Official Obituary of
Sarah Kawaiwaionapua Kaneholani
June 1, 1973 ~ November 3, 2023 (age 50) 50 Years Old
Sarah Kaneholani Obituary
Sarah Kawaiwaionapua Kaneholani, born on June 01, 1973, of Anahola, passed away peacefully at Wilcox Memorial Hospital on Nov. 03, 2023, at the age of 50 after a 10-year-long battle with cancer.
Sarah is preceded in death by her father, David Kaneholani Sr., paternal grandparents, Herbert & Elizabeth Kaneholani; maternal grandparents, Charles & Haruko Kiilau, and numerous aunties, uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Kiilau Kaneholani, companion Clement and children: Samuel, Jasen, and Bruce Kaneholani, Dawn-Lei (Hoku) Ricciardi, Kehau (Jose) Santiago, Olinda (Kekoa) Figueroa, Ali'i (Xannie) Kaneholani, Taisen Kaneholani, Kaikoa, and Kahea Ujano-Kaneholani. Survived by siblings: Masao (Lehua) Iopa, Mollie "Pua" Gardner, Charla (John) Brock, David Kaneholani Jr., Maycia (Guy) Matsuyoshi, and Kealaonaona Iopa; grandchildren: Josiah, Johnny, Shanalyn, Kealohi, Kaimalie, Anela, Masina, Akela, Ha'aheo, Kealoha, Alaka'i and Keelan. Also, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her hanai mother: Mervelee "Midge" Asai and numerous hanai children including Jimmy (Nikki) Alisna, Alijah Barino, Shy Kaneholani, Loke (Corey) Rivera, and Shana (Calvin) Kuriki; hanai grandchildren: Makalapua, Jaysie-Jean, Corey, Mason-Dean, Breeana, Brittney, Shane, Bryanna, Shaisten, Bryancie, Jaevn, and Noah.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Sarah Kaneholani
June 1, 1973-November 3, 2023
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