Lynn Kahalewai
Lynn Karakawa Kahalewai, 81, of Wailuku, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at Hospice Maui Hale. Born on November 1, 1943, in Paia, Lynn dedicated her life to educating keiki at Kaunakakai Elementary, Kualapuu Elementary, Waihee Elementary, Wailuku Elementary, Lihikai Elementary, and many other Maui elementary schools.
She leaves behind her sons, Reynold (Davlynn) Kahalewai; Leyton (Shaila) Kahalewai; daughters, Edlyn (Eddie Jr.) Carvalho, Edwyna (Kai) Tancayo; sisters Gladys O'Connor, Jennie Sniegowski, and Trudy Fujioka; 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a godson Kahinau, 4 fur babies and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Lynn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward Kahalewai, parents Hajime and Hisano Karakawa, brothers Robert Karakawa and Stanley Karakawa.
A visitation will be held at 9a.m on Saturday, April 26, at Nakamura Mortuary, followed by a service at 10:00a.m. The family requests casual attire and no flowers, please. Nakamura Mortuary is assisting with the arrangements.