Hawaii Newspaper Obituaries January 1 - December 31, 2005 R
NENITA ABADILLA RABANAL, 61, of Honolulu, died Aug. 1, 2005. Born in Davao, Philippines. Survived by son, Rex; companion, Edward Hirao; mother, Josefina; five sisters; three brothers. Private service. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv August 3, 2005]
JIMMIE "SONNY" RABOR, 64, of Honolulu, died June 17, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. A maintenance custodian. Survived by brother, Irenio "Paul" Bacon; sister, Grace. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. atHawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv June 23, 2005]
THELMA E. RACKER, 100, of Honolulu, died Feb. 26, 2005. Born in Lake Charles, La. A homemaker. Survived by son, Lester; daughter, Jacquelyn Johnson; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Celebration of life and scattering of ashes 8 a.m. to noon Sunday aboard the Maggie Joe, Kewalo Basin. Casual attire.Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Mar. 3, 2005]
ARSENIO LAGMAY RACPAN, 94, of Waipahu, died April 5, 2005. Born in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired from Ayabe Masonry. Survived by wife, Virginia; sons, Arcenio and Jeffrey; daughters, Madelyn Fukuhara, Carolyn and Evelyn Racpan; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Francisco and Nemesio; sister, Raimunda Nino. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv May 1, 2005] Amy Maret Radin, 91, of Waikoloa died July 2 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in New York City, she taught French at Edgemont High School inWestchester County, N.Y., and tutored several students in her home. No services. Survived by son, David (Lois) Radin of Waimea; two grandchildren, two nephews, two nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH July 6, 2005]
FAUSTO SEPNIO RAGUINDIN, 70, of Wahiawa, died July 17, 2005. Born in Pangasinan, Philippines. Survived by wife, Apostolina; sons, Salvador, Armando, Mario, Felipe, Lito, Jesus and Ely; daughters, Lina Tatad, Mely Abuda, Aurelia Flores and Alice Vangilder; sister, Bonifacia Sibayan; 40 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Sorrows Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial at a later date in the Philippines. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv July 21, 2005]
RUTH RAIMY, 94, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2005. Born in New York City. A retired psychologist. Survived by daughter-in-law, Debbie Sarnoff; sisters, Barbara West and Sylvia Somers. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv May 13, 2005]
Joeann Marie Ramacher, 80, of Wailuku, died March 4, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A service over urn will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at St. Theresa’s Church. Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mrs. Ramacher was born Oct. 8, 1924, in Minnesota. She was owner of a retail jewelry sales business. She is survived by a son, Robert (Kim) Ramacher; a sister, Dorothy May Carithers; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. [MN Mar. 9, 2005]
JOYCE MAY RAMBES, 68, of 'Ewa Beach, died Feb. 12, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Walter, Robert and Edmond Gouveia, Ervin Gillman and Mervin Gouveia; daughters, Doreen Cromatie and Brenda Austin; brother, Anthony Ramos; sister, Juanita Vasquez; 31 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren. Visitation9 a.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 21, 2005]
Cirilo Sagucio Ramento, formerly of Hanama'ulu, died June 12, 2005, at the age of 98 in his hometown of Cadcadir, Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines. Born on June 6, 1907, in Lanao, Bangui Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired employee from Lihue Plantation. Preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ramento and Juana Sagucio Ramento; sisters Donata R. Respicio, Leona R. Nieto and Marcelo R. Ravelo; brother: Arcadio S. Ramento; sons: Ilustre and Ludivico Ramento, he is survived by his wife: Pacita Balaan Ramento of Hanama'ulu; son: Romeo (Criselda) Ramento of Kalihiwai Valley; daughter: Connie (Inocencio "Joe") Alcaraz of Hanama'ulu; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great- grandchildren and relatives in the Philippines and Hawai'i. Burial will be held in the Philippines. [KGIN June 22, 2005]
EDWARD "BOY" DAMASO RAMENTO JR., 57, of Honolulu, died June 4, 2005. Born in Victoria Balayan, Tarlac, Philippines. A banquet porter at the HiltonHawaiian Village since 1973. Survived by wife, Rosario; son, Melvin; daughters, Nalilyn Savedra and Jenny Juan; mother, Luciana; brother, Jerry; sisters, Elizabeth Cabias and Edna Iha; 10 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv June 28, 2005]
ELIZABETH W. RAMENTO Elizabeth W. Ramento was born on June 27, 1938 in Paia, Hawaii. She was called home to the Lord after a 3-year courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at Tacoma, Washington surrounded by her loved ones. Known to all who loved her as Liz and to many as "Aunty Liz", she is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Al, children Alfred (Susan) Ramento, Blanch (Ken) Fernandez, Laura (Dean) Desantos, Nathan Ramento, grandkids Jantzen, Brandon, Carmen, Kimo, Natalie, Shani and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Breanna. Liz also leaves behind her mother, Dionisia Guillermo (Kaneohe, HI), sisters Felisa (Cris) Taiping (Tacoma, WA), Sophie (Harold) Nakamura (Kaneohe, HI), Millie (Peter) Conrardy (Spanaway, WA) and brothers Fortunato (Bertha) Barques and Joseph (Patricia) Guillermo both of Kaneohe, HI. Liz graduated from Castle High School, Kaneohe, HI in 1956 and retired from McChord AFB as an operations clerk of 20 years. She loved outdoor activities, camping, clamming, potlucks with family and friends, cooking, dancing, singing, traveling but first and foremost, Liz loved her family. There was nothing she wouldn't do for them. Honey, Mom, Grandma, Great-grandma, you may be gone, but you'll never be forgotten. [Adv Mar. 16, 2005]
LANA JEANETTE OLIVEIRA SANTOS RAMIREZ, 64, of California, formerly of Honolulu, died April 10, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired Alameda County,Calif., employee. Survived by sons, Alfred and Michael Santos; daughter, Lanette Santos; grandchildren, Diane and Denise Monarrez; 10 step-grandchildren; stepsons, Harold Santos Jr., Edward Santos and Alex Ramirez; stepdaughters, Erlinda Ramirez and Gracie Reaza; brother, Raymond Oliveira; sisters, Hannah Knell, Betty Goeas, Malia Thomas, Lydia Low and Edna Cathcart. Visitation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kahala Ward; memorial service 11 a.m. Aloha attire. Mainland arrangements by Machado's Hillside Chapel, Hayward, Calif.; Hawai'i arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home; burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, California. [Adv May 3, 2005]
PACITA C. RAMIREZ Age 79, of Aiea Heights, loving wife, mother, grand-mother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi. Pacita was born in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur in the Philippines on April 17, 1925 and came to Hawaii with her parents at the age of 6. She was the oldest of 9 children and had to leave school in the 9th grade to help care for her siblings. She married Bernard Ramirez at the age of 16 and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Together they raised 4 children in Waipahu and Aiea Heights and although she and her husband Bernard both had very limited education, they worked hard and sent all of their children to private schools and college. Pacita worked at the Aiea Navy Laundry where she was a union steward. She retired in 1987. Her retirement years were spent babysitting grandchildren and great grandchildren, chauffering them to and from school and sporting events, taking care of her husband, doing everyone's laundry, visiting friends and relatives, and baking her jello cakes and wonderful rum cakes. She touched so many lives with her energy, generosity and kindness. She is survived by her husband, Bernard; sons, Bernard (Luisa) Ramirez, Jr., James (Patricia) Ramirez; daughters, Shirley, deceased (Ernest) Libarios, Linda (William) Jameson; grandchildren, Bernadette, Michael (Janet) and Steven Ramirez, Ernest Jr. (Laurie) and Jason Libarios, Kaleka (Kenny) Harrison, Malia Ramirez, Dino (Gina) and Jeremy Granito, Gina (Sean) Vasconcellos, Sara, Michael and Gabriel Jameson; great-grandchildren, Joy Libarios, John & Ashley Ramirez, Kainoa, Kaleo, Kalae and Kaikea Harrison, Jerica Granito, Micah and Kylie Vasconcellos, Jordan Granito; brothers, John, Rudy and Roy Costales; sisters, Dominga Rostrata, Felicidad Aragon, Connie Leonoras, Josephine Derryberry, Esther Tagupa. COMMITTAL AT HAWAII STATE VETERANS CEMETERY.
