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Hawaii Obituaries HAWAII OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) often adds notes to each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. We add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and sometimes their spouses are also included on AAFA Member Memorials and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!
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Frequently cited sources include these databases at Ancestry:
SSDI: Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014
SSACI: Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Date posted: 14 SEPTEMBER 2023
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BARRY WALTER ALFORD
Son of Elmer Lee Alford, AAFA #0474
Senior photo, Panorama, 1968 yearbook, Washington High School, Phoenix, AZ
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Oct. 20, 2009
Barry W. Alford, 59, of Makawao, Maui, a retired Maui Police Department officer, died at home.
He was born in New Mexico.
He is survived by sons Brett, Sean and Barry; stepdaughter Deborah “Debbie” Lamanna; mother Trudy; brother Lee; sisters Janet Sproles, Karen Moran, Trudy Rogers and Marla Alford; and six grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahului Baptist Church. Call after 10 a.m.
In another article:
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Thursday, 22 October 2009
A former Maui police officer shot his wife to death before shooting himself, according to Maui police.
Police released the identities yesterday of the man and woman killed in what police called a murder-suicide case as Barry Alford, 59, and his wife, Karolyn, 58, of Makawao.
Autopsy results indicated that Barry Alford died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. His death was classified as a suicide. His wife died from two gunshot wounds, one to the head and one to the chest, police said. Her death was classified as a homicide.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police said Barry Alford joined the Maui Police Department on April 16, 1985, and resigned two years later. He was rehired in June 1990 and resigned as a lieutenant in November 2000. Less than 2 1/2 years later, Alford was rehired again as a sergeant and resigned on April 30, 2008.
In a statement, Maui Police Chief Gary Yabuta said, “We are saddened for the family of the late Barry and Karolyn Alford. The department will be missing a fine former employee. Former Sgt. Alford was a dependable employee until he decided to resign in April 2008.”
Property tax records show the couple moved into the three-bedroom home at 310 Iini Way in September 1992 when the subdivision was first developed in Makawao.
Neighbor Becky Serrato said she never thought something like this would happen in their quiet neighborhood where everyone helps one another. “They were very good people. They never bothered anybody,” she said. Police responded to a 911 call of domestic abuse with possible gunshots at 10:15 p.m. Monday.
Serrato said she was watching television when her husband and son heard three gunshots. Her son told her it could have been hunters since there’s a gulch behind the Alfords’ home. But 15 minutes later, the Serratos realized something was wrong after police, firefighters and paramedics arrived at their neighbors’ home.
Serrato said she didn’t know Barry Alford well, but often spoke to Karolyn Alford. “She was a very outgoing and friendly person,” she said, noting that Karolyn Alford was once employed with Kapalua Land Co. Ltd.
During the holidays, she made fudge and baked cookies for her neighbors and their children, Serrato said.
Serrato said she will remember her conversations with Karolyn Alford and her smile. “My heart is so broken for her,” she said.
The couple is survived by a daughter.
Photo from Citizens Cemetery, Flagstaff, Coconino Co., AZ—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, ali
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that B. Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 12 Aug 1950- and died 20 Oct 2009, last residence not listed.
See the obituary of his wife, Karolyn Marie Crager Dean Casey Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his father, Elmer Lee Alford, in Arizona Obituaries.
From U.S., Index to Public Records (Ancestry): Barry Walter Alford, born _____ Aug 1950, lived in Makawao, HI.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies at AAFA Alford Genealogies, “John Alford 1645 VA,” for the applicable genealogy.
His lineage: Barry Walter 1950 NM1, Elmer Lee 1905 TX2, Walter Lee 1879 TX3, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6, Julius 1750 NC7, Lodwick 1710 VA8, James 1687 VA9, John 1645 VA10.
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CLARE REGINA RYLANDER ALFORD
Kahului, Maui, HI‑_____ February 2014
Full Name Clare Regina Alford
Date of Birth Saturday, May 13th, 1961
Date of Death Thursday, February 13th, 2014
Place of Death Wailuku, HI
Clare Alford (Rylander), born 5/13/61 in Burbank, California, left her earthly body on 2/13/14, Maui, HI.
