Obituaries [Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)]

Hazel Costa Maikui BorengasserDec. 11, 2011 Hazel Costa Maikui Borengasser, 83, of Waimea, Hawaii, formerly of Kaaawa, Oahu, and Madbury, N.H., a chef at Hana's Kitchen in Kaaawa and many other restaurants on Oahu, and a floral wedding designer for the Elliot Rose Co. in Madbury and the former Watanabe's in Waimea, died in North Hawaii Community Hospital. She was born in Ookala, Hawaii. She is survived by sons Charles G., Leonard "Bully" and John Costa; daughters Valerie Colprit and Karen Young; brothers Alika and Albert Maikui and Henry Pau; sisters Mahoe Eugenio, Louisa Labardora, Betty Ann Souza, Grace "Darling" Teraoka, Golden Josephs and Harriet Knight; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Celebration of life: 4 p.m. Thursday at the family residence, 66-1247 Lalamilo Farm Road, Waimea. Scattering of ashes: 1 p.m.Jan. 7 at Kaaawa Beach Park. Casual attire. For more information, please call 887-1099 or 430-2775.

Virginia Giron BuiDec. 10, 2011 Virginia Giron Bui, 57, of Honolulu died in Aiea. She was born in Bangar, La Union, Philippines. She is survived by stepdaughter Malia Ho; mother Josefa Giron; brothers Romeo and Francisco Giron; sisters Julita Martinez, Tessie Orden and Norma Ulat; and three grandchildren. Visitation: 5:30 p.m Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, makai chapel. Services: 6 p.m. Flowers welcome.

Wayne J.W. ChingDec. 17, 2011 Wayne J.W. Ching, 66, of Mililani, a retired Verizon Hawaii Inc. electronic equipment installer and an Hawaii Air National Guard veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by daughters Lori M. Parion and Janelle M. Montero, and two grandchildren. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Apostle and Evangelist. Mass: 11 a.m. Casual attire. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

May Mukai EverlyDec. 25, 2011 May Mukai Everly, 88, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of Education teacher, died in Honolulu. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by son Tony Myers, stepson Ben, stepdaughters Gail Brooks and Jan Williams, sisters Ethel Yoshimasu and Ichiko Hisanaga, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl.

Helen Vallar GarciaDec. 23, 2011 Helen Vallar Garcia, 57, of Kahului, a radio host at KNUI radio station, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. She was born in the Philippines. She is survived by husband Gerry, sons Ryan and Adrian, daughter April, brothers Edwin and June Vallar, sisters Evelyn Pangilinan and Lita Zapata, and five grandchildren. Visitations: 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Saturday at Ballard Family Mortuary. Services: 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial: 11:30 a.m. at Valley Isle Memorial Park in Haiku. Online condolences: www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com.

Kit GiffordDec. 22, 2011 Kit Gifford, 78, of Honolulu died in Honolulu. She was born in Traverse City, Mich. She is survived by husband Bruce, daughter Janet G. Brown and sister Freda Sprietsma. No services. No flowers.

Judy GrandmainDec. 22, 2011 Judy Grandmain, 70, of Hauula, a homemaker, died in Hauula. She was born in Santa Monica, Calif. She is survived by husband Paul, son Gineau, daughters Gigi Wunderlich and Simone Grandmain, sisters Gayle Lillie and Joann Fogarty, and four grandchildren. Private services.

Henry Hajime HoriiDec. 16, 2011 Henry Hajime "Habo" Horii, 83, of Kaneohe, an insurance agent for Pyramid Insurance, died in St. Francis Hospice, Puiwa. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Lily Y., sons Robert S. and Gerry M., daughter Lynette E. Smallan, sister Betty Tanaka, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services held.

George Masaru KirioDec. 18, 2011 George Masaru Kirio, 82, of Pearl City, a retired Federal Aviation Administration electronics technician and an Army veteran, died in Ka Punawai Ola. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by wife Evelyn Y., daughters Carolyn H. and Suzanne N., and sister Jeanette. Visitation: 5 p.m. Thursday at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Services: 6 p.m. Casual attire. No flowers.

Alexandria Mariana KrejciDec. 24, 2011 Alexandria Mariana "Alice" Krejci, 99, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, a homemaker, died at home. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by husband Henry and sister Lucille Osoba. Visitation: 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church in Kealakekua. Mass: 10 a.m. Inurnment to follow at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery. Casual attire. No flowers.

Andrew S.O. Lee Nov. 14, 2011 Andrew S.O. Lee, 87, of Honolulu, a retired state Department of the Attorney General deputy and an Army veteran who served during World War II, died in Arcadia Retirement Residence. He was born in Waialua. He is survived by wife Susan K.; son Ethan; daughters Sheri and Lori Lee, and Tina Sigarto; sisters Virginia Ishida and Josephine Powell; and two grandchildren. Private services held.

