AIKO HONDA SAKAMOTO Age 94, of Honolulu, passed away on February 28, 2016. Born in Honolulu, she was a retired key punch supervisor for the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget and Finance. Preceded in death by her husband, Tadashi, she is survived by her sons, Clyde (Gerrianne), Neil (Lynette) and Keith (Lisa) Sakamoto; daughter, Wendy (Wilfred) Kuniyuki; sister, Betty Genishi; grandchildren, Marisa (Scott) Kesaji, Jeffrey and John Sakamoto. Private service held. Family requests no koden (monetary gifts), please.
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AIKO HONDA SAKAMOTO
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JOHN E. “JAY” PILON
JOHN E. JAY PILON John E "Jay" Pilon, 90, a longtime Honolulu resident, died February 27, 2016 in Palm Desert, Ca. A native of Chicago, Mr. Pilon was the son of the late Viateur L. and Eleanor Perreault Pilon, born on November 17th, 1925. He moved to Peoria with his family in February 1935. Mr. Pilon attended St. Bernard parochial school and graduated from Spalding Institute in 1943. After serving as an Ensign in the United States Navy during World War II, he attended Bradley University, graduating in 1948, earning a degree in Mathematics. Mr. Pilon worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 12 years as a District Representative both in Washington DC and California. In 1961, he accepted the position of General Sales Manager at Shepherd Machinery in Los Angeles and was one of the founding members of the Southern California Contractors Association. In 1977, he became President of Pacific Machinery, the Caterpillar dealer in Hawaii and ultimately served as Senior Vice President of Theo H Davies, one of Hawaii's "Big Five" trading and agricultural companies. Mr. Pilon was an active member of the Rotary Club of Honolulu as well as the Oahu Country Club before his retirement in the Palm Springs area of California in 1991. In 1948, he married Cecilia Macdonald, who preceded him in death. In April 1996 he married Mary Lee Potter who survives him. Mr. Pilon is also survived by a daughter: Stephanie Pinney of Rancho Bernardo Ca; sons: John "Mac" Pilon (Trish) of Claremont Ca, Dan Pilon (Jan) of Azusa, Ca and Bob Pilon (Frani) of Claremont, Ca, brother Jerry Pilon (Katie) of Washington, IL; sisters: Annette Maibach, Diane Nowlan (Wayne) and Cecile Langford (Russell), all of Peoria, and Estelle Pilon of Goodyear, AZ; 6 grandchildren Scott Pilon (Amy), Sara Tracy (Russell), Christopher Pinney (Marci) John Pinney (Katie) Sean Pilon, David Pilon (Ashley) as well as 8 great-grandchildren In addition to his first wife and parents, Mr. Pilon was predeceased by brothers, Armand, Bernard, Ronald and Robert Pilon. A celebration of his life will be held on March 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Claremont Ca. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 69-730 Highway 111 Suite 100, Rancho Mirage, Ca. 92270.
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Dee Hansen
DEE HANSEN Dee Hansen passed away on January 6, 2016, at home, with her loving family. Dee retired from Tripler Army Medical Center in 2012, leaving many good friends to enjoy retirement in Moorpark, CA with her son Scott. Services will be held on March 25 at 10:00 am at the Wahiawa First Baptist Church, internment at Schofield Barracks Post Cemetery, reception to follow. Aloha attire.
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MITCHELL, JOSEPH HARVEY
MITCHELL, JOSEPH HARVEY Age 85, of New Hope, MN died peacefully on March 5, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia, PA. Joseph served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a Penn State University graduate, class of 1957 and worked on the ENIAC (the first electronic general-purpose computer) and Pennstac (first digital computer). He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and Boy Scott Troop 73 leader, at Parker Methodist Church in Kane'ohe. Joseph worked for the United States Air Force at Hickam/Pacific Air Force (PACAF) as a senior computer systems analyst. He also taught computer-program classes at Chaminade University in Honolulu. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, skiing, sailing, reading and biking. His parents Joseph Mitchell and Jessie Anderson Mitchell preceded Joseph in death. Joseph is survived by his wife, Thanh Trinh Dang of New Hope, MN; sister, Isabel J. Mitchell of Huntingdon Valley, PA; children Gordon (Flavia) Mitchell of Kaiwiki, HI, Samuel M. (Mae) Mitchell of Honolulu, HI, Jessie (Randolph) Mitchell of Mililani, HI; Lucy Mitchell (dog) and former wife Sylvia C. Mitchell of Honolulu, HI. Private services. Joseph will be interred at Sunset Memorial Park in Festerville- Trevose, PA. The family request no flowers or gifts. Condolences: www.Washburn-McReavy.com
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JENNIE NIP TOM
JENNIE NIP TOM Feb 6, 2016 Jennie Tom, 99, of Honolulu, died at the Aloha Nursing and Rehab Centre in Kaneohe. She retired as a Postal Assistant at the Waipahu Post Office. She is survived by brother Willard (Thelma) Nip, sister-in-law Helen Nip, sons, Vernon (Dale), Bennett (Yong), daughters Andrea (Alvin) Shimokawa, and Marilyn (Chester J) Moy, seven grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Private graveside services to be held at the the Diamond Memorial Park on March 14.