ESTHER NACAPUY RAMONES, 72, of Waialua, died Feb. 18, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Bank of Hawaii senior teller, Waialua Branch. Survived by husband, Leonides; son, Edwin; nine grandchildren; hanai daughter, Marites Stevenson; brothers, Faustino and Tony Nacapuy; sisters, Gloria Nahinu and June Teixeira. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o, Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday at Waialua United Church of Christ; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 7, 2005]
Micaela "Sophia" Ramelb Ramones,73, of Hilo died May 8 at Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Center. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, she was a retired macadamia nut picker for Mauna Kea Macadamia and member of the Holy Apostles Resurrection Church in Hilo. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; wake service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Apostles Resurrection Church; funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial atHomelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Victorina (Ricky) Mateo of Pepeekeo, Irene Ramones, Perlita (Marino) Vea and Virgie Lynn Ramones, all of Hilo; sons, Leonardo (Juanita) Ramones and Jojo (Merlinda) Ramones of Hilo; sisters, Maria (Gaspar) Ocot and Emiliana Escalante of Honolulu; brothers, Candido (Simplecia) Ramelb of Honolulu, Mariano (Pacita) Ramelb of the Philippines; 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; numerous brothers- in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH May 17, 2005]
NENITA "NITA" RODRIGUEZ RAMONES, 61, of Honolulu, died Jan. 19, 2005. Born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A paramedic assistant at LeahiHospital. Survived by husband, Rudolfo; daughter, Carolyn Bello; brothers, Carl, Bill and Zack Rodriguez; sisters, Rosita Coloma, Susana Tagavilla, Teresita Diga, Herminia Legaspi and Marcita Rivera; mother, Jacinta Rodriguez; a grandson. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary. Visitation also 9:30 a.m.Saturday at the mortuary; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv Feb. 16, 2005]
BETTY LOU MARTINSON RAMOS, 75, of Honolulu died June 24 in Honolulu. Born in Ka'u, she was a retired hotel cafeteria attendant. Friends may call 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary in Kaneohe, Oahu; service at 6:30 p.m. Private scattering of ashes. Aloha attire; flowers OK. Survived by daughters, Kehaunani Martinson and Hermina L. (Herbert) Imamura; sons, Ricarte K. (Yvonne) Ramos and Andy M. (Winerfer) Ramos; sister, Phina Tuiasosopo; 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [HTH July 1, 2005]
DAVID RAMOS, 64, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 17, 2005. Born in Waipahu. Retired longtime O'ahu Sugar Co. and Pioneer Mill, Lahaina, Maui, employee. Survived by wife, Maria; daughters, Laura Jugas and Cynthia Badayos; sons, Dominador, Ronnie and Kenny Bosque; mother, Gregoria; sisters, Josephine Ventura, Dolores Natividad, Juanita Manuel, Esther Jaimison and Shirley Moleta; brothers, Henry and Paul; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation 5 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 27, 2005]
ELIZABETH L. RAMOS, 67, of Honolulu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Parking attendant. Survived by son, Garick Nakagawa; daughter, Desiree K.R. Melendez; brother, Ira P. Kapelino; sisters, Elaine Talley and Roselani LaRue; four grandchildren. Visitation 8 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.Burial 2 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv June 7, 2005]
Francisco Ramos of Kaumakani died June 4, 205, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. Born Oct. 1, 1916, in the Philippines, he was an equipment operator. He is survived by his wife: Avelyn Frando Ramos of the Philippines; one son: Frank Ramos, Jr. of California; one brother: Flormante Ramos of Honolulu; caregivers: Mercy and Junior and Gomer and Aida; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Family and friends may call on Saturday, June 25, at Borthwick Mortuary from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. where services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. burial to follow at Hanapepe Public Cemetery. [KGIN June 2, 2005] JUAN JOVILIONAR RAMOS, 92, of Honolulu, died May 30, 2005. Born in Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A retired tank cleaner for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Shop 72.Survived by wife, Arsenia; son, Joseph; daughters, Jessica Daniels and Joan Ishaque; three grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church; service 7 p.m.Visitation also 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10:15 a.m.; burial noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [AdvJune 19, 2005]
MARGARITA "MARGIE" MAPA RAMOS, 70, of Hawai'i Kai, died March 23, 2005. Retired California chief pharmacist; member of Star of the Sea Catholic Church's Hula Halau Malia Hoku O Ke Kai. Survived by husband, Dr. Gonzalo; son, Roland "Ron"; daughters, Rosanne Bell; brothers, Felix Jr. and Raymond; sisters, Sister Marina, Josefa Norona, Virgilia Mapa and Dolores Keefe; three grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. No flowers; donations to the church halau. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 28, 2005]
MARIA TANGONAN RAMOS, 81, of Honolulu, died April 12, 2005. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired food-service worker for Diosdado Rome Galley at Pearl Harbor. Survived by sons, Vincent and Roy; stepson, Santos Jr.; daughter, Virginia Acorda; brother, Mariano Tangonan; 13 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Church; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv May 4, 2005]
Ricardo M. Ramos of Hanama‘ulu died on June 27, 2005, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. Born in Ilocos Notre, Philippines on Nov. 25, 1922, he retired with the Lihue Sugar Plantation as a mobile irrigation worker. He is survived by his wife: Estrella Ramos of 60 years; three sons: Elson (Cris) Ramos, Billy (Carol) Ramos, George (Kathleen) Ramos; two daughters: Vicky Ramos and Arleen Ramos; one sister Adelina Flores of the Philippines and one brother; Demetrio (Eusebia) Ramos of Hanapepe, 17 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. Visitation with the family was held on Friday, July 1, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kapaia. Mass was celebrated followed by burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Kapaia. [KGIN July 2, 2005]
RICHARD RAMOS, 74, of Waipahu, died May 12, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and retired postal worker. Survived by sisters, Elenora Rezentes, Vivian Martin and Catherine Ramos; caregivers, John Kerston and Linda Enfield. Visitation 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; burial 1 p.m.at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. [Adv May 27, 2005]
SANTIAGO "APO AGO" RAMOS, SR. August 7, 1906 - June 28, 2005 With his undying Catholic faith, our father lived life to its fullest. He epitomized all that was good - his generosity as he shared the fruits of his labor from the garden he nurtured; his wit and wisdom bringing laughter and the truth to all who knew him; his patience raising 7 children successfully; his work ethics keeping mind, body and spirit alive to the very end; his decades of service to the community of Kahuku, earning him respect from everyone he encountered; and the Aloha Spirit which he embodied in everything he did. Words can hardly express how deeply he will be missed. He was the most dedicated, loving father who instilled pride into his family. He was our rock, our foundation, our inspiration --- our home! He is survived by his children; Virginia "Jean" Berlinrut (Dan), Filipinas "Fely" Dorado (Dionisio Sr.), Santiago Ramos Jr. (Margaret), Florence Golden (Jerome), Joan Martin (James), Don Ramos (Myrna), Julie Nacapuy (Roy), Diego Agbayani (hanai). His grandchildren; Jeffrey and Rebecca Rosenthal, Mark and Brandon Berlinrut (step), Dionisio Dorado II, Cristina Borrego (Jose), Juanita Casarez (Alex), Adam and Rachel Martin, Donna and Andrina Ramos, and Jennifer Nacapuy. His great grandchild; Jose Borrego.Many, many more Ohana!. BURIAL AT HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY.
RACHAEL HARUKO NAKAMA GANT RANESES, 81, of Honolulu, died May 20, 2005. Born in 'Ewa. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Stanley Nakama and Harlan Shelton; daughter, Cora Gant; six brothers; a sister; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Valley of the TemplesMemorial Park chapel; service noon; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [AdvJune 3, 2005] FRANCISCO "APO EKO" Y. RAPOSAS, 94, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 23, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Retired from the Sheraton Moana Surfrider housekeeping department. Survived by grandnephew, Peter Raposas Ebos; grandnieces Judy Raposas Ebos Torado and Toni Breslin. Visitation 9:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at O'ahu Cemetery chapel; scattering of ashes at sea pending. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Jan. 27, 2005]
MAMELIANA RAPOSAS, 76, of San Jose, Calif., died Feb. 17, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Services and burial in Fremont, California. Arrangements by Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary, Fremont, Calif. [Adv Feb. 21, 2005]
HOWARD MELVIN RAPOZA, 66, of Kailua, died Jan. 18, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Former sales associate at Hardware Hawaii-Kailua; retired plumber for Alameda County, Calif. Survived by wife, Yvonne; sons, Howard and Michael; daughter, Susan; hanai son, Jay; stepsons, Lawrence and Michael Hubbell; brothers, Joseph, Lawrence and Donald; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service noon; burial 1 p.m.at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Jan. 28, 2005]
JOSEPH "RAPPY" STANLEY RAPOZA, 74, of Honolulu, died May 16, 2005. Born in Makaweli, Kaua'i. Retired from Hawaiian Telephone Co.; a Walter's Communication employee; legislative print shop operator, and director, Mo'ili'ili Vikings, Police Activities League. Survived by wife, Violet; sons, Louis and Guy; daughters, Moani Perreira and Luana Resuello; brothers, Nelson, Herman and Fulton; sisters, Irene Veriato and Sue Benz; seven grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m.Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church; Mass noon. No flowers. Arrangements by Mililani Downtown Mortuary. [Adv May 18, 2005]
ARTHUR GREGORY RAPOZO JR., 84, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Jan. 1, 2005. Born on Kaua'i. Retired Lihu'e Plantation supervisor. Survived by wife, Frances; sons, Gregory and Bruce; daughter, Roz; sister, Rosalyn Souza; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire. Arrangements by Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. [Adv Jan. 4, 2005] David Rapozo of Kapa‘a, died Feb. 22, 2005, at Straub Hospital in Honolulu at the age of 49. Born May 2, 1955, in Lihu‘e, he was the proprietor of a yard service business. He is survived by his fiancee: Carolyn "Dee" Rivera Gutierrez; four children: Shellie (Wyatt) Rapozo, Kawika Rapozo, Leinani (Dallas) Gutierrez-Kelley; Jr. (Kailani) Gutierrez; mother: Hazel Brown; sister: Sandra (Alan) Palmeira; brothers: Charles (Tina) Rapozo, Raymond (Dorina) Rapozo, Jr., Steve (Diane) Rapozo, and Nolan (DeeAnn) Rapozo; six grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa. Memorial services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. by Kahu Vidinha. [KGIN Feb. 26, 2005]
John Patrick Rapozo of Kalaheo, died at his home on May 9, 2005, at the age of 63. Born in Waimea on Nov. 9, 1941, he was the facility manager with the NationalTropical Botanical Garden. He is survived by his wife, Florence; three sons, John (Jovanna) Rapozo Jr. of Kaumakani, Wayne Rapozo of London and Chad (Ilima) Rapozo of Kona; daughter, Cheree (Evan) Vasconcellos of Lawai; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, George (Marlene) Rapozo of Washington and Manuel (Chermain) Rapozo of Kekaha; two sisters, Louise (Jerry) Ibsen of Kapa‘a and Angeline Suzuki of Makaweli. Friends may visit with the family from 3-4 p.m. on Monday, May 16, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kalaheo; service at 4 p.m.; Mass at 4:30 p.m. [KGIN May 13, 2005]
