MAMORU GORI HIRATA Mamoru “Gori” Hirata, age 87, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away August 28, 2014 in Honolulu. Born on February 12, 1927 in Hilo, Hawaii, he was a retired carpenter for Hirata Builders. Preceded in death by wife, Lily Hirata, he is survived by daughters, Ann Cowels, Donna (Bill Bigay) Hirata; son, Guy (Jodie) Hirata; sister, Beatrice (John) Hoshino; grandchildren, Nicole Hirata, Kevin Cowels, Matthew Cowels, and Guysen; and great granddaughter, Kiare Nako. Visitation 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Service at 11:00 a.m. Casual attire. Private inurnment.
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MAMORU “GORI” HIRATA
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MIYOKO “ELAINE” YOKONO
MIYOKO ELAINE YOKONO Age 86, of Waipahu, HI, passed away September 1, 2014 in Waipahu. Born November 23, 1927 in Ewa Village, HI. Retired as a revenue accounting bookkeeper for Hawaiian Electric Company. She is survived by daughter, Ellen Demchok; son, Roy (Clara) Yokono; 7 grand- children; 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (Sept 17) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. Aloha Attire. Flowers Welcome.
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STACY TONY LAA
STACY TONY LAA Age 58, of Waianae, HI, passed away August 20, 2014 in Waianae. Born March 10, 1956 in Honolulu, HI. A member of the Hawaii Army National Guard. He is survived by wife, Karen K. Laa; daughters, Stacynn M. Laa, Starlyn M. (Godfrey) Palacat, Stasha M. Laa, Stanya M. Laa; sons, Stacey S. Laa, Sterling K. Laa; hanai daughters, Valeria, Valanda; hanai son, Virgil; sisters, Shirley Titialii, Rita Laa; brother, Eddie Laa; numerous grandchildren; one great- grandchild. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept 18) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Flowers Welcome.
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EDWIN “EDDIE” ALLEN HEISER, SR.
EDWIN EDDIE ALLEN HEISER, SR. Age 68, of Kapolei, HI, passed away August 11, 2014 in Kapolei. Born September 7, 1945 in Hanover, PA. Retired roofer from Alcal Roofing. He is survived by wife, Anna M. Kalinowski Heiser; sons, Edwin A. Heiser, Jr., Michael K. Heiser; daughter, Destry Ann A. Heiser; brothers, James (Christine) Heiser, Roy (Judy) Heiser, Eugene (Petra) Heiser, Allen (Sherry) Heiser; sister, Katherine Fuller; 1 grandchild. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Sept 18) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. Casual Attire. No flowers.
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GEORGE “PO’O” WALLACE HI’ILANIWAI KANIHO
GEORGE PO’O WALLACE HI’ILANIWAI KANIHO Age 78, of Honolulu, HI, passed away August 26, 2014 at Queen’s Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, HI. Retired custodian, State of Hawaii. Also, long time volunteer with the King Kamehameha Day celebrations. Preceded in death by: Parents, George & Gladys Kaniho; Brother, Alvin Kaniho, Sr. Survivors: Wife, Debra Kaniho, Brothers, Elroy (Eleanor) Kaniho, Maxwell Kaniho; Sister, Lorene (Robert) Lawrence; Sister-in-law, Cynthia “Chinini” Kaniho; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, September 20, 2014, 10 to 11:30 am, at Oahu Mortuary. Service to begin at 11:30 am, luncheon to follow. Aloha attire is suggested.
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DAVID CHONG SHUN LUM
DAVID CHONG SHUN LUM September 7, 2014 David C.S. Lum, 92, of Honolulu, spent 35 years as a Federal civil service employee who worked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard during WWII, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Coast Guard. After retiring from his Federal career, he then worked for the City and County of Honolulu for 5 years as a Kaneohe waste water treatment plant operator. He died in Honolulu after a brief illness. He is survived by beloved wife Beatrice Lai Lum, sister Virginia Wat, daughter Shirleen (Eric) Willis, sons Vernon, Warren (Laura), and Mervin (Sandra) Lum, 4 grand- children and 5 great grand- children. Visitation time Saturday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. at Borthwick Mortuary, followed by services at 10:00. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park on Tuesday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. Casual/aloha attire. No flowers.
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Lester W. Ah San
Aug. 26, 2014
Lester W. Ah San, 65, of Honokaa, Hawaii, died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honokaa. He is survived by sister Sharon M. Rogers. Visitation: 8 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honokaa. Mass: 10 a.m. Graveside committal service: 1 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park, Hilo. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Diane Opuulani Brown
Aug. 18, 2014
Diane Opuulani Brown, 65, of Waianae, a retired Securitas sergeant, died in Waianae. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons William Jr. and Michael, daughters Michelle K. Brown and Kiana Hewlen, sisters Helen “Pomai” Nizo-Basques and Mickey Nizo-Kapua’ala, and 15 grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Online condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Donald A. Clothier
Aug. 9, 2014
Donald A. Clothier, 85, of Honolulu, a manufacturer’s representative, died in Honolulu. He was born in California. He is survived by wife Christine Serafin-Clothier, son Van D., daughter Julia E. and brother Van D. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Waikiki Yacht Club. Donations suggested to Youth Sailing c/o Waikiki Yacht Club Education Foundation.
