Jan. 4, 2015
Marcos Emanuel “Mark” Mavricakis, 81, of Kailua-Kona, owner of the former Sunset Courier, died at home. He was born in Suez, Egypt. He is survived by wife Christina, son Emanuel, daughter Haritomeni, brothers Nikolas and Minas, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services. Donations suggested to Hospice of Kona, PO Box 4130, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745.
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Helen McLaughlin
Dec. 29, 2014
Helen McLaughlin, 96, of Holualoa, Hawaii, a homemaker, died in Life Care Center of Kona. She was born in Portland, Ore. She is survived by sons Gregory and Shawn, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services.
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Jan Kwock Ng
Jan. 3, 2015
Jan Kwock Ng, 85, of Honolulu, a cook, died in Honolulu. She was born in Zhongshan, China. She is survived by daughters Wai Lan Kauffman, Sally Naeole and Connie Ng; stepson Quon Kwong; stepdaughter Wai Shong Lee; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11:45 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire. Online condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Hiroko Nojima Nishimura
Jan. 3, 2015
Hiroko Nojima Nishimura, 90, of Kalaheo, Kauai, a retired elementary school teacher, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Wesley, Steven, Randy, Lawrence and Wayne; hanai son Billy Kaneholani; brothers Harry and Lyman Nojima; sister Florence Furuya; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Private services.
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Dale Hugh Odell
Jan. 4, 2015
Dale Hugh Odell, 91, of Kaneohe, an Aeronautical Radio Inc. airline communications manager and an Air Force veteran, died in Kailua. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by wife Cis, sons Jim and Mark, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation: 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann’s Church, Kaneohe. Eulogy: 12:30 p.m. Mass: 12:45 p.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Online condolences: hawaiian-memorialparkmortuary.com.
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Thelma Kaleialoha Reardon
Jan. 3, 2015
Thelma Kaleialoha “Dugu” Reardon, 81, of Pearl City, an Air Force veteran, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by husband Walter J.; sons Robert J. “Bob” and Timothy T.; daughters Karen L. Puu and Debra D. Spencer; brothers Thomas, Dale, Gene, Bobby and Don Aina, and William K.M. Ahuna; sisters Haunani Ynigues and Juanita Kuhns; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Committal services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Casual attire.
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Dora Seto
Dec. 25, 2014
Dora “Tutu” Seto, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Telcom customer service representative, died in Fontana, Calif. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Daniel and Jason; daughter Lynne Hattendorf; brothers Alvin, James and Eugene Brown; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Private services. Online condolences: hawaiian- memorialparkmortuary.com.
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Shizuye Gladys Shimizu
Dec. 26, 2014
Shizuye Gladys Shimizu, 92, of Honolulu, a retired meat cutter, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by husband Hisao, a son and a brother. Private services.
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Barry Paul Solywoda
Jan. 9, 2015
Barry Paul Solywoda, 62, of Honolulu, a harbor pilot and a Navy Reserve veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Red Hook, N.Y. He is survived by wife Pia; sons Louis and Thomas; daughter Mary Jean; mother Alice; brothers Phillip, Thomas and Andy; and sisters Lucille Horak, Lois McGuire and Donna Rodrigues. Services: 5 p.m. Friday at Calvary By the Sea Lutheran Church. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Honolulu Waldorf High School’s kitchen renovation project or Angel Network Charities. Online condolences: oahumortuary.com.
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Alice Ayako Sumida
Dec. 25, 2014
Alice Ayako Sumida, 90, of Kahului, a retired cashier, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Denis and Craig, brother Isamu Iwaoka, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services. Online condolences: nakamura-mortuary.com. Incorrect information in an obituary published Sunday.
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Lance Alfred Valdez
Nov. 30, 2014
Lance Alfred Valdez, 52, of Honolulu died in Straub Clinic & Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Shaun R. Matsumoto and Ian H.A.T. and Hunter K.D. Valdez; father Lance K.; mother Loretta M. Klemm; and sisters Meliza K.L. Nicolae, Vanessa A.H. Katayama, Heidi P.M. Brown and Kuulei Garcia. Celebration of life: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Kewalo Basin Park, 1125 Ala Moana Blvd. B1, Hono- lulu. Light refreshments after scattering of remains. Casual attire. Additional information for an obituary published Tuesday.
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Geri Tamiko Watanabe
Jan. 5, 2015
Geri Tamiko Watanabe, 46, of Honolulu, a Ham Produce & Seafood office manager, died in Honolulu. She was born in Kaunakakai, Molokai. She is survived by brother Garret and sister Joni. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire.
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Nobuo Yoshioka
Jan. 6, 2015
Nobuo Yoshioka, 91, of Honolulu, a retired Air Force personnel administrator and an Army veteran, will be remembered in private services. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
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Charles Win Gip Young
Jan. 2, 2015
Charles Win Gip Young, 91, of Kailua, a retired planner and estimator at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and an Air Force veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Waimea, Kauai. He is survived by wife Frieda, son Charles Q.C., daughters Christine A.Y. Constable and Lynn Y. Soldat, brother Sam, sister Flora Jardine, three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 5 p.m. Online condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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WILLIAM GLYNNE KALELEIKI, JR.
WILLIAM GLYNNE KALELEIKI, JR. Age 80, of Ewa Beach, HI, passed away December 24, 2014 in Ewa Beach. Born October 19, 1934 in Honolulu, HI. Preceded in death by son, William G. Kaleleiki III and daughter, Lovenna Ann Kaleleiki. He is survived by wife, Felicidad Kaleleiki; sons, Ivan Kaleleiki, Rodney (Clare) Kaleleiki, Nathan (Maggie) Kaleleiki, Glen Kaleleiki; daughters, Pearl (Raymond) Sedeno, Ruby (Marvin) Jenkins, Marlene (Andrew) Sedeno, Virginia Farias; sister, Angie Lum; 30 grandchildren; 39 great-grand- children. Visitation 6:00 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 24) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Wake Service 7:00 p.m. Casual/Aloha attire.
