Henry "Kaleo" Rafael, 63, of Pahala, Hawaii, a retired Watkins Paving Service construction worker, died in Ka'u Hospital. He was born in South Kohala, Hawaii. He is survived by companion Karen Z. Cakin; sons Kalani Silva, Henry "Braddah" Rafael Jr. and Avery Keoloha; daughters Lynsay Richter, Rodlynn, Rainy, Raquel, Reesa and Robyn Keoloha, and Rickylei Rafael; hanai daughters Gina Sanchez and Leslie Balanon; brother Phillipo; sisters Marcella and Kanani; and seven grandchildren. Celebration of life: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Mohouli Park. Services: 10:30 a.m. Lunch to follow. Additional information for an obituary published Wednesday.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
