Robert “Bobby” M. Cooke, Jr, 67, of Molokai, died on October 29, 2010 in Honolulu. He was born in Honolulu on February 12, 1943.
He is survived by his son, Erick Cooke, and his sisters Susan Harrington and Marie Vail. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to your favorite charity.
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Edward “Big Ed” Fulkerson Sr., 80, died peacefully in his sleep on November 8, 2010, in Fremont, CA.
Big Ed is survived by his wife Shirley, eight children, 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
After retirement, he and his wife Shirley moved permanently to Molokai Shores in Kaunakakai. He was very active in community service through the local Lions Club.
Private burial service will be held on Dec. 4 at the Fulkerson Cemetery in Santa Rosa, CA. A celebration of his life hosted by family and friends in Guerneville, CA, is to follow.
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Gerald Iopa Ne, 51, of Kalamaula died on November 6, 2010 at his home. He was born November 13, 1958 in Ho`olehua.
He is survived by wife Anna Nani Ne of Kalamaula; sons Grant Isacc Iopa Ne and Chance “Aka” Reinhardt-Ne of Kalamaula; daughters Jasmine Nani Ne of Kalamaula and Jessica Lani Ne of Wailuku, Maui; mother Evangeline “Ochie” Bush of Ho`olehua; brothers Shane (Stefani) Bush of Kilohana, Byron Bush of Ho`olehua, Kevin (Carolyn) Bush of Kihei, Axell (Tracey) Bush of Chelsey, Montana and Reynolds (MaryAnn) Ayau of Ho`olehua; sisters Annalou (Toku) Arakaki of Ho`olehua and Beverly “Kaleo” Akiona of Honolulu; and five beloved grandchildren.
Ruben Jose Villa, 43, of Wailuku, Maui, died on October 3, 2010 in Kaunakakai. He was born April 13, 1967 in Laoag City, Casili, Philippines.
He is survived by companion Tiare Escobar of Kaunakakai; sons Reggie Villa and Ruben Villa Jr. of Ho`olehua; daughters Kasey, Chentel, Lauren, Jasmine, Shylene Villa of Ho`olehua and Rublyn Villa of Laoag City, Philippines; mother Melendrina Villa and father Florentino Villa Jr. of Kualapu`u; brothers Alex, Rendy and Kleyn Villa; and sisters Mila Espejo, Maley May and Myra Villa.
Friends called on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. with service at 12 noon at the Kalanianaole Hall in Kalamaula, Molokai. Burial followed at the Kapaakea Cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.
Geraldine “Rosie” Michelle Joann Kuuipo Souza, 37, died September 29, 2010 in Waialua, Oahu. She was born September 12, 1973 on Molokai. She was the owner of Nail Etc. on Molokai, and was a devoted wife and loving mother.
She is survived by husband Paul A. S. Souza; sons Brennan Alan Po`okela, Chevy Kaikoa, Harley Ho`omana, and Lowen Kamaha`o Souza; mother Sarah; brother Steven Edwards; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father, Jerry Allen Miguel, preceded her in death.
Matthew Dean Tokuoka, 39, of Hoonah, Alaska, died on August 29, 2010. He was born December 17, 1971 in Seattle, Washington, to Edna Tokuoka and Dean Goodner. Matt moved with his mother and sister to her hometown in Molokai, Hawaii when he was seven years old until Edna passed away 1986, when he moved to Kuna, Idaho with his father. Matt was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he continued to hunt and fish in Idaho and Alaska. Matt joined the Marines after graduating high school, and had been working as a police officer in Hoonah for the past year.
Ruben Jose Villa, 43, of Wailuku, Maui, died on October 3, 2010 in Kaunakakai. He was born April 13, 1967 in Laoag City, Casili, Philippines.
He is survived by companion Tiare Escobar of Kaunakakai; sons Reggie Villa and Ruben Villa Jr. of Ho`olehua; daughters Kasey, Chentel, Lauren, Jasmine, Shylene Villa of Ho`olehua and Rublyn Villa of Laoag City, Philippines; mother Melendrina Villa and father Florentino Villa Jr. of Kualapu`u; brothers Alex, Rendy and Kleyn Villa; and sisters Mila Espejo, Maley May and Myra Villa.
Friends called on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. with service at 12 noon at the Kalanianaole Hall in Kalamaula, Molokai. Burial followed at the Kapaakea Cemetery in Kapaakea, Molokai.
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Geraldine “Rosie” Michelle Joann Kuuipo Souza, 37, died September 29, 2010 in Waialua, Oahu. She was born September 12, 1973 on Molokai. She was the owner of Nail Etc. on Molokai, and was a devoted wife and loving mother.
She is survived by husband Paul A. S. Souza; sons Brennan Alan Po`okela, Chevy Kaikoa, Harley Ho`omana, and Lowen Kamaha`o Souza; mother Sarah Enos; brother Steven Edwards; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Her father, Jerry Allen Miguel, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held on October 18, 2010 at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel, Oahu, at 6 p.m. with a wake service at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be held on October 19, 2010 at Kalaiakamanu Hou, Kalamaula, Molokai, from 2-5 p.m. Burial to follow at Kapa`akea Cemetery.
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Matthew Dean Tokuoka, 39, of Hoonah, Alaska, died on August 29, 2010. He was born December 17, 1971 in Seattle, Washington, to Edna Tokuoka and Dean Goodner. Matt moved with his mother and sister to her hometown in Molokai, Hawaii when he was seven years old until Edna passed away 1986, when he moved to Kuna, Idaho with his father. Matt was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he continued to hunt and fish in Idaho and Alaska. Matt joined the Marines after graduating high school, and had been working as a police officer in Hoonah for the past year.
On August 28th, while off-duty with his family, Matt had pulled to the side of the road to talk to his partner, Sgt. Tony Wallace, when Office Wallace was shot. Matt ran into open fire and was shot twice while saving his partner, and directing his wife and children to safety. Sgt. Wallace also passed away that day. The town of Hoonah, Alaska and the Island of Molokai has lost an extreme hero. Matt's captain, Capt. Millian, describes Matt as a Wolverine – never having fear and always ready to defend and protect.
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Mary Inouye Van Gils, 91, of Kaunakaki, died on September 14, 2010 at her home. She was born on November 10, 1918 in Kamalo. She is survived by her son Michael (Cathy) Inouye of Kaunakakai; brothers Paul (Ann) Inouye of Puyallup, Wash; Shigenobu (Jane) Inouye of Kamalo; sister Beatrice McWiggins of Honolulu; grandson David (Keiko) Inouye of Yokohama, Japan; two great-granddaughters Karlyn and Leina of Yokohama, Japan, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends called on September 24, 2010 from 8 a.m., with Mass at 10 a.m. at the Kaunakakai Baptist Church. Burial followed at the St. Joseph church cemetery in Kamalo, Father Clyde Guerreiro presiding.
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