Manuel James Rapozo of Lihu‘e, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on July 3, 2005, at the age of 99. Born in Kealia on April 8, 1906, he was a retired supervisor with Lihue Plantation. He is survived by his wife, Rose A. Rapozo; two sons, Stephen (Talina) Rapozo of Wisconsin and Thomas Rapozo of Washington state; two daughters, Veronica Butler of Lihu‘e and Maxine (Gene) Mills of Oklahoma; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Josephine Eisenbeis of California; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, July 11, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; Mass officiated by Father John Bitterman will begin at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual at- tire is suggested and flowers omitted. [KGIN July 9, 2005] FRANKLIN SYLVESTER RAWLERSON, 61, of Waipahu, died March 29, 2005. Born in Richmond, Va. A colonel retired from the U.S. Army. Survived by wife, Janet; son, Gregory; mother, Leola Johnson; brothers, Giles and Robert Johnson; sisters, Paulette, Diane and Joyce Johnson, and Rita Rawlerson; a grandson. Visitation 1 p.m. tomorrow at First Assembly of God Church; service 2 p.m. Inurnment service 9:30 a.m. Monday at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.Donations to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 1, 2005]
Lucas V. Rayoan,96, of Hilo died Feb. 2 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, he was a retired heavy equipment operator for Brewer Chemical Co. and member of the Waiakea congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home; service at 11. Luncheon to follow. Burial at 1:30 p.m. at Homelani Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by wife, Leonisa Rayoan of Hilo; son, Leroy (Shirlene) Rayoan of Hilo; daughters, Gloria (John) Stearns and Florentina (David) Osterduck of California; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. [HTHFeb. 6, 2005]
ALFREDO RAGASA REBUDAL, 91, of Kahului, Maui, died Jan. 6, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Laborer at Maui Land and Pineapple Co. Survived by sons, Angelo and Lou; daughters, Susana Vila and Nelly Rebudal; brother, Ernesto; sister, Lilia; nine grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Church; service 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 13, 2005]
SERGIO PAESTE REBUGIO SR., 63, of Honolulu, died Feb. 17, 2005. Born in the Philippines. Survived by wife, Emilia; sons, Greg, Rony and Sergio Jr.; daughters, Russell Dulay and Ann Rebugio; brother, Francis; sisters, Celestina Lopez, Marilou Nebre and Linda Cabacungan; five grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saints Peter and Paul Church; Mass 10 a.m.; cremation to follow. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 25, 2005]
REGINA "LEI" KAHIWAKANEIKOPOLEI BRIGHT RECCA Age 87, of Honolulu, died February 1, 2005 (Tuesday) at Castle Medical Center. She was born on August 14, 1917 in Honolulu. She was a retired clerk typist for City & County of Honolulu Emergency Services and Kahu Kihapai (Pastor) of Ke Alaula Oka Malamalama Church and President of Ho omana Na auao O Hawaii. She is survived by husband, Salvatore "Sal"; son, Joseph Pekelo Recca (Shirley); daughters, Bettina M. Recca, Regina K.R. Young (Richard), seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; brother, Benjamin Kalani Bright. She was preceded in death by son, Salvatore Recca, Jr.. [Adv Feb. 16, 2005]
WILLIAM H. REES SR. Age 83, passed away on June 1, 2005 in his Kapahulu home. He was born on September 25, 1921 in Honolulu. He graduated from McKinley High Schoolin 1941. He joined the Honolulu Fire Department in 1942 and retired in 1976, with the rank of Captain. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 616 Waikiki and a avid golfer with many friends and memories in Honolulu, Mainland and Canada. He is preceded in death by his wife Virginia and survived by his sons, William Jr. (Kapi) and Walter (Lee); daughters, Evern Williams and Luana O'Hare (Don); grandchildren, David, Mark (Ayu), Christian and Lindsay; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Maya. He is also survived by brothers, Arthur and Weston Rees (Connie); sister, Shirley Sing. [Adv June 16, 2005]
DAVID EDWARD REESE JR., of Honolulu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Southern California. Longtime career with NASA, and post retirement position with Kuakini Health Systems. Survived by wife, Mary; daughters, Susan and Karen; sons, David and Kevin; stepsons, Ted, Michael and Jay; 14 grandchildren. Service 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Church of the Crossroads. No flowers. Donations to the Honolulu Symphony or Church of the Crossroads. [Adv May 28, 2005]
Ernest Paul Reese, Jr., USN (ret.) Age 57, of Kailua, passed away March 30, 2005 at St Francis Hospice West. He was born August 10, 1947, in Ellwood City, PA.Ernie came to Hawaii in 1990 when he reported to CINCPACFLT as the Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor to the Fleet, until his retirement in 1993 after 26 years of faithful service. He was more recently employed as the Assistance and Recovery Program Coordinator for Operating Engineers Local #3. Ernie was a founding member of Foundation Motorcycle Club, as well as a past President. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest P. Reese, Sr., and grandson Ernest M. Reese, Jr. He is survived by his partner Dorothee Schmidt; daughters Jorgi-Anne Stever and Jennifer Reese, son Ernest M. Reese and their mother Maureen Reese; mother Gertrude Reese, brother Richard Reese, sister Jacquelyn Alongi, and grandsons Robben Stever, Elgin Reese, Nathan Reese and Mikal Reese. Memorial service to be held 11:00 am at Oahu Cemetery Chapel, Saturday, April 9, 2005, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. [Adv Apr. 8, 2005]
Corazon Castillo Reginaldo, 82, of Wailuku, died July 8, 2005, at Maui Memorial Mortuary. Burial will be held at a later date in the Philippines. Mr. Reginaldo was born Dec. 14, 1922, in the Philippines. He was a retired dishwasher with the Maui Palms Hotel. He is survived by his wife, Narcisa Reginaldo; four sons, Tony Reginaldo, Ben Reginaldo, Fanti Reginaldo and Roy Reginaldo; two daughters, Juliet Reginaldo and Editha Tumacder; four sisters, Lita Galicinao, Erlinda Vallesteros, Augustina Dadiz and Patro Acosta; and 15 grandchildren. [MN July 17, 2005] ]
Miguel Reginaldo, 90, of Kahului, died Feb. 16, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A wake will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary, with a service at 7 p.m. The wake will continue from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. The family requests casual attire. Mr. Reginaldo was born Sept. 29, 1914, in Isabela, the Philippines. He was a laborer. He is survived by his wife, Estefania Reginaldo; six daughters, Natividad Caldito, Lolita (Ely) Lago, Erlinda (Jerry) Corpuz, Virginia (Benjamin) Ciubal, Gloria (Julius) Garcia and Aida (Charles) Devlin; two sons, Regie (Sandy) Reginaldo and Romeo (Analyn) Reginaldo; seven stepchildren, Wilfredo Lauayan, Wilmer Lauayan, Ruso Lauayan, Richard Lauayan, Sonia Lauayan, Analyn Lauayan and Rema Lauayan; and 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. [MN Feb. 18, 2005]
Sandra Marie Reginaldo, 51, of Kahului, died May 19, 2005, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary, with a service at noon. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Mrs. Reginaldo was born Feb. 8, 1954, in Hawaii. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Regie Reginaldo; a parent, Gaudencio “Danny” Paglinawan; four children, Stacy (Christopher) Franco, Sharon (Aaron) Pahk, Shermaine (Brandon) Rodrigues and Sherwin Reginaldo; three brothers, Dennis Paglinawan, Ronald Paglinawan and Michael Paglinawan; two stepsisters, Joann Feig and Margaret Cordeiro; a stepbrother, Chunky Cordeiro; and eight grandchildren. [MN May 22, 2005]
BARBARA MAE REID, 70, of 'Aiea, died April 15, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Member of Bethany Assembly of God Church. Survived by sons, Walter and Shane; daughters, Sarah "Kehau" Salas and Carolyn Mallari; brothers, Paul and Samuel Stevens; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bethany Assembly of God Church; service 7 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Arrangements by Diamond Head Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 26, 2005]
Eva M. Reid of Koloa, died May 2, 2005, at her home at the age of 98. Born Jan. 16, 1907, in Ledville, Colo., she worked as a welfare worker for the CountyHospital. She is survived by her son: Jim (Joan) Reid of Koloa; one granddaughter; two grandsons; and five great grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family from2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, at Hanapepe United Church of Christ, where services will begin at 2:30 p.m. Inurnment to follow in the church columbarium. The family suggests casual attire and asks that flowers be omitted. Donations may be made to the Eva Reid Memorial to Na Mana Ola Hou (P.O. Box 64, Waimea, HI 96796). [KGIN May 6, 2005]
MABEL SHIZUE REID, 91, of Honolulu, died June 16, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A members of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survived by sons, William and Edmund Jr. Young; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary. [Adv June 24, 2005]
MARIE C. REIDER, 101, of Kane'ohe, died July 25, 2005. Born in Pennsylvania. Former owner and operator of Camp Winnetka in Millsboro, Del. Survived by daughters, Dorothy Goldsborough and Jocelyn Boudreaux; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv July 28, 2005]
Charles Kawehewehe Reiny Sr. Charles K. Reiny Sr., age 77 of Makua, died on January 31, 2005 in Makua. He was born in Ewa on December 25, 1927. He is a former semi-professional baseball player and a Korean War Veteran. He is a graduate of Waipahu High School class of 1946. He was known to everyone around him as "Uncle Charlie." He is survived by sister, Lucille Reiny; son, Charles K. Reiny Jr.; four grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. [Adv Feb. 17, 2005]
Donna Jean Reis,62, of Pahoa died June 21 in Kailua, Oahu. Born in Honolulu, she was a botanical gardener. Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Valley of the Temples Memorial Chapel on Oahu; service at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at 2 p.m. at the Valley of the Temples. Survived by son, Reny Jason Reis; daughters, Rhoda Jean Kiakona and Raena J. Reis; mother, Margaret Dorser; brothers, John W. Dorser Jr. and Allen "Skippy" Baptiste; sister, Dorene Bush; six grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [HTH June 23, 2005]
VIOLET DUARTE REIS, 88, of 'Aiea, died July 7, 2005. Born in Waialua. A member of the American Legion. Survived by son, Ralph; daughter, Sharyon Cobe; brothers, Joseph and Frank Duarte; sister, Helen Knizek; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv July 17, 2005]
Korex H. Rekis, infant, of Kahului, died June 11, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A wake will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Kahului Union Church, with a service at 11 a.m.Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Baby Korex was born Jan. 14, 2005, in Wailuku. He is survived by his parents, Rex and Kayrene Rekis; a brother, Lipton Yosa Rekis; his grandparents, Yomen and Karesia Rekis and Keto and Antelina Kojenlang; and a great-grandfather, Keichi Dereas. [MN June 15, 2005]
RAYMONDO RELLIN Retired Air Force/Pearl harbor, UVC, Knights of Col.-Life 3rd & 4th Degree, VFW Life, 4th Degree-Mililani, Disabled American Vet, DAV Life, NCOA Life, TREA Life, AMRA, Air Force Assoc, CAP-Senior Training Officer HI wing; Lt. Col, BPOE PC Lodge 2669. UH Graduate in Associates of Arts/Liberal Arts, Business Admin. Loving husband and Father. He is survived by wife, Felisa Rellin, Children, Perry; Byron; Bertram, & Matthew; 13 grandchildren. [Adv Mar. 31, 2005] Monroe Patrick "Bug" "Biggy" Remmers,50, of Hilo died Jan. 22 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a former employee of KTA Super Stores and Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, member and captain of Renegade Dart Team and U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. Friends may call from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary's chapel in Hilo; service at 10 a.m. Graveside committal service to follow at 1 p.m. at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No.2 in Hilo. Casual attire, no flowers. Survived by sons, Damon (Lesly) Remmers and Brent (Lehua) Remmers both of Hilo; daughters, Aiyana (Ricky) Nelson and Sheena (Rory Jr.) Garcia, both of Hilo; father, Clarence Robert Kaapuni of Hawaii; hanai parents, Robert and Doris Hanoa of Hilo; brothers, Nolan (Valerie) Remmers of Ainaloa and Harvey Remmers of Kalapana; sisters, Raynette "Pua" (Mark) Chamberlin of Ainaloa and Beatta (Curtis) MacDonald of Arkansas; four grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Jan. 30, 2005]
THELMA MAILE RENKEN, 69, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 11, 2005. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands director's office receptionist. Survived by sons, Elmore and Chevalier; daughters, Diana Mahi, Joanna Chaves, Cindy Ann Santiago, Penny Ann Kahakai and Bonnie Gonsalves; brothers, Nicholas, Randall, Earl, Robert and Nicholas Simeona III, and Edmund Simeona; sisters, Martha Takata, Molly Kihewa and Viola Okamura; 31 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Kane'ohe Seventh-day Adventist Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church; service 11 a.m.burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Jan. 17, 2005]
Evelyn Lillian Rente June 2, 2005 . Evelyn Lillian Rente, 88, of Kaneohe, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Henry and Steven; daughter Yvonne Bradley; brothers John and Lawrence Lopes and Wilbert Anthony; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services: noon Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at cemetery. Aloha attire. [SB June 12, 2005]
Emiliano Requilman Jan. 8, 2005 . Emiliano Requilman, 82, of Waipahu, a retired accountant, died in Honolulu. He was born in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, thePhilippines. He is survived by wife Maria; sons Alfred, Rey, Edward, Romeo, Jessie and Noli; daughters Cleo Casino, Venus Gaviola and Myrna Funtanilla; sister Josefina Gumapas; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waipahu. Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. [SB Jan. 29, 2005]
BENITO M. RESPICIO, 68, of Waipahu, died Jan. 18, 2005. Born in Waipahu. Retired U.S. Air Force, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, electronic technician. Survived by wife, May; son, Benito "Kaneala"; daughters, Tiare Alipio, Naomi Trost, Leimomi Respicio and Kapiolani Bogedain; eight grandchildren; brothers, Ronald, Roland and William Gella and Claude; sister, Bernice Manea. Visitation 9 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Casual attire. [Adv Feb. 7, 2005]
Presentacion Honorita Resurreccion, 62, of Lanai City, died July 29, 2005, at Straub Clinic & Hospital on Oahu. An overnight vigil will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at the ILWU Hall in Lanai City, with a service at 7 p.m. Services will continue from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the hall, with a Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary. Burial will follow at Lanai Cemetery. The family requests casual attire. Borthwick Mortuary in Honolulu is assisting with the arrangements. Mrs. Resurreccion was born May 16, 1943, in Bacarra, the Philippines. She worked for Manele Bay Hotel. She is survived by her husband, Agustin Resurreccion; three sons, Elbert Resurreccion, Lester Resurreccion and Roland Resurreccion; her mother, Teodora Viloria; three brothers, Andy Viloria, Tony Viloria, and Perry Viloria; three sisters, Venancia Magaoay, Patrocinia Magaoay and Constancia Acierto; and three grandchildren. [MN August 3, 2005]
VIDAL ASUNCION RESURECCION, 97, of Honolulu, died March 27, 2005. Born in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired stevedore for McCabe, Hamilton & Renny Co. Ltd. Survived by wife, Maminica; daughter, Dolores "Dolly" Resureccion Ulep; sister, Ricarda Resureccion Asuncion. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m.Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Valley of theTemples Memorial Park. [Adv Apr. 10, 2005] PABLO RABI RETIALO, 81, of 'Ewa Beach, died June 27, 2005. Born in Santa Catalina, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by wife, Amparo; sons, Roland, Jason, Rodney and Alan; daughters, Stephanie Alfonso and Shandell Manuel; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv July 14, 2005]
ERLINDA "DINDA" ELGAR REYES, 63, of Mililani, died May 4, 2005. Born in Nabua, Cam Sur, Philippines. Survived by husband, Francisco Jr.; daughters, Maria Saloma and Linda Kabiling; brother, Wenceslao Elgar; sister, Barbara Elgar; five grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Downtown; service 6:30 p.m. [Adv May 11, 2005]
NEWTON E. REYNOLDS, 87, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died June 12, 2005. Born in Tahiti. Retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Shop 64. Survived by son, Samuel; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Anita DeBillier. Service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [Adv June 21, 2005]
George Stanford Rezents, 73, of Kaneohe, and formerly of Maui, died Feb. 2, 2005, in Honolulu. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Ordenstein’s Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary, with a service at 11:30 a.m. Committal service will follow at 1 p.m. at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Mr. Rezents was born Jan. 14, 1932, in Puunene. He was retired assistant to the director of the state Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife, Joann “Nani” Rezents; a son, Jeffry Rezents; a daughter, Rhonda Vadset; a sister, Yvonne Hubbard; and six grandchildren. [MN Feb. 11, 2005]
Ambrocio Valdez Ribao,82, of Hilo died May 16 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, he was a retired crane operator for the former Puna Sugar Co. and a member of the Hilo First Born Temple and the Keaau Hilo First Born Temple. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Hilo First Born Temple (behindHilo Shopping Center); service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call 8-10 a.m. Saturday at the temple; service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park. Survived by wife Primie V. Ribao of Hilo; sons, Alexander (Veronica) Ribao of Honolulu; Rex Allan (Kellcey) Ribao of Keaau; George Abel (Kristel) Ribao of Hilo; daughter, Nenita (Andres) Ramos of Honolulu; sister, Filomena (Valentine) Pascua of California; brother, Eliseo Ribao of the Philippines; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by West Hawaii Mortuary. [HTH May 23, 2005]
THEODORA "DORA" RIBELLIA, 80, of Mililani, died May 22, 2005. Born in Wai'anae. Survived by husband, Lionel "Lino"; sons, Ronald, Patrick, Richard and Dennis; daughter, Donna Ribellia-Abreu; sisters, Connie Cruz, Marcia Icaroo, Pamela Rossiten and Wilma Dawang; brothers, Benjamin and Douglas Codog. Visitation 5 p.m. June 13 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. June 14 at St. John's Apostle & Evangelist Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv June 3, 2005]
RUFINO F. RICARDO, 96, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2005. Born in the Philippines. A retired University of Hawai'i groundskeeper. Survived by wife, Glorina; sons, Richard, Jesse and Eldon; daughters, Laela Guererro and Maylei Antolin; seven grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Friday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv May 21, 2005]
MARTIN, RICARTE 72, of Chicago, formerly of Waipahu, died Feb. 12, 2005. Retired from Zenith Corp as an electronic technician & also as an independent tax preparer. Survived by wife, Nieves; sons, Rodney (Michelle), Derrick (Trish), Ricarte Joseph, Jr. (Elizabeth); daughter, Lisa Moore (Christian); six grandchildren; brother, Hermenio Mike (Barbara); sisters, Rosita Nelson & Carolina Busano; nephews & nieces. Korean War Veteran. After military service, attended DeVryElectronic School in Chicago. Remained in Chicago and got married. [Adv Mar. 2, 2005]
PATRICIA "PAT" RICARTE, 54, of Honolulu, died July 20, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by mother, Ida; brothers, Richard and Michael; sisters, Maryann and Bettylou. Private service held. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv July 28, 2005]
MIGUEL M. RICO, 55, of Honolulu, died Feb. 16, 2005. Born in California. Retired. Survived by wife, Veronica Tatton-Rico; mother, Enriquito; sisters, Gloria Anchondo, Rosie Sabela, Terry Guzman and Lupe Chaieze. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Service of Hawai'i. [Adv Apr. 20, 2005]
Rev. ROBERTO JESUS RICCI, 98, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died April 2, 2005. Retired Roman Catholic priest, Archdiocese of New York, including service inChurch of Annunciation and Corpus Christi Church, New York City. Survived by nephew, Robert. Visitation 9 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Honoka'a; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at Kalopa Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [Adv Apr. 7, 2005]
CHARLES EPHRIAM RICE Charles, age 78, passed away in his home on January 12, 2005. He was born in Manila, the Philippines on October 22, 1926, to father Carl Ephriam Rice and mother Maria Pilar Salvador. Charles, known as Charlie to all of his friends, had an amazing and interesting life. He grew up in the Philippineswith his 4 brothers and 2 sisters at a time when life was idyllic and easy. Then World War II began and the Japanese invaded the Philippines and occupied it for the next 4 years. His family survived through the occupation and prisoner of war, concentration-style camps, however, little brother Arthur and Grandma Onding had sadly been killed. After the war, he and brother Henry were sent to live with Aunt Ada in Manhattan, Kansas where they both finished high school. The rest of the family came for a little while, then soon returned to the Philippines to rebuild their lives where brothers Fred and George were born. Charlie then went to Northwestern and University ofKansas on a Navy ROTC scholarship. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts and a Navy Commission, going on to the Navy Supply School and was then assigned to serve as Disbursing Officer on the attack transport, Bayfield. So began a 26 year long Naval career which stretched across the globe, sending him to all corners of the earth. He was stationed at many different Naval stations, Seattle, Detroit, Norfolk, Mechanicsburg, Subic Bay in the Philippines, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Coronado, Saigon, and many different ships including the aircraft carrier Intrepid and battleship Indiana, sister ship to the Missouri. He was Lieutenant Commander on the Intrepid when they were sent to Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was soon promoted to the rank of full Commander, the youngest officer to do so. In this time, he also supported his mother and siblings when they returned to the United States after the death of his father in the Philippines. He also revolutionized the system of receiving goods at the Naval base PX's where his system is still used today world wide. In addition, he served on the Board of Directors of several different military credit unions. At Coronado, he met Cynthia Anne Harries, and they soon married, relocated to Hawai'i, and had 2 children, Adam and Aimee. He was then in Saigon,Vietnam, and was there at the time of the airlift escapes. Soon, he was able to be reassigned to Pearl Harbor, CINCPAC Fleet as an intelligence officer so he could be with his new family. Charlie retired from the Navy in 1977 and began a second career as a Security Officer, and was soon working at the 'Ilikai Hotel where he continued to work for the next 23 years. He retired from the 'Ilikai only last November and only because he was ill with liver disease. In his military career, he made many friends and long time buddies who still call up to relive those youthful days. Even at the 'Ilikai, he is well-liked and remained good friends with other officers who had retired or moved on to other employment. Everyone who knows Charlie knows him to be very friendly and a great listener. He was never judgmental and only gave advice when asked. He is well-known for his fairness, honesty and integrity. He strove to do everything well, and set the standard for excellent work. There is so much to write about him, not only because he did so many things, but mostly because he never spoke about all of his accomplishments. Above all else, he was always there whenever anyone needed him. He often stayed on late at work to cover for missing coworkers or emergencies at the hotel. For our family, he was always there for all of us. He always helped us without question and with overflowing generosity, and a little bit of advice. He is an amazing source of support for us, he never let us down. Charles passed away on January 12, 2005, exactly seven years after his beloved Cynthia. He is greatly loved and missed. For us, his passing is much too soon. We pray that he continues his adventures in Heaven, joining the rest of his family and friends who have already passed away. Back to their swimming hole at the coconut plantation in Sebu. Charles is survived by son, Adam; daughter, Aimee; grandson, Maverick; sisters, Ellen Nephew, and Norma Kittle; brothers, Robert Henry, and James; and many nieces, nephews and friends. INURNMENT AT PUNCHBOWL NATIONAL CEMETERY. [Adv Feb/ 23. 2005]
ROSE CATHERINE "LOKE" RICE, 93, of Honoka'a, Hawai'i, died June 4, 2005. The owner of Rice's Hawaii, and former owner of Last Chance Store and Waipio Shuttle.Survived by sons, John, William and Jimmy; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service at a later date. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv June 16, 2005] CAROL ANN RICHARDS, 59, of Pearl City, died Jan. 28, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Accounting clerk at O'ahu Community Correctional Center. Survived by son, William; daughters, Carol Twigg and Michelle Richard; two grandchildren; father, Albert Bishop. Private service held. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [AdvFeb. 16, 2005]
