Oct. 26, 2015
Hiroshi “Hiro” Taira, 81, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. working foreman and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Wailuku. He is survived by wife Laraine Y., sons Darrin S. and Brian Y., daughter Laurie M. Tsuji, brother Victor “Yasu” and four grandchildren. Private services.
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Walter Kwong Pui Yuen
Oct. 22, 2015
Walter Kwong Pui Yuen, 88, of Honolulu, an Army veteran and Department of Defense scheduler, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Bertha; sons Clayton, Kevin and Kerry; sister Charlotte Hedani; and three grandchildren. Private services. No flowers. Condolences: borthwickoahu.com.
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Joseph Kanalua Travis, Jr.
JOSEPH KANALUA TRAVIS, JR. Age 80, passed away on November 2, 2015 in his home with loved ones by his side. Born in Haina, Hawaii, on August 29, 1935 to goodly parents Joseph Kanalua, Sr. and Louise Kahana Travis (both deceased). Graduated from The Kamehameha Schools - Kapalama Campus in 1953. For many years he served as President of the Class where he oversaw many monthly class luncheons, reunions that were on the islands, mainland and even into Canada. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Kailua/Makiki/ Waikahe Wards). He was also very active with the Boy Scouts of America and earned his Wood badge and Silver Beaver Awards. Joe is survived by his wife, Iris Marlene of 30 years and her 3 children, Lee Tasaki (Evleen); Guy Tasaki (Karrie) and Michelle Tasaki Watson (Robert). Joe was first married to Chiquita (deceased) and they had 6 children: Joelyn Travis Hovey (Scott); Darrell (Lehua); Karl (Kyra); Stephen (Tony); Eugene (Rochelle) and Joseph III (Corrina). He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. Joseph retired after 50 years with PAMCAH UA LOCAL 675 and 49 1/2 years with HONEYWELL, INT'l as Branch Manager in 2008. After 25 years living in Makiki, he and his wife retired in HPP, Kea'au. Arrange- ments by Ballard Family Mortuary (Hilo) & Borthwick Mortuary (Honolulu). No services will be held in Hilo. Services will be held up on the Kapalama Campus of The Kamehameha Schools Chapel on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Visitation at 10:00am, service at 11:00am, 2:00pm interment to occur at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetary, Plot 65 B2 (45-425 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, HI 96744). Aloha attire.
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Christina Leilani Hironaka
CHRISTINA LEILANI HIRONAKA Age 48, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015 in her Kapolei home. Christina was born at Castle Memorial Hospital on August 23, 1967 to Mr. and Mrs. Max L. Pearce of Kailua, Hawaii and graduated from Kailua High School with the Class of 1985. Christina had the great joy of spending twenty-two years of togetherness and twelve years of marriage with the love of her life, husband Dwayne Hironaka. A lover of people, Christina worked as a hostess for Denny's in Kapolei where her beautiful smile greeted many customers for the past few years. Christina loved vacationing in Las Vegas and had an immeasurable love for life and her family. She will forever be remembered for her generosity and kind heart, but mostly for the love and compassion she had for animals, especially her boys, Reno, Hercules, Chewy, Apollo, Kain, Sergeant, and Maximus. Christina is survived by her husband, Dwayne and her step-children, Corie Li, Layne, and Nicole; mother, Nancy Pearce of Kailua, Hawaii; siblings, Debbie Silva, Lisa Wolf of Roseville, California, Max Pearce, Jeffery "Scott" Pearce, Brian Pearce, and Clyde Pearce; several in-laws; sixteen nieces and nephews; thirteen great-nieces and nephews; and three grandchildren. Christina is preceded by her father, Max L. Pearce. Christina's celebration of life service will be held on November 14, 2015 from 3pm-7pm at Oahu Mortuary, 2162 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817. Aloha/casual attire is requested.
