March 11, 2016
Arnold Kaleiolani “Dado” Kahaunaele, 56, of Keaukaha, Hawaii, a Floor Sanding Services supervisor, died in Pohai Malama, Hospice of Hilo. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Patti-Ann Mehau; sons Shaun Legaspi and Arnold Kahaunaele Jr.; daughter Sheyenne Underwood; brothers Greg and Gerald Pavao, and Jerry Kahaunaele; sisters Tanya Velez, Kehau Graham and Alexandra Pavao; and numerous stepchildren, hanai brothers, hanai sisters and grandchildren. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. April 23 at Hawaiian Village, Keaukaha. Casual attire.
Arnold Kaleiolani Kahaunaele
Isidro Josol Loquere
Feb. 21, 2016
Isidro Josol “Sidro” Loquere, 84, of Mililani died in Aiea. He was born in Bohol, Philippines. He is survived by sons Danilo and Arthur, daughters Helen Naong and Marina Racoma, brothers Timoteo and Ceferino Guitguiten, and seven grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. March 30 at St. John Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church, 95-370 Kuahelani Ave., Mililani. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Gerard Anthony Luppino
March 4, 2016
Gerard Anthony “Gerry” Luppino, 56, of Honolulu, a president and chief executive officer of GL Scientific and an Air Force veteran, died. He was born in Pottsville, Pa. He is survived by wife Georgette, sons Anthony and Michael Albert, daughter Rachel Albert, brother Mark and a grandchild. Visitation: 3 p.m. April 2 at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 4:30 p.m. Aloha attire.
Sakaria Mareko
March 14, 2016
Sakaria “Saka” Mareko, 73, of Hilo, a laborer, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born in American Samoa. He is survived by wife Jan; son Pea Uulopa; brothers Navy, Ova, Lamo, Sipou and Leko Mareko, and Pele Paogofie; sister Fano Paogofie; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services.
June Satoko Matsuda
Feb. 17, 2016
June Satoko Matsuda, 96, of Pearl City, a retired Hickam Air Force Base employee for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, died in Aiea. She was born in Hiroshima, Japan. She is survived by sons Merrill T. and Gordon M., and three grandchildren. Private services.
Amelia C. Pastor
March 8, 2016
Amelia C. Pastor, 81, of Kailua, a retired Ala Moana Hotel housekeeper and a professional seamstress, died in Kailua. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by hanai sons Randal Akiona and Lyle Valdez; daughters Grace Pastor-Agbayani, Gloria P. Tucker and Peggy Samoata; sisters Agapita C. Pineda and Engracia C. Naui; and 15 grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. March 31 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. April 1 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Flowers welcome.
Richard Gerard Saya
March 16, 2016
Richard Gerard Saya, 47, of Hilo died. He was born in Massachusetts. He is survived by wife Andrea Lord, father Ronald, mother Patricia Scheiver and sister Lei-Ala R.R. Powers-Saya. Scattering of ashes: 9 a.m. April 2 at Honolii Beach Parka. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
Mabel Niulani Silva
Feb. 21, 2016
Mabel Niulani Silva, 82, of Hilo, a retired Hawaiian Airlines secretary, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Rudolph K. Jr. and Dwayne K.; sisters Marie Kelson, Claudia Spillman and Janice Thomas; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. April 3 at Malia Puka o Kalani Catholic Church. Celebration of life: 7 p.m. Mass: 10:30 a.m. April 4 at Malia Puka o Kalani Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Aloha attire.
Geronima Ramos Solmerin
March 16, 2016
Geronima Ramos Solmerin, 94, of Hilo, a macadamia nut picker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co., died at home. She was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Samuel, Winston, Joel and Royal Solmerin; daughters Daisy Antonio and Miriam Guerrero; sister Sensya Bugarin; 23 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. March 30 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Services: 7 p.m. Visitation: 8 a.m. March 31 at First United Protestant Church in Hilo. Services: 10 a.m. Burial at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
Melchora Arellano Tadina
Feb. 27, 2016
Melchora Arellano “Meling” Tadina, 90, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, a retired factory worker for Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp., died in Life Care Center of Hilo. She was born in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. She is survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation: 9 a.m. April 2 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel in Hilo. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
Myra Keala Trombly
March 5, 2016
Myra Keala Trombly, 84, of Honolulu, a retired field clerk for Schindler Elevator and Westinghouse Elevator, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Darrel and Alan Yasutake, brother James “Jimmy” Asam and four grandchildren. Private services.
Paul Tsukenjo
Feb. 26, 2016
Paul Tsukenjo, 72, of Pearl City, a retired automotive technician for Hi-Line Distributors, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Margaret H.S.; sons Dayne K. and Ross M.; brother Walter; sisters Geraldine Matsumoto, Frances Kanayama, Florence Chinen, Doris Nabarro and Eunice Hirata; and five grandchildren. Visitation: noon April 3 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 1 p.m. Casual attire.
Luisa S. Wieckowicz
Feb. 20, 2016
Luisa S. Wieckowicz, 68, of Wahiawa died in Las Vegas. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by son Walter, daughters Selina R.W-Adams and Raelynn Nagaoka, hanai daughters Doreen and Fianteluz, and two grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. April 9 at Wahiawa Assembly of God, 1487 Glen Ave., Wahiawa. Casual and aloha attire. No flowers. For donations, contact the ohana.
Akira Yagi
March 17, 2016
Akira Yagi, 88, of Honolulu, a retired Dole Cannery employee and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Lahaina. He is survived by wife Jean, daughters Renee Leong and Kimberly Yagi, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. April 1 at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Committal services: 10:30 a.m. April 2 at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.
AMELIA C. PASTOR
Jane Satoko Akahiji
Feb. 15, 2016
Jane Satoko Akahiji, 86, of Honolulu, co-owner of Robert Akahiji Contractors Inc., died in Honolulu. She was born in Kukuihaele, Hawaii. She is survived by brother Richard Kanemoto and sisters Velma Oshiro, Ethel Yogi and Nancy Lum. Visitation: 2 p.m. April 2 at Diamond Head Mortuary. Services: 3 p.m. No flowers. Condolences: diamondhead mortuary.net.
Geraldine H.M. Alama
March 11, 2016
Geraldine H.M. “Auntie Gerry” Alama, 91, of Honolulu, a receptionist and professional hula dancer, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons David “Kaui” and Gary Alama, and Kimo Keaulana; daughters Darlene Alama, Debbie Ann Dias and Cindy Nobriga; sister Mamo Howell; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. April 2 at Oahu Cemetery Chapel. Services: 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. Incorrect information in an obituary published Sunday.
William Leroy Dulaney
March 18, 2016
William Leroy Dulaney, 86, of Hilo, a retired construction worker and a Marine Corps veteran, died in Pohai Malama. No known survivors. Services pending.
Patrick Manuel Elisary
March 13, 2016
Patrick Manuel Elisary, 71, of Kaneohe, a retired vice president and special credits officer for Central Pacific Bank and an Army veteran, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Eileen M., daughters Christie E. Elisary and Patti L. Uyeunten, and three grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. April 5 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Condolences: hawaiianmemorial parkmortuary.com.
Lolita Dela Cruz Fabia
March 6, 2016
Lolita Dela Cruz Fabia, 69, of Ewa Beach died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Balungao, Pangasinan, Philippines. She is survived by husband Marcelino, sons Danny and Lemar, and brothers Dominador Dela Cruz and Hilario Gundran. Visitation: 9 a.m. April 1 at Mililani Mortuary- Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.