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HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 2008 OBITUARIES C9 IT memory MILITARY VETERAN I if DENOTES U.S. A) Miguela Viibar Garduque May 23, 2008 Miguela Viibar Garduque, 84, of Aiea died in Aiea. She was born In Malabuyoc, Cebu, the Philippines. She is survived by six children, 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Private services. Michael Mlchlo Hamada May 18, 2008 psa s- Michael Michio Hamada, 71, of Honolulu, a retired Sun Protection Hawaii Inc.

co-owner and U.S. Army veteran, died in Kuaklni Medical Center. He was born In Hilo. He Is survived by wife Sallie, son Pernell, daughter Renee Hamlon, sisters Ethel Furukawa and Mildred Morikawa, and two grandchildren. Private services.

Yukle Hirata May 5, 2008 Yukie Hirata, 83, of Honolulu, a retired state personnel manager, died in Honolulu. She was born In Pahala, Hawaii. She is survived by son Gregg, daughter Rosalyn and brother Archie Nakamoto. Private services. Akl Luice Ishll May 18, 2008 Akl Luice Ishil, 81, of Honolulu, a retired sales clerk, died at home.

She was born In Fukushlma, Japan. She is survived by brothers Osamu and Yoshio Salto and sister Tokiko Kawakami. Private services. JOSEPH PYNCHON 1926-2008 Services set for La Pietra's initial leader Star-Bulletin staff Memorial services for Joseph Pynchon, who helped start La Pletra-Hawali School for Girls and was Its first leader, have been set for June 14. Services will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.

at La Pietra with a reception from 1 1 a.m. to noon. Pynchon was 81 when he died Jan. 2 In Boise, Idaho, He was headmaster at La Pietra from lis inception In 1964 until his retirement at the end of the 1990-91 school year. He joined La Pietra from Iolanl School, where he was chairman of the English Department Born in Boston, he served In Italy and India with the American Field Service in World War II.

He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Carroll College in Waukesha, and a master's of education degree from Harvard University. He was a freelance and features writer for Boston dally and weekly newspapers and magazines, as well as for education journals. Pynchon is survived by his wife, Barbara Cheney; sons David Lewis, Joseph, Jr. and William; daughter Anne Savage; nine grandchildren: and four greatgrandchildren. was born In Danville, 111.

She is survived by son Coby Carner, father Tom Haines, mother Linda Thompson, stepfather Jerry Thompson, stepmother Vat Haines and sisters Cathy Bordwine, Cheryl Conover and Tina and Erin Haines. Private services. David Hauola Makekau Jr. May 23, 2008 David Hauola Makekau 86, of Honolulu died in the Convalescent Center of Hawaii. He was born in Honokaa, Hawaii.

He is survived by brothers Kenneth Makekau and Donald' Keawe, and sisters Barbara Kaa-punl and Violet Gomes. Private services. Mark Charles Mason May 28,2008 Mark Charles Mason, 57, of Aiea, a registered nurse and former Trlpler Army Medical Center staff member, died at home. He was born in Boulder, Colo. He is survived by father Charles and brothers James and Jeffrey.

Private services. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date. Brian Satoru Matsuba May 12, 2008 Brian Satoru Matsuba, 48, of Honolulu died In Straub Clinic and Hospital. He was born In Honolulu. He is survived by his parents Mitsuru, mother Sue and brother Howard.

Private services. Richard Tadao Motooka May 26, 2008 EH Richard Tadao Motooka, 79, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaii National Bank mortgage loan officer and U.S. Army veteran, died at home. He was born In Honolulu. He Is survived by wife Mavis son Dr.

Randal daughters Carol Y. Kramer and Donna Sumimoto, sister Loretta H. and seven grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. tomorrow at Harris United Methodist Church.

Call after 5 p.m. Casuals-attire. No Additional in Cecilia Ardona Arruiza May 23,2008 Cecilia Ardona Arruiza, 90, of Lanal City, a retired Dole-pineapple picker, died at home. She was born in Vigan City, Ho-cos Sur, the Philippines. She is survived by son Esmeraldo "Peter," daughters Rosalie Arming-ton and Delia Rlntacutan, nine grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren.

Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred" Hearts Church. Call after 9 a.m. Eulogy: 9:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Lanal Cemetery.

Thomas K. Awai May 31, 2008 Thomas K. Awai, 87, of Kau-nakakai, a retired Dole pineapple employee, died in the Queen's Medical Center. He was born in Hana, Maui. He is survived by daughters Ruth Domingo, Muriel Wood, May-belline Rodrigues and Cecelia Hershey; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kaunakakai. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday at the church. Call after 8 a.m.

Burial to follow at Kanakaloloa Cemetery. Casual attire. Rose Kem Lan Balanay May 20, 2008 Rose Kem Lan Balanay, 91, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hanalel. She is survived by sons Henry L.

and Stephen, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services. Maria Beltran Banquil May 30, 2008 Maria Beltran Banquil, 95, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sons Toribio and Ek no, daughters Annabel Krenke and Estipa-nia Gross, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 1276 Kailua Road. Call after 12.30 p.m. Incorrect information for an obituary printed Sunday. Benjamin Calban Calvan May 29, 2008 Conception Catholic Church in Holualoa, Hawaii.

Burial to follow at West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers. Donations suggested to Disabled American Veterans. Zhen Xun Wang May 24, 2008 Zhen Xun Wang, 85, of Honolulu died in Nuuanu Hale.

He was born in China. He is survived by wife Yun Xuan Fang; sons Huan Sen, Huan Cheung, Huan Ding, Huan Zhang and Huan Xiang Wang; brother Lo; sisters Shu Wan Wang and Sau Yue Wong; 11 grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Monday John AhChong Wong May 22, 2008 John AhChong Wong, 65, of Hilo, a retired state Department of Education school teacher, died in Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo.

He is survived by son Brandon; daughters Tanya Wong, Lori Wong-Shigeishi and Cindy Lei Wong-Blaser; and sisters Patricia L. Wong-Silva and Marilyn Wersh-Ing. Services: 11 a.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home, Call after 9 a.m. Miye Yamamoto May 18, 2008 Miye "Mae" Yamamoto, 82, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Hawaii Medical Center East.

She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by sons Mike N. and Ross brothers Aklo, Haruki, George and Sadamu Tokita; sisters Jessie Minagawa, Blanche Shigeyasu and Sadako Ishi-maru; and four grandchildren. Private services. Terue M.

Yamamoto May 5, 2008 Terue M. Yamamoto, 77, of Honolulu, a retired city Department of Parks and Recreation secretary, died In Kuaklni Medical Center. She was born In Heeia. She Is survived by husband Hlroshl; daughter Lori Takasakl; mother Yoshlko Moritsugu; brothers Toshlo, Sadaji and Roy Moritsugu; sisters Florence Miyashiro and Alice Arakaki; and two grandchildren. Private services.

No monetary offerings. Incorrect Information given in an obituary yesterday. Witnesses Church. Call after 1 p.m. Scattering of ashes to be held at a later date, Casual attire.

Jesusa Sante May 22, 2008 Jesusa Sante, 74, of Kapaa, Kauai, a housekeeper, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born In the Philippines. She Is survived by sons Jovino and Virgilio; daughters Rebecca Siquian, Sabina Sampilo, Amelia Yasau, Cynthia Ragasa, Evelina Abalos, Remelyn Molina, Leonlda Sante and Rose Iloreta; brother Faustino Ordonia; sisters Helen Dichitans and Juanlta Iglesia; 35 grandchildren; and 1 1 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, Kauai.

Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at Lihue Aloha Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial to follow at Lihue Cemetery. Casual attire.

Daisy Sentinella May 27, 2008 Daisy Sentinella, 98, of California and Maui, a homemaker, died in California. She was born in Kula, Maui. She Is survived by son John, daughters Florence Sentinella and Elizabeth Nagata, brother James Shim, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary.

