Oct. 16, 2014
Stella Sylvia Mission, 74, of Makaweli, Kauai, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Makaweli. She is survived by husband Francisco; sons Francis “Bully” Sr. and Clifford; daughters Dawn Bagain, Sylvia Lagazo and Lisatte Pajela; brother George Simao; sister Patricia Calves; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Nov. 15 at Garden Island Mortuary. Services:11 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Malcolm Roy Moniz
Oct. 31, 2014
Malcolm Roy Moniz, 70, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by brother Clifford and sisters Louneille Moniz and Jonelle Kelly. Private services.
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Keith Tsutomu Nagamine
Oct. 21, 2014
|Keith Tsutomu Nagamine, 52, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a Cyanotech cultivation lab technician, died at home. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by companion Cynthia Matsumoto, mother Toyoko, sister Anne Oshiro and brother Gerald. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. No flowers. Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 2295, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745.
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Gail Keiko Nishiyama
Oct. 12, 2014
Gail Keiko Nishiyama, 57, of Kaneohe, a retired Bank of Hawaii banker, died in Jackson, Ore. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Keith T., daughters Melissa and Jody, parents Harold and Amy Soto, brothers Harold and David Soto, sisters Linda Copeland and Colleen Soto, and a grandchild. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Online condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com. Additional information for an obituary published Thursday.
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Edith Kate Pang
Oct. 9, 2014
Edith Kate Pang, 90, of Honolulu died at home. She was born in Konigsberg, Germany. She is survived by husband Jerry S.K.; daughters Isabelle S. Rivera, Kristina S. Kaawa and Heidi-Rose C. Kahlbaum; sister Ingelore Lumma; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Private services. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Sharleen Kay Sanchez
Oct. 18, 2014
Sharleen Kay Sanchez, 54, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hauula. She is survived by son Arthur Mosher; daughters Maria Rutherford, Sheri Sweeney and Carley Sanchez; father John Jr.; brothers John and Milton; sister Debbie Gibbs; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at St. Ann’s Church, Kaneohe. Mass: 11 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: woolseymortuary.com.
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Nancy Ellen Snider
Oct. 30, 2014
Nancy Ellen Snider, 66, of Honolulu, a sales employee, died at home. She was born in Newton, Mass. She is survived by brothers Ronald L. and Neil G., and sisters Elizabeth A. Hutcheon and Sara-Jane Angsuvarnsiri. Services at a later date. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Edith Hisayo Tamabayashi
Oct. 31, 2014
Edith Hisayo Tamabayashi, 88, of Kaneohe, a retired secretary for the deputy director of health, died in Kaiser Medical Center. She was born in Olaa, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Karen S.U. Tamabayashi-Higuchi, sisters Janet E.Y. Murakami and Betty Shibuya, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
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Natsuko Tamashiro
Oct. 31, 2014
Natsuko “Nancy” Tamashiro, 90, of Kailua, a retired accounting supervisor for the Army-Air Force Regional Exchange, died at home. She was born in Waikapu, Maui. She is survived by sons Reynold S. and Chester S.; daughters Stella T. Speed and Fay Tamashiro-Hickerson; sisters Sadako Tokuda, Betty M. Oshiro, Shirley Alos and Jane Fukuhara; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services.
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Seichi Toda
Oct. 14, 2014
Seichi Toda, 94, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Education administrator for library services and an Army veteran who served in World War II, died in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Hono-lulu. He is survived by wife Doris F., son Ken T., daughters Leilani Bernal and Diane M. Lam, sister Ruth A. Yamane, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services.
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Manuel Galiza Visaya
Oct. 7, 2014
Manuel Galiza Visaya, 91, of Honolulu, a retired carpenter, died in Honolulu. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Mary A.; daughters Gloria L. Reynon, Marilyn G. and Adela J. Visaya, Vicky V. Dumayag and Mildred V. Toledo; son Eloy J.; stepdaughter Jean C. Lagua; sister Celerina Ramelb; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Services: 6:30 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:45 p.m. at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Online condolences: hawaiifuneralservices.com.
