June 7, 2015
Ellen Y. Yamamoto, 82, of Aiea, a retired Ewa Beach Elementary School teacher, died in Aiea. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by son Todd; daughters Lynn Owan and Claire Sespene; brother Shigemitsu Nakama; sisters Elaine Marumoto, Chisato Emmos and Emily Wai; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Monday at Aiea United Methodist Church, 99-101 Laulima St. Service: 6:30 p.m. In lieu of monetary offerings, donations suggested to the Cactus and Succulent Society of Hawaii, or Camp Mekokiko in care of Aiea United Methodist Church. Incorrect information given in an obituary Friday.
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Masaichi Yamauchi
May 10, 2015
Masaichi “Masa” Yamauchi, 89, of Mililani, a retired horticulturist with the City and County of Honolulu Parks & Recreation Division, died in Honolulu. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by sons Bobby and Derrick, daughter Joanne Tamate, sisters Edith Morita and Jane Kashiwabara, and six grandchildren. Private services.
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Harold Senichi Yonashiro
May 21, 2015
Harold Senichi Yonashiro, 94, of Aiea, a Boulevard Tire and Hawaii Mobile Air owner, died in Honolulu. He was born in Huelo, Maui. He is survived by wife Eleanor T.; daughter Jan Doi; sisters Edith Bise, Emily Tamanaha and Janet Okumura; and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Norman Horn Yee Yuen
June 17, 2015
Norman Horn Yee Yuen, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Merrill Lynch and Bank of Hawaii cashier and an Air Force veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born on Molokai. He is survived by wife Judith “Judy,” son Paul T.C. and sisters Dorothy L.S. Yuen and Pearl Y. Yamashita. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Diamond Head Mortuary chapel. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.
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PATRICK “PATTY BOY” MAU
PATRICK PATTY BOY MAU Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Patrick "Patty Boy" Mau, was born on June 17, 1936 in Keokea, Maui. He was the first child of six to be born to Patrick Mau, Sr. and Peggy Mau. Patrick was a graduate of Lahaina Luna Class of 1953. After graduation he joined the Army on October 5, 1953 and was stationed at Ladd Airforce Base, Fairbanks Alaska, HQHQ & Co. Yukon Command, where he was an aircraft mechanic. At the conclusion of his military career, he relocated to Southern California and was employed with Litton Industries from 1960-1969. While with the Manufacturing Guidance Systems Division of Litton, he met his wife Mary Elizabeth Williams. The couple married in Los Angeles on June 16, 1962 and had two daughters, Leah and Kimberly. Following Litton Patrick joined Xerox manufacturing and enjoyed a successful and productive 30+ year career until his retirement in 2000. Xerox manufacturing co-workers were his extended family and these friendships lasted throughout his lifetime. It could be said that his retirement was as happy and exciting as his professional career. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, golfing, cooking, and dining out, reading, watching sports, going to the movies, and appreciated all of the wonders of life. Patrick was well known for his good nature and zest for life. He lovingly took care of his family and those he befriended with equal enthusiasm. His generosity and concern for others was inspiring. Patrick passed suddenly on June 16, 2015. He was predeceased August 30, 2013, by his beautiful wife of 50 years, Mary Elizabeth. He was also predeceased by brothers Dennis and Philip Mau. He is survived by his mother, Peggy Mau, brother Dale Mau (Faye), brother Ron (Penny), sister Carol Spencer (Clark), daughters Leah and Kim, son in law Kraig Beeman, son in law Chuck Clemens, granddaughter Leilani Mau Clemens, Goddaughters Kebe and Nikki Dunn, hanai daughters Jennifer Gieser and Varsek Harvtyunyan, and many nieces and nephews. On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, a funeral mass at Our Lady Queen of Angels, Keokea, Maui will be held at 9:30 A.M. followed by an 11:00 A.M. burial and memorial service celebrating his life and friendship at the Veteran's Cemetery in Makawao, Maui. For those who wish, donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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Thongdy Atthayasay
June 20, 2015
Thongdy Atthayasay, 94, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Vientiane, Laos. She is survived by caregivers San Athayasai and Mann Athayasasi. Visitation: noon Thursday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 1 p.m. Laotian Buddhist. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.
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Donald Merrill Bremer
June 21, 2015
Donald Merrill “Don” Bremer, 89, of Keaau, Hawaii, a retired choral conductor, music director, founder of Hawaii Island Teen Court and a Navy photographer in World War II, died at home. He was born in Los Angeles. He is survived by wife Nina S., daughters Lianne and Carolyn Bremer, stepdaughters Westerly Gardner and Lani Shipman, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.
