74, of Aiea, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on August 30, 2017. He was born in San Francisco, California. Private Services held.
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Ronald Edward Ching
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Malia Pumehana Fujikawa Kaupiko-Wheeler
of Hilo, Hawaii, died on April 3, 2017. She was born in Kealakekua, Hawaii. Celebration of Life: 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hau`oli Kamanao Church. Scattering of ashes to follow.
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ANTONE “TONY” TEIXEIRA
53, of Wai`anae and Kuli`ou`ou was called to heaven on August 13, 2017. He was born on March 18, 1964 in Honolulu, to Belle and Ernie Teixeira, Sr. Our beloved Tony leaves us with unforgettable memories. He will be remembered for his fun loving spirit, generous heart, compassion, charm, and sense of humor. He enjoyed golfing, fantasy football, traveling, and playing the stock market. His entire career was dedicated to the hospitality industry, with over 30 years of banquet services at Pacific Beach Hotel. Survived by his wife Debby; son Travis (Angie) and grandson Ace; parents Belle and Ernie, Sr.; sisters Rozalyn (Gabby), Tracie, Tammy and Kau`i (Danon); brothers Ernie Jr. and Wayne. Visitation at 8:30 a.m. followed by Services at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 17th, Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary-Mauka Chapel.
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GAYLORD H. CHING
69, of Honolulu, died at sea on June 30, 2017. Born in Honolulu, he was a: graduate of Kamehameha ('66) and College of Idaho ('70) and retired state DCCA employee and Blaisdell Center usher. Survived by daughter Samantha K. Ching and son Matthew K. Ching, companion, Jean, sisters Momilani (Robert) Dufault of Colorado, Kalowena (John) Komeiji of Honolulu and brother Winslow M. Ching of Connecticut. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Burial to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers.
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Peter Yukio Yoshimoto
55 of Honolulu, born on December 11, 1961. 1979 Graduate from Kaiser High. Auto Mechanic for Hawaii Kai Chevron and a Generator Mechanic for Generators Hawaii Dean S.H. Pak, Inc. dba Infinity Electric/Premier Construction. Survived by Mother, Mitzi and brothers, Andrew and Michael. "The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself." Proverbs 11:25 Celebration of life will be held Saturday (9/16) 11 AM at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; visitation 10 AM. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
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Gerald Emmett Henniger
JERRY HENNIGER April 6, 1928 - August 28, 2017 Gerald Emmett Henniger passed peacefully at home. Grad Yale School of Architecture near top of class. Married Ann in 1955. Moved to Oahu 1970. Registered Architect WVA and Hawaii. 23-yrs as Planner- C&C of Honolulu DLU. Preceded in death by wife Ann, parents Gerald and Mary, sister Judith. Survived by children Rai (Heather), Linn, and Mary (Mike) Davis . Grandchildren: Grace, Emma, Ben, Anna; nieces & nephews. Bill Fouse, Joyce Azama among treasured friends. Mahalo to caregivers at Straub and Islands Hospice. Private Celebration of Life. No donations or flowers, please. ~ Love you Forever ~
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Carl “Joey” Wong Jr.
CARL JOEY WONG JR. Passed away at the age of 51 at his home in Waipahu, Hawaii on July 29, 2017, surrounded by his family. Carl is survived by his fianc, Yvonne Lindo, daughters Jessi-Charet Martin (Bryson) and Jaymi Davis (Jerrell), and sons Troy (Crystal) and Timothy Donner. He is also survived by his parents Carl Sr. and Alberta Wong, sister Cheryl Collins (Calvin), and brothers Conrad Wong (Maxine) and Christopher Wong (Melissa), 6 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held on September 16, 2017 at Mililani Mortuary, Mauka Chapel, in Waipio, at 5:00 pm. Family requests casual attire and no flowers.
