Helene Moana Smith

Annie til this very day it has not gotten one tad bit easier living without you . All i know is every day is one step closer to being with you. I love you mama, see you soon. Please continue to embrace yourself over the family.
Your Pootsie

Eh Moana,
Just so you know, guys still reminesce about you in the industry. Such a presence! God be with you.

Miss u choke aunty everytime I hear uncle moe singing or Makaha sons it always reminds me of you..... But most of all the song by Elvis " if I can't help falling in love with you ......." That songs brings choke memories with u singing it..cig out the car window..an you screaming out those words an then we buss out laughing !! :)) so much memories I cherished with u an that's one of um oh an lets not forget ur diet coke on the side.. Hehe
Well aunty I miss an love you
Until we meet again.
Love you

I miss you. You were my biggest fan when I deserved it the least. I'll never forget that...and I hope I'm making you proud.

Love always,

-Hoku

Good Morning Sis,
I wanted to leave a message this morning letting you know that I feel your spirit everyday. Your messengers in the form of these two little cardinal birds comes by and visits ever morning. It has gotten to the point that I have approached the two while they are perched on the plumeria tree and they seem to have no fear. What's even more comforting is when I took some of our belongings to the new house that we are moving into, there they were outside the front entrance as if checking in on me. Sis, I know you sent them to me. I just want to say thank you. Also know Stephie and I are doing ok and thank you for being with me during my darkest moments during my open heart surgery. I felt your comforting hand and you gave me the strength to fight. I love you Sis. Your brother-in-law, Charlie

My dear Sister...
Another year has gone by and there isn't a day that I don't feel you, or remember a moment we shared together in our lifetime. When we got the news of our brother Bill passing away, I thought of how each year we lose someone dear to our hearts in our Ohana...and the chapters of our life in our generation will be closing soon enough. The comfort I have, is you are not alone.
Today, as I was coming to work, I began reliving the end of February, when you and I were to take a short visit to get your care at the hospital...and I left a week later...alone. I live each moment we shared night and day...the cookies, the tears, the smiles, the laughter,and yes, the fear of knowing what was a possibility...but never wanting to believe.
I love you more today...than yesterday...and for every tomorrow you will be with me in my heart and soul.
Thank you for all the memories that keep my heart alive and strong.
All I can say Sis...is you are my gift in life to see beyond what doesn't matter...and appreciate all the blessings I have been given. My one true blessing was sharing my life with you since the day you were born...and the day...we said goodbye from this world...as you entered the unlimited boundaries of heaven.
Love you...
Stephie

Aloha family and friends of my dear mama Helene Moana Smith !

Annie, sometimes I think to myself why are things the way they are. They seem not the way its supposed to be. Isin't everything supposed to be opposite of how they are? Everyone is in pain and it will be a matter of time until things can and will be fixed! Annie i will not fail to make you happy! Please watch over all of us as we are parted in our seperate ways and guide us through life with the strength that we need. I love you, We love you, I miss you, We miss you Annie!
#RestInLove Annie :))
<3 your Pootise

GRAMMMAAAA!!! I had a great time with your sister on Thursday! She took me to go eat, shopping, and to the hotel. During this whole time, I kept thinking about what you'd be saying to me, calling a spoiled little ...... Anyways I'm also glas she talked to me about you. I'm even more happy that she told me the truth. Anyways i'll talk to you later. I have to go eat breakfast. LOVE YOU GRAMMMA!

Annie , Today is your sisters birthday. The woman I call my Grandma. I know you are shinning down on her as always and guiding her through her her years of life. Happy Birthday Grandma, have a great and blessed day and God bless you with many many more years. I love you and I miss you Grandma! Rest In Love my ANNIE !
-christy.m.ka'aihue

My dearest Moana...been a long time since I called you by your Hawaiian name.
As I read through all of your messages it warms my heart to see how much you meant to the lives of all of us. I still go over and over our lives together and even this morning as I heard the song Christy and Taylor sang in your memory..the Wind Beneath my Wings...I feel every word of the song...I hear your voice in my heart and I can feel you smiling. I believe with out any doubt in my mind that you are right here at my side. And that is why I can go on...because life without you is challenging. I still think I can pick up the phone and hear you say...how's it...and what's up with you today?
Gosh I miss you, so very much.
Your Sista Stephie