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Rosamellia C. Carvalho
June 9, 2015
Rosamellia C. “Auntie Rose” Carvalho, 78, of Hilo, a retired salesclerk for the former Smartwear, died in Hospice of Hilo’s Pohai Malama Facility. She was born in Pahala, Hawaii. She is survived by daughter Clarice Kunius; hanai daughter Benita Salazar; brothers Santiago “Spike,” Alfred and Leonardo “Donkey” Cordero; sister Josephine Galeon; and a grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Heritage Christian Fellowship, Hilo. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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David Wah Kwock Chow
June 18, 2015
David Wah Kwock Chow, 81, of Honolulu, a federal government accountant, died in Kailua. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Leatrice, son Jon, daughters Lea Ann and Lori Marks, sisters Laura Hashimoto and Roberta Nakahara, and a grandchild. Private services.
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Cayetano Andres Domingo
May 24, 2015
Cayetano Andres Domingo, 90, of Wahiawa died in Wahiawa. He was born in North Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Teresita; sons Jerome, Jerry and Melvin; and four grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Program: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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Katsuyoshi Fukushima
May 5, 2015
Katsuyoshi “Kadon” Fukushima, 81, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a house painter and an Army veteran, died in Kona Community Hospital. He was born in Honaunau, Hawaii. He is survived by brothers Koichi and John, and sisters Matsuno Katz and Sanae Matsumura. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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Janet Hatsumi Goto
June 11, 2015
Janet Hatsumi Goto, 93, of Mililani, a retired Conrad Jewelers salesclerk, died in Ka Punawai Ola. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Edwin N., two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services.
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Charlotte Yukie Hanai
May 17, 2015
Charlotte Yukie Hanai, 87, of Aiea died in Aiea. She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by son Steven; daughters Natalie Hanai, Kathleen Hanai-Lee and Shelly Fukuyama; sister Pauline Saiki; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 10:30 a.m. Casual attire.
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Peter Happi
June 20, 2015
Peter Happi, 71, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a co-owner of Hawaii by the Sea Realty and an Army veteran, died in Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home in Hilo. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by wife Barbara and sisters Marilyn Cassella, Pat Kerf and Joann Sung. Private services to be held at a late date.
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Masako Hirata
May 24, 2015
Masako Hirata, 97, of Honolulu, a retired Hakuyosha Clean Living seamstress, died in Mililani. She was born in Oakland, Calif. She is survived by son Harris T., daughters Gracie M. Matsuo and Eileen Y. Hirota, brother Alan S. Yamada, sister Toshiko Yanagi, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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Richard N. Hori
May 29, 2015
Richard N. Hori, 92, of Kaneohe, a retired pharmacist and an Army veteran, died in Aloha Nursing & Rehab Centre. He was born in Puunene, Maui. He is survived by wife Michiko, son Milton, daughter Diane Arakaki, sisters Helen Ichiyasu and Maxyne Matsuoka, and a grandchild. Private services. No monetary offerings.
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Catherine M. Kasai
May 24, 2015
Dr. Catherine M. Kasai, 45, of Pearl City, a veterinarian who worked at a specialty clinic in Hawthorne, Calif., as well as her own clinic in Hawaii, died in Pearl City. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Colin and Florence, and sister Karen. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6:30 p.m.
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Patrick Yun Loy Kamanoulu Liu
June 6, 2015
Patrick Yun Loy Kamanoulu “Butchie” Liu, 76, of Kalihi and Kaneohe, a floral designer and an Air Force veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Edwin “Raymond” and sisters Yonella “Yoyo” Liu and Elizabeth Nishimura. Private services.
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Kenneth Takashi Makiya
June 12, 2015
Kenneth Takashi Makiya, 78, of Kaneohe, a retired telecommunications technician for GTE Hawaiian Tel and an Air Force veteran, died at home. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by sons Craig M. and Clayton H., brothers Edward and George, sister Lillian Oyama and caregiver Aileen Makiya. Visitation: 9 a.m. July 5 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Kazuo Nakamitsu
May 15, 2015
Kazuo “Kazu” Nakamitsu, 90, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. automotive mechanic, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Aiko; sons Mel, Stephen and Wayne; daughter Lois Nishimura; sisters Clara Nakamura and Diane Ayabe; and five grandchildren. Private services.
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