March 2, 2016
Akiko “Aki” Nosaka, 93, of Honolulu, a retired employee from the Straub Clinic business office, died in Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Los Angeles. She is survived by son Jonathan R.; daughters Patti R. Osebold and Ann N. Kabasawa; brothers George K. and Paul Tamaki; sisters Sachi Kaneshiro, Mary Karatsu and Dorothy Kuwaye; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. April 3 at the 100th Infantry Battalion Clubhouse, 520 Kamoku St.; parking available at Ala Wai Elementary School.
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Richard Rikio Oba
March 8, 2016
Richard Rikio Oba, 88, of Kaneohe, a retired Foremost Dairies deliveryman, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Norma, son Irvin, daughter Lorraine, brother William Yasunaga, sisters Alice Yamanouchi and Frances Matsuno, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 12:30 p.m. April 2 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire.
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Ellen Yoshie Saiki
March 6, 2016
Ellen Yoshie Saiki, 87, of Milton, Wash., died in Milton. She was born in Kapaa, Kauai. She is survived by sons Floyd and Terry; daughter Naomi Love; brothers Gordon, Bach and Hideo Koigawachi; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services in Federal Way, Wash. No flowers.
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Stephen Hayanari Sasaki
March 15, 2016
Stephen Hayanari Sasaki, 69, of Honolulu died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Cathleen; son Matt; daughters Jen, Bree and June Sasaki, and Nicki Dillon; brothers Raymond Jr. and Mark; sister Jo Anne Miyashiro; and five grandchildren. Private services.
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Maria Urubio Ugalino
March 4, 2016
Maria Urubio Ugalino, 97, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa. She was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by daughter Enriqueta Ponce; sons Francisco Jr., Candido and Tereso; sisters Hermogena Jurado and Reynalda Udarbe; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. March 30 at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. March 31 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Wahiawa. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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Donald William Wood
Nov. 24, 2015
Donald William “Bill” Wood, 69, of Honolulu, a professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, died in Honolulu. He was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. He is survived by wife Sandie and son Patrick. Visitation: 10 a.m. April 2 at Kaneohe Yacht Club. Services: 11 a.m. Luncheon at noon. Casual attire. Donations suggested to the UH Foundation D. William Wood Endowed Scholarship for Pacific Island Health Administrators.
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Guo Quan Wu
March 10, 2016
Guo Quan Wu, 82, of Honolulu, past president of the Lung Doo Benevolent Society, died. He was born in Zhongshan, China. He is survived by wife Dipwu, sons Tony and Zhong Qing, daughter Joanna Li and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. April 1 at Borthwick Mortuary. Burial: 11:45 a.m. at Valley of the Temples.
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LORD JAMES “TALLYHO” BLEARS
Lord James "Tallyho" Blears 92, passed March 3rd. Born in the United Kingdom. 1923-2016. WRESTLER/ WATER- MAN/SPORTS ANNOUNCER Joined the Service and endured, survived WWII War Atrocities, then became a Professional Big Time Wrestler. Lord and his wife Lee retired and lived in Makaha where they enjoyed living amongst the wonderful people of The West Side of Oahu. Lord Tallyho Blears, will be missed. " ALOHA & TALLYHO! " Lord is survived by daughters, Carol & Laura, son; Clinton, Grandsons; Dylan & Zach and Great Grand Daughter, Ka'imino'eau Gwenna-Leigh Ching. A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT MAKAHA BEACH ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH, 2016 AT 11:00am. FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE AND SHARE MEMORIES OF HIS LIFE. Info: Clinton 808 224-7321.
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FRANCIS SABURO FUNAKOSHI
FRANCIS SABURO FUNAKOSHI Age 81, of Mililani, HI, passed away Feburary 18, 2016 in Mililani, HI. Born June 6, 1934 in Wahiawa, HI. He is survived by wife, Mae Mitsuko Funakoshi; sons, Wade (Tena) Funakoshi, Darryl (Seiko) Funakoshi; daughters, Kelly (Jonathan) Paek, Colyn (William) Chang; brothers, Raymond (Linda) Funakoshi, David (Lorraine) Funakoshi, Ronald Funakoshi; sisters, Lillian (George) Takahara, Marion (Lloyd) Inaba, Geraldine (Stanley) Katayama; grand- children, Jaydalyn Navarro, William Chang, Daniel Paek, Casey Bales. Private services.