David Abraham Richards Sr. of Kapa‘a died March 17, 2005, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 55. Born June 24, 1949, in California, he was a fireman. He is survived by two sons David Richards, Jr. and Troy Richards; mother, Hazel Christian and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 31, atKauai Veterans Cemetery. [KGIN Apr. 1, 2005]
Eleanor Kuuleilani Richards Age 75, of Waimanalo, passed away on June 13, 2005 in San Simeon, California. She was born in Honolulu and was the wife of the late Paul Richards, Jr. and daughter of the deceased Rev. David K. Piimanu, Sr. and Mary H. Kawaiaea. She was also a retired Bishop Estate-Kamehameha Schools Land Management employee. She is survived by daughter, Mona K. (Delbert) Fung; sons, Paul P. Richards, Jansen P. (Sula) Richards Sr., Radford "Kalani" Richards, Anson K. (Lisa) Richards, and Delwyn K. (Donna) Richards Sr.,; brothers, Daniel K. (Helen) Piimanu and Leonard L. (Beverly) Piimanu. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 8:00 am Saturday July 2, 2005 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Waimanalo Ward. Services will be conducted at 10:00. Burial to follow at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. [Adv June 29, 2005]
ANNE MARTIN RICO, 86, of Wahiawa, formerly of Waipahu, died Jan. 12, 2005. Born in Hilo. Survived by niece, Paulette Caravallo; and cousins. Inurnment 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv Jan. 26, 2005]
ANGELA OBRERO RIDAO, 84, of Kahului, Maui, died March 30, 2005. Born in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Survived by son, Ray; daughters, Pressie Beckett, Elizabeth Sakamoto and Juliet Ruiz; brother, Santos Obrero; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Anthony Church; Mass11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 1, 2005] CHARLES "CHARLIE" HENRY RIDINGS, 63, of Wai'anae, died Jan. 19, 2005. Born in Atlanta, Ga. U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Survived by wife, Jeanne; sons, Charles, Charles C., Billy and Jason Ridings, and Vincent and Alfredo Aquino; daughter, Junedale Milan; brothers, William, John and Timothy; sisters, Leslie, Jessie, Betty, Carol and Madeline; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Makua Beach; service 2:30 p.m. Casual attire.Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary, Waipi'o. [Adv Feb. 24, 2005]
JULITA P. RIEL Our beloved mother Julita, passed away peacefully, May 6, 2005 at Kuakini Medical Center, at the age of 72. Retired from Fernhurst, YWCA. She was preceded in death by her daughter Karen. Survived by husband Leo, Sr., sons Leon (Fely) Jr., Alvin, David, and Michael (Juanita). Daughters, Glenda (Michael) Celebrado, Julie Dayaganon, Audrey Dela Cruz, and Georgette Iereneo. Fourteen grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Brothers Joe and Edward Pama, sisters Esperanza Dumancas and Belle Tellas. Many nieces and nephews. Our mother was a kind hearted and humble person who had touched many lives by her gentle spirit. She will be missed but forever be in our hearts. We love you mom. Visitation May 20, Friday 5:30 - 7:00 pm at St. Philomena Church, mass at 7:00 pm. Family request casual or aloha attire. [Adv May 18, 2005]
LES RIETFORS Age 53, called to God February 17, 2005. A life-long resident of Kailua, he was born there on October 3, 1951. Les passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a short illness. A loving and devoted husband and father, he is survived by Cheryl, his wife of 25 years, and daughters Ashley (Ken) Casazza of Fresno, California and Amanda. He is also survived by his father Fritz (Lois) Rietfors, Jr. of Kamuela and brothers Ron (Marge) of Kamuela and Ken (Linda) of Kailua as well as six nephews and five nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Hodde Rietfors. Les was a custom woodworker, cabinetmaker and more recently a master luthier, or maker of fine ukuleles and guitars. His custom crafted pieces have found homes all over the world and a twinkle would shine in his eyes when he talked about his instruments, often referring to them as "his children." Les was happy to play a role by providing the tools for musicians to deliver so much enjoyment to others. Not long ago he and his nephew Justin spent the summer building a guitar together. Les was justifiably proud of the young man, especially of his talents in playing the instrument and his devotion to it. He was able to find much comfort in Justin's music during his final weeks. Les Rietfors will be sorely missed but fondly remembered by those who knew him. Silence comes slowly Sleep embraces the body At last the light comes. [Adv Feb. 25, 2005]
MARY FRANCES RIETOW, 83, of Kailua, died Feb. 25, 2005. Retired real estate agent. Survived by son, Gary Chadwell; daughter, Charlotte Keale; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Herman Smith; sisters, Arita Booker and Margie Littleton. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services.[Adv Mar. 11, 2005]
Georgette W. Rigg,59, of Antioch, Calif., died April 26 at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. Born in Hilo, she worked for Anderson Distributing in Galesburgand was a member of the First Baptist Church in Galesburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Galesburg. Cremation to follow. Survived by her sons, Kevin Kailikini of Galesburg, Ill., and Sean Paul (Sherry) Rigg of Long Beach, Miss.; daughters, Marla (Shawn) Fernandez of Antioch, Calif., Lorraine (Roland) McNaught of Columbus, Ohio, and Marla (Matt) Cuppernoll of Atsugi, Japan; sisters, Harriett (Tony) Mamone of Hilo and Keala Kailikini of Hilo; and seven grandchildren. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home of Galesburg, Ill. [HTH Apr. 28, 2005]
MARY HOSINO RIO, 82, of Kane'ohe, died May 30, 2005. Born in Kekaha, Kaua'i. Survived by husband, Albert; daughters, Rita Hidalgo, Alberta Kaheiki and Dolores Del Rio; son, Albert Jr.; five grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at HawaiianMemorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv June 3, 2005]
NATHAN "MOKI" FRANCISCO RIPA, 46, of Kunia, died Feb. 26, 2005. Born in Waialua. Forklift operator for Del Monte Corp. Survived by wife, Geraldine; sons, Max and Kalani; daughters, Mahela, Chastity, Tammy and Tisha Ann; brothers, Martin Bergonia, Reginald Remigio, Benedict and Caesar Ripa; sisters, Maria Yamada, Rose Anne Bergonia and Victoria Lagpacan. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at MililaniMemorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv Mar. 4, 2005] IMELETA POTO RIPLEY, 57, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 23, 2005. Born in Village Luatuanuu, Western Samoa. Retired from Punahou School; member of Our Lady of Peace Samoan Choir. Survived by husband, Posa; son, Edward; daughters, Roselyn Fautanu and Mary Helen; eight grandchildren; brothers, Luafalealo, Tamanasii, Soonamulu, Seseimalii and Vito Sakaria; sisters, Evotia Onosai and Sofia Turk. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Cathedral; Mass noon; burial 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv May 3, 2005]
MARIE "MANANG" ABELINE TOLENTINO RISTETER, 59, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survived by son, Raymond McNeal; daughters, Donalyn Ramos and Christine McNeal; mother, Josephine Tolentino; brother, Geronimo Tolentino Jr. and John Tolentino; sisters, Isabella Fuentes, Evaresta "Eva" Kuhlmann, Margaret Gonzalez and Theodora "Dottie" Suan; three grandchildren. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Monday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Casual attire. [Adv Jan. 22, 2005]
Dorothy Gomes Rita of Kalaheo, died March 12, 2005, at her home at the age of 82. Born March 5, 1923, in New Mill, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband. Antone Rita Sr., parents Manuel and Albina Gomes, brother Manuel, sister Marjorie and grand- daughter Alexanndria, she is survived by four sons: Leonard Sr. (Brenda) of Manteca, Calif., Antone Jr. of Milpitas, Calif.; Wally (Connie) of Kalaheo, and Leonard Jr. (Abi) of Anahola; three daughters Patricia (Norman) Perreira of Reno, Nev., Bernadette (August) Ventura of Kalaheo; Debra Iwamoto of Kalaheo; sisters: Helen Jordan of Kalaheo; Clara Jardin of Kalaheo; Laura Duarte of Kekaha; Miriam (Frank) Rita of Kalaheo; Flora (David) Duarte of Kalaheo; and Alice Palmeira of Kapa‘a; 22 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo where Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Church Cemetery in Kalaheo. [KGIN Mar. 18, 2005]
Manuel C. Rita of Kalaheo, died at his home on July 23, 2005, at the age of 89. Born in Kalaheo, on Dec. 24, 1915, he was a retired mechanic foreman with McBryde Plantation. He is survived by two sons, Stanley Rita and Allen Rita, both of Kalaheo; daughter, Mary Ann McKee of Houston, Tex.; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Frank Rita of Kalaheo; three sisters, Bella Marques of Lawai, Helen Rauch of Newark, Calif., and Minnie Freitas of Kalaheo; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family from 3-4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church; Mass to begin at 4 p.m. Casual attire is suggested. [KGIN August , 2005]
SYLVIA JEAN RIVEIRA, 68, of Makaha, died Feb. 25, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Gary Chock, and Conce and Russell; daughters, Liolita Riveira and Darlene Santarone; brother, Clifford Freitas; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, Wai'anae; Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 7, 2005]
ALEXIS "TONY" TUNGPALAN RIVERA, 60, of Honolulu, died May 4, 2005. Born in Philippines. A retired foreman for Hawaiian Bitumuls & Paving. Survived by wife, Lydia; daughters, Joycelyn Medeiros and Adrienne Rivera; son, Clarence; five granddaughters; father, Alejandro; brother, Regino. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv May 12, 2005]
DAVID RIVERA, 77, of 'Ewa Beach, died March 16, 2005. Born in Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired from U.S. Army. Survived by brothers, Mariano Rambac, Roman, Regino, Monico, Felipe, Rudy, Vernon and Solomon; sisters, Marcellina, Winifred Smith, Martina Dougherty , Caridad Wilson and Frances Dhaliwili. Visitation 9 a.m.Monday at Mililani Mortuary Makai chapel; service 10 a.m. [Adv Apr. 15, 2005]
Isidro "Cha-Cho" "Kalalau Kid" Rivera of Makaweli died at Queen's Medical Center at the age of 75. Born in Koloa on Jan. 14, 1930, he was a retired Gay & Robinson, Inc. sugar employee. Preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Ramona Rivera and sons Swain Seth Rivera and Rudy Rivera, he is survived by his wife, Monaliza Buyat Rivera and their children, daughter, Naomi Rivera, and sons, Joshua Rivera and Kama‘aina Rivera, of Makaweli. He is also survived by son Kalalau Rivera, daughter Hanakapi‘ai (Nathan) Grasse, and son Benjamin (Cameron) Rivera of Kaua‘i; daughters Swanie (Bob) Kepple of Iowa, Paulette (Leon) Glover of Arkansas, and Joan RiveraSims of Kaua‘i; sister Lucia (Gabriel ) Santiago of ‘Oma‘o, brother Daniel (Ruby) Rivera of New Mill and brother Abraham Rivera of New Mill; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Private scattering of ashes will be done at a later date at Kalalau Valley Beach. [KGIN Mar. 23, 2005]
John Francisco Rivera of Koloa, died at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Feb. 14, 2005, at the age of 78. Born in Aiea, O‘ahu, on July 26, 1926, he was a machine operator with McBryde Sugar Company. He is survived by his wife, Lucena Balaan Rivera; four sons, Edwin B. (Letty) Rivera of Bakersfield, Calif., Roland B. Rivera (Carmen) Rivera of Lawa‘i, Edgar B. (Celeste) Rivera of Koloa and Fred (Julie) Rivera of Koloa; four daughters, Susan Reynolds of Koloa, Linda (Barett) Otani of Hilo, Eva (Calvin) Tamagawa of Koloa and Anita (Paul) Applegate of Waimea; 23 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Amado Balanay and Toledo Balanay both of the Philippines; three sisters, Stella Alfonso, Carlina Reyes both of California and Consolation Cabutajae of the Philippines; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel; rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation also from 8-9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at St Raphael Catholic church in Koloa; Mass at 9:15 a.m. followed by burial at Kalapaki Bay Memorial Park. Casual attire is suggested. [KGINFeb. 23, 2005]