Hey Sis,
It's your brother-in-law just wanting to talk story. It's about 1:00am and can't sleep. Just watching Steph. She's so tired. I worry about her all the time. I know you've been around lately. Could tell by the birds that's been visiting the house lately. I just wanted to say I miss hearing your voice. I miss shopping and dropping off the goodies to your apartment. Your eyes always lit up and as Steph and I drove off, Steph would always cry because she loved you so much. She wished she could have given you more. Sis, can I ask a favor. If you see my dad, mom, and my nephew Kui, please tell them I miss them and that I love them. And most of all sis, I love you too. You've been a good sister-in-law to me and I will always cherish that. Charlie

Hey Oldie,
Remember the first time I called you that and you told me to shut up, I was just thinking about today because my dad called me about how I'm doing and saying that he's going to Duke's today to put some flowers in the ocean for Grandpa Moe and yourself. I hope you're doing good and I hope you've been watching my water polo games because my team's doing pretty good and I'm getting better, well at least that's what people told me. I hope your doing great! Love you

Easter was one of your favorite times of the year. It was must for you to have good food and even better company. Happy Easter Aunty.

Happy Easter Aunty.!!! Tell Nana I said HI...!!!!
Love you Lots and when u see my Dad tell him I said Hi from me and all the kids
Thanks a bunch
Miss you

Annie , Happy Easter Mama ! I'll Be Home Soon :))
#RestInLove* Woman !
<3 Pootsie

So many tears
So many memories

You Holding me in your arms
I can hear you now
"You are a beautiful baby! Right from the start..."

"Rock a bye baby on the tree top. When the wind blows the cradle will fall. & down will come baby, cradle and all!"

Til the last of our days
You sang these songs to me
Even if i was in high school
You never cared the age
I was still that Little Baby to you
That brat you knew better than she knew herself

And Freddy the spider !!!
Hahaha, Never Gets Old !!!

And your pillows...
Squishy had to be under your arm
Or you couldn't sleep

Annie you're jokes were lame
but the popolo ones
always made you laugh
the potogee ones
always made you smile
& all the filipino ones ...
Made you tease me !

You knew every chip of the week for me
Every drink that i was into
& at the time ...
$5 wasn't good enough everyday (haha)
i remember asking for more
& you told me "if you learn to save maybe you'd have $25 on friday to go out"
i told you $5 wasnt even enough to buy a pack
To give me no excuses anymore
You bought me a pack everyday :)
You didn't care what people said
As long as i was "The Happy Little Baby"

Mom always got irritated
cause i would always drink out your cup
You would tell her, "No worry, Let her go thats my poots"

At the end of the day
I never left empty handed
Foodland-Times-Longs
Was in "YOUR HOUSE"
3 kethups wasn't enough
3 garlic salt bottles wasn't enough
if it was on sell
you bought it !
& At the end of the night
No matter how far away i was
Or how long we haven't talked
You always said ...

"Poots, you and I will always have that UNCONDITIONAL LOVE NO ONE ELSE CAN SEE AND WILL EVER FEEL. ITS ONLY BETWEEN ME AND YOU & NO ONE CAN AMOUNT TO IT! I LOVE YOU POOTS!"

WELL ANNIE, I LOVE YOU ! REST EASY' WOMAN :)