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Gail K.Y. Won Nishimoto
GAIL K.Y. WON NISHIMOTO Gail K.Y. Won Nishimoto passed away peacefully on March 10, 2016. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she was called home by our Heavenly Father. Gail was born in Honolulu on January 3, 1947 to parents John T.S. and Helen K. Won. She was a graduate of Farrington High School and received her Associates Degree in Accounting from Kapiolani Community College. Gail worked at TransPacific Restaurants Inc., the parent company for Sizzler Steakhouses, Monterey Bay Canners Restaurant, Yum Yum Tree Restaurants, Jolly Roger Restaurants, Jolly Roger Drive Inns and the Waikiki Broiler for close to 30 years as the Accounts Payable Supervisor. She retired from Sizzler Steakhouse Restaurants/Salle Hawaii after TransPacific Restaurants Inc. divested into smaller companies. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and touched many lives with her gratitude, care, and kindness. She will be greatly missed by her family and those that knew her. She is survived by husband James (Jim) Nishimoto, son; Shane S. (Kathy), daughter; Nicole K. (Roy) Nishimoto Garcia, grandsons; Justin & Lance and granddaughters; Taylor and Natalie. A Celebration of Life will be held at Koolau Ballroom & Convention Center, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe on April 9, 2016. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 am followed by a service at 11 am and a reception. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rehab Foundation, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific or the UH Foundation.
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JONNETTE “JO” C.J. LAU
JONNETTE JO C.J. LAU Jonnette "Jo" C.J. Lau, 60, passed away of heart failure on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was born in Honolulu on November 10, 1955 to John and Deborah Lau. She was a sushi maker and manager for Kozo for many years. She is survived by brother, Clarence B.L. (Debra) Lau and sister, Arlene C.Y. Lau. A celebration of her life will be held at Borthwick Mortuary, Makai Chapel on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Visitation at 10:00. Service and program at 11:00 with a reception to follow. Inurnment will be at Hawaiian Memorial Park at 2:00. On-line condolences may be made at www.BorthwickOahu.com. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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Paul “Pauly” Tsukenjo
PAUL PAULY TSUKENJO Paul Tsukenjo, 72, of Pearl City died peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 26, 2016. Paul began his auto body painting career at Island Fender Shop in Kakaako. He then entered into a partnership and founded Auto Paint and Supply. After six years in the business, he then joined Sherwin Williams until joining Color Refinishers. Paul finally ended his career retiring from Hi-Line Distributors. He is survived by his wife Margaret, two sons Dayne (Melissa), Ross, sister Geraldine "Sako" Matsumoto, Frances "Pix" (Stephen) Kanayama, Florence (Jerry) Chinen, Doris Nabarro, Eunice Hirata, brother Walter (Marilyn) and five granddaughters. Visitation 12:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service 1:00 p.m. Casual Attire.
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Susan Catherine Stevenson
SUSAN CATHERINE STEVENSON 79, died peacefully at her home in Portland, OR on February 11, 2016 after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. Susan was born in 1937 in Chillicothe, Missouri and came to Hawaii in 1940. She graduated from Punahou School in 1955. She attended the University of Washington where she studied English Literature and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Susan returned to Hawaii in 1961. Susan was an avid horsewoman and a voracious reader who also enjoyed gardening, needlepoint and spending time with her family and friends. Susan is survived by her three children David Seth of Honolulu, HI, Barry Seth (Patty) of Portland, OR and Leslie Niebuhr (Jay) of Kailua, HI, and two grandchildren, Katherine Seth and Anna Seth. Susan requested that no service or memorial be held, but that her and her late husband Douglas' ashes be scattered into the Pacific Ocean. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hawaii Foodbank, 2611 Kilihau St, Honolulu, HI 96819.
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ALEXANDER KENNETH KNOPF
ALEXANDER KENNETH KNOPF Age 27, of Honolulu, Hawaii. Our loving son, father and brother passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Born June 28, 1988, a 2006 graduate of Moanalua High School, served as an instructor, auditor, and medic with the U.S. Army Reserves. He loved Hawaiian music and is now playing his ukulele in heaven. He is survived by son Ethan, grandparents John & Peggy Kalili, parents Richard & Maribel Knopf and Joy & Sam Wilson, siblings Elizabeth Cheville, Michelle (Spencer) Aguinaldo, Jonah Wilson, Richard Paul (Michelle) Knopf Jr., Lea (Edwin) Apostol, Keali'i Parker, Ki'ilani (Glenn) Nabua, & Samantha Wilson, 5 nephews, 4 nieces and 5 grand nieces and nephews. Visitation is at 5:30-6:30pm with Services at 6:30pm on Monday, April 4, 2016 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Burial is at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Hawaii Memorial Park Cemetary in Kaneohe.
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ROBERT “BOB” PATRICK FURTADO LUM
ROBERT BOB PATRICK FURTADO LUM Age 47, of Pearl City, HI, passed away March 9, 2016 in Pearl City. Born September 25, 1968 in Honolulu, HI. Bob was known as everyone's go to guy, and everyone's best friend. He is survived by lifetime partner, Michelle Rarick; sons, Robert (Debreen) Lum, Jr., James Lum, Smokey, Pebbles; mother, Linda (Hesus) Colon; brothers, Thomas Lum, Gilbert Lum, Cisco Silva, Shannon Furtado, James Furtado, Bronson Martin, Sean Martin; sisters, Poopie Lum, B Lum, Doralyn Paishon, Stacey Lum, Melinda Oliveira, Angel Furtado, Cheyenne Avilla, Destiny Bergosa, Shahana Martin, Sue Furtado; grandfather, Gilbert Furtado; 7 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Friday (April 1) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; funeral service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1:30 p.m. Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
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LESLIE L. HUTCHINS “HUTCH”
LESLIE L. HUTCHINS HUTCH 78, retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 02, died in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his wife Dolly, daughters Luana (Tino) Villanueva, Linda (Thomas) O'Reilly, Leann (Jeff) Hegerfeldt, sons: Leslie (Wendy) Hutchins Jr. and LJ (Crystal) Hutchins, step-children Bevlyn, Brian and Brandon, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Private Services. Condolences to Dolly Hutchins 7712 Constanso Ave Unit 201 Las Vegas NV 89128.
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CHARLOTTE “NAN” IWALANI JEREMIAH
CHARLOTTE NANI IWALANI JEREMIAH 53 of Waianae, HI, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Nani was survived by her Husband Jason Jeremiah; Parents, Samuel and Elsie Kaahaaina Jr. and Herman Jeremiah Sr.; Sons, Jered (Lina), and Joshua Jeremiah; Daughters, Jasmine, Cherahn and Jillion Jeremiah; Brothers, Sam (Tammy) Kaahaaina, Puna (Tanya) Kaahaaina, Herman Jeremiah Jr., Wendell (Debbie) Jeremiah, Hawyn (Sue) Jeremiah; Sisters, Darlene (Karl) Noa, Pastor Geri (Apostle Jay) Amina, Audrey (Tui) Ala, Kris Parish, Geri (Hauoli) Eli, and Kanani (Dwight) Kaeo; 5 beautiful grandchildren, and many loving nephews and nieces. Nani was a graduate of Waianae High Schools Class of 1980. In the late 80's Nani was a manager and the face of Sprints Long Distance USA. For the past 14 years she was the manager for Ark of Safety Bible Bookstore, and served alongside her husband as leaders at Ark of Safety Christian Fellowship. Celebration of Life Services for Nani will be held on Sunday, April 3rd, 5:30-9:00 pm, and Monday, April 4th 9:00-11:30 am at the Ark of Safety Center, 86-120 Farrington Hwy A109-A110, in the Waianae Mall. Burial to follow Monday's service, 1:30 pm at the Mililani Memorial Park.
