Edna Mae Esona's Obituary
EDNA MAE GOUVEIA ESONA 80, of Wahiawa, passed away on July 16, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1944, in Lihue, HI.
Edna was the youngest daughter of Alice and Joseph Gouveia. After graduating from Kapaa High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Steven. They raised four beautiful children together. She enjoyed spending time with her family and closest friends, loved going to church, and enjoyed going to Las Vegas to gamble.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Esona; son, Kevin (Jennifer) Esona; daughters, Darlene (Kenny) Tajiri, Brenda (Eric) Nicolai, and Venessa (Garrett) Iwai; brother, Marvin Gouveia; sister, Trudy (Lance) Valdez; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Mililani Mortuary’s Mauka Chapel.
Visitation begins at 5:30 pm and service at 6:30 pm.
The family requests no flowers.
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