Jan. 3, 2016
Bessie Lin Pang, 97, of Aiea, a retired city and county civil service records clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Yasuda, and Pamela and Brenda Pang; brother Roland Lin; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 9:30 a.m. Burial: 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Bessie Lin Pang
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Guy Kaleikueiwa Raposa
Dec. 29, 2015
Guy Kaleikueiwa “Kalei” Raposa, 54, of Honolulu, a Marine Corps veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Sandy D., son Jonah K., daughter Monique P.W., brother Henry M. Jr. and sisters DeEnn K. “Trixie” McKeague, Loraine K. Armstrong, Julie-Ann W. Mathias and Doreen K. Kapea. Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at Nanakuli Ranch, 82-240 Farrington Highway. Committal services: 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at Hawaii State Veterans, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Condolences: diamondheadmortuary.net.
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Glenn Joseph Rodrigues Sr.
Jan. 20, 2016
Glenn Joseph “Chumpy” Rodrigues Sr., 69, of Hilo, a retired Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation groundskeeper and a Navy veteran, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by son Glenn Jr., daughter Desiree Delos Santos, sister Maureen and three grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 6 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 5 at the mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
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Barbara Diane Silva
Jan. 19, 2016
Barbara Diane Silva, 77, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by seven children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Private services. Condolences: hawaiian memorialparkmortuary.com.
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Victoria Maria Tablada
Jan. 27, 2016
Victoria Maria Tablada, 77, of Kailua, a retired vice president for Construction Aluminum Components and XYZ Glass, died in Kailua. She was born in Ciudad Real, Spain. She is survived by son Jose “Pepe” III; daughters Francoise Tablada and Marisa Kaleohano; sisters Marisol, Gloria and Felipa Rodriguez; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Kailua. Mass: 11 a.m. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Susumu Tamashiro
Jan. 30, 2016
Susumu Tamashiro, 75, of Honolulu, a retired fisherman, died in Kuakini Medical Center. He was born in Okinawa, Japan. He is survived by wife Ellen T. Visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 9 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Jordan LeRoy Tiogangco
Jan. 14, 2016
Jordan LeRoy Tiogangco, 59, of Hilo, a retired painter for the state Department of Accounting and General Services, died at home. He was born in Kau, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Anne; daughters Melissa L. Moniz and Brandy Tiogangco; sons Jordan I. and Shawn K.; brothers Truman Ignacio, and Dayton, Cristito Jr., Melvin, Daylan, Grant, Gabriel and Richard “Kaale” Tiogangco; sisters Lovey Mae Scott, Elizabeth “Cus” Cadabona, Angel Swain, Veronica and Joahan Tiogangco, Becky Chaves, Luana Rosehill, Joyce Nalimu and Joni Dacuycuy-Wong; and five grandchildren. Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. Services: 5 p.m. Scattering of ashes at a later date. Casual attire. Flowers and lei welcome.
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Gaila Jeanne Ka’awalauole Townsend
Oct. 8, 2015
Gaila Jeanne Ka’awalauole Townsend, 79, of Crystal River, Fla., a Women’s Army Corps veteran, died in Crystal River. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Benny, son Neal, daughters Debra Jones and Melinda Ray, sister Dana Morey, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at Bishop Memorial Chapel at Kamehameha Schools’ Kapalama Campus. Services: 9:30 a.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
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Patricia Katherine Perry Whittle
Jan. 8, 2016
Patricia Katherine Perry Whittle, 86, of Haiku, Maui, a retired personnel specialist at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, a retired YMCA employee and a professional hula dancer, died in Haiku. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by daughters Rori-Jean H. Keomaka, Donalee K. Pang and Jamie M. Thittle-Wagner; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Graveside services: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Condolences: diamondheadmortuary.net.
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Stanley Sun Kin Wong
Dec. 25, 2015
Stanley Sun Kin Wong, 93, of Honolulu, a retired pathologist and an Army veteran, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Beatrice; son Erik; brothers Alton, Albert and Reuben; sisters Betty Young, Norah Chung, Eunice Chang and Cynthia Lai; and two grandchildren. Private services.
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Thomas Gene “Tommy” Medeiros
THOMAS GENE "TOMMY" MEDEIROS 70, of Kailua died in Las Vegas. Former owner of Ornamental Services of Hawaii, Medeiros Enterprise and Uncle Noname Cookies. Currently worked for the Station Casinos in Las Vegas. Survived by companion Joni Minton, Brother Francis Medeiros of California, Nephews Gene Medeiros and Nolan Kauweloa. Nieces Leianne Kauweloa and Lorene Ulangca. Visitation Sat. Feb 6, 2016 10:00 am at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua. Service to follow at 11:00 am. Aloha Attire. No Flowers.
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Sister Julie Louise Thevenin, SS.CC.