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TB (Tom) Lyons III
TB (TOM) LYONS III TB Lyons III of Kailua, HI died on 5/16/16 surrounded by his loving family. TB, age 85, was born & raised in Kapaa, Kauai. A former police officer w/San Jose CA & Honolulu Police Depts, he was an insurance agent with Mutual of Omaha for 53 years (1963-present). He was a life time member of Million Dollar Round Table, Hawaiian Civic Club HNL, Hui Hanai (Liliuokalani Trust), 200 Club, Waikiki Elks, Manager Camp Erdman YMCA (1958-2001), member of State Hwy Safety Council, friends of Iolani Palace, friends of USS Missouri & many more. He was namesake/sponsor of the annual TB Lyons Tennis Classic, Coco Palms Hotel, Kauai (1974-92; largest tournament in HI at the time). TB was a US Navy Veteran/ Korean War. He attended Saint Louis, HNL('42-'45), graduated from Kapaa High, Kauai('48) & San Jose State College(BA '56). He's preceded in death by 1st wife (Marlene 1990) & 1st born son, (Tommy 1992). He's survived by wife, Betsy Lyons. He's also survived by son, Mike Lyons (Kauai), Daughters Barbie Lyons (OR), Suzie Lyons (Kauai), Shari Lyons Grounds (Oahu) as well as 7 grandchildren: Malina, Keale, & Kamanakai Lee, Jarrett & Jami Anderson, Alyssa Lyons & Kala'i Grounds. Celebration of life to be held on Sat, 4/30/16, at 430-D N. Kalaheo Ave, Kailua at 4:30pm. Scattering of ashes at a later date on Na Pali Coast, Kauai (Awa'awa'puhi) where he'll join his 1st wife & son in Eternal rest.
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Thomas Francis Duffy
THOMAS FRANCIS DUFFY (1931 - 2016) Thomas Francis Duffy, formerly of Lilly, Pennsylvania passed away on March 3, 2016, in Annapolis, Maryland. Born August 24, 1931, he was the son of the late Thomas Aloysius and Veronica Bender Duffy. In 1960, he married Hildegarde Mary Lavin, daughter of Dr. John Lavin and Catherine Delehunt of Swoyersville, Pennsylvania. They had four children. Thomas was the loving and devoted father of Deborah Ann Duffy, Timothy Patrick Duffy, Maureen Ann Duffy and Patricia Ann Duffy. Tom was blessed with five grandsons: Casey Duffy, Sean Duffy-Tyler, Cole Soranaka, Luke Kupchinskas and Connor Duffy as well as two granddaughters; Chantel Soranaka and Cassidy Kupchinskas. He was the brother of Frank Duffy, State College, Pennsylvania and Charles Duffy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Lilly- Washington High School in 1949. A Veteran of the Korean War, he received his Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1954. He later earned his Masters Degree in Education from Penn State University, and was a candidate for his Doctoral Degree. Mr. Duffy was an educator in the Baltimore County Maryland School District for 38 years, including Director of Driver's Education. Prior to moving to Maryland to teach in the Baltimore County School system, he taught at Chief Logan High School, Lewistown, Pennsylvania. A proud Irish Catholic, he was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Boys Town, and supported many other non-profit organizations. Tom went into the Navy Reserve after high school and joined the Army when the Korean War started. After returning from Germany, where he was stationed, he worked at the Bethlehem Steel Mill in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His interests included attending baseball's spring training camps in Florida and traveling to Hawaii to visit Pearl Harbor and his family in Hawaii Kai. Funeral services were held on March 7, 2016 at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Roman Catholic Church, Lilly, Pennsylvania followed by committal at the St. Brigid's Cemetery. Military rights were provided by the Lilly American Legion and the Lilly Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Willard “Dana” Borland
WILLARD DANA BORLAND Willard "Dana" Borland, formerly of Kaneohe, born December 22, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts peacefully passed away on March 10, 2016 in Renton, Washington at the age of 87. Dana, a 22 year veteran of the US Air Force retired in 1969. His primary position was working in the Air Defense Command as a Jet Fighter Interceptor Pilot. Dana is survived by daughters Joyce (Borland) Almodova, Gail (Borland) Anderson, Son in Law Charles Anderson, Grandsons Dana Almodova, Christopher and Sean Gwin, Granddaughters Kirsten (Cameron) Pierce and Laura (Austin) Ulakovich and Great Granddaughter Prudence Pierce, Sisters Claire Doyle and Beverly Moore and countless loving Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, In-Laws and Friends. Predeceased by his loving wife Jean Loring Hall Borland and Sister Eleanor. Services were held in Seattle at The Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home. The family requests any donations be made to either St Francis Hospice in Honolulu or Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington.
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