Goodmorning Aunty...
On march 7,2011 is the day I got up an realized that it was really true your gone.!!!
So much thoughts were going through my head like oh my gosh what am I gonna do.??!!!
Aunty yesterday me an Hoku had chat for a bit about you
how we both missed you so much.!!
As I sit here and think about all you like I do everyday is all my dreams I wish I had with you.!!
But all I do now is think of all
the memories we had all the laughs and of course all our
bonding moments.!!!
I just got a text the other night
from christy about you.!!! It
really made me teary because
your question was when she
walked that line who would she hug kiss an love first.?? Aunty there would be not one beat of
my heart with any madness or
Regret cause you would
deserve that first tight hug... It
was YOU AND only YOU that made her, become that sturdy little girl I can still remember just like was yesterday christy
in her crib and you cooking in
the kitchen and you feeding
her all at the same time all in the palolo house.. I can still
remember you telling me you
would take her when my
choices of life were very slim
back then and you and I know
why.!!!!! It was tuff but I would
never have wanted her loved
by anybody else BUT YOU
Aunty..
I remember laying by your
head and telling you "thank
You so much" for what you
have done for christy
I don't know if christy told you
but when you were in the
hospital me an her went out for
a smoke break yup me and
christy but any way we had to
walk all they way to the bus
stop we were standing out
there and I told her EH look
the lady bug on your arm she
flicked it off and shut her eyes.!
I told what are you doing she
said I'm making a wish mom
that's what me Aunty do all the
time.!! I said ok fine....
When we both came back in
the room everyone was around
Hoku mike my mom your
room was full of family just how
you always wanted your home
to be ... As christy and I was
standing on by your side of the
bed there was that lady bug
christy said mom..look there it
is on the wall and then your
eyes open you turned your
head stared at christy then
stared at Hoku ... From that
day on she an I will always
make a wish cause as we
drove home that day chisty
said mom I know Aunty not
going home, but at I least I got
to look in her eyes one last
time and tell her I love her.!!!!
These are our last moments of
you and like always Aunty
being with you or just having
you around is never a dull
moment.!!!!!

I love you Aunty...

Morning Gramma,
Wow. One whole year. I just can't believe it's been a year already. It feels like just yesterday we were tallking in your room about Tyler and Christian making fun of me while Christy's on the computer and my dad being at work. Did you see me watching you slideshow in my room this morning? Because when the show finished, I teared up a bit but when I looked out my window, it was POURING rain outta nowhere! But I wrote you a little poem, well it's not little but it's from me. I wrote it like a year ago after the services. So here goes ...
My heart is beating fast
Even thought it might not last
Then it started to slow
Just as the wind blows

As i lie here on floor
waiting for an openn door
Now i take a deep breath in
While I'm talking to you in the wind

Everytime I used to cry
You'd always tell me every time
to reach out for your hand to hold
and to never ever let go

What do I do nnow without you here
I can't get rid of all these tears
Are you lookinng down on me as you fly
Cause I didn't get to say my goodbye

Can you see me now
I'm not in the crowd
If you're looking down
I hope that you're proud

Ever since you left
you've been all over my mind
Sometimes I wonder
If I could just see you one last time
Do you hear me calling your name
while I'm out here in the rain

Sorry it's so long, but those are some of my feelings about this entire situtation. I have a lot more but there's so many that I can't fit them all into one poem unless it's super long but I think I've written enough. Happy one year! LOVE&&MISS YOU A LOT! Love your Poophead

Today. One year ago. We were all together with you Annie. We all stood with teary filled eyes. Each and everyone of us. You had us all together at last. It didn't need a beg of you, an invitation of you or money to be there. It took LOVE & it took HEARTS OF A FAMILY! As the BACK-BONE of our Ohana. You left us to be in Heaven. Our Lord had taken you and ALL of US... Well we learned and still are learning to let you go. You played the biggest part in my Life Mama...You will continue to do so as i proceed ! & I will never forget you. The things you amounted to do within your lifetime is beyond the moon! Your love that you have spread upon us all has taught us so many things in so many ways. Today was the day we all spent with you. Today was the day MY FAMILY was whole. We learned to support each other through the hardships and pain. Spread apart we are now, basically doing what we gotta do. One day i know for sure we'll ALL be together again. Until then My Dear Aunty/Mama/Mom/Grandma/Sister/Annie & Friend, I say to you on behalf of EVERYONE - Aloha Oe , Aloha Oe , UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN !!!

Pootsie
Christy Ka'aihue

My dearest Sister,
As I try my best to make it through this day remembering a year ago, all of us hoping that the reality of what we were experiencing...would have become a miracle and you would walk out the door with us..instead you went home to Mom and Dad...and I am living without you here each and everyday. The pain is still intense that I find myself losing my breath thinking every why scenario in my mind and heart. Then I read these messages and I find comfort in knowing how much you are loved by your family. And no matter how much time has gone by, you are still in my heart and soul. I cry every day as I look at every reminder of you...and know in my heart you are with me...but I can't get over the loss of you in my life here on earth.
I'll try to remember the joys we shared...as I know that is what you would want. But I ask you and all my loved ones here on earth...how can there be joy without you. At 12:13am tomorrow morning, I will be holding on to the moment God sent you home, and Daddy took your hand. And know that although I realize time had finally come for you on earth, you are still with me...I have to believe that...because life without you in any form...wouldn't be life at all.
Know that I love you so very much.
Your Sister Stephie..