Lambert Mun Fai LooDec. 16, 2011 Lambert Mun Fai Loo, 51, of Honolulu, an inventory computer assessor, died in Hawaii Medical Center EastHonolulu. He is survived by mother Rose and sisters Lisa Kennebeck and Laureen Loo. Visitation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary. Services: 11:30 a.m. Burial: 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

Antonio Pilar MolinaDec. 17, 2011 Antonio Pilar Molina, 89, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Telephone Co. PBX technician, died. He was born in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He is survived by son Randall R., daughter Cynthia L.M. Heffner and two grandchildren. Private services held. Online condolences: www.borthwickoahu.com.

Miyoko Vicky MurataDec. 2, 2011 Miyoko Vicky Murata, 91, of Waipahu, a retired Dole Cannery trimmer, died in Pearl City. She was born in Waipahu. She is survived by daughter Elaine Kanemoto and a grandchild. Private services held.

Donald Takeo OkimotoDec. 10, 2011 Donald Takeo Okimoto, 72, of Kapolei died in Ka Punawai Ola. He was born in Hawaii. He is survived by brothers James, Richard and Gary; and sister Laura. Private services. No monetary offerings.

Samuel Tabarangao PaguiaDec. 15, 2011 Samuel Tabarangao "Uncle Sam" Paguia, 74, of Wahiawa, a retired mason and general contractor and an Army veteran, died in Wahiawa. He was born in Lanai City. He is survived by wife Juanita R.; son Rodney; daughters Sherry Johansen, Pamela Christianson and Cerbanie Rubin; brothers Michael and Richard; sister Remedios Feria; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation: 5 p.m. Monday at St. Michael Church, 67-390 Goodale Ave., Waialua. Mass: 6 p.m. Additional visitation: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mililani Downtown Mortuary, 20 S. Kukui St. Services: 10 a.m. Committal services: 1 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Lita Maua PaleafeiDec. 20, 2011 Lita Maua Paleafei, 76, of Aiea died in Aiea. She was born in Aua, American Samoa. She is survived by sons Anetele'a, Suetena and Lui Patolo and Tasimilo Faumuina; daughters Susitina Lemalu-Patolo, Akenese B. Patolo and Cecilia Paleafei-Betham; brothers Tuiava S. and Petelo Pule and Tolomulo Opetaia; sisters Fa'ane'e Tagoilelagi and Christina Unutoa; 26 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 99-312 Moanalua Road, Aiea. Mass: noon. Burial: 1:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Flowers welcome.

Magdalena Marcos Pasion Nov. 29, 2011 Magdalena Marcos Pasion, also known as "Maggie" and "Daling," 84, of Ewa Beach, a retired Kaimiloa Elementary School employee, died in Ewa Beach. She was born in Ewa. She is survived by sons James, Raymond, Steven and Sheldon; daughters Angie Vrana, Virgenia Loop and Nellie Pasion-Callueng; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Mililani Mortuary-Waipio, mauka chapel. Services: 7 p.m. Additional visitation: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 91-1298 Renton Road, Ewa Beach. Mass: 11 a.m. Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual or Aloha attire. Flowers welcome.

Celina Ramirez-LugaroDec. 27, 2011 Celina Ramirez-Lugaro, 68, of Kailua, a senior analyst, died in Kailua. She was born in Chile. She is survived by husband Antonio G. Pizarro; sons Fernando, Antonio and Pedro Pizarro; mother Celina Ramirez; sister Silvia Ramirez; and five grandchildren. Private services. Donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Ella Campbell StewartDec. 22, 2011 Ella Campbell Stewart, 100, of Honolulu, a homemaker, died in Honolulu. She was born in Durham County, England. She is survived by son Gerald, daughters Joan Lewis and Pamela Huddleston, 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Private inurnment to be held at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Gig Harbor, Wash.

Vaiuli Tamalea'a Dec. 25, 2011 Vaiuli Tamalea'a, 91, of Ewa Beach, a retired Marine Corps sergeant, died in Ka Punawai Ola. He was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Visitation: 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Samoa-Tokelau Seventh-day Adventist Church. Services: 10:30 a.m. Burial: 1 p.m. at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe.

James Santiago Vegas Jr. Dec. 18, 2011 James Santiago Vegas Jr., 64, of Honolulu, an Air Force veteran, died. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Tyrone and Tazra, daughters Gima Cabral and Trinity Vegas, parents James Sr. and Violet, a brother, four sisters, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Private services.

Joan E. WarneDec. 25, 2011 Joan E. Warne, 79, of Kailua, a homemaker, died in Kailua. She was born in Long Beach, Calif. She is survived by husband Douglas, sons Michael and Christopher, and daughter Shelley Canon. Private services.

LeRoy Katsuki YamashiroDec. 16, 2011 LeRoy Katsuki Yamashiro, 69, of Honolulu, a manager for Ceridian and an Army veteran, died in Honolulu. He was born on Maui. He is survived by wife Jeanette, son Landon R., daughters Kimberlie M. Yamashiro and Jeannine M. Gushiken, sister June Kaukau and two grandchildren. Private services.