Kelbert Kaimiloaa Solomon Kealoha

Kelbert K.S.Kealoha, 71, of Wailuku, Maui, passed away on March 2, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1947, in Paia, Maui.

Kelbert "Ke" retired as Plant Superintendent at BEI on his birthday, July 11, 2018 after 48 years. He loved his work, the people he worked with, and those he came in contact with. His passion was diving for that ever elusive eight legged tako at Waihee Beach Park.

He was predeceased by father Solomon Jr. and mother Annie Brown, his siblings, Kenze Kealoha, Kennydeen Kealoha, Karen “Angel” Wagner and Sheldon Brown. He is survived by his beloved wife, Louis P. Kealoha; sons, Robert (U’i) Kealoha, Kai (Jade) Kealoha, Napela (Beverly) Napoleon; siblings, Avis Visaya, Glennys Kealoha, Mala (Harry) Apolo, Kendall Kealoha, Precious (Joanie) Kealoha, Harry (Donna) Brown, Ilima (Kenneth) Inouye; 12 grandchildren, Kaiahi Kealoha-Nakagawa, Kelton Kealoha, Jacob Kealoha, Amanda (Maki) Kala, Kahoku Kealoha, Kalena Kealoha, Ka'ea’ea Kealoha, Kanewa’a Kealoha, Tynai Napoleon, Cory Napoleon, Mailika Napoleon, Ta'ashi Napoleon; and 6 great grandchildren, Ha’ole Kala, Nahe Kala, Aveya Kala, Jaxx Kala, Kaizen Kealoha-Nakagawa and Theo Willow Kealoha.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Norman’s Mortuary; memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donation to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.