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Howard Shigeo Nakamoto
HOWARD SHIGEO NAKAMOTO 77, of Honolulu passed away on Jan 4, 2015 at his home in Manoa with family by his side. Howard was born on Nov 19, 1937 to Shigeichi and Yukie Nakamoto. He was a graduate of Iolani School in '55 and attended UH. He had an entrepreneurial spirit while he was owner of Beretania Florist. After he took over the reins of the florist from his father, he expanded the florist to three branches, served as president of FTD Hawaii and the Florist Association of Hawaii, made TV commercials and gave away thousands of free roses at Good Neighbor Day. He was also a member of HEA and Rotary of Honolulu. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and was a loyal UH fan. He loved to raise fish in his aquariums and pond. He is survived by his wife of 52 years and teenage sweetheart, June, with whom he worked side by side at Beretania Florist for 45 years. His brothers are David (Irene) and Norman (Judy) and his sister is Lillian. His children are daughters, Celeste (Larry) Farinas, and Coreen and his son is Kevin (Alicia). His grandchildren are Reece, Beau, Mia and Emma. He will be remembered for the unconditional love and devotion he had for his family, his humility, kindness and quiet courage. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, Jan 25th at 4pm at Makiki Christian Church. Parking is also available at Mckinley. Visitation is at 3pm. Flowers are welcome.
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LARRY RAMOS RAMIREZ
LARRY RAMOS RAMIREZ Age 66, of Ewa Beach, HI, passed away December 14, 2014 in Ewa Beach, HI. Born May 11, 1948 in B.O. 55, Salet, Laoag City, Philippines. President & founder of Ilocos Norte College of Arts & Trades Alumni Association (served as president for 8 years). President of Ilocos Nortenians of America, vice president of San Nicolas Teachers Association of Hawaii, former vice president and Board Member of San Nicolas Goodwill Foundation of Hawaii. Coordinator of Philippine Celebrations Coordinating Committee of Hawaii. Served on Board of Directors at Oahu Filipino Community Counsel of Hawaii. He is survived by spouse, Concepcion Ulep Ramirez; sons, Jessie U. Ramirez, Russell U. (Marieliese) Ramirez, Michael U. (Basilica Campbell) Ramirez; brother, Segundino (Chita) Ramirez; sisters, Maxima Ramirez, Teresa Manahan; sisters-in-law, Paula Ramirez, Martina Ramirez. Visitation 6:00 p.m., Friday (Jan. 23) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Wake service 7:00 p.m. Additional visitation 10:00 a.m., Saturday (Jan. 24) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (91-1004 North Rd., Ewa Beach). Mass 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow 1:00 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Kaneohe. Casual/Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
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REV. DR. TAITETSU UNNO
REV. DR. TAITETSU UNNO Feb 5, 1929 - Dec 13, 2014 Rev. Dr. Taitetsu Unno, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home with his family. Emeritus Professor of World Religions at Smith College, Visiting Professor of Religion at the University of Hawaii, Manoa (1973), and Shin Buddhist minister, he leaves a legacy of scholarship and ministry. A memorial service will be held at the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, 1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan 24. In lieu of flowers, koden may be made out to: Pacific Buddhist Academy.
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ELIZABETH “HONEYGIRL” YOUNG
ELIZABETH HONEYGIRL YOUNG Of Kailua, passed away on December 19, 2014. She was an assistant store manager at Seven-Eleven Waimanalo. She is survived by her brother, Lester (Jeanne) Kekua; sons, Wendell (Candie), Pono (Mariko); daughter, Tracie (Mike) Costa; 12 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren. Her warm and wonderful spirit will be missed by all her family and friends. Heaven has gained another Angel and she is with her husband Puakea, son Duke and the rest of our Ohana. Per her request there will be no services. Condolences can be sent to PO Box 113 Honokaa HI 96727.
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KEITH KASPAROVITCH
KEITH KASPAROVITCH Keith Robert Lopaka Kasparovitch, 64, of Honolulu, died December 19, 2014 at St. Francis Hospice Nuuanu. Born and raised in Hawaii, Keith is remembered for his humor, generosity and engaging stories. A graduate of Punahou School where he excelled at football, soccer and baseball, his pitching prowess was legendary where he helped lead his team to a state championship in his senior year and along the way pitching several no hitters. After high school he went on to play baseball at Mesa Junior College and Colorado State. Returning to Hawaii he got his start in the food and beverage industry eventually meeting the love of his life, Jan Edwards. Moving to Bend, Oregon Jan and Keith together opened their first restaurant, Kasey's Texas Style Barbecue, and their catering business. At the restaurant, Hawaii visitors to Bend could always find a pot of rice in the back and on occasion some macaroni salad made local style. He and Jan raised two sons, Kasey and Korey right alongside them in the restaurant. Keith found time to teach and coach baseball for his boys. Moving back home he became one of his mother's caregivers for several years before her passing. Keith is preceded in death by his parents Viola and Leonard Kasparovitch, brothers Leonard Kaulana Jr. and Kevin Kenui. He is survived by his wife, Jan, sons Kasey Kekoa, Korey Kaleonui, brother Cass Kawehiho'oheno, sister Cathy (Larry) Arnold, nieces and nephews. Memorial services and celebration of life will be held at the Punahou School Chapel on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Visitation at 9:00am. Service at 10:00am. Aloha attire.
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