Madison Emi Rivera, infant daughter of Mark and Cindi Rivera, died May 30, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Also survived by brother, Mason; grandparents, Venancia Rivera and William and Eloise Saito. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Mililani Mortuary mauka chapel; service 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Friday; service 10:30 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv June 14, 2005]
MANUEL R. RIVERA SR., 86, of Hilo, Hawai'i, formerly of Kekaha, Kaua'i, died Jan. 5, 2005. Born in Koloa, Kaua'i. Former Kekaha Sugar Co. plantation heavy equipment operator. Survived by sons, Manuel Jr., Vincent and Martin; daughters, Virginia "Shima" Madera, Elizabeth Gonsalves and Ramona; brothers, Daniel, Frank and Robert "Bobby"; sisters, Bella Boreliz, Minnie Morales, Marsha Stant and Mary Gandia; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10 a.m. Visitation also 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Kekaha, Kaua'i; Mass 2 p.m.; burial to follow in Kekaha Community Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Hilo. [Adv Jan. 9, 2005]
SABINO S. RIVERA, 72, of Wai'anae, died May 13, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired dairyman. Survived by son, Sabino Jr.; daughters, Sabrina Ferreira, Janet Cabansag, Anna McNeill and Alma Jones; brothers, Jose and Clarence; sisters, Mary, Rose, Phyllis and Helen; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Service 10 a.m. Saturday at Poka'i Bay Beach Park. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv May 24, 2005]
MARY HELEN ROACH, 78, of Honolulu, died April 19, 2005. Born in Dauphin, Pa. Retired administrator with the Department of Navy. No known survivors. Service 10 a.m. Sunday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Donations to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 88269, Honolulu, HI 96830. Arrangements byHosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv June 2, 2005]
Mary Fernandez Rocha, 96, of Kahului, died June 9, 2005, at Hale Makua, Kahului. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Christ The King Church, with a service at 11 a.m.Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at Maui Memorial Park. A reception at Nakamura Mortuary will follow burial. The family requests aloha attire and no flowers. Mrs. Rocha was born Oct. 10, 1908, in Madeira, Portugal. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Anthony Leroy (Frances) Rocha and Jerome “Ronnie” Rocha; four daughters, Eleanor (Alan) Watanabe, Patricia Shishido, Lavina (Edward) Rocha-Silva and Leona (William) Rocha-Wilson; a brother, Frank “Sonny” Fernandez; a sister, Margaret Cooke; and 21 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. [MN June 12, 2005]
ANNELYN ROSE HIILEI ROACHE, infant daughter of Joseph and Soleil Roache, of Honolulu, died March 29, 2005. Also survived by brother, Douglas; grandparents, Fred and Evelyn Sanoria and Flora Roache; great- grandmothers, Ramona Skyles and Pastora Felix. Visitation 9:30 a.m. today at The Ark Christian Center; service 11 a.m.; burial 1:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv Apr. 9, 2005] ABIGAIL THERESA ROBELLO, 71, of 'Ewa Beach, died Jan. 27, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A substitute teacher, and U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by sons, Keith and Kim; daughters, Katherine Ignacio and Mary Matias; brother, Joseph Durante; sister, Anita Oliver; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m.Friday at Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary, Waipi'o, Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; cemetery service 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Aloha attire. [Adv Feb. 1, 2005]
JOSEPHINE SWIFT ROBELLO Josephine Swift Robello, of Kailua, went to meet our Heavenly Father on May 7, 2005. Born in San Francisco, CA, she taught at St. Patrick's School in Kaimuki where many of her students still remember her as Miss Swift. She also taught at St. Anthony's School in Kalihi, Beerman's Pre-School and Carey's Day Care in Kailua. She loved teaching and always had encouraging words for her students. She will be missed by her family who will remember forever her kind and gentle spirit, and the unconditional love she had for us all. Pre- deceased by her husband Tony, she is survived by her daughter, Carol Jean Phillips (Gary), grandsons Gary Paul Phillips Jr. (Elizabeth), A. Joseph Phillips (Angy), great grandchildren, Gary Phillips III, Samantha Phillips, brothers Herbert (Millie), Robert (Ann) Swift, and many nieces and nephews. BURIAL SERVICES AT VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES. [Adv May 19, 2005]
GERALDINE ROSE ROBERTS, 90, of Kailua, died March 20, 2005. Born in Chicago. Survived by son, Joseph Jr.; daughter, Joe-Ann Martin; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Francis Moylan. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kailua; Mass 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at HawaiianMemorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 27, 2005]
J. LORENA ROBERTS, 89, of Kawaihae, Hawai'i, died March 15, 2005. Born in Nocona, Texas. A librarian retired from Waimea School. Survived by son, David; daughter, Marianne Davis; sisters, Christine Bacho and Dorothy Fenoglio; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 4 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church, Waimea; celebration of life 4:30 p.m.; scattering of ashes to follow at Spencer Beach Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [AdvMar. 20, 2005] Jesseca Berthe Roberts,77, of Pahoa died April 9 at home. She was born in Perle, Alsace-Lorraine, France. Friends may call 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Puula Congregational Church in Nanawale; service at 1 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by husband, George Roberts of Pahoa; son, Ronald Salage of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughters, Diane (Colin) Courtman of Arnold, Md., Nina Elek of Kailua-Kona; Patricia (Mathew) Goode of Sittingbourne, England; sisters, Annie Riedl of Munich, Germany, Mathilde Eyschen of Luxembourg; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [HTH Apr. 11, 2005]
Russell R. Roberts Sr. Jan. 26, 2005 . Russell R. Roberts Sr., 90, of the North Shore, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel who served in World War II and the Korean War, died. He was a retired National Weather Service meteorologist. He was born in Grand Rapids, Minn. He is survived by sons Russell Jr., Bradfield and Scott; daughters Elizabeth Young and Deborah Hendricks; sister Carol Gabourel; 10 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. today at Faith BaptistChurch, 1250 Kailua Road, Kailua. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to the Salvation Army. [SB Jan. 29, 2005]
CHRISTINE JUNG ROBINSON, 44, of Honolulu, died Jan. 10, 2005. Born in Hackensack, N.J. Homemaker. Survived by companion, Kenneth Gibbs; sons, Spencer, Gabriel and Alexander; daughter, Elizabeth; parents, Ted and Betty Jung; grandmothers, Betty Chan and Mary Chung; brothers, Ted Jr. and Darryl Jung; sister, Michele Nishikawa. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Head Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; cremation to follow. [Adv Jan. 15, 2005]
Rina Cinco Robles, a.k.a. Rufina "Rina" Carvalho Winslow,70, of Hilo died May 15 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Kona, she was a professional writer and sociologist at Chaminade University and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an employee of the FBI, a corrections guard at Oahu Prison and the proprietor of Triple ADetective Agency. Private services. Survived by brothers, Alfonso (Nina) Caravalho of Hilo, Ernest (Dominga) Caravalho and Antone (Adelia) Caravalho of Kona, Christino Cravalho of Kohala; sisters, Betsy Perreira of Kailua, Oahu, Maria Louise Santiago of Kohala, Austacia "Ann" Travens of Kona; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [HTH May 23, 2005] Ruth Charlene Rockwell, 89, of Paia, died June 2, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Paia Park, next to the Paia Youth and Cultural Center. Scattering of ashes will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Paia Youth and CulturalCenter, P.O. Box 790999, Paia 96779. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Ms. Rockwell was born Jan. 17, 1916, in Denver. She is survived by two daughters, Eileen Rockwell and Ann Rockwell; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. [MN June 8, 2005]
FRED "FRITZ" RODAT, 80, of Kihei, Maui, died March 19, 2005. Born in Pennsylvania. Retired sales manager at Whole Plumbing Supplies. Survived by wife, Janet; sons, Bill and Bob; daughter, Marina Rogers; stepsons, Stephen, David, Andrew Jr. and Donald Finn; stepdaughters, Janie Miller and Laura Pariseau; sister, Rosemarie Otis; 13 grandchildren. Service pending. Donations to the American Heart Association. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary. [Adv Mar. 26, 2005]
CLARENCE JOHN RODGERS, 83, of Waimanalo, died April 12, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. A retired mason worker. Survived by wife, Mae Mary; sons, Clarence, Bernard and Edward; daughters, Bernadette Figueredo, Stella, Frances, Loretta and Carrie Brett; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother, Sidney; sisters, Ethel, Gladys and Evelyn. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 20, 2005]
Marina Sagucio Rodgers,64, of Kapaau died Jan. 31, 2005 at the Kuakini Medical Cesnter on Oahu. Born in Kohala, she was a retired secretary for the Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church, eucharistic minister, former Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union clerk and Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council employee. Friends may call 5-6 p.m. Sunday at the Family Christian Center in Hilo; memorial service at 6 p.m. Friends may also call 9 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Hawi Sacred Heart Catholic Church; memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Private urn committal. Casual attire. Survived by daughters, Donna Mamie (Michael) Hara of Arlington, Va., Darlene Ann (Abel) Maldonado of Volcano; companion, George Pule of Kapaau; sister, Severina (Orlino) Dacuycuy of Kohala; brothers, James (Stella) Sagucio of Kohala, Joseph (Fusako) Sagucio of Florida; three grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Feb. 4, 2005]
Amy Kaleionehu Among Rodrigues, 86, of Hilo died March 11 at the Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Kealia, she was a retired licensed practical nurse at theMaluhia Hospital in Honolulu. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Diamond Head Mortuary in Honolulu; service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Valley of Temples Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu for a burial service. Aloha attire. Survived by sons, John (Lynette) Rodrigues Sr. and Edmund (Lynette) Rodrigues of Hilo, Stephen (Cissy) Rodrigues of Volcano, Lawrence (Leilani) Rodrigues of Pearl City, Oahu, Samson (Karen) Rodrigues of Hawaii Kai, Oahu, Glenn (Kathy) Rodrigues of Honolulu; daughter, Cyrilla (Harry) Makalena of Waimanalo, Oahu; sister, Mabel "Pale" Wong-Leong of Honolulu; numerous grandchildren, great-granchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Mar. 16. 2005]
BENJAMIN RODRIGUES, 62, of Kane'ohe, died May 25, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A construction drywall taper. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Benjamin Jr. and John; daughters, Carrie, Vanessa, Christine, Caterina and Chelsea Rodrigues; sisters, Angeline Kekua, Violet Andrews, Rose Soto, Isabelle Viernes, Clara Carrancho and Mabel Sedeno; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m.; cremation to follow. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv June 4, 2005]
EDWARD MICHAEL RODRIGUES, 43, of Wahiawa, died Feb. 13, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Michele; sons, Richard and Eric; daughters, LaRee and Brandee; mother, Frances Bohol; stepfather, Albert Gomes Sr.; father, Richard Sr.; stepmother, Chauns; brothers, Lloyd Rodrigues and Albert Gomes Jr.; sisters, Teresa, Noni Haole, Jade, Honey Dung and Donette. Visitation 5:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God; service 6 p.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [Adv Feb. 23, 2005]
JEAN LEILANI NGAN GHIT RODRIGUES, 50, of Kane'ohe, died Jan. 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived by husband, Gil; sons, Gil Jr., Christian, Aaron and Thomas; hanai sons, Chad Kaukani and TJ Messier; sisters, Shirley Ann and Patricia Low; brothers, Calvert, Robinson and Timothy Lum. Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 4 p.m. Casual attire. Private scattering of ashes. Arrangements by Woolsey- Hosoi Mortuary Services. [Adv Jan. 25, 2005]