SISTER JULIE LOUISE THEVENIN, SS.CC. Sr. Julie Louise Thevenin (Violet) died peacefully in sleep on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the convent of Malia O Ka Malu. She was 97 years old. Sister had been hospitalized for a time, and later returned home under hospice care. Sr. Julie Louise was born on September 18, 1918 in Honolulu to Alfred Joseph Thevenin and Maile Elizabeth Cowan Thevenin. Sr. Julie Louise attended Sacred Hearts Academy and graduated in 1936. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in 1938, and was a teacher at Sacred Hearts Academy from 1940 to 1959. She also directed the Girl Scouts Program, the Athletic Club, Junior Red Cross, Yearbook Production and organized the school's annual Fair. In 1959-1960, she did Art Studies in Paris, France. In 1963-1968, she taught at Sacred Hearts Academy in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, then in 1968, she was teacher, then principal at Maria Regina School in Gardena, California. She returned to Hawaii in 1982 to continue teaching until her retirement in 1984. Although residing at Regina Pacis, she continued to be interested in the activities of Sacred Hearts Academy. Illness in 2014 prompted her to be retired at our central infirmary at Malia O Ka Malu, where she passed away peacefully. She is survived by her nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins and friends. Visitation 9 a.m. on Monday (February 8, 2016) at Sacred Hearts Academy, 3253 Waialae Avenue in Kaimuki, MASS at 11:30 a.m., (additional parking available at St. Patrick's Church), burial to follow 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the Sacred Hearts Academy Scholarship Fund. Funeral arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.
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MANUEL “MANNY” LAURENCIO PADRE
MANUEL MANNY LAURENCIO PADRE Age 64, of Waipahu, HI, passed away December 19, 2015 in Honolulu, HI. Born January 25, 1951 in Asingan, Pangasinan, Philippines. Retired from the U.S. Navy & USPS. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and also member of the Asingan & Santa Maria Associations. He is survived by wife, Lerma G. Padre; son, Michael G. Padre; daughter, MaryAngela G. Padre; mother, Beatrice Padre; brothers, Ben Padre, Camilo Padre; sisters, Nora Paz, Paning Preito. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Sunday (Feb 7) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; wake service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:15 a.m. Monday (Feb 8) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (91-1004 North Rd., Ewa Beach); mass 11:00 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.
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DENNIS M. KUWABARA, O.D., F.A.A.O
DENNIS M. KUWABARA, O.D., F.A.A.O Dennis M. Kuwabara, O.D., F.A.A.O. was an alumnus of Iolani School, attended the University of Hawaii-Manoa and was a 1970 graduate of the Southern California College of Optometry. After serving in the Navy he joined Dr. Stanley Yamane in 1973 in the optometric practice which is known today as Eye Care Associates of Hawaii. In addition to caring for his patients, Dr. Kuwabara was very active in the optometric community, holding many positions in the past including president of the State Board of Optometry, the Hawaii Optometric Association, the Laser Eye Center of Hawaii, and the Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Kuwabara was also very active in the community, most notable spending many years with the West Oahu YMCA. Up until his passing, Dr. Kuwabara was dedicated to the profession of optometry and enjoyed caring for his patients. He will be missed by his partners and staff at Eye Care Associates of Hawaii. Dr. Kuwabara is survived by wife Judy, daughters Jennifer Naples (Robert), Susan Ma (Lawrence), brother Edward, sister Mildred Nakagawa, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, February 7 at the Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Visitation at 9:00 am, service to start at 10:00 am.
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MICHAEL JOHN WALTHER
MICHAEL JOHN WALTHER Dec. 8, 2015 Mike Walther, 62, was born at Tripler Army Hospital to Marjorie Anne (Hluboky) of Kalihi, and Michael Keill. He died in Portland, Oregon. Mike grew up Kailua to Ka'a'awa and enjoyed surfing and playing the drums. He was a Naval Radioman, worked at Koko Head Stables, attended Control Data Institute and owned Computer Tutor. Married in 1978, Mike and Karen settled in Klamath Falls, taught country-western dancing, performed with several teams, and enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with their dogs. Mike loved a good laugh and always had one to share. He is survived by his wife, two siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins and Aunt Frances Hluboky. Condolences to 643 N. Judd St., Honolulu, 96817. Celebration of Life, Klamath Falls, Feb. 4, 2016.
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Edward Aliwanag Alconcel
Jan. 22, 2016
Edward Aliwanag Alconcel, 49, of Lihue, an auto service writer, died in Lihue. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Charmin D., son Andru, mother Francisca and brothers Arnold Alconcel and Hilario Martin. Visitation: 5 p.m. Feb. 8 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at St. Elizabeth Church, 99-132 Moanalua Road, Aiea. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com. Updated information for an obituary published Tuesday.
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James Tung Ming Dang
Jan. 15, 2016
James Tung Ming Dang, 77, of Honolulu, a teacher and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mee Ling, son Dennis, daughter Denise Manuel and a grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Feb. 9 at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Services: 11 a.m. Inurnment to follow at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers. Condolences: oahumortuary.com.
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Elbin Casemiro Gandeza
Jan. 5, 2016
Elbin Casemiro Gandeza, 75, of Wahiawa, a retired Marine Corps staff sergeant and a retired Maui Police Department police officer, died. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by companion Eldean Santos; sons Michael, Elbin “Kalama,” Keoki and Ikaika; daughters Lisa Teriipaia, Julie Rodriguez, Desiree Gandeza, Dana O’Nel and Mercy Ritte; brothers Raymond and Isaac; sister Esmeralda Kai; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Wahiawa Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1313 California Ave. Services: 6:30 p.m. Burial: 10 a.m. Feb. 9 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.
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Lawrence Yoshito Imada
Jan. 29, 2016
Lawrence Yoshito Imada, 67, of Honolulu died in Mililani. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Chong Yi-Imada, sons Alan and Colin, and two grandchildren. Private services.
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Richard Thomas Kapololu
Jan. 26, 2016
Richard Thomas “Kappy” Kapololu, 81, of Pearl City, a retired state Department of Transportation landscape architect and a Coast Guard veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Harriet H., son Raj, daughter Lia S. and a grandchild. Private services. Incorrect information in an obituary published Tuesday.
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