Deaths
It is with sadness and regret that we mark the passing of our dear classmates. Time marches on and we rejoice in their spirit and keep them always in our memories.
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- **Written by: Kimo Lee**
Eliza Kahelelani Kahale Kamelamela Poaipuni, 55, of Hoolehua, Molokai, died in Molokai General Hospital, Kaunakakai. She was born in Honolulu. She is survived by daughters Alohalani, Hauoli, Pomaikai and Kahelelani; mother May Kamelamela; brothers Mallory and Derrick Kamelamela; and sisters Danette “Sis” Cuello-Kamelamela, Jacque Hiro, Karen J. McMichael and Rosemary Vaivao. Services for Eliza were held on March 25th at Kalanianaole Hall, Kalamaula, Molokai.
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- **Written by: Coreene (Choy) Zablan**
It is with great sadness that I am relaying the passing of our classmate, Russell Chang’s daughter Emma Kehaulani Chang. Her services will be on Saturday (1/8/11) at St. Francis school in Manoa at 1pm.
If you are not able to make it and would like to send Russell a card, contact us and we'll send you his address.
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- **Written by: Reiko Fukino**
Aloha kakou — I am Reiko Fukino, alumni, class of 1975. I am a single mother of four children. In 1989 I took a leap of faith and decided to support my family by becoming a professional singer and musician. When I began to perform I met Wendell Warrington, class of 1974. He had already established himself as a professional musician and entertainer on Maui.
**Read more: A Silent Night A Tribute to Wendell Warrington**
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- **Written by: Rosemarie Benardo**
Jean Ileialoha Keale Beniamina was a true Hawaiian, according to longtime friend Charles K. Kaupu. She took care of her community and ensured educational opportunities were available to fellow Niihauans. "She was a leader, a great leader at that," Kaupu said.m Beniamina, a Hawaiian language advocate, educator and award-winning composer, died Saturday at her Lihue home. She was 54.
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- **Written by: Coreene (Choy) Zablan**
53, of Kapolei, died Jan. 27, 2010. Born in Honolulu. State Department of Education speech-language pathologist. Survived by husband, Gary; parents, Joseph and Loretta Keanu; brother, Kalei Keanu. Visitation 8:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church; service 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.
