Dellita Kaniho's Obituary
Dellita Lola Kuʻuleilehua Kaniho, 75, of Honolulu, passed away on March 15 2026. Born in Honolulu on March 1 1951, she was a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Class of 1968. She enjoyed a career in administration, including many years as a legal secretary.
Dellita is remembered for her kindness, generosity, faith, love of books, music, and family. She is survived by longtime partner Richard Wright; brother Stuart “Lani” Kaniho (Joy “Ti”); nieces Brittany Castro and Dina Bigsworth; and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Leilehua Kaniho; sister Carianne Kaniho Castro (Rodney); and brother Marshall Kaniho (Sally).
Celebration of Life: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Waimanalo Assembly of God,
41-941 Kalanianaʻole Highway, Waimanalo.
Aloha attire. No flowers.
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