Nelson “Holo Holo Nelson” Kaai, 79, of Kapaa passed away on March 18, 2021 in Lihue, Kauai. He was born in Waimea, Kauai on June 4, 1941 and retired as a Lineman Supervisor for Kauai Electric Company.
He is passed by his wife, Cecilia Kaai; parents, Solomon Sr. and Annie Kaai; siblings, Ernest Kaai, Anna Erlandiz, Solomon Kaai Jr., Issac Kaai, and Kenneth Kaai.
Holo Holo Nelson is survived by his daughter, Corinna (Honorato Jr.) Kaai-Macabeo; hanai daugthers, Rose (Michael) Kamau-Laronal, Kuulei Mokihana Kekuewa; hanai sons, James “Kimo” (Piilani) Watson, Benson (Charlene) Kamau; siblings, Mary Kekuewa, Charlotte Kaai, Charlene Molsbarger, Alan Kapali; grandsons, Jerome (Ani) Macabeo, Nathan (Sarah) Kaai, Keoni Kaai; hanai grandsons, Kaipo Dabin Jr. and Keanu Laronal; great-grandchildren, Amaya Macabeo, Cecilia Macabeo, Lucine Macabeo, Emma Macabeo, Ethan Kaai, Nova Kaai; and many hanai great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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