John Keawe

John Keawe

John Keawe Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2008.
Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary Mauka Chapel JOHN MAHU KEAWE Age 91, of Waianae, Oahu, passed away January 02, 2008 at his residence. Born January 16, 1916 in Koloa, Hawaii. He was an active member of the Waianae Golden Age Club; Waianae DinerÕs Club and he enjoyed bowling and line dancing. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is survived by sons, Guy (Marlene) Priest, John ÒSonnyÓ (Jennifer) Keawe; daughters, Elvira ÒEllaÓ (Howard) McCool, Bertha (Bill) Long, Yvonne Palmer, Beverly Silva, Gloria (Sammy) Moniz, Donna (Arthur) Bajo, Leslie Keawe; sister, Polita Clark; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation 8:30 am Monday (January 14) at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel. Funeral Service 10:00 am. Burial 11:00 am Mililani Memorial Park. Casual Attire. Flowers Welcome.

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