Clare is survived by her husband, Gareth and her cats who kept her always entertained. They will miss being with her and the treats she was sure to give them. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul, Eric, Wynn & Carl Rylander; and sisters, Lynn Poland, Sally Sutterfield, Mary Rylander, Peggy Jurich, Jane Vovilla, Carol Parks, Anne Walters, and Martha Rylander (deceased).
Private family services will be held.
Clare was a sales person at Na Hoku Jewelers on Front Street, and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church. She was very social and at her best when meeting new and old friends. The love she shared with others came back 10 fold because of her giving and positive outlook on life. She greeted everyone with a smile and always said, “I Love You”.
Gareth will so miss the love and affection of his little Clarice forever. I Love you Clare.
In another article:
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Thursday, 20 February 2014
Feb. 13, 2014
Clare Rylander Alford, 52, of Kihei, Maui, a salesperson at Na Hoku Jewelers on Front Street, died on Maui.
She was born in Burbank, Calif.
She is survived by husband Gareth; brothers Paul, Eric, Wynn and Carl Rylander; and sisters Lynn Poland, Sally Sutterfield, Mary Rylander, Peggy Jurich, Jane Vovilla, Carol Parks and Anne Walters.
Private services. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clare R. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.
From California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry): Clare R. Rylander was born 13 May 1961 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Schulz.
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CYNTHIA JANE ALFORD TIMBERLAKE
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Friday, 15 July 2022
Mrs. Cynthia Alford Timberlake, 95, died peacefully in Aiea, HI on November 27, 2021.
She was born in Denver, CO on September 1, 1926. The family soon moved to Phoenix, AZ and she lived there through high school. Cynthia graduated from UC-Berkeley, married Navy officer Lewis Timberlake, raised two children, became the Head Librarian at Bishop Museum, retired, and traveled extensively with her husband until his death.
She is survived by her son Stephen Timberlake; daughter Phyllis Lynn (Eugene) Villafana; granddaughters Melissa (Bryan) Namba and Melanie Villafana and two great grandchildren.
Services were held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl in May….
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, AnnHan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituary of her mother, Lillian May Johnson Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her father, James Julius Alford, in Colorado Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Some of the Descendants of John Alford ca1801 North Carolina.
Her lineage: Cynthia Jane 1826 CO1, James Julius 1885 LA2, William Douglas 1858 MS3, Julius Caesar 1823 AL4, John 1801 NC5.
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DONNA DALE ALFORD
Wife of Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Thursday, 13 March 2008
Donna Dale Alford, 84, of Kahala, died March 7, 2008. Born in Reno, Nev. Wife of the late Ken Alford, leader of the The Dixie Cats band.
Survived by sons, Kenneth Jr., Thomas and John; daughter, Nancy; two grandchildren. Visitation 10 a.m. tomorrow at Star of the Sea Church; scattering of ashes at sea. Aloha attire.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Donna Dale Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 18 Sept 1923, last residence Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituaries of her husband, Kenneth Lee Alford; and her son Kenneth Dale Alford in this compilation.
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ELAINE MCDONALD PHILLIPS ALFORD
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—Sunday, 18 November 2007
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Elaine P. Alford (SS# issued in MO) was born 15 May 1921 but that she died 14 Nov 2007, last residence Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituary of her husband, Ralph Mart Alford, in this compilation. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone.
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EVA BELL ALFORD
WILCOX PROGRESSIVE ERA
Camden, Wilcox Co., AL—Thursday, 10 July 1941
Photo from Camden Cemetery, Camden, Wilcox Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, April D. Sandley Clinely
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, William Thomas Alford Jr.; and daughter Irene Evelyn Alford Godbold in this compilation.
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FRANCIS JOHN HALFORD
[He died in California while traveling, but we are including his obituary here because his home was in Hawaii.]