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Edith Setsuko Yoshinaga
Oct. 27, 2014
Edith Setsuko Yoshinaga, 89, of Honolulu, a retired assistant manager for Patti’s Chinese Kitchen, died in Maunalani Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Paia, Maui. She is survived by son Fred T., caregiver and daughter-in-law Laurie, and three grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Lowell Harrison Young
Nov. 1, 2014
Lowell Harrison Young, 33, of Kailua, an Olomana Golf Links greenskeeper, died at home. He was born in Monterey, Calif. He is survived by son Zane Encarnacion-Young, parents John “Rocky” and Darlene, and stepsister Shannon Bell. Services: 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Kaneohe Yacht Club. Online condolences: woolseymortuary.com.
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Feliciano Matias Rafael
Oct. 21, 2014
Feliciano Matias Rafael, 84, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. He was born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by wife Maria, daughter Felmar Pope, sons Willie and Jerry, brother Emilio, sister Nicolasa Pascual, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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ETHEL BOLTER MURPHY / 1912-2014
Mainland transplant started and helmed business magazine
By Rosemarie Bernardo / rbernardo@staradvertiser.com
Ethel Bolter Murphy, who co-founded Hawaii Business magazine, described as the oldest regional business publication in the nation, died Oct. 9. She was 101.
Born in Salem, Ore., Murphy was raised by her father, a lumberman, after her mother, a housewife, died when Murphy was a young child. During her formative years, she attended boarding school.
During the Great Depression, she moved to California, where she found a job as an office clerk. While there, she met her husband, Joseph, who served in the Navy.
Murphy started working in public relations at MGM Studios in Hollywood. She enjoyed her career and worked for the motion picture company for 15 years before she and Joseph moved to Honolulu in 1952.
Three years later, the Murphys founded Hawaii Business magazine. Their late daughter, Gina, also worked at the magazine as an art director.
Ethel Murphy served as president of the publication.
Her husband died in the early 1990s. Murphy later sold the magazine to Honolulu-based aio Group and PacificBasin Communications LLC.
“Hawaii Business was the highlight of her life where she felt like she made the biggest contribution,” said longtime friend Suzanne Hills Tucker.
In 1996, Murphy was inducted into the Hawaii Publishers Association’s Hall of Fame for her commitment and contributions to publishing.
In her free time, Murphy enjoyed the theater, operas and playing the piano. She also was a voracious reader, primarily interested in history and biography.
Family members and friends said she will be best remembered for her caring, patient and selfless nature.
Tucker said Murphy was both a good friend and a mentor.
“She was extremely fair with people and open-minded and hard-working,” she said. “She taught me about humanism.”
Grandson Ross Conquest said she was generous and loving. “She was always helping people in one way or another.”
Murphy is also survived by granddaughter Stacey “Lehua” Selzer and step-grandson Joel Murphy.
A gathering will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday — her 102nd birthday — at the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon. Her ashes will be scattered in waters off the Hilton.
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HAROLD EARL LOUIS, SR.
HAROLD EARL LOUIS, SR. Age 90, of Waianae, HI, passed away October 19, 2014 in Waianae. Born November 8, 1923 in Honolulu, HI. He is survived by wife, Alberta K. Louis; sons, Harold (Peaches) Louis, Jr., Edward (Rona) Louis; daughters, Kathleen (Chris Brimage) Hopkins, Harolyn (Frank) Barnes; sister, Sophie Rosin; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 7 great- great-grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m., Wednesday (Nov. 12) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. Committal Service 1:00 p.m., Thursday (Nov. 13) at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Casual Attire.