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ITSUO “UNCLE ITSU” YAMAGUCHI
ITSUO UNCLE ITSU YAMAGUCHI Age 96, of Honolulu, passed away March 1, 2016 in Kaneohe. Born August 5, 1919 in Honolulu. He was Mr. Hawaii in 1944. He is survived by sisters-in- law, Janie (Isao) Masunaga, Vickie Honold, Sumie Liu, Anneliese Hirakawa; Nieces and nephews. Visitation 10:00 AM Thursday March 17 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, Memorial Service 10:30 AM. Inurnment 1:00 PM at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. No Flowers and No Koden please.
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MURIEL MICHIE (OGATA) AIZAWA
MURIEL (OGATA) AIZAWA Dearly loved wife, mother, grand- mother, sister, aunty, and friend who always had a smile, hug and shoulder for you. Muriel, "Peachy", born in Paia, Maui, age 73, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. She was a health aide at Castle H.S./Aikahi/Puohala. An avid golfer, baker, cook and K-Drama fan. Muriel is survived by her husband, Dr. Herman Aizawa; daughters, Lisa (George) Chan, Lori Aizawa and Linda (Todd) Uegawachi; grandchildren, Kelsey, Bryson, Michiko, Kelee & Emi; Siblings, Melvin Ogata, Edna Crawford & Earl Ogata. She will be fondly missed. Heaven gained another Angel of Love and she is forever our Hero. Full obituary at http://www.hawaiian memorialparkmortuary.com. Celebration of Life service, Monday, March 21, Hawaiian Memorial Park, Kaneohe. Visitation at 5:00 pm, Services at 6:30 pm.
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FALEFIA “CHIEF” MOE
"In Loving Memory of our Beloved" FALEFIA CHIEF MOE Aug.3,1942-Dec.29,2015 Until we meet again, Manuia Lou Malaga We Love you! Services will be at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saint In Kaneohe. 46-117 Halaulani St Kaneohe, Hi 96744 March 17,2016 1p-3pm Celebration of Life to Follow at: Senator Fongs Plantation in Kahaluu 5p-9pm Tino Moe: 808-518-8547
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Lusia S Wieckowicz
LUSIA S WIECKOWICZ Age 68 of Wahiawa, Hi. Passed away on 2-20-16 in Las Vegas. Survived by sister Litia Ioane, children Selina Wieckowicz-Adams & spouse Antonio Adams, Walter Wieckowicz, Raelynn Nagaoka & spouse Dominick Nagaoka, granddaughters Alexis Wieckowicz, & Rayne Adams, Hanai daughters Fianteluz Rivera & ohana, Doreen Kekuawela & ohana with an abundance of nieces, nephews, as well as her cherished friends. A memorial service will be held on April 9th 2016 at 11am at the Wahiawa Assembly of God, 1487 Glen Ave. Wahiawa, Hi. 96786. Please no flowers, Casual/Aloha attire.
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LINDA CHI-YUN LEE
LINDA CHI-YUN LEE, 90 Linda Chi-Yun Lee of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born to Shue Chi and Li-Ching Yen on May 6, 1925 in Beijing, China. She lived in Sichuan Chongqing during World War II. After the war, she moved to Nanjing, Shanghai and then to Taiwan. She worked for the Judicial Department there until her marriage to Theodore Tse-Min Lee. Linda was a smart woman with great respect for old traditions. She often had her 8-year-old niece, Lily accompany them when they were dating. Her niece fondly remembers the good treats she received on those dates. Linda was completely devoted to family. After having her 2 sons, Edward and David, she stayed in Taiwan while her husband Theodore went to America to finish his Master's Degree. She also looked after her in-laws while he was away. After 10 years, she joined her husband in California and their family was finally reunited. There, she gave birth to their daughter, May. In 1966, the family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii where Theodore joined the University of Hawaii as a professor of Ocean Engineering. Linda and Theodore were baptized in Hawaii and had an unwavering faith in God. Linda was known for her loving generosity and a living example of the virtue of selflessness. She enjoyed cooking immensely and received rave reviews from all that feasted on her creations. It was her special gift that she shared with many. Linda is predeceased by her husband, Theodore Tse Min Lee. She is survived by her brother James Chi and his wife Mary of Taipei, Taiwan; her sister Shirley Wang and her husband Cheng-Wen of Newport Beach, California; her son, Edward Lee; her son, Dr. David Lee and his wife Shaoling; her daughter, May Anderson and her husband Bob and her grandchildren Eddie Lee and Kimberly Lee. A memorial service will be held March 17, 2016 at Diamond Head Mortuary, 535 18th Avenue, Honolulu. Visitation begins at 10 am with services at 10:45 AM. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, 47-200 Kahekili Highway at 2 pm. Casual and aloha attire.
