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 28, 2003. Born in Kipahulu, Hana, Maui. Retired from Barbers Point Naval Air Station. Survived by daughters, Noreen Kekawa, Joenette Kalani and Helena; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; grandson; brothers, Andrew Sr. and Androclis; sisters, Emmaline Agpalo, Margaret Llego and Anadesia Tabangcora. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; committal service 11:30 a.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire. [Adv 08/01/2004]

Joseph Keokalani Kaawa, also known as "Joe" and Jojo," 52, of South Point, Hawaii, a heavy equipment operator, died Feb. 1, 2003 in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Opihihale, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Irjina; father David H. Jr.; brothers David, Archie, Dennis, Dave, Larry and Eric; sisters Sarah Lazar, Doris Silva, Julia Grimes, Gail Olson, Stephanie Mento and Verna and Evon Kaawa; and numerous grandchildren. Visitation: 5-11 p.m. Friday at Verna Kaawa's residence in Waiohinu, Hawaii. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kau Ward. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Naalehu Community Cemetery in Naalehu, Hawaii. Casual attire. [Sb 12/02/2003]

FRANCIS ALLAN KABRIS, 63, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died Aug. 22, 2003. Born in Belcourt, N.D. Self-employed carpenter. Survived by companion, Linda Somers; sons, George and Ron; daughter, Kerry Ellison; one grandson; parents, George and Stella; brother, Larry; sisters, JoAnn Reishus and Norma Hartman. Private service. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona, Hawai'i. [Adv 28/08/2003]

ANN T. KADOGUCHI, 72, of Honolulu, died Nov. 24, 2003. Born in New York. Retired occupational therapist. Survived by daughter, Dawn Mezurashi; son, Grant; grandchildren, Brandon, Kealii, Paul, Dylan, Brandon and Cole. Visitation 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 5 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv 02/12/2003]

HIROSHI KENNETH KADOMOTO, 64, of Kapolei, died Oct. 30, 2003. Survived by mother, Alyce Kuwaki; brothers, Carl and Harry; sisters, Shirley and Sandra; stepbrother, Bobby Kuwaki; stepsister, Mary Shimomaye. Private service to be held in California. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 14/11/2003]

VENUS KUULEIMOMI KAEHA, 24, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 5, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by daughter, Kisha; son, Paepaeive Silifaiva Jr.; mother, Geraldina ; brother, Thomas Reynolds; sister, Audrey; companion, Paepaeiva Silifaiva Sr. Service 1:30 p.m. Saturday at beach in front of Farrington Highway and Makaha Valley Road (Coronet). Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv 15/01/2003]

AGENHART WAYNE KAEO, 64, of Honolulu, died Dec. 25, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A bus driver for Oahu Transit Services. Survived by wife, Gladys; sons, Donn Watt, Kawika Watt, Sheldon Kaeo and Kapena Kaeo; daughters, Earlene Josiah, Waynelynn Kaleiohi, Shelly Lee and Jo Campbell; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Charles Jr., Alva, Llewellyn and Gerald; sisters, Claudette Masoli and Odetta Kaeo. Service 5 p.m. Saturday at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv 28/12/2003]

ALICE KALA KAEO, 86, of Honolulu, died July 7, 2003. Born in Kona, Hawai'i. Survived by husband, Charles Jr.; sons Shane and Harrison; aunt, Loretta DeFreis; caregivers, Sauifafo and Claudette Masoli; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; memorial service 8 p.m. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv 22/07/2003]

ALMA TSUKIE KAGAMIDA, 65, of Honolulu, died Feb. 18, 2003, Born in Honolulu. Retired operations supervisor for Bank of Hawaii. Survived by brother, Robert. Service 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 27/02/2003]

JEAN T. KAGIMOTO, 84, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Oct. 5, 2003. Born in Denair, Calif. A homemaker; and member of Kamana Gateball Club. Survived by brothers, George and Bill Sueoka. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Church of the Holy Cross; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 14/10/2003]

MAE KALEIULAOKAMALAMALAMA KAHAE, 79, of Honolulu, died Aug. 4, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Martin and Carlton; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Noble Pilialoha, Christian Pilialoha, Dennis Pilialoha and Norman Pilialoha; sister, Katherine Barrett. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; service 11 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 08/08/2003]