Moana ko'u 'Anake

You were the one we always leaned on.
When time stood still and we made our mistakes.
When Mom had left you lifted us all.
Now Daddy's smiling his favorite is home.

Moana ko'u 'Anake, forever you'll always be. The light of the rainbow, from now and through eternity.

You gave me life when life was uncertain.
Casting a path when the sand was shifted.
Lay to rest and for I will soon be there.
Reach for me and guide through the vail.

Moana ko'u 'Anake, forever you'll always be. The light of the rainbow, from now and through eternity.

Hey Sis,
It's your brother in law. Just wanted to say. Your sister had a rough year dealing with not having you around to talk to. Thank you for your loving spirit because I can see the calm in Stephy when your spirit is around. Please come by often. Love you and miss you sis. Charlie

Hi Aunty well today is Saturday your favorite day of the week...
Garage Sales, home cook food spending quality by the pool or outside your back yard washing clothes and of course me with my cooler and my Gang of kids which you adored.!!!! We all miss an love you
My weekends have never been the same without you here.!!
I miss talking to you and asking you every Sat/Sun
Aunty what you making for dinner?? Your response was always WHY ?? What you want cauliflower ?? And you would make it for me all the time you clam dip your beef stew your squid Luau Omg there is so much more but those were my favorite.!!!
I want you to know Aunty this year was rough without you very different for me cause you were always there for me and my kids .!!
Just last night me and Chad was like Ohhhh what should I make for dinner before it would of been EH let's call Aunty let's see what she made.!! But no we went taco bell.!!!
Having you around Aunty you fulfilled every gap there was in our lives .!!!
You are Reilly missed by me and my kids
Just know that I miss you and love you Aunty.!!!!!

Hey Poophead!
I've been thinking about you a lot this past month. I was so excited to leave here and go see you, but I can't and I am devestated that I can't go up there until this summer. I hope you don't take this personal but I don't want ANYONE to put flowers down for me when they see you because I wanna do it myself in person, not somebody else doing it for me especially if I didn't ask them to. I might sound selfish but it's only because NOT once was I EVER able to get flowers myself to take to you or tell you EVERYTHING I wanted to since the day I heard you were in the hospital which I will do when I get there. I'm sorry I can't be there on the exact day but I have waterpolo, school, and there's just not enough money.
I MISS you sooooooooo much! And I know you're watching over me because you ALWAYS come to mind when something, anything happens in my life that's good or bad. Also wanted to tell you that I'm gonna get my PERMIT sooon and I'm sooooooo EXCITED because I'm that much closer to driving!!! And I can't wait to tell you EVERYTHING in person if I even get to. Anyways I gotta go to practice so I'll talk to you later. LOVE YOU!!
~Love your POOPHEAD
Kylie Ku'ukilihune-Oka'uapa'u-Pili Keale-Smith

Hi Aunty
was jus thinking of u today i got to see ur grandkids they stayed with me this weekend even Tyler ur favorite... Lol
u wouldn't believe this but hoku thinks his pork luau is better then urs!!! Lmbo!!!
Anyway thought I share that with you
miss an love u
ur Niece
tiff

Sunday, July 10th
My dearest family and friends,
As I read your entries I am comforted in knowing how my sister, Helene's spirit is alive and well in all of your hearts. I, too, hear the words that time will heal this wound in my heart. But such is not the case. I feel her loving hands on me at times, telling me its okay...I'm here. I talk to her and tell her all the things that is going on in our family. Graduations of Chad, Christy, Drake...how Kylie and Christian are doing...Tiffany and Jon's day to day life with their families...the list goes on and on. Today I am so blessed to have her sweet memories to live in my heart and soul...and ask God to help me understand why I have to be on this earth without her. I always thought it would be the other way around because I could never imagine life without her...and its so hard.
You see...she never judged me..or had expectations of what could be with our love for each other...it was real...it was simple...it just was. No one could ever say anything about her to me. I could never see her in pain. I love her so very much.
Today let's rejoice in her love and know she is with us all asking us to remember her love for us...because her heart goes on and on...
Aunty

