Honolulu Advertiser & Star-Bulletin Obituaries January 1 - December 31, 2001 E Therese K. "Rusty" Easley, 75, of Kahului died Saturday Mar 10, 2001 in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She is survived by husband Henry O., daughter Terry, sister Helen Kolego, and a grandson. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Aloha attire. FOREVER LOVE EASLY-MEMEA, 1-day-old daughter of David Memea and Raina Harmony Easly, of Ka'a'awa, died Jan. 3, 2001. Also survived by brother, Lee Memea; sister, Kim Memea. Private service. Arrangements by Williams Funeral Services. [Adv 7/6/2001] DAVID SCOTT EASTON, 51, of Los Gatos, Calif., died Aug. 17, 2001. A woodworking artist, music lover and gourmet cook. Survived by wife, Shelly; sons, Scott and Tony; mother, Beatrice Wilkinson; father, William; brother, Steven; sisters, Tina Bondalid, Judy and Margaret Leroux. Service 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road. Burial at the park. No flowers. Memorial donations to the David Easton Memorial Fund to benefit Scott and Tony Easton, Bank of the West, account # 01726741, 2395 Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. Adv 25/8/2001] SALLY "AUNTY SALLY" "SALLY LYONS" KALALA ALOHIKEA TOKO EBANEL, 64, of Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2001. Born in Kawaihau, Kapa'a, Kaua'i. An entertainer and dancer with Hulihe'e Palace Dancers. Survived by husband, Earl; son, Edward Phipps; daughters, Nohea Kutzen, Jacklinn Kalani, Kathleen Ahlo, Jeanine Akiona, Ruth Choi, Yuki Alapai and Lily Wong; hanai mother, Hilda Keanaaina; hanai sons, Harold Akiona, Daniel Kailiwai, John Kailiwai, Gary Lewi, Ike Kaleiki and David Kutler; hanai daughters, Michelle Amaral and Lisa Vicar; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Celebration service with entertainment on board the Captain Beans boat, "Tamure," which will depart Kailua, Kona pier at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Scattering of ashes to be conducted. Loose flowers welcome. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Adv 19/9/2001] Kevin Ebata - Described as a man who believed in the workings of democracy, state House Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Ebata died yesterday Dec 31, 2001 after battling cancer. He was 45. "He just devoted his life to the legislative process," said House Chief Clerk Patricia Mau-Shimizu. "He really believed in lawmaking and in the democratic institution." Ebata, who began his career in the House clerk's office 20 years ago as an accountant, had been sergeant-at-arms for about 14 years, Mau- Shimizu said. It is one of four positions that is filled by majority vote of House members. "Kevin was really proud to be part of the Sergeant-at-Arms Office," Mau- Shimizu said. The Sergeant-at-Arms Office's duties include providing security for offices and chambers of the state House. "He was an integral part of the operations," Mau-Shimizu said. "Yes, he will be missed, but not only by the staff here, but by the House members, lobbyists, everyone." Assistant House Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Arakaki will be acting sergeant-at-arms for the 2002 session. Ebata was also the president of the National Legislative Services and Security Association, an organization of sergeants-at-arms, security personnel and support services staff for state legislatures across the country. Mau-Shimizu said that Tony Beard Jr., chief sergeant-at-arms with the California Senate and member of the organization, came to Hawaii last week to present two association awards to Ebata. Ebata's survivors include his wife, Kelly, and his 8-year-old daughter. [SB 1/1/2002] HIDE EBATO, 97, of 'Ewa Beach, died April 21, 2001. Born in Chiba, Japan. A member of Daijingu Temple of Hawaii. Survived by sons, Larry, Hiroshi and Terry; daughter, Jenny Fukuhara; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Mililani Memorial Park and Mortuary. [Adv 2/5/2001] JULIA R. EBERLE, 83, of Honolulu, died March 5, 2001. Born in Kahuku. A homemaker. Survived by son, Jack Christopher; daughter, Julia Davis; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Rodrigues. Service 6 p.m. Tuesday at Oahu Cemetery chapel. Casual attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai‘i. DAVID "SONNY" HERBERT EBERLY, 76, of Kailua, died Nov. 29, 2001. Born in Lahaina, Maui. A marine machinist retired from Pearl Harbor. Survived by daughter, Sharon "Leinaala" Guerra; stepson, Samuel "Sam" White; stepdaughters, Daphne Mroz, Sandra Streit and Samantha White; 10 grandchildren; mother, Florence Eberly; brothers, John, Dewey and Clifford. Visitation 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 1:15 p.m. Burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. Casual attire. MARLIN J EBERT, 62, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Aug. 27, 2001. Born Abington, Penn. Army lieutenant colonel and General Electric and Life Science Systems nuclear engineer. Survived by wife, Norma; son, Benjamin; stepson, Christopher Olivera; daughters, Winfrey Madiera and Nina Salyer; sisters, Rachel Boyce, Susie Kaufman, Carol Henderson and Martha Baum; two grandchildren. Services with military honors 5:45 p.m. tomorrow at Kailua, Kona Pier; scattering of ashes to follow. Celebration of life and potluck gathering to follow at Kona Elks Lodge. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary, Kona. [Adv 3/9/2001] EDWARD "EDDIE" EBINGER SR., 87, of Pukalani, Maui, died Nov. 28, 2001. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Survived by son, Robert; daughter, Laverne Teves; brother, Eugene; sister, Bernice; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine's Church; Mass 11 a.m.; burial at the church cemetery. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick/Norman's Mortuary. [Adv 7/12/2001] EDWARD JONAH EBINGER, 81, of Kailua, died March 1, 2001. Born on Kaua‘i. A detective retired from the Honolulu Police Department and a musician with Aloha and Hawaiian Airlines. Survived by wife, Violet; son, Edward Jr.; daughters, Winona Anzalone, Edwina Johnson, Deanna McFadden and Loretta; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Abraham Lovell; sister, Bernice. Visitation 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10 a.m. Burial at Hawaiian Memorial Park Cemetery. MICHAEL CHARLES EBINGER, 65, of Kapa'a, Kaua'i, died May 15, 2001. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. A Hawaiian Food Packers pineapple harvester. Survived by mother, Shendrina; sisters, Barbara Ebinger and Bessie Hedricks; brothers, Ralley Ebinger, Aberham Lovell and Albert Soares. Visitation 9 to 9:45 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine's Church, Kapa'a; Mass 10 a.m.; burial to follow at St. Catherine's Church Cemetery. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Kaua'i Mortuary. [Adv 17/5/2001] KIYOMI EBISUTANI, 94, of Honolulu, died Dec. 13, 2001. Born in Hiroshima, Japan. A retired general contractor (General Home Builders). Survived by son, Kenneth; daughters, Jean Nakamura and Jane Ikeda; five grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; brother, Isamu; sisters, Miyoko Kihara and Sueko Muranishi. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin; service 11:30 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary. [Adv 18/12/2001] MASAO EBISU, 81, of Laupahoehoe, Hawai' i died Jan. 18, 2001. Born in Pa' auilo, Hawai' i. A bookkeeper retired from Hamakua Sugar Co. Survived by wife, Otoe; sons, Lloyd, Eric and Keith; daughter, Corinne; nine grandchildren. Visitation 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Pa' auilo Hongwanji Mission. Casual attire. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawai' i Funeral Home Kiyomi Ebisutani, 94, of Honolulu, a retired general contractor doing business as General Home Builders, died Thursday Dec 13, 2001. He was born in Hiroshima, Japan. He is survived by son Kenneth, daughters Jean Nakamura and Jane Ikeda, brother Isamu, sisters Miyoko Kihara and Sueko Muranishi, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1727 Pali Hwy. Call after 10:30 a.m. Casual attire. [SB 17/12/2001] SHIZUNO EBISUZAKI, 90, of Los Angeles, died March 29, 2001. Born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Survived by daughter, Doris Shigenaga; three grandsons; three great- grandchildren; brother, Akira Tanaka; sister, Teruno Yoshimura. Services 7 p.m. Thursday at Fukui Mortuary, Los Angeles. FRANCIS JOSEPH EBLE, 35, of Honolulu, died Jan. 29, 2001. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. An archeologist. Survived by father, Frank; stepmother, Dolores; sisters, Marie Burgess and Ann Cannon. Mass 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. John Neumann Church, Mount Laurel, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Deborah Heart & Lung Hospital, Box 820, Browns Mills, N.J. 08015-0820. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary. DEMITRIO ECHEVARY, 87, of Kane‘ohe, died Feb. 23, 2001. Kane‘ohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii painter. Survived by wife, Helen; sons, Eugene and Eric; daughter, Althea Masaki; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Visitation 5 p.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 6 p.m. Burial 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenhaven Memorial Park, Kane‘ohe. REGINA MARIA ECHSLE, 43, of Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i, died Sept. 5, 2001. Born in Berlin, Germany. Licensed aesthetician, massage therapist, and Keoua Honaunau Canoe Club member. Survived by father, Erich; mother, Maria Schultz; sister, Andrea; hanai sisters, Becky Frey and Lorna Bennie; former companion and caregiver, Rafael Ramirez. Services 4 p.m. to sunset Wednesday at Keoua Honaunau Canoe Club halau, adjacent to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (City of Refuge); scattering of ashes at sea to follow. Arrangements by Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. [Adv 24/9/2001] Max Kalani Eckart, 81, of Waimanalo, a retired property manager for Tradewind Hotel Inc., died Friday in St. Francis Hospice. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Ulwin; sons Max, Russell, Keoni, Alika, Kevin and Kawika; daughters Sheila Okin, Mary Kok and Tracy Webb; 21 grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.