Deanna Puanani Nakamoto's Obituary
Deanna Puanani (Makekau) Nakamoto (83), beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, Aunt, and dear friend passed on January 19, 2024, at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Wailuku, Maui. Funeral services will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints, Maui Lani Chapel @ 1300 Maui Lani Pkwy, Kahului on March 15, 2024. Public viewing will be at 10am with services at 11am. Burial to follow at Maui Memorial Park at 2pm.
Deanna was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth Noburo Nakamoto, mother and father Cecilia Koomea (Paki) Makekau and Abel Kealii Makekau, Sisters Cecilia Napihaa and Ethel Nahinu, Brothers Clinton, Stanley, Charlie, and Abel Makekau.
Deanna is survived by her 7 children Cheryl Ann (Eugene) Caravalho, Lila (Wayne) Edrada, Kenneth K Nakamoto, Cecilia Carney, Dirk (Scott) Loock, Valerie Nakamoto, Dannielle (Charles) Farren. 15 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild.
Deanna was a strong-willed woman who was well respected by everyone. During her younger years she was an amazing hula dancer. As a child I remember being mesmerized when she took the floor. She performed in many Oniki’s and went to the Merrie Monarch where she was represented as the Queen. Deanna worked many years as an Executive Housekeeper at Napili Point Resort than moved on to the Aston Maui Park Inn when she finally retired.
Deanna will be dearly missed by many, but she is safe within the arms of our Heavenly Father and together again with her one true love (Kenneth). We miss you mom, mama, aunty and dear friend.
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