HERBERT BARON VALLEJOS Herbert B. Vallejos, passed away peacefully at his home in Reno, NV on May 15th at the age of 72. He was born March 14, 1944 in Wahiawa, HI to the proud parents of Francisco and Solidad (Martorillas) Vallejos. Preceded in death by sister Lillian "Scrubs' Vallejos. He was a graduate of Leilehua High School, class 1962, and attended Honolulu Business College. In 1964, he relocated to Chicago for a 3 year stint, then found his way to San Francisco where he held a 26 year career with Pacific Bell then ultimately retired. He shared a loving and devoted 22 year relationship with his partner, James Gary Lawrence. They lived the past 16 years in Reno and were blessed with their loving dogs, Kippy and Buster. He is survived by sisters, Mrs. Marlene Nichols of Mililani, HI, Mrs. Angie Glossa of Chicago, IL and Mrs. Carmen Runyon of Bedford, IN; 14 nieces and nephews; and 23 great nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on June 23, 2016 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m.; memorial service 11:00 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. followed by a lunch reception. Until We Meet Again ~ Rest in Heaven Our Beloved Herbert. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
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HERBERT BARON VALLEJOS
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ROBERT M. VILLAHERMOSA
ROBERT M. VILLAHERMOSA Age 87, of Honolulu, passed May 15, 2016 in Honolulu. Born December 1, 1928 in Honolulu. Active Member of Hawaii Ballroom Dance Assn., Cebuano Association of Hawaii and Balaan Catalina Association of Hawaii. He is survived by wife, Flora M. Villahermosa; sons, Aldrin (Ami) Villahermosa, Virigilio "Billie" (Amie) Villahermosa; daughters, Ruby (Neil) Redona, Catherine (Ryan) Miguel; brother, Frank (Primitiva) Villahermosa; sister, Dorothy Cubio, Elimina Villahermosa; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 PM Friday, June 24 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, Service 6:30 PM,; Visitation also 10:00 AM June 25 at Co-Cathedral of St. Teresa, 712 N School St., Mass 11:00 AM. Burial 1:00 PM at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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AMANCIA SUMERA UNICO
AMANCIA SUMERA UNICO Age 84, of Wahiawa, HI, passed away May 19, 2016 in Honolulu, HI. Born August 27, 1931 in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines. Retired from Del Monte Fresh Produce, and member of Tarlac Mutual Club. She is survived by brothers, Cipriano (Juana) Sumera, Leopoldo (Luz) Sumera, Vicente (Rosita) Sumera, Patrocinio (Flordeliza) Sumera, Conrado (Susan) Sumera, Johnny (Remy) Sumera, Pedro (Yolanda) Sumera; sisters, Beatriz Cajilig, Petra (Jesus) Corpuz. Visitation 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday (June 24) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel. Wake service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday (June 25) at St. Joseph Catholic Church (94-675 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu); mass 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow 11:00 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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LILLIAN “SCRUB” VALLEJOS
LILLIAN SCRUB VALLEJOS Age 75, passed away on June 1, 2016 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. She was born in Ewa, Hawaii to the proud parents of Francisco and Solidad (Martorillas) Vallejos. Lillian relocated to Northern California where she resumed her passion for cooking at a local family restaurant. She then preceded toward a 25 year career with Varian Associates, where she was a Senior Purchasing Expediter (warehousing) and later a Supervisor/Coordinator of Food Services. In 1999 she moved to Reno and enjoyed a 16 year career in the produce department at Whole Food Market. Preceded in death by brother, Herbert B. Vallejos. "Scrub" showered her partner, Gloria Bungcayao; sons, Christopher Huntington and Chad Bungcayao, and six grandchildren with unconditional love. She is survived by sisters; Mrs. Marlene Nichols of Mililani, HI; Mrs. Angie Glossa of Chicago, IL and Mrs. Carmen Runyon of Bedford, IN; 23 nieces and nephews; and 35 great nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held on June 23, 2016 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m., memorial service 11:00 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. followed by a lunch reception. Until We Meet Again ~ Rest in Heaven Our Beloved "Scrub". Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
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CARMEL ROSE JOSEPH
CARMEL ROSE JOSEPH Age 78, of Ewa Beach, HI, passed away May 30, 2016 in Wahiawa, HI. Born February 1, 1938 in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. An active member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. She retired as a laboratory technician from Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu. She is survived by husband, George Joseph, Jr. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday (June 23) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; memorial service 6:00 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers please.
