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Beatrice Mapuana Palafox, 60

Beatrice Mapuana Palafox, 60, of Kahului, passed away on December 3, 2016 in California. She was born on October 25, 1956 in Wailuku.

Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Ballard Family Mortuary, Kahului, memorial service will begin at 10:15 a.m.

Beatrice is survived by her husband, John Palafox; son, Abraham Keala (Danyel); hanai-sons, Robert "Bong" Cramer, Hughbrian "Huey" Haupu Jr., Jazzy "Mijo" Sado; step-sons, John Avery Palafox, Rocky Keawekani; hanai-daughter, Tricia "Tita" Magarin; step-daughters, Adrienne Palafox, Anela Palafox; brothers, Samuel Keala Jr., Eugene Keala, Dale Keala, Samson Vinuya, Stephen Cramer, Chucky Cramer; hanai-brother, Duane Rivera; sisters, Lehua Lapenia, Rosemary "Sweetie" Calvan, Stephanie Legsay, Shanamie Morondos, Lauliuma Fern Vargas, Charlene Ipo Melendez, Cheyenne Cramer, Samantha Kenolio; and 8 grandchildren.

Beatrice was predeceased by her mother, Charlotte Kaio Naki; father, Samuel Keala Sr.; sister, Sheryllynne Mokihana Cramer, and brother, Nelson "Chico" Keala.

Condolences may be sent at:

www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com

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