Celeste Kehaulani Jung's Obituary
Celeste Jung Obituary
Celeste Kehaulani Jung, lovingly known as Kehau, passed away peacefully at home, in Halawa, surrounded by family on July 29, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Kehau was born and raised in Honolulu and the oldest of seven children. Growing up she shouldered the responsibilities as the eldest daughter, big sister, and became known to many as ‘Aunty Kehau’. Whether hosting events, celebrations, game nights or heartaches, she loved gathering family and having them close. She always made sure there was a warm meal and a bed available that allowed family and visitors to feel welcomed and loved in her home.
She was a proud graduate of Kamehameha Schools’ Class of 1974. She entered Kamehameha in kindergarten and was blessed to forge lifelong friendships over her years there. She was incredibly grateful for the values instilled in her as a student and the life-lessons she learned. She spoke often of her gratitude that her children were also blessed with the opportunity to attend Kamehameha. She always insisted on volunteering her time as a parent by handcrafting hundreds of ribbons for song contest lei, helping sports team boosters, and chaperoning special events – she was always ready and willing to serve.
Kehau was also a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her love for Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice inspired her faith, patience and generosity. She spent many years serving in leadership roles within the church and was always attentive to the needs of those she served, as well as those she served alongside. She was an inspired leader and disciple of Christ. Without hesitation, she always cared for the elderly, served those in need and testified of her witness of Jesus Christ.
However, Kehau’s greatest love was her own little family. Built upon a 37-year marriage to her devoted husband Randy, they forged a life of love, laughter, and quiet strength together. Kehau and Randy were often inseparable and spent their time together traveling, gardening, and wandering the aisles of Costco. As her children stepped into adulthood, she guided each of them as they faced challenges, reached new milestones and started their own families. ‘Grandma Hau’ loved spending time with her six grandchildren – Ava, Madison, Ryder, Olivia, Emelia, and Rowan. Visits with Grandma Hau were defined by love, hugs, laughter, games, gardening, french fries, and Disney fun.
Kehau’s unwavering devotion to her family and love for Jesus Christ were the foundation of her life. During her battle with cancer, Kehau demonstrated remarkable faith, strength, and perseverance. She spent the final weeks of her life surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren, leaving each with treasured memories, love and advice as part of her legacy. She held her family together in her final moments. Although she will be profoundly missed, her spirit will continue to guide and inspire those she loved.
She is survived by her husband, Randy, her children Michelle Cluney, Wilson Cluney (Lindsey), Ross Jung (Francesca) and her six grandchildren. She is also survived by her father Walter Jung (Lucy), and siblings Wendell Jung (Sondra), Miles Jung (Renee), Clay Jung, Denise Kauhi (Thompson), and Jessica Ackerman (Aaron), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Halawa Chapel at 99-641 Pohue Street, Aiea, HI 96701. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am with a service to follow at 11:30 am. A private family burial will take place at Mililani Memorial Park.
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