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Violet Mew Sum Chun Fong
Aug. 22, 2014
Violet Mew Sum Chun Fong, 89, of Honolulu, an administrative assistant, died. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Stanley and Dana, daughter Cynthia Lee, brother Harry Chun, sisters Peggy Sui and Edna Chang, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 1 p.m. Saturday at Community Church of Honolulu. Services: 1:30 p.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Dinner: 3:30 p.m. at Pah Ke’s Chinese Restaurant, Kaneohe. Aloha attire. Online condolences: hawaiifuneralservices.com.
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Edwin Allen Heiser Sr.
Aug. 11, 2014
Edwin Allen “Eddie” Heiser Sr., 68, of Kapolei, a retired Alcal Roofing roofer, died in Kapolei. He was born in Hanover, Pa. He is survived by wife Anna M.K.; sons Edwin A. Jr. and Michael K.; daughter Destry Ann A.; brothers James, Roy, Eugene and Allen; sister Katherine Fuller; and a grandchild. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Diana Faye Owehulani Kaaekuahiwi
May 22, 2014
Diana Faye Owehulani Kaaekuahiwi, 65, of Las Vegas, formerly of Waimea, Hawaii, died in Las Vegas. She was born in Hawaii. She is survived by sons Merle Jr. and James, daughters Cheryl and Amy, sisters Delsa and Diedre Bertelmann, and 10 grandchildren. Service at noon Sept. 26 at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2, Hilo.
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Emma Manauaokalani Kaawakauo
March 16, 2014
Emma Manauaokalani Kaawakauo, 87, of Honolulu, a state Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, employee, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by brother Elias Jr. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Diamond Head Memorial Park.
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Alice Chiyeko Kawato
July 25, 2014
Alice Chiyeko Kawato, 82, of Honolulu, a retired teacher for Liliuokalani Elementary School, died in Kuakini Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by caregivers Masayoshi and Juliet Shimabukuro. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mark Episcopal Church. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
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Ulrich Kimmich
Sept. 11, 2014
Ulrich “Uli” Kimmich, 48, of Kailua-Kona, a media designer and a missionary with University of the Nations, died at home. He was born in Schramberg, Germany. He is survived by wife Becky, son Nicolas, daughter Jana, parents Guido and Rita, and sisters Beate Missel and Nicole Grafe-Heppner. Services: 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Living Stones Church, Kailua-Kona. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to University of the Nations, toward the Lokahi Transmedia & Arts Studio.
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Shiro J. Kudo
Aug. 29, 2014
Shiro J. Kudo, 83, of Honolulu, formerly of Chicago, a retired graphic designer and an Army veteran who served in the Korean War, died. He was born in Lima, Peru. He is survived by wife Irma Higashide-Kudo, brother Eigo and sister Nami Kudo-Okamoto. Private services. Online condolences: oahumortuary.com.
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Stacy Tony Laa
Aug. 20, 2014
Stacy Tony Laa, 58, of Waianae, an Army National Guard member, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Karen K.; sons Stacey S. and Sterling K.; daughters Stacynn M., Stasha M. and Stanya M. Laa, and Starlyn M. Palacat; hanai son Virgil; hanai daughters Valeria and Valanda; brother Eddie; sisters Shirley Titialii and Rita Laa; numerous grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 10:30 a.m. Flowers welcome.
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Keiden Kenji Lee
Sept. 5, 2014
Keiden Kenji Lee, infant son of Rhiana Terai and Brian Lee of Honolulu, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is also survived by brother Jinusean and grandparents Stuart and May Terai, and Alan and Jae Sil Lee. Visitation: 5 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Aloha attire.
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Florence Fuyuko Murasaki
Aug. 24, 2014
Florence Fuyuko Murasaki, 70, of Pearl City, a retired teacher at Honowai Elementary School, died in Islands Hospice Home. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Noal M. and Wade T., brother Lincoln Fujimori and sisters Lillian Nakamoto, Anna Fujimori, Patricia Dale and Eleanor Suma. Visitation: 1 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 2 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Richard Seiji Odo
Aug. 22, 2014
Richard Seiji Odo, 79, of Kailua, a retired glazier estimator for Honolulu Glass and an Army veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Helen, son Reagan, daughter Kimberly Hirao, sister Wilma Lovell and a grandchild. Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 4 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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