Grace Tong "Grace Lin Hoy" Kawai

Grace Tong "Grace Lin Hoy" Kawai

Grace Kawai Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2009.

Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary
Mauka Chapel


GRACE TONG KAWAI AKA GRACE LIN HOY KAWAI

Age 95, of Kaneohe, Oahu, passed away June 6, 2009 at Kuakini Medical Center. Born April 17, 1914 in Waikane, Hawaii. Member of the Tong Society, Kalihi Baptist Church, State Mother of the Year in 1964. Preceded in death by her Husband: James Kawai Jr.; & son, Beldon Kawai Sr. and daughter, Maydelle Torres.

She is survived by sons, Lemuel (Anna) Aweau, James (Mary) Kawai III, Jonathan (Nancy) Kawai, Leighton (Rebecca) Kawai, Vaughn (Julie) Kawai of Iowa; daughter, Blossom Atkins; 48 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Visitation 6:00-9:00 PM Monday (July 6) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Wake Service 7:00 PM. Visitation also 9:30 AM Tuesday (July 7) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Funeral Service 10:00-11:00 AM. Casual / Aloha Attire.

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