Caroline Lillian Akana-Baker

Caroline L. Thompson Akana-Baker of Aiea, passed peacefully on Aug. 21, 2021. Born in Honolulu in 1931 and raised in Kapahulu, she lived her life to the fullest and loved all who became close friends and everlasting family. Preceded in death by parents Duncan and Hattie Thompson, brothers Duncan, Jr., Henry and Daniel. First husband Ernest K. Akana Sr., and second husband John P. Baker.

She had a wonderful career working for the IRS, the U.S. Army, and finally retiring after many years with U.S. Customs Service (one of her favorite jobs).

She enjoyed singing and playing her ukulele which led her to joining her kupuna group at Leeward Community College. This became her weekly outing, her other happy place, when she wasn’t travelling. Cruising on ocean liners was one of her favorite things to do, but the most favorite of all was her yearly vacation to Tahiti to be with her Tahitian families.

We will miss her smile, love, and unending support. She is finally at peace, reunited after many years, with loved ones and dear friends.

Survived by brother Frank Thompson (Therese aka Teri), her four children: Ernest K. Akana Jr., C. Pi`ilani Hanohano (Bruce), Duncan Akana (Mahealani), and John Akana (Shanita), eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held on Monday, November 1st at 10:00 AM, Hawaiian Memorial Cemetery, Kane`ohe, HI. Lei are welcome.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BorthwickOahu.com for the Akana-Baker family.

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