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Mary Kuuleilani Kiesel Farm
MARY KUULEILANI KIESEL FARM Mary Kuuleilani Kiesel Farm, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 2, 2016. Born in Honolulu in 1927, she was the daughter of the late George A. Kiesel and the late Rev. Josephine Lee Kiesel. As a young girl Mary enjoyed dancing the hula. Shortly after graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1945 she joined Hawaiian Airlines' initial hostess program and was part of the first crew to fly on its DC3 airplanes. In 1950 Mary married her high school sweetheart, Frank P. Farm Jr. Early in their marriage they were flower wholesalers and retail florists. Together they raised their family of three children. Mary later became the office manager for the Hawaii office of Hamilton Management Corp. and ITT Financial Services. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, their children, Josephine "Jodee" Farm, Linda Lee "Cissy" Farm, Frank "Butch" Farm, III, and grandchildren, Christopher and Jonathan Farm, Marissa Mori, Fredrick and Nicholas Schilla. A celebration of Mary's life will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Diamond Head Memorial Park, 535 18th Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816. Visitation from 10:00am to 11:00am. Services at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hawaiian Humane Society in her memory.
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RICKY HAU
RICKY HAU Ricky Hau, 55, passed away in Kaneohe on May 27, 2016. He was the third of three sons. Father: Arthur Mann Yau Hau and Mother: Rose Sin Heong Wong. He is survived by brothers Skippy and Wesley Hau. He grew up fishing in Kaneohe Bay. He went to Benjamin Parker Elementary, Samuel Wilder King Intermediate and graduated from James B. Castle High School in 1979. He graduated Honolulu Community College with an AS in Architectural Drafting in 1981. He began work as a Mechanical Draftsman at Ferris & Hamig Hawaii, Inc. and moved to Thermal Engineering Corporation for the past seventeen years. He enjoyed fishing, playing volleyball & bowling, sewing, woodworking and crafts during his spare time. He loved to travel beyond Las Vegas and Disneyland. Private Viewing/Set-up 10:00- 10:30 a.m., Public Visitation/ Viewing 10:30-11:30 a.m., Service 11:30 a.m., Burial 2:00 p.m. Friday June 24, 2016 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Flowers welcome. Aloha Attire. Please donate to the Blood Bank of Hawaii and Castle Medical Center.
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FIDEL “PETE” DULAN
FIDEL PETE DULAN Age 81, of Honolulu, HI, passed away June 7, 2016 in Honolulu. Born February 1, 1935 in North Kohala, HI. A graduate of Mckinley High School, class of 1953. Fidel was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local 3 for over 35 years, a highly skilled heavy construction equipment operator. Pete had a reputation of being one of Hawaii's best tower crane operators around. Hobbies included ulua fishing on the Big Island and Moloka'i, as well as deer hunting in Moloka'i with his nephew Eddie. He also loved salmon fishing in Alaska. He had an outgoing personality, and enjoyed good times visiting with friends. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend. He is survived by wife, Agnes Dulan; sons, Belden (Joreen) Dulan, Thomas (Linda) Dulan, Michael Dulan; daughters, Alice (Andrew) Bryant, Sonia (Tim) Va'a; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was blessed to have step-sons, Andrew (Patricia) Wallace, Leo (Stephanie) Saranillio, Clarence (Chris) Saranillio; step-daughters, Patricia (Darnell) Kincade, Wilma (Reginald) Gatley, Arlette Duvernay. His extended family includes 21 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday (June 23) at the Mililani Downtown Mortuary (20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu); funeral service 10:30 a.m. Burial 1:30 p.m. Mililani Memorial Park, Waipio. Casual attire.
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Betty Shimomura Agena
May 22, 2016
Betty Shimomura Agena, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Nagasako Variety salesclerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Lahaina. She is survived by husband Masaru “Monk,” daughters Janice M.A. Pearson and Lorene T. Sit, brothers Henry and Harold “Kenji” Shimomura, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
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Vicenta Andrade
June 14, 2016
Vicenta “Vicky” Andrade, 74, of Kahului, a retired display merchandiser for Tams Sampan Catering and Flowers by Min-J, died at home. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by husband Stanley; daughters Zina Nefalar, Jody Sawai and Dawn Stephens; brother Tony Lanias; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. June 24 at Ballard Family Mortuary-Kahului. Services: 10:45 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Gaymond Hiwauli Apaka
May 22, 2016
Gaymond Hiwauli Apaka, 60, of Hilo, a Christian education teacher at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Middle School and associated pastor at Haili Congregational Church, died at home. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Elena “Eri”; sons Lon, Kensy and Kimo; parents Kenneth and Pansy; sister Alana Foster; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 3:30 p.m. June 25 at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus, William Charles Lunalilo Center. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire.
