We are sad to announce the death of Edward Robert Kauhi-a-hiwa Kaiwi, who passed away peacefully at his home in Anahola Heiau, Kauai on September 7, 2022.
Ed was a federally designated Traditional Native Hawaiian Cultural Practitioner and taught his knowledge to all who came with honor and respect.
He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War and was decorated with the Purple Heart and National Defense Service Medals.
He was also a genealogist and reconnected Hawaiians with their family land in his lifelong practice of Hawaiian Sovereignty.
Ed is survived by his children Tahamaruihi (Evan), Teatatanaroa (Carly), Wahine O Te Tai (Brendan), and Taihonu; the mother of his children, Leslie O'Brien; his grandchildren, Lokelani and Kekoa; his brother Hank (Mona) and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his mother Naomi Kaiwi, his father Henry Kaiwi, brothers Paul, Henry, and sister Stephanie.
A hui hou.
Thanks to Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.