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JOSE “ERNING” MERCADO DOMINGSIL
JOSE ERNING MERCADO DOMINGSIL Age 74, of Ewa Beach, HI, passed away October 4, 2015 in Honolulu, HI. Born September 18, 1941 in Marabos, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired business owner and also retired from C.S. Wo Furniture. He is survived by wife, Elena U. Domingsil; daughters, Rose (Frederick) Baclig, Lanie D. (Leonard N. M.D.) Cupo, Melonie D. (Rini) Patricio, Jebilyn D. (George) Felipe; brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Santiago Domingsil, Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Domingsil, Mr. and Mrs. Dominador Domingsil, Mr. and Mrs. Eliseo Domingsil; grand- children, Frederick Baclig, Jr., Frelyn (Blayne Espiritu) Baclig, Tatyana (Alex Antinero) Domingsil-Patricio, Teariana Patricio, Tryzen Patricio, Jhadyne Felipe, Jhewel Felipe, Jhonah Felipe, Jhem Felipe, Jhordyne Felipe, Joseph Jose Cupo; great-grandchildren, Jhezayle-Azahlay Espiritu, Szkyley-Jhayde Espiritu. Visitation 6:00-9:00 p.m. Sunday (Nov 15) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; program 6:30 p.m., prayer service 7:00 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Monday (Nov 16) at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (91-1004 North Rd., Ewa Beach); mass 11:00 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. Mililani Memorial Park. Casual/Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.
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Alfred Kirtland Baang Jr.
Oct. 17, 2015
Alfred Kirtland “Boboy” Baang Jr., 44, of Ewa Beach died in Ewa Beach. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Annmarie Baang-Dionisio; sons Alexander A. and Austin B. Baang-Dionisio; daughters Alyssamarie, Annamarie, Alandra B. and Ariana A. Baang-Dionisio; brothers Richard, Simon, Chad and Justin Baang, Damien K. Gonzaga and Joseph Perez; and sister Katrina Perez. Visitation: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Waipahu. Mass: 12:30 p.m. Aloha or casual attire. No flowers.
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Marta Alejandro Domingo
Nov. 1, 2015
Marta Alejandro Domingo, 69, of Hawi, Hawaii, died at home. She was born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. She is survived by brothers Sergio and Rizal, and sisters Estrella Matias, Catalina Morales, Teresita and Lourdes Calano, Antonia Ariola and Paz Rivera. Visitation: 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kapaau. Services: 3 p.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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Nancy Leihuanani Dosono
Oct. 21, 2015
Nancy Leihuanani Dosono, 47, of Waipahu, a homemaker, died in Aiea. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Sepeti Lalahi Jr., son Joshua Seabury, daughters Sharon L.M. Dosono and Theresa Boone, brother Lloyd, sister Desree and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Thursday at Greater Mount Zion Holiness Church, Hauula. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialpark mortuary.com. Updated information for an obituary published Friday.
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James Alexander Dowsett
Oct. 30, 2015
James Alexander Dowsett, 90, of Kamuela, Hawaii, a rancher and an Army veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Mary Ann; sons Alika and Kawika; daughters Keahi Kummer, Mealani Morgan and Poomai Dowsett; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: noon Dec. 19 at the Dowsett Ranch.
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Dulinda Gomes Moniz Ernesto
Oct. 11, 2015
Dulinda Gomes Moniz Ernesto, 96, of Haleiwa, a retired occupational therapist at Waimano Training School and Hospital, died in Kahuku. She was born in Kaeleku, Maui. She is survived by daughter Kathleen “Penny” Cagle, sons Albert G. and Gary D. Moniz, caregivers Castora “Casty” and “Gabby” Dela Cruz, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Private services. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Serena Ann Halsell
Sept. 30, 2015
Serena Ann Halsell, 61, of Kapolei, a retired receptionist at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Genevieve C. Lemire-Dunbar and Ashlyn S. Lemire; brothers Andre Espiritu and Shane and Shawn Dolera; sisters JoAnn Willis, Desiree Navarette, Stephanie Ross and Corrine Quinto; and six grandchildren. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Donald Kelii Kalama
Oct. 23, 2015
Donald Kelii Kalama, 79, of Kaneohe, a retired Martin Transportation Services truck driver and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honokohau, Maui. He is survived by wife Vonda S.; son Donald K.; daughter Donna; brothers Stephen and Alvin; sisters Myrna Lyerla, Blossom Kalua and Anna Kisner; and a grandchild. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaneohe, across from King Intermediate School. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples. Condolences: hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com.