Call after 6 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m.

at Maul Memorial Park. Virginia Kauwikl Suehiro May 18, 2008 Virginia Kauwikl Suehiro, 77, of Palolo Valley, formerly of Kailua-Kona, died. She was born in Honolulu, She is survived by daughters April Tomiyama and Noella Matsumoto, brother Eugene K. Rodrigues, seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services! 6:30 p.m.

Monday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Call after PrfUCdnurnment: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Diamond Head Memorial Park. Amy Yasuko Tamura May 27, 2008 Amy Yasuko Tamura, 71, of Aiea died in Kapiolanl Medical Center at Pall Momi. She was born in Honolulu.

She is survived by husband Henry; sons Brian, Lance and Steven; sisters Alice Mitsuru Kiyabu April 23, 2008 Alice Mitsuru Kiyabu, 95, of Honolulu, a seamstress, died in Kuaklni Medical Center. She was born In Mountain View, Hawaii. She is survived by sister Kiku. Private services. Gary Ken Kudo May 20, 2008 Gary Ken Kudo, 62, of Honolulu, a Hawaiian Medical Supply medical maintenance technician, died In Castle Medical Center.

He was born In Honolulu. He is survived by brothers Richard and Roy. Private services. Marclano Agno Laguna Jr. May 23, 2008 Marciano Agno Laguna 64, of Honolulu, a forklift operator, died in Honolulu.

He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Rose Mary; sons Ruben and Joy; daughters Josephine Pascual, Mary Ann Ramirez and Juvy Laguna; brother Adriano; sister Felipa Oba; and eight grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Call after 8:30 a.m.

Burial: noon at Valley of the Temples. Malia Talari Leano May 20, 2008 Malia Taiafi Leano, 78; of Honolulu died in Hawaii Medical Center West. She was born in American Samoa. She is survived by sons Klliona, Lopati, Pisa Penehuro, Felise and Koluse; daughters Taiaopo, Salafai and Makerita Taiafa Leano, and Kalala Schuster; brothers To'oto'o Fuamatua, Ioane Hunkin, Sila So'l and Tomasi, Lafaele and Aitu Maugaotega; sisters Velonita Hunkin, Susana Suafo'a, Fuiono Fetu and Losa Bob; 31 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mass: 9 a.m.

tomorrow at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waipahu. Call after 7 a.m. David J. Lindamood May 17,2008 eJ.

David J. Lindamood, 85, of Hilo, a Kaiser Medical Center maintenance mechanic and U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, died in Life Care Center of Hilo. He was born In Warroad, Minn. He is survived by sons Alan Halgren and David Jr.

and Donald Lindamood; daughters Dlanne Rogers aik-Donna Hackett; 19 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Services: 3 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 2 p.m. Christine Marie Luketich May 25, 2008 Christine Marie Luketich, 41, of Honolulu died In Honolulu.

She Selling a home? Renting a home? Call 524-7827. Star Classifieds for the BEST prices in town! Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary Makai Chapel RUDOLPH "RUDY" B. OBLERO Aae 61. of Kailua-Kona. 'Hawaii, passed away May 6, 2008 at Kona Community Hospital, uorn on May rd, iswe in Aiea, Oahu.

Truck driver with Xpress Trucking wno roved to cook; avid surer a diver. He was a loving husband, father, papa, uncie. He is survived by wife, Sarah Oblero of Kailua-Kona; son, Sheldon (Tammy uaraeiano) uoiero; aaugmer, Natalie ii-rea LaDovi UDiero or itanua-rtona; mother, Dolores Idica; brothers, Anthony iherna) idica, Patrick (cnns) laica, Darren (Tracy) Idica, Eric (Delia) Idica, Joseph idica; sisters, carmen (Clifford) McGarrah, Patricia Nielsen, Antoinette Idica: grandchildren, Jallsa Oblero, Jaylene Oblero, Clayton Oblero-Laboy; numerous nieces, nepnews, aunts, ana cousins. Visitation 9:00 AM Saturday (June 7) at Mililani Mortuary Makai Chapel; Prayer service uasuai Amre. Mililani Downtown Mortuary 20 S.