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Thursday, 1 October 1953
In another article:
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Friday, 2 October 1953
Photo from Kawaiahao Church Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Kathy Margrave
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Marjory Elizabeth Atherton Halford Wightman; and children Frank Atherton Halford and Joan Halford Rohlfing in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his daughter Juliette Montague Halford Brown Brdecko Dunkelberger in Oregon Obituaries; of his parents, Ernest Lenard Halford and Clara May Smith Halford; and sister Margaret Elizabeth Halford Perrin in Iowa Obituaries; and of his brother Harold William “Josh” Halford in California Obituaries.
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FRANK ATHERTON HALFORD
Senior photo, The Oahuan, 1954 yearbook, Punahou School, Honolulu, HI
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Wednesday, 17 April 1968
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Francis John Halford and Marjory Elizabeth Atherton Halford Wightman, with whom he shares a gravestone; and sister Joan Halford Rohlfing in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Juliette Montague Halford Brown Brdecko Dunkelberger in Oregon Obituaries.
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HARRIET ALVORD CAMPBELL
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Friday, 13 December 2002
Harriet Alvord Campbell, 90, of Kailua, died Dec. 5, 2002. Born in Ceylon [Martin Co.], Minn. A homemaker.
Survived by sons, Thomas and Richard; sisters, Mary Hildeen and Lola Kanneman.
Private service held at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, David A Swiger
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harriet A. Campbell (SS# issued in HI) was born 7 May 1912, last residence not listed.
We included the obituaries of her brother Elden Harry Alvord in Wisconsin Obituaries; and sister Mary Caroline Alvord Hildeen in Minnesota Obituaries.
CENSUS:
1910
Ceylon (District 120), Martin Co., MN
Dwelling #17
Luther E. Alvord head 28 MN NY NY mail carrier
1st marriage, 2 months
Mabel P. wife 27 MN VT? Norway 0 children
1920
Ceylon (District 120), Martin Co., MN
Dwelling #17
Luther Alvord head 37 MN MN MN garage business
Mable wife 36 MN NY Norway
Heriett daughter 7 MN MN MN
Elden son 5 MN MN MN
Marry daughter 4 MN MN MN
Lola daughter 1 MN MN MN
1930
Ceylon (District 3), Martin Co., MN
Dwelling #72
Maybelle P. Alvord head 47 MN US Norway widow, age 27 at first marriage
Harriet M. daughter 17 MN MN MN
Elden H. son 16 MN MN MN
Mary C. daughter 14 MN MN MN
Lola C. daughter 11 MN MN MN
Howard A. son 4-6/12 MN MN MN
From Minnesota Death Index, 1908–2002 (Ancestry): Luther Elden Alvord, died 17 June 1926 in Martin Co., MN.
On Luther’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card, he is age 37, a mail carrier living in Ceylon, Martin Co., MN. He reports that he was born 8 July 1881 and that he lost his left eye. He names his wife Maybelle Alvord.
Maybelle might be Maybelle Kateley, daughter of Franklin Kateley, b. VT, and Caroline Oleson, born Norway. On 1910-1930 censuses in Martin Co., MN, Luther’s wife (Mabel P. 27, Mable 36, and Maybelle P. 47) says her mother was born in Norway. In those years, her father’s birth place is VT, NY, US. In 1900 Mabel Kateley, 17 MN MA Norway, is a servant in Lake Belt, Martin Co., MN, 6 houses from the residence of Luther’s family. She lists her birth date as Nov 1882.
From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord An Early Settler of Windsor, Conn. and Northampton, Mass. (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 478:
Harriet’s ALVORD lineage: Harriet 1912 MN1, Luther Elden 1881 MN2, William Clark NY 18383, Daniel B. 1807 NY4, Butler 1780 CT5, Daniel 1743 CT6, Thomas 1710 MA7, Thomas 1683 MA8, Thomas 1653 CT9, Alexander 1627 England10, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England11.
