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Ruby Leilani 'Paleka' Shimooka, 79, of Oahu died May 21, 2022 in Kahului, Maui surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on the island of Moloka'i to Daniel Keli'iholokai Paaniani and Ellen Elena Paleka, she lived on Oahu and was a retired bus driver at Oahu Transportation Services.
She is survived by sons Donald (Lei) Dudoit, Zandee (Corina) Dudoit; daughters Julia (George) Kekona, Hoku Dudoit, Janet 'Shizuno' Faufata and Gina (Austin) Nihipali Salcedo; sisters Josephine Manaba, Julia Kaiwi, brothers Severino 'Bu' Dela Cruz, Richard Dela Cruz and many grand and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her late husband Harry Toraichi Shimooka; daughter Josephine Wilcox; and sisters Roseline 'Lady' Paaniani Kekino and Julia Paaniani Tan. Ruby's services will be held on the island of Moloka'i on September 2, 2022 where she will be laid in her final resting place.
Online condolences may be made at: www.ballardfamilymotuaries.com