You know the day you were in the hospital i didn't want you to go. At a point annie i was angry with our father above because he was taking you from me so soon and so early. Way too early. As hours surpassed, i found it in my heart to let you go and actually say OK you can go and that it was ok i wouldn't be mad that you were leaving me. I think about that day i was in the hospital with you and i was singing to you our song and telling you it was OK to leave and that i really wasn't angry not just with you but, with out father god. Annie not a day goes by that i don't think of you. I cry and smile at you're picture every day. Matter fact when i awake every morning i kiss you on your precious cheeks like you always did to me. I miss you're touch, kiss, laugh, smile, hugs, cooking, words etc... Annie i miss everything about you. Im sitting here finding the right words to say to you annie and im crying. If you were here i know you would tell me to dry my eyes and smile because im gonna be just fine. I just miss you thats all annie, is it so wrong to cry because i miss you. I told you wi was going to cry annie, please tell me how to stop these tears. I miss you and i LOVE YOU !!!

SOOO ANY WAY ANNIE, THE REASON I DECIDED TO WRITE THIS WAS TO INVITE YOU TO MY GRADUATION!!!

I MADE IT! My GRADUATION is tomorrow at 6:00 but be there at 5:00 pm OK? Get plenty traffic thats why. I know you wont forget, you'll probably be there at 7 in the morning when i get there for morning practice. (HAHA) Oh and my graduation song is Today My Life Begins by Bruno Mars. My cap and gown is white and the tassel is orange and black. Also annie i went to prom and i guess i looked beautiful haha. Everyone said i did. I went with your favorite color, purple/lavendar. AND guess what? EVERYONE decided to where purple haha. Its okay though i looked BEST!By the way annie, you're picture is on my shelf next to all you're other pictures with you're name on it. You have the big one, i took two poses. Just look for the big white one, it has your name and all! JUST FOR YOU!!!
Annie why is it that when i am going to you're grave i break down but, when i get there i can't cry?
ANNIE my love for you is stronger than the strongest bird can fly and flows longer than the longest river that flows. There is no one in this world that can take your place but, the people that do make me feel your presence is MOMMY, CHRISTIAN AND KYLIE! Kylie calls and texts me everyday crying and talking about you. WE MISS YOU ANNIE! If i had one wish it would be to have you here tomorrow on my day. It kills me to know that you are not here but i guess it was all apart of you're plan and gods plan together. Its funny how things work out or seem to be lately. While i recieve my diploma annie i will look up in the sky and smile cause i know you are looking down on me with that beautiful smile. I can smell you're presence every where i go and i know tomorrow you will be right there smiling and wrapping me with your arms to congrat me. Hoku is comming and guess what annie? Christian and Kylie are even comming!!! Yes, can you believe that or what? Also Chad is graduating. Yes annie you're knucklehead is graduating! WE both made it annie. WELL I'LL WRITE BACK LATER, I HAVE TO GO EAT!!! I LOVE YOU ANNIE !!

-----LOVE,
<3YOUR POOTSIE *CHRISTY KA'AIHUE*

To My Aunty....,

Today an everyday for awhile now I've been thinking alot about you.... I think back on how we were so close before so unseperable.. I would talk to u as a little girl which back then were my most fondest memories of you!!!
As I got older you were always there for me!!! Wether it was good or bad!! We had our ups an downs an many times words exchanging here an there!! The reason why our lives became like that was because we both loved an cherished this one special person,named Christy!!!
You I remember when we has that talk about protecting her an keeping her away from harm an always love her wether she's is wrong or right!!! An Aunty no matter what it was always me giving her tuff love not u!!!
What I'm trying to say to you is now that ur gone I'm or shall I say were so lost with out you.. I know I am!!!!! I always think about you especially on the weekends cause I always called you wether it was asking you what's for dinner?? What you doing?? Or how do u make this?? Now days it's so different without you I'm speechless!!!
I have a question an I know you know the answer!!!!! I brought Christy in this world knowing that I would be rough for me. But there u were right beside me telling me give her to me I can care for her or I can help u Tiffany she looks so precious!! An I did!! Before you know it there she was this little girl standing in her crib with you by ur side while you were making stew for dinner I came out an said look at this brat!!! U told be ( shut up) thats ur brat..you have helped me take care of her since 2 days old till 2 years before she turns 18.. Hmmm wat a surprise cause you know what Aunty that is so you!!! You left me with her to take care of her as an adult yeah cause in ur eyes you've done a great job raising her!! She has many of ur triats..ur aspirations.. An most of all ur words of wisdom lol!!!! I want you to know Aunty that without you here is tuff!! It's so tuff cause I don't have anybody to talk to wen she is the way that she is ur the only one that could help me!!! Cause the back bone I thought I had destroyed it!!! So now I know wen u use to tell me tiff just do the best you can cause you what u an her togther as one got the same blood an the same attitude.!! An I believed you then an I believe you now Aunty!! You left the adult hood to me cause As a little girl an raising her as a baby till now may 2011 that was the hardest job!!! Always trying to make her happy ..!!
I just needed some one to talk to..!!
I love you Aunty