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Francis Kealoha Kamakawiwo’ole Sr.
Sept. 30, 2015
Francis Kealoha Kamakawiwo’ole Sr., 79, of Waianae, a retired Honolulu Police Department lieutenant, died in Waianae. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Patricia; sons Francis “Kim” Jr. and Jason Kamakawiwo’ole, and Clarence, Jimbo K. and Jonah G.K. Ongory; daughters Yvonne Lopez, Tammy Meyers, Yvette “Noe” Kamakawiwo’ole and Phyllis Kamana; brother Douglas; and sisters Mary Johnson, Ethel Amina and Barbara Baker. Visitation: 5 p.m. Friday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire. Flowers welcome.
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Charles Yasuyoshi Kaneshiro
Nov. 2, 2015
Charles Yasuyoshi Kaneshiro, 77, of Honolulu, a retired King’s Bakery baker, died in Kaiser Medical Center. He was born in Waipahu. He is survived by wife Kay, sons Chad and Ty, and sister Jane Okuhara. Visitation: 3 p.m. Sunday at Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. Services: 4 p.m. Cremation to follow. Inurnment: 10 a.m. Nov. 17 at Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.
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Nancy H. Kaneshiro
Oct. 30, 2015
Nancy H. Kaneshiro, 69, of Kaneohe, a systems analyst, died at home. She was born in Fresno, Calif. She is survived by husband Kenneth; daughter Michelle Garce; son Grant; mother Yukiko Watanabe; sisters June Niizuma, Karen Ebesu, May Takamatsu and Ethel Watanabe-Gongob; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 5 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers. Condolences: borthwick oahu.com.
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Fumiko Kunioki
Nov. 4, 2015
Fumiko Kunioki, 91, of Wailuku, a corporate partner in Kahului Dry Cleaners, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Kahului. She is survived by daughters Yvonne Iwasaki and Stephanie Kunioki; brothers Soichi, Ichiro, Yoshio and Tommy Yoshizawa; sister Betty Yoshizawa; and a grandchild. Visitation: 3 p.m. Saturday at Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Services: 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Kahului Hongwanji Mission. Condolences: nakamuramortuary.com.
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Yoshio Nakagawa
Sept. 21, 2015
Yoshio “Rusty” Nakagawa, 86, of Wahiawa, a retiree from the city Department Parks and Recreation, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Ethel, son Scot, daughters Karen Nakagawa and Lynn Ishii, and sister Sue Fujio. Visitation: 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.
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Rachel Tokiko Tanaka Omori
Oct. 26, 2015
Rachel Tokiko Tanaka Omori, 93, of Honolulu, a retired McKinley High School educator and a retired University of Hawaii-Manoa College of Arts and Sciences academic adviser, died in Honolulu. She was born in Koloa, Kauai. She is survived by daughters Sharyn O. Nakamoto and Colleen O. Elfalan, brother Francis I. Tanaka, four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Visitation: 9 a.m. Saturday at Makiki Christian Church. Service: 10 a.m. No flowers. Condolences: diamondheadmortuary.net. Additional information for an obituary published Sunday.
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Margaret Betty Pacheco
Nov. 6, 2015
Margaret Betty Pacheco, 90, of Hilo, a homemaker, died in Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by sons Robert and Douglas; daughters Shirley Pacheco-Vega, Linda Kuanoni, Betty Fortin, Dolly Jean Pavao and Peggy Pacheco; brothers Manuel Jr. and Patrick Branco; sisters Dorothy Wright and Mildred Pacheco; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation: 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire.
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Debi Parker
Nov. 6, 2015
Debi Parker, 66, of Santa Fe, N.M., an actor, died in Santa Fe. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by companion Bo Gray, son Jason, former husband Ron, mother Madge Roach, brother Sean and sister Norren. Scattering of ashes in Hawaii. Donations suggested to the Santa Fe Raptor Center or the Hawaii Wildlife Center.
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