July 12, 2016
Javan Martin Kawai Kauahikaua, 62, of Phoenix, formerly of Nanakuli, an American Airlines ramp agent, died in Phoenix. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Kennard Hicks and sisters Mariannette Kauahikaua, Mary E. Speed, Lalita Durray, Tricia Rosa and Trinda Freitas. Private services.
Javan Martin Kawai Kauahikaua
John Anthony Kaufmann II
July 19, 2o16
John Anthony “Tony” Kaufmann II, 48, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Shawntay Bailey, sons Nicholas and Caige, father John A. and sisters Inalee Yost, Laurie A. Torres and Jonalyn Kaufmann. Private services.
Sharon Haunani Kiilehua
July 9, 2016
Sharon Haunani Kiilehua, 66, of Gilbert, Ariz., a retiree, died in Gilbert. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Albert M. and Keben K. Jr.; daughters Chelsy K. and Melissa J.; brothers Harold, Thomas, Robert and Abraham Kapuakela; sisters Julia Belisario, Louise Kapana, Eliza Martin, Sandra Evans, Dorothy Moore, and Carol J., Doreen, Elizabeth, Danielle and Barbara Kapuakela; and three grandchildren. Burial: 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.
Aaron Michael Kira
July 12, 2016
Aaron Michael Kira, 59, of Waipahu, a carpenter, died in Waipahu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Shannon and Sheldon, mother Nancy T., brothers Edmund “Lani” Atkins and Clayton Kira, sisters Cindy Kira and Claudia Chinen, and four grandchildren. Services: noon July 30 at Pray for Sex, Waianae. Casual beachwear. Flowers welcome. Condolences: oahumortuary.com. Additional information for an obituary published July 23.
Emma Kekaula Lacson
July 13, 2016
Emma Kekaula Lacson, 87, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Mahukona Kohala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Claudio Jr., Henry and Lucky; daughters Linda Tanabe, Cheryl Matson and Lovely Ann Lacson; sister Lucy Sakaba; 36 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Pearl City. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
John Guleng Luis
June 29, 2016
John Guleng Luis, 58, of Honolulu, a retired Jayar Construction laborer, died in St. Barangay, Philippines. He was born in Cotabato, Philippines. He is survived by wife Marybel; sons Erik Kristoffer, Phillip John and Raphael Luis; brothers Robert and Washington; sisters Norma Canja, Virginia Jaquias, Estrella Calamayan and Augusta Yoro; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at Valley of the Temples. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
Vivian Martin
June 15, 2016
Vivian Martin, 80, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired Kaneohe Bakery baker’s helper, died at home. She was born on Oahu. She is survived by husband David R. Martin; sons Conrado B., Dean A. and Adam; daughter Marie L. Lato; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Aug. 5 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
Satsuki Matsumura
July 15, 2016
Satsuki Matsumura, 89, of Lihue, a retired state government employee, died in Garden Isle Health Care. She was born in Waimea, Kauai. She is survived by son Gordon, daughters Rene Kansaku and Collis Culbertson, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
Diane K.L. Lee Moniz
July 27, 2016
Diane K.L. Lee Moniz, 60, of Kamuela, Hawaii, owner of Pony Express, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Jamee H. Gomera, Jenney K. Moniz and Joanie K. Lau; brother Joseph Buck; sisters Gail Kelley, Gary Ann “Pie” Cordeiro, Kuulei Stalcup and Elaine Pomaikai; and seven grandchildren. A reflection and refreshments will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, at Ruby Tuesday in Moanalua, 930 Valkenburgh St. Services: 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at 65-1170 Kapiolani Road, Kamuela.
Nora Ueda Ng
July 19, 2016
Nora Ueda Ng, 88, of Pearl City, a former secretary for the Department of Education and Schofield Barracks and a substitute teacher, died at home. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by sons Kenneth H. and Daniel A., and sister Amy T. Shinbo. Visitation: noon Aug. 6 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services at 1 p.m.
Eleanor Otoyo Oshiro
July 10, 2016
Eleanor Otoyo Oshiro, 93, of Honolulu, a federal Fort Shafter payroll clerk, died in Honolulu. She was born in Township of Kalaheo, Kauai. She is survived by sons Lawrence and Russell, sister Betty Frantz and a grandchild. Private services. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
Madeline Pascua
July 5, 2016
Madeline Pascua, 89, of Ewa Beach, a housekeeper, died. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons John III, Patrick R. and Daniel R. Silva; daughters Theresa Kozawa and Gwendolyn Lopez; stepdaughters Antoinett Ah Sing and Sharon Cargo; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
Daisy Sin Tai Schatz
July 13, 2016
Daisy Sin Tai Schatz, 94, of Waipahu, a retired secretary for F.W. Woolworth food department and University of Hawaii food service cashier, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Visitation: 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual or aloha attire. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
Jeanette Mae Simeona
July 9, 2016
Jeanette Mae Simeona, 80, of Hilo, a retired waitress from Orchid Isle Hotel and Hilo Lagoon Hotel, a cook for CJ’s Restaurant and a professional lei maker, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Dudley Nahooikaika and Keith, Brian, Alfred, Hiram and Charles Simeona; daughters Lena, Cheryl and Dianne Simeona; brother Charles Nahooikaika; sisters Pauline Tallett, Aile Nahooikaika and Shirley Stillman; 34 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at Ballard Family Mortuary, Hilo. Celebration of life: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 8 a.m. Aug. 6 at Malia Puka o Kalani Church, 326 Desha Ave., Hilo. Services: 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
Monetta Kawaiponipuolulehuaakamanu Simone
June 24, 2016
Monetta Kawaiponipuolulehuaakamanu Simone, also known as “Mo,” “Tetta” and “Kawai,” 71, of Honolulu, owner and proprietor of King’s Pub and Bill’s Beach Boy Hamburgers, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brothers Randy and Buster Folk, and stepsons Mike, David and Mark. Visitation: 10 a.m. Aug. 5 at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
Brady Sean Solis
July 19, 2016
Brady Sean Solis, 43, of Honolulu, a florist, died in Honolulu. He was born in California. He is survived by mother Charlotte, father Lee, stepparents Jeffery and Frank, brother Deric, sister Sherylee Schwartz and grandparent Teresa. Services pending. Donations suggested to charity. Condolences: oahumortuary.com.
Roseline Swaney
June 25, 2016
Roseline Swaney, 88, of Aiea died in Aiea. She was born in Kealia, Hawaii. She is survived by son Russell Jr. and four grandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m. July 31 at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 5 p.m. Inurnment: 8:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Flowers welcome. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com. Incorrect information published in an obituary Thursday.
Takumi Tamaki
July 23, 2016
Takumi “Bobby” Tamaki, 68, of Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii, a supervisor for the former S.L. Farms, died at home. He was born in Naha, Okinawa. He is survived by wife Sharon, son Takumi, daughter Mika Evans, brothers Satoshi and Atsushi, sisters Mutsuyo and Kaori, and four grandchildren. No services.
Mary Tatsuko Tamayose
July 12, 2016
Mary Tatsuko Tamayose, 85, of Mililani, a retired Ato’s Coffee Shop dishwasher, died at home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons James, Frank and Glenn; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services.
Fa’amusami Taufi
July 19, 2016
Fa’amusami Taufi, 57, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Poloa, American Samoa. She is survived by husband Fatu; son Marvin; daughters Marlene and Marcie; brothers Patrick and Faustino Jr. Tuzon, and Faiumu, Leao, Pales and Uso Ta’amu; sisters Valerie Tuzon, Nazereth Liulamaga and Salome Vaoesea; and 15 grandchildren. Services and burial in Seattle.