KukuiSt, Honolulu BENJAMIN CALBAN CALVAN Age 82, of Honolulu, Oahu, passed away on May 29, 2008 In residence. Bom December 16, 1925 in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, rniuippines. fie was a retired machinist at P.W.C (Public Work Center) Pearl Harbor; veteran U.S. Army during ine Korean uoraiici. He is survived by wife, Mercedes Calvan; sons, Melvin Calvan of WA, Alvin (Aida) calvan, Patrick (Debbie) calvan of CA, David Calvan of CA; daughters, Patricia Calvan, June Calvan of NM; granddaughters, Michelle Gandee, Ashley Calvan, Andrea Calvan; greatgrandchildren, Paris Gandee, Aiden Napeani, uoiDy Napearo, Visitation 10:00 AM Saturday (June 7) at Mililani uowntown Mortuary I zu a.

Kukui St, Honolulu); Mass 11:00 AM. Casual Attire. No tlowers, please. Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary MITCHELL MIN CHO Age 47, of Mililani, Oahu, passed away on May 2B, zoos at Hospice Hawaii Kailua Home. Bom penary isei in Seoul, Korea.

Lab Manager for Eewell Geo lecnnicai tngineenng. He la survived by wife, Mildred Ramos-Cho; daughters, Nicolle Cho, Chantelle-Leigh Cho; parents, Man Kee Soon Duk urn; orotners, Brandon (jermiter) cno, warren (iisna) uno; sister, Jeanie sran; nieces nephews. Visitation 4:00 PM Sunday (June 6) atl mi nam Monuarv Mauka unaoe Memonai Service 5 00 PM. Casual Attire. formation for an obituary printed yesterday.

Stanley Masaml Murakami May 31, 2008 Stanley Masaml Murakami, 90, of Waimea, Hawaii, died at home. He was born In Paauilo, Hawaii. He is survived by wife Eiko; daughters Marlene Shlge-matsu and Shirlene Fennema; brothers Tsukasa, Robert Kiyoshl and Yoshiki; sisters Hatsuko Yamamura, Michiko Higa and Yoshlko Murakami; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services: 5 p.m. tomorrow at Kamuela Hongwanjl Mission.

Call after 4 p.m. Dinner reception to follow. Rudolph Benedict Oblero May 6, 2008 Rudolph Benedict Oblero, 61, of Kailua-Kona died in Kona Community Hospital. He was bom in Aiea. He is survived by wife Sarah, son Sheldon, daughter Natalie and mother Dolores Idica.

Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Walplo, makai chapel. Call after 9:30 a.m. Carlino Prando Ramos May 21, 2008 Carlino Prando "Carllng" Ramos, 71, of Las Vegas, a retired attorney, died in Las Vegas. He was born In Sta.

Ignacla, Tarlac, the Philippines. He Is survived by wife Roslta; son Ed; daughters Helen Tumbaga, Leny Paet and Amy, Rowena and Ann Ramos; brother Deo; sister Clarina Marquez; and five grandchildren. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Monday and 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. at Valley of the Temples. Ella Pearl Sagocio May 30, 2008 Ella Pearl Sagocio, 65, of Kapaa, Kauai, a manager and cook, died in Wilcox Memorial Hospital. She was born on Kauai. She Is survived by husband Hono-rato, sons Honorato Jr.

and Wilmar, daughters Cheryl Pao-gofic and Darlene Iwai, brother David Kawlka, sisters Ellie Kirtfi and Pamela Alaibilla, and 10 grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at Kapaa Jehovah's Benjamin Calban Calvan, 82, of Honolulu, a retired Public Works Center machinist and U.S. Army veteran who served in Korean War, died at home. He was born in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, the Philippines.

He Is survived by wife Mercedes; sons Melvin, Alvin, Patrick and David; daughters Patricia and June; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday at Mililant Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Honolulu. Call after 10 a.m.

Casual attire. No flowers. Dorothy Kamalama Spinney Correa May 24, 2008 Dorothy Kamalama Spinney Correa, 69, of Hilo, a Hilo Airport security guard, died in Hilo Medical Center. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by sons Dorbert Correa and Ronald Kam, daughter Doryal, sister Carol Watai, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services: 24 p.m. Sunday at Hilo Women's Club. Louise J. DePonte May 31, 2008 Louise J. DePonte, 78, of Kula, Maui, a retired Kula Hospital registered nurse, died at home.

