81, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died in Honolulu on September 25, 2017. She was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Visitation: 9:30 a.m.; Services: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
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Emerita Munoz Ching
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Robert Satoru Fujimoto
93, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on September 28, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Private services.
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Gwendolyn Mae Maxwell
66, of Waipahu, HI, died in Ewa Beach on September 9, 2017. She was born in Honolulu, HI. Services: 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21 at Sand Island Beach Park.
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Walmer L.L. Hussey
62, of Waimanalo, died on Friday, September 1, 2017 in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. Services: 10:00 am on Saturday, October 21 at Kaiona Beach Park, Waimanalo.
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Grace Fujiko Hamamoto
92, of Pearl City, HI, died in Ewa Beach on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. She was born in Honolulu, HI. Private services.
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Brian Paul Esteban
55, of Manoa, Oahu, died in Honolulu on September 11, 2017. He was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 4:00 PM Services: 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 21 at Honolulu Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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Wendell D. Serrao
76, of Hilo, Hawaii, died in Hilo on October 5, 2017. He was born in Hilo. Visitation: 8:00 a.m.; Memorial Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 20, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Burial: 11:00 a.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo.
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Robert Eugene Warren
82, of Milillani, died in Millilani on October 9, 2017. He was born in Chattanooga, TN.
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Florence Chizue Kanno
86, of Honolulu, died on September 26, 2017 in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. Visitation: 5:00 p.m.; Services: 6:00 p.m on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
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Sherry Lee Dudoit
76, of Moloka'i, died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Honolulu, HI. She was born in Montana. Private Services.
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Carina Castillo Atis
72, of Waipahu, HI, died in Honolulu on August 19, 2017. She was born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Services: 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waipahu. Burial: 11:00 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park.
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Nora I. Morihara
93, of Honolulu, died on September 9, 2017 in Honolulu. She was born in Kealakekua, Kona. Visitation: 10:00a.m.; Services: 11:00a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Olivet Baptist Church.
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Louise Herron Ripple
March 16, 1918 - October 3, 2017 Louise Herron Ripple, known to her friends as 'Jimmie', passed away peacefully at Arcadia Retirement Residence in Honolulu on October 3. She was 99. Jimmie was born to loving parents Charles Douglas and Louise Milligan Herron, in Richmond, VA. She grew up as an Army 'brat' and traveled extensively with her parents and brother, Bill, as her father, who retired as a three-star general, was stationed at many Army posts around the world. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College with degrees in music and German. While visiting her parents at Ft. Shafter in Honolulu in 1939 she met Richard ('Rip') W. Ripple, also a West Point graduate and career Army officer. They were married in 1941 and embarked on an adventurous life together that took them to post-war Germany and Izmir, Turkey, as well as many stateside tours of duty. Jimmie was a quintessential Army wife, just as her mother had been. Rip's last posting was in Honolulu, where he and Jimmie retired in 1966 and enjoyed a full life of friends, music, paddle tennis, bridge, worldwide travel, golf, deep sea diving (Jimmie), and fishing (Rip). Jimmie's natural curiosity and independent nature led her to pursue her many interests throughout her life. She was an accomplished equestrian as a teenager and won many hunter/jumper competitions; in keeping with her avid interest in nature and preservation, she was a member of the Outdoor Circle; as a violinist and violist, she made friends and organized chamber music groups wherever she lived, including in Honolulu, where she was active in the Morning Music Club and played in the Honolulu Symphony. At age 65, she fibbed about her age so she could take scuba diving lessons. She dove around the world, taking photos of undersea life and delighting in the creatures she encountered. She was a docent at the Honolulu Aquarium and she regularly swam out to the windsock in the channel at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Rip passed away shortly after they moved to Arcadia in 1998. Jimmie stayed active well into her 90's, swimming at the Outrigger, playing chamber music and bridge, and supporting music and the arts. Her many friends at Arcadia, some of whom she had known since 1963, were dear to her. She was an inspiration to all who knew her, and her gracious nature and gentle warmth will be remembered always. She is survived by her four children, Richard Ripple and his wife Fiona (Nipomo, CA), Louise Ripple Yuhas (Smith Valley, NV), Daphne Ripple Araujo and her husband Bart (Napa, CA), and Carol Ripple and her husband David Bersoff (New York, NY); three grandchildren, Jessie Doernberger (Baltimore, MD), Jeremy Doernberger (Washington, DC), and Camille Ripple (Boca Raton, FL); granddaughter Olivia Ripple predeceased her grandmother in 2015. Jimmie will be missed by her three step-grandchildren, Jaime Araujo Bezian (Piedmont, CA), Gregory Araujo (Boca Raton, FL), and Chris Araujo (Portland, OR). Friends are welcome to a celebration of her life at Arcadia, 1434 Punahou Street, Honolulu, at 2:00pm on Wednesday, October 18th. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Morning Music Club of Honolulu. Please contact Susan Spangler at (808) 734-2925 for further information.
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HELEN ASAYO HAMADA
To Helen, Thank you very much for everything. No Flowers. SERVICE WILL BE 10:00 A.M. SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2017 AT NUUANU BAPTIST CHUCH. Arrangements Provided By: NUUANU MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY LLC
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THELMA ROSALIE DE JESUS
Thelma Rosalie De Jesus, 88, of Kaimuki, a retired seamstress passed away peacefully on September 22, 2017 in Kailua. She was born in Lahaina, Maui on October 7, 1928. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Frank De Jesus. She is survived by her son Frank De Jesus Jr (wife Pat), her daughters Simone Marie Thomas (husband Larry) and Arlene Medeiros (husband John), 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grand- children, and 14 Great-Great- Grandchildren. Services at St. Anthony's of Padua in Kailua on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 9:30 AM for Visitation and 10:30 AM for Celebration of Life. Burial will be at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe at 1:00 PM. Casual Attire. Flowers welcome. On-line condolences www.borthwickoahu.com.