ESTHER H. KAHAKAUWILA-DUDOIT, 90, of Kainalu, Moloka'i, died Sept. 19, 2003. Born in Lahaina, Maui. Survived by sons, John Jr., Charles, Clinton, Harris, John and Calvin; daughters, Marion Larsen, Audrey Kaiwaiaea, Lillian Keaweehu and Janet Dudoit; 59 grandchildren; 156 great-grandchildren; 47 great-great-grandchildren; half sisters, Marie Place and Emily Thomas; hanai sister, Betty Ruis. Visitation from 6 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Service 10 a.m. Oct. 11 at John Dudoit's residence on Moloka'i; inurnment to follow at Kapa'akea Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv 01/10/2003]

THEODORA KUULEI KAHALE, 82, of Kane'ohe, died Feb. 9, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Survived by daughters, Mabel Stewart, Elizabeth Tinsley, Verna Latiolais and Melvia "Bunny" Hinau; sons, Richard "Dickie," John and Vernon Rogan; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Melvia Kahunahana and Porona Domingo. Visitation 10 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:15 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv 12/02/2003]

TERRY KAUHANE KAHALEANU, 52, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died June 11, 2003. Born in Lana'i City. The Lodge at Ko'ele security manager; a Georgia Pacific employee, Bellingham, Wash; and storyteller and expert on historical Lana'i. Survived by brothers, Rusty Kahaleanu, and Nolan and Boysen Keohuloa, and hanai family, the Kamana family of Maui. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday at Kalokahi O Ka Malamalama Ekalesia Church, Ko'ele; scattering of ashes at Keomuku to follow. Arrangements by Valley Funeral and Cremation Service, Lynden, Wash. [Adv 24/06/2003] 

HENRY KEONAONA KAHALEHILI, 69, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 14, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Pastor of the Glad Tidings Church in Hilo. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Marvelen "Marla" Catalani, Elizabeth "Dolly" Kahalehili, Ethel "Nani" Hanohano and Cynthia "Mamo" Kahalehili; son, Paul; sister, Marvelen "Maile" Kaalakamanu; brothers, Earl and Roven; hanai daughter, Victoria Balas; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium in Hilo; service 11 a.m.; inurnment to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [Adv 17/12/2003]

GWENDOLYN LEINAALA KAHALEHOE, 62, of Moloka'i, died Dec. 28, 2003. Born on Moloka'i. Retired. Survived by daughters, Dovalyn and Laurie Hiram; son, Douglas Hiram Jr.; three grandchildren; brothers, Albert Sr., Benjamin and Llewelyn. Service 8 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaunakakai Ward. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i. [Adv 07/01/2004]

ELMO KAHALEKAI, 71, of Wailuku, Maui, died Sept. 29, 2003. Born in Kahului, Maui. Survived by wife, Miriam; daughters, Anne Kahalekai-Tam, Kaui Kahalekai-Bermoy and Malia Kahalekai; son, Elmo "Bill"; sisters, Mary Kaluau and Anita Akuna; brothers, James and John; six grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Church, Wailuku; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial at Maui Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Norman's Mortuary. [Adv 01/10/2003]

HERMAN "LONGIE" KAHALEPAUOLE, 83, of Honolulu, died Oct. 8, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired longtime McCabe, Hamilton & Renny Inc. employee. Survived by companion, Adeline Lum; daughters, Sheila, Rose Chun and Sandra Akina; son, Thomas Lobo; 23 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ida Tom and Louise Kekahuna; brother, retired Col. David Helela. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 20/10/2003]

MAKOA KALEONAHENAHEOKEKAI KAHALEPAUOLE, infant son of Kaawela Kahalepauole and Shannon Paraan-Kahalepauole, died Nov. 21, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by sister, Aulii; grandparents, Kenneth Paraan, Jacque Shaner, Baylina Kahalepauole and Lawrence Kalani; great-grandparents, Sheila Kahalepauole, Kuulei Kailiehu and Jack Lee. Memorial service 8 a.m. Saturday at "Baby Makapu'u"; scattering of ashes to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 30/11/2003]

HENRY "'BRADA" KEA KAHALEUA JR., 54, of Wai'anae, died Dec. 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A security guard. Survived by wife, Evelyn "Ebb"; son, Henry III; daughters, Stacey Keliihoomalu, Shirley Hoopai, Cheryl Kahaleua, Jody Kahaleua and Billy-Jo Kahaleua; 14 grandchildren; brothers, Herman and Allan; sisters, Patricia Doctorello, Dorothy Kahaleua, Ginger Kahaleua, Florence Pearson and Iwalani Kaaumoana. Visitation 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Nuuanu Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 03/01/2004]