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Peggy Hisae Arizumi
Feb. 3, 2016
Peggy Hisae Arizumi, 91, of Kaneohe, a retired medical receptionist, died in Hale Malamalama. She was born in Kihei, Maui. She is survived by sons Alan H. and Jon J.; daughters Dawn N. Omoto and Jill A. Arizumi; sisters Joyce Kimura, June Kanada and Molly Tokunaga; and two grandchildren. Private services.
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Shaunamay Kehaulani Bergau
March 4, 2016
Shaunamay Kehaulani Bergau, 40, of Haiku, Maui, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by parents Ephraim Jr. and Kathleen; brothers David T.L., Lloyd and Ephraim III; and sisters Gail, Pamela, Kaohu and Kuulei Bergau, and Deborah Jeremiah. Visitation: 6 p.m. March 15 at Ballard Family Mortuary-Kahului. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 9 a.m. March 16 at the mortuary. Burial: noon at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Jorge Antonio Bonilla
Feb. 14, 2016
Jorge Antonio Bonilla, 94, of Aiea, a retired carpenter for Del E. Webb Construction Co. and Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., died in Aiea. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Fausta; sons Andy, Art, Marko, Francis and Jorge Jr.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. March 16 at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio mauka chapel. Services at noon. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
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James Aheana Brede
March 10, 2016
James Aheana Brede, 86, of Honolulu, a retired Kalaupapa Settlement sheriff, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by stepson Clifford Gollero and a step-grandchild. Private services.
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Daniel Christopher Caires
March 2, 2016
Daniel Christopher Caires, 93, of Kokomo, Maui, a retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard civilian architect, designer of the Haiku Stairs and farmer, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mary F.L.; son Michael John; daughters Danette Caires, Marla K. McManus and Ann M. Taylor; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. March 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waipahu. Mass: 11 a.m. Graveside services: 2 p.m. March 24 at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Holy Name Society men’s group. Condolences: ballardfamily mortuaries.com or 22 Heona Place, Kiehi, HI 96753.
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Cozy P. Campbell
Feb. 4, 2016
Cozy P. Campbell, 93, of Manoa died in Oceanside Hawaii Assisted Living, Hauula. She was born in Kaimuki. She is survived by sons Conway, Clayton and Cedric; daughter Charleen P. Scott; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. March 18 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual attire. Condolences welcome.
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Yannick Henry R. Dellahousse
Feb. 22, 2016
Yannick Henry R. Dellahousse, 70, of Hawaiian Shores, Hawaii, formerly of Kalapana, Hawaii, a freelance artist and wood carver, died in Pohai Malama. He was born in Bourdeaux, France. He is survived by daughter Yanna Craig, sister Tina Marie Bryant, caregivers Genny Armanini and Dottie Kyser, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. March 19 at the Kyser residence on Makamae Street7, Leilani Estates. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.
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Dana R. Duquette
Dec. 31, 2015
Dana R. Duquette, 57, of Kula, Maui, a mechanic and heavy machine operator, died at home. He was born in Lewiston, Maine. He is survived by companion Rose Ambrose; sons Christopher Duquette, and James and Mikal Davenport; three brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. March 19 at the family residence, 610 Piliwale Road, Kula. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Elva Harford Elsner
March 3, 2016
Elva Harford Elsner, 100, of Ahualoa, Hawaii, formerly of Honolulu, an artist, musician, singer and assistant minister at Unity Church of Hawaii, died at home. She was born in Oakland, Calif. She is survived by daughters Pamela Elsner and Paula Nurse, hanai daughters Ann Smith and Elva P. Gamiao, a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. March 19 at Honokaa United Methodist Church. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Casual attire.
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William T.K. Fernandez
Feb. 25, 2016
William T.K. Fernandez, 68, of Makawao, Maui, a retired truck driver, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Stacy, sons Richard and Maui, daughter Lehua Tampon, sister Annette Lee, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 6 p.m. March 18 at Ballard Family MortuaryKahului. Additional celebration of life: 9:30 a.m. March 19 at Oskie Rice Arena. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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