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MARILYN AKRIDGE SCHANK
Marilyn Akridge Schank passed away October 7, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born September 26, 1927 in Santa Monica to Roby and Lucile Akridge. After the death of her father in 1934, she and her mother moved to Salt Lake City. She earned a BS in Sociology from the University of Utah and a masters in Social Work from UC Berkeley. She also attended the Pasadena Playhouse. In 1960 she married Robert Edward Schank, a widower with 5 children she adopted and raised while managing a social work career. In 1962 the family moved to Hawaii where she continued her career. She traveled extensively, enjoyed the fine arts, practiced real estate, ran the Honolulu Marathon, and hiked the Inca Trail. She was a member of several professional organizations, the Outrigger Canoe Club and Rotary. She is survived by her children: Eric, Carol, Jonathan, Sam, and Tito; grandchildren: Verne, Maile, Aaron, and Alexandra; and great-grand- children: Alihilani, Olivia, and Zane. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. Services: 10:30 a.m. on Monday Oct. 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 622 N. Judd St. No flowers, donations to the Hawaii Vocal Arts Ensemble, PO Box 93, Kailua, HI 96734.
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Norma Ukie Uemura Ah Tou
87, of Waipahu, passed away at home on September 17, 2017. Formerly from Capt. Cook, Kona, she was an Executive Secretary for Kaiser Cement in Lualualei. Preceded in death by parents, Kichijyu & Saki Uemura; Siblings, Masato Uemura, Yoshimasa "Jerry" Uemura, Masae "Myrna" Ikehara, Masamitsu "Mame" Uemura, Kazuki "William" Uemura, Yoshiharu "Lefty" Uemura. Survived by husband, Mervyn Ah Tou of Waipahu; daughter, Evelyn "Evie" Ahlo of Waipahu; grandchildren, Bronson (Denise) Ahlo of Utah & Brandi Ahlo (Denny Benzon) of Waipahu; great-grandchildren, Kupa'a, Tia, Diesel & La'i; Sisters-in-law, Hideko Uemura of Kona, Janet Uemura of Pearl City & Marian Uemura of Kaneohe; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will start at 9:30am on October 29, services to begin at 11am at Hosoi Mortuary. No flowers. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
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Ruth Hong Yuen Lau Chang
Age 94, of Honolulu, passed away on Sept 20, 2017. From Kahaluu, Oahu she married Walter W.T. Chang 72 yrs ago. She was a property manager, and is survived by 4 children Carol Ann Chang, Dennis (Mabel) Chang, Arlene (John) Purbaugh and Brayson Chang, and grand- son Martin Chang. She had 7 siblings of whom Edward Lau survives her. Service Borthwick Mauna Kea chapel, Oct 20, 11am.
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Anna Derby Blackwell
August 12, 1932 October 18, 2016 Mother, Writer, Musician, Volunteer, Friend One year ago, Hawai'i lost a loving and devoted daughter, one of those born in the generation that saw the islands transition from the Territorial period, into Statehood and beyond. Anna Derby (Bond, Howe) Blackwell died peacefully at Queen's Hospital on Tuesday October 18, 2016. Anna Charlotte Kalaninuiaiamaumau Derby was born in Kapi'olani Hospital on August 12, 1932 in Honolulu, the oldest of four children born to Stephen and Dora (Cooke) Derby of Makiki Heights. A proud descendant of three missionary families, Anna grew up hearing stories of the kingdom period from those who had lived through it, and throughout her own life she endeavored to pass those stories on to everyone she knew. She touched many, many lives in so many places and in so many ways, with humor, style and unconditional love -- we should count ourselves lucky to ever see her like again in one lifetime. Anna is survived by her siblings Philander C. Derby and his wife, GeorgeAnne; Martha D McDaniel, John M Derby and his wife, Lyn; her five children, Caroline Bond Davis, Susan (Suzi) Bond, Boyd Davis Bond and his wife, Becky, Sarah (Sally) Bond, and Elizabeth (Betsy) Bond Deniston, and her husband Larry; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom collectively were the center of her life. Anna's ohana hosted a celebration of her life at Saint Clements' Episcopal Church in Makiki on Saturday November 5, 2016. Anna is gone in the physical sense but lives on within everyone who was fortunate enough to know her. A hui hou, until we meet again.
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Barbara Ann Moon
Barbara Ann Moon, age 75, of Honolulu passed away on October 8, 2017. She was born in Joplin, Missouri to Phyllis and Ray Heller on December 4, 1941. After receiving a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, she worked at newspapers in Texas and Chicago before moving to Honolulu. Initially working as a civilian with the U.S. Navy, she joined the City and County of Honolulu, where she enjoyed a 34-year long career, retiring as a manager with the Department of Planning and Permitting (fka DLU). Her sharp intellect and personal and professional integrity were the hallmarks of her distinguished career. To those she loved, her caring and loyalty were boundless. Those who knew and loved her best also knew that her quiet demeanor belied a dry wit and wicked, sometimes raucous, sense of humor. To play poker with her risked being subjected to her victory dance as she merrily took your chips and issued orders to deal another hand. To laugh with her was joyous and unforgettable. She was a much beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who lived and died on her own terms...with courage, compassion, dignity and grace. She shall forever be missed. Survivors include son Ryan, daughter-in-law Deanna, grandsons Evan and Nathan, daughter Rima, sister Donna Kennedy, brother Duane Kennedy, sister Sissy Kennedy, friend Geri Ung and the Ung Family. Private services held. Arrangements Provided By: HOSOI GARDEN MORTUARY
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