Miriam Leinani Ryder
July 16, 1932 - October 23, 2018
Miriam Leinani Ryder, 86 Embraced in the spirit of aloha with ʻohana at her side, Miriam Leinani Ryder, 86 of Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu & Kula, Maui, passed into the light peacefully at home on October 23, 2018. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi to Myrtle Melekiliwina Bradford & John Kawailani Kaikuaʻana Moses. Her professional life included service at the East West Center, University of Hawaiʻi & retirement with the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Hawaiian Homelands. Miriam is survived by her husband of 66 years, Frank Puanani Ryder Jr. Sister, Myrtle (Donald) Jay, Children, Leona Lei’ohu & Maydeen, Kawehi & Debbie, Tiare & Alva, Mitchell, Miliaulani & Scott, Barrett Kalama, 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, friends & hānai that she lovingly embraced during her lifetime. She was predeceased by grandson’s Iōkewe Ryder & Keoniana Ryder. Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm followed by ʻAha ʻAina Make a me ka Haku at Ulu Mau Village at Heʻeia Kea, Oʻahu.
Miriam Leinani Ryder, 86 Embraced in the spirit of aloha with ʻohana at her side, Miriam Leinani Ryder, 86 of Kahaluʻu, Oʻahu & Kula, Maui, passed into the light peacefully at home on October 23, 2018. She was born on July 16,... View Obituary & Service Information