Age 78, passed away on February 19, 2017 at her home in Kahalu'u. Emmie was a graduate of Farrington High School, Class of 1956. She was preceded to Heaven by her husband Melvin Yen; brothers Edgar, Merlin, Anthony, Wallace, Vernal, Clarence, Howard, and Harvey; sisters Viola, Naomi, Lorna, Genevieve and Lovey. She is survived by her brother Edward Pratt; her children Erena (Takekawa), Nalu, Alan, Kevin, Ivan and John Pakele (hanai); grandchildren Jordan, Lindsay & Micah Takekawa/ Kainalu, Kawelau & Emma Yen/ Lauren, Madeline, Kalani & Noelle Yen/Jett & Jude Yen/ Curren, Evie & Henna Yen/ Kekoa, Kawai & Keola Pakele; and great grandchildren Ke'oli, 'Ihi'ihilauakea & Ka'imi. Services to be held on March 1, 2017 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Ko'olau Grand Ballroom (45-550 Kiona'ole Rd, Kane'ohe) with pupu reception to follow.
Age 78, passed away on February 19, 2017 at her home in Kahalu'u. Emmie was a graduate of Farrington High School, Class of 1956. She was preceded to Heaven by her husband Melvin Yen; brothers Edgar, Merlin, Anthony, Wallace, Vernal, Clarence, Howard, and Harvey; sisters Viola, Naomi, Lorna, Genevieve and Lovey. She is survived by her brother Edward Pratt; her children Erena (Takekawa), Nalu, Alan, Kevin, Ivan and John Pakele (hanai); grandchildren Jordan, Lindsay & Micah Takekawa/ Kainalu, Kawelau & Emma Yen/ Lauren, Madeline, Kalani & Noelle Yen/Jett & Jude Yen/ Curren, Evie & Henna Yen/ Kekoa, Kawai & Keola Pakele; and great grandchildren Ke'oli, 'Ihi'ihilauakea & Ka'imi. Services to be held on March 1, 2017 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at Ko'olau Grand Ballroom (45-550 Kiona'ole Rd, Kane'ohe) with pupu reception to follow.
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased
