Obituaries for October 19, 2011

Elaine Kaneko

Elaine Yachie Kaneko of Numila, Kaua‘i died Oct. 4, 2011, at Hale Kupuna Heritage Home at age 79. Born Oct. 21, 1931, in Koloa, she was a hotel gift shop manager at Andrade.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Yoneo Kaneko; brother, Tetsuo Konishi; sister, Violet Sato; brothers-in-law, Haruo Asai, Yoshito Kawakami, Wakamatsu Iwamoto, Masayoshi Nishiie and Reiso Nakamoto; and sisters-in-law, Yoshie Nakamoto and Patsy (Tokue) Hong.

She is survived by her daughter, Doreen (Calvin) Nogami; son, Earl Kaneko; “best pal Max”; brothers, Gary (Margie) Konishi, Donald (Mildred) Konishi and Michael (Ruby) Konishi; sisters, Kimiyo Asai, Natsue Iwamoto and Linda Kawakami; brothers-in-law, George Sato, Toshio (Stella) Kaneko and George Hong; sisters-in-law, Aileen Konishi, Kikue Kaneko and Myra Nishiie; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Garden Island Mortuary chapel; service will be at 10 a.m. Casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.

Hilda De Silva

Hilda De Silva of Kapa‘a died Oct. 15, 2011, at Samuel Mahelona Hospital at age 93. She was born on May 25, 1918, in Hawai‘i.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Medeiros; husband, Manuel De Silva Sr.; daughter, Janet Jim and her son, Russel De Silva.

She is survived by her daughter, Katherine (Albert “Herbert”) Louis; three sons, Dennis (Carolyn) De Silva, Wayne (Rita) De Silva and Macky (Sheila) De Silva; brother, Michael Medeiros; and sister, Violet Tate; 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, Oct. 21, at St. Catherine’s Church from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.; Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Catherine’s Church Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.

Takeru Sanekane

Takeru Sanekane of Lawa‘i died Oct. 5, 2011, at his home at age 88. Born May 26, 1923, in Lihu‘e, he worked for the State of Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.

He is survived by his wife, Hanayo Maki Sanekane; son, Darren (Lori) Sanekane of Kalaheo; daughters, Verna (Mike) Schoffstall of Koloa and Nan Sanekane of Lawa‘i; nine grandchildren; brothers, Shuji Sanekane of Lawa‘i and Glen (Jeanette) Sanekane of Kailua, O‘ahu; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were private.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.

William Tosheff

William “Tosh” Tosheff of Koloa died on Oct. 1, 2011, at his home at age 85. Born June 2, 1926, in Waukegan, Ill., he was a retired NBA player and Air Force veateran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vetta Tosheff.

He is survived by his sons, William “Billy” Tosheff (Isabel Cruz) of La Jolla, Calif., George “Alex” Tosheff (Lauren) of Carlsbad, Calif., and Steve Tosheff (Gina) of Sunset, Calif.; daughter, Michelle Emura (Daryl Kaneshiro) of ‘Oma‘o; and four grandchildren.

For more information call Michelle Emura (808) 639-7209.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.

Gladys Daida

Gladys Shizuka Daida of Lawa‘i died Oct. 12, 2011, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at age 85. She was born Feb. 21, 1926, in Port Allen, Kaua‘i.

She is survived by her husband, Sadamu Daida; sons, Bruce Daida of Lawa‘i and Barry Daida of Mililani, Hawai‘i; daughters, Gloria Camp (Robert) of Fallbrook, Calif., Darlene Daida Martin (Richard) of Kalispell, Mont., Joy Faufata (Keith) of Ainakoa, Hawai‘i and Sherry Andrade (Michael) of Lawa‘i; seven grandchildren, Melani Dannenberg of Los Angeles, Eric (Christy) Dannenburg of Sun City, Calif., Kayla Faufata of O‘ahu, Noelle Faufata of Camdenton, Calif., Skye (Victor) Andrade Ngo of Bellevue, Wash., Michael Daida and Paige Daida, both of O‘ahu; four great-grandchildren, Austin Dannenburg, Ashlyn Dannenberg, Callie Dannenburg and Tayler Dannenburg all of Sun City, Calif.; brothers, Susumu Shinagawa of Kaimuki, Hawai‘i, Charlie Shinagawa (Ethel) of Honolulu and Shigemi Shinagawa of Kailua, Hawai‘i; sister, Sadie Tateishi (William) Kaimuki, Hawai‘i; sister-in-law and best friend, Toshie Daida; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may visit with the family from 9 to 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the Hanapepe Honpa Hongwanji Church; service to begin at 10 a.m. Casual attire is suggested.

Arrangements are being handled by Garden Island Mortuary.

Pastor Ines

Pastor I. Ines of Koloa died Sept. 19, 2011, at Garden Isle Healthcare Center at age 98. Born Aug. 9, 1913, in the Philippines, he retired as a laborer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolina Ines.

He is survived by his son, Larry Ines; daughter, Mildred Ines; two grandchildren; brother, Bilarmino (Maria) Galapir; sister, Pacita Galapir; and caregiver, Arlene (Richard) Sagucio.

Friends may visit with the family from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, and from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at Borthwick Mortuary Chapel in Koloa. Services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Koloa Public Cemetery.

Arrangements are being handled by Borthwick Kaua‘i Mortuary.

Donald Murakoshi

Donald Masao Murakoshi of Lihu‘e, formerly of Kailua, O‘ahu, died Oct. 14, 2011, at The Regency at Puakea at age 99. Born in Wahiawa, O‘ahu on May 13, 1912, he retired as a teacher with the Department of Education.

He was preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Robert, Harry and Natsuko.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel Murakoshi of Lihu‘e; son, Michael (Billie Rae) Murakoshi; daughter, Kathy (Michael) Okada of Kailua, O‘ahu; sisters, Grace Nakagawa and Noriko Murakoshi, both of Wahiawa; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Hosoi Garden Mortuary with visitation from 5 p.m. and services at 6 p.m.

Kaua‘i Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Murakoshi family with arrangements.