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Raeanne Malfatti Keliiaa Nov. 3, 1950 Sept. 6, 2010 Resident of Hayward Raeanne Malfatti Keliiaa of Hayward passed away peacefully on September 6, 2010. She graduated from Mt. Eden High, UC Berkeley and obtained her J.D. at UC Hastings. Raeanne's passion for social justice lead her to work in civil rights, Federal American Indian Law and disability rights law. She was a true advocate. Her greatest pleasures came from cooking for her family, painting, sewing gowns for the annual Ashland Portuguese Holy Ghost festas; and vacations at the her cabin in Arnold, CA. Raeanne loved the outdoors and being with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Robert Keliiaa, daughters Mara Malfatti, Megan Keliiaa, Caitlin Keliiaa and Jacqueline Keliiaa; sisters Barbara Simboli, Debra Easley, Beverli Johnson, brother Ronald Malfatti, and mother Margaret Malfatti. On Monday September 13th from 5-8pm, visitation will be held at Holy Angel's Funeral Home at 1051 Harder Rd. in Hayward. On Tuesday, September 14th at 10:30am, funeral mass will be held at All Saints Church in Hayward. A Committal service will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Hayward. A celebration of life will be held at the Alta Mira Club located at 561 Lafayette Ave in San Leandro immediately after. Donations in Raeanne's honor can be made to the VHL Family Alliance at 1-800-767-4845 ext. 4. Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center FD1456 510-537-6600

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 12, 2010.

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Judy Scott

October 10, 2010

Deep sadness that this beautiful life is no longer with us.

Jackie Keliiaa

October 7, 2010

love you always moo, I miss you every day

Andrea Helgesen

September 28, 2010

I will love you forever my beautiful Auntie!

Andrea

September 28, 2010

I will always have you in my heart and thoughts. I love you Auntie Reanne, All our Love, The Helgesen's

Curt Keliiaa

September 26, 2010

Our hearts and prayers are with you and we will always cherish the wonderful hospitality, warmth, love and laughter that our dear cousin shared with us all. The New Mexico Keliiaa's

Deborah Alsterlind

September 25, 2010

Raeanne you have given me a loving memory of a wonderful gentle person. I will always love you and miss you always.

Donna Scott

September 21, 2010

Our deapest sympathy is with all of your family. She showed an amazing amount of courage by facing problems head-on. You all,too,showed huge amounts of love and courage by supporting Raeanne throughout. She is a woman to be proud. I know she will be missed by many.

September 18, 2010

My heart goes out to all of Raeanne's family & friends that will feel her loss. I graduated from Mt. Eden High School with Raeanne. I remember her welcoming smile, her graceful walk, her kindness to all & her genuine interest in people...she was soft spoken and seem quiet, yet she had a great presence. Sounds like she accomplished quite a bit in her earthly days and raised a beautiful family.Now she has a halo...farewell beautiful lady...

Jennie Pepitone

September 17, 2010

My thoughts are with all of you.

Sharon Rodriguez-kitt

September 16, 2010

Mara and Family, Im sorry for your loss. Raeanne is in a beatuful place now with no pain. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Love,
Sharon, Rusty, DeAnna, Gabriel & Francisco

Judy Johnson Castleman

September 15, 2010

Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear of Raeanne's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 15, 2010

Hi Robert I just read this about your wife and we're truly sorry for your loss. May your family who I know is great be your cure for the rough days to come and embrace eachother with the love you all have in your hearts..love your cousins The Flint"s and Garcia's

Tim Pepitone

September 14, 2010

Rest in peace dear cousin. You did so much for so many in your lifetime.I will always cherish my chilhood memories of you and your family, they were great moments in my life. Love you "Timmy" Pepitone

September 13, 2010

My sincerest condolaces to Robert and family from an old friend - Milt Vassis from Tennyson, the saxaphones, etc.

God Bless all of you in your loss. In Christ,

Milt Vassis
[email protected] (I'm in Pleasanton)

Nancy Strange

September 12, 2010

My sweet inspiration lady...You shared so much strength and love and knowledge with so many. Our visits were a gift from above. Now my angel can fly free to mentor and watch over all us.
Eternal love.

Alexandra Easley

September 12, 2010

Love you Auntie. Thank you for all of your wonderful and insightful advice that you have given me over the years. You have always been an inspiration to me and will always continue to be. xoxo

Debra Easley

September 12, 2010

Raeanne, my beautiful sister, you will forever be in my heart. Go with God. I love you.

September 12, 2010

Raeanne, my beautiful sister, you will forever be in my heart. Go with God. I love you.

Jeanne Smith Martin

September 12, 2010

I met Raeanne in the early 1960's. We were classmates from then and through to our high school graduation in 1968. Raeanne always had such a beautiful smile and the sweetest and kindest of dispositions. My condolences to the family on your great loss but always remember the joy of her smile and loving ways and the wonderful memories you will have for your lifetimes.
Jeanne Smith Martin

Victoria Johnson

September 12, 2010

I will always miss you. I love you Auntie.

Victoria Johnson

September 12, 2010

Auntie, I will miss you always. I love you so much.

Barbara Simboli

September 12, 2010

I will miss you dear sister. All My Love, Barbara

Blackies Sidekick

September 12, 2010

Rae
We were left with special people and places, that will always remind us of you.

renee malfatti

September 12, 2010

we only just recently started talking and i was glad to here stories about my dad,so sad that you passed before we could meet in person cousin.my thought are with you and your family

Colie

September 12, 2010

I love you auntie

Nick Malfatti

September 12, 2010

I miss you auntie. I will always cherish the moments we had while I was a kid.

Bethynia Cardenas

September 12, 2010

Dear Raenne,

I am sorry I didn't have the pleasure to meet you but I feel I did a little through the wonderful stories Mara shared with me about you and your family. I am sure that it is through Mara's warm and beautiful nature that I will continue to get to know you for years to come.

Tanisha Mencia

September 12, 2010

Raeanne,
I was not able to meet you in this lifetime but I know your beautiful daughter and I can see that you are a wonderful soul by the caring, sweet, thoughtful daughter that you raised. May your soul have peace and rest now...God bless.

Wendy Peters

September 12, 2010

I have a very funny story that you told me long ago; when you were a law student giving a presentation. I have told it many times. Thank you! You have filled the world with intelligence and love. Rev. Wendy Peters

Mara Malfatti

September 12, 2010

I miss you mommy

Mom on Mother's Day with Chloe @ Mara's house

Mara Malfatti

September 12, 2010

Mara Malfatti

September 12, 2010

Mamma, its been 6 days without seeing your beautiful face; but i know you are with me each minute, and each second. Tomorrow the services begin and I think you will love everything, especially the food! Everything is for you, my sweetheart. Oh, and you were right, the early bird does catch the worm. I'm the first to leave your entry. :) Love, your cubbie

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