My Dearest aunty, who I call friend....

How things can change from one day to the next. How precious life is to appreciate those you love. How I loved you and appreciated all of our talks, filled with laughter, vent sessions, uncontrollable "language". You knew my every move, where i'd be on a Sunday, when I was on the road picking up T or the little one. Yes, you were my aunty, but you were such a wonderful friend. All those talks meant so very much. As I drive now from point A to point B, I reach for my phone, and then again, it hits me that I can't call you, check on you, see how your day is going. But I do know that there is no more misery and no more pain and that eases my sadness. I know you are looking out for all of us, especially your baby, Christie. I know how proud you were when she and Taylor sang to you. And your son Hoku, who meant the world to you, Michael and your grandchildren. You have left a void that no one will be able to fill.

You were such an inspiration, a woman of trueness and greatness. Thank you for blessing me with your friendship. I know we will be together again someday, for now, you know me, always on the go! But not a moment goes by that I don't think of you or yearn to talk to you just one more time. I love you....eternally. Enjoy your new life, you so deserve it. Forever in our hearts.

No Ka Wau 'Apau.....Me Ke Aloha Piha Mau Loa....

Malia

Aloha Hoku and Moana Ohana,
Helene blessed us with her presence with the many dedicated years working at Johnson Controls. She very much represented the Johnson Controls Ohana as no one ever will or could equal her powerful presence and giving heart.

to helene smith
may you rest in peace

To Aunty, I want you to know that you will always have a special place in my heart nomatter what people say you were always my special aunty an i know you knew, you told me so.....you are in a better place an i will meet you there someday an wait for me,i will be there I LOVE YOU AUNTY

Dear Aunty Helene,

In Honor of your Memory
‘O ka hali’a aloha I hiki mai . English Translation: Sweet memories come back to me

From the words of Queen’s Lili’uokalani composition and lyrics
Aloha ‘Oe, Aloha ‘Oe

You will always be remembered by your quick wit about you, you made us laugh and you were one Aunty with a no non-sense characteristic and always tells it like it is… There were alot of things which you should be commended and applauded. You were an Aunty who always gave of herself for others, your talents in being a gifted cook who knew how to warm the soul with your soulful cooking. Aunty didn’t just cook, it was her heart that went into each dish she prepared and the Aloha and Generosity of sharing with others and that ALOHA was with “NO BOUNDARIES”, inviting neighbors to eat at breakfast and dinners and other family members to her apartment on Waialae Avenue, those were where my memories of you began. There is one thing that has left an even lasting impression was her LOVE for her son “Hoku” as far back as I remember from when Hoku himself was in diapers, as a little girl I remember if their were weekends at Aunties apartment during the Holidays, Aunty always put a lot of warmth, love and aloha in each decoration, ornament and gift for her son, Hawaiian Music always echoing in her apartment. Her love for “Hoku” was endless. If we were there she would take time for his cousins to join in on the festivities. Although in my latter years I was Hanai’d, I still remember and was grateful that Aunty made those times memorable. It wasn’t the size of a gift or money, it was the thought that counts. Another commendable gift of giving was Aunty taking care of Nana up until her demise. It was challenging for her as a caregiver, the good and the bad but she took on that duty as a daughter with the help of sisters who lended their support. Although I did not get to see you at the Hospital, Aunty Helene you were in my prayers, friends and co-workers and intercessory prayer partners were praying for you on your behalf. God hears the hearts of many with the best of intentions.

