Obituaries

Thursday, October 9, 1997

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Kenneth R. Brewer, will be remembered in services Saturday. He was found beaten to death in his Hawaii Kai apartment Oct. 1. He was a retired director of sales for Sheraton Royal Hawaiian Hotel and outer islands. Born in Paris, Texas, he is survived by sister Louise. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, Niu. Scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers. Donations suggested to Holy Trinity Church, 5919 Kalanianaole Highway, Honolulu 96821 or Chaminade University, 3140 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 96816-1578 or Punahou School.

Jose B. Bueno III, 26, of Honolulu will be remembered in services tomorrow. He was shot after a family argument in Kalihi Sept. 16. Born in the Philippines, he is survived by sons Gabriel and Angel; parents Esmeralda and Cheng; brothers Joseph and Jefferson; sisters Chato Burgos, Jay Bragado and Audrey Bueno; and grandparents Pablo and Sixta Basconcillo. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 8:45 a.m. Saturday at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Duane A.L. DuPont, 30, of Pearl City died Saturday. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by parents Allan and Yvonne; brother Dean; sisters Danielle DuPont, Desiree Ayat and Denise “Keiki” and Deanne DuPont; and grandparents Libert and Rose. Private services.

Myrtle C. Hamura, 81, of Honolulu, a retired vice president of Island Hand Blockers, died Sunday at home. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by husband Kenneth S.; daughters Betsy H. and Cynthia A.; brothers Stanley H. and Leslie T. Yanase; and sisters Elsie K. Muraoka, Dorothy N. Nakamura and Gladys S. Morioka. Services: noon Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Alice S.Y. Hayes, 81, of Honolulu died Sept. 29 in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by son Kerwood; stepdaughter Carol Ann Rycek; brothers Albert, Patrick and Clarence Lee; sisters Esther Gilliam, Elsie Kanana, Mary Baird, Viola Whaley and Beatrice Lederer; and five grandchildren. Services: 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Kimi Hazama, 83, of Kahului died last Thursday in Kahului Hale Makua. Born in Puunene, Maui, she is survived by son Charles “Chuck”; daughter Charlotte Iwashita; brothers Norman K., Tamotsu and Nathaniel Ono; sisters Miyo Fullerton and Ann Wilms; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services over ashes: 10 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

James R. Hewetson, 69, formerly of Hawaii, died Friday in Toronto. He was a widely respected artist. He is survived by daughter Kelly McGrath; son Scott; and wife Marguerite. Services on the mainland. No flowers. Donations suggested to West Park Hospital, 82 Buttonwood Ave., Toronto, M6M2J5.

Kenneth K. Hinau, 65, of Waianae, a retiree of Honolulu Police Department and Special Forces Army Reserve, died Monday in St. Francis Hospital. Born in Lahaina, he is survived by wife Melvia “Bunny” Rogan; sons Kenneth Jr., Wesley, Kennyson “Kealii” and Kendall “Kaleo”; daughters Valerie Wilson, Janice Hinau, Lisa S. Popa and Tina Samson; brothers Sheridan, Abner, Alvin, Norbet and Eddie; and sisters Nellie Correa, Dolly Hinau and Grace Tejada. Services: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 9 a.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Call from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

Masayuki “Mike” Hirae, 84, of Pahala, Hawaii, a retired mechanic for Kau Sugar Co., died last Thursday in Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Mountain View, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Masako; sons Howard and Clement; daughter Evelyn Iha; sisters Matsue Tamekuni, Kimiyo Matsumoto, Sueko Iwashita and Ayako Nakata; and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodo Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Katherine C. Holt, 68, of Mililani, a retired garment cutter, died Sunday in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Lihue, she is survived by husband James R.; son Nicolae; daughters Aurica and Crina; brother Alfred Chew; and sister Janet and Augie. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Burial: Oahu Cemetery. Casual attire.

Albert K.F. Kam, 68, of Honolulu, a golfer, died last Thursday in Honolulu. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Rose; sons Albert Jr., Kent and Rodney; hanai daughters Billie Jo and Robyn Lynne; sisters Janet Gaison and Lucy Kauinana; brothers Robert, Kenneth, Ronold, Thomas and Stephen; and three grandchildren. Services: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel, Kapalama Heights. Call after 4:30 p.m.

Nobuki Kamida, 77, of Honolulu, a retired attorney, died Monday in Straub Clinic & Hospital. Born in Koloa, Hawaii, he is survived by sons Dr. Curtis B., Clayton A. and Clifford H.; brothers Yonetoshi and Alan K.; sisters Kiyoko Arakaki, Mieko Kiyabu and Edythe M. Yoshihara; and four grandchildren. Services: 6 p.m. Monday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Myra K. “Uti” Keawe-Johnson, will be remembered in services 6-9 p.m. tomorrow at Nanaikaponi Protestant Church, 89-235 Pua Ave., Nanakuli. Services: 9:30-11:15 a.m. Saturday at the church. Incorrect information for an obituary yesterday from the mortuary.

Anna M. Keliikoa, 88, of Honolulu died Saturday in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. Born in Honolulu, she is survived by sons Samuel, Lloyd, Clifford and Robert; daughter Paulie Ann; brothers Albert, Eddie and Lawrence Medeiros; sister Ruby Hoomalu; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 3 to 7 p.m. Mass: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Church. Burial: Diamond Head Memorial Park.

Pui Hing Louie-Sui, 74, of Honolulu died Sept. 29 in Queen’s Hospital. Born in China, she is survived by sons Xiao Bing Nam, Xiao Chong Kwon and Xiao Liu Kwan; daughters Shao Heng Xiao, Shek Hing Goug and Shao Yuan Xiao; brothers Louie Bing Yuk and John Louie; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Call from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Taoist services will be held. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Jack McKeague, 67, of Honolulu, an employee of Moiliili Community Center, died Monday in St. Francis Hospital. Born on Molokai, he is survived by wife Bernice; sons Jack Jr., Elton and Guy; daughters Jacquelyn Izumi and Denise Carmack; sister Whilemina “Kay” Porgatorio; and 16 grandchildren. Services: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Diamond Head Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: noon Tuesday at the mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire.

Phillip G. Meeker, 52, of Volcano, Hawaii, a self-employed landscaper and commercial fisherman, died Friday in Hilo Hospital. Born in San Diego, he is survived by mother Frances J.; sister Martha K. Fisher; son Clinton Meredith-Meeker; daughters Rachel Winslow and Margaret Howell-Meeker; and a grandchild. Private services.

Alema A.S. Memea, infant son of Timothy and Gafanua of Honolulu died Tuesday in Kapiolani Hospital. He is also survived by brothers Nifae and Paulo; sisters Natia and Nara; and grandparents Gustav A.T. Hannemann and Mack S. and Ese Memea. Services: 11 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park.

Ayame Miura, 73, of Lihue died Sept. 27 in Wilcox Hospital. Born in Lihue, she is survived by husband Magoichi “Mago”; sons Ford and Leighton; daughter Dolly Morikawa; brother Caesar Koyanagi; sisters Shizue Kakutani and Natsue Hall; and three grandchildren. Private services.

Agnes K.H. Murray, will be remembered in rosary services 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Academy. Mass: 1:30 p.m. Call after 10:45 a.m. Incorrect information for an obituary yesterday provided by the mortuary.

Katsumi “Kats” Ohta, 70, of Honolulu, a retired repairman at Sears Roebuck and Co., died Sunday in Queen’s Hospital. Born in Holualoa, Hawaii, he is survived by wife Sumiye; daughters Jo Ann S. Nagai and Roxanne N., Lori Lee M. and Sheri Lee S. Ohta; brothers Chuji, Itsuo, Kenneth, Tyrone and Stanley; sisters Sumie Minei and Fusae Kitaoka; and two grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Eddie K. Okamura, 83, of Kailua, a retired carpenter, died Saturday in Kailua. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by daughters Kelani McDonald, Ilona Alvarez, Edwina Robertson and Gail Woltz; brothers James and Jack Tominaga; sisters Hatsuko Okimura, Hisayo Oto and Lorraine Kaneshiro; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Private services.

Ernest B. Ramos Jr., 32, of Waianae, a security guard, died Sunday in Waianae. Born in Honolulu, he is survived by wife Bernadette Ramos-Labenia; daughter Brandette Ramos-Labenia; sons Ernest III, Kaleo and Kalani; father Ernest; mother Berta; sisters Charmaine, Grayson and Nani; and brothers Randy, Chandler and Colby. Services: 11:45 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park. Casual attire.

Yong Cha Sacchet, 61, of Honolulu died Friday in Honolulu. Born in Korea, she is survived by husband Frederick. Memorial services: 10 a.m. Monday at Nuuanu Mortuary.

Thongthanh Sayathongheung, 35, of Honolulu died Oct. 1 at home. He is survived by wife Vang; sons Chou and Ae; daughter Vanh; and parents Mr. and Mrs. Maynoy. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Buddhist services will be held. Cremation to follow.

Yoshio Sekigawa, 96, of Wahiawa, a retired body and fender man with Del Monte Co., died Sunday in Convalescent Center of Honolulu. Born in Waipahu, he is survived by sons James S., Harry Y., Wallace M. and Robert Y.; daughters Lillian Y. Okamura and Beatrice K. Shimazu; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services: 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Bernard H. Tokunaga, 86, of Wailuku died Sept. 27 at home. Born in Wailuku, he is survived by wife Dorothy S.; sons Alan, Kenneth, Bernard K. and Gregory J.; daughters Geraldine Scott; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were held.

Daniel H. Wagnon, infant son of Jerry Jr. and Danette, died Sept. 3 in Kapiolani Hospital. He is also survived by sisters Jacqueline and Dacia; brother David; grandparents Jerry and Barbara; grandmother Carmen Libertino; and great-grandmother Maria Kloch. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Kapolei Regional Park.

Alice S. Yee, 83, of Mountain View, Calif. will be remembered in services 6 p.m. Saturday at Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. Aloha attire. More information for an obituary yesterday.