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Andrew Anthony Armato
June 13, 2016
Dr. Andrew Anthony Armato, 89, of Wailuku, a Navy veteran who served in World War II, a physician and a gentleman farmer, died at home. He was born in Winchester, Mass. He is survived by wife Patricia K. Schnepp, sons Michael and Douglas, daughter Rebecca, sisters Mary LaPage and Beatrice Armato, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services. Family requests that trees be planted in his memory.
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Librada Cubar Belen
June 14, 2016
Librada Cubar Belen, also known as “Libring” and “Badang,” 31, of Papaaloa, Hawaii, died in Hospice of Hilo, Pohai Malama Facility. She was born in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She is survived by parents Romulo, also known as “Romy” and “Molong,” and Teresita Belen, also known as “Tessie” and “Tersing”; brothers Roderick, Geronimo, Herry and Harold; and sisters Mary Grace Vlahovic and Angelica Reynell Belen. Visitation: 8 a.m. June 25 at St. Anthony Catholic Church-Laupahoehoe. Mass: 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.
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William Kenneth Carles
June 12, 2016
William Kenneth Carles, 82, of Waihee, Maui, a Marine Corps veteran and a retired Postal Service route carrier in Kihei, died at home. He was born in Indiana. He is survived by wife Felicidad, son Mark, daughters Tanya Bivins and Cody Hamilton, brother Freddie, sister Ruth Ann Wagner, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. No services. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Donald Dela Cruz
June 15, 2016
Donald Dela Cruz, 64, of Deer Park, Texas, an engineer and an Army veteran, died at his niece’s residence. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Mary Ann; sons Donald K., Mason N. and Donovan K.; daughter Mary Ann Poole; brothers Alfred, Rodney and Ronald Dela Cruz, and Claude and Michaels Swain; sisters Cynthia and Lynn; and seven grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. June 22 at 54-409 Ikuone Place, Makaha, HI 96792.
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Mary Ku’uleilani Farm
April 2, 2016
Mary Ku’uleilani Farm, 89, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant who was part of the original crew, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Frank Jr., son Frank “Butch” III, daughters Josephine “Jodee” and Linda L. “Cissy,” and five grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. June 26 at Diamond Head Mortuary. Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Robert Charles Flair
April 15, 2016
Dr. Robert Charles “Bob” Flair, 79, of Kailua, a Straub Clinic and Hospital pathologist and an Army veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in New Orleans. He is survived by wife Simone; daughters Jeanine Grandchamp, Yvette Elledge-Rhodes and Michele Beaumont; brother Kenneth; and 10 grandchildren. Inurnment: 11:30 a.m. June 24 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Esmenia Subia Foronda
May 26, 2016
Esmenia Subia Foronda, 67, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired laundry department employee at Life Care Center of Hilo, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by sons Joel and Noel N.; mother Catalina Subia; brother Jaime Subia; sisters Emiliana Galima, Estela Ellazar and Norma S. Lato; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. June 24 at Dodo Mortuary-Hilo. Services: 6 p.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. Inurnment: 10 a.m. June 27 at Homelani Memorial Park.
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Demetrio Magno Gambalan
May 19, 2016
Demetrio Magno Gambalan, 96, of Kapaau, Hawaii, a retired Kohala Sugar laborer and a “Fabulous Five” member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Hawi, died at home. He was born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Emily, daughters Margaret Hoshida and Debbie Ellazar, sister Feliza Batara, 13 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8 a.m. June 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Hawi. Mass: 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Halawa Catholic Cemetery. Casual attire.
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Haruko Goshi
May 21, 2016
Haruko Goshi, 100, of Wailuku, a homemaker, died in Hale Makua-Wailuku. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by sons Calvin, Randal and Clifford; daughters Jane Sato and Emiko Goshi; sister Gladys Kubo; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings. Condolences: nakamuramortuary.com.
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