Born: March 15, 1927, in Aiea to Alfonso and Irene Castillo. Graduated from McKinley High School in 1945. Children: Lloyd R. Copeland, Nalani L. Copeland, Keith D. Copeland, and Ray D Welch. Grandchildren: 10 Great- Grandchildren: 18 Great-Great- Grandchildren: 3 lived in Yakima, Washington 1949-1969. Nina worked at Libby McNeil & Libby; Washington State Employment Service; USDA Entomology Research. Returning to the islands in 1969 she worked at Stat-Com and Hale Koa Hotel. During her retirement she entertained with several Hawaiian groups. She enjoyed garden club and working in her garden. Inurnment will take place at Hawaii National Cemetery of the Pacific on June 21, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Arrangements Provided By:
Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary
