William Keawe Kanakaole, Jr.'s Obituary
William Keawe Kanakaole, Jr. Obituary
William Keawe Kanakaole Jr., 74 of Wahiawa, HI, passed away on August 11, 2024, at Hale Nani. He was born on June 19, 1950, in Kahuku.
William is survived by his wife Sharon Kanakaole; daughters Kari Kanakaole (Tony), Cassandra Kanakaole (Chris); hanai son Antonio Kekua-Agliam; hanai daughter Soana Tupou hanai grandsons Tryten, Titus, Tavaius, Trezen; stepmother Florence K. Asperilla (Roy); brothers Mitchell M. (Queenie) Kanakaole, Martin K. (Naomi) Kanakaole, Matthew M. (Mokihana) Asperilla, Dwayne H. (Faye) Asperilla, sisters Dallas H. Napolis (Robert), Veronica M. (Arnold) Tarlenton; sister in laws Kathy Kanakaole, Kimberly Asperilla; many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Preceded in death by Father William K. Kanakaole Sr.; Mother Vilma M. Aleka; brothers Lambert M. Kanakaole,Mark L. Kanakaole, William A. Asperilla; sister Jacqueline P. Kanakaole.
William to his family was known as “Uncle Big Willy.” He enjoyed cooking, playing music and singing, but his biggest passion was diving. Whenever he had the chance to hit the water, he was out there scooping out where to go. He was a big catcher of lobster and octopus. He didn’t poke too many fish, if he did, it was what his wife wanted or if someone asked. William was a truck driver for the Waialua Sugar Plantation where he hauled sugarcane from the fields and took them to the mill. There are many memories that will be remembered and never forgotten.
Funeral services will be held on October 11, 2024. 5:30pm viewing and service begins at 6:30pm at the Mililani Mauka Mortuary. Burial October 12, 2024, at 9:30am
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