August 5, 1925 ~ March 10, 2019 Frances was born in Kalihi Valley, Oahu. one out of nine children to immigrant parents from Okinawa. Father Soyei Nakaima and Mother Ushi Yoneko Kokuba. She passed way gracefully and peacefully at her Lahaina home surrounded by loved ones while under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui. Preceded in death by Husband: Danson "Moki" Paalua Kealamokihana Kellett; Partner: Alfred "Fred" Richard Catao; Son: Danson Hideo Nakaima; Siblings: Alfred (Dodi) Nakaima, Charles (Ala) Nakaima, Yoneko Nakaima, Sophie (Alfred) Kumalae and Nancy Takayesu. Survived by Siblings: Hilda Kaneshiro, Judy Regalado and Robert "Mune" Nakaima, Children: Jefferson Kellett Sr., Elle (Wayno) Cochran, Daughter-in-laws: Derna "Pua" Kellett, Roxana Smith and Amy Hew Sang, Grandchildren: Kellie Kellett-Kraus, Jefferson Kellett Jr., Monica (Keoki) Lindsey, Marisa (Keola) Kaluhiokalani and Kaimi Kellett, Great-Grandchildren: Nainoa Kellett-Kraus, Danson "Keala" Lindsey, Isaac "Kahena" Lindsey, Noah Kellett, Ezra "Kaimipono" Lindsey, Kalanihou Kaluhiokalani, Elijah Kellett and Riley Kaluhiokalani. Frances is known as the proprietor of Moki's Inn Restaurant & Bar, bartending at The Blue Lagoon and Pancho & Lefty's Cantina just to name a few things. Come share your memories, thoughts, photos, love and top it with a Celebration of her Life! Please join her friends and family at Lahaina Jodo Mission Mala. Saturday, May 18, 2019. 5:30pm to 6:30pm Service; 6:30pm to 7:30pm Dinner; 7:30pm to 8:15pm Lantern Ceremony; 8:15pm to 9:00pm continue Celebration. Mahalo for everyone's love, support and prayers during this difficult time.
August 5, 1925 ~ March 10, 2019 Frances was born in Kalihi Valley, Oahu. one out of nine children to immigrant parents from Okinawa. Father Soyei Nakaima and Mother Ushi Yoneko Kokuba. She passed way gracefully and peacefully at her Lahaina home surrounded by loved ones while under the compassionate care of Hospice Maui. Preceded in death by Husband: Danson "Moki" Paalua Kealamokihana Kellett; Partner: Alfred "Fred" Richard Catao; Son: Danson Hideo Nakaima; Siblings: Alfred (Dodi) Nakaima, Charles (Ala) Nakaima, Yoneko Nakaima, Sophie (Alfred) Kumalae and Nancy Takayesu. Survived by Siblings: Hilda Kaneshiro, Judy Regalado and Robert "Mune" Nakaima, Children: Jefferson Kellett Sr., Elle (Wayno) Cochran, Daughter-in-laws: Derna "Pua" Kellett, Roxana Smith and Amy Hew Sang, Grandchildren: Kellie Kellett-Kraus, Jefferson Kellett Jr., Monica (Keoki) Lindsey, Marisa (Keola) Kaluhiokalani and Kaimi Kellett, Great-Grandchildren: Nainoa Kellett-Kraus, Danson "Keala" Lindsey, Isaac "Kahena" Lindsey, Noah Kellett, Ezra "Kaimipono" Lindsey, Kalanihou Kaluhiokalani, Elijah Kellett and Riley Kaluhiokalani. Frances is known as the proprietor of Moki's Inn Restaurant & Bar, bartending at The Blue Lagoon and Pancho & Lefty's Cantina just to name a few things. Come share your memories, thoughts, photos, love and top it with a Celebration of her Life! Please join her friends and family at Lahaina Jodo Mission Mala. Saturday, May 18, 2019. 5:30pm to 6:30pm Service; 6:30pm to 7:30pm Dinner; 7:30pm to 8:15pm Lantern Ceremony; 8:15pm to 9:00pm continue Celebration. Mahalo for everyone's love, support and prayers during this difficult time.
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