She was born in Wailuku. She is survived by husband Theodore, sons Douglas and Joseph, daughter Pamela, eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Graveside services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Maui Memorial Park. Isamu Eblsui May 24, 2008 Isamu Ebisul, 96, of Halelwa, a retired Walalua Sugar Co.

carpenter, died at home. He was born In Ewa. He Is survived by wife Masue, sons Gilbert M. and Glenn daughter Karen K. Sonstegard, sisters Fusae Sunada and Sachle Matsukawa, and five grandchildren.

Private services. Jane Kurosawa and Doris Chi-nen; and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Friday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 4:30 p.m.

Grave side services: 1:45 p.m. on Saturday at Nuuanu Memorial Park. Incorrect information given in an obituary yesterday. Manuel Vasconcellos Jr. May 22, 2008 HI Manuel "Manny" Vasconcellos 80, of Mililani, a retired U.S.

Air Force staff! sergeant and federal government machinist, died In Wahi-awa General Hospital. He was born In Honolulu. He Is survived by wife Edna M. and sister Eleanor Souza. Private services.

Daniel Frazier Wallace Jr. May 28, 2008 eH Daniel Frazier Wallace 94, of Kailua-Kona, a retired Dan Wallace Dance Studio, Royal Hawaiian Cotillion Club and Hawaii Holiday Summer-School owner and Matson Hotels entertainment director, died at home. He also was a Punahou School ballroom dancing instructor, 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers Motion Picture Studio stunt man and U.S. Army physical therapist. He was born in Richmond, Ky, He Is survived by wife Mary, daughters Danielle Llghtner and PaulaLee Wallace, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate WW i i wumm CEMETERY" PLOTS HAWAIIAN Memorial. 4 plots devotion. Under flagpole facing Kaneohe Bay. Preml-urn $7500 obo 595-3310 MILILANI MEMORIAL 2 plod $2600 ea, or $5100 both.

Great location Call 479-8328 VALLEY OF THE TEMPLE 4 burial plots $2000 each Call 520-5634 Valley of the Temple GardenCathedral View Overlooking Windward Oahu 757-320-6048 Valley of ttw Templet 2 plots $1500ea hdstone, vault Interment $1,000, Call: 941-1845 Valley of the Temples. plots avail. Choice loc. Chapel Hill $4K each OBO Call for mora Info 212-585-2798 SUEO NAKAMA 'Age 60, of Honolulu, passed away at his home on May 24, 2008. He was bom In Kanaiuu ana was proprietor or Moanaiua Chevron.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Y. Nakama; sons, Michael H. (Emily Nakama, Casey N. (Jen) Nakama; daughter, Caryn H. (Darhck) six granacniraren; Drainer, Arcms -nodit (Mildred) Nakama; sister, Florence S.

(Harry) Igarashi. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary, service 6 p.m. rjasuai amre. Notiowars.

Mililani Memorial Park Mortuary MANUEL "MANNY" VASCONCELLOS JR. Age 80, of Mililani, Oahu, passed away on May 22, 2008 at Wahiawa General Hospital. Bom January 29, 1928 in Honolulu, Oahu. Retired Staff Sergeant united States Air Force, and Machinist with Federal He Is survived by wife of 34 years, Edna M. Vasc'jncellos; sister, Eleanor Souza.

Pnvate Services were held. Mililani Memorial Park 1 Mortuary LORRAINE KEIKO MURAYAMA Age 60, of Honolulu. Oahu, passed away Ion May 16, 2008 at residence. Bom March ia4M in 1-uKuoKa, japan. She Is survived by parents; Paul Carol "Eiko" Murayama; sister, Nadine (Miles) Murakami; niece, Ashley Murakami; nephews, Marcus Darren Murakami.

Visitation 4:30 PM Saturday (June 7) at Miniam Mortuary Makai unapei; Memonai iServcie 6:30 PM. Casual Attire..