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IRENE EVELYN ALFORD GODBOLD
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Monday, 3 January 1966
In another article:
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Monday, 3 January 1966
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Irene A. Godbold (SS# issued in HI) was born 14 Nov 1877 and died 15 Jan 1966 [different than obituary], last residence Honolulu, HI.
See the obituaries of her parents, William Thomas Alford Jr. and Eva Bell Alford, in this compilation.
From AL Marriages: Irene E. Alford married Norman D. Godbold on 25 June 1902 in Wilcox Co., AL.
On his application to join the Sons of the American Revolution, her son Norman Dosier Godbold Jr. named his mother Irene Evelyn Alford [Ancestry].
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
Her lineage: Irene Evelyn 1877 AL1, William Thomas 1855 AL2, William Thomas 1826 SC3, Peachman 1795 VA4.
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JOAN HALFORD ROHLFING
From Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 27 October 1976
HONOLULU STAR-ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Sunday, 30 July 2017
Joan Halford Rohlfing passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, in her home in Honolulu. She was 86 years young.
Joan was born and raised in Honolulu, the oldest of four children of Dr. Francis John Halford and Marjory Atherton. Her brother, Dr. Peter Halford, lives in Honolulu. She was a descendant of Christian missionaries Amos Starr and Juliette Montague Cooke and a life-long member of the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society. Joan attended Punahou School, Hood College, and George Washington University. She was an enthusiastic member of the equestrian team in college and an avid skier.
Joan was married to former State Senator Fred Rohlfing from 1952 to 1982 and is the mother of three boys. She was an incredible homemaker and do-it-yourself woman who could repair anything in the house. If she didn't know how to fix something, she would figure it out. Joan worked as a travel agent at Tiki Travel, Trans Atlas Travel, and HNL Travel Associates and journeyed extensively throughout the world.
She was a dedicated member of The Garden Club and Junior League of Honolulu and served on the Board of Directors for the Atherton Family Foundation and the YMCA of Honolulu for many years.
Joan was preceded in death by her son Brad, brother Frank, sister Julie, and companion and partner David Clark.
She is survived by sons Fritz (Deon) and Karl (Trisha), their father Fred Rohlfing, grandchildren Renate, Frederick, Markus, and Marissa, great-grandson Luke, brother Peter, and stepsister Patricia Wightman Johnson.
Visitation at 4 p.m., memorial service at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 2, in the Atherton Memorial Chapel at Central Union Church.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not yet list her death.
See the obituaries of her parents, Francis John Halford and Marjory Elizabeth Atherton Halford Wightman; and brother Frank Atherton Halford in this compilation. We included the obituary of her sister Juliette Montague Halford Brown Brdecko Dunkelberger in Oregon Obituaries.
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KAROLYN MARIE CRAGER DEAN CASEY ALFORD
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Tuesday, 27 October 2009
Oct. 20, 2009
Karolyn Marie Alford, 58, of Makawao, Maui, a Kapalua Land Co. accountant, died at home.
She was born in Colorado.
She is survived by daughter Deborah “Debbie” Lamanna; stepsons Brett, Sean and Barry; mother Alice Crager; brother Gerald Crager; and six grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kahului Baptist Church….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Karolyn Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 26 March 1951, last residence Makawao, Maui Co., HI.
See the obituary of her second husband, Barry Walter Alford, in this compilation.
From Arizona, County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Karolyn Marie Crager, age 16, married Norman Dean Beach, age 22, both of Casa Grande, Pinal Co., AZ, on 21 June 1968 in Casa Grande.
From Nevada, Marriage Index (Ancestry): Barry W. Alford married Karolyn Marie Casey on 20 March 193 in Clark Co., NV.
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KENNETH DALE ALFORD
Son of Kenneth Lee Alford, AAFA #0934
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Kenneth Dale Alford, 53, of Honolulu, died May 8, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A carpenter and fisherman. Survived by brothers, Thomas and John; sister, Nancy; one niece; nephews.
