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Official Obituary of

Sarah "Ulu" Ulunani Hoomanawanui

August 5, 1937 ~ May 8, 2024 (age 86) 86 Years Old
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Sarah Hoomanawanui Obituary

Sarah Ulunani “Ulu” Hoomanawanui of Anahola passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 86. She was born in Wainiha, Kauai on August 5, 1937 and worked as a bus driver for Akita Enterprises.

She is preceded in passing by her loving husband Norman Hoomanawanui Sr.; father, Edward Keoua Puulei of Wainiha; mother Nancy Malia Hanohano Piilani of Wainiha; stepfather, Peter K. Piilani Sr. of  Wainiha; sons, Richard Puulei and Hiram Kelii; sister, Charlotte Hoomanawanui; brothers, Edward Jr., William, and Henry.

Ulu is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn Iwalani (Tita) Hoomanawanui, MonaLisa Maile (Randy) Boyer. Melveen Leilani Hoomanawanui, Norma Jean Kawehilani Hoomanawanui; and Belinda Chandler and Sara Asaoka; sons, Norman Jr. (Davilyn), Leroy Kanaloa (Jordan) Hoomanawanui and Paul Poomaihealani; brother, Ivan Kaipoleimanu Piilani; sister, Jane Kinzie; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren with one in the oven; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

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