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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