Visitation 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Star of the Sea Church; Mass 11 a.m. scattering of ashes at sea. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai’i.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth Dale Alford (SS# issued in HI) was born 22 August 1954, last residence Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituaries of his parents, Kenneth Lee Alford and Donna Dale Alford, in this compilation.
See AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton for more information on this family.
His lineage: Kenneth Dale 1954 HI1, Kenneth Lee 1921 CA2, Harry Newton 1885 CA3, John Wesley 1853 IL4, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL5, Charles 1790 NC6.
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KENNETH LEE ALFORD
AAFA #0934
Brother of Dorothy Lavina Alford Smith, AAFA #0918, and Elmyra Elizabeth Alford McWhinney, AAFA #0930
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Friday, 3 December 1999
KEN ALFORD, 79, TUNED ISLES IN TO DIXIELAND
By Harold Morse
Ken Alford—Honolulu band leader, musician and television personality—died yesterday in Straub Hospital. He was 79.
After his 1949 Hawaii arrival, he became an announcer-writer with radio station KULA from 1949 to 1951 and with KGU from 1951 to 1953.
He made daily TV appearances on KGMB-TV as Sheriff Ken in “Sheriff Ken’s Posse” from 1953 to 1958 and from 1958 to 1965 on KONA-TV.
Musically a trumpet player, he and his Dixie Cats band performed at a number of Hawaii hotels. During World War II Army service, Alford played with jazz bands and was an entertainment director for USO camp shows.
He organized his own Dixieland group here in 1950 and enjoyed a record-breaking 16-year Sunday evening run at the Moana Hotel Banyan Court.
He performed at Hawaii arrivals of four presidents—Truman, Eisenhower, Johnson and Nixon.
Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong not only attended the wedding of Alford and Donna Nance, Satchmo also made a rare sit-in appearance with Alford’s band. Another highlight was Benny Goodman’s sitting in with the group to play his big hits of the 1930s.
Alford’s band performed for the 1959 Hawaii Statehood celebration in Waikiki, also for the 125th anniversary of Parker Ranch; and he played for a three-day grand opening of Lawrence Rockefeller’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in 1965.
Another highlight was a 1977 Dixie Cats gig at Hawaii Theater downtown for the 80th anniversary of the first Consolidated movie showing here.
Tony Todaro, chronicler of Hawaiian musical entertainment, summed up Alford’s contribution: “Ken Alford gave Hawaii a Dixieland beat to its favorite Island melodies.”
He was named entertainment “Father of the Year” in 1960 by the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce.
Born in Santa Cruz, Calif., he attended San Jose State. He joined New York Life Insurance Co. in 1965 and later became a member of its “Million Dollar Round Table.”
He is survived by wife Donna; sons Ken Jr., Thomas and John; daughter Nancy Alford; sisters Dorothy Smith [AAFA #0918] and Myra McWhinney [AAFA #0930]; and one grandchild.
Services are pending.
In another article:
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Saturday, 4 December 1999
Kenneth L. Alford, 78, of Honolulu, band leader for the Dixie-Cats, will be remembered in a Mass 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Star of the Sea Church. Call after 11:30 a.m. Inurnment: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers. He died Thursday in Straub Hospital.
He was born in Watsonville [Santa Cruz Co.], Calif.
He is survived by wife Donna; sons Ken, Tom and John; daughter Nancy; sisters Dorothy Smith and Myra McWhinney; and a grandson.
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, CindyS
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth L. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 11 April 1921 and died 2 December 1999, last residence Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituaries of his wife, Donna Dale Alford; and son Kenneth Dale Alford in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, Harry Newton Alford and Sarah Lavina Purviance Alford; and brothers Edward Leroy “Roy” Alford and Warren Newton Alford in California Obituaries; of his brother Eugene William Alford in Arizona Obituaries; and of his sister Elmyra Elizabeth “Myra” McWhinney in Oregon Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of Charles Alford (1790 NC–1858 IL) & Mary Elizabeth Tipton.