Joseph Clayton Rodrigues of Kaua‘i, died at Whittier, Calif., on May 5, 2005, at the age of 67. Born in Hanama‘ulu on Jan. 24, 1928, he was a U.S. Army veteran.He is survived by his wife: Diane Rodrigues; four sons: Clayton, Rocky, Stanley and Butchy Rodrigues; his father: Manuel Amorin and numerous nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his mother, Nora Amorin; brother, Richard Amorin, and sister, Marjorie Oana. Graveside services will be held at Kauai Veterans Cemeteryon Saturday, May 14, at 3 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Gene Redden. Interment to follow. He will be buried with full military honors. [KGIN May 13, 2005]
MARTIN CARVALHO RODRIGUES Age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2005. He was born on February 14, 1923 in Kaupakalua, Maui and lived most of his life in Kalihi. He retired as a civil service employee for the Department of Army as a motor vehicle operator. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Caroline "Carrie"; daughters, Gloria Jean Rodrigues, Theresa (Michael) Schwengler of Arizona and Honolulu; sister, Cecilia Medeiros; 8 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one step grandchild, nieces, nephews, and cousins. BURIAL AT HAWAIIAN MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY IN KANEOHE. [Adv August 3, 2005]
MARY "KITTY-GIRL" KALANIKUOHU KAMAI RODRIGUES aka "Nalo Tita" Joined her husband Clifford Rodrigues in heaven on February 20, 2005. 1962 graduate of Kamehameha Schools for Girls. She touched lives all around the world as a United Airlines flight attendant. Loving mother of sons, Hoku and Lanakila; proud mother-in-law of Ina; endearing sister to brothers, Joseph "Puni", David "Kinky", Robert "Bobby" Kamai and sister, Adeline "Sweetie" Bright; cherished aunty to all of her nieces and nephews. [Adv Feb. 27, 2005]
Randall Wayne Rodrigues Sr., 37, of Wailuku, died June 19, 2005, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary, with a rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at 9 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church, with Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. at MauiMemorial Park. The family requests aloha attire. Mr. Rodrigues was born Oct. 25, 1967, in Wailuku. He was a truck driver for Star Ice & Soda Works and Morrad Foodservice. He is survived by two sons, Randall W. Rodrigues Jr. and Tristan J. Rodrigues; six stepbrothers, Manuel Rodrigues Jr., Joseph Rodrigues Sr., Anthony Rodrigues, Royce Rodrigues, Dennis Rodrigues Sr. and Leonard Rodrigues Sr.; and two stepsisters, Dolores Daguay and Laureen Felipe. [MN June 26, 2005]
ROSE M. RODRIGUES, 93, of Hayward, Calif., died March 23, 2005. Born in Kukui'ula, Kaua'i. A member of the United Puerto Rican Association of Hawai'i.Survived by daughter, Marie Troche; sons, Joseph III, Gilbert and Gabriel; sisters, Leonora Vegas and Helen Pagan; brothers, James and Richard; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 12 great- great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary; service 1 p.m.; burial to follow atCedar Lawn Memorial Park, Fremont, Calif. [Adv Apr. 2, 2005]
RUBY NOBUKO RODRIGUES, 70, died Feb. 28, 2005. Born in Makawao, Maui. Retired program director at Waimano Auxiliary. Survived by daughter, Monica; granddaughter, Meagan; hanai sister, Lehua Kapaku; aunts and uncles; cousins; nieces and nephews. Private service held. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary. [AdvMar. 20, 2005]
SAMUEL RODRIGUES JR., 55, of Kailua, died May 3, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A boiler mechanic for Hawaiian Electric Co. Survived by wife, Jeri; son, Darrin; daughter, Shay-lynn Bixby; two granddaughters; father, Samuel; sister, Betty Mattis. Visitation 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church; family service noon; Mass 12:30 p.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. [Adv May 15. 2005]
SANDRA APRIL RODRIGUES, 59, of Kane'ohe, died May 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by son, Richard; daughter, Penny; brothers, Edward Perrells and Steve Hernandez; sister, Diane Mesa; a granddaughter. Visitation from 9 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. atHawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire. [Adv May 28, 2005] WILLIAM L. "NODDY" RODRIGUES, 87, of Waimanalo, died Jan. 11, 2005. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Former state commander and member of VFW Post 3927. Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Frank, Norman, Steven Kiko and William Rodrigues Jr.; daughters, Maxine Truk, Pamela Rodrigues and Thelma Silva; sister, Mary Ellen Moniz; 23 grandchildren; 37 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 p.m. Monday at St.George Catholic Church; Mass 8 p.m.; cremation to follow. Private interment. No flowers. Lei welcome. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv Jan. 15, 2005]
Mayra Rodriguez - Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, for Mayra Rodriguez, who died Jan. 4, 2005, in an accident at her work place at the age of 49. Born Feb 19, 1955. she worked as a ATV tour operator at Gay & Robinson. She is survived by her children: Yaysyka Yaymahara Rodriguez and Luis Americo Rodriguez and her mother Esmeralda Rojas. She is also survived by three grand-children, Michelle Falena, Daniela Perez, and Luis Americo Perez Jr., all of Caracas,Venezuela.Services will be held for Satur- day, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Koloa Church, at 3269 Koloa Road, fol-lowed by a surfer's lei circle at Poi‘pu Beach Park. [KGIN Jan. 28, 2005]
Mailynn Rofis - Mailynn Rofis, stillborn, died March 23 at Hilo Medical Center. Private services. Survived by parents, Mairon and Vanessa Rofis of Hilo; sisters, Felicia Contrades, Tiana Contrades and Sierra Contrades, all of Hilo; brothers, Ronald Contrades Jr. and Christopher Contrades of Kauai, Ryan Contrades, Brandon Contrades and Mairon Rofis Jr., all of Hilo; maternal grandparents, Irving (Stella) Kaui of Hilo; paternal grandmother, Maria Rofis of Hilo; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and nieces. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH Apr. 13, 2005]
BENJAMIN GABRIEL ROGERS, infant son of Angela and Paul, died March 29, 2005. Also survived by brother, Collin; sister, Nicole; grandparents, Sue and Larry Christ, and Rosalie. Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pearl Harbor Submarine Base, Memorial Chapel. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv Apr. 4, 2005]
Faith Rogers, 2, of Lahaina, died July 14, 2005, in Wailuku. Memorial services will be held on the Mainland. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Faith was born June 6, 2003, in Portland, Ore. She is survived by her mother, Michelle Rogers; her grandparents, Sharon Wilson and Ronald Smirke Jr.; and her great-grandmothers, Gladys Smirke, June Reynolds and Ruth Rogers. [MN July 20, 2005]
Glenville Rogers, 89, of Kihei, died June 12, 2005, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Makawao Union Church. A reception will follow. The family requests aloha attire. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Rogers was born Sept. 16, 1915, in England. He was in optical mechanical engineering. He is survived by a son, William Glen (Pamela) Rogers; a daughter, Judith (James) Pierpont; a brother, Albert Edgar Rogers; and six grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. [MN June 15, 2005]
MARVIN S. ROGERS, 87, of Lahaina, died May 3, 2005, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at Maui Veterans Cemetery. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, Fair Foundation, Parkinson’s Research Foundation or Jewish Congregation of Maui. Mr. Rogers was born Aug. 8, 1917, in Los Angeles. He was a retired gemologist. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Rogers; four daughters, Sharon McManus, Susan (Mark) Alhadeff, Linda Rogers and Sandra Cronen; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. [MN Apr. 6, 2005]
YVONNE K. YOGI ROJAS, 54, of Honolulu, died Feb. 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Store manager with Hopaco. Survived by daughter, Sharlin; grandson; brothers, Richard and Ronald Yogi. Visitation 5 p.m. Tuesday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary; service 6 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. [Adv Mar. 5, 2005]
CARMEN I.C. ROJAS-NGUYEN, 35, of Honolulu, died July 11, 2005. Born on Guam. A customer service agent for Waikiki Health Center. Survived by parents, Peter Rojas and Carmen Rojas; sisters, Coleen "Buffy" Telei, Carlyn "Buddy" and Connilyn "Bunny." Visitation 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Church; Mass noon; burial 2 p.m. atHawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv July 15, 2005] JENNIE MIHOKO ROKUTA, 79, of 'Aiea, died Feb. 3, 2005. Born in Fukuoka, Japan. A retired tour agent dispatcher. Survived by husband, James; son, Masayasu Hori; stepson, Rodney; stepdaughters, Joan Yoshida and Sharon; two grandchildren; brother, Hiroshi Sekii; sisters, Kumiko Kawashima, Michiko Egashira and Hisako Sekii. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv. Feb. 14, 2005]
Charlotte "Candy" Marie Romine-Belasco, 68, of Kailua-Kona, formerly of La Mesa, Calif., died April 17 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., she was a vision therapist, founder of Giving and Receiving Organization of Women in San Diego, Calif. and chairwoman of Zonta and Big Sister League in San Diego.Services pending in La Mesa. Survived by husband, Jim Romine-Belasco of Kailua-Kona; sons, Michael Romine, Hugh Romine, David Romine and Shaun Romine of La Mesa; daughters, Leslie Romine of McKinney, Texas, Laura Romine of Denton, Texas, Marianne Romine and Melissa Romine of La Mesa; brother, Kenneth McCall of Knoxville; sister, Karen Hammer of Atlanta; 12 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services in Kailua-Kona. [HTH Apr. 25, 2005]
FELICISIMA "SIMA" "MAXIMA" delos SANTOS ROMUALDO, 91, of 'Aiea, died May 4, 2005. Born in Caribkib, Banna, Illocos Norte, Philippines. A member of Bannatiran Association of Hawai'i. Survived by daughter, Josie Arios; grandchildren, Michael and Orthreb Arios; great-grandchildren, Shai, Lexie and Myka Arios; hanai daughters, Pureza "Nini" Romualdo and Linabella Arios; brother, Gregorio delos Santos; sisters, Juliana Abaro and Maura Vicente. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m.Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday at the mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv May 19, 2005]
OBDULIA DIZON ROMUALDO Age 81 of Wahiawa passed away June 23, 2005 at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born September 5, 1923 in Botolan,Zambales, Philippines. Preceded in death by her husband, Gaudencio Romualdo; survived by her son, Benjamin (Jocelyn) Romualdo; daughters, Necita R. Asuncion, Remy R. (Benjamin) Guillermo, Irene R. (Domy) Monsalud, Lourdez R. (Vic) Sebastian, Delia R. (Tom) Santos, Maria Paz Romualdo, Prima D. (Dean) Romualdo-Hill; brothers, Placido Williams, Johnny Williams, and Bonifacio Williams; sister, Caridad Villanueva and Celsa Velasco; 21 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. BURIAL AT A LATER DATE IN THE PHILIPPINES. [Adv June 29, 2005]
FLAVIANA LABIS RONCALI, 84, of Waipahu, died May 24, 2005. Born in Karkar, Cebu, Philippines. Member of United Visayan Club of Hawai'i. Survived by sons, Benny and Alfred Guzman; daughters, Carmen Morales, Fe Benigno, Mary "Tina" Biscaino, Esther Pucciarelli, Becky Kraus, Carmen Kea, Tess Kaneshiro, Mona "Lisa," and Marie "Ling"; brother, Paul Roncale; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Sunday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel; service 11 a.m.; burial 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. [Adv May 27, 2005]
Charlene "Mitzi" Marie Ronolo,49, of Hilo died May 24 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, she was a homemaker. Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Dodo Mortuary chapel, service 7 p.m. Friends may again call at the chapel 9-10 a.m. Saturday; prayer service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire.Survived by husband, Arthur Ronolo of Hilo; mother, Rose Ellison of Hilo; brothers, Randy (Cathy) Furukado of Kapaau, Emery (Shirley) Furukado of Maui; numerous uncles and aunts, several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. {HTH June 5, 2005]
JUNIOR LETON ROPER, 72, of Kailua, died April 29, 2005. Born in Grady, Ark. A retired Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Public Works Center boiler tender.Survived by wife, Mary Lou; sons, Larry and Russell; daughter, Jennifer Furuike; brother, Frank; seven grandchildren. Graveside service 3 p.m. Wednesday at NationalMemorial Cemetery of the Pacific. [Adv May 13, 2005]
