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Official Obituary of

Ruby Kawaiulailiahi Pia Cummings

May 20, 2024
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Ruby Cummings Obituary

Ruby Kawaiulailiahi Pia Cummings of Anahola, beloved wife, dedicated homemaker,

and a pillar in her ‘Ohana, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on May 20, 2024.

Born on January 23, 1934 in Waimea Valley and raised in Hanama’ulu, Ruby's life was marked by love,

kindness, and unwavering devotion to her ‘Ohana and extended family.

Ruby is preceded in passing by her loving Husband of 57 years, Gary Frank Cummings Sr., her

parents; John Pia and Miriam Taniguchi Pia, her siblings; Lily Ki’ilau, Madeline

Raymond, Joseph Pia, George Pia and Arthur Pia, and her grandson, Gary Frank

Cummings III.

She is survived by her children Frank (Sandy) Cummings, Sharlyn (Philip) Delos Reyes,

Lizann (Gerard) Oga, Momi (Alan) Carvalho, Steve (Candice) Cummings, Ed (Michel)

Cummings, Randall (Lexi) Cummings, Puanani (Boom) Gomes, and Sherri Cummings

as well as her siblings, John Pia Jr. and Hiram (Karen) Pia, along with sisters-in-law

Agnes Apo and Charlene Cummings.

Ruby's legacy extends through her 29 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and 8

great-great-grandchildren, who will continue to honor her memory through the

generations. She also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June 22 at the Cummings Farm in

Anahola on Hulu Place. Please follow the designated signage, visitation and services will take place

from 9:30am – 12:30pm with burial to follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens. Casual or

Aloha attire is requested, lei are welcomed. Lunch to follow after the burial at the Cummings Farm.

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Services

Visitation
Saturday
June 22, 2024

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cummings Farm (Anahola, Hulu Place)

Internments
Saturday
June 22, 2024

1:30 PM
Kauai Memorial Gardens
4716 Maalo Rd.
Lihue, HI 96766

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December 31, 1969-May 20, 2024




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Ruby Cummings

December 31, 1969-May 20, 2024




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