Nov. 6, 2014
Kanoe Huilani “Noe” Tibayan, 39, of Kapolei died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Kellen L. Kaeo, son Isaiah S. Tibayan-Kaeo, daughter Sanoe K. Tibayan-Kaeo, parents Stanley and Leila, and brother Kahoku A. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
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Kanoe Huilani Tibayan
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EMILY F. NEVES
EMILY F. NEVES Age 89, of Mililani, HI, passed away November 17, 2014 in Kaneohe, HI. Born December 1, 1924 in Honolulu, HI. Emily was a retired mail clerk from Kamehameha Schools. She is survived by son, Clarence (Teri-Lynn) Neves; daughter, Pauline (Ray) Akiona; sister, Annie Mendiola; 6 grand- children; 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:00 a.m. Thursday (Dec 11) at the Mililani Downtown Mortuary (20 S. Kukui St., Honolulu); Funeral service 10:30 a.m.
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HOWARD FREDERICK (‘FRED”) MOSHER
HOWARD FREDERICK ('FRED) MOSHER Fred passed away on November 8, 2014 in La Quinta, CA. He was born on April 15, 1918 to Howard N. and Reseda (Lattimore) Mosher in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carol of La Quinta, CA, sister Barbara Blank of Newport News, VA, daughters Lorine Walters of Kailua-Kona, HI and Molly Mosher-Cates of Kailua, HI, sons Patrick Mosher and Michael Welliver of Lakeview Terrace, CA and Christopher Mosher of Kailua, HI, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters, a brother and a son. Fred graduated from Roosevelt High School, class of 1936, and attended the University of Hawaii. Early in his career he was manager of the Commercial Club, the Armed Forces Officers Club, and finally the Outrigger Canoe Club on the beach at Waikiki between the Moana Hotel and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. In the early 1950's he became licensed as a real estate broker and appraiser and joined Honolulu Mortgage Company for 23 years serving the last 7 years as President. Fred also served on the Pioneer Federal Board of Directors for 17 years, the last 8 of which he served as Chairman. He retired from the Board in 1995 with the title of Chairman Emeritus. Fred was a 50+ year member of the Masonic Order at Honolulu Lodge, Scottish Rite, KCCH, Aloha Temple Shrine and Aloha Court #1 Royal Order of Jesters. His community involvement included Foreman of the Oahu Grand Jury, President of the Honolulu Community Theater, Chairman of the March of Dimes, and Director of the Honolulu Board of Realtors. An avid golfer for more than 35 years Fred served as President of Oahu Country Club. Fred liked to say that he was very fortunate to have lived his first 70 years in Hawaii "the Paradise of the Pacific" and the last 26 years in La Quinta, CA "the Gem of the Desert". A memorial service will be held at Kailua Beach Park Pavilion (near the boat ramp), HI at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Loose flowers are welcome. The family suggests a donation to Shriner's Hospital for Children - Honolulu, 1310 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96814.
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JOHN ANTHONY MENDIOLA
JOHN ANTHONY MENDIOLA 61, former Fireman & Stevedore for Horizon Lines passed away November 18, 2014 peacefully at home. He was a loving son, father, grandpa, brother,and friend to everyone who knew him. Survived by Mother Agnes Mendiola, Father Juan Mendiola, Brothers William Mendiola, Rodney Mendiola, Sisters Suzanne Apo, Debra Mendiola, Sons Keoni, Makana, Taylor Mendiola, Daughters Natasha Olaivar (Zachary), Johnaca Mendiola and Granddaughter Kaya. Services will be held on December 13,2014 at St. Peter and Paul Church 800 Kaheka St. Honolulu, HI 96814. Visitation at 9:00 AM.
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STANLEY MITSURU TAKASHIMA
STANLEY MITSURU TAKASHIMA Age 84, of Pearl City, HI, passed away November 21, 2014 in Pearl City. Born March 19, 1930 in Lahaina, Maui, HI. Preceded in death by son, Clark Takashima. He is survived by wife, Sayoko Takashima; sons, Bradley (Denise) Takashima, Russell (Chris-Marie) Takashima, Craig Takashima, Kim Takashima; 4 grand- children. Visitation 5:30 p.m., Thursday (Dec. 11) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers please.