JAYDEN CARLOS ROQUE, infant son of Jerrold Roque and Chastity Carlos of Waipahu, died May 26, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Survived also by grandparents, Romel and Fatima Carlos Sr.; Ernest and Evangeline Roque; great-grandparents, Maxima Cabanting, Rodrigo and Florentina Carlos, Diosdado and Afra Pelaez, Edmundo and Nora Roque. Visitation5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Resurrection of the Lord Church; Mass 6:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. atMililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv June 21, 2005] RAYMOND ROSA JR., 70, died May 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Longtime employee of Hickam Air Force Base. Survived by wife, Winona; daughters, Cheryl and Raynette Rosa, and Cheryl Llanos; sons, Urscala, Michael, Whitney and Darryl; 16 grandchildren; a great- grandchild; brother, John; sisters, Marie Alching and Emily Bonillo. Service 1 p.m. Sunday at Canyon View Assembly of God, 23221 Foresthill Road, Foresthill, Calif. [Adv May 25, 2005]
SARAH "TUTU SARAH" KAHIWAHIWA ROSA, 84, of Waimanalo, died March 11, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A caregiver at Lunalilo Home. Survived by sons, Gordon, Marshall, John and Henry; daughters, Hazel Kennedy and Emily LaBoy; hanai daughter, Paula Silva; sisters, Leimomi Kumano and Emily Costa; 16 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. George Catholic Church; Mass 11 a.m. Private burial at Makiki Cemetery. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Leeward Funeral Home. [Adv Mar. 17, 2005]
Genevieve Audrey Carvalho Rosado, 58, of Hilo died July 9 at home. Born in Hilo, she was a retired school administrative services assistant at Honokaa High School and a member of the Mana Christian Ohana Church of Waimea. Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Sunday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; memorial service at 5 p.m. Casual attire. Survived by huband, Jordan Rosado of Hilo; sons, Melvin (Ronette) Miranda Jr. and Monty (Karla) Miranda of Waimea; daughter, Michelle (Greg) Barber of Honokaa; sisters, Judy Dove, Toni Carvalho and Stanlyn Blas, all of Mountain View, Helen (Alvin) Baptiste of Kawaihae; eight grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary. [HTH July 15, 2005]
Petrus "Pete" Rosario of ‘Ele‘ele, died July 12, 2005, at Queen's Hospital at the age of 34. Born Aug. 19, 1970, in Pohnpei, Micronesia, he was a laborer for Kauai Commercial. He is survived by his wife: Carmela Salvador Rosario of ‘Ele‘ele, two sons: Soluwa Rosario and Jay Rosario, both of ‘Ele‘ele; mother: Virginia Rosario of Micronesia; one sister: Katerina Rosario of Micronesia; four brothers: Jesely Rosario, and Bruce Wichup, both of Micronesia, Jesty Helgen of Florida and Yginas Helgen of ‘Ele‘ele; uncle Gregg (Sonya) Stoll of Kilauea; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at Salt Pond, where services will also begin at 3 p.m. Burial will be held back in his hometown in Micronesia. Donations in his name may be made at Kauai Community Federal Credit Union. [KGIN July 223, 2005]
HELEN LOUISE ROSE, 97, of Honolulu, died June 5, 2005. Born in Haverhill, Mass. A secretary for the Naval Legal Services office. Survived by nephew, Ronald Sears; nieces and nephews. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Berube Funeral Home in Haverhill; service 11:30 a.m. at All Saints Church. Inurnment at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Haverhill.Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. [Adv June 15, 2005]
Kalani “Buddy” Ross, 79, of Kaneohe, and formerly of Maui, died Feb. 2, 2005, in Kaneohe. A private service will be held in Honolulu. Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai’i is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Ross was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Lahaina. He retired from the Honolulu Police Department. He is survived by his children, Mark Ross and Anita (Vance) Wedemeyer; three brothers, Robert Asui, Alexander Ross and Roger Ross; and five grandchildren. [MN Feb. 11, 2005]
Angelo “Robert” Rossi, 74, of Kihei, died Feb. 6, 2005, at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Kamaole Beach Park III, north of the lifeguard tower. For information, call 875-2714. Borthwick Norman’s Mortuary is assisting with arrangements. Mr. Rossi was born Jan. 16, 1931, inSan Francisco. He was a Teamsters union truck driver. He is survived by a daughter, Roberta Lynn Rossi; a son, Vincent Joseph Rossi; a sister, Rosalie Hodge; three brothers, Frank Rossi, James Rossi and Lous Rossi; and a granddaughter. [MN Feb. 16, 2005]
Francis A. Rossi, 76, of Kihei, died March 13, 2005, at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. A wake will start at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Ballard Family Mortuary, with a service at 10 a.m. Services will continue in New York, with visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday at the Arthur White Funeral Home in Bethpage. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, followed by burial at Pinelawn Cemetery in Long Island. Memorial donations may be made to the Hale Kau Kau Fund at St. Theresa’s Church in Kihei. Mrs. Rossi was born May 15, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a retired union seamstress. She is survived by two sons, Joseph (Judith) Rossi and Benedict (Phyllis) Rossi; a brother, Frank Quarintino; a sister, Rose Marra; and four grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. [MN Mar. 15, 2005]
KAREN MAGRETHE ROTHE, also known as MARGARET HANSEN, 76, of 'Aiea, died Jan. 18, 2005. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark. A homemaker; owner and retired bookkeeper, Berkley Engineering Equipment Co. Inc. Survived by daughters, Christin Walsh, Heidi Fareri and Mette Hansen Seager; son, Peter; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Private service. No flowers; donations to Hawaiian Humane Society. [Adv jan. 23, 2005]
Gerald "Jerry" David Rothstein, 68, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 23. Born in Far Rockaway, N.Y., he was an environmental and political activist, founder of Public Access Shoreline Hawaii, New Thought Center, Kona Beth Shalom, charter and board member for the Sierra Club. Private services. Open house (shiva) observed at his home for one week beginning Wednesday. Survived by son, Natan Rothstein of Jerusalem; daughter, Ann Rothstein of Kealakekua; brother, Teddy (Fran) Rothstein of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six granddaughters. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services. [HTH Feb. 1, 2005]
Judith "Judy" Mae Rothstein, 67, of Kailua-Kona died Jan. 23. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was an active community member. Private services. Open house (shiva) observed at her home for one week beginning Wednesday. Survived by son, Natan Rothstein of Jerusalem; daughter, Ann Rothstein of Kealakekua; sisters, Gloria (Morton) Silverman of Williamsburg, Mass., Barbara (Henry) Moss of Glenview, Ill.; six granddaughters. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Funeral and Tribute Services. [HTH Feb. 1, 2005]
DEWEL WESLEY ROWE JR., 60, of Honolulu, died May 19, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A retired construction mechanic. Survived by mother, Augusta. Visitation 9to 10 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 10 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Reception to follow at the mortuary. [Adv May 29, 2005]
David Kahelemauna Roy Jr.,79, of Kahaluu died April 6 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Kealakekua, he was a historian, consultant, teacher and advocate of the Hawaiian culture, member of the Army Security Agency, restorer of three Kona heiau, kahu of Ahuena Heiau, chairman of the Kaloko-Honokohau Advisory Commission, Na Kokua Kaloko-Honokohau, Kulana Huli Honua, the Keolonahihi-Kamoa Point Advisory Commission, member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, the Aloha Shrine AAONMS of Honolulu. Friends may call 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Kamakahonu near Ahuena Heiau; celebration of life at 4 p.m. Aloha attire. Survived by wife, Verda Leialoha Roy of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Lauren Mikihala Roy, Lyall Moana Kuma and Lisa Leialoha Roy-DeAguiar, all of Kailua-Kona; brothers, Corbett Roy of Hawaii Kai, Oahu; Charles (Kate) Roy of Nevada, Robert (Sheila) Roy of Waimea, Carlton (JayLee) Roy of Colorado; sister, Heather (Frank) Minton of Washington, sons-in-law, Lowell Kalani Ching of Waimea, Kenneth Akana of Kailua-Kona, Teiko Kuma of Holualoa; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [HTH Apr. 11, 2005]
ISABEL LABRADOR ROY, 91, of Pearl City, died June 24, 2005. Born in Honolulu. Retired from Holiday Inn; and former employee of F.W. Woolworth. Survived by son, Roland; daughters, Felicia "Shirley" Steinhoff, Priscilla Bratland and Arcenia Madan; 13 grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 12:30 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire. [Adv July 7, 2005]
Julia Delaries Roy,74, died Feb. 10 at her Honalo home. Born in Holualoa, she was a retired room maid at the former Kona Hilton Hotel. Wake 5-9 p.m. Friday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Honalo. Viewing 8-10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church; funeral service 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Kona Memorial Park in Holualoa. Luncheon and fellowship at St. Paul's Church Hall will follow. Casual attire, flowers welcome. Survived by companion, Eddie Medeiros of Keauhou; son Dayle Delaries of Honalo; brothers, Robert (Esther) Delaries of Keauhou Mauka, Michael (Gertrude) Delaries of Honalo; sisters, Della Tapiro of Hilo, Tina (Richard) Alika of Kahaluu, Maggie (Lorenzo) Pucong and Donna Drummond, both of Keei, Agnes (Kenneth) Chong of Kahaluu; numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [HTH Feb. 14, 2005]
Javis Martinez Ruaboro of Kilauea, died May 9, 2005, at his home at the age of 56. Born Jan. 1, 1949, in the Philippines, he was a gardener. He is survived by three brothers: Feliciano (Pilar) Ruaboro of Kilauea, Ricardo (Dionisia) Ruaboro of the Philippines, and Van (Amelia) Ruaboro of Kilauea; one sister: Carmen (Jaime) Jiminez of Kilauea; numerous nieces, nephews, great grandnieces, and great grandnephews. Friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, at St. Sylvester's Church in Kilauea, where Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Kilauea Japanese Cemetery. [KGIN May 18, 2005]
Darlene Ruiz of ‘Ele‘ele passed away at her residence on July 9, 2005. Born on Kaua‘i on March 5, 1958, she was 47, and a warehouse clerk for Big Save. She is survived by her husband, Gerard Ruiz; sons Ross David (Nohea) Ruiz and Kyle Richard Ruiz; mother, Mary Baptiste; brothers Richard (Roxanne) Baptiste, Rodney (JoRae) Baptiste and Anthony (Pam) Baptiste; and a grandson, Rayson Ruiz. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A service is scheduled at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo on Thursday, July 14, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Mass to follow at 4:30 p.m., celebrated by Father Biz. The family suggests casual attire. [KGIN July 12, 2005]
Kathryn Chris Ruke, 56, of Pepeekeo, died May 25 at her residence. Born Jan. 31, 1949 in Durham, N.C., she was a former employee of Lola's Boutique. Friends may call 12 p.m. Tuesday at Honolii Beach Park in Hilo for a scattering of ashes. She is survived by husband, John Neville of Pepeekeo; sister, Ann (Brent) Hales of Durham, N.C. [WHT May 30, 2005]
Joseph Arl Ruotsi, 52, of Lahaina, died Feb. 21, 2005, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at sunset March 8 at the Terrace Restaurant at the Sands of Kahana. Ballard Family Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements. Mr. Ruotsi was born April 11, 1952, in Oregon. He was the bar manager at the Terrace Restaurant at the Sands of Kahana. He is survived by his wife, Janet Ruotsi; a son, Austin Slick; a daughter, Lisa R. Butler; a brother, Peter Ruotsi; three sisters, Becky Wong, Sarah Theberge and Sammi Achuff; and four grandchildren. [MN Feb. 25, 2005]
HAZEL B. RUSH, 79, of Mililani, died April 3, 2005. Born in New York. A retired secretary at St. Francis Hospital. Survived by son, Stephen Hall; daughters, Cheryl Pancho and Bambi Among; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i. [Adv Apr. 6, 2005] FRANCESKA KAPUUNIHANA HANAWAHINE RUSSELL, 44, of Wahiawa, died May 1, 2005. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by husband, William; sisters, Lovely Kauhola, Victoria Simpson and Wana Walker. Memorial gathering 1 p.m. Saturday at Kaiona Beach Park. [Adv June 20, 2005]
GEORGE AKIRA RYUSAKI, 73, of Honolulu, died June 28, 2005. Born in South Kohala, Hawai'i. Retired Honolulu Community College automotive technician instructor. Survived by wife, Ellen; son, Gerald; daughter, Sallie Kajihara; brothers, Hiroshi, Francis, Mutsuto and Morris; sisters, Shimeji Kanazawa, Hideko Maruyama and Elsie Yamamoto; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Adv July 11, 2005]