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Mary Claire Nole
MARY CLAIRE NOLE 77, of Kailua, Hawaii passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Mary nourished people around her with love, faith, and kindness. She was a career travel agent, managing Aikahi World Travel and was Hawaii's first cruise master at Regal Travel in Koko Marina. Mary was an active member of Soroptimist Hawaii, The Garden Club, and The Outdoor Circle. She loved to cook, but was best known for her Italian cooking. A few of her hobbies were travel, gardening, and lake fishing in Minnesota. Preceded in death by her husband Ronald J. Nole. She is survived by children, Patricia and Anthony Nole, and six grandchildren: Wyatt, Candace, & Christian Redongo, Ryan Tompkins, and Dominic and Carmela Nole. Her service will be held at the St. Anthony of Padua Chapel in Kailua. Visitation at 10:00 am, Mass at 11:00 am, and a celebration of life luncheon to follow in the church hall.
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JACK FRANCIS DICK
July 21, 1933 - July 27, 2017 Jack Franklin Dick, Businessman and Civil Leader, died of cancer on July 27, 2017 at his home in Aina Haina surrounded by family and friends. He was 84. Jack was born on July 21, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio and after his father's death, moved with his siblings to his grandmother's family home in Mobile, Alabama. Jack earned the distinction of "Golden Glove Boxing Champion" of Mobile and while in high school, played on the "All City" football team. He won a college football scholarship to Southern Mississippi University where he attended until he joined the Marine Corps. While in the Marines, he played football as an "All Conference" tackle. He remembered playing the U of H at their Homecoming game where they lost by one point. It was at this game that he met his wife to be, Homecoming Queen, Diane Rego, (deceased). Jack and Diane moved to Mobile only to return to Hawaii to manage the newly opened Leonard's Bakery in Kapahulu. After several years he opened a German Pastry Shoppe in Kailua. He later moved the bakery to Kaimuki and renamed it "Dick's Danish Pastry Shoppe". He organized a fund raising event at his bakery to help raise funds for boy scouts with special needs to attend the special Olympics in Los Angeles. Jack and his fellow rotarians made 2000 loaves of sweet bread and hit Kahala Mall with the boy scouts. They were sold out within two hours! Jack operated his pastry shop for 32 years until he retired in 1990. He would often say, "Lincoln freed the slaves, but he forgot the bakers". Jack became a Rotarian in 1978 becoming Rotary Club President in 1988. In 1980 he was named "Man of The Year". He was very involved in his community and served as President of both the Kaimuki Business and Professional Association and the Kaimuki Lion's Club and worked to establish the Kaimuki Neighborhood Board. Perhaps, one of Jack's favorite things was being the "official" Santa Claus in the annual KPBA Christmas Parade for the last 30 plus years. He brought smiles to the faces of more than one generation of children, who in turn brought their own children to see the parade every year. Upon retirement, Jack continued to keep himself busy! He bought and completely restored his Grandmother's colonial home in Mobile, Alabama. The project took him nearly two years to complete and qualified for the National Historic Register. Jack is survived by his brother, Herman G. Dick; sister, R. Sherlane Dick; Fiancee, Judith Powers; daughters, Joy Takane Cunefare of Kona, Hawaii and Karen Ruth Dick-Kung (Francis) of Honolulu, Hawaii; granddaughter, Karring Yee Kung, of Chicago, Illinois. Services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Kahala. Visitation & Viewing: 11:00 a.m.; Eulogy: 12:30 p.m.; Mass: 1:00 p.m.; Burial to follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery in Kaneohe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mahalo Jack for all that you did for everyone. You will be missed!