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EDWARD NAPULE KEALAKAI
EDWARD NAPULE KEALAKAI 66, of Waianae, passed away October 26, 2014, in Pali Momi Hospital. Born December 14, 1947 in Honolulu, he retired as a crane operator for Hawaii Stevedore Inc., scale master for Tuna Packers. He was a 1966 graduate of Waianae High School and honorably discharged as Sgt. of the United States Air Force after tour of duty in Thailand and Vietnam. He is survived by wife, Phylis Pi'ilani Kealakai, brothers George I., Jonathan K. (Etsuko), Duke N. (Lisa) Kealakai, sisters Charleen L. Ching (Junior), Hinano Kealakai, Laura-Jo U. Kealakai. Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces and Grand nephews. Celebration of Life, to begin 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 89-463 A Keaulana Ave, Waianae. Inurnment at Punchbowl Cemetery of the Pacific pending.
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JOSEPH “JOBOYZ” FERREIRA
JOSEPH JOBOYZ FERREIRA Age 32, of Waianae, HI, passed away November 4, 2014 in Honolulu. Born April 23, 1982 in Honolulu, HI. Joseph was a senior grounds- keeper with the City & County of Honolulu; and was also a Maktown Associate. He is survived by daughter, Kailee Tolentino; mother, Paula Ferreira Badayos; step father, William Badayos, Jr.; biological father, Thomas Iona; sister, Janeen "Teetah" Ferreira; companion, Summer Tolentino. Visitation 5:00 p.m., Friday (Dec. 12) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Celebration of Life Service 6:30 p.m. Burial 10:00 a.m., Saturday (Dec. 13) at Mililani Memorial Park, Waipio. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.
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PRISCILLA L. Y. YUEN
PRISCILLA L. Y. YUEN Priscilla L. Y. Yuen, 87, of Kaneohe, passed away October 30, 2014. Born April 15, 1927, she was the second oldest of six children growing up in Kalihi. Her early years were spent working at a fountain shop where she met her husband of 64 years, Robert Yuen, who predeceased her in 2013. She retired from retail work in the 80's and followed Robert to San Jose, CA. to live until the mid 90's where upon they returned home to Kaneohe. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and baking delicious dishes for her family and friends. She is survived by son, Michael; daughters, Carolyn (Larry) Chu, Annette (Tim) Fiske, Adele Yuen; two grand- children, McKenna and Keaton Fiske; brother, Herbert (Betty) Wong; and sister, Beatrice (Clarence-deceased) Souza. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she will be greatly missed by all. Visitation at 10 a.m., Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary, on Saturday, December 27, 2014. Her life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., East Chapel. Casual attire. No flowers please. Private burial will be held at a later date.
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ROBERT J. KOZUKI
ROBERT J. KOZUKI Robert J. Kozuki passed away on November 4, 2014 at the Queens Medical Center. He had recently been diagnosed with leukemia and had also suffered from coronary artery disease. Bob was born in Hilo, Hawaii on June 16, 1932. He and his 2 brothers grew up in Keaukaha. Following graduation from Hilo High School in 1950, Bob attended Graceland College in Iowa from 1950 to 1952. After serving two years in the Army, Bob continued his education at Central Missouri University and earned a Bachelor's Degree. He then went on to the University of Missouri where he earned his Master's Degree. It was there that he met his future wife, Mazie, who was also a student at the University. They were married in 1958. Bob went back into the Army where he was commissioned as a Captain and spent the next twenty years as a mental health worker on various military installations. His final military assignment was at Madigan Army Hospital in Fort Lewis, Washington. After retiring from the Army as a Lt. Colonel, Bob worked at Western State Hospital as the Director of Social Services for nearly twenty years. In 2000, Bob and Mazie both retired and returned to Hawaii, where they bought a home in Kapolei. In 2008, they sold their home in Kapolei and moved into the Arcadia Retirement Residence. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Tokuichi and Fujie Mihara Kozuki and his older brother Edward Kozuki. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Mazie Kozuki and his brother, Eugene (Judy) Kozuki of Des Moines Iowa and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at the Arcadia Retirement Residence to celebrate Bob's life and Commital services were at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. No flowers. No monetary offering.
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BENIGNO DELOS SANTOS JR.
