TAPS: Gavin Kihapiilani Kaimana
Posted on Nov 26, 2024 in Taps
Gavin Kihapiilani Kaimana, 85, of Kawaihae died Sept. 24, at Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital in Waimea. Born in Kapaau, he was a rebar ironworker for Associated Steel Co., member of Iron Workers Union Local 625 and Hawaii Army National Guard veteran. Services at a later date.
Survived by wife, Delilah Kaimana of Kawaihae; daughter, Kolene (James) Ball of Honolulu; sons, Kolen (Laurie) Kaimana of Kahului, Maui and Gabriel Keliikuli of Kawaihae; brother-in-law, Archie Keliikuli of Kawaihae; brothers, David (Dynece) Fonner of Minnesota and Mike (Anita) Fonner of Missouri; sisters, Lani (Huey) Higgins, Lei Ragsdale, Kapua Fonner, and Holla (Bob) Bingham of Missouri; daughter-in-law, Kim Kaimana of Oahu; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
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