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Kazuo Teruya
On August 24, 2017, Kazuo, eldest son of Kizo and Kuse Teruya quietly passed away surrounded by books and family photos; encircled by his family. It was his 94th birthday. Kazuo, born in Kekaha Kauai, left home at 14 to live on his own and attend Hawaiian Mission Academy. After high school he served in Italy as an army tech sergeant with the 88th Division in WWII. Kazuo graduated from La Sierra College, in California in 1952 and then went on to get his medical degree from Loma Linda University. He returned to Oahu in 1962 and after 41 years of group and private practice, working with Queen's Hospital, the John Burns Medical School, introducing cochlear implants to Hawaii and being on numerous committees, he retired at 80, in 2003. He was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, a gentle, kind and generous man, with a quick mind and an eye for detail; an innovator. He will be missed. He is survived by his wife Rose, daughters Sharon, LeAnne (Ray), Beverly (Kelly) and 4 grandchildren; his brothers Keiji (Pat), Kisei, Kishiro (Bernice), Daniel and sisters Yoshiko Chang, Anna Arakaki, Amy Sanada and many nephews and nieces. Services will be held at the Kaneohe SDA Church on 9/17/17. Viewing at 9:30 am and service at 10:30 am.
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CAPTAIN LEO AMMON OHAI
94, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2017. An independent commercial fisherman and pilot, Leo was born in Wailua Homestead, Kauai on February 24, 1923. He was a well known and highly respected member of the fishing community. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia, and sons, Paul and Levon Ohai. He is survived by his children, Nephi Ohai, Laola Kau, Roberta (Frank) Livingston, Anolani (John) Haiola, Lisa Ohai, Tiare (Bob) Martin, Reri Ohai, Leolani Bailey, Leah Nicole Bailey; brother Reynolds Ohai and sisters Evelyn Fernandez and Alicia Tanigawa, as well as 28 grandchildren, 40 great-grand- children, nieces and nephews. For years the ocean was where his soul felt peace, so be happy as he goes out to sea, and if others wonder why he's missing, tell them he's gone fishing! Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Nuuanu Chapel located at 622 N. Judd St. on Friday, September 15, 2017 with visitation at 9:30 am, Services: 10:30 am. Arrangements Provided By: Ultimate Cremation Services LLC
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Vera Hoon Sum Estes
Vera Estes, 91, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2017. Born in Honolulu, she was the executive secretary for vice- commanders at Hickam Air Force Base, retiring in 1987. She enjoyed golfing, playing the piano, and writing, having several of her articles printed in the Honolulu Advertiser. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henry Estes, Jr. and brothers Joseph Lui and James Lui. Survived by sisters, Lily "Peewee" Yue, Helen Lau, Eloise Lee, Wella Fernandes, brothers John Lui and Peter Lui, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be at Borthwick Mortuary Mauka Chapel on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Visitation at 9:00am. Services will commence at 10:00am. Burial to follow at Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at 1:00pm. Casual attire. No gifts please.
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Evalyn Bartell, “Gay”
EVALYN BARTELL, GAY Passed peacefully at home with her family on August 16th. Born to Gen. Charles P. Bixel (US Army) and Evalyn Bixel at Fort Bliss Texas on March 16, 1937. She touched all that she met and her love for Hawaii ran deep. Whether it was beach combing for glass balls at Bellows, picking puka shells in Maile, diving for lobster at Barbers Point, or shell collecting at Tracks beach, she was always happiest by the sea. Gay was president of BB Embroidery since the passing of her husband and the company's founder, Harold "Bart" Bartell in 1996. When her knees couldn't take tennis anymore she switched to golf and it became her passion. Mom, may all your drives be long and straight. Survived by sons Michael (Kenya), Mark (Beth), Tod (Michelle), sister Dabney Bixel, nephews Robert and Jonathan Lopez, grandchildren Sara Bornemann, Nathan, Kade, Grace and Nicholas Bartell, great- granddaughter Lila Bornemann, and hanai daughter Tom Renaldi. Services at Punchbowl Sept. 15th 10:30am. In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to the Hawaii Kidney Foundation or Hospice Hawaii. Arrangements Provided By: NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY LLC
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Glenn Haruo Tamashiro
Age 69, of Pomona California, formally of Lana'i City, Hawaii died on August 19, 2017. He is survived by wife, Lulu and Daughter, Jamie. Brothers: Calvin, Mark & Wade (Bernie). Sisters: Terry (James) & Jo-Ann. Services held at Riverside National Cemetery with full military honors.