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MANUEL A. “MANNY” RITA
MANUEL A. MANNY RITA Age 67, of Lihue, Kauai, HI, passed away October 1, 2014 in Lihue. Born January 20, 1947 in Bukidnon, Mindanao, Philippines. A member of the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) Kauai. He was a well-known auto mechanic and owned shops in Maili & Pearl City. He is survived by wife, Teresita D. Rita; daughters, Jessica D. (Neil) Preza, Erlinda D. Rita; sons, Wilson D. (Gina) Rita, Michael D. (Trudi) Rita, Manuel D. Rita Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; Jaralba & Fista Family. Visitation 5:30 p.m., Thursday (Nov. 13) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Wake Service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:00 a.m., Friday (Nov. 14) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park, Waipio. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.
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ROCCO R. FRANCESCO
ROCCO R. FRANCESCO Rocco R. Francesco a ten year resident of College Place, WA and formerly of Mililani, HI and St. Johnsville, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 13, 2014. Rocky was born April 1, 1930 in Detroit, MI. Rocky grew up in St. Johnsville, NY and in 1950 joined the U.S. Air Force. While stationed at Hickam AFB, HI Rocky met and married his sweetheart Martha Victor. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Rocky and Martha moved to St. Johnsville, NY where Rocky earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education at Vassar College starting a long and rewarding career as an educator in Ilion, NY. Before Rocky continued his teaching career in Hawaii, he earned his Master's Degree at Oneonta State University. After moving to Hawaii, Rocky first taught at Kapalama Elementary in Honolulu and later at Kipapa Elementary in Mililani where he would retire after a very distinguished career of nearly 30 total years of teaching. He is preceded in death by his infant son Jon Francesco, wife Martha Francesco, his parents Mary and Giovanni Francesco and his siblings Gilda Bussone, Palmena Slaughter, Larry Francisco, and his son-in-law Valentine Santarone. Rocky is survived by his children Ronald Francesco of Waitsburg, WA, Darlene Makaena of Mt. View, HI, Desiree McKillip (Marshall) of Honolulu, HI, Kevin Francesco (Karen) of North Pole, AK, and John Francesco of College Place, WA. Rocky is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Private services were held at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, Walla Walla, WA. Condolences may be posted at www.herringgroseclose.com.
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MARY JANE HARRISON
MARY JANE HARRISON October 22, 2014 Mary Jane Harrison, 62, of Honolulu, Hi. Born March 15, 1952, she passed away peacefully in bed with her husband by her side at approximately 8 PM in Las Vegas on October 22, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Harrison, her two sons, Clint Souza and Troy Souza, brother Paul deVille, and 5 grandchildren. She had been fi ghting cancer for a long time and was no longer able to enjoy the simple things in life. Mary Jane was born and raised in Hawaii, on Oahu, but loved the excitement she got going to Las Vegas. She graduated from St. Francis High School in 1970. She worked as a medical receptionist at Straub for Dr. Matthew Pien, and later directly for Dr. Pien when he left to start his own practice. She eventually retired and soon after moved to Las Vegas with her husband to start a new adventure in her life. Mary Jane was very fond of animals, especially dogs. She started a dog sitting business which was much more of a passion than a job. It was very diffi cult for her to eventually have to give up this business and her furry clients. In Hawaii Mary Jane attended Hope Chapel Mililani Church, and in Las Vegas she attended Epic Church. Funeral services will be held at Borthwick Mortuary Mauka Chapel on November 18, 2014. The dress is casual or aloha attire. The family will be in the chapel from 9:30 AM, prior to services beginning at 10 AM. Lunch will follow at 11 AM. Burial will begin at 2 PM at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery.
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VIRGINIA ANN ALFONSO
VIRGINIA ANN ALFONSO Age 89, of Waipahu, HI, passed away October 12, 2014 in Waipahu. Born August 19, 1925 in Wailuku, Maui, HI. She is survived by sons, Alfred (Ladonna) Tabayoyon Jr., Marc Tabayoyon; daughters, Tanya Tabayoyon, Janis (John) Tanga; sister, Angela Bowen; 6 grand- children; 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 a.m., Wednesday (Nov. 12) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow 11:00 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.
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