You are at PEACE now and as you ascend towards your spiritual journey into the light towards Heavens Gates there is the warmth and aloha that await you there from Nana, Grandpa, Jackie, Uncle Kenneth, Great Grammie, Papa, Aunty Jo, Uncle Ray and Renee. May you ALL be embraced and enveloped in the PUREST LOVE OF ALL “Gods Love”

You are remembered…

FAREWELL TO MY DEAREST AUNTY,
YOU MAY FOREVER LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THE ONES WHO LOVED YOU, YOU MAY NO LONGER GO ON SUFFERING..THERE WAS ALWAYS DIFFERENCES YOU MADE IN ALL OF OUR LIVES..YOU WILL FOREVER FILL MY LIFE WITH ENDLESS MEMORIES..I MAY NOT ALWAYS FIND THE WORDS TO EXPRESS BUT MY FEELINGS WILL ALWAYS BE HEARD YOU WILL BE MY TREASURE IN THE CLOUDS ABOVE...NOW YOUR HARD WORKING HANDS MAY LAY AT REST...YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED...THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES I WILL HOLD ONTO FOREVER ...NOW YOU MAY REST IN PARADISE...""_)

My Dearest Sister Helene,
I know deep in my heart you are in a better place, no suffering anymore, having a sister as special as you being there for everyone, giving with your heart… especially to your son “Hoku” who you would give the world to whom you adored to the fullest and Mike whom you were the best Aunty in the world to him which he will miss, you were his world. From my heart to yours I know we had our ups and downs. But I loved you dearly and I shared a lot with you and you will always have a special place in my heart that only you and I will share always. A sister with the BIGGEST HEART in the WORLD.

I LOVE YOU,
Your sister Leona

To my Aunty that wasn't afraid to say what she felt an basically spoke her thoughts.. i have many things to say about this wonderful and heart warming woman.. you were there for me when i needed someone and i respect you for that, you gave me a roof that i always knew i could go back to, you did many things for me & my family that a thank you from us, for me, just felt like it wasn't enough, but for you it was.. that's all you ever wanted, for us to be happy..
ill never forget last year when things went down and you got my accessories for prom, if you only knew how much that ment. It ment the world & more.. that night would of never been possible if it wasn't for you.. and believe it or not but even though your flyin' high an staying with the man above i can still hear those remarks an reminders of you telling me to keep on track an stay focus on what i want in my life cause that's something that only I'm in control of and i love an thank you for that, because of you i opened my eyes to every option possible..
forever in hearts AUNTY HELENE, a woman that will never be forgotten but remembered for the many things she gave an did for her family & friends..

Helene was not only my sister-in-law, she was a true friend in every sense of the word. Her strong exterior was just a cover for her loving and caring demeanor which she carried well every single day I've known her. Now comes a void in our lives because she is no longer with us physically. But spiritually, she causes her family and friends to wear a smile every day. I'll miss you Helene.

To My Aunty.....
The most strongest lady I knew....I know that u are flying high above us all....I want u to know that u will always be remembered in all what we do in our lives.... I love you Aunty

My One And Only True Tita My Aunty Helene Thank you
an fly high with the angels Aunty......

It's not often that a family is so blessed to have a special person that gives so much of herself that she forgot about herself in the process. She loved...and loved..and loved again. And yes, she might not be here with us...but her heart will go on inside of every memory we shared with her...the sound of her laughter...and that special smile that would melt anyone's heart.
A hui hou my dear sister...may you find joy among the stars...the rainbows...and the beauty of life...and may you be our Hawaiian Angel we pray to when we forget what "Aloha IS"...in our life you are ALOHA.
Love you forever,
Steffie

Aloha Hoku & 'Ohana,

What I will miss about Aunty Helene most is her good fun and sometimes brutally honest sense of humor. Okay, more like all the time brutally honest sense of humor. I'm sure I am not the only one who will miss her unmistakable and infectious laughter.

I regret I will not be able to pay my final respects to Aunty on the 25th, but will be there in prayer.

I'm gonna miss you, Aunty!!

Love, your nephew, Herb