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Masuko Soneda
86, was born in Puunene, Maui on September 23, 1930, to Kazutomo and Toshimi Shimazu, and was the fifth of seven children. She attended Baldwin High School and the University of Hawaii. She taught briefly on the island of Molokai before marrying the love of her life, Shinji Soneda. They settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Shinji worked as a civil engineer and Masuko made a home for their growing family. In 1956, Shinji and Masuko moved back to Hawaii with their two sons, Brian and Alan, who were soon joined by daughters Cynthia and Janice. Once the children were older, Masuko took a job as a library assistant at Aina Haina Library where she worked for many years. After retiring, she volunteered regularly at Kaimuki Library. Masuko loved books and instilled that sense of discovery and joy through reading in her children. After a brief illness, Masuko passed away on August 18, 2017 at Palolo Chinese Home. She will be remembered for her patience, kindness and beautiful smile. Masuko is survived by her sisters Fumie Shimazu (Honolulu) and Sadako Young (San Jose), children Brian Soneda (Burlington, WA), Alan Soneda (El Cerrito, CA) and Janice Saiki (San Ramon, CA) and eight grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Shinji, and daughter, Cynthia Timtim Soneda. There will be a private ceremony at Punchbowl Cemetery. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
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Makoto Nekoba
90, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Pearl City Nursing Home. Born and raised in Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Mako lived most of his life in Honolulu with his family. He retired from Pan American Airways and the University of Hawaii Athletic Department. He lived his life to the fullest by traveling to many countries, earned a shiatsu and reflexology massage license and enjoyed massaging family and friends. In his retirement years Mako and Ayako enjoyed Las Vegas. He is survived by his wife, Ayako, daughter Kim Uyehara, son-in-law, Rodney Uyehara, sisters, Michie Asato, Tsuyako (Sim) Seiki and many loving nephews and nieces. Visitation will at 5:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m on September 15, 2017 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
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Michiko Matsumoto
1944-2017 Age 73, she was born on March 5, 1944 and passed away peacefully on July 5, 2017. She was born in Manchuria. She is survived by her husband, Robert K. Matsumoto, and her son, Julian S. Matsumoto. She is also survived by her brother, Kazutoshi Kuwabara (Julia) of Tokyo, Japan, and by her sister, Maria Chang (Richard) of Irvine, California. Private services held. Arrangements Provided By: NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY LLC
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SAKAI, CAROLYN T.
, 95 On August 23, 2017, Carolyn T. Sakai, 95, passed away in Idaho after a stroke. Born March 6, 1922, Kealia, Kauai, Hawaii, she is survived by her daughter, Linda M. Sakai, MD; son-in-law, Gavin S. Young, MD; sister, Iris Fukui. The family requests, that in lieu of koden, donations be made to Hospice of North Idaho, (www.hospiceofnorthidaho.org). Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with care of final arrangements. Please visit Carolyn's online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.