WILLIAMSON "KEALII" KEALIIHOLOKULA KAHANA - O'ahu services have been set for WILLIAMSON "KEALII" KEALIIHOLOKULA KAHANA, 40, of Hilo, Hawai'i, who died May 23, 2003. Born in Honolulu. An electronic wheelchair repair person and member of the Malia Puka O Kalani Catholic Church, Keaukaha, Hawai'i. Big Island service held. Memorial service Saturday at Hau'ula Beach Park. Time, information: John Jr. or Lois, 293-5373. [Adv 23/06/2003

SANDY KAHANAMOKU, 64, nephew of Duke Kahanamoku, died July 21, 2003. An accomplished waterman and outrigger canoe leader; co-founder and coach of the Marina Del Rey Outrigger Club and president of the Kalifornia Outrigger Association. Survived by sons, Cameron, Makoa and Mark; daughters, Julia, Kiana and Allison; sister, Jacquie Hustace; and grandchildren. Service 5 p.m. Tuesday in Waikiki on the beach fronting Duke's at the Outrigger Hotel. Service also 4 p.m. Thursday at Keauhou Bay, Hawai'i. [Adv 22/08/2003]

JOSEPH LEIWAWAU KAHANAOI, 76, of Waimanalo, died Oct. 12, 2003. Born in Hawai'i. Retired Hawaiian Electric Co. lineman. Survived by companion, Judith Ault; sons, Joseph Jr., Daniel, Gordon and Shane; daughter, Kathleen Papalimu; sisters, Annie Andaya, Winnie Chartrand and Pearl Barrett; brothers, Gilbert Pine and David and Peter; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Monday at Newtown Church of God; service 11 a.m. Burial 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 17/10/2003]

Irma Luluhipolani Kahanu Dec. 11, 2003. Irma Luluhipolani Kahanu, 61, of Wailuku, a Waihee School custodian, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by children Josephine K., Inola-Gay K., Joseph K. Jr. and Vianna L. Kahanu, Jowellyn Kauhaa-Po and Wayne, Charles and Earl Kaauwai; sisters Alice Alo, Mary Lou Kauhaa-Po and Cheryl-Ann Taiseni; brothers Christopher Kaauwai and Bray, Shaaron, Robert and Sherman Kauhaa-Po; and two grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 6 p.m. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. [SB 16/12/2003]

LOUIS KALEINOANOA KEALIIHO-LOPEE KAHANU, 72, of Kane'ohe, died July 11, 2003. Retired from Ho-nolulu Police Department, and state Attorney General's office, Medicare Division. Survived by wife, Norma Johanna; sons, Brad and Patrick; daughter, Sherri Shephard; brother, George; sister, Lucy Girelli. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Central Union Church, Atherton Chapel; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv 21/07/2003]

KENNETH KALEO-ANTHONY KAHAULELIO, 43, of California, formerly of Hau'ula, and Waimea, Hawai'i, died Sept. 16, 2003. Born in Hau'ula. A construction worker. Survived by wife, Susan; daughters, Kayla, Kaylynn and Kayala; son, Warren AhNee; mother, Maxine; stepdad, Thomas Wright; brothers, James, Gabriel and Nathan; sister, Debra Manantan. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv 29/09/2003]

CHARLES LEHUA KAHAWAI JR., 50, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died July 13, 2003. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Quality control aircraft inspector for the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 with the Hawaii National Guard in Hilo. Survived by wife, Marilyn; daughters, Cherilyn, Carrie and Clarice; son, Chad; father, Rev. Charles Sr.; sister, Charlene Inouye; brothers, Carl, Chanley and Chandler; two grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 to 7 p.m. tomorrow at Ka Kilohana O Ka Malamalama Church, Hilo; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 7:30 to 8 a.m. Friday at the church; service 8 a.m.; burial 10 a.m. at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv 16/07/2003]

NANCY KULUMANO KAHAWAI, 54, of Wai'anae, died Sept. 12, 2003. Born in Nanakuli. A substitute teacher with the Department of Education. Survived by companion, George "Sonny" Borges; son, Paul; brother, Thomas; sisters, Marion Smith, Henrietta "Iwi" Kahawai, Noreen Cook, Susan Kahawai, Karen Noa, Sunday Kahawai, Vanessa Kahawai and Delphine Rabanes. Visitation 5 p.m. Friday at Nanaikapono Protestant Church; service 7 p.m. Inurnment 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Nanakuli Homestead Cemetery. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv 25/09/2003]