His lineage: Kenneth Lee 1921 CA1, Harry Newton 1885 CA2, John Wesley 1853 IL3, Matthew Nelson 1819 AL4, Charles 1790 NC5.
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KRISTINE ALYCE ALVORD
THE REGISTER-GUARD
Eugene, Lane Co., OR—22 September 2007
A private celebration of life will be held for Kristine “Kris” Alvord of Kapaa, Hawaii, formerly of Eugene. She died Sept. 3 of cancer at age 45.
Alvord was born June 22, 1962, in Eugene to John and Beverley Taylor Alvord.
She was an accountant.
Survivors include her parents, both of Eugene; a sister, Kari Alvord of Veneta; and two brothers, Kevin Alvord of Springfield and Kelly Alvord of Eugene.
Inurnment will be private. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary in Koloa, Hawaii.
Photo from West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, Jane B
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Kristine Alyce Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.
We included the obituary of her mother, Beverley Jean Taylor Alvord, in Oregon Obituaries.
*See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #4.
Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Kristine Alyce 1962 OR1, John Sanborn 1928 CT2, Clive 1903 CT3, George Buell 1871 CT4, Charles 1826 CT5, Saul 1781 CT6, Saul 1753 MA7, Saul 1717 MA8, John 1685 MA9, Thomas 1653 CT0, Alexander 1627 England11, Thomas [ALFORD] 1598 England12.
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LILLIAN MAY JOHNSON ALFORD
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Tuesday, 27 November 1979
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ARIZONA REPUBLIC
Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ—Thursday, 29 November 1979
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian Alford (SS# issued in AZ) was born 11 Nov 1892, last residence Aiea, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituary of her daughter Cynthia Jane Alford Timberlake in this compilation. We included the obituary of her husband, James Julius Alford, in Colorado Obituaries. It includes a photo of their shared gravestone
From Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index (Ancestry): James Julius Alford married Lillian May Johnson in Denver, CO, on 10 July 1920.
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MARJORY ELIZABETH ATHERTON HALFORD WIGHTMAN
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Thursday, 15 July 1982
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Marjory Wightman (SS# issued in HI) was born 26 June 1906 and died _____ July 1982, last residence Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituaries of her husband, Francis John Halford, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone; and children Frank Atherton Halford and Joan Halford Rohlfing, in this compilation. We included the obituary of her daughter Juliette Montague Halford Brown Brdecko Dunkelberger in Oregon Obituaries.
Her middle name is from her Find A Grave memorial.
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RALPH MART ALFORD
Uncle of Deborah Kay Alford Knox, AAFA #1494
SPRINGFIELD NEWS-LEADER
Springfield, Greene Co., MO—25 October 2011
Ralph Mart Alford
Ralph M. (Marty) Alford, a long time Springfield resident, died October 17, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Born in Pocahontas [Randolph Co.], AR, May 31, 1921, Marty was graduated from Couch High School in Thayer, MO in 1938. He joined the Navy in 1941 and was awarded his wings as a Naval Aviator in 1943. During the war, he served in North Africa and completed missions in and around the Mediterranean theater of operations. After the war, he continued his Navy career, serving in a variety of flying and administrative assignments. He served as the Naval Attaché assigned to the US Embassy in South Africa from 1962-1965. Marty retired as a Commander after 28 years of service in 1967.
After his Navy service, Marty moved to Springfield, MO. He married Elaine Phillips in 1976, and shortly after Marty and Elaine began to divide their time between Springfield and Honolulu, Hi. In 2005, Marty and Elaine moved permanently to Honolulu, and Elaine passed away in 2007.
In addition to his parents, Marty was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his two sons, Marty, Jr. and David. Marty shares a home in Fairfax, VA with his wife Terri, they have two adult daughters, Michelle and MaryBeth, and one grandson Alexander. David shares a home in Spartanburg, SC with his wife Mary, they have two adults sons, Keith and Scott, and one grandson Riley.