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Hazel Maria “Didi” Place Ka’akimaka
Hazel Maria "Didi" (Place) Ka'akimaka, 91, of Kaunakakai, Molokai, passed away on April 26, 2017 in Waipahu, Oahu. Born September 16, 1925 in Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. Didi lived a life full of love and laughter with her family and friends. She met her husband, Ike, on Molokai, while he was in the Army.They married and moved to Oahu to start their family. Didi worked many years in accounting at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. She loved traveling and going on cruises. After retirement and her husband's passing, she moved back to her Moloka'i. She was happy and active in the Ka'ahumanu Society, Alu Like, and the Hawaiian Civic Club. She looked forward to playing her ukelele every Friday at Hotel Molokai's Happy Hour with all the other kupuna. Didi had great pride being a part of recording the CD, "Na Mele o Kupuna, Treasures of Molokai". She is truly loved and will be missed by all family and friends. She leaves behind her son, Kevin (Kipi) Ka'akimaka; daughters, Melvina Leed (Mike), Nalani (Joey) O'Brien, Monette Kamelamela- Ka'akimaka, and Phyllis (Charles) Kuamo'o and Pili (Mel) Moisa; brothers Damien, Buster, Rhinehardt, and Milton Place; sisters Rhoda Chong-Kee, Toochie Kalipi and Karen Joao. Grandchildren; Jolene O'Brien, Keola Ka'akimaka, Ikaika O'Brien, Kalaniku Martinez, Kaniela Kamelamela, Janna O'Brien, Keli'i Kuamoo, Haku Kamelamela, Nohea Kamelamela, Kanani Ka'akimaka, Kauka Kuamoo, Ka'aikaula Naluai-Sempio, Kuikanoa Ka'akimaka, Ka'ila Paris. Numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Isaiah V. Ka'akimaka, Jr.; parents, William and Dora Place; two grandchildren, Kamu Kamelamela & Lehua Ka'akimaka-Kupahu; siblings, William Place, George Place and Dorothy Cope. Memorial services will be held on her birthday, September 16, 2017 at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows at 10:30 am in Kaunakakai, Molokai. Luncheon to follow. Arrangements Provided By: Ballard Family Moanalua Mortuary
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ROGER PHILLIPS
/1934-2017 INVENTOR OF LIFESCAN ONE TOUCH BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Roger C. Phillips, PhD, the inventor of the LIFESCAN "ONE TOUCH" blood glucose meter for diabetics (and diabetic test strips) passed away quietly in his North Shore Haleiwa home on Saturday, August 26, after a battle with bone and lung cancer. He was 83 years old. The "ONE TOUCH" meter shows when your blood sugar numbers are in or out of range, and he received national recognition for his development of this device.' According to the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes affects over 371 million people worldwide. Philips invention of the ONE TOUCH has helped to save millions of lives internationally. Roger Phillips was "A hidden treasure" who lived the life of a recluse on the North Shore. Hanai family friend and Power of Attorney Jessica Lani Rich said, "Roger was a brilliant man, with a sharp wit, who made a major contribution to the world by helping diabetics. Roger was a famous man, but he lived a private life. Hawaii is so lucky to have someone with an international reputation who lived in our state. Phillips was born in Worcester, MA with five siblings and grew up attending public schools where he excelled academically. Dr. Phillips earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, following which he studied for a time with the Jesuit Order. He was the Vice-President of Research for LIFESCAN. This system was the basis of purchase for Johnson & Johnson. Roger retired to Hawaii in 2000 where he spent many pleasant years and volunteered for the American Cancer Society in driving people to medical appointments. Roger leaves a son Matthew and his wife Natalie; four grandchildren: Andrea Phillips Costa, Matthew Jr., Noah, Michael, and a great grandson, Elijah Acosta of California. Roger also leaves a sister, Geraldine Phillips Krupika and a brother, Thomas M. Phillips, as well as several nieces and nephews, all residing in Massachusetts. Roger's Hanai family in Hawaii includes: Jessica Lani Rich and her husband Richard Texier; Butch, Bobby, and Kanai Helemano; Judi Petersen; and Jerol Hanson. The family is very grateful to Lou Marcelo, owner of Lou's Home Care; Sylvia Ganaban; and the dedicated male nurses Richard Barrette, Maximo Tadeo, Romel Cruz, and Jeffrecito Bulan for making the last days of Roger's life comfortable; they were outstanding. We would also like to thank the caring team of Bristol Hospice: Miriam Jose and Crystal Miller, Roger's Nurses; Jared Lee, LSW, Chaplain Erin Nielson, Mae Shea, and Chaplain Larry Taao. Roger will be missed by those who knew him for his quick wit, his generosity, and his empathy for others. Celebration of Life Services will be held at Ballard Family Mortuary on Friday, September 15, with Visitation at 9:00 a.m., Service at 10:00 a.m., and Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples.
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