Charles Noa Kaheaku Sr., 66, of Honolulu, a retired city fire captain, died June 7, 2003 in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mary Jane; sons Charles Jr., Engleberth, Adrian and David; daughters Danell Medeiros, Dellas Alexander, Lovey Ortega-Sanchez, Shareen Sakri and Bellerina and Pualani Kaheaku; brothers John, Daniel and Abraham; sisters Lois Chung Hoon, Ella Correa, Mary Au, Primrose Punua, Miriam Tortolero, Evelyn Kaahanui and Hannah Kipilii; and 22 grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the cemetery. Aloha attire. [SB 20/06/2003] 

JAMES CONRAD AU KAHEAKU, 52, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 2, 2003. Born in Honolulu. Retired Honolulu Fire Department firefighter. Survived by wife, Danita "DeeDee"; sons, Kaleomaui, James II and John; daughters, Jerusha Kaeo, Jadan Kaheaku-Mahoe, Jackie and Jenai; hanai sons, Kyle Tollefsen and Keoni Gomes; parents, Norman and Mary Au; seven grandchildren; brothers, Glenn, Kenton, Reagan, Wayson and Turner Au, and Abraham, John, Charles and Daniel Kaheaku; sisters, Raydeen Au-Thompson, Candy Kalama, Sherlyn Helfrich, Ella Correa, Lois Chun-Hoon, Primrose Punua, Miriam Tortolero, Evelyn Kaahanui, and Hana Kipili'i. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv 08/01/2003]

EVELYN PIILANI KAHEE, 64, of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, died Jan. 28, 2003. Born in Ho'olehua. Survived by son, Joseph; daughter, JoAnn; brother, Charles Kaimikaua Jr.; sisters, Miriam Choy, Loraine Puaoi, Ruth Poaipuni and Carol Kaauwai; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m today at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalama'ula, Moloka'i; burial to follow at Kanakaloloa Cemetery. Arrangements by Moloka'i Mortuary. [Adv 01/02/2003

ROBERT HINANO KAHEE, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Dec. 23, 2003. A florist and designer. Survived by wife, JoAnn; stepdaughter, Memorie AhQuin; mother, Lana; brothers, Kenton Achele, and Matthew and Leroy; sister, Debra Kamalii. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Susannah Wesley Community Center, Honolulu. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv 22/01/2004]

WINONA PIIKEA "HONEY GIRL" AHULAU KAHEIKI, 71, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died May 13, 2003. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker and member of the Pahoa Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survived by son, Rocco Kaheiki Jr.; daughters, June-Dale Tavares, Miriam Conol, Emily Hauanio and Mary Kaheiki; hanai daughter, Piilani Luis; 18 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Gabriel Ahulau Jr.; sister Anna Yasuhara. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial to follow at the East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. No flowers. [Adv 18/05/2003]

WILLIAM NUI "OPU" KAHELE III, 47, of Honolulu, died July 30, 2003. Born in Honolulu. APCOA Inc. sales manager, and member of Hale O Na Ali'i 'Ahahui Po'o and the Royal Order of Kamehameha. Survived by wife, Molly; son, William "Billy" IV; daughters, Nichell and Jewelyn; brother, Wade "Muni"; sisters, Gaylyn, Gaylee Kaleikini and Gaylyann Bajarin; one grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel; service 7 p.m. No flowers; lei accepted. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home.

BENJAMIN KAMAKA KAHIKINA, 73, of Ho'olehua, Moloka'i, died Oct. 5, 2003. Born on Moloka'i. Survived by wife, Zilpah; daughter, Ramona Kahikina-Yadanza; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service noon today at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalaupapa Ward; burial to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu. [Adv 07/10/2003]

WALTER PANILA KAHIWA SR., 79, of Captain Cook, Hawai'i, died May 12, 2003. Born in Napo'opo'o, Hawai'i. Retired Miloli'i, Ho'okena and Honaunau schools teacher; and deacon, Hauoli Kamanao Church. Survived by companion, Sarah Ruiz-Kaupiko; sons, Walter Jr., Arnold and Keith; daughters, Brenda and Belinda; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Kahikolu Congregational Church, Kepulu, Napo'opo'o; service 3 p.m. Visitation also 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at the church; service