Photo from National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, AnnHan
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ralph Mart Alford (SS# issued in MO), last residence Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
See the obituary of his third wife, Elaine McDonald Phillips Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his second wife, Elizabeth "Betsy" Buehler Mccord Alford, in Virginia Obituaries; and siblings Delphia Lorene Alford Brewer, Denton Carl Alford, and Faye Dwonda Alford Maynard in Missouri Obituaries.
From Texas, Select County Marriage Records (Ancestry): Ralph M. Alford married Velma Wray Baker on 21 Aug 1943 in Nueces Co., TX.
From Virginia, Divorce Records (Ancestry): Ralph Mart Alford, age 50 born 31 May 1921, and Velma Wray Baker, age 46 born 25 March 1925, married on 21 Aug 1943 and divorced 1 March 1972 in Fairfax, VA.
From Virginia, Marriage Records (Ancestry): Elizabeth Buehler McCord, age 48 born 30 June 1923, daughter of William Edgar Buehler and Elizabeth Wiener, married Ralph Mart Alford, age 50 born 31 May 1921, son of Charles Arthur Alford and Estella Williams, on 22 Apr 1972 in Fairfax, VA.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan.
His lineage: Ralph Mart 1921 AR1, Charles Arthur 1888 MO2, William Owen 1859 TN3, Orlando Dixon 1826 TN4, John 1786 NC/TN5.
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WILLIAM THOMAS ALFORD, JR.
[He died in Hawaii, but we are also including his obituary in Alabama Obituaries because he lived in Alabama most of his life.]
HONOLULU ADVERTISER
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Wednesday, 26 September 1923
In another article:
MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER
Montgomery, Montgomery Co., AL—Friday, 2 November 1923
In another article:
WILCOX PROGRESSIVE ERA
Camden, Wilcox Co., AL—Thursday, 18 October 1923
Photo from Camden Cemetery, Camden, Wilcox Co., AL—www.findagrave.com
Permission granted by the photographer, April D. Sandley Clinely
AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Eva Bell Alford; and daughter Irene Evelyn Alford Godbold in this compilation. We included the obituaries of his parents, William Thomas Alford Sr. and Eliza Elizabeth Primm Alford; and siblings Anne Eliza Alford Strother, George Luck Alford, Julius Eugene Alford, and Walter Ross Alford Sr. in Alabama Obituaries.
For more information about this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.
His lineage: William Thomas 1855 AL1, William Thomas 1826 SC2, Peachman 1795 VA3.
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WOODROW WILSON ALFORD
HONOLULU TRIBUNE-HERALD
Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI—Friday, 18 January 2002
AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Woodrow W. Alford (SS# issued in LA) was born 26 Oct 1918 and died 1 Jan 2002 [different than obituary and probably incorrect], last residence Kailua Kona, Hawaii Co., HI.
We included the obituaries of his sister Dorothy Pauline Alford Spilka in Texas Obituaries; of his sister Mattie Edon Alford Allen in California Obituaries; of his brother Joy O. “Al” Alford in Louisiana Obituaries; of his sister Frankie Esther Alford Boutwell Lowery Standingwater in Mississippi Obituaries; and of his half-brother George Monroe Alford in Florida Obituaries.
From SSACI: Woodrow Wilson Alford was born 26 Oct 1918 in Nola, Lawrence Co., MS, son of Charlie F. Alford and Bertha P. Durden.
In 1930, Beat 2, Lawrence Co., MS: Charlie F. Alford, 55, age 21 at first marriage; his wife Pearlie 41, age 13 at first marriage; and children Dorothy 13, Willie W. 11, and son Joy 3/312. All and their parents were born in MS.
In 1920, Beat 2, Lawrence Co., MS: Frank 46 FL and Peale 31 MS; and children Eva 13, Eden 9, Dorothy 3, and Woodrow W. 11/12, all born MS.
His lineage: Woodrow Wilson 1918 MS1, Charles Frank 1874 FL2.
