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Wendy Maile Lani "Niki" Akau

Wendy Maile Lani "Niki" Akau obituary

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Wendy Akau Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 3, 2025.
Wendy "Niki" Maile Lani Akau, 57, of Waikoloa, HI, died at the Hilo Benioff Medical Center on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born in Honokaa, HI and was a Sales Associate with The Tobacco Shop. Private Services to be held at a later date. She is survived by her: Son, Daniel Valente-Akau of North Dakota; Daughters, Whitney (Isaiah Stevens) Akau of Kamuela, HI and Jayslynn (Kaimana Brighter) Johnson of Hilo, HI; Hanai Mother. Sandi "Aunty Mommy" Anthony of Keaau, HI; Hanai Daughter. Macy (Ty Naauao-Furtado) Furtado of Hilo, HI; Hanai Son, Keone Adolph of Hilo, HI; 13 grandchildren, numerous brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

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