BENIGNO DELOS SANTOS JR. Benigno Delos Santos Jr. of Poljice Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina passed away on October 8, 2014 at Poljice Bosnia at the age of 59. Born in Sagpatan Dingras Ilocos Norte, Philippines on October 11, 1954, came to Kauai when he was 5 years old and attended Kauai High School. He retired from the US Army. Preceded in death by his parents Benigno Delos Santos Sr. and Cristeta Delos Santos. He is survived by his wife Mevliha Delos Santos; sisters Criscilia Schaal, Normalynn Delos Santos, Adeline Balilea; brother Billy Delos Santos; niece Stephanie Delos Santos-Pena; nephews Shaun Pena, FJordan Delos Santos-Balilea, R Chance Balilea. Services were held. Burial at Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Jean Hideko Arakawa
Nov. 26, 2014
Jean Hideko Arakawa, 89, of Kahului, a retired licensed practical nurse for the state of Hawaii, died in Hale Makua, Kahului. She was born in Makawao, Maui. She is survived by sons Milton Jr., Melvin, Michael and Wesley; brother Norman Taira; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Shizuko Asano
Nov. 14, 2014
Shizuko Asano, 89, of Papaikou, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Hakalau, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Thomas T. and Harlan T., daughter Gail M. Tobara, brother Haruo Meguro, sister Hanako Arai, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. No monetary offerings.
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Ronald Carter Bailey
Nov. 25, 2014
Ronald Carter Bailey, 82, of Kailua-Kona, owner of RB Pet Store and Dog Grooming and an Army veteran, died in Tripler Army Medical Center. He was born in Newark, N.J. He is survived by wife Eileen D., sons Andrew and William, and two grandchildren. Services at a later date. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Francisco Bascar
Nov. 3, 2014
Francisco “Frank” Bascar, 83, of Kahului, a U.S. Postal Service retiree, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Emiko; sons Brian, Clark and David; daughter Anita; brother Panfilo “Stanley” Sr.; half-brother Angelo Robia; half-sisters Sally Soliven, Magdalina “Maggie” Pan, Pat Ricard and Jenna Ronquillo; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului. Services: 11 a.m. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
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Lawrence Matthew Kealaonaona Book Sr.
Nov. 30, 2014
Lawrence Matthew Kealaonaona Book Sr., 70, of Ewa Beach, a retired electrician, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Lawrence M.K. Jr.; daughters Lisa M.K. Akeo, Leah M.K. Tupua, Lori M.K. Rodrigues and Lynn M.K. Ercanbrack; companion Yolanda Byrd; hanai son Ralph Byrd; hanai daughters Ralena Alcos and Lisa Chock; brother Berth; sisters Elodia Kane and Juliet Jose; 19 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation and services: 4 p.m. Friday at Oahu Cemetery Chapel.
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Harry Sinn You Chong
Nov. 25, 2014
Harry Sinn You Chong, 93, of Waimea, Hawaii, a retired pump maintenance operator, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Harrison, daughter Kathy Sakamoto, brothers Clarence and Robert, sisters Henrietta Aveiro and Wilhelmina Dailey, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private services. Incorrect information published in an obituary Saturday.
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Louis Keahiulaokalani Collins Jr.
Oct. 13, 2014
Louis Keahiulaokalani Collins Jr., 93, of Kaneohe, a salesman and an Army veteran, died in Waiahole. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Ernest “Mahoe” and Louis K. Collins, and Taylor and Michael J. Ahn; daughters Joanna U. Kaalele, Fanny K. Alcosiba, Kathy-Lou Manuel and Titi K. Ricafort; brother John K.; sisters Winona K. Wong, Fanny K. Au Hoy, Georgiana P. Clark and Ernesta H. Masagatani; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Aloha attire. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Andronico Polendey Cuaresma
Nov. 14, 2014
Andronico Polendey “Ronnie” Cuaresma, 85, of Kaneohe, a grounds maintenance employee, died in Kaneohe. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Lorenza, daughters Wilma Sarmiento and Mencie Tan, sons Edwin and Joe, and nine grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Florence Freitas
Nov. 12, 2014
Florence Freitas, 75, of Kailua, owner of Construction Material Inc., died in Kaneohe. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Robert P. Sr.; sons Rockland, Robert Jr., Troy and Steven “Kuni”; daughter Olympia; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday at Hope Chapel-Kaneohe Bay. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 3 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Online condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Anthony Mark Gomes
Nov. 27, 2014
Anthony Mark Gomes, 77, of Kihei, Maui, a cold storage foreman for Quality Groceries, died at home. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Patricia Gomes Kaauamo; hanai son David Ting; hanai daughter Trisha Ting; stepdaughters Shannon Rezents and Shauna Tanner; brothers Stephen, Herbert and Manuel “Bully”; nine grandchildren; three hanai grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Services: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Online condolences: nakamuramortuary.com.
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