NAOMI KUAILANI
Our Beloved Naomi “Omi” Kuailani of Hana, Maui passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025 surrounded by her Ohana at Maui Memorial Medical Center. Naomi was born in Hana, Maui on September 23, 1956. Naomi is predeceased by her Husband; Earl K. Kuailani Sr., Her parents; Maizie & Joseph Manaois Sr., Brother; Joseph Manaois Jr., Sisters; Kathleen & Josette Manaois, Grand Daughters; Ruby Maile Kuailani Sensano & Blessha Kuailani. Brother In-laws; Herman Nelson Sr., Francis Kuailani Sr. & Ronald Kuailani Sr., Sister in-laws; Momi Kuailani, Yvonne Park & Aloha Torris, Hanai son: Kaniela Hapakuka. She is survived by Brothers: Nathaniel “Pila” Manaois, Kent Manaois & Keoki (Ala) Manaois. Her Children: Kimberly (Richard) Kuailani, Kiley (Deyrek) Kuailani, Trina (Palani) Kuailani & Earl (Wailena) Kuailani Jr. Grandchildren: Anela, Oliko, Kamaile, Kalai, Dj, Teva, Kota, No'eau, Kowali, Temana & Hina. Her Brother in-laws: Keith Kuailani, Keoki Kalani & Bob Torris, Sister in-laws: Nalani Shamblin, Linda Kuailani, Darlene Kuailani, Gizelle Kuailani & Kathy Funes. Her God son Ronald Kuailani Jr. Her Hanai Children, Joe Boy Mailou, Imi, Erick, Donna Nelson, Kealoha Beck, Kamalei Pico, Robin Lynn Min, Lance Helekahi & Ronson Sensano. Naomi leaves behind numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews: and many friends.
Naomi was loved by many, especially her Uncles & Aunties who called her “Manang”. She was a housewife, ran her own fruit stand in Koali, and worked at Hana Kai. She helped so many clean their homes and yards, she also volunteered at the Hui Laulima O Hana thrift store (Hana Macy's) with her favorite Aunty Mata.
Growing up in Hana, from Ulaino to Koali she loved her Hana community and would do anything to help in any way she could. She raised a lot of babies that weren't hers that grew up calling her “MAMA”. She loved to join in on Karaoke, anyone with a mic “WATCH OUT”, loved to dance especially to her most favorite song sang by Homestead Band called “Sha la la – la la!”. She loved to travel to many different places, Tahiti was her favorite place. Naomi had a green thumb, whether it was human, animals, plants you name it, everything that grew around her flourished. She will be greatly missed by many.
We the Kuailani Ohana would like to Thank Ballard’s Family Mortuary, MMMC ICU nurses, and all her Dr’s that treated her, all our Ohana & Friends near & far thank you for all your love and support!
Services will be held on Thursday March 13th, 2025 in Hana, at St. Mary's Catholic Church from 9am-1pm, Visitation time: 9am-10am,
Services/Mass: 10am-11am, Eulogy & Final Viewing: 11am-1pm. Convoy following the final viewing to her favorite places Koali, Hamoa, and Hana Bay. Another service will be held at Ballards Family Mortuary on Saturday March 15th, 2025 from 9am-1pm, Viewing: 9 am-11am, Services: 11am-11:45am, & Final Viewing: 11:45am-1pm. Cremation and Pa’ina to follow, please come and join our Ohana at Paukukalo Hawaiian Homes Park for her Celebration of life, from 2:30pm-6:30pm!