Esther Kaluakini Kipapa, 53, of Waipahu, formerly of Hilo, died in Pali Momi Medical Center. She was born in Hilo. She is survived by companion Michael Ramos; brothers Lani "Leroi" and Don "Kipap" Ahuna, and Lawton "Kaleolani" and Gabriel "Kuualoha" Kipapa; and sisters Debbie Silva, Velma "Uilani" Foster and Naomi "Leimomi" Keolanui. Visitation: 8 a.m. Saturday at Kuhio Chapel, Keaukaha, Hawaii. Services: 10 a.m. Scattering of ashes pending.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased