Obituaries

Thursday, December 3, 1998

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Teacher, community leader
Jannie Thom, 95, dies

Star-Bulletin

Jannie Luke Thom, a retired public schoolteacher and former leader in the Chinese community, died Sunday in St. Francis Hospice. She was 95.

She was the first Asian woman to teach in the Hamakua district of the Big Island.

Thom taught English and U.S. history and was one of the state public school system's language specialists in the 1920s.

She taught at Central and Stevenson intermediate schools and Kaimuki High School.

The United Chinese Society named Thom its Model Chinese Mother in 1974 in recognition of her activities.

She was a former president of the Hawaii Chinese Civic Association and a founding member of the Associated Chinese University Women and the Chinese Women's Club.

She was also a volunteer in numerous community organizations including the United Fund and the American Red Cross.

Thom was a graduate of Punahou School and the University of Hawaii.

She is survived by her husband Wah Chan; son Roland Q.F.; daughters Lois Mui and Adele Chang; sisters Doris Wong and Kwai Ngan Tom; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary. Friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Manoa Chinese Cemetery.

The family asks that flowers be omitted and aloha attire be worn.

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Jose S. Agustin, 87, of Honolulu died Nov. 23 in Queen's Hospital. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by wife Margery; sons Karl, Jay and Clayton; daughter Liane Small, and two grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Nuuanu Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9:30 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples. Casual attire.

Yvonne M. Ballao, 56, of Kaneohe is survived by son Kirk. Incorrect information for an obituary published Nov. 26 was provided by the mortuary.

Dolores Bareng, 87, of Honolulu died yesterday in St. Francis Hospital. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by sister Dominga Gardon and brother Vicente Simon. Services: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the mortuary. Call from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Burial: Valley of the Temples.

Francis E. Chandler, 74, of Wainiha Power House, Kauai, a supervisor foreman for the county Public Works Department, died Nov. 21 in Wilcox Hospital. Born in Wainiha Power House, he is survived by wife Elizabeth; children Belthan P. Baptista, Jasmine K. Forrest, Rachel W. Correa, Juanita C. Montanez and Francis E. Jr., Lawrence L.M., Kirkland K.K., Adoysius K., Jeffrey T., Germain G., Colan C., Belinda M.N., Willaim H., Silas P., Conrad H. and Ruth N.L. Chandler, 16 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at St. Williams Church in Hanalei. Call from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Burial: Kilauea Public Cemetery. Casual or aloha attire.

David K. “Duck” Chang, 82, of Makena, Maui, died Nov. 17 at home. He was born on Maui. He is survived by sons David K. Jr. and Steven Chang and Ipo Kamaka; daughters Lornalei Yamasaki, Melani Chang and Melanie Elizares; brothers Sam, Ernest and Frank; sister Annie Wilkington, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services: 7 p.m. tomorrow at Nakamura Mortuary. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Maui Memorial Park. Casual attire. No flowers.

Norman K.H. Ching, 63, of Honolulu, a retired head of the Laboratory Division at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, died Friday in Kaiser Hospital. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Jocelyn; daughter Stefanie; sons Michael, Nicholas and Jonathan; sister Helen Pang, and brother Vernon. Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday at Borthwick Mortuary. Call from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Stanley N. Fukuda, 96, of Honolulu is survived by daughter Anita Crivello, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Incorrect information for an obituary published yesterday was provided by the mortuary.

Lorraine Higa, 46, of Honolulu, an escrow officer with Reiner Co., died Oct. 27 in Hale Omao Nursing Home. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by parents Hideo and Haruko, two brothers and two sisters. Private services.

Craig S. Iha, 35, of Aiea, a former tour bus driver at Roberts Hawaii, died Nov. 20 in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by father Fred S.; brothers Wayne S. and Fred S., and sisters Sharon K. Bushey and Selma E. Iha. Memorial services: 7 p.m. Saturday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Call after 6 p.m. Private inurnment. Casual attire.

Milton W. Kailimai, 59, of Washington, a stock clerk, died last Thursday in Washington. He was born in Wahiawa. He is survived by wife Florentina P.; son Gilbert; daughter Miltina Pepper; sister Larraine Carr, and four grandchildren. Services: noon Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wahiawa. Call after 10 a.m. Burial: Mililani Memorial Park.

Maisy D. Kimura, 95, of Honolulu, a retired savings department manager at Bank of Hawaii, died Nov. 25 in the Kuakini Geriatric Care facility. She was Born in Honolulu. She is survived by son Judge George Y. and daughter-in-law and primary caregiver Lily S. Private services.

Harry K. Kuikahi, 78, of Honolulu, a retired captain of the Honolulu Fire Department, died Nov. 24 in Kaiser Hospital. He was born in South Hilo. He is survived by wife Mayta; sons Wayne, Gaylord, Harry, Everett, Kenanilehua, Kawailani and Kainoakanalulukaupilialoha; daughters Harrilyn Baltero and Abigail Hassard; sisters Mary Tarayao and Miulan Keahilihau, 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Borthwick Mortuary. Cremation to follow. Private scattering of ashes. Casual attire. Leis preferred.

Vendy P. Lacaden, 9, of Kihei, Maui, a fourth-grade student at Kihei Elementary School, died Saturday in University of California San Franscisco Hospital. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by father Venerando; mother Delia Pascua; brothers Kevin and Arven Lacaden and Ande Manlansing; and grandparents Elena Pascua and Mr. and Mrs. Victorino Lacaden. Mass: 7 p.m. tomorrow at St. Theresa's Church in Kihei. Call from 6 to 9 p.m. Call again from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Burial: Makawao Cemetery. Casual or aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Joseph F.C. Lum, 86, of Aiea, a retired electrical planner at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Public Works Center, died Monday in Kapiolani Hospital at Pali Momi. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Luciana K.P.; sons Leslie K., Nelson H., John R. and Stewart M.; daughter Margo K. Smith; sister Amy Fern, 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. Call after 9 a.m. Burial: Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Brenda M.K. “Miki” Ramirez, 28, of Waikoloa, Hawaii, a disc jockey at the Hilton Waikoloa, will be remembered in a service Saturday. Ramirez was killed Nov. 28 when her pickup truck went off Waikoloa Road and overturned. She was an umpire and referee with the parks and recreation program and a volunteer firefighter at the Kailua-Kona station. She was born in Harbor City, Calif. She is survived by parents Lillian and John Kapu; brothers Brian and Brandon Hinsey, and fiance Nick Seki. Service: 9 a.m. Saturday at Kekaha Mauna Ziona Congregational Church, Kalaoa, Kona. Call from 8 to 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Casual attire. No flowers.

Jane E. Rasmussen, 97, of Kailua-Kona died Monday in Keauhou Rehab Center. She was born in South Dakota. She is survived by daughter Jan Akoni and grandson Stafford Akoni. No services.

Anthony L. Santos Jr., 19, of Kahului, a laborer at Aloha Poi Factory, died Monday at home. He was born in Wailuku, Maui. He is survived by girlfriend Janice Park; mother Ruth N.; brother Aaron K., and grandparents Henry and Edith Santos and Elizabeth Kan-Hai. Services: 4 p.m. Sunday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Call after 2 p.m. Casual attire.

Teruo Togashi, 89, of Hilo, a retired manager for Brewery Industries Ltd., died Sunday at home. He was born in Kapaa, Kauai. He is survived by son Steven T.; daughters Evelyn Togashi and Sally Togashi Ching; sister Shizuko Wataya, and five grandchildren. Services: 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Borthwick Hawaii Funeral Home. Call after 1:30 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.

Winston K. Uyehara, 71, of Honolulu, a retired manager for Futenma Bowling Center, died Monday in Queen's Hospital. He was born in Sprecklesville, Maui. He is survived by wife Sadako; son Brian; daughters Karen N. and Sandra A.; brothers Kenneth K. and Richard E., and sisters Lillian Y. Ishiki and Judy Y. Uyehara. Services: noon Saturday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Casual attire. No flowers.

Cecilia F.R. Vasconcelles, 82, a retired teacher at Holy Family Academy in Honolulu, died Nov. 15. She was born in Kahuku. She is survived by sons William Jr. and Walter; daughter Cecilia C. “CJ” Jones, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services held. No flowers. Donations suggested to Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Development Office., P.O. Box 358220, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.